1999 Husqvarna 350 Computer Sewing Machine Operating Manual (P/N 412 46 17-45G)

This 1999 Husqvarna 350 Computer operating manual covers machine setup, sewing techniques, user maintenance, and fault-finding in English and Spanish. Printed in Sweden, it carries document code 412 46 17-45G.

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• Threading and bobbin system: Upper-thread routing, bobbin winding, bobbin placement, and thread tension adjustment, with illustrations of correct and incorrect tension.

• Machine controls: Selectronic needle stop, presser foot pressure, drop feed teeth, FR2 foot control, and the Help Window display.

• Stitch programming: Memory operation, pattern correction, mirror images, STOP programming, CLR deletion, and repeat settings for utility stitches.

• Sewing applications: Buttonholes, buttons, zipper insertion, mending, darning, and decorative stitching, supported by presser foot recommendations and stitch tables.

• Owner maintenance and troubleshooting: Light bulb replacement, stitch plate removal and refitting, feed dog cleaning, and checks for thread breakage, feeding problems, and motor stoppage.

• Repair scope: Internal mechanical repair, electronic servicing, and wiring diagrams are outside this operating manual’s coverage.

The illustrated threading and control explanations make this manual suited to owners learning the machine’s functions and carrying out the user maintenance it describes.

Machine Setup and Stitch Programming

Initial sections cover unpacking, electrical connections, accessory tray storage, and use of the free arm. Labeled machine views identify the bobbin spindle, thread tension dial, and other operating controls. Separate illustrations show upper threading, winding with the machine threaded, and winding from the vertical spool pin.

The Help Window section explains its presser foot and tension recommendations alongside the NORM, PROG, and REP modes. Programming coverage distinguishes mirroring an individual stitch from mirroring a complete combination. It also explains correction, deletion, and the retention of saved patterns after power-off.

Stitches 26–29 use individual repeat settings in NORM mode and cannot be added to a PROG stitch combination. This distinction matters when setting up repeat buttonholes, darning, or monograms.

Buttonholes, Zippers, and Fabric Handling

The documentation covers bartack and keyhole buttonholes, corded buttonholes, and repeat sewing. It specifically excludes stretch fabrics from the repeat-buttonhole method.

Zipper coverage includes lapped installation with presser foot E. The clearance plate is shown both for sewing buttons with a shank and for crossing thick seams. Further sections address flatlock seams, blind hems, bridging stitches, and combined seaming and overcasting.

Decorative stitching includes tapered monograms and mirrored combinations. The stitch tables connect each pattern to its application and presser foot; the needle reference lists types, sizes, and accessory part numbers.

User Maintenance and Fault-Finding

The symptom checks link thread breakage to threading errors, damaged needle eyes, and sharp edges at the stitch plate. This helps owners distinguish setup problems from damaged components before seeking repair.

Other checks address irregular bobbin winding, puckered seams, poor feeding, sluggish running, and a stitch that does not match the display. The motor-stoppage section covers resetting the electronic overload protector. Unresolved faults are referred to a dealer for repair assistance.

Maintenance illustrations show light bulb replacement and access beneath the stitch plate for cleaning the feed teeth and bobbin area. Owner lubrication is not required. The needle warnings explain how pulling fabric can deflect the needle against the plate and break it.

Disconnect the machine from power before removing covers or carrying out user maintenance.

Needle Position and Buttonhole Balance Examples

These settings are a small sample of the operating adjustments described in the manual.

Straight and reinforced straight stitching offer 25 needle positions for seam placement. With a buttonhole selected, the balance setting ranges from -5 to +5 to adjust the density of the right-hand column.

Printable English/Spanish PDF

One printable 44-page PDF contains both languages, including the front cover and the rear cover with the declaration of conformity. These two cover pages are already included in the total.