Pfaff TruStitch Owner's Manual

Owner’s manual

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Table of Contents

Safety Section
TruStitch™ Regulator Components
Pre-installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
Indicator LED Identification
Activating Stitch Regulation
Machine Operation
Using the Stitch Regulator
TruStitch™ Accessories
Tips and Techniques
Register your TruStitch™

Recommended for Use with the

powerquilter™ 16.0 quilting machine for

PFAFF® and TruStitch™

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Important Information

Regulatory Information

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna. • Increase the separation
between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules, Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The term “IC:” before the certification/
registration number only signifies that the
Industry Canada technical specifications
were met.

Radio Frequency Interference

This product uses the unlicensed
Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM)
radio band, which begins at 2.400
GHz and extends to 2.483 GHz. Many
commonly used products also share this
band, including WiFi (wireless) network
routers and cordless telephones. Correct
and consistent operation of this product
may be affected by these conflicting
devices.

RF Technical Specifications

--RF Output Power: < 92 dbµV/m at 3m

--Radio Band: 2.400 GHz to less than

2.483 GHz.

--Radio Channels: 34 channels, auto
selection.

Laser Safety Information

CLASS 1 Laser Product

The TruStitch™ controller contains an
invisible laser device that complies with
stringent safety requirements. The product
meets the U.S. DHHS and IEC 60825-1
laser safety standard requirements for
and is classified as a Class 1 laser
product. Under this classification, Class 1
denotes lasers whose radiation does not
pose a hazard under normal or single
fault conditions. There is no risk to eyes
including use of an optical instrument.
There is no risk to skin.

Safety Considerations

WARNING: To protect against
risk of fire, bodily injury, electrical

shock or damage to the product:

• Do not immerse any part of this

product in water or other liquid.

• Do not spray liquid on this product or

allow excess liquid to drip inside.

• Do not use this product if it has

sustained damage, such as a damaged
cord or plug.

• Clean only with a damp cloth. Use

water and a light detergent such as
dishwashing detergent if needed.

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Environmental Considerations

Recycling Information

We recommend that customers dispose
of their used electronic products in an
environmentally sound manner. Potential
methods include reuse of parts or whole
products and recycling of products,
components and/or materials.

Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive

This marking indicates that this
product should not be disposed with

other household wastes throughout
the EU. To prevent possible harm to
the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources. To return
your used device, please use the return
and collection systems or contact
the retailer where the product was
purchased. They can take this product for
environmental safe recycling.

Important Battery Information

Caution – Do not attempt to replace
the battery. Your warranty is void if you
attempt to do so. Contact your local
retailer for battery replacement.

General Precautions

• Keep batteries out of the reach of
children.

• If a battery leaks, remove the
battery and recycle or dispose of it in
accordance with the local and national
disposal regulations.

Special Precautions

The precautions below are to prevent
the sudden release of electrolytes, which
these prohibited actions can cause:

• Do not install batteries incorrectly.

• Do not open, puncture, or mutilate a
battery.

• Do not heat batteries.

• Do not use a fire to dispose of
batteries.
Released battery electrolyte is corrosive,
can cause damage to the eyes and skin,
and may be toxic if swallowed.

Battery Disposal

WARNING: Do not dispose

of the battery in a fire or
with household waste. Contact
your local waste disposal agency
for the address of the nearest
battery deposit site.

The TruStitch™ controller uses a
rechargeable Lithium-ion battery for
power. Do not attempt to replace
this battery. The battery may only be
replaced at the factory or by authorized
PFAFF® retailers. Contact your local
retailer should you require a battery
replacement.
Do not dispose of the product’s battery
in a fire or with household waste. Battery
cells may explode. Discard a used
battery according to the manufacturer’s
instructions or contact your local waste
disposal agency for disposal instructions.
Dispose of a spent or damaged battery
promptly.

Batteries Directive

In the European Union, this
label indicates that batteries in

this product should be collected
separately and not be disposed of with
household waste. Substances in batteries
can have a potential negative impact
on health and environment and you
have a role in recycling waste batteries,
thus contributing to the protection,
preservation, and improvement of the
quality of the environment. You should
contact your local authority of retailer
for details of the collection and recycling
options available.

Health Warning

When using this product, as with
many activities, you may experience
occasional discomfort in your hands,
arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of
your body. However, if you experience
symptoms such as persistent or recurring
discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching,
tingling, numbness, burning sensation,
or stiffness, DO NOT IGNORE THESE

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WARNING SIGNS. PROMPTLY SEE A
QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL,

even if symptoms occur when you are
not working with the product. Symptoms
like these can be associated with painful
and sometimes permanently disabling
injuries and disorders of the nerves,
muscles, tendons, or other parts of the
body. These musculoskeletal disorders
(MSDs) include carpal tunnel syndrome,
tendonitis, tenosynovitis, and other
conditions.

Product Description

The TruStitch™ stitch regulator is
designed to turn the

powerquilter

™

16.0 machine for PFAFF® into a stitch-

regulated quilting machine. It uses patent­pending technology to track your sewing
motion and thereby regulate the stitch
length as you move the fabric around the
table. The TruStitch™ controller uses high­resolution, optical tracking and radio
frequency circuitry to follow your every
motion while quilting. The TruStitch™
receiver receives the motion information
from the TruStitch™ controller and

converts it to a format the

powerquilter

™

16.0 quilting machine for PFAFF® can

use to control the stitching speed.
The TruStitch™ controller contains a
long-life, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
for wireless operation. A charging cable
is provided to connect the USB-B type
connector on the TruStitch™ controller
to the USB-A type connector on the
TruStitch™ receiver to recharge the
battery. The TruStitch™ controller may
still be used for quilting while charging
if care is taken to avoid piercing the
charge cable with the needle. The
TruStitch™ receiver is powered with a
power module. A machine interface
cable connects the TruStitch™ receiver to
the foot pedal connector on the machine.
The foot pedal plugs into the TruStitch™
receiver and acts to enable the stitch
regulation when in regulation mode.

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