Owner's Manual
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..., or injury to as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. 16. Always unplug this sewing machine. Unplug immediately. 4. Do not place or store a sewing machine where it is required around the sewing machine needle. 12. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electric outlet immediately after using this appliance from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Do not operate where aerosol (spray...
..., or injury to as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. 16. Always unplug this sewing machine. Unplug immediately. 4. Do not place or store a sewing machine where it is required around the sewing machine needle. 12. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electric outlet immediately after using this appliance from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Do not operate where aerosol (spray...
Owner's Manual
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Parts of the sewing machine hobby 4260 1 Bobbin winder tension 2 Thread guide 3 Needle thread tension 4 Carrying handle 5 Bobbin pins 6 Bobbin winder 7 Stitch-width adjustment dial 8 Hand wheel 9 Hand wheel release disc 10 Stitch-length adjustment dial 11 Reverse key 1 2 Connection bushing 1 3 On/off switch 14 Baseplate 1 5 Detachable work support with accessory box 1 6 Needle plate 1 7 Presser foot holder with presser foot 1 8 Thread guide 1 9 Thread guide 20 Threading slots 21 Take-up lever 22 Needle holder with retaining screw 23 Presser foot lifter 24 Stitch pattern adjustment knob 25 ...
Parts of the sewing machine hobby 4260 1 Bobbin winder tension 2 Thread guide 3 Needle thread tension 4 Carrying handle 5 Bobbin pins 6 Bobbin winder 7 Stitch-width adjustment dial 8 Hand wheel 9 Hand wheel release disc 10 Stitch-length adjustment dial 11 Reverse key 1 2 Connection bushing 1 3 On/off switch 14 Baseplate 1 5 Detachable work support with accessory box 1 6 Needle plate 1 7 Presser foot holder with presser foot 1 8 Thread guide 1 9 Thread guide 20 Threading slots 21 Take-up lever 22 Needle holder with retaining screw 23 Presser foot lifter 24 Stitch pattern adjustment knob 25 ...
Owner's Manual
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... liability for cleaning the housing. 2 Do not use any stubborn dirt, use a soft cloth with condensation. 8. To remove any insecticides or chemical pro ducts such as petrol (gas) or thin chemicals for any objects in openings on the specification plate. 6. Do not place any damage caused. 10. its cord. 9. This sewing machine is visible damage, - - The tension of our qualified service staff...
... liability for cleaning the housing. 2 Do not use any stubborn dirt, use a soft cloth with condensation. 8. To remove any insecticides or chemical pro ducts such as petrol (gas) or thin chemicals for any objects in openings on the specification plate. 6. Do not place any damage caused. 10. its cord. 9. This sewing machine is visible damage, - - The tension of our qualified service staff...
Owner's Manual
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... Free arm Gathering with the elastic thread Gathering with the twin needle . Needle chart 4 Bobbin winding Buttonhole Changing the needle Changing the presser foot Cleaning and oiling Closed overlock stitch Control panel Control pedal Cording foot Covering the feed dog . Hem with the straight stitch General sewing aids Handwheel release disc . . Contents Accessories and needles. Adjusting stretch stitches Attaching buttons Bias tape binder Blind-stitch foot Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension . Hem-stitching Honeycomb stitch Knit-edge foot Lace Lap feller Left needle-position Light...
... Free arm Gathering with the elastic thread Gathering with the twin needle . Needle chart 4 Bobbin winding Buttonhole Changing the needle Changing the presser foot Cleaning and oiling Closed overlock stitch Control panel Control pedal Cording foot Covering the feed dog . Hem with the straight stitch General sewing aids Handwheel release disc . . Contents Accessories and needles. Adjusting stretch stitches Attaching buttons Bias tape binder Blind-stitch foot Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension . Hem-stitching Honeycomb stitch Knit-edge foot Lace Lap feller Left needle-position Light...
Owner's Manual
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...overlock stitch Overlock stitches Patches Patchwork quilt Practical sewing Presser feet (special accessories) Presser feet (standard accessories) Presser foot lifter Quilt and patchwork foot Removing the needle plate Reverse sewing Richelieu Serging with the blind stitch foot Serging with the zigzag stitch Servicing and trouble shooting Setting the utility stitches Sewing lamp Sewing on zippers Shell edging Smocking Special accessory chart Spring stitch Stabilizing Stitch chart Stitch density Stitch length adjustment button Stitch width adjustment button Straight stitch Stretch triple straight...
...overlock stitch Overlock stitches Patches Patchwork quilt Practical sewing Presser feet (special accessories) Presser feet (standard accessories) Presser foot lifter Quilt and patchwork foot Removing the needle plate Reverse sewing Richelieu Serging with the blind stitch foot Serging with the zigzag stitch Servicing and trouble shooting Setting the utility stitches Sewing lamp Sewing on zippers Shell edging Smocking Special accessory chart Spring stitch Stabilizing Stitch chart Stitch density Stitch length adjustment button Stitch width adjustment button Straight stitch Stretch triple straight...
Owner's Manual
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...-' "'\ l '"S,i -- H fl I "S V ,, .. hobby 4260 - Stitch chart A C I FE I I jflj K Iii L Florentine stitch Spring stitch Closed overlock stitch Open overlock stitch A decorative stretch stitch For overstitching two touching fabric layers. i - ., .-- _.... '-.. for decorative hem seams Ill! crotch seams on sport and workwear For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials For sewing on towelling and elastic threads, overlocking for borders and towels For decorative hems on elastic band, darning tears and patches H Elastic blind stitch I -,j .',,- Ill III III...
...-' "'\ l '"S,i -- H fl I "S V ,, .. hobby 4260 - Stitch chart A C I FE I I jflj K Iii L Florentine stitch Spring stitch Closed overlock stitch Open overlock stitch A decorative stretch stitch For overstitching two touching fabric layers. i - ., .-- _.... '-.. for decorative hem seams Ill! crotch seams on sport and workwear For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials For sewing on towelling and elastic threads, overlocking for borders and towels For decorative hems on elastic band, darning tears and patches H Elastic blind stitch I -,j .',,- Ill III III...
Owner's Manual
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... position left needle position G Zigzag stitch H Elastic stitch For serging and appliqué For stitching on elastic band, darning tears and patches I Elastic blind stitch K Greekstitch For invisible hem attachment and simultaneous serging A classical decorative stitch e. hobby 4250 - ii '. g. blouses and bed linen For all straight stitch and lockstitch work up to 4 mm F Straight stitch, needle position left For all sewing and topstitch work requiring a left Stretch triple zigzag stitch Honeycomb stitch For decorative hems on elastic threads, overlocking...
... position left needle position G Zigzag stitch H Elastic stitch For serging and appliqué For stitching on elastic band, darning tears and patches I Elastic blind stitch K Greekstitch For invisible hem attachment and simultaneous serging A classical decorative stitch e. hobby 4250 - ii '. g. blouses and bed linen For all straight stitch and lockstitch work up to 4 mm F Straight stitch, needle position left For all sewing and topstitch work requiring a left Stretch triple zigzag stitch Honeycomb stitch For decorative hems on elastic threads, overlocking...
Owner's Manual
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... workwear For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials For sewing on elastic band, darning tears and patches I Florentine stitch A decorative stretch stitch 8 g. blouses and bed linen For all straight stitch and lockstitch work up to 4 mm F, G Zigzag stitch in various widths H Elastic stitch For serging and appliqué For stitching on elastic threads, overlocking towelling and for e. hobby 4240 - Program Name B/AC/D Buttonhole E Straight stitch Application Standard buttonhole for decorative hem seams Ifil I Elastic blind stitch For invisible hem attachment and...
... workwear For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials For sewing on elastic band, darning tears and patches I Florentine stitch A decorative stretch stitch 8 g. blouses and bed linen For all straight stitch and lockstitch work up to 4 mm F, G Zigzag stitch in various widths H Elastic stitch For serging and appliqué For stitching on elastic threads, overlocking towelling and for e. hobby 4240 - Program Name B/AC/D Buttonhole E Straight stitch Application Standard buttonhole for decorative hem seams Ifil I Elastic blind stitch For invisible hem attachment and...
Owner's Manual
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PFAFF ir 4 Operating the machine Electrical connection Detachable work support Free arm Bobbin winding Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension Threading the needle thread Drawing up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread trimmer Changing the needle Needle thread tension Covering the feed dog Control panel Reverse sewing Stitch length adjustment button Stitch width adjustment button Setting the utility stitches Setting the stretch stitches Page 10 Page 11 Page 11 Pages 12, 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16,17 Page 18 Page 18 Page 18 Page 19 Page ...
PFAFF ir 4 Operating the machine Electrical connection Detachable work support Free arm Bobbin winding Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension Threading the needle thread Drawing up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread trimmer Changing the needle Needle thread tension Covering the feed dog Control panel Reverse sewing Stitch length adjustment button Stitch width adjustment button Setting the utility stitches Setting the stretch stitches Page 10 Page 11 Page 11 Pages 12, 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16,17 Page 18 Page 18 Page 18 Page 19 Page ...
Owner's Manual
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... handwheel the "sewing" symbol (8) towards you until release disc and turn the it clicks into the bobbin it . -4 I I Winding the bobbin Pull the spool holder (5) up and place a spool on /off into (9) back to the bobbin. Place the thread clockwise winder tension (1) and run There the thread is passed held tight. Bobbin winder tension Ttchhrroeesatsdherseteaondvseiiros niptsa(e1sl)sf eiondnatthhcreloouwcgkahwy ittshoeetdhbieroebcbbtoiionbnbina.nd 13 through a hole and switch...
... handwheel the "sewing" symbol (8) towards you until release disc and turn the it clicks into the bobbin it . -4 I I Winding the bobbin Pull the spool holder (5) up and place a spool on /off into (9) back to the bobbin. Place the thread clockwise winder tension (1) and run There the thread is passed held tight. Bobbin winder tension Ttchhrroeesatsdherseteaondvseiiros niptsa(e1sl)sf eiondnatthhcreloouwcgkahwy ittshoeetdhbieroebcbbtoiionbnbina.nd 13 through a hole and switch...
Owner's Manual
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... the opening (see arrow). the bobbin thread tension becomes weaker Turn setting screw the bobbin thread C just a little to the the left accessories, - Inserting the bobbin case OtchapeseenhofcionokgveeprrinFDEmaanusdstfsaplriodaiensttihtinewtobilolcbgubotoi.nuTtchaGes.eboobnbtion Check: Pull the bobbin thread case must not fall out sharply. Checking the bobbin thread tension Hcbaoosbldebitanhnedcatphsuerlelmatdhuesptrtohdtrrreouapddidnuogpwwfnroatmrhdesthtshehraebraopdblyb.inThe during this movement. Adjusting the setting: Using the screwdriver from turn setting screw C to...
... the opening (see arrow). the bobbin thread tension becomes weaker Turn setting screw the bobbin thread C just a little to the the left accessories, - Inserting the bobbin case OtchapeseenhofcionokgveeprrinFDEmaanusdstfsaplriodaiensttihtinewtobilolcbgubotoi.nuTtchaGes.eboobnbtion Check: Pull the bobbin thread case must not fall out sharply. Checking the bobbin thread tension Hcbaoosbldebitanhnedcatphsuerlelmatdhuesptrtohdtrrreouapddidnuogpwwfnroatmrhdesthtshehraebraopdblyb.inThe during this movement. Adjusting the setting: Using the screwdriver from turn setting screw C to...
Owner's Manual
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.... V Adjusting the needle thread tension Turn the needle thread tension (3) to its highest position. rear. The normal setting for sewing is between 4 and 5 and for sewing buttonholes between 2 and 3 (see page 28). Loosen the needle Insertion: insert the The flat side of the darning plate must be facing the front. 20 Place the darning plate over the feed dog (27). Darning plate For certain sewing procedures such as possible. Removal: Lower the presser foot and raise the retaining screw...
.... V Adjusting the needle thread tension Turn the needle thread tension (3) to its highest position. rear. The normal setting for sewing is between 4 and 5 and for sewing buttonholes between 2 and 3 (see page 28). Loosen the needle Insertion: insert the The flat side of the darning plate must be facing the front. 20 Place the darning plate over the feed dog (27). Darning plate For certain sewing procedures such as possible. Removal: Lower the presser foot and raise the retaining screw...
Owner's Manual
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the zigzag width from Furthermore, a limited 0 to 5 mm and area is also CTWsphoiaentchtlirenotfhglt epaadalnojnduwestlethrmereisngthtretbtacudhttjousnstittm(c2he4en)st.wbiuthttothne(1le0t)teyrosuiscfaonr selecting the various stitches. adjust the stitch length, the buttonhole Only on model 4260: Wopnriottvhhiedthesedtrufaopirgphseterwsrtiiigntchght waEidtjyhuostuhtmecaetnwntianbltuentreteothdnele(.7n)eeydolue can vary position.
Owner's Manual
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... ecarirgehttoheannsdure hole in the button. this page. 111) Remove the match and pull the fabric and - Now that the needle in the left the but hand column on buttons For be rseemwoivnegdoanndbutthtoenfse,etdhedopgremssuesrt foot must be cove red with the sewing thread and knot it. 31 Wrap the shank with the darning plate. - Insert the presser foot. - Place a ton and match between the holes in sew as...
... ecarirgehttoheannsdure hole in the button. this page. 111) Remove the match and pull the fabric and - Now that the needle in the left the but hand column on buttons For be rseemwoivnegdoanndbutthtoenfse,etdhedopgremssuesrt foot must be cove red with the sewing thread and knot it. 31 Wrap the shank with the darning plate. - Insert the presser foot. - Place a ton and match between the holes in sew as...
Owner's Manual
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... B/AC/D Stitch length symbol "buttonhole's Sewing buttonholes with the standard presser foot 0 Model 4240: - Tchheens, fowritthhethbeasrteatctikn.gYAouC.hsaevwe a to the straight stitch position) and sew a setting F few tying (left off stitches. - Pull the loop of the - Assetdiltjecuchsttwtthhiedethlseefatttdinnjeugesdttmloeespntrotasdiigitaiholtn(s7bt)iyttcothu0rEn. point. - Insert the forwards buttonhole foot and as far as hand column. - Then select the buttonhole seam letter in the 0 and sew the second reverse direction and in the section with gimp thread...
... B/AC/D Stitch length symbol "buttonhole's Sewing buttonholes with the standard presser foot 0 Model 4240: - Tchheens, fowritthhethbeasrteatctikn.gYAouC.hsaevwe a to the straight stitch position) and sew a setting F few tying (left off stitches. - Pull the loop of the - Assetdiltjecuchsttwtthhiedethlseefatttdinnjeugesdttmloeespntrotasdiigitaiholtn(s7bt)iyttcothu0rEn. point. - Insert the forwards buttonhole foot and as far as hand column. - Then select the buttonhole seam letter in the 0 and sew the second reverse direction and in the section with gimp thread...
Owner's Manual
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... foot, 7 grooves (twin needle with needle gauge 1.6 - 2.0) Straight stitch foot with needle position middle. thickn. 80 98-694 821-00 For sewing cording Attention' Only use of some of the cording con be embroidered. Presser feet (special accessories) The special accessories are duff, to feed (e.g. Finger guard Edge guide Felling foot 4.5 mm Felling foot 6.5 mm Clear-view foot Buttonhole roller Multi-stitch gathering attachment (remove presser foot holder) 93-036 910-91 For all sewing work . Special accessories Decorative cording foot Part no.: 93-036 942-9 1 Sewing operation...
... foot, 7 grooves (twin needle with needle gauge 1.6 - 2.0) Straight stitch foot with needle position middle. thickn. 80 98-694 821-00 For sewing cording Attention' Only use of some of the cording con be embroidered. Presser feet (special accessories) The special accessories are duff, to feed (e.g. Finger guard Edge guide Felling foot 4.5 mm Felling foot 6.5 mm Clear-view foot Buttonhole roller Multi-stitch gathering attachment (remove presser foot holder) 93-036 910-91 For all sewing work . Special accessories Decorative cording foot Part no.: 93-036 942-9 1 Sewing operation...
Owner's Manual
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....emabTetwolenahofrtenboiatcgherptaereslitblmhlyaobaeruamyodnnibuneuddidgnra.idsintTenhgtdthteaohgetpehetehee sewing operation. Set the tape binder needle perforates 1 ded bias-tape edge in fabric. 2. Remove the presser foot foot holder and screw on and the the presser tape binder. - The foot comes with a detailed when you buy your multi-stitch description gathering attachment at you PFAFF dealer. 56 Laying pleats in fabric and sewing them simultaneously...
....emabTetwolenahofrtenboiatcgherptaereslitblmhlyaobaeruamyodnnibuneuddidgnra.idsintTenhgtdthteaohgetpehetehee sewing operation. Set the tape binder needle perforates 1 ded bias-tape edge in fabric. 2. Remove the presser foot foot holder and screw on and the the presser tape binder. - The foot comes with a detailed when you buy your multi-stitch description gathering attachment at you PFAFF dealer. 56 Laying pleats in fabric and sewing them simultaneously...
Owner's Manual
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of material together, reverse side to reverse side. - ply - Now sew over a medium sized bead sewing thread of a different colour. 57 Ut(h2s4ein),sgtsittechlheecsltettinhtgcethh-bptuoattttotehnrehno"alBedujsutytsomtnmbheoonlletB"k. Let the trimmed edge protrude by over straight stitch the folded edge with (stitch length 2.5 - 3 the mm). - Try - The with a achieve a special effect by about 1 - Lay the pieces of the bottom 1.5 cm. Nglauoidewtoolfatyathllteyhifsuenlpldirneogrtrtfuhodeoitn.pgrTeehsdesgeferabfoorviocetr.mthuesttoben...
of material together, reverse side to reverse side. - ply - Now sew over a medium sized bead sewing thread of a different colour. 57 Ut(h2s4ein),sgtsittechlheecsltettinhtgcethh-bptuoattttotehnrehno"alBedujsutytsomtnmbheoonlletB"k. Let the trimmed edge protrude by over straight stitch the folded edge with (stitch length 2.5 - 3 the mm). - Try - The with a achieve a special effect by about 1 - Lay the pieces of the bottom 1.5 cm. Nglauoidewtoolfatyathllteyhifsuenlpldirneogrtrtfuhodeoitn.pgrTeehsdesgeferabfoorviocetr.mthuesttoben...
Owner's Manual
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... machine does not run through the bobbin winder tension. This is too fine for short periods. Insert a new needle. The bobbin thread is not inserted correctly. Important notes: Before changing the presser foot or needle, the on /off . Trouble shooting Problem: 1. When the thread tension is bent due to feed the material alone. Insert needle system 130/705 H. Insert a thicker needle. Only use perfect thread. Observe the needle chart (page 59, 60). Allow the machine to the fabric...
... machine does not run through the bobbin winder tension. This is too fine for short periods. Insert a new needle. The bobbin thread is not inserted correctly. Important notes: Before changing the presser foot or needle, the on /off . Trouble shooting Problem: 1. When the thread tension is bent due to feed the material alone. Insert needle system 130/705 H. Insert a thicker needle. Only use perfect thread. Observe the needle chart (page 59, 60). Allow the machine to the fabric...
Owner's Manual
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Parts of the sewing machine hobby 4250, 4240 1 Bobbin winder tension 2 Thread guide 3 Needle thread tension 4 Carrying handle 5 Spool stand 6 Bobbin winder 8 Handwheel 9 Handwheel release disc 1 0 Stitch length adjustment button 11 Reverse key 1 2 Connection bushing 1 3 On/off switch 14 Base plate 1 5 Detachable work support with accessory compartment 1 6 Needle plate 1 7 Presser foot holder with presser foot 1 8 Thread guide 1 9 Thread guide 20 Threading groove 21 Take-up lever 22 Needle holder with retaining screw 23 Presser foot lifter 24 Stitch pattern adjustment button 25 Stitch pattern ...
Parts of the sewing machine hobby 4250, 4240 1 Bobbin winder tension 2 Thread guide 3 Needle thread tension 4 Carrying handle 5 Spool stand 6 Bobbin winder 8 Handwheel 9 Handwheel release disc 1 0 Stitch length adjustment button 11 Reverse key 1 2 Connection bushing 1 3 On/off switch 14 Base plate 1 5 Detachable work support with accessory compartment 1 6 Needle plate 1 7 Presser foot holder with presser foot 1 8 Thread guide 1 9 Thread guide 20 Threading groove 21 Take-up lever 22 Needle holder with retaining screw 23 Presser foot lifter 24 Stitch pattern adjustment button 25 Stitch pattern ...