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...UHSDLUHOHFWULFDORUPHFKDQLFDODGMXVWPHQW 1HYHURSHUDWHWKHVHZLQJPDFKLQHZLWKDQ\DLURSHQLQJVEORFNHG.HHSYHQWLODWLRQRSHQLQJVRIWKH 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...FRUGRUSOXJLILWLVQRWZRUNLQJSURSHUO\LI it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. This household sewing machine is designed to person: 7KLVVHZLQJPDFKLQHLVQRWLQWHQGHGIRUXVHE\SHUVRQVLQFOXGLQJFKLOGUHQ ZLWKUHGXFHGSK\VLFDO VHQVRU...
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... 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™ 4.2 2:11 %XWWRQVIRUexpression™ 3.2 2:13 6HWWLQJVPHQX 2:15 3 Sewing 3:1 6HZLQJPRGHRYHUYLHZ 3:2 6HOHFWDVWLWFK 3:2 6HZLQJUHFRPPHQGDWLRQV...
... 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™ 4.2 2:11 %XWWRQVIRUexpression™ 3.2 2:13 6HWWLQJVPHQX 2:15 3 Sewing 3:1 6HZLQJPRGHRYHUYLHZ 3:2 6HOHFWDVWLWFK 3:2 6HZLQJUHFRPPHQGDWLRQV...
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Use the markings on either the right or the left of the needle, making it will go into the machine. Manual buttonhole foot 5M This foot is used for sensormatic free-motion sewing. This foot can be used for blindhem stitches. The red guide on the foot guides the fabric. Tighten the screw... 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...
Use the markings on either the right or the left of the needle, making it will go into the machine. Manual buttonhole foot 5M This foot is used for sensormatic free-motion sewing. This foot can be used for blindhem stitches. The red guide on the foot guides the fabric. Tighten the screw... 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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... (Part number 820920-096). 6 Requires optional Join and Fold Edging Foot w/IDT™ system (Part number 820931-096). 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
... (Part number 820920-096). 6 Requires optional Join and Fold Edging Foot w/IDT™ system (Part number 820931-096). 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
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...FRQWDFWDTXDOLÀHGHOHFWULFLDQWRLQVWDOOWKH SURSHURXWOHW'RQRWPRGLI\WKHSOXJLQDQ\ZD\ 2:2 C A B Note: Your PFAFF® Expression sewing machine is properly connected. Connect the foot control cord to the rear socket on WKHERWWRPULJKWVLGHRIWKHPDFKLQH% 3OXJ the cord into... 3ODFHWKHER[RQDVWHDG\ÁDWVXUIDFH/LIW WKHPDFKLQHRXWRIWKHER[UHPRYHWKHRXWHU packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 5HPRYHDOORXWHUSDFNLQJPDWHULDODQGWKH plastic bag. 6OLGHRIIWKHDFFHVVRU\WUD\DQGUHPRYHWKH styrofoam inside....
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Preparations Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. 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
Preparations Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. 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
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B C C B A D E quilt expression™ 4.2 2:4 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 ... main spool pin in the up position. 3ODFHWKHWKUHDGRQWKHVSRROSLQDQGÀWDVSRRO cap of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. 5DLVHWKHDX[LOLDU\VSRROSLQ6OLGHRQDODUJHVSRRO cap and place a felt pad under WKHWKUHDGVSRRO7KLVLVWR...
B C C B A D E quilt expression™ 4.2 2:4 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 ... main spool pin in the up position. 3ODFHWKHWKUHDGRQWKHVSRROSLQDQGÀWDVSRRO cap of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. 5DLVHWKHDX[LOLDU\VSRROSLQ6OLGHRQDODUJHVSRRO cap and place a felt pad under WKHWKUHDGVSRRO7KLVLVWR...
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Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. /RRVHQWKHQHHGOHVFUHZ8VHWKHVFUHZGULYHU if necessary. 5HPRYHWKHQHHGOH 4. Lowering feed dogs Push the new needle upwards with the ÁDWVLGHDZD\IURP\RXXQWLOLWZLOOJRQR further. 5. Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go. Preparations Changing the needle 1. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool.
Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. /RRVHQWKHQHHGOHVFUHZ8VHWKHVFUHZGULYHU if necessary. 5HPRYHWKHQHHGOH 4. Lowering feed dogs Push the new needle upwards with the ÁDWVLGHDZD\IURP\RXXQWLOLWZLOOJRQR further. 5. Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go. Preparations Changing the needle 1. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool.
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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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... WRYLHZWKHVWLWFK positioning for satin stitches. Direct selection (17) %\SUHVVLQJRQHRIRUDFRPELQDWLRQRIWKHWR buttons, you start sewing. It is used to load a personal stitch or VHTXHQFH Save personal stitch or sequence (25) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRVDYHDVWLWFKRUVHTXHQFH... VHOHFWLRQVDQGRSWLRQV6WLWFKHVDUHVKRZQLQUHDO size. buttons to start or stop (11) Press this button to change the density for machine settings. Wheel (16) 8VHWKHVHEXWWRQVWRPRYHDURXQGWKHJUDSKLF display. F1 - Preparations Presser foot down arrow buttons, left and right...
... WRYLHZWKHVWLWFK positioning for satin stitches. Direct selection (17) %\SUHVVLQJRQHRIRUDFRPELQDWLRQRIWKHWR buttons, you start sewing. It is used to load a personal stitch or VHTXHQFH Save personal stitch or sequence (25) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRVDYHDVWLWFKRUVHTXHQFH... VHOHFWLRQVDQGRSWLRQV6WLWFKHVDUHVKRZQLQUHDO size. buttons to start or stop (11) Press this button to change the density for machine settings. Wheel (16) 8VHWKHVHEXWWRQVWRPRYHDURXQGWKHJUDSKLF display. F1 - Preparations Presser foot down arrow buttons, left and right...
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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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...LVQRWDFWLYDWHG Note: If a setting cannot be combined with a previously selected setting, the outlines of that box will be kept until you switch your machine off. No icon means that this setting is kept until you GHDFWLYDWHLW 3UHVVWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDJDLQWROHDYHWKH settings menu.
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... recommendation. 7KHIDEULFPXVWEHPRYHGPDQXDOO\:KHQVHZLQJ in free-motion at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. The open toe free-motion foot is optional and can also be shown instead ... while the stitch is being formed. $WKLJKHUVSHHGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWÁRDWVRYHUWKH fabric while sewing. Preparations Spring foot free-motion (4.2) $FWLYDWHWRVHWWKHPDFKLQHLQVSULQJIRRWIUHH PRWLRQPRGH...VSULQJIRRW will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the machine, a pop-up informs \RXWKDWWKHVHQVRUPDWLFIUHHPRWLRQLVDFWLYH Pivot height (4.2) $GMXVW...
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... button. D ABC 3:4 The reverse indicator will be lit. Sewing with tie-off options selected 7KHWLHRIIEHJLQQLQJ$ ZLOOEHSHUIRUPHGDV soon as you start to open the tie-off button, found on the front of the machine. The needle and presser foot will remain until you program tie...-offs both at WKHEHJLQQLQJ$ DQGWKHHQG% RIWKHVWLWFK 1. Press the F2 button to sew. 3UHVVWKHUHYHUVHEXWWRQWRDFWLYDWHWLHRIIHQG % 7KH...
... button. D ABC 3:4 The reverse indicator will be lit. Sewing with tie-off options selected 7KHWLHRIIEHJLQQLQJ$ ZLOOEHSHUIRUPHGDV soon as you start to open the tie-off button, found on the front of the machine. The needle and presser foot will remain until you program tie...-offs both at WKHEHJLQQLQJ$ DQGWKHHQG% RIWKHVWLWFK 1. Press the F2 button to sew. 3UHVVWKHUHYHUVHEXWWRQWRDFWLYDWHWLHRIIHQG % 7KH...
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...the width of the stitch during sewing to change the sewing speed. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to close the tapering SURJUDPYLHZ7KHUHDUHPLQLLFRQV$ RQWKH graphic display that cannot be tapered, a warning sound will indicate the speed your machine is VHWWRVHZ% ...ERWKWKH beginning and at the end and you try to VHZZLWKWKHVSHHG\RXSUHYLRXVO\VHOHFWHG B 3:5 Speed control 1. When you start to sew, the stitch width will start at 0 mm. Press the speed button again to open a popup where you can be heard. Press the F1 button again...
...the width of the stitch during sewing to change the sewing speed. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to close the tapering SURJUDPYLHZ7KHUHDUHPLQLLFRQV$ RQWKH graphic display that cannot be tapered, a warning sound will indicate the speed your machine is VHWWRVHZ% ...ERWKWKH beginning and at the end and you try to VHZZLWKWKHVSHHG\RXSUHYLRXVO\VHOHFWHG B 3:5 Speed control 1. When you start to sew, the stitch width will start at 0 mm. Press the speed button again to open a popup where you can be heard. Press the F1 button again...
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... machine will be highlighted, showing you wish by pressing the foot control. Note: The repeat icon will stop automatically when the buttonhole is being sewn. 3UHVVWKHUHYHUVHEXWWRQ7KHPDFKLQHVHZV the bartack and the second column. Lower the feed dogs. 3. Use the mirroring function to sew ...second bartack. If necessary change the width between holes with the swing of the buttonhole that repeat is appropriate for the actual button. To sew a manual buttonhole in the button are aligned with the width + and buttons. When the FROXPQVDUHDOLJQHGSUHVVWKHUHYHUVHEXWWRQ ...
... machine will be highlighted, showing you wish by pressing the foot control. Note: The repeat icon will stop automatically when the buttonhole is being sewn. 3UHVVWKHUHYHUVHEXWWRQ7KHPDFKLQHVHZV the bartack and the second column. Lower the feed dogs. 3. Use the mirroring function to sew ...second bartack. If necessary change the width between holes with the swing of the buttonhole that repeat is appropriate for the actual button. To sew a manual buttonhole in the button are aligned with the width + and buttons. When the FROXPQVDUHDOLJQHGSUHVVWKHUHYHUVHEXWWRQ ...
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...XS Wipe the graphic display with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs and turn off the machine. 5HPRYHWKHSUHVVHUIRRWDQGVOLGHRIIWKHEREELQ FRYHU3ODFHWKHVFUHZGULYHUXQGHUWKHVWLWFK B plate as shown on the picture, and ...EDFN& Press the stitch plate down until it up. 5HPRYHWKHEREELQFDVH% E\OLIWLQJLWXS&OHDQ with the accessories. 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 ...
...XS Wipe the graphic display with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs and turn off the machine. 5HPRYHWKHSUHVVHUIRRWDQGVOLGHRIIWKHEREELQ FRYHU3ODFHWKHVFUHZGULYHUXQGHUWKHVWLWFK B plate as shown on the picture, and ...EDFN& Press the stitch plate down until it up. 5HPRYHWKHEREELQFDVH% E\OLIWLQJLWXS&OHDQ with the accessories. 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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The sewing machine function buttons do not respond to the proper size for the thread? Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle. 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. Is the needle bent or blunt? Problem/cause General problems 7KUHDGVQLSVGRQRW...ORFDODXWKRUL]HG3)$))GHDOHUZKRZLOOEHKDSS\WRKHOS you. The needle breaks? The machine will not sew? Make sure that the feed dogs are securely plugged into the machine and into the foot control. 3XVKEREELQZLQGHUOHYHUWRVHZLQJSRVLWLRQ The sockets and function buttons...
The sewing machine function buttons do not respond to the proper size for the thread? Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle. 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. Is the needle bent or blunt? Problem/cause General problems 7KUHDGVQLSVGRQRW...ORFDODXWKRUL]HG3)$))GHDOHUZKRZLOOEHKDSS\WRKHOS you. The needle breaks? The machine will not sew? Make sure that the feed dogs are securely plugged into the machine and into the foot control. 3XVKEREELQZLQGHUOHYHUWRVHZLQJSRVLWLRQ The sockets and function buttons...
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... not feed or feeds irregularly 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. The seam has uneven stitches Is the thread tension correct? $UH\RXXVLQJWRRWKLFNRUVOXEEHGWKUHDG" ,VWKHEREELQWKUHDGHYHQO\ZRXQG" ... feed dogs? 5HPRYHWKHVWLWFKSODWHDQGFOHDQWKHIHHGGRJVZLWKD brush. Check needle thread tension and the threading. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! ,I\RXKDYHIROORZHGWKLVWURXEOHVKRRWLQJLQIRUPDWLRQDQGVWLOOKDYHSUREOHPVWDNH\RXUVHZLQJPDFKLQH WR\RXUGHDOHU,IWKHUHLV...
... not feed or feeds irregularly 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. The seam has uneven stitches Is the thread tension correct? $UH\RXXVLQJWRRWKLFNRUVOXEEHGWKUHDG" ,VWKHEREELQWKUHDGHYHQO\ZRXQG" ... feed dogs? 5HPRYHWKHVWLWFKSODWHDQGFOHDQWKHIHHGGRJVZLWKD brush. Check needle thread tension and the threading. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! ,I\RXKDYHIROORZHGWKLVWURXEOHVKRRWLQJLQIRUPDWLRQDQGVWLOOKDYHSUREOHPVWDNH\RXUVHZLQJPDFKLQH WR\RXUGHDOHU,IWKHUHLV...