Husqvarna 545 TrioBrake User manual

User’s Guide
545, 555
KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING

2 Instruction book Lily 555/545 When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be follo- wed, 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
the sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
• Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watts. WARNING
- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons: • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
• Use 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 wor-
king properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return it 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 fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.
• 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 the fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to
break.
• Switch the sewing machine off (''0'') when making any adjustments in the needle
area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Always unplug the sewing machine from electrical outlet when removing covers,
or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. No lubrication by customer is recommended.
• Do not use outdoors. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is
being administrated.
• To disconnect, turn the switch off (''0'', then remove plug from outlet. • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Safety instructions 2 Machine parts Model 555 4 Machine parts Model 545 5 Procedures 6-16 Unpacking, Packing away 6 Connecting the foot control 7 Connecting to the power supply 7 Accessory box, Sewing surface 8 Spool pin 9 Threading the upper thread 10 Threading for twin needles 11 Bobbin winding, Direct winding 12 Threading lower thread 13 Thread tension, Correct and incorrect thread tension 14 Presser foot pressure, Presser foot lever, Changing the presser foot 15 Changing the needle, Lowering feed teeth 16 Functions 17-27 Infodisplay 17-19 Stitch selection, Model 555 20 Stitch selection, Model 545 21 Memory 22 Programming 23-26 Mirror image 25 CLR - Deleting programs 26 Satin taper and darning stitches 27
Maintenance 52 Care of the machine 52 Changing light bulbs 52
List of contents
Sewing 28-51 Automatic buttonholes 28-29 Buttonholes, Buttonhole knife 30-31 Sewing buttons 32 Straight stitch 33 Needle positions 33 Gathering with straight stitches 34 Zipper 35 Reinforced straight stitches 36 Stretch stitch, Zigzag 36 Lace edging 37 Three-step zigzag 38 Sewing terry cloth 38 Mending and darning 38 Flatlock 39 Hemming 40 Bridging stitch 41 Seam and Overcast 42 Darning stitch 43 Automatic taper stitch 43 Decorative stitches 44 Quilting, Applique 45 Pictogram 46 Sewing hints 47 Free arm, Jeans hem, Sewing on belt loops 47 Stitch table, Model 555 48-49 Stitch table, Model 545 50-51 Fault-finding 53-54 Accessories, Needles 55 Index 56-57

4 Instruction book Lily 555/545 Summary Model 555
Summary
1. Door 2. Thread take-up lever 3. Presser foot pressure dial 4. Thread guide 5. Buttonhole sensor socket 6. Light 7. Needle bar 8. Presser foot 9. Free arm 10. Bobbin cover 11. Base plate 12. Drop feed dial 13. Needle plate 14. Presser bar and Presser foot ankle 15. Needle clamp screw 16. Presser foot lifter 17. Thread tension
18. Thread guide for bobbin winding 19. Spool pin 20. Spool holders 21. Recess for additional spool pin 22. Quick-info 23. Thread cutter for bobbin winding 24. Handwheel 25. Bobbin spindle, Bobbin stop 26. Infodisplay 27. Function selectors 28. Stitch panel 29. Main power switch, Connec- tion to power supply
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Summary
18. Thread guide for bobbin winding 19. Spool pin 20. Spool holders 21. Recess for additional spool pin 22. Quick-info 23. Thread cutter for bobbin winding 24. Handwheel 25. Bobbin spindle, Bobbin stop 26. Infodisplay 27. Function selectors 28. Stitch panel 29. Main power switch, Connec- tion to power supply
Summary Model 545 1. Door 2. Thread take-up lever 3. Presser foot pressure dial 4. Thread guide 5. Buttonhole sensor socket 6. Light 7. Needle bar 8. Presser foot 9. Free arm 10. Bobbin cover 11. Base plate 12. Drop feed dial 13. Needle plate 14. Presser bar and Presser foot ankle 15. Needle clamp screw 16. Presser foot lifter 17. Thread tension
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6 Instruction book Lily 555/545 1. Place the machine on the table
or cabinet, remove the packaging and lift off the cover.
2. Remove the side parts of the
packing material, the extension table, the foot control and finally the protection cover.
3. The machine is delivered with an
accessory bag, a main cord and a foot control cord.
4. Wipe the machine, particularly
around the needle and needle plate to remove any soil before sewing.
Unpacking
Make sure the extension table is fit- ted into the right part of the acces- sory tray and fold the table toward the machine. Fold down the handle and replace the cover.
Procedures
1. Unplug the cords from the wall
socket and the machine.
2. Wind the cords around your hand
and place the foot control cord in the foot control storage space and the main cord in the pocket of the cover. There is also space provided for the instruction book.
3. Check to ensure that all acces-
sories are in the accessory tray. Slide it onto the machine behind the free arm.
4. Lower the presser foot. 5. Place the foot control, underside
toward you, on the accessory tray at the back of the machine, where also the extension table is placed.
Packing away after sewing

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Connecting the foot control Among the accessories you will find the foot control cord and the main cord. 1. Place the foot control on its nar-
row side. Fit the plug into the socket inside the foot control compartment.
2. Push it firmly to make sure it is
properly connected. This opera- tion is only necessary the very first time you are going to use the machine.
3. To correctly turn away the cord,
place it into the slot, see picture.
Note: Before plugging in, check to ensure that the foot control is of "type FR2".
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1. Connect the foot control cord to
the first socket on the bottom right side of the machine.
2. Connect the main cord to the
back socket on the bottom right side of the machine.
3. When you press the power
switch, both the machine and the light are switched on.
Procedures
Connecting to the power supply On the underside of the machine you will find information about the power supply (V) and the frequency (Hz). Check the power supply setting in the machine to ensure that this agrees with the main supply before you connect the machine. For the USA and Canada This Sewing Machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

8 Instruction book Lily 555/545 Accessory box 1. Open the Accessory box by pla-
cing your finger in the space on the top and lift upward.
2. In the Accessory box there is a
special tray for presser feet and bobbins plus space for other ac- cessories.
3. Store the presser feet and the
bobbins in the tray from the be- ginning so they are always easily accessible (refer to the figure).
Extended sewing surface
Procedures
1. Keep the Accessory Tray on the
machine to provide a larger flat work surface.
2. Slide the Accessory Tray to the
left when you wish to remove it and use the free arm.
3. To facilitate sewing trouser legs
and sleeve hems use the free arm.
4. To replace the Accessory Tray,
slide it tight onto the machine.
5. The extension table provides an
even larger work surface. To at- tach the extension table, place the rear, right corner to the Accessory Tray and the front, right hook onto the recess on the free arm.
6. To remove it, push slightly in the
direction of the arrow at the front right corner, then lift the hook out of the free arm.

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Spool pin The machine has spool pins suitable for all types of thread. The main spool pin (a) is horizontal - the thread reels off the stationary spool. Place the spool so that the thread reels counter-clockwise. There are two spool holders on the spool pin. With narrow thread spools, the small holder (b) is pla- ced in front of the thread. If you use large thread spools, the large holder (c) is placed in front of the thread. Slide the correct size spool holder in place so the flat side is pressed
firmly against the spool. No space between spool holder and spool. There is also a separate spool pin (d) to be attached onto the machine. The fingers on the extra spool pin fit into the two holes to the right of the fixed spool pin. Push downward to snap in place. The large spool holder (c) is placed under the thread. This spool pin is used when winding a bobbin from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle.
Procedures
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Threading the upper thread
Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position 1. Pull the spool pin out.
Place the thread on the spool pin and the spool holder on the spool pin as described. Push the spool pin back in.
2. Bring the thread in the
direction of the arrow under the thread guide (a) and over the thread guide (b).
3. Bring the thread down between
the thread tension discs.
4. Continue threading by drawing
the thread from the right into the slot on the take-up lever.
5. Thread last guide just above
needle.
6. The needle is threaded from front
to back. The white on the press- ser foot ankle makes it easy to see the eye of the needle.
Procedures
7. Place thread under the presser
foot and into the thread knife where it is cut.

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Threading for twin needle 1. Insert a twin needle. 2. Wind a bobbin with the thread
you are going to use as the se- cond upper thread
3. Thread the machine as descri-
bed and check to ensure that the thread lies between the inner thread tension discs, inside the lowest thread guide. Thread left needle.
4. Attach the extra spool pin onto
the machine. Place a spool holder under the thread.
5. Place the bobbin with the second
thread on the spool pin.
6. Thread the machine as before but
this thread should lie between the outer thread tension discs, outside the lowest thread guide. Thread right needle.
Procedures

12 Instruction book Lily 555/545 1. Place an empty
bobbin with the mark
out-wards on the bobbin spindle on the front of the machine.
2. Place the large
spool holder under the thread on the spool pin.
3. Bring the thread under the th-
read guide (a) and over thread guide (b), then around thread guide (c) as illustrated.
4. From above wind a few turns of thread around the bobbin and into the knife.
5. Bring the bobbin spindle down. Press the foot control. When the bobbin winding is finished, the
bobbin will stop automatically. Remove the bobbin, cut off the thread and bring the bobbin spindle up.
Procedures
Bobbin winding with the machine threaded
Make sure that the presser foot is up and the needle is in the highest posi- tion. 4. Bring the bobbin spindle down.
Press the foot control. When the bobbin winding is finished, the bobbin will stop automatically. Remove the bobbin, cut off the thread and bring the bobbin spindle up.
Note! We do not recommend win- ding specialty threads such as clear nylon or other stretchy threads th- rough the needle. Instead see "Bob- bin winding - vertical spool pin".
Note! Do not use a plastic presser foot when bobbin winding. 1. Place your empty bobbin with the
small mark outwards on the
bobbin spindle on the front of the machine.
2. Pull the thread from the needle under
the presser foot and to the right over the thread guide (c).
3. Start from above and wind a few
turns of thread around the bobbin. Cut off the thread on the thread knife (d).
Bobbin winding - vertical spool pin

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Placing the bobbin in the machine
1. Open the cover by slightly pulling
it towards you and take it away.
2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin
case with the mark facing up-
ward and the thread to the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate counter-clockwise while drawing out the thread.
3. Hold the bobbin and draw the
thread to the right passing (a).
Procedures
4. Hold the thread tight and draw it
to the left so that the thread falls correctly into the tension spring. Continue threading around (b) and to the right of the thread knife (c).
Replace the cover and slide it into
position. Then pull the thread to the left to cut it.

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Thread tension Always use the recommended set- ting given on the Info-display to start with (see page 19). You can adjust the thread tension by turning the dial which is numbered. The higher the number the tighter the tension. Normal thread tension is number 4. When sewing buttonholes and deco- rative stitches set thread tension to number 3. When topstitching with a coarse thread in thick fabric, increase the tension to 7-9.
Procedures
Correct and incorrect thread tension
3. The correct thread tension is pro-
vided when the threads interlock in the middle of both layers of material or, in the case of decora- tive stitches, on the underside.
Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the material you are going to sew and check the tension.
To understand the correct thread tension, sew a few sample stitches at different settings. 1. Begin with a tension that is too
loose, i.e. set at "1". The lower thread will lie straight and the upper thread will be drawn down on the underside.
2. If you set the tension at the hig-
hest number, the opposite will occur, and the seam may pucker.

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Presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure is adjusted with the dial on the front of the machine. Normal setting is 4. The higher the number the more pressu- re on the fabric. Knit and Soft fabrics should be sewn at low pressure. Presser foot lever The presser foot is raised and lowe- red with the presser foot lever. The presser foot must be lowered when sewing. The machine will not start if the presser foot is in the raised position. By raising the presser foot lever as far as it goes and holding it there, the lift height of the presser foot can be increased by several millimeters.
Procedures
Changing the presser foot 1. Make sure that the needle is in
the highest position. Pull the presser foot down and towards you.
2. Line up the cross pin on the foot
between the spring and the press- ser foot ankle. Press back until the foot snaps into place.

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Changing the needle
1. Loosen the screw in the needle
clamp.
2. Remove the needle. 3. Push up the new needle with the
flat side away from you until it will go no further.
4. Tighten the screw properly. Always use needles of system 130/705H.
Lowering the feed teeth
The feed teeth are lowered when you turn the dial to the left to . Turn the dial to the right to if you wish to raise the feed teeth. The feed teeth will not come up until you begin to sew. The feed teeth are lowered when sewing buttons and for free-hand work. By lowering the feed teeth it is ea- sier to get thick garments under the presser foot. Do not forget to raise the feed teeth before starting to sew.
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Functions / Infodisplay Needle stop
This button sets whether the needle stops up or down in the material when you lift your
foot from the foot control and stop sewing. Point the arrow upwards - the needle will stop in the up posi- tion. When you touch the button so that the arrow points downward, the machine will stop with the needle in the material. You can also regulate the needle stop position with the foot control. To raise or lower the needle after stopping, lightly tap the foot control.
Functions
All stitches in the machine have a pre-set maximum speed at which they can be sewn. When you select a stitch the machine automatically sets the correct maximum speed. Reverse
Your machine sews backwards when this button is pressed. The machine sews forward when the button is released. The longest stitch length when
reverse feeding is 3 mm. For permanent reverse, press the button twice in quick succession before starting to sew. An arrow
to the top left on the display indica- tes reverse sewing. To sew forward again, press the button once more.
Slow speed
High speed
Reduced speed
Sewing speed
Use the SPEED button to set the three different maximum speeds. The machine will sew
at different maximum speeds when the foot control is fully depressed. For slower speeds within the range simply press the foot control less.
Stitch length
When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the best stitch length which will be indicated by numbers
on the Infodisplay. You can change the stitch length by pressing either the (+) or (-) button. Certain stitches have a limited stitch length. Not active in REP position.

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Functions
STOP
The STOP button is used to finish a stitch. i.e. the machine fastens the thread and stops automatically when the stitch
has been completed. The symbol on the display indicates that STOP is selected. STOP is cancelled when you press the button again or by selecting a new stitch. The button has the same function both in NORM and REP position
Mirror image
You can mirror a stitch by using the buttons , mirror image side to side and , mirror image end to end . The symbols will be displayed.
Stitch width
When you select a stitch, the machine automatically sets the best stitch width which is dis- played with numbers on the In-
fodisplay. You can change the stitch width by pressing the (+) or (-) button. The width can be adjusted between 0 and 6 mm. Not active in REP position.
MENU - Selected group of stitches - Model 555
Your machine has six menus - three for stitches, three for let- ters. Your choice is displayed
when you have pressed the MENU button. MENU - Selected group of stitches - Model 545
Your machine has two menus - one for stitches, one for letters. Your choice is displayed when
you have pressed the MENU button. FUNC - Selected function
When you turn on the mach- ine, the selected function dis- plays NORM. Touch the FUNC
button to PROG for programming. If you touch the button again, REP = repeat will be displayed to sew your programmed stitches. After a third touch, NORM is displayed again. Memory - position
These buttons are used to advance or return within a memory, when entering or checking stitches. See page 22.
Functions / Info-display

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FIX
By using the FIX button you can tie off a stitch at the beginning and/or at
the end. Touch FIX at the beginning - the machine sews a few tie off stit- ches and goes on with the selected stitch. Touch FIX while sewing - the
machine sews a few tie off stitches and stops. The symbol flashing
on the display indicates that FIX is selected. CLR - Deleting stitches
This button is used while in PROG if you wish to delete what you have programmed.
See page 26.
Memory - number - Model 545
The machine has 2 different program memories. Each me- mory will hold up to 25 stitches
or letters. The button is used to advance to the memory required in PROG or REP. The number is shown on the display to the upper right. See page 22.
Memory - number - Model 555
The machine has 4 different program memories. Each me- mory will hold up to 55 stitches
or letters. The button is used to advance to the memory required in PROG or REP. The number is
shown on the display to the upper right. Read more on page 22.
Functions / Info-display
Functions
Recommended presser foot
The letter shows which presser foot is correct for the stitch you have selected. The
corresponding letter is on the presser foot. Recommended thread tension
The numbers above the symbol show the recom- mended setting of the th-
read tension for the stitch you have selected. Buttonhole sensor foot
When you plug the buttonhole sensor foot into the machine the symbol will show
brightly on the display. If the circle is flashing, place the white field of the measurement wheel against the white mark. If the whole symbol is flashing, select a buttonhole. See page 28-29.

20 Instruction book Lily 555/545 Function / Stitch selection - Model 555
Menu 1: Utility stitches incl. 10 buttonholes Menu 2: Block letters Menu 3: Outline block letters Menu 4: Script letters Menu 5: Pictogram elements + Scallop stitches Menu 6: Hemstitches and Decorative stitches
When you turn on the machine it always selects straight stitch and the number 1is displayed down right (a) and in the MENU square (b). The machine has three menus of stitches and three menus of letters.
With the MENU button you select which menu you wish to sew. To the right on the Info-
display the number of the selected menu (b), the selected stitch (a) or the selected letter is displayed. Menu 3 Menu 4
Functions
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Menu 1 and Menu 2
a