Operation Manual

Table of contents
1
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
Stitch overview 1:12
Utility stitches ............................................................ 1:12
Decorative stitches ....................................................1:16
Alphabets ....................................................................1:20
2
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
Stylus holder 2:3
Spool pins 2:4
Threading the machine 2:5
Needle threader ........................................................... 2:5
Bobbin winding 2:7
Inserting the bobbin 2:8
IDT (Integrated dual feed) 2:9
Electronic knee-lift 2:9
Needles 2:10
Changing the needle 2:11
Lowering feed dogs 2:11
Changing the presser foot 2:11
USB ports 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
Buttons and icons 2:15
3
PFAFF® HD screen 3:1
Task bar 3:2
Use the task bar ............................................................3:3
Common icons 3:3
Selection menu 3:4
Embroidery edit 3:5
Embroidery text editor ...............................................3:6
Embroidery stitch-out 3:6
Sequencing 3:7
Stitch Creator 3:7
Settings menu 3:8
Machine settings ..........................................................3:8
Sound settings ............................................................3:11
Screen and light settings ...........................................3:12
Info menu 3:13
Quick help 3:13
4
Sewing mode 4:1
Sewing mode - overview 4:2
Select a stitch ................................................................ 4:3
Raise and lower the presser foot ............................... 4:3
Option bar 4:4
Save options .................................................................4:4
Tie-off options ..............................................................4:5
Speed control ................................................................4:6
Sewing programs .........................................................4:6
Balance .......................................................................... 4:8
Mirroring 4:8
Zoom to all 4:8
Stitch settings 4:9
Stitch width ..................................................................4:9
Stitch positioning ......................................................... 4:9
Stitch length .................................................................. 4:9
Stitch density ..............................................................4:10
Thread tension ...........................................................4:10
Buttonhole slit length ................................................4:10
Button stitch repetition .............................................4:11
Sequence start position .............................................4:11
Sewing techniques 4:12
Three-step zigzag stitch ............................................4:12
Buttonholes .................................................................4:12
Sew on a button ......................................................... 4:14
Sewing hems in heavy fabric ...................................4:15
Handlook quilting .....................................................4:15
Blindhem stitch .......................................................... 4:15
Sewing in zippers ......................................................4:16
Rolled hem ..................................................................4:16
Special sewing techniques ........................................4:17
Common sewing pop-ups 4:18