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better
understanding
when
reading
I
this
manual,
please
fold
this
page
out
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.
A
small
investment
of
your time
is
worth
it!
This
approach
is
the on/v
way
to
really
find
all
of
the
options
our
FreeStyle
sewing
machine
has
to
offer
and
how
to
make
the
immost
of
them.
if
iou
have
aJiV
questions
—
no
problem!
Your
PFAFF
dealer
is
always happy
to
help.
Sc)
get
ready
to
have
some/un!
And
have
a
great
time
turning
your
sewing
ideas
into reality.
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.
Replace
bulb
with
same
type
rated
15
Watts.
3.
Do
not
reach
for
a
sewing
machine
that
has
fallen
into
water.
Unplug
immediately.
4.
Do
not
place
or
store
a
sewing
machine
where
it
can
fall
or
be
pulled
into
a
tub
or
sink.
Do
not
place
in
or
drop
into
water
or
other
liquid.
WARNING
To
reduce
the
risk
of
burns,
fire
electric
shock,
or
injury
to
persortb
5.
Do
not
allow
to
be
used
as
a
toy.
Close
attention
is
necessary
when
this
sewing
machine
is
used
by
or
near
children.
6.
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.
7.
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
appliance
to
the
nearest
authorized
dealer
or
service
center
for
examination,
repair,
electrical
or
mechanical
adjustment.
8.
Never
operate
the
sewing
machine
with
any
air
opening
blocked.
Keep
ventilation
openings
of
the
sewing
machine
and
foot
control
free
from
the
accumulation
of
lint,
dust,
and
loose
cloth.
9.
Never
drop
or
insert
any
object
into
any
opening.
10.
Do
not
use
outdoors.
11.
Do
not
operate
where
aerosol
(spray)
products
are
being
used
or
where
oxygen
is
being
administered.
12.
To
disconnect.
turn
all
controls
to
off
(‘0”)
position,
then
remove
plug,
not
the
cord.
I
13.
Never
operate
on
a
soft
surface
such
as
a
bed
or
couch
where
the
air
openings
may
be
blocked,
14.
Do
not
unplug
by
pulling
on
cord.
To
unplug,
grasp
the
plug,
not
the
cord.
15.
Keep
fingers
away
from
all
moving
parts.
Special
care
is
required
around
the
sewing
machine
needle.
16.
Always
use
the
proper
needle
plate.
The
wrong
plate
can
cause
the
needle
to
break.
17.
Do
not
use
bent
or
blunt
needles.
Use
needles
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
only.
18.
Do
not
pull
or
push
fabric
while
stitching.
It
may
deflect
the
needle,
causing
itto
break.
19.
Switch
the
sewing
machine
off
(“0”)
when
making
any
adjustments
in
the
needle
area,
such
,s
threading
needle,
changing
needle,
threading
bobbin,
or
changing
presser
foot,
etc.
20.
Always
unplug
sewing
machine
from
the
electric
outlet
when
removing
covers,
lubricating,
or
when
making
any
other
user
servicing
adjustments
mentioned
in
the
instruction
manual.
21.
Hold
plug
when
rewinding
into
cord
reel.
Do
not
allow
plug
to
whip
when
rewinding.
Please
also
observe
the
general
safety
notes
on
opposite
page.
This
sewing
machine
is
designed
and
manufactured
for
HOUSEHOLD
use
only
S
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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
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.
2.
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.
The
maximum
permissible
wattage
for
the
sewing
lamp
is 15
watts.
4.
The
tension
of
the
drive
belt
must
only
be
adjusted
by
a
PFAFF
mechanic.
5.
The
machine
must
be
operated
in
accordance
with
the
indications
on
the
specification
plate.
6.
Do
not
insert
any
objects
into
openings
on
the
machine.
7.
Do
not
use
the
sewing
machine
it:
•
there
is
visible
damage
•
its
function
is
disturbed
•
it
is
wet, eg
with
condensation
which
can
occur
when
a
cold
machine
is
brought
into
a
warm
room.
8.
Do
not
pull
the
mains
plug
out
of
the
socket
by
its
cord.
9.
If
this
appliance
is
used
for
another
purpose
than
that
for
which
it
is
intended
or
if
it
is
wrongly
operated,
we
cannot
accept
any
liability
for
any
damage
caused.
10.
To
avoid
the
risk
of
electric
shock,
do
not
open the machine.
There
are
no
parts
inside
the
machine
which
the
user
can
repair.
Repairs
are
solely
the
responsibility
of
our
qualified
service
staff.
11.
Be
sure
to
use
only
original PFAFF
parts.
12.
The
machine
is
designed
for
a
mains
supply
with
a
nominal
voltage
of
+1-
10%
and
a
rated
frequency
of
+7-
4%.
13.
When
used
properly the
temperature
of
the
outer
components
of
a
non-electronically
controlled
foot
control
can
reach
up
to
85C.
Constant
use
at
a
low
speed
is
therefore
not
permitted
in
order
to
avoid
damage.
Environment
The
recommended
environment
is:
Ambient
temperature
1
0C
to
40C
Humidity
20°c
to
80°c
Storage
temperature:
-25C
to
+60CC
The
machine
is
suppressed
and
immune
to
interference;
however,
it
should
not
be
operated
near
electronic
devices
such
as
radios,
TV5,
PCs,
broadcasting
transmitters,
etc.
This
sewing
machine
is
a
high-quality
electronic-mechanical
device.
It
is
a
machine
for
supervised
use
in
the
home.
It
should
not
be
subjected
to:
dust,
dampness,
direct
sunlight,
static
electricity,
heat-radiating
objects,
corrosive
chemicals
or
liquids.
For
ventilation
purposes
the machine
must
only
be
operated
on
an
open
surface
which
is
both
firm
and
horizontal.
Care
of
the
machine
Always
protect
the machine
from
damage
which may
be
caused
by
it
being
hit
or
dropped.
Cleaning
Housing
and
display:
To
clean
the
housing,
use
only
a
clean,
dry,
soft,
lint-free
cloth.
To
remove
any
stubborn
dirt
use
a
soft
cloth
with
alcohol.
Please
note!
Do
not
use
any
insecticides
or
chemical
products
such
as
petrol
or
liquid
chemicals
to
clean
the
housing.
Introduction
S
Contents
Gathering
foot
‘i
Accessories
and
needles
4959
Gathering
with
elastic
thread
I
Accessory
tray
3
Gathering
with
the
straight
stitch
i
p
Appliqué
44
General
information
on
sewing
Appliqué
foot
56
P
Handwheel
release
disk
4
Bias-tape
binder
55
Hemming
with
the
twin
needle
Blind
stitch
23
Hemstitch
seam
4?
Bobbin
case
8-9
Honeycomb
stitch
Bobbin
thread
tension
8-9
Buttonholes
26-27,
44
Inserting
lace
37
p
Integrated
Dual
feed!
IDT
14
Changing
the
needle
plate
62
P
Changing
the
needle
15
Left
needle
position
16
Cleaning
and
oiling
62
Cording
foot
56
Main
switch
2
Covering
stitch
30-31
Maintenance
and
trouble-shooting
61-64
Darning
with
the
elastic
stitch
32
Monograms
41
I
Darning
with
the
straight
stitch
31
Needle
table
58-59
Darning
31-32
Needle
thread
tension
15.
21
Decorative
sewing
41-47
Non-elastic
stitches
22
I
Drawing
up
the
bobbin
thread
12
Dropping
the
feed
dog
15
Oiling
the
sewing
machine
62
Elastic
stitch
25
Optional
accessories
52-60
Elastic
stitches
24-25
Electrical
connection
2
Patchwork
quilt
46
Embroidering
with
a
dense
Placing
sewing
thread
on
zigzag
stitch
41-44
spool
holder
Eyelet
embroidery
45
Practical
sewing
19-38
Presser
foot
lifter
13
a
Felling
foot
53
Free
arm
Quilt
and
patchwork
foot
5?
Fringe
foot
57
Quilting
51,
51
I
Removable
accessory
tray
Removing
the
presser
foot
Repairing
tears
Reverse
sewing
Richelieu
Right
needle
position
Ruffler
Selecting
needle
position
Selecting
stitch
width
Serging
with
zigzag
stitch
Setting
stretch
stitches
Setting
utility
stitches
Sewing
light
Sewing
on
buttons
Sewing
on
patches
Sewing
on
zippers
Sewing
table
Shirring
foot
Smocking
ietroduction
3
Top-stitching
13
Trouble-shooting
32
Twin
needle
17
45
Utility
stitch
table
16
16
16
22
17-18
17-18
63
28
32
34-35
Introduction
53
29
52
36
27
27
17
17
18
22
24
24
6
4-7
7
Tapering
Thread
tension
Thread
cutter
Threading
the
upper
thread
Top
feed
(Integrated
Dual
Feed)
21
64
11,29
Introduction
55
Winding
from
the
second
spool
holder
Winding
the
bobbin
Winding
through
the
needle
Zigzag
stitch
22
Special
accessories
table
Stabilizing
edges
I
Standard
buttonhole
I
Standard
buttonhole
with
gimp
thread
Stitch
density
1
Stitch
length
adjustment
dial
Stitch
selection
dial
Straight
stitch
I
Stretch
triple
straight
stitch
Stretch
triple
zigzag
stitch
42-51
8-9,
15
12
10
14
let
n4uction
Stitch
table
(non-elastic
stitches)
Iss,
Straight
stitch,
15
needle
positions
Stitch
width
dial
set
at
0
Zigzag
stitch,
15
needle
positions.
stitch
width
dial
set
at
0.5
—
5
Left
needle
position
(for
straight
stitch
and
zigzag
stitch)
Center
needle
position
F
Elastic
stitch
Right
needle
position
(for
straight
stitch
and
zigzag
stitch)
For
invisible
hemming
with
simultaneous
seam/overcasting.
Especially
for
stretch
in
it
‘icd
For
all
straight
stitching
and
top-
stitching
work
up
to
6
mm
For
serging
and
appliqué.
Also
suitable
for
tapering,
eyelet
embroidery
and
cording
work
Straight
stitch:
For
all
sewing
and
top-stitchinq
operations
which
require
a
left
needle
position
Zigzag
stitch:
For
serging,
appliqué
and
taperinq
Straight
stitch:
For
most
sewing
and
top-stitc:hinq
operations.
Zigzag
for
most
zigzag
operations.
For
all
sewing
and
top-stitching
operations
which
require
a
right
needle
position.
Zigzag
stitch
For
serging,
appliqué,
tapering
and
cording
work
For
overcasting,
sewing
on
elastic,
darning
teirs
and
inserting
patches
I
I
A
B
C
B
0
E
E
E
E
F
G
H
Stitch
Description
NB/C
Buttonhole
Application
H
Blind
stitch
with
zigzag
(elastic)
Standard
buttonhole
for
blouses
or
bed
linen’,
E
I
I
I
I
G
Decorative
stitch
Decorative
stitch
e.g.
for
quilting
Introduction
Stitch
table
(stretch
stitches)
E
E
E
E
F
G
H
Stitch
Description
Application
E
Stretch
triple
straight
stitch,
For
stretch
seams,
e.g.
inside
seams
as
well
as
15
needle
positions
seams
on
sportswear
and
workwear
Stretch
triple
zigzag
stitch.
For
sewing
elastic
bands
on
elastic
materials
or
15
needle
positions
seams
on
stretch
materials
Stitch
width
knob
0.5
—
5
‘
Left
needle
position
For
elastic
seams
which
require
a
left
needle
(for
stretch
triple
straight
position
and
zigzag
stitches)
Center
needle
position
For
elastic
seams
which
require
a
center
needle
(for
stretch
triple
straight
and
position
zigzag
stitches)
Right
needle
position
For
elastic
seams
which
require
a
right
needle
(for
stretch
triple
straight
position
and
zigzag
stitches)
F
Honeycomb
stitch
For
sewing
on
elastic
thread,
overstitching
terry
cloth
seams
and
for
ornamental
hem
seams.
G
Heavy
open
overlock stitch
A
closing
and
serging
seam
on
heavy
materials
H
Decorative
stitch
Embellishment
Operate
your
PfaffFreeSrle
Operate
your
Pfatf
FreeStyle
Electrical
connection
2
Removable
accessory
tray
3
Bobbins
4-7
Bobbin
case
8-9
Bobbin
thread
tension
9
Threading
the
needle
10
Pulling
up
the
bobbin
thread
12
Presser
foot
lifter
13
Thread
cutter
13
Changing
the
presser
foot
13
IDT
System/Integrated
Dual
Feed
14
Changing
the
needle
15
Needle
thread
tension
15
Lowering
the
feed
dog
15
Stitch
width
dial
16
Needle
position
dial
16
Reverse
sewing
17
Stitch
length
dial
17
Stitch
selection
18-19
This
appliance
has
a
polarized
plug
(one
blade
wider
than
the
other).
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shock,
this
plug
is
intended
to
fit
in
a
polarized
outlet
only
one
way.
If
the
plug
does
not
fit
fully
in
the
outlet,
reverse
the
plug.
If
it
still
does
not
fit,
contact
a
qualified
electrician
to
install
the
proper
outlet.
Do
not
modify
the
plug
in
any
way.
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.
Additionally,
you
can
regulate
the
sewing
speed
by
moving
the
slide
on
the
front
part
of
the
foot
control.
Position
=
half
speed
Position
*
=
full
speed
For
this
sewing
machine,
a
foot
controller
typ
AW
0253
or
AE
013
must
to
be
used.
Main
switch
When
the
main
switch
(2)
is
switched
on,
the
sewing
lamp
lights
up.
The
sewing
machine
is
now
ready
to
use.
Operate
your
Pfaff
FreeStyle
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.
I
I
I
I
I
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.
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.
I
N
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.
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.
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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your
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your
Pfaff
FreeStyle
PFAFF
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.
Switch
on
the
main
switch
Hold
the
end
of
the
thread
firmly
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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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.
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.
TIP:
If
the
machine
is
already
threaded,
you
can
easily
wind
thread
from
the
second
spool
holder
without
having
to
unthread
the
machine.
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your
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FreeStyle
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Operate
your
Pyaff
treeMyte
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.
Then
wind
the
thread
several
times
around
the
bobbin.
Press
the
foot
control
and
winding
the
bobbin.
Don’t
forget:
Make
sure
to
stop
the
needle
from
moving
while
winding
the
bobbin
(see
page
4).
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needle
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Removing
the
bobbin
case
Operate
your
ttaf)
freeStvte
Bobbin
Case/Hook
Cover
Switch
off
the
main
switch
Hold
the
side
of
the
bobbin
case/hook
cover
and
open
it
towards
you.
Raise
the
bobbin
case
lever
and
pull
out
the
bobbin
case.
Release
the
lever
and
remove
the
empty
bobbin.
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.
The
interlacing
should
be
visible
from
the
underside
of
the
material
only
when
sewing
decorative
seams,
buttonholes
and
darning.
Operate
your
Pfaff
FreeStyle
Inserting
the
bobbin
Insert
the
full
bobbin
into
the
bobbin
case.
In
doing
so,
pull
the
thread
sideways
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through
slot
A,
then
under
the
tension
plate
B
until
it
rests
in
the
opening
(see
arrow).
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.
Adjusting
the
setting:
Turn
setting
screw
C
to
the
left
very
slightly
—
the
bobbin
thread
tension
becomes
weaker.
Turn
setting
screw
C
just
a
little
to
the
right
—
the
bobbin
thread
tension
becomes
stronger.
D
Inserting
the
bobbin
case
Lift
lever
F
and
slide
the
bobbin
case
onto
the
hook
pin
D
as
far
as
it
will
go.
Opening
E
of
the
bobbin
case
must
face
upwards.
E
Check:
Pull
the
bobbin
thread
sharply.
The
bobbin
case
must
not
fall
out
of
the
hook.
F
Operate
your
Pf
off
FreeStyle
Threading the
needle
threed
Switch
off
the
main
swikh
I
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.
Now,
using
both
hands,
pull
the
thread
into
guide
A
and
under
thread
guide
hook
D.
Pass
the
thread
through
p
the
letthand
threading
slot
(11)
and
downwards.
Pull
the
thread
around
stop
E
into
the
righthand
threading
slot
and
upwards
to
the
take-up
lever
(9).
The
thread
must
be
pulled
into
the
take
up
lever
(9)
from
left
to
right
and
downwards
again
in
the
righthand
threading
slot.
Finally,
pass
the
thread
from
the
side
behind
one
of
the
two
thread
guides
(22).
To
thread
the
needle,
place
the
thread
from
front
to
back
through
the
needle
eye.
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