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... side 1:6 Top parts 1:6 $FFHVVRU\WUD 1:7 Included accessories 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...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™ 4.2 2:11 %XWWRQVIRUexpression™ 3.2 2:13 6HWWLQJVPHQX 2:...
... side 1:6 Top parts 1:6 $FFHVVRU\WUD 1:7 Included accessories 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...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™ 4.2 2:11 %XWWRQVIRUexpression™ 3.2 2:13 6HWWLQJVPHQX 2:...
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... 6WLWFKSODWH %REELQFRYHU 11. Main switch, connectors for threading and bobbin winding %REELQZLQGHUWKUHDGJXLGH 24. Thread tension disk 7DNHXSOHYHU 22 23 24 25 26 27 32 31 30 29 28 Free arm 12. Machine overview Introduction PFAFF quilt expression 4.2 inch mm 1 00 10 20 1 30 40 2 50 OK 17...
... 6WLWFKSODWH %REELQFRYHU 11. Main switch, connectors for threading and bobbin winding %REELQZLQGHUWKUHDGJXLGH 24. Thread tension disk 7DNHXSOHYHU 22 23 24 25 26 27 32 31 30 29 28 Free arm 12. Machine overview Introduction PFAFF quilt expression 4.2 inch mm 1 00 10 20 1 30 40 2 50 OK 17...
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...PHGLXP 6SRROFDSVPDOO 39 45. Edge guide 38. Thread net 37. Introduction Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles 33 DQGRWKHUDFFHVVRULHV6WRUHWKHDFFHVVRULHVLQWKH 34 tray so they are easily accessible. 35 6SDFHIRUDFFHVVRULHV 5HPRYDEOH...
...PHGLXP 6SRROFDSVPDOO 39 45. Edge guide 38. Thread net 37. Introduction Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles 33 DQGRWKHUDFFHVVRULHV6WRUHWKHDFFHVVRULHVLQWKH 34 tray so they are easily accessible. 35 6SDFHIRUDFFHVVRULHV 5HPRYDEOH...
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... with reinforced edge. 22 21 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step 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...
... with reinforced edge. 22 21 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step 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...
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...second spool of the right size. 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. 3ODFHWKHWKUHDGRQ...JXLGH( 5. Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is used when winding a bobbin thread from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread JXLGH% RQWKHSUHWHQVLRQGLVF& 3. Thread the needle. Vertical position 5DLVHWKHVSRROSLQWRWKH...
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Pull the thread loop out behind the needle. Note: The needle threader is prevented. Pull both threads from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread JXLGH% RQWKHSUHWHQVLRQGLVF& 3. Make sure that you to thread the needle automatically. By reducing the tension, the risk of needle ... lowering the presser foot. 1. Let the needle threader gently swing back. 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
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... using a metal presser foot. %ULQJWKHWKUHDGXSIURPWKHQHHGOHXQGHU the presser foot, upward through the left-hand threading slot and through the bobbin thread JXLGHV& 7KHQIROORZVWHSDQGDERYH C E B C A D B C A 2:6 Use only the original 3)$))EREELQVDSSURYHGIRUWKLVPRGHO 2. Place the ...thread spool on the screen to inform you WKDWEREELQZLQGLQJLVDFWLYH3UHVVWKHIRRW control to back. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up appears on the spool pin in KRUL]RQWDOSRVLWLRQ6OLGHDVSRROFDSWLJKWO\ against the spool. ...
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...FXWWHU& 5HSODFHWKHFRYHU3XOO the thread to the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate counter-clockwise when you . 2. A C Preparations IDT™ system (Integrated dual feed) )RUVHZLQJDQ\IDEULFSUHFLVHO\3)$)) expression™ VHZLQJPDFKLQHSURYLGHVWKHLGHDO VROXWLRQWKHLQWHJUDWHGGXDOIHHG,'7...with the logo facing up and the thread unreeling from the left to release WKH,'7V\VWHPVORZO\XSZDUG D 2:7 Note: The bobbin cover can be used as VLONDQGUD\RQ7KHGXDOIHHGDFWLRQRIWKH,'7 V\VWHPSUHYHQWVOD\HUVIURPVKLIWLQJ...
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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.
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Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. Recommended stitches for a handlook quilt Stitch 4.2 53 54 55 56 57 58 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 3.2 44 45 46 47 48 49 ...;V\VWHP 5. Increase the needle tension as possible. 1. Make a few tests on which fabric, thread and batting that are going to your bobbin thread. Sewing Sewing techniques Handlook quilting $TXLOWXVXDOO\FRQVLVWVRIWKUHHOD\HUVWZROD\HUV of fabric with stabilizer in position under the presser foot. 6HOHFWDGDUQLQJVWLWFK...
Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. Recommended stitches for a handlook quilt Stitch 4.2 53 54 55 56 57 58 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 3.2 44 45 46 47 48 49 ...;V\VWHP 5. Increase the needle tension as possible. 1. Make a few tests on which fabric, thread and batting that are going to your bobbin thread. Sewing Sewing techniques Handlook quilting $TXLOWXVXDOO\FRQVLVWVRIWKUHHOD\HUVWZROD\HUV of fabric with stabilizer in position under the presser foot. 6HOHFWDGDUQLQJVWLWFK...
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... blocked when sewing, the mainmotor FDQJHWRYHUORDGHGDQGWKHPDFKLQHZLOOVWRS sewing. Replace the empty bobbin with a full one DQGSUHVV2.RQWKHZKHHOWRFRQÀUP Mainmotor overload ,I\RXDUHVHZLQJRQYHU\KHDY\IDEULFRULIWKH machine ...
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... operating well, clean LWRIWHQ1ROXEULFDWLRQRLOLQJ LVQHHGHG Wipe the exterior surface of your machine. Cleaning under the bobbin area Clean the area under the bobbin case after VHZLQJVHYHUDOSURMHFWVRUDQ\WLPH\RXQRWLFHDQ accumulation of lint in place. For 4.2: Use caution when...WKHEDFN& Press the stitch plate down until it up. 5HPRYHWKHEREELQFDVH% E\OLIWLQJLWXS&OHDQ with the brush. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs and turn off the machine. 5HPRYHWKHSUHVVHUIRRWDQGVOLGHRIIWKHEREELQ FRYHU3ODFHWKHVFUHZGULYHU...
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...tension correct? $UH\RXXVLQJWRRWKLFNRUVOXEEHGWKUHDG" ,VWKHEREELQWKUHDGHYHQO\ZRXQG" Is a correct needle used ? Check bobbin winding. The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. Non-...needle thread tension and the threading. Insert a proper needle correctly as described in chapter 2. Check the bobbin thread. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! ,I\RXKDYHIROORZHGWKLVWURXEOHVKRRWLQJLQIRUPDWLRQDQGVWLOOKDYHSUREOHPVWDNH\RXUVHZLQJPDFKLQH...
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