Pfaff Hobbylock 4860 User manual

3
PFAFF
hobbylock
4860
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Instruction
manual
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For
easier
understanding
of
this
instruction
manual
please
fold
this
or
the
last
page
out
when
reading.
Safety
rules
For
the
Unfted Kingdom
only
The ‘eads
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
con
nected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
lettter
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
completetly replaced.
Only
3
A
spare fuses
must
be
used
as
appro
ved
by ASTA
according
to
8S
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
page
2.

Parts
of
the
hobbylock
4860
(1)
Upper
thread
tension
—
left
(2)
Upper
thread
tension
—
right
(3)
Handle
to
carry
(4)
Looper
thread
tension
—
right
(5)
Looper
thread
tension
—
left
(6)
Display
(7)
Window
for
the
stitch length
(8)
Window
for
the
differential
feed
(9)
Key
for
speed
selection
(10)
Program
key
—
left
Cursor
key
—
middle
Mod
key
(right)
(11)
LED
needle
display
A,
B
(12)
Knife
guard
(13)
Looper
cover
(14)
Sewing
foot (combination
foot)
(15)
Needle
plate
(1
6)
Adjusting
knob for
seam
width
(1
7)
Detachable
work
support
(1
8)
Window
for
the seam
width
(1
9)
Accessories
box
(20)
Needle
holder
(21)
Lever
for
the
sewing
foot
pressure
(36)
Right
overedge
looper
(37)
Converter
(38)
Left
overedge
looper
(39)
Automatic looper
threader
for
the
left
looper
(40)
Knob
to
disengage upper
knife
(41)
Lever
to
disengage
needle
plate
(42)
Screw
to
secure upper
knife
(43)
Screw
to
secure
lower
knife
(44)
Lower
knife
(45)
Upper
knife

Important
safety
instructions
For
the
United
States
only
This
sewing
machine
is
designed
and
manufactured
for
HOUSEHOLD
use
only.
When
you
use
an
electric
appliance,
the
following
basic
safety
precautions
should
always
be
adhered
to:
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
and
before
cleaning.
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
persons:
1.
Do
not
allow
to
be
used
as
a
toy.
Great
care
is
necessary
when
this
sewing
machine
is
used
-
by
or
near
children.
2.
Only
use
this
sewing
machine
for
its
intended
purpose
as
described
in
this
manual.
Only
use
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
anything
into
any
opening.
6.
Do
not
use
out
of
doors.
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
(NO”)
position,
then
remove
plug from
socket.
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,
hold
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.
Only
use
needles
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
14.
Do
not
pull
or
push
fabric
while
stitching.
It
may
deflect
the
needle, causing
it
to
break.
15. 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.
17.
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
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KEEP
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
A
SAFE
PLACE
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Notes
on
safety
Notes
on
safety
for
domestic sewing
machines
according
to
DIN
57
700,
Section
28
or
EC
335,
Section
28.
1
The
user
must
exercise
adequate
caution
with
regard
to
the
up
and
down
move
ment
of
the
needle
and
keep
the
sewing
area
under
constant
observation
while
working.
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
5
Watts.
4.
The
tension
of
the
drive
belt
should
only
be
adjusted
by
a
Pfaff
mechanic.
5.
The
machine should
be
put
into
operation
as
indicated
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
defective,
—
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
that
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.
This
the
exclusive
responsibility
of
our
qualified
service
staff.
11.
Be
sure
to
use
only
original
PFAFF
parts.
Environment
The
recommended
environment
is:
Ambient
temperature
1000
C
to
40°
C
Humidity
20%
to
80%
This
sewing
machine
is
a
high-quality
elec
tro-mechanical
appliance;
it
is
a
machine
for
supervised use
in
the
home.
It
should
be
operated
in
such
a
way
that
it
is
not
exposed
to:
dust, severe
dampness,
direct
sunlight,
static
elec
tricity,
heat-producing
objects,
corro
sive
chemicals
or
liquids.
To
permit
adequate
ventilation
the
machine
must
be kept
unblocked and
used
on
a
firm
and
even
surface.
Treatment
Always
make
sure
not
to
damage
your
machine
by
knocking or
dropping
it.
Cleaning
Housing
and display:
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!
Never
use
insecticides
or
che
mical
products
such
as
petrol
(gas) or
thin
chemicals
to
clean
the
housing.
2

Simple,
up-to-date
sewing
Congratulations!
You
have
bought
a
high-quality
product
that
provides
unique
advantages.
Your
new
hobbylock
4860
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
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Contents
2
thread
overlock
stitch
2
thread
overlock
-
2
thread
rolled/flat hem
3
thread
overlock
stitch
3
thread
overlock
3
thread
roVed/flat
hem
--
4
thread
overlock
stitch
Accessories
Accessory
box
Automatic
threader
Bead
sewing foot
.
.
Blindstitch
foot
Changing
the
knife
Changing
the
light
bulb (sewing
Changing
the
needle
.
Changing
the
needle plate
Changing
the
sewing
foot
Changing
the
spool
Cleaning
the
knife
Cleaning
the
needle plate
Converter
Correction
of
the thread
tension
Cording
foot
Detachable
work
support.
Differential
feed
Disengaging
the upper
knife
Display
Elastic
tape
sewing foot
Electrical
connection
.
Electronics
Entering
new
data
Foot
control
Free
arm
Gathering
foot
Gimp
thread
stitching
foot
Knob
to
adjust seam
width
Lace
sewing
foot
LED
needle
display
Left
overedge
looper
.
Looper
cover
Page
39,
46
48
43,48
39 48
39
57—68
10
15,16
67
62
70,71
light)
.
.
72 27
29
18
19
73
72
44,45 40-42
66
9
24,
25,
26
.
30 34
66 8,9
31—36 36
8
9
65
63
23
68
34
15,16
12
39
4

Needle
plates
N
and
R
Needle
threader
Normal
accessories.
Oiling
Overedge
needles
Practical
sewing
Problems
when
sewing
Program
chart
Programming
language
Right
overedge
looper.
Rolled
hem
.
Safety
instructions
.
-
Securing
the
seam
Setting the
programs
Sewing
foot
chart
Sewing
foot
lever
Sewing
foot
pressure
73
9
69—75
48
17
60,61
-
.
.
-
73
18
37—55 74,75
50—55
32
14
47,48
22
35
60
20
30 21
60—68 76
33
59
59
11
38
24
61
7—30
49
22 59
14—16 18,19
13
70 30
12
Lower
knife
Main
switch
Maintenance
and malfunction
Sewing
test
Special
accessories
Specifications
Speed
pre-selection
Spool
disc
Spool
net
Spool
stands
Standard
thread
tension
. .
Stitch
length
adjusting
knob
Taping foot
Technical
part
Thread
chart
Thread cutter
Thread
unreeling
disc
Threading
the
looper
Threading
the
needles
Threading
the thread
guides
.
Upper
knife
Upper
knife
lock
Waste
box
5
..
—
-.--:-..-..:-
.
..
..
.

Technical
part
Electrical
connection
page
8,
9
Detachable
work
support page
9
Accessory
box
page
10
Spool
stands
page
11
Waste
box
/
looper
cover
page
1
2
Threading
the
thread
guides
and
the
looper
page
1
3
—
1
6
Threader
page
17
Threading
the
needles
page
1
8
Changing
a
spool when
the
machine
is
threaded
page
1
9
Sewing
foot
lever
page
20
Sewing
test
/
thread
cutter
page
22
Seam
width
adjusting
knob
page
23
Stitch length
adjusting
knob
page
24
Differential
feed
page
24
—
26
Changing
the
needle,
sewing foot
and
needle
plate
page
27
—
29
Fixing
the upper
knife
/sewing
foot
pressure
page
30
7

Electrical
connection
Connect
the
mains
cord
between
socket
(28)
of
the
sewing
machine
and
the
wall
socket.
Connect
the
plug
of
the
foot control
with
the
connection
socket
(30)
of
the
sewing
machine.
The
preset
area
of
the
sewing
speed
(see
page
33)
is
regulated
by
pressing
the
pedal.
Caution:
Do
not
put
anything
under
the
pedal.
j
C
Connecting
the
foot
control
8

The
free
arm
is
particularly
suited
to sew
tubular goods
without
any
difficulty.
To
do
so
pull
the
detachable
work
support
(17)
to
the
left.
Insert
the
workpiece
in
the
oppo
site
direction.
9
Main
switch
When
the
main
switch (29)
is
turned
on
the
sewing
light
and display
(6)
is
turned
up.
The
machine
is
now
operational.
To
remove
detachable
work
support
I
free arm

To
remove:
Grip
in
the
recess beneath the
accessory
box
(19)
and
pull
out
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow.
To
insert:
Push
the
accessory
box
(19)
into
the
appropriate
opening
until
it
catches.
The
words
,,PFAFF
hobbylock”
must
be facing
upwards.
To
open:
Open
the
accessory
box
(19)
by
pressing
the
two
points
,,A”.
Accessory
box
10

Before
the
spools
are
attached
you
must
pull
the
spool
stand
(27)
out
fully
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow.
Extend
the
telescopic
thread
guide
(23)
fully.
To
assure
optimal
thread
take-up
the
two
upper
telescopic
extensions
must
be
turned
slowly
until
you
hear
the
ball
stops
catch
in
place.
When
you
have
finished
sewing
push
in
the
telescopic
thread
guide
(23)
and
push
the
spool
stand
(27)
in
towards
the
machine,
with
or
without
the
spools,
until,it
catches
in
place.
11
Spool
stands

Waste
box
Insert
the
tabs
on
the
waste
box
(46)
into
the
notches
on
the
looper
cover
(13)
and
press
it
down
against
the
looper
cover
until
you
can
hear
it
catch
in
place.
To
take
off
reverse this process.
Push
the
looper
cover
(13)
to
the
right
until
it
catches
in
place and
then
swivel
it
down.
The
individual
threading
paths
as
well
as the
converter setting are
illustrated
in
colour
on
the
inside
of
the
looper
cover.
Note:
The
power
supply
is
interrupted
when
the
looper
cover
is
opened
i.e.
it
is
now
not
possible
to
sew
with
the
machine.
,,Close
looper
cover”
appears
inthe
dis
play.
The
LEDs
also flash
the
preset
speed.
Looper
cover
12

Threading
thread
guides
Place
thread
spools
on
the
spool
pins
(24).
For
smaller
spools
we
reoommend
you
attach
a
thread
unwinding
disc
to the
spool
with
the
rounded
end to
the
bot
tom
(see
the
accessories
page
66).
Thread
the
thread
guides
(22)
according
to colour.
With
both
hands
pull
the
thread
through
the
thread
guide
(35)
and
the
appropriate
thread
tension
(1,
2, 4,
5).
Make
sure
the
thread
stays
in
the
slot
on
the
back
thread
guide
(35).
Set the
thread
tension
to
,,N”
and
thread
as
indi
cated.
1.
Right
overedge
looper
(pink)
2.
Left
overedge
looper
(yellow)
3.
Right
needle
(green)
4.
Left
needle
(blue)
Note:
To
achieve
top
sewing
results
make
sure
that
the
thread
is
pulled
be
tween
the
tension
discs
when
threading.
13

Threading
the
right
overedge
looper
The
slider
on
the
converter (37) must
be
in
the
right
hand
position
B
(see
page
45).
Thread
the
right
overedge
looper
(36)
in
the
order
ito
9
and
draw
the
thread
to
the
left
under
the
sewing
foot.
The
thread
path
is
marked
in
pink.
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Threading
the
left
averedge
lQoper
1.
The
marking
on
the
hand
wheel
must
be
in
line
with
the
marking
on
the
housing.
2.
Thread
the
left
overedge
looper
(38)
in
the
order
ito
7.
Pull
the thread
from
thread
guide
7
through the
looper
eye
8
and
pull
it
a
bit
with
your
left
hand.
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3,
Pull
the
end
of
the
thread
slightly and
push
the
slider
on
the
looper
threader
(39)
to
the
left
until
it
rests
in
place.
4.
Pull
the
thread
a
bit
more
and
at
the
same
time
let
the
slider
slowly
slide
back.
The
thread
is
automatically
inserted
in
guide
9.
5.
With
the
tweezers thread
the
thread
through
thread
guide
(10)
and
draw
the
thread
to
the
left
under
the
sewing
foot.
The
threading
path
is
marked
in
yellow.
Note:
If
the
slider
on
the threader
(39)
cannot
be
moved,
the
marking
on
the
hand
wheel
is
not
correctly
set.
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