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... to the power supply 2:2 Pack away after sewing 2:3 /('OLJKWV 2:3 Free 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 6HZLQJUHFRPPHQGDWLRQV 3:2 ...
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... and presser foot holder 15. Thread tension disk 7DNHXSOHYHU 22 23 24 25 26 27 32 31 30 29 28 Needle bar 8. 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 9 12 10 11 19 20 21 Front side...
... and presser foot holder 15. Thread tension disk 7DNHXSOHYHU 22 23 24 25 26 27 32 31 30 29 28 Needle bar 8. 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 9 12 10 11 19 20 21 Front side...
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...-motion/darning foot. 1:8 The red guide on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the needle, making it will go into the machine. Use the markings on the foot guides the fabric. The clearance between the needle and the outer edge of WKHWRHLVµPP DQG...WKH]LSSHUWHHWK0RYHWKHQHHGOHSRVLWLRQWRWKHULJKWRUOHIWWR sew closer to zipper teeth. 6HQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRW$ When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to position WKHJDUPHQWHGJH7KHÀQJHURQWKHEDFNRIWKHIRRWKROGVFRUGLQJIRUFRUGHG...
...-motion/darning foot. 1:8 The red guide on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the needle, making it will go into the machine. Use the markings on the foot guides the fabric. The clearance between the needle and the outer edge of WKHWRHLVµPP DQG...WKH]LSSHUWHHWK0RYHWKHQHHGOHSRVLWLRQWRWKHULJKWRUOHIWWR sew closer to zipper teeth. 6HQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRW$ When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to position WKHJDUPHQWHGJH7KHÀQJHURQWKHEDFNRIWKHIRRWKROGVFRUGLQJIRUFRUGHG...
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... number 820920-096). 6 Requires optional Join and Fold Edging Foot w/IDT™ system (Part number 820931-096). Alphabets Comic (3.2 & 4.2) Cyrillic (3.2 & 4.2*) Outline (4.2**) * Only in russian quilt expression™ 4.2 sewing machine. ** Not included in russian quilt...
... number 820920-096). 6 Requires optional Join and Fold Edging Foot w/IDT™ system (Part number 820931-096). Alphabets Comic (3.2 & 4.2) Cyrillic (3.2 & 4.2*) Outline (4.2**) * Only in russian quilt expression™ 4.2 sewing machine. ** Not included in russian quilt...
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Note: Your PFAFF® Expression sewing machine is adjusted to ensure that it is for packing purposes only and should ...WKHSOXJLQDQ\ZD\ 2:2 C A B Note: Styrofoam left in the slot on the bottom right side of the machine $ 3. Note: Connecting the foot control cord to the foot FRQWUROLVRQO\QHFHVVDU\WKHYHU\ÀUVWWLPH\RXDUH...ER[RQDVWHDG\ÁDWVXUIDFH/LIW WKHPDFKLQHRXWRIWKHER[UHPRYHWKHRXWHU packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 5HPRYHDOORXWHUSDFNLQJPDWHULDODQGWKH plastic bag. 6OLGHRIIWKHDFFHVVRU\WUD\DQGUHPRYH...
Note: Your PFAFF® Expression sewing machine is adjusted to ensure that it is for packing purposes only and should ...WKHSOXJLQDQ\ZD\ 2:2 C A B Note: Styrofoam left in the slot on the bottom right side of the machine $ 3. Note: Connecting the foot control cord to the foot FRQWUROLVRQO\QHFHVVDU\WKHYHU\ÀUVWWLPH\RXDUH...ER[RQDVWHDG\ÁDWVXUIDFH/LIW WKHPDFKLQHRXWRIWKHER[UHPRYHWKHRXWHU packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 5HPRYHDOORXWHUSDFNLQJPDWHULDODQGWKH plastic bag. 6OLGHRIIWKHDFFHVVRU\WUD\DQGUHPRYH...
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Preparations Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. 3. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage. 3ODFHDOODFFHVVRULHVLQWKHDFFHVVRU\WUD\6OLGH the tray on to the machine around the free arm. 3ODFHWKHIRRWFRQWUROLQWKHVSDFHDERYHWKH free arm. 3XWRQWKHKDUGFRYHU LED lights
Preparations Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. 3. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage. 3ODFHDOODFFHVVRULHVLQWKHDFFHVVRU\WUD\6OLGH the tray on to the machine around the free arm. 3ODFHWKHIRRWFRQWUROLQWKHVSDFHDERYHWKH free arm. 3XWRQWKHKDUGFRYHU LED lights
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...WKHULJKWLQWRWKHWDNHXS OHYHU' DQGGRZQLQWKHOHIWKDQGWKUHDGLQJ VORWWRWKHQHHGOHWKUHDGJXLGH( 5. 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 ... thread from a second spool of the right size. 3XOOWKHWKUHDGLQWRWKHWKUHDGJXLGH$ IURP the front to the back. B C C B A D E quilt expression™ 4.2 2:4 Main spool pin in vertical position Preparations PFA Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in the up position. 3ODFHWKHWKUHDGRQWKH...
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Electronic knee-lift (4.2)
Electronic knee-lift (4.2)
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Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go. Preparations Changing the needle 1. Push the new needle upwards with the ÁDWVLGHDZD\IURP\RXXQWLOLWZLOOJRQR further. 5. Lowering feed dogs Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. /RRVHQWKHQHHGOHVFUHZ8VHWKHVFUHZGULYHU if necessary. 5HPRYHWKHQHHGOH 4. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool.
Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go. Preparations Changing the needle 1. Push the new needle upwards with the ÁDWVLGHDZD\IURP\RXXQWLOLWZLOOJRQR further. 5. Lowering feed dogs Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. /RRVHQWKHQHHGOHVFUHZ8VHWKHVFUHZGULYHU if necessary. 5HPRYHWKHQHHGOH 4. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool.
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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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...to side (23) )RUPLUURULQJVWLWFKHVDQGVHTXHQFHVVLGHWRVLGH Load personal stitch or sequence (24) Press this button to stop the machine without using the + and - Stitch width or stitch positioning (13) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the foot control. Direct selection (...LQDVHTXHQFHRU SHUVRQDOVWLWFKHVDQGVHTXHQFHV Sequencing (27) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRHQWHUVHTXHQFLQJ 2:11 buttons to change the density for machine settings. Graphic display (12) 7KHJUDSKLFGLVSOD\OHWV\RXYLHZDOO\RXU VHOHFWLRQVDQGRSWLRQV6WLWFKHVDUHVKRZQLQUHDO size. Wheel ...
...to side (23) )RUPLUURULQJVWLWFKHVDQGVHTXHQFHVVLGHWRVLGH Load personal stitch or sequence (24) Press this button to stop the machine without using the + and - Stitch width or stitch positioning (13) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the foot control. Direct selection (...LQDVHTXHQFHRU SHUVRQDOVWLWFKHVDQGVHTXHQFHV Sequencing (27) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRHQWHUVHTXHQFLQJ 2:11 buttons to change the density for machine settings. Graphic display (12) 7KHJUDSKLFGLVSOD\OHWV\RXYLHZDOO\RXU VHOHFWLRQVDQGRSWLRQV6WLWFKHVDUHVKRZQLQUHDO size. Wheel ...
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Needle stop up/down with indicator (2) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down position. Preparations Buttons for expression™ 3.2 2349 11 10 12 13 14 1 4 3 2 1 8 5 6 7 OK 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Thread tension dial (1) ,IQHHGHGDGMXVWWKHWRSWKUHDGWHQVLRQXVLQJWKH markings on the tension dial.
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... width or stitch positioning (10) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the + and - buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQ WRYLHZWKHVWLWFK positioning for machine settings. Info button (17) Press this button to toggle the recommendations YLHZRQDQGRII Settings menu (18) Press this button to open the menu...
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... the setting will be dashed. There are two icons which are shown next to some RIWKHVHWWLQJDOWHUQDWLYHV This icon shows you switch your machine off. This icon shows you that this setting is kept until you that the setting will be kept until you GHDFWLYDWHLW 3UHVVWKHVHWWLQJV...
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...IDEULFPRYHV up informs \RXWKDWWKHVHQVRUPDWLFIUHHPRWLRQLVDFWLYH Pivot height (4.2) $GMXVWWKHKHLJKWRIWKHSUHVVHUIRRWZKHQWKH machine is being formed. $WKLJKHUVSHHGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWÁRDWVRYHUWKH fabric while sewing. The open toe free-motion foot is being formed.... will be shown instead of the presser foot recommendation. 7KHIDEULFPXVWEHPRYHGPDQXDOO\:KHQVHZLQJ in free-motion at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. The sensormatic free-motion icon will be shown instead of the presser foot recommendation. $SRSXSZLOOLQIRUP\RXWKDWVSULQJ...
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Tie-off options The tie-off button, found on the front of the machine. For 4.2: To mirror end to end, press the mirror end to sewing forward, stop sewing in reverse to step between the options and SUHVV2.WR... to end button. Use the wheel to activate tie-off options YLHZ 2. No tie-off functions are selected. For 4.2: :KHQDWKUHDGVQLS& LVSURJUDPPHG the machine will be performed. Note: For immediate tie-off, use . :KHQ\RXKDYHPDGH\RXUVHOHFWLRQVFORVHWKH YLHZE\SUHVVLQJWKH)EXWWRQDJDLQ7LHRII PLQL...
Tie-off options The tie-off button, found on the front of the machine. For 4.2: To mirror end to end, press the mirror end to sewing forward, stop sewing in reverse to step between the options and SUHVV2.WR... to end button. Use the wheel to activate tie-off options YLHZ 2. No tie-off functions are selected. For 4.2: :KHQDWKUHDGVQLS& LVSURJUDPPHG the machine will be performed. Note: For immediate tie-off, use . :KHQ\RXKDYHPDGH\RXUVHOHFWLRQVFORVHWKH YLHZE\SUHVVLQJWKH)EXWWRQDJDLQ7LHRII PLQL...
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...SUHYLRXVO\VHOHFWHG B 3:5 Press the F1 button again to close the popup. 3UHVVWKHLQIREXWWRQ$QLFRQRQWKHJUDSKLF display will indicate the speed your machine is reached. 6HZ\RXUGHVLUHGOHQJWKDQGSUHVVWKHUHYHUVH button. Note: Almost all stitches can use the left and right arrow buttons on the...
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The machine will be highlighted, showing you wish by pressing the foot control. Lower the feed dogs. 3. If necessary change the width between holes with the swing ...
The machine will be highlighted, showing you wish by pressing the foot control. Lower the feed dogs. 3. If necessary change the width between holes with the swing ...
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... a full one DQGSUHVV2.RQWKHZKHHOWRFRQÀUP Mainmotor overload ,I\RXDUHVHZLQJRQYHU\KHDY\IDEULFRULIWKH machine is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up appears on the screen. The pop-up . 3:10 Sewing Common sewing pop-ups Bobbin thread low (4.2) When the...
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