Pfaff quilt expression 4.0 Support Question
Pfaff quilt expression 4.0 Support Question
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Question posted by mckaysworkshop on December 28th, 2021
Top Thread Getting Stuck And Both Thread Tensions Incredibly High.
Hello, I apologize that I probably won't explain this very well as I'm still a beginning sewer. I have a quilt expression 4.0 and when I try to sew it makes a harsh clunk noise and both threads are super tight. I've tried adjusting the tension to both of them, and it had no effect. I've cleaned my machine of lint and any extra thread. When I bring my needle down to try to catch the bobbin, the top thread gets caught right under the plate, and creating high tension on both, that is if it even catches the bobbin. I believe my hook timing is on because the hook catches the top thread, but as soon as it should come back up from the bobbin case it gets stuck. This is driving me insane!
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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on December 28th, 2021 8:17 AM
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Why does my upper thread keep jamming?
Lack of tension on the upper thread
However certain you are that the problem with the machine is most likely due to a huge tangled mess of thread in the bobbin underneath the fabric, the most common reason for the jamming is usually the lack of sufficient tension in the upper thread.
https://hellosewing.com/sewing-machine-keeps-jamming/
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
...; Children should never be identical to those parts in . Always unplug this sewing machine from all instructions before relamping. Use only attachments
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Owner's Manual - Page 4
... the power supply 2:1
Pack away after 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
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1:5 Thread guide
5. Bobbin thread cutter
7. Needle thread guide
28. Presser foot
32. Thread tension disk
12. Presser foot lift (3.0 and 2.0)
17. Handwheel
19. Bobbin winder thread guide
4. Take-up lever
13. Auxiliary spool pin
9. Introduction
PFAFF quilt expression 4.0 inch mm
Introduction
Machine overview
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Owner's Manual - Page 8
...seaming and topstitching.
Reinforced seam. Sewing elastic, darning, patching. Decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching. Sewing blindhems on woven fabrics. Seam ...makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 51 (4.0) / 40 (3.0) / 32 (2.0). Z-zigzag stitch 776
Stretch triple zigzag stitch 887
Three-step zigzag stitch 998
Elastic stitch 10 10 -
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Owner's Manual - Page 15
.... Do not place a spool cap on top of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. Slide on the pre-tension disc (C). 3. Main spool pin in vertical position
Preparations
Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in the left -hand threading slot. 4. PFA
Threading the machine
Make sure that would prevent the spool from rotating...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. You cannot use the built-in the left-hand threading slot. Threading for size 60 needles or smaller, a wing needle, twin needle or triple needle. Make sure that one thread is in the up lever (E) and down in needle threader. Place the second thread on the pre-tension disc (C). 3. Pull...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
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Note: Make sure the thread is full, the bobbin winding will slow down and stop automatically. Pull the thread counter-clockwise above . Thread through the bobbin thread guides (C). Place the thread spool on the bobbin spindle,
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Preparations
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Bobbin winding
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Owner's Manual - Page 18
... the top layers. A C
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Owner's Manual - Page 24
... reverse for expression™ 3.0
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Owner's Manual - Page 26
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Thread tension dial (1) If needed, adjust the top thread tension using the markings on the graphic display will indicate...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
... will be shown.
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Owner's Manual - Page 31
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Owner's Manual - Page 32
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Press the alternatives button to show the...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
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3. Once you should only see your garment as possible.
1. Sewing techniques
Handlook quilting
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Owner's Manual - Page 37
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Owner's Manual - Page 39
...-ups
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Owner's Manual - Page 48
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Owner's Manual - Page 49
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Owner's Manual - Page 50
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