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Husqvarna Lily 540 and 550 Questions & Answers
I wanted to change the
This has happened to most of us from time to time! There are several different things you can try. The first is to turn it upside down and gently shake from side to side (I have to get my husband to do this!).
The second thing you can try is you can purchase a tiny magnet on a telescoping rod at any hardware store that will fit on the sides of the bobbin area. That will generally bring it up, and no--you won't harm the components.
Change the lightbulb On husqvarna lily
there should be tool in your accessory kit for removing and installing the bulb. If you don't have it , Take the machine to an authorized Viking dealer and have them put a new bulb in. They may also sell you a replacement bulb installation and removal tool.
How do I get fabric to feed through when sewing?
Check the feed dogs are in UP position. If so, are they moving back and forward when turning the hand wheel (be careful if you have a needle in the machine). If they are not moving back/forward, it is either the lower shaft has slipped out of position or the stepper motor has gone bad and needs replacing. Your local authorized husqvarnaviking dealer should be able to repair the machine. You can find the nearest dealer at
http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us
How do I get feeder t?o feed fabric when sewing
Check the feed dogs are in UP position. If so, are they moving back and forward when turning the hand wheel (be careful if you have a needle in the machine). If they are not moving back/forward, it is either the lower shaft has slipped out of position or the stepper motor has gone bad and needs replacing. Your local authorized husqvarnaviking dealer should be able to repair the machine. You can find the nearest dealer at
http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us
How to remove top cover of lily 550
Make sure the presser foot is in the up position. This will open up the tension disks. It takes a lot of patience to remove imbedded thread. Use tweezers to grab the thread. Rock the handwheel backwards and forwards to help release the thread. If all that fails, have it cleaned by an authorized Husqvarna Viking dealer. You can find your nearest dealer at the viking website - http://www.huqvarnaviking.com/us
Thread around wheel
If it were my machine I would pull the back cover for better access to the rotating shaft and remove the remaining thread. If the thread works its way into the shaft bearings you will have a real mess.
Feed dog adjust
Check they feed dogs are at least one mm above the needle plate. If not check their is no lint under the needle plate. To raise the feed dogs you remove the rear cover and turn a knurled wheel. From the rear it is visible to the right and above the gear that drives the hook.
Change light bulb
The machines came with a rubber tool to change the bulb. It helped you grip the bulb. If you don't have one visit your dealer.
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