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Pfaff ambition essential 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: Table Of Contents

    Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner’s manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine. Our authorized PFAFF® dealer will of course also be pleased to advise you as well.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Machine overview Front side Lid with stitch overview 11. Presser foot lift Threading slots 12. Needle screw Thread cutter 13. Needle thread guide LED lights 14. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder Built-in needle threader 15. Presser foot Buttonhole lever 16.

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Top parts 23 24 20. Presser foot pressure dial 21. Thread guides 22. Spool caps 23. Hole for auxiliary spool pin 24. Bobbin winder lever and bobbin spindle 25. Take-up lever 26. Thread tension discs 27. Thread tension dial 26 27 28.
  • Page 6 Presser feet Standard presser foot 0A with IDT™ system (shown as in the display, 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™ system (shown as in the display) This foot is used for decorative stitches.

  • Page 7: Stitch Overview

    Stitch overview Direct selection - utility stitches = Engage IDT™ system Stitch No. Name Description Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 29 different needle positions. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 17. Stretch triple straight Reinforced seam.

  • Page 8: Quilt Stitches

    Stitch No. Name Description Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen. Standard buttonhole Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillowcases. Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for garments. with lengthwise tack Eyelet buttonhole with Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. lengthwise tack Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets.

  • Page 9: Alphabet

    Sewing techniques stitches = Engage IDT™ system Stitch No. Name Description Beading stitch, 4-6mm For sewing on pearls, beads etc. Requires optional Beading Foot. (Part number 820605-096) Beading stitch, 2-4mm For sewing on pearls, beads etc. Requires optional Beading Foot. (Part number 820604-096) Candlewicking Create the look of hand embroidered French knots.

  • Page 11: Preparations

    Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. Note: Your PFAFF® ambition essential™ sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result.

  • Page 12: Free Arm

    Free arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray securely attached to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to the left. Leveling the machine base plate To make sure your machine stands steadily on your sewing surface you can adjust the base plate height.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Needle Threader

    Needle threader The needle threader allows you to thread the needle automatically. The needle must be in its highest position to use the built-in needle threader. Press the needle up/down button to make sure the needle is fully raised. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the way down.

  • Page 15: Bobbin Winding

    Bobbin winding Place the thread spool on the spool pin in horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly against the spool. Place the thread into the thread guide (A) from back to front. Pull the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder tension disc (B). Thread through the hole in the bobbin (C) from the inside to the outside.

  • Page 16: Inserting The Bobbin

    (E). Replace the bobbin cover. IDT™ system (integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely, PFAFF® ambition essential™ sewing machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT™ system. As on industrial machines, the IDT™ system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time.

  • Page 17: Presser Foot Pressure

    Presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure has been pre-set to the standard value ”N”. In most cases, you do not need to adjust the presser foot pressure. When using specialty techniques, or when sewing on very light or heavy fabric, adjusting the pressure can improve the result.

  • Page 18: Needles

    Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes. Universal needle (B) Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes.

  • Page 19: Changing The Needle

    Changing the needle Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. Loosen the needle screw. Use the screwdriver if necessary. Remove the needle. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the fl...

  • Page 20: Buttons

    Buttons Reverse (1) For permanent reverse, press the button before automatically stop. The Auto-stop icon appears on the display. starting to sew. An icon on the LCD display will indicate that reverse is activated (see next page). Note: The Auto-lock function is not available for pattern The icon will be visible and the machine sews in mode stitches 07-16.

  • Page 21: Lcd Display

    Stitch selection (11) In direct selection mode press one of the 0 to 9 buttons to select the stitch represented by that number. In pattern mode and alphabet mode press a combination of the 0 to 9 buttons to select the stitch represented by that number.

  • Page 22: Sewing

    Sewing When the machine is turned on it is set to direct selection mode. Straight stitch is selected by default. Sewing mode - overview Selected stitch number Presser foot recommendation Stitch length Stitch width/stitch positioning Direct Needle position Needle stop position Note: If the presser foot recommendation shows +, an optional presser foot is required for the selected stitch.

  • Page 23: Stitch Width/Stitch Positioning

    Stitch width/stitch positioning (4) Use “+” and “-” to increase or decrease the stitch width. For straight stitches, use “+” and “-” to move the stitch position left or right. When a straight stitch Direct is selected, the needle position (A) icon appears on the display to show that stitch positioning is active instead of stitch width.

  • Page 24: Sewing Techniques

    Sewing techniques Three-step zigzag stitch Direct selection stich number 5 can be used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. Stich number 5 can also be used as an elastic stitch to allow seams to stretch when sewing knit fabrics.

  • Page 25: Sew On A Button

    Corded buttonhole (Stretch fabrics) When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabrics we recommend cording the buttonhole to increase the stability and to keep the buttonhole from stretching out. Loop a piece of heavy thread or pearl cotton over the fi nger at the back of the buttonhole foot 5B.

  • Page 26: Darning And Mending

    Darning and mending Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment. Choose a thread in a color as close to your garment as possible. Place fabric or stabilizer in position under the hole or tear in your garment. Select stitch number 15, the darning stitch.

  • Page 27: Quilting

    Quilting A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. To sew three layers together, you have a wide variety of stitches and techniques to choose from. Stitch-in-the-Ditch Use the Fancy stitch foot 1A with IDT™ system. Stitching in the ditch means using the guide on the presser foot to follow the seams in the quilt blocks.

  • Page 28: Blindhem

    Blindhem The blindhem stitch number 01 (pattern selection) is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. Use foot number 3 with IDT™ system. Finish the edge of the hem. Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side.

  • Page 29: Sewing Techniques Stitches

    Sewing techniques stitches Stitches number 94 to 99 on your PFAFF® ambition essential™ sewing machine require the use of optional presser feet. This is indicated with a “+” next to the presser foot symbol on the display. See stitch table on page 9 for more information about the sewing techniques stitches and which optional foot that is required for each stitch.

  • Page 30: Sequencing

    Sequencing The sequencing function on your machine makes it possible to combine stitches and letters into sequences. You can add up to 30 stitches and letters in the same sequence. All stitches in your sewing machine can be used for sequencing except for buttonholes, the darning stitch, button sewing and the bartack.

  • Page 31: Adjust Stitches

    Step within the sequence All stitches in the sequence are represented by a marking in the lower right corner on the display (11). The marking for the currently selected stitch fl ashes. Step through the sequence using the left and right arrow buttons (1).

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Raise the needle, lower the feed dogs and turn off the machine.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will fi nd solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. Problem/cause Remedy General problems Fabric does not move? Make sure that the feed dogs are not lowered.
  • Page 34 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 specifi 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 35: Intellectual Property

    Such modifi cations, however, will always be to the benefi t of the user and the product. Intellectual property PFAFF, AMBITION ESSENTIAL and IDT (image) are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
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