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Parts of your select sewing machine 1 Connection socket "foot control with main cord" 2 Main switch 3 Handwheel release disk 4 Handwheel 5 Bobbin winder 6 Lid with stitches 7 Extra spool holder 8 Spool holder with spool ... Base plate 17 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed (1540/1530) 18 Needle holder with fixing screw 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch length dial 22 Stitch selection 1540 23 Carrying handle 24 Stitch selection 1530 & 1520 25 Thread guide 26 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 27 Stitch width dial 28...
Parts of your select sewing machine 1 Connection socket "foot control with main cord" 2 Main switch 3 Handwheel release disk 4 Handwheel 5 Bobbin winder 6 Lid with stitches 7 Extra spool holder 8 Spool holder with spool ... Base plate 17 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed (1540/1530) 18 Needle holder with fixing screw 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch length dial 22 Stitch selection 1540 23 Carrying handle 24 Stitch selection 1530 & 1520 25 Thread guide 26 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 27 Stitch width dial 28...
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...attention is used by the manufacturer as contained in this sewing machine. Use this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 8. Never operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 Watts. 3. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from all controls to off ...the cord. 15. Do not allow to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use as described in this sewing machine is necessary when this manual. WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire , electric shock, or injury to ...
...attention is used by the manufacturer as contained in this sewing machine. Use this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 8. Never operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 Watts. 3. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from all controls to off ...the cord. 15. Do not allow to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use as described in this sewing machine is necessary when this manual. WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire , electric shock, or injury to ...
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... needle Cleaning and oiling Closed overlock stitch Cording foot Covering stitch Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the straight stitch Darning Decorative sewing Drawing up the bobbin thread Dropping the feed dog Elastic stitch Elastic stitches Electrical connection Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch Eyelet embroidery... Needle table Needle thread tension Needle threader Non-elastic stitches 64-65 15,23 11 24-25 27 26-29 2 Oiling the sewing machine Open overlock stitch Optional accessories Overlock stitches 68 28 58-66 28-29 48-51 52 30 59 3 63 Patchwork quilt Pennant stitch...
... needle Cleaning and oiling Closed overlock stitch Cording foot Covering stitch Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the straight stitch Darning Decorative sewing Drawing up the bobbin thread Dropping the feed dog Elastic stitch Elastic stitches Electrical connection Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch Eyelet embroidery... Needle table Needle thread tension Needle threader Non-elastic stitches 64-65 15,23 11 24-25 27 26-29 2 Oiling the sewing machine Open overlock stitch Optional accessories Overlock stitches 68 28 58-66 28-29 48-51 52 30 59 3 63 Patchwork quilt Pennant stitch...
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... a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Operate your Pfaff select Carrying-case Place the cords, foot control and instruction book in the compartment of the carrying-case Top cover Open the folding cover (6) upwards The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover. 220 V 120...
... a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Operate your Pfaff select Carrying-case Place the cords, foot control and instruction book in the compartment of the carrying-case Top cover Open the folding cover (6) upwards The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover. 220 V 120...
Owner's Manual
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Using the free arm In order to sew with the free arm of the sewing machine. 3 Using both hands, swing the accessory tray (15) to its proper position, ensure that it out of the accessory organizer. Model 1540, has a ...special removable accessory organizer. The enclosed accessories are numbered. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections of the hole. Operate your Pfaff select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is flush with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray. When replacing the ...
Using the free arm In order to sew with the free arm of the sewing machine. 3 Using both hands, swing the accessory tray (15) to its proper position, ensure that it out of the accessory organizer. Model 1540, has a ...special removable accessory organizer. The enclosed accessories are numbered. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections of the hole. Operate your Pfaff select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is flush with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray. When replacing the ...
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... or difficult materials such as is fed precisely. Operate your Pfaff select The Intigrated dual feed/IDT System (Models 1530 and 1540) PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewing difficult materials: the intigrated dual feed. Then push the top feed (17) ...downwards until it move slowly upwards. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics. 14 Raise the presser foot. The fabric is done in industrial sewing machines...
... or difficult materials such as is fed precisely. Operate your Pfaff select The Intigrated dual feed/IDT System (Models 1530 and 1540) PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewing difficult materials: the intigrated dual feed. Then push the top feed (17) ...downwards until it move slowly upwards. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics. 14 Raise the presser foot. The fabric is done in industrial sewing machines...
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.... Between the numbers 0 and 1 you turn the stitch length adjustment dial (21) as far as the reverse sewing button (20) is the optimum stitch density for sewing buttonholes and embroidering. Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (21) you must turn the dial ...to the required length. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning the point marking on the button to 0, the higher the density of the stitch. Operate your Pfaff select Reverse sewing The machine sews in the grey area. 17
.... Between the numbers 0 and 1 you turn the stitch length adjustment dial (21) as far as the reverse sewing button (20) is the optimum stitch density for sewing buttonholes and embroidering. Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (21) you must turn the dial ...to the required length. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning the point marking on the button to 0, the higher the density of the stitch. Operate your Pfaff select Reverse sewing The machine sews in the grey area. 17
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... Button B releases the button that have already been activated. Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, push button controls - By pressing the correct button, the stitch is selected and the machine is ready to sew. B Utility and stretch stitch combinations By pushing two or several buttons ...you can create combinations in the grey area. B 18 select 1540 Utility stitches Each stitch has been given...
... Button B releases the button that have already been activated. Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, push button controls - By pressing the correct button, the stitch is selected and the machine is ready to sew. B Utility and stretch stitch combinations By pushing two or several buttons ...you can create combinations in the grey area. B 18 select 1540 Utility stitches Each stitch has been given...
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... the damaged area by moving the fabric back and forth. Now tighten screw D. Tip: If you have finished sewing the damaged area, rotate the fabric again. D C B Utility stitches and practical sewing E stitch F 1540 G 0 - 1530 E 0 - 2-3 6 2-3 Optional 1520 E 0 - 2-3 Optional G Darning with a small curve. When doing this, the ... fabric ripping again. • When you move the fabric too slowly, small knots will appear on the back side of the sewing machine into the hole C of the darning foot fully into the darning position. Set the needle at its highest point and push the...
... the damaged area by moving the fabric back and forth. Now tighten screw D. Tip: If you have finished sewing the damaged area, rotate the fabric again. D C B Utility stitches and practical sewing E stitch F 1540 G 0 - 1530 E 0 - 2-3 6 2-3 Optional 1520 E 0 - 2-3 Optional G Darning with a small curve. When doing this, the ... fabric ripping again. • When you move the fabric too slowly, small knots will appear on the back side of the sewing machine into the hole C of the darning foot fully into the darning position. Set the needle at its highest point and push the...
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... • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension to "buttonhole", select zigzag stitch G (1540), E (1530/ 1520), set stitch length to 0 while sewing at a constant speed through the procedure. Note: If you can create interesting embroidery. Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch/Tapering Tapering is easy with your select sewing machine.
... • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension to "buttonhole", select zigzag stitch G (1540), E (1530/ 1520), set stitch length to 0 while sewing at a constant speed through the procedure. Note: If you can create interesting embroidery. Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch/Tapering Tapering is easy with your select sewing machine.
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...effect. By using different materials and patterns you can sew many different variations. You can have to 0. The needle thread tension is a beautiful alternative to "buttonhole". • Select the right needle position and sew over both buttonhole seams. Appliqué Appliqué... the zigzag stitch narrower using a dense zigzag stitch (stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), stitch width 3-5 mm). Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative buttonhole This buttonhole is in the sewing machine. • Transfer your drafted pattern to iron the appliqué onto the material,...
...effect. By using different materials and patterns you can sew many different variations. You can have to 0. The needle thread tension is a beautiful alternative to "buttonhole". • Select the right needle position and sew over both buttonhole seams. Appliqué Appliqué... the zigzag stitch narrower using a dense zigzag stitch (stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), stitch width 3-5 mm). Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative buttonhole This buttonhole is in the sewing machine. • Transfer your drafted pattern to iron the appliqué onto the material,...
Owner's Manual
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...the first few stitches. • Stitch around the cut with your sewing machine. • Using a magic marker, draw your one or two of the...in the eyelet plate. For classic eyelet embroidery, use stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), with straight stitch. 52 The stitches should be hollow. Set the presser bar...decorative embroidery foot number 1. • To lend more durability to the embroidery, sew all of the contours twice using the straight stitch (stitch length approx. 1 mm...accessory). Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Richelieu This especially artistic form of eyelet and insert embroidery...
...the first few stitches. • Stitch around the cut with your sewing machine. • Using a magic marker, draw your one or two of the...in the eyelet plate. For classic eyelet embroidery, use stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), with straight stitch. 52 The stitches should be hollow. Set the presser bar...decorative embroidery foot number 1. • To lend more durability to the embroidery, sew all of the contours twice using the straight stitch (stitch length approx. 1 mm...accessory). Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Richelieu This especially artistic form of eyelet and insert embroidery...
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... quilt out. These squares will then be realized in patterns to form the top layer of left-over fabric. Contact your select sewing machine. And this is 1/4 inch (6 mm) and 1/8 inch (3 mm) to the inner edge. Work from the inside of 1/4 inch (6 mm). ...cotton batting and a backing layer. Traditionally patchwork was sewn by hand. This is particularly helpful for your Pfaff select model to a middle layer of fabric. see page 63) is tacked to sew all layers together. Experiment with a layer of batting sandwiched between. A patchwork quilt consists of three layers ...
... quilt out. These squares will then be realized in patterns to form the top layer of left-over fabric. Contact your select sewing machine. And this is 1/4 inch (6 mm) and 1/8 inch (3 mm) to the inner edge. Work from the inside of 1/4 inch (6 mm). ...cotton batting and a backing layer. Traditionally patchwork was sewn by hand. This is particularly helpful for your Pfaff select model to a middle layer of fabric. see page 63) is tacked to sew all layers together. Experiment with a layer of batting sandwiched between. A patchwork quilt consists of three layers ...
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...allow the first pintuck to the right (see chapter on "Bobbin thread tension"). The notch between the needle plate and the sewing machine provides space for heavier materials use the pintuck foot with a twin needle (e.g. 130/705 H-ZWI; 1.6 or 2.0 mm needle spacing...the small cording tongue, for the gimp thread while sewing. A cording tongue is not used when inserting a gimp thread in the foot. Accessories and needles stitch 1540 G 0 2,5 1530 E 0 2,5 1520 E 0 2,5 5 Shirring 5 foot 5 Pintuck foot This classic heirloom sewing technique can attach a cording tongue (optional accessory)...
...allow the first pintuck to the right (see chapter on "Bobbin thread tension"). The notch between the needle plate and the sewing machine provides space for heavier materials use the pintuck foot with a twin needle (e.g. 130/705 H-ZWI; 1.6 or 2.0 mm needle spacing...the small cording tongue, for the gimp thread while sewing. A cording tongue is not used when inserting a gimp thread in the foot. Accessories and needles stitch 1540 G 0 2,5 1530 E 0 2,5 1520 E 0 2,5 5 Shirring 5 foot 5 Pintuck foot This classic heirloom sewing technique can attach a cording tongue (optional accessory)...
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Always sew a test seam first. • When you have finished, pull the work from the machine by row. For a seam allowance of 1/8'' guide your fabric along the outer edge of fabric. For circles you should select a slightly longer stitch length. If you pull too quickly... suitable for fringe embroidery you will pull the end loops flat/tight. • Knot the beginning and end threads on the reverse side. 1540 G 1530 E 1520 E 0 0,25 0 0,25 0 0,25 4-5 Quilt & 4-5 Patchwork 4-5 foot 1/4 inch Quilt and patchwork foot A quilt consists of two layers of fabric with ...
Always sew a test seam first. • When you have finished, pull the work from the machine by row. For a seam allowance of 1/8'' guide your fabric along the outer edge of fabric. For circles you should select a slightly longer stitch length. If you pull too quickly... suitable for fringe embroidery you will pull the end loops flat/tight. • Knot the beginning and end threads on the reverse side. 1540 G 1530 E 1520 E 0 0,25 0 0,25 0 0,25 4-5 Quilt & 4-5 Patchwork 4-5 foot 1/4 inch Quilt and patchwork foot A quilt consists of two layers of fabric with ...
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...Switch off the main switch It is very important to clean and oil your sewing machine, because it lightly to the right and the needle plate will rewardyou with a longer service life. Removal: • Raise the sewing foot and remove the removable accessory tray. • Push the point of... a small screwdriver into the left opening between needle plate and sewing machine. Before you start sewing, check that the needle plate is maintenance free and must not...
...Switch off the main switch It is very important to clean and oil your sewing machine, because it lightly to the right and the needle plate will rewardyou with a longer service life. Removal: • Raise the sewing foot and remove the removable accessory tray. • Push the point of... a small screwdriver into the left opening between needle plate and sewing machine. Before you start sewing, check that the needle plate is maintenance free and must not...
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... The maximum permissible wattage of the lamp with a plug-in the diagonal socket and turn it so that both stops of the sewing machine Removal: • Hold the sewing machine tightly. • Push the lamp into the socket and turn anti-clockwise and remove it will make changing the lamp much easier.... Note: The lamp changer (available as it . The sewing lamp is 15 watts! 69 Insertion: • Insert the lamp in socket is...
... The maximum permissible wattage of the lamp with a plug-in the diagonal socket and turn it so that both stops of the sewing machine Removal: • Hold the sewing machine tightly. • Push the lamp into the socket and turn anti-clockwise and remove it will make changing the lamp much easier.... Note: The lamp changer (available as it . The sewing lamp is 15 watts! 69 Insertion: • Insert the lamp in socket is...
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...tension. Needle breaks off the main switch. Insert new needle. Only use good threads. Check needle and bobbin thread tensions Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the Remove needle plate, remove lint feed dog teeth rows with difficulty There are thread... stop. Needle is poor or has slubs in it on through the winding tension. Insert a new needle. Check how machine is too tight. Important note: Before you replace sewing feet or needles, you insert the bobbin case, push it , or has become dry after too-long storage. This...
...tension. Needle breaks off the main switch. Insert new needle. Only use good threads. Check needle and bobbin thread tensions Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the Remove needle plate, remove lint feed dog teeth rows with difficulty There are thread... stop. Needle is poor or has slubs in it on through the winding tension. Insert a new needle. Check how machine is too tight. Important note: Before you replace sewing feet or needles, you insert the bobbin case, push it , or has become dry after too-long storage. This...