Pfaff Ambition line, Ambition 1.5, Ambition 1.0 Owner's Manual

Owner’s manual

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:

• 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.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, ﬁ re, electric shock, or

injury to person:

• 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.

• 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 controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

• Keep ﬁ ngers 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 deﬂ ect 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.

• Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

• 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 sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A)

• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 qualiﬁ ed 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’.

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. Our authorized PFAFF® dealer will of course also be pleased to advise you as well.

Your PFAFF® ambition™ sewing machine will deﬁ nitely enable you to experience a totally new dimension of sewing!

Note: The machine models will be referred to as their full name or simply as 1.5 and 1.0 in this manual.

Introduction 1:4

Machine overview ..................................................................1:4

Accessories ...............................................................................1:6

Stitch overview ........................................................................1:7

Alphabets ...............................................................................1:10

Preparations 2:1

Unpacking .................................................................................2:1

Connect to the power supply ...........................................2:1

Pack away after sewing .......................................................2:1

Free arm ....................................................................................2:2

Leveling the machine base plate ....................................2:2

Mounting machine in sewing cabinet ...........................2:2

Thread cutter ...........................................................................2:2

Spool pins .................................................................................2:2

Threading the machine .......................................................2:3

Needle threader ........................................................... 2:4

Threading for twin needle.......................................... 2:4

Bobbin winding ......................................................................2:5

Inserting the bobbin .............................................................2:6

IDT™ (integrated dual feed) ...............................................2:6

Presser foot pressure ...........................................................2:7

Thread tension ........................................................................2:7

Needles ......................................................................................2:8

Changing the needle ............................................................2:9

Lowering feed dogs...............................................................2:9

Presser foot lift .......................................................................2:9

Changing the presser foot .................................................2:9

Buttons for ambition™ 1.5 machine .......................2:10

Touch screen for ambition™ 1.5 machine ............... 2:11

Buttons for ambition™ 1.0 machine ...................... 2:12

Graphic Display on ambition™ 1.0 machine .......... 2:13

Settings ...................................................................................2:14

Sewing 3:1

Sewing mode - overview (1.5) ..........................................3:1

Select a stitch ................................................................ 3:1

Sewing mode - overview (1.0) ..........................................3:2

Select a stitch ................................................................ 3:2

Stitch information .................................................................3:2

Stitch adjustments ................................................................3:3

Tie-off options .........................................................................3:5

Save personal stitch .............................................................3:6

Load personal stitch .............................................................3:6

Sewing techniques ................................................................3:7

Three-step zigzag stitch .............................................. 3:7

Buttonholes ................................................................... 3:7

Sew on a button ........................................................... 3:8

Darning and mending ................................................ 3:9

Sewing hems in heavy fabric ..................................... 3:9

Quilting ....................................................................... 3:10

Blindhem ..................................................................... 3:11

Sewing in zippers ...................................................... 3:11

Common sewing pop-ups ...............................................3:12

Sequencing 4:1

Overview ....................................................................................4:1

Create a sequence.................................................................4:1

Using the alphabet ...............................................4:2-4:3

Adjust stitches .............................................................. 4:4

Delete stitches or letters in a sequence ..................... 4:4

Combining text with decorative stitches ................. 4:5

Manage your sequences .....................................................4:5

Save sequence .............................................................. 4:5

Load sequence .............................................................. 4:6

Sewing a sequence ...............................................................4:6

Maintenance 5:1

Cleaning the machine ..........................................................5:1

Replacing the stitch plate ..................................................5:1

Troubleshooting ......................................................................5:2

Table of contents

1:4

Introduction

Machine overview

Front side

1. Lid with stitch overview

2. Threading slots

3. Speed control slide

4. Thread cutter

5. LED lights

6. Built-in needle threader

7. Buttonhole lever

8. Needle bar

9. Stitch plate

10. Bobbin cover

11. Lower thread guide

12. Presser foot lift

13. Needle screw

14. Needle thread guide

15. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder

16. Presser foot

17. Free arm

18. Buttons and touch screen (ambition™ 1.5)

19. Handwheel

20. Buttons and graphic display (ambition™ 1.0)

2 3

4 5

6 7 8

13 14

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Introduction

Top parts

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

29. Bobbin winder tension disc

30. Stylus (ambition™ 1.5)

31. Bobbin thread cutter

Rear side

32. Main switch, connectors for power cord and foot control

33. Handle

34. Presser foot lift

35. IDT™

36. Slide for lowering the feed dogs

Accessory tray

The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles and other accessories. Store the accessories in the tray so they are easily accessible.

37. Space for accessories

38. Removable tray for presser feet

39. Removable bobbin holder

26 27 28 29 30 31

22 23 24 25

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Introduction

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. Auxiliary spool pin

Included accessories not in picture

• Foot control

• Power cord

• Needles

• Hard cover

Important: Make sure that the IDT™ system is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5B.

Presser feet

Standard presser foot 0A with IDT™ system (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 1A with IDT™ system

This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed to ﬂ ow smoothly over the stitches.

Fancy stitch foot 2A

When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less than 1.0mm stitch length, use this foot. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed to ﬂ ow smoothly over the stitches.

Blindhem foot 3 with IDT™ system

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.

Zipper foot 4 with IDT™ system

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

This foot has a space in the back to set the size of the buttonhole. The machine will sew a buttonhole to ﬁ t that button size.

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Introduction

Stitch overview

Utility stitches

Stitch

Number

Name Description

1.5 1.0

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 stitch

Reinforced seam. Topstitching.

Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse.

4–

Basting stitch Single stitch used for basting. Touch foot control to sew one stitch. Move fabric

manually to desired position and touch foot control again to sew another stitch.

Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean ﬁ nish, stretch sewing, lace insertion.

Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean ﬁ nish, stretch sewing.

Z-zigzag stitch Appliqué, couching, eyelets.

Stretch triple zigzag stitch

Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.

Three-step zigzag stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.

10 9

Elastic stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.

11 –

Triple stretch stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing.

12 10

Honeycomb stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic thread in

the bobbin.

13 11

Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching.

14 12

Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where

overlapping the seams.

15 13

Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics.

16 14

Blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on woven fabrics.

17 15

Elastic blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on stretch fabrics.

18 16

Stretch tricot stitch Sewing seams on stretch fabrics.

19 17

Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.

20 –

Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step.

21 18

Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge.

22 –

Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.

23 19

Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.

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Introduction

Stitch

Number

Name Description

1.5 1.0

24 –

Overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem.

25 20

Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.

26 –

Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.

27 –

Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step and reinforce.

28 –

Finished edge overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.

29 –

Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics.

30 –

Open overlock blindhem

Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics.

31 21

Closed overlock blind hem

Create decorative overlock blindhem for stretch fabrics.

32 22

Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen.

33 23

Standard buttonhole Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillowcases.

34 24

Rounded buttonhole with lengthwise tack

Buttonhole for garments.

35 25

Eyelet buttonhole with pointed tack

Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole.

36 26

Eyelet buttonhole with lengthwise tack

Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.

37 27

Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets.

38 28

Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.

39 29

Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking.

40 30

Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.

41 31

Programmable darning stitch

Darning holes or damaged fabric.

42 32

Programmable reinforced darning stitch

Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric.

43 33

Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.

44 34

Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.

45 –

Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.

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Introduction

Quilt stitches

Stitch

1.5

46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68

1.0

35 - 36 37 38 - 39 - 40 - 41 42 43 44 45 - 46 47 48 - 49 - -

Stitch

1.5

69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83

1.0

50 51 52 - 53 54 55 - 56 57 58 59 60 61 -

Needle art stitches

Stitch

1.5

84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106

1.0

62 - - 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 - 71 - 72 73 - 74 75 - - 76 77

Stitch

1.5

107 108 109 110 111 112

1.0

-7879---

Satin stitches

Stitch

1.5

113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135

1.0

80 81 - 82 - 83 84 - 85 86 - 87 - 88 89 90 91 - 92 93 94 - 95

Decorative stitches

Stitch

1.5

136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158

1.0

- 96 - 97 98 - - 99 100 101 102 - - 103 104 105 106 107 - 108 - - 109

Stitch

1.5

159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181

1.0

110 111 - 112 - - 113 114 115 116 - - 117 118 119 - 120 121 122 123 124 144 125

Stitch

1.5

182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189

1.0

126 - 127 - 128 129 - 130

Sewing techniques stitches

Stitch

1.5

190 191 192 193 194 195

1.0

131 132 133 134 135 136

1:10

Introduction

Alphabets

Block letters

Outline letters

(ambition™ 1.5)

Script letters (ambition™ 1.5)

Cyrillic letters

2:1

Preparations

Unpacking

1. 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.

2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag.

Connect to the power supply

Among the accessories you will ﬁ nd the power cord and the foot control.

Note: Consult a qualiﬁ ed electrician if in doubt as 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-9002 manufactured by CHIENHUNG TAIWAN., LTD must be used.

1. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on the bottom right side of the machine (A).

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).

Pack away after sewing

1. Switch the main switch off.

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.

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 ﬁ t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not ﬁ t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁ t, contact a qualiﬁ ed electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

2:2

Preparations

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.

Mounting machine in sewing cabinet

There are two holes on the underside of the machine designed for mounting the machine into a sewing cabinet. Align the holes (indicated in the picture) with the corresponding holes in the cabinet base. Attach the machine with screws.

Thread cutter

To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back to front as shown (B).

Spool pins

Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for many types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates). The horizontal position can be used for most sewing and embroidery threads, and the vertical position can be used for many specialty threads.

Horizontal position

Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool pin. Make sure that the thread reels over the top and slide on the second spool cap.

Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread spool. For narrow thread spools, use a smaller spool cap in front of the spool. For large thread spools, use a larger spool cap in front of the spool.

The ﬂ at side of the spool cap should be pressed ﬁ rmly against the spool. There should be no space between the spool cap and the thread spool.

Small spool cap

Large spool cap

2:3

Preparations

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.

Auxiliary spool pin

The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle.

Insert the auxiliary spool pin into the hole at the top of the machine (A). Slide on a large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool.

Threading the machine

Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in its highest position.

1. Place the thread on the spool pin and ﬁ t the appropriately sized spool cap.

2. Pull the thread into the thread guides (B) from back to front. Pull the thread between the tension discs (C).

3. Thread down through the right-hand threading slot and then upwards through the left-hand threading slot.

4. Bring the thread from the right into the take-up lever (D) and down in the left-hand threading slot, into the lower thread guide (E) and to the needle thread guide (F).

5. Thread the needle.

Main spool pin in vertical position.

Auxiliary spool pin.

D C

2:4

Preparations

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.

1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the way down. The threader hook (F) swivels through the needle eye.

2. Place the thread from the back over the hook (G) and under the thread hook (F).

3. Let the needle threader gently swing back. The hook pulls the thread through the needle eye and forms a loop behind the needle. Pull the thread loop out behind the needle.

Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size 70-120 needles. You cannot use the needle threader for size 60 needles or smaller, wing needles or twin needles. There are also some optional accessories that require manual threading of the needle.

When threading the needle manually, make sure that the needle is threaded from front to back.

Threading for twin needle

Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in its highest position.

1. Place the thread on the spool pin and ﬁ t the appropriately sized spool cap. Insert the auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool cap and a felt pad. Place the second thread on the spool pin.

2. Pull the threads into the thread guides (A) from back to front. Pull both threads between the tension discs (B).

3. Thread down through the right-hand threading slot and then upwards through the left-hand threading slot.

4. Bring the threads from the right into the take-up lever (C) and down in the left-hand threading slot. Place the threads into the lower thread guide (D). Place one thread into the slot on the left side of the needle thread guide (E) and the other thread into the slot on the right side of the needle thread guide (F). Make sure that the threads do not become twisted together.

5. Thread the needles.

2:5

Preparations

Bobbin winding

1. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly against the spool.

2. Place the thread into the thread guide (A) from back to front. Pull the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder tension disc (B).

3. Thread through the hole in the bobbin (C) from the inside to the outside.

4. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle.

5. Push the bobbin lever to the right to wind. A pop-up appears on the screen to inform you that bobbin winding is on. Press the foot control or the start/stop button to start winding the bobbin.

When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winding

will slow down and stop automatically. The pop-up closes. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using the bobbin thread cutter (D).

2:6

Preparations

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).

1. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction.

2. Pull the thread through the slit (C).

3. With a ﬁ nger held gently on top of the bobbin, draw the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from (C) to (D).

4. Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from (D) to (E).

5. To cut off excess thread pull thread back over the cutting off blade at point (E).

6. Replace the bobbin cover.

IDT™ system (integrated dual feed)

For sewing any fabric precisely, PFAFF® ambition™ sewing machine 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. The fabrics are fed precisely. On light fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering of the seam. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics. The IDT™ system keeps all layers of quilt projects aligned to prevent shifting of the layers.

Engaging the IDT™

Important: For all work with the IDT™, use presser feet with the center back cut-out (F).

Raise the presser foot. Press the IDT™ system down until it engages.

Disengaging the IDT™

Raise the presser foot. Hold the IDT™ with two ﬁ ngers at the ribbed ankle. Pull the IDT™ down, then pull it away from you to release the IDT™ slowly upward.

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