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... 12 Thread cutter 13 Needle threader (1548) 14 Presser foot holder with presser foot 15 Removable accessory tray 16 Base plate 17 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed (1548/1538) 18 Needle holder with fixing screw 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch length dial 22 Stitch selection 23 Carrying handle 24 Thread guide 25 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 26 Stitch width dial 27 Needle position dial 28 Needle plate Presser feet (normal accessories) For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF dealer. 0 Standard Presser Foot with IDT Part...
... 12 Thread cutter 13 Needle threader (1548) 14 Presser foot holder with presser foot 15 Removable accessory tray 16 Base plate 17 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed (1548/1538) 18 Needle holder with fixing screw 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch length dial 22 Stitch selection 23 Carrying handle 24 Thread guide 25 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 26 Stitch width dial 27 Needle position dial 28 Needle plate Presser feet (normal accessories) For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF dealer. 0 Standard Presser Foot with IDT Part...
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... sewing machine to break. • Switch the sewing machine off ("0") position, then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. • Never drop or insert any adjustment in the needle area, such as a toy. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Close attention is necessary when this household sewing machine. Replace bulb with any opening. • Do not use bent needles...
... sewing machine to break. • Switch the sewing machine off ("0") position, then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. • Never drop or insert any adjustment in the needle area, such as a toy. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Close attention is necessary when this household sewing machine. Replace bulb with any opening. • Do not use bent needles...
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...Stitch table V 1. Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection 1:2 Removable accessory tray 1:3 Bobbins 1:4 Bobbin case 1:8 Threading the needle 1:10 Needle threader 1:11 Bringing up the bobbin thread 1:12 Presser foot lifter 1:13 Thread cutter 1:12 Changing the presser foot 1:13 IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed 1:14 Changing the needle 1:15 Needle thread tension 1:15 Lowering the feed dog 1:15 Stitch width dial 1:16 Needle position dial 1:16 Reverse sewing 1:17 Stitch length dial 1:17 Stitch selection 1:18 2. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing...
...Stitch table V 1. Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection 1:2 Removable accessory tray 1:3 Bobbins 1:4 Bobbin case 1:8 Threading the needle 1:10 Needle threader 1:11 Bringing up the bobbin thread 1:12 Presser foot lifter 1:13 Thread cutter 1:12 Changing the presser foot 1:13 IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed 1:14 Changing the needle 1:15 Needle thread tension 1:15 Lowering the feed dog 1:15 Stitch width dial 1:16 Needle position dial 1:16 Reverse sewing 1:17 Stitch length dial 1:17 Stitch selection 1:18 2. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing...
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...bed linen For invisible hemming with simultaneous seam/ D D 0/3 overcasting. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording work 0/1 Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a right needle position. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and tapering. 0/1 Straight stitch: For most zigzag operations 0/1 For all straight stitching and topstitching work up to 6 mm G G 0/1 For serging and appliqué. Stitch table Non-elastic stitches Introduction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) Stitch 1538 Presser 1548 1528 Foot...
...bed linen For invisible hemming with simultaneous seam/ D D 0/3 overcasting. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording work 0/1 Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a right needle position. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and tapering. 0/1 Straight stitch: For most zigzag operations 0/1 For all straight stitching and topstitching work up to 6 mm G G 0/1 For serging and appliqué. Stitch table Non-elastic stitches Introduction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) Stitch 1538 Presser 1548 1528 Foot...
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... extended work support. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections of the accessory organizer. Using the free arm In order to its proper position, ensure that it out of the hole. When replacing the removable accessory tray to sew with the free arm of the sewing machine. 1:3 1:3 The enclosed accessories are numbered. 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...
... extended work support. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections of the accessory organizer. Using the free arm In order to its proper position, ensure that it out of the hole. When replacing the removable accessory tray to sew with the free arm of the sewing machine. 1:3 1:3 The enclosed accessories are numbered. 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...
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... the thread into place. 1:5 1:5 Operate your Pfaff select To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, fit a spool cap corresponding to the right under the hook C. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards you until it snaps into guide A and pull it . Wind the thread clockwise a few times...
... the thread into place. 1:5 1:5 Operate your Pfaff select To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, fit a spool cap corresponding to the right under the hook C. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards you until it snaps into guide A and pull it . Wind the thread clockwise a few times...
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... through opening B to unthread the machine. 1:6 1:6 B C A Threading Place the thread into its hole and place a spool of thread firmly and press the the foot control. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards you can easily wind thread from the second spool holder Push the second spool holder (7) into guide A and pull it . Wind the thread clockwise a few times around the bobbin. Operate your Pfaff select Winding from the second spool holder without having to the right under hook C.
... through opening B to unthread the machine. 1:6 1:6 B C A Threading Place the thread into its hole and place a spool of thread firmly and press the the foot control. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards you can easily wind thread from the second spool holder Push the second spool holder (7) into guide A and pull it . Wind the thread clockwise a few times around the bobbin. Operate your Pfaff select Winding from the second spool holder without having to the right under hook C.
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... presser foot. Turn the handwheel until the needle is at its highest position. Place the thread into thread guide (24) and thread the needles. Fit the second spool holder and place one thread right over tension disk C. You can now pull the thread through the needle eye. During threading, make sure the threads are not twisted with each holder. Move the needle threader fully downwards and turn it taut. Operate your Pfaff select Threading the twin needle Insert...
... presser foot. Turn the handwheel until the needle is at its highest position. Place the thread into thread guide (24) and thread the needles. Fit the second spool holder and place one thread right over tension disk C. You can now pull the thread through the needle eye. During threading, make sure the threads are not twisted with each holder. Move the needle threader fully downwards and turn it taut. Operate your Pfaff select Threading the twin needle Insert...
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Pull the needle thread to the left. Operate your Pfaff select Bringing up the bobbin thread. Bobbin thread Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the thread under the presser foot to bring up the bobbin thread Switch off the main switch. Thread cutter Pull the threads from the back to the front over the thread cutter (12). 1:12 1:12 Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is in the highest position and the bobbin thread has formed a loop. Raise the presser foot.
Pull the needle thread to the left. Operate your Pfaff select Bringing up the bobbin thread. Bobbin thread Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the thread under the presser foot to bring up the bobbin thread Switch off the main switch. Thread cutter Pull the threads from the back to the front over the thread cutter (12). 1:12 1:12 Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is in the highest position and the bobbin thread has formed a loop. Raise the presser foot.
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.... darning or free-motion sewing the feed dog has to its highest point. C 1:15 1:15 Operate your Pfaff select Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. To remove: Lower the presser foot and move slide C fully to 5. Now loosen the needle screw (18) and pull the needle down. Hold the needle and tighten the needle screw (18) firmly. The normal setting for sewing is dropped. Now the feed dog is 4 to the right. To do this, open the bobbin case/hook cover...
.... darning or free-motion sewing the feed dog has to its highest point. C 1:15 1:15 Operate your Pfaff select Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. To remove: Lower the presser foot and move slide C fully to 5. Now loosen the needle screw (18) and pull the needle down. Hold the needle and tighten the needle screw (18) firmly. The normal setting for sewing is dropped. Now the feed dog is 4 to the right. To do this, open the bobbin case/hook cover...
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... density of the stitch. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you will go in reverse only as long as it will find the "buttonhole" symbol. This area is pressed. Operate your Pfaff select 21 A 21 Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (21) 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. 20 Reverse sewing The machine sews in the grey...
... density of the stitch. To sew stretch stitches (dark background), you will go in reverse only as long as it will find the "buttonhole" symbol. This area is pressed. Operate your Pfaff select 21 A 21 Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (21) 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. 20 Reverse sewing The machine sews in the grey...
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Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch Explanation of the needle thread tension and whether to use the "center" needle position if not otherwise specificed in mm IDT on = off = Thread tension Presser foot number 2:2 These charts also provide you with instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. Always use IDT or not. stitch Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in the instructions.
Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch Explanation of the needle thread tension and whether to use the "center" needle position if not otherwise specificed in mm IDT on = off = Thread tension Presser foot number 2:2 These charts also provide you with instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. Always use IDT or not. stitch Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in the instructions.
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... the needle position dial. The edge guide is inserted into hole A and is too low, the threads are interlaced above the top fabric. Sewing aid for thick seams To ensure a consistent feed when beginning sewing at a thick seam, we recommend supporting the presser foot on the needle plate or use the edge guide (standard accessory No.8). The adjustment of 15 various needle positions in the range of the same height as the workpiece 2:3 Utility stitches...
... the needle position dial. The edge guide is inserted into hole A and is too low, the threads are interlaced above the top fabric. Sewing aid for thick seams To ensure a consistent feed when beginning sewing at a thick seam, we recommend supporting the presser foot on the needle plate or use the edge guide (standard accessory No.8). The adjustment of 15 various needle positions in the range of the same height as the workpiece 2:3 Utility stitches...
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... adjusting screw A. C A B G 2- 1-2 G 2- 1-2 G 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Zigzag stitch In addition to overlock stitching, zigzag stitch G, stitch width 5 , is easier to 15 different needle positions (see page 1:16). topstitching a collar or sewing in the range of the fabric edge. You can select up to do not use any other needle position). 2:4 Important: When the blindhem stitch foot is at its highest position when adjusting the needle position. Choose a stitch width in a zipper. You can adjust this edge guide with the zigzag stitch, select the right needle...
... adjusting screw A. C A B G 2- 1-2 G 2- 1-2 G 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Zigzag stitch In addition to overlock stitching, zigzag stitch G, stitch width 5 , is easier to 15 different needle positions (see page 1:16). topstitching a collar or sewing in the range of the fabric edge. You can select up to do not use any other needle position). 2:4 Important: When the blindhem stitch foot is at its highest position when adjusting the needle position. Choose a stitch width in a zipper. You can adjust this edge guide with the zigzag stitch, select the right needle...
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... perfectly. Open overlock stitch With this stitch, thicker fabrics and fabrics which are more elastic than 5 , make sure the needle does not strike the bar of the fabric just over the edge and not in it is stretched while it . 2:7 This to the right position. Stretch Stretch Stretch 3-5 0/3 3-5 0/3 3-5 0/3 I 5- When overlocking, if you select stitch width other than normal seams, very durable and quickly sewn. For stretch fabrics, the select models offer overlock stitches which sew two fabric layers together...
... perfectly. Open overlock stitch With this stitch, thicker fabrics and fabrics which are more elastic than 5 , make sure the needle does not strike the bar of the fabric just over the edge and not in it is stretched while it . 2:7 This to the right position. Stretch Stretch Stretch 3-5 0/3 3-5 0/3 3-5 0/3 I 5- When overlocking, if you select stitch width other than normal seams, very durable and quickly sewn. For stretch fabrics, the select models offer overlock stitches which sew two fabric layers together...
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... of the buttonhole foot fully to the required length. Note: Before starting point of 0.5 cm. Clip the top thread after a few stitches. • Select stitch 2 (B) and hold the button down to be turned. Buttonholes are ideal. However, for some fabrics, e.g. Mark the starting any buttonhole, always push the guide of the buttonhole to the front, i.e. CBA 5- Carfully cut open your buttonhole. stitch CBA 5- To produce beautiful seams, embroidering or darning threads are...
... of the buttonhole foot fully to the required length. Note: Before starting point of 0.5 cm. Clip the top thread after a few stitches. • Select stitch 2 (B) and hold the button down to be turned. Buttonholes are ideal. However, for some fabrics, e.g. Mark the starting any buttonhole, always push the guide of the buttonhole to the front, i.e. CBA 5- Carfully cut open your buttonhole. stitch CBA 5- To produce beautiful seams, embroidering or darning threads are...
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... button. • Now lower the presser foot lifter; Take care to the left hole in place. • Sew on heavy fabrics, knits or sportswear, we recommend using a gimp thread. On knits the gimp thread is particularly important to 0. • Change the needle position with gimp thread To sew especially durable buttonholes, on the button. A B G4- G4- 2-3 - 2-3 - 2-3 - Securing • Select straight stitch by turning the width dial (26) to prevent the buttonhole from stretching...
... button. • Now lower the presser foot lifter; Take care to the left hole in place. • Sew on heavy fabrics, knits or sportswear, we recommend using a gimp thread. On knits the gimp thread is particularly important to 0. • Change the needle position with gimp thread To sew especially durable buttonholes, on the button. A B G4- G4- 2-3 - 2-3 - 2-3 - Securing • Select straight stitch by turning the width dial (26) to prevent the buttonhole from stretching...
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Twin needles are available in different widths. stitch G03 G03 G03 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Utility stitches and practical sewing Hemming with the twin needle Use the twin needle to make sure that you select the center needle position . • First fold and iron the width of how to the seam. Use only a stretch needle when sewing stretch fabric! On page 1:11 you can add a professional touch to hems on stretch fabrics such as ribbed knitwear it . Tip: On dif...
Twin needles are available in different widths. stitch G03 G03 G03 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Utility stitches and practical sewing Hemming with the twin needle Use the twin needle to make sure that you select the center needle position . • First fold and iron the width of how to the seam. Use only a stretch needle when sewing stretch fabric! On page 1:11 you can add a professional touch to hems on stretch fabrics such as ribbed knitwear it . Tip: On dif...
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... back and push it needs. Removal: • Raise the sewing foot and remove the removable accessory tray. • Push the point of its mounting. Twist it will snap half way out of a small screwdriver into the left opening between needle plate and sewing machine. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. • Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dog. • Clean the feed dog and hook area with both...
... back and push it needs. Removal: • Raise the sewing foot and remove the removable accessory tray. • Push the point of its mounting. Twist it will snap half way out of a small screwdriver into the left opening between needle plate and sewing machine. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. • Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dog. • Clean the feed dog and hook area with both...
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...bobbin case, push it on through the winding tension. Check needle thread tension. 3:4 Machine is unevenly wound. Only use good threads. Insert a new needle. Insert new needle. The bobbin thread is not properly threaded. Let the machine feed the fabric. The wrong needle is not properly inserted. Only use perfect threads. Only guide the fabric lightly. Push needle fully upwards, flat top or bottom side of fabric. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting The machine skips stitches The needle is inserted. Needle is not properly installed. Use...
...bobbin case, push it on through the winding tension. Check needle thread tension. 3:4 Machine is unevenly wound. Only use good threads. Insert a new needle. Insert new needle. The bobbin thread is not properly threaded. Let the machine feed the fabric. The wrong needle is not properly inserted. Only use perfect threads. Only guide the fabric lightly. Push needle fully upwards, flat top or bottom side of fabric. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting The machine skips stitches The needle is inserted. Needle is not properly installed. Use...