Pfaff electronic 6250 User manual

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Safety
rules
:
For
the
United
Kingdom
only
The
leads
must
definitely
not
be
connected
to
the
safety-lead
terminal
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to a
plug
with
three
pins.
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The
wires
in
the
mains
lead
are
coloured according
to
the
following
code:
Blue: Neutral
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Brown:
Live
As
the
colours
of
the
wires
in
the
mains
lead
of this
appliance
may
not
correspond
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with
the colour
coding
of
the terminals
in
your
plug,
proceed
as
follows:
The
wire
which
is
coloured
blue
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
i
marked
with
the
lettter
N
or coloured
black
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The
wire
which
is
coloured
brown
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal which
is
marked
with
the
letter
L
or coloured
red.
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Cut-oft mains
plugs
are
definitely
not
to
be
used,
but
disposed
of
immediately.
Defective mains
leads
must
be
replaced
complete.
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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.
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The
plug
must
never
be
used without
fuse
cover.
Spare fuse
covers
are
available
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froiii
electrical
suppliers
or
the
PFAFF
agencies.
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Please
also
observe the
general
safety
notes
on
page
2.
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Contents
on
pages
4
and
5
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Important
safety
instructions
For
the
United
States
only
Li
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
Li
Read
all
instructions
before using
this
sewing
machine.
DANGER
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shock:
L
1
The
sewing machine
should
never
be
left
unattended
when
plugged.
Always
unplug
this
appliance
from
the
electnc
outlet
irrirriediately
after
usiiig
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
stoie
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.
L
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AIARNING
To
reduce the
risk
of
burns,
tire,
electric
shock,
or
injury
to
persons
LI
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
ii
tIns
manual.
Use
oilli
attachments
L
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
as
contained
in
this
manual.
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3.
Never
operate
this
sewing
machine
if
it
has
a
damaged
cord
or
plug,
it
it
is
not working
pioperly,
if
it
has
been
dropped
or
damaged,
or
dropped
into
water,
Return
the
appliance
to
the nearest
authorized
dealer
or
service
center
for
examinatron.
repair.
electrical
or
mnechirncal
adjustment.
U
4
Never
operate
the
sewing
machine
with
any
air
openings
blocked.
Keep
ventilatmon
openings
of the
sewing machine
and
foot
control
free
from
the
accumulation
of
lint, dust
and
loose
cloth
k1
5
Never
drop
or
mnsett
any
object
into
any
opening.
6
Do
not
use
out
of
doors.
U 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
horn
outlet
L
9
Never
operate
on a
soft
suttace
such
as
a
bed
or
couch where
the
air
openings
may
be blocked.
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0. Dv
riot
unplug
by
pulling
on
cord.
To
unplug,
grasp
the
pIng,
not
the
cord.
L
11.
Keep
lingers away
from
all
rnovmnq
patts
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
nianufacturer
only.
1 4
Do
not
pull
or push
fabric
while
stitching.
It
niay
deflect the
needle,
causing
it
to
break
15.
Switch
the
sewing
machine
of[(”O’>
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
othei
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 page
2.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUcTIONS

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Parts
of
the
sewing
machine
(1)
Key
for
“slow
sewing”
(2)
Key
for
“needle
up/down
position”
(3)
Key
for
“tacking/buttonhole/single
pattern”
(4)
Key
for
“reverse
sewing”
(5) Twin
needle
indicator
(6)
Stitch
width slide
key/needle
positions
(7)
Stitch
length
slide
key/buttonhole
length
(8)
Balance
slide
key/pattern
length
(9)
Carrying
handle
(10)
Hand
wheel
(11)
Handwheel
release
disk
(12) Program
keys
0
to
7/0
to
9
(13) Liquid
crystal
display
(14)
Clear
key
“beginning
of
pattern”
(15) Main
switch
(16) Accessory
box
(17)
Sewing
foot
holder
with
sewing
foot
(18)
Needle
threader
(19) Thread
guide
(20) Threading
slot
(21)
Needle
thread tension
(22) Takeup
lever
(23) Presser bar
lifter
(24)
Needle
holder
with
fixing
screw
(25)
Thread
guide
for
bobbin
winding
(26) Program
table
(27)
Reel
holder
with
unwinding
disk
(28)
Second spare
reel
holder
(29)
Bobbin
winder
(30)
Connection
socket
“mains
cord”
(31)
Connection
socket
“foot
control”
(32)
Base
plate
(33)
Hook
cover
(34)
Free
arm
(35)
Sewing
lamp
(36)
Thread
trimmer
(37) Top
cover
(38)
Dual
feed
(top
feed)
(39)
Needle
plate

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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
1.
The
user must
exercise
adequate
caution
with
regard
to
the
up-
and
down
moving
needle
and
constantly
observe
the
sewing
area
during
work
2.
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.
3.
The
maximum
permissible
wattage
for
the
sewing
lamp
is
1
5
Watts.
4.
The
tension
of
the
drive
belt
must
only
be
adjusted
by
a
Ptaff
mechanic.
5
The
machine
must
be
put
into
operation
according
to
the
indications
on
the
specification
plate.
6.
Do
not
place
any
objects
in
openings
on
the
machine
7.
Do
not
use the
sewing
machit
te
if:
—
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.
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.
1
0.
To avoid
the
risk
of
electric
shock,
do
not
open
the
machine.
There
are
rio
parts
inside
the
machine
which
the
user
can
repair,
This
is
solely
the
responsibility
of
our
qulified
service
staff.
Environment
The
recommended
environn
ient
is.
Ambient
temperature
1
0
C
to
40
C
Humidity
20%
to
80%
This
sewing
machine
is
a
high-quality
electronicmechanical
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.
rhe
machine
must
be used
on
a
free
surface,
for
ventilation
purposes,
which
is
both
firm
and
even.
Treatment
Always
protect
the
machine
against
damage
by
hitting or
dropping.
Cleaning
H
onsi
ii
g:
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.
Please
Note!
Do
not
use
any
insecticides
or
chemical
products
such
as
petrol
(gas)
or
thin
cheniicals
for
cleaning
the
housing.
11.
Be sure
to
use
only
original
PFAFF
parts.

Modern,
uncomplicated
—
Sewing
by
touch-key
control
—
Congratulations!
You
have
bought
a
high-quality
product
that
offers
unique
advantages.
Your
new sewing
machine
can take
any
material
in its stride
and
will
sew
through
thick
and
thin
for
you.
It
features
the
ver’ latest
in desgin
and
technology,
and
this instruction
book
is
just
as
uncomplicated as
your
PFAFF
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.

Contents
95
107
Accessory
compartment
Adjusting ,lide
keys
.
.
.,...,....
.....
..
35—37
Applique
foot
101
Automatic
dirning
.
48+82
Balance
61
+65
Balance
slide
key
37
Basting stitch
.
.
45
Bias
tape
binder
. ..
104
Blind
stitch
...
.
..
47
Bobbin
case
20
Bobbin
thread
..
24
Bobbin
thread
tension
21
Bobbin
winding
1 7—19
Borders
.
66
Suspenders
Ibraces)
..
70
Buttonhole
balance
61
Buttonhole/tacking/single
pattern
..
39
Buttonholes
59—62
Changing
a
sewing
foot
25
Changing
the
needle
. .
28
Changing the
needle
plate
112
Cleaning
and
oiling
.
11
2
Clear
key
34
Closed overlock stitch
54
Closed overlock
stitch
with
edge
thread
55
Cordingfoot
. .
102+105
Covering
stitches
.
. .
.
..
56—58
Cross
stitch
..
57+68
Darning
81
83
Darning
tears
83
Darning
with
elastic
stitch
82,
83
Darning
with
straight
stitch
81
Decorative
stitches
63—11
Detachable
work
support
16
Dual
fabric
feed
.
26,
2/
Elastic
stitch
.. . .
53
Elastic stitches
.
51
—58
Electrical
connection
. . .
. 1
4,
1
5
Electronics
.
. 34
-40
Embroidery
techniques
89—93
Eyelet
embroidery
.
.
.
..
91
Eyelets
.
50
Fagoting
stitch
.
.
56
Fancy
eldstic
stitch
57
Fancy
stitch
table
. .
.
.
.
8
Faults
.
114,115
Foot
control
. 1
5
Free
arm
1 6
Fringe
foot
1
05
Function
keys
38,
39
Gathering
foot
. .
.
103
Gathering
with
elastic
threads
79
Gathering
with
straight
stitch
78
General
notes
on
sewing
.
.
.
76,
71
Hand
wheel
relcise
disk...
.
.
1 7
Heni with
the
twin
needle.
...
77
Hemstitching
...
.
..
. 92,
93
Honeycomb
stitch
..
. 53
Inserting
patches
.
.
...
83
Inserting
the
bobbin
21
Inserting
zippers
.
84,
85
Knit-edge foot
1 03
Lace
work
86
Lap-feller
.
.
..
1 01
Large-area
embroidery
68
Leather
eribroidery
69

Left
needle
position
Light—kiit
nending
stitch
.
Linen
butiunhole
with
ginip
thread
Linen
buttonhole, progran
i mable
Linen
embroidery
Lowering
the
feed
dog
Maintenance
and
sewing
Monograms
Needle
chart
. .
Needie
pcsitions
Needle
thredd tension
Needle threader
Needle
up/down
position
Non
elastic
stitches
Oiling
.
Open
Ovui
luck stitch
Overlock
stitches
Pattern
Iuigth
Pattern
sldfl
fclcar
key)
Pattern
width
Plain
stcni
stitch
Practical
sewing
Presser
bar
lifter
Progiam
keys
.
Pullover stitch
.
Quilting
Reverse
sewing
Richelieu
Right
needle
position
Roll
hemming
Saddle
stitch
.
Safety
notes
Semi
automatic
(buttonhole)
Semiautomatic
sewing
of
second
tack
.
Serging
with
the
ovuriock
foot
. . .
Serging
with zigzag
stitch
. .
.
Sewing
and
emhroidenng
Sewing
chart
Sewing
taults
and
their
remedies
Sewing
feet
(special
accessoriesl
Sewing
feet
(stdnddrd
occessones)
.
Sewing
Limp
.
Sewing
on
buttons
.
Shell
edging
Single
pattern
.
..
Slow
sewing
Smocking
Special
accessory
table
...
Stitch
density
.
. . .
Stitch
length
slide
key
Stitch
width
slide
key
Straight
stitch
Stretch
buttonhole
...
Stretch
triple
straight
stitch
..
Stretch
triple
zigzag stitch
.
Tacking
Technical
section
Thread
reel
Fhread
tension
Thread
trimmer
Threading
Threading
the
needle
threarh
.
Threading
the
sewing machine
Top
feed
Topstitching
Trouble
shooting
Twin
needle
Twin
needle
indicator
Utility
anrl
fancy
stitches
Utility
stitch
table
Winding
from
a
second
reel
holder
Zigzag
stitch
• ..
.
35+45
.
58
62
.
.
.
60
89
29
109—il
104
106,10
35
29
23
38
45-50
112
54
.
54.55
37+64
.
. 34
35+65
52 .
73-88
.
. 24
34 55
90
40
89 35+45 .
..
86
48
.
.
60
60
46+54,
.
. 46
41
71
44
‘ .
114,11
.
.
100
.
.
. .
.
98,
99
.
...
. .
.
. ..
113
49
88
39
38
80
100
.
.
36
3664
5+65
45
62 51
52
.
39
11
29
.
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Width
gram Description
Application
up
to
No.
mm
00
Straight stitch
For
all
straight-stitch
and
lockstitch
sewing
job,
—
Middle
needle
position
6
mm
stitch
length.
01 Straight
stitch
For
all
sewing and top-stitching
work
—
Left
needle
position requiring
left
needle
position.
02
Straight stitch
with
For
sewing
jobs
requiring
other
needle
—
1 3
needle
positions
positions,
e.
g.
zipper
insertion,
and
especially top-stitching.
03 Grass
stitch
Both
top-stitching
and
fancy
stitching.
—
04
Plain
stem
stitch
Durable elastic
seam,
e.
g.
for
sewing
3
leggins,
and
for
embroidery
work.
05
Triple
stem
stitch
Ornamental
utility
stitch.
—
06
Stretch
triple
straight stitch,
stitch length
1
.5
to 4.5
mm
For
highly
durable
seams,
a
g.
for
inseams,
sportswear
and
workwear,
—
07 Stretch
triple
straight
stitch,
and
for
fancy
stitching.
stitch
length
3
to 6
mm
08 Basting
stitch
For
basting
your
sewing
cuttings.
—
09
Darning
program
For
reinforcing
damaged
places
or
darning
6
small holes.
10
Zigzag
stitch
For
sewing and appliqué
work
6
1 1
Zigzag
stitch,
needle
position
changeable
from
right
to
left
—-
——--—---
For
eyelet
embroidery
and
cording.
6
1
2
Zigzag
stitch,
needle
position
changeable
from
left
to toight
1 3
Elastic
stitch
For
sewing
on
elastic,
darning
tears
6
and
inserting
patches.
1 4
Blind
stitch
For securing
seams
invisibly.
6
1 5
Elastic
blind
stitch
For
sewing
seams
invisibly
and serging
(3
an
edge
at
the
same
time.
Also for
stretch
materials.