Pfaff 300 e User manual

300e
USER’S GUIDE

This houshold 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, fire,
electric shock, or injury to person:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or
near children or infirm persons.
• 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 fingers 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 deflect the needle causing it to break.
• 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.
• Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
• 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 qualified 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’.

INTRODUCTION
IN
CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING
YOUR NEW MACHINE
Your new machine is an advanced computerized
household embroidery machine. To fully enjoy all the
features, we suggest that you study this user’s guide
before using the machine.
To make sure that you are always provided with the latest
sewing capabilities, we reserve the right to change the
machine equipment and the assortment of accessories
without prior notice, or make modifications to the
performance or design.
Such modifications, however, will always be to the benefit
of the user and the product.

Table of contents
INTRODUCTION 2
Overview 4
Accessories 5
Power Switch and
Power Connections 6
Connecting the machine 7
Turning the Machine On 7
Turning the Machine Off 7
GET READY TO EMBROIDER 9
Operating the Machine 10
Winding the Bobbin 11
Place Bobbin in Machine 13
Top Threading 14
Needle Threader 15
Top Tension 16
Vertical Spool Pin 17
Needle change 18
Replace the Needle 19
Start/Stop Button 20
Presser foot Lift 20
Control Panel 21
Design perimeter button 22
Mirror horizontally 22
Mirror vertically 22
Rotate 90° 22
Center design button 22
Select design button 22
Machine Mode Indicators 23
Directional buttons 24
CONNECTIVITY TO YOUR
COMPUTER 25
How to transfer designs to the
machine 26
Send 27
Using the machine without being
connecting to the computer 28
Navigator module 29
Navigator software 29
Transfer a design from the
computer via the USB 29
Navigator tools 31
Help Messages 33
Hooping 35
Attach the Hoop 37
Remove the Hoop 37
Move To Stitch 38
Stitching a Design 39
Changing the light bulb 41
Cleaning 42
Lubrication 43
Troubleshooting Guide 44

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Overview
Familiarize yourself with the names of
the parts of your machine. This will help
you in learning its operation.
1. Bobbin winder
2. Handwheel
3. Main power switch
and connectors
4. USB connection
5. Control Panel
6. Embroidery hoop
holder
7. Needle plate
8. Bobbin cover
9. Presser foot
10.Needle threader
11. Start/Stop button
12.Presser foot lever
13.Bobbin winding
guide
14.Upper thread
tension
15.Spool cap
16.Spool felt

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9.8.7. 10.
INTRODUCTION
Accessories
These are standard
accessories included with your
embroidery machine.
1. Needles
2. Seam Ripper
3. Thread Snips
4. Screwdriver tool
5. Hoop
6. Vertical spool pin
7. Large spool cap
8. Small spool cap
9. Oiler
10.Bobbins
11. Brush (not in picture)
12.USB cable (not in
picture)
13.Accessory storage
envelope (not in
picture)
Your machine
comes with clear
sewing machine
oil that should be
used to keep your
machine lubricated.

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Main switch
When the main switch (A) is turned on, the sewing light bulb. The sewing machine is
now ready to use.
For USA and Canada
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is 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 it 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.
A - On/Off switch
1 - on 2 - off
B - USB Connection
Power Switch and Power Connections
Turn switch to OFF
position before
unplugging cord
from power source.

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ON
OFF
INTRODUCTION
Connecting the machine
Turning the Machine On
Make sure that the machine is turned off (the main power
switch is set to “O”) and then insert the power supply cord
into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine.
1. Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a household
electrical outlet.
2. Set the main power switch on the right side of the machine to
on (set it to “I”).
Turning the Machine Off
Make sure that the machine is not sewing.
1. Press the bottom of the main power switch on the right side
of the machine to “O”. The sewing light goes off when the
machine is turned off.
2. Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet by
grasping the plug.
3. Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack.

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