Pfaff performance 5.0 User manual

Owner's manual
performance
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5.0

This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep the instructions at a suitable
place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party.
DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers,
lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction
manual.
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person:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is neccesary when this sewing machine is used by
or near children.
• 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.
• 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 sewing machine to the
nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
• 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.
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needle.
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threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
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• Do not use outdoors.
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• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• The foot control is used to operate the machine. Avoid placing other objects on the foot control.
• Do not use the machine if it is wet.
• If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or it's service
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• If the supply cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR EUROPE ONLY:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
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physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
sewing machine.
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SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding
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parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-
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Congratulations!
Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF®
performance™5.0 sewing machine.
As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired one of the most
advanced and comprehensive sewing and embroidery
machines in the world; it will enable you to transform all
your creative ideas into reality using the most highly tuned
technology and features.
Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner’s
manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of
your machine. Our authorized PFAFF®dealers will of course
also be pleased to advise you at any time.
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enable you to experience a totally new dimension of sewing.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1:7
Machine overview 1:8
Front side...................................................................... 1:8
Rear side ....................................................................... 1:9
Top parts....................................................................... 1:9
Accessory tray.............................................................. 1:9
Included accessories 1:10
Presser feet.................................................................. 1:11
Stitch overview 1:12
Utility stitches ............................................................ 1:12
Decorative stitches .................................................... 1:14
Alphabets.................................................................... 1:16
Preparations 2:1
Unpacking 2:2
Connecting the foot control cord 2:2
Connect the power cord
and foot control 2:2
Pack away after sewing 2:3
LED lights 2:3
Free arm 2:3
Thread cutter 2:3
Electronic knee-lift 2:3
Spool pins 2:4
Threading the machine 2:5
Needle threader ........................................................... 2:5
Thread sensor 2:6
Bobbin winding 2:7
Inserting the bobbin 2:8
IDT™system (Integrated Dual Feed) 2:8
Changing the presser foot 2:9
Changing the needle 2:9
Change to straight stitch needle plate 2:9
Needles 2:10
Threads 2:11
Stabilizers 2:11
USB port 2:12
How to update your machine 2:12
Machine settings & buttons 3:1
Touch screen 3:2
Touch area - overview ................................................ 3:2
Settings menu 3:3
Machine settings ......................................................... 3:3
Sewing settings ............................................................ 3:4
Machine information 3:5
Common icons 3:5
Buttons and indicators 3:6
Sewing mode 4:1
Sewing mode 4:2
Start view...................................................................... 4:2
Sewing mode - overview 4:2
Selection menu 4:3
Selecting a stitch .......................................................... 4:3
Selecting a font............................................................. 4:3
Stitch settings 4:4
Stitch width .................................................................. 4:4
Stitch positioning......................................................... 4:4
Stitch length.................................................................. 4:5
Stitch density................................................................ 4:5
Balance .......................................................................... 4:5
Thread tension ............................................................. 4:6
Mirroring ...................................................................... 4:6
Save to personal menu 4:7
Free-motion options 4:8
Tie-off options 4:10
Sewing programs 4:11
Sequencing 4:12
Stitch Creator™feature 4:12
Sewing techniques 4:13
Sewing in zippers ...................................................... 4:13
Sewing hems in heavy fabric ................................... 4:13
Three-step zigzag stitch............................................ 4:14
Blindhem stitch.......................................................... 4:14
Buttonholes................................................................. 4:15
Sew on a button ......................................................... 4:17
Darning ....................................................................... 4:17
Quilting....................................................................... 4:18
Special sewing techniques 4:20
Common sewing pop-ups 4:21
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Move up one folder level ........................................... 7:3
Organize 7:4
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Maintenance 8:1
Cleaning the machine 8:2
Non-original parts and accessories 8:2
Troubleshooting 8:3
Index 8:5
Intellectual Property 8:11
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Sequencing 5:1
Sequencing 5:2
Sequencing - overview 5:2
Open and exit sequencing 5:3
Create a sequence 5:3
Sequence commands................................................... 5:4
Loading and sewing a sequence 5:5
Saving a sequence 5:5
Important sequencing information 5:6
Common sequencing pop-ups 5:6
Stitch Creator™feature 6:1
Stitch Creator™feature 6:2
Stitch Creator™feature - overview 6:2
Open and exit Stitch Creator™feature...................... 6:3
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Start creating - add a stitch or stitch point............... 6:3
Select stitch points....................................................... 6:3
Duplicate selected stitch point................................... 6:4
Insert a new stitch point ............................................. 6:4
Triple stitch................................................................... 6:4
Mirroring side to side ................................................. 6:4
Mirroring end to end .................................................. 6:4
Delete selected stitch point ........................................ 6:4
Touch functions 6:5
Position of the marked stitch point 6:5
Loading and sewing a stitch 6:6
Saving a stitch 6:6
Common Stitch Creator™feature pop-ups 6:6
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Introduction 1

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Introduction
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Machine overview
Front side
1. Lid with stitch categories
2. Threading slots
3. Thread cutter
4. Sensormatic buttonhole
foot socket
5. LED lights
6. Free arm
7. Reverse
8. Reverse indicator
9. Action indicator
10. Thread snips
11. Start/stop
12. Presser foot down and pivot
toggle
13. Presser foot up and extra lift
toggle
14. Immediate tie-off
15. Stitch restart
16. Speed control
17. Needle up/down
18. PFAFF®creative™Color
Touch Screen
19. Button ruler
20. Handwheel
21. Built-in USB port
22. Stylus holder
23. Main switch, connectors for
power cord and foot control
24. Connection for knee-lift
Needle area
25. Built-in needle threader
26. Bobbin cover
27. Needle plate
28. Presser foot
29. Presser foot bar and presser
foot holder
30. Needle thread guide
31. Needle screw
32. Needle bar
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Rear side
33. Handle
34. IDT™system
Top parts
35. Pre-tension disk for threading and bobbin
winding
36. Bobbin winder thread guide
37. Thread guide
38. Bobbin winder thread guides
39. Bobbin winder thread cutter
40. Bobbin winder spindle
41. Auxiliary spool pin
42. Spool caps
43. Spool pin
44. Thread tension disk
45. Take-up lever
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The accessory tray features special compartments
for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles
and other accessories. Store the accessories in the
tray so they are easily accessible.
46. Space for accessories
47. Removable tray for presser feet
48. Removable bobbin holder
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Introduction
Included accessories
Accessories
49. Stylus
50. Thread net (2)
51. Edge guide
52. Felt pad (2)
53. Screwdriver
54. Seam ripper
55. Brush
56. Spool cap, large (2)
57. Spool cap, medium
58. Spool cap, small
59. Multi-purpose tool
60. Bobbins (5)
61. Knee-lift
62. Straight stitch needle plate
Included accessories not in picture
• Foot control
• Power cord
• Needles
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Introduction
Presser feet
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This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length
longer than 1.0mm.
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This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is
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When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less
than 1.0mm stitch length, use this foot. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed
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This foot is used for blindhem stitches. The toe on the foot guides the fabric. The red guide
on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the hem edge.
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This foot can be snapped on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew
close to both sides of the zipper teeth. Move needle position to right or left to sew closer to
zipper teeth.
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When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in the length that has been entered
into the machine.
5M - Manual buttonhole foot
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This foot is used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. This foot can also be used for
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This foot is perfect for piecing and patchwork, especially when used in conjunction
with the straight stitch needle plate. The distance from the needle to the outer edge of
the right toe is 1/4” (6mm). The distance from the needle to the inner edge of the
right toe is 1/8” (3mm).
8 - Maxi-stitch foot
This foot is used for side-motion stitches.
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Introduction
Stitch overview
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1.1.1 Straight stitch
For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle
positions.
Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1.
1.1.2 Stretch triple straight
stitch Reinforced seam. Topstitching.
1.1.3 Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse with strong tie-off.
1.1.4 Basting stitch
Single stitch used for basting. Touch foot control to sew one stitch.
Move fabric manually to desired position and touch foot control
again to sew another stitch.
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1.1.7 Z-zigzag stitch Applique, couching, eyelets.
1.1.8 Stretch triple zigzag
stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.
1.1.9 Three-step zigzag
stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing.
1.1.10 Elastic stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
1.1.11 Triple stretch stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing.
1.1.12 Honeycomb stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic
thread in the bobbin.
1.1.13 Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting,
hemstitching.
1.1.14 Foundation elastic
stitch
Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics
where overlapping the seams.
1.1.15 Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics.
1.1.16 Blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on woven fabrics.
1.1.17 Elastic blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on stretch fabrics.
1.1.18 Stretch tricot stitch Sewing seams on stretch fabrics.
1.2.1 Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.

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1.2.2 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step.
1.2.3 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge.
1.2.4 Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
1.2.5 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
1.2.6 Overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
1.2.7 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem.
1.2.8 Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
1.2.9 Reinforced overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step and reinforce.
1.2.10 Finished edge overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
1.2.11 Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics.
1.2.12 Open overlock
blindhem Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics.
1.2.13 Closed overlock
blindhem Create decorative overlock blindhem for stretch fabrics.
1.3.1 Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen.
1.3.2 Standard buttonhole Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillowcases.
1.3.3 Rounded buttonhole
with pointed tack Buttonhole for garments.
1.3.4 Rounded buttonhole
with lengthwise tack Buttonhole for garments.
1.3.5 Eyelet buttonhole with
pointed tack Tailors buttonhole or decorative buttonhole.
1.3.6 Eyelet buttonhole with
lengthwise tack Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.
1.3.7 Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets.
1.3.8 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.
1.3.9 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole.

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Introduction
1.3.10 Decorative eyelet
buttonhole Decorative buttonhole for jackets.
1.3.11
Heirloom round
buttonhole with
pointed tack
Decorative heirloom buttonhole.
1.3.12 Bound buttonhole Foundation stitch for bound buttonhole.
1.3.13 Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking.
1.4.1 Decorative eyelet Decorative eyelet for heirloom sewing.
1.4.2 Decorative eyelet Decorative eyelet for heirloom sewing.
1.4.3 Programmable darning
stitch Darning holes or damaged fabric.
1.4.4
Programmable
reinforced darning
stitch
Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric.
1.4.5 Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
1.4.6 Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
1.4.7 Decorative bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets decoratively.
1.4.8 Cross bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
Decorative stitches
2.1 Quilt stitches -
Handlook stitches
2.2 Quilt stitches -
Antique quilt stitches
2.3 Quilt stitches -
Stippling stitches
3.1 Needle art stitches -
Cross stitches
2.4 Quilt stitches -
Crazy patch stitches
2.4 Quilt stitches -
Crazy patch stitches

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3.2 Needle art stitches -
Hemstitches
3.3 Needle art stitches -
Antique hand embroidery stitches
3.3 Needle art stitches -
Antique hand embroidery stitches
4.1 Decorative stitches -
Satin and edge stitches
3.4 Needle art stitches -
Smocking stitches
4.1 Decorative stitches -
Satin and edge stitches
4.2 Decorative stitches -
Floral and ornamental stitches
4.3 Decorative stitches -
Art stitches
4.4 Decorative stitches -
Fun stitches
4.2 Decorative stitches -
Floral and ornamental stitches
4.3 Decorative stitches -
Art stitches
4.4 Decorative stitches -
Fun stitches

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5.1 Maxi stitches -
Satin and art stitches
5.2 Maxi stitches -
Floral and fun stitches
Comic
CyrillicOutline
Script
Alphabets
5.3 Maxi stitches -
Stippling stitches
5.4 Maxi stitches -
Maxi Monogram
6.1 Sewing techniques -
Optional feet stitches
6.2 Sewing techniques -
Handlook quilt stitches
5.4 Maxi stitches -
Maxi Monogram
5.4 Maxi stitches -
Maxi Monogram

Preparations 2

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and lift off the machine carrying case.
2. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bags.
3. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam underneath the free arm.
Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. The styrofoam is for packing
purposes only and should be removed.
Note: Your PFAFF®performance™5.0 sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room
temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result.
For the USA and Canada
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polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
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install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug
in any way.
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cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot
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going to use the machine.
1. Take out the foot control cord. Turn the foot
control over. Connect the cord to the socket
inside the open space on the underside of the
foot control as shown.
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connected.
3. Pull the cord into the slot to the left of the socket
to ensure that the foot control will rest evenly
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Connect the power cord
and foot control
Note: Before plugging in the foot control, check to ensure
that it is type “FR5” (see underside of foot control).
1. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket
on the bottom right side of the machine (A).
2. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on
the bottom right side of the machine (B). Plug
the cord into a wall socket.
3. Press the I/O switch to "I" to turn on power and
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Preparations
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1. Turn the main switch I/O to "O" (C).
2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then
from the machine (B).
3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine
(A). Wind the foot control cord and place inside
the open area on the underside of the foot
control.
4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide
the tray on to the machine around the free arm.
5. Place the foot control in the space above the free
arm.
6. Put on the hard cover.
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Your machine has LED lights which distribute the
light evenly over the sewing area and eliminates
shadows.
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To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray.
When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray
locked to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it
to the left.
Thread cutter
To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back
to front as shown.
Electronic knee-lift
Your machine comes with an electronic knee-lift for
regulating the presser foot height.
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the rectangular bar on the knee-lift until it is
positioned at a comfortable height for you (A).
If you press the knee-lift to the right, the presser
foot will raise. You can now guide the fabric with
both hands.
To remove the knee-lift, just pull it straight out of
the hole.
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Preparations
Small spool cap
Main spool pin in vertical position
Large spool cap
Spool pins
Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool
pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins
are designed for all types of thread. The main
spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a
horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool)
and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates).
Use the horizontal position for normal threads and
the vertical position for large spools or specialty
threads.
Horizontal position
Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool
pin. Make sure that the thread reels off the spool
counter clock-wise and slide on a second spool cap.
Note: Not all thread spools are manufactured in the same
way. If you experience problems with the thread, turn it
in the opposite way or use the vertical position.
Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread
spool. For narrow thread spools, use a smaller spool
cap in front of the spool. For large thread spools,
use a larger spool cap in front of the spool.
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between the spool cap and the thread spool.
Vertical position
Raise the spool pin to the vertical position. Slide
on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under
the thread spool. This is to prevent the thread from
reeling off too fast.
Do not place a spool cap on top of the spool pin as
that would prevent the spool from rotating.
Note: When the spool pin is used in the vertical position,
the thread tension might need to be adjusted manually.
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The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a
bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for a
second spool when sewing with a twin needle.
Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool
cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool.
Auxiliary spool pin and main spool pin in vertical
position.