Pfaff hobby 1142 User Manual

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Parts of your hobby™ 1142 sewing machine

1Bobbin winder stop

2Bobbin winder spindle

3Hole for extra spool pin

4Spool pin

5Carrying handle

6Bobbin thread guide

7Take-up lever

8Foot pressure dial

9Face plate

10Thread cutter

11Buttonhole lever

12Needle threader

13Slide for lowering the feed dog

14Needle plate

15Accessory tray

16Throat plate

17Throat plate release button

18Thumbscrew

19Needle screw

20Presser foot lifter

21Thread tension dial

22Reverse stitch lever

23Power switch

24Connecting socket

25Stitch length dial

26Stitch selector dial

27Handwheel

28Stitch 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 machine. This discoloring may be very difÀcult or

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.

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, Àre, 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 Àngers 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 deÁect 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

II 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

Introduction III

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

IV Introduction

Standard accessories

1Standard presser foot A

Part No. 820 546-096

2Buttonhole foot B

Part No. 820 547-096

3Overcasting foot C

Part No. 820 548-096

4Zipper foot E

Part No. 820 549-096

5Blindhem foot G

Part No. 820 550-096

6Automatic buttonhole foot R

Part No. 820 551-096

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	7 Edge Guide/Quilting Guide	7
	Part No. 820 552-096

Introduction V

8-9 Spool cap	13 Extra spool pin	8			11	12
Part No. 4160424-01	Part No. 4160292-01		9	10
10 Cushion felt	14 Screwdriver
Part No. 4160234-01	Part No. 4160422-01
11 Brush	15 Bobbins
Part No. 4160409-01	Part No. 4160233-01
12 Seam ripper	16 Needles
Part No. 4160304-01	Part No. 4160471-01
		13	14	15	16

Optional accessories - available from your dealer

Bias binder foot	820 554-096 Makes it easier to put bias tape on your projects, pre-
		fabricated or hand made
Dual feeder with	820 555-096 This foot will help the fabric move more smoothly,
quilting guide		feeding from both top and bottom
Gathering foot	820 556-096 When you want to have a nice gathering on a single
		layer of fabric
Pintuck foot deep	820 557-096	Make nice even rows of pintucks, with or without
groove with yarn guide		cording
Piping foot	820 558-096	The foot has grooves to make it easier to sew perfect
		piping
Ribbon sewing foot	820 559-096	Your ribbon is hold perfectly in place while you sew it
		onto your project
Roller foot	820 560-096	For a better feed on material like vinyl plastic and
		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.

VI Introduction

Stitch table hobby 1142

Stitch

AButtonhole

BStraight stitch, needle position middle

CStraight stitch, needle position left

DZigzag stitch

ETriple zigzag stitch

FElastic blindhem stitch

GBlindhem stitch

HShell-edging stitch

J Greek stitch

MChecker satin stitch

NTriangle satin stitch

OOpen scallop

POval satin stitch

BStretch triple straight stitch, needle position middle

CStretch triple straight stitch, needle position left

DStretch triple zigzag stitch

EHoneycomb stitch

FEdge stitch wide

GEdge stitch narrow

HOpen overlock stitch

J Closed overlock stitch

MDecorative stitch

NDecorative stitch

ODecorative stitch

PDecorative stitch

Description

Standard buttonhole for blouses or bed linens

For all straight stitching and topstitching work up to 4 mm

For all sewing and topstitching work requiring a left needle position

For serging and appliqué

For stitching on elastic band, darning tears and patches

For invisible hem attachment and simultaneous serging. Also for stretch fabrics

For invisible hem attachment

For decorative hems on Àne materials, e.g. linen

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

Satin decorative stitch Satin decorative stitch Satin decorative stitch Satin decorative stitch

For stretch seams, e.g. crotch seams on sportsand workwear

For stretch seams requiring a left needle position

For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials

For sewing on elastic threads, overlocking towelling and for decorative hem seams

For closing and serging one or more fabric layers For closing and serging one or more fabric layers

A closing and serging seam for stronger or nonfraying materials

A closing and serging seam for fraying materials A decorative stretch stitch

A decorative stretch stitch A decorative stretch stitch A decorative stretch stitch

1. Operate your hobby 1142

1:2 Operate your hobby 1142

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.

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B

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 Àt in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not Àt fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not Àt, contact a qualiÀed electrician to install the proper outlet.

DO NOT modify the plug in any way.

	Operate your hobby 1142 1:3
C	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
	Àne 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
D				E	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.

1:4 Operate your hobby 1142

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.

ALowered position

BNormal up position

CExtra 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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B

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			Operate your hobby 1142 1:5
	Removing and attaching the foot
	holder
E			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
F			screw (F) and pull the needle
			downwards.
			To insert the needle
			The Áat 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 Àrmly.
	To check for a good needle:
	Put the Áat side of the needle onto
	something Áat (needle plate, glass etc.).
	The gap between the needle and the Áat
	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, Àne silks and silk-
	like fabrics.

1:6 Operate your hobby 1142

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) Àrmly	A
against the spool of thread.
For a small spool, use the small spool cap
(B).

B

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

C

Operate your hobby 1142 1:7

Thread through the hole in the bobbin (D) 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 Àrmly 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.

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