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Notes
on
safety
Notes
on
safety
for
domestic
sewing
machines
according
to
DIN
57
700,
Section
28
or
IEC
335,
Section
28
Environment
2.
The
recommended
environment
is;
Ambient
temperature
1
0°C
to
40°
C
Humidity
20%
to
80%
1.
The
user
must
exercise
adequate
caution
with
regard
to
the
up-
and
down
moving
needle
and
constantly observe
the
sewing
area
during
work.
When
leaving
the
machine,
during
maintenance
work or
when
changing
mechanical parts
or
accessories,
always
disconnect
the
machine
from
the
mains
by
pulling
out
the
mains
plug.
The
maximum
permissible
wattage
for
the
sewing
lamp
is
1
5
Watts.
3.
This
sewing
machine
is a
high-quality
electronic-mechanical
appliance;
it
is a
machine
for
supervised
use
in
the
home.
It
should
be
operated
in
such
a
way
that
it
is
not
subjected
to:
dust,
severe
dampness,
direct
sunlight,
static
electricity,
heat-producing objects,
corrosive
chemicals
or
liquids.
4.
5.
The
tension
of
the
drive
belt
must
only
be
adjusted
by
a
Pfaff
mechanic.
even.
The
machine must
be
used
on
a
free
surface,
for
ventilation
purposes,
which
is
both
firm
and
The
machine must
be
put
into
operation
according
to
the
indications
on
the
specification
plate.
Treatment
the
machine.
6.
Do
not
place
any
objects
in openings
on
7.
Do
not use
the sewing
machine
if:
Always
protect the machine
against
damage
by
hitting
or
dropping.
—
there
is visible
damage,
—
its
function
is
disturbed,
—
it
is
wet,
e.g.
with
condensation.
8.
Do
not
pull
the
mains
plug
out
of
the
socket
by
its
cord.
Cleaning
Housing:
To
clean
the
housing,
use
a
dry,
clean and
soft
cloth
which
is
free
of
fluff.
To
remove
any
stubborn
dirt,
use
a
soft
cloth with
alcohol
or
paraffin.
9.
If
this
appliance
is
used
for
another
purpose than that
intended
or
if it
is
wrongly
operated,
we
will
not
accept
any
liability
for
any
damage
caused.
Please
Note!
Do
not
use
any
insecticides
or
chemical
products
such as
petrol
(gas)
or
thin
chemicals
for
cleaning
the
housing.
1
0.
To
avoid
the
risk
of
electric
shock,
do
not
open
the machine.
There
are
no
parts
inside
the
machine
which the
user
can
repair.
This
is
solely
the
responsibility
of
our qulified
service
staff.
11. Be
sure
to
use
only
original
PFAFF
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Parts
of the
creative
7550
(1) Bobbin
thread
monitor and
sewing
function
light
for “reverse
sewing”
(2> Key
for “twin
needle”
(3) Key
for “slow
sewing”
(4) Key
for
“needle
up/down
position”
(5) Key
for “tie-off”
(6)
Multi-function
display
(7)
Numbered
keys
(8)
Cursor
keys
(9) “esc”
key
(10)
“clear”
key
(11)
“0-9”
key for
pattern
selection
(1 2)
“o.k”
key
(1 3)
“pattern
start”
key
(14)
“P-Memory”
key
(1
5)
“single
pattern”
key
(16)
“M-Memory”
key
(17)
“mirror image”
key
(axial
mirror image)
(18) Key
for “MDF
stitches”
(Eight-way
feed
stitches)
(19)
“mirror image”
key
(lateral
mirror image)
(20) “A-Z”
key
for alphabet
selection
(21) “info”
key
(22) “menu”
key
(23) Display
lucidity
control
(24) Main
switch
(25) “reverse”
key
and
“bartack”
buttonhole
key
(26)
Presser
foot
lifter
(27)
Needle
holder
with
fixing
screw
(28)
Detachable
work
support
with accessory
compartment
(29)
Sewing
foot
holder
with
sewing foot
(30)
Needle
threader
(31)
Thread
guide
(32)
Threading slots
(33)
Needle thread
tension
(34) Take-up
lever
(35)
Carrying handle
(36) Thread
guide for
bobbin
winding
(37) Program
table
(38) Reel
holder
with
unwinding disk
(39) Second
spool holder
to
pin
up
(40) Bobbin
winder
(41)
Hand wheel
(42)
Hand wheel
release
disk
(43)
Connection
socket
“mains
cord”
(44)
Connection
socket
“foot
control”
(45)
Base plate
(46) Hook
cover
(sewing
hook
behind)
(47) Free
arm
(48)
Sewing
lamp
(49)
Thread
trimmer
(50) Top
cover
(51)
Dual Feed
(top
feed)
(21
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safety
instructions
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For
the
United
States
only
This
sewing
machine
is
designed
and
manufactured
for
HOUSEHOLD
use
only.
When
you
use
an
electric
appliance,
basic
safety
precautions
should
always
be
adhered
to
as
follows:
Read
all
instructions
before
using this
sewing
machine.
DANGER
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shock:
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1.
The
sewing
machine
should
never
be
left
unattended
when
plugged.
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
1
5
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
or
sink.
Do
not place
in
or
drop
into
water
or
other
liquid.
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To
reduce
the
risk
of
burns,
fire,
electric
shock,
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
iriachine
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.
Return
the
appliance
to
the
nearest
authorized
dealer
or
service
center
for
examination,
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
control
free
from
the
accumulation
of
lint,
dust
and
loose
cloth.
5
Never
drop
or
insert
any
object
into
any
opening.
6.
Do
not
use
out
of
doors.
7.
Do
not
operate where
aerosol
(spray)
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
be
blocked.
1 0.
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.
1
2.
Always
use
the
proper
needle
plate
The
wrong
plate
can
cause
the
needle
to
break.
1
3.
Do
not
use
bent
or
blunt
needles.
Use
needles
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
only.
1
4.
Do
not
pull
or
push
fabric
while
stitching.
It
may
deflect
the needle,
causing
it
to
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.
1 6.
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
1
7.
Hold
plug
when
rewinding
into
cord
reel.
Do
not
allow
plug
to
whip
when
rewinding
Please also
observe
the
general safety
notes
on
the
fold
out
page.
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SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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4.
Modern,
uncomplicated
6.
—
Sewing
by
touch-key
control
—
Congratulations!
You
have
bought
a
high-quality
product
that
offers
unique
advantages.
Your
new
sewing
machine
8.
can
take
any material
in
its
stride
and
will
sew
through
thick
and
thin for
you.
It
features
the
very
latest
in
desgin
and
technology,
and
this
instruction
book
is
just
as
uncomplicated as
your
PFAFF
10
sewing
machine.
If
you
now
take
time
enough
to
study
the
instruction
book,
nothing
can
go
wrong.
After
all,
this
is
the
only
way
to
learn
all
the
things the machine
can
do,
and
to
make
full
use
of
them.
If
you
have
any
further
questions,
that
is
no
problem!
Your
PFAFF
dealer
will
be
at
your
service
with
any help
or
advice
you
need.
So
now
you
can
get started!
We
wish
you many
enjoyable
hours
of
creating
your
fashion
ideas.
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For
the
United
Kingdom
only
The
leads
must
definitely
not
be
connected
to
the
safety-lead
terminal
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nor
to
a
plug
with
three
pins.
!!
The
wires
in
the
mains
lead
are
coloured
according
to
the
following
code:
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Blue:
Neutral
Brown:
Live
As
the
colours
of
the
wires
in
the
mains
lead
of
this
appliance
may
not
correspond
with
the
colour
J!
coding
of
the
terminals
in
your
plug,
proceed
as
follows:
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The wire
which
is
coloured
blue
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
N
-
-
or
coloured
black.
The
wire
which
is
coloured
brown
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
L
—
or
coloured
red.
Cut-off
mains plugs
are
definitely not
to be
used,
but
disposed
of
immediately.
Defective
mains
leads
must
be
replaced
complete.
-
—
Only
3
A
spare
fuses
must
be
used as
approved
by
ASTA
according
to
BS
1362
and
the
fuse
cover
-
must
be
marked
3
A
or
with
the
corresponding
colour
code.
The plug
must
never
be
used
without
fuse
cover.
Spare
fuse
covers
are
available
from
electrical
f
-
suppliers
or
the
PFAFF
agencies.
Please also
observe
the
general safety
notes
on
the
fold
out
page.
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Index
Accessories
and
needles 148
Accessory
compartment
20
Adding
stitches
99
Activating
the
code
(entering
the
code)
39
Alphabet
64
Alphabets/Monograms 62
Alphabets/Monograms,
summary
1
3
Appliqué foot
152
Arrowhead
bartack
1
22
Automatic
bartack
1
22
Automatic
darning
1
23
Axial
mirror
image
45
Balance
55
Balance,
buttonhole
correction
1
39
Balance
for
embroidering
1
68
Balance,
sideways stitch
correction
56
Basic
menu
(start-up
menu)
46
Basting
stitch
11
5
Battery
message
38
Bias
tape
binder
1
56
Blind
stitch
11
6
Bobbin
case
24
Bobbin
thread
monitor
44
Bobbin
winding
21—23
Buttonholes
1
32
Buttonholes
with
gimp
thread 143
Changing
the
battery
1
60
Changing
the
letter
width
63
Changing
the
needle
32
Changing
the
needle
plate
161
Changing
the
sewing
foot
29
Changing
the
sewing
lamp
1
62
Checking
the
bobbin
thread
tension
25
Cleaning
and
oiling
161
Cleaning
the
display
161
Closed
overlock
stitch
118
Closed
overlock
stitch
with
edge
thread
118
Connecting
the
foot
control
1
9
Cording
foot
153—154
Covering
seams
11
9
Creating
a
letter
sequence
65—67
Creative
Designer
programming
87—110
Creative
Designer,
technical
part
89—90
Cross
stitch
11
9
Cross
stitch
1
70
Cross
stitch borders,
pre-programmed
1
71
Cross
stitch embroidery
1
72—1
73
Cross
stitch,
embroidery
tips
1
70
Cursor
function
76—78
Cursor
keys
45
Darning
with
the
elastic stitch
1
27
Darning
with
the
straight
stitch
1
24
Decorative
elastic
stitch
1
20
Deleting
a
pattern
in
the
M-Memory
77—78
Deleting
a
pattern
in
the
P-Memory
102
Deleting
a
stitch
at
the
end/P-Design
101
Deleting
a
stitch
within
a
pattern 102
Deleting
letters
67
Deleting
programmed buttonholes
1
36
Detachable
work
support
20
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Direct
selection
of
pattern
groups
48
to
0
Disengaging
the Dual
Feed
33
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Dropping
the
feed
dog
33
DualFeed
30
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Eight-way
feed
stitches
(connecting
stitches)
79—84
Elastic
blind
stitch
1
Elastic
stitch
11 7
Electrical
connection
1
8—1
9
Embroidery
stitch
programs/Summary
11—13
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Engaging
the
Dual
Feed
31
Entering
the pattern
number
47
1
Eyelet
embroidery
1
79
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Eyelet
embroidery,
pattern examples
1
79
It
Fading
in/out
stitch
points
104
Fagoting
stitch
11
9
{
a)
Felling
foot
1
52
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Cl)
Fringe
foot
1 53
Function
“No.”
103
Gathering
foot
1
54
Gathering
with
elastic
threads
1 26
Gathering
with
straight
stitch
1
26
Hemstitching
175—177
Hemstitch
programs
176
,
Info
45
Info
as operating
aid
51
-
Info
as
sewing
recommendations
51
Inserting
letters
67
Inserting
stitches
99
Inserting
the bobbin
24—25
:
Inserting
the bobbin
case
25
Inserting
the
buttonhole
guide
133
Inserting
the
programming
sheet
in
the
Creative
Designer
91
a)
j
Inserting
zippers
130
Inserting
zippers
concealed
on
both
sides
1
30
“K”key
74
0
Keyhole
buttonholes
141
Keyhole
buttonholes
with
gimp
thread
144
Knit-edge
foot
1
55
Lace
edges
125
Lace
edges
with
corners
1 25
Lace
inserts 125
Lace
trimmings
125
L
Ladder
hemstitching
1 74
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Language selection
38
Letter
combinations
(letter
sequence)
65—67
Letter
selection
using
the
“Creative
Designer
65
Linen
buttonhole
121
Linen
embroidery
174
Linen
embroidery example
1
74
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Light-knit
mending stitch
1
20
Machine
binds 163
Machine
does
not
feed or
feeds
irregularly
163
Machine
does
not
sew
the
entered
program
1 63
Machine skips
stitches
1
63
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Maintenance and trouble
shooting
.
1
59
Ac
Manipulating
built-in
patterns
in
the
P-Memory
(rom)
105
Ac
Maxi
Stitches
52-54
Ac
Maxi
Stitches
/
Summary
13—14 Ac
Mirror
image
45
Al
Moving
a block
100
Al
Moving
stitches 99
Al
Multi-stitch
gathering
foot
1
55
Needle
breaks
off 161
A
Needle
chart
157—158
4
A
Needle
threader
27
A
Needle
thread
breaks
1
63
N
Needle
up/down
(needle stop)
44
B
Numbered
keys
45
B
N(
B
“o.k.”
key
45
m
B
Opening
the
hook
cover
24
Sc
E
Open overlock
stitch
11
8
E
Options
for
pattern
selection
46
E
Overlock
stitch
11
8
E
Parts
of
the
Creative
Designer
89
Pattern
combinations
(pattern
sequence)
68—74
2
F
Pattern
selection
46
I
Pattern
selection
—
groups
of
ten
47
I
Pattern
start
45
I
Placing
the
bobbin
21
Placing
the
needle
plate
1
61
3 P-Memory
selection
96
Preparing
the
machine
for
bobbin
winding
21
Presser
foot
lifter
28
Programming
a
motif
95
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Programming
sheet
95
Pulling
up
the
bobbin
thread
28
Pullover
stitch
11
8
1
6
Quilting
181
Ram
107—108
,
I
Removing
the
detachable
work
support
20
—
Reverse
feeding
55
Reverse
key
44
i
Reverse
stitch correction
55
8.
Richelieu
180
—
Rom
105
-
Round
buttonhole
140
—
Saddle
stitch
1
20
—
I
Safety notes, general
fold
out
page
Safety
notes
U.K
3
10.
Safety notes,
U.S.A
1
Seam
edge
with
sewn
hemstitch
1
75
Setting
bartacks
during
buttonhole
sewing
136
—
Setting
the
needle
thread
tension
33
Setting
the
pattern
length
49
—
Setting
the
pattern
width
49
Setting
the
stitch
length
and
width
43
‘
Setting
the
stitch points
92
I
Sewing
a
P-Design
104
I
Sewing
faults
and
their
removal
163
—
Sewing
feet
and special
accessories!
Summary
151
L6