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...49 62 Stitch length adjustment knob 35 Stitch length setting, changing and storing 42 Stitch length, adjusting 35 Stitch programs programmable memories, activating 41 Stitch width latch, swiveling 32 Telescoping thread guide 9 Tension settings, changing and storing 43 Thread chain cutter 30... Thread chart 63 Thread guide, Clip-on 10 Thread net 9 Thread tension, setting 45 Thread unreeling disc 9 Threading aid for the two thread...
...49 62 Stitch length adjustment knob 35 Stitch length setting, changing and storing 42 Stitch length, adjusting 35 Stitch programs programmable memories, activating 41 Stitch width latch, swiveling 32 Telescoping thread guide 9 Tension settings, changing and storing 43 Thread chain cutter 30... Thread chart 63 Thread guide, Clip-on 10 Thread net 9 Thread tension, setting 45 Thread unreeling disc 9 Threading aid for the two thread...
Owner's Manual
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... down, the programs will auto matically run on , the last pro gram sewn will appear. 12 Memory key M: The adjusted settings for stitch length, differential feed and thread tension can be stored using this key. 13 Memory selection key P: With this key is switched off and back on . There are... table position with these keys. This al lows the thread chain to be used. 40 10 11 1213 Key functions 1 Tension keys + and For increasing and reducing thread tension 10 Tension release key When this key, you can also be easily pulled from the machine. stitch width latch in the display, the...
... down, the programs will auto matically run on , the last pro gram sewn will appear. 12 Memory key M: The adjusted settings for stitch length, differential feed and thread tension can be stored using this key. 13 Memory selection key P: With this key is switched off and back on . There are... table position with these keys. This al lows the thread chain to be used. 40 10 11 1213 Key functions 1 Tension keys + and For increasing and reducing thread tension 10 Tension release key When this key, you can also be easily pulled from the machine. stitch width latch in the display, the...
Owner's Manual
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... stitch programs programmaNe memories Activate the desired program using the + and - these ten sions must not be selected using the program selection keys + and . The set tensions appear on the display again. 41 keys pressed down simultaneously and switch on the machine. Program the desired language by pressing the memory key M once... the program will then appear in the selected language. Each description will appear on the display. cicD_ - The desired language can then be threaded. The tensions, marked with * are not valid for this program, i.e.
... stitch programs programmaNe memories Activate the desired program using the + and - these ten sions must not be selected using the program selection keys + and . The set tensions appear on the display again. 41 keys pressed down simultaneously and switch on the machine. Program the desired language by pressing the memory key M once... the program will then appear in the selected language. Each description will appear on the display. cicD_ - The desired language can then be threaded. The tensions, marked with * are not valid for this program, i.e.
Owner's Manual
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Prog [-'--r :'r'., Changing and storing the stitch length, differential feed and tension settings Activate the desired program using the memory selection key P. Storing only adjusted tension settings Select the desired memory using the program selection keys + and -. By pressing the memory key M, ...now be changed using the memory key M. Using the program selection key-, the differential feed display will flash. The tension set tings can be adjusted in increments of the tension keys + or-. E1 ---. Press the memory selection key P until the memories A, B or C appear on the...
Prog [-'--r :'r'., Changing and storing the stitch length, differential feed and tension settings Activate the desired program using the memory selection key P. Storing only adjusted tension settings Select the desired memory using the program selection keys + and -. By pressing the memory key M, ...now be changed using the memory key M. Using the program selection key-, the differential feed display will flash. The tension set tings can be adjusted in increments of the tension keys + or-. E1 ---. Press the memory selection key P until the memories A, B or C appear on the...
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If all the programmable memories Switch off and back on again, your machine must be taken to your authorized PFAFF dealer for the thread tension adjustment fails, 'ERROR' will not be accepted. If ERROR appears on the display after having switched the machine off the machine. Error 2 means: ... programmable memories If the memory selection key P is not pressed while storing, the new settings will be deleted. as well as the memo ry key M. Prog Error If one of the green needle thread tension does not function. All the memo ries will automa tically be deleted, only overwritten. ...
If all the programmable memories Switch off and back on again, your machine must be taken to your authorized PFAFF dealer for the thread tension adjustment fails, 'ERROR' will not be accepted. If ERROR appears on the display after having switched the machine off the machine. Error 2 means: ... programmable memories If the memory selection key P is not pressed while storing, the new settings will be deleted. as well as the memo ry key M. Prog Error If one of the green needle thread tension does not function. All the memo ries will automa tically be deleted, only overwritten. ...
Owner's Manual
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Setting thread tension This machine offers automatic setting of the thread tensions may require slight adjustments. Changing the tension settings is described on a piece of scrap fabric and check the thread loops. Tip Always sew off a test seam on page 43. Adjust the thread tension if necessary (see pages 49 - 62). 45 As the type of fabric, thread quality and needle size vary and can greatly influence the seam quality, the setting of the thread tension for each separate program. "e •L 41 4J U RI I - / i 7 K fr-
Setting thread tension This machine offers automatic setting of the thread tensions may require slight adjustments. Changing the tension settings is described on a piece of scrap fabric and check the thread loops. Tip Always sew off a test seam on page 43. Adjust the thread tension if necessary (see pages 49 - 62). 45 As the type of fabric, thread quality and needle size vary and can greatly influence the seam quality, the setting of the thread tension for each separate program. "e •L 41 4J U RI I - / i 7 K fr-
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Stitch formation correction measures cover stitch, 2-need'e, narrow and wide Program 01, 02 When all tensions are just slightly visible on the underside of the fa bric. The right needle thread (green) is situated loosely in the fabric. Set the green and blue thread tension to a higher value. The needle threads (green and blue) are set , the needle threads (green and blue) are correctly set too tightly causing folds in between. Set the green thread tension to a lower value. 49 The looper thread (violet) is too loose, causing large loops on the underside of the fabric.
Stitch formation correction measures cover stitch, 2-need'e, narrow and wide Program 01, 02 When all tensions are just slightly visible on the underside of the fa bric. The right needle thread (green) is situated loosely in the fabric. Set the green and blue thread tension to a higher value. The needle threads (green and blue) are set , the needle threads (green and blue) are correctly set too tightly causing folds in between. Set the green thread tension to a lower value. 49 The looper thread (violet) is too loose, causing large loops on the underside of the fabric.
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... needle threads (green, blue and pink) are too loose, causing large loops on the underside of the fabric. Set the green, blue and pink thread tension to a higher value. 1 Underside ---- Topside The needle threads (green, blue and pink) are just slightly visible on the underside of the fabric. -- The looper... thread (violet) is situated loosely in the fabric. Underside 50 Set the green, blue and pink thread tension to a lower value. Topside Cover stitch, 3-need'e 4-thread Program 03 When all...
... needle threads (green, blue and pink) are too loose, causing large loops on the underside of the fabric. Set the green, blue and pink thread tension to a higher value. 1 Underside ---- Topside The needle threads (green, blue and pink) are just slightly visible on the underside of the fabric. -- The looper... thread (violet) is situated loosely in the fabric. Underside 50 Set the green, blue and pink thread tension to a lower value. Topside Cover stitch, 3-need'e 4-thread Program 03 When all...
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... seam and pull the fabric from the left or right. Pull the threads through to the left . Press and hold the Tension Release Key 10. The edge guide can be set as required by sliding it to the back of the fabric, eg. After the second"click" (if sewrng a 2 needle cover stitch...
... seam and pull the fabric from the left or right. Pull the threads through to the left . Press and hold the Tension Release Key 10. The edge guide can be set as required by sliding it to the back of the fabric, eg. After the second"click" (if sewrng a 2 needle cover stitch...
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... tion possibilities of the fabric. Note: Attach the converter (see page 33), when sewing a 4-thread safety-stitch seam. 2-thread chainstitch Program 04 When all tensions are correctly set, the needle thread (blue) is too loose, causing larger needle thread loops on the underside of these seams below and on page 57. 5-thread...
... tion possibilities of the fabric. Note: Attach the converter (see page 33), when sewing a 4-thread safety-stitch seam. 2-thread chainstitch Program 04 When all tensions are correctly set, the needle thread (blue) is too loose, causing larger needle thread loops on the underside of these seams below and on page 57. 5-thread...
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The needle threads (blue and green> are directly on the edge of the fabric. Set the blue and green thread tension to a lower value. 54 4-thread overedge seam Program 18 When all tensions are correctly set, the loops of both looper thread (pink and yel (ow> are too loose, causing larger loops ... (yellow> appears on the underside of the fabric. The upper ooper thread (pink> appears on the top side of the fabric. Set the yellow thread tension to a higher va lue and/or the pink thread tension to a higher value. Set the pink thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread...
The needle threads (blue and green> are directly on the edge of the fabric. Set the blue and green thread tension to a lower value. 54 4-thread overedge seam Program 18 When all tensions are correctly set, the loops of both looper thread (pink and yel (ow> are too loose, causing larger loops ... (yellow> appears on the underside of the fabric. The upper ooper thread (pink> appears on the top side of the fabric. Set the yellow thread tension to a higher va lue and/or the pink thread tension to a higher value. Set the pink thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread...
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...) appears on the top side of the fabric. Set the yellow thread tension to a higher va lue and/or the pink thread tension to a higher value. Set the relevant needle thread tension to a lower va I Lie. 55 Set the pink thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to a lower value. 3-thread overedge seam narrow...
...) appears on the top side of the fabric. Set the yellow thread tension to a higher va lue and/or the pink thread tension to a higher value. Set the relevant needle thread tension to a lower va I Lie. 55 Set the pink thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to a lower value. 3-thread overedge seam narrow...
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Set the yellow thread tension to a lower value. Set the needle thread tension (blue) to a higher va lue. 56 The lower looper thread (yellow) is too tight. The upper boper thread (pink) appears on the underside of the fabric, Set the pink thread tension to a higher va lue. 3-thread flatlock narrow and wide Program 13 and 14 The needle thread is too loose.
Set the yellow thread tension to a lower value. Set the needle thread tension (blue) to a higher va lue. 56 The lower looper thread (yellow) is too tight. The upper boper thread (pink) appears on the underside of the fabric, Set the pink thread tension to a higher va lue. 3-thread flatlock narrow and wide Program 13 and 14 The needle thread is too loose.
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The needle thread is too loose or the lower looper thread (yellow) is too tight. Set the relevant needle thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to attach the converter (see page 33). The lower looper thread (yellow) is too loose and/or the needle thread is too tight...will need to a lower value. 2-thread flatlock narrow and wide Program 05 and 06 When all tensions are correctly set, the loops of both threads are directly on the underside of the fabric. Set the yellow thread tension to a higher va lue and/or the relevant needle thread ten sion to a lower value....
The needle thread is too loose or the lower looper thread (yellow) is too tight. Set the relevant needle thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to attach the converter (see page 33). The lower looper thread (yellow) is too loose and/or the needle thread is too tight...will need to a lower value. 2-thread flatlock narrow and wide Program 05 and 06 When all tensions are correctly set, the loops of both threads are directly on the underside of the fabric. Set the yellow thread tension to a higher va lue and/or the relevant needle thread ten sion to a lower value....
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Set the pink thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to a lower va I tie. 58 Set the yellow thread tension to a higher va tie and/oi the pink thread ten.ion to a lowei value. the lowr looper thread (yellow) sppeai, on the underside of the fabric. 34hread flat hem Program 16 The ri9ht needle thread (green) is too loose. Set the green thread tension to a higher va ue The upper looper thread (pink) appears on the top side of the fabric.
Set the pink thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to a lower va I tie. 58 Set the yellow thread tension to a higher va tie and/oi the pink thread ten.ion to a lowei value. the lowr looper thread (yellow) sppeai, on the underside of the fabric. 34hread flat hem Program 16 The ri9ht needle thread (green) is too loose. Set the green thread tension to a higher va ue The upper looper thread (pink) appears on the top side of the fabric.
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The lower (ooper thread (yellow) appears on the top side of the fabric. The upper looper thread (pink> only partly loops around the fabric edge. Set the green thread tension to a lower value. 59 Set the yellow thread tension to a higher value and/or the pink one to a higher value. Set the pink thread tension to a lower value and/or the yellow thread tension to a higher value. 3-thread rolled hem (folded) Program 17 The right needle thread (green) is too loose.
The lower (ooper thread (yellow) appears on the top side of the fabric. The upper looper thread (pink> only partly loops around the fabric edge. Set the green thread tension to a lower value. 59 Set the yellow thread tension to a higher value and/or the pink one to a higher value. Set the pink thread tension to a lower value and/or the yellow thread tension to a higher value. 3-thread rolled hem (folded) Program 17 The right needle thread (green) is too loose.
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Set the green thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to a higher value. 60 Set the yellow thread tension to a lower value. The 'ower 'ooper thread (yellow) is too loose. The right need to attach the converter (see page 331. 2-th read flat hem Program 08 Note: If you want to sew the 2-thread fIat hem, then you will need 'e thread (green> is too loose.
Set the green thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to a higher value. 60 Set the yellow thread tension to a lower value. The 'ower 'ooper thread (yellow) is too loose. The right need to attach the converter (see page 331. 2-th read flat hem Program 08 Note: If you want to sew the 2-thread fIat hem, then you will need 'e thread (green> is too loose.
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Set the yellow thread tension too a higher value. 61 Set the green thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to attach the converter (see page 33). 2-thread rolled hem (folded) Program 09 Note: If you want to sew the 2-thread rolled hem, then you will need to a lower value. The lower looper thread (yellow> is too loose. The right needle thread (green> is too loose.
Set the yellow thread tension too a higher value. 61 Set the green thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to attach the converter (see page 33). 2-thread rolled hem (folded) Program 09 Note: If you want to sew the 2-thread rolled hem, then you will need to a lower value. The lower looper thread (yellow> is too loose. The right needle thread (green> is too loose.
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Set the blue thread tension to a higher value. The lower looper thread (yellow) is too loose. The right needle thread (green) is too tight. Set the green thread tension to a higher value. Set the yellow thread tension to attach the converter (see page 33). The left needle thread (blue) is too loose. 2-needle 3-thread overedge seam Program 15 Note: If you want to sew the 2-needle 3-thread overedge seam, then you will need to a lower value. 62
Set the blue thread tension to a higher value. The lower looper thread (yellow) is too loose. The right needle thread (green) is too tight. Set the green thread tension to a higher value. Set the yellow thread tension to attach the converter (see page 33). The left needle thread (blue) is too loose. 2-needle 3-thread overedge seam Program 15 Note: If you want to sew the 2-needle 3-thread overedge seam, then you will need to a lower value. 62
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...'ems and their solutions This machine has been developed with ease of minor adjustment and operating errors. No difficult or tricky set thread tensions (see page 14 - 23). Check if the thread is caught on the fabric when sewing. Insert needle correctly (see...needle correctly (see page 14 23). Thread correctly (see page 13). Incorrectly threaded. Incorrectly threaded. Stitch formation faulty Incorrect setting of thread tensions Re-set tings need to be easily adjusted by following the in the seam. Needle not fully inserted. Incorrect needle used . Incorrect ...
...'ems and their solutions This machine has been developed with ease of minor adjustment and operating errors. No difficult or tricky set thread tensions (see page 14 - 23). Check if the thread is caught on the fabric when sewing. Insert needle correctly (see...needle correctly (see page 14 23). Thread correctly (see page 13). Incorrectly threaded. Incorrectly threaded. Stitch formation faulty Incorrect setting of thread tensions Re-set tings need to be easily adjusted by following the in the seam. Needle not fully inserted. Incorrect needle used . Incorrect ...