Pfaff hobby 1142 User Manual

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Parts of your hobby™ 1142 sewing machine

1 Bobbin winder stop

2 Bobbin winder spindle

3 Hole for extra spool pin

4 Spool pin

5 Carrying handle

6 Bobbin thread guide

7 Take-up lever

8 Foot pressure dial

9 Face plate

10 Thread cutter

11 Buttonhole lever

12 Needle threader

13 Slide for lowering the feed dog

14 Needle plate

15 Accessory tray

16 Throat plate

17 Throat plate release button

18 Thumbscrew

19 Needle screw

20 Presser foot lifter

21 Thread tension dial

22 Reverse stitch lever

23 Power switch

24 Connecting socket

25 Stitch length dial

26 Stitch selector dial

27 Handwheel

28 Stitch width dial

Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF® hobby!

Your hobby is so easy to use and offers a whole range of features and accessories for you to explore. Please spend some time reading these operating instructions as it is a great way to learn the machine and also to make full use of the features.

Your Pfaff dealer will be at your service with any help or advice you need.

We wish you many enjoyable hours of sewing !

Some fabrics have excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing

impossible to remove.

Fleece and denim fabric in 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/ embroidering to avoid the discoloring.

machine. This discoloring may be very difÀ cult or

This houshold 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 15 Watt.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, À re,

electric shock, or injury to persons:

• 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 authorised 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 the 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Standard accessories IV

Optional accessories V

Accessory tray V

Stitch table VI

1. Operate your hobby 1142

Carrying handle, carrying case 1:2

Connecting the foot control 1:2

Foot preassure dial 1:3

Dropping the feed dog 1:3

Presser foot lifter 1:4

Changing the presser foot 1:4

Removing and attaching the foot holder 1:5

Changing the needle 1:5

Bobbin winding 1:6

Inserting the bobbin 1:8

Threading the machine 1:9

Needle threader 1:10

Threading for twin needle 1:11

Bringing up the bobbin thread 1:12

Stitch selection 1:13

Stitch length dial 1:13

Adjusting stretch stitch balance 1:14

Stitch width dial 1:14

Variable needle position 1:15

Reverse sewing 1:15

Balancing needle thread tension 1:16

2. Utility stitches and practical sewing

Basic sewing 2:2

Free arm sewing 2:4

Seam guides on the needle plate 2:5

Turning a square corner 2:5

Explanation of the sewing chart 2:6

Straight stitch 2:7

Stretch triple straight stitch 2:8

Zigzag stitch 2:8

Tricot stitch (Triple zigzag stitch) 2:9

Honeycomb stitch 2:9

Open overlock stitch (Knit stitch) 2:10

Closed overlock stitch 2:10

Blindhem 2:11

Blindhem stitch (elastic) 2:11

Automatic buttonhole 2:12

Buttonhole with gimp thread 2:14

Manual buttonhole 2:14

Button sewing 2:15

Sewing on zippers 2:16

Sewing on patches 2:18

Darning with the elastic stitch 2:18

Repairing tears 2:18

3. Maintenance and trouble-shooting

Cleaning 3:2

Changing the light bulb 3:3

Trouble-shooting 3:4

Index 3:6

Technical data 3:8

Introduction

III

Introduction

Standard accessories

1 Standard presser foot A

Part No. 820 546-096

2 Buttonhole foot B

Part No. 820 547-096

3 Overcasting foot C

Part No. 820 548-096

4 Zipper foot E

Part No. 820 549-096

5 Blindhem foot G

Part No. 820 550-096

6 Automatic buttonhole foot R

Part No. 820 551-096

7 Edge Guide/Quilting Guide

Part No. 820 552-096

Introduction

8-9 Spool cap

Part No. 4160424-01

10 Cushion felt

Part No. 4160234-01

11 Brush

Part No. 4160409-01

12 Seam ripper

Part No. 4160304-01

13 Extra spool pin

Part No. 4160292-01

14 Screwdriver

Part No. 4160422-01

15 Bobbins

Part No. 4160233-01

16 Needles

Part No. 4160471-01

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Optional accessories - available from your dealer

Bias binder foot 820 554-096 Makes it easier to put bias tape on your projects, pre-

Dual feeder with quilting guide

Gathering foot 820 556-096 When you want to have a nice gathering on a single

Pintuck foot deep groove with yarn guide

Piping foot 820 558-096 The foot has grooves to make it easier to sew perfect

Ribbon sewing foot 820 559-096 Your ribbon is hold perfectly in place while you sew it

Roller foot 820 560-096 For a better feed on material like vinyl plastic and

820 555-096 This foot will help the fabric move more smoothly,

820 557-096 Make nice even rows of pintucks, with or without

fabricated or hand made

feeding from both top and bottom

layer of fabric

cording

piping

onto your project

leather

Accessory tray

Your sewing machine has a removable accessory tray which is also used as an extended work support. The enclosed accessories are numbered.

Introduction

Stitch table hobby 1142

Stitch Description

Buttonhole Standard buttonhole for blouses or bed linens

Straight stitch, needle position

middle Straight stitch, needle position left For all sewing and topstitching work requiring a

Zigzag stitch For serging and appliqué

Triple zigzag stitch For stitching on elastic band, darning tears and

Elastic blindhem stitch For invisible hem attachment and simultaneous

Blindhem stitch For invisible hem attachment

Shell-edging stitch For decorative hems on À ne materials, e.g. linen

Greek stitch A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for borders and

Checker satin stitch Satin decorative stitch

Triangle satin stitch Satin decorative stitch

Open scallop Satin decorative stitch

Oval satin stitch Satin decorative stitch

Stretch triple straight stitch, needle

position middle Stretch triple straight stitch, needle

position left Stretch triple zigzag stitch For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials

Honeycomb stitch For sewing on elastic threads, overlocking

Edge stitch wide For closing and serging one or more fabric layers

Edge stitch narrow For closing and serging one or more fabric layers

Open overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for stronger or non-

Closed overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for fraying materials

Decorative stitch A decorative stretch stitch

For all straight stitching and topstitching work up to 4 mm

left needle position

patches

serging. Also for stretch fabrics

towels

For stretch seams, e.g. crotch seams on sports- and workwear

For stretch seams requiring a left needle position

towelling and for decorative hem seams

fraying materials

1. Operate your hobby 1142

Operate your hobby 1142

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Carrying handle

Lift up the carrying handle of the sewing machine from behind.

Carrying case

The carrying case, which is part of the basic equipment, protects your sewing machine from dust and damage while transporting.

Before putting on the carrying case, lift up the carrying handle.

Connecting the foot control

Before connecting to the power supply,

make sure the voltage shown on the machine conforms to your electrical power.

Connect the plug of the foot control to the connecting socket (A) of the sewing machine and to the wall socket. The sewing speed is regulated by pressing the foot control.

Make sure that you have the right type of foot control:

For USA and Canada, 120V - YC-482J (not shown) For Europe, 230V - YC-190 For Australia, 240V - YC-190A

Main switch

When the main switch (B) is turned on, the sewing light bulb lights up. The sewing machine is now ready to use.

For the USA and Canada

This appliance 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.

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Foot pressure dial

Turn the foot pressure dial to adjust the foot pressure.

The foot pressure dial should be set at “III” for regular sewing.

Reduce the pressure to “II” for appliqué, cutwork, drawn work and basting.

Set the setting mark (C) at “I” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other À ne fabrics.

Dropping the feed dog

For certain sewing work, e.g. darning the feed dog has to be dropped.

The slide for lowering the feed dog is located underneath the free-arm bed on the backside of the machine.

To drop the feed dog, push the slide in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the picture (D).

To raise the feed dog, push the silde in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the picture (E), and turn the handwheel toward you.

The feed dog must be up for regular sewing.

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1:4

Presser foot lifter

The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter.

You can raise the foot about 1/4" (6 mm) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place heavy fabric under the foot.

A Lowered position B Normal up position C Extra lift position

Changing the presser foot

Turn off the main switch.

Removing the presser foot

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel.

Raise the presser foot, and press the red button on the back of the foot holder.

Engaging the presser foot

Place the desired presser foot, so that when the presser foot lifter is lowered, the pins (D) of the foot engage in the presser foot holder.

Note: Check that the presser foot is properly engaged by raising the presser foot lifter.

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Removing and attaching the foot holder

1:5

Turn off the main switch.

To remove the foot holder

Remove the thumbscrew (E) by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver and remove the foot holder.

To attach the foot holder

Match the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in the presser bar. Fit the thumbscrew into the hole. Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver.

Changing the needle

Turn off the main switch.

To remove the needle

Lower the presser foot and move the needle to its highest point. Now loosen the needle screw (F) and pull the needle

downwards.

To insert the needle

The Á at side of the needle must face to the rear. Lower the presser foot and insert the

needle, pushing it up as far as it goes. Hold the needle and tighten the needle screw À rmly.

To check for a good needle:

Put the Á at side of the needle onto something Á at (needle plate, glass etc.).

The gap between the needle and the Á at surface should be consistent.

Never use a bent or blunt needle.

Note: Check the needle frequently for barbed or blunted points.

A damaged needle can cause permanent snaps or runs in knits, À ne silks and silk- like fabrics.

Operate your hobby 1142

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Bobbin winding

Preparing the machine for bobbin winding

Pull out the handwheel to disengage the clutch.

Setting the spool

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown in the picture.

Press the large spool cap (A) À rmly against the spool of thread.

For a small spool, use the small spool cap (B).

Pull the thread around the bobbin thread guide(C).

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Thread through the hole in the bobbin (D)

from the inside to the outside as shown in the picture.

Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle with the free end of the thread at the top.

Push the bobbin to the right.

Note: The bobbin can only be wound when it is moved fully to the right. Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while the machine is running.

Hold the end of the thread À rmly and press the foot control. Stop the machine when the bobbin has made several turns, and cut the free thread end close to the bobbin.

Press the foot control again. When the bobbin is fully wound, it will stop automatically.

Push the bobbin to the left, remove it and cut the thread.

Push in the handwheel to engage the clutch.

Extra spool pin

If the machine is already threaded, you can easily wind thread from the second spool pin without unthreading the machine. Insert the extra spool pin into the hole (E). Place the felt and a spool on the pin.

Thread the machine for winding in the same way as before.

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