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All you want, and nothing that you do not need! FreeStyle Congratulations! You have purchased a top quahtv Pfriff sewing machine which features unique advantages. Your new Pfaff can sew through almost any fribric —from thick to thin. The design and technology incorporated in your new Pfiiff FreeStyle is state-of-the-art. You will also discover that these instructions are just as easy to use as your PFAFF sewing machine itself Take the time to read through the instruction manual carefully.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For the United States only When you use an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be adhered to .r. 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 arid before cleaning it. 2. Always unplug before relamping.
Notes on safety Notes on safety for household sewing machines in accordance with EN 60 335-2-28 and IEC 60 335-2-28 1 2. The user must exercise adequate caution with regard to the up and down movement of the needle and must constantly observe the sewing area while sewing. When leaving the machine unattended, during maintenance work or when replacing mechanical parts or accessories, always disconnect the machine from the mains by pulling out the mains plug. 3.
S Introduction Contents Accessories and needles Accessory tray Gathering foot 4959 3 Appliqué 44 Appliqué foot 56 Gathering with elastic thread Gathering with the straight stitch 55 Blind stitch 23 Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension Buttonholes Changing the needle plate 8-9 15 62 Cording foot 56 30-31 Darning with the elastic stitch 32 Darning with the straight stitch 31 Decorative sewing 31-32 41-47 Drawing up the bobbin thread 12 Dropping the feed dog 15 Elastic stitch Elastic st
ietroduction Removable accessory tray 3 Removing the presser foot I 64 Twin needle 32 17 Richelieu 45 Right needle position 16 Ruffler 55 16 Selecting stitch width 16 Serging with zigzag stitch 22 Setting stretch stitches 17-18 Setting utility stitches 17-18 Sewing light 63 Sewing on buttons 28 Sewing on patches 32 34-35 Sewing table Introduction Shirring foot 53 Smocking 29 Special accessories table 52 Stabilizing edges 36 Standard buttonhole 27 Standard buttonhole w
Iss, letn4uction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) A B C B 0 E E E E F G H Stitch Description Application NB/C Buttonhole Standard buttonhole for blouses or bed linen’, H Blind stitch with zigzag (elastic) For invisible hemming with simultaneous seam/overcasting. Especially for stretch in Straight stitch, 15 needle positions Stitch width dial set at 0 Zigzag stitch, 15 needle positions. stitch width dial set at 0.
Introduction Stitch table (stretch stitches) E E E E F H G Stitch Description Application E Stretch triple straight stitch, 15 needle positions For stretch seams, e.g. inside seams as well as seams on sportswear and workwear Stretch triple zigzag stitch. 15 needle positions Stitch width knob 0.
Operate your PfaffFreeSrle Operate your Pfatf FreeStyle Electrical connection Removable accessory tray Bobbins Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension Threading the needle Pulling up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread cutter Changing the presser foot IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed Changing the needle Needle thread tension Lowering the feed dog Stitch width dial Needle position dial Reverse sewing Stitch length dial Stitch selection 2 3 4-7 8-9 9 10 12 13 13 13 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 18-19
Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle I Carrying-case Place the cords, toot control and instruction book in the compartment ot 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.
Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle Accessory tray Your Pfaff FreeStyle sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (27) which is also used as an extended work support. I N 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 (27) to the left and lift it out of the hole. When replacing the removable accessory tray to its proper position, ensure that it is flush with the free arm of the sewing machine.
_____ Operate your PfaffFreeSiyle Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Hold the handwheel (4) firmly and turn the handwheel release disc (3) until it stop in the direction of the arrow. This stops the needle from moving while the machine i winding the bobbin. S 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.
Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle I1fl[iflfl PFAFF c c - ( - - I FreeFSf’1t [ 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, fit 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.
Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle r (C LJ11 Winding from the second spoot 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 firmly and press the the foot control. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full.
Operate your Pyaff treeMyte PFAFF FreSty I Winding through the needle Even if the machine has been completely threaded, you can still wind the bobbin. Raise presser foot litter (17). 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.
Operate your ttaf) freeStvte Bobbin Case/Hook Cover Switch off the main switch L Hold the side of the bobbin case/hook cover and open it towards you. e a a Removing the bobbin case Raise the bobbin case lever and pull out the bobbin case. Release the lever and remove the empty bobbin. a 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.
Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle \\J 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). j Check: When you look at the bobbin and pull the thread. the bobbin must turn clockwise. B Checking the bobbin thread tension Hold the bobbin case by the thread and pull the thread upwards sharply. The bobbin case must slip downwards a little with each hand movement.
Operate your PfoffFreeStyle Threading the needle threed Switch off the main swikh Raise the presser foot litter (17) and lure the handwheel until the take-up lever (9) has moved to the top. Place the thread on the spool holder (8) and fit the corresponding spool cap. I, Now, using both hands, pull the thread into guide A and under thread guide hook D. Pass the thread through the letthand threading slot (11) and downwards.
Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle Threading the twin needle Insert the twin needle. 4 1 I I PFAF Fit the second spool holder and place one spool of thread on each holder. In the left threading slot (11) you will find 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 (22) and thread the needles.
_____ Operate your PføffFreeStyle 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. I I I 5 I I I Bobbin thread Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left.
_____ Operate your Pfaff FreeSile J / Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (17). A 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 (13).
Operate your PfaffFreeStvle The Intigrated dual feedllDT System PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewinq difficult 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 difficult materials such as silk and rayon fabrics, the dual feed prevents seam I puckering.
Operate your PfaffFreeSr’te A Changing the needle Switch off the main switch To remove: Lower the presser toot and move the needle to its highest point. Now loosen the fixing screw (16) and pull the needle downwards. To insert: The flat side A of the needle must face to the rear. Lower the presser toot and insert the needle, pushing it up as far as it goes. Hold the needle and tighten the fixing screw (16) firmly.
Operate yowPfaff FreeStyle Stitch width dial The stitch width can be adjusted with this dial (24). When selecting the width, the needle must not be in the material. Basic setting: Turn the stitch width knob (24) to the symbol 1 (maximum stitch width). Exception: Straight stitch is sewn with stitch width 0. In chapter “Utility stitches and practical sewing’ (pages 19-38), you will find recommendations in the tables for the stitch width selection of individual stitches.
Operate your Pfaff FreeStyle Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button (18) is pressed. Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (19) you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning the point marking on the button to the required length. Between the numbers 0 and 1 you will find the “buttonhole” symbol. This area is the optimum stitch density for sewing buttonholes and embroidering.
Operate your Pf4 freeStyle Stitch selection, stitch dial Utility stitches Each stitch is identified by a letter. The stitches and their corresponding letters are shown on the inside of the lid, a chart is also found in the Introduction chapter. A I Turn the dial (21) until the corresponding letter is positioned below mark A. 2Y Stretch stitches All the stitches with a colored background are stretch stitches, i.e. they are suitable for stretch material.
I ‘tilitc titd and practical sewing Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing chart General sewing aids Non-elastic stitches Elastic stitches Buttonhole Button sewing Hemming with the twin needle Smocking Gathering Darning Sewing on zippers Stabilizing edges Sewing lace 20 21 22 23-24 26-27 28 29 29 30 31-32 33-35 36 37
Utility stitches and practical sewing Explanation of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. > —H I These charts also provide you with further instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of the needle thread tension and whether the sewing is carried out with the top feed switched on or off.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Needle thread tension To ensure perfect sewing results, the needle and bobbin thread tensions must be perfectly tuned to each other The normal setting for utility stitches is in the range of 4-5. . Check the tension with a wide zigzag stitch. The threads must be interlaced between the two fabric pieces.
Utility stitches and practical sewing e )K Q I E 0 2,5 5 • 3-5 E 0/1 Straight stitch Stitch E is the basic straight stitch. The stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm if required. It is easier to do some sewing jobs by changing the needle position, e.g. topstitching a collar or sewing in a zipper. You can select up to 15 different needle positions (see page 16). Please ensure that the needle is at its highest position when adjusting the needle position.
UtiIiiy stitches and practical sewing Remember! When blind stitching, if you select a needle position other than right, f and stitch width other than 5, make sure the needle does not strike the bar of presser foot 3. If the stitches are visible on the right side, adjust edge guide B by turning adjusting screw A. Use the needle position EE and the width dial (24) to regulate the penetration of the needle in the crease.
Utility stitches andpractical sewing I I I IL E 0 Lici Stretch 3-5 i.iI 0/1 Stretch triple straight stitch This stitch is used for sewing all seams where great strength is needed, e.g. inside trouser seams. Turn the stitch length dial away from you as far as it will go for the longest stitch length. I E 3-5 Stretch tI(! • 3-5 0/1 p Stretch triple zigzag stitch The stretch triple zigzag stitch is a highly elastic and decorative seam which is very suitable for hems on T-shirts and underwear.
Utility stitches and practical sewing , ( / .1 V ,‘ I.., ,, /‘‘‘f Vii / V 4 . .E F I 1 5-id 1-2,5 • 3-5 0/1 F I — I 5- Stretch • 3-5 0/1 Elastic stitch Honeycomb stitch Because of its high elasticity, this stitch can be used for sewing elastic on swimwear, skirts or lingerie. The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and decorative hem which is particularly suitable for hems on T-shirts and childrens clothes. • Mark elastic and fabric in quarters.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Buttonholes Sewing buttonholes is very easy with all the models with pushbutton controls fabric does not have to be turned. r )l Buttonholes are generally sewn onto a piece of doubled fabric. However, for some materials, e.g. silk, organza and viscose, it is necessary to use stabilizer to prevent the material from contracting while sewing. To produce beautiful seams, embroidering or darning threads are ideally suited to this purpose.
L’tilitv .uitchec and practical .ewing I ABC 5- I Standard buttonhole • Insert the buttonhole foot and slide the foot forward as far as it will go. • Select stitch A. Sew the left side of the buttonhole to the required length. Clip the top thread after a few stitches. • Select stitch B and sew a few bartacks while holding the fabric securely. • Select stitch C. Sew the right side of the buttonhole until it matches the previous side in length.
Utility stitches and practical sewing e I —-- E4 — 1 r---- — 0 Sewing on buttons with shanks Insert the sewing foot. — 2-3. Place a match between the holes of the button and sew it on as described to the left. • Remove the match and pull the fabric and the button apart. — Sewing on buttons With zigzag stitch E (stitch width 4 mm) you can sew on two- and four-hole buttons. • • • Wrap the shank you have just created with sewing thread and knot it. (See illustrations below).
Utility stitches and practical sewing r ruir -- E 0 3 • 3-5 0/1 Hemming with the twin needle Use the twin needle to make beatiful topstitch seams. Using the twin needle you can add a professional touch to hems on stretch materials such as Tshirts, knitted articles or cycling shorts both quickly and easily. Twin needles are available in different widths. The traditional width for topstitching is 4 mm.
Utility stitches and practical sewing / I E 0 6 )it • 3-5 — 0/1 Gathering with the straight stitch Using a straight stitch, you can gather sleeves, skirts and valances with a stitch length of 6 mm. To ensure consistent gathering you should sew two or three rows of gathering • Mark the first line on the right side of the fabric and sew along it. Allow the threads to extend approx. 10— 20cm. • Each subsequent seam can be sewn one presser foot width from the last.
Utility stitches and practical sewing I U) D E c o ‘ 2-3 Optiona Darning with the straight stitch Insert the darning foot: Loosen screw D. Set the needle at its highest point and push the pin of the darning foot fully into the hole C of the sewing foot holder. When doing this, the guide fork G should position itself around the presser bar. The lever E must be behind the fixing screw F Now tighten screw D.
Utility stitches and practical sewing F 5- - 1 r, r 1 • Ji O2-1,5l 3-5 I 0/1 L Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the elastic stitch is especially suitable for repairing damaged areas. • Sew over the damaged area in rows until it is well covered. Take care to ensure that the rows overlap. IYvylVYv YVV , YVYh Repairing tears On tears, frayed edges or small holes it is useful to lay a piece of material under the reverse side of the fabric.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing on zippers There are various methods of sewing on zippers. For skirts, we recommend the fully concealed zipper, for men’s and ladies’ trousers the semi concealed zipper. Various zippers are available. We recommend using a metal zipper for strong fabrics such as denim. For all other materials we recommend a plastic zipper. It is important for all types of zippers to sew very close to the edge of the teeth of the zipper.
Utility stitches and practical sewing / I I ;JI F j !L1 Fully concealed, sew-in zipper • Insert the zipper foot on the right side. • Baste in the zipper and lay it underneath the presser foot so that the teeth of the zipper run alongside the foot. • Stitch in half of the zipper, leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot and close the zipper. • • Sew the second half of the zipper parallel at the same distance. • Stop after the first half and leave the needle in the fabric.
L’tiliiv aitches and practical sewing F The trouser zipper • Iron the seam allowances, taking care to ensure that the underfap extends by about 4 mm. • Baste the zipper under the underlap so that the teeth are visible. • Insert the zipper toot on the right side and move the needle to the right needle position c:. • Stitch along the edge of the zipper. I • Just before the end of the seam, open the zipper and finish sewing the seam.
Utility stitches and practical sewing I I iT L 3 Q 3-5 Optona{ Stabilizing edges With the hemmer you can hem blouses, silk scarves and valances with ease, without having to pre-iron the fabric edges. The hemming prevents the edges from fraying and a clean, durable edge is the result. • Fold the beginning of the fabric edge over twice (approx. 2 mm) • Lay the folded fabric edge underneath the hemmer and sew a few stitches.
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Utility stitches and practical sewing )13”’ * ;;;I “.. *--• ,: * ‘rI’Ib 4 I t ;. E 0 2,5 • 3-5 I__, 0/1 Inserting lace You can achieve a beautiful effect by inserting lace, e.g. on babywear and children’s clothing. • First the lace is basted onto the right side of the fabric. Attaching lace You can beautify and remodel home textiles with the desired suitable lace as often as you like. • Sew on both sides of the lace at a narrow margin.
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Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Sewing table for decorative sewing Monograms Embroidering with the dense zigzag stitch/Tapering Appliqué Thchelieu jelet embroidery tchwork quilt rnstitching
Decoradve sewing and embroidery techniques Decorative stitches To enhance home textiles or garments. you can produce decorations by selecting different stitches, using different threadl fabric colors or vary length and width of the stitches. For decorative stitches we recommend using special embroidery threads which are available from your Pfaff dealer, Use stabilizer under the fabric to be decorated. This prevents the material from pulling.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques H’i I Monograms Whether working with stretch or woven fabric, with the help of the darning foot you and the stitch E, stitch width 2.5-5 design. own your of initials ider embro can Sewing this way without a set pattern does, however, require a little practice. , Draw the initials onto the fabric with an invisible-ink marker. • Drop the feed dog. Insert the darning foot and bring it into darning position (see page 31). • Place stabilizer under the fabric.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques I I 4 I I I Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitchiTapering Tapering is easy with your select sewing machine. By adjusting the width of this dense zigzag stitch you can create interesting embroidery. Uneven embroidering • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension to “buttonhole”, select zigzag stitch E, set stitch length to “buttonhole” and select the center needle position Even embroidering • Place stabilizer under the fabric.
Decorative 3ewing and embroidery techniques U Floral embroidery Embroidering corners F or this flower arrangement, only a dense zigzag stitch was used in combination with the variable stitch width and the various needle positions. By changing the stitch width during sewing of dense zigzag stitches you can embroider corners with 45 degree angles. • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Draw the contures of a flower motif with a self-erasing textile pen.
Dcwae bewing and embn,We,y teckniqucs I Decorative buttonhole e This buttonhole is a beautiful alternativ page e (see to the traditional buttonhol h of 26-27). Since you determine the widt can e nhol butto the , seam e nhol the butto have a width of up to 10 mm. mm • Sew two buttonhole seams about 1 E, h stitc g zigza e dens a g apart usin stitch width 3-5 mm). The needle thread tension is set to ‘buttonhole”.
Decorative sewing and embroider9 techniques I Richelieu This especiaUy artistic form of eyelet and insert embroidery is easy to sew with your sewing machine. Using a magic marker, draw your motif onto the right side of the fabric. • Then place two layers of water-soluble stabilizer underneath the fabric to be embroidered and hoop both the fabric and the stabilizer into an embroidery hoop. • Insert decorative embroidery foot number 1.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques I Patchwork quilt Patchwork and quilting are traditional handicraft techniques which were eer originally used by North American pion c. fabri ver left-o of e use mak to en wom Over the years it has developed into a creative hobby. Traditionally patchwork was sewn by hand. Today your creative ideas can be realized in a much shorter time with your select sewing machine.
Decorative sewing and embroidery technique. ilemstitch seam nistitch seam is an embroidery h to hriique and can be used to secure mIt p’s on table linen as well as for h’.oration on clothing. For hem stitching you will require a wing needle and natural tiher, woven fabric that you can easily pull single threads. Lightweight darning thread is particularly suitable.
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Accessories and needle s cessortus) Presser feet (normal ac r foot 0 Standard presse 0 Part No. 98-694 816-0 I I I I 1 Clear view foot suitable for top (Fancy-stitch foot not feed) Part No. 98-694 864-01 / erlock toot 3 Blind stitch and ov Part No. 98-694-890-00 itching foot 4 Zipper-and edge-st 0 Part No. 98-694 884-0 1 5 Buttonhole foot 1 Part No.
4cc essories and needles 8 Edge guide Part No. 98-802 422-00 2 3 1-3 Spool cap 1 Part No. 93-036 048-44 2. Part No. 93-035 050-44 3. Part No. 93-036 049-44 4Brush Part No. 93-847 979-91 5 Extra spool pin Part No. 93-033 063-44 6 Seam ripper Part No.99-053-0 1 6-91 7 Felt pad Part No. 93-033 064-05 8 Oiltube Part No.93-035 91 0-91 9 Bobbins Part No.
Accessories and needles available at an extra for special sewing work. They are ‘resser feet (special accessory) tharge from your dealer Sewing work Part No. ccessory For appliqué work 42 941-91 93-0 ppliqué foot 93-036 931081 )pen appliqué foot For binding edges with 98-054 484-91 3ias tape binder bias tape (remove foot holder) cording work For 1 9 95093-042 Cording foot, 5 grooves (needle size 80) (twin needle with needle spacing 1.6 to 2.
Accessories and needles I I _ -- E 0 3 JI Felling toot Felling foot F at felled seams are particularly strong and are commonly known as jeans seams. Seams on sportswear and children’s wear, blouses and shirts are more durable with tins technique. You can make these seams particularly decorative by using a sewing thread of a contrasting color. The felling toot is available in two different widths. E ? I 0 3 0 35 Srnrrrg .
Accessories and needles I I I - E 0 2.5 0 5 Pintuck foot Pintuck foot This classic heirloom sewing technique can be easily applied to many types of fabric such as cotton and lightlinens. Undergarments, children’s clothes and home decorating projects are given a nostalgic touch by pintucking. • Attach the pintuck foot. • Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle (e.g. 130/705 H-ZWI; 1.6 or 2.0 mm needle spacing; size 80). • Thread the two needles (see page 11).
A€ cescories and needlec () 2,5 3-5 Bias tape bnder F 0 3 3-5 Ruf er I1iis tape binder iiilioq with bias tape is a very easy oaf hod of giving fabric edges a smooth iii iii ippearance. For this you need iiI,lt*at bias tape about 1” (2.5 cm) wide. Ruffler With the ruttier you can make closely or widely spaced pleats automatically while sewing. This is very useful for ruffles. home decorating, etc. • Ii iii VO the presser foot and holder. Aittili the bias binder.
Accessories and need1e I I .—.-• I C 2 0,35-1 0 Carding E foot I Cording foot Cording is a technique in which pearl thread or a fine cord is overstitched to produce a purl seam. With this you can obtain an effect similar to braiding. • Attach the cording foot. • Place the pearl thread in the toot so it leads through one of the grooves at the front and lies under the presser foot at the back. • Overstitch the pearl thread with a narrow satin stitch. This produces what is known as the purl seam.
Accessories and needles I 5 I 2 E 0,35-1 ‘ 0 iR 2-3 fl .. tine • Mark your desired pattern with a fabricmarking pen. • Place a piece of stabilizer under the tibric • Attach the fringe foot. Embroider the motif row by row. For circles you must work from the outside Ill • When using heavier threads, you ,hould select a slightly longer stitch knqth. Always sew a test seam first. • When you have finished, pull the work
______ Accessories and needles Needle chart Using the correct needle guarantees better stitching of the fabric.
Accessories and needles I I Classification Stitch length 1301705 H-ZWI 00 i’ 2.5 mm 130/705 H-ZWI size: 80 size: 90 size: 100 2,5 mm 2,5 mm 2,5 mm 3,0 mm Stitch width — - — — — Needle spacing Suitable for 1.6 mm 2,0mm normal pintucks 2,5 mm 3.0 mm 4.0 mm wide pintucks wide pintucks extra wide pintucks Decorative sewing with twin needles iii’ owing the desired stitches, check whether needles can penetrate easily, by turning the .iiilwiieel.
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Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch It is very important to clean and oil your sewing machine, because it will rewardyou with a longer service life. The more often you use the machine, the more care it needs. I Removal: • Raise the sewing foot and remove the removable accessory tray. Push the point of a small screwdriver into the opening between needle plate and sewing machine.
WaintcnanL e (111(1 tivuble-%hooting ‘V 4f Changing the sewing lamp Switch off the main switch t)isconnect the mains plug and the foot control plug from the machine. like off the removable accessory tray • thu sewing lamp is located inside the left ‘,ilir of tire sewing machine I l ‘riivvil • I old the sewing machine tightly. • I ‘ush the lamp into its socket as far as ii will go. • At thu same time, turn the lamp a halt urn anti-clockwise and remove it. Ii • ‘.
Maintenance and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting Problem: The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. The wrong needle is inserted. Needle is bent or blunt. Machine is not properly threaded. Needle is too small for thread. Needle thread breaks See reasons above. Thread tension is too tight. Thread is poor or has slubs in it, or has become dry after too-long storage. Thread is too thick. Remedy: Push needle fully upwards, flat side facing the back. Use a needle system 130/705 H.
