CREATIVE 2170 MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Changing the needle plate
Switch off the main switch
Removal
• Raise the presser foot. Position the needle plate changer (light bulb
changer) as shown and press the needle plate up on the right, then
on the left. It can now be easily removed.
Replacing
• Place the needle plate against the rear edge of the cut-out then press
down at the front until you hear it snap in place. Before you start
sewing, check that the needle plate is lying fl at.
Note: Lower the feed dogs to make removing the needle plate easier.
Cleaning
Switch off the main switch
• Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dogs. Clean the feed
dogs and hook area with the brush.
• Clean the sewing machine after every 10 - 15 hours of operation.
Cleaning the window
Wipe the window with a soft, lint-free dry cloth. DO NOT use abrasive
cleansers or solvents!
Maintenance
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Changing the light bulb
Switch off the main switch
• Disconnect the lead cord and the foot control plug from the
machine.
• Remove the accessory tray. The light bulb is located inside the
sewing machine near the needle threader.
Bulb removal
Push the light bulb changer up as far as it will go. Now turn the bulb
half a rotation counter clock-wise and remove the bulb.
Insertion of the bulb
Important: Use a light bulb as indicated on the left side of the machine,
12 V max 5 W.
Insert the bulb in the light bulb changer. Guide the bulb into the
diagonal holder and turn it until the pins of the bulb engage. Push
the bulb upward into the holder as far as it will go and turn it half a
rotation in a clock-wise direction. Remove the light bulb changer from
the bulb. The bulb will be held fi rmly so you can remove it safely.
Bulbs can be purchased from your Pfaff dealer.
Maintenance
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What to do if...?
In this chapter you are suggested solutions if you have a problem with your creative 2170. For further information please
contact your Pfaff dealer who will be pleased to help you.
Sewing
Problem/Cause Remedy
The machine skips stitches
Did you insert the needle properly? Push the needle fully upwards with its fl at side facing the
back.
Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded.
Is the needle too small for the thread? Change the needle.
Needle thread breaks
Did you insert the needle properly? Push the needle fully upwards with its fl at side facing the
back.
Did you insert a wrong needle ? Use needle system 130/705 H.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded.
Is the needle too small for the thread? Change the needle.
Are you using poor thread with slubs or thread which has
become dry after overlong storage?
Change the thread.
Bobbin thread breaks
Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check the bobbin thread.
Maintenance
The seam is sewn unevenly
Is the thread tension misadjusted? Check needle thread tension.
Are you using too thick or slubbed thread? Change the thread.
Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Check bobbin winding.
The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded.
Has sewing lint collected between the feed dog teeth rows? Remove the needle plate and clean the feed dog with a brush.
The machine binds
Is the feed dog lowered? Engage the feed dog.
Incorrect or no display
Are there thread remnants in the hook ways? Remove the thread remnants.
Is the contrast control for the display
misadjusted?
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Set the contrast for the display.
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