Pfaff cvreative 3.0 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.
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recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1:7
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