Pfaff select 2.0, select 4.0, select 3.0 Owner's Manual
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Owner´s manual
Simply select & sew!
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS
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 changing bulb. 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 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 threads.
• 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.
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Contents
Introduction
Parts of your select sewing machine .........4
Standard accessories ....................................5
Stitch overview .............................................6
Stitch table - Non-elastic .........................6-7
Stitch table - Stretch stitches ...................8-9
Operate your Pfaff Select
Lid ................................................................10
Connecting the foot control ......................10
Main switch .................................................10
Accessory tray ............................................11
Using the free arm ......................................11
Bobbin winding ....................................12-15
Changing the bobbin ...........................16-17
Threading ..............................................18-19
Needle Threader (Model 4.0) ..................19
Threading the twin needle ......................19
Bringing up the bobbin thread .................20
Thread cutter...............................................20
Presser foot lifter ........................................21
Changing the presser foot .........................21
The IDT(Integrated Dual Feed) ................22
Setting the needle thread tension ............23
Dropping the feed dog ..............................23
Changing the needle ..................................23
Stitch width dial .........................................24
Needle position dial ...................................24
Reverse sewing ...........................................25
Stitch length adjustment dial ....................25
Adjust stitch length ................................25
Buttonhole ..............................................25
Stretch stitches........................................25
Stitch selection - Easy Select System .......26
Utility stitches ........................................26
Stretch stitches........................................26
Utility and stretch stitch combinations ..26
Utility stitches and practical sewing
Explanation of the sewing chart ..............27
Needle thread tension ..............................28
Topstitching ................................................28
Straight stitch ..............................................29
Zigzag stitch ................................................29
Blindhem stitch ..........................................30
Overlock stitch ............................................31
Elastic stitch ................................................32
Stabilizing edges.........................................32
Hemming with the twin needle ...............33
Buttonholes ...........................................34-35
Free Motion Sewing ...................................36
Sewing on buttons................................36-37
Sewing on zippers ....................................37
Maintenance and trouble-shooting
Changing the needle plate ........................38
Cleaning .......................................................38
Changing the sewing bulb ........................39
Trouble-shooting ..................................40-41
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Introduction
1 Main switch
2 Connection socket “foot control with
main cord”
3 Handwheel release disk
4 Handwheel
5 Carrying handle
6 Bobbin winder
7 Lid with stitches
8 Extra spool pin
9 Spool pin with spool cap
10 Take-up lever
11 Needle thread tension dial
12 Threading path
13 Thread cutter
14 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt)
15 Presser foot lifter
Parts of your select™ sewing machine
16 Removable accessory tray
17 Base plate
18 Needle plate
19 Stitch length dial
20 Button for “reverse sewing”
21 Stitch selection
22 Needle threader (4.0)
23 Thread guide
24 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed
(4.0/3.0)
25 Needle holder with À xing
screw
26 Presser foot holder with presser foot
27 Stitch width dial
28 Needle position dial
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Introduction
0 Standard Presser Foot
With IDT (pictured)
select 4.0 and 3.0
Without IDT
select 2.0
1 Fancy Stitch Foot
With IDT
select 4.0
1 Clearview Foot
(Fancy-stitch foot without IDT)
3 Blindhem/Overlock Foot
With IDT (pictured)
select 4.0 and 3.0
Without IDT
select 2.0
4 Zipper Foot
With IDT (pictured)
select 4.0 and 3.0
Without IDT
select 2.0
Standard accessories
For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF® dealer.
5 Buttonhole Foot
6 Darning Foot
select 4.0
7 Rolled Hem Foot, 3 mm
With IDT
select 4.0
8 Edge Guide/Quilting Guide
9 Felt pad
10 Spool caps, small/medium/large
11 Needles
12 Extra spool pin
13 Seam ripper
14 Brush
15 Bobbins
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Introduction
Stitch table - Non-elastic stitches
Stitch Presser
Foot
Application
4.0 3.0/2.0
A/B/C A/B/C 5
Standard buttonhole for blouses or bed linen .
D D 0/3
For invisible hemming with simultaneous seam/
overcasting. Especially for stretch material.
E E 0/1
A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for towel borders.
F F 0/1
A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for towel borders.
Stitch overview
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Introduction
Stitch Presser
Foot
Application
4.0 3.0/2.0
G G 0/1
For all straight stitching and topstitching work up to 6 mm
For serging and appliqué. Also suitable for tapering, eyelet
embroidery and cording work.
0/1
Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching operations
which require a left needle position.
Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and tapering.
0/1
Straight stitch: For most sewing and top-stitching
operations.
Zigzag: for most zigzag operations.
0/1
Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching operations
which require a right needle position.
Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording
work.
H H 0/3
For invisible hemming on woven materials.
I I 0/1
A traditional decorative stitch.
K K 0/3
For Á at overlapped seams.
L L 0/1
For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and
inserting patches.
M M 0/1
For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and
inserting patches.
IG - 0/1
A traditional decorative stitch.
LC - 0/1
A dainty decorative stitch.
LG - 0/1
A dainty decorative stitch.
LI LI 0/1
A traditional decorative stitch.
MDF - 0/1
A traditional decorative stitch.
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Introduction
Stitch table - Stretch stitches
Stitch Presser
Foot
Application
4.0 3.0/2.0
D D 0/1
Elastic closing and serging seam. The material must be
turned by 180 degrees.
E E 0/1
For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, e.g.
cuffs, hems and panels.
F F 0/1
A decorative stitch for top-stitching or whip stitching
hems, e.g. pajamas and sweatsuits.
G G 0/1
For stretch seams, e.g. inside seams as well as seams on
sportswear and workwear. For sewing elastic bands on
elastic materials or seams on stretch materials.
0/1
For elastic seams which require a left needle position.
0/1
For elastic seams which require a center needle position.
0/1
A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for towel borders.
H H 0/1
Elastic closing and serging seams for jersey. The material
must be turned by 180 degrees.
I I 0/3
A closing and serging seam for materials which fray
easily.
K K 0/3
A closing and serging seam for sturdy materials or
materials which do not fray easily.
L L 0/1
For joining two À nished edges with a gap between, e.g.
hemstitching. Also for crazy quilting.
M M 0/1
For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching terry.
IG - 0/1
A decorative stitch also used as a covering stitch.
KM KM 0/1
A loose decorative stitch.
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Introduction
Stitch Presser
Foot
Application
4.0 3.0/2.0
LC - 0/1
A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles.
LD - 0/1
A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles.
LG - 0/1
A decorative stitch, e.g. for traditional embroidery.
LI LI 0/1
An ornamental stitch, e.g. for bath accessories.
EK - 0/1
A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles.
EL - 0/1
For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, i.e. cuffs,
hems and panels.
FG FG 0/1
A top-stitching seam for patchwork and quilting.
ID - 0/1
A decorative elastic stitch, e.g. for sportswear.
IF - 0/1
A decorative, elastic stitch. For whip-stitching hems, e.g. on
pajamas and sweatsuits. The material must be turned by 180
degrees.
LK LK 0/1
A decorative, elastic stitch.
LMK LMK 0/1
A decorative, elastic stitch.
MG - 0/1
A decorative, elastic stitch.
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Operate your Pfaff select
Lid
Open the folding lid (7) upwards. The
stitches of the sewing machine are
illustrated on the inside of the lid.
Connecting the foot control
Connect the plug of the foot control to
the connecting socket (2) of the sewing
machine and to the wall socket. The
sewing speed is regulated by pressing the
foot control.
You can regulate the sewing speed by
moving the slide on the front part of the
foot control.
Position
= half speed
Position = full speed
AE023 - 120V, USA and Canada
AE020 - 230V, Europe
AE024 - 240V, Australia
Main switch
When the main switch (1) is switched on,
the sewing 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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Operate your Pfaff select
Accessory tray
Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a
removable accessory tray (16) which is
also used as an extended work support.
Model 4.0, 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 using the free arm, swing
the accessory tray to the left and lift it
upwards out of the hole.
When replacing the tray, make sure it
is Á ush with the free arm of the sewing
machine.
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A
Operate your Pfaff select
Bobbin winding
Preparing the machine for
bobbin winding
Hold the handwheel (4) À 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 (1)
Place the empty bobbin so that the small
pin (A) of the bobbin winder (6) snaps
into the slot of the bobbin. The Pfaff logo
is facing up.
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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A
B
C
A
B
Operate your Pfaff select
Winding the bobbin from the
spool pin
Place the sewing thread on the spool
pin (9). To guarantee free movement
of the thread and to give additional
hold to the thread spool, À 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 C. Wind the thread clockwise a
few times around in the bobbin.
Winding
Switch on the main switch (1). Hold the
end of the thread À 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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A
B
C
Operate your Pfaff select
Winding the bobbin from the
second spool pin
Push the second spool pin (8) into its hole.
Slide on a spool cap and place the thread
spool on the spool pin.
Threading
Place the thread into guide A and pull
it through opening B to the right under
hook C. Wind the thread clockwise a few
times around the bobbin.
Winding
Switch on the main switch (1). Hold the
end of thread À 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)
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
pin without having to unthread the machine.
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