Huskylock 430 Handbook

[Page 1] Huskylock 430

HANDBOOK 1-OK MUSKY LULtc fl //c/2?c MODEL 430 4/7 / I V I, 41 I - S — ...

[Page 2] Huskylock 430

WIRING INSTRUCTION Only for the Bnt.sh merketl When changing plug wiring should be effected according to the instructIon below. Check the voltage Before connecting the sewing machine to an electrical supply ensure that the voltage marked on the ratin...

[Page 3] Huskylock 430

Thank you very much for your purchase of an Overlock sewing machine. You have lust purchased an overlock sewing machine for sewing all kinds of fabrics——cotton, wool, rayon, tricot, jersey, knitted goods—thick or thin. You cannot be other than ...

[Page 4] Huskylock 430

TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of Parts and Their Functions 3 Direction of revolution 4 Opening and closing the front cover 5 Needle 5 Changing the light bulb 6 Operating 6 Threading 8 Preparation 8 Threading under-looper 9 Threading over-looper 1(1 Threadi...

[Page 5] Huskylock 430

Names of parts and their functions 3 - ...

[Page 6] Huskylock 430

Direction of Revolution Opening and closing the front cover *The motor of this machine runs in a Llockwise direction (arrow direc tion), which is the opposite direc tion to the motor of an ordinary home sewing machine. When threading, you will need t...

[Page 7] Huskylock 430

Needle *TFX 1 (1 1 & 1 4) or DB X 1 (p9, 1 1 14) can he used with this machine. 1 E X 1 )1 1) is mounted on the machine. To remove the needle (1) Turn the pulley clockwise by hand until the needle is raised to the highest position. (2) Loosen the...

[Page 8] Huskylock 430

Operating Undo the two upper screws on the back of the machine, remove the cover and screw the light bulb out. Insert the new bulb and screw the cover in place. Use light bulbs designed for 1 5 W as indicated on the lamp holder. Operation When the pe...

[Page 9] Huskylock 430

NOTES ON THE MOTOR -::The normal operating speed of this sewing machine is 1,500 stitches per nunu L, wh ch s quite fast as rompared to the normal operating speed of 300 to $00 stitches per minute of the ordinary foot-operated home sewing mar h inc. ...

[Page 10] Huskylock 430

Preparation L Threading Raise the spool pin right up and set it by the positioning stopper at the joint of the upper and lower sections of the pin. Make sure that the thread holders are right above the reel support. —8— ...

[Page 11] Huskylock 430

* Incorrect threading makes sewing impossible. So set the threads correctly as shown below. To facilitate threading, there are coloured indication marks inside of this machine. Threading underlooper Run th thread trorn n order Pull the thread 5 cm fr...

[Page 12] Huskylock 430

Make sure that each thread runs between the two pir Is utr I he th rud ten son d sc . Thread tension discs Threading over-looper Run tio ru fl 0<::: I) ...

[Page 13] Huskylock 430

Threading needle Run the thi odd ft cm 1 in order. o 0 o 0 —‘ o Pull the thread about 5 cm from the needle. H Thread 0 tension ) 11 ...

[Page 14] Huskylock 430

Test-sewing *Testsew after threading. (1) Place material for test-sewing well under the presser foot. (2) Hold the needle threads with your left hand, turn the pulley slowly a fcw turns in a clock wise rection with your right hand, and observe how th...

[Page 15] Huskylock 430

Ratio Chart of Sewing Material, Needle and Thread Sewing Thread Stitch length Needle Tension Material dial --—5 Cotton 80- 00 Fine 3.0- 4.0 mm Nc. 11 1 4 Silk : SO - 100 Medium Cotton: 60- 100 3.0-4,0mm No. Il No.14 ______ —,-—— Cotton : 40 -...

[Page 16] Huskylock 430

Thread Tension — Lower thread tension dial Upper thread* (for over Iooper( rensron chat I /N Lower thread - (for under tooper( -- * Tic h cad tcn’r rn d this mach roe carl he adjusted h three thread tension ad usling knobs t the needle thread, un...

[Page 17] Huskylock 430

An example It the needle thread tension is weak I h tl tens ii I irren, (rk itiiei I IU’t1 ihrrd or t irhten the loss ci thread lesion (br Iifldi. looper), If the over looper thread tension is weak or if the under looper thread tension is Under oop...

[Page 18] Huskylock 430

• When VoLt change the sewing pitch, ipun the cloth plate ciseF Lu scn the adjusting sco w and set the lever to the pr pur position, then tighten the adjust ng screw. Yin can adjust the ‘es ng pitch t nt ninimurn 2 mm ti IflJ\ifltUfll ntm. Size o...

[Page 19] Huskylock 430

Stitch tongue screw JJI S / Presser foot Stitch tongue To adjust the stitch tongue: (1) Loosen the set screw for movable stitch tongue. (2) Move the stitch tongue to the left or to the right in accordance with the cutting width of the knives. * If th...

[Page 20] Huskylock 430

K the bight size is wider than the cutting width Presser foot pressure Pressr adjustinq screw S the lIe I. t i,us Ve stt stew the stitch tongue and mose stitch tongue to right, Ihen, adjust the bight ize and the cutting width. Or loosen the screw for...

[Page 21] Huskylock 430

Sewing * Put the ce th well underneath the pesse foot hetoe stu I rig to seW. Se a tew stitches frist o\5\ h\ turnuig the pulley by hand. The cloth will he ted autom ib c illy. ‘IOU need onl gLade t in the equired dii ection. To remove the work Whe...

[Page 22] Huskylock 430

To sew thick material *Put the material underneath the presser foot until it touches with the front of upper blade. Then, start sewing. *Do not lift the presser foot while sewing. To sew fine material (I) Adjust the pressure to stop the material from...

[Page 23] Huskylock 430

Fault-finding This sewing machine is designed for trouble-free operation. However, the follow ing chart indicates faults which may develop in the absence of basic adjustments. Cause Remedy Presser foot pressure too Turn presser adjusting screw weak, ...

[Page 24] Huskylock 430

Replacing the blades If the blades get blunt, it will cause the material to pucker cloth and unclear stitches. * If one strand of thread can be cut off in front of or of the rear of the blade, the blade is sharp enough. *When the blades are blunt, re...

[Page 25] Huskylock 430

Oiling For smooth and silent operation the moving parts of the machine should be oiled periodically. (See diagram below.) REMARKS: 1 Be sure to oil your sewing machine before use. 2. Oil 1 to 2 drops at the oiling points. 3. OIL ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH...

[Page 26] Huskylock 430

H uskylock M430 193531-O17 Printed n Japan ...