Pfaff ClassicStyle 1525 Owner's Manual

Owner´s manual

Machine Overview

1 Connection socket “foot

control with main cord”

2 Main switch

3 Handwheel release disk

4 Handwheel

5 Bobbin winder

6 Lid with stitches

7 Extra spool holder

8 Spool holder with spool

cap

9 Take-up lever

10 Needle thread tension

dial

11 Threading path

12 Thread cutter

13 Presser foot holder with

presser foot

14 Removable accessory tray

15 Base plate

16 IDT System / Integrated

Dual Feed

17 Needle holder with À xing

screw

18 Presser foot lifter

19 Button for “reverse

sewing”

20 Stitch length dial

21 Carrying handle

22 Stitch selection

23 Thread guide

24 Sewing lamp (max. 15

watt)

25 Stitch width dial

26 Needle position dial

27 Needle plate

31045

123

56478

Stitch descriptions are found in the introduction section.

Presser feet (normal accessories)

For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF dealer.

0 Standard Presser Foot with IDT

Part No. 820250-096 (pictured) (select 1546 and 1536)

Part No. 820258-096 (select 1526)

1 Clearview Foot

(Fancy-stitch foot without IDT)

Part No. 820229-096

3 Blindhem/Overlock Foot with IDT

Part No. 820256-096 (pictured) (select 1546 and 1536)

Part No. 820264-096 (select 1526)

4 Zipper Foot with IDT

Part No. 820248-096 (pictured) (select 1546 and 1536)

Part No. 820261-096 (select 1526)

5 Buttonhole Foot

Part No. 820295-096

1 Felt pad

Part No. 93-033 064-05

2-4 Spool cap

2. Part No. 93-036 048-44

3. Part No. 93-035 050-44

4. Part No. 93-036 049-44

5 Extra spool pin

Part No. 93-033 063-44

6 Seam ripper

Part No.99-053-016-91

7 Brush

Part No. 93-847 979-91

8 Bobbins

Part No. 93-040 970-45

Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine. This discoloring may be very difÀ cult or impossible to remove.

Fleece and denim fabric in especially red and blue often contain a lot of excess dye.

If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/embroidering to avoid the discoloring.

Totally Stylish Sewing

Congratulations!

You have purchased a top quality Pfaff sewing

machine whith unique features.

To learn your

ClassicStyle

1525

, follow the

instructions for the select

1536

Your

ClassicStyle

1525

has the same features

as the select

1536

(except from the stitches marked

“K”, the Shell-edging stitch and the Closed overlock

stitch). The accessories will also differ.

This houshold 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.

• Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watt.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, À re,

electric shock, or injury to persons:

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine

is used by or near children or inÀ rm persons.

• 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 open-

ings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose threads.

• Keep À 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 deÁ ect the needle causing it to break.

• 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 the 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

III

Introduction

Contents

Introduction

Stitch table V

1. Operate your Pfaff select

Electrical connection 1:2

Removable accessory tray 1:3

Bobbins 1:4

Bobbin case 1:8

Threading the needle 1:10

Needle threader 1:11

Bringing up the bobbin thread 1:12

Presser foot lifter 1:13

Thread cutter 1:12

Changing the presser foot 1:13

IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed 1:14

Changing the needle 1:15

Needle thread tension 1:15

Lowering the feed dog 1:15

Stitch width dial 1:16

Needle position dial 1:16

Reverse sewing 1:17

Stitch length dial 1:17

Stitch selection 1:18

2. Utility stitches and practical sewing

Sewing chart 2:2

General sewing aids 2:3

Non-elastic stitches 2:4

Elastic stitches 2:6

Overlockstiche 2:7

Shell edging 2:8

Buttonhole 2:9

Button sewing 2:10

Hemming with the twin needle 2:11

Free Motion Sewing 2:12

Sewing on zippers 2:13

Stabilizing edges 2:15

3. Maintenance and trouble-shooting

Changing the needle plate 3:2

Cleaning 3:2

Replacing the sewing blub 3:3

Trouble-shooting 3:4

Introduction

Stitch table (non-elastic stitches)

select 1546

select 1536 & select 1526

Stitch Description Application

1546 1536/1526

A/B/C A/B/C

Buttonhole Standard buttonhole for blouses or bed linens

Blind stitch with zigzag (elastic)

For invisible hemming with simultaneous seam/ overcasting. Especially for stretch material

E–

Greek stitch with zigzag A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for towel

borders

F–

Scallop stitch A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for towel

borders

Straight stitch, 15 needle positions, stitch width dial set at 0

Zigzag stitch, 15 needle positions, stitch width dial set at 0.5 – 5

For all straight stitching and topstitching work up to 6 mm

For serging and appliqué. Also suitable for tapering, eyelet embroidery and cording work

Left needle position (for straight stitch and zigzag stitch)

Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a left needle position. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and tapering.

Center needle position operations.

Straight stitch: For most sewing and top-stitching operations. Zigzag for most zigzag operations

Right needle position (for straight stitch and zigzag stitch)

For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a right needle position. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording work

H–

Blind stitch For invisible hemming on sturdier materials

Greek stitch, wide A traditional decorative stitch

Shell-edging stitch For Á at overlapped seams

L–

Fancy elastic stitch For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears

and inserting patches

Elastic stitch For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears

and inserting patches

IG –

Viennese stitch Decorative stitch e.g. for household textiles

LC –

Emperor stitch, narrow A dainty decorative stitch

LG –

Emperor stitch, wide A dainty decorative stitch

LI -

Greek stitch, narrow A traditional decorative stitch

MDF –

Decorative stitch A traditional decorative stitch

–G

Decorative stitch Decorative stitch e.g. for quilting

Introduction

select 1546

select 1536 & select 1526

Stitch table (stretch stitches)

Stitch Description Application

1546 1536/1526

Peacock’s eye stitch Elastic closing and serging seam. The material

must be turned by 180 degrees

E–

Cover stitch For top-stitching and overstitching stretch

materials, e.g. cuffs, hems and panels

F–

Herringbone stitch A decorative stitch for top-stitching or whip

stitching hems, e.g. pajamas and sweatsuits

Stretch triple straight stitch, 15 needle positions Stretch triple zigzag stitch, 15 needle positions Stitch width knob 0.5 – 5

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

Left needle position (for stretch triple straight and zigzag stitches)

For elastic seams which require a left needle position

Center needle position (for stretch triple straight and zigzag stitches)

For elastic seams which require a center needle position

Right needle position (for stretch triple straight and zigzag stitches)

For elastic seams which require a right needle position

H–

Pullover stitch Elastic closing and serging seams for jersey. The

material must be turned by 180 degrees

Closed overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for materials which

fray easily

Open overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for sturdy materials or

materials which do not fray easily

L–

Feather stitch For joining two À nished edges with a gap

between, e.g. hemstitching. Also for crazy quilting

Honeycomb stitch For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching terry

IG –

Penant stitch A decorative stitch also used as a covering stitch

KM –

Cord stitch A loose decorative stitch

-- G

Heavy open overlock stitch A closing and serging seam on heavy materials

-- H

Decorative stitch Embellishment

Introduction

select 1546

Stitch table (stretch stitches)

Stitch Description Application

1546

Dutch stitch, narrow A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles

Dutch stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles

Border stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for traditional embroidery

Weaving stitch An ornamental stitch, e.g. for bath accessories

Spiral stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles

Diagonal coverstitch For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, i.e.

cuffs, hems and panels

Turkish stitch with zigzag A top-stitching seam for patchwork and quilting

Branch stitch A decorative elastic stitch, e.g. for sportswear

Floss stitch For whip-stitching hems, e.g. on pajamas and sweatsuits.

The material must be turned by 180 degrees

Diagonal stitch An elastic decorative stitch

LMK

Triangle stitch A decorative, elastic stitch

Florentine stitch A stretch, decorative stitch

1. Operate your Pfaff select

1:2

Operate your Pfaff select

Carrying-case

Place the cords, foot control and instruction book in the front pocket of the carrying case.

Lid

Open the folding lid (6) upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid.

Connecting the foot control

Connect the plug of the foot control to the connecting socket (1) of the sewing machine and to the wall socket. The sewing speed is regulated by pressing the foot control.

You can regulate the sewing speed by moving the slide on the front part of the foot control.

Position

= half speed

Position

= full speed

AE023 - 120V, USA and Canada AE020 - 230V, Europe

AE024 - 240V, Australia

Main switch

When the main switch (2) is switched on, the sewing bulb lights up. The sewing machine is now ready to use.

For the USA and Canada

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to À t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not À t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not À t, contact a qualiÀ ed electrician to install the proper outlet.

DO NOT modify the plug in any way.

1:3

Operate your Pfaff select

Accessory tray

Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is also used as an extended work support.

Model 1546, 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 with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray. Using both hands, swing the accessory tray (15) to the left and lift it out of the hole.

When replacing the removable accessory tray to its proper position, ensure that it is Á ush with the free arm of the sewing machine.

1:4

Operate your Pfaff select

Preparing the machine for bobbin winding

Hold the handwheel (4) À rmly and turn the handwheel release disc (3) until it stops in the direction of the arrow. This stops the needle from moving while the machine is winding the bobbin.

Placing the bobbin

Switch off the main switch (2)

Place the empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder (5) 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.

1:5

Operate your Pfaff select

Winding the bobbin from the spool holder

Place the sewing thread on the spool holder (8). To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, À t 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.

Switch on the main switch.

Hold the end of the thread À rmly and press the foot control. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove it.

Don’t forget:

Turn the handwheel release disk (3) fully back again. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards you until it snaps into place.

1:6

Operate your Pfaff select

Winding from the second spool holder

Push the second spool holder (7) into its hole and place a spool of thread with the corresponding spool cap on it.

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.

Switch on the main switch.

Hold the end of thread À rmly and press the the foot control. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full. Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and remove it.

Don’t forget:

Turn the handwheel release disk (3) back again. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards you until it snaps into place.

TIP: If the machine is already threaded, you can easily wind thread from the second spool holder without having to unthread the machine.

1:7

Operate your Pfaff select

Winding through the needle

Even if the machine has been completely threaded, you can still wind the bobbin.

Raise presser foot lifter (19). Pass the needle thread through the presser foot and downwards; then through the right threading slot (11) and upwards.

Now, pull the thread into the take-up lever from left to right (9). 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. Press the foot control and winding the bobbin.

Don’t forget:

Make sure to stop the needle from moving while winding the bobbin (see page 1:4).

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