SMARTER BY PFAFF™ – inspired and developed by the premier PFAFF® sewing machine brand
Owner's
Manual
260c
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. Keep the instructions at a
suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third
party.
DANGER –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers,
lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction
manual.
WARNING –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children.
• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. 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 control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administrated.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• The foot control is used to operate the machine. Avoid placing other objects on the foot control.
• Do not use the machine if it is wet.
• If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
• If the supply cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR EUROPE ONLY:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 75dB(A).
The machine must only be used with foot control of type C-8001 manufactured by ZENG HSING
INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
FOR OUTSIDE EUROPE:
This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine.
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 75dB(A).
The machine must only be used with foot control of type C-8001 manufactured by ZENG HSING
INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be
added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge
of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated
product is marked with the words ‘DOUBLE INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction ...............................................5
Machine overview...........................................5
Front.............................................................5
Top parts ...................................................... 6
Rear side .......................................................6
Accessories......................................................7
Presser feet ......................................................7
Stitch Overview ..............................................8
Utility Stitches ............................................... 8
Quilt stitches .................................................9
Decorative stitches......................................... 9
2 Preparations ........................................... 10
Unpacking..................................................... 10
Connect to the power supply........................10
Pack away after sewing ................................ 11
Free arm ........................................................11
Leveling the machine base plate ................... 11
Thread cutter................................................. 11
Spool pins......................................................12
Threading the machine .................................13
Needle threader ............................................ 14
Threading for twin needle ............................ 15
Bobbin winding.............................................16
Inserting the bobbin ......................................17
Presser foot pressure.....................................17
Thread tension ..............................................18
Needles .........................................................19
Changing the needle .....................................19
Lowering feed dogs ......................................20
Presser foot lift ..............................................20
Changing the presser foot.............................20
Function buttons and indicators...................21
Reverse ....................................................... 21
Start/stop ................................................... 21
Speed control lever ...................................... 21
Immediate tie-off/Tie-off ............................. 21
Needle stop up/down ................................. 21
Stitch width or stitch positioning .................. 21
Stitch length ................................................ 21
Info button .................................................. 21
Direct selection buttons ................................ 21
Sound/Warning messages ........................... 22
3 Sewing....................................................... 23
Select a stitch .................................................23
Stitch adjustments .........................................23
Start to sew — Straight stitch........................ 24
Changing sewing direction........................... 24
Finish sewing ................................................24
Sewing techniques ........................................25
Reinforced straight stitch.............................. 25
Three-step zigzag stitch................................ 25
Overcast stitch............................................. 26
Closed overlock stitch .................................. 26
Elastic blindhem .......................................... 27
Sewing on patches and appliqués ................. 27
Darning with the three-step zigzag stitch ...... 28
Repairing tears ............................................ 28
Sewing on buttons ....................................... 28
Standard buttonhole .................................... 29
Corded buttonhole ...................................... 30
Sewing zippers ............................................ 31
4 Maintenance ........................................... 32
Cleaning the machine ................................... 32
Replacing the stitch plate.............................. 32
Troubleshooting............................................33
Technical specification ..................................34
1 Introduction
Machine overview
Front
1. Threading slots
2. Thread cutter
3. LED lamp
4. Built-in needle threader
5. Buttonhole lever
6. Needle bar
7. Stitch plate
8. Bobbin cover
9. Lower thread guide
10. Presser foot lift
11. Needle screw
12. Needle thread guide
13. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder
14. Presser foot
15. Accessory tray
16. Free arm
17. Speed control lever
18. Buttons and LED Display
19. Handwheel
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Introduction
Top parts
1. Presser foot pressure dial
2. Thread guides
3. Spool caps
4. Hole for auxiliary spool pin
5. Bobbin winder lever and bobbin
spindle
6. Take-up lever
7. Thread tension discs
8. Bobbin winder tension disc
9. Thread tension dial
Rear side
1. Main switch, connectors for power cord and foot
control
2. Handle
3. Slide for lowering the feed dogs
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Introduction
Accessories
Included accessories
1. Bobbins (3) (#416475801)
2. Felt pad
3. Screwdriver for needle plate
4. Multi-purpose tool
5. Spool cap, large
6. Spool cap, small
7. Seam ripper & brush (as one)
8. Edge/Quilting guide
9. Auxiliary spool pin
Included accessories not in picture
• Foot control
• Power cord
• Needles
• Hard cover
Presser feet
Standard presser foot 0
(shown as 0 in the LED Display, 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 2A
(shown as 2A in the LED Display)
When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less
than 1.0 mm stitch length, use this foot. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed
to flow smoothly over the stitches.
Blindhem foot 3
(shown as 3 in the LED Display)
This foot is used for blindhem stitches. The toe on the foot guides the fabric. The red guide
on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the hem edge.
Note: Always use at least 5mm stitch width when using Blind Hem Foot 3. If using a stitch width
other than the recommended, swing the needle by turning the hand wheel to make sure the needle
doesn’t hit the metal pin in the foot.
Zipper foot 4
This foot can be snapped on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew
close to both sides of the zipper teeth. Move the needle position to the right or left to sew
closer to zipper teeth.
One-Step Buttonhole Foot 5B
(shown as 5B in the LED Display)
This foot has a space in the back for a button used to set the size of the buttonhole. The
machine will sew a buttonhole to fit that button size.
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Introduction
Stitch Overview
Utility Stitches
Stitch
№ Presser
foot
Thread
tension
Name
Description
01 0 4–6
Straight
stitch
For seaming and topstitching. Select from 15 different needle
positions.
02 0 3–5
Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean finish, stretch sewing, lace insertion.
03 3 2–4
Closed
overlock
Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem.
04 0 3–5
Stretch tricot
stitch
Sewing seams on stretch fabrics.
05 0 3–5
Three-step
zigzag stitch
Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
06 3 3–5 Overcast
stitch
Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced
edge.
07 0 3–5
Reinforced
straight stitch
Reinforced seam. Topstitching.
08 0 3–5
Stretch triple
zigzag stitch
Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.
09 0 3–5
Foundation
elastic stitch
Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky
fabrics where overlapping the seams.
10 0 7–9
Mock hand
quilting
stitch
The look of hand quilting by using monofilament needle
thread and increase needle thread tension.
11 3 2–4
Elastic
blindhem
stitch
Sewing blindhems on woven and stretch fabrics.
12 5B 2–4
Standard
buttonhole
Basic buttonhole.
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Introduction
Quilt stitches
Stitch
№ Presser
foot
Thread
tension
Name
Description
13 2A 3–5
Pin stitch Decorative edge.
14 2A 3–5
Quilt stitch Quilting stitch using monofilament needle thread and
increase needle thread tension.
15 2A 3–5
Antique quilt
stitch
Decorative quilting stitch.
16 2A 3–5
Wave quilt
stitch
Quilting or decorative.
17 2A 2–4
Antique quilt
stitch
Decorative quilting stitch.
18 2A 3–5
Crazy patch
stitch
Crazy patch quilting or decorative stitch.
Decorative stitches
Stitch
№ Presser
foot
Thread
tension
Name
Description
19 2A 2–4 Z-zigzag
stitch
Appliqué, couching, eyelets.
20 2A 2–4
Satin stitch Decorative stitch.
21 2A 2–4
Art stitch Decorative stitch.
22 2A 2–4
Scallop edge
stitch
Decorative edge or trim.
23 2A 2–4 Antique
embroidery
stitch
Decorative stitch with the look of hand embroidery.
24 2A 2–4
Cross stitch Decorative cross stitch.
25 2A 3–5
Art stitch Decorative stitch.
26 2A 3–5
Heart stitch Decorative stitch.
27 2A 3–5
Leaves stitch Decorative stitch.
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Introduction
2 Preparations
Unpacking
1. Place the box on a steady, flat surface. Lift the
machine out of the box, remove the outer packaging
and lift off the machine carrying case.
2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic
bag.
Note: Your SMARTER BY PFAFF™ 260c machine is
adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room
temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the
sewn result.
Connect to the power supply
Among the accessories you will find the power cord and
the foot control.
Note: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as to how to
connect the machine to the power source. Unplug the power
cord when the machine is not in use.
For this sewing machine, foot control model C-8001
manufactured by ZENG HSING INDUSTRIAL CO.,
LTD must be used.
1. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on
the bottom right side of the machine (A).
The sewing speed is controlled by pressing the foot
control.
2. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the
bottom right side of the machine (B). Plug the cord
into the wall socket.
3. Press the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn on power
and light (C).
For the USA and Canada
This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade
wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not modify the plug in any way.
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Preparations
Pack away after sewing
1. Switch the main switch off.
Note: After switching off, residual power may still remain in
the machine. This may cause the light to stay on for a few
seconds while the power is consumed. This is normal behavior
for an energy efficient appliance.
2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from
the machine.
3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine.
Wind the cord around the foot control for easy
storage.
4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the
tray on to the machine around the free arm.
5. Place the foot control in the space above the free arm.
6. Put on the hard cover.
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.
Turn the base plate adjusting screw (A) by hand. Turn
clockwise to lower and counter-clockwise to raise the
base plate.
Thread cutter
To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back to
front as shown (B).
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