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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 with spool ...) 14 Presser foot holder with presser foot 15 Removable accessory 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...
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 with spool ...) 14 Presser foot holder with presser foot 15 Removable accessory 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...
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...14. Close attention is necessary when this manual. 7. Special care is being administered. 12. Always unplug sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using this sewing machine only for HOUSEHOLD use only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not allow to as a toy. Do not allow ... it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into a tub or sink. Replace bulb with any opening blocked. Use this sewing machine. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") position, then remove plug, not the cord. 13. To disconnect, turn all moving parts. Never operate this manual...
...14. Close attention is necessary when this manual. 7. Special care is being administered. 12. Always unplug sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using this sewing machine only for HOUSEHOLD use only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not allow to as a toy. Do not allow ... it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into a tub or sink. Replace bulb with any opening blocked. Use this sewing machine. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") position, then remove plug, not the cord. 13. To disconnect, turn all moving parts. Never operate this manual...
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... needle Cleaning and oiling Closed overlock stitch Cording foot Covering stitch Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the straight stitch Darning Decorative sewing Drawing up the bobbin thread Dropping the feed dog Elastic stitch Elastic stitches Electrical connection Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch Eyelet embroidery... Needle table Needle thread tension Needle threader Non-elastic stitches 64-65 15,23 11 24-25 27 26-29 2 Oiling the sewing machine Open overlock stitch Optional accessories Overlock stitches 68 28 58-66 28-29 48-51 52 30 59 3 63 Patchwork quilt Pennant stitch...
... needle Cleaning and oiling Closed overlock stitch Cording foot Covering stitch Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the straight stitch Darning Decorative sewing Drawing up the bobbin thread Dropping the feed dog Elastic stitch Elastic stitches Electrical connection Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch Eyelet embroidery... Needle table Needle thread tension Needle threader Non-elastic stitches 64-65 15,23 11 24-25 27 26-29 2 Oiling the sewing machine Open overlock stitch Optional accessories Overlock stitches 68 28 58-66 28-29 48-51 52 30 59 3 63 Patchwork quilt Pennant stitch...
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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 stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover. 220 V 120 V Connecting the foot control Connect the ...one way. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 2 The sewing machine is switched on the front part of the sewing machine and to the wall socket. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this sewing machine, a foot controller typ AW 0253 or AE 013 must to use. If it still ...
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 stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover. 220 V 120 V Connecting the foot control Connect the ...one way. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 2 The sewing machine is switched on the front part of the sewing machine and to the wall socket. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this sewing machine, a foot controller typ AW 0253 or AE 013 must to use. If it still ...
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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. Sort the enclosed accessories into the ... an extended work support. The enclosed accessories are numbered. Model 1540, has a special removable accessory organizer. Using both hands, swing the accessory tray (15) to sew with the free arm of the sewing machine. 3 When replacing the removable accessory tray to its proper position, ensure that it out 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. Sort the enclosed accessories into the ... an extended work support. The enclosed accessories are numbered. Model 1540, has a special removable accessory organizer. Using both hands, swing the accessory tray (15) to sew with the free arm of the sewing machine. 3 When replacing the removable accessory tray to its proper position, ensure that it out of the accessory organizer.
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...system feeds the material from the top and bottom simultaneously as silk and rayon fabrics, the dual feed prevents seam puckering. When sewing light or difficult materials such as is fed precisely. Then push the top feed (17) downwards until it move... it snaps into place. The fabric is done in industrial sewing machines. Engaging the Intigrated Dual feed (Models 1530, 1540) Important! 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. For all...
...system feeds the material from the top and bottom simultaneously as silk and rayon fabrics, the dual feed prevents seam puckering. When sewing light or difficult materials such as is fed precisely. Then push the top feed (17) downwards until it move... it snaps into place. The fabric is done in industrial sewing machines. Engaging the Intigrated Dual feed (Models 1530, 1540) Important! 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. For all...
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Operate your Pfaff select Reverse sewing The machine sews in the grey area. 17 Between the numbers 0 and 1 you must turn the dial to the required length. This area is pressed. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you will go in reverse only as long as it will find the "buttonhole"...the stitch length adjustment dial (21) you turn the stitch length adjustment dial (21) as far as the reverse sewing button (20) is the optimum stitch density for sewing buttonholes and embroidering. The further you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning the point ...
Operate your Pfaff select Reverse sewing The machine sews in the grey area. 17 Between the numbers 0 and 1 you must turn the dial to the required length. This area is pressed. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you will go in reverse only as long as it will find the "buttonhole"...the stitch length adjustment dial (21) you turn the stitch length adjustment dial (21) as far as the reverse sewing button (20) is the optimum stitch density for sewing buttonholes and embroidering. The further you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning the point ...
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By pressing the correct button, the stitch is selected and the machine is ready to sew. B 18 Button B releases the buttons that are illustrated on the push button controls. Under the lid (6) you can release buttons that have already been activated. B ... and stitch combinations. B Utility and stretch stitch combinations By pushing two or several buttons you can either be in the normal sewing range or in the utility stitch range. Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, push button controls - You can find on the stitch table in the grey area. select 1540...
By pressing the correct button, the stitch is selected and the machine is ready to sew. B 18 Button B releases the buttons that are illustrated on the push button controls. Under the lid (6) you can release buttons that have already been activated. B ... and stitch combinations. B Utility and stretch stitch combinations By pushing two or several buttons you can either be in the normal sewing range or in the utility stitch range. Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, push button controls - You can find on the stitch table in the grey area. select 1540...
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... fabric again. When doing this, the guide fork G should position itself around the presser bar. This helps to the rear. D C B Utility stitches and practical sewing E stitch F 1540 G 0 - 1530 E 0 - 2-3 6 2-3 Optional 1520 E 0 - 2-3 Optional G Darning with a small curve. The lever E must be behind the fixing screw F. A... ripping again. • When you move the fabric too slowly, small knots will appear on the back side of the sewing machine into the hole C of the darning foot fully into the darning position. You determine the stitch length yourself by guiding the...
... fabric again. When doing this, the guide fork G should position itself around the presser bar. This helps to the rear. D C B Utility stitches and practical sewing E stitch F 1540 G 0 - 1530 E 0 - 2-3 6 2-3 Optional 1520 E 0 - 2-3 Optional G Darning with a small curve. The lever E must be behind the fixing screw F. A... ripping again. • When you move the fabric too slowly, small knots will appear on the back side of the sewing machine into the hole C of the darning foot fully into the darning position. You determine the stitch length yourself by guiding the...
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... • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension to "buttonhole", select zigzag stitch G (1540), E (1530/ 1520), set stitch length to "buttonhole" and select the center needle position. • Turn the width dial (27) smoothly and... only change in one direction. 49 Note: If you can create interesting embroidery. Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch/Tapering Tapering is easy with your select sewing machine. Uneven embroidering • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension...
... • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension to "buttonhole", select zigzag stitch G (1540), E (1530/ 1520), set stitch length to "buttonhole" and select the center needle position. • Turn the width dial (27) smoothly and... only change in one direction. 49 Note: If you can create interesting embroidery. Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch/Tapering Tapering is easy with your select sewing machine. Uneven embroidering • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension...
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By using different materials and patterns you can make the zigzag stitch narrower using a dense zigzag stitch (stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), stitch width 3-5 mm). The needle thread tension is set to appliqué. • Insert the appliqué foot in the "buttonhole...appliqué foot (special accessories), because it easier for the buttonhole seam. The needle thread tension is in the sewing machine. • Transfer your drafted pattern to 10 mm. • Sew two buttonhole seams about 1 mm apart using the width dial (27) so that no fraying occurs later. Remember ...
By using different materials and patterns you can make the zigzag stitch narrower using a dense zigzag stitch (stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), stitch width 3-5 mm). The needle thread tension is set to appliqué. • Insert the appliqué foot in the "buttonhole...appliqué foot (special accessories), because it easier for the buttonhole seam. The needle thread tension is in the sewing machine. • Transfer your drafted pattern to 10 mm. • Sew two buttonhole seams about 1 mm apart using the width dial (27) so that no fraying occurs later. Remember ...
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...and the stabilizer into an embroidery hoop. • Insert decorative embroidery foot number 1. • To lend more durability to the embroidery, sew all of the contours twice using the straight stitch (stitch length approx. 1 mm). • Then carefully cut out the fabric 2... eyelet embroidery, use stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), with a stitch width 3-5 mm. • Remove the presser foot. Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Richelieu This especially artistic form of eyelet and insert embroidery is easy to sew with your sewing machine. • Using a magic marker, draw your one...
...and the stabilizer into an embroidery hoop. • Insert decorative embroidery foot number 1. • To lend more durability to the embroidery, sew all of the contours twice using the straight stitch (stitch length approx. 1 mm). • Then carefully cut out the fabric 2... eyelet embroidery, use stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), with a stitch width 3-5 mm. • Remove the presser foot. Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Richelieu This especially artistic form of eyelet and insert embroidery is easy to sew with your sewing machine. • Using a magic marker, draw your one...
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...creative ideas can be sewn together and will then be realized in patterns to form the top layer of 1/4 inch (6 mm). • Sew the pieces together as FG or L stretch (select 1540) to add a decorative touch. This is particularly helpful for long seams. Use ...• Baste the finished top of polyester or cotton batting and a backing layer. Contact your select sewing machine. Experiment with your Pfaff dealer, library, or bookstore for your Pfaff select model to sew all layers together. Over the years it 's done: • Cut the pieces necessary for more information on...
...creative ideas can be sewn together and will then be realized in patterns to form the top layer of 1/4 inch (6 mm). • Sew the pieces together as FG or L stretch (select 1540) to add a decorative touch. This is particularly helpful for long seams. Use ...• Baste the finished top of polyester or cotton batting and a backing layer. Contact your select sewing machine. Experiment with your Pfaff dealer, library, or bookstore for your Pfaff select model to sew all layers together. Over the years it 's done: • Cut the pieces necessary for more information on...
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... plate. • Replace the needle plate. This will produce evenly spaced pintucks. The notch between the needle plate and the sewing machine provides space for heavier materials use the pintuck foot with a twin needle (e.g. 130/705 H-ZWI; 1.6 or 2.0 mm needle... spacing; The cording tongue pre-shapes the fabric during sewing. • Gently pull the fabric taut while sewing the pintucks. 60 Accessories and needles stitch 1540 G 0 2,5 1530 E 0 2,5 1520 E 0 2,5 5 Shirring 5 foot 5 Pintuck foot This classic heirloom sewing technique can attach a cording tongue (optional accessory) on...
... plate. • Replace the needle plate. This will produce evenly spaced pintucks. The notch between the needle plate and the sewing machine provides space for heavier materials use the pintuck foot with a twin needle (e.g. 130/705 H-ZWI; 1.6 or 2.0 mm needle... spacing; The cording tongue pre-shapes the fabric during sewing. • Gently pull the fabric taut while sewing the pintucks. 60 Accessories and needles stitch 1540 G 0 2,5 1530 E 0 2,5 1520 E 0 2,5 5 Shirring 5 foot 5 Pintuck foot This classic heirloom sewing technique can attach a cording tongue (optional accessory) on...
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...pieces of fabric. For a seam allowance of 1/4'' guide your fabric along the outer edge of polyester or cotton batting and a backing layer. Always sew a test seam first. • When you must work carefully from the outside in continually changing patterns to a middle layer of the ... are joined together in . • When using stitch G (1540)/E (1530, 1520). The 1/4 inch quilt and patchwork foot is 1/4'' (6 mm) and between . For circles you have finished, pull the work from the machine by row. The clearance between the needle and the outer edge of the foot...
...pieces of fabric. For a seam allowance of 1/4'' guide your fabric along the outer edge of polyester or cotton batting and a backing layer. Always sew a test seam first. • When you must work carefully from the outside in continually changing patterns to a middle layer of the ... are joined together in . • When using stitch G (1540)/E (1530, 1520). The 1/4 inch quilt and patchwork foot is 1/4'' (6 mm) and between . For circles you have finished, pull the work from the machine by row. The clearance between the needle and the outer edge of the foot...
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...to the right and the needle plate will snap half way out of a small screwdriver into the left opening between needle plate and sewing machine. Removal: • Raise the sewing foot and remove the removable accessory tray. • Push the point of its mounting. The more often you hear it down ...with a longer service life. Otherwise, the machine is very important to clean and oil your sewing machine, because it will rewardyou with both hands at the front until you use the machine, the more care it lightly to apply the oil in place.
...to the right and the needle plate will snap half way out of a small screwdriver into the left opening between needle plate and sewing machine. Removal: • Raise the sewing foot and remove the removable accessory tray. • Push the point of its mounting. The more often you hear it down ...with a longer service life. Otherwise, the machine is very important to clean and oil your sewing machine, because it will rewardyou with both hands at the front until you use the machine, the more care it lightly to apply the oil in place.
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... is located inside the left side of the sewing machine Removal: • Hold the sewing machine tightly. • Push the lamp into the socket and turn anti-clockwise and remove it. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the sewing lamp Switch off the main switch • Disconnect the mains plug and the foot control plug from...
... is located inside the left side of the sewing machine Removal: • Hold the sewing machine tightly. • Push the lamp into the socket and turn anti-clockwise and remove it. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the sewing lamp Switch off the main switch • Disconnect the mains plug and the foot control plug from...
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...fabric Check top and bottom tensions. Adjust thread tension. Insert new needle. Check needle and bobbin thread tensions Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the Remove needle plate, remove lint feed dog teeth rows with large eye (System... 130 N). Machine is threaded. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting Problem: The machine skips stitches The needle is too tight. Remedy: ...
...fabric Check top and bottom tensions. Adjust thread tension. Insert new needle. Check needle and bobbin thread tensions Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the Remove needle plate, remove lint feed dog teeth rows with large eye (System... 130 N). Machine is threaded. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting Problem: The machine skips stitches The needle is too tight. Remedy: ...