Summary of Contents for Husqvarna Viking Huskylock 905
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User´s Guide K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G...
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Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely rectled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.
This householdsewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL 1594 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: •...
1-3. Preparation Handwheel Always turn handwheel toward you. Change the presser foot 1. Turn the main power switch off. (See page 4) 2. Raise presser foot. Attach 3. Raise needle to its highest position by turning Remove the handwheel toward you. 4.
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Accessory box Lift the accessory box slightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow The accessory box consists of two parts. It holds the foot control and other accessories. To slide the box back on, reverse the steps from above.
1-4. Sewing speed The harder you press the foot control, the faster the machine will run. You can choose between two sewing speeds with the speed selector. :0-1000 (max. speed 1000 stitches/min) :0-1300 (max. speed 1300 stitches/min) Speed selector 1-5. Telescopic thread stand EXtend the telescopic thread stand to its full length and turn it until it locks against the stop.
1-7. Changing threads Cut the thread Tie the thread The machine comes threaded with overlock thread. To change thread follow the easy thread ing as explained on page 8~10 or to tie 1. Cut the thread in use near the thread spool (behind the telescopic thread stand).
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Stitch nger lever (Convert from overlock stitch to rolled edge) Stitch nger Raise the needle to its highest position by turn- lever ing the handwheel toward you. Overlock Push the stitch nger lever to align it with “N” on the stitch plate. Rolled edge Pull the stitch nger lever toward you to align it with “R”...
1-8 Threading Spun thread Decorative thread Thread the machine in the following order. Upper looper ( A ) Lower looper ( B ) Needles ( C,D ) Upper looper threading ( A ) 1. Set the upper looper to the highest position by turning the handwheel to ward you.
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Lower looper threading ( B ) Spun thread Decorative thread 1. Raise the presser foot. 2. Open front cover. 3. Pull thread from spool through guide of the thread stand and then through guide Note: Make sure the thread snaps into the slot of guide , and between the thread ten- sions discs...
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Needle threading ( C ) ( D ) 1. Raise the presser foot. 2. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. 3. Pull thread from spool through guide Note: Make sure the thread snaps into the slot of guide , and between the thread ten- sions discs...
Presser foot pressure You can change the presser foot pressure with the graded dial on the left side of the ma chine. Position “N” is for normal fabrics. A lower number is for thin fabrics. A higher number is for thick fabrics.
1-10. Thread tension Start from normal position. Change and there af ter check one dial at a time until you obtain the desired result. Turn the dial to a higher number to increase tension. Turn the dial to a lower number to decrease tension. ➀...
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Unbalanced lower thread is wrapped around and over the top side Increase the thread tension of the lower looper ④ (dial ) or reduce the thread tension of the up- ➂ per looper thread (dial Lower looper Wrong side thread Left needle thread Right needle...
1-11. Adjusting the stitch width / cutting width The distance between the needle and the outer edge of the fabric is called stitch width/cutting width. • The cutting width can be set between 5-7 mm depending on the type of fabric. •...
1-13. Differential feed Differential feed helps you to sew perfect seams Differential feed dial on all kinds of fabrics from light woven to heavy knits. The Huskylock has two feed teeth. The front feed teeth (differential feed) can be adjusted to feed more or less in proportion to the rear.
2. MODEL 910 2-1. Display guide The buttons below can either be pressed one step at a time or held until the desired setting is obtained. 1. A=Auto-key. Press for Auto Mode. Standard settings are displayed. 2. M=Memory key. Press to retrieve stored settings or store new setting preferences in memory.
Needle position Recommended needle position is displayed which corresponds to marking on the needle clamp. Cutting width The recommended cutting width is displayed. Thread tension The recommended thread tension is displayed. Each thread tension dial corresponds to colour symbols from left to right. Differential feed ratio Standard ratio is displayed.
2-4. Stitch selection Turn on the machine, and “Auto A1” type of fabric “Woven med” (for woven medium) and stitch “4- thread overlock” appears. Change the stitch by pressing the selector key . Each time you press the key the rec om - mend ed settings are displayed.
Store new numbers Increase the set number by pressing the (+) key and reduce the set number by pressing the (-) key. Continue pressing the (+) or (-) key until the desired numbers appear. Note: To save this setting, store it in Memory Mode.
2-10. Retrieve from memory 1. When presing the power switch the recommended standard settings are displayed. 2. Press the key. Now “ Memory” appears with the last setting you made before turning off the machine. 3. Select the memory you want to use by pressing the (+) or (-) key. 4.
3. SEWING 3-1. Four thread overlock stitch with 2 nee dles Before sewing Once you have nished threading, place the four threads under and behind the presser foot. Turn the handwheel toward you 2-3 turns so that the stitches are formed on the stitch nger. Warning: Keep ngers away from all moving parts.
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Chain off When you reach the end of the fabric, chain off for several inches. Note: Do not pull the threads out roughly, be- cause the needle might bend or break. • Cut off the thread chain using the thread cut- ter on the left of the machine.
Cording thread / Decorative thread Cording thread / decorative thread can be used to strengthen and stabilize stitches when seam- ing stretch fabrics. Listed below are two ways of using corded thread: • Thread cord through the loop at the extreme left of the telescopic stand and through the guide on the left of the machine.
Serging curves For inside curves, guide the fabric lightly and place the fabric under the right front of the presser foot. Applying pressure to the fabric with your left hand at the same time, apply a little pressure in the opposite direction with your right hand to hold it against the cutter as shown.
3-2. Three thread overlock To sew three thread overlock, simply remove one needle. Left needle 1. Remove the right needle for wide three thread Use dial for the tension of the left needle thread, stitch width/cutting width is normally 6 mm.
3-3. Two thread overlock (Model 905) 2-Thread converter 1. Use one needle thread (left or right needle) and lower looper thread. 2. Take out the 2-Thread converter for the up- per looper from the accessory box. Accessory box 3. Open the front cover. Make sure that the upper looper is to the right of the needle by turning the handwheel toward you.
3-3. Two thread overlock (Model 910) 1. Open the front cover. 2. Use one needle thread (left or right needle) 2-Thread converter and lower looper thread. 3. Turn the handwheel toward you to move the upper looper to the right side of the needle. 4.
3-4. Flatlock There are two ways to sew a atlock stitch, with wrong sides folded together to create a dec o - ra tive look and with right sides folded together to create ladder stitch as used for lingerie. 1. Fold the material with wrong sides together. Then raise the presser foot, set the material Right side of fabric so that it is under the needle, and then lower...
3-6. Rolled edge Three thread rolled edge Narrow edging rolled edge The fabric is overlocked with upper and lower looper. The fabric is rolled by adjusting the thread tension and is overlocked with upper looper thread. The two edges described above are suitable for lightweight fabrics.
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Table for three thread rolled edge and narrow edge Rolled edge Narrow edge Cutting width 5 ~ 6 mm 5 ~ 6 mm 1 ~ 1.5 mm 1 ~ 1.5 mm Stitch length Differential feed ratio Thread tension Right needle thread (2) 3 ~ 5 3 ~ 5 Upper looper thread (3)
3-7. Pin tuck Pin tucks are stitched along a folded edge. To avoid cutting the fabric, use the multipurpose foot. Pin tucks are suitable for children’s clothes and lady’s blouses. 1. Use the left needle for wide tucks, the right needle for narrow.
3-8. Changing the light bulb MOD:905 Warning: Let the light bulb cool down before replacing it to avoid burning your ngers. Note: The maximum power of the light bulb is 15W (model 905) respectively 12V/5W (model 910). Model 905: 1. Unplug the machine. 2.
3. Store the machine so that it is not directly exposed to sunlight or humidity. 3-11. Replacing the lower cutter Cutters are available as an accessory at your authorized Husqvarna dealer. • Unplug the machine 1. Open the front cover (See page 3). Lower cutter 2.
5. STITCH TABLE LCD Data reference sheet (For 4thread model) Combination Thread tension Stitch Diff. Stitch Needle Cutting Length Feed Finger Pos. Width Sewing Program Material 4Thread Woven Med N N N N Overlock Woven Hvy N N N N Woven Lt N N N N Knit Med...
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LCD Data reference sheet (For 4thread model) Combination Thread tension Stitch Diff. Stitch Needle Cutting Lenght Feed Finger Pos. Width Sewing Program Material 3Thread Woven Med Rolled Edge Woven Hvy NOT ADVISED Woven Lt Knit Med NOT ADVISED Knit Hvy Knit Lt 3Thread Woven Med...
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LCD Data reference sheet (For 4thread model) Combination Thread tension Stitch Diff. Stitch Needle Cutting Length Feed Finger Pos. Width Sewing Program Material 2Thread Woven Med Flatlock Woven Hvy Woven Lt Knit Med Knit Hvy Knit Lt 2Thread Woven Med Rolled Edge Woven Hvy NOT ADVISED...
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING Under normal conditions, if you carefully follow instruction for operating, no dif cult or special adjustment is necessary for this machine. Following cases are not failure of machine. Check your machine before you call for service. REFERENCE PROBLEM CAUSE COR REC TION...
8. SPECIFICATIONS Number of threads 4 Threads (3 Threads) (2 Threads) Number of needles 2 Needles (1 Needle) Needles Standard SCHMETZ 130/705H No.80-90 Width between two needles 2 mm Overlock width Standard 5.5 mm (Range 5.0-7.0 mm) Stitch length 0.8-5.0 mm Differential feed ratio 0.5-2.5 (Max 10 mm) Maximum sewing speed...
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10. NOTE Memory No. Date Note –42– —42—...