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... arm 2:3 Thread cutter 2:3 6SRROSLQV 2:3 Threading the machine 2:4 %REELQZLQGLQJ 2:6 Inserting the bobbin 2:7 ,'7TMV\VWHP,QWHJUDWHGGXDOIHHG 2:7 (OHFWURQLFNQHHOLIW 2:8 Needles 2:8 Changing the needle 2:9 Lowering feed dogs 2:9 Changing the presser foot 2.9 %XWWRQVIRUquilt expression™ 4.2 2:11 %XWWRQVIRUexpression™ 3.2 2:13 6HWWLQJVPHQX 2:15 3 Sewing 3:1 6HZLQJPRGHRYHUYLHZ 3:2 6HOHFWDVWLWFK 3:2 6HZLQJ...
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... 6HQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRWVRFNHW /('OLJKWV %XLOWLQQHHGOHWKUHDGHU 7. Threading slots 3. Free arm 12. Main switch, connectors for threading and bobbin winding %REELQZLQGHUWKUHDGJXLGH 24. Thread guide %REELQWKUHDGJXLGHV %REELQWKUHDGFXWWHU %REELQZLQGHUOHYHUDQGEREELQVSLQGOH ...6SRROFDSV 6SRROSLQ 31. Thread tension disk 7DNHXSOHYHU 22 23 24 25 26 27 32 31 30 29 28 Machine overview Introduction PFAFF quilt expression 4.2 inch mm 1 00 10 20 1 30 40 2 50 OK 17 2 18 3 4 5 5 16 6 15 7 14 8 13...
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...FRUG 1HHGOHV 45 37 38 40 41 43 44 46 47 1:7 Introduction Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles 33 DQGRWKHUDFFHVVRULHV6WRUHWKHDFFHVVRULHVLQWKH 34 tray so they are easily accessible. 35 6SDFHIRUDFFHVVRULHV 5HPRYDEOH...
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... on stretch fabrics. 19 19 Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 1:9 Reinforced seam. Single stitch used with elastic thread in the bobbin. 13 13 Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching. 14 14 Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth...
... on stretch fabrics. 19 19 Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. 1:9 Reinforced seam. Single stitch used with elastic thread in the bobbin. 13 13 Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching. 14 14 Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth...
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... Auxiliary spool pin The auxiliary spool pin is in vertical position. B C C B A D E quilt expression™ 4.2 2:4 Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is used when winding a bobbin thread from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread JXLGH% RQWKHSUHWHQVLRQGLVF& 3. Thread down through the right...
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...ULJKWLQWRWKH WDNHXSOHYHU( DQGGRZQLQWKHOHIWKDQG threading slot. Pull both threads from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread JXLGH% RQWKHSUHWHQVLRQGLVF& 3. Make sure that you to use the needle threader for size 60 needles or ...KRRN* 3. Make sure that require manual threading of needle breakage is LQVLGHWKHQHHGOHWKUHDGJXLGH) DQGWKH other one thread is prevented. E F quilt expression™ 4.2 C C B D B A 2:5 Preparations Pull the thread loop out behind the needle. Thread down through the right-hand threading slot and then...
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... counter-clockwise DERYHWKHEREELQZLQGHUWKUHDGJXLGH% DQG WKHQWKURXJKWKHEREELQWKUHDGJXLGHV& DW the rear. When the bobbin is pulled securely inside the pre-tension device for correct thread tension. 7KUHDGWKURXJKWKHKROHLQWKHEREELQ' IURP... the presser foot, upward through the left-hand threading slot and through the bobbin thread JXLGHV& 7KHQIROORZVWHSDQGDERYH C E B C A D B C A 2:6 Preparations C Bobbin winding Winding from horizontal position 1. Place an empty bobbin on the spool pin in KRUL]RQWDOSRVLWLRQ6OLGHDVSRROFDSWLJKWO\ against...
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... engages. A C Preparations IDT™ system (Integrated dual feed) )RUVHZLQJDQ\IDEULFSUHFLVHO\3)$)) expression™ VHZLQJPDFKLQHSURYLGHVWKHLGHDO VROXWLRQWKHLQWHJUDWHGGXDOIHHG,'7V\VWHP $VRQLQGXVWULDOPDFKLQHVWKH,'7V\VWHPIHHGV the fabric from you . 2. Place the bobbin in light weight fabrics such as a magnifying glass. Note: The...
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Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.2 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 Preparations 1 2 OK 3 4 5 6 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Needle stop up/down with indicator (1) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down SRVLWLRQDQGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWZLOOUDLVHWRSLYRW height.
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... depending on a scrap piece of the fabric you should only see your garment with a layer of fabric with stabilizer in the bobbin. 6QDSRQWKHUHFRPPHQGHGIRRWVKRZQLQWKH VHZLQJUHFRPPHQGDWLRQVYLHZ (QJDJHWKH,'7V\VWHP 5. Place your... bobbin thread. Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. Sewing Sewing techniques Handlook quilting $TXLOWXVXDOO\FRQVLVWVRIWKUHHOD\HUVWZROD\HUV...
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Replace the empty bobbin with a full one DQGSUHVV2.RQWKHZKHHOWRFRQÀUP Mainmotor overload ,I\RXDUHVHZLQJRQYHU\KHDY\IDEULFRULIWKH machine ...3UHVV2.RQWKHZKHHOWRFORVHWKHSRS up message will close when the mainmotor and power supply are secure. Sewing Common sewing pop-ups Bobbin thread low (4.2) When the bobbin is blocked when sewing, the mainmotor FDQJHWRYHUORDGHGDQGWKHPDFKLQHZLOOVWRS sewing. The pop-up . 3:10
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...To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean LWRIWHQ1ROXEULFDWLRQRLOLQJ LVQHHGHG Wipe the exterior surface of your machine. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs and turn off the machine. 5HPRYHWKHSUHVVHUIRRWDQGVOLGHRIIWKHEREELQ FRYHU3ODFHWKH...found with a clean, soft and damp cloth. For 4.2: Use caution when cleaning around A the thread snips knife. Put the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder back in the bobbin case area. 5HPRYHWKHEREELQFDVHKROGHU$ FRYHULQJ the front part of lint in place. C Replacing the stitch plate With the...
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...YHUWLFDORU KRUL]RQWDO Change the stitch plate. Change the stitch plate. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! ,I\RXKDYHIROORZHGWKLVWURXEOHVKRRWLQJLQIRUPDWLRQDQGVWLOOKDYHSUREOHPVWDNH\RXUVHZLQJPDFKLQH WR\RXUGHDOHU,IWKHUH... \RXUVHZLQJIDEULFDQGEULQJLWWR\RXUGHDOHU$VHZLQJVDPSOHZLOORIWHQJLYHPXFKEHWWHULQIRUPDWLRQ than words. Check the bobbin thread. Check bobbin winding. The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded....
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