Pfaff CREATIVE 2170 PREPARATIONS User Manual

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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A

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.

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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

A

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 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.

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