Pfaff hobbylock 4760 User manual

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understanding
of
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please
told
this
or the
last
page
out
when
reading.
Safety
rules
For
the
United
Kingdom
only.
The
leads
must
under
no
circumstances
be
connected
to
the
safety-lead
terminal
I
nor
to
a plug
with
three
pins.
The
wires
in the
mains
lead
are coloured
according
to
the
following
code:
Blue:
Neutral
Brown
Live
As
the
colours
of
the
wires
in
the
mains
lead
of this appliance
may
not
correspond
to 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 marked
with
the
letter
N
or coloured
black
The wire
which
is
coloured
brown
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
L or
coloured
red.
Under
no
circumstances
should cut-off
mains plugs
be
used.
They
should
be
disposed of
immediately.
Defective
mains
leads
must
be
completely replaced.
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.
The
plug
must
never
be used
without
fuse
covers.
Spare
fuse covers
are
available
from
electrical
suppliers
or the
PFAFF
agencies.
Please
also
observe
the
general safety
notes
on
pate
2
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Parts
of
the
hobbylock
4760
(1)
Thread
spool
stand
(2)
Carrying
handle
(3)
Left needle
thread
tension
dial
(4)
Right
needle
thread
tension
dial
(5)
Right
looper
thread
tension
dial
(6)
Left
looper
thread
tension
dial
(7)
Thread
tension
cover
(10) Looper
cover
with
recess
(1
2)
Swivel-type
work
support
(13)
Needle
plate
(14)
Sewing foot
(15)
Needle
holder
(16) Sewing
foot
lifting
lever
(1
7)
Thread
spooler
holder
(18)
Color-coded
thread
guides
(19)
Telescopic
thread
guide
bar
(24) Accessory
box
(25) Stitch
length
adjustment
knob
(26)
Seam width
adjustment
knob
(27)
Rotary
lever
for
upper
knife
disengagement
(36)
Thread
spool centering
piece
(37) Upper
knife
arresting
screw
(38)
Lamp
cover
(39) Thread
cutter
(42) Needle
threader
(43)
Tweezers

Important
safety
instructions
For
the
United
States
only
When
you use an
electrical
appliance,
basic
safety
precauti
ons should
always
be
adhered
to
as follows:
Read
all instruc
tions 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
and
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.
VVARNING To reduce
the
risk of
burns,
fire, electric
shock,
or
injury
to
persons:
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
in this
manual. Use only
attachments
recommended
by
the manufacturer
as contained
in
this
manual.
3.
Never operate
this
sewing
machine
if it has a
damaged
cord
or plug,
if it
is
not
working
pro
perly,
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.
4. Never
operate the
sewing
machine
with
any
air openings
blocked.
Keep
ventilation
openings
of the sewing
machine
and foot control free
from
the accumulation
of lint,
dust,
and
loose
cloth.
5. Never
drop
or insert
any
object
into
any
opening.
6.
Do not use
outdoors.
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 from
outlet.
9.
Never operate
on a
soft
surface
such as
a bed
or
couch
where
the air
openings
may
be
blocked.
10.
Do
not unplug
by
pulling
on
cord.
To
unplug,
grasp the
plug,
not
the cord.
11.
Keep
fingers away
from
all
moving
parts. Special
care
is required
around
the
sewing
machine
needle.
12. Always
use the
proper
needle
plate.
The
wrong
plate
can
cause the
needle to
break.
13.
Do not
use bent
or blunt needles.
Use
needles
recommended
by the
manufacturer
only.
14.
Do
not pull
or push fabric
while
stitching.
It may
deflect the
needle,
causing
it to break.
1
5.
Switch
the
sewing
machine
off
(“0”)
when making
any
adjustments
in the needle
area,
such
as threading
needle,
changing
needle,
threading
bobbin,
or
changing
presser
foot, etc.
16. 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.
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.
Keep
these
instructions
in
a
safe
place
This
sewing
machine
is designed
and
manufactured
for
HOUSEHOLD
use
only.

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
of
the
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
15 Watts.
4. The
tension
of
the drive
belt
must
only
be
adjusted
by
a Piaff
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 machine
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
pur
pose
than
intended or
if it is
wrongly
ope
rated,
we
will
not 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.
This
is solely
the
responsibility
of our qualified
service
staff.
11.
Be
sure
to use
only original
PFAFF
parts.
Environment
The
recommended
environment
is: Ambient
temperature
10°
C
to 40°
C,
Humidity
20%
to
80%.
This
sewing
machine
is
a
high-quality
electro
nic-mechanical appliance;
it
is
a
machine
for
supervised
use
in the
home.
It should
be
ope
rated
in
such
a way
that
it
is
not subjected
to:
dust,
severe
dampness,
direct
sunlight,
sta
tic electricity,
heat-producing
objects,
cor
rosive
chemicals
or liquids.
For
ventilation
purposes the machine
must
be
used
on a
free
surface,
which
is both
firm
and
even.
Treatment
Always
protect
the
machine against
damage
which
night
occur
by
hitting
or dropping
it.
Cleaning
Housing:
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
pro
ducts
such as
petrol
(gas)
or
thin chemicals
for cleaning
the
housing.
Notes
on
safety
2

Simple,
up-to-date
sewing
Congratulations!
You
have
bought
a
high-quality
product
that
provides
unique
advantages.
Your
new
hobbylock
4760
can
take
any
material
in
its
stride
and
will
sew,
trim
and
neaten
up
for
you
in
one
operation.
Your
PFAFF
hobbylock
features the
very
latest
in
design
and technology,
and
it
is
just
as
easy
to
use
as
this
instruction
manual
is
to
follow.
If
you
now
take
a
bit of
time
to
study
the
instruction
manual
nothing
can
go
amiss.
It
is
certainly
time
well
spent,
since
it is
the
only
way
to
find
out just what
your
machine
can
do and put
it
to
full
use.
If you
have
any
further
questions
just
ask
your
PFAFF
dealer.
He
is
happy to
be
of
service
with
any
help
or
advice.
So
now
let’s
get
started!
We
wish
you
many
enjoy
able
hours
creating
your
very
own
fashion
ideas.
3

Contents
Accessory
box
Threading
guide
wires
18 and
22
Threading
the
right
looper
Threading
the left
looper
/
threading
slide
Threading
the
left and
right needle
Needle
threader
Thread
reel
change
on threaded
machine
Inserting
the
lint
box
Seam
allowance
Sewing
test
Points
to
observe
during sewing
Thread cutter
Securing
the
seam
Setting
the standard
thread
tensions
Possibilities requiring
thread
tension corrections.
3-thread
overedge
seam
Engaging and
disengaging the
converter
.
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Electrical
connection
Master
switch
and sewing
light
Foot control
Notes
on
safety
How to
handle
the thread
spool
stand
Opening
the
looper
cover and
the swivel-type
work
support.
Thread
tension
adjustment
for
sewing
with 1 needle
and 2 threads
Thread
chart
Adjusting
the
stitch
length
Adjusting
the differential feed
Disengaging
the
upper
knife
Adjusting
the
seam
width
4

Changing the
sewing foot
Changing
the light
bulb
Cleaning
the thread tensions
.
Rolled
hem with
3 threads
Rolled hem with
2
threads
Changing
the
needles
Changing the
knives
Changing
the upper
knife
Changing
the lower
knife
Upper knife
arresting
Cleaning
the
knives
Oiling
the
machine
Stitch selection
table
Sewing
problems
and their
removal
Accessories
Thread spool
net/thread
unreeling
disc
Mounting of the
Converter
Special accessories
Specifications
/
contents
of the
cardboard
box
••
26
27
28, 29
• •
30
31
•
. 31
32 33 34 34 35 36—41 42-43
44
45
48
45—52
53
26
5

Accessory
box
Swing
open
work
support
12
and
pull
out
accessory
box
24.
The
accessory
box
can
only
be
inserted
in
its
compartment
when
held
as
shown
in
the
illustration
at left.
The
guide
groove
is
up
and
the
projection
of
the
box
faces the
machine.
Electrical
connection
Use
this
machine
only on
a
flat
surface
or on
a
special machine
table.
Connecting
foot
control
28:
Insert
plug
29
of
the
control
in
machine
socket
20.
Then
connect
mains
plug
30
to
a po
wer
source.
Caution:
When
the
machine
is
not
in
use, always switch
it off
at
master
switch
21 and
disconnect the
plug
from
the
power
source.
do
not
place
any
objects
on the
foot
control.
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