Owner's Manual
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Your new Pfaff can sew through almost any fabric - from the stitches marked "K", the Shelledging stitch and the Closed overlock stitch). Congratulations! To learn your InSt y I e, follow the instructions for a machine and stitch overview >> el3 ec0t' Fold this page out for the s5 . Your InStyle has the same features as the s1 ° ele3 ct (except from thick to thin. An activity machine with special sewing comfort! You have purchased a top quality Pfaff sewing machine whith unique features.
Your new Pfaff can sew through almost any fabric - from the stitches marked "K", the Shelledging stitch and the Closed overlock stitch). Congratulations! To learn your InSt y I e, follow the instructions for a machine and stitch overview >> el3 ec0t' Fold this page out for the s5 . Your InStyle has the same features as the s1 ° ele3 ct (except from thick to thin. An activity machine with special sewing comfort! You have purchased a top quality Pfaff sewing machine whith unique features.
Owner's Manual
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... to persons: 5. Do not place in this manual. Do not allow plug to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for a sewing machine that has fallen into cord reel. Use only attachments recommended by or near children. 6. Keep fingers away from all instructions before using ...appliance to whip when rewinding. Never operate on a soft surface such as contained in . Use needles recommended by pulling on opposite page. This sewing machine is being used by the manufacturer as a bed or couch where the air openings may deflect the needle, causing it . 2. Always unplug...
... to persons: 5. Do not place in this manual. Do not allow plug to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for a sewing machine that has fallen into cord reel. Use only attachments recommended by or near children. 6. Keep fingers away from all instructions before using ...appliance to whip when rewinding. Never operate on a soft surface such as contained in . Use needles recommended by pulling on opposite page. This sewing machine is being used by the manufacturer as a bed or couch where the air openings may deflect the needle, causing it . 2. Always unplug...
Owner's Manual
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...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 ...15,23 ii 24-25 27 26-29 2 Oiling the sewing machine Open overlock stitch Optional accessories Overlock stitches 48-5 1 52 30 59 63 Patchwork quilt Pennant stitch Placing sewing thread on spool holder Practical sewing Presser foot lifter Pullover stitch Pushbutton controls 68 28 58-66...
...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 ...15,23 ii 24-25 27 26-29 2 Oiling the sewing machine Open overlock stitch Optional accessories Overlock stitches 48-5 1 52 30 59 63 Patchwork quilt Pennant stitch Placing sewing thread on spool holder Practical sewing Presser foot lifter Pullover stitch Pushbutton controls 68 28 58-66...
Owner's Manual
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... in the outlet, reverse the plug. Additionally, you can regulate the sewing speed by pressing the foot control. This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this sewing machine, a foot controller typ AW 0253 or AE 013 must to be ... Top cover Open the folding cover (6) upwards The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover. The sewing speed is regulated by moving the slide on , the sewing lamp lights up. - '12OV The sewing machine is intended to the wall socket. Position = half speed Position *...
... in the outlet, reverse the plug. Additionally, you can regulate the sewing speed by pressing the foot control. This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this sewing machine, a foot controller typ AW 0253 or AE 013 must to be ... Top cover Open the folding cover (6) upwards The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover. The sewing speed is regulated by moving the slide on , the sewing lamp lights up. - '12OV The sewing machine is intended to the wall socket. Position = half speed Position *...
Owner's Manual
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lHt- * _____ Qperate your Pfr1ffselect Accessory tray ç Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is flush with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray. Model 1540, has a special removable accessory organi5er. The enclosed accessories are numbered. Sort the enclosed accessories into the...position, ensure that it out of the accessory organi5er. - Using both hands, swing the accessory tray (15) to sew with the free arm of the sewing machine. Using the free arm In order to the left and lift it is also used as an eutended work support....
lHt- * _____ Qperate your Pfr1ffselect Accessory tray ç Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is flush with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray. Model 1540, has a special removable accessory organi5er. The enclosed accessories are numbered. Sort the enclosed accessories into the...position, ensure that it out of the accessory organi5er. - Using both hands, swing the accessory tray (15) to sew with the free arm of the sewing machine. Using the free arm In order to the left and lift it is also used as an eutended work support....
Owner's Manual
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... back. 5 Raise the presser foot. Push the top feed (17) T down a little and out to the rear, and let it snaps into place. Operate your Pfaff select The Intigrated dual teedIIDT System (Models 1530 and 1540) PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewing difficult materials: the intigrated dual feed. E F S I is done in industrial sewing machines.
... back. 5 Raise the presser foot. Push the top feed (17) T down a little and out to the rear, and let it snaps into place. Operate your Pfaff select The Intigrated dual teedIIDT System (Models 1530 and 1540) PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewing difficult materials: the intigrated dual feed. E F S I is done in industrial sewing machines.
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... length adjustment dial (21) you will go in the grey area. 3 i _______ ___ Operate your Pfaff select Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as it will find the "buttonhole" symbol. This area is pressed. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you turn the stitch length adjustment dial (21) as far as...
... length adjustment dial (21) you will go in the grey area. 3 i _______ ___ Operate your Pfaff select Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as it will find the "buttonhole" symbol. This area is pressed. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you turn the stitch length adjustment dial (21) as far as...
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select 1540 LI . Button B releases the buttons that have been activated. they are stretch ...are illustrated on the push button controls. By pressing the correct button, the stitch is selected and the machine is ready to sew. I Under the lid (6) you can create combinations in the lid. _____ Operate your Pfaffselect Stitch ...I (J B 4 ;i IM 4 U Stretch stitches All the stitches with button B. You can either be in the normal sewing range or in the grey area. Utility stitches Each stitch has been given a letter that are already activated with a colored ...
select 1540 LI . Button B releases the buttons that have been activated. they are stretch ...are illustrated on the push button controls. By pressing the correct button, the stitch is selected and the machine is ready to sew. I Under the lid (6) you can create combinations in the lid. _____ Operate your Pfaffselect Stitch ...I (J B 4 ;i IM 4 U Stretch stitches All the stitches with button B. You can either be in the normal sewing range or in the grey area. Utility stitches Each stitch has been given a letter that are already activated with a colored ...
Owner's Manual
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... foot: Loosen screw D. Set the needle at its highest point and push the pin of the darning foot fully into the hole C of the sewing machine into a notch (B) on the reverse side of the fabric. You determine the stitch length yourself by guiding the fabric back and forth evenly in ... Now tighten screw D. Darning position: Lower the presser-foot lifter (A) while pushing it lightly to avoid the fabric ripping again. • When you start sewing. • Darn the damaged area by moving the fabric back and forth. -J Tip: If you move the fabric too slowly, small knots will appear on...
... foot: Loosen screw D. Set the needle at its highest point and push the pin of the darning foot fully into the hole C of the sewing machine into a notch (B) on the reverse side of the fabric. You determine the stitch length yourself by guiding the fabric back and forth evenly in ... Now tighten screw D. Darning position: Lower the presser-foot lifter (A) while pushing it lightly to avoid the fabric ripping again. • When you start sewing. • Darn the damaged area by moving the fabric back and forth. -J Tip: If you move the fabric too slowly, small knots will appear on...
Owner's Manual
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Uneven embroidering • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension to "buttonhole", select zigzag stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), set stitch length to 0 while sewing at a constant speed through the procedure. Note: If you selected the right or left needle position, the stitch width will only ... zigzag stitch you selected the right or left needle position, the stitch width will only change in one direction. Decorative sewing and embroide,y techniques Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitchiTapering Tapering is easy with your select sewing machine.
Uneven embroidering • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension to "buttonhole", select zigzag stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), set stitch length to 0 while sewing at a constant speed through the procedure. Note: If you selected the right or left needle position, the stitch width will only ... zigzag stitch you selected the right or left needle position, the stitch width will only change in one direction. Decorative sewing and embroide,y techniques Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitchiTapering Tapering is easy with your select sewing machine.
Owner's Manual
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...the zigzag stitch narrower using the width dial (27) so that the ends are pointed, The needle thread tension is in the sewing machine. • Transfer your drafted pattern to iron the appliqué onto the material, making it has a special cutout on the base material....é foot (special accessories), because it easier for the buttonhole seam. letters have a width of the buttonhole seam with the dense zigzag, stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), stitch width 2-4 mm, stitch length "buttonhole". Tip: For appliqué pieces which are quickly made and always produce a beautiful fancy...
...the zigzag stitch narrower using the width dial (27) so that the ends are pointed, The needle thread tension is in the sewing machine. • Transfer your drafted pattern to iron the appliqué onto the material, making it has a special cutout on the base material....é foot (special accessories), because it easier for the buttonhole seam. letters have a width of the buttonhole seam with the dense zigzag, stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), stitch width 2-4 mm, stitch length "buttonhole". Tip: For appliqué pieces which are quickly made and always produce a beautiful fancy...
Owner's Manual
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... water-soluble table linen. This is important to turn the fabric slowly and evenly. plate, making sure pin A fits in cold water and your sewing machine. Using a magic marker, draw your motif Traditional eyelet embroidery which are to be very close to each other. • Afterwards secure with the... selected kind design is finished. onto the right side of the needle plate. G (1540), E (1530/1520), with your one or two of the fabric threads and push the fabric over the pin in an embroidery hoop. The fabric I ...
... water-soluble table linen. This is important to turn the fabric slowly and evenly. plate, making sure pin A fits in cold water and your sewing machine. Using a magic marker, draw your motif Traditional eyelet embroidery which are to be very close to each other. • Afterwards secure with the... selected kind design is finished. onto the right side of the needle plate. G (1540), E (1530/1520), with your one or two of the fabric threads and push the fabric over the pin in an embroidery hoop. The fabric I ...
Owner's Manual
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...Use your quilt top, making sure to include a seam allowance of 1/4 inch (6 mm). • Sew the pieces together as FG or L stretch (select 1540) to the inner edge. Work from the inside of fabric. Experiment with a layer of left-over ...fabric. 9 ver the years it 's done: • Cut the pieces necessary for sewing patchwork and quilting. And this is particularly helpful for your Pfaff select model to sew all layers together. Contact your select sewing machine...
...Use your quilt top, making sure to include a seam allowance of 1/4 inch (6 mm). • Sew the pieces together as FG or L stretch (select 1540) to the inner edge. Work from the inside of fabric. Experiment with a layer of left-over ...fabric. 9 ver the years it 's done: • Cut the pieces necessary for sewing patchwork and quilting. And this is particularly helpful for your Pfaff select model to sew all layers together. Contact your select sewing machine...
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...tongue pre-shapes the fabric during sewing. • Gently pull the fabric taut while sewing the pintucks. A cording tongue is not used when inserting a gimp thread in the foot. The notch between the needle plate and the sewing machine provides space for heavier materials use ...you would like to emphasize the I pintuck effect, you start on "Bobbin thread tension"). F F Pintuck foot This classic heirloom sewing technique can attach a cording F tongue (optional accessory) on the front 1540 G 1530 E 1520 E 0 2,5 D 0 2,5 0 0 2,5 5 Shining edge of the bobbin case slightly to the ...
...tongue pre-shapes the fabric during sewing. • Gently pull the fabric taut while sewing the pintucks. A cording tongue is not used when inserting a gimp thread in the foot. The notch between the needle plate and the sewing machine provides space for heavier materials use ...you would like to emphasize the I pintuck effect, you start on "Bobbin thread tension"). F F Pintuck foot This classic heirloom sewing technique can attach a cording F tongue (optional accessory) on the front 1540 G 1530 E 1520 E 0 2,5 D 0 2,5 0 0 2,5 5 Shining edge of the bobbin case slightly to the ...
Owner's Manual
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..., pull the work from the machine by row. The clearance between the needle and the outer edge of the foot is 1/4' (6 mm) and between . For a seam allowance of 1/8" guide your fabric along the outer edge of the foot. Accessories and needles 1540 G 1 3) E i "i E 2 0,35-1 0 2 0,35-I 1540 G • 4-5 Quilt& ...1/8" (3 mm). • Attach the 1/4 inch quilt and patchwork foot. • Sew together your fabric along the inner edge of fabric are joined together in . • When using stitch 0 (1540)/E (1530, 1520). Many geometric pieces of the foot. For a seam allowance of ...
..., pull the work from the machine by row. The clearance between the needle and the outer edge of the foot is 1/4' (6 mm) and between . For a seam allowance of 1/8" guide your fabric along the outer edge of the foot. Accessories and needles 1540 G 1 3) E i "i E 2 0,35-1 0 2 0,35-I 1540 G • 4-5 Quilt& ...1/8" (3 mm). • Attach the 1/4 inch quilt and patchwork foot. • Sew together your fabric along the inner edge of fabric are joined together in . • When using stitch 0 (1540)/E (1530, 1520). Many geometric pieces of the foot. For a seam allowance of ...
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... plate and lower the feed dog. F F Cleaning and oiling Switch off the main switch It is very important to clean and oil your sewing machine, because it will snap half way out of its mounting. F • Push the point of a small screwdriver F into the left opening... between needle plate and sewing machine. Mairaenance and troubkslwoting F Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch F I hours of operation) to the hook. Before you use the machine, the more care it needs.
... plate and lower the feed dog. F F Cleaning and oiling Switch off the main switch It is very important to clean and oil your sewing machine, because it will snap half way out of its mounting. F • Push the point of a small screwdriver F into the left opening... between needle plate and sewing machine. Mairaenance and troubkslwoting F Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch F I hours of operation) to the hook. Before you use the machine, the more care it needs.
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Maintenance and troubleshooting Changing the sewing lamp Switch off the main switch Disconnect the mains plug and the foot control plug from the machine. • Take off the removable accessory tray (15). Insertion: • Insert the amp in socket is located inside the left side of ... easier. I • Push the lamp into the socket and turn anticlockwise and remove it clockwise so that both stops of the sewing machine Removal: Hold the sewing machine tightly. Important! The maximum permissible wattage of the lamp with a plug-in the diagonal socket and turn it so that it is...
Maintenance and troubleshooting Changing the sewing lamp Switch off the main switch Disconnect the mains plug and the foot control plug from the machine. • Take off the removable accessory tray (15). Insertion: • Insert the amp in socket is located inside the left side of ... easier. I • Push the lamp into the socket and turn anticlockwise and remove it clockwise so that both stops of the sewing machine Removal: Hold the sewing machine tightly. Important! The maximum permissible wattage of the lamp with a plug-in the diagonal socket and turn it so that it is...
Owner's Manual
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...Insert new needle and push fully in. Important note: Before you replace sewing feet or needles, you leave the machine, even for thread. Needle is bent, and has hit the needle Let the machine feed the fabric. Seam is sewn unevenly The tension needs adjusting Thread ... a new needle. Needle breaks oft Needle is not properly threaded. Machine is not pushed fully in. F Insert new needle. Check needle and bobbin thread tensions Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog teeth rows Remove needle plate,...
...Insert new needle and push fully in. Important note: Before you replace sewing feet or needles, you leave the machine, even for thread. Needle is bent, and has hit the needle Let the machine feed the fabric. Seam is sewn unevenly The tension needs adjusting Thread ... a new needle. Needle breaks oft Needle is not properly threaded. Machine is not pushed fully in. F Insert new needle. Check needle and bobbin thread tensions Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog teeth rows Remove needle plate,...