Pfaff Creative 2170 User Manual

2170

creative

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.

• Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watt.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, ﬁ 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 inﬁ rm person.

• 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.

• 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.

• Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your choice of your Pfaff creative 2170! As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired one of the most advanced

and innovative sewing and embroidery machines in the world; it will enable you to transform all your creative ideas into reality with unprecedented ease.

If you enjoy sewing to your heart’s content – without any compromises – this machine will provide the key to exquisite items of clothing, fashion accessories and home textiles.

Do you enjoy embroidering, or want to create distinctive highlights? Excellent! Your Pfaff creative 2170 will enable you to experience a

totally new dimension of sewing and embroidery – and it is so easy to operate.

Switch on the machine and watch it light up. The multi-color touch screen welcomes you to the world of unlimited, creative possibilities. Make contact – just a touch is all it takes.

Before you start, please spend some time reading this Owner's Manual. Ideally, follow the information described directly on your new Pfaff creative 2170. This is the easiest way to discover its many creative facets.

But we don’t want to keep you any longer. Give a free rein to your imagination. Your Pfaff creative 2170 is bound to become a dependable partner in all your sewing ventures. Our specialist retailers will of course also be pleased to advise you at any time. Enjoy making your ideas become reality.

Table of Content

INTRODUCTION 1:7-1:18

Stitch Chart 1:8-1:10 Decorative stitches creative 2170 1:11-1:13 Machine 1:14 Parts of the embroidery unit 1:15 Parts of the embroidery hoop 1:15 Standard accessories 1:16-1:18

PREPARATIONS 2:1-2:24

Operating Instructions 2:2 Voltage Switch 2:2 Electrical connection 2:2 Connecting the foot control 2:2 Changing the presser foot 2:5 The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) 2:6 Changing the needle 2:7 The feed dogs 2:7 Winding the bobbin from the spool pin 2:8 Threading 2:8 Winding from the second spool pin 2:9 Winding from the third spool pin 2:9 Bobbin winding while embroidering 2:10 Winding a bobbin through the needle 2:10 Setting the bobbin winding speed 2:11 Inserting the bobbin and bobbin case 2:12 Bobbin thread monitor 2:12 Inserting the bobbin 2:12 Inserting the bobbin case 2:12 Correct top tension - How to get it 2:13 Thread tension 2:13 Thread the needle 2:14 Needle threader 2:14 Bobbin thread 2:15 Threading the twin needle 2:15 Presser foot lift 2:16 Electronic knee lift 2:16

General notes 2:17 creative Data Manager 2:18-2:19 How to update your machine 2:20-2:23

SEWING 3:1-3:28

Function Buttons 3:2 Sewing mode functions 3:3-3:6 Welcome screen 3:7 Toolbar 3:7-3:10 How to select a stitch 3:11 Altering a utility stitch 3:11 Altering a decorative stitch 3:12 Tie-off 3:12 Needle positions 3:13 Mirroring 3:13 Straight stitch 3:14 Three-step Zigzag – stitch No 4 3:14 Basting program 3:14 Buttonholes 3:15-3:18 Inserting the sensormatic buttonhole guide 3:15 Attaching buttonhole foot – No 5A 3:15 Buttonhole with gimp thread 3:17 Eyelet buttonhole with gimp thread 3:17-3:18 Sewing on buttons 3:19 Eyelets 3:19 Darning 3:20 Darning with the elastic stitch 3:20 Overlock stitches 3:21 Blindhem stitch – No 30 3:22 Elastic blind stitch – No 31 3:22 Bridging stitch - No 11 3:23 Crosshem stitch - No 13 3:23 Sewing in zippers - stitch No 1 3:23 Rolled hem with foot No. 7 3:24 Twin needle sewing 3:24 Sewing Maxi stitches with a twin needle 3:24 Four sewing directions 3:25-3:26 Personal menu 3:27 Demo 3:28 Options for messages 3:28

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DECORATIVE SEWING 4:1-4:28

General notes on decorative sewing 4:2 Selecting decorative stitches 4:2 Alter the stitch settings 4:3 Sewing sequence 4:4-4:10 Create a sewing sequence 4:5 Arrange stitches within a sewing sequence 4:6 Adjust an existing sewing sequence 4:7 Inserting a stitch in the sewing sequence 4:7 Inserting a stitch at the start of a sewing sequence 4:7 Save a sewing sequence 4:8 Close a sewing sequence without saving 4:9 Delete a sewing sequence 4:9 Select and open a saved sewing sequence 4:9 Open from the machine‘s memory 4:10 Open from a creative memory card 4:10 Stitch Creator 4:11 Placing single stitches 4:13 Combining single parts of patterns 4:14 More options to edit patterns 4:15 Quilting 4:16-4:19 Patchwork 4:16 Piecing the quilt top 4:18 Stitch in the Ditch 4:18 Free-motion Stippling 4:19 Quilt Appliqués 4:19 Tapering 4:20 Nostalgia/Heirloom 4:22 Cross Stitch 4:23 Antique hand embroidery stitches 4:23 Free-motion Sewing 4:24 MAXI Stitches 4:24 Gathering with straight stitch 4:25 Shell edging 4:25 Alphabets 4:26 Editing a word sequence 4:27 Saving a word sequence 4:27 Monogram 4:28

EMBROIDERY 5:1-5:70

The Embroidery window 5:2-5:7 Context menu in embroidery 5:8-5:9 Embroidery accessories 5:10 Attaching the embroidery foot 5:10 Inserting a card 5:10 Lowering the feed dogs 5:11 Disengaging the IDT 5:11 Removing the knee lift 5:11 Connecting the embroidery unit 5:12 Embroidery hoop 5:13 Attach the hoop 5:13 Remove the hoop 5:13 Remove the embroidery unit 5:13 Get started to embroider 5:14 Hooping the fabric 5:15 Embroider single designs from a card 5:16-5:17 Color changing icon 5:18

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Multi-color embroidery 5:19 One color embroidery 5:20 Move the design within the hoop 5:20 Embroider 5:21 Enlarged representation 5:22 Positioning of designs in the embroidery hoop 5:22 Precise Positioning a design 5:23-5:25 Jumping over stitches 5:26 Embroider monograms and letters 5:27-5:30 Arcing; embroidery combinations 5:31-5:32 Automatic stitch building 5:33-5:34 Zoom In 5:35 The creative Data manager 5:36 Working with source and destination ﬁ elds in the creative Data Manager 5:37 Working with a ﬁ eld in the creative Data Manager 5:38-5:40 File formats 5:40 Using the hoop adapter 5:40 Automatic hoop positioning 5:40 Prepare a creative memory card for saving 5:41 Transferring designs from the PC to your Pfaff creative 2170 5:41 How to use the embroidery template 5:42 Putting the embroidery in the right place 5:42-5:43 Stabilizers 5:44-5:45 Needles 5:45 Threads 5:46 Appliqué embroidery 5:47 Cutwork embroidery 5:47 BUILT IN DESIGNS 5:49-5:70

MAINTENANCE 6:1-6:11

Changing the needle plate 6:2 Cleaning 6:2 Changing the light bulb 6:3 What to do if...? 6:4-6:5 Index 6:6-6:10 Technical Data 6:11

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INTRODUCTION

Stitch Chart

Utility stitches

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

Stitch No. Description Application

1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Many needle positions for edge stitching and

sewing in zippers.

2 Stretch triple straight stitch For reinforced seams such as stitch trouser, under arm seams or decorative

topstitching. With many needle positions.

3 Zigzag stitch For ﬁ nishing seams on fabrics appliqué work and inserting lace.

4 Three-step Zigzag stitch Strong stitch for seam ﬁ nishes, sewing elastic, darning tears, and patches.

5 Straight stitch reverse Program permanent reverse for decorative sequences. Also for bulky projects.

6 Elastic overcast stitch Use to seam and overcast on woven and stretch fabrics.

7 Honeycomb stitch Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem ﬁ nishing on stretch fabric, for

8 Elastic stitch Strong stitch for seam ﬁ nishes, sewing elastic, darning tears and patches.

9 Triple stretch stitch For sewing elastic on sportswear and bathing suits.

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10 Z-Zigzag stitch For ﬁ nishing seams on fabrics, appliqué, and inserting lace.

11 Bridging stitch For bridging, decorative hemstitching and crazy quilting.

12 Foundation Elastic stitch For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such as leathers and terry cloth.

13 Cross hem stitch Provides a highly elastic, decorative seam for hems on sportswear and Casual

14 Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching.

15 Quilt stitch For topstitching quilt projects with a hand look stitch.

16 Quilt stitch For topstitching quilt projects with a hand look stitch.

17 Quilt stitch For topstitching quilt projects with a hand look stitch.

decorative elastic application and sewing with elastic thread in the bobbin.

wear.

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Utility stitches

18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 47. 48.

Stitch No. Description Application

18 Quilting, appliqué or

pinstitching

19 Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam

20 Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam

21 Open overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabric in one operation.

22 Zigzag stitch, right or left

needle position

23 Standard overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation

24 Finished Edge overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.

25 Light-knit fabric patching

stitch

26 Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam

27 Stretch knit overlock stitch Join and overcast open knit fabrics and jersey.

28 Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.

29 Reinforced Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting fraying fabrics. The knitted edge reinforces and

30 Blindhem stitch For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics.

For hand look quilt appliqué or pinstitching.

prevents fabric edges from fraying.

For appliqué couching over cords and creating eyelets.

Use to mend light jersey knits. Also for a decorative hem and neckline ﬁ nish.

prevents fabric edges from fraying.

prevents fraying on raw edge.

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31 Elastic blindhem For securing hems invisibly and ﬁ nishing the edge on stretch fabrics.

32 Basting stitch For basting projects pieces together.

47 Linen buttonhole Buttonholes for blouses, shirts and linen.

48 Standard buttonhole Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillow cases.

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Utility stitches

49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66.

Stitch No. Description Application

49 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.

50 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole for jackets and for embellishing other garments.

51 Rounded buttonhole with

52 Rounded buttonhole with

53 Rounded end buttonhole

54 Eyelet buttonhole with

55 Eyelet buttonhole with

56 Professional eyelet

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57 Rounded buttonhole Use for lightweight garments or jackets.

58 Decorative Buttonhole with

59 Button sewing program For applying two-hole or four-hole buttons.

60 Bartack For applying belt loops and reinforcing pockets.

61 Denim Bartack Decorative bartack for trouser and skirt pockets

62 Decorative bartack Decorative bartack for trousers and skirts.

pointed bartack

lengthwise tack

with crosswise tack

pointed bartack

lengthwise bartack

buttonhole

triangle tack

Buttonholes for shirts, jackets and trousers.

Professional tailor's buttonhole, for denim jackets and trousers. Or as a decorative effect for kitchen and shower curtains. Add rings through the buttonholes to hang the curtains. Professional tailor's buttonhole, for denim jackets and trousers. Or as a decorative effect for kitchen and shower curtains. Add rings through the buttonholes to hang the curtains. Professional tailor's buttonhole, for denim jackets and trousers. Or as a decorative effect for kitchen and shower curtains. Add rings through the buttonholes to hang the curtains.

Decorative buttonhole for jackets and for embellishing other garments.

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63 Stippling stitch Random darning stitch for mending rips and tears. Also great as a decorative

accent.

64 Programmable Darning

stitch

65 Programmable reinforced

Darning stitch

66 Eyelet Create eyelets for garments and home textiles. Also great for decorating

Programmable length for darning and repeat it for large repairs.

Programmable length for darning and repeat it for large repairs. Reinforced by horizontal stitches.

nostalgia projects.

Decorative stitches creative 2170

Utility stitches

30 33 36 39 42 45

31 34 37 40 43 46

32 35 38 41 44

For the stitches 30, 31 and 32, you ﬁ nd a more detailed explanation in the Stitch overview on page 1:9.

Scalloped edgings

Satin stitches

89 92 95 98 101 104 107 110 113 116

67 70 73 76 79 82 85 88

68 71 74 77 80 83 86

69 72 75 78 81 84 87

Quilt stitches

15 18 301 304 307 310

Introduction

90 93 96 99 102 105 108 111 114

91 94 97 100 103 106 109 112 115

Cross stitches

117 120 123 126 129 132 135

118 121 124 127 130 133 136

119 122 125 128 131 134

16 299 302 305 308 331

17 300 303 306 309

Hem stitches

137 140 143 146

138 141 144

139 142 145

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Decorative stitches creative 2170

Leaves and Flowers

147 150 153 156 159 162 165 332

148 151 154 157 160 163 166

149 152 155 158 161 164 167

Antique Embroidery stitches

311 314 317 320 323 326 329 334

312 315 318 321 324 327 330 335

313 316 319 322 325 328 333

Decorative stitches 1

168 171 174 177 180 183 186 189 192 195 337 340 343

Animal stitches

223 226 229

169 172 175 178 181 184 187 190 193 196 338 341 344

Introduction

170 173 176 179 182 185 188 191 194 336 339 342 345

Decorative stitches 2

197 200 203 206 209 212 215 218 221 347 350

198 201 204 207 210 213 216 219 222 348

199 202 205 208 211 214 217 220 346 349

224 227 230

225 228 351

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Decorative stitches creative 2170

MAXI stitches

231 236 241 246 251 256

232 237 242 247 252 257

233 238 243 248 253 258

234 239 244 249 254 259

Introduction

235 240 245 250 255 260

Alphabets

Script Block Outline Comic

Cursive MAXI 1 MAXI 2

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Machine overview

Parts of the creative 2170

1 Top cover with stitch chart 2 Multi-color touch screen 3 Base plate 4 Slide for lowering the feed dogs 5 Connection for knee lift 6 Feed dogs 7 Free arm 8 Presser foot holder with presser foot 9 Needle threader 10 Needle holder with set screw 11 Thread cutter 12 Reverse sewing button 13 Signal lamp bobbin thread monitor 14 Connection socket for embroidery unit 15 Take-up lever 16 Pre-tension device for threading and

bobbin winding

17 Thread guide for threading and bobbin

winding 18 Spool holder with spool cap 19 Second spool holder 20 Hole for third spool holder 21 Bobbin winding control 22 Bobbin winder 23 Handwheel

Introduction

24 Contrast control for the display 25 Front and rear card slots 26 Release buttons for the card slots 27 Voltage switchover 28 Connection socket lead cord 29 Connection socket foot control 30 Main switch 31 Accessory tray 32 Needle plate 33 Thread guides, right and left 34 Sewing bulb (max. 5 W) 35 Threading slot 36 Carrying handle 37 Thread snips button 38 Pattern Start button 39 Sew slow button 40 Needle up/down button 41 Presser foot lifter 42 Integrated Dual feed /IDT

109

1918

41 42

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Parts of the embroidery unit

44 Connection plug to the machine 45 Fastener for ﬁ tting to the machine 46 Under arm guide 47 Release button for removing the embroidery unit 48 Pivot for embroidery arm 49 Metal guide for ﬁ tting the embroidery hoop 50 Release lever for removing the embroidery hoop 51 Embroidery arm 52 Recessed grip for raising and rotating the

embroidery arm

444546

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Parts of the embroidery hoop

53 Snap-in pin

54 Two guide pins for retaining the hoop 55 Ribs for ﬁ tting the clips 56 Projections for placing the template 57 Retaining screw for the fabric

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Standard accessories

Standard presser foot No. 0 A

Order No.: 820 244-096

Fancy stitch foot with IDT No. 1 A (for IDT)

Order No.: 820 254-096

Fancy stitch foot No. 2 A (not suitable for IDT)

Order No.: 820 260-096

Zipper foot No. 4

Order No.: 820 248-096

Buttonhole foot No. 5 A

Order No.: 820 299-096

Buttonhole guide No. 10

Order No.: 820 294-096

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Maxi-stitch Embroidery foot No. 8 (not suitable for IDT)

Order No.: 820 259-096

Blindhem foot with IDT No. 3

Order No.: 820 256-096

Darning foot No. 6

Order No.: 820 243-096

Rolled hem foot No. 7

Order No.: 820 249-096

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Creative Fantasy Embroidery foot

Order No: 820 280-096

Edge guide No. 3

Order No.: 820 251-096

Introduction

1. Brush

Order No.: 93-847-979-91

1234 5

2. Extra spool pin

3. Seam ripper

Order No.: 99-053-016-91

4. Bulb remover / Needle plate changer

Order No.: 820 292-096

5. Bobbins

6. Felt pad

7. Spool caps

8. Needles

Stylus

Order No: 412 69 34-01

Stitch Card – Antique Quilt Stitches and Hand Embroidery Stitches

Order No: 412 74 69-06

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Embroidery unit

Embroidery hoops

1. creative HOOP 80 80x80mm, with adapter

Order No: 820 476-096

2. ROUND HOOP 120x115 mm

Order No: 93-039-343-44-000

1. 2.

3. Clips

Order No: 412 65 18-03

4. Hoop Adapter

Order No: 820 477-096

5. Embroidery template

Order No: 412 86 21 01

6. creative HOOP 225x140 mm

Order No: 93-039-340-44-000

Introduction

1. File assistant File Assistant

Using the File Assistant you can download embroidery designs directly from the Internet and transfer them to your creative 2170.

Order No: 412 84 16-96

2. Creative gallery designs

3. USB cable

4. Quick embroidery packet

5. 300 Embroidery card

6. Embroidery threads

Order No: 412 85 90-96

Knee lift

Order No.: 412 70 57 02

4.3.

5. 6.

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PREPARATIONS

Operating Instructions

Voltage Switch

220 - 240V / 120V

The sewing machine is set to the voltage 220 - 240V. To change the voltage to 120V (US/Canada), you must set the voltage switch on the underside of the machine to 120 V.

If you are unsure of the correct voltage for your country, please check with your authorized Pfaff sewing machine dealer or local electrical authorities before plugging in your machine.

Electrical connection

Connect the lead cord between the socket of the sewing machine and the wall outlet.

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!

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Connecting the foot control

Pull the retractable cord out of the foot control to a length that is comfortable for you. The foot control has an automatic cord-rewind reel for storage. Connect the plug of the foot control to the connection socket of the sewing machine.

The sewing speed is controlled by pressing the foot control. The foot control ATK 0080 must be used for this sewing machine.

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Main switch

When the main switch is switched on (switch function I) the sewing lightbulb lights up and the multi-color touch screen lights up.

The sewing machine is now ready to function. "0" = OFF "I" = ON

Thread cutter

Pull the thread from the back to the front up over the thread cutter.

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Contrast of the screen

The contrast of the screen is adjustable. The setting can be re-adjusted with the screen control dial (A).

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Carrying case

Place the enclosed lead cord, the foot control and instruction book into the storage compartment of the carrying case.

Lid

Open the lid upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the

lid.

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Accessory tray

Open the accessory tray by placing your left index ﬁ nger on the ridged area on the left of the lid and open the lid up and towards you.

Free arm

In order to sew using the free arm, swing the detachable accessory tray to the left and lift it up out of the hole. When replacing the accessory tray, make sure it is ﬂ ush with the free arm of the sewing machine.

Note: 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 difﬁ cult or impossible to remove.

Fleece and denim fabric (especially in 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.

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Changing the presser foot

Snap off the presser foot

Switch off the main switch.

Press the front part of the presser foot upwards and at the same time the rear part downwards until it disengages from the presser foot holder.

Snap on the presser foot

Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder, so that when the presser foot lift is lowered, the pins of the foot snap onto the presser foot holder.

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Check:

Please check that the presser foot is properly attached by raising the presser foot lift.

Note: If your Presser foot lift is disengaged because of the embroidery or free-motion, step on the foot control in a sewing stitch or disengage the free-motion icon.

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The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed)

For sewing any fabric precisely Pfaff provides the ideal solution: the Integrated Dual Feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time at the same stitch length. The fabric is 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 keeps all layers of quilt projects aligned to prevent stretching of the top layers.

Engaging the IDT

Important: For all work with the Integrated Dual Feed IDT, use presser feet with the center back cut-out.

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

Preparations

Disengaging the IDT

Hold the IDT with two ﬁ ngers at the ribbed ankle. Press the IDT down, then pull it away from you and release the IDT slowly upward.

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Changing the needle

Switch off the main switch.

To remove: Lower the presser foot and set the needle to its highest position. Loosen the needle screw and pull the needle out downwards.

To insert: The ﬂ at side A of the needle must face to the rear. Lower the presser foot and insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it will go. Hold the needle and tighten the needle screw ﬁ rmly.

The feed dogs

For certain sewing work such as free-motion quilting or darning or when embroidering, the feed dog must be lowered. On your Pfaff creative 2170 there are two different methods for lowering the feed dogs, one on the outside of the machine and one inside the bobbin door.

For either method:

Raise the presser foot before lowering the feed dog. Push slide A or B to the left.

To bring the feed dogs back up move the slide to the right.

Preparations

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Winding the bobbin from the spool pin

Choose a spool cap slightly larger in diameter than the spool. For example use the large spool cap for larger spools of thread, and the smallest cap with cone-type spools. Place the sewing thread on the spool pin. Slide the cap tightly against the spool.

Threading

Place the thread into guide (A) from front to back and pull it counterclockwise ABOVE the bobbin winder thread guide (B).

Wind the start of the thread around the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction.

Note: When bobbin winding always place the thread ABOVE the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Place a bobbin on the bobbin winder with the Pfaff logo up. Make sure the bobbin is secure on the bobbin winder by placing the small pin on the bobbin winder into

Preparations

the slot on the bobbin.

Switch on the main switch.

Start bobbin winding by pushing the bobbin winding lever to the right. You may need to adjust the Winding speed on the window in the multi- color touch screen as explained on page 2:11. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be stopped automatically. Cut the thread and remove the bobbin from the winder.

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Swing the second spool pin up and lock. Place a spool of thread with an appropriate spool cap on the spool pin.

Preparations

2. Winding from the third spool pin

Insert the third spool pin in the hole provided. Place the appropriate spool cap and then a spool on the spool pin.

Threading

Place the thread into thread guide (A) from front to back and pull it counter clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Wind the start of the thread around the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction.

Start bobbin winding by pushing the bobbin lever to the right. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be stopped automatically. Cut the thread and remove the bobbin from the winder

1. Winding from the second spool pin

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Bobbin winding while embroidering

The creative 2170 has a thread guide for bobbin winding while embroidering.

The needle thread (red) is placed into the thread guide (A) and underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Pull the bobbin thread (blue) counter clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide. Wind the start of the thread around the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction.

Winding a bobbin through the needle

It is possible to wind bobbins even when the machine is fully threaded (see page 2:14 for threading instructions).

Raise the presser foot. Pull the needle thread underneath the presser foot and upward through the right-hand threader slot.

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Place the thread from left to right through the take-up lever (C).

Note: The take-up lever must be at its highest position.

Guide the thread to the right. Wind the start of the thread around the bobbin several times in a clockwise direction. Start bobbin winding by pushing the bobbin lever to the right. As soon as the bobbin is full, the winding action will be stopped automatically. Cut the thread and remove the bobbin from the winder.

Note: The thread knife next to the bobbin winder makes it easy to cut the thread after bobbin winding.

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Setting the bobbin winding speed

You can select the speed in which the bobbin winding is wound when the machine is stopped. In the context menu (A), you will ﬁ nd an icon called Winding speed. If you touch that icon, a pop-up will appear where you can choose if you want the winding speed to be Slow, Medium or High.

If you touch the Show Dialog icon, a window for selecting the speed opens each time the bobbin winder is switched on.

The speed that you have selected can halved at any time by touching the half speed button.

Note: If you wind the bobbin while the sewing machine is running, the winding speed is automatically set to Low.

Preparations

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Inserting the bobbin and bobbin case

Switch off the main switch.

Open the bobbin door at the left side swinging it open towards the front.

Lift the latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out of the machine. Release the latch and take the empty bobbin out of the bobbin case.

Bobbin thread monitor

When the bobbin thread is nearing its end the red light next to the reverse button ﬂ ashes automatically. A warning message will also be given on your display. This function is only activated when the bobbin door is closed.

Inserting the bobbin

Insert the full bobbin (with the Pfaff logo facing towards the bobbin case) in the bobbin case. When doing so, pull the thread through slot (A), then under tension spring (B) until it rests in the opening (see arrow).

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Check: Hold the bobbin case with the bobbin facing towards you. When you pull the thread, the bobbin must turn clockwise.

Inserting the bobbin case

Lift latch (E) and push the bobbin case fully onto pin (C) of the sewing hook. Opening (D) of the bobbin case must face upwards.

Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply. The bobbin case must not fall out of the hook.

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