Lowering The Needle(S); Stitch Adjustments; Stitch Width Adjustment; Width Adjustment By Changing Needle Position - Pfaff coverlock 4.0 Owner's Manual

Lowering the needle(s)

When you stop sewing, the machine always stops with the
position is useful to hold your fabric in place when making
adjustments or when turning the fabric to change direction
when chainstitch sewing.
The stitch width can be increased or decreased by changing
the needle position or with the cutting width dial.
the stitch width is 6 mm.
further adjustments are possible within the range shown
below.
• When only the left needle is used: 5 - 7 mm
• When only the right needle is used: 3 - 5 mm
• When using the chainstitch needle: 8 - 10 mm
Turn the dial to adjust the desired seam width. For standard
setting the dial should be set to 6.0.
The presser foot pressure for sewing based on normal
conditions should be set to 2.5. Adjustments in some
instances may be necessary. Increase or decrease the
test sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on your
garment.
Decrease the pressure by turning the
adjustment dial in counter-clockwise direction to a value
between 2.5 and 1.
Increase the pressure by turning the
adjustment dial in clockwise direction to a value between 2.5
and 5.
mark on the knob is set to 2.5.
it may have to be adjusted depending on fabric type. Adjust
the stitch length to 4 mm when sewing on heavyweight
fabrics. Adjust the stitch length to 2 mm when sewing on
lightweight fabrics.
To adjust the stitch length, touch the stitch length icon. It
becomes surrounded by a black frame, showing that it is
selected. Touch - or + to adjust the stitch length.
Turn the adjustment dial until the
A) Left needle B) Right needle
6 mm
5.5
6.0
6.5
C) Chainstitch
needle
4 mm 9 mm

Stitch adjustments

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