Pfaff freestyle 1527 Owner's manual

Category
Sewing machines
Type
Owner's manual
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F
‘arts
of
your
FreeStyle
sewing
machine
r
I
Connection
socket
“foot
control
with
main
cord”
I
Main
switch
I
Handwheel
release
disk
Handwheel
p
Bobbin
winder
I
Lid
with
stitches
Extra
spool
holder
Spool
holder
with
spool
cap
I
Take-up
lever
O
Needle
thread
tension
dial
1
Threading
path
I
2
Thread
cutter
3
Presser
toot
holder
with
presser
foot
4
Base
plate
I
5
IDT
System
I
Integrated
Dual
Feed
6
Needle
holder
with
fixing
screw
7
Presser
foot
lifter
8
Button
for
“reverse
sewing”
9
Stitch
length
dial
o
Carrying
handle
1
Stitch
selection
2
Thread
guide
3
Sewing
lamp
(max.
15
watt)
4
Stitch
width
dial
5
Needle
position
dial
6
Needle
plate
7
Removable
accessory
tray
.
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All
you
want,
and
nothing
that
you
do
not
need!
e
Congratulations!
Thu
hai’e
purchased
a
top
quality
PJiff
sewing
machine
which
fi’atures
unique
advantages.
Your
new
Pftiff
can
sew
through
almost
anvtabric
—from
thick
to
thin.
The
design
and
technology
incoiporated
in
your
new
Pfriff
FreeStyle
is
state-of-the-an.
You
will
(i/SO
discover that
these
instructions
are
just
as
easy
to
use
as
your
PFA
FF
sewing
machine
itself
Take
the
time
to
read
thiioug/i
the
instruction
manual
caref
it//v.
A
small
investment
of
your
ti/ne
is
wart/i
it!
This
approach
is
the
only
way to
real/v
find
all
of
the
options
your
Fn’eSr’ie
sewing
machine
imius
to
otter
and
how
to
mumake
the
most
of
them.
if
you
have any
questions
no
problem!
Your
PFAFF
dealer
is
always
happy
to
help.
So
get
ready
to
have
some
fiuu!
And
have
a
great
lime
turning
your
sewing
ideas
into
reality.
MPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUC11ONS
For
the
United
States
only
When
you
use
an
electrical
appliance,
basic
safety
precautions
should
iIvty
i’ll,’,’
.
a
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.
Alw,y’
imphit
appliance
from
the
electric
outlet
immediately
after
using
and
before
cleaning
ii.
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
ci
;iiik
Ii’
i
place
in
or
drop
info
water
or
other
liquid.
WARNING
To
reduce
the
risk
of
burns,
fire
electric
shock,
or
injury
to
pceoi.
5.
Do
not
allow
to
be
used
as
a
toy.
Close
attention
is
necessary
when
this
sewing
machire’
r.
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
it
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
1
$
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.
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
it
to
break.
19.
Switch
the
sewing
machine
off
(‘0”)
when
making
any
adiustments
in
the
needle
area,
such
as
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
I
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Notes
on
safety
Nnte
on
safety
for
household
sewing
machines
in
accordance
with
F
N
60
335-2-28
and
IEC
60
335-228
he
user
must
exercise
adequate
caution
4
with
regard
to
the
up
and
down
movement
of
the
needle
and
must
constantly
observe
the
sewing
area
while
sewing.
7.
When
leaving
the
machine
unattended,
dunng
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
4
sewing
lamp
is
15
watts.
4.
The
tension
of
the
drive
belt
must
only
be
4
adjusted
by
a
PFAFF
mechanic.
5.
The
machine
must
be
operated
in
4
accordance
with
the
indications
on
the
specification
plate.
4
6.
Do
not
insert
any
objects
into
openings
on
the machine.
4
7.
Do
not
use
the
sewing
machine
if:
there
is
visible
damage
its
function
is
disturbed
it
is
wet,
eg
with
condensation
which
can
4
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
4
purpose
than
that
for
which
it
is
intended
or
if
it
is
wrongly
operated,
we
cannot
accept
4
any
liability
for
any
damage
caused.
10.
To
avoid
the
risk
of
electric
shock,
do
4
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
+7-
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
85
C.
Constant
use
at
a
low
speed
is
therefore
not
permitted
in
order
to avoid
damage.
Environment
The
recommended
environment
is:
Ambient
temperature
10
C
to
40
C
Humidity
20%
to
80%
Storage
temperature:
25
C
to
+60
C
The
machine
is
suppressed
and
immune
to
interference;
however,
if
should
not
be
operated
near
electronic
devices
such
as
radios.
TVs.
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
Contents
Accessories
and
needles
Accessory
tray
Appliqué
Appliqué
foot
49-59
3
44
56
Gathering
foot
Gathering
with
elastic
thread
Gathering
with
the
straight
stitch
General
information
on
sewing
Handwheel
release
disk
Hemming
with
the
twin
needle
Hemstitch
seam
Honeycomb
stitch
Bias-tape
binder
55
Blind
stitch
23
Bobbin
case
8-9
Bobbin
thread
tension
8-9
Buttonholes
26-27,
44
Inserting
lace
Integrated
Dual
feed
I
IDT
Changing
the
needle
plate
62
Changing
the
needle
15
Left
needle
position
Cleaning
and
oiling
62
Cording
foot
56
Main
switch
Covering
stitch
30-31
Maintenance
and
trouble-shooting
Darning
with
the
elastic
stitch
32
Monograms
Darning
with
the
straight
stitch
31
Needle
table
Darning
31-32
Needle
thread
tension
Decorative
sewing
41
-47
Non-elastic
stitches
Drawing
up
the
bobbin
thread
12
Dropping
the
feed
dog
15
Oiling
the
sewing
machine
Elastic
stitch
25
Optional
accessories
Elastic
stitches
24-25
Electrical
connection
2
Patchwork
quilt
Embroidering
with
a
dense
Placing
sewing
thread
on
spool
holder
zigzag
stitch
41
-44
Eyelet
embroidery
Practical
sewing
Presser
foot
lifter
Felling
foot
53
Free
arm
Quilt
and
patchwork
foot
Fringe
foot
Quilting
29
47
25
37
14
16
2
61-64
41
58-59
15,
21
22
62
52-60
F
46
5
19-38
13
57
51,57
k’tnovable
accessory
tray
umoving
the
presser
foot
Ilopairing
tears
Hoverse
sewing
lichelieu
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
29
Special
accessories
table
52
Stabilizing
edges
36
Standard
buttonhole
27
Standard
buttonhole
with
gimp
thread
27
Stitch
density
17
Stitch
length
adjustment
dial
17
Stitch
selection
dial
18
Straight
stitch
22
Stretch
triple
straight
stitch
24
Stretch
triple
zigzag
stitch
Thread
cutter
Threading
the
upper
thread
Top
feed
(Integrated
Dual
Feed)
Introduction
3
Top-stitching
13
Trouble-shooting
32
Twin
needle
17
16
55
Winding
from
the
second
spool
holder
Winding
the
bobbin
Winding
through
the
needle
53
21
64
11,29
6
4-7
7
22
45
Utility
stitch
table
Introduction
16
16
22
17-18
17-18
Zigzag
stitch
63
28
32
34-35
Introduction
Tapering
Thread
tension
24
42-51
8-9,
15
12
10
14
Jn.rroductio
Stitch
table
(non-elastic
stitches)
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Stitch
[Description
Application
A/B/C
Buttonhole
Standard
buttonhole
for
blouses
oi
hod
in’
n
H
Blind
stitch
with
zigzag
For
invisible
hemming
with
simultaneous
(elastic)
seam/overcasting.
Especially
tor
strotc:li
i.il,-o
d
E
Straight
stitch,
For
all
straight
stitching
and
top-
15
needle
positions
stitching
work
up
to
6
mm
Stitch
width
dial
set
at
0
Zigzag
stitch,
For
serging
and
appliqué.
Also
suitable
for
15
needle
positions,
stitch
tapering,
eyelet
embroidery
and
cording
woik
width
dial
set
at
0.5
-
5
Left
needle
position
Straight
stitch:
For
all
sewing
and
top-stitching
(for
straight
stitch
operations
which
require
a
left
needle
position.
and
zigzag
stitch)
Zigzag
stitch:
For
serging,
appliqué
and
tapering.
Center
needle
position
Straight
stitch:
For
most
sewing
and
top-stitching
operations.
Zigzag
for
most
zigzag
operations.
Right
needle
position
For
all
sewing
and
top-stitching
operations
which
(for
straight
stitch
require
a
right
needle
position.
Zigzag
stitch:
and
zigzag
stitch)
For
serging,
appliqué,
tapering
and
cording
work
F
Elastic
stitch
For
overcasting,
sewing
on
elastic,
darning
tears
and
inserting
patches
G
Decorative
stitch
Decorative
stitch
e.g.
for
quilting
introduction
Stretch
triple
straight
stitch,
15
needle
positions
Stretch
triple
zigzag
stitch,
15
needle
positions
Stitch
width
knob
0.5
5
bi
Left
needle
position
(for
stretch
triple
straight
and
zigzag
stitches)
Center
needle
position
(for
stretch
triple
straight
and
zigzag
stitches)
Right
needle
position
(for
stretch
triple
straight
and
zigzag
stitches)
Honeycomb
stitch
Application
For
stretch
seams,
e.g.
inside
seams
as
well
as
seams
on
sportswear
and
workwear
For
sewing
elastic
bands
on
elastic
materials
or
seams
on
stretch
materials
For
elastic
seams
which
require
a
left
needle
position
For
elastic
seams
which
require
a
center
needle
position
For
elastic
seams
which
require
a
right
needle
position
For
sewing
on
elastic
thread,
overstitching
terry
cloth
seams
and
for
ornamental
hem
seams.
Stitch
table
(stretch
stitches)
Stitch
Description
E
C
C
F
Heavy
open
overlock
stitch
Decorative
stitch
A
closing
and
serging
seam
on
heavy
materials
Embellishment
I
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Operate
your
Pfaff
FreeStyle
Operate
your
Pfaff
FreeSty’e
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
Op
rc4t
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Carryingcase
Place
the
cords,
tool
coch
ci
n
instruction
book
in
the
conip;
it
Ii
tot
carryingcase.
Top
cover
Open
the
folding
cover
(6)
upwards
The
stitches
of
the
sewing
macloin
If
illustrated
on
the
inside
of
the
inp
c
v
o
Connecting
the
foot
control
Connect
the
plug
of
the
foot
control
Ic
the
connecting
socket
(1)
of
the
sewinq
machine
and
to
the
wall
socket
The
sewing
speed
is
regulated
by
piooctnq
Ito
foot
control.
Additionally,
you
can
regulate
the
cwtnc
speed
by
moving
the
slide
on
the
tool
part
of
the
foot
control.
Position
I
=
half
speed
Position
*
=
full
speed
For
this
sewing
machine,
a
foot
ctntl)iI
typ
AW
0253
or
AE
013
must
to
hi.
0’,
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
outlel
reverse
the
plug.
If
it
still
does
not
fil
contact
a
qualified
electrician
to
install
the
proper
outlet.
Do
not
modify
the
plug
in
any
way
Main
switch
When
the
main
switch
(2)
is
switched
cc
the
sewing
lamp
lights
up.
The
sewing
machine
is
now
ready
tu
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your
Pfriff
FreeSt’,k
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.
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Preparing
the
machine
for
bobbin
winding
Hold
the
handwheel
(4)
firmly
and
turn
the
handwheel
release
disc
(3)
until
it
stops
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow.
This
stops
the
needle
from
moving
while
the
machine
is
winding
the
bobbin.
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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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Operate
your
Pfcff
FreeStyle
,
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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.
Operate
your
Pfaff
FreeStyle
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Winding
from
the
second
spool
holder
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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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Operate
your
PfinfFreeSvIe
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.
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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Operate
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Ptf
FreeStyle
Bobbin
Case/Hook
Cover
Switch
off
the
main
switch
Hold
the
side
of
the
bobbin
case/hook
cover
and
open
it
towards
you.
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Removing
the
bobbin
case
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.
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Pfaff freestyle 1527 Owner's manual

Category
Sewing machines
Type
Owner's manual

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