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  • Page 1 User’s Guide K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G ™...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Machine Overview ..................4 Accessories .......................5 Optional Accessories ...................6 & GET TO KNOW YOUR HUSKYLOCK™ STITCHES SEWING TECHNIQUES Connect Foot Control and Power Supply ........7 Stitch Overview...................25 Spool Stand .......................8 Start Sewing....................31 Telescopic Thread Stand ................8 Pin Placement ...............31 Attach Waste Tray ..................8 Chain Off ................31 Open Front Cover ..................8 Rolled Edge Sewing ...................32...

  • Page 4: Machine Overview

    MACHINE OVERVIEW 1. Telescopic thread stand 14. Stitch selection dial 2. Top cover thread guides 15. Spool pin and cone holder 3. Handle 16. Thread stand 4. Lower looper/Chainstitch looper thread tension ne 17. Stitch length dial tuning lever (blue) 18.

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Main Parts Behind the Front Cover 27. Upper looper 28. Lower looper 29. Chain/Cover looper 30. Stitch nger lever 31. Stationary lower cutter 32. Moveable upper cutter 33. Upper looper clutch 34. 2-thread converter 35. Chain/Coverstitch thread guide ACCESSORIES Accessories are contained in the accessory box 36.

  • Page 6: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES from INSPIRA™ Optional presser feet specially prepared for this machine are available at your dealer. The snap-on type presser foot used on this machine allows easy removal and replacement. Elastic Foot 620 08 65-96 The Elastic Foot guides and stretches narrow elastic (6-12 mm, ¼-½...

  • Page 7: Get To Know Your Huskylock™ S

    GET TO KNOW YOUR HUSKYLOCK™ CONNECT FOOT CONTROL AND POWER SUPPLY Foot control to use with this machine: Type 4C-345B22 for USA/Canada Type 4C-345G22 for Europe Type 4C-345G25 for UK Type 4C-345G23 for Australia Before plugging your machine in, make sure the voltage is the same as indicated on the plate under the machine.

  • Page 8: Spool Stand

    SPOOL STAND Insert the spool stand then push to the right as illustrated. TELESCOPIC THREAD STAND Extend the telescopic thread stand to its full height, then turn until it clicks into place. Place the thread spools over the cone holders on the spool pin.

  • Page 9: Needle Information

    NEEDLE INFORMATION This overlock uses a at shank industrial needle that eliminates the possibility of inserting the needle backwards. Do not attempt to use a standard household sewing machine needle of any size or type in this overlock. Use INSPIRA™ needles EL x 705 sizes 14/90 and 12/80, supplied with this machine.

  • Page 10: Change Presser Foot

    CHANGE PRESSER FOOT Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. Raise the presser foot. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needles are at the highest position. Push the red button on the back of the presser foot ankle to release the presser foot.

  • Page 11: 2-Thread Overlock Converter

    2-THREAD OVERLOCK CONVERTER Engage the 2-thread Overlock Converter Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. 2-thread overlock stitches are sewn using one needle thread and the lower looper thread. Before sewing, the 2-thread converter must be attached to the upper looper. Open the front cover.

  • Page 12: Stitch Finger Lever

    STITCH FINGER LEVER The stitch nger lever should be set to N for all standard overlock sewing. To sew rolled edge you need to retract the stitch nger by setting the stitch nger lever to R. When moving the stitch nger lever, be sure to push the lever as far as it will go in each direction.

  • Page 13: General Threading Information

    THREAD YOUR HUSKYLOCK™ GENERAL THREADING INFORMATION A color coded diagram is located inside the front cover for quick reference. Always start threading the loopers and then the needles from right to left. See the table below for recommendations on what needles and thread to use for different fabric weights. Tip: Your new machine is threaded to sew a standard overlock.

  • Page 14: Thread Upper Looper (Green)

    THREAD UPPER LOOPER (GREEN) • Raise the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.

  • Page 15: Thread Lower Looper (Blue)

    THREAD LOWER LOOPER (BLUE) • Raise the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.

  • Page 16: Thread Chainstitch/ Coverstitch Looper (Navy Blue)

    THREAD CHAINSTITCH/ COVERSTITCH LOOPER (NAVY BLUE) • Raise the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.

  • Page 17: Thread Right Needle (Red)

    THREAD RIGHT NEEDLE (RED) (B on needle clamp) • Raise the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.

  • Page 18: Thread Left Needle (Yellow)

    THREAD LEFT NEEDLE (YELLOW) (A on needle clamp) • Raise the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.

  • Page 19: Thread Left/Chainstitch Needle (Yellow)

    THREAD LEFT/CHAINSTITCH NEEDLE (YELLOW) (D on needle clamp) • Raise the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.

  • Page 20: Thread Coverstitch Needles

    THREAD COVERSTITCH NEEDLES Thread the needles in following order: right (E) - middle (D) - left (C) Thread Right Coverstitch Needle (green) (E on the needle clamp) • Raise the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1).

  • Page 21: Thread Your Huskylock™ S

    Thread Middle Coverstitch / Chainstitch Needle (red) (D on the needle clamp) • Raise the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.

  • Page 22: Thread Coverstitch Left Needle (Yellow)

    Thread Coverstitch Left Needle (yellow) (C on needle clamp) • Raise the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.

  • Page 23: Needle Threader

    NEEDLE THREADER To make threading the needles easier, use the needle threader included with the accessories. Turn the handwheel so the needles are in their highest position and lower the presser foot. Make sure one of the rectangular markings of the needle threader is pointing upwards.

  • Page 25: Stitches & Sewing Techniques

    & STITCHES SEWING TECHNIQUES STITCH OVERVIEW The settings shown in the table below are our recommendations based on normal conditions. The correct tension is set automatically when using the Stitch Selection Dial. It may be necessary to adjust the thread tension according to the stitch, type of fabric and thread you are using.
  • Page 26 STITCH STITCH FABRIC FINGER • • Follow light blue threading path in A and D the looper area. Follow navy blue threading path in the looper area. 4-THREAD SAFETY STITCH, WIDE For joining with reinforced stitch and overcasting in one step. Converter required. •...
  • Page 27 STITCH STITCH FABRIC FINGER • • • Not recommended • • • Not recommended 3-THREAD NARROW EDGE For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light fabric. Popular for creating decorative tucks. Use decorative threads in the loopers and regular thread in the needle. Use different colors in the loopers to get an interesting effect.
  • Page 28 STITCH STITCH FABRIC FINGER • • • Not recommended • • • Not recommended 3-THREAD ROLLED EDGE (page 32) For edging lightweight fabrics. It gives a nice nish on silky scarves, pillow ruf es and napkins. For a beautiful rolled edge, thread the looper with decorative thread and the needle and lower looper with lightweight regular thread.
  • Page 29 STITCH STITCH FABRIC FINGER • • 2-THREAD FLATLOCK, WIDE (page 33) For sewing stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with the atlock side or the ladder stitch side. Create varying effects by threading the loopers with decorative thread. Converter required. •...
  • Page 30 STITCH STITCH FABRIC FINGER • • • C, D and E – Follow navy blue threading path in the looper area. COVERSTITCH, TRIPLE (page 32) For hems on stretch fabrics and for decorative effects on all kind of fabrics. Use decorative thread in looper for embellishment.

  • Page 31: Start Sewing

    START SEWING Pin Placement When securing the fabric pieces using pins, insert straight pins to the left of the presser foot. The pins will be easy to remove and are away from the cutters. Warning: Sewing over pins will damage and might destroy the cutting edge of the cutters.

  • Page 32: Rolled Edge Sewing

    ROLLED EDGE SEWING The rolled edge stitch is appropriate for lightweight fabrics such as lawn, voil, organdy, crepe, etc. The rolled edge is achieved by adjusting the thread tension to make the fabric edge roll under the fabric while overlocking. Adjust the thread tension to change the degree of rolling.

  • Page 33: Flatlock Sewing

    FLATLOCK SEWING A atlock stitch is made by sewing the seam and pulling the fabric apart to atten the seam. The atlock stitch can be used both as a decorative construction stitch, sewing two pieces together (Standard atlock stitch), or for embellishment on only one piece of fabric (Ornamental atlock stitch).

  • Page 34: Chainstitch Sewing

    CHAINSTITCH SEWING Sew in Circles (only suitable for heavy and medium weight fabrics) The Chainstitch is sewn with two threads, one needle and one looper. Normally, the machine trims the fabric edge while The extension table has 13 holes in it used to sew in circles. the seam is being sewn.

  • Page 35: Stitch Adjustments

    STITCH ADJUSTMENTS STITCH WIDTH ADJUSTMENTS 6 mm 9 mm 4 mm The stitch width can be increased or decreased by changing the needle position or with the cutting width dial. Width Adjustment by Changing Needle Position A) When only the left needle, or when both needles are used the stitch width is 6 mm.

  • Page 36: Differential Feed Adjustment

    DIFFERENTIAL FEED ADJUSTMENT The differential feed system consists of two sets of feed teeth arranged one behind the other. Both feed teeth work independently of each other to give perfect results when sewing on speciality fabrics. When the amount of feed by the front feed teeth is changed in relation to the feed by the rear feed teeth it will “stretch”...

  • Page 37: Fine Tuning Tension Settings

    FINE TUNING TENSION SETTINGS Thread tension is automatically set when selecting a stitch type with the stitch selection dial, but it may have to be ne tuned with the ne tuning levers depending on: • Type and thickness of the fabric •...
  • Page 38 2-Thread Overlock When the lower looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric • Move the lower looper thread tension ne tuning lever (blue) toward a higher position. • Or, move the needle thread tension ne tuning lever (yellow or red) toward a lower position. When the needle thread tension is too loose •...

  • Page 39: Machine Maintenance

    MACHINE MAINTENANCE An overlock machine requires more frequent maintenance than a conventional sewing machine mainly for two reasons: • A lot of lint is produced when the cutters are cutting the fabric. • An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to be oiled frequently to lubricate the internal working parts. CLEANING Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Movable Upper Cutter

    : Replace the light cover before connecting the power cord. ARNING Only use light bulbs of the same type rated 15W. Light bulbs are available at your authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer. • Remove the light cover screw and while pushing the cover lightly to the rear, swing cover to the left and remove from machine as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 41: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Solution Fabric Does Not Feed Well • Lengthen stitch length. • Increase presser foot pressure for heavyweight fabric. • Decrease presser foot pressure for lightweight fabric. • Check the differential feed. Needle Breaks • Insert needle correctly. •...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Sewing speed Maximum 1100 stitches/min Stitch length 1.0 - 4.0 mm Differential feed ratio 1:0.6 - 1:2 Overlock stitch width Left needle: 5.0 - 7.0 mm Right needle: 3.0 - 5.0 mm Coverstitch: 3.0 - 6.0 mm Needle bar stroke 27 mm Presser foot rise 4.5 mm...

  • Page 43: Intellectual Property

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY VIKING, KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING & Design, HUSKYLOCK and INSPIRA are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. HUSQVARNA and the “crowned H-mark” are trademarks of Husqvarna AB. All trademarks are used under license by VSM Group AB.
  • Page 44 www.husqvarnaviking.com...

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