The walking foot..not mentioned in my manual for Husqvarna 545....when should I use it?

I just got a great answer to the same question. If you are sure the cord is conducting electricity it may be the contacts in the machine. Check for lint on pins. If they wiggle a little you may have to remove back and tighten the screws that hold the machine wires in place.

Take a Measure

With the presser foot in the down position, measure from the Needle plate of the machine to the center of the thumb screw of the ankle of the machine (the part that the presser foot snaps on to).

Low Shank - measures ½"
High Shank - measures 1"

Most consumer machines are low shank. There is probably not a walking foot that is made for this machine but there may be some third party suppliers that have a walking foot that will work. Stitchery Sewing Machine Attachments Needle and Thread

You can bend the arm on the walking foot a tiny bit to the left, then turn the machine by hand to see if it stays on, bend a tiny bit more and repeat.

try this link for a free manual
http://new.husqvarnaviking.com/SiteMedia/Products/Machines/Support/Emerald_183_203_manual_EN_H.pdf?ext=.pdf

Are you talking about an "easy feed" attachment for a home machine? (it's not really a walking foot btw) If so just buy a new one for your length of shank on the Husky.

Many Viking machines do not require oiling. Viking does have manuals online for many of thier machines, I don't know which ones specifically.

http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us/2821_3079.htm
This is a link to husqvarna site for help..Hope this can help you. Wayne

You should be able to adjust the pressure on the presser foot. Check your user manual or see an authorized husqvarna viking dealer for assistance. They are usually eager to help. You can locate a dealer near you by visiting the husqvarna viking website and clicking on the Dealer link on the left-hand side of the page - http://www.husqvarnaviking.com

Good luck.

I have been an upholsterer for over 30 years, I own a Pfaff 145 and Pfaff 545. Both are basically the same. Whenever my timing is off, where the threaded needle won't connect with the bobbin thread, I have always had success in re-setting the timing by taking apart the entire bobbin case. Remove the walking foot and the plate it walks on. Remove the bobbin and dismantle everything underneath it. Keep each piece and its screws together, and remember the order in which you removed it (last goes in first, etc.)Remove any obstructions, thread, fluff, etc. Surprisingly, when you put it all back together, your timing will be back to normal. This has always worked for me, and I hope it'll work fo you.

If you still need assist, suggest you visit an authorized Husqvarna Viking dealer for assistance. You can locate a dealer near you by visiting the husqvarna viking website and clicking on the Dealer link on the left-hand side of the page - http://www.husqvarnaviking.com

Good luck.