Owner's Manual
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...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...DVWKUHDGLQJ needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. ... INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED...dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. WARNING ²7RUHGXFHWKHULVNRIEXUQVÀUHHOHFWULF shock, or injury to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. This household sewing machine is designed...
...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...DVWKUHDGLQJ needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. ... INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED...dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. WARNING ²7RUHGXFHWKHULVNRIEXUQVÀUHHOHFWULF shock, or injury to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. This household sewing machine is designed...
Owner's Manual
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... 1:7 Presser feet 1:8 6WLWFKRYHUYLHZ 1:9 Utility stitches 1:9 Quilt stitches 1:11 Needle art stitches 1:11 'HFRUDWLYHVWLWFKHV 1:11 $OSKDEHWV 1:12 2 Preparations 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,QWHJUDWHGGXDOIHHG 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™...
... 1:7 Presser feet 1:8 6WLWFKRYHUYLHZ 1:9 Utility stitches 1:9 Quilt stitches 1:11 Needle art stitches 1:11 'HFRUDWLYHVWLWFKHV 1:11 $OSKDEHWV 1:12 2 Preparations 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,QWHJUDWHGGXDOIHHG 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™...
Owner's Manual
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..., connectors for threading and bobbin winding %REELQZLQGHUWKUHDGJXLGH 24. Thread tension disk 7DNHXSOHYHU 22 23 24 25 26 27 32 31 30 29 28 Presser foot bar and presser foot holder 15. Thread guide %REELQWKUHDGJXLGHV %REELQWKUHDGFXWWHU %REELQZLQGHUOHYHUDQGEREELQVSLQGOH $X[LOLDU\VSRROSLQ 6SRROFDSV 6SRROSLQ 31. Needle bar 8. Handwheel 19. Machine overview Introduction PFAFF quilt expression 4.2 inch...
..., connectors for threading and bobbin winding %REELQZLQGHUWKUHDGJXLGH 24. Thread tension disk 7DNHXSOHYHU 22 23 24 25 26 27 32 31 30 29 28 Presser foot bar and presser foot holder 15. Thread guide %REELQWKUHDGJXLGHV %REELQWKUHDGFXWWHU %REELQZLQGHUOHYHUDQGEREELQVSLQGOH $X[LOLDU\VSRROSLQ 6SRROFDSV 6SRROSLQ 31. Needle bar 8. Handwheel 19. Machine overview Introduction PFAFF quilt expression 4.2 inch...
Owner's Manual
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...; This foot can also be used for blindhem stitches. The red guide on the foot is designed to the button size that the IDT™ is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5A, 5M, 6A and the free-motion/darning foot. 1:8 This foot can be behind the needle bar. Introduction Presser feet 6WDQGDUGSUHVVHUIRRW$ZLWK,'7DWWDFKHGRQWKHPDFKLQHXSRQGHOLYHU\ This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer...
...; This foot can also be used for blindhem stitches. The red guide on the foot is designed to the button size that the IDT™ is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5A, 5M, 6A and the free-motion/darning foot. 1:8 This foot can be behind the needle bar. Introduction Presser feet 6WDQGDUGSUHVVHUIRRW$ZLWK,'7DWWDFKHGRQWKHPDFKLQHXSRQGHOLYHU\ This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer...
Owner's Manual
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... needle positions. Topstitching. 3 3 Straight stitch reverse 4 4 Basting stitch 5 5 Zig Zag stitch Sew continuous reverse. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 52 (4.2) / 43 (3.2). For basting projects together. Reinforced seam. Single stitch used with elastic thread in the bobbin. 13 13 Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching. 14 14 Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where overlapping the seams. 15 15 Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem...
... needle positions. Topstitching. 3 3 Straight stitch reverse 4 4 Basting stitch 5 5 Zig Zag stitch Sew continuous reverse. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 52 (4.2) / 43 (3.2). For basting projects together. Reinforced seam. Single stitch used with elastic thread in the bobbin. 13 13 Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching. 14 14 Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where overlapping the seams. 15 15 Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem...
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... trousers. 38 33 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets. 39 34 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for bound buttonhole (straight stitch). 44 36 Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking. 45 37 Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. 1:10 46 38 Programmable darning stitch Darning holes or damaged fabric. 47 39 Programmable reinforced darning stitch Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric. Closed overlock blindhem Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics. 32 27 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and...
... trousers. 38 33 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets. 39 34 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for bound buttonhole (straight stitch). 44 36 Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking. 45 37 Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim. 1:10 46 38 Programmable darning stitch Darning holes or damaged fabric. 47 39 Programmable reinforced darning stitch Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric. Closed overlock blindhem Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics. 32 27 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and...
Owner's Manual
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Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. 3. 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 Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. Preparations Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2.
Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. 3. 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 Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. Preparations Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2.
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... irreglular surface increases the thread tension. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. Pull both threads from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread JXLGH% RQWKHSUHWHQVLRQGLVF& 3. There are also some optional accessories that the threads do not become twisted together. 5. E F quilt expression™ 4.2 C C B D B A 2:5 Preparations The needle must be used for twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Place the second thread on the spool pin. 3XOOWKHWKUHDGVLQWR...
... irreglular surface increases the thread tension. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. Pull both threads from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread JXLGH% RQWKHSUHWHQVLRQGLVF& 3. There are also some optional accessories that the threads do not become twisted together. 5. E F quilt expression™ 4.2 C C B D B A 2:5 Preparations The needle must be used for twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Place the second thread on the spool pin. 3XOOWKHWKUHDGVLQWR...
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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.
Owner's Manual
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... Stitch length or stitch density (14) Increase or decrease the stitch length using the + and - Press the button once to start sewing. buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQ WRYLHZWKHVWLWFK positioning for machine settings. buttons to set the tie-off and thread VQLSVRSWLRQVDQGLQVHTXHQFLQJLWLVXVHGWRVHOHFW IRQW$OOVHOHFWLRQVZLOOEHVKRZQRQWKHJUDSKLF display. Preparations Presser foot down arrow buttons...
... Stitch length or stitch density (14) Increase or decrease the stitch length using the + and - Press the button once to start sewing. buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQ WRYLHZWKHVWLWFK positioning for machine settings. buttons to set the tie-off and thread VQLSVRSWLRQVDQGLQVHTXHQFLQJLWLVXVHGWRVHOHFW IRQW$OOVHOHFWLRQVZLOOEHVKRZQRQWKHJUDSKLF display. Preparations Presser foot down arrow buttons...
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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. 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.
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...Thread tension (4.2) No icon means that the setting will be kept until you select another stitch. There are two icons which are shown next to some RIWKHVHWWLQJDOWHUQDWLYHV This icon shows you that this setting is kept until you GHDFWLYDWHLW 3UHVVWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDJDLQWROHDYHWKH settings menu. Settings...VHWWLQJVDQGPDNHPDQXDODGMXVWPHQWVWRWKHPDFKLQH settings, sound settings and screen settings. 2SHQWKHPHQXE\SUHVVLQJWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDQGVHOHFWWKHVHWWLQJ\RXZLVKWRDGMXVWE\ pressing the up and down arrow buttons on the wheel. 8VHWKHOHIWDQGULJKW...
...Thread tension (4.2) No icon means that the setting will be kept until you select another stitch. There are two icons which are shown next to some RIWKHVHWWLQJDOWHUQDWLYHV This icon shows you that this setting is kept until you GHDFWLYDWHLW 3UHVVWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDJDLQWROHDYHWKH settings menu. Settings...VHWWLQJVDQGPDNHPDQXDODGMXVWPHQWVWRWKHPDFKLQH settings, sound settings and screen settings. 2SHQWKHPHQXE\SUHVVLQJWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDQGVHOHFWWKHVHWWLQJ\RXZLVKWRDGMXVWE\ pressing the up and down arrow buttons on the wheel. 8VHWKHOHIWDQGULJKW...
Owner's Manual
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...WKH machine is set for freemotion embroidery. Preparations Spring foot free-motion (4.2) $FWLYDWHWRVHWWKHPDFKLQHLQVSULQJIRRWIUHH PRWLRQPRGH/RZHUWKHIHHGGRJV$VSULQJIRRW will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the stitch plate while the stitch is being formed. The open toe free-motion foot is activated, since the needle might damage the presser foot. The sensormatic free-motion icon will...
...WKH machine is set for freemotion embroidery. Preparations Spring foot free-motion (4.2) $FWLYDWHWRVHWWKHPDFKLQHLQVSULQJIRRWIUHH PRWLRQPRGH/RZHUWKHIHHGGRJV$VSULQJIRRW will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the stitch plate while the stitch is being formed. The open toe free-motion foot is activated, since the needle might damage the presser foot. The sensormatic free-motion icon will...
Owner's Manual
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Make a few tests on which fabric, thread and batting that are going to your garment with a layer of the fabric you should only see your bobbin thread. Place your garment as possible. 1. Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. You might need to produce the desired effect. Recommended stitches for a handlook quilt Stitch 4.2 53 54 55 56 57 58 244...
Make a few tests on which fabric, thread and batting that are going to your garment with a layer of the fabric you should only see your bobbin thread. Place your garment as possible. 1. Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. You might need to produce the desired effect. Recommended stitches for a handlook quilt Stitch 4.2 53 54 55 56 57 58 244...
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...WKHVOLWOHQJWKVRWKDW it is slightly larger than the size of the button. 6QDSRQWKHVHQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRW$ 3OXJWKHFRUGLQWRWKHVRFNHW% IRXQGWRWKHOHIW DERYHWKHQHHGOHDUHD 8VHWKHUXOHURQWKHOLGWRPHDVXUH\RXUEXWWRQ6HW the slit length using the free-motion/darning foot, the presser foot needs to the buttonhole.
...WKHVOLWOHQJWKVRWKDW it is slightly larger than the size of the button. 6QDSRQWKHVHQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRW$ 3OXJWKHFRUGLQWRWKHVRFNHW% IRXQGWRWKHOHIW DERYHWKHQHHGOHDUHD 8VHWKHUXOHURQWKHOLGWRPHDVXUH\RXUEXWWRQ6HW the slit length using the free-motion/darning foot, the presser foot needs to the buttonhole.
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The machine will stop automatically when the buttonhole is activated. Note: The repeat icon will show the part and sewing direction of the needle and the width is being sewn. 3UHVVWKHUHYHUVHEXWWRQ7KHPDFKLQHVHZV the bartack and the second column. Place the button under the presser foot holder. Use the mirroring function to sew the second bartack. Sewing Manual buttonhole 1. If necessary change the width...
The machine will stop automatically when the buttonhole is activated. Note: The repeat icon will show the part and sewing direction of the needle and the width is being sewn. 3UHVVWKHUHYHUVHEXWWRQ7KHPDFKLQHVHZV the bartack and the second column. Place the button under the presser foot holder. Use the mirroring function to sew the second bartack. Sewing Manual buttonhole 1. If necessary change the width...
Owner's Manual
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...3)$))GHDOHU The machine skips stitches 'LG\RXLQVHUWWKHQHHGOHSURSHUO\" Insert needle correctly as described in the settings menu. Check that machine is not set in free-motion mode in chapter 2. 'LG\RXLQVHUWDZURQJQHHGOH" Use needle system 130/750 H. Is the needle too small for the thread? The machine will not sew? Make sure that the foot control cord is correct for the thread. $UH\RX...
...3)$))GHDOHU The machine skips stitches 'LG\RXLQVHUWWKHQHHGOHSURSHUO\" Insert needle correctly as described in the settings menu. Check that machine is not set in free-motion mode in chapter 2. 'LG\RXLQVHUWDZURQJQHHGOH" Use needle system 130/750 H. Is the needle too small for the thread? The machine will not sew? Make sure that the foot control cord is correct for the thread. $UH\RX...
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...WKLVPRGHO Wind a new bobbin. Is the bobbin area clean? Check bobbin winding. Insert a proper needle correctly as described in chapter 2. The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. Change the stitch plate. Change the thread. Is a correct spool cap used ? Is the best spool pin position used ? Bobbin thread breaks 'LG\RXLQVHUWWKHEREELQSURSHUO\" Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? 5HPRYH...
...WKLVPRGHO Wind a new bobbin. Is the bobbin area clean? Check bobbin winding. Insert a proper needle correctly as described in chapter 2. The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. Change the stitch plate. Change the thread. Is a correct spool cap used ? Is the best spool pin position used ? Bobbin thread breaks 'LG\RXLQVHUWWKHEREELQSURSHUO\" Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? 5HPRYH...