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All you
want,
and nothing
that you
do not
need!
FreeStyle
Congratulations!
You
have purchased
a top quahtv
Pfriff
sewing
machine
which
features
unique
advantages.
Your
new
Pfaff
can
sew
through
almost any
fribric
—from
thick
to thin.
The
design and
technology
incorporated
in
your
new Pfiiff
FreeStyle
is state-of-the-art.
You will
also discover
that
these
instructions
are
just
as easy
to use as
your
PFAFF
sewing
machine
itself
Take
the time
to
read
through
the instruction
manual
carefully.
A
small investment
of
your time is
worth
it!
This
approach
is the on/v
way to really
find all of
the options
our
FreeStyle
sewing machine
has to offer
and
how to make
the immost
of
them.
if iou
have
aJiV
questions
— no problem!
Your PFAFF
dealer
is
always happy
to help.
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get
ready to have
some/un!
And have
a great time
turning your
sewing ideas
into reality.

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
For
the
United
States
only
When
you
use an
electrical appliance,
basic
safety
precautions
should
always be
adhered
to
.r.
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.
Always
unplug
this
appliance
from
the
electric
outlet
immediately
after
using
arid
before
cleaning
it.
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
a
tub
or
sink.
Do
not
place
in
or
drop
into
water
or
other
liquid.
WARNING
To
reduce
the
risk
of
burns,
fire
electric shock,
or
injury
to
persortb
5.
Do
not
allow
to
be
used
as
a
toy.
Close attention
is
necessary
when
this
sewing
machine
is
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
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.
8. Never
operate
the
sewing
machine
with
any air
opening
blocked.
Keep
ventilation
openings
of
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.
I
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
itto
break.
19.
Switch
the
sewing
machine
off
(“0”) when
making
any
adjustments
in
the
needle
area,
such
,s
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
Notes on safety
for household sewing machines
in accordance with
EN 60
335-2-28 and IEC 60
335-2-28
1 The user must exercise
adequate caution
with regard to the up and
down movement
of the
needle and must
constantly observe
the
sewing area while sewing.
2. When leaving
the machine unattended,
during 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
sewing lamp
is 15 watts.
4. The
tension
of the drive
belt
must only
be
adjusted by a
PFAFF mechanic.
5.
The
machine must be
operated in
accordance with
the indications on the
specification plate.
6. Do
not insert any objects
into openings on
the
machine.
7.
Do not use the
sewing
machine
it:
• there is
visible
damage
• its function
is
disturbed
• it
is
wet, eg
with condensation
which can
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
purpose
than that for which
it is intended or
if it
is wrongly operated,
we cannot accept
any
liability for any damage caused.
10.
To avoid the
risk
of electric shock,
do
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
+1-
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
85C.
Constant
use
at
a
low
speed
is
therefore
not
permitted in order
to
avoid
damage.
Environment
The recommended
environment is:
Ambient
temperature
1 0C to 40C
Humidity 20°c to 80°c
Storage temperature: -25C to
+60CC
The
machine
is suppressed
and immune
to
interference;
however, it
should not
be operated
near electronic
devices such as
radios, TV5,
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
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Contents
Gathering
foot
‘i
Accessories
and
needles
4959
Gathering
with
elastic
thread
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Accessory
tray
3
Gathering
with
the straight
stitch
i
p
Appliqué
44
General
information
on sewing
Appliqué
foot
56
P
Handwheel
release
disk
4
Bias-tape
binder
55
Hemming
with
the
twin
needle
Blind
stitch
23
Hemstitch
seam
4?
Bobbin
case
8-9
Honeycomb
stitch
Bobbin
thread
tension
8-9
Buttonholes
26-27,
44
Inserting
lace
37
p
Integrated
Dual
feed!
IDT
14
Changing
the
needle
plate
62
P
Changing
the needle
15
Left
needle
position
16
Cleaning and
oiling
62
Cording
foot
56
Main
switch
2
Covering
stitch
30-31
Maintenance and
trouble-shooting
61-64
Darning
with
the
elastic
stitch
32
Monograms
41
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Darning
with
the
straight
stitch
31
Needle
table
58-59
Darning
31-32
Needle
thread
tension
15.
21
Decorative sewing
41-47
Non-elastic
stitches
22
I
Drawing
up
the
bobbin
thread
12
Dropping
the
feed
dog
15
Oiling
the
sewing
machine
62
Elastic
stitch
25
Optional
accessories
52-60
Elastic
stitches
24-25
Electrical
connection
2
Patchwork
quilt
46
Embroidering
with
a dense
Placing
sewing
thread
on
zigzag
stitch
41-44
spool
holder
Eyelet
embroidery
45
Practical
sewing
19-38
Presser
foot
lifter
13
a
Felling
foot
53
Free
arm
Quilt
and
patchwork
foot 5?
Fringe
foot
57
Quilting
51,
51
I

Removable
accessory
tray
Removing
the
presser
foot
Repairing
tears
Reverse
sewing
Richelieu
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
ietroduction
3
Top-stitching
13
Trouble-shooting
32
Twin
needle
17
45
Utility
stitch
table
16
16
16
22
17-18
17-18
63
28
32
34-35
Introduction
53
29
52
36
27
27
17
17
18
22
24
24
6
4-7
7
Tapering
Thread tension
Thread
cutter
Threading
the
upper
thread
Top
feed
(Integrated
Dual
Feed)
21
64
11,29
Introduction
55
Winding
from
the
second
spool
holder
Winding
the
bobbin
Winding
through
the
needle
Zigzag
stitch
22
Special
accessories
table
Stabilizing
edges
I
Standard
buttonhole
I
Standard
buttonhole
with
gimp
thread
Stitch
density
1
Stitch
length
adjustment
dial
Stitch
selection
dial
Straight
stitch
I
Stretch
triple
straight
stitch
Stretch
triple
zigzag
stitch
42-51
8-9,
15
12
10
14

let
n4uction
Stitch
table (non-elastic
stitches)
Iss,
Straight
stitch,
15 needle
positions
Stitch
width
dial
set at
0
Zigzag
stitch,
15
needle
positions.
stitch
width
dial
set
at 0.5
—
5
Left
needle
position
(for
straight
stitch
and zigzag
stitch)
Center needle
position
F
Elastic stitch
Right
needle
position
(for
straight
stitch
and zigzag
stitch)
For
invisible
hemming
with
simultaneous
seam/overcasting.
Especially
for stretch in
it ‘icd
For all
straight
stitching
and
top-
stitching
work up
to
6
mm
For
serging and
appliqué.
Also
suitable
for
tapering, eyelet embroidery and
cording
work
Straight
stitch:
For all
sewing
and
top-stitchinq
operations
which
require
a
left needle
position
Zigzag
stitch:
For
serging, appliqué and
taperinq
Straight
stitch:
For
most sewing
and
top-stitc:hinq
operations.
Zigzag
for
most
zigzag
operations.
For
all
sewing
and
top-stitching
operations
which
require
a
right
needle
position.
Zigzag
stitch
For
serging, appliqué,
tapering and
cording
work
For
overcasting,
sewing
on elastic,
darning
teirs
and
inserting
patches
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A
B
C
B
0
E
EE
E
F
G
H
Stitch
Description
NB/C Buttonhole
Application
H
Blind
stitch
with
zigzag
(elastic)
Standard
buttonhole
for
blouses
or bed
linen’,
E
I
I
I
I
G
Decorative
stitch
Decorative
stitch
e.g.
for
quilting

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