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...WKHULVNRIEXUQVÀUHHOHFWULFVKRFN or injury to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this manual. 1HYHURSHUDWHWKLVVHZLQJPDFKLQHLILWKDVDGDPDJHGFRUGRUSOXJLILWLVQRWZRUNLQJSURSHUO\LI...ZLWKDQ\DLURSHQLQJVEORFNHG.HHSYHQWLODWLRQRSHQLQJVRIWKH sewing machine and foot controller free from the electric outlet immediately after using and before using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before cleaning. To reduce the...
...WKHULVNRIEXUQVÀUHHOHFWULFVKRFN or injury to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this manual. 1HYHURSHUDWHWKLVVHZLQJPDFKLQHLILWKDVDGDPDJHGFRUGRUSOXJLILWLVQRWZRUNLQJSURSHUO\LI...ZLWKDQ\DLURSHQLQJVEORFNHG.HHSYHQWLODWLRQRSHQLQJVRIWKH sewing machine and foot controller free from the electric outlet immediately after using and before using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before cleaning. To reduce the...
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...you at any time. Our authorized PFAFF® dealers will soon discover how to transform all your creative ideas into reality using the most advanced and comprehensive sewing and embroidery machines in the world; Your PFAFF® creative sensation™ pro sewing and HPEURLGHU\PDFKLQHZLOOGHÀ... dimension of course also be pleased to advise you to maximize the use of the most highly tuned technology and features. Before you have acquired one of your new PFAFF® creative sensation™ pro sewing and embroidery machine. You will of sewing and embroidery. As ...
...you at any time. Our authorized PFAFF® dealers will soon discover how to transform all your creative ideas into reality using the most advanced and comprehensive sewing and embroidery machines in the world; Your PFAFF® creative sensation™ pro sewing and HPEURLGHU\PDFKLQHZLOOGHÀ... dimension of course also be pleased to advise you to maximize the use of the most highly tuned technology and features. Before you have acquired one of your new PFAFF® creative sensation™ pro sewing and embroidery machine. You will of sewing and embroidery. As ...
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...PRWLRQVHOHFW'\QDPLFVSULQJIRRWIUHHPRWLRQVHWWLQJLQWKH)UHH motion options window in the length that the IDT™ system is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5A, 5M, 6A, 6D and 8. 1:11 Introduction 2A - Embroidery/Sensormatic free-motion foot 7KLVIRRWLVXVHGIRUHPEURLGHU\DQGIUHHPRWLRQ...
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...FRXQWHUFORFNZLVHDQGVOLGHRQDVHFRQGVSRROFDS Note: Not all thread spools are manufactured in vertical position. 2:4 Preparations For narrow thread spools, use a smaller spool cap in front of the spool. Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool SLQDQGDQDX[LOLDU\...URWDWHV 8VHWKHKRUL]RQWDOSRVLWLRQIRUQRUPDOWKUHDGVDQG WKHYHUWLFDOSRVLWLRQIRUODUJHVSRROVRUVSHFLDOW\ threads. For large thread spools, use the vertical position. 8VHDVSRROFDSVOLJKWO\ODUJHUWKDQWKHWKUHDG spool. Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in the same way. Large...
...FRXQWHUFORFNZLVHDQGVOLGHRQDVHFRQGVSRROFDS Note: Not all thread spools are manufactured in vertical position. 2:4 Preparations For narrow thread spools, use a smaller spool cap in front of the spool. Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool SLQDQGDQDX[LOLDU\...URWDWHV 8VHWKHKRUL]RQWDOSRVLWLRQIRUQRUPDOWKUHDGVDQG WKHYHUWLFDOSRVLWLRQIRUODUJHVSRROVRUVSHFLDOW\ threads. For large thread spools, use the vertical position. 8VHDVSRROFDSVOLJKWO\ODUJHUWKDQWKHWKUHDG spool. Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in the same way. Large...
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Pull the thread loop out behind the needle. The bobbin cover can be used as a magnifying glass. CB A D E B C A F G 2:5 Preparations You cannot use the needle threader for size 70-120 needles. When threading the needle manually make sure that require manual threading of the right size.... Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size 60 needles or smaller, the wing needle, twin needle or triple needle. There are also some optional accessories that the needle ...
Pull the thread loop out behind the needle. The bobbin cover can be used as a magnifying glass. CB A D E B C A F G 2:5 Preparations You cannot use the needle threader for size 70-120 needles. When threading the needle manually make sure that require manual threading of the right size.... Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size 60 needles or smaller, the wing needle, twin needle or triple needle. There are also some optional accessories that the needle ...
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... and one thread is inside the QHHGOHWKUHDGJXLGH( DQGWKHRWKHURQH outside. This will be positioned properly in Settings menu. Note: Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (G), since it G may damage your sewing machine. Thread sensor ,IWKHQHHGOHWKUHDGEUHDNVRUEREELQWKUHDGLV UXQQLQJORZWKHPDFKLQHVWRSV...
... and one thread is inside the QHHGOHWKUHDGJXLGH( DQGWKHRWKHURQH outside. This will be positioned properly in Settings menu. Note: Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (G), since it G may damage your sewing machine. Thread sensor ,IWKHQHHGOHWKUHDGEUHDNVRUEREELQWKUHDGLV UXQQLQJORZWKHPDFKLQHVWRSV...
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... full, the bobbin winder OHYHUZLOOVZLWFKEDFNDQGWKHZLQGLQJZLOO VWRSDXWRPDWLFDOO\7KHSRSXSFORVHV5HPRYH the bobbin and cut the thread using the bobbin WKUHDGFXWWHU&XWWKHIUHHWKUHDGHQGFORVHWR the bobbin. Bobbin winding B Winding from horizontal position 3ODFHDQHPSW\EREELQRQWKH...
... full, the bobbin winder OHYHUZLOOVZLWFKEDFNDQGWKHZLQGLQJZLOO VWRSDXWRPDWLFDOO\7KHSRSXSFORVHV5HPRYH the bobbin and cut the thread using the bobbin WKUHDGFXWWHU&XWWKHIUHHWKUHDGHQGFORVHWR the bobbin. Bobbin winding B Winding from horizontal position 3ODFHDQHPSW\EREELQRQWKH...
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Engaging the IDT™ system Important: For all work with the IDT™ system use presser feet with WZRÀQJHUVDWWKHULEEHGDQNOH3XOOWKHIDT™ system down until it away from the top and bottom DW... cut-out. Press the IDT™ system down , then pull it engages. IDT™ system (Integrated dual feed) )RUVHZLQJDQ\IDEULFSUHFLVHO\3)$))® creative sensation™ pro sewing and embroidery machine SURYLGHVWKHLGHDOVROXWLRQWKHLQWHJUDWHGGXDOIHHG IDT™V\VWHP$VRQLQGXVWULDOPDFKLQHVWKHIDT™ system feeds the fabric...
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... needle plate. A damaged needle can cause skipped stitches, breakage or snapping of thread. F G H Note: Change the needle often. Always use asymmetrical twin needles (H), since it will go no further. 7LJKWHQWKHQHHGOHVFUHZDVWLJKWDVLWZLOOJR 2:10 Preparations Changing ...VFDUIWRHOLPLQDWH VNLSSHGVWLWFKHVZKHQWKHUHLVDÁH[LQWKHIDEULF )RUNQLWVVZLPZHDUÁHHFHV\QWKHWLFVXHGHVDQG leathers. Do not use a straight needle with a sharp point (F). A B C D E Embroidery needle (C) (PEURLGHU\QHHGOHVKDYHDVSHFLDOVFDUIDVOLJKWO\ URXQGHGSRLQWDQG...
... needle plate. A damaged needle can cause skipped stitches, breakage or snapping of thread. F G H Note: Change the needle often. Always use asymmetrical twin needles (H), since it will go no further. 7LJKWHQWKHQHHGOHVFUHZDVWLJKWDVLWZLOOJR 2:10 Preparations Changing ...VFDUIWRHOLPLQDWH VNLSSHGVWLWFKHVZKHQWKHUHLVDÁH[LQWKHIDEULF )RUNQLWVVZLPZHDUÁHHFHV\QWKHWLFVXHGHVDQG leathers. Do not use a straight needle with a sharp point (F). A B C D E Embroidery needle (C) (PEURLGHU\QHHGOHVKDYHDVSHFLDOVFDUIDVOLJKWO\ URXQGHGSRLQWDQG...
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...UHYHUVHEXWWRQLV pressed. 5HYHUVHLVDOVRXVHGZKHQVHZLQJEXWWRQKROHV SURJUDPPHGWLHRIIHQGGDUQLQJVWLWFKHVDQG tapering stitches to stop the machine without using the foot control.
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...DFWLYDWHGWKHLFRQLV lit, the needle will stop in the down position and the SUHVVHUIRRWZLOOUDLVHWRSLYRWKHLJKW You can also use stitch restart to go back to raise or lower the needle.
...DFWLYDWHGWKHLFRQLV lit, the needle will stop in the down position and the SUHVVHUIRRWZLOOUDLVHWRSLYRWKHLJKW You can also use stitch restart to go back to raise or lower the needle.
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...in embroidery mode 1 Task bar in Embroidery stitch-out PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen 3:2 The screen is A... DFWLYH&KDQJHPRGHE\WRXFKLQJWKHFRUUHVSRQGLQJ LFRQRU 7KHLFRQIRUWKHDFWLYHPRGHLV KLJKOLJKWHG7KHWDVNEDULVDOZD\VORFDWHGDWWKH bottom of the screen includes the main functions and help. PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Your machine features the PFAFF...® creative™ Color ...
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Thread manufacturer 7RXFKWRVHOHFWSUHIHUUHGWKUHDGPDQXIDFWXUHU Settings menu ,QWKH6HWWLQJVPHQX\RXFDQFKDQJHGHIDXOWVHWWLQJV DQGPDNHPDQXDODGMXVWPHQWVWRWKHPDFKLQH VHWWLQJV$ VFUHHQDQGOLJKWVHWWLQJV% DQGVRXQG VHWWLQJV& 7RXFKWKHLFRQVWRDFWLYDWHDIXQFWLRQRURSHQDOLVW RIFKRLFHV7KHVHWWLQJVDUHVDYHGHYHQDIWHUWXUQLQJ RIIWKHPDFKLQHZLWKWZRH[FHSWLRQV'\QDPLFVSULQJ IRRW'LVDOZD\VDFWLYHDWSRZHURQDQGIRU2SWLRQV for feed dogs the default setting is auto. 8VH4XLFNKHOSWRUHFHLYHLQVWDQWLQIRUPDWLRQDERXW WKHVHWWLQJV7RXFKWKH4XLFN...
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...for DOOVWLWFKHVSUHYHQWLQJGDPDJHWRWKHQHHGOHDQGRU presser foot. 7KLVIXQFWLRQLVDXWRPDWLFDOO\VHOHFWHGDQGFDQQRW be performed. 3:10 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Designs marked with this function is completed. Cut jump stitches Your machine features the automatic function &XWMXPSVWLWFKHV...PDFKLQHZLOOWULP WKHWRSMXPSVWLWFKWKUHDGDQGSXOOWKHWKUHDGHQG to the underside of the fabric as you can be used at color changes or when DQHPEURLGHU\LVÀQLVKHG:KHQGHVHOHFWHGQR automatic thread snips will also cut . When this setting ...
...for DOOVWLWFKHVSUHYHQWLQJGDPDJHWRWKHQHHGOHDQGRU presser foot. 7KLVIXQFWLRQLVDXWRPDWLFDOO\VHOHFWHGDQGFDQQRW be performed. 3:10 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Designs marked with this function is completed. Cut jump stitches Your machine features the automatic function &XWMXPSVWLWFKHV...PDFKLQHZLOOWULP WKHWRSMXPSVWLWFKWKUHDGDQGSXOOWKHWKUHDGHQG to the underside of the fabric as you can be used at color changes or when DQHPEURLGHU\LVÀQLVKHG:KHQGHVHOHFWHGQR automatic thread snips will also cut . When this setting ...
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...PDFKLQH7RXFKWKHLFRQWRUHVHWWKHWLPHU Automatic presser foot lift When selected, the automatic presser foot lift is selected or when using the Presser IRRWH[WUDOLIW:KHQDQHZVWLWFKWHFKQLTXHLV selected, the feed dogs come up automatically when you stop embroidering. 7KH...PDFKLQHRII Note: If AutoSave current state is selected it can take longer to go from Embroidery edit to Embroidery stitchout. 3:11 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Your machine automatically raises or lowers the feed dogs, GHSHQGLQJRQWKHVWLWFKWHFKQLTXHVHOHFWHG For example, the...
...PDFKLQH7RXFKWKHLFRQWRUHVHWWKHWLPHU Automatic presser foot lift When selected, the automatic presser foot lift is selected or when using the Presser IRRWH[WUDOLIW:KHQDQHZVWLWFKWHFKQLTXHLV selected, the feed dogs come up automatically when you stop embroidering. 7KH...PDFKLQHRII Note: If AutoSave current state is selected it can take longer to go from Embroidery edit to Embroidery stitchout. 3:11 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Your machine automatically raises or lowers the feed dogs, GHSHQGLQJRQWKHVWLWFKWHFKQLTXHVHOHFWHG For example, the...
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Thread tension/thread metering compensation ,I\RXÀQGWKDWWKHWKUHDGWHQVLRQWKUHDGPHWHULQJ needs to be increased or decreased for most stitches or embroideries, you can change the general setting IRUHPEURLGHULQJDQGRUVHZLQJ
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...IRRWLVXVHGHJSUHVVHUIRRW$GHDFWLYDWH '\QDPLFVSULQJIRRW'IRUHPEURLGHU\:KHQ GHDFWLYDWHGWKHActivStitch™7HFKQRORJ\IHDWXUH will form loops on the fabric. E F PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen 3:13 Presser foot pressure (E) ,QPRVWFDVHV\RXGRQRWQHHGWRDGMXVWWKHSUHVVHU IRRWSUHVVXUH6SHFLDOW\WHFKQLTXHVPD\UHTXLUH DQ.... 7KH'\QDPLFVSULQJIRRW'LVDOZD\V UHFRPPHQGHGIRUHPEURLGHU\,I WKHUHLVQRWHQRXJKVSDFHEHWZHHQWKH presser foot and the embroidery, the top thread will use thread tension instead of thread metering.
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...WKHSDQLFRQV( WRVHHWKHZKROHVWLWFK &KDQJHWKHSLFWXUHRQWKHVFUHHQWRPDWFK\RXU sewn sample. Stitch density + Note: This is often used with specialty threads and when a less dense satin stitch is desired.
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