Pfaff select 1540 User manual

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Pfaff
can sew through almost
any fabric
— from thick
to thin.
Your InStyle has
the same features
as
the
select 13 °
(except
from the stitches marked
“K”, the Shelledging
stitch and the Closed
overlock stitch).
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
For
the
United
States
only
When
you use
an
electrical
appliance,
basic safety
precautions
should always be
adhered
to
as
tollows:
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
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
tall 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:
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.
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
adjustments
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
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Overview
Connection
socket
foot
control
with
main
cord’
Main
switch
Handwheel
release
disk
Handwheel
Bobbin winder
Lid
with
stitches
Extra
spool
holder
Spool
holder with
spool
cap
Take-up
lever
Needle thread
tension
dial
Threading
path
Thread
cutter
Presser
foot
holder
with
presser
foot
Removable
accessory
tray
1
5
Base
plate
16
DT
System
/
Integrated
Dual
Feed
17 Needle
holder
with
fixing
screw
18
Presser
foot
lifter
19
Button
for
“reverse sewing”
20 Stitch
length
dial
21
Carrying
handle
22
Stitch
selection
23 Thread
guide
24
Sewing lamp
(max.
15
watt)
25 Stitch
width
dial
26 Needle
position
dial
27
Needle
plate
ID
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C 5
B5
D5
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descriptions
are
found
in
the
introduction
section
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Introduction
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Contents
Gathering
foot
59
Accessories
and
needles
55-56
Gathering
with
elastic
thread
36
Accessory
tray
3
Gathering
with
the
straight
stitch
36
Appliqué
51
General
information
on
sewing
23
Appliqué
foot
62
Handwheel
release
disk
4
F
Bias-tape
binder
61
Hemming
with
the
twin
needle
35
Blind
stitch
25
Hemstitch
seam
54
Bobbin
case
8-9
Honeycomb
stitch
27
Buttonholes
33, 51
Inserting
lace
43
Changing
the
needle
plate
68
Integrated
Dual
feed
I IDT
14
Changing
the
needle
15
Cleaning
and oiling
68
Left
needle
position
16
Closed
overlock stitch
29
Cording
foot
62
Main
switch
2
F
Covering
stitch
30-31
Maintenance and
trouble-shooting
67-70
F
Darning
with the elastic
stitch
38
Monograms
48
Darning
with
the
straight
stitch
37
Needle
table
64-65
Darning
37-38
Needle
thread
tension
15,23
Decorative
sewing
47-54
Needle
threader
ii
Drawing
up the
bobbin
thread
12
Non-elastic
stitches
24-25
Dropping
the feed dog
15
Oiling
the sewing
machine
68
Elastic
stitch
27
Open
overlock
stitch
28
Elastic
stitches
26-29
Optional
accessories
58-66
Electrical
connection
2
Overlock
stitches
28-29
Embroidering
with
a
dense
zigzag
stitch 48-5
1
Patchwork
quilt
53
Eyelet
embroidery
52
Pennant
stitch
31
Feather
stitch
30 Placing
sewing
thread
on
spool
holder
5
Felling
foot
59
F
Practical
sewing
21
44
Free
arm
Presser
foot lifter 13
Fringe
foot
63
Pullover stitch
Pushbutton
controls
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Quilt
and patchwork
foot
63 Tapering
49-51
Quilting
53,
63
Thread tension
15
Thread cutter
12
Removable accessory
tray
3
Threading
the
upper
thread
10
Removing
the
presser
foot
13
Top
feed (Integrated
Repairing
tears
38
Dual
Feed)
14
Reverse
sewing
17
Top-stitching
23
Richelieu
52
Trouble-shooting
70
Right
needle
position
16
Twin
needle
11,
35
Ruffler
61
Utility
stitch
table
Introduction
Selecting needle
position
16
Selecting
stitch
width
16
Winding
from
the
second
spool holder
6
Serging
with
blindstitch
and
overlock stitch
25,
28-29
Winding
the
bobbin
4-7
Serging
with
zigzag
stitch
24
Winding
through the
needle
7
Setting stretch
stitches
17-19
Setting utility
stitches
17-19
Zigzag
stitch 24
Sewing light
69
Sewing
on
buttons
34
Sewing
on
patches
38
Sewing
on
zippers
40-41
Sewing table
Introduction
Shirring
foot
79
Shell-edging
44
Smocking
35
Special
accessories
table
58
Stabilizing
edges
42
Standard
buttonhole
33
Standard
buttonhole
with
gimp
thread
33
Stitch
density
17
Stitch
length
adjustment
dial
17
Stitch
selection
dial
19
Straight
stitch
24
Stretch
triple straight
stitch
26
Stretch
triple
zigzag
stitch
26

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select
1540
lEt’
select
1530
&
select 1520
Stitch
Description
Buttonhole
Blind stitch with zigzag
(elastic)
- Greek stitch with zigzag
Scallop stitch
G E
Straight stitch,
15 needle positions
Stitch width dial set at 0
Zigzag
stitch,
15 needle positions, stitch
width dial
set at 0.5 —5
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Left needle position
(for straight stitch
and zigzag stitch)
Center needle position
Right needle
position
(for straight
stitch
and
zigzag stitch)
Blind stitch
— Greek stitch, wide
K I Shell-edging stitch
eg. lingerie
L
— Fancy elastic stitch
M F Elastic stitch
Standard
buttonnole for blouses or
bed
linens
For invisible hemming
with simultaneous
seam/overcasting. Especially
for stretch material
A traditional decorative stitch
e.g.
for towel borders
A traditional
decorative stitch
e.g.
for embroidering
blouses or
table
linens
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-stitching
operations
which require a left needle position.
Zigzag
stitch:
For serging, appliqué and tapering.
Straight stitch: For
most sewing and top-stitching
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 invisible hemming on sturdier
materials
A traditional decorative stitch
For decorative hem
edges
on light fabrics
For flat overlapped seams
For
overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears
and inserting
patches
Decorative stitch
e.g.
for household textiles
Stitch table (non-elastic stitches)
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lG — Viennese stitch
LC -
LG -
LI K
MDF -
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Emperor stitch,
narrow
Emperor stitch, wide
Greek stitch,
narrow
Decorative stitch
Decorative stitch
A
dainty decorative stitch
A dainty decorative stitch
A traditional
decorative stitch
A traditional decorative stitch
Decorative
stitch e.g.
for quilting

In: reduction
Stitch
1540
1530/1
520
E
—
Cover stitch
F
—
Herringbone
stitch
G
E
Stretch
triple
straight
stitch.
15 needle
positions
Stretch
triple zigzag
stitch,
15 needle
positions
Stitch width
knob
0.5 —
5
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>
H
—
Pullover
stitch
I
K
Closed
overlock
stitch
K
I
Open
overlock
stitch
L Feather
stitch
between,
M
F
Honeycomb
stitch
Elastic
closing
and
serging
seam.
The
material
must be
turned
by
180
degrees
For
top-stitching
and
overstitching
stretch
materials,
e.g.
cuffs,
hems
and
panels
A
decorative
stitch
tor
top-stitching
or whip-
stitching
hems,
eg. pajamas
and sweatsuits
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
Elastic
closing
and
serging
seams
for
jersey.
The
material
must
be
turned
by
180
degrees
A
closing
and serging
seam
for
materials
which
fray
easily
A
closing
and serging
seam
for sturdy
materials
or
materials
which
do
not fray
easily
For
joining
two
finished
edges
with
a gap
e.g. hemstitching. Also
for crazy
quilting
For sewing
on
elastic
thread,
overstitching terry
cloth
seams
and for
ornamental
hem
seams.
A decorative
stitch
also used
as
a
covering
stitch
A
loose decorative
stitch
A
closing
and
serging
seam on
heavy
materials
Embellishment
Stitch
table (stretch stitches)
select
1540
0/1
WI
0/1 0/1
0
0/i
0/3
0/1 0/1
select
1530 &
select
1520
Description
D
—
Peacock’s eye stitch
Application
IG
-
KM
-
-
G
-
H
Penant
stitch
Cord
stitch
Heavy open
overlock stitch
Decorative
stitch

Introduction
Stitch
Description
1540
1530/1520
LC
—
Dutch
stitch, narrow
LD
—
Dutch stitch
LG
—
Border
stitch
LI
—
Weaving stitch
EK
—
Spiral
stitch
EL
—
Diagonal
coverstitch
—
Turkish
stitch with
zigzag
—
Branch
stitch
IF
—
Floss
stitch
—
Diagonal
stitch
—
Triangle stitch
—
Florentine
stitch
Application
A
decorative
stitch, e.g.
for
household
textiles
A
decorative
stitch,
e.g.
for
household
textiles
A
decorative
stitch, e.g.
for
traditional
embroidery
An
ornamental
stitch,
e.g.
for
bath
accessories
A
decorative
stitch,
e.g.
for
household
textiles
For
top-stitching
and
overstitching
stretch
materials,
i.e.
cuffs,
hems
and
panels
A
top-stitching
seam
for
patchwork
and
quilting
A
decorative
elastic
stitch, e.g.
for
sportswear
For
whip-stitching
hems, e.g.
on
pajamas
and
sweatsuits.
The
material
must
be turned
by
180
degrees
An
elastic decorative
stitch
A
decorative,
elastic stitch
A stretch,
decorative
stitch
Stitch
table
(stretch
stitches)
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Operate
your
Pfaff
select
Operate
your
Pfaff
select
Electrical
connection
2
Removable
accessory
tray
3
Bobbins
4-7
Bobbin
case
Threading
the needle
Needle
threader
Pulling
up
the
bobbin
thread
Presser
foot lifter
Thread
cutter
Changing the
presser
foot
lOT
System/Integrated
Dual
Feed
Changing
the
needle
Needle
thread
tension
Lowering
the
feed dog
Stitch width
dial
18
Needle
position
dIal
16
Reverse
sewing
17
Stitch
length
dial
17
Stitch
selection
18-19
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Operate
your Pfaff
select
S
Carrying-case
Place
the
cords,
foot
control
and
instruction
book
in
the compartment
of
the
carryingcase
Top cover
Open
the
folding
cover
(6)
upwards
The
stitches
of
the sewing
machine
are
illustrated
on
the inside
of the
top cover.
Connecting
the foot
control
Connect
the plug
of the
foot
control
to
the connecting
socket
(1) of the
sewing
machine
and
to the
wall
socket.
The
sewing
speed
is
regulated
by
pressing
the
foot control.
Additionally,
you
can
regulate
the
sewing
speed
by
moving
the
slide
on
the
front
part
of
the
foot control.
Position
= half
speed
Position
*
= full
speed
For
this
sewing
machine,
a
foot
controller
typ
AW
0253
or AE
013 must
to
be used.
Main
switch
When
the
main
switch
(2)
is switched
on,
the
sewing
lamp
lights
up.
The
sewing
machine
is now
ready
to
use.
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
outlet,
reverse
the plug.
If it
still
does not
fif, contact
a
qualified
electrician
to install
the
proper
outlet.
Do
not modify
the
plug
in
any
way
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Accessory
tray
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Your
Pfaff
select
sewing machine
has
a
removable
accessory
tray (15)
which
is
also
used
as an
eutended
work
support.
Model
1540,
has a
special
removable
accessory
organi5er. The
enclosed
accessories
are
numbered.
Sort
the
enclosed
accessories
into
the
corresponding
sections
of
the
accessory
organi5er.
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
(15)
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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Operate
your
Pfaff
select
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.
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
Pfaff
select
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.
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Operate
your Pfaff
select
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.
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.
Don’t forget:
Turn the
handwheel
release
disk
(3)
fully
back again. Then
turn
the handwheel
(4)
towards
you
until
it snaps
into
place.
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Winding from
the
second
spool holder
Push
the second
spool
holder
(7)
into
its
hole
and place
a
spool of
thread
with
the
corresponding
spooi
cap on
it.
F
Switch
on
the main switch
Cut the thread,
push the
bobbin
to the left
and remove
it.
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
Pfaffsekct
F
Raise
presser
foot
lifter
(19).
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.
Make
sure to
stop
the
needle
from
moving
while
winding
the
bobbin
(see
page 4).
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Winding
through the
needle
Even
if
the
machine
has
been
completely
threaded,
you
can
still
wind
the
bobbin.
Don’t
forget:

Operate your PfaffeZect
Bobbin Case/Hook
Cover
Switch off the main switch
Hold the side of the bobbin case/hook
cover
and open it towards you.
I 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.
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Operate your
Pfaffsekct
Inserting the
bobbin
Insert the
full
bobbin into
the bobbin case.
\
In
doing so,
pull the
thread
sideways
through
slot A,
then under
the
tension
plate B
until it
rests in
the opening (see
arrow).
A
Check:
When you
lookat
the bobbin
and
pull
the thread,
the bobbin
must
turn
clockwise.
Inserting the
bobbin case
Lift
lever F
and slide
the
bobbin case
onto
the
hook pin D as
far as
it will go.
Opening
E
of the
bobbin
case
must face
upwards.
Check:
Pull the bobbin
thread
sharply.
The
bobbin case
must not
fall out
of the
hook.
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Operate
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select
Threading the
needle
thread
Switch
off
the
main switch
Raise
the
presser
foot
lifter
(19)
and
turn
the
handwheel
until
the take-up
lever
(9)
has
moved
to
the
top.
Place
the
thread
on
the
spool
holder (8)
and
fit
the
corresponding
spool
cap.
Now,
using
both
hands,
pull
the
thread
into
guide
A
and under thread
guide
hook
D.
Pass
the
thread
through
the
lefthand
threading
slot
(11)
and
downwards.
Pull
the
thread around
stop
E
into
the
righthand
threading
slot
and
upwards
to
the
take-up
lever (9).
The
thread
must
be
pulled
into
the
take
up
lever
(9)
from
left
to
right
and
downwards
again
in
the
righthand
threading
slot.
Finally, pass
the
thread
from
the
side
behind
one
of
the
two
thread guides
(25).
To
thread
the
needle, place
the
thread
from
front to
back
through
the
needle
eye.
To
thread
the
needle
using
the
needle
threader
(Model
1540>,
please
refer
to
the
next
page.
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