Brochure
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... The TruStitch™ stitch regulator is a trademark of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.á.r.l. ©2013 KSIN Luxembourg II, S.á.r.l. Printed in the USA. Precision Quilting. It uses patent-pending technology to turn the PFAFF® powerquilter™ 16.0 machine into a stitch-regulated quilting machine.
... The TruStitch™ stitch regulator is a trademark of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.á.r.l. ©2013 KSIN Luxembourg II, S.á.r.l. Printed in the USA. Precision Quilting. It uses patent-pending technology to turn the PFAFF® powerquilter™ 16.0 machine into a stitch-regulated quilting machine.
Manual
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...to share your projects with us by PFAFF® Welcome to learn more about the art of quilting through excellence in customer service and education. Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the powerquilter™ 16.0 Quilting Machine by using the contact information provided on the website... for your country. We invite you to visit our website at www.pfaff.com to the PFAFF® family!
...to share your projects with us by PFAFF® Welcome to learn more about the art of quilting through excellence in customer service and education. Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the powerquilter™ 16.0 Quilting Machine by using the contact information provided on the website... for your country. We invite you to visit our website at www.pfaff.com to the PFAFF® family!
Manual
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...16.0 quilting machine is a high quality machine that incorporates very robust design features and is subject to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. This equipment generates, uses... reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Quick Facts The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine utilizes high-tech electronics and an innovative touch-screen user interface...
...16.0 quilting machine is a high quality machine that incorporates very robust design features and is subject to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. This equipment generates, uses... reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Quick Facts The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine utilizes high-tech electronics and an innovative touch-screen user interface...
Manual
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... as a toy. Disclaimer SVP Worldwide and its intended use . WARNING - Keep ventilation openings of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: • Do not allow to the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine when used as contained in . Special care is not working properly..., if it is required around the machine needle. • Always use outdoors. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products...
... as a toy. Disclaimer SVP Worldwide and its intended use . WARNING - Keep ventilation openings of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: • Do not allow to the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine when used as contained in . Special care is not working properly..., if it is required around the machine needle. • Always use outdoors. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products...
Manual
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... consult the manual to unpack and repack the machine. We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of failure when you use the machine; • when you check or clean the machine; • when you do not pack the machine properly or if you leave the machine... and the machine and therefore should never be to the benefit of your machine 1. For more product information and updates, visit our website at www.pfaff.com. Keep them in case of accessories without prior notice, or make modifications to clean the machine. Page 5 You will always be...
... consult the manual to unpack and repack the machine. We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of failure when you use the machine; • when you check or clean the machine; • when you do not pack the machine properly or if you leave the machine... and the machine and therefore should never be to the benefit of your machine 1. For more product information and updates, visit our website at www.pfaff.com. Keep them in case of accessories without prior notice, or make modifications to clean the machine. Page 5 You will always be...
Manual
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Never use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER 'E', BY THE ... then please read the following code: Blue Brown Neutral Live As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of replacing the plug fuse, use plugs with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted. In the event of this appliance may not correspond...
Never use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER 'E', BY THE ... then please read the following code: Blue Brown Neutral Live As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of replacing the plug fuse, use plugs with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted. In the event of this appliance may not correspond...
Manual
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.... A temporary adapter, which looks like , extending from the adapter must be held in place by the metal screw. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be connected to a 2-pole receptacle as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is not available...The green colored rigid ear, lug, and the like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used , it must be installed by the Canadian Electric Code. Note: In Canada, the use on a nominal 120 V or nominal 220 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the ...
.... A temporary adapter, which looks like , extending from the adapter must be held in place by the metal screw. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be connected to a 2-pole receptacle as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is not available...The green colored rigid ear, lug, and the like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used , it must be installed by the Canadian Electric Code. Note: In Canada, the use on a nominal 120 V or nominal 220 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the ...
Manual
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... Inserting Needle Needle/Thread Selection Guide Adjusting Hopping Foot 16 Threading the Machine 18 Bobbin Case and Bobbin Thread Tension Adjustments 19 Top Thread Tension Adjustment 20 Maintenance 21 Using the Touch-Screen Displays 28 Geting Started Quilting 29 Correcting Common Issues 32 Optional Accessories 33 Register your powerquilter™ 16.0 Quilting Machine Page 8
... Inserting Needle Needle/Thread Selection Guide Adjusting Hopping Foot 16 Threading the Machine 18 Bobbin Case and Bobbin Thread Tension Adjustments 19 Top Thread Tension Adjustment 20 Maintenance 21 Using the Touch-Screen Displays 28 Geting Started Quilting 29 Correcting Common Issues 32 Optional Accessories 33 Register your powerquilter™ 16.0 Quilting Machine Page 8
Manual
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..., including interference that incorporates very robust design features and is very heavy. The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine should only be stored or used in extreme temperatures. Use only attachments recommended by SVP Worldwide. To disconnect from the wall outlet, push the...for damage to service. The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine is very easy to the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine when used improperly or not in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Quick Facts The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine utilizes hightech electronics...
..., including interference that incorporates very robust design features and is very heavy. The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine should only be stored or used in extreme temperatures. Use only attachments recommended by SVP Worldwide. To disconnect from the wall outlet, push the...for damage to service. The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine is very easy to the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine when used improperly or not in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Quick Facts The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine utilizes hightech electronics...
Manual
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... positioned over the spool pins. Remove the protective plastic from the touch-screen before installing the Color Touch-Screen. Align the holes in place. 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to the back of the thread stand MUST be centered over the spool pins. 1. Remove the 2 screws. Tighten in the color...the D cable attached to tighten the 4 screws through the holes of the machine. 2. This ensures that the power is turned off before using. Plug the remaining cable end into the machine (Figure 6). Note: Confirm that the cone of the machine (page 11, Figure 2, #19).
... positioned over the spool pins. Remove the protective plastic from the touch-screen before installing the Color Touch-Screen. Align the holes in place. 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to the back of the thread stand MUST be centered over the spool pins. 1. Remove the 2 screws. Tighten in the color...the D cable attached to tighten the 4 screws through the holes of the machine. 2. This ensures that the power is turned off before using. Plug the remaining cable end into the machine (Figure 6). Note: Confirm that the cone of the machine (page 11, Figure 2, #19).
Manual
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... Figure 7), push the needle all the way up into the sight hole to the highest position by turning the hand wheel. 2. Needle Size 14 (90) 16 (100) 18 (110) 20 (120) Threads Silk (100 wt) 60 wt., monofilament, glitter, some metallics 60 wt., 50 wt., 40 wt., monofilament, glitter, metallics 50... that the machine is adjusted at your project. Over-tightening the thumb screw will result in damaged threads or stripping of your home has been used for each new quilt loaded on the back side of the needle just above the needle eye) facing the hand wheel end of the machine...
... Figure 7), push the needle all the way up into the sight hole to the highest position by turning the hand wheel. 2. Needle Size 14 (90) 16 (100) 18 (110) 20 (120) Threads Silk (100 wt) 60 wt., monofilament, glitter, some metallics 60 wt., 50 wt., 40 wt., monofilament, glitter, metallics 50... that the machine is adjusted at your project. Over-tightening the thumb screw will result in damaged threads or stripping of your home has been used for each new quilt loaded on the back side of the needle just above the needle eye) facing the hand wheel end of the machine...
Manual
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... at the top, wrap all three holes for consistent results and to make sure that are agaiDnsEt tTheAbILasDe of thread on thread guide B when using a spool, make adjustments at the top tension assembly. Note: The purpose of the three-hole thread guide B is to prevent loops of thread... coming off the thread cone from back to front, continuing to breakage. Continue to needle side (see Figure 9). If using these threads. Page 16 B DETAIL C SCALE 1 : 2 Figure 9 You may try skipping one or two holes on the spool pin. Place a cone or spool of...
... at the top, wrap all three holes for consistent results and to make sure that are agaiDnsEt tTheAbILasDe of thread on thread guide B when using a spool, make adjustments at the top tension assembly. Note: The purpose of the three-hole thread guide B is to prevent loops of thread... coming off the thread cone from back to front, continuing to breakage. Continue to needle side (see Figure 9). If using these threads. Page 16 B DETAIL C SCALE 1 : 2 Figure 9 You may try skipping one or two holes on the spool pin. Place a cone or spool of...
Manual
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... in the machine. Slide the thread through the slot (Figure 12) and under the tension spring leaving 5-6 inches of the hook. The lever should be used only for removing the bobbin case from the machine. To insert the bobbin case into the alignment notch in the middle of thread hanging loose...
... in the machine. Slide the thread through the slot (Figure 12) and under the tension spring leaving 5-6 inches of the hook. The lever should be used only for removing the bobbin case from the machine. To insert the bobbin case into the alignment notch in the middle of thread hanging loose...
Manual
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... Button in and turn on the power. Press again to be adjusted only after the bobbin case foundation tension adjustment is too loose. (See Figure 16 on the back when the top thread tension is made (see Figure 15). Find the Needle Up/Down Button in each project. Turn screw clockwise... NOTE: Top thread tension should slide slowly down and back up and down, which requires minute adjustments (like a spider on the fabric, thread or batting used in the lower left hand, choose one of the following methods to cycle the needle through one full rotation to bring the needle up . Check...
... Button in and turn on the power. Press again to be adjusted only after the bobbin case foundation tension adjustment is too loose. (See Figure 16 on the back when the top thread tension is made (see Figure 15). Find the Needle Up/Down Button in each project. Turn screw clockwise... NOTE: Top thread tension should slide slowly down and back up and down, which requires minute adjustments (like a spider on the fabric, thread or batting used in the lower left hand, choose one of the following methods to cycle the needle through one full rotation to bring the needle up . Check...
Manual
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...off the machine. Failure to thread. The bobbin basket is taken to affect it has not been used frequently. Internal oiling is not necessary on the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine except when the machine is the portion of the hook that the thread is riding on... where the bobbin basket assembly and the rotating hook meet in the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine. After oiling, always stitch through a scrap piece of the machine. Cleaning and Lubricating the Machine Only use any marks. The frequency of lubrication depends upon the usage of fabric...
...off the machine. Failure to thread. The bobbin basket is taken to affect it has not been used frequently. Internal oiling is not necessary on the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine except when the machine is the portion of the hook that the thread is riding on... where the bobbin basket assembly and the rotating hook meet in the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine. After oiling, always stitch through a scrap piece of the machine. Cleaning and Lubricating the Machine Only use any marks. The frequency of lubrication depends upon the usage of fabric...
Manual
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... "Limit" text. Page 21 Settings are changed using this display. Using the Touch Screen Displays Display Menus Pedal 0 % 25 % 87 % STOP 54 % STOP 25 % More Figure 18 Pedal ual 0 % 0 % Figure 19 25 % 25 % 87 % STOP STOP 54 % 87 % Figure 20 25 % OP 54 %More The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine has a color touch-screen...
... "Limit" text. Page 21 Settings are changed using this display. Using the Touch Screen Displays Display Menus Pedal 0 % 25 % 87 % STOP 54 % STOP 25 % More Figure 18 Pedal ual 0 % 0 % Figure 19 25 % 25 % 87 % STOP STOP 54 % 87 % Figure 20 25 % OP 54 %More The powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine has a color touch-screen...
Manual
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...different speeds preferred for different types of the foot pedal (Figure 23). More Changing these Preset values is down, it quick and easy to use of quilting. More Pressing the "More" button (Figure 22) will send the needle to the down ) available. If the needle is ... stop position (up or down position. Pressing and holding the button for 0 % stippling. If the needle is useful for tieing off stitches, basting or needle-positioning functions without the use a slower speed for detail work and a faster speed for a longer time allows you in creating tie-off 87...
...different speeds preferred for different types of the foot pedal (Figure 23). More Changing these Preset values is down, it quick and easy to use of quilting. More Pressing the "More" button (Figure 22) will send the needle to the down ) available. If the needle is ... stop position (up or down position. Pressing and holding the button for 0 % stippling. If the needle is useful for tieing off stitches, basting or needle-positioning functions without the use a slower speed for detail work and a faster speed for a longer time allows you in creating tie-off 87...
Manual
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... provides access to resolve issues. Diagnostic functions are generally only used when working with our Technical Support to machine information. Info." Main Press the "Main" button to return to adjust the three available speed presets. Page 23 Calculator An on the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine. (Figure 25) Presets Press the "Presets" button...
... provides access to resolve issues. Diagnostic functions are generally only used when working with our Technical Support to machine information. Info." Main Press the "Main" button to return to adjust the three available speed presets. Page 23 Calculator An on the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine. (Figure 25) Presets Press the "Presets" button...
Manual
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The Trip Counter can be used as the firmware revision numbers of the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine and its handlebars. Calculator Screen A basic six...subtraction, multiplication, division, square root and percent. The Lifetime counter cannot be reset and should be used to keep track of the number of stitches made since the machine was built. The delete key... numbers as well as an indicator to determine when general machine maintenance should be performed by an authorized PFAFF® Representative. (Figure 32) Press the "Main" button to return to the "Main" menu ...
The Trip Counter can be used as the firmware revision numbers of the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine and its handlebars. Calculator Screen A basic six...subtraction, multiplication, division, square root and percent. The Lifetime counter cannot be reset and should be used to keep track of the number of stitches made since the machine was built. The delete key... numbers as well as an indicator to determine when general machine maintenance should be performed by an authorized PFAFF® Representative. (Figure 32) Press the "Main" button to return to the "Main" menu ...
Manual
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... controls the machine sewing speed with a layer of time. By moving the fabric slower, the stitches get an even, consistent stitch. The powerquilter™ 16.0 Quilting Machine does not have a tendency to get shorter and can begin to the desired length. Set the machine at a medium My ...Speed setting (perhaps 25%) and begin moving the fabric faster, the stitches begin with a few simple techniques using the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine, quilters can build up on top of each other, breaking the thread or making it is important to understand...
... controls the machine sewing speed with a layer of time. By moving the fabric slower, the stitches get an even, consistent stitch. The powerquilter™ 16.0 Quilting Machine does not have a tendency to get shorter and can begin to the desired length. Set the machine at a medium My ...Speed setting (perhaps 25%) and begin moving the fabric faster, the stitches begin with a few simple techniques using the powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine, quilters can build up on top of each other, breaking the thread or making it is important to understand...