Pfaff expression 3.0, expression 2.0 User Manual [nl]

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.
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, À re, electric
shock, or injury to person:
This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced 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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine.
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 À 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 deÁ ect the needle causing it to break.
Wear safety glasses.
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.
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 qualiÀ 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’.
Congratulations!
Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF® sewing machine. As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired a machine that features the very latest in both design and technology, enabling you to transform all your creative ideas into reality.
Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner’s manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine. Your authorized PFAFF® dealer will of course also be pleased to help you at any time.
Your PFAFF® expression™ machine will deÀ nitely enable you to experience a totally new dimension of sewing!
Table of contents
1
Introduction 1:5
Machine overview .................................................... 1:5
Front side ...................................................................... 1:5
Top parts ....................................................................... 1:5
Accessory tray .............................................................. 1:6
Included accessories .................................................... 1:6
Presser feet .................................................................... 1:7
Stitch overview ......................................................... 1:8
Utility stitches .............................................................. 1:8
Quilt stitches .............................................................. 1:10
Needle art stitches ..................................................... 1:10
Decorative stitches .................................................... 1:10
Alphabets ................................................................ 1:11
2
Preparations 2:1
Unpacking ................................................................. 2:1
Connect to the power supply ................................. 2:1
Pack away after sewing ........................................... 2.2
Free arm ..................................................................... 2:2
Thread cutter............................................................. 2:2
Spool pins .................................................................. 2:2
Threading the machine............................................ 2:3
Bobbin winding ........................................................ 2:5
Inserting the bobbin ................................................. 2:6
IDT (Integrated dual feed) ...................................... 2:6
Electronic knee-lift (4.0) ........................................... 2:7
Needles ...................................................................... 2:7
Changing the needle ................................................ 2:8
Lowering feed dogs ................................................. 2:8
Changing the presser foot ....................................... 2.8
Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.0 ........................ 2:10
Buttons for expression™ 3.0 ................................. 2:12
Buttons for expression™ 2.0 ................................. 2:14
Settings menu .........................................................2:16
3
Sewing 3:1
Sewing mode - overview ............................................ 3:1
Select a stitch ............................................................. 3:1
Sewing recommendations .......................................... 3:1
Stitch adjustments .................................................... 3:2
Mirroring ................................................................... 3:3
Tie-off options ........................................................... 3:3
Tapering program (4.0 and 3.0).............................. 3:4
Speed control ............................................................ 3:4
Personal stitches (4.0 and 3.0) ................................. 3:5
Sewing techniques ................................................... 3:6
Handlook quilting ....................................................... 3:6
Darning ......................................................................... 3:6
Free-motion position (3.0 and 2.0) ............................ 3:7
Buttonholes ................................................................... 3:7
Common sewing pop-ups ...................................... 3:9
4
Sequencing (4.0 and 3.0) 4:1
Sequencing - overview................................................ 4:1
Create a sequence ..................................................... 4.1
Using the alphabet ................................................... 4:2
Manage your sequences .......................................... 4:3
Sewing a sequence ................................................... 4:3
5
Maintenance 5:1
Changing the light bulbs ......................................... 5:1
Cleaning the machine .............................................. 5:1
Replacing the stitch plate ........................................ 5:2
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 5:3
Index .......................................................................... 5:5
Note: The machine models will be referred to as simply 4.0, 3.0 and 2.0 in this manual.
Introduction
Machine overview
1
quilt expression 4.0
PFAFF
2
3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11
16 15 14 13 12
Introduction
00
mm
inch
10
20
1
30
40
50
2
17
18
5
19 20 21
Front side
1. Lid with stitch overview and button ruler
2. Threading slots
3. Thread cutter
4. Sensormatic buttonhole foot socket
5. Light bulbs
6. Built-in needle threader
7. Needle bar
8. Needle thread guide
9. Stitch plate
10. Bobbin cover
11. Free arm
12. Presser foot
13. IDT
14. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder
15. Needle screw
16. Presser foot lift (3.0 and 2.0)
17. Buttons and graphic display
18. Handwheel
19. Main switch, connectors for power cord and foot control
20. Slide for lowering the feed dogs
21. Connection for knee-lift (4.0)
Top parts
22. Pre-tension disk for threading and bobbin winding
23. Bobbin winder thread guide
24. Thread guide
25. Bobbin thread guides
26. Bobbin thread cutter
27. Bobbin winder lever and bobbin spindle
28. Auxiliary spool pin
29. Spool caps
30. Spool pin
31. Thread tension disk
32. Take-up lever
242322 25 26 27
29 28
303132
1:5
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.
33. Space for accessories
Introduction
34. Removable tray for presser feet
35. Removable bobbin holder
33
34 35
Included accessories
36. Thread net
37. Edge guide
38. Felt pad
39. Light bulb remover
40. Screwdriver
41. Seam ripper
42. Brush
43. Spool cap, large
44. Spool cap, medium
45. Spool cap, small
46. Multi-purpose tool
47. Bobbins
48. Knee-lift (4.0)
39
43
44
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424140
45
Included accessories not in picture
• Foot control
• Power cord
• Needles
1:6
484746
Presser feet
Introduction
Standard presser foot 0A 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 1.0 mm.
Fancy stitch foot 1A with IDT This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is
designed to Á ow smoothly over the stitches.
Fancy stitch foot 2A 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 Á ow smoothly over the stitches.
Blindhem foot 3 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 4 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 the needle position to the right or left to sew closer to zipper teeth.
Sensormatic buttonhole foot 5A 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 5M This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. Use the markings on the foot to position
the garment edge. The À nger on the back of the foot holds cording for corded buttonhole.
Sensormatic free-motion foot 6A (4.0) This foot is used for sensormatic free-motion sewing. This foot can also be used for
darning.
Rolled hem foot 7 with IDT, 3 mm This foot is used to sew narrow hems in light to medium weight fabric.
1/4” quilting foot with IDT (4.0) This foot is perfect for piecing and patchwork, especially when used in conjunction with
the straight stitch needle plate. The clearance between the needle and the outer edge of the toe is 1/4” (6 mm) and between the needle and the inner edge of the toe 1/8” (3 mm).
Free-motion/Darning foot (3.0 and 2.0) Insert the pin of the foot as far as it will go into the hole at the back of the presser foot
holder. The ”C-shaped” guide should be positioned around the presser foot bar. The long arm must be behind the needle bar. Tighten the screw.
Important: Make sure that the IDT is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5A, 5M, 6A and the free-motion/darning foot.
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Stitch overview
Utility stitches
Stitch
Introduction
Stitch number
4.0 3.0 2.0
111
Name Description
Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions.
Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 51 (4.0) / 40 (3.0) / 32 (2.0).
222
333
444
555
66–
776
887
998
10 10
11 11 9
12 12 10
Stretch triple straight stitch Reinforced seam. Topstitching.
Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse.
Basting stitch Single stitch used for basting. Touch foot control to sew one stitch. Move fabric manually to desired
position and touch foot control again to sew another stitch.
Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean À nish, stretch sewing, lace insertion.
Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean À nish, stretch sewing.
Z-zigzag stitch Appliqué, couching, eyelets.
Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.
Three-step zigzag stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
Elastic stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
Triple stretch stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing.
Honeycomb stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic thread in the bobbin.
13 13 11
14 14 12
15 15
16 16 13
17 17 14
18 18 15
19 19 16
20
21 20 17
22 21 18
23
Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching.
Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where overlapping the seams.
Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics.
Blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on woven fabrics.
Elastic blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on stretch fabrics.
Stretch tricot stitch Sewing seams on stretch fabrics.
Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step.
Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge.
Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
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Stitch
Stitch number
4.0 3.0 2.0
24 22 19
Name Description
Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
Introduction
25 23 20
26 24 21
27
28
29
30
31
32 25 22
33 26 23
34 27 24
35 28
Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem.
Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step and reinforce.
Finished edge overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics.
Open overlock blindhem Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics.
Closed overlock blind hem Create decorative overlock blindhem for stretch fabrics.
Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen.
Standard buttonhole Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillowcases.
Rounded buttonhole with pointed tack
Rounded buttonhole with lengthwise tack
Buttonhole for garments.
Buttonhole for garments.
36 29
37 30 25
38 31 26
39 32
40
41
42
43 33 27
44 34 28
45 35 29
46 36 30
Eyelet buttonhole with pointed tack
Eyelet buttonhole with lengthwise tack
Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets.
Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.
Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.
Decorative eyelet buttonhole Decorative buttonhole for jackets.
Heirloom round buttonhole with pointed tack
Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking.
Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
Programmable darning stitch Darning holes or damaged fabric.
Programmable reinforced darning stitch
Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole.
Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.
Decorative heirloom buttonhole.
Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric.
47 37 31
Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
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Stitch
Stitch number
4.0 3.0 2.0
48 38
Name Description
Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
49 39
Introduction
50
Quilt stitches
Stitch
51* 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74
4.0
40* 41 - 42 - 43 - 44 45 - - 46 - 47 48 - - 49 50 51 - 52 - 53
3.0
32* 33 - 34 - 35 - 36 - - - 37 - 38 39 - - - 40 41 - - - 42
2.0
Stitch
75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
4.0
54--55--5657-58-5960-61-62-----
3.0
---43--4445-46--47---------
2.0
Needle art stitches
Stitch
Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
Cross bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
4.0
63 64 65 66 - 67 68 69 70 - 71 72 73 - 74 75 76 - 77 78 79 - 80 -
3.0
48 49 50 - - - 51 52 53 - 54 55 56 - - 57 58 - - 59 60 - 61 -
2.0
Stitch
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129
4.0
8182- 838485868788
3.0
62 63 - - - 64 - 65 -
2.0
Decorative stitches
Stitch
130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153
4.0
89 90 - 91 92 93 94 - 95 - 96 97 98 99 100 101 - 102 103 - 104 105 106 -
3.0
6667--68-69---70-71-72--7374--75--
2.0
Stitch
154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177
4.0
- 107 - 108 109 - 110 - 111 112 113 - 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 - 123 124
3.0
- 76 - 77 78 - - - - 79 80 - 81 - - 82 83 - 84 85 86 - 87 88
2.0
* This stitch makes a more decorative tie-off than stitch 1.
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Stitch
178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201
4.0
125 - 126 - - 127 - - - 128 129 130 131 132 133 - 134 135 136 137 138 - - 139
3.0
89--------9091-92---9394-9596---
2.0
Stitch
202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222
4.0
140 141 142 143 144 145 - - 146 147 148 149 150 - 151 152 153 - - - -
3.0
9798-99100101--102103--104--------
2.0
Alphabets
Comic (4.0 and 3.0)
Introduction
Cyrillic (4.0 and 3.0)
Outline (4.0)
1:11
Preparations
Preparations
Unpacking
1. Place the box on a steady, Á at surface. Lift the machine out of the box, remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case.
2. Remove all outer 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.
Connect to the power supply
Among the accessories you will À nd the power cord and the foot control.
Note: Before plugging in the foot control, check to ensure that it is type ”FR5” (see underside of foot control).
1. Take out the foot control cord. Turn the foot control over. Connect the cord to the socket inside the space of the foot control. Push À rmly to make sure it is properly connected. Lay the cord in the slot on the underside of the foot control.
Note: Connecting the foot control cord to the foot control is only necessary the very À rst time you are going to use the machine.
2. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on the bottom right side of the machine (A).
3. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the bottom right side of the machine (B). Plug the cord into the wall socket.
4. Press the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn on power and light (C).
Preparations
ABC
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 À t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not À t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not À t, contact a qualiÀ ed electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
2:1
Pack away after sewing
1. Switch the main switch off.
2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine.
3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage.
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.
Free arm
Preparations
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 (A).
A
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 over the top and slide on a second spool cap.
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.
The Á at side of the spool cap should be pressed À rmly against the spool. There should be no space between the spool cap and the thread spool.
Small spool cap
Large spool cap
2:2
A
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.
Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool.
Preparations
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 À t a spool cap of the right size.
2. Pull the thread into the thread guide (A) from the front to the back. Pull the thread from the right 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).
5. Thread the needle.
Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in vertical position.
PF
D
B
AC
B
E
C
2:3
A
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 (H) 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.
Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size
Preparations
70-120 needles. You cannot use the needle threader for size 60 needles or smaller, a wing needle, twin needle or triple needle. There are also some optional accessories that require manual threading of the needle.
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 À 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.
2. Pull the threads into the thread guide (A) from the front to the back. Pull both threads from the right 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 (D).
4. Bring the threads from the right into the take-up lever (E) and down in the left-hand threading slot. Make sure that one thread is inside the needle thread guide (F) and the other one outside. Make sure that the threads do not become twisted together.
5. Thread the needles.
PF
F
H
G
B
E
D
AC
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B
C
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