Pfaff Creative 4.5 User Manual
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. Keep the instructions at a
suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third
party.
DANGER –
•Asewingmachineshouldneverbeleftunattendedwhenpluggedin.Alwaysunplugthissewing
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers,
relamping, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the
instruction manual.
WARNING –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OR INJURY TO PERSON:
•Thissewingmachineisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person
responsible for their safety.
•Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywiththesewingmachine.
•Usethissewingmachineonlyforitsintendeduseasdescribedinthismanual.Useonly
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
•Neveroperatethissewingmachineifithasadamagedcordorplug,ifitisnotworkingproperly,
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.
•Neveroperatethesewingmachinewithanyairopeningsblocked.Keepventilationopeningsof
the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
•Keepngersawayfromallmovingparts.Specialcareisrequiredaroundthesewingmachine
needle.
•Alwaysusetheproperneedleplate.Thewrongplatecancausetheneedletobreak.
•Donotusebentneedles.
•Donotpullorpushfabricwhilestitching.Itmaydeecttheneedlecausingittobreak.
•Wearsafetyglasses.
•Switchthesewingmachineoff(“0”)whenmakinganyadjustmentintheneedlearea,suchas
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
•Neverdroporinsertanyobjectintoanyopening.
•Donotuseoutdoors.
•Donotoperatewhereaerosol(spray)productsarebeingusedorwhereoxygenisbeing
administrated.
•Todisconnect,turnallcontrolstotheoff(“0”)position,thenremoveplugfromoutlet.
•Donotunplugbypullingoncord.Tounplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.
•Thenoiselevelundernormaloperatingconditionsislessthan75dB(A).
•Thefootcontrolisusedtooperatethemachine.Avoidplacingotherobjectsonthefootcontrol.
•Thissewingmachineisprovidedwithdoubleinsulation.Useonlyidenticalreplacementparts.
SeeinstructionsforServicingofDouble-InsulatedAppliances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding
beaddedtotheproduct.Servicingofadouble-insulatedproductrequiresextremecareand
knowledgeofthesystemandshouldbedoneonlybyqualiedservicepersonnel.Replacement
partsforadouble-insulatedproductmustbeidenticaltothosepartsintheproduct.Adoubleinsulatedproductismarkedwiththewords‘DOUBLEINSULATION’or‘DOUBLEINSULATED’.
Congratulations!
Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF®
creative™ 4.5 sewing and embroidery machine.
As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired one
of the most advanced and comprehensive sewing
and embroidery machines in the world; it will
enable you to transform all your creative ideas into
reality using the most highly tuned technology and
features.
Before you start, please spend some time reading
this owner’s manual. You will soon discover how to
maximize the use of your machine. Our authorized
PFAFF
®
dealers will of course also be pleased to
advise you at any time.
Your PFAFF
®
creative™ 4.5 sewing and embroidery
machine will denitely enable you to experience a
totally new dimension of sewing and embroidery.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Introduction 1:7
Machine overview 1:8
Front side ...................................................................... 1:8
Rear side ....................................................................... 1:9
Top parts ....................................................................... 1:9
Accessory tray .............................................................. 1:9
Included accessories 1:10
Presser feet .................................................................. 1:10
Stitch overview 1:12
Utility stitches ............................................................ 1:12
Decorative stitches .................................................... 1:15
Alphabets .................................................................... 1:21
2
Preparations 2:1
Unpacking 2:2
Connecting the foot control cord 2:2
Connect the power cord
and foot control 2:2
Pack away after sewing 2:3
LED lights 2:3
Free arm 2:3
Thread cutter 2:3
Electronic knee-lift 2:3
Spool pins 2:4
Threading the machine 2:5
Needle threader ........................................................... 2:5
Thread sensor 2:6
Bobbin winding 2:7
Inserting the bobbin 2:8
IDT™ system (Integrated Dual Feed) 2:9
Attaching the Dynamic spring foot 6D 2:9
Changing the presser foot 2:10
Needles 2:10
Changing the needle 2:11
USB ports 2:11
USB embroidery stick ............................................... 2:11
Complimentary software (PC) 2:12
How to update your machine 2:12
Buttons and indicators 2:13
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PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen 3:1
Start view 3:2
Main parts 3:2
Task bar ......................................................................... 3:2
Option bar ..................................................................... 3:3
Common icons 3:3
Selection menu 3:4
Selection menu - overview ......................................... 3:4
Embroidery edit 3:6
Embroidery stitch-out 3:7
Settings menu 3:8
Machine settings .......................................................... 3:8
Screen settings ............................................................ 3:11
Sound settings ............................................................ 3:11
Info menu 3:12
Quick help 3:12
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Sewing mode 4:1
Sewing mode - overview 4:2
Select a stitch 4:3
Sewing recommendations 4:3
Machine settings 4:3
Raise and lower the presser foot 4:3
Stitch settings 4:4
Stitch width .................................................................. 4:4
Stitch positioning ......................................................... 4:4
Stitch length .................................................................. 4:4
Stitch density ................................................................ 4:5
Mirroring ...................................................................... 4:5
Balance .......................................................................... 4:5
Buttonhole slit length .................................................. 4:6
Button stitch repetition ............................................... 4:6
Adjust thread tension ................................................. 4:7
Free-motion options 4:8
Sequence start position 4:9
Save options 4:9
Option bar 4:11
Speed control .............................................................. 4:11
Tie-off options ............................................................ 4:11
Sewing programs ....................................................... 4:12
Sequencing ................................................................. 4:13
Stitch Creator™ feature ............................................ 4:13
Sewing techniques 4:14
Sewing in zippers ...................................................... 4:14
Sewing hems in heavy fabric ................................... 4:14
Three-step zigzag stitch ............................................ 4:15
Blindhem stitch .......................................................... 4:15
Buttonholes ................................................................. 4:16
Sew on a button ......................................................... 4:18
Darning ....................................................................... 4:18
Special sewing techniques 4:21
Four direction sewing ............................................... 4:21
Stacking stitches ......................................................... 4:22
Ribbon stitches ........................................................... 4:22
Common sewing pop-ups 4:23
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Sequencing 5:1
Sequencing - overview 5:2
Open and exit sequencing 5:3
Create a sequence 5:3
Sequence commands ................................................... 5:4
Horizontal preview ..................................................... 5:5
Directional stitches ...................................................... 5:5
Zoom to all ................................................................... 5:6
Loading and sewing a sequence 5:6
Saving a sequence 5:7
Important sequencing information 5:8
Common sequencing pop-ups 5:8
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Stitch Creator™ feature 6:1
Stitch Creator™ feature - overview 6:2
Open and exit Stitch Creator™ feature .................... 6:3
Denition of a stitch point ........................................ 6:3
Start creating - add a stitch or stitch point ............... 6:3
Select stitches/stitch points ....................................... 6:3
Multi-select ................................................................... 6:4
Delete selected stitch point ........................................ 6:4
Duplicate selected stitch point ................................... 6:4
Insert a new stitch point ............................................. 6:4
Zoom ............................................................................. 6:4
Mirroring side to side ................................................. 6:5
Mirroring end to end .................................................. 6:5
Triple stitch ................................................................... 6:5
Touch functions 6:6
Position of the marked stitch point 6:6
Loading and sewing a stitch 6:7
Saving a stitch 6:7
Common Stitch Creator™ feature pop-ups 6:8
Important Stitch Creator™ feature information 6:8
7
Embroidery mode – preparations 7:1
Embroidery unit overview 7:2
Embroidery hoop overview 7:3
Built-in designs 7:3
Embroidery collection 7:3
Connect the embroidery unit 7:3
Remove the embroidery unit 7:4
Attaching the Dynamic spring foot 6D 7:4
Slide on the hoop 7:5
To hoop the fabric 7:5
Getting started embroidering 7:6
8
Embroidery mode – edit 8:1
Embroidery edit - overview 8:2
Load a design 8:3
Load a font 8:3
Load a stitch 8:4
Zoom Options 8:4
Select design(s) 8:5
Stitch-out order 8:6
Adjustments 8:6
Group ............................................................................ 8:6
Delete ............................................................................. 8:6
Duplicate ....................................................................... 8:6
Mirroring ...................................................................... 8:6
Move design into hoop ............................................... 8:6
Undo .............................................................................. 8:6
Redo ............................................................................... 8:6
Touch functions 8:7
Move .............................................................................. 8:7
Rotate ............................................................................ 8:7
Scale ............................................................................... 8:7
Pan ................................................................................. 8:7
Option bar 8:8
Save to Personal designs ............................................ 8:8
More options ................................................................ 8:9
Select hoop .................................................................... 8:9
Thread color edit ....................................................... 8:10
Basic Shape Creator™ feature ................................. 8:11
Embroidery stitch editor .......................................... 8:18
Embroidery text editor ............................................. 8:21
Embroidery edit pop-ups 8:23
9
Embroidery mode – stitch-out 9:1
Embroidery stitch-out - overview 9:2
Embroidery information 9:2
Crosshair 9:3
Color list 9:3
Zoom options 9:3
Current stitch 9:3
Go to stitch 9:3
Basting 9:4
Thread tension 9:4
Option bar 9:5
More options ................................................................ 9:5
Hoop position .............................................................. 9:6
Speed control ................................................................ 9:6
Precise positioning ...................................................... 9:7
Common Embroidery stitch-out pop-ups 9:11
10
Files & Folders 10:1
Files & Folders - overview 10:2
File formats 10:3
Browse Files & Folders 10:3
Load a le 10:5
Open a folder 10:5
Organize 10:6
Common Files & Folders pop-ups 10:7
11
Maintenance 11:1
Cleaning the machine 11:2
Non-original parts and accessories 11:2
Troubleshooting 11:3
Index 11:5
1
Introduction
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Machine overview
Front side
1. Lid with stitch categories
2. Threading slots
3. Thread cutter
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4. Sensormatic buttonhole
foot socket
5. Free arm
6. LED lights
7. Reverse
8. Reverse indicator
9. Action indicator
10. Presser foot down and pivot
toggle
11. Presser foot up and extra lift
toggle
12. Start/stop
13. Thread snips
14. Immediate tie-off
15. Stitch restart
Introduction
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16. Needle up/down
17. Button ruler
18. Handwheel
®
19. PFAFF
creative™ Color
Touch Screen
20. Built-in USB ports
21. Stylus holder
22. Main switch, connectors for
power cord and foot control
23. Connection for knee-lift
Needle area
24. Built-in needle threader
25. Bobbin cover
26. Needle plate
27. Presser foot
28. Presser foot bar and presser
foot holder
29. Needle thread guide
30. Needle screw
31. Needle bar
Rear side
32. Handle
33. IDT™ system
34. Embroidery unit connection socket
Top parts
35. Thread guide for needle thread and for bobbin
winding
36. Bobbin winder thread guide and pre-tension
device
37. Thread guide
38. Bobbin thread guides
39. Bobbin winder lever
40. Bobbin spindle
41. Bobbin thread cutter
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42. Auxiliary spool pin
43. Spool caps
44. Spool pin
45. Take-up lever
Accessory tray
The accessory tray features special compartments
for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles
and other accessories. Store the accessories in the
tray so they are easily accessible.
46. Space for accessories
47. Removable tray for presser feet
48. Removable bobbin holder
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Introduction
Included accessories
Accessories
55. Stylus
56. Thread net (2)
57. Edge guide
58. Felt pad (2)
59. USB Embroidery stick
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60. Screwdriver
61. Seam ripper
62. Brush
63. Spool cap, large (2)
64. Spool cap, medium
65. Spool cap, small
66. Multi-purpose tool
67. Bobbins (10)
68. Knee-lift
Included accessories not in picture
• Complimentary software (PC) to download
• Foot control
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• Power cord
• USB cord (P/N:412 62 59-04)
• Needles
• Microber cloth
• creative™ 4.5 Embroidery collection
Presser feet
0A - Standard presser foot with IDT™ system
(attached on the machine upon delivery)
This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length
longer than 1.0mm.
1A - Fancy stitch foot with IDT™ system
This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is
designed to ow smoothly over the stitches.
Introduction
1:10
2A - Fancy stitch foot
When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less
than 1.0mm stitch length, use this foot. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed
to ow smoothly over the stitches.
3 - Blindhem foot with IDT™ system
This foot is used for blindhem stitches. The toe on the foot guides the fabric. The red guide
on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the hem edge.
4 - Zipper foot with IDT™ system
This foot can be snapped on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew
close to both sides of the zipper teeth. Move needle position to right or left to sew closer to
zipper teeth.
5A - Sensormatic buttonhole foot
When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to the button
size that has been entered into the machine.
5M - Manual buttonhole foot
This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. Use the markings on the foot to position
the garment edge. The nger on the back of the foot holds cording for corded buttonhole.
6A - Embroidery/Sensormatic free-motion foot
This foot is used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. This foot can also be used for
darning.
6D - Dynamic spring foot
This foot is always recommended for embroidery. It is also used for free-motion sewing,
quilting and embroidering on especially thick or spongy fabric. When using the Dynamic
spring foot for free-motion, select Dynamic spring foot free-motion setting in the Freemotion options window in sewing mode.
1/4” quilting foot with IDT™ system
This foot is perfect for piecing and patchwork, especially when used in conjunction
with the straight stitch needle plate. The distance from the needle to the outer edge of
the right toe is 1/4” (6mm). The distance from the needle to the inner edge of the
right toe is 1/8” (3mm).
8 - Maxi-stitch foot
This foot is used for side-motion stitches.
Important: Make sure that the IDT™ system is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5A, 5M, 6A, 6D and 8.
Introduction
1:11
Stitch overview
Utility stitches
Stitch Stitch number Name Description
1.1.1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle
positions.
Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1.
1.1.2 Stretch triple straight
stitch
1.1.3 Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse with strong tie-off.
1.1.4 Basting stitch Single stitch used for basting. Touch foot control to sew one stitch.
1.1.5 Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean nish, stretch sewing, lace insertion.
1.1.6 Zigzag stitch, right or
left needle position
1.1.7 Z-zigzag stitch Applique, couching, eyelets.
1.1.8 Stretch triple zigzag
stitch
1.1.9 Three-step zigzag
stitch
1.1.10 Elastic stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
Reinforced seam. Topstitching.
Move fabric manually to desired position and touch foot control
again to sew another stitch.
Reinforce seams, clean nish, stretch sewing.
Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.
Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
1.1.11 Triple stretch stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing.
1.1.12 Honeycomb stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic
thread in the bobbin.
1.1.13 Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting,
hemstitching.
1.1.14 Foundation elastic
stitch
1.1.15 Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics.
1.1.16 Blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on woven fabrics.
1.1.17 Elastic blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on stretch fabrics.
1.1.18 Stretch tricot stitch Sewing seams on stretch fabrics.
Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics
where overlapping the seams.
Introduction
1:12
1.2.1 Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
1.2.2 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step.
1.2.3 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge.
1.2.4 Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
1.2.5 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
1.2.6 Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
1.2.7 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem.
1.2.8 Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
1.2.9 Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step and reinforce.
1.2.10 Finished edge overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
1.2.11 Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics.
1.2.12 Open overlock
blindhem
1.2.13 Closed overlock
blindhem
1.3.1 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen.
1.3.2 Standard buttonhole Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillowcases.
1.3.3 Rounded buttonhole
with pointed tack
1.3.4 Rounded buttonhole
with lengthwise tack
1.3.5 Rounded buttonhole
with crosswise tack
Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics.
Create decorative overlock blindhem for stretch fabrics.
Buttonhole for garments.
Buttonhole for garments.
Buttonhole for garments.
1.3.6 Eyelet buttonhole with
pointed tack
1.3.7 Eyelet buttonhole with
lengthwise tack
1.3.8 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets.
Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole.
Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.
Introduction
1:13
1.3.9 Decorative buttonhole
with triangle tack
1.3.10 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.
1.3.11 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.
1.3.12 Decorative buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.
Decorative buttonhole.
1.3.13 Professional eyelet
buttonhole
1.3.14 Decorative eyelet
buttonhole
1.3.15 Heirloom round
buttonhole with
pointed tack
1.3.16 Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking.
1.3.17 Bound buttonhole Foundation stitch for bound buttonhole.
1.4.1 Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
1.4.2 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
1.4.3 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
1.4.4 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
Professional tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.
Decorative buttonhole for jackets.
Decorative heirloom buttonhole.
Introduction
1:14
1.5.1 Programmable darning
stitch
1.5.2 Programmable
reinforced darning
stitch
1.5.3 Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
1.5.4 Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
1.5.5 Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
1.5.6 Cross bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
1.5.7 Decorative tack Automatically decorative topper for seams and pockets.
Darning holes or damaged fabric.
Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric.
Decorative stitches
2.1 Quilt stitches Handlook stitches
2.4 Quilt stitches Crazy patch stitches
2.2 Quilt stitches Antique quilt stitches
2.4 Quilt stitches Crazy patch stitches
2.3 Quilt stitches Stippling stitches
3.1 Needle art stitches Cross stitches
3.1 Needle art stitches Cross stitches
3.2 Needle art stitches Hemstitches
Introduction
3.3 Needle art stitches -
Antique hand embroidery stitches
1:15
3.3 Needle art stitches -
Antique hand embroidery stitches
3.3 Needle art stitches -
Antique hand embroidery stitches
3.4 Needle art stitches Smocking stitches
4.1 Decorative stitches Scallop edges
4.2 Decorative stitches Satin stitches
Introduction
1:16
4.1 Decorative stitches Scallop edges
4.3 Decorative stitches -
Leaves and owers
4.2 Decorative stitches Satin stitches
4.3 Decorative stitches -
Leaves and owers
4.3 Decorative stitches -
Leaves and owers
4.4 Decorative stitches Art stitches
4.4 Decorative stitches Art stitches
4.4 Decorative stitches Art stitches
4.5 Decorative stitches Ornamental stitches
4.5 Decorative stitches Ornamental stitches
4.6 Decorative stitches Bows and hearts
4.5 Decorative stitches Ornamental stitches
Introduction
4.6 Decorative stitches Bows and hearts
1:17
4.7 Decorative stitches Fun stitches
4.7 Decorative stitches Fun stitches
4.7 Decorative stitches Fun stitches
4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders
5.2 Maxi stitches -
Leaves and owers
5.3 Maxi stitches Art stitches
Introduction
1:18
5.1 Maxi stitches -
Scallop and satin stitches
5.4 Maxi stitches Fun stitches
5.5 Maxi stitches -
Stippling stitches
5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram
5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram
6.1 Sewing techniques -
Optional feet stitches
6.1 Sewing techniques -
Optional feet stitches
6.1 Sewing techniques -
Optional feet stitches
Introduction
6.2 Sewing techniques -
Handlook quilt stitches
1:19
6.3 Sewing techniques -
Four direction stitches
6.4 Sewing techniques Stacking stitches
6.4 Sewing techniques Stacking stitches
6.4 Sewing techniques -
Stacking stitches
Introduction
1:20
6.4 Sewing techniques Stacking stitches
6.5 Sewing techniques Ribbon stitches
Alphabets
Comic
Grand
Cyrillic
Outline
Script
Introduction
1:21
Introduction
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2
Preparations
Unpacking
1. Place the box on a steady, at surface. Lift the machine out of the box and remove the outer packaging
and lift off the machine carrying case.
2. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag.
3. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam inside.
Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. The styrofoam is for packing
purposes only and should be removed.
™
Note: Your creative
temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result.
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 difcult or impossible to remove. Fleece and denim fabric, 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 to avoid the discoloring.
4.5 sewing and embroidery machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room
Connecting the foot control cord
Among the accessories you will nd the foot control
cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot
control is only neccessary the very rst time you are
going to use the machine.
1. Take out the foot control cord. Turn the foot
control over. Connect the cord to the socket
inside the open space on the underside of the foot
control as shown.
2. Push rmly to make sure it is properly connected.
3. Pull the cord into the slot to the left of the socket
to ensure that the foot control will rest evenly on
the oor.
Connect the power cord
and foot control
Note: Before plugging in the foot control, check to ensure
that it is type “FR5” (see underside of foot control).
1. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket
on the bottom right side of the machine (A).
2. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the
bottom right side of the machine (B). Plug the
cord into a wall socket.
3. Press the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn on
power and light (C).
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 t in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug
in any way.
Preparations
2:2
C A B
Pack away after sewing
1. Turn the main switch (C) off.
2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then
from the machine (B).
3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine
(A). Wind the foot control cord and place inside
the open area on the underside of the foot
control.
4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide
the tray on to the machine around the free arm.
5. Place the foot control in the space above the free
arm.
6. Put on the hard cover.
LED lights
Your machine has LED lights which distribute the
light evenly over the sewing area and eliminates
shadows.
Free arm
To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray.
When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray
locked to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it
to the left.
Thread cutter
To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back
to front as shown.
Electronic knee-lift
Your machine comes with an electronic knee-lift for
regulating the presser foot height.
Insert the knee-lift in the provided hole on the
machine. The at side must face upwards. Adjust
the rectangular bar on the knee-lift until it is
positioned at a comfortable height for you (C).
If you press the knee-lift to the right, the presser
foot will raise. You can now guide the fabric with
both hands.
To remove the knee-lift, just pull it straight out of
the hole.
Preparations
C
2:3
Spool pins
Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool
pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins
are designed for all types of thread. The main
spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a
horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool)
and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates).
Use the horizontal position for normal threads and
the vertical position for large spools or specialty
threads.
Horizontal position
Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool
pin. Make sure that the thread reels off the spool
counter clock-wise and slide on a second spool cap.
Note: Not all thread spools are manufactured in the same
way. If you experience problems with the thread, turn it
in the opposite way or use the vertical position.
Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread
spool. For narrow thread spools, use a smaller spool
cap in front of the spool. For large thread spools,
use a larger spool cap in front of the spool.
Small spool cap
Large spool cap
The at side of the spool cap should be pressed
rmly against the spool. There should be no space
between the spool cap and the thread spool.
Vertical position
Raise the spool pin to the vertical position. Slide
on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under
the thread spool. This is to prevent the thread from
reeling off too fast.
Do not place a spool cap on top of the spool pin as
that would prevent the spool from rotating.
Auxiliary spool pin
The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a
bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for a
second spool when sewing with a twin needle.
Main spool pin in vertical position
Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool
cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool.
Preparations
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Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in vertical
position.
Threading the machine
Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the
needle is in the up position.
1. Place the thread on the spool pin and t a spool
cap of the right size.
Note: Hold thread with both hands to prevent it from
slacking while threading. This ensures that the thread
will be positioned properly in the threading path.
2. Pull the thread into the thread guide by pulling
it from the front to the back (A). Make sure the
thread clicks into place. Then pull the thread
underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B)
on the pre-tension disc (C).
3. Thread down through the right-hand threading
slot and then upwards through the left-hand
threading slot.
4. Bring the thread from the right into the take-up
lever (D) and down in the left-hand threading
slot to the needle thread guide (E).
B
C
D
A
5. Thread the needle.
Needle threader
The needle threader allows you to thread the
needle automatically. The needle must be in the up
position to use the built-in needle threader. We also
recommend lowering the presser foot.
1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all
the way down. The threader hook (G) swivels
through the needle eye.
2. Place the thread from the back over the hook (F)
and under the thread hook (G).
3. Let the needle threader gently swing back. The
hook pulls the thread through the needle eye
and forms a loop behind the needle. Pull the
thread loop out behind the needle.
E
B
C
A
F
Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size
70-120 needles. You cannot use the needle threader for
size 60 needles or smaller, the wing needle, twin needle or
triple needle. There are also some optional accessories that
require manual threading of the needle.
When threading the needle manually make sure that the
needle is threaded from front to back. The bobbin cover
can be used as a magnifying glass.
Preparations
G
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Threading for twin needle
Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make
sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is
in the up position.
1. Place the thread on the spool pin and t a spool
cap of the right size. Raise the auxiliary spool
pin. Slide on a large spool cap and a felt pad.
Place the second thread on the spool pin.
Note: Hold threads with both hands to prevent them from
slacking while threading. This ensures that the threads
will be positioned properly in the threading path.
2. Pull the threads into the thread guide by pulling
them from the front to the back (A). Make
sure the threads click into place. Then pull the
threads underneath the bobbin winder thread
guide (B) on the pre-tension disc (C).
3. Thread down through the right-hand threading
slot and then upwards through the left-hand
threading slot. Make sure that you pass one
thread to the left and one thread to the right
sides of the tension disk (F).
B
C
D
E
F
A
4. Bring the threads from the right into the take-up
lever (D) and down in the left-hand threading
slot. Make sure that one thread is inside the
needle thread guide (E) and the other one
outside. Make sure that the threads do not
become twisted together.
5. Thread the needles.
Note: Activate twin needle and select the correct twin
needle width in Settings menu. This will limit the width
of all stitches for that needle size to prevent damage to
presser foot and needle.
Note: The weight and irregular surface of specialty
threads such as metallic increases the amount of friction
on the thread. By reducing the tension, the risk of needle
breakage is prevented.
Note: Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (G), since it
may damage your sewing machine.
Thread sensor
If the needle thread breaks or bobbin thread is
running low, the machine stops and a pop-up
appears on the screen. If needle thread breaks:
Re-thread the machine and touch OK in the pop-up.
If bobbin thread is running low: You can continue
sewing without closing the pop-up before the
bobbin thread runs out completly. This gives you
an opportunity to plan where to stop sewing and
change the bobbin. When the bobbin is replaced
with a full one, touch OK in the pop-up.
B
C
A
G
Preparations
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Bobbin winding
Winding from horizontal position
1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle,
with the logo facing up. Use only the original
PFAFF
2. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in
horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly
against the spool.
3. Place the thread into the thread guide (A) from
front to back. Pull the thread counter-clockwise
above the bobbin winder thread guide (B) and
then through the bobbin thread guides (C) at
the rear.
Note: Make sure the thread is pulled securely inside
the pre-tension device for correct thread tension.
4. Thread through the slot in the bobbin (D) from
the inside to the outside.
5. Push the bobbin winder lever towards the
bobbin to wind. A pop-up appears on the
screen. To adjust winding speed, use the slider
in the pop-up. Stop and start bobbin winding
with the icons in the pop-up. Hold the end of
the thread rmly when starting to wind.
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bobbins approved for this model.
B
C
A
D
When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winder
lever will switch back and the winding will
stop automatically. The pop-up closes. Remove
the bobbin and cut the thread using the bobbin
thread cutter. Cut the free thread end close to
the bobbin.
Winding while threaded
Make sure that the presser foot and the needle
are in the up position. To prevent the needle from
bending, pull the thread out of the needle.
Bring the thread up from the needle thread guide
(E), upward through the left-hand threading slot
and through the bobbin thread guides (C). Then
follow step 4 and 5 above.
C
E
Preparations
A
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Winding while embroidering or sewing
Swing the auxiliary spool pin up. Place an
appropriate spool cap, felt pad and thread spool on
the spool pin.
The needle thread (blue) is placed into the thread
guide (A) and underneath the bobbin winder thread
guide (B). Pull the bobbin thread (red) counterclockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide
(B) and through the bobbin thread guides (C). Then
follow step 4 and 5 on the previous page.
B
C
A
Inserting the bobbin
1. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards
you.
2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the
logotype facing up and the thread unreeling
from the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then
rotate counter-clockwise when you pull out the
thread.
3. Place your nger on the bobbin to keep it from
turning as you pull the thread rmly to the
right and then to the left into the tension spring
(A) until it “clicks” into place.
4. Continue threading around (B) and to the right
of the thread cutter (C). Replace the cover. Pull
the thread to the left to cut.
1
3
B
A
C
2
4
Preparations
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