Pfaff admire 1000 User manual

User’s Guide

This household overlock machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN/CSA C22.2 No. 60335-1 & 60335-2-28 and UL1594.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this household overlock machine.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the
machine is given to a third party.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 13 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. It is not
allowed for children up to and including 13 years to play with the machine. Children up to 13 years
are not allowed to use the machine.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric
shock, or injury to person:
• A overlock machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. The electrical socket, to
which the machine is plugged in, should be easily accessible. Always unplug this overlock machine
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating
or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this overlock machine is used
by or near children.
• Use this overlock 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 overlock 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 overlock machine
to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
• Never operate the overlock machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of
the overlock machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the overlock 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 overlock machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, changing presser foot, etc.
• 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.

• The foot control is used to operate the machine. Never place other objects on the foot control.
• Do not use the machine if it is wet.
• If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualied person, in order to avoid a hazard.
• If the cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or its service agent or a similarly qualied person, in order to avoid a hazard.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to
electrical/electronic products. Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted muncipal waste, use separate collection
facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available. When replacing old appli-
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If electrical appliances are disposed of in landlls or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into
the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make
modications to the performance or design. Such modications, however, will always be to the benet of the user and
the product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE 6
Foot control 8
Power / light switch 8
Opening front cover 8
Opening work table 8
Preparation for threading 9
Thread guide pole 9
Spool discs and spool holders for cone spools 10
Spool nets 10
Waste tray 11
Intergated seam guide 11
Thread knife 11
Changing presser feet 11
Needle / Thread / Fabric Chart 12
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2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Threading the machine 13
Trimming needle thread 16
Stitch Settings 18
Adjusting thread tensions 24
Basic techniques 28
Turning curved edges 28
Removing stitches from sewn fabric 28
Flatlocking using two threads or using three threads (at seam) 30
Butted seams using two threads or using three threads (at seam) 30
Pintucking using three threads 30
Making decorative braid using three threads 30
Differential feed applications 31
3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE 32
4. CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS 34

SPECIFICATION OF MACHINE
MODEL admire 1000
Number of threads 2, 3 or 4 threads
Overedge stitch width (Max.) 7 mm (left needle)
Needle Overlock Needle, Style 2022
Stitch length 1-5mm
Stitching speed Up to 1300 stitches per minute
Dimensions
Width: 320mm (12.6 inches)
Length: 385mm (15.2 inches)
Height: 370mm (14.6 inches)
Weight 9 kg (20 Lbs)

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1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE
Identication chart
1. Presser foot pressure regulator
2. Thread knife
3. Presser foot lever
4. LED lamp
5. Needle plate
6. Presser foot
7. Overedge cutting width dial
8. Working table
9. Thread guide pole
10. Left needle thread tension control
11. Right needle thread tension control
12. Upper looper thread tension control
13. Lower looper thread tension control
14. Needle thread guides
15. Two thread converter instruction
16. Threading chart
17. Waste tray
18. Foot control
19. Release lever
20. Foot release lever
21. Spool disc
22. Differential feed control dial
23. Stitch length dial
24. Hand wheel
25. Plug connector socket
26. Light and power switch
27. Front cover
28. Moving cutter
29. Lower looper
30. Upper looper

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1. Two-thread converter
2. Stitch finger (B) (Stitch finger
(A) is already on the machine
upon delivery.)
3. Needles
4. Lint brush
5. Screwdriver (small)
6. Soft dust cover
7. Screwdriver (large)
8. Moving cutter
9. Tweezer
10. Wrench
11. Thread spool nets
12. Spool discs
13. Spool holders
14. Accessory bag
Accessories
Parts listed are included with your machine.

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1. Wipe off any excess oil in the needle plate and
bed areas.
2. FOOT CONTROL
Push foot control plug into connector socket,
and connect the power line plug into power sup-
ply outlet.
Be aware that some appliances can be delivered
with 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 out-
let, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, con-
tact a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
3. POWER/LIGHT SWITCH
Your machine will not operate unless the power/
light switch is turned on. This same switch con-
trols both machine power and sewing light.
When leaving the machine unattended, or ser-
vicing the machine, remove the power line plug
from supply outlet.
4. OPENING FRONT COVER
To open front cover, pull it to the right and
down towards you.
5. OPENING WORKING TABLE
To open working table, pull the release lever to-
wards you with your right hand, and lift the front
of presser foot up with your left hand.
Note: The moving part at the front of the presser foot
is for protecting the ngers while sewing. Normally it is
down, but can be lifted momentarily to check cutting sta-
tus.
Connector
Socket
Power/light switch
Working table
Release lever
Front cover
Setting up your machine

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Preparation for threading
Thread guide pole
Pull up thread guide pole to the highest point until you
hear it click.
Place thread spools on pins and draw thread through
thread guides on the pole from back to front.
The thread guides of the pole can help hold thread spools
in place while the machine is not in use. Push down on
the pole, as illustrated below.
Thread guide
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Spool cap
Domestic thread spool
Cone type thread
Spool holder
Spool disc
Thread comes off the top
Net
Turn up
Spool Spool
Net
Spool discs and spool holders for cone
spools
For large cone spools use the spool holders with
the wide end at the top, and for small ones, use
the same spool holders but with the narrow end
at the top.
Spool nets
Polyester or bulky nylon threads may tend to spill
from the spool while unwinding. To keep con-
sistent feeding of such threads, utilize spool net
sleeving over the spool.
Spool caps for domestic type
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Slots for attaching tray
Foot release lever
Intergated seam guide
The integrated seam guide helps you sew straight, whether
sewing seams or edges. Fabric is placed along the edge of
the guide. The guide is adjustable and can be set for de-
sired seam allowance.
Thread knife
The thread knife is built in, toward the back side of the
face cover. Draw the thread chain toward the rear and cut
off excess threads with the thread knife, as shown.
Changing presser feet
Be sure needle is in the up position.
Raise presser foot lever.
1. Push foot release lever to remove the foot.
2. Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning
needle holes.
3. Lower the presser foot lever and push foot release
lever so that the foot holder snaps on the foot.
Waste tray
The waste tray can be attached to the machine, and it is
used to catch waste trimmings as you sew.
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Synthetic threads are recommended for ordinary overlocking. Polyester thread, for example, is very useful for different types of
fabric.
NOTE: Keep in mind that the lower and upper loopers will use about twice the amount of thread as the needles. When purchasing thread for sewing,
therefore, especially if it is an special colour, you should buy sufcient for your requirements.
Needle clamp screws
Flat side away from you
Changing the needle
Raise needle bar to its highest point by turning hand wheel towards you,
but leave presser foot down. Loosen needle clamp screw to remove the
needle, and place new needle with at side away from you, into the nee-
dle bar as far as it will go, and tighten screw.
Fabric / Needle / Thread Chart
Your machine uses Style 2022 overlock needles. There are two Style 2022 needles, size 90/14, already inserted.
The additional needles in your included accessories are 3 more size 90/14 needles and 2 size 80/12 needles.
Light Fabric
(voile, crepe, georgette, etc.)
Medium Fabric
(cotton, linen, chino, wool, satin,
etc.)
Heavy Fabric
(denim, tweed, etc.)
Knits
Stretch fabrics
Needles
Style 2022, size 80/12
Needles
Style 2022, size 80/12
Needles
Style 2022, size 90/14
Needles
Style 2022, size 80/12
Thread
Thread suitable for overlock machines

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2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Threading your machine
Wrong threading may cause skipped stitches, breaking threads, or
other problems.
Try to master the correct threading before moving on to test sew-
ing.
Threading must be carried out in the sequence of Upper Looper -
Lower Looper - Needle.
Open the front cover and the working table.
Raise needle to its highest point by turning hand wheel towards
you, and raise the presser foot.
Before re-threading the lower looper after a thread break,
remove thread from needle eye first, then re-thread the lower
looper. This will prevent tangling.
1. Feed the thread through the thread guides as illustrated.
2. Pull the upper thread through the slot, holding the thread with
your left hand.
3. Draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated.
4. Pass the thread through wire thread guide and looper eye, leaving
an excess length of about 4” (10 cm).
Threading upper looper

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Threading lower looper
1. Feed the thread through the thread guide as illustrated.
2. Pull the lower thread through tension slot. Holding the thread with your left hand, pull down with right hand firmly.
3. Draw the thread through thread guides as illustrated.
4. Pass the thread through lower looper eye, and then place the thread over the upper looper. Make sure the thread is over the upper loop-
er (not under it), or the machine will not sew. Leave about 4” (10cm) extra thread.

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Threading needles
1. Feed the thread through the thread guide as illustrated.
2. Draw the needle threads through needle thread tension slots. Holding the thread with your left hand, pull down with right
hand firmly.
3. Draw the thread through the thread guides as illustrated.
4. Thread the needles from front to back through needle eye and pull the threads towards the back passing along the right side
of presser foot, leaving an extra length of about 4”(10cm).