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  • Page 1 O wn e r ’ s m a nual...

  • 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

    Table of contents Introduction Sewing Sewing mode - overview ..........21 Machine overview ............4 Select a stitch .............. 21 Front side ................. 4 Top parts ................4 Stitch adjustments ............. 22 Accessory tray ..............5 Mirroring ..............23 Included accessories ........... 5 Tie-off options ............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Machine overview Front side Top parts Lid with stitch overview and button ruler 21. Pre-tension disk for threading and bobbin winding Threading slots 22. Bobbin winder thread guide Thread cutter 23. Thread guide Sensormatic buttonhole foot socket 24. Bobbin thread guides Light bulbs 25.

  • Page 5: 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. 32. Space for accessories 33. Removable tray for presser feet 34.

  • Page 6: Presser Feet

    Presser feet Standard presser foot 0A with IDT™ system (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 This foot is used for decorative stitches.

  • Page 7: Stitch Overview

    Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number Name Description For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions. Straight stitch Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 37. Stretch triple straight stitch Reinforced seam. Topstitching. Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse.

  • Page 8: Quilt Stitches

    Stitch Stitch Name Description number Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem. Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics. Closed overlock blind hem Create decorative overlock blindhem for stretch fabrics.

  • Page 9: Needle Art Stitches

    For sewing on pearls, beads etc. Requires optional Beading Foot, delivered in a separate Beading stitch 4mm package with your PFAFF® expression™ sewing machine. For sewing on pearls, beads etc. Requires optional Beading Foot, delivered in a separate Beading stitch package with your PFAFF®...

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: Vertical Position

    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 13: 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 14: 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 15: Inserting The Bobbin

    Note: The bobbin cover can be used as a magnifying glass. IDT™ system (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™ system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time.

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: Buttons

    Buttons 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 19 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 20: Settings Menu

    Settings menu In the settings menu, you can override default settings and make manual adjustments to the machine settings, sound settings and screen settings. Open the menu by pressing the settings menu button and select the setting you wish to adjust by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on the wheel.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Stitch Adjustments

    Stitch adjustments Thread tension For the best stitch appearance and durability, make Your machine will set the best settings for sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted, each selected stitch. You can make your own i.e. for general sewing, the threads evenly meet adjustments on the selected stitch.

  • Page 23: Mirroring

    Mirroring To mirror stitches side to side, press the mirror side to side 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. Press the F1 button to open the tie-off options view.

  • Page 24: Sewing Techniques

    Sewing techniques 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. Crazy quilt stitching Embellish your quilt with decorative stitches.

  • Page 25: Free-Motion Position

    Free-motion position When using the free-motion/darning foot, the presser foot needs to be in the free-motion position. Disengage the IDT™ system 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 26: Sew On A Button

    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 27: Optional Presser Feet

    Optional presser feet The limited edition accessory foot package is packed in the box with your PFAFF® expression™ sewing machine. The package contains the following optional presser feet: Couching/Braiding foot You can create beautiful trims when you use the Couching/Braiding Foot and your machine‘s decorative stitches to sew over yarn, cords, narrow satin ribbon, soutache braid, etc.
  • Page 28 Beading foot, 4 mm For that extra touch, highlight any sewing project with strings of pearls or beads. The beads will run smoothly through the groove under the foot while you sew for beautiful results. Snap on the Beading Foot. Thread your machine with invisible thread in the needle and regular sewing thread that matches the fabric in the bobbin.
  • Page 29 To make piping from your fabric: Cut bias or crosswise grain strips, wide enough to cover the cording plus seam allowances. Lay the cording on the wrong side of the fabric strip and wrap the fabric over the cord. Place the fabric and cord under the Piping Foot with the cord in the groove on the underside of the foot.

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 Fabric does not move? Make sure that the feed dogs are not lowered.
  • Page 33 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 35: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property Patents protecting this product are listed on a label positioned underneath the Sewing Machine. PFAFF, EXPRESSION 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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