Viking Huskylock S15, User Manual

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Changing thread

The following is an easy way to change threads:

1.  Cut the thread in use near the spool, behind the guides on the 

telescopic thread stand.

2.  Remove the thread spool and place the new thread on the 

spool pin.

3.  Tie the end of  the new thread to the end of  the old thread. 

Cut the thread tails to 2-3 cm in length and 

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 rmly pull both 

threads to test knot security. 

4.  Raise the presser foot.

5.  First note tension dial settings and then turn the tension dials 

down to “0”.

6.  Pull the threads through the machine one at a time until the 

knots are in front of  the needle. If  the threads do not pull 
easily, check for tangles on thread guides or looping under 
thread stand.

7.  Cut the thread behind the knot and thread the needle.

8.  Return tension dials to previous settings.

Note: 

When using standard thread spools, place the thread 

unreeling disc as shown to prevent the thread from getting caught 
on the edge of  the spool.

Start sewing

1.  When the machine is completely threaded, close the front 

cover and bring all of  the threads over the stitch plate and 
slightly to the left under the presser foot.

2.  Ensure that the upper blade moves against the lower blade 

correctly by turning the handwheel slowly toward you. If  the 
blades are not moving correctly, check if  there are any fabric 
or waste thread stuck between the blades.

3.  Hold the threads and apply a slight tension.

4.  Turn the hand wheel toward you 2 or 3 complete turns to 

start making a thread chain. Check if  all threads wind around 
the stitch 

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 nger of  the stitch plate. If  the threads do not wind 

around the 

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 nger, make sure each thread is threaded correctly.

5.  Continue holding the thread chain while pressing the foot 

control. Sew until the chain is 5-8 cm in length.

6.  Place fabric under the front of  the presser foot and sew a test 

sample. Guide the fabric slightly with your left hand while 
sewing. Do not pull on the fabric as this may de

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 ect the 

needle, causing it to break.

7.  When you reach the end of  the fabric, continue sewing while 

drawing the 

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 nished fabric gently backwards and to the 

left. This is called chaining off. It prevents the threads from 
coming undone and prepares for next sewing.

8.  Cut off  the thread chain 2-5 cm behind the presser foot using 

the thread cutter on the left side of  the machine. Pull the 
threads around the thread cutter from the back, then toward 
you. 

Thread chain

Chaining off

Thread cutter