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  • Page 1 O w n e r ´ s m a n u a l...
  • Page 3 Parts of the coverstyle Upper needle-thread tension Upper needle-thread tension Carry handle Thread tension/upper looper thread Thread tension/lower looper thread Thread tension/two-thread chainstitch looper/cover stitch looper Looper cover Blade guard Looper disengaging lever Standard presser foot Needle plate Swivel plate Adjusting knob for seam width Seam width viewing window Needle holder...
  • Page 4 Accessory box Open the accessory box 47 by gently pressing the bottom of the box inwards. The following accessories can be found in the box: Overlock needle system EL X 705, cat. no. 2002 Thread unreeling discs (5) Transparent presser foot (F) for cover stitch and two-thread chainstitch Clip-on thread guide Cleaning brush...

  • Page 5: 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 - To reduce the risk of electric shock: •...

  • Page 6: Intellectual Property

    Such modifi cations, however, will always be to the benefi t of the user and the product. Intellectual property PFAFF® and coverstyle™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of VSM Group AB. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legisla- tion relating to electrical/electronic products.
  • Page 7 It is certainly time well spent and is the best way to fi nd out just what your new coverstyle can do and make full use of all its features. If you have any further questions, just ask your authorized PFAFF dealer. Your dealer is happy to be of service with any help or advice.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Adjusting the machine to Prog. 01, 02 .....................34, 35 Changing a spool on a threaded machine ....................24 Clamp spring .............................29 Cleaning the machine ..........................58 Cone thread adapter ..........................10 Converter, attaching ..........................32 Cover stitch, important notes on sewing ..................44, 45 Differential feed ...........................36, 37 Edge guide ..............................45 Electrical connection ..........................7...
  • Page 9 Contents Page Sewing problems and their solutions ....................61 Spool disc ..............................10 Spool holder ..............................9 Stitch formation correction measures .................... 46 - 56 Stitch length adjustment knob .......................38 Stitch length, adjusting ..........................38 Stitch width latch, swivelling .........................31 Telescoping thread guide ..........................9 Thread chain cutter ..........................29 Thread chart ..............................57 Thread guide, clip on ..........................10...

  • Page 10: Machine Cover

    Machine cover The machine cover protects the machine from dust and dirt. When the sewing process is fi nished, push the telescopic thread guide 32 together. The spool stand 34 must be pushed to its full extent in to the machine, regardless of whether a spool is attached.

  • Page 11: Electrical Connection

    Connecting the foot control Electrical connection Connect the plug of the foot control to the Connect the foot control cord with the wall connection socket 39 of the machine. The outlet. sewing speed is regulated by activating the foot control. For USA and Canada This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).

  • Page 12: Loopercover

    Looper cover Push the looper cover 7 fully to the right and then swivel it down. Five types of stitches and their threading paths are portrayed in color on the inside of the looper cover. Note: The electricity supply of the machine is cut off as soon as the looper cover or swivel plate 12 is opened, for safety reasons, i.e.

  • Page 13: Spool Holder

    Telescopic thread guide Spool holder Pull the telescopic thread guide 32 upwards to Before placing thread cones/spools on its highest position. machine you must pull the spool holder 34 To ensure optimum thread feed, turn the tele- fully away from the back of machine. scopic parts slowly until you hear the locking balls fl...

  • Page 14: Cone Thread Adapter

    Clip on thread guide Spool disc/cone thread adapter Use the clip on thread guide accessory when It is advantageous to use the spool disc 37 sewing with decorative thread. Clip this onto when sewing with large spools (5,000 - 10,000 the telescoping thread guide 32 and thread the m).

  • Page 15: Presser Foot

    Presserfoot With standard presser foot 10 use setting ”A” on the spring loaded presser foot latch for the cover stitch (Prog. 02), the 2 thread chainstitch (Prog. 01), the 5 thread safety stitch seam (Prog. 09) and the 4 thread safety stitch seam (Prog.

  • Page 16: Needle Position

    Needle position The different needle positions are depicted in a This machine has 4 needle positions and can schematic drawing in the instruction manual. sew with a maximum of two needles at any Also refer to the examples above and below. one time.

  • Page 17: Needle Inserting Tool

    Changing the needle Turn off the electrical power To remove: Lower the presser foot and move the needle(s) to the highest position by turning the handwheel towards you. Push the needle inserting tool (from the accessory box 47) from below upward fully over the needle. Loosen the fastening screw of the needle (without remo- ving it) with the Allen key (behind the swivel plate) and pull the needle down to remove.
  • Page 18 Threading the thread guides Place the spools on the spool pins 35. You will fi nd information on the thread net, thread unreeling disc, spool disc and cone thread adapter on pages 9 and 10. Thread through the thread guides 31 from the back to the front fol- lowing the colored threading paths.

  • Page 19: Threading The Upper Overedge Looper (Pink)

    Threading the upper overedge looper (pink) Turn the handwheel towards you until the up- per overedge looper 18 is in its highest position. Thread in a sequence of 1 to 8. Thread through the thread guides 1 to 7, which Thread from the front through the eye of the are marked with a pink dot.
  • Page 20 Threading the lower overedge looper (yellow) Turn the handwheel towards you until the lo- wer overedge looper 19 is on the extreme right. Thread in a sequence of 1 to 10.
  • Page 21 Press lever A downwards and hook the thread Thread through the thread guides 1 to 8, into guide B. Please also refer to the drawing marked yellow. below. Note: The lever returns automatically to its position as soon as you start sewing. Thread from the front through the eye of the Pull approximately 4”...
  • Page 22 Threading the two-thread chainstitch looper and cover stitch looper (violet) for the chainstitch Turn the handwheel towards you until the two-thread chainstitch looper 20 is on the extreme right. Thread in a sequence of 1 to 11.
  • Page 23 Thread the thread guides which are marked Push lever A upward and hook the thread into with a violet square in a sequence of 1 to 9. slot B. Also refer to the drawing below. Note: The lever returns automatically to its position as soon as you start sewing.
  • Page 24 Exception: Threading the two-thread chainstitch looper and cover stitch looper for the cover stitch (violet) (prog. 02) Turn the handwheel towards you until the two thread chainstitch looper 20 is on the extreme right. Thread in a sequence of 1 to 10.
  • Page 25 Thread the thread guides, as shown in the Press lever A upward and hook the thread into diagram, in a sequence of 1 to 8. Some of the slot B. Also refer to the drawing below. threads guides are marked with a violet square. Note: The lever returns automatically to its position as soon as you start sewing.
  • Page 26 Threading the needles Thread in a sequence of 1 to 8. The thread must be guided through the lower Pull approximately 4” (10 cm) of thread slot of thread guide 4. through the looper and place it to the left under the presser foot.
  • Page 27 Exception: Threading needle L2 when sewing a 5- thread safety-stitch seam (Prog. 09), a 4-thread safety-stitch seam (Prog. 08) and a 2-thread chainstitch (Prog. 01) Thread in a sequence of 1 to 9. The thread must be guided through the upper Pull approximately 4”...

  • Page 28: Changing A Spool On A Threaded Machine

    Important note on threading If the looper threads break, you must pull the The needle(s) must always be threaded last so needle threads out of the needle eye, rethread the loopier thread and then rethread the needle that the needle threads do not run under the threads.

  • Page 29: Needle Threader

    Needle threader Move the needle(s) into the highest position and lower the presser foot. Place the thread from right to left in notch A of the needle threader (to be found in the accessory box). One of the two triangles must point upwards. Place the needle threader onto the front groove of the needle.
  • Page 30 Overview of the threading paths and threading sequences Program 01: Program 02: 2-thread chainstitch cover stitch Program 03: Program 04 2-thread fl atlock, narrow 2-thread fl atlock, wide Program 11: 2-thread serging, narrow Program 12: 2-thread rolled hem Program 13: folded 2-thread rolled hem...
  • Page 31 Overview of the threading paths and threading sequences Program 05: Program 06: 3-thread overedge. narrow 3-thread overedge, wide Program 14: Program 17: 3-thread rolled hem 3-thread serging, wide Program 15: Program 18: folded 3-thread rolled hem 3-thread fl atlock, wide Program 16 3-thread fl...

  • Page 32: Presser Foot Pressure

    Overview of the threading paths and threading sequences Program 09: Program 10: 5-thread safety-stitch seam 2-needle 3-thread assembly seam Presser foot pressure The pre-set presser foot pressure on the machine is suitable for medium heavy fabrics. The presser foot pressure does not need to be adjusted for most fabrics.

  • Page 33: Clamp Spring

    Thread chain cutter After fi nishing the seam, sew an approx. 6” - 8” (15 - 20 cm) long thread chain. Pull the thread chain from the right to left over the th- read chain cutter 33. This will cut off the thread chain.
  • Page 34 Disengaging the upper bladet Turn off the electrical power Move the movable upper blade 23 into its hig- hest position by turning the handwheel towards you. Remove the waste container and open the looper cover and the swivel plate. Push the knob for lowering the upper blade 27 fully to the right.
  • Page 35 Swiveling stitch width latch For standard overlock seams: The swiveling stitch width latch 22 remains in the basic position when sewing all types of standard overlock seams (exception: Program 01, 02). For rolled hems: Pull knob (A) to the right and swivel the swive- ling stitch width latch 22 downwards.
  • Page 36 Attaching the converter Turn off the electrical power Position the upper overedge looper 18 right next to the needle by turning the handwheel towards you. Push the tip of the converter into the back side To remove the converter, gently push the point of the upper overedge looper until it clicks of the converter from the eye of the upper into place and push the converter onto the...

  • Page 37: Seam Width Adjusting Knob

    Setting the seam width Illustration A: Should loops project out of the The required seam width can be adjusted workpiece, move the movable upper blade 23 anywhere between 3.5 and 6 mm by turning the to the right by turning the seam width adjus- adjusting knob for seam width 13.
  • Page 38 Adjusting the machine to the cover stitch (Prog. 02) and two thread chainstitch (Prog. 01) This is only necessary if you do not want to trim the fabric edge. Insert the needle(s) (see page 13) according to the overview of the threading paths and threading sequences (see page 26).

  • Page 39: Power Table

    Press the power table 45 downwards into the designated slot on the looper cover. Close looper cover. Note: Please ensure that the upper overedge looper is disengaged before attaching the power table 45. To return the machine to its previous settings after sewing with the cover stitch or two thread chainstitch: Open the looper cover and remove the power...
  • Page 40 Differential feed The differential feed consists of two feed dogs (A + B), one behind the other, which feed the fabric. The movement of the front feed dog (A) and thus the amount of material to be fed can be regulated using the regulator wheel 41. The setting range is between 0.5 and 2.0.
  • Page 41 Here you will avoid stretching in the seam Set the regulator wheel for the differential feed when working with knitwear, such as jerseys 41 to 2.0. or gathered fabrics. Instead, a smooth seam (A) Here the front feed dog feeds twice as fast as will be achieved.

  • Page 42: Needle Plate Disengaging Lever

    Adjusting the stitch length You can set the desired stitch length between 0.5 mm to 4.0 mm by turning the stitch length adjustment knob (42). Note: For the two thread chainstitch, the setting should be 3.0 or higher. Removing the needle plate Raise the presser foot and move the needle(s) to the highest position.

  • Page 43: Setting Thread Tension

    Securing the upper blade Turn off the electrical power It is recommended to secure the movable upper blade 23 before sewing heavy fabrics. Raise the needle(s) to its highest position and open the swivel plate. Tighten the screw fully using the Allen key.
  • Page 44 Program overview Needle Stitch Stitch Program Application position length width Program 01 Joining fabric layers where a 2 thread chainstitch traditional pressed open seam is re- quired. Also works well as a basting stitch for test fi tting garments. Program 02 Sewing hems and fancy stitches.
  • Page 45 Stitch width latch 22 Looper Power table 50 Converter 28 Thread tension disengaging = with = with The value refer to medium-heavy fabrics and ● ■ = top = bottom ® ■ normal polyester thread = without = without level 9 °...
  • Page 46 Program overview Needle Stitch Stitch Program Application position length width Program 10 Joining and simultaneous serging of 2-needle, 3-thread assambly seam light, very stretchy fabrics. Program 11 Serging light fabrics. 2-thread serging, narrow Program 12 Serging very light fabrics. Decora- 2-thread rolled hem tive edges.
  • Page 47 Stitch width latch Looper Power table 50 Converter 28 Thread tension disengaging = with = with The value refer to medium-heavy fabrics and ● ■ normal polyester thread = without = without level 9 ° ® = top = bottom ®...
  • Page 48 Preparing the fabric: Important notes on sewing with the cover stitch When not using the H2 optional accessory guide, it is useful to press under the fabric The power table is marked with various units of edge before hemming it. The width of fabric to measurement.

  • Page 49: Edge Guide

    2. If sewing on a tubular item, i.e. pant or After the second ”click” tum the handwheel sleeve hem: away from you until the needles are in their highest position. Raise the presser foot (this Sew around tubular item, oversewing 4-5 stitches at the beginning of your seam ’...

  • Page 50: Stitch Formation Correction Measures Cover Stitch

    Stitch formation correction measures cover stitch Program 02 When all tensions are correctly set, the needle threads (green and blue) are just slightly visible on the underside of the fabric. The looper thread (violet) is situated loosely in between. The right needle thread (green) is too loose, causing large loops on the underside of the fabric.
  • Page 51 4-thread safety-stitch seam 5-thread safety-stitch seam Program 08 Program 09 Since the 4-thread safety stitch seam consists of Since the 5-thread safety stitch seam con-sists the 2-thread chainstitch and the 2-thread of the 2-thread chainstitch and the 3-thread fl atlock, you can refer to the correction possibi- overedge seam, you can refer to the correction lities of these seam below and on page 51.
  • Page 52 4-thread overedge seam The needle threads (blue and green) are too Program 07 loose, causing larger loops of needle thread on When all tensions are correctly set, the loops the underside of the fabric. Set the blue and green thread tension to a of both looper threads (pink and yellow) are higher value.
  • Page 53 3-thread overedge seam The needle thread is too loose, causing loops narrow and wide on the underside of the fabric. Program 05 and 06 Set the relevant needle thread tension to a higher value. When all tensions are correctly set, the loops of both looper threads (pink and yellow) are directly on the edge of the fabric.
  • Page 54 3-thread fl atlock The needle thread is too tight. narrow and wide Set the needle thread tension (blue) to a Program 16 and 18 lower value. The upper looper thread (pink) appears on the The lower looper thread (yellow) is too loose. Set the yellow thread tension to a higher value.
  • Page 55 2-thread fl atlock narrow and wide Program 03 and 04 When all tensions are correctly set, the loops of both threads are directly on the underside of the fabric. Note: The converter (see page 32) must be at- tached to sew the 2-thread fl atlock seam. The needle thread is too loose or the lower looper thread (yellow) is too tight.
  • Page 56 3-thread rolled hem The upper needle thread (green) is too loose. Program 14 Set the green thread tension to a higher value. The upper looper thread (pink) appears on the The lower looper thread (yellow) appears on underside of the fabric. the top side of the fabric.
  • Page 57 3-thread rolled hem (folded) The upper needle thread (green) is too loose. Program 15 Set the green thread tension to a higher value. The upper looper thread (pink) only partly The lower looper thread (yellow) appears on loops around the fabric edge. the top side of the fabric.
  • Page 58 2-thread rolled hem Program 12 Note: The converter (see page 32) must be at- tached to sew the 2 thread rolled hem. The upper needle thread (green) is too tight. Set the green thread tension to a lower value and/or the yellow thread tension to a higher value.
  • Page 59 2-thread rolled hem (folded) Program 13 Note: The converter (see page 32) must be at- tached to sew the 2 thread rolled hem. The upper needle thread (green) is too loose. Set the green thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to a lower value.
  • Page 60 2-needle 3-thread assembly seam The lower needle thread (blue) is too loose. Program 10 Set the blue thread tension to a higher value. Note: The converter (see page 32) must be at- tached to sew the 2-needle 3-thread assembly seam. The upper needle thread (green) is too loose.

  • Page 61: Thread Chart

    Thread chart for 2- , 3- and 4-thread overedge seams Fabric Thread Stitch length Light fabrics: Cotton no. 50 - 70 2.0 - 4.0 mm organdy, fi ne knitwear, Synthetic thread no. 70 - 140 taffeta, silk, lining fabrics Medium heavy fabrics: cot- Cotton no.

  • Page 62: Cleaning The Machine

    Machine maintenance Cleaning the machine Turn off the electrical power Remove the waste container and open the looper cover and swivel plate. Disengage the upper blade (see page 30) and remove the presser foot and the needle plate. Use the accessory brush provided to remove any waste thread from the upper and lower blades, the differential feed and the looper area.
  • Page 63 Changing the upper blade Turn off the electrical power To remove: Set the adjusting knob for seam width to 3.5 mm. Fasten the upper blade (see page 39) before loosening the fastening screw (A) with the wrench provided in the accessory box.

  • Page 64: Sewing Light Cover

    Changing the light bulb Turn off the electrical power Using the screw driver in the accessory box loosen the fastening screw to the sewing light cover 16 until the cover can be removed. Push the light bulb fully into its socket. Rotate counter clockwise through half a turn and remove.

  • Page 65: Sewing Problems And Their Solutions

    Sewing problems and their solutions This machine has been developed with ease of operation in mind. No diffi cult or tricky set tings need to be made. Sewing problems of the kind described below may occur as a result of minor adjustment and operating errors.

  • Page 66: Electrical Power Master Switch

    Parts of the coverstyle Thread guides with color coding Telescoping thread guide Thread chain cutter Thread spool stand Thread spool pin Cone thread adapter Spool disc Electrical power master switch Machine socket, foot control Handwheel Regulator wheel for differential feed Stitch length adjustment knob Presser foot lifter Rear thread guides...
  • Page 68 VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna • SWEDEN www.pfaff.com...

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