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Pfaff SMART 100S Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 100 s OWNER´S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
  • Page 3 Congratulations As the owner of a new sewing machine, you are about to begin an exciting adventure in creativity. From the moment you fi rst use your machine, you will know you are sewing on one of the easiest to use sewing machines ever made.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    List of contents Principal parts of the machine ... 2/3 Accessories ... 4 Extension table ... 5 Accessory tray ... 6 Connecting machine to power source ... 7 Changing the light bulb ... 8 Presser foot lifter ... 9 Adjusting presser foot pressure ... 9 Attaching the presser foot holder/presser foot/seam guide ...

  • Page 6: Principal Parts Of The Machine

    Principal parts of the machine 1. Tension dial 2. Bobbin thread guide 3. Thread take-up 4. Reverse lever 5. Thread cutting 6. Presser foot 7. Needle plate 8. Accessory tray 9. Bobbin winder 10. Stitch width dial 11. Stitch length dial 12.

  • Page 7: Principal Parts Of The Machine

    Principal parts of the machine 14. Spool pin 15. Bobbin winder stop 16. Hole for second spool pin 17. Handwheel 18. Main switch 19. Main plug socket 20. Presser foot pressure 21. Upper thread guide 22. Handle 23. Presser foot lifter...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories a. Standard foot b. Zipper foot c. Buttonhole foot d. Quilting foot e. Second spool pin f. Seam ripper/ brush g. Seam guide h. Needles i. Spool caps j. Bobbins k. Off-set screwdriver l. Feed dog cover m. Free-motion/darning foot n.

  • Page 9: Extension Table

    Extension table can help your fabric fl ow easier during sewing. When the sewing machine is not being used, store the machine with the extension table folded up. If you don't need extension table, you can also easily take it off.

  • Page 10: Accessory Tray

    Accessory tray Keep the snap-in accessory tray horizontal, and push it in the direction of the arrow. (1) Remove the accessory tray to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. The inside of the snap-in accessory tray can be utilized to store your accessories.

  • Page 11: Connecting Machine To Power Source

    Connecting machine to power source Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) The appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. Foot control Foot control regulates the sewing speed.

  • Page 12: Changing The Light Bulb

    Changing the light bulb Disconnect the machine from the power supply by removing the plug from the main socket! Replace bulb with same type rated 10 watts (110-120V) or 15 watts (220-240V). Loosen screw (A) as illustrated. (1) Remove the cover (B). Turn the bulb half a rotation counter clock-wise (C) (2) and remove the bulb.

  • Page 13: Presser Foot Lifter

    Presser foot lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot. (A) When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised higher for easy positioning of the work. (B) Adjusting presser foot pressure Standard presser foot pressure is set at "2". The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and there is no need for change unless sewing particular type of fabric (light-or-heavy weight).

  • Page 14: Attaching The Presser Foot Holder/Presser Foot/Seam Guide

    Attaching the presser foot holder/presser foot/seam guide Raise the presser bar (a). (1) Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated. Attaching the presser foot Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d). (2) Raise the lever (e).

  • Page 15: Winding The Bobbin

    Place thread and spool cap onto spool pin (1). For smaller spools of thread place spool cap with small side next to spool (2). Snap thread into thread guide (3). Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs (4). Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle (5). Push bobbin to right (6).

  • Page 16: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the bobbin When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be in the highest position. 1. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running counterclockwise direction (arrow). 2. Pull the thread through the slit (A). 3.

  • Page 17: Inserting And Changing Needle

    Inserting and changing needle Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions. A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle. (1) B.

  • Page 18: Threading The Upper Thread

    Threading the upper thread This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out correctly. Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and also raise the presser foot to open the tension discs. (2) Note: For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the power before threading.

  • Page 19: Thread Tension

    Thread tension Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: "4" To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. A. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. B.

  • Page 20: Raising The Bobbin Thread

    Raising the bobbin thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole (2). Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot.

  • Page 21: Reverse Sewing

    Reverse sewing Reverse sewing is used for locking the end of seams and where reinforcement is needed. At the end of seam, press down the reverse sewing lever and touch the foot control lightly. Sew a few reverse stitches. Release lever and the machine will sew forwards again (A/1).

  • Page 22: Matching Needle/ Fabric/ Thread

    Matching needle/ fabric/ thread NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS 9-11 (70-80) Lightweight fabrics: thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. 11-14 (80-90) Medium weight fabrics: cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens.

  • Page 23: How To Choose Your Stitch

    How to choose your stitch Reverse lever Stitch width dial To select a stitch, simply turn the stitch selection dial. The stitch selection dial may be turned in either direction. The following page shows the recommended range of stitch lengths and widths. Stitch length dial Adjust the stitch length with the stitch length dial.

  • Page 24: Straight Stitching

    Straight stitching Turn the stitch selection dial so that the stitch display shows the straight stitch position. Stitch width dial Generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and needle, the longer the stitch should be. Stitch length dial...

  • Page 25: Zigzag Stitching

    Zigzag stitching Stitch width dial Turn the stitch selector dial to "A". Function of stitch width dial The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is "6"; however, the width can be reduced on any pattern. The width increases as you move zigzag dial from "0"...

  • Page 26: Overcasting Stitches

    Overcasting stitches Seams, overcasting, visible hems. Turn stitch width dial to "6". Stretch overlock: (1) Turn stitch length dial to "S1". The stitch width can be adjusted to suit the fabric. For fi ne knits, jerseys, neck edges, ribbing. Standard overlock: (2) Turn stitch length dial to "S2".

  • Page 27: Buttonholes

    Buttonholes Prepare 1. Take off the standard foot and attach the buttonhole foot. 2. Measure diameter and thickness of button and add 0.3 cm (1/8”) for bar tacks; mark buttonhole size on fabric. 3. Place fabric under the foot, so that marking of the buttonhole foot aligns with marking of fabric.

  • Page 28: Zippers And Piping

    Zippers and piping Set the pattern selector dial to " ". Turn stitch width dial to "0". Set stitch length control between "1" - "4". Change to zipper foot (1). The zipper foot can be attached right (2) or left (3) depending on which side of the foot you are going to sew.

  • Page 29: 3-Step Zigzag Stitch

    3-step zigzag stitch Sewing on lace and elastic, darning, mending, reinforcing edges. Set the machine as illustrated. Set stitch width control between "4" - "6". Set stitch length control between "1" - "2". Place the patch in position. The stitch length can be shortened to produce very close stitches.

  • Page 30: Straight Stretch Stitch And Stretch Triple Zigzag Stitch

    Straight stretch stitch and Stretch triple zigzag stitch Straight stretch stitch Set the stitch pattern dial to "A". Used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams. Set the stitch length dial to "S1". Set the stitch width dial to "0". Stretch triple zigzag stitch Set the stitch pattern dial to "A".

  • Page 31: Free-Motion Darning

    A darning hoop is recommended for easier sewing and better results. Note: Free-motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system. Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator. It is necessary to coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric.

  • Page 32: Darning

    Darning Set the machine as illustrated. Turn stitch width dial to "0". Turn stitch length dial to the desired length. Position the fabric to be darned under the presser foot together with the under laying fabric to be used. Lower the presser foot and alternately sew forward or reverse using the lever.

  • Page 33: Free-Motion Monogramming And Embroidering

    Free-motion monogramming and embroidering Set the machine as illustrated. Turn stitch width dial to "0". Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder. Attach the feed dog cover. (1) Lower presser foot lever before starting to sew. Adjust the stitch width according to the size of lettering or design. Preparation for Monogramming and Embroidering* Draw the desired lettering or design on the right side of the fabric.

  • Page 34: Quilting

    Quilting Set stitch selector as illustrated. Turn stitch width dial to "0". Turn stitch length dial to the desired length. Insert the quilting guide in presser foot holder and set the space as you desired. Use the quilting foot. Move the fabric over and sew successive rows with the guide riding along on the previous row of stitching.

  • Page 35: Twin Needle (Optional)

    Twin needle (Optional) Turn stitch width dial to "0". Turn stitch length dial to the desired stitch length. Turn stitch selector to straight stitch, center needle position. For twin needle sewing, insert the extra spool pin (included with the accessories) into the hole on top of the machine. Make sure that the two threads used to thread the twin needle are of the same weight.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Maintenance Attention: Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying out any maintenance or changing the sewing light bulb. Cleaning If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine. Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Problem Cause Upper thread breaks 1.The machine is not threaded correctly. 2.The thread tension is too tight. 3.The thread is too thick for the needle. 4.The needle is not inserted correctly. 5.The thread is wound around the spool holder pin. 6.The needle is damaged.
  • Page 39 Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance...
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