Pfaff creative 1472 User manual

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Werk
Karisruhe-DUrlaCh
Gritznerstral3e
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7500 Karlsruhe
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Printed
in West
Germany
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6904 Eppelheim.
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72
Subject
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Instruction
Book

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out this
page
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Some
safety
rules
a)
Take
care
to
avoid
injury
to
your
fingers
by
the
needle during
sewing
b)
Make
sure you
unplug
the
power
cord
whenever
you
have to
leave
the
machine
or
want to
clean it,
oil
it
or
change
mechanical
and
accessory
parts.
c) Be
sure
to
use
only
a
15’watt
light
bulb
in
the
sewing
lamp.
cf)
The drive
belt
must never
he
adjusted
by
anyone
hut
an
authori
zed
Ptaff
agent
foredKdomonIY
The
wires
in
the
mains lead
are
colour
ed
according
to
the
following
code
Blue
Neutral
Brown:
Live
As
the
colours
of the
wires
in
the
mains
lead
of
this
appliance
may
not
correspond with
the
colour coding of
the
terminals
in
your
plug, proceed
as
follows
the
wire
which is
coloured
blue must
be
connected
to
the
termi
nal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter N
or
coloured
black
The
wire
which
is
coloured
brown must
he
connected
to
the
terminal
which is
marked
with
the
letter L
or
coloured
red.
Please
note:
When
a
13-ampere
plug
is
used,
a
3-ampere
fuse has
to
be
fitted,
ER
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:
WARNING
Return
the
appliance
to
the
nearest
authorized
dealer
or
service
center
for
exami
nation, repair, electrical
or
mechanical
adjustment.
4.
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,
5.
Never
drop
or
insert
any
object into
any
opening.
6.
Do
not
use
outdoors,
7.
Do
not
operate
where
aerosol
(sprayl products
are being
used or
where
oxygen
is
being
administered,
8.
To
disconnect,
turn
all
controls
to
off
(“0”)
position, then
remove
plug
from
outlet.
9.
Never
operate
on
a
soft
surface
such
as
a
bed
or
couch
where
the
air
openings
may
he
blocked.
10.
Do
not
unplug
by
pulling on
cord,
To
unplug,
grasp
the
plug, not
the
cord.
11.
Keep fingers
away
from all
moving
parts.
Special
care
is
required
around
the
sewing
machine
needle.
12.
Always
use
the
proper
needle plate.
The
wrong
plate
can
cause
the
needle
to
break.
13.
Do
not
use
bent
or
blunt
needles.
Use
needles
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
only.
14.
Do
not
pull
or
push
fabric while
stitching.
It
may
deflect
the
needle
causing
itto break.
15.
Switch
the
sewing
machine
off (“0”)
when
making any
adjustments
in the
needle
area,
such as
threading
needle,
changing
needle,
threading
bobbin,
or
changing
presser
foot,
etc.
16.
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.
17.
Hold
plug
when rewinding
into
cord
reel.
Do
not
allow
plug
to
whip
when
re
winding.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
This
sewing machine
is
designed
and
manufactured
for
HOUSEHOLD
use
only.
When
using
an
electric
appliance,
basic
safety
precautions
should
always
be
followed,
including the
following:
Read all
instructions
before
using
this
sewing
machine.
DANGER
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
schock:
1.
The
sewing machine should
never
be
left
unattended
when
plugged
in.
Always
unplug
this
appliance
from
the electric
outlet
immediately
after
using
and before
cleaning.
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
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.
To
reduce
the
risk
of
burns,
fire,
electric
schock,
or
injury
to
persons:
1.
Do
not
allow
to
be
used
as
a
toy. Close
attention
is
necessary
when
this
sewing
machine
is
used
by
or
near
children.
2.
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.
3.
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.
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Parts
of
the sewing
machine
I
Carrying
handle
2
Folding
cover
3
Hand
wheel
4
Release
disc
5
Keys
for
balance
and
pattern
length
6
Key
for program
sequence
and
recommended
sewing
modes
7
Key for
stitch length and
pattern
length
8
Stitch
width
keys
9
Main
switch
11
Work
support
with
accessory
box
and
accessory compartment
12
Sewing toot
holder
with
sewing
toot
13
Needle holder
with
retaining
screw
14
Bobbin
thread
monitor
15
Needle
down
key
16
“Sew-stow”
key
17
Presser
bar
lifter
f8
Reverse
key
19 “Tie-ofl”lbuttonhole
key
20
Presser
bar
21 Display
22
Four
program
selection
keys
23
Program
chart
24
Storing
compartment
25
Bobbin
winder
26
Pattern
start
key
27 Single
pattern
key
28
Pattern
mirror
key
29
Twin
neddle
key
30
Memory
recall
key
31 Connection
socket
for
tool
control
32 Baseplate
33 Cover,
sewing
hook
area
34
Free arm
35
Threader
36
Sewing
lamp
37
Thread
trimmer
38
Threading
stots
39 Needle
thread
tension
40 Bobbin
winder
thread
guide
41
Take-up
fever
42
Needle
plate
43
Dual
feed
44
Bobbin
winder
thread
guide
(swing-out)
45 Spool
holder
with
unwinding
disc
46
Second
spoof
holder
(swing up)
47
Correction
key
48
Program entry
key
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The
right
machine
for
creative
sewing.
embroidery
as if
by
hand,
and textile
design
This
means
you
have
bought
a
quality
product,
one
of
the
best
sewing
machines
in
the
world.
Compared
with
other
makes
it
has
a
multitude
of
superb
sewing
features
From
this
vast
range
of
features
we
have
compiled
a
number
of
tips
and
ideas
for
you
and
divided
them
into
three
groups:
1.
Straight
stitch,
zigzag and
utility
stitch
programs
and
buttonhole
pro
gram
2
Embroidery
stitch
program.
3
Programming
of
embroidery
and
hand-sewn
stitches,
and
alphabet
programs.
As
a
creative
fashion
designer
you
will
no
doubt
have
further
questions
regarding
sewing
problems
now
and
then,
If
so,
simply
contact
your
PFAFF
dealer
They
will
be
pleased
to
help
you
whenever
you
wish.
To
make
full
use
of
the
numerous
tea
tures
of
the machine,
please
read
this
instruction
book
carefully.
When using
this book,
fold
out the
front
and
back cover
pages.
We wish
you
great
pleasure
and
suc
cess
with
your
creative
sewing.
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Utility
stitch programs
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Description
Application
Straight stitch
For all
sewing
work, plus
a
‘-“‘
middle
needle
position
6 mm
fancy stitch.
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Straight
stitch
For
all sewing
work requiring
with
19
needle
positions
special
needle
positions.
I
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Straight
stitch,
reverse
For
sewing
continuously
in reverse.
‘-‘
middle
needle
position
if
you
do
not
wish
to
turn
the
work.
Straight stitch,
reverse
Same as program
02,
but
with
‘-“-‘
wlth
19
needle
positions
special
needle
position.
Stretch
triple
straight
04
stitch
For
very
strong
seams
Under any
strain they
stitch
length 1
5
to
4.5 mm
stretch
without tearing.
Stretch
triple straight
They are
used,
for
example,
for inside
leg
seams
on
05
stitch
sports-
and
workwear.
but also as
a
fancy
seam
stitch
lenght
3
to
6 mm
Stem stitch,
narrow
For
embroidering
with
the
embroidery
programs.
Stem stitch,
wide
For
embroidering
with
the
embroidery programs.
08
Grass stitch
For
embroidering.
Q9
Basting
stitch
For
basting
cuttings.
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Zigzag
I
For
serging, appliquéing, inserting
lace
and
basting
with
fringe
foot.
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Zigzag
stitch from
Same
as
program
10 (for
zigzag
from
left
needle
I
right
needle
position position
push pattern
reverse
key)
12
Purl
stitch
For
sewing
purl
seams
13
a
Stretch
stitch
For
sewing
on
elastic
tape, darning
tears
A
a
=
2
penetrations;
and patching.
Suitable
for
almost
every
I)U
b
=
1
penet
rat
ion
fabric.
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14
Shell-edging stitch
Forshell-edging
and
ordinary
edging
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18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 26 27 28
29
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07 08
09 10
11
12 13
14
11
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Description
Fancy
elastic
stitch
Blind
stitch
Stretch
blind
stitch
Light
buttonhole
Button sewing
Edge
binding
stitch
Closed
overlock
stitch
Tricot
patching stitch
Pullover
stitch
Honeycomb
stitch
Closed
overlock
stitch
Closed
overlock stitch
Cross stitch
Overlock
stitch
Fagotting stitch
Application
For
over-stitching
elastic
and
woolen
threads,
gathering and
smocking.
For
invisible
hemming
and
shell-edging.
For
invisible
hemming
in
elastic materials
(securing
edges).
For
buttonhole
sewing.
For
sewing
on
buttons.
For
serging
or
enhancing
edges
For
joining
and
serging
seams
with
edge
thread.
For
sewing
and
patching
light
knitteds
(underwear).
For
elastic
joining
and
serging
seams
in
heavy-knits
and
jersey.
For
sewing
on
elastic
threads,
covering
terry-cloth
seams
and
fancy
hem
seams
(shirring
effect)
Joining
and serging
seams,
ideal
for
jeans.
For
joining
and serging
seams
in
heavy-knits
and
jersey.
A
high-stretch
seam
for
sportswear
For
sewing
and serging
in
one
operation.
For
joining
foundation
wear.
Produces
a
fancy
hem-stitching
effect.
Max
wtcJth
in
mm
6
6
6
6
7,5
7,5
6
7
7
6
6
7
6
7
6
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No.
Description
Application
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Light
buttonhole
For
sewing
buttonholes
in
blouses,
shirts
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5
‘
7.0
to
16
mm
and
linen.
J•.
Light
buttonhole
For
sewing buttonholes
in bed
linen.
7.Oto44mm
91
Stretch
buttonhole
For
buttonholes
in stretch
fabrics
(jersey, etc.)
5,5
92
Eyelet
buttonhole
For
buttonholes
in
jeans,
trousers
a
with
wedge
tack
and
sportswear.
92
Eyelet
buttonhole
For
buttonholes
in
outerwear,
costumes,
b
with
lengthwise
tack
coats.
etc.
92
Eyelet
buttonhole
For
buttonholes
in
heavy-duty
c
with
crosswise
tack
outerwear.
94
Darning
program
For
darning
thin
damaged
areas.
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81
82 83
84
85 86
87
88
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No. Description
Application
30-69
73-80 Embroidery
stitch For
fancy
seams, ornaments,
borders
and
84-89
programs
embroideries.
9
93
Scalloping
For
table
linen,
napkins,
bed
linen,
etc.
60,61
,63
edge
decoration
7072
Cross stitch
For
cross-stitch
embroidery
in
childrens
wear,
81
-83
programs
blouses,
covers,
etc.
96-99
Hem-stitching
For
hem-stitching
in
table
linen,
bed
linen.
programs
blouses,
cloths, etc.
Alphabets
with
special
For
monograms
and texts.
letters
for
languages
mA
—
Block
letters
Capital
fetters,
numbers
and
‘
punctuation
marks.
A
—
Outline
letters
Capital
letters,
numbers
and
punctuation
marks.
dA
Script
Capital
fetters
and
punctuation
marks.
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Pull
the power
lead out of
the foot
control
Plug
the foot control
lead into
connec
hon
socket 31
and place
the foot
con
trol
on the ground.
Press main
switch
9, the sewing
lamp
then
goes
on
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Electrical
connection
Lift off the cover and
fold down
the
carrying handle.
Compartment
A is for
storing the
foot
control, mains lead
and instruction
book
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Open cover
2.
11
Connect the
mains lead.
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B
25
7-
Bobbin
winding:
Take hold
of the
work
support
and
swing
it to
the
left.
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Place
the bobbin
on
winder
25
and
turn it
so
that pin
A engages
in slot
B.
Open
free
arm
cover
33
33
4
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Disengaging the
sewing
action:
Hold
the balance
wheel
and
turn release
disc
4
as shown
by the arrow
4
Switch
off
main
switch
9.
Lift
latch
A
and
pull out
the
bobbin
case.
7-
/
4
4
Swing
the
second
spool
holder
up
and
away
from
you.
Release
latch
A and
take out
the
bobbin
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Place
a spool of
thread
and unwinder
C on
the spool
holder.
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Winding from a second
spool:
Swing
bobbin winder thread guide
44
to the
front Pull the thread into guide
40, into
bobbin winder tension A and
around
finger B Now pass the thread
to
bobbin
winder
25
and
wind it
a
few
times clockwise
around
the bobbin
Press the bobbin to the
right Then
turn on the main switch,
press
the
foot
control and
wind
the
bobbin. Press the
full bobbin
to
the left and cut the
thread
using
thread cutter 37.
Bobbins
are wound in the same
way
from reel holder 45
Important:
If an empty M-memory
is
selected, it
is not possible to
wind the
bobbin A program between 00
and
99
must
be selected.
If
the spool
has a
thread slot, the slot
must face to the
right when the
spool
is placed on
Winding
through
the
needle
Only
with
metal
sewing
foot! Swing
bobbin
winder
thread
guide
44
to the
front
Raise
sewing
foot.
Switch
on
the dual
feed.
Set
needle
at
foB position.
Place
bobbin
on bobbin
winder
25. Disen
gage
sewing
action.
Pull
the
needle
thread
under
the
sewing foot
to
the
right
and through
guide
44
(into
open
ng
A
and
around
finger
B,
see illustra
tion).
Wind
the
thread
a few
times
clockwise
around the
bobbin and
press it
to the right
Then
turn
on
the
main
switch,
press
the
foot
control
and
wind
the
bobbin. Push
the full
bobbin
to the
left,
remove
it and
cut the
thread
using
thread
cutter 37
Important: If
an empty
M-memory
is
selected,
it
is not
possible
to wind
the
bobbin. A
program
between
00
and
99
must
he
selected.
Engaging
the
sewing
action:
hold
the
hand wheel
firmly
and
lurn
disc
4
to
the rear
Then
turn the
hand
wheel
to
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14
(gaging
the
sewing action:
hold the
hand wheel firmly and
turn
disc 4 to
the rear
Then turn the
hand wheel
to
the
front until
it engages.
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4
Inserting
the bobbin:
insert
bobbin
so
that the thread
unwinds
as
shown
(A),
pull
thread
through slot
(B)
and
out
of
opening
(C>
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Inserting
the
bobbin
case:
switch
off
main
Switch
9, lift
latch
A
and
push
the
bobbin
case
fully
onto pin
B
Cutout
C
must
face
upwards.
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Checking
the
bobbin
thread tension:
with
a
brief,
sharp
upward
movement
of your hand
the
bobbin must
Slip
downwards
(turn
screw
D
to
the
left
for weaker
tension
and to
the
right
tom
Stronger
tension)
Thread
reel
sizes:
for
small
spools
use
the
Small
or
medium
unwinding
disc
D,
for
large
spools
uSe
large
unwinding
disc
F
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