Husqvarna Huskystar Model 60 Manual
. User’s Guide 207/215 Type B. This houshold 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:. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 To Change Sewing Direction ESSENTIAL PARTS Using the Seam Guides on Names of Parts the Needle Plate Turning Square Corners SECTION 2 Zigzag Stitching GETTING READY TO SEW Extension Table SECTION 4 Standard Accessories and UTILITY STITCHING Storage Place Overcasting.
SECTION 1 ESSENTIAL PARTS Name of Parts 1 Reverse stitch button 2 Pattern selector dial 3 Stitch length dial 4 Stitch width dial (for Model 215) 5 Bobbin winder stopper 6 Bobbin winder spindle 7 Spool pins 8 Bobbin winder thread guide (Model 215) 9 Thread guide Thread take-up lever. SECTION 2 GETTING READY TO SEW Extension Table The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. Detaching the table: Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated.
Attaching the table: Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine. Standard Accessories and Storage Place Zipper foot Sliding buttonhole foot Hem guide Seam ripper Large screwdriver Bobbins Set of needles Overcast foot (for Model 215) Extension table. Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and fre- quen cy shown on the machine conform to your electrical power.
Turn off the power switch 2. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket 3.
Sewing Light The sewing light is located behind the face plate. To change the bulb, take the face plate off the sewing machine by removing the set screw. Unplug the power supply before changing the bulb. To remove the bulb: - Push and twist to the left. Changing Needles Switch off the main switch. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and lower the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the new needle into the clamp with the fl. Setting Spool Pins The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread to feed thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for storage. Upper thread H o l e Tangle NOTE: When using thread which has a tendency to tangle around the spool pin,thread through the hole of spool pin as shown.The hole should face the thread spool. Winding the Bobbin 1 Pull the handwheel out to dis en gage.
2 Draw the thread from the spool. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. 3 Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. Threading Bobbin Case 1 Place the bobbin into the bobbin case. Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction of arrow (clockwise).
2 Pull the thread into the bobbin case slot. 3 Draw the thread under the tension spring and into the delivery eye. NOTE: Leave about 10 cm (4') of free thread. Threading the Machine Switch off the main switch.
Raise the take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Raise the presser foot. Place the spool on the spool pin as shown, with the thread coming from the back of the spool.
1 Draw the thread into the thread guide using both hands. Drawing Up Bobbin Thread 1 Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand.
Husqvarna Huskystar Model 60 Manual
2 Turn the handwheel slowly toward you with your right hand until the needle goes down. Continue turning the handwheel until the take-up lever is back up to its highest position.
Balancing Needle Thread Tension The needle thread and the bobbin thread should interlock in the center of two layers of fabric in straight stitch seams. 1 Match the desired thread tension number with the setting mark. Setting mark 2 Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number.
Pattern Selector Dial (Model 215) Raise the needle above the fabric and match the setting mark with the desired pattern number by turning the pattern selector dial. Selecting Stretch Stitch Patterns (for Model 215) When sewing stretch stitch patterns, set the stitch length dial at '. Stitch Length Dial (Model 215) -Match the setting mark with the desired number by turning the stitch length dial.The higher the number, the longer the stitch length. ' ' is the correct setting for but ton hole stitching.Adjust the dial in the 0.5 to 4 range when you sew the zigzag stitch.
Reverse Stitch Button As long as you keep the reverse stitch but- ton depressed, the machine sews back- wards. Dropping the Feed Teeth 1 Open the hook cover. Hook cover 2 To drop the feed teeth, pull down the lever and move it in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated. SECTION 3 BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing 1 2 3 4 Stitch selector: 1 or 2 Stitch length: 1.5 - 4 Stitch width: 5 or 0 (for Model 215) Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: 2 - 6 Raise the presser foot and position the fabric along seam guide line on the needle plate. To Change Sewing Direction Stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing. Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate The seam guides on the needle plate help you measure seam width.
NOTE: The numbers indicate the distance between the center needle position and the guide line. Guide lines Cornering guide Needle plate Needle plate hole Seam width from the center needle position. Zigzag Stitching 1 2 3 4 Stitch selector: 3 Stitch length: Stitch width: 5 (for Model 215) Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: 2 - 6 Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons, elastic, etc. SECTION 4: UTILITY STITCHING Overcasting 1 2 3 4 Stitch selector: 3 Stitch length: 1 - 2 Stitch width: 5 (for Model 215) Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: 4 - 6 This type of stitch is used on the seam allowance to prevent fabric from fraying at raw edges.
Seam/Overcast Stitch (for Model 215) 1 2 3 4 Stitch selector: 6 Stitch length: Stitch width: 5 Presser foot: Overcast foot Thread tension: 4 - 6 Place the edge of the fabric next to the black guide of the foot as you sew. As the needle falls off the fabric edge, the guide prevents the fabric from curling under, while overcasting the edge of fabric to prevent. Sewing Buttons 1 2 3 4 Stitch selector: 3 Stitch length: Set at any number (no fi xed setting) Stitch width: Adjust the stitch width to match the holes on the button. (Model 215 only) Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension:4 - 6 Feed teeth: Dropped (See page 16.) Tape the button over the placement mark. Buttonhole 1 2 3 4 Stitch selector: BH Stitch length: (0.5 -1) Stitch width: 5 (for Model 215) Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot Thread tension: 3 - 5 Depending on your preference, you may adjust stitch density within the zone on the stitch length control. Carefully mark the buttonhole length on the fabric. Place the fabric under the foot with the buttonhole marking running toward you.
Move the slider (A) toward you so that the top mark (C) on the slider meets the start mark (B). Line up the markings on the foot with the top mark on the fabric. Corded Buttonhole 1 2 3 4 Stitch selector: BH Stitch length: (0.5 - 1) Stitch width: 5 (for Model 215) Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot Thread tension: 3 - 5 1. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the cord on the small fi nger at the back of the buttonhole foot. Zipper Sewing 1 2 3 4 Stitch selector: 1 Stitch length: 1.5 - 4 Stitch width: 5 (for Model 215) Presser foot: Zipper foot Thread tension: 4 - 6 Pin or baste zipper tape to the fabric and place it under the foot. With thread tails toward the back, lower the foot.
Blind Stitch Hemming 1 2 3 4 Stitch selector: Stitch length: 1 - 3 6 (for Model 207) Stitch width: 5 (for Model 215) Presser foot: Zigzag foot and Hem guide Thread tension: 4 - 6 NOTE: For Model 215, refer to page 14 when selecting stretch titch pattern 6. SECTION 5 DECORATIVE STITCHING Shell Tuck 1 2 3 4 Stitch selector: 6 ('7' for Model 207) Stitch length: 2 Stitch width: 5 (for Model 215) Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: 4 - 8 Place the folded edge of fabric along the slot of the foot. Smocking (for Model 215) 1 2 3 4 Stitch selector: 4 Stitch length: Stitch width: 5 Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: 4 - 6 With the stitch selector set at '4', sew 1 cm straight stitching lines 1 cm (3/8') apart, across the area to be smocked. Applique 1 2 3 4 Stitch selector: 3 Stitch length: 0.5 - 1 Stitch width: 5 (for Model 215) Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: 4 - 6 Presser Foot Pressure dial: 2 Baste or fuse with iron-on fusible web, ap- plique pieces onto fabric. SECTION 6 CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Dismantling and Assembling the Hook Assembly Turn off the power switch or unplug the machine. To dismantle the hook assembly: Raise the needle to its highest position and open the hook cover. Open the hinged latch of the bobbin case and take it out of the machine.
Cleaning the Feed Teeth Turn off the power switch or unplug the machine before cleaning the feed teeth. Remove the needle and the presser foot. Remove the needle plate set screw and remove the needle plate.
With a brush, clean out dust and lint clog- ging the feed teeth. Oiling the Machine Turn off the power switch or unplug the machine. Oil the 2 points as illustrated at least once a year. Use good quality sewing machine oil. One or two drops of oil is suffi cient. Remove excess oil, otherwise it may stain fabric.
Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See page 11 The needle thread 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 13 breaks.
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The needle is bent or blunt. See page 7 4. Reference Condition Cause Seam puckering See page 13 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 11 2. The machine is not threaded correctly. See page 7 3.
The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. See page 29 4.
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