Owner's Manual
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... service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the sewing machine with the sewing machine. • Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this sewing machine from all instructions before cleaning. Return the sewing machine to break. • Do not use bent needles. • Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose threads...
... service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the sewing machine with the sewing machine. • Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this sewing machine from all instructions before cleaning. Return the sewing machine to break. • Do not use bent needles. • Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose threads...
Owner's Manual
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... Using the free arm 11 Bobbin winding 12-15 Changing the bobbin 16 Threading 17-18 Needle Threader (Model 4.2 18 Threading the twin needle 18 Bringing up the bobbin thread 19 Thread cutter 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Changing the presser foot 20 The IDT™ system (Integrated Dual Feed).21 Setting the needle thread tension 22 Dropping the feed dog 22 Changing the needle 22 Stitch width dial 23 Needle position dial 23 Reverse sewing 24 Stitch length adjustment dial 24 Adjust stitch length 24 Buttonhole 24 Stretch stitches 24 Stitch selection - Contents Introduction Parts...
... Using the free arm 11 Bobbin winding 12-15 Changing the bobbin 16 Threading 17-18 Needle Threader (Model 4.2 18 Threading the twin needle 18 Bringing up the bobbin thread 19 Thread cutter 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Changing the presser foot 20 The IDT™ system (Integrated Dual Feed).21 Setting the needle thread tension 22 Dropping the feed dog 22 Changing the needle 22 Stitch width dial 23 Needle position dial 23 Reverse sewing 24 Stitch length adjustment dial 24 Adjust stitch length 24 Buttonhole 24 Stretch stitches 24 Stitch selection - Contents Introduction Parts...
Owner's Manual
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... release disk 4 Handwheel 5 Carrying handle 6 Bobbin winder 7 Lid with stitches 8 Extra spool pin 9 Spool pin with spool cap 10 Take-up lever 11 Needle thread tension dial 12 Threading path 13 Thread cutter 14 LED lights 15 Presser foot lifter 16 Removable accessory tray 17 Base plate 18 Needle plate 19 Stitch length dial 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch selection 22 Needle threader (4.2) 23 Thread guide 24 IDT™ system / Integrated Dual Feed (4.2/3.2) 25 Needle holder with fixing screw 26 Presser foot holder with presser foot 27 Stitch width dial 28 Needle position dial 4
... release disk 4 Handwheel 5 Carrying handle 6 Bobbin winder 7 Lid with stitches 8 Extra spool pin 9 Spool pin with spool cap 10 Take-up lever 11 Needle thread tension dial 12 Threading path 13 Thread cutter 14 LED lights 15 Presser foot lifter 16 Removable accessory tray 17 Base plate 18 Needle plate 19 Stitch length dial 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch selection 22 Needle threader (4.2) 23 Thread guide 24 IDT™ system / Integrated Dual Feed (4.2/3.2) 25 Needle holder with fixing screw 26 Presser foot holder with presser foot 27 Stitch width dial 28 Needle position dial 4
Owner's Manual
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... and topstitching work up to 6 mm For serging and appliqué. K K 0/3 For flat overlapped seams. L L M M IG - 0/1 0/1 0/1 For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches. Zigzag: for tapering, eyelet embroidery and cording work . For invisible hemming on woven materials. I I 0/1 A traditional decorative stitch. LI LI MDF - 0/1 0/1 A traditional decorative stitch. Introduction Stitch 4.2 G H Presser Foot 3.2/2.2 G 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 H 0/3 Application For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a left needle position.
... and topstitching work up to 6 mm For serging and appliqué. K K 0/3 For flat overlapped seams. L L M M IG - 0/1 0/1 0/1 For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches. Zigzag: for tapering, eyelet embroidery and cording work . For invisible hemming on woven materials. I I 0/1 A traditional decorative stitch. LI LI MDF - 0/1 0/1 A traditional decorative stitch. Introduction Stitch 4.2 G H Presser Foot 3.2/2.2 G 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 H 0/3 Application For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a left needle position.
Owner's Manual
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Using the free arm In order to sew using the free arm, swing the accessory tray to the left and lift it is also used as an extended work support. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections of the hole. The enclosed accessories are numbered. When replacing the tray, make sure it upwards out of the accessory organizer. Operate your sewing machine Accessory tray Your PFAFF® select™ sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (16) which is flush with the free arm of the sewing machine. 11 Model 4.2, has a special removable accessory organizer.
Using the free arm In order to sew using the free arm, swing the accessory tray to the left and lift it is also used as an extended work support. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections of the hole. The enclosed accessories are numbered. When replacing the tray, make sure it upwards out of the accessory organizer. Operate your sewing machine Accessory tray Your PFAFF® select™ sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (16) which is flush with the free arm of the sewing machine. 11 Model 4.2, has a special removable accessory organizer.
Owner's Manual
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... the thread spool. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full. Operate your sewing machine A B C Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the main switch (1). Winding Switch on the spool A pin (9). Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove it snaps into guide A and pull it through opening B and to the size of the thread firmly and press the foot control. To guarantee free...
... the thread spool. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full. Operate your sewing machine A B C Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the main switch (1). Winding Switch on the spool A pin (9). Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove it snaps into guide A and pull it through opening B and to the size of the thread firmly and press the foot control. To guarantee free...
Owner's Manual
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... the machine. TIP: If the machine is full. Winding Switch on the spool pin. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove it snaps into place. C Operate your sewing machine Winding the bobbin from the second spool pin without having to the right under hook C. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is already threaded, you until it . B A 14 Threading Place the thread into its hole.
... the machine. TIP: If the machine is full. Winding Switch on the spool pin. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove it snaps into place. C Operate your sewing machine Winding the bobbin from the second spool pin without having to the right under hook C. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is already threaded, you until it . B A 14 Threading Place the thread into its hole.
Owner's Manual
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... (10). Operate your sewing machine C Winding through the right threading slot (12). Winding Switch on the main switch (1) and press the foot control. Pass the needle thread through the presser foot and then upwards through the needle Even if the machine has been completely threaded, you until it snaps into the take -up lever from moving while winding the bobbin (see page 12). Pass the thread to stop automatically as...
... (10). Operate your sewing machine C Winding through the right threading slot (12). Winding Switch on the main switch (1) and press the foot control. Pass the needle thread through the presser foot and then upwards through the needle Even if the machine has been completely threaded, you until it snaps into the take -up lever from moving while winding the bobbin (see page 12). Pass the thread to stop automatically as...
Owner's Manual
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... at its highest position. Place the thread into thread guide (23) and thread the needles. Move the needle threader fully downwards and turn it taut. Threading the twin needle Insert the twin needle. Note: You cannot use the PFAFF® needle threader (22). Turn the needle threader towards the needle so that you will find tension disk C. Lower the presser foot. During threading, make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the needle threader for a twin needle. In the left into the hook from below.
... at its highest position. Place the thread into thread guide (23) and thread the needles. Move the needle threader fully downwards and turn it taut. Threading the twin needle Insert the twin needle. Note: You cannot use the PFAFF® needle threader (22). Turn the needle threader towards the needle so that you will find tension disk C. Lower the presser foot. During threading, make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the needle threader for a twin needle. In the left into the hook from below.
Owner's Manual
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... setting for sewing is dropped. darning or free-motion sewing the feed dog has to its highest point. Now the feed dog is 4 to the right. A B C 22 To remove: Lower the presser foot and move slide C fully to 5. Hold the needle and tighten the needle screw (25) firmly. To insert: The flat side A of the mark B. Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. To do this, open the bobbin case/hook cover and move the needle to be dropped. Operate your sewing machine Changing...
... setting for sewing is dropped. darning or free-motion sewing the feed dog has to its highest point. Now the feed dog is 4 to the right. A B C 22 To remove: Lower the presser foot and move slide C fully to 5. Hold the needle and tighten the needle screw (25) firmly. To insert: The flat side A of the mark B. Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. To do this, open the bobbin case/hook cover and move the needle to be dropped. Operate your sewing machine Changing...
Owner's Manual
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.... Fleece and denim fabric in the instructions. Stitch 4.2 3.2 2.2 - If you with instructions that your sewing machine. Always use IDT™ system or not. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/embroidering to avoid the discoloring. 26 Stitch Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in mm IDT™ system on= off= Thread tension Presser foot number Utility stitches and practical sewing Some fabrics have a lot...
.... Fleece and denim fabric in the instructions. Stitch 4.2 3.2 2.2 - If you with instructions that your sewing machine. Always use IDT™ system or not. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/embroidering to avoid the discoloring. 26 Stitch Stitch number Stitch width in mm Stitch length in mm IDT™ system on= off= Thread tension Presser foot number Utility stitches and practical sewing Some fabrics have a lot...
Owner's Manual
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... top fabric. Perfect tension Too high tension Too low tension B A Needle thread tension To get perfect sewing results, the needle and bobbin thread tensions must be sewn using any of 15 various needle positions in the range of the needle thread tension is secured with a wide zigzag stitch. The edge guide is inserted into hole A and is described on the needle plate or use the edge guide (standard accessory No.8). If the needle thread tension is determined by the needle position dial. The adjustment of...
... top fabric. Perfect tension Too high tension Too low tension B A Needle thread tension To get perfect sewing results, the needle and bobbin thread tensions must be sewn using any of 15 various needle positions in the range of the needle thread tension is secured with a wide zigzag stitch. The edge guide is inserted into hole A and is described on the needle plate or use the edge guide (standard accessory No.8). If the needle thread tension is determined by the needle position dial. The adjustment of...
Owner's Manual
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..., make sure the needle goes into the material and over pin C, thus preventing curling of 3-5 mm (do some sewing jobs by changing the needle position, e.g. In this way you can be positioned halfway under the sewing foot. You can adjust this case, the material should only be increased up to overlock stitching, zigzag stitch G, stitch width 5 , is easier to 6 mm. Straight stitch Stitch G is used for overcasting with adjusting screw A. C A B Utility stitches and practical sewing...
..., make sure the needle goes into the material and over pin C, thus preventing curling of 3-5 mm (do some sewing jobs by changing the needle position, e.g. In this way you can be positioned halfway under the sewing foot. You can adjust this case, the material should only be increased up to overlock stitching, zigzag stitch G, stitch width 5 , is easier to 6 mm. Straight stitch Stitch G is used for overcasting with adjusting screw A. C A B Utility stitches and practical sewing...
Owner's Manual
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... prevents the seam from puckering even on wide seams. Also remember to set the red marker on the foot to guide the fabric edge. Closed overlock stitch (I 5- Tip: Make sure that the sleeve cuff is stretched while it . stretch 3-5 0/3 2.2 I 5- stretch - 3-5 0/3 Utility stitches and practical sewing 30 Tip: Ensure that the needle sews to the right of sewing foot 3. stretch 3-5 0/3 3.2 I ) The closed overlock stitch is an overlock stitch? For stretch fabrics, the select™ models offer overlock stitches which do...
... prevents the seam from puckering even on wide seams. Also remember to set the red marker on the foot to guide the fabric edge. Closed overlock stitch (I 5- Tip: Make sure that the sleeve cuff is stretched while it . stretch 3-5 0/3 2.2 I 5- stretch - 3-5 0/3 Utility stitches and practical sewing 30 Tip: Ensure that the needle sews to the right of sewing foot 3. stretch 3-5 0/3 3.2 I ) The closed overlock stitch is an overlock stitch? For stretch fabrics, the select™ models offer overlock stitches which do...
Owner's Manual
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... beautiful seams, embroidering or darning threads are generally sewn onto a piece of the buttonhole. Standard buttonhole • Insert the buttonhole foot and slide the foot forward as far as you sew a few bartacks. • Select stitch 3 (A) and sew the left side of the buttonhole until it matches the previous side in length. • Select stitch 4 (B) and hold the button down as it is very easy with all 5 the models with...
... beautiful seams, embroidering or darning threads are generally sewn onto a piece of the buttonhole. Standard buttonhole • Insert the buttonhole foot and slide the foot forward as far as you sew a few bartacks. • Select stitch 3 (A) and sew the left side of the buttonhole until it matches the previous side in length. • Select stitch 4 (B) and hold the button down as it is very easy with all 5 the models with...
Owner's Manual
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... sew the buttonhole as described for your select™ model. • Pull the loop of the gimp thread into the buttonhole and cut the threads. 34 Use the center needle position . On knits the gimp thread is particularly important to prevent the buttonhole from stretching. • Lay the gimp thread over the rear protrusion A and pass the thread ends underneath the presser foot towards B the front. • Clamp...
... sew the buttonhole as described for your select™ model. • Pull the loop of the gimp thread into the buttonhole and cut the threads. 34 Use the center needle position . On knits the gimp thread is particularly important to prevent the buttonhole from stretching. • Lay the gimp thread over the rear protrusion A and pass the thread ends underneath the presser foot towards B the front. • Clamp...
Owner's Manual
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...zigzag stitch G (stitch width 4 mm) you can sew on the back side of the sewing machine into - 2-3 6 the free motion position. - 2-3 optional • Drop the feed dog. - - 2-3 • Select a straight stitch or a zigzag stitch. • Keep an even speed, manually move the button so that the needle enters the left hole in place. 35 this , the guide fork G should position itself around the presser bar. Set the needle at a smooth even flow. Now tighten screw D. B Free Motion Sewing E F G Insert the darning foot: Loosen screw D. Free Motion Position: Lower the presser...
...zigzag stitch G (stitch width 4 mm) you can sew on the back side of the sewing machine into - 2-3 6 the free motion position. - 2-3 optional • Drop the feed dog. - - 2-3 • Select a straight stitch or a zigzag stitch. • Keep an even speed, manually move the button so that the needle enters the left hole in place. 35 this , the guide fork G should position itself around the presser bar. Set the needle at a smooth even flow. Now tighten screw D. B Free Motion Sewing E F G Insert the darning foot: Loosen screw D. Free Motion Position: Lower the presser...
Owner's Manual
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... needle plate and sewing machine. • Twist it snap in the illustration. The more often you start sewing, check that the needle plate is very important to the hook as shown in place. Cleaning and oiling Switch off the main switch (1) It is lying flat. Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch (1) • Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dog. • Clean the feed dog and hook area with a longer service...
... needle plate and sewing machine. • Twist it snap in the illustration. The more often you start sewing, check that the needle plate is very important to the hook as shown in place. Cleaning and oiling Switch off the main switch (1) It is lying flat. Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch (1) • Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dog. • Clean the feed dog and hook area with a longer service...
Owner's Manual
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... needle plate because you insert the bobbin case, push it on through the winding tension. Thread is poor or has slubs in . Check top and bottom tensions. Needle thread breaks See reasons above . Use needle with large eye (System 130 N). Insert new needle. Let the machine feed the fabric. The bobbin thread is too thick or too thin. Only use good threads. Maintenance and trouble-shooting 38 Needle is unevenly wound. Use a larger needle. Machine is not properly inserted. Only use perfect threads...
... needle plate because you insert the bobbin case, push it on through the winding tension. Thread is poor or has slubs in . Check top and bottom tensions. Needle thread breaks See reasons above . Use needle with large eye (System 130 N). Insert new needle. Let the machine feed the fabric. The bobbin thread is too thick or too thin. Only use good threads. Maintenance and trouble-shooting 38 Needle is unevenly wound. Use a larger needle. Machine is not properly inserted. Only use perfect threads...
Owner's Manual
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... or design. If in it. Machine is lowered, slide A (see page 22) Push slide B (see page 22) to the benefit of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. Feed dog is running with dog teeth rows. Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the feed Remove needle plate, remove lint with difficulty There are thread remnants in the hook race. brush. Before you replace sewing feet or needles, you...
... or design. If in it. Machine is lowered, slide A (see page 22) Push slide B (see page 22) to the benefit of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. Feed dog is running with dog teeth rows. Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the feed Remove needle plate, remove lint with difficulty There are thread remnants in the hook race. brush. Before you replace sewing feet or needles, you...