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Pfaff expression line Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner's manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER –...
  • Page 3 Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner’s manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine. Your authorized PFAFF® dealer will of course also be pleased to help you at any time.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Sewing Introduction Sewing mode - overview ..........3:1 Machine overview ............ 1:5 Select a stitch ............. 3:1 Front side ..............1:5 Sewing recommendations .......... 3:1 Top parts ............... 1:5 Stitch adjustments ............ 3:2 Accessory tray .............. 1:6 Included accessories ............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Machine overview Front side Top parts Lid with stitch overview and button ruler 22. Pre-tension disk for threading and bobbin winding Threading slots 23. Bobbin winder thread guide Thread cutter 24. Thread guide Sensormatic buttonhole foot socket 25. Bobbin thread guides Light bulbs 26.

  • Page 6: Accessory Tray

    Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles and other accessories. Store the accessories in the tray so they are easily accessible. 33. Space for accessories 34. Removable tray for presser feet 35.

  • Page 7: Presser Feet

    Presser feet Standard presser foot 0A with IDT (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm. Fancy stitch foot 1A with IDT This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed to ow smoothly over the stitches.

  • Page 8: Stitch Overview

    Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch number Stitch Name Description Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 51 (4.0) / 40 (3.0) / 32 (2.0). Stretch triple straight stitch Reinforced seam.
  • Page 9 Stitch number Stitch Name Description Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem. Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step and reinforce. –...

  • Page 10: Quilt Stitches

    Stitch number Stitch Name Description Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively. – Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively. – Cross bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets. – – Quilt stitches Stitch Stitch Needle art stitches Stitch Stitch Decorative stitches Stitch...

  • Page 11: Alphabets

    Stitch Stitch Alphabets Comic (4.0 and 3.0) Cyrillic (4.0 and 3.0) Outline (4.0) 1:11...

  • Page 13: Preparations

    Preparations Unpacking Place the box on a steady, at surface. Lift the machine out of the box, remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam inside.

  • Page 14: Pack Away After Sewing

    Pack away after sewing Switch the main switch off. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the tray on to the machine around the free arm.

  • Page 15: Threading The Machine

    Vertical position Raise the spool pin to the vertical position. Slide on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. This is to prevent the thread from reeling off too fast. Do not place a spool cap on top of the spool pin as that would prevent the spool from rotating.

  • Page 16: Needle Threader

    Needle threader The needle threader allows you to thread the needle automatically. The needle must be in the up position to use the built-in needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the way down.

  • Page 17: Bobbin Winding

    Winding from horizontal position Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up. Use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for this model. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly against the spool.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Bobbin

    Note: The bobbin cover can be used as a magnifying glass. IDT (integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® expression™ sewing machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time.

  • Page 19: Electronic Knee-Lift (4.0)

    Electronic knee-lift (4.0) Your machine comes with an electronic knee-lift for regulating the presser foot height. Insert the knee-lift in the provided hole on the machine. Adjust the rectangular bar on the knee- lift (A) until it is positioned at a comfortable height for you.

  • Page 20: Changing The Needle

    Changing the needle Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. Loosen the needle screw. Use the screw driver if necessary. Remove the needle. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the at side away from you until it will go no further.

  • Page 22: Buttons For Quilt Expression™ 4.0

    Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.0 9 10 11 13 12 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Needle up/down with indicator (1) Thread snips with indicator (4) Press this button to move the needle up or down. Press the button when you are not sewing and The set ting of the needle stop po si tion is changed your sewing machine cuts the top and bobbin...
  • Page 23 Presser foot up and extra lift toggle (9) Direct selection (16) Raises the presser foot and needle to the up By pressing one of, or a combination of, the 0 to 9 position. Press the button once more and the buttons, you select the stitch represented by that presser foot will raise to extra lift.

  • Page 24: Buttons For Expression™ 3.0

    Buttons for expression™ 3.0 11 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Thread tension dial (1) Reverse (7) with indicator (5) If needed, adjust the top thread tension using the For permanent reverse, press the button markings on the tension dial. before starting to sew.
  • Page 25 Stitch width or stitch positioning (10) F2 - Function 2 (16) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the + The F2 button is used to set the tie-off options and and - buttons. in sequencing it is used to select font. All selections will be shown on the graphic display.

  • Page 26: Buttons For Expression™ 2.0

    Buttons for expression™ 2.0 10 9 16 17 Thread tension dial (1) Programmed tie-off indicator (5) If needed, adjust the top thread tension using the The programmed tie-off indicator is lit to indicate markings on the tension dial. that one or several tie-off options are activated. The indicator stays lit until the tie-off options are no longer in use.
  • Page 27 Alternatives (11) When you select a decorative stitch, the width and length settings will be shown on the graphic display. By pressing the alternatives button, the stitch positioning will be shown instead of the stitch width setting and the density will be shown instead of the length setting.

  • Page 28: Settings Menu

    Note: The open toe free-motion foot is optional and can A warning pop-up will be shown if you select a stitch be purchased at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. that is too wide for the set twin needle size. Do not use if sensormatic free-motion is activated, since the needle might damage the presser foot.
  • Page 29 Sensormatic free-motion (4.0) Balance Activate to set the machine in sensormatic free- When sewing on special fabrics or doing a special motion mode for presser foot 6A. Lower the feed technique, the balance may need to be adjusted. dogs. Start by sewing a stitch on a piece of scrap fabric. Use the left and right arrow buttons to balance the In sewing mode, press the info button.

  • Page 31: Sewing

    Sewing Sewing mode is the rst view on the graphic display after you turn on the machine. Your selected stitch will be shown in real size in the stitch eld. Here you will nd all the basic information you need to start sewing.

  • Page 32: Stitch Adjustments

    Stitch adjustments If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric, the needle thread tension is too tight. Your machine will set the best settings for Reduce the needle thread tension. each selected stitch. You can make your own If top thread is visible on the underside of the adjustments on the selected stitch.

  • Page 33: Mirroring

    Mirroring To mirror stitches or sequences side to side, press the mirror side to side button. For 4.0: To mirror end to end, press the mirror end to end button. Tie-off options The tie-off options let you program tie-offs both at the beginning (A) and the end (B) of the stitch.

  • Page 34: Tapering Program (4.0 And 3.0)

    Tapering program (4.0 and 3.0) Tapering increases or decreases the width of the stitch during sewing to create symmetrical or asymmetrical tapers. Open the tapering program view by pressing the F1 button. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to select beginning or end tapering.

  • Page 35: Personal Stitches (4.0 And 3.0)

    Personal stitches (4.0 and 3.0) Save personal stitch Save your personal stitches in your machine by pressing the save button. This will open the save personal stitch or sequence menu. Select the personal stitch option with the arrow buttons on the wheel and con rm by pressing Select an empty memory by using the arrow buttons.

  • Page 36: Sewing Techniques

    Sewing techniques Handlook quilting A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. Baste the completed quilt top to the batting and backing. Thread the needle with an invisible (mono lament) thread. Use contrasting or matching rayon or cotton thread in the bobbin.

  • Page 37: Free-Motion Position (3.0 And 2.0)

    Free-motion position (3.0 and 2.0) When using the free-motion/darning foot, the presser foot needs to be in the free-motion position. Disengage the IDT and lower the feed dogs. Attach the free-motion/darning foot and select a stitch. To engage the free-motion position, move the presser foot lift up and push the switch (A), on the underside of the lift, towards you until it snaps into place.
  • Page 38 Manual buttonhole To sew a manual buttonhole in four steps, use presser foot 5M. The rst column will be sewn backwards. Sew the rst column as long as you want the buttonhole. The graphic display will show the part and sewing direction of the buttonhole that is being sewn.

  • Page 39: Common Sewing Pop-Ups

    Common sewing pop-ups Bobbin empty (4.0) When the bobbin is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up appears on the screen. Replace the empty bobbin with a full one and press OK on the wheel to con rm. Mainmotor overload If you are sewing on very heavy fabric or if the machine is blocked when sewing, the mainmotor...

  • Page 41: Sequencing (4.0 And 3.0)

    Sequencing (4.0 and 3.0) The sequencing function on your machine makes it possible to create stitches and sequences with your own personal settings and to combine stitches and letters into sequences. You can add up to 40 stitches, letters and commands in the same sequence. Save your own stitches and sequences on your machine and reload and sew them any time you like.

  • Page 42: Using The Alphabet

    Using the alphabet Move the cursor through the stitch eld (2) with the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to where you want to add a letter. Use the down arrow button to step through the sequence commands (3) to the alphabet (4).

  • Page 43: Manage Your Sequences

    Manage your sequences You can save and reload your sequences. Each sequence memory has a space of 40 stitches. Save sequence Saving your sequence works just like in sewing mode. See page 3:5. Select the sequence option in the save personal stitch or sequence menu. Load sequence Loading your sequence works just like in sewing mode.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Your sewing machine is equipped with two light bulbs. One is placed under the sewing head and one above the free arm. Light bulbs are available at your authorized PFAFF® dealer. Change the light bulbs as described below. Turn off the main switch.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Stitch Plate

    Cleaning under the bobbin area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of lint in the bobbin case area. Remove the bobbin case holder (A), covering the front part of the bobbin case, by lifting it up. Remove the bobbin case (B) by lifting it up.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will nd solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF® dealer who will be happy to help you. Problem/cause Remedy General problems Thread snips do not cut the thread? (4.0) Remove stitch plate and clean lint from bobbin area.
  • Page 48 Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! If you have followed this trouble shooting information and still have problems, take your sewing machine to your dealer. If there is a speci c problem, it is a great help to test sew with your thread on a scrap of your sewing fabric and bring it to your dealer.

  • Page 49: Index

    Index F1 ............2:11, 2:13, 2:15 F2 ..............2:11, 2:13 Accessories ..............1:6 Feed dogs, lower ............2:8 Accessory tray ............1:6 Foot control ............... 2:1 Alphabets ..............1:11 Free-motion Alternatives button ......2:11, 2:13, 2:15 Sensormatic free-motion........... 2:17 Spring foot free-motion ..........2:17 Attach the Sensormatic buttonhole foot ....
  • Page 50 Pack away after sewing ........... 2:2 Stitch length ........2:10, 2:12, 2:14, 3:2 Personal stitches ............3:5 Stitch number Personal sequences ..........4:2 Sequencing ..............4:1 Sewing mode ..............3:1 Pop-ups, sewing ............3:9 Stitch overview ..........1:8-1:11 Power supply ............2:1 Alphabets ..............

  • Page 51: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property Patents protecting this product are listed on a label positioned underneath the Sewing Machine. PFAFF, EXPRESSION, QUILT EXPRESSION and IDT (image) are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. All trademarks are used under license by VSM Group AB.
  • Page 52 VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna, Sweden www.pfaff.com...

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