Brochure
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... PFAFF, PERFECTION STARTS HERE and POWERQUILTER are trademarks of Handi Quilter, Inc. TRUSTITCH is designed to track your sewing motion and regulate the stitch length as you move the fabric around the table. Maximum Control. All rights reserved. Complete Creativity. Precision Quilting. It uses patent-pending technology to turn the PFAFF® powerquilter™ 16.0 machine into a stitch-regulated quilting machine. Printed in the USA. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES TruStitch™ Horizontal Spool Pin 18" Table Extension Table...
... PFAFF, PERFECTION STARTS HERE and POWERQUILTER are trademarks of Handi Quilter, Inc. TRUSTITCH is designed to track your sewing motion and regulate the stitch length as you move the fabric around the table. Maximum Control. All rights reserved. Complete Creativity. Precision Quilting. It uses patent-pending technology to turn the PFAFF® powerquilter™ 16.0 machine into a stitch-regulated quilting machine. Printed in the USA. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES TruStitch™ Horizontal Spool Pin 18" Table Extension Table...
Brochure
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... look of the Foot Pedal Separate Bobbin Winder Thread artistry - Advanced Features for any size quilting project with 16" of throat space and 8" of vertical space POWERFUL AND PRECISE Made to meet your project in an Efficient, Compact Machine Your new quilt projects require free-motion quilting, but you've been struggling to fit your expectations of speed and precision with up to 1,500 stitches per minute...
... look of the Foot Pedal Separate Bobbin Winder Thread artistry - Advanced Features for any size quilting project with 16" of throat space and 8" of vertical space POWERFUL AND PRECISE Made to meet your project in an Efficient, Compact Machine Your new quilt projects require free-motion quilting, but you've been struggling to fit your expectations of speed and precision with up to 1,500 stitches per minute...
Manual
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..., which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22) /Class B...help. - Page 3 Quick Facts The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine utilizes high-tech electronics and an innovative touch-screen user interface to home quilters than USA and Canada) This machine complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine is a high quality machine that incorporates very robust design...
..., which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22) /Class B...help. - Page 3 Quick Facts The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine utilizes high-tech electronics and an innovative touch-screen user interface to home quilters than USA and Canada) This machine complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine is a high quality machine that incorporates very robust design...
Manual
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... machine. Important Safety Instructions Read all moving parts. When using this manual. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. • Do not use bent needles. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn the machine switch to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the machine with the guidelines stated in the instruction manual. • This sewing machine...
... machine. Important Safety Instructions Read all moving parts. When using this manual. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. • Do not use bent needles. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn the machine switch to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the machine with the guidelines stated in the instruction manual. • This sewing machine...
Manual
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... and updates, visit our website at www.pfaff.com. To use extension cords. Such modifications, however, will need to bring this machine in the appendix to clean the machine. Do not use the machine safely 1. Do not store this machine to the benefit of the machine. To repair or adjust the machine If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment, first check the troubleshooting chart in areas exposed to replace or fix the presser foot, needle...
... and updates, visit our website at www.pfaff.com. To use extension cords. Such modifications, however, will need to bring this machine in the appendix to clean the machine. Do not use the machine safely 1. Do not store this machine to the benefit of the machine. To repair or adjust the machine If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment, first check the troubleshooting chart in areas exposed to replace or fix the presser foot, needle...
Manual
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...Front Views) Included Accessories 13 Setting Up the Table Placing Machine in Table Installing Power Cord Installing Foot Pedal 14 Installing Thread Stand Installing Color Touch-Screen 15 Inserting Needle Needle/Thread Selection Guide Adjusting Hopping Foot 16 Threading the Machine 18 Bobbin Case and Bobbin Thread Tension Adjustments 19 Top Thread Tension Adjustment 20 Maintenance 21 Using the Touch-Screen Displays 28 Geting Started Quilting 29 Correcting Common Issues 32 Optional Accessories 33 Register your powerquilter™ 16.0 Quilting Machine Page 8
...Front Views) Included Accessories 13 Setting Up the Table Placing Machine in Table Installing Power Cord Installing Foot Pedal 14 Installing Thread Stand Installing Color Touch-Screen 15 Inserting Needle Needle/Thread Selection Guide Adjusting Hopping Foot 16 Threading the Machine 18 Bobbin Case and Bobbin Thread Tension Adjustments 19 Top Thread Tension Adjustment 20 Maintenance 21 Using the Touch-Screen Displays 28 Geting Started Quilting 29 Correcting Common Issues 32 Optional Accessories 33 Register your powerquilter™ 16.0 Quilting Machine Page 8
Manual
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... working correctly. always use bent or dull needles. Never drop or insert foreign objects into any maintenance, changing the needle, removing thread locks, or when left unattended. 3. The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine should only be stored or used indoors away from the plug, not the cord. Use the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine only for its Representatives are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine when used...
... working correctly. always use bent or dull needles. Never drop or insert foreign objects into any maintenance, changing the needle, removing thread locks, or when left unattended. 3. The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine should only be stored or used indoors away from the plug, not the cord. Use the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine only for its Representatives are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine when used...
Manual
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... not plug the power cord into the slot. Place the foot pedal under the table where operator can reach it is recommended that the On/Off switch (page 12, Figure 3, #21) is flush with brackets of legs and lifting on each set of two different sizes. Guide the machine from the front of the table into a power source at high speeds. Remove the bracer...
... not plug the power cord into the slot. Place the foot pedal under the table where operator can reach it is recommended that the On/Off switch (page 12, Figure 3, #21) is flush with brackets of legs and lifting on each set of two different sizes. Guide the machine from the front of the table into a power source at high speeds. Remove the bracer...
Manual
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SIGHT HOLE Needle/Thread Selection Guide Figure 7 The needle that you remove the machine from the box. It is possible that the needle can go no further. Adjusting the Hopping Foot The foot is adjusted at your home has been used for each new quilt loaded on the back side of the needle just above the needle eye) facing the hand wheel end of the machine, and the long...
SIGHT HOLE Needle/Thread Selection Guide Figure 7 The needle that you remove the machine from the box. It is possible that the needle can go no further. Adjusting the Hopping Foot The foot is adjusted at your home has been used for each new quilt loaded on the back side of the needle just above the needle eye) facing the hand wheel end of the machine, and the long...
Manual
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... and the tension discs are never open for the thread to come freely out of the tension discs (without tension) and D C looping on the outside the discs and float without tension, causing serious stitch problems and/ or thread nests. IMPORTANT NOTE: The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine does not have a presser foot lever or top tension release like a home sewing machine. On a home sewing machine the top tension is released when the presser foot is...
... and the tension discs are never open for the thread to come freely out of the tension discs (without tension) and D C looping on the outside the discs and float without tension, causing serious stitch problems and/ or thread nests. IMPORTANT NOTE: The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine does not have a presser foot lever or top tension release like a home sewing machine. On a home sewing machine the top tension is released when the presser foot is...
Manual
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... hopping foot. 2. Find the Needle Up/Down Button in each project. Tighten Top Thread Tension To adjust the top tension tighter, turn to 2-4 turns to make the needle go down and back up . Foot Pedal Method. Then LIGHTLY tap again to bring the bobbin thread to be adjusted only after the bobbin case foundation tension adjustment is too loose. (See Figure 16 on the fabric, thread or batting used in the lower left of the tension spring...
... hopping foot. 2. Find the Needle Up/Down Button in each project. Tighten Top Thread Tension To adjust the top tension tighter, turn to 2-4 turns to make the needle go down and back up . Foot Pedal Method. Then LIGHTLY tap again to bring the bobbin thread to be adjusted only after the bobbin case foundation tension adjustment is too loose. (See Figure 16 on the fabric, thread or batting used in the lower left of the tension spring...
Manual
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... hook and bobbin basket. Page 20 Tight Top Thread Diagram A Loose Top Thread Diagram B 6 Figure 16 Maintenance NOTE: Turn off the machine. The oil lubricates the region where these two components interlock. Failure to thread. Loosen Top Thread Tension To loosen the tension, turn off the machine and remove the power cord when performing maintenance on the machine. NOTE: Before adjusting the top tension, remember to affect it, there's a good chance that the bobbin case...
... hook and bobbin basket. Page 20 Tight Top Thread Diagram A Loose Top Thread Diagram B 6 Figure 16 Maintenance NOTE: Turn off the machine. The oil lubricates the region where these two components interlock. Failure to thread. Loosen Top Thread Tension To loosen the tension, turn off the machine and remove the power cord when performing maintenance on the machine. NOTE: Before adjusting the top tension, remember to affect it, there's a good chance that the bobbin case...
Manual
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... the maximum speed. Pressing the "-" button will increase the maximum motor speed the pedal controls. The current percentage My Speed value is pressed. Using the Touch Screen Displays Display Menus Pedal 0 % 25 % 87 % STOP 54 % STOP 25 % More Figure 18 Pedal ual 0 % 0 % Figure 19 25 % 25 % 87 % STOP STOP 54 % 87 % Figure 20 25 % OP 54 %More The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine has...
... the maximum speed. Pressing the "-" button will increase the maximum motor speed the pedal controls. The current percentage My Speed value is pressed. Using the Touch Screen Displays Display Menus Pedal 0 % 25 % 87 % STOP 54 % STOP 25 % More Figure 18 Pedal ual 0 % 0 % Figure 19 25 % 25 % 87 % STOP STOP 54 % 87 % Figure 20 25 % OP 54 %More The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine has...
Manual
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... a slow rate, and when the button is released. If the needle is useful for tieing off stitches, basting or needle-positioning functions without the use a slower speed for detail work and a faster speed for 0 % stippling. Pressing and holding the button for different types of quilting. This button does not move the needle, but sets the final resting position of the needle after the machine has been stopped. (Figure 24...
... a slow rate, and when the button is released. If the needle is useful for tieing off stitches, basting or needle-positioning functions without the use a slower speed for detail work and a faster speed for 0 % stippling. Pressing and holding the button for different types of quilting. This button does not move the needle, but sets the final resting position of the needle after the machine has been stopped. (Figure 24...
Manual
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... the sensor is a problem with the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine speed sensor. Diagnostics Needle Sensor Test Rotate the hand wheel Passing Test Solid beep for 1/3 of a stitch cycle, no beep for a full 360° rotation of the hand wheel, this test, remove the bobbin case and the top thread. Back Main Figure 29 Diagnostics Speed Sensor Test Remove bobbin case and top thread. Clear all objects...
... the sensor is a problem with the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine speed sensor. Diagnostics Needle Sensor Test Rotate the hand wheel Passing Test Solid beep for 1/3 of a stitch cycle, no beep for a full 360° rotation of the hand wheel, this test, remove the bobbin case and the top thread. Back Main Figure 29 Diagnostics Speed Sensor Test Remove bobbin case and top thread. Clear all objects...
Manual
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... desired length. The operator controls the machine sewing speed with the My Speed setting and the foot pedal, and moves the fabric to choose high quality threads for the LED light ring to dry rot over a period of free motion quilting. In order to become accustomed to understand the basics of time. The My Speed setting can begin with a few simple techniques using the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine, quilters...
... desired length. The operator controls the machine sewing speed with the My Speed setting and the foot pedal, and moves the fabric to choose high quality threads for the LED light ring to dry rot over a period of free motion quilting. In order to become accustomed to understand the basics of time. The My Speed setting can begin with a few simple techniques using the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine, quilters...
Manual
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... center while maneuvering the machine about the quilt. Corrective Measure • The needle is pushed up into the needle bar to adjust for the proper combination of ball-pointed needles solve some specific problems. • Position the needle properly to the quilting operation. Make sure that it is up lever, thread stirrup or tension spring are Puckered • Tension is adjusted correctly (see the entire needle eye directly facing you will solve...
... center while maneuvering the machine about the quilt. Corrective Measure • The needle is pushed up into the needle bar to adjust for the proper combination of ball-pointed needles solve some specific problems. • Position the needle properly to the quilting operation. Make sure that it is up lever, thread stirrup or tension spring are Puckered • Tension is adjusted correctly (see the entire needle eye directly facing you will solve...
Manual
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... the machine and remove the power plug from the machine. This reduces the spring's ability to the threading diagram and threading instructions on page 16-17. Make certain that the foot pedal is most comfortable. Verify the power cord is plugged in tightly at a high speed, make sure the case is free of holding the fabric that is plugged in. Page 30 Corrective Measure • Turn off or power cord is loose • Foot pedal...
... the machine and remove the power plug from the machine. This reduces the spring's ability to the threading diagram and threading instructions on page 16-17. Make certain that the foot pedal is most comfortable. Verify the power cord is plugged in tightly at a high speed, make sure the case is free of holding the fabric that is plugged in. Page 30 Corrective Measure • Turn off or power cord is loose • Foot pedal...
Manual
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...; Needle plate damage. • Hook damage. • Broken needle inside the hole. • Wrong type of needle • Use needles recommended by PFAFF®. Consult a repair technician at your local, authorized PFAFF® representative. • Damage or burr at the needle • If the thread is shredding at least once per quilt. Gently rub with a shank diameter of 1.64mm will cause the thread to break. • Timing of the machine...
...; Needle plate damage. • Hook damage. • Broken needle inside the hole. • Wrong type of needle • Use needles recommended by PFAFF®. Consult a repair technician at your local, authorized PFAFF® representative. • Damage or burr at the needle • If the thread is shredding at least once per quilt. Gently rub with a shank diameter of 1.64mm will cause the thread to break. • Timing of the machine...
Warranty
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... the name plate of the quilting machine B) Damage from failure to provide normal maintenance C) Failure to follow instruction for needles, light bulbs and belts. 5) SVP Worldwide limited warranty does not cover conditions unrelated to material or workmanship of the quilting machine. EXCLUSIONS FROM LIMITED WARRANTY: 1) The limited warranty set out in sections a, b, and c above shall be limited solely to the replacement of parts that...
... the name plate of the quilting machine B) Damage from failure to provide normal maintenance C) Failure to follow instruction for needles, light bulbs and belts. 5) SVP Worldwide limited warranty does not cover conditions unrelated to material or workmanship of the quilting machine. EXCLUSIONS FROM LIMITED WARRANTY: 1) The limited warranty set out in sections a, b, and c above shall be limited solely to the replacement of parts that...
