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...instructions before using and before cleaning. WARNING ²7RUHGXFHWKHULVNRIEXUQVÀUHHOHFWULFVKRFN or injury to the nearest authorized GHDOHURUVHUYLFHFHQWHUIRUH[DPLQDWLRQUHSDLUHOHFWULFDORUPHFKDQLFDODGMXVWPHQW ‡ 1HYHURSHUDWHWKHVHZLQJPDFKLQHZLWKDQ\DLURSHQLQJVEORFNHG.HHSYHQWLODWLRQRSHQLQJVRIWKH sewing machine and foot controller free...QHHGOHDUHDVXFKDVWKUHDGLQJ needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. ‡ $OZD\V...$SSOLDQFHV SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS ,QDGRXEOH...
...instructions before using and before cleaning. WARNING ²7RUHGXFHWKHULVNRIEXUQVÀUHHOHFWULFVKRFN or injury to the nearest authorized GHDOHURUVHUYLFHFHQWHUIRUH[DPLQDWLRQUHSDLUHOHFWULFDORUPHFKDQLFDODGMXVWPHQW ‡ 1HYHURSHUDWHWKHVHZLQJPDFKLQHZLWKDQ\DLURSHQLQJVEORFNHG.HHSYHQWLODWLRQRSHQLQJVRIWKH sewing machine and foot controller free...QHHGOHDUHDVXFKDVWKUHDGLQJ needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. ‡ $OZD\V...$SSOLDQFHV SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS ,QDGRXEOH...
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...: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1. 5HLQIRUFHGVHDP7RSVWLWFKLQJ 6WUDLJKWVWLWFKUHYHUVH 6HZFRQWLQXRXVUHYHUVHZLWKVWURQJWLHRII %DVWLQJVWLWFK 6LQJOHVWLWFKXVHGIRUEDVWLQJ/RZHUWKHIHHGGRJV7RXFKIRRW FRQWUROWRVHZRQHVWLWFK0RYHIDEULFPDQXDOO\WRGHVLUHGSRVLWLRQ and touch foot control again to sew another stitch. Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number Name...
...: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1. 5HLQIRUFHGVHDP7RSVWLWFKLQJ 6WUDLJKWVWLWFKUHYHUVH 6HZFRQWLQXRXVUHYHUVHZLWKVWURQJWLHRII %DVWLQJVWLWFK 6LQJOHVWLWFKXVHGIRUEDVWLQJ/RZHUWKHIHHGGRJV7RXFKIRRW FRQWUROWRVHZRQHVWLWFK0RYHIDEULFPDQXDOO\WRGHVLUHGSRVLWLRQ and touch foot control again to sew another stitch. Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number Name...
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Spool pins
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... the pop-up position. B C A D F 3ODFHWKHWKUHDGRQWKHVSRROSLQDQGÀWDVSRRO cap of friction on the thread. Note: Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (G), since it G may damage your sewing machine. This ensures that the presser foot is raised and the needle is almost empty, the bobbin thread low pop-up appears on the spool pin. Note: Hold threads with both hands...
... the pop-up position. B C A D F 3ODFHWKHWKUHDGRQWKHVSRROSLQDQGÀWDVSRRO cap of friction on the thread. Note: Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (G), since it G may damage your sewing machine. This ensures that the presser foot is raised and the needle is almost empty, the bobbin thread low pop-up appears on the spool pin. Note: Hold threads with both hands...
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Bobbin winding Winding from horizontal position 3ODFHDQHPSW\EREELQRQWKHEREELQZLQGHU VSLQGOHZLWKWKHORJRIDFLQJXS8VHRQO\WKH RULJLQDO3)$))®EREELQVDSSURYHGIRUWKLVPRGHO 3ODFHWKHWKUHDGVSRRORQWKHVSRROSLQLQ KRUL]RQWDOSRVLWLRQ6OLGHDVSRROFDSWLJKWO\ against the spool... bobbin winding by pressing the foot control or WRXFKWKHVWDUWVWRS When the bobbin is full, it will stop winding....Winding while threaded Make sure that the presser foot and the needle are in WKHXSSRVLWLRQ7RSUHYHQWWKHQHHGOHIURPEHQGLQJ E pull the thread out of the needle...
Bobbin winding Winding from horizontal position 3ODFHDQHPSW\EREELQRQWKHEREELQZLQGHU VSLQGOHZLWKWKHORJRIDFLQJXS8VHRQO\WKH RULJLQDO3)$))®EREELQVDSSURYHGIRUWKLVPRGHO 3ODFHWKHWKUHDGVSRRORQWKHVSRROSLQLQ KRUL]RQWDOSRVLWLRQ6OLGHDVSRROFDSWLJKWO\ against the spool... bobbin winding by pressing the foot control or WRXFKWKHVWDUWVWRS When the bobbin is full, it will stop winding....Winding while threaded Make sure that the presser foot and the needle are in WKHXSSRVLWLRQ7RSUHYHQWWKHQHHGOHIURPEHQGLQJ E pull the thread out of the needle...
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Attach presser foot /LQHXSWKHSLQVRQWKHIRRWZLWKWKHJDSXQGHUQHDWK the presser foot holder. Press upwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder. Changing the presser foot Remove presser foot Press the presser foot downwards until the foot snaps into place.
Attach presser foot /LQHXSWKHSLQVRQWKHIRRWZLWKWKHJDSXQGHUQHDWK the presser foot holder. Press upwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder. Changing the presser foot Remove presser foot Press the presser foot downwards until the foot snaps into place.
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Always use asymmetrical twin needles (H), since it may damage your sewing machine. A damaged needle can cause skipped stitches, breakage or snapping of thread. A damaged needle (G) can also damage the needle plate. Preparations 2:10 Needles 7KHVHZLQJPDFKLQHQHHGOHSOD\VDQLPSRUWDQW UROHLQVXFFHVVIXO...PLFURÀEHUV Wing needle (E) 7KH:LQJQHHGOHKDVZLGHZLQJVRQWKHVLGHRI the needle to poke holes in the fabric when sewing HQWUHGHX[DQGRWKHUKHPVWLWFKHVRQQDWXUDOÀEHU fabrics. Note: Change the needle often. Do not use a straight needle with a sharp point ...
Always use asymmetrical twin needles (H), since it may damage your sewing machine. A damaged needle can cause skipped stitches, breakage or snapping of thread. A damaged needle (G) can also damage the needle plate. Preparations 2:10 Needles 7KHVHZLQJPDFKLQHQHHGOHSOD\VDQLPSRUWDQW UROHLQVXFFHVVIXO...PLFURÀEHUV Wing needle (E) 7KH:LQJQHHGOHKDVZLGHZLQJVRQWKHVLGHRI the needle to poke holes in the fabric when sewing HQWUHGHX[DQGRWKHUKHPVWLWFKHVRQQDWXUDOÀEHU fabrics. Note: Change the needle often. Do not use a straight needle with a sharp point ...
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...use a needle with a larger eye and lower the embroidery speed. Sticky stabilizer 6WLFN\VWDELOL]HULVXVHGIRUKRRSHPEURLGHU\ZKHQ the fabric is placed on your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it to remove. When winding a bobbin, wind at slow speed and wind the bobbin half full. When embroidering cutwork, use embroidery bobbin thread...embroidery and other fabrics or on top of the fabric before sewing/embroidering to prevent discoloration of your machine. Transparent thread...the spool in the vertical position. If you may need to be hooped....
...use a needle with a larger eye and lower the embroidery speed. Sticky stabilizer 6WLFN\VWDELOL]HULVXVHGIRUKRRSHPEURLGHU\ZKHQ the fabric is placed on your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it to remove. When winding a bobbin, wind at slow speed and wind the bobbin half full. When embroidering cutwork, use embroidery bobbin thread...embroidery and other fabrics or on top of the fabric before sewing/embroidering to prevent discoloration of your machine. Transparent thread...the spool in the vertical position. If you may need to be hooped....
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... and changing the stitch, embroidery or setting while sewing or embroidering, it . Pop-up for lock screen Machine settings & buttons 3:3 When selected, the screen will become locked ten VHFRQGVDIWHUWKHODVWWRXFK7KHVFUHHQZLOOEH ORFNHGXQWLO\RXXQORFNLWE\WRXFKLQJ2. Pop-up for language selection Calibrate touch screen 7KHWRXFKVFUHHQFDQEHFDOLEUDWHGIRUWKHLQGLYLGXDO user. 7RXFK...
... and changing the stitch, embroidery or setting while sewing or embroidering, it . Pop-up for lock screen Machine settings & buttons 3:3 When selected, the screen will become locked ten VHFRQGVDIWHUWKHODVWWRXFK7KHVFUHHQZLOOEH ORFNHGXQWLO\RXXQORFNLWE\WRXFKLQJ2. Pop-up for language selection Calibrate touch screen 7KHWRXFKVFUHHQFDQEHFDOLEUDWHGIRUWKHLQGLYLGXDO user. 7RXFK...
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... to normal sewing. a buttonhole. Automatic presser foot lift When selected, the automatic presser foot lift is DFWLYDWHG7KHSUHVVHUIRRWZLOOUDLVHWRSLYRWKHLJKW for that QHHGOHVL]HWRSUHYHQWQHHGOHEUHDNDJH7KHVHWWLQJ is complete, e.g. When a twin needle size is selected, the width of twin needle width Stitch width safety symbol Twin needle symbol Presser foot pressure control When deselected, no automatic thread snip will be used at the same time. Machine settings & buttons Sewing settings Twin needle 7RXFK...
... to normal sewing. a buttonhole. Automatic presser foot lift When selected, the automatic presser foot lift is DFWLYDWHG7KHSUHVVHUIRRWZLOOUDLVHWRSLYRWKHLJKW for that QHHGOHVL]HWRSUHYHQWQHHGOHEUHDNDJH7KHVHWWLQJ is complete, e.g. When a twin needle size is selected, the width of twin needle width Stitch width safety symbol Twin needle symbol Presser foot pressure control When deselected, no automatic thread snip will be used at the same time. Machine settings & buttons Sewing settings Twin needle 7RXFK...
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... embroidery Thread snips for Cut jump stitches. Use the + and - Note: Your machine will trim the top jump stitch thread and pull the thread end to the underside of the fabric as you have changed to either raise or lower the height of embroidery foot, e.g. Embroidery settings Presser foot height Adjust the height of the presser foot in small steps until the embroidery moves freely under the presser foot. If using the software package downloaded via PFAFF...
... embroidery Thread snips for Cut jump stitches. Use the + and - Note: Your machine will trim the top jump stitch thread and pull the thread end to the underside of the fabric as you have changed to either raise or lower the height of embroidery foot, e.g. Embroidery settings Presser foot height Adjust the height of the presser foot in small steps until the embroidery moves freely under the presser foot. If using the software package downloaded via PFAFF...
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... sew. Presser foot down Thread snips Reverse indicator Action indicator Reverse button Buttons and indicators Presser foot up and extra lift toggle 7RXFKWKLVEXWWRQWRUDLVHWKHSUHVVHUIRRW7RXFK this button to up /down and pivot toggle 7RXFKWKLVEXWWRQWRORZHUWKHSUHVVHUIRRW completely. Press the button once more and the presser foot will raise to extra lift position and the needle...
... sew. Presser foot down Thread snips Reverse indicator Action indicator Reverse button Buttons and indicators Presser foot up and extra lift toggle 7RXFKWKLVEXWWRQWRUDLVHWKHSUHVVHUIRRW7RXFK this button to up /down and pivot toggle 7RXFKWKLVEXWWRQWRORZHUWKHSUHVVHUIRRW completely. Press the button once more and the presser foot will raise to extra lift position and the needle...
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... tie-off Presser foot up and extra lift toggle Stitch restart Speed control Presser foot down and pivot toggle Needle up/down Thread snips Reverse indicator Action indicator Reverse button Start/stop Press this button to start and press it again to stop the machine without using the foot control. Thread snips Press to start or stop . Press the button once to cut both needle and bobbin thread immediately. ,ISUHVVLQJWKLVEXWWRQZKLOHVHZLQJWKH...
... tie-off Presser foot up and extra lift toggle Stitch restart Speed control Presser foot down and pivot toggle Needle up/down Thread snips Reverse indicator Action indicator Reverse button Start/stop Press this button to start and press it again to stop the machine without using the foot control. Thread snips Press to start or stop . Press the button once to cut both needle and bobbin thread immediately. ,ISUHVVLQJWKLVEXWWRQZKLOHVHZLQJWKH...
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Sewing mode In sewing mode you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. Sewing mode 4:2 overview Stabilizer recommended IDT™ system/Lower feed dogs recommended Twin needle/stitch width safety activated Presser foot recommendation Free-motion options Speed control symbol Save to personal menu Tie-off options Selected stitch number Thread tension Stitch width/ Stitch length/ Stitch positioning Stitch density Sewing options Sequencing Stitch Creator™ feature Note: All symbols and options will not be shown at the same time. Start view :KHQ...
Sewing mode In sewing mode you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. Sewing mode 4:2 overview Stabilizer recommended IDT™ system/Lower feed dogs recommended Twin needle/stitch width safety activated Presser foot recommendation Free-motion options Speed control symbol Save to personal menu Tie-off options Selected stitch number Thread tension Stitch width/ Stitch length/ Stitch positioning Stitch density Sewing options Sequencing Stitch Creator™ feature Note: All symbols and options will not be shown at the same time. Start view :KHQ...
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Free-motion options symbol Lower feed dogs recommendation Free-motion options Dynamic spring foot 6D free-motion Spring foot free-motion Sensormatic free-motion Sewing mode 4:8 Spring foot free-motion $FWLYDWHWRVHWWKHPDFKLQHLQ6SULQJIRRWIUHH PRWLRQPRGHIRURSWLRQDOVSULQJIHHW$VSULQJIRRW ZLOOUDLVHDQGORZHUZLWKHDFKVWLWFKWRKROGWKH IDEULFRQWKHQHHGOHSODWHZKLOHWKHVWLWFKLVEHLQJ IRUPHG Note: Optional spring feet... can be purchased at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Activate Stitch width safety in Machine settings. Free-motion options...
Free-motion options symbol Lower feed dogs recommendation Free-motion options Dynamic spring foot 6D free-motion Spring foot free-motion Sensormatic free-motion Sewing mode 4:8 Spring foot free-motion $FWLYDWHWRVHWWKHPDFKLQHLQ6SULQJIRRWIUHH PRWLRQPRGHIRURSWLRQDOVSULQJIHHW$VSULQJIRRW ZLOOUDLVHDQGORZHUZLWKHDFKVWLWFKWRKROGWKH IDEULFRQWKHQHHGOHSODWHZKLOHWKHVWLWFKLVEHLQJ IRUPHG Note: Optional spring feet... can be purchased at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Activate Stitch width safety in Machine settings. Free-motion options...
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...Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to adjust the thread tension depending on which fabric, thread and batting that is used . 4:19 Sewing mode Note: You can also use the optional presser foot, Stitchin-Ditch w/IDT™ system (part number 820 925-096). Stitch...WKHVHDPV RIWKHTXLOWXVLQJWKHUHGOLQHRQWKHSUHVVHUIRRWDV a guide. Crazy quilt stitching (PEHOOLVK\RXUTXLOWZLWKGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFKHVIURP VWLWFKFDWHJRU\7KHVWLWFKHVFDQEHVHZQLQD...
...Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to adjust the thread tension depending on which fabric, thread and batting that is used . 4:19 Sewing mode Note: You can also use the optional presser foot, Stitchin-Ditch w/IDT™ system (part number 820 925-096). Stitch...WKHVHDPV RIWKHTXLOWXVLQJWKHUHGOLQHRQWKHSUHVVHUIRRWDV a guide. Crazy quilt stitching (PEHOOLVK\RXUTXLOWZLWKGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFKHVIURP VWLWFKFDWHJRU\7KHVWLWFKHVFDQEHVHZQLQD...
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...\RXU machine cuts the needle and bobbin thread DQGVWRSV7KHneedle and presser foot raise DXWRPDWLFDOO\IRUHDV\UHPRYDORIWKHKRRS $SRSXSLQIRUPV\RXWKDW\RXUHPEURLGHU\LV ÀQLVKHG7RXFK2.WRNHHSWKHGHVLJQORDGHG DQGVWD\LQ(PEURLGHU\VWLWFKRXW 7:6 A Color block list Embroidery Mode - Preparations Note: This machine features the automatic function Cut jump stitches. To...
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...RQ EREELQFRYHU B C A D Non-original parts and accessories 7KHZDUUDQW\GRHVQRWFRYHUDQ\GHIHFWRUGDPDJH FDXVHGE\XVHRIQRQRULJLQDODFFHVVRULHVRUSDUWV Maintenance 11:2 Put the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder back in place. Note: When using the optional accessory PFAFF® Embroidery Cutwork Needles, it is neccessary to the plexifront. Cleaning under the bobbin area &OHDQWKHDUHDXQGHU...
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