Viking Huskylock S15 User manual

KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING™
User’s Guide

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:
• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the
electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, Àre,
electric shock, or injury to persons:
• This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine.
• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by
the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service
center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine
and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep Àngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and blades.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deÁect the needle causing it to break.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle,
changing needle, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other
user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in
accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/
electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance

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Table of contents
Parts of the machine ..........................................................................4
Accessories...........................................................................................5
Connecting the foot control and the power supply ...................5
Setting up the telescopic thread stand...........................................6
Attaching the waste tray ...................................................................6
Opening and closing the front cover..............................................6
Removing and replacing the Áat bed extension ...........................6
Presser foot lift....................................................................................7
Changing the needles .........................................................................7
Changing the presser foot.................................................................7
Disengage the movable upper cutter .............................................8
Attaching the 2-thread overlock converter..................................8
Threading the machine ......................................................................9
Threading the upper looper (green)............................................ 10
Threading the lower looper (blue) .............................................. 11
Threading the right needle (red) .................................................. 12
Threading the left needle (yellow) ............................................... 12
Changing thread ............................................................................... 13
Start sewing....................................................................................... 13
Thread tension settings .................................................................. 14
Differential feed adjustment .......................................................... 15
Presser foot pressure adjustment ................................................ 16
Stitch width settings ........................................................................ 16
Stitch length settings ....................................................................... 16
Stitch Ànger lever setting................................................................ 17
Rolled edge sewing .......................................................................... 17
Flatlock sewing.................................................................................. 18
Corded overlock.............................................................................. 19
Pin placement.................................................................................... 19
Securing the thread chain............................................................... 19
Machine maintenance...................................................................... 20
Cleaning.............................................................................................. 20
Oiling................................................................................................... 20
Replacing the stationary cutter..................................................... 21
Storage................................................................................................ 21
Servicing ............................................................................................. 21
Trouble shooting .............................................................................. 22
Stitch table......................................................................................... 23
Fabric / Needle / Thread table ...................................................... 27
SpeciÀcations..................................................................................... 27

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Parts of the machine
1. Presser foot pressure adjustment knob
2. Left needle thread tension dial (yellow)
3. Right needle thread tension dial (red)
4. Upper looper thread tension dial (green)
5. Lower looper thread tension dial (blue)
6. Handle
7. Thread cutter
8. Presser foot lifter
9. Stitch plate
10. Flat bed extension
11. Front cover
12. Differential feed adjusting lever
13. Power & light switch
14. Hand wheel
15. Stitch length dial
16. Spool stand
17. Cone holder
18. Spool pin
19. Telescopic thread stand
20. Presser foot
21. Movable upper cutter
22. Stationary lower cutter
23. Lower looper
24. Upper looper
25. Stitch Ànger lever
26. Seam width/cutting width adjustment knob

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Accessories
1. Needle pack including three needles, size #14/90 and two
needles, size #12/80. Two needles, size #14/90, are in the
machine on delivery.
2. Screwdriver
3. Tweezers
4. Thread unreeling discs (4)
5. Lint brush
6. Knife blade (for the stationary lower cutter)
7. 2-thread converter
8. Thread spool nets (4)
9. Waste tray
10. Dust cover
Connecting the foot control and the
power supply
Foot control to use with this machine:
- Type GTC for 220-240V
- Type GTE for 100-120V
Before plugging your machine in, make sure the voltage is the
same as indicated on the plate under the machine. SpeciÀcations
vary from country to country.
1. Connect the foot control/electric power cord to the socket on
the machine.
2. Plug the power cord plug into the electric outlet.
3. Push the power switch to “-” to turn on the machine.
4. Press the foot control to start sewing. Use the foot control to
adjust the sewing speed. The harder you press, the faster the
machine will sew. To stop the machine from sewing, remove
your foot from the control.
5. Push the power switch to “O” to turn off the machine.
Note: When the front cover is open the safety switch is activated
and prevents the machine from sewing, even if the foot control is
pressed.
POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION
(FOR U.S.A. & CANADA ONLY)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to Àt in a polarized outlet only way. If the plug
does not Àt fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not Àt, contact a qualiÀed electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.