Owner's Manual
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... is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any opening. • Do not use outdoors. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administrated. • To disconnect, turn all controls to break. • Switch the sewing machine off ("0") position, then remove plug from outlet. • Do not unplug by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc...
... is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any opening. • Do not use outdoors. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administrated. • To disconnect, turn all controls to break. • Switch the sewing machine off ("0") position, then remove plug from outlet. • Do not unplug by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc...
Owner's Manual
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...-06/000 8 9 10. Zipper Foot with IDT 820256-096 4. Edge Guide/Quilting Guide 820251-096 13. Bulb Remover/Needle Plate Changer 820292-096 7. Buttonhole Guide 820294-096 6 7 8. Bobbins 412 76 79-01 11. Blindhem/Overlock Foot with IDT 820248-096 4 5 5. Congratulations! Seam ripper 99-053 016-91/000 15. You have purchased a top quality Pfaff sewing machine with IDT 820250-096 0 1 1. In this manual other accessories are described, they are...
...-06/000 8 9 10. Zipper Foot with IDT 820256-096 4. Edge Guide/Quilting Guide 820251-096 13. Bulb Remover/Needle Plate Changer 820292-096 7. Buttonhole Guide 820294-096 6 7 8. Bobbins 412 76 79-01 11. Blindhem/Overlock Foot with IDT 820248-096 4 5 5. Congratulations! Seam ripper 99-053 016-91/000 15. You have purchased a top quality Pfaff sewing machine with IDT 820250-096 0 1 1. In this manual other accessories are described, they are...
Owner's Manual
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... plate 12 Removable accessory tray 13 Presser foot holder with presser foot 14 Integrated dual feed/IDT 15 Integrated needle threader 16 "Reverse sewing" button 17 Threading slots 18 Needle thread tension 19 Take-up lever 20 Presser foot lifter 21 Thread guide 22 Spool holder with spool cap 23 Hole for second spool holder 24 Lid with stitch chart 25 Bobbin winder 26 Bobbin door 27 Free arm 28 Sewing bulb (max. 5 W) 29 Thread cutter 30 "Pattern mirror" button/"Lock" button 31 Thread take-up 32 Needle holder with retaining (set) screw 33 Needle plate...
... plate 12 Removable accessory tray 13 Presser foot holder with presser foot 14 Integrated dual feed/IDT 15 Integrated needle threader 16 "Reverse sewing" button 17 Threading slots 18 Needle thread tension 19 Take-up lever 20 Presser foot lifter 21 Thread guide 22 Spool holder with spool cap 23 Hole for second spool holder 24 Lid with stitch chart 25 Bobbin winder 26 Bobbin door 27 Free arm 28 Sewing bulb (max. 5 W) 29 Thread cutter 30 "Pattern mirror" button/"Lock" button 31 Thread take-up 32 Needle holder with retaining (set) screw 33 Needle plate...
Owner's Manual
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...density 3:2 Balance 3:3 Reverse sewing 3:3 "Pattern mirror" 3:3 "Lock" button 3:4 Twin needle 3:4 Explanation of the sewing recommendations table 3:6 Sewing in zippers 3:6 Basting stitch 3:7 Top stitching 3:7 Blind hem stitch 3:8 Overlock stitches 3:9 Free Motion Sewing 3:10 Bridging stitch 3:11 Cross hem stitch 3:11 Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7 3:12 Shell edging 3:12 Buttonholes 3:13 Inserting the sensormatic buttonhole guide: 3:13 Attaching buttonhole foot 3:13 Fully automatic buttonhole 3:13 Semi-automatic buttonhole 3:14 Manual buttonhole 3:15...
...density 3:2 Balance 3:3 Reverse sewing 3:3 "Pattern mirror" 3:3 "Lock" button 3:4 Twin needle 3:4 Explanation of the sewing recommendations table 3:6 Sewing in zippers 3:6 Basting stitch 3:7 Top stitching 3:7 Blind hem stitch 3:8 Overlock stitches 3:9 Free Motion Sewing 3:10 Bridging stitch 3:11 Cross hem stitch 3:11 Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7 3:12 Shell edging 3:12 Buttonholes 3:13 Inserting the sensormatic buttonhole guide: 3:13 Attaching buttonhole foot 3:13 Fully automatic buttonhole 3:13 Semi-automatic buttonhole 3:14 Manual buttonhole 3:15...
Owner's Manual
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..., shirts and linen. 5 0 Button attaching program For two-hole or four-hole buttons. 2 10 Basting stitch For basting project pieces together. 1 11 Zigzag stitch Right/Left For applique, couching over cords and creating eyelets. 3 needle position 12 Lightning stretch stitch For joining light weight stretch fabrics and decorative 1 embellishment 13 Decorative elastic stitch For joining overlapped seams on stretch 3 fabrics. 7 Closed overlock stitch For hemming and overlapping stretch fabrics in zippers. 2 Stretch triple straight For reinforced seams such as leathers...
..., shirts and linen. 5 0 Button attaching program For two-hole or four-hole buttons. 2 10 Basting stitch For basting project pieces together. 1 11 Zigzag stitch Right/Left For applique, couching over cords and creating eyelets. 3 needle position 12 Lightning stretch stitch For joining light weight stretch fabrics and decorative 1 embellishment 13 Decorative elastic stitch For joining overlapped seams on stretch 3 fabrics. 7 Closed overlock stitch For hemming and overlapping stretch fabrics in zippers. 2 Stretch triple straight For reinforced seams such as leathers...
Owner's Manual
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... right size for correct thread tension. Wind the thread tail around the pre-tension device B. Push the bobbin to the right Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the machine Hold the end of the thread Àrmly and press the foot control. Note: The bobbin can only be stopped automatically. Preparations Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Place an empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder...
... right size for correct thread tension. Wind the thread tail around the pre-tension device B. Push the bobbin to the right Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the machine Hold the end of the thread Àrmly and press the foot control. Note: The bobbin can only be stopped automatically. Preparations Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Place an empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder...
Owner's Manual
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The thread tension must face upwards. For decorative stitches and buttonholes the top thread should be visible on the top side of the fabric. Preparations A B 2:6 Thread tension To obtain a perfect seam appearance and durability make sure the needle thread tensions is visible on the underside of the hook. Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin (with the Pfaff logo facing towards the bobbin case) in the opening (see arrow). Opening D of the sewing hook. When doing...
The thread tension must face upwards. For decorative stitches and buttonholes the top thread should be visible on the top side of the fabric. Preparations A B 2:6 Thread tension To obtain a perfect seam appearance and durability make sure the needle thread tensions is visible on the underside of the hook. Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin (with the Pfaff logo facing towards the bobbin case) in the opening (see arrow). Opening D of the sewing hook. When doing...
Owner's Manual
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... to make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the Pfaff Integrated Needle threader. Threader hook F swivels through the needle eye. Release the end of the thread taut. Press the threader down with the presser foot lifter (20). 2:8 Reduce the pressure so that the needle threader slowly moves upwards. Place the thread over hook E and under the thread hook F and hold the end of the thread so a thread loop forms behind the needle. Lower the presser foot. Presser foot...
... to make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the Pfaff Integrated Needle threader. Threader hook F swivels through the needle eye. Release the end of the thread taut. Press the threader down with the presser foot lifter (20). 2:8 Reduce the pressure so that the needle threader slowly moves upwards. Place the thread over hook E and under the thread hook F and hold the end of the thread so a thread loop forms behind the needle. Lower the presser foot. Presser foot...
Owner's Manual
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... the presser foot lifter. Setting the needle thread tension Set the required amount of the foot engage in the presser foot holder. Winding a bobbin through the right-hand threader slot (17). The normal setting for sewing is lowered, the pins of the needle thread tension (18) using the markings on the tension dial. Raise the presser foot lifter (20) to wind bobbins even when the machine is possible to the top position. For decorative sewing, darning and buttonhole sewing 3. Pull the needle thread underneath the presser foot and...
... the presser foot lifter. Setting the needle thread tension Set the required amount of the foot engage in the presser foot holder. Winding a bobbin through the right-hand threader slot (17). The normal setting for sewing is lowered, the pins of the needle thread tension (18) using the markings on the tension dial. Raise the presser foot lifter (20) to wind bobbins even when the machine is possible to the top position. For decorative sewing, darning and buttonhole sewing 3. Pull the needle thread underneath the presser foot and...
Owner's Manual
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... To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest position. Hold A the needle and tighten the needle screw (32) Àrmly. 2:11 To insert: The Áat its highest position. Loosen the needle screw (32) and pull the needle out downwards. Wind the beginning of the thread Àrmly and press the foot control. Hold the end of the thread several times around the bobbin in a clockwise direction. Preparations...
... To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest position. Hold A the needle and tighten the needle screw (32) Àrmly. 2:11 To insert: The Áat its highest position. Loosen the needle screw (32) and pull the needle out downwards. Wind the beginning of the thread Àrmly and press the foot control. Hold the end of the thread several times around the bobbin in a clockwise direction. Preparations...
Owner's Manual
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... you tap on the feed dog press slide B to be C raised or lowered. To B switch on your foot control while sewing, the needle can be lowered. Each change : Stitch width Pattern width Needle position for straight stitches Stitch length Pattern length Stitch density Pattern density Balance Use -/+ buttons: A B C 2:13 Lowering the feed dog For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning and when the machine must be cleaned, the feed dog has to the left. To do this, open the bobbin door (26) and press...
... you tap on the feed dog press slide B to be C raised or lowered. To B switch on your foot control while sewing, the needle can be lowered. Each change : Stitch width Pattern width Needle position for straight stitches Stitch length Pattern length Stitch density Pattern density Balance Use -/+ buttons: A B C 2:13 Lowering the feed dog For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning and when the machine must be cleaned, the feed dog has to the left. To do this, open the bobbin door (26) and press...
Owner's Manual
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... as you press this stitch. This symbol indicates that can be mirrored. "Pattern mirror" button (30) This symbol will be altered on different fabric types - In the minus range the stitches are sewn longer or stretched out. The balance adjusts the reverse feed of the stitch so it in reverse until you can vary on this button while sewing, the machine sews in the window for...
... as you press this stitch. This symbol indicates that can be mirrored. "Pattern mirror" button (30) This symbol will be altered on different fabric types - In the minus range the stitches are sewn longer or stretched out. The balance adjusts the reverse feed of the stitch so it in reverse until you can vary on this button while sewing, the machine sews in the window for...
Owner's Manual
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...zipper. For all types of zippers it enters close to 6 mm. Stitch Stitch Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in center needle position. Follow the directions included with your zipper. If the presser foot is the basic straight stitch in mm IDT switched on switched off Needle thread tension Number of presser foot Sewing Stitch 1 2.5 3-5 0 Straight stitch Stitch 1 is attached on the left . 3:6 Change the needle position of the straight stitch to the right. Explanation of the sewing recommendations table In the following table you will insert...
...zipper. For all types of zippers it enters close to 6 mm. Stitch Stitch Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in center needle position. Follow the directions included with your zipper. If the presser foot is the basic straight stitch in mm IDT switched on switched off Needle thread tension Number of presser foot Sewing Stitch 1 2.5 3-5 0 Straight stitch Stitch 1 is attached on the left . 3:6 Change the needle position of the straight stitch to the right. Explanation of the sewing recommendations table In the following table you will insert...
Owner's Manual
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... different needle positions allowing you can be lowered. Use stitch 1, stitch length 6.0 mm. The guide marks are easier to sew one stitch at a time until you press the foot control, the machine will sew one stitch at a time. Press the foot control again for top stitching. The edge guide is inserted into hole C and is then determined by the needle positions. Sewing 3:7 Stitch 10 6.0 3 0 Basting stitch With stitch 10 you to guide the presser foot along the fabric edge for each stitch. • Lower the feed dog and...
... different needle positions allowing you can be lowered. Use stitch 1, stitch length 6.0 mm. The guide marks are easier to sew one stitch at a time until you press the foot control, the machine will sew one stitch at a time. Press the foot control again for top stitching. The edge guide is inserted into hole C and is then determined by the needle positions. Sewing 3:7 Stitch 10 6.0 3 0 Basting stitch With stitch 10 you to guide the presser foot along the fabric edge for each stitch. • Lower the feed dog and...
Owner's Manual
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...: If the sensormatic buttonhole guide has not been inserted you wish. Sewing Semi-automatic buttonhole Used to sew the same size buttonhole until you have stitched the Àrst bartack. This indicates a manual Ànish of the buttonhole press the "reverse sewing" button (33) once again. Your expression will be Ànished automatically. The second bartack will continue to set the length while sewing. First touch the reverse button. The word "man...
...: If the sensormatic buttonhole guide has not been inserted you wish. Sewing Semi-automatic buttonhole Used to sew the same size buttonhole until you have stitched the Àrst bartack. This indicates a manual Ànish of the buttonhole press the "reverse sewing" button (33) once again. Your expression will be Ànished automatically. The second bartack will continue to set the length while sewing. First touch the reverse button. The word "man...
Owner's Manual
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... until the loop of thread is just in front of the presser foot. Pull the gimp thread on the left guides on the clamp at the back of the needle. After completing the buttonhole, pull the ends of the buttonhole. Keyhole buttonhole with a straight pin. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread approximately the same color as the sewing thread to stitch over. Buttonhole No. 9 can now be...
... until the loop of thread is just in front of the presser foot. Pull the gimp thread on the left guides on the clamp at the back of the needle. After completing the buttonhole, pull the ends of the buttonhole. Keyhole buttonhole with a straight pin. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread approximately the same color as the sewing thread to stitch over. Buttonhole No. 9 can now be...
Owner's Manual
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.... The bobbin thread is raised to make sure bobbin case is bent or blunt. Re-thread machine, making sure presser foot is unevenly wound. Maintenance Sewing problems and their solutions Problem/Cause The machine skips stitches The needle is too small for thread. Needle is not properly inserted. See above . Insert different type of needle. Insert different type of needle. Only guide the fabric lightly. Thread loops at top or underside of the thread to its highest position. Check needle thread tension. Make sure thread is pulled...
.... The bobbin thread is raised to make sure bobbin case is bent or blunt. Re-thread machine, making sure presser foot is unevenly wound. Maintenance Sewing problems and their solutions Problem/Cause The machine skips stitches The needle is too small for thread. Needle is not properly inserted. See above . Insert different type of needle. Insert different type of needle. Only guide the fabric lightly. Thread loops at top or underside of the thread to its highest position. Check needle thread tension. Make sure thread is pulled...
Owner's Manual
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... display will fail. Select the desired stitch again. This is important if there are thread remnants in the hook ways. Switch off . The machine is being discharged some segments of the needle plate until you hear it back on the display. Push slide B to sew without fabric under the presser foot. Before changing presser feet and needle the main switch must appear again on...
... display will fail. Select the desired stitch again. This is important if there are thread remnants in the hook ways. Switch off . The machine is being discharged some segments of the needle plate until you hear it back on the display. Push slide B to sew without fabric under the presser foot. Before changing presser feet and needle the main switch must appear again on...
Owner's Manual
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... table 3:6 Altering the stitch/pattern length 3:2 Attaching buttonhole foot 3:13 F B Balance Basting stitch Free motion embroidery 3:19 Free Motion Sewing 3:10 3:3 Fully automatic buttonhole 3:13 3:7 Blind hem stitch Bobbin thread Bobbin winding Bridging stitch Buttonhole tips: 3:8 G 2:9 General notes on decorative sewing 3:18 2:4-5 3:11 H 3:17 Hemstitching 3:20 Buttonhole with gimp thread 3:16 I Buttonholes 3:13 Inserting the bobbin 2:6 Inserting the sensormatic buttonhole C Carrying case guide: 3:13 2:1 Integrated Needle threader 2:8 Changing the light bulb...
... table 3:6 Altering the stitch/pattern length 3:2 Attaching buttonhole foot 3:13 F B Balance Basting stitch Free motion embroidery 3:19 Free Motion Sewing 3:10 3:3 Fully automatic buttonhole 3:13 3:7 Blind hem stitch Bobbin thread Bobbin winding Bridging stitch Buttonhole tips: 3:8 G 2:9 General notes on decorative sewing 3:18 2:4-5 3:11 H 3:17 Hemstitching 3:20 Buttonhole with gimp thread 3:16 I Buttonholes 3:13 Inserting the bobbin 2:6 Inserting the sensormatic buttonhole C Carrying case guide: 3:13 2:1 Integrated Needle threader 2:8 Changing the light bulb...
Owner's Manual
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P Pattern mirror Presser foot lifter Q Quilt stitch R Removing the accessory tray Reverse sewing Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7 S Semi-automatic buttonhole Setting the needle thread tension Sewing in zippers Sewing on buttons Sewing problems and their solutions Shell edging Stitch selection Maintenance V 3:3 Voltage Switch 2:2 2:8 W Winding a bobbin through the needle 2:10 3:19 2:3 3:3 3:12 3:14 2:10 3:6 3:17 4:3 3:12 3:1 T Tapering 3:19 The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) 2:13 Thread cutter 2:9 Thread tension 2:6 Threading the needle 2:7 Threading the twin needle: 2:12 Top ...
P Pattern mirror Presser foot lifter Q Quilt stitch R Removing the accessory tray Reverse sewing Rolled hem with hemmer No. 7 S Semi-automatic buttonhole Setting the needle thread tension Sewing in zippers Sewing on buttons Sewing problems and their solutions Shell edging Stitch selection Maintenance V 3:3 Voltage Switch 2:2 2:8 W Winding a bobbin through the needle 2:10 3:19 2:3 3:3 3:12 3:14 2:10 3:6 3:17 4:3 3:12 3:1 T Tapering 3:19 The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) 2:13 Thread cutter 2:9 Thread tension 2:6 Threading the needle 2:7 Threading the twin needle: 2:12 Top ...