Pfaff quilt expression 4.0 Owner's manual

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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.
DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Asewingmachineshouldneverbeleftunattendedwhenpluggedin.Alwaysunplugthissewing
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
• Alwaysunplugbeforerelamping.Replacebulbwithsametyperated5Watt.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric
shock, or injury to person:
• Thissewingmachineisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,
sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengiven
supervisionorinstructionconcerninguseofthesewingmachinebyapersonresponsiblefortheir
safety.
• Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywiththesewingmachine.
• 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.
• 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 sewing machine to the nearest
authorizeddealerorservicecenterforexamination,repair,electricalormechanicaladjustment.
• Neveroperatethesewingmachinewithanyairopeningsblocked.Keepventilationopeningsofthe
sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keepngersawayfromallmovingparts.Specialcareisrequiredaroundthesewingmachineneedle.
• Alwaysusetheproperneedleplate.Thewrongplatecancausetheneedletobreak.
• Donotusebentneedles.
• Donotpullorpushfabricwhilestitching.Itmaydeecttheneedlecausingittobreak.
• Wearsafetyglasses.
• Switchthesewingmachineoff(“0”)whenmakinganyadjustmentintheneedlearea,suchasthreading
needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Alwaysunplugsewingmachinefromtheelectricaloutletwhenremovingcovers,lubricating,orwhen
makinganyotheruserservicingadjustmentsmentionedintheinstructionmanual.
• Neverdroporinsertanyobjectintoanyopening.
• Donotuseoutdoors.
• Donotoperatewhereaerosol(spray)productsarebeingusedorwhereoxygenisbeingadministrated.
• Todisconnect,turnallcontrolstotheoff(“0”)position,thenremoveplugfromoutlet.
• Donotunplugbypullingoncord.Tounplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.
• Thissewingmachineisprovidedwithdoubleinsulation.Useonlyidenticalreplacementparts.
SeeinstructionsforServicingofDouble-InsulatedAppliances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS
Inadouble-insulatedproduct,twosystemsofinsulationareprovidedinsteadofgrounding.Noground
meansisprovidedonadouble-insulatedproduct,norshouldameansforgroundingbeaddedtothe
product.Servicingofadouble-insulatedproductrequiresextremecareandknowledgeofthesystemand
shouldbedoneonlybyqualiedservicepersonnel.Replacementpartsforadouble-insulatedproductmust
beidenticaltothosepartsintheproduct.Adouble-insulatedproductismarkedwiththewords‘DOUBLE
INSULATION’or‘DOUBLEINSULATED’.
Congratulations!
CongratulationsonpurchasingyournewPFAFF®sewingmachine.Asasewing
enthusiast,youhaveacquiredamachinethatfeaturestheverylatestinbothdesignand
technology,enablingyoutotransformallyourcreativeideasintoreality.
Beforeyoustart,pleasespendsometimereadingthisowner’smanual.Youwillsoon
discoverhowtomaximizetheuseofyourmachine.YourauthorizedPFAFF®dealerwill
of course also be pleased to help you at any time.
YourPFAFF®expression™ machinewilldenitelyenableyoutoexperienceatotallynew
dimension of sewing!
Table of contents
1
Introduction 1:5
Machineoverview .................................................... 1:5
Front side ...................................................................... 1:5
Top parts ....................................................................... 1:5
Accessorytray .............................................................. 1:6
Included accessories .................................................... 1:6
Presser feet .................................................................... 1:7
Stitchoverview ......................................................... 1:8
Utility stitches .............................................................. 1:8
Quilt stitches .............................................................. 1:10
Needle art stitches ..................................................... 1:10
Decorativestitches .................................................... 1:10
Alphabets ................................................................ 1:11
2
Preparations 2:1
Unpacking ................................................................. 2:1
Connect to the power supply ................................. 2:1
Pack away after sewing ........................................... 2.2
Free arm ..................................................................... 2:2
Thread cutter............................................................. 2:2
Spoolpins .................................................................. 2:2
Threading the machine............................................ 2:3
Bobbinwinding ........................................................ 2:5
Inserting the bobbin ................................................. 2:6
IDT(Integrateddualfeed) ...................................... 2:6
Electronicknee-lift(4.0) ........................................... 2:7
Needles ...................................................................... 2:7
Changing the needle ................................................ 2:8
Lowering feed dogs ................................................. 2:8
Changing the presser foot ....................................... 2.8
Buttonsforquilt expression™ 4.0 ........................ 2:10
Buttonsforexpression™ 3.0 ................................. 2:12
Buttonsforexpression™ 2.0 ................................. 2:14
Settingsmenu ......................................................... 2:16
3
Sewing 3:1
Sewingmode-overview ............................................ 3:1
Selectastitch ............................................................. 3:1
Sewingrecommendations .......................................... 3:1
Stitchadjustments .................................................... 3:2
Mirroring ................................................................... 3:3
Tie-off options ........................................................... 3:3
Taperingprogram(4.0and3.0).............................. 3:4
Speedcontrol ............................................................ 3:4
Personalstitches(4.0and3.0) ................................. 3:5
Sewingtechniques ................................................... 3:6
Handlookquilting ....................................................... 3:6
Darning ......................................................................... 3:6
Free-motionposition(3.0and2.0) ............................ 3:7
Buttonholes ................................................................... 3:7
Common sewing pop-ups ...................................... 3:9
4
Sequencing (4.0 and 3.0) 4:1
Sequencing-overview................................................ 4:1
Createasequence ..................................................... 4.1
Using the alphabet ................................................... 4:2
Manageyoursequences .......................................... 4:3
Sewingasequence ................................................... 4:3
5
Maintenance 5:1
Changing the light bulbs ......................................... 5:1
Cleaning the machine .............................................. 5:1
Replacing the stitch plate ........................................ 5:2
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 5:3
Index .......................................................................... 5:5
Note: The machine models will be referred to as simply 4.0, 3.0 and 2.0 in this manual.
PFAFF
quilt expression 4.0
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Introduction
Front side
1. Lidwithstitchoverviewandbuttonruler
2. Threading slots
3. Thread cutter
4. Sensormaticbuttonholefootsocket
5. Light bulbs
6. Built-inneedlethreader
7. Needle bar
8. Needle thread guide
9. Stitchplate
10. Bobbincover
11. Free arm
12. Presser foot
13. IDT
14. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder
15. Needle screw
16. Presserfootlift(3.0and2.0)
17. Buttonsandgraphicdisplay
18. Handwheel
19. Main switch, connectors for power cord and
foot control
20. Slideforloweringthefeeddogs
21. Connectionforknee-lift(4.0)
Top parts
22. Pre-tension disk for threading and bobbin
winding
23. Bobbinwinderthreadguide
24. Thread guide
25. Bobbinthreadguides
26. Bobbinthreadcutter
27. Bobbinwinderleverandbobbinspindle
28. Auxiliaryspoolpin
29. Spoolcaps
30. Spoolpin
31. Thread tension disk
32. Take-uplever
Introduction
Machine overview
1:5
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34
33
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39
Introduction
Accessory tray
The accessory tray features special compartments
for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles
andotheraccessories.Storetheaccessoriesinthe
tray so they are easily accessible.
33. Spaceforaccessories
34. Removabletrayforpresserfeet
35. Removablebobbinholder
Included accessories
36. Thread net
37. Edge guide
38. Felt pad
39. Lightbulbremover
40. Screwdriver
41. Seamripper
42. Brush
43. Spoolcap,large
44. Spoolcap,medium
45. Spoolcap,small
46. Multi-purpose tool
47. Bobbins
48. Knee-lift(4.0)
Included accessories not in picture
• Footcontrol
• Powercord
• Needles
1:6
Introduction
Presser feet
Standardpresserfoot0AwithIDT(attachedonthemachineupondelivery)
This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length
longer than 1.0 mm.
Fancystitchfoot1AwithIDT
Thisfootisusedfordecorativestitches.Thegrooveontheundersideofthefootis
designedtoowsmoothlyoverthestitches.
Fancystitchfoot2A
Whensewingdecorativestitchesorshortzigzagstitchesandotherutilitystitcheswith
lessthan1.0mmstitchlength,usethisfoot.Thegrooveontheundersideofthefootis
designedtoowsmoothlyoverthestitches.
Blindhemfoot3withIDT
This foot is used for blindhem stitches. The toe on the foot guides the fabric. The red
guide on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the hem edge.
Zipperfoot4withIDT
This foot can be snapped on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to
sewclosetobothsidesofthezipperteeth.Movetheneedlepositiontotherightorleftto
sew closer to zipper teeth.
Sensormaticbuttonholefoot5A
When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to the button
size that has been entered into the machine.
Manual buttonhole foot 5M
This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. Use the markings on the foot to position
thegarmentedge.Thengeronthebackofthefootholdscordingforcordedbuttonhole.
Sensormaticfree-motionfoot6A(4.0)
This foot is used for sensormatic free-motion sewing. This foot can also be used for
darning.
Rolledhemfoot7withIDT,3mm
This foot is used to sew narrow hems in light to medium weight fabric.
1/4”quiltingfootwithIDT(4.0)
Thisfootisperfectforpiecingandpatchwork,especiallywhenusedinconjunctionwith
the straight stitch needle plate. The clearance between the needle and the outer edge of
thetoeis1/4”(6mm)andbetweentheneedleandtheinneredgeofthetoe1/8”(3mm).
Free-motion/Darningfoot(3.0and2.0)
Insert the pin of the foot as far as it will go into the hole at the back of the presser foot
holder.The”C-shaped”guideshouldbepositionedaroundthepresserfootbar.Thelong
arm must be behind the needle bar. Tighten the screw.
Important: Make sure that the IDT is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5A, 5M, 6A and
the free-motion/darning foot.
1:7
Introduction
Stitch overview
Utility stitches
Stitch
Stitch number
Name Description
4.0 3.0 2.0
1 1 1
Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions.
Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 51 (4.0) / 40 (3.0) / 32 (2.0).
2 2 2
Stretch triple straight stitch Reinforced seam. Topstitching.
3 3 3
Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse.
4 4 4
Basting stitch Single stitch used for basting. Touch foot control to sew one stitch. Move fabric manually to desired
position and touch foot control again to sew another stitch.
5 5 5
Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean nish, stretch sewing, lace insertion.
6 6
Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean nish, stretch sewing.
7 7 6
Z-zigzag stitch Appliqué, couching, eyelets.
8 8 7
Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.
9 9 8
Three-step zigzag stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
10 10
Elastic stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
11 11 9
Triple stretch stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing.
12 12 10
Honeycomb stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic thread in the bobbin.
13 13 11
Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching.
14 14 12
Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where overlapping the seams.
15 15
Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics.
16 16 13
Blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on woven fabrics.
17 17 14
Elastic blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on stretch fabrics.
18 18 15
Stretch tricot stitch Sewing seams on stretch fabrics.
19 19 16
Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
20
Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step.
21 20 17
Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge.
22 21 18
Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
23
Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
1:8
Introduction
Stitch
Stitch number
Name Description
4.0 3.0 2.0
24 22 19
Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
25 23 20
Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem.
26 24 21
Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
27
Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step and reinforce.
28
Finished edge overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
29
Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics.
30
Open overlock blindhem Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics.
31
Closed overlock blind hem Create decorative overlock blindhem for stretch fabrics.
32 25 22
Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen.
33 26 23
Standard buttonhole Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillowcases.
34 27 24
Rounded buttonhole with
pointed tack
Buttonhole for garments.
35 28
Rounded buttonhole with
lengthwise tack
Buttonhole for garments.
36 29
Eyelet buttonhole with pointed
tack
Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole.
37 30 25
Eyelet buttonhole with
lengthwise tack
Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.
38 31 26
Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets.
39 32
Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.
40
Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.
41
Decorative eyelet buttonhole Decorative buttonhole for jackets.
42
Heirloom round buttonhole
with pointed tack
Decorative heirloom buttonhole.
43 33 27
Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking.
44 34 28
Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
45 35 29
Programmable darning stitch Darning holes or damaged fabric.
46 36 30
Programmable reinforced
darning stitch
Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric.
47 37 31
Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
1:9
Introduction
Stitch
Stitch number
Name Description
4.0 3.0 2.0
48 38
Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
49 39
Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
50
Cross bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
Quilt stitches
Stitch
4.0
51* 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74
3.0
40* 41 - 42 - 43 - 44 45 - - 46 - 47 48 - - 49 50 51 - 52 - 53
2.0
32* 33 - 34 - 35 - 36 - - - 37 - 38 39 - - - 40 41 - - - 42
Stitch
4.0
75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
3.0
54 - - 55 - - 56 57 - 58 - 59 60 - 61 - 62 - - - - -
2.0
- - - 43 - - 44 45 - 46 - - 47 - - - - - - - - -
Needle art stitches
Stitch
4.0
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
3.0
63 64 65 66 - 67 68 69 70 - 71 72 73 - 74 75 76 - 77 78 79 - 80 -
2.0
48 49 50 - - - 51 52 53 - 54 55 56 - - 57 58 - - 59 60 - 61 -
Stitch
4.0
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129
3.0
81 82 - 83 84 85 86 87 88
2.0
62 63 - - - 64 - 65 -
Decorative stitches
Stitch
4.0
130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153
3.0
89 90 - 91 92 93 94 - 95 - 96 97 98 99 100 101 - 102 103 - 104 105 106 -
2.0
66 67 - - 68 - 69 - - - 70 - 71 - 72 - - 73 74 - - 75 - -
Stitch
4.0
154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177
3.0
- 107 - 108 109 - 110 - 111 112 113 - 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 - 123 124
2.0
- 76 - 77 78 - - - - 79 80 - 81 - - 82 83 - 84 85 86 - 87 88
* This stitch makes a more decorative tie-off than stitch 1.
1:10
Introduction
Stitch
4.0
178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201
3.0
125 - 126 - - 127 - - - 128 129 130 131 132 133 - 134 135 136 137 138 - - 139
2.0
89 - - - - - - - - 90 91 - 92 - - - 93 94 - 95 96 - - -
Stitch
4.0
202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222
3.0
140 141 142 143 144 145 - - 146 147 148 149 150 - 151 152 153 - - - -
2.0
97 98 - 99 100 101 - - 102 103 - - 104 - - - - - - - -
Alphabets
Comic (4.0 and 3.0)
Cyrillic (4.0 and 3.0)
Outline (4.0)
1:11
Preparations
A BC
Preparations
Preparations
Unpacking
1. Placetheboxonasteady,atsurface.Lift
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.
3. Slideofftheaccessorytrayandremovethe
styrofoam inside.
Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray while sewing
may affect stitch quality. The styrofoam is for packing
purposes only and should be removed.
Note: Your PFAFF® expression™ sewing machine is
adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room
temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can
affect the sewn result.
Connect to the power supply
Amongtheaccessoriesyouwillndthepower
cord and the foot control.
Note: Before plugging in the foot control, check to
ensure that it is type ”FR5” (see underside of foot
control).
1. Take out the foot control cord. Turn the foot
controlover.Connectthecordtothesocket
insidethespaceofthefootcontrol.Pushrmly
to make sure it is properly connected. Lay the
cord in the slot on the underside of the foot
control.
Note: Connecting the foot control cord to the foot
control is only necessary the very rst time you are
going to use the machine.
2. Connect the foot control cord to the front
socket on the bottom right side of the machine
(A).
3. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on
thebottomrightsideofthemachine(B).Plug
the cord into the wall socket.
4. PresstheON/OFFswitchtoONtoturnon
powerandlight(C).
For the USA and Canada
Thissewingmachinehasapolarizedplug(one
bladewiderthantheother).Toreducetherisk
ofelectricshock,thisplugisintendedtotina
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not
tfullyintheoutlet,reversetheplug.Ifitstilldoes
nott,contactaqualiedelectriciantoinstallthe
properoutlet.Donotmodifythepluginanyway.
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Preparations
Pack away after sewing
1. Switch the main switch off.
2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then
from the machine.
3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine.
Wind the cord around the foot control for easy
storage.
4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide
the tray on to the machine around the free arm.
5. Place the foot control in the space above the
free arm.
6. Put on the hard cover.
Free arm
To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray.
When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray
locked to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding
it to the left.
Thread cutter
To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back
to front as shown (A).
Spool pins
Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool
pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins
are designed for all types of thread. The main
spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a
horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool)
and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates).
Use the horizontal position for normal threads and
the vertical position for large spools or specialty
threads.
Horizontal position
Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool
pin. Make sure that the thread reels over the top
and slide on a second spool cap.
Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread
spool. For narrow thread spools, use a smaller
spool cap in front of the spool. For large thread
spools, use a larger spool cap in front of the spool.
The at side of the spool cap should be pressed
rmly against the spool. There should be no space
between the spool cap and the thread spool.
Small spool cap
Large spool cap
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Preparations
Main spool pin in vertical position
Vertical position
Raisethespoolpintotheverticalposition.Slide
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.
Donotplaceaspoolcapontopofthespoolpinas
thatwouldpreventthespoolfromrotating.
Auxiliary spool pin
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.
Raisetheauxiliaryspoolpin.Slideonalargespool
cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool.
Threading the machine
Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the
needle is in the up position.
1. Placethethreadonthespoolpinandtaspool
cap of the right size.
2. Pullthethreadintothethreadguide(A)from
the front to the back. Pull the thread from the
right underneath the bobbin winder thread
guide(B)onthepre-tensiondisc(C).
3. Thread down through the right-hand
threading slot and then upwards through the
left-hand threading slot.
4. Bringthethreadfromtherightintothetake-up
lever(D)anddownintheleft-handthreading
slottotheneedlethreadguide(E).
5. Thread the needle.
Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in vertical
position.
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Preparations
Needle threader
The needle threader allows you to thread the
needle automatically. The needle must be in the up
position to use the built-in needle threader. We also
recommend lowering the presser foot.
1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all
thewaydown.Thethreaderhook(G)swivels
through the needle eye.
2. Placethethreadfromthebackoverthehook
(H)andunderthethreadhook(G).
3. Let the needle threader gently swing back. The
hook pulls the thread through the needle eye
and forms a loop behind the needle. Pull the
thread loop out behind the needle.
Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size
70-120 needles. You cannot use the needle threader for
size 60 needles or smaller, a wing needle, twin needle or
triple needle. There are also some optional accessories
that require manual threading of the needle.
Threading for twin needle
Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle.
Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the
needle is in the up position.
1. Placethethreadonthespoolpinandta
spool cap of the right size. Raise the auxiliary
spoolpin.Slideonalargespoolcapandafelt
pad. Place the second thread on the spool pin.
2. Pullthethreadsintothethreadguide(A)from
the front to the back. Pull both threads from
the right underneath the bobbin winder thread
guide(B)onthepre-tensiondisc(C).
3. Thread down through the right-hand
threading slot and then upwards through the
left-hand threading slot. Make sure that you
pass one thread to the left and one thread to
therightsidesofthetensiondisk(D).
4. Bringthethreadsfromtherightintothe
take-uplever(E)anddownintheleft-hand
threading slot. Make sure that one thread is
insidetheneedlethreadguide(F)andthe
other one outside. Make sure that the threads
do not become twisted together.
5. Thread the needles.
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Preparations
Bobbin winding
Winding from horizontal position
1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle,
with the logo facing up. Use only the original
PFAFF®bobbinsapprovedforthismodel.
2. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in
horizontalposition.Slideaspoolcaptightly
against the spool.
3. Placethethreadintothethreadguide(A)from
front to back. Pull the thread counter-clockwise
abovethebobbinwinderthreadguide(B)and
thenthroughthebobbinthreadguides(C)at
the rear.
Note: Make sure the thread is pulled securely inside
the pre-tension device for correct thread tension.
4. Threadthroughtheholeinthebobbin(D)from
the inside to the outside.
5. Pushthebobbinlevertotherighttowind.A
pop-up appears on the screen to inform you
thatbobbinwindingisactive.Pressthefoot
control to start winding the bobbin.
When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winding
will slow down and stop automatically. The
pop-upcloses.Removethebobbinandcutthe
threadusingthebobbinthreadcutter(E).
Winding through the needle
Make sure that the presser foot and the needle are
intheupposition.Onlywindthroughtheneedleif
using a metal presser foot.
Bringthethreadupfromtheneedle,under
the presser foot, upward through the left-hand
threading slot and through the bobbin thread
guides(C).Thenfollowstep4and5above.
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Preparations
Inserting the bobbin
1. Removethebobbincoverbyslidingittowards
you.
2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the
logo facing up and the thread unreeling from
the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then
rotate counter-clockwise when you pull out
the thread.
3. Placeyourngeronthebobbintokeepitfrom
turningasyoupullthethreadrmlytothe
right and then to the left into the tension spring
(A)untilit“clicks”intoplace.
4. Continuethreadingaround(B)andtotheright
ofthethreadcutter(C).Replacethecover.Pull
the thread to the left to cut.
Note: The bobbin cover can be used as a magnifying
glass.
IDT (integrated dual feed)
ForsewinganyfabricpreciselyPFAFF®
expression™ sewingmachineprovidestheideal
solution:theintegrateddualfeed,IDTsystem.As
onindustrialmachines,theIDTfeedsthefabric
from the top and bottom at the same time. The
materialisfedprecisely.Onlightfabricssuchas
silkorrayonthedualfeedpreventspuckeringof
theseam.Theevenfeedingactionalsoensures
perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics.
TheIDTkeepsalllayersofquiltprojectsalignedto
preventshiftingofthetoplayers.
Engaging the IDT
Important: For all work with the IDT, use presser feet
with the center back cut-out (D).
Raisethepresserfoot.PresstheIDTdownuntilit
engages.
Disengaging the IDT
Raisethepresserfoot.HoldtheIDTwithtwo
ngersattheribbedankle.PulltheIDTdown,then
pullitawayfromyoutoreleasetheIDTslowly
upward.
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Preparations
Electronic knee-lift (4.0)
Yourmachinecomeswithanelectronicknee-lift
for regulating the presser foot height.
Inserttheknee-liftintheprovidedholeonthe
machine.Adjusttherectangularbarontheknee-
lift(A)untilitispositionedatacomfortableheight
for you.
If you press the knee-lift to the right, the presser
footwillraise.Youcannowguidethefabricwith
both hands.
Toremovetheknee-lift,justpullitstraightoutof
the hole.
Needles
The sewing machine needle plays an important
roleinsuccessfulsewing.Useonlyqualityneedles.
We recommend needles of system 130/705H.
The needle package included with your machine
containsneedlesofthemostfrequentlyusedsizes.
Universal needle (B)
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.
Stretch needle (C)
StretchNeedleshaveaspecialscarftoeliminate
skippedstitcheswhenthereisaexinthefabric.
Forknits,swimwear,eece,syntheticsuedesand
leathers. Marked with a yellow band.
Embroidery needle (D)
EmbroideryNeedleshaveaspecialscarf,aslightly
roundedpointandaslightlylargereyetoavoid
damage to thread and materials. Use with metallic
and other specialty threads for embroidery and
decorativesewing.Markedwitharedband.
Denim needle (E)
Denimneedleshaveasharppointtopenetrate
tightlywovenfabricswithoutdeectingtheneedle.
Forcanvas,denim,microbers.Markedwithablue
band.
Wing needles (F)
The Wing Needle has wide wings on the side of
the needle to poke holes in the fabric when sewing
entredeuxandotherhemstitchesonnaturalber
fabrics.Decreasethestitchwidthforbestresults.
Note: Change the needle often. Always use a straight
needle with a sharp point (G).
A damaged needle (H) can cause skipped stitches,
breakage or snapping of the thread. A damaged needle
can also damage the stitch plate.
Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (I), since it may
damage your sewing machine.
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Preparations
Changing the needle
1. Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold
the needle.
2. Loosentheneedlescrew.Usethescrewdriver
if necessary.
3. Removetheneedle.
4. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose
tool. Push the new needle upwards with the
atsideawayfromyouuntilitwillgono
further.
5. Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go.
Lowering feed dogs
Youcanlowerthefeeddogsbymovingtheswitch
on the front of the sewing machine to the left.
Movetheswitchtotherightifyouwishtoraisethe
feed dogs.
Changing the presser foot
Remove presser foot
Press the presser foot downwards until it
disengages from the presser foot holder.
Attach presser foot
Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder,
so that when the presser foot is lowered, the pins of
the foot engage in the presser foot holder.
Note: Check that the presser foot is properly attached by
raising the presser foot.
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Pfaff quilt expression 4.0 Owner's manual

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