Pfaff IEC/EN 60335-2-28, UL1594, Creative Sensation Owner's 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.

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, 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.

• 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 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’.

ongratulations

Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF® creative sensation™sewin

and embroidery machine.

As a sewin

enthusiast, you have acquired one of the most advanced and

comprehensive sewing and embroidery machines in the world; it will enable

ou to transform all your creative ideas into reality using the most highly tuned

technology and features.

efore 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®

ealers will of course also be pleased to advise you at any time.

r PFAFF®creative sensation™ sewing and embroidery machine will

eÀ nitely enable you to experience a totally new dimension of sewing and

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Table of contents

Introduction 1:7

Machine overview 1:8

Front side ...................................................................... 1:8

Rear side ....................................................................... 1:9

Top parts ....................................................................... 1:9

Accessory tray .............................................................. 1:9

Parts of the embroidery unit .................................... 1:10

Included accessories 1:10

Presser feet .................................................................. 1:11

Stitch overview 1:12

Utility stitches ............................................................ 1:12

Decorative stitches .................................................... 1:16

Alphabets .................................................................... 1:22

Preparations 2:1

Unpacking 2:2 Connect to the power supply 2:2 Pack away after sewing 2:2 Custom 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 Changing needle plate 2:9 Needles 2:10 Changing the needle 2:10 Changing the presser foot 2:11 Attaching the Dynamic spring foot 6D 2:11 USB ports 2:12

USB embroidery stick ............................................... 2:12

Connect machine to computer 2:12 5D™ Embroidery Software 2:13

Installing your software ........................................... 2:13

Install hardware drivers and connect

the embroidery machine........................................... 2:13

How to launch the programs .................................. 2:14

Embroidery Machine Communication module .... 2:14

How to update your machine .................................. 2:14

Soft Touch Buttons and indicators 2:15

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 Embroidery edit 3:6

Embroidery text editor ............................................... 3:6

Embroidery stitch-out 3:7 Sequencing 3:7 Stitch Creator 3:8 Settings menu 3:9

Machine settings .......................................................... 3:9

Screen and light settings ........................................... 3:14

Sound settings ............................................................ 3:15

Info menu 3:16 Quick help 3:16

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

Thread metering/Thread tension 4:7

Adjust thread tension/thread metering................... 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 ............................................................. 4:13

Sewing techniques 4:14

Sewing in zippers ...................................................... 4:14

Sewing hems in heavy fabric ................................... 4:14

Three-step zigzag stitch ............................................ 4:14

Blindhem stitch .......................................................... 4:15

Rolled hem .................................................................. 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

Common sewing pop-ups 4:23

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

Stitch Creator 6:1

Stitch Creator - overview 6:2

Open and exit Stitch Creator ..................................... 6:3

DeÀ nition 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 pop-ups 6:8 Important Stitch Creator information 6:8

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 difÀ 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.

Embroidery preparations 7:1

Embroidery unit overview 7:2

Embroidery hoop overview 7:2

Built-in designs 7:3 creative sensation™ Embroidery collection 7:3 Connect the embroidery unit 7:3 Remove the embroidery unit 7:4 Attaching the Dynamic spring foot

for embroidery 7:4 To hoop the fabric 7:5 Slide on the hoop 7:5 Getting started embroidering 7:6

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 8:4 Select design(s) 8:5 Stitch-out order 8:6 Move design forward/backward 8:6 Adjustments 8:6

Group ............................................................................ 8:6

Delete ............................................................................. 8:6

Duplicate ....................................................................... 8:6

Mirroring ...................................................................... 8:7

Move design into hoop ............................................... 8:7

Undo .............................................................................. 8:7

Redo ............................................................................... 8:7

Touch functions 8:8

Move .............................................................................. 8:8

Rotate ............................................................................ 8:8

Scale ............................................................................... 8:8

Pan ................................................................................. 8:8

Option bar 8:9

Save design ................................................................... 8:9

More options .............................................................. 8:10

Select hoop .................................................................. 8:11

Thread color edit ....................................................... 8:11

Shape Creator ............................................................. 8:12

Embroidery stitch editor .......................................... 8:20

Resize........................................................................... 8:23

Embroidery text editor ............................................. 8:25

Embroidery edit pop-ups 8:27

Embroidery mode - stitch-out 9:1

To enter Embroidery stitch-out 9:2 Embroidery stitch-out - overview 9:2 Crosshair 9:3 Color list 9:3 Zoom 9:3 Embroidery information 9:4 Current stitch 9:4

Go to stitch .................................................................... 9:4

Basting 9:4 Color block sort 9:5 Thread metering/Thread tension 9:5 Option bar 9:6

More options ................................................................ 9:6

Hoop position .............................................................. 9:7

Speed control ................................................................ 9:7

Precise positioning ...................................................... 9:8

Common Embroidery stitch-out pop-ups 9:12

Files & Folders 10:1

Files & Folders - overview 10:2 File formats 10:3 Browse Files & Folders 10:3 Load a À le 10:5 Open a folder 10:5 Organize 10:6 Common Files & Folders pop-ups 10:7

Maintenance 11:1

Cleaning the machine 11:2 Non-original parts and accessories 11:2 Troubleshooting 11:3 Index 11:5 Intellectual Property 11:10

Introduction

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Introduction

Front side

1. Lid with stitch categories

2. Threading slots

3. Thread cutter

4. Sensormatic buttonhole foot socket

5. Free arm

6. Custom LED lights

7. Reverse

8. Reverse indicator

9. Action indicator

10. Presser foot up and extra lift toggle

11. Presser foot down and pivot toggle

12. Start/stop

13. Thread snips

14. Immediate tie-off

15. Stitch restart

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

Machine overview

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

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Rear side

32. Handle

33. IDT™ system

34. Embroidery unit connection socket

Top parts

35. Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding

36. Bobbin winder thread guide

37. Thread guide

38. Bobbin thread guides

39. Bobbin winder lever

40. Bobbin spindle

41. Bobbin thread cutter

42. Auxiliary spool pin

43. Spool caps

44. Spool pin

45. Take-up lever

Accessory trays

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.

46. Space for accessories

47. Removable tray for presser feet

48. Removable bobbin holder

Embroidery unit overview

(type BE20)

49. Embroidery unit release button

50. Level adjusting feet

51. Embroidery unit accesssory tray

52. Embroidery unit socket

53. Embroidery hoop connection assembly

54. Embroidery arm

Embroidery unit accessory tray

Accessory tray

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60 61 62

67 68 69

Introduction

Included accessories

Accessories

55. Stylus

56. Thread net (2)

57. Edge guide

58. Felt pad (2)

59. USB Embroidery stick

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. Hoop clips

69. Knee-lift

Included hoops

70. creativ

e™ 120 Square Hoop (120x120)

71. creative™ Master Hoop (240x150)

72. creative™ Deluxe Hoop (360x200)

Included accessories not in picture

• Straight stitch needle plate

• Foot control

• Power cord

• USB cord (P/N:412 62 59-04)

• Needles

• MicroÀ ber cloth

• 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD

• creative sensation™ 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 Á ow smoothly over the stitches.

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Introduction

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 Á 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 À 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 Free-motion 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.

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Introduction

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

Reinforced seam. Topstitching.

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. Move fabric manually to desired position and touch foot control again to sew another stitch.

1.1.5 Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean À nish, stretch sewing, lace insertion.

1.1.6

Zigzag stitch, right or left needle position

Reinforce seams, clean À nish, stretch sewing.

1.1.7 Z-zigzag stitch Applique, couching, eyelets.

1.1.8

Stretch triple zigzag stitch

Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.

1.1.9

Three-step zigzag stitch

Sewing elastic, darning, patching.

1.1.10 Elastic stitch 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

Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where overlapping the seams.

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.

1.2.1 Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.

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Introduction

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

Light knit fabric patching

Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step, patch, hem.

1.2.8 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem.

1.2.9 Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.

1.2.10 Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step and reinforce.

1.2.11 Finished edge overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.

1.2.12 Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.

1.2.13 Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics.

1.2.14 Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics.

1.2.15

Open overlock blindhem

Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics.

1.2.16

Closed overlock blindhem

Create decorative overlock blindhem for stretch fabrics.

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

Buttonhole for garments.

1.3.4

Rounded buttonhole with lengthwise tack

Buttonhole for garments.

1.3.5

Rounded buttonhole with crosswise tack

Buttonhole for garments.

1.3.6

Eyelet buttonhole with pointed tack

Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole.

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Introduction

1.3.7

Eyelet buttonhole with lengthwise tack

Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.

1.3.8 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets.

1.3.9

Decorative buttonhole with triangle tack

Decorative buttonhole.

1.3.10 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.

1.3.11 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.

1.3.12 Decorative buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.

1.3.13

Professional eyelet buttonhole

Professional tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.

1.3.14

Decorative eyelet buttonhole

Decorative buttonhole for jackets.

1.3.15

Decorative eyelet buttonhole

Decorative buttonhole for jackets.

1.3.16 Decorative buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.

1.3.17 Decorative buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.

1.3.18

Heirloom round buttonhole with pointed tack

Decorative heirloom buttonhole.

1.3.19 Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking.

1.3.20 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.

1.4.5 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.

1.4.6 Decorative eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.

1.5.1

Programmable darning stitch

Darning holes or damaged fabric.

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Introduction

1.5.2

Programmable reinforced darning stitch

Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric.

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 reinforce seams and pockets.

1.5.8 Decorative tack Automatically decorative topper for seams and pockets.

1.5.9 Decorative tack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.

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Introduction

2.1 Quilt stitches - Handlook stitches 2.2 Quilt stitches - Antique quilt stitches

2.3 Quilt stitches - Stippling stitches

3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Cross stitches

2.4 Quilt stitches - Crazy patch stitches

Decorative stitches

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Introduction

3.2 Needle art stitches - Hemstitches 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

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Introduction

4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches - Ornamental stitches

4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and Á owers 4.3 Decorative stitches - Leaves and Á owers

4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches 4.4 Decorative stitches - Art stitches

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Introduction

4.6 Decorative stitches - Bows and hearts

4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders

4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders

4.7 Decorative stitches - Fun stitches

5.1 Maxi stitches - Scallop and satin stitches

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Introduction

5.2 Maxi stitches - Leaves and Á owers 5.3 Maxi stitches - Art stitches

5.4 Maxi stitches - Fun stitches

5.6 Maxi 1 (monogram) 5.6 Maxi 1 (monogram)

5.5 Maxi stitches - Stippling stitches

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Introduction

5.7 Maxi 2 (monogram) 5.7 Maxi 2 (monogram)

6.1 Sewing techniques - Optional feet stitches 6.2 Sewing techniques - Handlook quilt stitches

6.3 Sewing techniques - Four direction stitches 6.4 Sewing techniques - Stacking stitches

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Alphabets

Block Comic Cyrillic

Outline ScriptGrand

6.4 Sewing techniques - Stacking stitches

Introduction

Preparations

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Preparations

Unpacking

1. Place the box on a steady, Á 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.

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. Pull out the cord from the foot control. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on the bottom right side of the machine (1).

2. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the bottom right side of the machine (2). Plug the cord into the wall socket.

3. Press the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn on power and light (3).

Pack away after sewing

1. Switch the main switch (3) off.

2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine (2).

3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine (1). Pull the cord gently and release - the cord will retract itself into 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.

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.

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Preparations

Custom LED lights

Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminates shadows. You can adjust the intensity and color temperature of the light in the Settings menu, see chapter 3.

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 Á at side must face upwards. Adjust the rectangular bar on the knee-lift until it is positioned at a comfortable height for you (A).

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.

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Preparations

Small spool cap

Main spool pin in vertical position

Large spool cap

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.

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.

Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in vertical position.

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Preparations

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 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).

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.

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.

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Preparations

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 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).

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.

Thread sensor

If the upper thread breaks or bobbin thread runs out, the machine stops and a pop-up appears on the screen.

If upper thread breaks: Re-thread the machine and touch OK on the pop-up. If bob bin thread runs out: replace with a wound bobbin and continue sewing.

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Preparations

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® bobbins approved for this model.

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 À rmly when starting to wind.

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.

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Preparations

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.

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 À nger on the bobbin to keep it from turning as you pull the thread À 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.

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