Owner's Manual
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... by a person responsible for their safety. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine. • Use this sewing machine only for its intended use bent needles. • Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Special care is marked with...ground means is provided on cord. To reduce the risk of burns, Àre, electric shock, or injury to person: • This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless...
... by a person responsible for their safety. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine. • Use this sewing machine only for its intended use bent needles. • Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Special care is marked with...ground means is provided on cord. To reduce the risk of burns, Àre, electric shock, or injury to person: • This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless...
Owner's Manual
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... features the very latest in both design and technology, enabling you start, please spend some time reading this owner's manual. Your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine will deÀnitely enable you at any time. Your authorized PFAFF® Dealer will soon discover how to experience a totally new dimension of your new...
... features the very latest in both design and technology, enabling you start, please spend some time reading this owner's manual. Your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine will deÀnitely enable you at any time. Your authorized PFAFF® Dealer will soon discover how to experience a totally new dimension of your new...
Owner's Manual
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... 2:2 Pack away after sewing 2:3 LED lights 2:3 Free arm 2:3 Thread cutter 2:3 Stylus holder 2:3 Spool pins 2:4 Threading the machine 2:5 Bobbin winding 2:7 ...machine 2:14 Viewing and printing PDF Guides 2:14 Buttons and icons 2:13 3 PFAFF® HD screen 3:1 Task bar 3:2 Common icons 3:3 Selection menu 3:4 Embroidery edit 3:5 Embroidery text editor 3:6 Embroidery stitch-out 3:6 Sequencing 3:7 Stitch Creator 3:7 Settings menu 3:8 Machine settings 3:8 Sound settings 3:11 Screen settings 3:12 Info menu 3:13 Quick help 3:13 4 Sewing mode 4:1 Sewing...
... 2:2 Pack away after sewing 2:3 LED lights 2:3 Free arm 2:3 Thread cutter 2:3 Stylus holder 2:3 Spool pins 2:4 Threading the machine 2:5 Bobbin winding 2:7 ...machine 2:14 Viewing and printing PDF Guides 2:14 Buttons and icons 2:13 3 PFAFF® HD screen 3:1 Task bar 3:2 Common icons 3:3 Selection menu 3:4 Embroidery edit 3:5 Embroidery text editor 3:6 Embroidery stitch-out 3:6 Sequencing 3:7 Stitch Creator 3:7 Settings menu 3:8 Machine settings 3:8 Sound settings 3:11 Screen settings 3:12 Info menu 3:13 Quick help 3:13 4 Sewing mode 4:1 Sewing...
Owner's Manual
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... 5:2 Create a sequence 5:3 Option bar 5:4 Save options 5:4 Sequence commands 5:4 Horizontal preview 5:5 Sewing a sequence 5:5 Important sequencing information 5:6 Common sequencing pop-ups 5:6 6 Stitch Creator 6:1 Stitch Creator - overview 10:2 Browse Files & Folders 10:3 Organize 10:6 Common Files & Folders pop-ups 10:7 11 Maintenance Cleaning the machine Troubleshooting Index Intellectual Property 11:1 11:2 11:3 11:5 11:10...
... 5:2 Create a sequence 5:3 Option bar 5:4 Save options 5:4 Sequence commands 5:4 Horizontal preview 5:5 Sewing a sequence 5:5 Important sequencing information 5:6 Common sequencing pop-ups 5:6 6 Stitch Creator 6:1 Stitch Creator - overview 10:2 Browse Files & Folders 10:3 Organize 10:6 Common Files & Folders pop-ups 10:7 11 Maintenance Cleaning the machine Troubleshooting Index Intellectual Property 11:1 11:2 11:3 11:5 11:10...
Owner's Manual
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Fleece and denim fabric, especially red and blue, often contain a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always prewash it before sewing to remove. This discoloring may be very difÀcult or impossible to avoid the discoloring. Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye. If you suspect that your sewing machine.
Fleece and denim fabric, especially red and blue, often contain a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always prewash it before sewing to remove. This discoloring may be very difÀcult or impossible to avoid the discoloring. Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye. If you suspect that your sewing machine.
Owner's Manual
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The groove on either the right or the left to sew closer to Áow smoothly over the stitches. The toe on the back of the foot holds cording for corded buttonhole. Presser foot 5A Sensormatic buttonhole foot When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in light to both sides of... teeth. The Ànger on the foot guides the fabric. This foot can be used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. Important: Make sure that has been entered into the machine. Zipper foot with IDT This foot can also be snapped on the underside of the foot is designed to the button...
The groove on either the right or the left to sew closer to Áow smoothly over the stitches. The toe on the back of the foot holds cording for corded buttonhole. Presser foot 5A Sensormatic buttonhole foot When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in light to both sides of... teeth. The Ànger on the foot guides the fabric. This foot can be used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. Important: Make sure that has been entered into the machine. Zipper foot with IDT This foot can also be snapped on the underside of the foot is designed to the button...
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... the ON/OFF switch to ON to the rear socket on a steady, Áat surface. For the USA and Canada This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one way. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Remove all other ). Connecting the foot control cord ...check to the foot control is properly connected. 3. The styrofoam is type "FR5" (see underside of the machine (1). 2. Connect the power cord and foot control Note: Before plugging in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. Take out the foot control cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this...
... the ON/OFF switch to ON to the rear socket on a steady, Áat surface. For the USA and Canada This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one way. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Remove all other ). Connecting the foot control cord ...check to the foot control is properly connected. 3. The styrofoam is type "FR5" (see underside of the machine (1). 2. Connect the power cord and foot control Note: Before plugging in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. Take out the foot control cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this...
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...from the wall socket and then from the machine (1). Unplug the foot control cord from the machine (2). 3. Slide the tray on the hard cover. Put on to the left. To release the stylus, just bend it to the machine around the free arm. 5. creative 4.0 Preparations 2:3 Place the foot control in... of the foot control. 4. Place all accessories in the space above the free arm. 6. LED lights Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminate shadows. Remove the tray by sliding it slightly towards you. Switch the main switch (3) off ...
...from the wall socket and then from the machine (1). Unplug the foot control cord from the machine (2). 3. Slide the tray on the hard cover. Put on to the left. To release the stylus, just bend it to the machine around the free arm. 5. creative 4.0 Preparations 2:3 Place the foot control in... of the foot control. 4. Place all accessories in the space above the free arm. 6. LED lights Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminate shadows. Remove the tray by sliding it slightly towards you. Switch the main switch (3) off ...
Owner's Manual
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...the large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. Make sure that would prevent the spool from rotating. Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. Use the horizontal position for normal threads and the vertical position ...for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. For narrow thread spools, use a larger spool cap in a horizontal position (the thread reels off too fast. Use a ...
...the large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. Make sure that would prevent the spool from rotating. Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. Use the horizontal position for normal threads and the vertical position ...for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. For narrow thread spools, use a larger spool cap in a horizontal position (the thread reels off too fast. Use a ...
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...cap of the tension disk (F). 4. Thread down in the left-hand threading slot. C D B A F creative 4.0 E B C A Thread sensor If the upper thread breaks or runs out or bobbin thread runs out, the machine stops and a pop-up position. 1. Make sure the threads click into the take-up . If bobbin ... them from the right into place. If upper thread breaks: Re-thread the machine and touch OK on the screen. Threading for twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a wound bobbin and continue sewing. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Make sure that the threads do not become ...
...cap of the tension disk (F). 4. Thread down in the left-hand threading slot. C D B A F creative 4.0 E B C A Thread sensor If the upper thread breaks or runs out or bobbin thread runs out, the machine stops and a pop-up position. 1. Make sure the threads click into the take-up . If bobbin ... them from the right into place. If upper thread breaks: Re-thread the machine and touch OK on the screen. Threading for twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a wound bobbin and continue sewing. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Make sure that the threads do not become ...
Owner's Manual
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... tool. On light fabrics such as it will go no further. 5. Changing the needle 1. Preparations IDT (Integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT system. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of the seam. Use.... The IDT keeps all work with the IDT, use presser feet with the center back cut-out. Loosen the needle screw. 3. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at side away from you until it engages.
... tool. On light fabrics such as it will go no further. 5. Changing the needle 1. Preparations IDT (Integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT system. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of the seam. Use.... The IDT keeps all work with the IDT, use presser feet with the center back cut-out. Loosen the needle screw. 3. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at side away from you until it engages.
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... needle (D) Denim needles have a slightly rounded point and come in the fabric. Use with your sewing machine. F Note: Change the needle often. D E Preparations 2:10 Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in a variety of thread. For knits, swimwear, Áeece, synthetic suedes and leathers. A damaged needle can cause skipped stitches, H breakage ...
... needle (D) Denim needles have a slightly rounded point and come in the fabric. Use with your sewing machine. F Note: Change the needle often. D E Preparations 2:10 Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in a variety of thread. For knits, swimwear, Áeece, synthetic suedes and leathers. A damaged needle can cause skipped stitches, H breakage ...
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... is selected the feed dogs are also lowered when using the presser foot extra lift. Lowering feed dogs Your machine automatically raises or lowers the feed dogs depending on buttons, free-motion sewing and embroidering. Preparations Changing the presser foot Remove presser foot Press the presser foot downwards until the foot snaps...
... is selected the feed dogs are also lowered when using the presser foot extra lift. Lowering feed dogs Your machine automatically raises or lowers the feed dogs depending on buttons, free-motion sewing and embroidering. Preparations Changing the presser foot Remove presser foot Press the presser foot downwards until the foot snaps...
Owner's Manual
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...A light at that the USB embroidery stick is open. one to connect the sewing machine to move Àles between the computer and sewing machine. do not force them into the ports! The USB PC cable packed with the machine can only be inserted one to the USB embroidery stick, the light Á...ashes and an hourglass appears on your machine (P/N:412 62 59-04) plugs in the...
...A light at that the USB embroidery stick is open. one to connect the sewing machine to move Àles between the computer and sewing machine. do not force them into the ports! The USB PC cable packed with the machine can only be inserted one to the USB embroidery stick, the light Á...ashes and an hourglass appears on your machine (P/N:412 62 59-04) plugs in the...
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...later, select the Register button in Step 5. From the main menu of your CD, click the Install Drivers option for your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 embroidery machine from most TrueType® or OpenType® fonts on your computer. 5D™ Organizer Find your designs and pictures easily. If... this device software?' Installing your software If you own other PFAFF® 5D™ Embroidery System software, you can easily move designs or other Àles to your computer. 2. This CD should be given an option to enter which sewing and embroidery machine(s) you wish to continue.
...later, select the Register button in Step 5. From the main menu of your CD, click the Install Drivers option for your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 embroidery machine from most TrueType® or OpenType® fonts on your computer. 5D™ Organizer Find your designs and pictures easily. If... this device software?' Installing your software If you own other PFAFF® 5D™ Embroidery System software, you can easily move designs or other Àles to your computer. 2. This CD should be given an option to enter which sewing and embroidery machine(s) you wish to continue.
Owner's Manual
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... empty bobbin with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. • Sewing an adjusted buttonhole saved without closing the pop-up and start sewing again. Sewing mode Common sewing pop-ups System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving Àles or anything that have been created for PFAFF® sewing machines. Stitch format not supported You can not be...
... empty bobbin with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. • Sewing an adjusted buttonhole saved without closing the pop-up and start sewing again. Sewing mode Common sewing pop-ups System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving Àles or anything that have been created for PFAFF® sewing machines. Stitch format not supported You can not be...
Owner's Manual
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When that needs to be stored in . Files & Folders Invalid Àle type for this folder Only designs can be stored in Personal designs, and only font Àles can take up message appears. The defragmentation can be done a pop-up to 45 minutes to perform. 10:8 Select the proper folder to store in Personal fonts. Defragmentation To optimize the sewing machines performance you sometimes need to the Machine Settings in the Settings menu and select Defragment user disc. To defragment your machine Àrst remove unneccesary Àles then go to do a defragmentation.
When that needs to be stored in . Files & Folders Invalid Àle type for this folder Only designs can be stored in Personal designs, and only font Àles can take up message appears. The defragmentation can be done a pop-up to 45 minutes to perform. 10:8 Select the proper folder to store in Personal fonts. Defragmentation To optimize the sewing machines performance you sometimes need to the Machine Settings in the Settings menu and select Defragment user disc. To defragment your machine Àrst remove unneccesary Àles then go to do a defragmentation.
Owner's Manual
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...to pop off the stitch plate. No lubrication (oiling) is neccessary to clean the bobbin area after sewing several projects or any dust or lint built up . Wipe the exterior surface of your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. Clean the feed dogs with the brush found with the brush. ... be blown into the bobbin case area. Remove the bobbin case (B) by pressing presser foot up . Note: When using the optional accessory PFAFF® Embroidery Cutwork Needles, it clicks into the notch at the back (C). Place the screwdriver under the bobbin case after each embroidered design/...
...to pop off the stitch plate. No lubrication (oiling) is neccessary to clean the bobbin area after sewing several projects or any dust or lint built up . Wipe the exterior surface of your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. Clean the feed dogs with the brush found with the brush. ... be blown into the bobbin case area. Remove the bobbin case (B) by pressing presser foot up . Note: When using the optional accessory PFAFF® Embroidery Cutwork Needles, it clicks into the notch at the back (C). Place the screwdriver under the bobbin case after each embroidered design/...
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...Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for your technique or fabric type. Wind a new bobbin. Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Check how the machine is solved. Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? Is the inner ...inner hoop always exactly matches the outer hoop. Insert a proper needle correctly as described in under the presser foot? Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by use the proper stabilizer for this troubleshooting information and still have followed this model. The embroidery design has puckered ...
...Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for your technique or fabric type. Wind a new bobbin. Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Check how the machine is solved. Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? Is the inner ...inner hoop always exactly matches the outer hoop. Insert a proper needle correctly as described in under the presser foot? Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by use the proper stabilizer for this troubleshooting information and still have followed this model. The embroidery design has puckered ...
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... design. Such modiÀcations, however, will always be safely recycled in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. PFAFF, CREATIVE, 5D and IDT (image) are listed on a label positioned underneath the sewing machine. Please note that on disposal, this product are trademarks of the user and the product. If in accordance with relevant...
... design. Such modiÀcations, however, will always be safely recycled in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. PFAFF, CREATIVE, 5D and IDT (image) are listed on a label positioned underneath the sewing machine. Please note that on disposal, this product are trademarks of the user and the product. If in accordance with relevant...