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. Keep the instructions in a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party.
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Introduction Introduction Machine overview 1 18 2 3 19 5 4 5 17 11 12 6 7 8 13 14 15 9 10 16 Front side 1. Lid with stitch overview 11. Lower thread guide 2. 12. Presser foot lift Threading slots 6SHHG FRQWURO VOLGH 13. Needle screw 4. Thread cutter 14. Needle thread guide 5. LED lights 15. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder 6. Built-in needle threader 16. Presser foot 7. Buttonhole lever 17. Free arm 8. Needle bar 18.
Top parts 20. Presser foot pressure dial 20 21 22 23 24 Introduction 21. Thread guides 6SRRO FDSV 23. Hole for auxiliary spool pin 24. Bobbin winder lever and bobbin spindle 25. Take-up lever 26. Thread tension discs 27. Thread tension dial 25 26 27 28 29 28. Bobbin winder tension disc 29. Bobbin thread cutter 31 Rear side 30. Main switch, connectors for power cord and foot control 31. Handle 32. Presser foot lift 33.
Accessories Included accessories %REELQV 39. Felt pad 6FUHZGULYHU IRU QHHGOH SODWH 41. Multi-purpose tool 6SRRO FDS ODUJH 6SRRO FDS VPDOO 6HDP ULSSHU EUXVK DV RQH 45. Edge guide 46.
Stitch overview Stitch Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Name Description 6WUDLJKW VWLWFK )RU VHDPLQJ DQG WRSVWLWFKLQJ 6HOHFW IURP GLIIHUHQW QHHGOH SRVLWLRQV Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 35. 6WUHWFK triple straight stitch Reinforced seam. Topstitching.
Stitch Number Name Description Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen. 6WDQGDUG EXWWRQKROH Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillowcases. 24 Rounded buttonhole with lengthwise tack Buttonhole for garments. 25 Eyelet buttonhole with pointed tack Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole. 26 Eyelet buttonhole with lengthwise tack Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets.
Decorative stitches Number 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 Introduction Stitch 113 Stitch Number Sewing techniques stitches Stitch Number 131 132 133 134 135 136 Alphabets Block letters &\ULOOLF OHWWHUV 11
Introduction
Preparations Unpacking 3ODFH WKH ER[ RQ D VWHDG\ ÁDW VXUIDFH /LIW the machine out of the box, remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. Preparations Note: Your PFAFF® ambition™ 1.0 sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result.
Free arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray securely attached to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to the left. Preparations Leveling the machine base plate To make sure your machine stands steadily on your sewing surface you can adjust the base plate height. 7XUQ WKH EDVH SODWH DGMXVWLQJ VFUHZ $ E\ KDQG 7XUQ clockwise to lower and counter-clockwise to raise the base plate.
Vertical position 5DLVH WKH VSRRO SLQ WR WKH YHUWLFDO SRVLWLRQ 6OLGH 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. A Do not place a spool cap on top of the spool pin as that would prevent the spool from rotating. $X[LOLDU\ VSRRO SLQ 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. Main spool pin in vertical position.
Needle threader The needle threader allows you to thread the needle automatically. The needle must be in its highest position to use the built-in needle threader. Press the needle up/down button to make sure the needle is fully raised. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the ZD\ GRZQ 7KH WKUHDGHU KRRN ) VZLYHOV WKURXJK the needle eye. G Preparations 3ODFH WKH WKUHDG IURP WKH EDFN RYHU WKH KRRN * DQG XQGHU WKH WKUHDG KRRN ) 3.
A B D 1. Preparations C Bobbin winding Place the thread spool on the spool pin in KRUL]RQWDO SRVLWLRQ 6OLGH D VSRRO FDS WLJKWO\ against the spool. 3ODFH WKH WKUHDG LQWR WKH WKUHDG JXLGH $ IURP back to front. Pull the thread clockwise around WKH EREELQ ZLQGHU WHQVLRQ GLVF % 7KUHDG WKURXJK WKH KROH LQ WKH EREELQ & IURP the inside to the outside. 4. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle. 5. Push the bobbin lever to the right to wind.
Inserting the bobbin 1 2 Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the machine is turned off before inserting or removing the bobbin. Open the bobbin cover by pushing the UHOHDVH EXWWRQ WR WKH ULJKW $ 5HPRYH WKH FRYHU % 1. A Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction.
Presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure has been pre-set to the VWDQGDUG YDOXH µ1µ ,Q PRVW FDVHV \RX GR QRW QHHG to adjust the presser foot pressure. When using VSHFLDOW\ WHFKQLTXHV RU ZKHQ VHZLQJ RQ YHU\ OLJKW or heavy fabric, adjusting the pressure can improve the result. For very light fabrics, loosen the pressure by turning the dial counterclockwise. Note: If the dial is turned counterclockwise too much, it could come off.
Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important UROH LQ VXFFHVVIXO VHZLQJ 8VH RQO\ TXDOLW\ QHHGOHV We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine FRQWDLQV QHHGOHV RI WKH PRVW IUHTXHQWO\ XVHG VL]HV Preparations 8QLYHUVDO QHHGOH % Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing in a variety of fabric types and weights.
Changing the needle 1. Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. 2. Loosen the needle screw. Use the screwdriver if necessary. 3. Remove the needle. 4. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the ÁDW VLGH DZD\ IURP \RX XQWLO LW ZLOO JR QR further. 5. Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go. Preparations Lowering feed dogs
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 Preparations 5 16 17 6 7 18 19 20 21 8 Buttons 1HHGOH XS GRZQ ZLWK LQGLFDWRU Press this button to move the needle up or down. The setting of the needle stop position is changed at the same time. The indicator is lit when needle down is activated. 5HYHUVH ZLWK LQGLFDWRU For permanent reverse, press the button before VWDUWLQJ WR VHZ 7KH UHYHUVH LQGLFDWRU ZLOO EH OLW and the machine sews in reverse until you press the button again to cancel.
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Settings In the settings menu, you can adjust the machine settings and screen settings. All settings are stored even when the machine is turned off. Settings menu Preparations 2SHQ E\ VHOHFWLQJ WKH VHWWLQJV PHQX WDE 6WHS between the available settings by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on the wheel. Twin needle 3UHVV 2. % WR DFWLYDWH $ FKHFNPDUN DSSHDUV LQ the box. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to set the twin needle width. The selected width is shown on the display.
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(ORQJDWLRQ Elongation is used to lengthen satin stitches. The entire stitch will be longer but the density will remain the same. 3 3UHVV WKH ´ µ DQG ´ µ RQ WKH HORQJDWLRQ EXWWRQ WR increase or decrease the elongation of the satin stitch. If elongation is not avalibale for the selected stitch, a warning sound will be heard when pressing the elongation button.
Tie-off options The tie-off options let you program tie-offs both at WKH EHJLQQLQJ $ DQG WKH HQG % RI WKH VWLWFK *R WR WLH RII RSWLRQV 6HOHFW WKH IXQFWLRQV \RX ZDQW WR XVH $ DQG RU % 3. C Return to sewing mode by selecting the sewing PRGH WDE A 7LH RII PLQL LFRQV & ZLOO EH VKRZQ LQGLFDWLQJ which tie-off functions are selected. The selections will remain until you deselect them. Note: For immediate tie-off, use the tie-off button, found on the front of the machine.
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Sewing techniques Three-step zigzag stitch 6WLFK QXPEHU FDQ EH XVHG WR RYHUFDVW UDZ HGJHV Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. 6WLWFK QXPEHU FDQ DOVR EH XVHG DV DQ HODVWLF VWLWFK to allow seams to stretch when sewing knit fabrics. Buttonholes
&RUGHG EXWWRQKROH 6WUHWFK IDEULFV When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabrics we recommend cording the buttonhole to increase the stability and to keep the buttonhole from stretching out. 1. Loop a piece of heavy thread or pearl cotton RYHU WKH ÀQJHU DW WKH EDFN RI WKH EXWWRQKROH foot 5B. Pull the thread tails under the foot, WRZDUG WKH IURQW WKHQ VHFXUH DURXQG WKH ÀQJHU at the front of the foot. 6WLWFK D EXWWRQKROH 7KH VDWLQ EXWWRQKROH columns will stitch over the cord.
Darning and mending Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment. Choose a thread in a color as close to your garment as possible. 1. Place fabric or stabilizer in position under the hole or tear in your garment. 6HOHFW D GDUQLQJ VWLWFK 6WDUW VHZLQJ DERYH WKH KROH DQG RYHU LW 4. Once you have sewn across the hole, press the reverse button to set the length of the stitch.
Quilting $ TXLOW XVXDOO\ FRQVLVWV RI WKUHH OD\HUV WZR OD\HUV of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. To sew three layers together, you have a wide YDULHW\ RI VWLWFKHV DQG WHFKQLTXHV WR FKRRVH IURP Stitch-in-the-Ditch Use the Fancy stitch foot 1A with IDT™ system.
Blindhem Sewing The blindhem stitch number 14 is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. Use foot number 3 with IDT™ system. 1. Finish the edge of the hem. 2. Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side. 3. Fold the hem back on itself so approximately µ FP RI WKH ÀQLVKHG HGJH H[WHQGV beyond the fold. The wrong side of your project should now be facing up. 4. Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs along edge guide A. 5.
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Maintenance Cleaning the machine 7R NHHS \RXU VHZLQJ PDFKLQH RSHUDWLQJ ZHOO FOHDQ LW RIWHQ 1R OXEULFDWLRQ RLOLQJ LV QHHGHG Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Raise the needle, lower the feed dogs and turn off the machine. Remove the presser foot.
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Bobbin thread breaks Did you insert the bobbin properly? Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Is the bobbin area clean? Is the bobbin wound correctly? Check the bobbin thread. Change the stitch plate. Clean lint from bobbin area. Wind a new bobbin. The seam has uneven stitches Is the thread tension correct? Are you using too thick or slubbed thread? Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Is a correct needle used? Check needle thread tension and the threading. Change the thread. Check bobbin winding.
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