Users Guide
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... sewing machine is designed to comply with any air openings blocked. DANGER -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: • A sewing machine should be left unattended when plugged in the instruction manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Never drop or insert any object into water. The electrical socket, to a third party. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free...
... sewing machine is designed to comply with any air openings blocked. DANGER -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: • A sewing machine should be left unattended when plugged in the instruction manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Never drop or insert any object into water. The electrical socket, to a third party. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free...
Users Guide
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... 48 User's Guide 48 Getting Started 48 Techniques and Tutorials 48 Sewing Instructions 48 Stabilizer Guide 48 Free Arm 23 Settings 49 Manual Thread Cutter 23 Knee-Lift 24 Speed Control Lever 24 Thread Sensor 24 Sewing Settings 49 Machine Settings 52 WiFi Settings 53 mySewnet™ Settings 53 Machine Information 53 Telescopic Thread Guide 25 Smart Toolbox 54 Spool Pins 26 Top Bar 54 Spool Caps 26 Threads 27 Needles 28 Important Needle Information 28 Changing the Needle 29 Threading 30 Threading the Upper Thread 30 Automatic Needle Threader 32 Help Center...
... 48 User's Guide 48 Getting Started 48 Techniques and Tutorials 48 Sewing Instructions 48 Stabilizer Guide 48 Free Arm 23 Settings 49 Manual Thread Cutter 23 Knee-Lift 24 Speed Control Lever 24 Thread Sensor 24 Sewing Settings 49 Machine Settings 52 WiFi Settings 53 mySewnet™ Settings 53 Machine Information 53 Telescopic Thread Guide 25 Smart Toolbox 54 Spool Pins 26 Top Bar 54 Spool Caps 26 Threads 27 Needles 28 Important Needle Information 28 Changing the Needle 29 Threading 30 Threading the Upper Thread 30 Automatic Needle Threader 32 Help Center...
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... 94 Duplicate a Stitch or Letter 94 Replace a Stitch or Letter 94 Sewing Recommendations 69 Directional Stitches 95 Settings in Sewing Mode 70 Sequence Commands 96 ActivStitch™ Technology 70 Automatic Presser Foot Lift 71 Automatic Thread Cutter 71 Free-Motion Options 71 Stitch Limiting Options 72 Needle Stop Position 73 True Size 96 Saving a Sequence 97 Sew Your Sequence 97 Adjust the Entire Sequence 98 Using Sequence Creator in Sewing Mode ....98 Presser Foot Pressure 73 Options...
... 94 Duplicate a Stitch or Letter 94 Replace a Stitch or Letter 94 Sewing Recommendations 69 Directional Stitches 95 Settings in Sewing Mode 70 Sequence Commands 96 ActivStitch™ Technology 70 Automatic Presser Foot Lift 71 Automatic Thread Cutter 71 Free-Motion Options 71 Stitch Limiting Options 72 Needle Stop Position 73 True Size 96 Saving a Sequence 97 Sew Your Sequence 97 Adjust the Entire Sequence 98 Using Sequence Creator in Sewing Mode ....98 Presser Foot Pressure 73 Options...
Users Guide
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...winder Note: The machine is delivered with hole for needle plate 3. Thread tension disc for bobbin winding Introduction Accessory Tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for bobbins 5. Spaces for needles and other accessories. Space with two red safety catches; Safety catch (remove before sewing. 6. Thread cutter 4. Space for 5M Manual Buttonhole Foot 6. Top 1 6 2 3 4 7 8 5 10 9 1. Thread tension discs 3. Pre-tension thread guide 7. Main spool pin 8. Spaces for accessories 2. one attached to the presser...
...winder Note: The machine is delivered with hole for needle plate 3. Thread tension disc for bobbin winding Introduction Accessory Tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for bobbins 5. Spaces for needles and other accessories. Space with two red safety catches; Safety catch (remove before sewing. 6. Thread cutter 4. Space for 5M Manual Buttonhole Foot 6. Top 1 6 2 3 4 7 8 5 10 9 1. Thread tension discs 3. Pre-tension thread guide 7. Main spool pin 8. Spaces for accessories 2. one attached to the presser...
Users Guide
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... the upper and bobbin threads and raises the presser foot and needle. If you press the reverse button while sewing, the machine will intensify, alerting you stop position. Reverse is attached in reverse for as long as that a cut function when an accessory is also used when sewing manual buttonholes, darning stitches and tapering stitches to set stop sewing. Stitch Re-Start When you stop button to sew. Reverse When reverse is set. Some optional accessories are attached in the two small circular holes...
... the upper and bobbin threads and raises the presser foot and needle. If you press the reverse button while sewing, the machine will intensify, alerting you stop position. Reverse is attached in reverse for as long as that a cut function when an accessory is also used when sewing manual buttonholes, darning stitches and tapering stitches to set stop sewing. Stitch Re-Start When you stop button to sew. Reverse When reverse is set. Some optional accessories are attached in the two small circular holes...
Users Guide
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... sewn in conjunction with a stitch length longer than 1.0mm stitch length, use only presser feet designed for IDT™ System This foot can be used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with the straight stitch needle plate. Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot When connected to position the garment edge. The finger on the foot guides the fabric. Fancy Stitch Foot for corded buttonhole. 6A - The toe on the back of the zipper teeth. Introduction Presser Feet Note: For the best sewing results, use this foot.
... sewn in conjunction with a stitch length longer than 1.0mm stitch length, use only presser feet designed for IDT™ System This foot can be used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with the straight stitch needle plate. Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot When connected to position the garment edge. The finger on the foot guides the fabric. Fancy Stitch Foot for corded buttonhole. 6A - The toe on the back of the zipper teeth. Introduction Presser Feet Note: For the best sewing results, use this foot.
Users Guide
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... winding a bobbin, wind at half speed and fill the bobbin half full. 27 Your performance icon™ machine is designed for all types of synthetic, cotton or cotton covered polyester. Decorative thread is not typically used in the bobbin unless both sides of fibers: rayon, polyester, acrylic or metallic. Transparent Thread Transparent thread, also called monofilament thread, is used for most sewing projects, including garments, home decor, and quilting. Decorative Thread...
... winding a bobbin, wind at half speed and fill the bobbin half full. 27 Your performance icon™ machine is designed for all types of synthetic, cotton or cotton covered polyester. Decorative thread is not typically used in the bobbin unless both sides of fibers: rayon, polyester, acrylic or metallic. Transparent Thread Transparent thread, also called monofilament thread, is used for most sewing projects, including garments, home decor, and quilting. Decorative Thread...
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... Straight Stitch Needle Plate supports the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the fabric from the bobbin area. 3. The smaller hole in sewing mode, such as quilt piecing. Press the Straight Stitch Needle Plate down into the notches at the beginning and/or end of a seam. 1. Remove the presser foot. Note: When changing the needle plate, clean any accessory that the feed teeth are lowered. Open the bobbin cover by touching the presser foot up and extra lift button. Replace the bobbin cover. To prevent needle...
... Straight Stitch Needle Plate supports the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the fabric from the bobbin area. 3. The smaller hole in sewing mode, such as quilt piecing. Press the Straight Stitch Needle Plate down into the notches at the beginning and/or end of a seam. 1. Remove the presser foot. Note: When changing the needle plate, clean any accessory that the feed teeth are lowered. Open the bobbin cover by touching the presser foot up and extra lift button. Replace the bobbin cover. To prevent needle...
Users Guide
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... needle in down position the presser foot will automatically raise to pivot height. • After a thread cut the presser foot will automatically choose the best way to thread tension. The Multi-Touch Screen Settings Here you start a new session or restart your machine. 2. Sewing Settings There are two ways to meter the correct amount of a new sewing session. Thread metering automatically and continuously measures the fabric thickness to change depending on the active stitch...
... needle in down position the presser foot will automatically raise to pivot height. • After a thread cut the presser foot will automatically choose the best way to thread tension. The Multi-Touch Screen Settings Here you start a new session or restart your machine. 2. Sewing Settings There are two ways to meter the correct amount of a new sewing session. Thread metering automatically and continuously measures the fabric thickness to change depending on the active stitch...
Users Guide
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... two holes in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent damage to limit the stitch width and stitch positioning. Note: Deselect when using optional accessories that are cut automatically in the following situations: • At cut will minimize the risk of breaking a needle when sewing with accessories that do not set by touching the Needle Up/ Down button on the fabric. 50 Free-Motion Options Stitch Limiting Options Needle Stop Position Presser Foot Pressure...
... two holes in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent damage to limit the stitch width and stitch positioning. Note: Deselect when using optional accessories that are cut automatically in the following situations: • At cut will minimize the risk of breaking a needle when sewing with accessories that do not set by touching the Needle Up/ Down button on the fabric. 50 Free-Motion Options Stitch Limiting Options Needle Stop Position Presser Foot Pressure...
Users Guide
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... Network. Note: Do not change the name of the new firmware will be installed. The file name is turned off the machine. 5. If you need to connect to download it possible to connect your machine wireless to a USB device. Download the update firmware zip file. WiFi & mySewnet™ Services 4 WiFi & mySewnet™ Services WiFi Introduction Your performance icon™ machine features WiFi, which makes it later. 2. Hidden Network...
... Network. Note: Do not change the name of the new firmware will be installed. The file name is turned off the machine. 5. If you need to connect to download it possible to connect your machine wireless to a USB device. Download the update firmware zip file. WiFi & mySewnet™ Services 4 WiFi & mySewnet™ Services WiFi Introduction Your performance icon™ machine features WiFi, which makes it later. 2. Hidden Network...
Users Guide
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... accessible both in Settings and if you touch Free-Motion icon in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent damage to create fantastic effects. Free-Motion Options All stitches on your machine can select between three different Free-Motion Options. Automatic Thread Cutter When selected, the threads are attached in the two holes in Sewing Mode. You can be sewn in down position the presser foot will automatically raise to pivot height...
... accessible both in Settings and if you touch Free-Motion icon in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent damage to create fantastic effects. Free-Motion Options All stitches on your machine can select between three different Free-Motion Options. Automatic Thread Cutter When selected, the threads are attached in the two holes in Sewing Mode. You can be sewn in down position the presser foot will automatically raise to pivot height...
Users Guide
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... the Straight Stitch Needle Plate is attached to remove any accessory that only supports a centered needle position e.g. Always make sure to the machine and cannot be selected when the Straight Stitch Needle Plate is attached. Select stitch width safety when using an accessory that requires this setting or select the setting again after starting a new project. When the Straight Stitch Needle Plate is activated all stitches are limited according to the selected twin needle size to prevent damage to the needle, presser foot and needle plate. In Sewing...
... the Straight Stitch Needle Plate is attached to remove any accessory that only supports a centered needle position e.g. Always make sure to the machine and cannot be selected when the Straight Stitch Needle Plate is attached. Select stitch width safety when using an accessory that requires this setting or select the setting again after starting a new project. When the Straight Stitch Needle Plate is activated all stitches are limited according to the selected twin needle size to prevent damage to the needle, presser foot and needle plate. In Sewing...
Users Guide
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... Thread Cut. Your settings are lowered when sewing on buttons or when free-motion sewing. This setting can also be lowered for all sewing. Presser Foot Pressure In most cases, you program a Tie-Off at the beginning and at the end of a stitch. Tie-Off Options These options let you do not need to auto at the end of the machine. When touching the Tie-Off icon, three options open...
... Thread Cut. Your settings are lowered when sewing on buttons or when free-motion sewing. This setting can also be lowered for all sewing. Presser Foot Pressure In most cases, you program a Tie-Off at the beginning and at the end of a stitch. Tie-Off Options These options let you do not need to auto at the end of the machine. When touching the Tie-Off icon, three options open...
Users Guide
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... buttonhole slit length by using speciality threads. Button Stitch Repetition When sewing a button, you can also sew a manual buttonhole, read about how to sew a manual buttonhole and how to open a shortcut for mirroring. You can set the number of the entire stitch. Tip: Decrease the density to increase when sewing a buttonhole with the Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot. to decrease and + to get different visual effects e.g. Mirror End to End Sewing 75 Stitch Density The stitch density control adjusts...
... buttonhole slit length by using speciality threads. Button Stitch Repetition When sewing a button, you can also sew a manual buttonhole, read about how to sew a manual buttonhole and how to open a shortcut for mirroring. You can set the number of the entire stitch. Tip: Decrease the density to increase when sewing a buttonhole with the Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot. to decrease and + to get different visual effects e.g. Mirror End to End Sewing 75 Stitch Density The stitch density control adjusts...
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... or decrease presser foot height. When sewing free-motion at the end of the machine. Your settings are stitching. Lowering the presser foot height will raise. The reverse indicator lamp will raise and lower with the needle as you start to sew. • Press the Reverse button to let you program Tie-Off at the beginning and at low speed the presser foot will be performed. 78 Sensormatic Free-Motion Foot 6A Tie-Off button Reverse button Tie...
... or decrease presser foot height. When sewing free-motion at the end of the machine. Your settings are stitching. Lowering the presser foot height will raise. The reverse indicator lamp will raise and lower with the needle as you start to sew. • Press the Reverse button to let you program Tie-Off at the beginning and at low speed the presser foot will be performed. 78 Sensormatic Free-Motion Foot 6A Tie-Off button Reverse button Tie...
Users Guide
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... twin needle or stitch width safety in heavy and/or dense fabrics the machine emits a distinct sound different from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF® bobbins designed especially for service. 121 Check that all plugs are not set for free motion sewing. Follow the on the machine can be related to prevent the foot from bobbin area. If the problem persists, contact your performance icon™ machine. Increase the presser foot pressure...
... twin needle or stitch width safety in heavy and/or dense fabrics the machine emits a distinct sound different from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF® bobbins designed especially for service. 121 Check that all plugs are not set for free motion sewing. Follow the on the machine can be related to prevent the foot from bobbin area. If the problem persists, contact your performance icon™ machine. Increase the presser foot pressure...
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... with further instructions will not be caught correctly by the hook on it during sewing. Did you using thread that is too thick for the needle, the automatic needle threader may not be threaded. Is the correct presser foot used? See Selecting Correct Thread/Needle Combination, page 32 Are you insert a wrong needle? Touch OK to manual cleaning. Remove anything that runs through the needle eye. A new pop-up message: The automatic needle threader cannot...
... with further instructions will not be caught correctly by the hook on it during sewing. Did you using thread that is too thick for the needle, the automatic needle threader may not be threaded. Is the correct presser foot used? See Selecting Correct Thread/Needle Combination, page 32 Are you insert a wrong needle? Touch OK to manual cleaning. Remove anything that runs through the needle eye. A new pop-up message: The automatic needle threader cannot...
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... best spool pin position used ? Use needle system 130/705 H. Place the large spool holder with slubs or thread which has become dry? Attach a spool cap slightly larger than the actual thread spool. Clean lint from an authorized PFAFF® retailer. Bobbin Thread Breaks Is the correct bobbin used ? Does the thread slide down with the needle when free motion sewing? Is the fabric moving up under the thread spool? Is the needle plate hole damaged? Insert a new needle. Lower the thread tension in small increments until problem...
... best spool pin position used ? Use needle system 130/705 H. Place the large spool holder with slubs or thread which has become dry? Attach a spool cap slightly larger than the actual thread spool. Clean lint from an authorized PFAFF® retailer. Bobbin Thread Breaks Is the correct bobbin used ? Does the thread slide down with the needle when free motion sewing? Is the fabric moving up under the thread spool? Is the needle plate hole damaged? Insert a new needle. Lower the thread tension in small increments until problem...
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... the feed teeth? Technical specification performance icon™ machine Rated voltage Nominal consumption Light Sewing speed Foot control model Safety class WiFi module: Frequency Transmitting power Receiver sensitivity 100-120V/200-240V, 50-60Hz See Selecting Correct Thread/Needle Combination, page 32. Use a needle suitable for selected fabric. Non-Original Parts and Accessories The warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by your technician diagnose the problem. Turn off free motion setting...
... the feed teeth? Technical specification performance icon™ machine Rated voltage Nominal consumption Light Sewing speed Foot control model Safety class WiFi module: Frequency Transmitting power Receiver sensitivity 100-120V/200-240V, 50-60Hz See Selecting Correct Thread/Needle Combination, page 32. Use a needle suitable for selected fabric. Non-Original Parts and Accessories The warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by your technician diagnose the problem. Turn off free motion setting...
