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Parts of your select sewing machine 1 Connection socket "foot control with main cord" 2 Main switch 3 Handwheel release disk 4 Handwheel 5 Bobbin winder 6 Lid with stitches 7 Extra spool holder 8 Spool holder ... tray 16 Base plate 17 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed (1540/1530) 18 Needle holder with fixing screw 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch length dial 22 Stitch selection 1540 23 Carrying handle 24 Stitch selection 1530 & 1520 25 Thread guide 26 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 27...
Parts of your select sewing machine 1 Connection socket "foot control with main cord" 2 Main switch 3 Handwheel release disk 4 Handwheel 5 Bobbin winder 6 Lid with stitches 7 Extra spool holder 8 Spool holder ... tray 16 Base plate 17 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed (1540/1530) 18 Needle holder with fixing screw 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch length dial 22 Stitch selection 1540 23 Carrying handle 24 Stitch selection 1530 & 1520 25 Thread guide 26 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 27...
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... (Integrated Dual Feed) Top-stitching Trouble-shooting Twin needle 49-51 15 12 10 14 23 70 11, 35 Utility stitch table Introduction Selecting needle position 16 Selecting stitch width 16 Winding from the second spool holder 6 Serging with blindstitch and overlock stitch 25, 28-29 Winding the bobbin 4-7 Serging ... table 58 Stabilizing edges 42 Standard buttonhole 33 Standard buttonhole with gimp thread 33 Stitch density 17 Stitch length adjustment dial 17 Stitch selection dial 19 Straight stitch 24 Stretch triple straight stitch 26 Stretch triple zigzag stitch 26
... (Integrated Dual Feed) Top-stitching Trouble-shooting Twin needle 49-51 15 12 10 14 23 70 11, 35 Utility stitch table Introduction Selecting needle position 16 Selecting stitch width 16 Winding from the second spool holder 6 Serging with blindstitch and overlock stitch 25, 28-29 Winding the bobbin 4-7 Serging ... table 58 Stabilizing edges 42 Standard buttonhole 33 Standard buttonhole with gimp thread 33 Stitch density 17 Stitch length adjustment dial 17 Stitch selection dial 19 Straight stitch 24 Stretch triple straight stitch 26 Stretch triple zigzag stitch 26
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...é, tapering and cording work Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a left needle position. Introduction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description 1540 1530/1520 A/B/C A/B/C Buttonhole D H Blind stitch with zigzag F -
...é, tapering and cording work Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a left needle position. Introduction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description 1540 1530/1520 A/B/C A/B/C Buttonhole D H Blind stitch with zigzag F -
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... 180 degrees For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, e.g. KM - - G - M F IG - pajamas and sweatsuits For stretch seams, e.g. Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description 1540 1530/1520 D - The material must be turned by 180 degrees Closed overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for materials which fray easily Open overlock...
... 180 degrees For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, e.g. KM - - G - M F IG - pajamas and sweatsuits For stretch seams, e.g. Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description 1540 1530/1520 D - The material must be turned by 180 degrees Closed overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for materials which fray easily Open overlock...
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Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 Stitch 1540 1530/1520 LC - ID - Turkish stitch with zigzag Branch stitch Floss stitch LK - for traditional embroidery An ornamental stitch, e.g. for household textiles A decorative stitch, e.g. for sportswear ...
Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1540 Stitch 1540 1530/1520 LC - ID - Turkish stitch with zigzag Branch stitch Floss stitch LK - for traditional embroidery An ornamental stitch, e.g. for household textiles A decorative stitch, e.g. for sportswear ...
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Operate your Pfaff select Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection Removable accessory tray Bobbins Bobbin case Threading the needle Needle threader Pulling up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread cutter Changing the presser foot IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed Changing the needle Needle thread tension Lowering the feed dog Stitch width dial Needle position dial Reverse sewing Stitch length dial Stitch selection 2 3 4-7 8-9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 18-19 1
Operate your Pfaff select Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection Removable accessory tray Bobbins Bobbin case Threading the needle Needle threader Pulling up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread cutter Changing the presser foot IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed Changing the needle Needle thread tension Lowering the feed dog Stitch width dial Needle position dial Reverse sewing Stitch length dial Stitch selection 2 3 4-7 8-9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 18-19 1
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... it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to use. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Operate your Pfaff select Carrying-case Place the cords, foot control and instruction book in the compartment of the carrying-case Top cover Open the folding cover (6) upwards The...
... it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to use. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Operate your Pfaff select Carrying-case Place the cords, foot control and instruction book in the compartment of the carrying-case Top cover Open the folding cover (6) upwards The...
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..., has a special removable accessory organizer. Using both hands, swing the accessory tray (15) to sew with the free arm of the accessory organizer. Operate your Pfaff select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is flush with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray.
..., has a special removable accessory organizer. Using both hands, swing the accessory tray (15) to sew with the free arm of the accessory organizer. Operate your Pfaff select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is flush with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray.
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Push the bobbin to the right. 4 Operate your Pfaff select Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Hold the handwheel (4) firmly and turn the handwheel release disc (3) until it is winding the bobbin. This stops the needle from moving while the machine is moved fully to the right Note: The bobbin can only be wound when it stops in the direction of the bobbin. Placing the bobbin Switch off the main switch (2) Place the empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder (5) snaps into the slot of the arrow.
Push the bobbin to the right. 4 Operate your Pfaff select Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Hold the handwheel (4) firmly and turn the handwheel release disc (3) until it is winding the bobbin. This stops the needle from moving while the machine is moved fully to the right Note: The bobbin can only be wound when it stops in the direction of the bobbin. Placing the bobbin Switch off the main switch (2) Place the empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder (5) snaps into the slot of the arrow.
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Operate your Pfaff select B A D Winding the bobbin from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the main switch Hold the end of the thread spool Threading Place the ...
Operate your Pfaff select B A D Winding the bobbin from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the main switch Hold the end of the thread spool Threading Place the ...
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Operate your Pfaff select C B Winding from the second spool D holder without having to unthread the machine. 6 The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is already ...
Operate your Pfaff select C B Winding from the second spool D holder without having to unthread the machine. 6 The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is already ...
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... Even if the machine has been completely threaded, you can still wind the bobbin. Then wind the thread several times around the bobbin. Operate your Pfaff select D Winding through the right threading slot (11) and upwards. Press the foot control and winding the bobbin. The take -up lever must be positioned at...
... Even if the machine has been completely threaded, you can still wind the bobbin. Then wind the thread several times around the bobbin. Operate your Pfaff select D Winding through the right threading slot (11) and upwards. Press the foot control and winding the bobbin. The take -up lever must be positioned at...
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... case/hook cover and open it towards you. Removing the bobbin case Raise the bobbin case lever and pull out the bobbin case. Operate your Pfaff select Bobbin Case/Hook Cover Switch off the main switch Hold the side of the material only when sewing decorative seams, buttonholes and darning. 8 Release the...
... case/hook cover and open it towards you. Removing the bobbin case Raise the bobbin case lever and pull out the bobbin case. Operate your Pfaff select Bobbin Case/Hook Cover Switch off the main switch Hold the side of the material only when sewing decorative seams, buttonholes and darning. 8 Release the...
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Opening E of the hook. 9 In doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A, then under the tension plate B until it will go. Check: When you look at the bobbin and pull the thread, the bobbin must face upwards. Inserting the bobbin case Lift lever F and slide the bobbin case onto the hook pin D as far as it rests in the opening (see arrow). Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply. The bobbin case must not fall out of the bobbin case must turn clockwise. Operate your Pfaff select Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin into the bobbin case.
Opening E of the hook. 9 In doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A, then under the tension plate B until it will go. Check: When you look at the bobbin and pull the thread, the bobbin must face upwards. Inserting the bobbin case Lift lever F and slide the bobbin case onto the hook pin D as far as it rests in the opening (see arrow). Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply. The bobbin case must not fall out of the bobbin case must turn clockwise. Operate your Pfaff select Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin into the bobbin case.
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... spool cap. Pull the thread around stop E into the take up lever (9) from the side behind one of the two thread guides (25). Operate your Pfaff select Threading the needle thread Switch off the main switch Raise the presser foot lifter (19) and turn the handwheel until the take-up lever (9). The...
... spool cap. Pull the thread around stop E into the take up lever (9) from the side behind one of the two thread guides (25). Operate your Pfaff select Threading the needle thread Switch off the main switch Raise the presser foot lifter (19) and turn the handwheel until the take-up lever (9). The...
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... needle threader fully downwards and turn it taut. Carry on each other. Place the thread into thread guide (25) and thread the needles. A B Operate your Pfaff select Needle threader (Model 1540) To make threading the needle easier and quicker, you will find tension disk A. Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel... needle. A In the left and one spool of thread on threading in the usual way, but make sure the threads are not twisted with the PFAFF needle threader (13). Note: You cannot use the needle threader for a twin needle (Model 1540). 11
... needle threader fully downwards and turn it taut. Carry on each other. Place the thread into thread guide (25) and thread the needles. A B Operate your Pfaff select Needle threader (Model 1540) To make threading the needle easier and quicker, you will find tension disk A. Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel... needle. A In the left and one spool of thread on threading in the usual way, but make sure the threads are not twisted with the PFAFF needle threader (13). Note: You cannot use the needle threader for a twin needle (Model 1540). 11
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Thread cutter Pull the threads from the back to draw up the bobbin thread Turn off the main switch Raise the presser foot. Operate your Pfaff select Drawing up the bobbin thread. Pull the needle thread to the front over the thread cutter (12). 12 Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at the top again and the bobbin thread has formed a loop. Bobbin thread Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left.
Thread cutter Pull the threads from the back to draw up the bobbin thread Turn off the main switch Raise the presser foot. Operate your Pfaff select Drawing up the bobbin thread. Pull the needle thread to the front over the thread cutter (12). 12 Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at the top again and the bobbin thread has formed a loop. Bobbin thread Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left.
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... presser foot under the presser foot holder (14) so that the presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (19). Operate your Pfaff select Presser foot lifter The presser foot is properly engaged by raising the presser foot lifter. 13
... presser foot under the presser foot holder (14) so that the presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (19). Operate your Pfaff select Presser foot lifter The presser foot is properly engaged by raising the presser foot lifter. 13
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Engaging the Intigrated Dual feed (Models 1530, 1540) Important! Push the top feed (17) down a little and out to the rear, and let it snaps into place. Then push the top feed (.... Raise the presser foot. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics. 14 Operate your Pfaff select The Intigrated dual feed/IDT System (Models 1530 and 1540) PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewing difficult materials: the intigrated dual feed. This system feeds the material from the...
Engaging the Intigrated Dual feed (Models 1530, 1540) Important! Push the top feed (17) down a little and out to the rear, and let it snaps into place. Then push the top feed (.... Raise the presser foot. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics. 14 Operate your Pfaff select The Intigrated dual feed/IDT System (Models 1530 and 1540) PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewing difficult materials: the intigrated dual feed. This system feeds the material from the...