User’s Guide 545, 555 KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING
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 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.
List of contents Safety instructions 2 Machine parts Model 555 Machine parts Model 545 4 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,
Summary Summary Model 555 1. 2. 21. 22. 3. 23. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 24. 18. 19. 20. 17. 25. 16. 26. 15. 27. 14. 13. 10. 11. 29. 12. 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 4 28. 18.
Summary Summary Model 545 1. 21. 2. 22. 3. 23. 4. 24. 25. 18. 19. 20. 17. 16. 15. 14. 13. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 26. 27. 28. 10. 11. 29. 12. 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.
Procedures Unpacking 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. Packing away after sewing 1. Unplug the cords from the wall socket and the machine. 2.
Connecting the foot control Procedures Among the accessories you will find the foot control cord and the main cord. 1. Place the foot control on its narrow side. Fit the plug into the socket inside the foot control compartment. 2. Push it firmly to make sure it is properly connected. This operation 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.
Procedures Accessory box 1. Open the Accessory box by placing 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 accessories. 3. Store the presser feet and the bobbins in the tray from the beginning so they are always easily accessible (refer to the figure). Extended sewing surface 1. Keep the Accessory Tray on the machine to provide a larger flat work surface. 2.
Spool pin 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. Instruction book Lily 555/545 a b Procedures The machine has spool pins suitable for all types of thread.
Threading the upper thread Procedures 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.
Threading for twin needle 1. Insert a twin needle. Procedures 2. Wind a bobbin with the thread you are going to use as the second upper thread 3. Thread the machine as described 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.
Procedures Bobbin winding with the machine threaded Make sure that the presser foot is up and the needle is in the highest position. 4. Bring the bobbin spindle down. Note! Do not use a plastic presser Press the foot control. When the foot when bobbin winding. bobbin winding is finished, the 1. Place your empty bobbin with the bobbin will stop automatically. small mark outwards on the Remove the bobbin, cut off the bobbin spindle on the front of the thread and bring the bobbin machine. spindle up. 2.
Placing the bobbin in the machine Procedures 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 upward and the thread to the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate counter-clockwise while drawing out the thread. b a c 3. Hold the bobbin and draw the thread to the right passing (a). Instruction book Lily 555/545 4.
Procedures Thread tension Always use the recommended setting 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 decorative stitches set thread tension to number 3. When topstitching with a coarse thread in thick fabric, increase the tension to 7-9.
Presser foot pressure Procedures 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 pressure on the fabric. Knit and Soft fabrics should be sewn at low pressure. Presser foot lever The presser foot is raised and lowered 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.
Procedures 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.
Functions / Infodisplay 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. High speed Reduced speed Slow speed Instruction book Lily 555/545 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.
Functions Functions / Info-display 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 .
Functions / Info-display FIX 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 555 The machine has 4 different program memories. Each memory 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.
Function / Stitch selection - Model 555 b a Functions Menu 1 and Menu 2 When you turn on the machine it always selects straight stitch and the number 1 is 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 Infodisplay the number of the selected menu (b), the selected stitch (a) or the selected letter is displayed.
Function / Stitch selection - Model 545 b a Menu 1 Functions When you turn on the machine it always selects straight stitch and the number 1 is displayed down rihgt (a) and in the MENU square (b). The machine has one menu of stitches and one menu of letters. With the MENU button you select which menu you wish to sew. To the right on the Infodisplay the number of the selected menu (b), the selected stitch (a) or the selected letter is displayed. Menu 1: Menu 2: Utility stitches incl.
MEMORY - Model 555 Use the buttons marked with arrows to advance or return within the to the right and memory, to the left. These buttons are used in PROG position when programming and in REP if you wish to check what is programmed or if you wish to start sewing a few stitches into the program. Functions The machine has 4 different program memories. Each memory holds up to 55 stitches or letters. You can combine any stitches/letters you wish with the exception of stitches 28-40.
Programming Touch FUNC so that PROG is shown on the display. If you already have a program in the memory this will now be shown. 1. Touch CLR to empty the memory. See page 26. 2. Touch MENU to select the desired menu for your new program (stitch, or your choice of lettering style). Functions Example Select a stitch e.g. Touch the button . The stitch is now entered in the memory. Select another stitch e.g. . Touch the button .
Programming stitches from different menus Functions Example: Select PROG function. Select the stitch menu. , touch . Select a stitch Change menu to block letters. Select a letter , touch . Select another letter , touch . Change to stitch menu. Select a stitch , touch . Touch STOP. Touch REP to sew. Programming with stitch changes In PROG position you can change stitch length and width or mirror stitches. Certain stitches, however, have a limited stitch length and/or width. 1. Select desired stitch. 2.
Mirror images Mirror image side to side . In NORM and PROG only the stitch selected is mirrored. The entire program is mirrored in REP. You can also mirror the width when you wish to change the straight stitch needle position, e.g. from left to right. When mirror image side to side is selected the symbol will be shown on the Infodisplay. 545 Programming STOP The STOP button is used to conclude a stitch program, i.e.
Look through the program If you have programmed several of the memories you can press FUNC for PROG or REP. Use the M button to select the following memory and then advance with the buttons . The memory last used will appear on the display when you select PROG or REP. Functions CLR - Deleting stitches If you wish to delete a certain stitch within the program: 1. In the PROG position, use one of the buttons until the actual stitch number is displayed. 2. Touch CLR.
Darning and taper satin stitches These stitches can only be selected in NORM position. They can not be programmed or combined but are set individually and automatically. There are stitch memories where the number of stitches, length or width changes are stored. 1. Sew until the stitch has reached the desired length. If you wish to sew another stitch and then return to your stitch, you only select this stitch and touch STOP. The repeated stitch is retained even if you switch off the machine.
Automatic buttonholes You can select different buttonhole styles. the bartack butButtonhole tonhole, used for medium and heavy fabrics. Buttonhole round end buttonhole, for light fabrics. reinforced buttonButtonhole hole, for heavy fabrics. Buttonhole heirloom buttonhole, looks like a hand made buttonhole. For somewhat compact fabrics, e.g. flannel. Buttonhole keyhole buttonhole for tailoring, suitable in compact woollen cloth e.g. flannel. Straight stitch buttonhole for sewing in leather.
Automatic buttonholes 1. Snap on the buttonhole sensor foot. Make sure that the cable is firmly plugged into the yellow socket (see picture). symbol will flash until a The buttonhole is selected. 2. Select a buttonhole on the stitch panel. The buttonhole will be pre-set for a 16 mm button when the machine is turned on. The number 16 is therefore shown on the display in place of the stitch length together with the symbol . 3.
Buttonholes You can select different buttonhole styles. Buttonhole the bartack buttonhole, used for medium and heavy fabrics. Buttonhole round end buttonhole, for light fabrics. reinforced buttonButtonhole hole, for heavy fabrics. Buttonhole heirloom buttonhole, looks like a hand made buttonhole. For somewhat compact fabrics, e.g. flannel. Buttonhole keyhole buttonhole for tailoring, suitable in compact woollen cloth e.g. flannel. Straight stitch buttonhole for sewing in leather.
Buttonholes 4. Place the material in the machine and begin at the bottom of the buttonhole. 5. Sew the first column of the buttonhole to the required length, use the markings. . 6. Touch the reverse button 7. Continue to sew the buttonhole until the other column is the same length as the first, touch the button. 8. The machine will bartack the other end, a few tie off stitches in the first column of the buttonhole and will then stop. Sew the next buttonhole in the same manner.
Sewing buttons 1. Mark the fabric where the button is to be located. Sewing . The Info2. Model 555: Select display will recommend to lower the feed teeth. See page 16. 3. Model 545: Select zigzag . Lower the feed teeth with the dial. See page 16. 4. Snap off the presser foot. 5. Place the material under the pressser foot ankle. 6. Place the button on marking and lower the presser bar so that the presser foot ankle is between the holes of the button (see picture). 7. Hold the thread ends to one side.
Straight stitch Straight stitching is used to join fabric which does not stretch and for seams which will not be subjected to great strain. When you select straight stitch the machine will automatically set the average stitch length. Experiment until you arrive at the exact setting for the actual work you will be doing. 25 Needle Positions Sewing When topstitching using straight stitch and reinforced straight stitch, the needle position can be adjusted in steps.
Gathering with straight stitch Use a slightly longer stitch than normal straight stitch, 3.5-5.0. Always sew two gathering threads next to each other. Sewing 1. Pin the gathered part to the corresponding garment section. Make sure that the marks and the seams correspond to each other, or match notches. 2. Pull both bobbin threads from the same direction and distribute the gathering evenly. When half the distance is gathered, wind the threads around a pin.
Sewing zippers The zipper foot E can be snapped on so that it is located either to the right or to the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. To sew the other side of the zipper, reposition the zipper foot. 1 Lapped zipper 1. Sew the seam together to the bottom of the zipper placket. Baste the rest of the seam. Leave about 2 cm open at the top. Press seam open. Set the needle to the right position. Instruction book Lily 555/545 2 Sewing 2.
Reinforced straight stitch The reinforced straight stitch is stronger than ordinary straight stitch, due to the fact that it is a triple and elastic stitch. The reinforced straight stitch can be used for heavy stretch fabrics, for crotch seams which are subject to considerable strain and for topstitching in heavy fabrics. Stretch stitch Sewing The stretch stitch makes a pliable, stretchy seam that is suitable for sewing together pieces of light stretch fabric.
Lace edging 1. Place wrong side of lace to right side of fabric matching edges. Sew along inner edge of lace with stitch length 1.5, stitch zigzag, width 1.5. 2. Press seam allowance towards fabric. Sew with satin stitch , stitch width 2.0, on the right side over the zigzag seam. Sewing 3. Cut off the seam allowance up to the stitching on the wrong side.
Three-step zigzag Overcasting Three-step zigzag is suitable for overcasting most fabrics. Trim the edges of the fabric before overcasting. Make sure that the needle sews over the edge of the fabric. Place the fabric according to the presser foot (see picture). Sewing Sewing terry cloth Terry cloth is a rather loosely woven fabric in which seams easily break. Sew the garment together with straight stitch.
Flatlock The flatlock , is suitable for sewing overlapped seams and decorative hems. Loosen the presser foot pressure to 2 when sewing stretch fabric. You can produce a decorative hem by folding a single hem to the wrong side and sewing the flatlock from the right side. Trim excess hem to stitching from the wrong side. Sewing To sew an overlapped seam, lap one piece of fabric over the other piece and sew flatlock stitch over the fabric edge on the right side.
Blind hem Snap on presser foot D for blind hem. As a general rule the elastic blind hem is used for knit fabrics for woand the woven blind hem ven fabrics. (Only model 555) Fold the material as shown. Make sure that the fold line of the fabric rides in the groove under the right side of the presser foot. Practice using a scrap of material and compare with the illustrations. Sewing 1. If the stitch does not catch the folded edge, increase the stitch width (+). 2.
Bridging stitch The bridging stitch is suitable for joining two pieces of fabric with folded edges. Leather and vinyl are joined by butting the edges close to each other using the bridging stitch. Also use to join lace and ribbon. Elastic shirring The bridging stitch is also useful for gathered elastic shirring. Use the buttonhole foot C, tighten the upper thread tension. On the wrong side of your fabric draw lines to sew the stitched rows straight.
Seam and overcast Some stitches can be used for seaming and overcasting directly on the edge where a 5 mm (1/4") seam is allowed. Place the fabric so that the inside right ”toe” of the presser foot follows the edge of the fabric. Overcast stitch, may be used to sew light and medium non-stretch fabric and light stretch fabric. Snap on presser foot J. Sewing Overlock is chiefly used for sewing heavy stretch fabric. Snap on presser foot B. Overlock stitch (only model 555) is used for medium stretch fabric.
Darning stitch is a perfect stitch for mending and darning. Use presser foot A. 1. Select NORM, sew the first row of stitches as long as you need to cover your tear or worn spot. and 2. Touch the reverse button the machine continues sewing the remaining stitches at the same length and fastens the thread. 3. Touch STOP. Move the fabric so that the needle is right over the last stitch. Repeat as many times as you need to cover the hole. See "Satin taper and darning stitches" page 27.
Decorative stitches These stitches are mainly used as decorative stitches. When using embroidery thread of rayon or viscose, we recommend placing the enclosed thread net over the thread spool. Examples: You can combine and program different patterns one after another. . (Only Model 555) Menu 5, Stitch 12, 12 , Menu 6, Stitch 3 Sewing You can program stitches and sew the original way and mirrored every other time. Model 555: Menu 6, Stitch 12, 12 .
Quilting The "hand" look quilting stitch , is a perfect stitch for relief stitching. Use presser foot P. Stitch is used together with the A presser foot. The stitch is a pre-set straight stitch, sews 1/4" from the right edge of the presser foot. For joining pieces with 1/4" seam allowance and for topstitching 1/4" from the edge. Sewing 1. Mark the design on the top of the fabric you are going to quilt. 2. Place the fabric you are going to use as quilt backing, wrong side up. 3.
Pictogram - Model 555 Read about Programming on page 23. Use presser foot B. 1. Program the leaf in an empty memory. Sewing 2. Select NORM and reinforced straight stitch . 3. Sew the stem down to the first pair of leaves. 4. Select REP and sew a leaf from the stem to the top. 5. Select straight stitch, stitch length 1,5. Sew from the top of the leaf and back to the stem. 6. Sew the other leaf in the same way. 7. Select reinforced straight stitch and continue sew the stem down to the flower stem. 8.
Sewing hints Free arm To facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems use the free arm. The free arm also allows you to darn socks (darning foot is an optional accessory). "Jeans hem" The clearance plate is used when sewing over thick seams. Sewing One side of the plate is thicker than the other. Use the side that suits the thickness of the seam best. Sewing on belt loops Use presser foot B and lower the feed teeth. Fold in about 1 cm on the short ends.
Stitch table Menu 1 - Model 555 1-2 Straight stitch see page 33 25 3 Reinforced straight stitch see page 36 4 Stretch stitch see page 36 5 Zigzag see page 36 6 Satin stitch see page 37 7 Reinforced zigzag Sewing 8 Three-step zigzag see page 38 9 Serpentine stitch 10 Bridging stitch see page 41 11 Overcast stitch see page 42 12 Overlock see page 42 13 Overlock stitch see page 42 14 Double Overlock 15 Flatlock see page 39 16 Elastic stitch 17 Elastic/Casing stitch 48 For all kind of sewing in woven fabri
Stitch table Menu 1 - Model 555 18 Elastic blind hem see page 40 19 Woven blind hem see page 40 20 Bartack 28 Tapered satin stitch see page 27, 43 29 Darning stitch see page 27, 43 30 Sewing on button see page 32 31-40 Buttonholes see pages 28-31 31-32 Bartack buttonhole 33 Lapel buttonhole 34 Round end buttonhole 35-36 Reinforced buttonhole 37 Heirloom buttonhole 38-39 Keyhole buttonhole 40 Straight stitch buttonhole Instruction book Lily 555/545 Reinforce pockets, shirts openings, belt loops as well a
Stitch table Menu 1 - Model 545 1 Straight stitch see page 33 For all kind of sewing in woven fabrics, 25 different needle positions 2 Reinforced straight stitch see page 36 For seams which are subject to considerable strain, i.e. to reinforce and topstitch sportswear and working clothes.
Stitch table Menu 1 - Model 545 For hemstitching, use a wing needle (optional). 15 Satin stitch see page 37 For appliqués, rounded edge, sewing on laces and bands 16-17 Decorative edging edge see page 44 For decorative edges.
Maintenance Changing the light bulb The light bulb is placed to the left of the needle. Place the rubber sheath found in the accessory box with its deep hole around the bulb. Do not turn the bulb, just pull it down to remove the bulb. When inserting, place the rubber sheath with its shallow hole around the new bulb, insert the bulb by pushing it up. Use light bulb designed as indicated on the front of the machine.
Fault-finding Always start by checking the needle Always start with a new needle as soon as you discover that a stitch is not what you expected. Test sew on a scrap of the fabric you are sewing. Check that you have chosen the correct needle and see that it is correctly inserted. See page 16. Unattractive stitches The thread tension is not correct. See page14. Make sure that the thread is not catching. Certain thread spools are unsuitable for spooling from the horizontal spool pin.
Fault-finding The machine does not feed the fabric The stitch length is too short. Increase stitch length. The feed teeth may be lowered. Raise them by turning the dial to . See page 16. The feed teeth are full of dust and dirt. Clean with the brush. See page 52. Fault-finding The stitch is too loose - fabric layers not held together The thread tension is far too loose. Page 14 shows how to adjust the thread tension.
Index Accessory box Applique 8 45 Backtacking Baste Belt loops Blind hem Block letters Bobbin, placing in machine Bobbin winding Bridging stitch Button sewing Buttonholes Buttonhole sensor foot 17 33 47 40 20-21 13 12 41 32 28-31 19, 28 Care of machine Cleaning Clear thread CLR/clear Correction, program 52 52 12, 45 19, 26 24 Darning Decorative stitches Deleting stitches 27, 38 ,43 44 19 Elastic shirring Extra spool pin Feed teeth, lowering Flatlock Free arm FUNC/function 41 9 16 39 47 17-26 Gathe
Index Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Advance Length plate selection 26 17 52 20-21 Stitch table, Model 555 Stitch table, Model 545 Stitch Width Stop Straight Stitch Stretch stitch 48-49 50-51 18 18, 25 33 46 Tapered satin stitch Tension Terry cloth Topstitching Thread, tension Threading, bobbin 27, 43 14, 19 38 33 14, 19 12-13 56 Threading twin needle Threading, upper Three-step zigzag Transparent thread Twin needle, threading 11 10 38 12, 45 11 Unpacking the machine 6-8 Vertical spool pin Width 9
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Instruction book Lily 555/545
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World Firsts From Husqvarna Viking 1953 First floating jam-proof hook 1961 First color-coded stitch selection 1965 First snap-on presser foot system 1971 First to eliminate the need for oiling 1980 First programmable lettering – A writing sewing machine First programmable stitching 1981 First with dual lights 1982 First Sewing Advisor® – A thinking sewing machine 1983 First thinking and writing sewing machine 1989 First LCD Infodisplay® – A built-in instruction book First LCD Programdisplay
