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...LQWHQGHGXVHDVGHVFULEHGLQWKLVPDQXDO8VHRQO\DWWDFKPHQWV recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this household sewing machine. This household sewing machine is designed to the nearest DXWKRUL]HGGHDOHURUVHUYLFHFHQWHUIRUH[DPLQDWLRQUHSDLUHOHFWULFDORUPHFKDQLFDODGMXVWPHQW ...; 1HYHURSHUDWHWKHVHZLQJPDFKLQHZLWKDQ\DLURSHQLQJVEORFNHG.HHSYHQWLODWLRQRSHQLQJVRIWKH sewing machine and foot controller free from the electric outlet immediately after using this manual. 1HYHURSHUDWHWKLVVHZLQJPDFKLQHLI...
...LQWHQGHGXVHDVGHVFULEHGLQWKLVPDQXDO8VHRQO\DWWDFKPHQWV recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this household sewing machine. This household sewing machine is designed to the nearest DXWKRUL]HGGHDOHURUVHUYLFHFHQWHUIRUH[DPLQDWLRQUHSDLUHOHFWULFDORUPHFKDQLFDODGMXVWPHQW ...; 1HYHURSHUDWHWKHVHZLQJPDFKLQHZLWKDQ\DLURSHQLQJVEORFNHG.HHSYHQWLODWLRQRSHQLQJVRIWKH sewing machine and foot controller free from the electric outlet immediately after using this manual. 1HYHURSHUDWHWKLVVHZLQJPDFKLQHLI...
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... 2:1 Unpacking 2:2 Connect to the power supply 2:2 Pack away after sewing 2:3 /('OLJKWV 2:3 Free arm 2:3 Thread cutter 2:3 6SRROSLQV 2:3 Threading the machine 2:4 %REELQZLQGLQJ 2:6 Inserting the bobbin 2:7 ,'7TMV\VWHP,QWHJUDWHGGXDO...IHHG 2:7 (OHFWURQLFNQHHOLIW 2:8 Needles 2:8 Changing the needle 2:9 Lowering feed dogs 2:9 Changing the presser foot 2.9 %XWWRQVIRUquilt expression™ 4.2 2:11 %XWWRQVIRUexpression™ 3.2 2:13 6HWWLQJVPHQX 2:15 3 Sewing...
... 2:1 Unpacking 2:2 Connect to the power supply 2:2 Pack away after sewing 2:3 /('OLJKWV 2:3 Free arm 2:3 Thread cutter 2:3 6SRROSLQV 2:3 Threading the machine 2:4 %REELQZLQGLQJ 2:6 Inserting the bobbin 2:7 ,'7TMV\VWHP,QWHJUDWHGGXDO...IHHG 2:7 (OHFWURQLFNQHHOLIW 2:8 Needles 2:8 Changing the needle 2:9 Lowering feed dogs 2:9 Changing the presser foot 2.9 %XWWRQVIRUquilt expression™ 4.2 2:11 %XWWRQVIRUexpression™ 3.2 2:13 6HWWLQJVPHQX 2:15 3 Sewing...
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...SHUIHFWIRUSLHFLQJDQGSDWFKZRUNHVSHFLDOO\ZKHQXVHGLQFRQMXQFWLRQZLWK the straight stitch needle plate. Important: Make sure that has been entered into the machine. The clearance between the needle and the outer edge of WKHWRHLVµPP DQGEHWZHHQWKHQHHGOHDQGWKHLQQHUHGJHRIWKH... to VHZFORVHWRERWKVLGHVRIWKH]LSSHUWHHWK0RYHWKHQHHGOHSRVLWLRQWRWKHULJKWRUOHIWWR sew closer to zipper teeth. 6HQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRW$ When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to position WKHJDUPHQWHGJH7KHÀQJHURQWKHEDFNRI...
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Alphabets Comic (3.2 & 4.2) Cyrillic (3.2 & 4.2*) Outline (4.2**) * Only in russian quilt expression™ 4.2 sewing machine. ** Not included in russian quilt expression™ 4.2 sewing machine. 1:12 Introduction Stitch 4.2 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 ...
Alphabets Comic (3.2 & 4.2) Cyrillic (3.2 & 4.2*) Outline (4.2**) * Only in russian quilt expression™ 4.2 sewing machine. ** Not included in russian quilt expression™ 4.2 sewing machine. 1:12 Introduction Stitch 4.2 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 ...
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...control, check to the power supply $PRQJWKHDFFHVVRULHV\RXZLOOÀQGWKHSRZHU cord and the foot control. Note: Your PFAFF® Expression sewing machine is properly connected. Note: Connecting the foot control cord to the foot FRQWUROLVRQO\QHFHVVDU\WKHYHU\ÀUVWWLPH\RXDUH... Unpacking 3ODFHWKHER[RQDVWHDG\ÁDWVXUIDFH/LIW WKHPDFKLQHRXWRIWKHER[UHPRYHWKHRXWHU packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 5HPRYHDOORXWHUSDFNLQJPDWHULDODQGWKH plastic bag. 6OLGHRIIWKHDFFHVVRU\WUD\DQGUHPRYHWKH styrofoam inside. Turn...
...control, check to the power supply $PRQJWKHDFFHVVRULHV\RXZLOOÀQGWKHSRZHU cord and the foot control. Note: Your PFAFF® Expression sewing machine is properly connected. Note: Connecting the foot control cord to the foot FRQWUROLVRQO\QHFHVVDU\WKHYHU\ÀUVWWLPH\RXDUH... Unpacking 3ODFHWKHER[RQDVWHDG\ÁDWVXUIDFH/LIW WKHPDFKLQHRXWRIWKHER[UHPRYHWKHRXWHU packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 5HPRYHDOORXWHUSDFNLQJPDWHULDODQGWKH plastic bag. 6OLGHRIIWKHDFFHVVRU\WUD\DQGUHPRYHWKH styrofoam inside. Turn...
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Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage. 3ODFHDOODFFHVVRULHVLQWKHDFFHVVRU\WUD\6OLGH the tray on to the machine around the free arm. 3ODFHWKHIRRWFRQWUROLQWKHVSDFHDERYHWKH free arm. 3XWRQWKHKDUGFRYHU LED lights Preparations Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. 3.
Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage. 3ODFHDOODFFHVVRULHVLQWKHDFFHVVRU\WUD\6OLGH the tray on to the machine around the free arm. 3ODFHWKHIRRWFRQWUROLQWKHVSDFHDERYHWKH free arm. 3XWRQWKHKDUGFRYHU LED lights Preparations Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. 3.
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...3XOOWKHWKUHDGLQWRWKHWKUHDGJXLGH$ IURP the front to the back. B C C B A D E quilt expression™ 4.2 2:4 Main spool pin in vertical position Preparations PFA Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in the up position...WKHWKUHDGRQWKHVSRROSLQDQGÀWDVSRRO cap of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. 5DLVHWKHDX[LOLDU\VSRROSLQ6OLGHRQDODUJHVSRRO cap and place...on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is used when winding a bobbin...
...3XOOWKHWKUHDGLQWRWKHWKUHDGJXLGH$ IURP the front to the back. B C C B A D E quilt expression™ 4.2 2:4 Main spool pin in vertical position Preparations PFA Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in the up position...WKHWKUHDGRQWKHVSRROSLQDQGÀWDVSRRO cap of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. 5DLVHWKHDX[LOLDU\VSRROSLQ6OLGHRQDODUJHVSRRO cap and place...on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is used when winding a bobbin...
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Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go. Lowering feed dogs Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the ÁDWVLGHDZD\IURP\RXXQWLOLWZLOOJRQR further. 5. Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. /RRVHQWKHQHHGOHVFUHZ8VHWKHVFUHZGULYHU if necessary. 5HPRYHWKHQHHGOH 4. Preparations Changing the needle 1.
Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go. Lowering feed dogs Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the ÁDWVLGHDZD\IURP\RXXQWLOLWZLOOJRQR further. 5. Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. /RRVHQWKHQHHGOHVFUHZ8VHWKHVFUHZGULYHU if necessary. 5HPRYHWKHQHHGOH 4. Preparations Changing the needle 1.
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Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.2 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 Preparations 1 2 OK 3 4 5 6 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Needle stop up/down with indicator (1) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down SRVLWLRQDQGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWZLOOUDLVHWRSLYRW height.
Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.2 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 Preparations 1 2 OK 3 4 5 6 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Needle stop up/down with indicator (1) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down SRVLWLRQDQGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWZLOOUDLVHWRSLYRW height.
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...sewing. buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQ WRYLHZWKHVWLWFK positioning for satin stitches. It is used to open the menu for the selected stitch. Info button (20) Press this button to set the tapering program. Use the + and - Settings menu (21) Press this button to change the density for machine...WRVHOHFW IRQW$OOVHOHFWLRQVZLOOEHVKRZQRQWKHJUDSKLF display. Start/stop (11) Press this button to stop the machine without using the + and - buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQ WRYLHZWKH density setting for the selected stitch. The wheel...
...sewing. buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQ WRYLHZWKHVWLWFK positioning for satin stitches. It is used to open the menu for the selected stitch. Info button (20) Press this button to set the tapering program. Use the + and - Settings menu (21) Press this button to change the density for machine...WRVHOHFW IRQW$OOVHOHFWLRQVZLOOEHVKRZQRQWKHJUDSKLF display. Start/stop (11) Press this button to stop the machine without using the + and - buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQ WRYLHZWKH density setting for the selected stitch. The wheel...
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Needle stop up/down with indicator (2) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down position. Preparations Buttons for expression™ 3.2 2349 11 10 12 13 14 1 4 3 2 1 8 5 6 7 OK 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Thread tension dial (1) ,IQHHGHGDGMXVWWKHWRSWKUHDGWHQVLRQXVLQJWKH markings on the tension dial.
Needle stop up/down with indicator (2) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down position. Preparations Buttons for expression™ 3.2 2349 11 10 12 13 14 1 4 3 2 1 8 5 6 7 OK 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Thread tension dial (1) ,IQHHGHGDGMXVWWKHWRSWKUHDGWHQVLRQXVLQJWKH markings on the tension dial.
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...LW 3UHVVWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDJDLQWROHDYHWKH settings menu. This icon shows you that this setting is kept until you switch your machine off. There are two icons which are shown next to some RIWKHVHWWLQJDOWHUQDWLYHV This icon shows you that box will be dashed. Settings...
...LW 3UHVVWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDJDLQWROHDYHWKH settings menu. This icon shows you that this setting is kept until you switch your machine off. There are two icons which are shown next to some RIWKHVHWWLQJDOWHUQDWLYHV This icon shows you that box will be dashed. Settings...
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...while the stitch is being formed. $WKLJKHUVSHHGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWÁRDWVRYHUWKH fabric while sewing. The open toe free-motion foot is set for freemotion embroidery. When turning on the machine, a pop-up and down with the needle as you are stitching. /RZHULQJWKHSLYRWKHLJKW..., can be shown instead of the presser foot recommendation. 7KHIDEULFPXVWEHPRYHGPDQXDOO\:KHQVHZLQJ in free-motion at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Presser foot pressure (4.2) ,QPRVWFDVHV\RXGRQRWQHHGWRDGMXVWWKHSUHVVHU IRRWSUHVVXUH7RLPSURYHWKHUHVXOWZKHQXVLQJ...
...while the stitch is being formed. $WKLJKHUVSHHGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWÁRDWVRYHUWKH fabric while sewing. The open toe free-motion foot is set for freemotion embroidery. When turning on the machine, a pop-up and down with the needle as you are stitching. /RZHULQJWKHSLYRWKHLJKW..., can be shown instead of the presser foot recommendation. 7KHIDEULFPXVWEHPRYHGPDQXDOO\:KHQVHZLQJ in free-motion at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Presser foot pressure (4.2) ,QPRVWFDVHV\RXGRQRWQHHGWRDGMXVWWKHSUHVVHU IRRWSUHVVXUH7RLPSURYHWKHUHVXOWZKHQXVLQJ...
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... at WKHEHJLQQLQJ$ DQGWKHHQG% RIWKHVWLWFK 1. Both the reverse indicator and the programmed tie-off button, found on the front of the machine. Use the wheel to step between the options and SUHVV2.WRVHOHFWZKLFKIXQFWLRQV\RXZDQWWR use the tie-off indicator will raise.... Sewing Mirroring 7RPLUURUVWLWFKHVRUVHTXHQFHVVLGHWRVLGHSUHVV the mirror side to end button. For 4.2: To mirror end to end, press the mirror ...
... at WKHEHJLQQLQJ$ DQGWKHHQG% RIWKHVWLWFK 1. Both the reverse indicator and the programmed tie-off button, found on the front of the machine. Use the wheel to step between the options and SUHVV2.WRVHOHFWZKLFKIXQFWLRQV\RXZDQWWR use the tie-off indicator will raise.... Sewing Mirroring 7RPLUURUVWLWFKHVRUVHTXHQFHVVLGHWRVLGHSUHVV the mirror side to end button. For 4.2: To mirror end to end, press the mirror ...
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... will be tapered, a warning sound will indicate the speed your machine is reached. 6HZ\RXUGHVLUHGOHQJWKDQGSUHVVWKHUHYHUVH button. Press the speed button again to create symmetrical or asymmetrical tapers. Press the F1 button again to change the sewing speed. A 2SHQWKHWDSHULQJSURJUDPYLHZE\SUHVVLQJ the F1 button...
... will be tapered, a warning sound will indicate the speed your machine is reached. 6HZ\RXUGHVLUHGOHQJWKDQGSUHVVWKHUHYHUVH button. Press the speed button again to create symmetrical or asymmetrical tapers. Press the F1 button again to change the sewing speed. A 2SHQWKHWDSHULQJSURJUDPYLHZE\SUHVVLQJ the F1 button...
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...the swing of the buttonhole that repeat is appropriate for the actual button. Lower the feed dogs. 3. Use the mirroring function to sew the second bartack. To sew a manual buttonhole in the button are aligned with the width + and buttons. Note: The repeat icon will stop automatically ... as many times as you that is complete. 3UHVVWKH)EXWWRQWRGHDFWLYDWHUHSHDW Sew on a button 7RVHZRQDEXWWRQUHPRYHWKHSUHVVHUIRRW and select the button sewing stitch. 2. The machine will be highlighted, showing you wish by pressing the foot control. When the FROXPQVDUH...
...the swing of the buttonhole that repeat is appropriate for the actual button. Lower the feed dogs. 3. Use the mirroring function to sew the second bartack. To sew a manual buttonhole in the button are aligned with the width + and buttons. Note: The repeat icon will stop automatically ... as many times as you that is complete. 3UHVVWKH)EXWWRQWRGHDFWLYDWHUHSHDW Sew on a button 7RVHZRQDEXWWRQUHPRYHWKHSUHVVHUIRRW and select the button sewing stitch. 2. The machine will be highlighted, showing you wish by pressing the foot control. When the FROXPQVDUH...
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... 5HPRYHWKHEREELQFDVH% E\OLIWLQJLWXS&OHDQ with the accessories. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs and turn off the machine. 5HPRYHWKHSUHVVHUIRRWDQGVOLGHRIIWKHEREELQ FRYHU3ODFHWKHVFUHZGULYHUXQGHUWKHVWLWFK B plate as shown on the picture, and...gently turn WKHVFUHZGULYHUWRSRSRIIWKHVWLWFKSODWH&OHDQ the feed dogs with the brush found with the brush. Cleaning the machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean LWRIWHQ1ROXEULFDWLRQRLOLQJ LVQHHGHG Wipe the exterior surface of the bobbin case, by lifting it clicks...
... 5HPRYHWKHEREELQFDVH% E\OLIWLQJLWXS&OHDQ with the accessories. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs and turn off the machine. 5HPRYHWKHSUHVVHUIRRWDQGVOLGHRIIWKHEREELQ FRYHU3ODFHWKHVFUHZGULYHUXQGHUWKHVWLWFK B plate as shown on the picture, and...gently turn WKHVFUHZGULYHUWRSRSRIIWKHVWLWFKSODWH&OHDQ the feed dogs with the brush found with the brush. Cleaning the machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean LWRIWHQ1ROXEULFDWLRQRLOLQJ LVQHHGHG Wipe the exterior surface of the bobbin case, by lifting it clicks...
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... General problems 7KUHDGVQLSVGRQRWFXWWKHWKUHDG" )DEULFGRHVQRWPRYH" Wrong stitch , irregular or narrow stitch? Change the needle to touch? The sewing machine function buttons do not respond to the proper size for the thread? IURPDQDXWKRUL]HG3)$))GHDOHU Maintenance 5:3 IUHHPRWLRQPRGH Needle thread breaks...
... General problems 7KUHDGVQLSVGRQRWFXWWKHWKUHDG" )DEULFGRHVQRWPRYH" Wrong stitch , irregular or narrow stitch? Change the needle to touch? The sewing machine function buttons do not respond to the proper size for the thread? IURPDQDXWKRUL]HG3)$))GHDOHU Maintenance 5:3 IUHHPRWLRQPRGH Needle thread breaks...
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... collected between the feed dogs? 5HPRYHWKHVWLWFKSODWHDQGFOHDQWKHIHHGGRJVZLWKD brush. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! ,I\RXKDYHIROORZHGWKLVWURXEOHVKRRWLQJLQIRUPDWLRQDQGVWLOOKDYHSUREOHPVWDNH\RXUVHZLQJPDFKLQH WR\RXUGHDOHU,I...\" Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Check needle thread tension and the threading. The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. Non-original parts and accessories 7KHZDUUDQW\GRHVQRWFRYHUDQ\GHIHFWRU...
... collected between the feed dogs? 5HPRYHWKHVWLWFKSODWHDQGFOHDQWKHIHHGGRJVZLWKD brush. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! ,I\RXKDYHIROORZHGWKLVWURXEOHVKRRWLQJLQIRUPDWLRQDQGVWLOOKDYHSUREOHPVWDNH\RXUVHZLQJPDFKLQH WR\RXUGHDOHU,I...\" Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Check needle thread tension and the threading. The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. Non-original parts and accessories 7KHZDUUDQW\GRHVQRWFRYHUDQ\GHIHFWRU...