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Pfaff Ambition 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: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations! Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF® sewing machine. As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired a machine that features the very latest in both design and technology, enabling you to transform your creative ideas into reality. Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner’s manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Machine overview Front side Lid with stitch overview 11. Lower thread guide Threading slots 12. Presser foot lift Speed control slide 13. Needle screw Thread cutter 14. Needle thread guide LED lights 15. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder Built-in needle threader 16.
  • Page 5 Top parts 24 25 21. Presser foot pressure dial 22. Thread guides 23. Spool caps 24. Hole for auxiliary spool pin 25. Bobbin winder lever and bobbin spindle 26. Take-up lever 27. Thread tension discs 28. Thread tension dial 27 28 29.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Included accessories 40. Bobbins (5) (#416475801) 41. Felt pad 42. Screwdriver for needle plate 43. Multi-purpose tool 44. Spool cap, large (2) 45. Spool cap, small 46. Seam ripper & brush (as one) 47. Stylus (ambition™ 1.5) 48. Edge guide 49.

  • Page 7: Stitch Overview

    Stitch overview Utility stitches Number Stitch Name Description Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 29 different needle positions. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 46 (35 for 1.0). Stretch triple straight Reinforced seam. Topstitching. stitch Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse.
  • Page 8 Number Stitch Name Description Overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem. – Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step. – Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step and reinforce. –...

  • Page 9: Quilt Stitches

    Quilt stitches Stitch Stitch Needle art stitches Stitch Stitch Satin stitches Stitch Decorative stitches Stitch Stitch Stitch Sewing techniques stitches Stitch...

  • Page 10: Alphabets

    Alphabets Block letters Outline letters (ambition™ 1.5) Script letters (ambition™ 1.5) Cyrillic letters 1:10...

  • Page 11: Preparations

    Preparations Unpacking Place the box on a steady, fl 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. Connect to the power supply Among the accessories you will fi...

  • 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

    Inserting the bobbin Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the machine is turned off before inserting or removing the bobbin. Open the bobbin cover by pushing the release button to the right (A). Remove the cover (B). Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction.

  • 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 For Ambition™ 1.5 Machine

    Buttons for ambition™ 1.5 machine Needle up/down with indicator (1) Press this button to move the needle up or down. The setting of the needle stop position is changed at the same time. The indicator is lit when needle down is activated. You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower the needle.

  • Page 21: Touch Screen For Ambition™ 1.5 Machine

    Touch screen for ambition™ 1.5 Settings & functions tabs machine (9) Some of the main functions on your machine are available through the tabs at the bottom of the The touch screen lets you view all your selections screen. and options. Stitches are shown in real size. Sewing mode (18) Touch wheel (10) Touch this tab to go to sewing mode.

  • Page 22: Buttons For Ambition™ 1.0 Machine

    11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 21 Buttons for ambition™ 1.0 machine Reverse (6) with indicator (7) Needle up/down with indicator (1) For permanent reverse, press the button before Press this button to move the needle up or down. starting to sew.

  • Page 23: Graphic Display On Ambition™ 1.0 Machine

    Elongation (12) When a satin stitch is selected, press the “+” and “-” buttons to set the elongation of the stitch. Wheel (13) Use these buttons to move around the graphic display. The wheel has up and down arrow buttons, left and right arrow buttons and the wheel center icon is a checkmark for OK (14).

  • Page 24: Settings

    Settings ambition™ 1.5 In the settings menu, you can adjust the machine settings and screen settings. All settings are stored even when the machine is turned off. Settings menu (1.5) Touch the settings menu tab (A) to open. The settings menu is divided into two tabs. Select a tab (1 or 2) by touching it.

  • Page 25: Stitch Width Safety

    Settings menu (1.0) ambition™ 1.0 Open by selecting the settings menu tab. Step between the available settings by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on the wheel. Twin needle Press OK (B) to activate. A checkmark appears in the box. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to set the twin needle width.
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  • Page 27: Sewing Mode - Overview (1.5)

    Sewing Sewing mode is the fi rst view on the screen after you turn on the machine. Your selected stitch will be shown in real size in the stitch fi eld. Here you will fi nd all the basic information you need to start sewing. Straight stitch is selected by default.

  • Page 28: Sewing Mode - Overview (1.0)

    Sewing mode - overview (1.0) Selected stitch number and name Stitch fi eld Stabilizer recommendation Presser foot recommendation Feed dog/ IDT™ recommendation Needle recommendation/setting Set for twin needle Wing needle recommended Note: If the presser foot recommendation shows a Set for stitch width safety presser foot with a “+”, an optional presser foot is required for the selected stitch.

  • Page 29: Stitch Adjustments

    Stitch adjustments Your machine will set and recommend the best settings for each selected stitch. You can make your own adjustments on the selected stitch. All setting changes, except for thread tension, only affect the selected stitch, and will be reset to default when selecting another stitch.
  • Page 30 Elongation (3) Elongation is used to lengthen satin stitches. The entire stitch will be longer but the density will remain the same. For 1.5: Touch the center of the touch wheel. ambition™ 1.5 The icon changes to show an elongation symbol. Increase or decrease the elongation of the satin stitch using “+”...

  • Page 31: Tie-Off Options

    Tie-off options ambition™ 1.5 The tie-off options let you program tie-offs both at the beginning (A) and the end (B) of the stitch. Go to tie-off options (1). Select the functions you want to use (A and/or Return to sewing mode by selecting the sewing mode tab (2).

  • Page 32: Save Personal Stitch

    Save personal stitch ambition™ 1.5 ambition™ 1.0 You can save an adjusted stitch in your machine by pressing the save button. This will open the save sequence menu. Stitches as well as sequences can be saved in these four memories. Saving a stitch works just like saving a sequence.

  • Page 33: Sewing Techniques

    Sewing techniques Three-step zigzag stitch Stich number 9 (8 on 1.0) 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. Stitch number 9 can also be used as an elastic stitch to allow seams to stretch when sewing knit fabrics.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Sewing 3:1

    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 a darning stitch.

  • Page 36: 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™. Stitching in the ditch means using the guide on the presser foot to follow the seams in the quilt blocks.

  • Page 37: Blindhem

    Blindhem The blindhem stitch number 16 (14 on 1.0) is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. Use foot number 3 with IDT™. Finish the edge of the hem. Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side.

  • Page 38: Common Sewing Pop-Ups

    Common sewing pop-ups Bobbin empty (1.5) 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 and press OK to confi rm. Main motor overload If you are sewing on very heavy fabric or if the machine is blocked when sewing, the main motor can get overloaded and the machine will stop...

  • Page 39: Sequencing

    Sequencing The sequencing function on your machine makes it possible to combine stitches and letters into sequences. You can add up to 20 stitches and letters in the same sequence. You can also customize your own stitch by making adjustments to an existing stitch. Save your own stitches and sequences on your machine and reload and sew them any time you like.

  • Page 40: Using The Alphabet

    Using the alphabet (1.5) ambition™ 1.5 Alphabet mode overview Font selection/font preview Name of selected font Drop down font selection list Stitch fi eld Keyboard Change character set (upper case/lower case, normal/special letters and symbols) Move cursor Delete stitch or whole sequence Create a text sequence •...

  • Page 41: Stitch Fi Eld

    Using the alphabet (1.0) ambition™ 1.0 Alphabet mode overview Font selection/font preview Name of selected font Stitch fi eld Keyboard Change character set (upper case/lower case, normal/special symbols) Delete Create a text sequence • Press the left or right arrow buttons on the wheel to step to alphabet mode (A).

  • Page 42: Adjust Stitches

    Adjust stitches You can mirror, adjust length, width, density and stitch position of the selected stitch. When you have changed a value, the digits will be highlighted to show that the value is not default. For 1.5: Move the cursor as described on page 4:1. Place the cursor after the stitch you want to adjust.

  • Page 43: Combining Text With Decorative Stitches

    Combining text with decorative stitches To combine your text sequence with decorative stitches, return to sequencing by selecting the sewing mode tab (B). Move the cursor through the text and insert the decorative stitches as desired. Manage your sequences You can save and reload your sequences. There are four memories where you can save your sequences.

  • Page 44: Sewing A Sequence

    Load sequence ambition™ 1.5 Select load (7) to open the load sequence menu. Select the sequence you want to load. Selected memory number is surrounded by a frame. Confi rm your selection by pressing OK (C). The sequence will appear in sewing mode ready to be sewn out.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 Bobbin alarm does not work? (1.5) Clean lint from bobbin area. Fabric does not move? Make sure that the feed dogs are not lowered.
  • Page 47 Bobbin thread breaks Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check the bobbin thread. Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Change the stitch plate. Is the bobbin area clean? Clean lint from bobbin area. Is the bobbin wound correctly? Wind a new bobbin. The seam has uneven stitches Is the thread tension correct? Check needle thread tension and the threading.

  • Page 48: Move Cursor

    Index Accessories ..............1:6 Feed dogs, lower ............2:9 Accessory tray ............1:5 Felt pad ............1:6, 2:3, 2:4 Alphabet mode ........ 2:11, 2:13, 4:2, 4:3 Foot control ............... 2:1 Alphabets ..............1:10 Free arm ..............2:2 Auxiliary spool pin ........... 1:6, 2:3 Graphic Display on ambition™...
  • Page 49 Needle art stitches ............ 1:9 Sequencing ............. 2:11, 2:13 Sequencing overview..........4:1 Needle, changing ............. 2:9 Needles ..............2:8 Settings & functions tabs ......2:11, 2:13 Needle threader ............2:4 Settings menu ......2:11, 2:13, 2:14, 2:15 Needle up/down .......... 2:10, 2:12 Sewing a sequence ...........
  • Page 50 Tabs ..............2:11, 2:13 Text, create ............4:2, 4:3 Thread cutter............. 2:2 Threading the machine........2:3–2:4 Needle threader Threading for twin needle Thread tension ........... 2:7, 3:4 Adjust Dial Three-step zigzag stitch........... 3:7 Tie-off options ....... 2:10, 2:11, 2:12, 2:13, 3:5 Tie-off, programmed ........

  • Page 51: Intellectual Property

    We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the ass ort ment 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. Intellectual property PFAFF, AMBITION and IDT (image) are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l.
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