Owner's Manual
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... deÁect the needle causing it to the off ("0") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing...
... deÁect the needle causing it to the off ("0") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing...
Owner's Manual
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... sewing 2.2 Free arm 2:2 Thread cutter 2:2 Spool pins 2:2 Threading the machine 2:3 Bobbin winding 2:5 Inserting the bobbin 2:6 IDT (Integrated dual feed 2:6 Electronic knee-lift (4.0 2:7 Needles 2:7 Changing the needle 2:8 Lowering feed dogs 2:8 Changing the presser foot 2.8 Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.0 2:10 Buttons for expression™ 3.0 2:12 Buttons for expression™ 2.0 2:14 Settings menu 2:16 3 Sewing 3:1 Sewing mode - Table...
... sewing 2.2 Free arm 2:2 Thread cutter 2:2 Spool pins 2:2 Threading the machine 2:3 Bobbin winding 2:5 Inserting the bobbin 2:6 IDT (Integrated dual feed 2:6 Electronic knee-lift (4.0 2:7 Needles 2:7 Changing the needle 2:8 Lowering feed dogs 2:8 Changing the presser foot 2.8 Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.0 2:10 Buttons for expression™ 3.0 2:12 Buttons for expression™ 2.0 2:14 Settings menu 2:16 3 Sewing 3:1 Sewing mode - Table...
Owner's Manual
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... guides 6. Stitch plate 29. Buttons and graphic display 18. Slide for knee-lift (4.0) 32 31 30 29 28 1:5 Bobbin winder thread guide 4. Thread guide 5. Built-in needle threader 26. Introduction PFAFF quilt expression 4.0 inch mm Introduction Machine overview 1 2 3 4 5 5 16 6 15 7 14 8 13 9 12 10 11 00 10 20 1 30 40 2 50 17 18 19...
... guides 6. Stitch plate 29. Buttons and graphic display 18. Slide for knee-lift (4.0) 32 31 30 29 28 1:5 Bobbin winder thread guide 4. Thread guide 5. Built-in needle threader 26. Introduction PFAFF quilt expression 4.0 inch mm Introduction Machine overview 1 2 3 4 5 5 16 6 15 7 14 8 13 9 12 10 11 00 10 20 1 30 40 2 50 17 18 19...
Owner's Manual
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... Included accessories 36. Light bulb remover 40. Spool cap, small 46. Introduction Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for accessories 34. Felt pad 39. Seam ripper 42. Spool cap, medium 45. Knee-lift (4.0) 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 ...
... Included accessories 36. Light bulb remover 40. Spool cap, small 46. Introduction Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for accessories 34. Felt pad 39. Seam ripper 42. Spool cap, medium 45. Knee-lift (4.0) 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 ...
Owner's Manual
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... one step. Reinforce seams, clean Ànish, stretch sewing. Sewing elastic, darning, patching. Seam and overcast in the bobbin. Appliqué, couching, eyelets. Sewing elastic, darning, patching. Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing. Sewing blindhems ...sew another stitch. Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where overlapping the seams. Elastic decorative hem for quilting, hemstitching. Reinforce seams, clean Ànish, stretch sewing, lace insertion. Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used...
... one step. Reinforce seams, clean Ànish, stretch sewing. Sewing elastic, darning, patching. Seam and overcast in the bobbin. Appliqué, couching, eyelets. Sewing elastic, darning, patching. Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing. Sewing blindhems ...sew another stitch. Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where overlapping the seams. Elastic decorative hem for quilting, hemstitching. Reinforce seams, clean Ànish, stretch sewing, lace insertion. Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used...
Owner's Manual
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... not place a spool cap on the pre-tension disc (C). 3. PFA Threading the machine Make sure that would prevent the spool from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B) on top of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. Slide on the large spool cap and place a ...felt pad under the thread spool. Auxiliary spool pin The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from the front to the vertical position. Bring the thread from the right into the thread guide (A) from a second spool of the spool pin...
... not place a spool cap on the pre-tension disc (C). 3. PFA Threading the machine Make sure that would prevent the spool from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B) on top of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. Slide on the large spool cap and place a ...felt pad under the thread spool. Auxiliary spool pin The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from the front to the vertical position. Bring the thread from the right into the thread guide (A) from a second spool of the spool pin...
Owner's Manual
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... sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is designed to thread the needle automatically. Bring the threads from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B) on a large spool cap and a felt pad. Thread the needles. 2:4 H G C B A E D F B C Pull the thread loop out behind the needle. Threading for size 70...
... sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is designed to thread the needle automatically. Bring the threads from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B) on a large spool cap and a felt pad. Thread the needles. 2:4 H G C B A E D F B C Pull the thread loop out behind the needle. Threading for size 70...
Owner's Manual
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... the up position. The pop-up . A pop-up from front to start winding the bobbin. Press the foot control to back. Winding through the bobbin thread guides (C). C E B C A D B C A 2:5 Use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for correct thread tension. 4. Preparations C Bobbin winding Winding from the inside the pre-tension device for this model. 2. Only wind...
... the up position. The pop-up . A pop-up from front to start winding the bobbin. Press the foot control to back. Winding through the bobbin thread guides (C). C E B C A D B C A 2:5 Use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for correct thread tension. 4. Preparations C Bobbin winding Winding from the inside the pre-tension device for this model. 2. Only wind...
Owner's Manual
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... glass. Engaging the IDT Important: For all layers of quilt projects aligned to release the IDT slowly upward. 2:6 Press the IDT down , then pull it from you pull out the thread. 3. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with two Àngers at the same time. ...Inserting the bobbin 1 2 1. As on the bobbin to the right B of the bobbin. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards you pull the thread Àrmly to the right and then to cut -out (D). A C Preparations IDT (integrated dual feed) D For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® expression™ sewing...
... glass. Engaging the IDT Important: For all layers of quilt projects aligned to release the IDT slowly upward. 2:6 Press the IDT down , then pull it from you pull out the thread. 3. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with two Àngers at the same time. ...Inserting the bobbin 1 2 1. As on the bobbin to the right B of the bobbin. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards you pull the thread Àrmly to the right and then to cut -out (D). A C Preparations IDT (integrated dual feed) D For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® expression™ sewing...
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... . 2:10 Immediate tie-off (8) Press the tie-off button while sewing and your machine sews a few tie-off options are no longer in reverse for quilt expression™ 4.0 8 9 10 11 13 12 14 15 16 Preparations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Needle up or down with indicator... or several tie-off stitches and stops automatically. An icon on the graphic display will indicate how slow your sewing machine cuts the top and bobbin threads and raises the presser foot and the needle. You can also tap the foot control to step between the parts of the needle stop...
... . 2:10 Immediate tie-off (8) Press the tie-off button while sewing and your machine sews a few tie-off options are no longer in reverse for quilt expression™ 4.0 8 9 10 11 13 12 14 15 16 Preparations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Needle up or down with indicator... or several tie-off stitches and stops automatically. An icon on the graphic display will indicate how slow your sewing machine cuts the top and bobbin threads and raises the presser foot and the needle. You can also tap the foot control to step between the parts of the needle stop...
Owner's Manual
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... for each adjustment. Sewing Stitch positioning (3) Press the alternatives button to show the stitch positioning instead of the entire stitch. for satin stitches. If the bobbin thread is too tight. Use the recommended thread tension setting given on the selected stitch. Turn the numbered tension dial to the left or right...
... for each adjustment. Sewing Stitch positioning (3) Press the alternatives button to show the stitch positioning instead of the entire stitch. for satin stitches. If the bobbin thread is too tight. Use the recommended thread tension setting given on the selected stitch. Turn the numbered tension dial to the left or right...
Owner's Manual
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... recommendations view. 4. Choose a lightweight thread in position under the presser foot. 2. Select a darning stitch. 3. Sewing techniques Handlook quilting A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with an invisible (monoÀlament) thread. For 2.0: Repeat is active until... another stitch is activated. Baste the completed quilt top to set to deactivate repeat. Thread the needle with a layer of batting sandwiched between. 1. Snap on the recommended foot shown in the bobbin. 3. Place your bobbin thread. Once you should only see your garment ...
... recommendations view. 4. Choose a lightweight thread in position under the presser foot. 2. Select a darning stitch. 3. Sewing techniques Handlook quilting A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with an invisible (monoÀlament) thread. For 2.0: Repeat is active until... another stitch is activated. Baste the completed quilt top to set to deactivate repeat. Thread the needle with a layer of batting sandwiched between. 1. Snap on the recommended foot shown in the bobbin. 3. Place your bobbin thread. Once you should only see your garment ...
Owner's Manual
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Remove thread jam (4.0) Clean the area under the stitch plate from thread and lint. Replace the empty bobbin with a full one and press OK on the wheel to close when the mainmotor and power supply are sewing on very heavy fabric or if ...the machine is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up message will stop sewing. Sewing Common sewing pop-ups Bobbin empty (4.0) When the bobbin is blocked when sewing, the mainmotor can get overloaded and the machine will close the popup. 3:9 The pop-up appears on the wheel...
Remove thread jam (4.0) Clean the area under the stitch plate from thread and lint. Replace the empty bobbin with a full one and press OK on the wheel to close when the mainmotor and power supply are sewing on very heavy fabric or if ...the machine is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up message will stop sewing. Sewing Common sewing pop-ups Bobbin empty (4.0) When the bobbin is blocked when sewing, the mainmotor can get overloaded and the machine will close the popup. 3:9 The pop-up appears on the wheel...
Owner's Manual
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...it out to remove it often. Wipe the graphic display with two light bulbs. Turn off the machine. Wipe the exterior surface of your authorized PFAFF® dealer. Change the light bulbs as shown on the picture, and gently turn off the main switch. 1 Place the light bulb remover ...with a soft cloth to pop off the bobbin cover. No lubrication (oiling) is placed under the stitch plate as described below. Remove the presser foot and slide off the stitch plate. Cleaning...
...it out to remove it often. Wipe the graphic display with two light bulbs. Turn off the machine. Wipe the exterior surface of your authorized PFAFF® dealer. Change the light bulbs as shown on the picture, and gently turn off the main switch. 1 Place the light bulb remover ...with a soft cloth to pop off the bobbin cover. No lubrication (oiling) is placed under the stitch plate as described below. Remove the presser foot and slide off the stitch plate. Cleaning...
Owner's Manual
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... the stitch plate down until it up . Slide on the bobbin cover. Maintenance 5:2 Put the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder back in the bobbin case area. Cleaning under the bobbin area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation... of the bobbin case, by lifting it up . The dust and lint will be blown into the bobbin case area. Remove the bobbin case holder (A), covering the front part of lint in place. Remove the bobbin case (B) by lifting it clicks into the...
... the stitch plate down until it up . Slide on the bobbin cover. Maintenance 5:2 Put the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder back in the bobbin case area. Cleaning under the bobbin area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation... of the bobbin case, by lifting it up . The dust and lint will be blown into the bobbin case area. Remove the bobbin case holder (A), covering the front part of lint in place. Remove the bobbin case (B) by lifting it clicks into the...
Owner's Manual
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...needle. Check how the machine is threaded. Remedy Remove stitch plate and clean lint from an authorized PFAFF® dealer. Deactivate twin needle or stitch width safety in the settings menu. Push bobbin winder lever to touch? Is the correct presser foot used? Check how the machine is threaded.... the needle properly? Make sure the needle is securely plugged into the wall socket. Change to a new higher quality thread purchased from bobbin area. The sockets and function buttons on the machine can be happy to help you. The machine skips stitches Did you thread the ...
...needle. Check how the machine is threaded. Remedy Remove stitch plate and clean lint from an authorized PFAFF® dealer. Deactivate twin needle or stitch width safety in the settings menu. Push bobbin winder lever to touch? Is the correct presser foot used? Check how the machine is threaded.... the needle properly? Make sure the needle is securely plugged into the wall socket. Change to a new higher quality thread purchased from bobbin area. The sockets and function buttons on the machine can be happy to help you. The machine skips stitches Did you thread the ...
Owner's Manual
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... Non-original parts and accessories The warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! Is the bobbin wound correctly? Check the bobbin thread. The seam has uneven stitches Is the thread tension correct? Is a correct needle used ? Insert a... in chapter 2. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for the actual thread spool. If you thread the machine properly? Clean lint from bobbin area and use of non-original accessories or parts. Check how the machine is...
... Non-original parts and accessories The warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! Is the bobbin wound correctly? Check the bobbin thread. The seam has uneven stitches Is the thread tension correct? Is a correct needle used ? Insert a... in chapter 2. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for the actual thread spool. If you thread the machine properly? Clean lint from bobbin area and use of non-original accessories or parts. Check how the machine is...
Owner's Manual
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...B Balance 2:17 Bobbin, insert 2:6 Bobbin winding 2:5 Winding from horizontal position 2:5 Winding through the needle 2:5 Button, sew on 3:9 Buttonholes 3:7 Manual buttonhole 3:8 Sensormatic buttonhole 3:8 Buttons expression™ 2.0 2:14-2:15 expression™ 3.0 2:12-2:13 quilt expression™ 4.0 ...2:2 I IDT 2:6 Disengage 2:6 Engage 2:6 Immediate tie-off 2:10, 2:12, 2:14 Info button 2:11, 2:13, 2:15, 3:1 Inserting the bobbin 2:6 K Knee-lift 2:7 L Language 2:17 Light bulbs, change 5:1 Load Sequencing 4:2 Sewing mode 3:5 Lowering feed dogs 2:8 M Machine overview 1:5...
...B Balance 2:17 Bobbin, insert 2:6 Bobbin winding 2:5 Winding from horizontal position 2:5 Winding through the needle 2:5 Button, sew on 3:9 Buttonholes 3:7 Manual buttonhole 3:8 Sensormatic buttonhole 3:8 Buttons expression™ 2.0 2:14-2:15 expression™ 3.0 2:12-2:13 quilt expression™ 4.0 ...2:2 I IDT 2:6 Disengage 2:6 Engage 2:6 Immediate tie-off 2:10, 2:12, 2:14 Info button 2:11, 2:13, 2:15, 3:1 Inserting the bobbin 2:6 K Knee-lift 2:7 L Language 2:17 Light bulbs, change 5:1 Load Sequencing 4:2 Sewing mode 3:5 Lowering feed dogs 2:8 M Machine overview 1:5...
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...foot, lower 2:11 Presser foot pressure 2:17 Presser foot, raise 2:11, 2:17 Program a sequence 4:1 Programmed tie-off indicator...... 2:10, 2:12, 2:14, 3:3 Q Quilt stitches 1:10 Quilting 3:6 R Raise the presser foot 2:11 Replacing the stitch plate 5:2 Reverse button 2:10, 2:12, 2:14 Reverse indicator 2:10, 2:12, 2:14 S Safety instructions 2 ... needle 2:16, 3.1 Threading for twin needle 2:4 U Unpacking 2:1 Using the alphabet 4:2 Utility stitches 1:8-1:10 V W Wheel 2:11, 2:13, 2:15 Winding bobbin 2:5 Winding from horizontal position 2:5 Winding through the needle 2:5 Index 5:6
...foot, lower 2:11 Presser foot pressure 2:17 Presser foot, raise 2:11, 2:17 Program a sequence 4:1 Programmed tie-off indicator...... 2:10, 2:12, 2:14, 3:3 Q Quilt stitches 1:10 Quilting 3:6 R Raise the presser foot 2:11 Replacing the stitch plate 5:2 Reverse button 2:10, 2:12, 2:14 Reverse indicator 2:10, 2:12, 2:14 S Safety instructions 2 ... needle 2:16, 3.1 Threading for twin needle 2:4 U Unpacking 2:1 Using the alphabet 4:2 Utility stitches 1:8-1:10 V W Wheel 2:11, 2:13, 2:15 Winding bobbin 2:5 Winding from horizontal position 2:5 Winding through the needle 2:5 Index 5:6