Pfaff Creative 2170 User Manual

creative 2170

O w n e r ‘ s m a n u a l

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, fire, 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 infirm 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 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.

•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

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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

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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

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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			EMBROIDERY	5:1-5:70
General notes on decorative sewing			4:2	The Embroidery window	5:2-5:7
Selecting decorative stitches			4:2	Context menu in embroidery	5:8-5:9
Alter the stitch settings			4:3	Embroidery accessories	5:10
Sewing sequence			4:4-4:10	Attaching the embroidery foot	5:10
Create a sewing sequence			4:5	Inserting a card	5:10
Arrange stitches within a sewing sequence			4:6	Lowering the feed dogs	5:11
Adjust an existing sewing sequence			4:7	Disengaging the IDT	5:11
Inserting a stitch in the sewing sequence			4:7	Removing the knee lift	5:11
Inserting a stitch at the start				Connecting the embroidery unit	5:12
of a sewing sequence			4:7	Embroidery hoop	5:13
Save a sewing sequence			4:8	Attach the hoop	5:13
Close a sewing sequence without saving			4:9	Remove the hoop	5:13
Delete a sewing sequence			4:9	Remove the embroidery unit	5:13
Select and open a saved sewing sequence			4:9	Get started to embroider	5:14
Open from the machine‘s memory			4:10	Hooping the fabric	5:15
Open from a creative memory card			4:10	Embroider single designs from a card	5:16-5:17
Stitch Creator			4:11	Color changing icon	5:18
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

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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 fields
in the creative Data Manager		5:37
Working with a field 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
Putting the embroidery in the right place
Stabilizers
Needles
Threads
Appliqué embroidery
Cutwork embroidery
BUILT IN DESIGNS
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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

I n t r o d u c t i o n

Stitch Chart

Utility stitches

1.

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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 finishing seams on fabrics appliqué work and inserting lace.
	4	Three-step Zigzag stitch	Strong stitch for seam finishes, 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 finishing on stretch fabric, for
			decorative elastic application and sewing with elastic thread in the bobbin.
	8	Elastic stitch	Strong stitch for seam finishes, sewing elastic, darning tears and patches.
	9	Triple stretch stitch	For sewing elastic on sportswear and bathing suits.
	10	Z-Zigzag stitch	For finishing 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
			wear.
	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.

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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

18Quilting, appliqué or pinstitching

19Closed overlock stitch

20Closed overlock stitch

21Open overlock stitch

22Zigzag stitch, right or left needle position

23Standard overlock stitch

24Finished Edge overlock stitch

25Light-knit fabric patching stitch

26Closed overlock stitch

27Stretch knit overlock stitch

28Overlock stitch

29Reinforced Overlock stitch

30Blindhem stitch

31Elastic blindhem

32Basting stitch

47Linen buttonhole

48Standard buttonhole

Application

For hand look quilt appliqué or pinstitching.

For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying.

For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying.

For joining and overcasting stretch fabric in one operation.

For appliqué couching over cords and creating eyelets.

For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation

For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.

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

For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying.

Join and overcast open knit fabrics and jersey.

For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.

For joining and overcasting fraying fabrics. The knitted edge reinforces and prevents fraying on raw edge.

For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics.

For securing hems invisibly and finishing the edge on stretch fabrics.

For basting projects pieces together.

Buttonholes for blouses, shirts and linen.

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

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I n t r o d u c t i o n

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	Buttonholes for shirts, jackets and trousers.
		pointed bartack
	52	Rounded buttonhole with	Buttonholes for shirts, jackets and trousers.
		lengthwise tack
	53	Rounded end buttonhole	Buttonholes for shirts, jackets and trousers.
		with crosswise tack
	54	Eyelet buttonhole with	Professional tailor's buttonhole, for denim jackets and trousers. Or as a
		pointed bartack	decorative effect for kitchen and shower curtains. Add rings through the
			buttonholes to hang the curtains.
	55	Eyelet buttonhole with	Professional tailor's buttonhole, for denim jackets and trousers. Or as a
		lengthwise bartack	decorative effect for kitchen and shower curtains. Add rings through the
			buttonholes to hang the curtains.
	56	Professional eyelet	Professional tailor's buttonhole, for denim jackets and trousers. Or as a
		buttonhole	decorative effect for kitchen and shower curtains. Add rings through the
			buttonholes to hang the curtains.
	57	Rounded buttonhole	Use for lightweight garments or jackets.
	58	Decorative Buttonhole with	Decorative buttonhole for jackets and for embellishing other garments.
		triangle tack
	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.
	63	Stippling stitch	Random darning stitch for mending rips and tears. Also great as a decorative
			accent.
	64	Programmable Darning	Programmable length for darning and repeat it for large repairs.
		stitch
	65	Programmable reinforced	Programmable length for darning and repeat it for large repairs. Reinforced by
		Darning stitch	horizontal stitches.
	66	Eyelet	Create eyelets for garments and home textiles. Also great for decorating
			nostalgia projects.

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Decorative stitches creative 2170

Utility stitches Scalloped edgings

30

33

36

39

42

45

67

70

31	34	37	40	43	46	68	71

32

35

38

41

44

69

72

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

Satin stitches

89 92 95 98 101 104 107 110 113 116

73 76 79 82 85 88

74 77 80 83 86

75 78 81 84 87

Quilt stitches

15 18 301 304 307 310

90	93	96	99	102	105	108	111	114	16	299	302	305	308	331
91	94	97	100	103	106	109	112	115	17	300	303	306	309

Cross stitches							Hem stitches
117	120	123	126	129	132	135	137	140	143	146
118	121	124	127	130	133	136	138	141	144
119	122	125	128	131	134		139	142	145

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I n t r o d u c t i o n

Decorative stitches creative 2170

Leaves and Flowers								Antique Embroidery stitches
147	150	153	156	159	162	165	332	311	314	317	320	323	326	329	334
148	151	154	157	160	163	166		312	315	318	321	324	327	330	335
149	152	155	158	161	164	167		313	316	319	322	325	328	333

Decorative stitches 1													Animal stitches
168	171	174	177	180	183	186	189	192	195	337	340	343	223	226	229
169	172	175	178	181	184	187	190	193	196	338	341	344	224	227	230
170	173	176	179	182	185	188	191	194	336	339	342	345	225	228	351

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

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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

235

240

245

250

255

260

Alphabets

Script Block Outline Comic Cursive MAXI 1 MAXI 2

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I n t r o d u c t i o n

Machine overview

Parts of the creative 2170

1Top cover with stitch chart

2Multi-color touch screen

3Base plate

4Slide for lowering the feed dogs

5Connection for knee lift

6Feed dogs

7Free arm

8Presser foot holder with presser foot

9Needle threader

10Needle holder with set screw

11Thread cutter

12Reverse sewing button

13Signal lamp bobbin thread monitor

14Connection socket for embroidery unit

15Take-up lever

16Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding

17Thread guide for threading and bobbin winding

18Spool holder with spool cap

19Second spool holder

20Hole for third spool holder

21Bobbin winding control

22Bobbin winder

23Handwheel

24Contrast control for the display

25Front and rear card slots

26Release buttons for the card slots

27Voltage switchover

28Connection socket lead cord

29Connection socket foot control

30Main switch

31Accessory tray

32Needle plate

33Thread guides, right and left

34Sewing bulb (max. 5 W)

35Threading slot

36Carrying handle

37Thread snips button

38Pattern Start button

39Sew slow button

40Needle up/down button

41Presser foot lifter

42Integrated Dual feed /IDT

16 17

18 19

20 21 22

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11														12				2
9												10
7			14
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6

3

5 4

36

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35											23
34			33		41					24
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32					42

31	26

30	28	27
29

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50

51

49

52

48

46 45 44

47

53

54

55

56

57

Parts of the embroidery unit

44Connection plug to the machine

45Fastener for fitting to the machine

46Under arm guide

47Release button for removing the embroidery unit

48Pivot for embroidery arm

49Metal guide for fitting the embroidery hoop

50Release lever for removing the embroidery hoop

51Embroidery arm

52Recessed grip for raising and rotating the embroidery arm

Parts of the embroidery hoop

53Snap-in pin

54Two guide pins for retaining the hoop

55Ribs for fitting the clips

56Projections for placing the template

57Retaining screw for the fabric

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I n t r o d u c t i o n

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

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

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

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

						1.	Brush
8			7
						Order No.: 93-847-979-91
						2.	Extra spool pin
						3.	Seam ripper
				6		Order No.: 99-053-016-91
						4.	Bulb remover / Needle plate changer
						Order No.: 820 292-096
						5.	Bobbins
						6.	Felt pad
1	2	3	4		5	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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I n t r o d u c t i o n

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

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

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

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3.4.

5. 6.

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3

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PREPARATIONS

P r e p a r a t i o n s

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 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!

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).

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.

P r e p a r a t i o n s

Accessory tray

Open the accessory tray by placing your left index finger 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 flush 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 difficult 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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P r e p a r a t i o n s

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.

Disengaging the IDT

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

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A

B

Changing the needle

A 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 flat 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 firmly.

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.

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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 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 multicolor 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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1. Winding from the second spool pin

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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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 find 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.

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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 flashes 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).

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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