Pfaff select line 610A User manual

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Owner´s m anual
Sim ply select & sew!

This household sew ing machine is designed to comply w ith IEC/ EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should alw ays be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this household sew ing machine.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• A sew ing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. A lways unplug this
sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
• Alw ays unplug before changing bulb. Replace bulb w ith same type rated 15 Watt.
WARN IN G - To reduce the risk of burns, re,
electric shock, or injury to persons:
• This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
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 w ith the sew ing machine.
• Use this sew ing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
at tach ment s r ecom mend ed by t he m anu f actur er as cont ai ned i n t hi s m anu al .
• 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 w ater. Return the sew ing
machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair,
el ect r i cal or m ech an i cal ad ju st m ent .
• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation
openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and loose threads.
• Keepngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.
• Alw ays use the proper needle plate. The w rong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Donotusebentneedles.
• Do not pull or push fabric w hile stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Sw itch the sewing machine off (“ 0” ) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such
as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Alw ays unplug the sew ing machine from the electrical outlet w hen removing covers,
lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the
instruction manual.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Donotuseoutdoors.
• Do not operate w here aerosol (spray) products are being used or w here oxygen is being
ad mi n i st r ated .
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“ 0” ) position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Contents
Introduction
Parts of your select sew ing machine.........4
St an d ar d accesso r i es .. .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . 5
St i t ch ov er v i ew ... . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. 6
Stitch table - N on-elastic ......................... 6-7
Stitch table - Stretch stitches................... 8-9
Operate your Pfaff Select
Lid ................................................................10
Connecting the foot control ......................10
Main switch.................................................10
Accessory tray ............................................11
Using the free arm......................................11
Bobbin winding .................................... 12-15
Changing the bobbin ........................... 16-17
Threading .............................................. 18-19
NeedleThreader (M odel 4.0)..................19
Threading thetwin needle......................19
Bringing up the bobbin thread .................20
Thread cutter...............................................20
Pr esser f oot l i f t er ........................................21
Changing the presser foot.........................21
The IDT(Integrated Dual Feed)................22
Setting the needle thread tension ............23
Dropping the feed dog ..............................23
Changing the needle..................................23
St i t ch w i d t h d i al .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. 24
Needleposition dial...................................24
Reverse sewing ...........................................25
Stitch length adjustment dial....................25
Adjust stitch length................................25
Buttonhole..............................................25
St r et ch st i t ches........................................ 25
Stitch selection - Easy Select System .......26
Utility stitches........................................26
St r et ch st i t ches........................................ 26
Utility and stretch stitch combinations..26
Utility stitches and practical sewing
Explanation of the sewing chart ..............27
Needlethread tension ..............................28
Topstitching ................................................28
Straight stitch ..............................................29
Zigzag stitch................................................29
Bl i nd hem sti t ch ..........................................30
Overlock stitch............................................31
El asti c st i tch ................................................32
Stabilizing edges.........................................32
Hemming with the twin needle...............33
Buttonholes........................................... 34-35
Free M otion Sew ing...................................36
Sew ing on buttons................................ 36-37
Sew ing on zippers ....................................37
Maintenance and trouble-shooting
Changing the needle plate........................38
Cleaning.......................................................38
Changing the sewing bulb........................39
Trouble-shooting.................................. 40-41

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Introduction
1 M ai n sw i t ch
2 Con nect i on sock et “ f oot cont r ol w i t h
main cord”
3 H and w heel r el ease d i sk
4 H and w heel
5 Carrying handle
6 Bobbi n w i nd er
7 L i d w i t h st i tch es
8 Ext r a sp ool p i n
9 Spool p i n w i t h sp ool cap
10 Take-up lever
11 N eed l e t hr ead t ensi on d i al
12 Threading path
13 Thr ead cutter
14 Sew ing lamp (max. 15 w att)
15 Pr esser f oot l i f ter
Parts of your select™sewing machine
16 Rem ov abl e accessor y t r ay
17 Base p l ate
18 N eed l e p l ate
19 Stitch length dial
20 Button for “ reverse sewing”
21 St i tch sel ecti on
22 Needle threader (4.0)
23 Thread guide
24 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed
(4.0/ 3.0)
25 N eed l e hol d er w i th xing
scr ew
26 Presser foot hol d er w i t h pr esser foot
27 St i tch w i d th di al
28 N eed l e p osi ti on d i al

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Introduction
0 Standard Presser Foot
With IDT (pictured)
sel ect 4.0 and 3.0
WithoutIDT
sel ect 2.0
1 Fancy Stitch Foot
WithIDT
sel ect 4.0
1 Clearview Foot
(Fancy-stitch foot without IDT)
3 Blindhem/ Overlock Foot
With IDT (pictured)
sel ect 4.0 and 3.0
WithoutIDT
sel ect 2.0
4 Zipper Foot
With IDT (pictured)
sel ect 4.0 and 3.0
WithoutIDT
sel ect 2.0
Standard accessories
For m or e i nf or m ati on abou t accessor i es, pl ease con tact y ou r PFA FF® deal er .
5 Buttonhole Foot
6 Darning Foot
select4.0
7 Rolled Hem Foot, 3 mm
WithIDT
sel ect 4.0
8 Edge Guide/ Quilting Guide
9 Felt pad
10 Spool caps, small/ medium/ large
11 Needles
12 Extra spool pin
13 Seam ripper
14 Brush
15 Bobbins

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Introduction
Stitch table - Non-elastic stitches
Stitch Presser
Foot
Application
4.0 3.0/ 2.0
A/ B/ C A/ B/ C 5 St a n d ar d b u t t o n h o l e f o r b l o u ses o r b ed l i n en .
DD 0/3
For invisible hemming w ith simultaneous seam/
overcasting. Especially for stretch material.
EE 0/1
A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for towel borders.
F F 0/ 1 A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for towel borders.
Stitch overview

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Introduction
Stitch Presser
Foot
Application
4.0 3.0/ 2.0
GG 0/1 For all straight stitching and topstitching w ork up to 6 mm
For serging and appliqué. Also suitable for tapering, eyelet
embroidery and cording w ork.
0/ 1 Straight stitch: For all sew ing and top-stitching operations
which requirealeft needleposition.
Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and tapering.
0/ 1 Straight stitch: For most sew ing and top-stitching
operations.
Zigzag: for most zigzag operations.
0/ 1 Straight stitch: For all sew ing and top-stitching operations
which require a right needle position.
Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué, tapering and cording
work.
HH 0/3 For invisible hemming on woven materials.
II 0/1A traditional decorativestitch.
KK 0/3 For at overlapped seams.
LL 0/1 For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and
inserting patches.
MM 0/1 For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and
inserting patches.
IG - 0/ 1 A traditional decorativestitch.
LC - 0 / 1 A dainty decorati ve stitch.
LG - 0 / 1 A dainty decorativestitch.
LI LI 0 / 1 A traditional decorativestitch.
MDF - 0/ 1 A traditional decorativestitch.

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Introduction
Stitch table - Stretch stitches
Stitch Presser
Foot
Application
4.0 3.0/ 2.0
DD 0/1 Elastic closing and serging seam. The material must be
turned by 180 degrees.
EE 0/1 For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, e.g.
cu ff s, h ems and p anel s.
FF 0/1 A decorative stitch for top-stitching or whip stitching
hems, e.g. pajamas and sweatsuits.
GG 0/1 For stretch seams, e.g. inside seams as well as seams on
sportsw ear and workwear. For sewing elastic bands on
el ast i c m at er i al s or seam s on str et ch m at er i al s.
0/ 1 For el asti c seams w hi ch r equ i re a l ef t need l e p osi t i on .
0/ 1 For el asti c seams w hi ch r equ i re a cent er n eed l e p osi ti on.
0/ 1 A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for tow el borders.
HH 0/1 Elastic closing and serging seams for jersey. The material
must be turned by 180 degrees.
II 0/3A closing and serging seam for materials which fray
easi l y .
KK 0/3 A closing and serging seam for sturdy materials or
materials w hich do not fray easily.
LL 0/1 For joining tw o nished edges with a gap between, e.g.
hemstitching. Also for crazy quilting.
MM 0/1 For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching terry.
IG - 0/ 1 A decorative stitch also used as a covering stitch.
KM KM 0/ 1 A loosedecorativestitch.

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Introduction
Stitch Presser
Foot
Application
4.0 3.0/ 2.0
LC - 0 / 1 A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles.
LD - 0 / 1 A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles.
LG - 0 / 1 A decorative stitch, e.g. for traditional embroidery.
LI LI 0 / 1 An ornamental stitch, e.g. for bath accessories.
EK - 0/ 1 A decorative stitch, e.g. for household textiles.
EL - 0/ 1 For top-stitching and overstitching stretch materials, i.e. cuffs,
hems and panels.
FG FG 0 / 1 A top-stitching seam for patchw ork and quilting.
ID - 0/ 1 A decorative elastic stitch, e.g. for sportsw ear.
IF - 0/ 1 A decorative, elastic stitch. For w hip-stitching hems, e.g. on
pajamas and sweatsuits. The material must be turned by 180
degrees.
LK LK 0 / 1 A decorative,elasticstitch.
LM K LM K 0 / 1 A decorative,elasticstitch.
MG - 0/ 1 A decorative,elasticstitch.

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Oper at e your Pfaff select
Lid
Open the folding lid (7) upwards. The
stitches of the sewing machine are
illustrated on theinsideof the lid.
Connecting the foot control
Connect the plug of the foot control to
the connecting socket (2) of the sew ing
machine and to the wall socket. The
sewing speed is regulated by pressing the
foot control.
You can regulate the sew ing speed by
moving the slide on the front part of the
foot control.
Posi t i on = half speed
Posi t i on = ful l speed
AE023 - 120V, USA and Canada
AE020 - 230V, Europe
AE024 - 240V, Australia
Main switch
When the main switch (1) is switched on,
the sew ing bulb lights up. The sewing
machine is now ready to use.
For t he U SA and Ca na da
This appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade w ider than the other). To
reduce therisk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to t in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does
not t fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not t, contact
a qu al i ed electrician to install the
proper outlet.
DO N OT modify the plug in any w ay.

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Accessory tray
Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a
removable accessory tray (16) w hich is
al so used as an extended w or k suppor t .
Model 4.0, hasaspecial removable
accessor y or gan i zer . Th e encl osed
accessor i es ar e nu mber ed . Sor t
the enclosed accessories into the
corresponding sections of the accessory
organizer.
Using the free arm
In order to sew using the free arm, swing
the accessory tray to the left and lift it
upwards out of the hole.
When replacing the tray, make sure it
isush with the free arm of the sewing
machine.

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A
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Bobbin winding
Preparing the machine for
bobbin winding
Hold the handwheel (4) rmly and turn
the handwheel release disc (3) until it
st op s i n t h e d i r ect i on of t h e ar r ow . Th i s
stops the needle from moving w hile the
machine is w inding the bobbin.
Placing the bobbin
Sw itch off the main sw itch (1)
Pl ace t he em pt y bobbi n so t hat t he sm al l
pin (A) of the bobbin w inder (6) snaps
into the slot of the bobbin. The Pfaff logo
is facing up.
Push the bobbin to the right
Note: Thebobbin can only bewound when it
is moved fully to theright.

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B
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Winding the bobbin from the
spool pin
Place the sewing thread on the spool
pin (9). To guarantee free movement
of the thread and to give additional
hold to the thread spool, t a spool cap
corresponding to the size of the thread
sp ool .
Threading
Place the thread into guide A and pull it
through opening B and to the right under
the hook C. Wind the thread clockwise a
few times around in thebobbin.
Winding
Sw itch on the main switch (1). Hold the
end of t h e t hr ead rmly and press the
foot control. The w inding action w ill stop
au tom at i cal l y as soon as t he bobbi n i s f ul l .
Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left
and r em ov e i t.
Don’t forget:
Turn the handw heel release disk (3) fully
back again. Then turn the handwheel (4)
towards you until it snaps into place.

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B
C
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Winding the bobbin from the
second spool pin
Push the second spool pin (8) into its hole.
Sl i d e o n a sp o o l c ap an d p l ace t h e t h r ead
sp ool on t h e sp ool p i n .
Threading
Place the thread into guide A and pull
it through opening B to the right under
hook C. Wind the thread clockwise a few
times around the bobbin.
Winding
Sw itch on the main switch (1). Hold the
end of t h r ead rmly and press the the
foot control. The w inding action w ill stop
au tom at i cal l y as soon as t he bobbi n i s f ul l .
Cut the thread, push the bobbin to the left
and r em ov e i t.
Don’t forget:
Turn the handw heel release disk (3)
back again. Then turn the handwheel (4)
towards you until it snaps into place.
TIP: If themachineis already threaded, you
can easily wind thread from thesecond spool
pin without having to unthread themachine.

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C
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Winding through the needle
Ev en i f the mach i ne h as been com pl et el y
threaded, you can still wind the bobbin.
Fi r st make sur e to stop the needl e f rom
moving while winding the bobbin (see
page 12).
Threading
Raise the presser foot lifter (15). Pass the
needle thread through the presser foot
and then upw ards through the right
threading slot (12).
Now, pull the thread into the take-up
lever from left to right (10). The take-up
lever must bepositioned at itsvery top.
Pass the thread to the right under the
hook C. Then wind the thread several
times around the bobbin.
Winding
Sw itch on the main switch (1) and press
the foot control. The w inding action will
st op au t om at i cal l y as soon as t h e bobb i n
isfull. Cut the thread, push thebobbin to
the left and remove it.
Don’t forget:
Turn the handw heel release disk (3)
back again. Then turn the handwheel (4)
towards you until it snaps into place.

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E
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Changing the bobbin
Sw itch off the main sw itch (1)
Removing the bobbin case and
bobbin
Open the bobbin door at the left side
swinging it open towards the front.
Lift the latch (E) of the bobbin case and
pull the bobbin case out of the machine.
Release the l at ch and tak e the empt y
bobbin out of the bobbin case.

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A
B
D
E
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Inserting the bobbin
Insert the full bobbin (with the Pfaff logo
facing towards the bobbin case) 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).
Check: Hold thebobbin casewith thebobbin
facing towards you. When you pull the
thread, thebobbin must turn clockwise.
Inserting the bobbin case
Lift latch E and slidethebobbin case
onto the hook pin C as far as it will go.
Opening D of the bobbin case must face
upwards.
Check: Pull thebobbin thread sharply. The
bobbin casemust not fall out of thehook.

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D
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H
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Threading
Threading the needle thread
Sw itch off the main sw i tch
Raise the presser foot lifter (15) and turn
the handwheel until the take-up lever (10)
has moved to the top. Place the thread on
the spool pin (9) and t the corresponding
sp ool cap .
Now, using both hands, pull the thread
into guide A and under thread guide hook
B. Pass the thread through the lefthand
threading slot C and downwards. Pull the
thread around stop D into the righthand
threading slot and upwards E to the take-
up lever F.
The thread must be pulled into the
take-up lever F from left to right and
dow nw ards again in the right hand
threading slot. Floss the thread from the
side behind one of the two thread guides
H.
To thread the needle, stick the thread
from front to back through the needle eye.
To thread the needle using the needle
threader, please refer to the next page.

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AB
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Needle threader (Model 4.0)
To make threading the needle easier and
quicker, use the PFA FF needle threader
(22). Lower the presser foot. Turn the
handwheel until the needle is at its
highest position. Place the needle thread
under hook A and hold it taut. Move the
needle threader fully downwards and
turn it towards the needle so that the
small hook B goes through the needle eye.
Pl ace t he t hr ead i nt o t he hook f rom bel ow .
Turn the needle threader towards the rear,
releasing the thread carefully, and allow
the threader to move upw ards. You can
now pull the thread through the needle
ey e.
Threading the twin needle
Insert thetwin needle.
Fi t t he secon d spool pi n and p l ace one
sp ool of t h r ead on each p i n .
In the left threading slot (12) you will nd
tension disk C. During threading, make
su r e t h at y ou p ass on e t hr ead l ef t an d on e
thread right over tension disk C.
Carry on threading in the usual way, but
make sure the threads are not twisted
with each other.
Pull the threads right and left into thread
guide (23) and thread the needles.
Note: You cannot usetheneedlethreader for a
twin needle.

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Oper at e your Pfaff select
Bringing up the bobbin
thread
Sw itch off the main sw itch (1)
Rai se t he p resser f oot . H ol d th e needl e
thread and turn the handwheel towards
you until the needle is in the highest
position and the bobbin thread has
formed a loop. Pull the needlethread to
bring up the bobbin thread.
Close the bobbin case/ hook cover and
pull the thread under the presser foot to
the left.
Thread cutter
Pu l l t he th r ead s f r om t he back t o t h e f r on t
over the thread cutter (13).