Pfaff select 1520, select 1530, select 1540 Instruction Manual
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Parts of your select sewing machine
1 Connection socket “foot control with main cord”
2 Main switch
3 Handwheel release disk
4 Handwheel
5 Bobbin winder
6 Lid with stitches
7 Extra spool holder
8 Spool holder with spool cap
9 Take-up lever
10 Needle thread tension dial
11 Threading path
12 Thread cutter
13 Needle threader (1540)
14 Presser foot holder with presser foot
15 Removable accessory tray
16 Base plate
17 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed (1540/1530)
18 Needle holder with fi xing screw
19 Presser foot lifter
20 Button for “reverse sewing”
21 Stitch length dial
22 Stitch selection 1540
23 Carrying handle
24 Stitch selection 1530 & 1520
25 Thread guide
26 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt)
27 Stitch width dial
28 Needle position dial
29 Needle plate
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For the United States only
When you use an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be adhered to as follows:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning it.
2. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts.
3. Do not reach for a sewing machine that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
4. Do not place or store a sewing machine where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or
drop into water or other liquid.
WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fi re , electric shock, or injury to persons:
5. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or
near children.
6. 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.
7. 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 appliance to the nearest authorized dealer
or service center for examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
8. Never operate the sewing machine with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing
machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
9. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
12. To disconnect, turn all controls to off (“O”) position, then remove plug, not the cord.
13. Never operate on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings may be blocked.
14. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
15. Keep fi ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
16. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
17. Do not use bent or blunt needles. Use needles recommended by the manufacturer only.
18. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may defl ect the needle, causing it to break.
19. Switch the sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading
needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
20. Always unplug sewing machine from the electric outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when
making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
21. Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
Please also observe the general safety notes on opposite page.
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for HOUSEHOLD use only
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
Accessories and needles 55-56
Accessory tray 3
Appliqué 51
Appliqué foot 62
Bias-tape binder 61
Blind stitch 25
Bobbin case 8-9
Buttonholes 33, 51
Changing the needle plate 68
Changing the needle 15
Cleaning and oiling 68
Closed overlock stitch 29
Cording foot 62
Covering stitch 30-31
Darning with the elastic stitch 38
Darning with the straight stitch 37
Darning 37-38
Decorative sewing 47-54
Drawing up the bobbin thread 12
Dropping the feed dog 15
Elastic stitch 27
Elastic stitches 26-29
Electrical connection 2
Embroidering with a dense
zigzag stitch 48-51
Eyelet embroidery 52
Feather stitch 30
Felling foot 59
Free arm 3
Fringe foot 63
Gathering foot 59
Gathering with elastic thread 36
Gathering with the straight stitch 36
General information on sewing 23
Handwheel release disk 4
Hemming with the twin needle 35
Hemstitch seam 54
Honeycomb stitch 27
Inserting lace 43
Integrated Dual feed / IDT 14
Left needle position 16
Main switch 2
Maintenance and
trouble-shooting 67-70
Monograms 48
Needle table 64-65
Needle thread tension 15,23
Needle threader 11
Non-elastic stitches 24-25
Oiling the sewing machine 68
Open overlock stitch 28
Optional accessories 58-66
Overlock stitches 28-29
Patchwork quilt 53
Pennant stitch 31
Placing sewing thread on
spool holder 5
Practical sewing 21-44
Presser foot lifter 13
Pullover stitch 29
Pushbutton controls 18
Contents
Introduction
Quilt and patchwork foot 63
Quilting 53, 63
Removable accessory tray 3
Removing the presser foot 13
Repairing tears 38
Reverse sewing 17
Richelieu 52
Right needle position 16
Ruffl er 61
Selecting needle position 16
Selecting stitch width 16
Serging with blindstitch and
overlock stitch 25, 28-29
Serging with zigzag stitch 24
Setting stretch stitches 17-19
Setting utility stitches 17-19
Sewing light 69
Sewing on buttons 34
Sewing on patches 38
Sewing on zippers 40-41
Sewing table Introduction
Shirring foot 79
Shell-edging 44
Smocking 35
Special accessories table 58
Stabilizing edges 42
Standard buttonhole 33
Standard buttonhole with gimp thread 33
Stitch density 17
Stitch length adjustment dial 17
Stitch selection dial 19
Straight stitch 24
Stretch triple straight stitch 26
Stretch triple zigzag stitch 26
Tapering 49-51
Thread tension 15
Thread cutter 12
Threading the upper thread 10
Top feed (Integrated
Dual Feed) 14
Top-stitching 23
Trouble-shooting 70
Twin needle 11, 35
Utility stitch table Introduction
Winding from the second
spool holder 6
Winding the bobbin 4-7
Winding through the needle 7
Zigzag stitch 24
Introduction
Stitch table (non-elastic stitches)
select 1540
select 1530 & select 1520
Stitch Description Application
1540 1530/1520
A/B/C A/B/C
Buttonhole Standard buttonhole for blouses or be linens
D H Blind stitch with zigzag For invisible hemming with simultaneous
(elastic) seam/overcasting. Especially for stretch material
E – Greek stitch with zigzag A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for towel borders
F – Scallop stitch A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for embroidering
blouses or table linens
G E Straight stitch, For all straight stitching and top 15 needle positions stitching work up to 6 mm
Stitch width dial set at 0
Zigzag stitch, For serging and appliqué. Also suitable for
15 needle positions, stitch tapering, eyelet embroidery and cording work
width dial set at 0.5 – 5
Left needle position Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching
(for straight stitch operations which require a left needle position.
and zigzag stitch) Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and tapering.
Center needle position Straight stitch: For most sewing and top-stitching
operations. Zigzag for most zigzag operations.
Right needle position For all sewing and top-stitching operations which
(for straight stitch require a right needle position. Zigzag stitch:
and zigzag stitch) For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording work
H – Blind stitch For invisible hemming on sturdier
materials
I – Greek stitch, wide A traditional decorative stitch
K I Shell-edging stitch For decorative hem edges on light fabrics
e.g. lingerie
L – Fancy elastic stitch For fl at overlapped seams
M F Elastic stitch For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears
and inserting patches
IG – Viennese stitch Decorative stitch e.g. for household textiles
LC – Emperor stitch, narrow A dainty decorative stitch
LG – Emperor stitch, wide A dainty decorative stitch
LI K Greek stitch, narrow A traditional decorative stitch
MDF – Decorative stitch A traditional decorative stitch
– G Decorative stitch Decorative stitch e.g. for quilting
Introduction
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select 1530 & select 1520
Stitch table (stretch stitches)
Stitch Description Application
1540 1530/1520
D – Peacock’s eye stitch Elastic closing and serging seam. The material
must be turned by 180 degrees
E – Cover stitch For top-stitching and overstitching stretch
materials, e.g. cuffs, hems and panels
F – Herringbone stitch A decorative stitch for top-stitching or whip stitching hems, e.g. pajamas and sweatsuits
G E Stretch triple straight stitch, For stretch seams, e.g. inside seams as well as
15 needle positions seams on sportswear and workwear
Stretch triple zigzag stitch, For sewing elastic bands on elastic materials or
15 needle positions seams on stretch materials
Stitch width knob 0.5 – 5
Left needle position For elastic seams which require a left needle
(for stretch triple straight position
and zigzag stitches)
Center needle position For elastic seams which require a center needle
(for stretch triple straight and position
zigzag stitches)
Right needle position For elastic seams which require a right needle
(for stretch triple straight position
and zigzag stitches)
H – Pullover stitch Elastic closing and serging seams for jersey.
The material must be turned by 180 degrees
I K Closed overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for materials which
fray easily
K I Open overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for sturdy materials
or materials which do not fray easily
L – Feather stitch For joining two fi nished edges with a gap between,
e.g. hemstitching. Also for crazy quilting
M F Honeycomb stitch For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching terry
cloth seams and for ornamental hem seams.
IG – Penant stitch A decorative stitch also used as a covering stitch
KM – Cord stitch A loose decorative stitch
– G Heavy open overlock stitch A closing and serging seam on heavy materials
– H Decorative stitch Embellishment
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Stitch table (stretch stitches)
Stitch Description Application
1540 1530/1520
LC – Dutch stitch, narrow A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles
LD – Dutch stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles
LG – Border stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for traditional embroidery
LI – Weaving stitch An ornamental stitch, e.g. for bath accessories
EK – Spiral stitch A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles
EL – Diagonal coverstitch For top-stitching and overstitching stretch
materials, i.e. cuffs, hems and panels
FG – Turkish stitch with zigzag A top-stitching seam for patchwork and quilting
ID – Branch stitch A decorative elastic stitch, e.g. for sportswear
IF – Floss stitch For whip-stitching hems, e.g. on pajamas and
sweatsuits. The material must be turned by 180
degrees
LK – Diagonal stitch An elastic decorative stitch
LMK – Triangle stitch A decorative, elastic stitch
MG – Florentine stitch A stretch, decorative stitch
1
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Electrical connection 2
Removable accessory tray 3
Bobbins 4-7
Bobbin case 8-9
Threading the needle 10
Needle threader 11
Pulling up the bobbin thread 12
Presser foot lifter 13
Thread cutter 12
Changing the presser foot 13
IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed 14
Changing the needle 15
Needle thread tension 15
Lowering the feed dog 15
Stitch width dial 16
Needle position dial 16
Reverse sewing 17
Stitch length dial 17
Stitch selection 18-19
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220 V
120 V
Operate your Pfaff select
Carrying-case
Place the cords, foot control and instruction
book in the compartment of the carrying-case
Top cover
Open the folding cover (6) upwards
The stitches of the sewing machine are
illustrated on the inside of the top cover.
Connecting the foot control
Connect the plug of the foot control to the
connecting socket (1) of the sewing machine
and to the wall socket. The sewing speed is
regulated by pressing the foot control.
Additionally, you can regulate the sewing
speed by moving the slide on the front part of
the foot control.
Position
= half speed
Position
= full speed
For this sewing machine, a foot controller typ
AW 0253 or AE 013 must to be used.
Main switch
When the main switch (2) is switched on, the
sewing lamp lights up.
The sewing machine is now ready to use.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug is intended to fi t in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug
in any way.
3
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Accessory tray
Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a
removable accessory tray (15) which is also
used as an extended work support.
Model 1540, has a special removable
accessory organizer. The enclosed accessories
are numbered. Sort the enclosed accessories
into the corresponding sections of the
accessory organizer.
Using the free arm
In order to sew with the free arm, you must
remove the accessory tray. Using both hands,
swing the accessory tray (15) to the left and lift
it out of the hole.
When replacing the removable accessory tray
to its proper position, ensure that it is fl ush with
the free arm of the sewing machine.
4
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Preparing the machine
for bobbin winding
Hold the handwheel (4) fi rmly and turn the
handwheel release disc (3) until it stops in the
direction of the arrow. This stops the needle
from moving while the machine is winding the
bobbin.
Placing the bobbin
Switch off the main switch (2)
Place the empty bobbin so that the black pin of
the bobbin winder (5) snaps into the slot of the
bobbin.
Push the bobbin to the right
Note: The bobbin can only be wound when it is
moved fully to the right.
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B
D
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Winding the bobbin
from the spool holder
Place the sewing thread on the spool holder
(8). To guarantee free movement of the thread
and to give additional hold to the thread spool,
fi t a spool cap corresponding to the size of the
thread spool
Threading
Place the thread into guide A and pull it through
opening B and to the right under the hook D.
Wind the thread clockwise a few times around
in the bobbin.
Switch on the main switch
Hold the end of the thread fi rmly and press
the foot control. The winding action will stop
automatically as soon as the bobbin is full.
Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and
remove it.
Don’t forget:
Turn the handwheel release disk (3) fully back
again. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards
you until it snaps into place.
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B
C
D
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Winding from the second spool holder
Push the second spool holder (7) into its
hole and place a spool of thread with the
corresponding spool cap on it.
Threading
Place the thread into guide C and pull it
through opening B to the right under hook D.
Wind the thread clockwise a few times around
the bobbin.
Switch on the main switch
Hold the end of thread fi rmly and press the
the foot control. The winding action will stop
automatically as soon as the bobbin is full.
Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left and
remove it.
Don’t forget:
Turn the handwheel release disk (3) fully back
again. Then turn the handwheel (4) towards
you until it snaps into place.
TIP: If the machine is already threaded, you
can easily wind thread from the second spool
holder without having to unthread the machine.
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D
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Winding through the needle
Even if the machine has been completely
threaded, you can still wind the bobbin.
Raise presser foot lifter (19). Pass the
needle thread through the presser foot and
downwards; then through the right threading
slot (11) and upwards.
Now, pull the thread into the take-up lever
from left to right (9). The take-up lever must be
positioned at its very top.
Pass the thread to the right under the guide
hook D. Then wind the thread several times
around the bobbin. Press the foot control and
winding the bobbin.
Don’t forget:
Make sure to stop the needle from moving
while winding the bobbin (see page 4).
8
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Bobbin Case/Hook Cover
Switch off the main switch
Hold the side of the bobbin case/hook cover
and open it towards you.
Removing the bobbin case
Raise the bobbin case lever and pull out the
bobbin case. Release the lever and remove
the empty bobbin.
Thread tension
To ensure perfect sewing and a durable seam,
the top and bottom thread-tensions must be
well adjusted to each other and the threads
must be interlaced between the two fabric
pieces. The interlacing should be visible from
the underside of the material only when sewing
decorative seams, buttonholes and darning.
9
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Inserting the bobbin
Insert the full bobbin into the bobbin case. In
doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot
A, then under the tension plate B until it rests in
the opening (see arrow).
Check: When you look at the bobbin and pull
the thread, the bobbin must turn clockwise.
Inserting the bobbin case
Lift lever F and slide the bobbin case onto the
hook pin D as far as it will go. Opening E of the
bobbin case must face upwards.
Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply. The
bobbin case must not fall out of the hook.
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D
A
E
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Threading the needle thread
Switch off the main switch
Raise the presser foot lifter (19) and turn the
handwheel until the take-up lever (9) has
moved to the top. Place the thread on the
spool holder (8) and fi t the corresponding
spool cap.
Now, using both hands, pull the thread into
guide A and under thread guide hook D. Pass
the thread through the lefthand threading slot
(11) and downwards. Pull the thread around
stop E into the righthand threading slot and
upwards to the take-up lever (9).
The thread must be pulled into the take up
lever (9) from left to right and downwards
again in the righthand threading slot. Finally,
pass the thread from the side behind one of
the two thread guides (25).
To thread the needle, place the thread from
front to back through the needle eye.
To thread the needle using the needle
threader (Model 1540), please refer to the
next page.
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A
A
B
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Needle threader (Model 1540)
To make threading the needle easier and
quicker, you have been provided with the
PFAFF needle threader (13). Lower the presser
foot. Turn the handwheel until the needle is at
its highest position. Place the needle thread
under hook A and hold it taut. Move the needle
threader fully downwards and turn it towards
the needle so that the small hook B goes
through the needle eye. Place the thread into
the hook from below.
Turn the needle threader towards the rear,
releasing the thread carefully, and allow the
threader to move upwards. You can now pull
the thread through the needle eye.
Threading the twin needle
Insert the twin needle.
Fit the second spool holder and place one
spool of thread on each holder.
In the left threading slot (11) you will fi nd
tension disk A. During threading, make sure
that you pass one thread left and one thread
right over tension disk A.
Carry on threading in the usual way, but make
sure the threads are not twisted with each
other.
Pull the threads right and left into thread guide
(25) and thread the needles.
Note: You cannot use the needle threader for a
twin needle (Model 1540).
12
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Drawing up the bobbin thread
Turn off the main switch
Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread
and turn the handwheel towards you until
the needle is at the top again and the bobbin
thread has formed a loop. Pull the needle
thread to draw up the bobbin thread.
Bobbin thread
Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the
thread under the presser foot to the left.
Thread cutter
Pull the threads from the back to the front
over the thread cutter (12).
13
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Presser foot lifter
The presser foot is raised or lowered with the
presser foot lifter (19).
Removing the presser foot
Turn off the main switch
Position the needle at its highest point
Press the presser foot upwards at the front and
downwards at the back at the same time so
that it disengages from the presser foot holder
(14)
Engaging the presser foot
Place the presser foot under the presser foot
holder (14) so that when the presser foot lifter
(19) is lowered, the pins of the foot engage in
the presser foot holder.
Check: Please check that the presser foot is
properly engaged by raising the presser foot
lifter.
14
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The Intigrated dual feed/IDT System (Models
1530 and 1540)
PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewing
diffi cult materials: the intigrated dual feed. This
system feeds the material from the top and
bottom simultaneously as is done in industrial
sewing machines. The fabric is fed precisely.
When sewing light or diffi cult materials such as
silk and rayon fabrics, the dual feed prevents
seam puckering.
Engaging the Intigrated Dual feed
(Models 1530, 1540)
Important! For all sewing jobs with the top
feed, only use sewing feet with cutout at the
back.
Raise the presser foot. Then push the top
feed (17) downwards until it snaps into place.
Disengaging the Intigrated Dual Feed
Hold the dual feed with two fi ngers at the
marked places. Push the top feed (17) down a
little and out to the rear, and let it move slowly
upwards.
The even feeding action also ensures perfect
matching of checked and striped fabrics.
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A
A
A
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Changing the needle
Switch off the main switch
To remove: Lower the presser foot
and move the needle to its highest
point. Now loosen the fi xing screw
(18) and pull the needle downwards.
To insert: The fl at side A 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 fi xing screw
(18) fi rmly.
Setting the needle thread tension
Set the required needle thread tension (10)
with the help of the mark A.
The normal setting for sewing is 4 to 5.
For embroidering, darning and buttonhole set
the tension between 2 and 3.
Dropping the feed dog
For certain sewing work, e.g. darning the feed
dog has to be dropped. To do this, open the
bobbin case/hook cover and move slide A fully
to the right. Now the feed dog is dropped.
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