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Pfaff GrandQuilter Owner's Manual

Pfaff GrandQuilter Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 GrandQuilter O w n e r ´ s m a n u a l...

  • Page 2: Grandquilter

    This houshold 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 - To reduce the risk of electric shock:...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on purchasing your new GrandQuilter! Your GrandQuilter is so easy to use and will, together with your imagination, create wonderful quilts. Please spend some time reading these operating instructions as it is a great way to learn the machine and also to make full use of its features.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Needle threader Needle chart Bringing up the bobbin thread 24 Balancing the thread tension 25 2. Operating your Introduction Attaching the extension table 26 GrandQuilter Carrying handle 3. Getting started Soft cover Getting started to sew Electrical connection Turning a corner...

  • Page 5: Machine Overview

    Introduction Introduction Machine Overview Machine Overview 1. Pressure dial 19. Hook cover plate 2. Bobbin winding tension disk 20. Thread cutter 3. Thread stand 21. Face cover 4. Bobbin winder spindle 22. Pressure indicator 5. Bobbin winder stop 23. Take-up lever 6.

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    Introduction Introduction Standard Extra accessories accessories 1. Accessory box 2. Free-motion foot 3. Standard foot 4. Spool holder 5. Fabric guide 6. Screw for the fabric guide 7. Spool cap 8. Darning plate 9. Oil 10. Lint brush Zipper foot Leather foot Article no: 416 04 82-01 11.

  • Page 7: Needle Chart

    Linens, Cotton, 50 silk, 50 to 80 11 or 14 Operating your Pique, Serge, cotton, 50 to 60 Double Knits, Synthetic, cotton GrandQuilter Percale covered polyester Heavy weight Denim, Tweed, 50 silk, 40 to 50 14, 16 or 18 Gabardine,...

  • Page 8: Carrying Handle

    Operating your GrandQuilter Operating your GrandQuilter Carrying handle Electrical connection Lift up the carrying handle Before connecting to the power of the sewing machine from supply, make sure the voltage shown behind. on the machine conforms to your electrical power. Always turn the...

  • Page 9: Controlling Sewing Speed

    When the bobbin is full, machine. the GrandQuilter will automatically stop and the bobbin light will be turned off. Note: With your GrandQuilter you can wind the bobbin while sewing. Foot control On your GrandQuilter you can control the Thread Cutter sewing speed by using your foot control.

  • Page 10: Stitch Length Dial

    Turn the pressure dial to adjust the pressure The stitch length can be adjusted on your of the presser foot when sewing on different GrandQuilter by turning the stitch length dial thicknesses of fabric. located on the side of your machine. The stitch length can be adjusted from 0 to 6 mm.

  • Page 11: Changing The Presser Foot

    Operating your GrandQuilter Operating your GrandQuilter Attaching the darning plate Changing the presser foot If you want to feed the fabric manually, for Switch off the main switch and unplug the instance when stippling, you should use the machine. darning plate (A) that has been provided with 1.

  • Page 12: Bobbin Winding

    Operating your GrandQuilter Operating your GrandQuilter 9. Cut the thread with scissors. Remove the bobbin from the bobbin winder spindle. Note: This machine has an exclusive motor for bobbin winding, which allows you to wind a bobbin while sewing. Inserting a bobbin 1.

  • Page 13: Inserting A Bobbin Into

    Operating your GrandQuilter Operating your GrandQuilter Inserting a bobbin into Threading the machine the hook 1. Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the Needle Up/ Down button twice to raise Switch off the main switch the needle to its highest and unplug the machine.

  • Page 14: Needle Threader

    Operating your GrandQuilter Operating your GrandQuilter 5. Holding the thread with Needle threader both hands, draw the thread To make threading the needle easier and quicker down and around the you have been provided with a needle threader. tension dial from right to 1.

  • Page 15: Bringing Up The Bobbin Thread

    Operating your GrandQuilter Operating your GrandQuilter Bringing up the bobbin thread Balancing the Thread Tension 1. Hold the thread with your left hand. The thread tension should be adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of 2. Turn the switch on. Press the Needle Up/ fabric and sewing method.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Extension Table

    Operating your GrandQuilter Attaching the extension table Your GrandQuilter has been provided with an extension table to make it easier for you to work with large pieces of fabric. On the underside of the extension table there are four table legs. Pull them all up to Getting started support the table.

  • Page 17: Getting Started To Sew

    Getting Started Getting Started Getting started to sew Turning a corner Before you start to sew, try test 1. Stop the machine a few stitching with the same thread stitches before the end of and with the same type of the seam.

  • Page 18: How To Use The Free-Motion Foot

    Getting Started Getting Started How to use the Quilting Free-motion foot Quilting is a traditional technique. A quilt consists The Free-motion foot can of three layers, two layers of be used when stippling or fabric with a layer of batting freehand quilting your quilt.

  • Page 19: Free-Motion Stippling

    Getting Started Free-motion Stippling Free-motion Stippling not only keeps the top, batting and backing together, but it also adds texture and interest to your quilt. • Attach the Darning plate by placing it ontop of the cover plate. Match the two pins in the Darning plate with the two holes in the needle plate.

  • Page 20: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    (C). You should only use the plate (A) and open the MO 70 sewing machine oil for bobbin case cover (B). your GrandQuilter. If you use the machine frequently you should oil the machine once a day. Use a soft, dry cloth to remove excess oil.

  • Page 21: Changing The Light Bulb

    Maintenance and troubleshooting Maintenance and troubleshooting Troubleshooting Changing the light bulb The needle thread breaks. Switch off the main switch. If you have used the The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 21-23 machine, wait for the lamp to The needle thread tension is too tight.
  • Page 22 Maintenance and troubleshooting Index Index Seam puckering The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 21-23 Feed dogs 17, 34 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. Page 8 Foot control 11-12 The stitch length is too long for the fabric. Page 14 Accessories Free-motion foot...

  • Page 23: Index

    Index Needle 4-6, 8 Sewing speed Needle chart Silk foot Needle plate 4-5, 16 Soft cover Needle size Speed control slide Needle treader Spool pin 4-5, 17 Spool cap 6, 17 Needle Up/Down Standard accessories Stippling Stitch balance 6, 35 Stitch-in-the-ditch Oiling the machine Stich length...
  • Page 24 We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modifi cations to the performance or design. Such modifi cations, however, will always be to the benefi t of the user and the product.
  • Page 25 VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna • SWEDEN www.pfaff.com...

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