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.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fi re, electric
shock, or injury to person:
• 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 persons.
• 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 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.
• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See
instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
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 be added to the
product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and
should be done only by qualifi ed service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must
be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words ‘DOUBLE
INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’.
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Table of contents
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Introduction 1:7
Machine overview 1:8
Front side ...................................................................... 1:8
Rear side .......................................................................1:9
Top parts .......................................................................1:9
Organize Files & Folders .......................................... 10:6
Common Files & Folders pop-ups 10:7
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Maintenance 11:1
Cleaning the machine 11:2
Troubleshooting 11:3
Index 11:5
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 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.
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Introduction
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Machine overview
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Introduction
Front side
1. Lid with stitch categories
2. Threading slots
3. Thread cutter
4. Sensormatic buttonhole foot socket
5. Custom LED-lights
6. Built-in needle threader
7. Needle bar
8. Needle thread guide
9. Bobbin cover
10. Needle plate
11. Free arm
12. Presser foot
13. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder
14. Needle screw
15. Reverse
16. Reverse indicator
17. Action indicator
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18. Presser foot up and extra lift toggle
19. Presser foot down and pivot toggle
20. Start/stop
21. Thread snips
22. Immediate tie-off
23. Stitch restart
24. Needle up/down
25. Speaker
26. Button ruler
27. Handwheel
28. PFAFF® HD screen
29. Built-in USB ports
30. Stylus holder
31. Main switch, connectors for power cord and
foot control
32. Connection for knee-lift
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Rear side
33. Handle
34. IDT
35. Embroidery unit connection socket
Top parts
36. Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin
winding
37. Bobbin winder thread guide
38. Thread guide
39. Bobbin thread guides
40. Bobbin winder lever
41. Bobbin spindle
42. Bobbin thread cutter
43. Auxiliary spool pin
44. Spool caps
45. Spool pin
46. Thread tension
47. Take-up lever
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Introduction
Accessory tray
The accessory trays feature 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.
48. Space for accessories
49. Removable tray for presser feet
50. Removable bobbin holder
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Embroidery unit accessory tray
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Parts of the embroidery unit
(type BE15)
51. Embroidery unit release button
52. Level adjusting feet
53. Embroidery accesssory tray
54. Embroidery unit socket
55. Embroidery hoop connection assembly
56. Embroidery arm
Included accessories
Accessories
57. Stylus
58. Thread net
59. Edge guide
60. Felt pad
61. USB Embroidery stick
62. Screwdriver
63. Seam ripper
64. Brush
65. Spool cap, large (attached on the machine
upon delivery)
66. Spool cap, medium
67. Spool cap, small (attached on the machine
upon delivery)
68. Multi-purpose tool
Introduction
69. Bobbins
70. Hoop clips
71. Knee-lift
72. creative™ Hoop Magic
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Included hoops
73. creative™ 120 Square Hoop (120x120)
74. creative™ Master Hoop (240x150)
75. creative™ Deluxe Hoop (360x200)
Included accessories not in picture
• Foot control
• Power cord
• USB cord (P/N:412 62 59-04)
• Needles
• CDs with embroidery designs,
communication software, etc.
• creative vision™ Embroidery collection
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Presser feet
Presser foot 0A
Presser foot 1A
Presser foot 2A
Presser foot 3
Presser foot 4
Standard presser foot with IDT (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.
Fancy stitch foot with IDT
This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the
underside of the foot is designed to fl ow smoothly over
the stitches.
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 fl ow smoothly over the stitches.
Blindhem foot with IDT
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.
Zipper foot with IDT
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.
Introduction
Presser foot 5A
Presser foot 5M
Presser foot 6A
Presser foot 7
Presser foot 8
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.
Manual buttonhole foot
This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. Use the
markings on the foot to position the garment edge. The
fi nger on the back of the foot holds cording for corded
buttonhole.
Embroidery/Sensormatic free-motion foot
This foot is used for embroidery and free-motion sewing.
This foot can also be used for darning.
Rolled hem foot with IDT, 3mm
This foot is used to sew narrow hems in light to medium
weight fabric.
Maxi-stitch foot
This foot is used for side-motion stitches.
Important: Make sure that the IDT is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5A, 5M, 6A and 8.
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Stitch overview
Utility stitches
StitchStitch numberNameDescription
1.1.1Straight stitch
For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions.
Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1.
Introduction
1.1.2
1.1.3Straight stitch reverseSew continuous reverse with strong tie-off.
1.1.4Basting stitchSingle stitch used for basting. You determine the length of the stitch manually.