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Pfaff Espression line Owner's Manual

Pfaff Espression 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 Congratulations! sewing ® ideas into reality. dealer ® will of course also be pleased to help you at any time. expression ™ ® you to experience a totally new dimension of sewing!

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Sewing Introduction ........3:2 ............ 1:6 ............. 3:2 Front side ..............1:6 Top parts ............... 1:6 .......... 3:2 .............. 1:7 ............ 3:3 Included accessories ............ 1:7 Mirroring ..............3:4 Presser feet ..............1:8 Tie-off options ............3:4 ............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 6: Front Side

    Machine overview Front side Top parts 22. Pre-tension disk for threading and bobbin winding Threading slots Thread cutter 24. Thread guide Needle bar Needle thread guide 31. Thread tension disk 11. Free arm 12. Presser foot 14. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder 26 27 15.

  • Page 7: Included Accessories

    Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles tray so they are easily accessible. Included accessories 36. Thread net 37. Edge guide 38. Felt pad 45. Multi-purpose tool Included accessories not in picture...

  • Page 8: Presser Feet

    Presser feet This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm. This foot is used for blindhem stitches. The toe on the foot guides the fabric. The red guide on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the hem edge. This foot can be snapped on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew closer to zipper teeth.

  • Page 9: Utility Stitches

    Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch number Stitch Name Description For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions. Straight stitch Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 52 (4.2) / 43 (3.2). Stretch triple straight stitch Reinforced seam. Topstitching. Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse.
  • Page 10 Stitch number Stitch Name Description Overlock Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics. 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 11: Quilt Stitches

    Stitch number Stitch Name Description Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets. 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 – – –...
  • Page 12 Stitch – Stitch – – – – – – – – – – – Requires optional Candlewicking Foot w/IDT™ system (Part number 820613-096). Requires optional Beading Foot 6mm (Part number 820605-096). Requires optional Beading Foot 4mm (Part number 820604-096). Requires optional Bi-level Topstitch Foot w/IDT™ system (Part number 820676-096). Requires optional Three Hole yarn Foot w/ IDT™...

  • Page 13: Preparations

    Preparations...

  • Page 14: Unpacking

    Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. The styrofoam is for packing purposes only and should be removed. Note: Your PFAFF Expression sewing machine is ® adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature.

  • Page 15: Pack Away After Sewing

    Pack away after sewing 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. the tray on to the machine around the free arm. free arm.

  • Page 16: Threading The Machine

    Vertical position on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under reeling off too fast. Auxiliary spool pin The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for Main spool pin in vertical position a second spool when sewing with a twin needle.
  • Page 17 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 through the needle eye.
  • Page 18 Bobbin winding Winding from horizontal position Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up. Use only the original Place the thread spool on the spool pin in against the spool. front to back. Pull the thread counter-clockwise the rear.

  • Page 19: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the bobbin you. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the logo facing up and the thread unreeling from the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate counter-clockwise when you pull out the thread. right and then to the left into the tension spring the thread to the left to cut.

  • Page 20: Needles

    Electronic knee-lift (4.2) for regulating the presser foot height. for you. If you press the knee-lift to the right, the presser both hands. the hole. Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine Universal needle (B) Stretch needle (C) leathers.

  • Page 21: Changing The Needle

    Changing the needle Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. if necessary. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the further. Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go. Lowering feed dogs on the front of the sewing machine to the left.
  • Page 22 Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.2 9 10 14 13 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Needle stop up/down with indicator (1) Reverse (7) with indicator (5) The setting of the needle stop position is changed the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down you press the button again to cancel.
  • Page 23 Presser foot down and pivot toggle (10) Direct selection (17) Lower the presser foot completely. Press the button buttons, you select the stitch represented by that number immediately. The presser foot is lowered automatically when you start sewing. F1 - Function 1 (18) Start/stop (11) The F1 button is used to set the tapering program.
  • Page 24 Buttons for expression™ 3.2 11 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Thread tension dial (1) Reverse (7) with indicator (5) markings on the tension dial. you press the button again to cancel. Needle stop up/down with indicator (2) The setting of the needle stop position is changed the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down position.
  • 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. will be shown on the graphic display. positioning for the selected stitch.
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  • Page 27: Settings Menu

    Settings menu settings, sound settings and screen settings. pressing the up and down arrow buttons on the wheel. Note: If a setting cannot be combined with a previously selected setting, the outlines of that box will be dashed. There are two icons which are shown next to some This icon shows you that the setting will be kept until you select another stitch.
  • Page 28 Note: The open toe free-motion foot is optional and can and change the setting there. be purchased at your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Do not use if sensormatic free-motion is activated, since the needle might damage the presser foot.

  • Page 29: Sewing

    Sewing...

  • Page 30: Tie-Off Options

    default. Sewing mode - overview Tapering program Tie-off options Select a stitch select that stitch number immediately. Press two from 10 and up. If the stitch number does not exist, be selected as a stitch. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the wheel to step between stitches.

  • Page 31: Stitch Adjustments

    Stitch adjustments the fabric, the needle thread tension is too tight. Reduce the needle thread tension. fabric, the needle thread tension is too loose. The setting changes only affect the selected stitch. Increase the needle thread tension. selecting another stitch. The changed settings are not fabric.
  • Page 32 Mirroring the mirror side to side button. For 4.2: 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 Press the F2 button to open the tie-off options Use the wheel to step between the options and use.

  • Page 33: Speed Control

    Tapering program Tapering increases or decreases the width of the stitch during sewing to create symmetrical or asymmetrical tapers. the F1 button. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to select beginning or end tapering. angle choices for either beginning or end taper by using the arrow buttons, and press Press the F1 button again to close the tapering graphic display that will show you if beginning...

  • Page 34: Personal Stitches

    Personal stitches Save personal stitch pop-up message will appear asking if you mode. Note: Some special stitches, such as buttonholes, cannot be saved. A pop-up will inform you of this when you try to save such a stitch. Load personal stitch Load your personal stitches by pressing the load button.

  • Page 35: Sewing Techniques

    Sewing techniques Handlook quilting of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. backing. matching rayon or cotton thread in the bobbin. When you sew the stitch you should only see your bobbin thread. Increase the needle tension as needed to produce the desired effect. Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches.
  • Page 36 Free-motion position (3.2) When using the free-motion/darning foot, the presser foot needs to be in the free-motion position. dogs. stitch. underside of the lift, towards you until it snaps into place. Release the lift and it will be set in the free- motion position.
  • Page 37 Manual buttonhole To sew a manual buttonhole in four steps, use presser foot 5M. buttonhole. The graphic display will show the part and sewing direction of the buttonhole that is being sewn. the bartack and the second column. When the again to sew the second bartack.

  • Page 38: Common Sewing Pop-Ups

    Common sewing pop-ups Bobbin thread low (4.2) 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 Mainmotor overload machine is blocked when sewing, the mainmotor sewing.

  • Page 39: Sequencing

    Sequencing...

  • Page 40: Create A Sequence

    reload and sew them any time you like. stitches, button sewing and bartacks. Sequencing - overview Current stitch number Font selection Create a sequence Press the number of the stitch you wish to use. Press the number of the next stitch and it will stitch.

  • Page 41: Using The Alphabet

    Using the alphabet 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 Note: The selected letter in the alphabet will be highlighted. Select character set and font between upper or lower case, normal or special letters and symbols.

  • Page 42: Manage Your Sequences

    Manage your sequences Save sequence Load sequence the load pop-up. Note: When loading a sequence into sewing mode, the an M. Delete sequence Sewing a sequence programmed. Note: Adjustments made in sewing mode will affect the whole sequence. However, these adjustments will not be saved if you return to sequencing.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Maintenance...

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Machine

    Cleaning the machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a Wipe the graphic display with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed dogs and turn off the machine. plate as shown on the picture, and gently turn the feed dogs with the brush found with the accessories.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting you. Problem/cause Remedy General problems Enable automatic thread snips in the settings menu. Make sure that machine is not set in free-motion mode in the settings menu. Make sure that the feed dogs are not lowered. Wrong stitch , irregular or narrow stitch? settings menu.
  • Page 46 The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Check how the machine is threaded. Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? brush. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! than words. Non-original parts and accessories...

  • Page 47: Intellectual Property

    to the performance or design. and the product. Intellectual Property Patents protecting this product are listed on a label positioned Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. CE - Authorised Representative CE - Authorised Representative SVP Worldwide...
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