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... 7 Front 7 Threading for Twin Needle 35 Bobbin Winding 37 Needle Area 8 Winding Through the Needle 38 Right Side 8 Rear 8 Top 9 Accessory Tray 9 Storing a Needle Plate 10 Function Buttons 11 Presser Foot Up and Extra Lift 11 Presser Foot Down and Pivot 11 Automatic Needle Threader ...44 Reverse 12 Multi-Touch Screen 44 Basic Gestures for the Multi-Touch Gestures 44 Screen 13 Start Page 45 Accessories 14 Start Sewing 45 Included Accessories 14 Load From mySewnet 45 Presser Feet 15 Open Help Center 45 Stitch Overview 17 mySewnet™ Blog 45 Utility...
... 7 Front 7 Threading for Twin Needle 35 Bobbin Winding 37 Needle Area 8 Winding Through the Needle 38 Right Side 8 Rear 8 Top 9 Accessory Tray 9 Storing a Needle Plate 10 Function Buttons 11 Presser Foot Up and Extra Lift 11 Presser Foot Down and Pivot 11 Automatic Needle Threader ...44 Reverse 12 Multi-Touch Screen 44 Basic Gestures for the Multi-Touch Gestures 44 Screen 13 Start Page 45 Accessories 14 Start Sewing 45 Included Accessories 14 Load From mySewnet 45 Presser Feet 15 Open Help Center 45 Stitch Overview 17 mySewnet™ Blog 45 Utility...
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... and Cleaning the Bobbin Area 120 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 120 Replacing the Needle Plate 121 Troubleshooting 121 Service 124 Non-Original Parts and Accessories 124 Technical specification 124 11 IMPORTANT 126 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 126 DANGER -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 126 WARNING -TO REDUCE THE RISK...
... and Cleaning the Bobbin Area 120 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 120 Replacing the Needle Plate 121 Troubleshooting 121 Service 124 Non-Original Parts and Accessories 124 Technical specification 124 11 IMPORTANT 126 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 126 DANGER -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 126 WARNING -TO REDUCE THE RISK...
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Needle bar with needle clamp screw 3. Speaker 3. Handle 2. Automatic needle threader, see Using the Automatic Needle Threader, page 33 2. Accessory socket 3. Presser foot 2 3 Right Side 1. ON/OFF switch, sockets for power cord and foot control. Free arm 8 4 5 6 7 1 1 2 3 Speed control lever 2 5. See Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control, page 21. 3 4 5 Rear 1. Introduction Needle Area 1. IDT™ 6. Presser foot ankle 7. Built-in USB ports 4. Presser foot bar 5. Handwheel 2. Needle thread guide 1 4.
Needle bar with needle clamp screw 3. Speaker 3. Handle 2. Automatic needle threader, see Using the Automatic Needle Threader, page 33 2. Accessory socket 3. Presser foot 2 3 Right Side 1. ON/OFF switch, sockets for power cord and foot control. Free arm 8 4 5 6 7 1 1 2 3 Speed control lever 2 5. See Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control, page 21. 3 4 5 Rear 1. Introduction Needle Area 1. IDT™ 6. Presser foot ankle 7. Built-in USB ports 4. Presser foot bar 5. Handwheel 2. Needle thread guide 1 4.
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...sewing) 1 2 3 5 6 4 9 Main spool pin 8. Store the accessories in the accessory tray. 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; Space for needle plate 3. Space for accessories 2. Bobbin winder lever 5. Spaces for 5M Manual Buttonhole Foot 6. Thread cutter 4. Bobbin winding...
...sewing) 1 2 3 5 6 4 9 Main spool pin 8. Store the accessories in the accessory tray. 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; Space for needle plate 3. Space for accessories 2. Bobbin winder lever 5. Spaces for 5M Manual Buttonhole Foot 6. Thread cutter 4. Bobbin winding...
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To remove the plate, place a finger into place. 2. Lay it down (B) so that the needle plate snaps into the hole by A the left side of the plate, push it slightly. Storing a Needle Plate Store the needle plate not in use in the bottom of the plate into spring on the right side (A), push it to the right and then lift the plate. B Introduction 10 Insert the right side of your accessory tray. 1.
To remove the plate, place a finger into place. 2. Lay it down (B) so that the needle plate snaps into the hole by A the left side of the plate, push it slightly. Storing a Needle Plate Store the needle plate not in use in the bottom of the plate into spring on the right side (A), push it to the right and then lift the plate. B Introduction 10 Insert the right side of your accessory tray. 1.
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... go to get heavy fabric under the presser foot. Cut function 5. To prevent damage to the automatic needle threader, needle, presser foot or other attached accessories, read the instructions carefully on how to place the thread for automatic needle threading. Needle stop 9. To lower the presser foot before using it easier...
... go to get heavy fabric under the presser foot. Cut function 5. To prevent damage to the automatic needle threader, needle, presser foot or other attached accessories, read the instructions carefully on how to place the thread for automatic needle threading. Needle stop 9. To lower the presser foot before using it easier...
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When the stitch or stitch sequence is active, the reverse indicator intensifies. Do not use the cut function when an accessory is attached in the middle of a stitch, touch stitch re-start to begin and touch again to cancel. Stitch Re-Start When you touch the ... settings you stop up or down to begin sewing at the end of the stitch. The indicator light will not be turned off. Some optional accessories are attached in the two small circular holes in temporary session settings the presser foot will intensify, alerting you touch the button. Needle Stop Up...
When the stitch or stitch sequence is active, the reverse indicator intensifies. Do not use the cut function when an accessory is attached in the middle of a stitch, touch stitch re-start to begin and touch again to cancel. Stitch Re-Start When you touch the ... settings you stop up or down to begin sewing at the end of the stitch. The indicator light will not be turned off. Some optional accessories are attached in the two small circular holes in temporary session settings the presser foot will intensify, alerting you touch the button. Needle Stop Up...
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... attached to presser foot ankle) 7. Spool cap, small (2) 11. Bobbins (6) 6. Thread cone holder (2) 8. Large spool holder 12. Accessories Included Accessories 1. Straight Stitch Needle Plate 15. Knee lift 14. Thread net (4) 2. Multipurpose tool/Button reed Included Accessories Not in Picture 1 7 11 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 • Soft cover for straight stitch left (black...
... attached to presser foot ankle) 7. Spool cap, small (2) 11. Bobbins (6) 6. Thread cone holder (2) 8. Large spool holder 12. Accessories Included Accessories 1. Straight Stitch Needle Plate 15. Knee lift 14. Thread net (4) 2. Multipurpose tool/Button reed Included Accessories Not in Picture 1 7 11 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 • Soft cover for straight stitch left (black...
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...Connect the power cord to the front socket on the bottom right side of the machine. 2. Plug the cord into the wall socket. 3. Note: Your performance icon™ machine is type "FR5" (see underside of foot control). 1. Pull out the cord from the foot control. To reduce the risk of electric ...not fit, contact a qualified electrician to turn on the bottom right side of the machine. Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control Among the accessories you will find the power cord and the foot control. 2 Preparations Unpacking Machine After lifting the machine out of the box and removing all ...
...Connect the power cord to the front socket on the bottom right side of the machine. 2. Plug the cord into the wall socket. 3. Note: Your performance icon™ machine is type "FR5" (see underside of foot control). 1. Pull out the cord from the foot control. To reduce the risk of electric ...not fit, contact a qualified electrician to turn on the bottom right side of the machine. Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control Among the accessories you will find the power cord and the foot control. 2 Preparations Unpacking Machine After lifting the machine out of the box and removing all ...
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... only be stored in the space above the free arm. 6. Put on your USB device. 22 Using a USB device The external device button in the accessory tray. Note: Do not remove the USB device if a loading spinner is shown on to the machine around the free arm. 5. Unplug the cord from... the wall socket and then from the machine. Place all accessories in file manager is only active when a device is shown. Slide the tray on the screen or while the file manager is connected to "O". 2. To...
... only be stored in the space above the free arm. 6. Put on your USB device. 22 Using a USB device The external device button in the accessory tray. Note: Do not remove the USB device if a loading spinner is shown on to the machine around the free arm. 5. Unplug the cord from... the wall socket and then from the machine. Place all accessories in file manager is only active when a device is shown. Slide the tray on the screen or while the file manager is connected to "O". 2. To...
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...™ cloud icon Preparations 23 Getting Started with WiFi Touch the WiFi button in the top left corner of the screen. For more information, see mySewnet™ Cloud. Free Arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. LED Lights Your machine has LED lights which distribute ...the back to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to connect your network is on your machine. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the front and pull down quickly. Connect to a Network with WiFi and mySewnet™ Cloud Follow the steps below to the...
...™ cloud icon Preparations 23 Getting Started with WiFi Touch the WiFi button in the top left corner of the screen. For more information, see mySewnet™ Cloud. Free Arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. LED Lights Your machine has LED lights which distribute ...the back to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to connect your network is on your machine. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the front and pull down quickly. Connect to a Network with WiFi and mySewnet™ Cloud Follow the steps below to the...
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... recommendations in the thread cutter (C). The automatic needle threader cannot be caught correctly by simply touching a button. Pull the thread up all optional accessories available for your performance icon™ machine. Using the Automatic Needle Threader The needle threader allows you to thread the needle automatically by the hook on the automatic needle...
... recommendations in the thread cutter (C). The automatic needle threader cannot be caught correctly by simply touching a button. Pull the thread up all optional accessories available for your performance icon™ machine. Using the Automatic Needle Threader The needle threader allows you to thread the needle automatically by the hook on the automatic needle...
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... or lower the presser foot holder. Preparations Changing the Presser Foot Remove Presser Foot Press the presser foot downwards until the foot snaps into the accessory socket at the back of the foot snap onto the presser foot holder when lowered. You can also use the presser foot up the pins...
... or lower the presser foot holder. Preparations Changing the Presser Foot Remove Presser Foot Press the presser foot downwards until the foot snaps into the accessory socket at the back of the foot snap onto the presser foot holder when lowered. You can also use the presser foot up the pins...
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... cover. 2. With feed teeth lowered, position the Straight Stitch Needle Plate so that it clicks into place. Note: When changing the needle plate, clean any accessory that the feed teeth are lowered. To prevent needle breakage or damage to the plate, remove any lint and threads from being pulled down (B) until...
... cover. 2. With feed teeth lowered, position the Straight Stitch Needle Plate so that it clicks into place. Note: When changing the needle plate, clean any accessory that the feed teeth are lowered. To prevent needle breakage or damage to the plate, remove any lint and threads from being pulled down (B) until...
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...When turning your machine. 2. When using thread tension, the tension discs will keep this setting selected except when using specific accessories or special techniques that do not support thread metering. The Default Settings becomes active when you start of a new project in...Default Settings will be raised to pivot height. • After a thread cut the presser foot will be saved, even when turning your performance icon™ machine. Temporary Settings in orange colored check boxes Automatic Presser Foot Lift When selected, the machine automatically raises the presser foot in ...
...When turning your machine. 2. When using thread tension, the tension discs will keep this setting selected except when using specific accessories or special techniques that do not support thread metering. The Default Settings becomes active when you start of a new project in...Default Settings will be raised to pivot height. • After a thread cut the presser foot will be saved, even when turning your performance icon™ machine. Temporary Settings in orange colored check boxes Automatic Presser Foot Lift When selected, the machine automatically raises the presser foot in ...
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... knife located under the needle plate. This setting can also be performed. Note: Deselect when using optional accessories that do not allow the use of the FreeMotion Options is selected your machine stops with accessories that are cut automatically in the following situations: • At ... are attached in the two holes in the Temporary Settings for free-motion in Sewing Mode. a monogram or eyelets. touch the FreeMotion icon in stitches and sequences. • After sewing a single stitch e.g. Free-Motion Options Choose between three Free-Motion Options; When Down ...
... knife located under the needle plate. This setting can also be performed. Note: Deselect when using optional accessories that do not allow the use of the FreeMotion Options is selected your machine stops with accessories that are cut automatically in the following situations: • At ... are attached in the two holes in the Temporary Settings for free-motion in Sewing Mode. a monogram or eyelets. touch the FreeMotion icon in stitches and sequences. • After sewing a single stitch e.g. Free-Motion Options Choose between three Free-Motion Options; When Down ...
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...etc. • mySewnet™ cloud - You can access the mySewnet™ portal at pfaff.mysewnet.com to mySewnet™ account on your WiFi network. Possibility to the mySewnet™ ..., move the machine closer to the WiFi router. The icon is shown as long as user's guide, sewing project inspiration, optional accessories information etc. • My profile - Overview of your... mySewnet™ account. Overview of your computer. The files are signed in the performance icon™ machine and the mySewnet™ cloud sync tool. Troubleshooting Connectivity The Machine Cannot...
...etc. • mySewnet™ cloud - You can access the mySewnet™ portal at pfaff.mysewnet.com to mySewnet™ account on your WiFi network. Possibility to the mySewnet™ ..., move the machine closer to the WiFi router. The icon is shown as long as user's guide, sewing project inspiration, optional accessories information etc. • My profile - Overview of your... mySewnet™ account. Overview of your computer. The files are signed in the performance icon™ machine and the mySewnet™ cloud sync tool. Troubleshooting Connectivity The Machine Cannot...
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... project in Help Center or start of thread for adjusting thread metering/thread tension, will keep this setting selected except when using specialty techniques or accessories that you keep the correct amount of tension on the upper thread. Settings in Sewing Mode There are shown under Active Features in the Information...
... project in Help Center or start of thread for adjusting thread metering/thread tension, will keep this setting selected except when using specialty techniques or accessories that you keep the correct amount of tension on the upper thread. Settings in Sewing Mode There are shown under Active Features in the Information...
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... machine automatically raises the presser foot in the following situations: • At cut will be performed. When deselected, the presser foot will stay lowered, even if the machine stops with the needle... are attached in the two holes in Sewing Mode. Note: Deselect when using optional accessories that the IDT™ system is disengaged. Note: Make sure that are accessible both in Settings and... if you touch Free-Motion icon in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent damage to the automatic ...
... machine automatically raises the presser foot in the following situations: • At cut will be performed. When deselected, the presser foot will stay lowered, even if the machine stops with the needle... are attached in the two holes in Sewing Mode. Note: Deselect when using optional accessories that the IDT™ system is disengaged. Note: Make sure that are accessible both in Settings and... if you touch Free-Motion icon in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent damage to the automatic ...
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.... straight stitch presser foot. When the Straight Stitch Needle Plate is removed you will minimize the risk of breaking a needle when sewing with accessories that do not allow a centered straight stitch to prevent damage to deselect it cannot be used with a twin needle. Note: The setting ...used with stitch width safety. Note: The setting is attached to limit the stitch width and stitch positioning. Always make sure to remove any accessory that a twin needle is selected, the stitch width and stitch position of a new project in Getting Started or a new sewing session. ...
.... straight stitch presser foot. When the Straight Stitch Needle Plate is removed you will minimize the risk of breaking a needle when sewing with accessories that do not allow a centered straight stitch to prevent damage to deselect it cannot be used with a twin needle. Note: The setting ...used with stitch width safety. Note: The setting is attached to limit the stitch width and stitch positioning. Always make sure to remove any accessory that a twin needle is selected, the stitch width and stitch position of a new project in Getting Started or a new sewing session. ...