Pfaff FREESTYLE 1527 User manual

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‘arts
of
your FreeStyle
sewing
machine
r
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Connection
socket
“foot control
with
main
cord”
I
Main
switch
I
Handwheel
release
disk
Handwheel
p
Bobbin
winder
I
Lid
with
stitches
Extra spool
holder
Spool
holder
with
spool
cap
I
Take-up
lever
O
Needle
thread
tension
dial
1
Threading
path
I
2
Thread
cutter
3
Presser
toot
holder
with
presser
foot
4
Base
plate
I
5
IDT
System
I
Integrated
Dual
Feed
6
Needle
holder
with
fixing
screw
7
Presser
foot
lifter
8
Button
for
“reverse
sewing”
9
Stitch
length
dial
o
Carrying
handle
1
Stitch
selection
2
Thread
guide
3
Sewing
lamp
(max.
15
watt)
4
Stitch
width
dial
5
Needle
position
dial
6
Needle
plate
7
Removable
accessory
tray

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All
you want,
and
nothing that
you
do
not
need!
e
Congratulations!
Thu hai’e purchased
a
top
quality PJiff
sewing machine
which fi’atures
unique
advantages.
Your new
Pftiff can
sew through almost
anvtabric
—from
thick to thin.
The design
and technology
incoiporated
in your new Pfriff
FreeStyle
is state-of-the-an.
You will (i/SO
discover that these
instructions are just
as
easy
to use as
your
PFA
FF sewing
machine
itself
Take the time to read thiioug/i
the instruction
manual
caref
it//v.
A small investment
of
your
ti/ne is wart/i
it! This approach
is the
only
way to
real/v find all of
the
options your
Fn’eSr’ie
sewing
machine imius to
otter and
how
to
mumake
the most
of
them.
if
you
have any
questions
— no
problem! Your
PFAFF dealer
is
always happy to help.
So get
ready to have
some fiuu! And have
a great
lime
turning your sewing
ideas
into reality.

MPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUC11ONS
For
the
United
States
only
When
you
use
an electrical
appliance,
basic
safety
precautions
should
iIvty
‘
i’ll,’,’
.
a
follows:
Read
all instructions
before
using this
sewing
machine.
DANGER
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shock:
1.
The
sewing
machine should never
be
left
unattended when
plugged
in.
Alw,y’
imphit
appliance
from
the electric
outlet
immediately
after using and
before cleaning
ii.
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
a
sewing machine
where
it
can
fall
or
be
pulled
into
atub
ci
;iiik
Ii’
i
place
in or
drop
info
water
or
other
liquid.
WARNING
To
reduce
the
risk
of
burns,
fire
electric shock,
or
injury
to
pceoi.
5.
Do
not
allow
to
be
used
as
a toy.
Close
attention
is
necessary
when
this
sewing
machire’
r.
used
by
or
near
children.
6.
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.
7.
Never
operate
this
sewing
machine
it 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.
8.
Never
operate
the
sewing
machine
with
any
air
opening
blocked.
Keep
ventilation
openings
1
$
the sewing
machine and
foot
control
free
from
the
accumulation
of
lint,
dust,
and
loose
cloth
9.
Never
drop
or
insert
any
object
into
any
opening.
10. Do
not
use
outdoors.
11. Do
not
operate
where aerosol
(spray>
products
are
being
used
or
where
oxygen
is
being
administered.
12.
To
disconnect,
turn
all
controls to
off
(“0”)
position,
then
remove
plug,
not
the cord.
13.
Never
operate
on
a
soft
surface
such
as a
bed
or
couch
where the
air
openings may
be
blocked.
14.
Do not
unplug
by
pulling on cord.
To
unplug.
grasp
the
plug,
not
the
cord.
15.
Keep
fingers
away
from
all moving
parts.
Special
care
is
required
around
the sewing
machine
needle.
16.
Always
use
the
proper needle
plate.
The
wrong
plate
can
cause
the needle
to
break.
17. Do not
use
bent
or
blunt
needles.
Use
needles
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
only.
18. Do
not
pull
or
push
fabric
while
stitching.
It
may
deflect
the
needle, causing
it
to
break.
19.
Switch
the
sewing
machine
off
(‘0”)
when
making any
adiustments
in the
needle
area,
such
as
threading needle,
changing needle, threading
bobbin,
or changing
presser
foot,
etc.
20. 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.
21. Hold
plug
when
rewinding
into
cord
reel.
Do
not
allow plug to
whip
when
rewinding.
Please
also
observe
the general safety
notes
on
opposite page.
This
sewing machine
is designed
and
manufactured
for
HOUSEHOLD
use
only
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SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Notes
on
safety
Nnte
on safety for household
sewing
machines
in
accordance with
F N 60 335-2-28 and IEC
60 335-228
he user must exercise
adequate caution
4
with
regard
to the up and
down movement
of
the needle and must
constantly
observe
the sewing area while
sewing.
7.
When leaving the
machine unattended,
dunng maintenance
work or when
replacing mechanical
parts or accessories,
always disconnect
the machine from the
mains by pulling
out the mains
plug.
3. The maximum
permissible wattage for
the
4
sewing
lamp is
15 watts.
4. The tension of the
drive
belt must
only be
4
adjusted
by a
PFAFF
mechanic.
5.
The machine must be
operated in
4
accordance
with the indications on
the
specification
plate.
4
6. Do not
insert any objects
into
openings
on
the machine.
4
7.
Do
not
use the sewing
machine if:
there
is
visible damage
• its function is
disturbed
• it
is wet, eg with
condensation
which
can
4
occur
when
a
cold
machine
is brought
into
a warm
room.
8.
Do not pull
the mains plug out of the
socket
by its
cord.
9. If
this appliance
is
used
for another
4
purpose than that
for which
it
is
intended
or
if it is wrongly operated,
we cannot
accept
4
any liability for any
damage
caused.
10. To avoid the risk
of electric shock, do
4
not open the machine.
There are no parts
inside the
machine which
the user can
repair.
Repairs
are solely
the responsibility
of our
qualified
service
staff.
11.
Be
sure
to use only original PFAFF
parts.
12. The
machine
is designed
for
a
mains
supply
with
a
nominal voltage
of +7- 10%
and
a rated frequency of +7- 4%.
13. When
used
properly
the temperature
of the
outer components
of a non-electronically
controlled
foot control can reach
up to
85 C.
Constant
use at
a
low
speed is
therefore
not
permitted in order to avoid
damage.
Environment
The recommended
environment
is:
Ambient temperature
10
C to
40
C
Humidity
20% to
80%
Storage temperature:
25 C to
+60
C
The
machine
is suppressed
and immune
to
interference;
however,
if should
not be operated
near
electronic
devices such
as radios. TVs.
PCs, broadcasting transmitters,
etc.
This sewing machine
is
a
high-quality
electronic-mechanical
device. It is
a machine
for supervised
use
in
the home. It should
not be subjected to:
dust, dampness, direct
sunlight, static
electricity,
heat-radiating
objects. corrosive
chemicals or liquids.
For ventilation
purposes
the machine must
only
be
operated
on an
open surface which is
both
firm
and horizontal.
Care of the
machine
Always protect the
machine from
damage
which may be caused
by it being
hit
or
dropped.
Cleaning
Housing
and display:
To clean
the housing,
use only
a
clean,
dry,
soft, lint-free
cloth. To remove
any stubborn
dirt
use a
soft cloth with
alcohol.
Please
note!
Do not
use
any
insecticides
or
chemical
products such
as
petrol
or liquid
chemicals to
clean the housing.

Introduction
Contents
Accessories
and
needles
Accessory
tray
Appliqué
Appliqué
foot
49-59
3
44
56
Gathering
foot
Gathering
with elastic
thread
Gathering
with
the
straight
stitch
General information
on
sewing
Handwheel
release
disk
Hemming
with
the twin needle
Hemstitch
seam
Honeycomb
stitch
Bias-tape
binder
55
Blind
stitch
23
Bobbin
case
8-9
Bobbin
thread
tension
8-9
Buttonholes
26-27, 44
Inserting
lace
Integrated
Dual
feed
I
IDT
Changing
the needle
plate
62
Changing
the
needle
15
Left
needle
position
Cleaning and
oiling
62
Cording
foot
56
Main
switch
Covering
stitch
30-31
Maintenance
and
trouble-shooting
Darning
with the
elastic
stitch
32
Monograms
Darning
with
the straight
stitch
31
Needle
table
Darning
31-32
Needle
thread tension
Decorative sewing
41
-47
Non-elastic
stitches
Drawing up
the
bobbin
thread
12
Dropping
the feed
dog
15
Oiling
the sewing
machine
Elastic
stitch 25
Optional accessories
Elastic
stitches
24-25
Electrical
connection
2
Patchwork
quilt
Embroidering
with
a
dense
Placing sewing
thread
on
spool
holder
zigzag
stitch
41
-44
Eyelet
embroidery
Practical
sewing
Presser
foot lifter
Felling
foot
53
Free
arm
Quilt
and patchwork
foot
Fringe
foot
Quilting
29
47
25
37
14
16
2
61-64
41
58-59
15,
21
22
62
52-60
F
46
5
19-38
13
57
51,57

k’tnovable
accessory
tray
umoving
the
presser
foot
Ilopairing
tears
Hoverse sewing
lichelieu
Right
needle
position
Ruffler
Selecting
needle
position
Selecting
stitch
width
Serging
with
zigzag
stitch
Setting
stretch
stitches
Setting
utility
stitches
Sewing
light
Sewing
on buttons
Sewing
on
patches
Sewing
on
zippers
Sewing
table
Shirring
foot
Smocking
29
Special
accessories
table
52
Stabilizing
edges
36
Standard
buttonhole
27
Standard
buttonhole
with
gimp
thread
27
Stitch
density
17
Stitch
length
adjustment
dial
17
Stitch
selection
dial
18
Straight
stitch 22
Stretch
triple
straight
stitch
24
Stretch
triple
zigzag
stitch
Thread
cutter
Threading the
upper
thread
Top
feed
(Integrated
Dual
Feed)
Introduction
3
Top-stitching
13
Trouble-shooting
32
Twin
needle
17
16
55
Winding
from
the second
spool
holder
Winding
the bobbin
Winding
through
the
needle
53
21
64
11,29
6
4-7
7
22
45
Utility
stitch
table
Introduction
16
16
22
17-18
17-18
Zigzag
stitch
63
28
32
34-35
Introduction
Tapering
Thread tension
24
42-51
8-9,
15
12
10
14

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Stitch
table (non-elastic
stitches)
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Stitch
[Description
Application
A/B/C
Buttonhole
Standard
buttonhole
for
blouses
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H
Blind
stitch
with
zigzag
For
invisible
hemming
with
simultaneous
(elastic)
seam/overcasting.
Especially
tor strotc:li
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E
Straight
stitch,
For
all
straight
stitching
and
top-
15
needle
positions
stitching
work up
to 6
mm
Stitch
width
dial
set
at 0
Zigzag
stitch,
For
serging
and appliqué.
Also
suitable
for
15
needle
positions,
stitch
tapering, eyelet embroidery and
cording
woik
width
dial
set
at 0.5
-
5
Left
needle
position
Straight
stitch:
For
all
sewing
and
top-stitching
(for
straight
stitch
operations
which
require
a
left
needle
position.
and zigzag
stitch)
Zigzag
stitch:
For
serging,
appliqué and tapering.
Center needle
position
Straight
stitch:
For
most
sewing
and
top-stitching
operations.
Zigzag
for
most zigzag
operations.
Right
needle
position
For
all
sewing
and
top-stitching
operations
which
(for
straight
stitch
require
a
right
needle
position.
Zigzag
stitch:
and
zigzag
stitch)
For
serging, appliqué,
tapering
and
cording
work
F
Elastic
stitch
For
overcasting,
sewing
on
elastic, darning
tears
and
inserting
patches
G
Decorative
stitch
Decorative
stitch
e.g.
for
quilting

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Stretch
triple
straight
stitch,
15
needle
positions
Stretch
triple
zigzag
stitch,
15
needle
positions
Stitch
width
knob
0.5
—
5
bi
Left
needle
position
(for
stretch
triple
straight
and
zigzag stitches)
Center
needle
position
(for
stretch
triple
straight
and
zigzag
stitches)
Right
needle
position
(for
stretch
triple
straight
and
zigzag
stitches)
Honeycomb
stitch
Application
For stretch
seams,
e.g.
inside
seams
as
well as
seams
on
sportswear
and
workwear
For
sewing
elastic
bands
on
elastic
materials
or
seams
on
stretch
materials
For elastic
seams
which
require
a
left
needle
position
For elastic
seams
which
require
a
center
needle
position
For elastic
seams
which
require
a
right
needle
position
For
sewing
on
elastic thread,
overstitching
terry
cloth
seams
and
for
ornamental
hem seams.
Stitch
table
(stretch
stitches)
Stitch
Description
E
C
C
F
Heavy
open
overlock stitch
Decorative
stitch
A
closing
and
serging
seam
on
heavy
materials
Embellishment

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Operate your
Pfaff
FreeStyle
Operate
your Pfaff
FreeSty’e
Electrical
connection
2
Removable
accessory
tray
3
Bobbins
4-7
Bobbin
case
8-9
Bobbin
thread tension
9
Threading the
needle
10
Pulling
up
the
bobbin thread
12
Presser
foot lifter 13
Thread cutter
13
Changing the
presser foot
13
IDT
System/Integrated
Dual
Feed
14
Changing
the needle
15
Needle thread
tension
15
Lowering
the feed
dog
15
Stitch width
dial
16
Needle
position
dial
16
Reverse
sewing
17
Stitch length
dial
17
Stitch
selection
18-19

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Carryingcase
Place
the
cords,
tool
coch
ci
n
instruction
book
in
the
conip;
it
Ii
tot
carryingcase.
Top
cover
Open
the
folding cover
(6)
upwards
The
stitches
of the
sewing macloin
If
illustrated on
the
inside
of
the
inp
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v
o
Connecting
the
foot
control
Connect
the
plug
of
the
foot
control
Ic
the
connecting
socket
(1)
of
the
sewinq
machine and
to the
wall
socket
The
sewing
speed
is
regulated by
piooctnq
Ito
foot
control.
Additionally,
you
can regulate
the
cwtnc
speed
by moving
the
slide
on
the
tool
part
of
the
foot
control.
Position
I
=
half
speed
Position
*
=
full
speed
For
this
sewing
machine,
a
foot
ctntl)iI
typ
AW
0253
or
AE
013 must
to
hi.
0’,
This
appliance
has
a
polarized
plug (one
blade
wider than
the
other).
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shock,
this
plug
is
intended
to fit
in
a
polarized
outlet only
one
way
If
the
plug
does
not
fit
fully in
the outlel
reverse
the
plug.
If
it
still
does
not
fil
contact a
qualified
electrician
to install
the
proper
outlet.
Do
not
modify
the
plug
in any
way
Main
switch
When
the
main switch
(2)
is switched
cc
the
sewing
lamp
lights
up.
The sewing
machine is
now
ready
tu
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Operat’
your
Pfriff
FreeSt’,k
Accessory
tray
Your
Pfaff
FreeStyle
sewing
machine
has
a
removable
accessory
tray (27)
which
is
also
used
as
an extended
work
support.
Using
the free
arm
In order
to
sew
with the
free
arm,
you
must
remove
the
accessory tray.
Using
both
hands,
swing
the
accessory
tray
(27)
to the
left
and
lift
it
out
of the
hole.
When
replacing
the removable
accessory
tray
to
its proper
position,
ensure
that
it
is
flush
with
the free
arm
of
the sewing
machine.

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Preparing
the
machine
for bobbin
winding
Hold the handwheel
(4) firmly
and
turn
the
handwheel release
disc (3) until
it stops
in
the direction
of the
arrow.
This
stops
the
needle from
moving
while the
machine
is
winding the
bobbin.
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Placing
the bobbin
Switch
off the
main switch
(2)
Place
the empty
bobbin
so that the
black
pin of
the bobbin
winder
(5)
snaps
into
the
slot
of the bobbin.
Push the
bobbin
to the
right
Note:
The
bobbin
can only
be
wound
when it
is moved
fully
to
the right.
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Operate
your
Pfcff
FreeStyle
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Winding the
bobbin
from
the
spool
holder
Place the
sewing
thread
on the
spool
holder (8).
To
guarantee
free
movement
of the
thread
and to
give
additional
hold
to
the
thread
spool,
fit a
spool
cap
corresponding
to
the
size of
the
thread
spool
Threading
Place the
thread
into
guide
A
and
pull it
through opening
B
and to
the
right
under
the
hook D.
Wind
the
thread
clockwise
a
few
times
around
in the
bobbin.
Switch
on
the
main switch
Hold
the end
of the
thread
firmly
and
press the
foot
control.
The
winding
action
will stop automatically
as
soon as
the
bobbin
is full.
Cut
the
thread, push
the
bobbin to
the
left and
remove it,
Don’t
forget
Turn the
handwheel
release
disk (3)
fully
back
again. Then
turn the
handwheel
(4)
towards
you
until it
snaps
into
place.

Operate
your
Pfaff
FreeStyle
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Winding from
the
second
spool
holder
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Push the second
spool holder
(7)
into
its
hole and place
a
spool
of
thread
with
the
corresponding
spool
cap
on
it.
Threading
Place
the
thread
into
guide
C
and
pull
it
through
opening
B
to
the right
under
hook
D.
Wind
the
thread
clockwise
a
few times
around
the
bobbin.
Switch
on
the
main
switch
Hold the
end
of
thread
firmly
and
press
the
the
foot control.
The winding
action
will
stop automatically
as
soon as
the
bobbin
is
full.
Cut
the
thread, push
the
bobbin
to
the
left
and
remove
it.
Don’t
forget:
Turn the handwheel
release
disk (3)
fully
back
again. Then
turn
the handwheel
(4)
towards you
until it
snaps
into place.
TIP:
If
the machine
is
already
threaded,
you
can easily
wind
thread
from
the
second
spool holder
without
having
to
unthread
the machine.
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Operate
your
PfinfFreeSvIe
Winding
through the
needle
Even
if
the
machine
has been
completely
threaded,
you
can
still
wind
the
bobbin.
Raise
presser
foot
litter
(17).
Pass
the
needle
thread
through the
presser
foot
and
downwards:
then
through
the
right
threading
slot
(11)
and
upwards.
Now,
pull
the
thread
into
the
take-up
lever
from
left
to
right
(9).
The
take-up
lever
must
be
positioned
at
its
very
top.
Pass
the
thread
to
the
right
under
the
guide
hook
D.
Then
wind
the
thread
several
times
around
the
bobbin.
Press
the
foot
control
and
winding
the
bobbin.
Don’t
forget:
Make
sure
to
stop
the
needle
from
moving
while
winding
the
bobbin
(see
page
4).
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Operate
vane
Ptf FreeStyle
Bobbin
Case/Hook
Cover
Switch
off
the
main switch
Hold the side
of
the
bobbin
case/hook
cover
and open
it
towards you.
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Removing
the bobbin
case
Raise
the
bobbin
case
lever and
pull
out
the
bobbin
case. Release
the
lever and
remove
the empty
bobbin.
Thread
tension
To
ensure
perfect
sewing
and a
durable
seam,
the top
and bottom
thread-tensions
must
be
well
adjusted
to
each
other and
the
threads
must be
interlaced between
the
two
fabric
pieces.
The interlacing
should
be
visible from
the underside
of
the material
only when
sewing
decorative
seams,
buttonholes
and darning.