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...LWVLQWHQGHGXVHDVGHVFULEHGLQWKLVPDQXDO8VHRQO\DWWDFKPHQWV recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this household sewing machine. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read... all instructions before using and before cleaning. Return the sewing machine to the nearest DXWKRUL]HGGHDOHURUVHUYLFHFHQWHUIRUH[DPLQDWLRQUHSDLUHOHFWULFDORUPHFKDQLFDODGMXVWPHQW 1HYHURSHUDWHWKH...
...LWVLQWHQGHGXVHDVGHVFULEHGLQWKLVPDQXDO8VHRQO\DWWDFKPHQWV recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this household sewing machine. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read... all instructions before using and before cleaning. Return the sewing machine to the nearest DXWKRUL]HGGHDOHURUVHUYLFHFHQWHUIRUH[DPLQDWLRQUHSDLUHOHFWULFDORUPHFKDQLFDODGMXVWPHQW 1HYHURSHUDWHWKH...
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... stitches 1:11 Needle art stitches 1:11 'HFRUDWLYHVWLWFKHV 1:11 $OSKDEHWV 1:12 2 Preparations 2:1 Unpacking 2:2 Connect to the power supply 2:2 Pack away after sewing 2:3 /('OLJKWV 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...
... stitches 1:11 Needle art stitches 1:11 'HFRUDWLYHVWLWFKHV 1:11 $OSKDEHWV 1:12 2 Preparations 2:1 Unpacking 2:2 Connect to the power supply 2:2 Pack away after sewing 2:3 /('OLJKWV 2:3 Free arm 2:3 Thread cutter 2:3 6SRROSLQV 2:3 Threading the machine 2:4 %REELQZLQGLQJ 2:6 Inserting the bobbin 2:7 ,'7TMV\VWHP,QWHJUDWHGGXDOIHHG 2:7 (OHFWURQLFNQHHOLIW 2:8 Needles 2:8 Changing the needle 2:9 Lowering feed dogs...
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... left of the hem edge. =LSSHUIRRWZLWK,'7 This foot can also be used for sewing manual buttonholes. Tighten the screw. Manual buttonhole foot 5M This foot is used for darning. µ...\RYHUWKHVWLWFKHV %OLQGKHPIRRWZLWK,'7 This foot is used for sensormatic free-motion sewing. Important: Make sure that has been entered into the hole at the back of the foot...WHHWK0RYHWKHQHHGOHSRVLWLRQWRWKHULJKWRUOHIWWR sew closer to zipper teeth. 6HQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRW$ When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to ride along...
... left of the hem edge. =LSSHUIRRWZLWK,'7 This foot can also be used for sewing manual buttonholes. Tighten the screw. Manual buttonhole foot 5M This foot is used for darning. µ...\RYHUWKHVWLWFKHV %OLQGKHPIRRWZLWK,'7 This foot is used for sensormatic free-motion sewing. Important: Make sure that has been entered into the hole at the back of the foot...WHHWK0RYHWKHQHHGOHSRVLWLRQWRWKHULJKWRUOHIWWR sew closer to zipper teeth. 6HQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRW$ When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to ride along...
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...-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™...
...-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™...
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...WKHDFFHVVRU\WUD\DQGUHPRYHWKH styrofoam inside. Note: Styrofoam left in the slot on the underside of foot control). 1. Note: Your PFAFF® Expression sewing machine is type "FR5" (see underside of the foot control. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result. Note: Connecting the foot...way. Connect the foot control cord to make sure it is adjusted to the rear socket on the bottom right side of the machine $ 3. The styrofoam is properly connected. Lay the cord in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. Connect to use the...
...WKHDFFHVVRU\WUD\DQGUHPRYHWKH styrofoam inside. Note: Styrofoam left in the slot on the underside of foot control). 1. Note: Your PFAFF® Expression sewing machine is type "FR5" (see underside of the foot control. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result. Note: Connecting the foot...way. Connect the foot control cord to make sure it is adjusted to the rear socket on the bottom right side of the machine $ 3. The styrofoam is properly connected. Lay the cord in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. Connect to use the...
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Preparations Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2. 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 Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine.
Preparations Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2. 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 Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine.
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Thread the needle. Pull the thread from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. 5DLVHWKHDX[LOLDU\VSRROSLQ6OLGHRQDODUJHVSRRO cap and place a felt pad under WKHWKUHDGVSRRO7KLVLVWR...WKHWKUHDGIURPWKHULJKWLQWRWKHWDNHXS OHYHU' DQGGRZQLQWKHOHIWKDQGWKUHDGLQJ VORWWRWKHQHHGOHWKUHDGJXLGH( 5. 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...
Thread the needle. Pull the thread from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. 5DLVHWKHDX[LOLDU\VSRROSLQ6OLGHRQDODUJHVSRRO cap and place a felt pad under WKHWKUHDGVSRRO7KLVLVWR...WKHWKUHDGIURPWKHULJKWLQWRWKHWDNHXS OHYHU' DQGGRZQLQWKHOHIWKDQGWKUHDGLQJ VORWWRWKHQHHGOHWKUHDGJXLGH( 5. 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...
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Preparations Changing the needle 1. Lowering feed dogs Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. /RRVHQWKHQHHGOHVFUHZ8VHWKHVFUHZGULYHU if necessary. 5HPRYHWKHQHHGOH 4. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. 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. Lowering feed dogs Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. /RRVHQWKHQHHGOHVFUHZ8VHWKHVFUHZGULYHU if necessary. 5HPRYHWKHQHHGOH 4. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the ÁDWVLGHDZD\IURP\RXXQWLOLWZLOOJRQR further. 5. Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go.
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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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...Stitch width or stitch positioning (13) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the foot control. Use the + and buttons to start sewing. Alternatives (15) :KHQ\RXVHOHFWDGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFKWKHZLGWK and length settings will be shown on the graphic display. ,QVHTXHQFLQJWKH...EXWWRQ WRYLHZWKHVWLWFK positioning for the selected stitch. buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQ WRYLHZWKH density setting for machine settings. Settings menu (21) Press this button to change the density for the selected stitch. Preparations Presser foot down arrow buttons,...
...Stitch width or stitch positioning (13) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the foot control. Use the + and buttons to start sewing. Alternatives (15) :KHQ\RXVHOHFWDGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFKWKHZLGWK and length settings will be shown on the graphic display. ,QVHTXHQFLQJWKH...EXWWRQ WRYLHZWKHVWLWFK positioning for the selected stitch. buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQ WRYLHZWKH density setting for machine settings. Settings menu (21) Press this button to change the density for the selected stitch. Preparations Presser foot down arrow buttons,...
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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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... box will be dashed. No icon means that the setting will be kept until you that the setting will be kept until you switch your machine off. Preparations Thread tension (4.2) This icon shows you GHDFWLYDWHLW 3UHVVWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDJDLQWROHDYHWKH settings menu. There are two icons...
... box will be dashed. No icon means that the setting will be kept until you that the setting will be kept until you switch your machine off. Preparations Thread tension (4.2) This icon shows you GHDFWLYDWHLW 3UHVVWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDJDLQWROHDYHWKH settings menu. There are two icons...
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... not use if sensormatic free-motion is being formed. $WKLJKHUVSHHGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWÁRDWVRYHUWKH fabric while sewing. Preparations Spring foot free-motion (4.2) $FWLYDWHWRVHWWKHPDFKLQHLQVSULQJIRRWIUHH PRWLRQPRGH/RZHUWKHIHHG...WKHPDFKLQHLQVHQVRUPDWLFIUHH PRWLRQPRGHIRUSUHVVHUIRRW$/RZHUWKHIHHG dogs. When turning on the machine, a pop-up informs \RXWKDWWKHVHQVRUPDWLFIUHHPRWLRQLVDFWLYH Pivot height (4.2) $GMXVWWKHKHLJKWRIWKHSUHVVHU...PXVWEHPRYHGPDQXDOO\:KHQVHZLQJ in free-motion at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer.
... not use if sensormatic free-motion is being formed. $WKLJKHUVSHHGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWÁRDWVRYHUWKH fabric while sewing. Preparations Spring foot free-motion (4.2) $FWLYDWHWRVHWWKHPDFKLQHLQVSULQJIRRWIUHH PRWLRQPRGH/RZHUWKHIHHG...WKHPDFKLQHLQVHQVRUPDWLFIUHH PRWLRQPRGHIRUSUHVVHUIRRW$/RZHUWKHIHHG dogs. When turning on the machine, a pop-up informs \RXWKDWWKHVHQVRUPDWLFIUHHPRWLRQLVDFWLYH Pivot height (4.2) $GMXVWWKHKHLJKWRIWKHSUHVVHU...PXVWEHPRYHGPDQXDOO\:KHQVHZLQJ in free-motion at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer.
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...DJDLQ7LHRII PLQLLFRQV' ZLOOEHVKRZQRQWKHJUDSKLF display, indicating which tie-off button, found on the front of the machine. The reverse indicator will be performed. 7RGHDFWLYDWHWKHWLHRIIRSWLRQVXVHWKHZKHHO WRVWHSEHWZHHQWKHRSWLRQVDQGSUHVV2.IRU...tie-offs both at WKHEHJLQQLQJ$ DQGWKHHQG% RIWKHVWLWFK 1. For 4.2: :KHQDWKUHDGVQLS& LVSURJUDPPHG the machine will raise. Press the reverse button when sewing in reverse and press the reverse button. D ABC 3:4 The needle and presser foot will automatically cut the threads after ...
...DJDLQ7LHRII PLQLLFRQV' ZLOOEHVKRZQRQWKHJUDSKLF display, indicating which tie-off button, found on the front of the machine. The reverse indicator will be performed. 7RGHDFWLYDWHWKHWLHRIIRSWLRQVXVHWKHZKHHO WRVWHSEHWZHHQWKHRSWLRQVDQGSUHVV2.IRU...tie-offs both at WKHEHJLQQLQJ$ DQGWKHHQG% RIWKHVWLWFK 1. For 4.2: :KHQDWKUHDGVQLS& LVSURJUDPPHG the machine will raise. Press the reverse button when sewing in reverse and press the reverse button. D ABC 3:4 The needle and presser foot will automatically cut the threads after ...
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...LFRQV$ RQWKH graphic display that cannot be tapered, a warning sound will be tapered. Long press the speed button to change the sewing speed. Press the speed button again to create symmetrical or asymmetrical tapers. Press the F1 button again to close the popup. 3UHVV...WKHLQIREXWWRQ$QLFRQRQWKHJUDSKLF display will indicate the speed your machine is VHWWRVHZ% 7RGHDFWLYDWHWKHVSHHGFRQWUROSUHVVWKH speed button. Press the speed button again to sew, the stitch width will show you if beginning RUHQGWDSHULQJDUHDFWLYDWHG ...
...LFRQV$ RQWKH graphic display that cannot be tapered, a warning sound will be tapered. Long press the speed button to change the sewing speed. Press the speed button again to create symmetrical or asymmetrical tapers. Press the F1 button again to close the popup. 3UHVV...WKHLQIREXWWRQ$QLFRQRQWKHJUDSKLF display will indicate the speed your machine is VHWWRVHZ% 7RGHDFWLYDWHWKHVSHHGFRQWUROSUHVVWKH speed button. Press the speed button again to sew, the stitch width will show you if beginning RUHQGWDSHULQJDUHDFWLYDWHG ...
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... for the actual button. Lower the feed dogs. 3. Use the mirroring function to sew the second bartack. To sew a manual buttonhole in the button are aligned with the width + and buttons. The machine will be highlighted, showing you wish by pressing the foot control. You can repeat ...the buttonhole as many times as you that is activated. Place the button under the presser foot holder. Sewing Manual buttonhole 1. When the FROXPQVDUHDOLJQHG...
... for the actual button. Lower the feed dogs. 3. Use the mirroring function to sew the second bartack. To sew a manual buttonhole in the button are aligned with the width + and buttons. The machine will be highlighted, showing you wish by pressing the foot control. You can repeat ...the buttonhole as many times as you that is activated. Place the button under the presser foot holder. Sewing Manual buttonhole 1. When the FROXPQVDUHDOLJQHG...
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...lifting it clicks into place. 6OLGHRQWKHEREELQFRYHU Maintenance 5:2 Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs and turn off the machine. 5HPRYHWKHSUHVVHUIRRWDQGVOLGHRIIWKHEREELQ FRYHU3ODFHWKHVFUHZGULYHUXQGHUWKHVWLWFK B plate as shown on the picture, and...SURMHFWVRUDQ\WLPH\RXQRWLFHDQ accumulation of your machine with a VRIWFORWKWRUHPRYHDQ\GXVWRUOLQWEXLOWXS Wipe the graphic display with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Cleaning the machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean LWRIWHQ1ROXEULFDWLRQRLOLQJ LVQHHGHG...
...lifting it clicks into place. 6OLGHRQWKHEREELQFRYHU Maintenance 5:2 Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs and turn off the machine. 5HPRYHWKHSUHVVHUIRRWDQGVOLGHRIIWKHEREELQ FRYHU3ODFHWKHVFUHZGULYHUXQGHUWKHVWLWFK B plate as shown on the picture, and...SURMHFWVRUDQ\WLPH\RXQRWLFHDQ accumulation of your machine with a VRIWFORWKWRUHPRYHDQ\GXVWRUOLQWEXLOWXS Wipe the graphic display with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Cleaning the machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean LWRIWHQ1ROXEULFDWLRQRLOLQJ LVQHHGHG...
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...VQLSVGRQRWFXWWKHWKUHDG" )DEULFGRHVQRWPRYH" Wrong stitch , irregular or narrow stitch? The machine will not sew? Insert a new needle. 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. Change the needle to touch? IURPDQDXWKRUL]HG3)$))GHDOHU Maintenance 5:3 The needle breaks? ... for the thread. $UH\RXXVLQJSRRUWKUHDGZLWKVOXEVRUWKUHDG &KDQJHWRDQHZKLJKHUTXDOLW\WKUHDGSXUFKDVHG which has become dry? The sewing machine function buttons do not respond to the proper size for the thread? Is the needle bent or blunt?
...VQLSVGRQRWFXWWKHWKUHDG" )DEULFGRHVQRWPRYH" Wrong stitch , irregular or narrow stitch? The machine will not sew? Insert a new needle. 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. Change the needle to touch? IURPDQDXWKRUL]HG3)$))GHDOHU Maintenance 5:3 The needle breaks? ... for the thread. $UH\RXXVLQJSRRUWKUHDGZLWKVOXEVRUWKUHDG &KDQJHWRDQHZKLJKHUTXDOLW\WKUHDGSXUFKDVHG which has become dry? The sewing machine function buttons do not respond to the proper size for the thread? Is the needle bent or blunt?
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...Insert a proper needle correctly as described in chapter 2. The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! ,I\RXKDYHIROORZHGWKLVWURXEOHVKRRWLQJLQIRUPDWLRQ... Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original 3)$))EREELQVDSSURYHGIRUWKLVPRGHO Wind a new bobbin. Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? 5HPRYHWKHVWLWFKSODWHDQGFOHDQWKHIHHGGRJVZLWKD brush. Is the bobbin wound correctly...
...Insert a proper needle correctly as described in chapter 2. The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! ,I\RXKDYHIROORZHGWKLVWURXEOHVKRRWLQJLQIRUPDWLRQ... Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original 3)$))EREELQVDSSURYHGIRUWKLVPRGHO Wind a new bobbin. Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? 5HPRYHWKHVWLWFKSODWHDQGFOHDQWKHIHHGGRJVZLWKD brush. Is the bobbin wound correctly...