Owner's Manual
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... 3 Handwheel release disk 4 Handwheel 5 Bobbin winder 6 Lid with stitches 7 Extra spool holder 8 Spool holder with spool cap 9 Take-up lever 10 Needle thread tension dial 11 Threading path 12 Thread cutter 13 Presser foot holder with presser foot 14 Removable accessory tray 15 Base plate 16 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed 17 Needle holder with Àxing screw 18 Presser foot lifter 19 Button for "reverse sewing" 20 Stitch length dial 21 Carrying handle 22 Stitch selection 23 Thread guide 24 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 25 Stitch width dial 26 Needle position dial 27 Needle plate
... 3 Handwheel release disk 4 Handwheel 5 Bobbin winder 6 Lid with stitches 7 Extra spool holder 8 Spool holder with spool cap 9 Take-up lever 10 Needle thread tension dial 11 Threading path 12 Thread cutter 13 Presser foot holder with presser foot 14 Removable accessory tray 15 Base plate 16 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed 17 Needle holder with Àxing screw 18 Presser foot lifter 19 Button for "reverse sewing" 20 Stitch length dial 21 Carrying handle 22 Stitch selection 23 Thread guide 24 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 25 Stitch width dial 26 Needle position dial 27 Needle plate
Owner's Manual
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... 3. Presser feet (normal accessories) For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF dealer. 0 Standard Presser Foot with IDT Part No. 820250-096 (pictured) (select 1546 and 1536) Part No. 820258-096 (select 1526) 1 Clearview Foot (Fancy-stitch foot without IDT) Part No. 820229-096 3 Blindhem/Overlock Foot with IDT Part No. 820256-096 (pictured) (select 1546 and 1536) Part No. 820264-096 (select 1526) 4 Zipper Foot with IDT Part...
... 3. Presser feet (normal accessories) For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF dealer. 0 Standard Presser Foot with IDT Part No. 820250-096 (pictured) (select 1546 and 1536) Part No. 820258-096 (select 1526) 1 Clearview Foot (Fancy-stitch foot without IDT) Part No. 820229-096 3 Blindhem/Overlock Foot with IDT Part No. 820256-096 (pictured) (select 1546 and 1536) Part No. 820264-096 (select 1526) 4 Zipper Foot with IDT Part...
Owner's Manual
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... when plugged in this manual. • Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it to break. • Switch the sewing machine off ("0") position, then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug the sewing machine from outlet. •...
... when plugged in this manual. • Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it to break. • Switch the sewing machine off ("0") position, then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug the sewing machine from outlet. •...
Owner's Manual
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... Presser foot lifter 1:13 Thread cutter 1:12 Changing the presser foot 1:13 IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed 1:14 Changing the needle 1:15 Needle thread tension 1:15 Lowering the feed dog 1:15 Stitch width dial 1:16 Needle position dial 1:16 Reverse sewing 1:17 Stitch length dial 1:17 Stitch selection 1:18 2. Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing chart 2:2 General sewing aids 2:3 Non-elastic stitches 2:4 Elastic stitches 2:6 Overlockstiche 2:7 Shell edging 2:8 Buttonhole 2:9 Button sewing 2:10 Hemming with the twin needle 2:11 Free Motion Sewing...
... Presser foot lifter 1:13 Thread cutter 1:12 Changing the presser foot 1:13 IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed 1:14 Changing the needle 1:15 Needle thread tension 1:15 Lowering the feed dog 1:15 Stitch width dial 1:16 Needle position dial 1:16 Reverse sewing 1:17 Stitch length dial 1:17 Stitch selection 1:18 2. Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing chart 2:2 General sewing aids 2:3 Non-elastic stitches 2:4 Elastic stitches 2:6 Overlockstiche 2:7 Shell edging 2:8 Buttonhole 2:9 Button sewing 2:10 Hemming with the twin needle 2:11 Free Motion Sewing...
Owner's Manual
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... set at 0 Zigzag stitch, 15 needle positions, stitch width dial set at overlapped seams For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches Decorative stitch e.g. MDF - - Zigzag for tapering, eyelet embroidery and cording work For invisible hemming on sturdier materials A traditional decorative stitch For Áat 0.5 - 5 Left needle position (for quilting IIVV Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording work Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching operations...
... set at 0 Zigzag stitch, 15 needle positions, stitch width dial set at overlapped seams For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches Decorative stitch e.g. MDF - - Zigzag for tapering, eyelet embroidery and cording work For invisible hemming on sturdier materials A traditional decorative stitch For Áat 0.5 - 5 Left needle position (for quilting IIVV Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording work Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching operations...
Owner's Manual
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... position (for stretch triple straight and zigzag stitches) Pullover stitch Closed overlock stitch Open overlock stitch Feather stitch Honeycomb stitch For elastic seams which require a center needle position For elastic seams which require a right needle position Elastic closing and serging seam for top-stitching or whip stitching hems, e.g. cuffs, hems and panels A decorative stitch for sturdy materials or materials which fray easily A closing and serging seams for crazy quilting For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching terry Penant stitch A decorative stitch also used as seams...
... position (for stretch triple straight and zigzag stitches) Pullover stitch Closed overlock stitch Open overlock stitch Feather stitch Honeycomb stitch For elastic seams which require a center needle position For elastic seams which require a right needle position Elastic closing and serging seam for top-stitching or whip stitching hems, e.g. cuffs, hems and panels A decorative stitch for sturdy materials or materials which fray easily A closing and serging seams for crazy quilting For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching terry Penant stitch A decorative stitch also used as seams...
Owner's Manual
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... work support. The enclosed accessories are numbered. Using the free arm In order to its proper position, ensure that it out of the hole. When replacing the removable accessory tray to sew with the free arm of the accessory organizer. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections of the sewing machine. 1:3 1:3 Operate your Pfaff select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is Áush with the free arm, you must remove the accessory...
... work support. The enclosed accessories are numbered. Using the free arm In order to its proper position, ensure that it out of the hole. When replacing the removable accessory tray to sew with the free arm of the accessory organizer. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections of the sewing machine. 1:3 1:3 Operate your Pfaff select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is Áush with the free arm, you must remove the accessory...
Owner's Manual
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... stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around in the bobbin. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the size of the thread Àrmly and press the foot control. Switch on the spool holder (8). To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, Àt a spool cap corresponding to the left and remove it through opening...
... stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around in the bobbin. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the size of the thread Àrmly and press the foot control. Switch on the spool holder (8). To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, Àt a spool cap corresponding to the left and remove it through opening...
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.... Operate your Pfaff select Winding from the second spool holder without having to the right under hook C. Hold the end of thread with the corresponding spool cap on the main switch. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around the bobbin. TIP: If the machine is full. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove it through opening B to unthread the machine. 1:6 1:6 B C The winding action will stop automatically...
.... Operate your Pfaff select Winding from the second spool holder without having to the right under hook C. Hold the end of thread with the corresponding spool cap on the main switch. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around the bobbin. TIP: If the machine is full. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove it through opening B to unthread the machine. 1:6 1:6 B C The winding action will stop automatically...
Owner's Manual
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... to 5. Lower the presser foot and insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it goes. Operate your Pfaff select Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. Setting the needle thread tension Set the required needle thread tension B (10) with the help of the needle must face to the rear. darning or free-motion sewing the feed dog has to its highest point. Now the feed dog is 4 to the right. C 1:15 1:15 For free-motion sewing, darning and buttonhole set the tension between 2 and...
... to 5. Lower the presser foot and insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it goes. Operate your Pfaff select Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. Setting the needle thread tension Set the required needle thread tension B (10) with the help of the needle must face to the rear. darning or free-motion sewing the feed dog has to its highest point. Now the feed dog is 4 to the right. C 1:15 1:15 For free-motion sewing, darning and buttonhole set the tension between 2 and...
Owner's Manual
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... the "buttonhole" symbol. Operate your Pfaff select 21 A 21 Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (21) you must turn the dial to the required length. 20 Reverse sewing The machine sews in the grey area. 1:17 1:17 Between the numbers 0 and 1 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. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and...
... the "buttonhole" symbol. Operate your Pfaff select 21 A 21 Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (21) you must turn the dial to the required length. 20 Reverse sewing The machine sews in the grey area. 1:17 1:17 Between the numbers 0 and 1 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. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and...
Owner's Manual
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Always use IDT or not. stitch Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in the instructions. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. These charts also provide you with instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches. Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch Explanation of the needle thread tension and whether to use the "center" needle position if not otherwise speciÀced in mm IDT on = off = Thread tension Presser foot number 2:2
Always use IDT or not. stitch Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in the instructions. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. These charts also provide you with instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches. Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch Explanation of the needle thread tension and whether to use the "center" needle position if not otherwise speciÀced in mm IDT on = off = Thread tension Presser foot number 2:2
Owner's Manual
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... top-stitch needle position is too low, the threads are interlaced above the top fabric. The edge guide is inserted into hole A and is too high the threads are interlaced below the lower fabric. Topstitching Straight stitch G can always guide the sewing foot along the guide marks on page 1:15. The normal setting for utility stitches is described on the needle plate or use the edge guide (standard accessory No.8). The adjustment of 15 various needle positions...
... top-stitch needle position is too low, the threads are interlaced above the top fabric. The edge guide is inserted into hole A and is too high the threads are interlaced below the lower fabric. Topstitching Straight stitch G can always guide the sewing foot along the guide marks on page 1:15. The normal setting for utility stitches is described on the needle plate or use the edge guide (standard accessory No.8). The adjustment of 15 various needle positions...
Owner's Manual
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... do not use any other needle position). 2:4 When overcasting the edge, make sure the needle goes into the material and over pin C, thus preventing curling of 3-5 mm (do some sewing jobs by changing the needle position, e.g. It is also suitable for overcasting can adjust this edge guide with the zigzag stitch, select the right needle position. Important: When the blindhem stitch foot is the basic straight stitch. When sewing, the thread lies...
... do not use any other needle position). 2:4 When overcasting the edge, make sure the needle goes into the material and over pin C, thus preventing curling of 3-5 mm (do some sewing jobs by changing the needle position, e.g. It is also suitable for overcasting can adjust this edge guide with the zigzag stitch, select the right needle position. Important: When the blindhem stitch foot is the basic straight stitch. When sewing, the thread lies...
Owner's Manual
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... are more elastic than 5 , make sure the needle does not strike the bar of the fabric just over the edge and not in it is stretched while it . 2:7 Tip: We recommend using blindhem stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overlock seams. It guides particularly well and prevents the seam from puckering even on wide seams. Also remember to set the red marker on the foot to guide the fabric edge...
... are more elastic than 5 , make sure the needle does not strike the bar of the fabric just over the edge and not in it is stretched while it . 2:7 Tip: We recommend using blindhem stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overlock seams. It guides particularly well and prevents the seam from puckering even on wide seams. Also remember to set the red marker on the foot to guide the fabric edge...
Owner's Manual
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... stitch 4 (B) and hold the button down to secure your buttonhole. • Carefully cut open your buttonhole. Tip: For Àne buttonholes, you sew a few bartacks. • Select stitch 3 (A) and sew the left side of doubled fabric. so that the red arrow is at an interval of the buttonhole. The red marks are a guide when determining the length of 0.5 cm. Use the center needle position . 2:9 Standard buttonhole • Insert the buttonhole foot...
... stitch 4 (B) and hold the button down to secure your buttonhole. • Carefully cut open your buttonhole. Tip: For Àne buttonholes, you sew a few bartacks. • Select stitch 3 (A) and sew the left side of doubled fabric. so that the red arrow is at an interval of the buttonhole. The red marks are a guide when determining the length of 0.5 cm. Use the center needle position . 2:9 Standard buttonhole • Insert the buttonhole foot...
Owner's Manual
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Use the center needle position . Sew the right side of the buttonhole to approx. 3 mm. h ABC 5- 3-5 - 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 1526/1536 - On knits the gimp thread is particularly important to prevent the buttonhole from stretching. • Lay the gimp thread over the rear protrusion A and pass the thread ends underneath the presser foot towards the front. • Clamp the threads to the left side of the buttonhole until it...
Use the center needle position . Sew the right side of the buttonhole to approx. 3 mm. h ABC 5- 3-5 - 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 1526/1536 - On knits the gimp thread is particularly important to prevent the buttonhole from stretching. • Lay the gimp thread over the rear protrusion A and pass the thread ends underneath the presser foot towards the front. • Clamp the threads to the left side of the buttonhole until it...
Owner's Manual
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... quickly and easily. Securing • Select straight stitch by turning the width dial (26) to 0. • Change the needle position with the twin needle Use the twin needle to make sure that the needle enters the left hole in different widths. To prevent the needle from the right side. • Finally, cut the protruding hem edge back to thread the twin needle. 2:11 Use only a stretch needle when sewing stretch fabric! G03 G03 G03 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Sewing on buttons With zigzag stitch G (stitch...
... quickly and easily. Securing • Select straight stitch by turning the width dial (26) to 0. • Change the needle position with the twin needle Use the twin needle to make sure that the needle enters the left hole in different widths. To prevent the needle from the right side. • Finally, cut the protruding hem edge back to thread the twin needle. 2:11 Use only a stretch needle when sewing stretch fabric! G03 G03 G03 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Sewing on buttons With zigzag stitch G (stitch...
Owner's Manual
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... the opening and take the needle plate out. Replacing: • Place the needle plate on Áat at the back and push it snap in place. Cleaning Switch off the main switch. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. • Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dog. • Clean the feed dog and hook area with the brush. 3:2 Twist it lightly to clean your sewing machine, because it needs.
... the opening and take the needle plate out. Replacing: • Place the needle plate on Áat at the back and push it snap in place. Cleaning Switch off the main switch. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. • Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dog. • Clean the feed dog and hook area with the brush. 3:2 Twist it lightly to clean your sewing machine, because it needs.
Owner's Manual
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..., and has hit the needle plate because you insert the bobbin case, push it on through the winding tension. The bobbin case is sewn unevenly The tension needs adjusting. Let the machine feed the fabric. Seam is not properly installed. The bobbin thread is threaded. Do not wind thread free-hand, but run it fully into the stop. Check how machine is unevenly wound. Use a larger needle. Thread is not properly threaded. Only use perfect threads. When you are pulling...
..., and has hit the needle plate because you insert the bobbin case, push it on through the winding tension. The bobbin case is sewn unevenly The tension needs adjusting. Let the machine feed the fabric. Seam is not properly installed. The bobbin thread is threaded. Do not wind thread free-hand, but run it fully into the stop. Check how machine is unevenly wound. Use a larger needle. Thread is not properly threaded. Only use perfect threads. When you are pulling...
