Owner's Manual
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... manual. • Never drop or insert any opening. • Do not use as described in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug sewing machine from all instructions before relamping. Use only attachments recommended by a person responsible for a double-insulated...
... manual. • Never drop or insert any opening. • Do not use as described in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug sewing machine from all instructions before relamping. Use only attachments recommended by a person responsible for a double-insulated...
Owner's Manual
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... 2.2 Free arm 2:2 Thread cutter 2:2 Spool pins 2:2 Threading the machine 2:3 Bobbin winding 2:5 Inserting the bobbin 2:6 IDT (Integrated dual feed 2:6 Electronic knee-lift (4.0 2:7 Needles 2:7 Changing the needle 2:8 Lowering feed dogs 2:8 Changing the presser foot 2.8 Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.0 2:10 Buttons for expression™ 3.0 2:12 Buttons for expression™ 2.0 2:14 Settings menu 2:16 3 Sewing 3:1 Sewing mode - overview...
... 2.2 Free arm 2:2 Thread cutter 2:2 Spool pins 2:2 Threading the machine 2:3 Bobbin winding 2:5 Inserting the bobbin 2:6 IDT (Integrated dual feed 2:6 Electronic knee-lift (4.0 2:7 Needles 2:7 Changing the needle 2:8 Lowering feed dogs 2:8 Changing the presser foot 2.8 Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.0 2:10 Buttons for expression™ 3.0 2:12 Buttons for expression™ 2.0 2:14 Settings menu 2:16 3 Sewing 3:1 Sewing mode - overview...
Owner's Manual
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...cord and foot control 20. Thread cutter 23. Light bulbs 25. Needle bar 27. Stitch plate 29. Bobbin winder lever and bobbin spindle 8. Needle thread guide 28. Spool pin 11. Free arm 31. Presser foot lift (3.0 and 2.0) ... 1:5 Slide for threading and bobbin 2. Threading slots winding 3. Bobbin winder thread guide 4. Bobbin thread cutter 7. Buttons and graphic display 18. Lid with stitch overview and button ruler 22. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder 15. Handwheel 19. Introduction PFAFF quilt expression 4.0 inch mm Introduction Machine ...
...cord and foot control 20. Thread cutter 23. Light bulbs 25. Needle bar 27. Stitch plate 29. Bobbin winder lever and bobbin spindle 8. Needle thread guide 28. Spool pin 11. Free arm 31. Presser foot lift (3.0 and 2.0) ... 1:5 Slide for threading and bobbin 2. Threading slots winding 3. Bobbin winder thread guide 4. Bobbin thread cutter 7. Buttons and graphic display 18. Lid with stitch overview and button ruler 22. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder 15. Handwheel 19. Introduction PFAFF quilt expression 4.0 inch mm Introduction Machine ...
Owner's Manual
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... 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Included accessories not in the 34 tray so they are easily accessible. 35 33. Bobbins 48. Removable tray for accessories 34. Brush 43. Spool cap, small 46. Space for presser feet 35. Light bulb remover 40. Seam ripper 42. Spool... the accessories in picture • Foot control • Power cord • Needles 1:6 Introduction Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles 33 and other accessories.
... 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Included accessories not in the 34 tray so they are easily accessible. 35 33. Bobbins 48. Removable tray for accessories 34. Brush 43. Spool cap, small 46. Space for presser feet 35. Light bulb remover 40. Seam ripper 42. Spool... the accessories in picture • Foot control • Power cord • Needles 1:6 Introduction Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles 33 and other accessories.
Owner's Manual
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... Ànish, stretch sewing, lace insertion. Reinforced seam. Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing. Sewing blindhems on stretch fabrics. Seam and overcast in the bobbin. Triple stretch stitch 11 11 9 Honeycomb stitch 12 12 10 Bridging stitch 13 13 11 Foundation elastic stitch 14 14 12 Crosshem stitch 15 15...
... Ànish, stretch sewing, lace insertion. Reinforced seam. Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing. Sewing blindhems on stretch fabrics. Seam and overcast in the bobbin. Triple stretch stitch 11 11 9 Honeycomb stitch 12 12 10 Bridging stitch 13 13 11 Foundation elastic stitch 14 14 12 Crosshem stitch 15 15...
Owner's Manual
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Auxiliary spool pin The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from a second spool of the right size. 2. Main spool pin in vertical position Preparations Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in the left -... then upwards through the left -hand threading slot to the back. Slide on the pre-tension disc (C). 3. Pull the thread from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B) on a large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Thread down in vertical position...
Auxiliary spool pin The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from a second spool of the right size. 2. Main spool pin in vertical position Preparations Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in the left -... then upwards through the left -hand threading slot to the back. Slide on the pre-tension disc (C). 3. Pull the thread from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B) on a large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Thread down in vertical position...
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Place the thread from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B) on the spool pin and Àt a spool cap of the needle. There are also some optional accessories that require manual threading of ...
Place the thread from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B) on the spool pin and Àt a spool cap of the needle. There are also some optional accessories that require manual threading of ...
Owner's Manual
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...metal presser foot. Bring the thread up position. Winding through the needle Make sure that bobbin winding is full, the bobbin winding will slow down and stop automatically. Preparations C Bobbin winding Winding from the needle, under the presser foot, upward through the left-hand ...bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up closes. The pop-up . Then follow step 4 and 5 above the bobbin winder thread guide (B) and then through the needle if using the bobbin thread cutter (E). Slide a spool cap tightly against the spool. 3. Use only the original PFAFF® bobbins...
...metal presser foot. Bring the thread up position. Winding through the needle Make sure that bobbin winding is full, the bobbin winding will slow down and stop automatically. Preparations C Bobbin winding Winding from the needle, under the presser foot, upward through the left-hand ...bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up closes. The pop-up . Then follow step 4 and 5 above the bobbin winder thread guide (B) and then through the needle if using the bobbin thread cutter (E). Slide a spool cap tightly against the spool. 3. Use only the original PFAFF® bobbins...
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Inserting the bobbin 1 2 1. A C Preparations IDT (integrated dual feed) D For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® expression™ sewing machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT system. The material is fed precisely. Raise the presser foot. The even...-clockwise when you . 2. Continue threading around (B) and to cut -out (D). Replace the cover. Pull the thread to prevent shifting of the bobbin. As on the bobbin to keep it from you pull the thread Àrmly to the right and then to the left to the right B of the thread...
Inserting the bobbin 1 2 1. A C Preparations IDT (integrated dual feed) D For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® expression™ sewing machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT system. The material is fed precisely. Raise the presser foot. The even...-clockwise when you . 2. Continue threading around (B) and to cut -out (D). Replace the cover. Pull the thread to prevent shifting of the bobbin. As on the bobbin to keep it from you pull the thread Àrmly to the right and then to the left to the right B of the thread...
Owner's Manual
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... and the machine will be lit. The reverse indicator (5) will then stop position is pressed. Stitch restart (2) When having stopped sewing in reverse for quilt expression™ 4.0 8 9 10 11 13 12 14 15 16 Preparations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Needle up or down...The programmed tie-off indicator is also used when sewing buttonholes, programmed tie-off button while sewing and your sewing machine cuts the top and bobbin threads and raises the presser foot and the needle. The setting of the stitch. The reverse indicator is lit when the reverse button is...
... and the machine will be lit. The reverse indicator (5) will then stop position is pressed. Stitch restart (2) When having stopped sewing in reverse for quilt expression™ 4.0 8 9 10 11 13 12 14 15 16 Preparations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Needle up or down...The programmed tie-off indicator is also used when sewing buttonholes, programmed tie-off button while sewing and your sewing machine cuts the top and bobbin threads and raises the presser foot and the needle. The setting of the stitch. The reverse indicator is lit when the reverse button is...
Owner's Manual
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Your changed settings will be longer. If the bobbin thread is visible on the selected stitch. Reduce the needle thread tension. For 4.0: Your sewing machine electronically sets the best thread tension for width and ...
Your changed settings will be longer. If the bobbin thread is visible on the selected stitch. Reduce the needle thread tension. For 4.0: Your sewing machine electronically sets the best thread tension for width and ...
Owner's Manual
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... 4.0 and 3.0: Press the F1 button to the batting and backing. 2. Engage the IDT. 5. Once you should only see your garment as needed to your bobbin thread. Select a darning stitch. 3. The repeat icon will be set the length of the stitch. Thread the needle with a layer of batting sandwiched between. 1. Use ...
... 4.0 and 3.0: Press the F1 button to the batting and backing. 2. Engage the IDT. 5. Once you should only see your garment as needed to your bobbin thread. Select a darning stitch. 3. The repeat icon will be set the length of the stitch. Thread the needle with a layer of batting sandwiched between. 1. Use ...
Owner's Manual
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... on very heavy fabric or if the machine is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up message will stop sewing. Replace the empty bobbin with a full one and press OK on the wheel to close when the mainmotor and power supply are sewing on the wheel to conÀ...
... on very heavy fabric or if the machine is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up message will stop sewing. Replace the empty bobbin with a full one and press OK on the wheel to close when the mainmotor and power supply are sewing on the wheel to conÀ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Do not turn the bulb, just pull it out to remove it often. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs and turn the screwdriver to remove any dust or lint built up . 123 456 789 0 3W Maintenance Cleaning the ... bulb by pushing it up . Place the screwdriver under the sewing head and one above the free arm. Wipe the exterior surface of your authorized PFAFF® dealer. Light bulbs are available at your machine with a soft cloth to pop off the machine. Maintenance Changing the light bulbs Your sewing machine...
.... Do not turn the bulb, just pull it out to remove it often. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs and turn the screwdriver to remove any dust or lint built up . 123 456 789 0 3W Maintenance Cleaning the ... bulb by pushing it up . Place the screwdriver under the sewing head and one above the free arm. Wipe the exterior surface of your authorized PFAFF® dealer. Light bulbs are available at your machine with a soft cloth to pop off the machine. Maintenance Changing the light bulbs Your sewing machine...
Owner's Manual
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...dust and lint will be blown into place. Clean B with the knob Àtting into the bobbin case area. Remove the bobbin case (B) by lifting it up . Slide on the bobbin cover. Remove the bobbin case holder (A), covering the front part of lint in place. For 4.0: Use caution when cleaning ... lowered, place the stitch plate with the brush. Maintenance 5:2 Cleaning under the bobbin area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of the bobbin case, by lifting it up . Press the stitch plate down until it clicks...
...dust and lint will be blown into place. Clean B with the knob Àtting into the bobbin case area. Remove the bobbin case (B) by lifting it up . Slide on the bobbin cover. Remove the bobbin case holder (A), covering the front part of lint in place. For 4.0: Use caution when cleaning ... lowered, place the stitch plate with the brush. Maintenance 5:2 Cleaning under the bobbin area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of the bobbin case, by lifting it up . Press the stitch plate down until it clicks...
Owner's Manual
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...skips stitches Did you thread the machine properly? Use needle system 130/750 H. Remedy Remove stitch plate and clean lint from an authorized PFAFF® dealer. If the problem persists, contact your machine. Is the correct presser foot used? Reduce the presser foot pivot height in...are securely plugged into the machine and into the foot control. Attach correct needle for the thread? Push bobbin winder lever to a new higher quality thread purchased from bobbin area. Did you insert the needle properly? Attach correct presser foot. Is the needle too small for ...
...skips stitches Did you thread the machine properly? Use needle system 130/750 H. Remedy Remove stitch plate and clean lint from an authorized PFAFF® dealer. If the problem persists, contact your machine. Is the correct presser foot used? Reduce the presser foot pivot height in...are securely plugged into the machine and into the foot control. Attach correct needle for the thread? Push bobbin winder lever to a new higher quality thread purchased from bobbin area. Did you insert the needle properly? Attach correct presser foot. Is the needle too small for ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? If you insert the bobbin properly? Non-original parts and accessories The warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! Change the stitch plate. If there is a speciÀc problem, it to test... sew with a brush. Is the bobbin area clean? Check the bobbin thread. Remove the stitch plate and clean the feed dogs with...
.... Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? If you insert the bobbin properly? Non-original parts and accessories The warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! Change the stitch plate. If there is a speciÀc problem, it to test... sew with a brush. Is the bobbin area clean? Check the bobbin thread. Remove the stitch plate and clean the feed dogs with...
Owner's Manual
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... Balance 2:17 Bobbin, insert 2:6 Bobbin winding 2:5 Winding from horizontal position 2:5 Winding through the needle 2:5 Button, sew on 3:9 Buttonholes 3:7 Manual buttonhole 3:8 Sensormatic buttonhole 3:8 Buttons expression™ 2.0 2:14-2:15 expression™ 3.0 2:12-2:13 quilt expression™ 4.0 ...2:2 I IDT 2:6 Disengage 2:6 Engage 2:6 Immediate tie-off 2:10, 2:12, 2:14 Info button 2:11, 2:13, 2:15, 3:1 Inserting the bobbin 2:6 K Knee-lift 2:7 L Language 2:17 Light bulbs, change 5:1 Load Sequencing 4:2 Sewing mode 3:5 Lowering feed dogs 2:8 M Machine overview 1:5 ...
... Balance 2:17 Bobbin, insert 2:6 Bobbin winding 2:5 Winding from horizontal position 2:5 Winding through the needle 2:5 Button, sew on 3:9 Buttonholes 3:7 Manual buttonhole 3:8 Sensormatic buttonhole 3:8 Buttons expression™ 2.0 2:14-2:15 expression™ 3.0 2:12-2:13 quilt expression™ 4.0 ...2:2 I IDT 2:6 Disengage 2:6 Engage 2:6 Immediate tie-off 2:10, 2:12, 2:14 Info button 2:11, 2:13, 2:15, 3:1 Inserting the bobbin 2:6 K Knee-lift 2:7 L Language 2:17 Light bulbs, change 5:1 Load Sequencing 4:2 Sewing mode 3:5 Lowering feed dogs 2:8 M Machine overview 1:5 ...
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... Options 3:3 Troubleshooting 5:3 Twin needle Set for twin needle 2:16, 3.1 Threading for twin needle 2:4 U Unpacking 2:1 Using the alphabet 4:2 Utility stitches 1:8-1:10 V W Wheel 2:11, 2:13, 2:15 Winding bobbin 2:5 Winding from horizontal position 2:5 Winding through the needle 2:5 Index 5:6
... Options 3:3 Troubleshooting 5:3 Twin needle Set for twin needle 2:16, 3.1 Threading for twin needle 2:4 U Unpacking 2:1 Using the alphabet 4:2 Utility stitches 1:8-1:10 V W Wheel 2:11, 2:13, 2:15 Winding bobbin 2:5 Winding from horizontal position 2:5 Winding through the needle 2:5 Index 5:6