Pfaff creative sensation User manual

Owner’s manual

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.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, Àre, 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 Àngers 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 deÁect 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.
• 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 qualiÀed 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’.

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Table of contents
1
Introduction 1:7
Machine overview 1:8
Front side...................................................................... 1:8
Rear side ....................................................................... 1:9
Top parts....................................................................... 1:9
Accessory tray.............................................................. 1:9
Parts of the embroidery unit.................................... 1:10
Included accessories 1:10
Presser feet.................................................................. 1:11
Stitch overview 1:12
Utility stitches ............................................................ 1:12
Decorative stitches .................................................... 1:16
Alphabets.................................................................... 1:22
2
Preparations 2:1
Unpacking 2:2
Connect to the power supply 2:2
Pack away after sewing 2:2
Custom LED lights 2:3
Free arm 2:3
Thread cutter 2:3
Electronic knee-lift 2:3
Spool pins 2:4
Threading the machine 2:5
Needle threader ........................................................... 2:5
Thread sensor 2:6
Bobbin winding 2:7
Inserting the bobbin 2:8
IDT™ system (Integrated dual feed) 2:9
Changing needle plate 2:9
Needles 2:10
Changing the needle 2:10
Changing the presser foot 2:11
Attaching the Dynamic spring foot 6D 2:11
USB ports 2:12
USB embroidery stick ............................................... 2:12
Connect machine to computer 2:12
5D™ Embroidery Software 2:13
Installing your software ........................................... 2:13
Register your 5D™ software.................................... 2:13
Install hardware drivers and connect
the embroidery machine........................................... 2:13
How to launch the programs .................................. 2:14
Embroidery Machine Communication module.... 2:14
How to update your machine.................................. 2:14
Soft Touch Buttons and indicators 2:15
3
PFAFF® creative™
Color Touch Screen 3:1
Start view 3:2
Main parts 3:2
Task bar......................................................................... 3:2
Option bar..................................................................... 3:3
Common icons 3:3
Selection menu 3:4
Embroidery edit 3:6
Embroidery text editor ............................................... 3:6
Embroidery stitch-out 3:7
Sequencing 3:7
Stitch Creator 3:8
Settings menu 3:9
Machine settings.......................................................... 3:9
Screen and light settings........................................... 3:14
Sound settings............................................................ 3:15
Info menu 3:16
Quick help 3:16

4
Sewing mode 4:1
Sewing mode - overview 4:2
Select a stitch 4:3
Sewing recommendations 4:3
Machine settings 4:3
Raise and lower the presser foot 4:3
Stitch settings 4:4
Stitch width .................................................................. 4:4
Stitch positioning......................................................... 4:4
Stitch length.................................................................. 4:4
Stitch density................................................................ 4:5
Mirroring ...................................................................... 4:5
Balance .......................................................................... 4:5
Buttonhole slit length.................................................. 4:6
Button stitch repetition ............................................... 4:6
Thread metering/Thread tension 4:7
Adjust thread tension/thread metering................... 4:7
Free-motion options 4:8
Sequence start position 4:9
Save options 4:9
Option bar 4:11
Speed control.............................................................. 4:11
Tie-off options............................................................ 4:11
Sewing programs....................................................... 4:12
Sequencing ................................................................. 4:13
Stitch Creator ............................................................. 4:13
Sewing techniques 4:14
Sewing in zippers ...................................................... 4:14
Sewing hems in heavy fabric ................................... 4:14
Three-step zigzag stitch............................................ 4:14
Blindhem stitch.......................................................... 4:15
Rolled hem.................................................................. 4:15
Buttonholes................................................................. 4:16
Sew on a button ......................................................... 4:18
Darning ....................................................................... 4:18
Special sewing techniques 4:21
Four direction sewing............................................... 4:21
Stacking stitches......................................................... 4:22
Common sewing pop-ups 4:23
5
Sequencing 5:1
Sequencing - overview 5:2
Open and exit sequencing 5:3
Create a sequence 5:3
Sequence commands................................................... 5:4
Horizontal preview ..................................................... 5:5
Directional stitches...................................................... 5:5
Zoom to all ................................................................... 5:6
Loading and sewing a sequence 5:6
Saving a sequence 5:7
Important sequencing information 5:8
Common sequencing pop-ups 5:8
6
Stitch Creator 6:1
Stitch Creator - overview 6:2
Open and exit Stitch Creator ..................................... 6:3
DeÀnition of a stitch point ........................................ 6:3
Start creating - add a stitch or stitch point............... 6:3
Select stitches/stitch points ....................................... 6:3
Multi-select................................................................... 6:4
Delete selected stitch point ........................................ 6:4
Duplicate selected stitch point................................... 6:4
Insert a new stitch point ............................................. 6:4
Zoom ............................................................................. 6:4
Mirroring side to side ................................................. 6:5
Mirroring end to end .................................................. 6:5
Triple stitch................................................................... 6:5
Touch functions 6:6
Position of the marked stitch point 6:6
Loading and sewing a stitch 6:7
Saving a stitch 6:7
Common Stitch Creator pop-ups 6:8
Important Stitch Creator information 6:8
Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause
discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing
machine. This discoloring may be very difÀcult or
impossible to remove.
Fleece and denim fabric, especially red and blue, often
contain a lot of excess dye.
If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment
contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before
sewing to avoid the discoloring.