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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose threads. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Stitch length adjustment dial ....24 Adjust stitch length ........24 Parts of your select™ sewing machine ..4 Buttonhole ..........24 Standard accessories ........5 Stretch stitches........24 Stitch overview ..........6 Stitch selection - Easy Select System ..25 Stitch table - Non-elastic ......6-7 Utility stitches ........25 Stitch table - Stretch stitches ....8-9 Stretch stitches........25 Operate your sewing machine Utility and stretch stitch combinations ..25... -
Page 4: Parts Of Your Select™ Sewing Machine
Parts of your select™ sewing machine Main switch 16 Removable accessory tray 2 Connection socket “foot control with 17 Base plate main cord” 18 Needle plate Handwheel release disk 19 Stitch length dial Handwheel 20 Button for “reverse sewing” Carrying handle 21 Stitch selection Bobbin winder 22 Needle threader (4.2) Lid with stitches 23 Thread guide Extra spool pin 24 IDT™ system / Integrated Dual Feed... -
Page 5: Standard Accessories
Standard accessories For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF® dealer. 0 Standard Presser Foot 5 Buttonhole Foot With IDT™ system (pictured) 6 Darning Foot select™ 4.2 and 3.2 select™ 4.2 Without IDT™ system 7 Rolled Hem Foot, 3 mm select™ 2.2 With IDT™ system 1 Fancy Stitch Foot select™ 4.2 With IDT™... -
Page 6: Stitch Overview
Stitch overview Stitch table - Non-elastic stitches Stitch Presser Application Foot 3.2/2.2 A/B/C A/B/C Standard buttonhole for blouses or bed linen . For invisible hemming with simultaneous seam/ overcasting. Especially for stretch material. A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for towel borders. A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for towel borders. - Page 7 Stitch Presser Application Foot 3.2/2.2 For all straight stitching and topstitching work up to 6 mm For serging and appliqué. Also suitable for tapering, eyelet embroidery and cording work. Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a left needle position. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and tapering. Straight stitch: For most sewing and top-stitching operations. Zigzag: for most zigzag operations. Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a right needle position. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording work. For invisible hemming on woven materials. A traditional decorative stitch. For flat overlapped seams. For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches. For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches. A traditional decorative stitch. A dainty decorative stitch. A dainty decorative stitch. A traditional decorative stitch. A traditional decorative stitch.
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Page 8: Stitch Table - Stretch Stitches
Stitch table - Stretch stitches Stitch Presser Application Foot 3.2/2.2 Elastic closing and serging seam. The material must be turned by 180 degrees. For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, e.g. cuffs, hems and panels. A decorative stitch for top-stitching or whip stitching hems, e.g. pajamas and sweatsuits. For stretch seams, e.g. inside seams as well as seams on sportswear and workwear. For sewing elastic bands on elastic materials or seams on stretch materials. For elastic seams which require a left needle position. - Page 9 Stitch Presser Application Foot 3.2/2.2 A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles. A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles. A decorative stitch, e.g. for traditional embroidery. An ornamental stitch, e.g. for bath accessories. A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles. For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, i.e. cuffs, hems and panels. A top-stitching seam for patchwork and quilting. A decorative elastic stitch, e.g. for sportswear. A decorative, elastic stitch. For whip-stitching hems, e.g. on pajamas and sweatsuits. The material must be turned by 180 degrees. A decorative, elastic stitch. A decorative, elastic stitch. A decorative, elastic stitch.
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Page 10: Lid
(one blade wider than the other). To Main switch reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized Press the main switch (1) to turn on power outlet only one way. If the plug does and light. The sewing machine is now not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the ready to use. plug. If it still does not fit, contact Note: Your select™ sewing machine is a qualified electrician to install the adjusted to provide the best stitch result at proper outlet. -
Page 11: Accessory Tray
Accessory tray Your PFAFF® select™ sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (16) which is also used as an extended work support. Model 4.2, has a special removable accessory organizer. The enclosed accessories are numbered. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections of the accessory organizer. Using the free arm In order to sew using the free arm, swing the accessory tray to the left and lift it upwards out of the hole. -
Page 12: Bobbin Winding
Placing the bobbin Switch off the main switch (1) Place the empty bobbin so that the small pin (A) of the bobbin winder (6) snaps into the slot of the bobbin. The PFAFF® logo is facing up. Push the bobbin to the right Note: The bobbin can only be wound when it is moved fully to the right. -
Page 13: Spool Pin
Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Place the sewing thread on the spool pin (9). To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, fit a spool cap corresponding to the size of the thread spool. Threading Place the thread into guide A and pull it through opening B and to the right under the hook C. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around in the bobbin. - Page 14 Winding the bobbin from the second spool pin Push the second spool pin (8) into its hole. Slide on a spool cap and place the thread spool on the spool pin. Threading Place the thread into guide A and pull it through opening B to the right under hook C. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around the bobbin. Winding Switch on the main switch (1). Hold the end of thread firmly and press the the foot control.
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Page 15: Bobbin Winding
Winding through the needle Even if the machine has been completely threaded, you can still wind the bobbin. First make sure to stop the needle from moving while winding the bobbin (see page 12). Threading Raise the presser foot lifter (15). Pass the needle thread through the presser foot and then upwards through the right threading slot (12). Now, pull the thread into the take-up lever from left to right (10). The take-up lever must be positioned at its very top. Pass the thread to the right under the hook C. Then wind the thread several times around the bobbin. -
Page 16: Changing The Bobbin
Release the latch and take the empty bobbin out of the bobbin case. Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin (with the PFAFF® logo facing towards the bobbin case) into the bobbin case. In doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A, then under the tension plate B until it rests in the opening (see arrow). -
Page 17: Threading
Threading Threading the needle thread Switch off the main switch Raise the presser foot lifter (15) and turn the handwheel until the take-up lever (10) has moved to the top. Place the thread on the spool pin (9) and fit the corresponding spool cap. Now, using both hands, pull the thread into guide A and under thread guide hook B. Pass the thread through the lefthand threading slot C and downwards. Pull the thread around stop D into the righthand threading slot and upwards E to the take- up lever F. -
Page 18: Needle Threader (Model 4.2)
Needle threader (Model 4.2) To make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the PFAFF® needle threader (22). Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel until the needle is at its highest position. Place the needle thread under hook A and hold it taut. Move the needle threader fully downwards and turn it towards the needle so that the small hook B goes through the needle eye. -
Page 19: Bringing Up The Bobbin Thread
Bringing up the bobbin thread Switch off the main switch (1) Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is in the highest position and the bobbin thread has formed a loop. Pull the needle thread to bring up the bobbin thread. -
Page 20: Presser Foot Lifter
Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (15). Changing the presser foot Removing the presser foot Switch off the main switch (1) Position the needle at its highest point. Press the presser foot upwards at the front and down at the back at the same time so that it disengages from the presser foot holder (26). -
Page 21: The Idt™ System (Integrated Dual Feed)
The IDT™ system (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® 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 at the same stitch length. The fabric is fed precisely. On light fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering of the seam. -
Page 22: Setting The Needle Thread Tension
Changing the needle Switch off the main switch. To remove: Lower the presser foot and move the needle to its highest point. Now loosen the needle screw (25) and pull the needle down. To insert: The flat side A of the needle must face to the rear. Lower the presser foot and insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it goes. -
Page 23: Stitch Width Dial
Stitch width dial The stitch width can be adjusted with this dial (27). When selecting the width, the needle must not be in the material. Basic setting: Turn the stitch width knob (27) to the symbol (maximum stitch width). Exception: Straight stitch is sewn with stitch width 0. In chapter “2. Utility stitches and practical sewing”, you will find recommendations in the tables for the stitch width selection of individual stitches. During sewing you can also change the stitch width. -
Page 24: Reverse Sewing
Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button (20) is pressed. Stitch length adjustment dial Adjust stitch length With the stitch length adjustment dial (19) you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning the point marking on the button to the required length. Buttonhole Between the numbers 0 and 1 you will find the “buttonhole” symbol (A). This area is the optimum stitch density for sewing buttonholes and embroidering. -
Page 25: Stitch Selection Easy Select System
Stitch selection Easy Select System Utility stitches Each stitch has been given a letter that you can find on the push button controls. By pressing the correct button, the stitch is selected and the machine is ready to sew. Button B releases the buttons that have been activated. Under the lid (7) you will find the stitch table with all the utility stitches and stitch combinations. Stretch stitches All the stitches with a colored background are stretch stitches, i.e. -
Page 26: Explanation Of The Sewing Chart
Explanation of the sewing chart Stitch The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. – These charts also provide you with instructions that are necessary when Stitch Stitch number sewing the selected stitches. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of the needle thread tension and whether to use IDT™... -
Page 27: Needle Thread Tension
Needle thread tension To get perfect sewing results, the needle and bobbin thread tensions must be Perfect tension perfectly tuned to each other. The normal setting for utility stitches is in the range of 4-5. Check the tension with a wide zigzag Too high tension stitch. -
Page 28: Straight Stitch
Straight stitch Stitch G is the basic straight stitch. The stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm. It is easier to do some sewing jobs by changing the needle position, e.g. top- stitching a collar or sewing in a zipper. You can select up to 15 different needle positions. -
Page 29: Blindhem Stitch
Blindhem stitch The blindhem stitch is best suited for invisible hems; sewing by hand is no longer necessary. Use Blindhem stitch H for wool fabrics and Blindhem stitch D for stretch fabrics. For Blindhem stitch D the hem is sewn and overcast at the same time. • Serge the edge of the hem (only neccessary for stitch H). • Fold the edge inwards by the hem width. • Now unfold the hem again so that the Stitch hem edge protrudes by about 1 cm • Place the fabric under the sewing foot so that the crease line runs along edge guide B. -
Page 30: Overlock Stitch
Overlock stitch What is an overlock stitch? For stretch fabrics, the select™ models offer overlock stitches which sew two fabric layers together and overcast simultaneously. They are more elastic than normal seams, very durable and quickly sewn. Tip: We recommend using blindhem stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overlock seams. It guides particularly well and prevents the seam from puckering even on wide seams. -
Page 31: Elastic Stitch
Elastic stitch Because of its high elasticity, this stitch can be used for sewing elastic on swimwear, skirts or lingerie. • Mark elastic and fabric in quarters. • Pin elastic to fabric at quarter markings. • Place fabric and elastic under sewing foot. • Stretch elastic to fit the fabric. Begin Stitch sewing. Note: When stretching elastic, make sure to 1-2.5 stretch from the front and back of the sewing 1-2.5 foot. -
Page 32: Hemming With The Twin Needle
Hemming with the twin needle Use the twin needle to make beatiful topstitch seams. Using the twin needle you can add a professional touch to hems on stretch fabrics such as T-shirts, knitted articles or cycling shorts both quickly and easily. Twin needles are available in different widths. The traditional width for topstitching is 4 mm. To prevent the Stitch needle from striking the needle plate, you... -
Page 33: Buttonholes
Buttonholes Stitch Sewing buttonholes is very easy with all the models with push button controls since the fabric does not have to be turned. – Buttonholes are generally sewn onto a piece of doubled fabric. However, for some fabrics, e.g. silk, organza and viscose, it is necessary to use stabilizer to prevent the fabric from contracting while sewing. To produce beautiful seams, embroidering or darning threads are ideal. Mark the starting point of the buttonhole either with a magic pen or dress pin, and always sew a sample buttonhole first. -
Page 34: Buttonholes
• Carefully cut open your buttonhole. Tip: For fine buttonholes, you can reduce the buttonhole width with the stitch width dial (27) down to approx. 3 mm. Use the center needle position Carfully cut open your buttonhole with scissors or a seam ripper. Standard buttonhole with gimp thread To sew especially durable buttonholes, on heavy fabrics, knits or sportswear, we... -
Page 35: Free Motion Sewing
Free Motion Position: Lower the presser foot lifter (A) while pushing it lightly to the rear. This snaps Stitch the presser foot lifter into a notch (B) on the back side of the sewing machine into the free motion position. optio- • Drop the feed dog. – • Select a straight stitch or a zigzag stitch. • Keep an even speed, manually move your fabric. -
Page 36: Sewing On Zippers
• Sew on the button. Take care to ensure that the needle also enters the right- hand hole in the button. Securing • Select straight stitch by turning the width dial (27) to 0. • Change the needle position with the needle position dial (28) so that the needle enters one of the two holes. • Sew a few securing stitches. Stitch – Sewing on zippers There are various methods of sewing on zippers. For skirts, we recommend the fully concealed zipper, for men’s and ladies’... -
Page 37: Changing The Needle Plate
Before you start sewing, check that the needle plate is lying flat. Cleaning and oiling Switch off the main switch (1) • Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dog. • Clean the feed dog and hook area with the brush. • Apply a drop of oil (every 8 hours of operation) to the hook as shown in the illustration. Note: Use good quality sewing machine oil only! -
Page 38: Trouble-Shooting
Trouble-shooting The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. Push needle fully upwards, flat side facing the back. The wrong needle is inserted. Use a needle system 130/705 H. Needle is bent or blunt. Insert a new needle. Machine is not properly threaded. Check how machine is threaded. -
Page 39: Intellectual Property
Such modifications, however, will always be to the benefit of the user and the product. Intellectual property PFAFF 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. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance... - Page 40 www.pfaff.com...