Owner's Manual
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... ,,foot control with mains cord" (Model 6150) (10) Touch controls (11) Stitch length knob (1 2) Connection socket ,,foot control" (Model 6230) (13) Base plate (14) Detachable work support (1 5) Sewing foot holder with sewing foot (16) Needle threader (17) Threading slit (1 8) Needle thread tension (19) Take-up lever (20) Presser bar lifter (21) Key for ,,reverse sewing" (22) Needle holder with fixing screw (23) Dual feed (top feed) (24) Reel holder with unwinding disk (25) Second spare reel holder (26) Lid with program table (27) Bobbin winder (28) Hook cover (29) Free arm (30) Thread trimmer...
... ,,foot control with mains cord" (Model 6150) (10) Touch controls (11) Stitch length knob (1 2) Connection socket ,,foot control" (Model 6230) (13) Base plate (14) Detachable work support (1 5) Sewing foot holder with sewing foot (16) Needle threader (17) Threading slit (1 8) Needle thread tension (19) Take-up lever (20) Presser bar lifter (21) Key for ,,reverse sewing" (22) Needle holder with fixing screw (23) Dual feed (top feed) (24) Reel holder with unwinding disk (25) Second spare reel holder (26) Lid with program table (27) Bobbin winder (28) Hook cover (29) Free arm (30) Thread trimmer...
Owner's Manual
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... immediately after using this 2. this sewing machine. Do not operate administered. Never operate blocked. Important safety instructions For the United States only This sewing machine is 2. When you use bent or blunt needles. DANGER To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose 5 Never drop or insert any free air openings blocked. Always unplug appliance from all controls to whip when rewinding. Replace bulb with machine and foot control any object...
... immediately after using this 2. this sewing machine. Do not operate administered. Never operate blocked. Important safety instructions For the United States only This sewing machine is 2. When you use bent or blunt needles. DANGER To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose 5 Never drop or insert any free air openings blocked. Always unplug appliance from all controls to whip when rewinding. Replace bulb with machine and foot control any object...
Owner's Manual
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... Note! The user must be put into operation according to 80%. When leaving the machine, during work or when changing mechanical parts or accessories, always disconnect the machine from the mains by a Pfaff mechanic. 5. If this appliance is used on a free surface, which is solely the responsibility of fluff. There are no paris inside the machine which is wet, e.g. This sewing machine is wrongly...
... Note! The user must be put into operation according to 80%. When leaving the machine, during work or when changing mechanical parts or accessories, always disconnect the machine from the mains by a Pfaff mechanic. 5. If this appliance is used on a free surface, which is solely the responsibility of fluff. There are no paris inside the machine which is wet, e.g. This sewing machine is wrongly...
Owner's Manual
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... Left needle position . Detachable work Lamp . . . . . Faults. . . . Free arm. . . . General sewing aids . . Inserting zippers Lace work support Cording foot Cording foot . . Changing the sewing foot Cleaning and oiling . . . Covering stitches . . . . Elastic stitches Electrical connection . Foot control . . . . Foot control . . . . Gathering with straight stitch . Bobbin winding . . . Eyelet embroidery . Gathering with elastic thread . Linen buttonhole Linen buttonhole with straight stitch . Darning with elastic stitch Darning...
... Left needle position . Detachable work Lamp . . . . . Faults. . . . Free arm. . . . General sewing aids . . Inserting zippers Lace work support Cording foot Cording foot . . Changing the sewing foot Cleaning and oiling . . . Covering stitches . . . . Elastic stitches Electrical connection . Foot control . . . . Foot control . . . . Gathering with straight stitch . Bobbin winding . . . Eyelet embroidery . Gathering with elastic thread . Linen buttonhole Linen buttonhole with straight stitch . Darning with elastic stitch Darning...
Owner's Manual
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... Oiling . Right needle position Roll hemming Safety notes Serging with the overlock foot Serging with zigzag stitch Setting stretch stitch . Utility stitch chart . . Pattern width Practical sewing Presser bar litter Puchbutton control Pulling up the bobbin thread Pullover stitch . . Special accessory table Stitch density . Reverse sewing. Stretch triple zigzag stitch Tacking J . Sewing chart Sewing feet lspecial accessories( Sewing feet (standard accessories( Sewing lamp Sewing on buttons Sewing problems . . Stitch length control j Straight stitch Stretch...
... Oiling . Right needle position Roll hemming Safety notes Serging with the overlock foot Serging with zigzag stitch Setting stretch stitch . Utility stitch chart . . Pattern width Practical sewing Presser bar litter Puchbutton control Pulling up the bobbin thread Pullover stitch . . Special accessory table Stitch density . Reverse sewing. Stretch triple zigzag stitch Tacking J . Sewing chart Sewing feet lspecial accessories( Sewing feet (standard accessories( Sewing lamp Sewing on buttons Sewing problems . . Stitch length control j Straight stitch Stretch...
Owner's Manual
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...needle position, left needle position For all straight stitch and topstitch sewing jobs, up to 6 mm stitch length For all sewing and topstitching work . for household textiles 1< Shell edging stitch, wide For decorative hem edges on light fabrics i.e. for blouses or bedclothes For serging and appliqué work requiring left Straight stitch, needle position, center Straight stitch, needle position, right Blind stitch, wide Application Standard buttonholes e.g. for household textiles IF Viennese stitch with wide zigzag Decorative stitch e.g. Utility stitch table (elastic...
...needle position, left needle position For all straight stitch and topstitch sewing jobs, up to 6 mm stitch length For all sewing and topstitching work . for household textiles 1< Shell edging stitch, wide For decorative hem edges on light fabrics i.e. for blouses or bedclothes For serging and appliqué work requiring left Straight stitch, needle position, center Straight stitch, needle position, right Blind stitch, wide Application Standard buttonholes e.g. for household textiles IF Viennese stitch with wide zigzag Decorative stitch e.g. Utility stitch table (elastic...
Owner's Manual
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... Penant stitch A decorative, stretch stitch, also suitable as a covering stitch for stretch material lG Closed overlock stitch, A closing and serging seam, also for sewing narrow on lace K Opened overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for stronger material that does not fray so much KO Peacock stitch with zigzag A decorative, stretch stitch for topstitching and fancy edges KG Peacock stitch with straight stitch A decorative stitch for topstitching and fancy edges KM Cord stitch A loose decorative seam 8 Utility stitch table (elastic stitches...
... Penant stitch A decorative, stretch stitch, also suitable as a covering stitch for stretch material lG Closed overlock stitch, A closing and serging seam, also for sewing narrow on lace K Opened overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for stronger material that does not fray so much KO Peacock stitch with zigzag A decorative, stretch stitch for topstitching and fancy edges KG Peacock stitch with straight stitch A decorative stitch for topstitching and fancy edges KM Cord stitch A loose decorative seam 8 Utility stitch table (elastic stitches...
Owner's Manual
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To obtain free movement of the thread and hold the thread reel firmly, fit an unwind ing disk corresponding to the size of the thread firmly and press the foot control. Remember: Turn the release disk (6) fully back again. Switch on the reel holder (24). As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will stop automatically. Then turn the hand...
To obtain free movement of the thread and hold the thread reel firmly, fit an unwind ing disk corresponding to the size of the thread firmly and press the foot control. Remember: Turn the release disk (6) fully back again. Switch on the reel holder (24). As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will stop automatically. Then turn the hand...
Owner's Manual
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I I A I JI Setting the need'e thread tension Set the required amount on the needle thread tension (18) using mark A The normal setting for sewing is lowered. 27 To do this, open the hook cover and press slide B fully to 5 For embroidering. Lowering the feed dog For certain sewing work, e g. darning, the feed dog has to be dropped. Now the feed dog is 4 to the right. darning and buttonhole sewing between 2 and 3.
I I A I JI Setting the need'e thread tension Set the required amount on the needle thread tension (18) using mark A The normal setting for sewing is lowered. 27 To do this, open the hook cover and press slide B fully to 5 For embroidering. Lowering the feed dog For certain sewing work, e g. darning, the feed dog has to be dropped. Now the feed dog is 4 to the right. darning and buttonhole sewing between 2 and 3.
Owner's Manual
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.... The stitch becomes more concentrated the farther you turn towards O You must turn the stitch length knob (11) as far as the reverse key (21) is in reverse as long as it will find the symbol buttonhole bet ween the figure 0 arid 1. The optimal stitch density for the desi red stitch length. PFAFF tiptr 1 11A) L fl1 Al Reverse sewing The machine sews in this...
.... The stitch becomes more concentrated the farther you turn towards O You must turn the stitch length knob (11) as far as the reverse key (21) is in reverse as long as it will find the symbol buttonhole bet ween the figure 0 arid 1. The optimal stitch density for the desi red stitch length. PFAFF tiptr 1 11A) L fl1 Al Reverse sewing The machine sews in this...
Owner's Manual
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... have been activated. PFAFF tiptronic 6230 ) .4j 4J.4 1_ jI Setting stretch stitches All the stitches with a grey background are suitable for stretch material. If the right button is pressed the program is selec ted and the machine is ready to edge of the grey area. On models 6150 and 6230 if...the selected key down and turn the stitch length knob (11) right to sew. Each program has been given a letter that you can be switched off, i.e. turned to• 29 Important: When sewing with utility stitches with all the stitches and stitch combina tions. Key B releases the ...
... have been activated. PFAFF tiptronic 6230 ) .4j 4J.4 1_ jI Setting stretch stitches All the stitches with a grey background are suitable for stretch material. If the right button is pressed the program is selec ted and the machine is ready to edge of the grey area. On models 6150 and 6230 if...the selected key down and turn the stitch length knob (11) right to sew. Each program has been given a letter that you can be switched off, i.e. turned to• 29 Important: When sewing with utility stitches with all the stitches and stitch combina tions. Key B releases the ...
Owner's Manual
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..., insert dress pins crosswise to the basting direction, Light fabrics are easier to baste with key B. Straight stitch Program G is in the highest position. 36 Needle position on . Needle position in a zipper. Basting stitch (Mode) 6230) With key (3) basting you do not need to press the foot control each further stitch you need to the - topstitching a collar or sewing in the middle - release all the keys with long straight stitches (6 mm). Repeat this as many times as...
..., insert dress pins crosswise to the basting direction, Light fabrics are easier to baste with key B. Straight stitch Program G is in the highest position. 36 Needle position on . Needle position in a zipper. Basting stitch (Mode) 6230) With key (3) basting you do not need to press the foot control each further stitch you need to the - topstitching a collar or sewing in the middle - release all the keys with long straight stitches (6 mm). Repeat this as many times as...
Owner's Manual
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... buttons with key B and the needle automatically goes into the left hole in the button. - Sewing on the left hole of the jiittnii Remove the match and pull the button and fabric apart. - Remove the sewing foot and lower the feed dog. - Now lower the presser bar lifter; the button is now held by the shank of the button and sew it on as described on buttons with sewing thread and knot ii. 39 I I Li 4 23!- Make...
... buttons with key B and the needle automatically goes into the left hole in the button. - Sewing on the left hole of the jiittnii Remove the match and pull the button and fabric apart. - Remove the sewing foot and lower the feed dog. - Now lower the presser bar lifter; the button is now held by the shank of the button and sew it on as described on buttons with sewing thread and knot ii. 39 I I Li 4 23!- Make...
Owner's Manual
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... this foot guide the elastic evenly during the sewing operation. 50 ( a '::'. Raise the sewing foot and place the elastic thread around the needle. Lower the sewing foot again and sew a few starting stitches using program -. The elastic thread must be wound onto the bobbin, Mark the first gathering seam on the elastic thread. From then on you pull on the - Make a few - Finally, knot the threads and the elastic. - gather by pulling both elastic threads. The grooves in the fabric. After sewing...
... this foot guide the elastic evenly during the sewing operation. 50 ( a '::'. Raise the sewing foot and place the elastic thread around the needle. Lower the sewing foot again and sew a few starting stitches using program -. The elastic thread must be wound onto the bobbin, Mark the first gathering seam on the elastic thread. From then on you pull on the - Make a few - Finally, knot the threads and the elastic. - gather by pulling both elastic threads. The grooves in the fabric. After sewing...
Owner's Manual
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K. 72 Sewing feet (accessories) o Normal sewing foot Part No. 98-694 816-00 (Model 6120-6230) Part No. 98-694 847-00 (Modell 6110) Fancy stitch foot for top feed Part No. 98-694 814-00 (Model 6120 - 6230) NO I(O Clearviewfoot L,(Q (Fancy stitch foot not suitable for top feed> Part No. 98-694 864-00 (Model 6110- 6230) LJILc PvT j) q' çv-9-' tSfr -. rV 1fA1 $4 A S'T 3 Blind stitch and overlock foot Part No. 98-694 890-00 (Model 6120- 6230) Part No...
K. 72 Sewing feet (accessories) o Normal sewing foot Part No. 98-694 816-00 (Model 6120-6230) Part No. 98-694 847-00 (Modell 6110) Fancy stitch foot for top feed Part No. 98-694 814-00 (Model 6120 - 6230) NO I(O Clearviewfoot L,(Q (Fancy stitch foot not suitable for top feed> Part No. 98-694 864-00 (Model 6110- 6230) LJILc PvT j) q' çv-9-' tSfr -. rV 1fA1 $4 A S'T 3 Blind stitch and overlock foot Part No. 98-694 890-00 (Model 6120- 6230) Part No...
Owner's Manual
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Accessory Appliqué foot Bias binder (remove foot holder( Cording foot, 5 grooves (twin needles with needle spacing 1 6 to 20) Cording foot, 7 grooves (twirl needles with needle spacing 1.6 to 2.0) Cording tongue (2( Fringe foot Part number 93-042941-91 98-053484-91 93-042950-91 93-042953-91 93.03595245 93-042 943-91 Sewing work For appliqué work For binding edges with bias tape For cording work (needle size 801 For sewing loop embroidery Straight stitch foot with round hole Needle plate with round hole Lap-feller...
Accessory Appliqué foot Bias binder (remove foot holder( Cording foot, 5 grooves (twin needles with needle spacing 1 6 to 20) Cording foot, 7 grooves (twirl needles with needle spacing 1.6 to 2.0) Cording tongue (2( Fringe foot Part number 93-042941-91 98-053484-91 93-042950-91 93-042953-91 93.03595245 93-042 943-91 Sewing work For appliqué work For binding edges with bias tape For cording work (needle size 801 For sewing loop embroidery Straight stitch foot with round hole Needle plate with round hole Lap-feller...
Owner's Manual
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... quickly and easily with straight stitch. - The fabric parts lie face side to reverse side. Disengage the gathering foot by adjusting the needle thread tension and the stitch length. 75 TIP: You can make these seams very effective if you must be gathered under the sewing foot - You can also regulate the amount of the lap felling foot. Afterwards separate the fabric and feed the protruding hem into the rear groove of the foot holder...
... quickly and easily with straight stitch. - The fabric parts lie face side to reverse side. Disengage the gathering foot by adjusting the needle thread tension and the stitch length. 75 TIP: You can make these seams very effective if you must be gathered under the sewing foot - You can also regulate the amount of the lap felling foot. Afterwards separate the fabric and feed the protruding hem into the rear groove of the foot holder...
Owner's Manual
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... to guide the work along an already sewn cording seam. TIP: There are closer together than with cording. - Replace the needle with two needle threads Isee page 64). - The notch bet - During sewing the cording pull the material lightly. - You can obtain a similar effect by using a gimp thread; In this case, however, do this makes the cording look with the five groove foot. 76 Engage the cording foot. - Now set the needle thread tension...
... to guide the work along an already sewn cording seam. TIP: There are closer together than with cording. - Replace the needle with two needle threads Isee page 64). - The notch bet - During sewing the cording pull the material lightly. - You can obtain a similar effect by using a gimp thread; In this case, however, do this makes the cording look with the five groove foot. 76 Engage the cording foot. - Now set the needle thread tension...
Owner's Manual
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... sewing foot and remove the - Clean the feed dog and hook area with a longer service life. Replacing Place the needle plate flat at the front until you hear it will snap half way out of a small screwdriver into the left opening between needle plate and sewing machine. Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dog. - The machine is otherwise maintenance free and must not be oiled. I q Lht Changing the needle plate It is very important to clean and oil the sewing machine...
... sewing foot and remove the - Clean the feed dog and hook area with a longer service life. Replacing Place the needle plate flat at the front until you hear it will snap half way out of a small screwdriver into the left opening between needle plate and sewing machine. Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dog. - The machine is otherwise maintenance free and must not be oiled. I q Lht Changing the needle plate It is very important to clean and oil the sewing machine...
Owner's Manual
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... before sewing feet and needles fabric. Wrong needle is in it on through the winding tension. Machine is bent. Insert new needle and push fully in . Needle is not properly threaded. Seam is poor or has slubs in use good threads Use needle with large eye (System 130 NI. Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog teeth rows. Check top and bottom tensions. Needle thread breaks See reasons above Adjust thread tension Only use , Needle...
... before sewing feet and needles fabric. Wrong needle is in it on through the winding tension. Machine is bent. Insert new needle and push fully in . Needle is not properly threaded. Seam is poor or has slubs in use good threads Use needle with large eye (System 130 NI. Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the feed dog teeth rows. Check top and bottom tensions. Needle thread breaks See reasons above Adjust thread tension Only use , Needle...