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OWNER’S MANUAL
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This
houshold
sewing
machine
is
designed
to
comply
with
IEC/EN
•
Never
operate
the
sewing
machine
with
any
air
openings
blocked. Keep
60335-2-28 and
UL1
594
ventilation
openings
of
the
Sewing
machine
and
foot
controller
free
from
the
accumulation
of
lint,
dust,
and
loose
cloth.
I IVI P0
RTANT
SR
FETY
•
Keep
fingers
away
from
all
moving
parts.
Special
care
is
required
around
the
I
N
ST
RU
CTI
ON S
Sewing
machine needle.
•
Always
use
the proper
needle
plate.
The
wrong
plate
can
cause
the
needle
to
When using
an
electrical
appliance,
basic safety
precautions
should
always
be
break.
followed,
including
the
following:
•
Do
not
use
bent
needles.
Read
all
instructions
before
using this
household
sewing
machine.
•
Do
not
pull
or
push
fabric
while
stitching.
It
may
deflect
the
needle causing
it
to
DANGER
-To
reduce the
risk
of
break.
I
t
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k’
Switch
the
sewing
machine
off
(“0”)
when
making
any
adjustment
in
the
needle
e
ec
nc s
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=
area,
such
as
threading
needle, changing
needle,
threading
bobbin,
or
changing
presser
foot,
etc.
•
A
sewing
machine
should
never
be
left
unattended
when
plugged
in.
Always
unplug
this
sewing
machine
from
the
electric
outlet immediately
after
using
and
•
Always
unplug
the
sewing
machine
from
the
electrical outlet
when
removing
before cleaning, covers,
lubricating, or
when
making
any
other
user
servicing
adjustments
mentioned
in
the
instruction
manual.
•
Always
unplug
before
relamping.
Replace
bulb
with
same
type rated
lOW
(1
1OV120V),
15W
(220240V).
•
Never
drop
or
insert
any object
into
any
opening.
WARNING
-To
reduce
the
risk
of
•
burns,
fire,
electric
shock,
or
injury
to
•
got:Ied.aerosol
(spray)
products
are
being
used
or
where
oxygen
persons:
•
To
disconnect,
turn
all
controls
to
the
off
(“0”)
position,
then
remove
plug
from
•
Do
not
allow
to
be
used
as
a
toy.
Close
attention
is
necessary
when
this
sewing
outlet.
machine
is
used
by
or
near
children
or
infirm
person.
•
Do
not
unplug
by
pulling
on cord.
To
unplug,
grasp
the
plug,
not
the
cord.
•
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
SAVE
T
H
ES
E
I
N
ST
RU
CT
IONS
•
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.

Congratulations
As
the owner of a new sewing
machine,
you
are
about to begin an
exciting adventure
in
creativity. From
the moment you
first use your machine,
you
will
know
you are sewing on
one of the
easiest to use sewing
machines ever made.
May we
recommend that, before
you start to use
your sewing machine,
you discover the
many
advantages and the ease
of operation by going
through this instruction,
step by
step,
seated
at your machine.
To
ensure
that
you
are
always
provided
with the most
modern sewing capabilities,
the
manufacturer
reserves
the
right
to
change the appearance,
design or
accessories
of this
sewing machine.

List
of
contents
Principal
parts
of
the
machine
.2/3
Accessories
4
Extension
table
5
Accessory
tray
6
Connecting machine
to
power
source
7
Changing
the
light
bulb
8
Presser
foot
lifter
9
Adjusting
presser
foot
pressure
9
Attaching
the
presser
foot
holder/presser
foot/seam
guide
10
Winding
the
bobbin
11
Inserting
the
bobbin
12
Inserting
and
changing
needle
13
Threading
the
upper
thread
14
Thread tension
15
Raising
the
bobbin
thread
16
Reverse
sewing
17
Changing
sewing directions
17
Removing
your
work
17
Cutting the
thread
17
Matching
needle/
fabric/
thread
18
How
to
choose
your
stitch
19
Straight
stitching
20
Zigzag
stitching
21
Overcasting
stitches
22
Buttonholes
23
Zippers and
piping
24
3-step
zigzag
stitch
25
Straight
stretch stitch
and
Stretch
triple
zigzag
stitch
26
Free-motion darning
27
Darning
28
Free-motion
monogramming
and
embroidering 29
Quilting
30
Twin needle
(Optional)
31
Maintenance
32
Troubleshooting guide
33

Principal
parts
of the machine
1.
Tension
dial
2. Bobbin
thread
guide
3. Thread take-up
4.
Reverse
lever
5. Thread
cutting
6.
Presser
foot
7.
Needle
plate
8.
Accessory
tray
9.
Bobbin
winder
10.
Stitch
width
dial
11.
Stitch
length
dial
12.
Stitch
selection
dial
13.
Extension
table
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
2

Principal
parts
of
the
machine
14.
Spool
pin
15.
Bobbin
winder
stop
16.
Hole for
second
spool
pin
17.
Handwheel
18. Main
switch
19. Main
plug socket
20.
Presser
foot
pressure
21.
Upper
thread
guide
22.
Handle
23.
Presser
foot
lifter
2(
2
14
15
16
17
18
19
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Extension table
Before
sewing,
please
follow
the
arrow
(1)
of
the
drawing,
and
pull
down
the
extension
table.
Extension
table
can
help
your
fabric
flow
easier
during
sewing.
When
the
sewing
machine
is
not
being
used, store
the
machine
with
the
extension table
folded
up.
If
you
don’t
need
extension
table,
you
can also
easily
take
it
off.
First,
move
the extension table
slightly to
the
left,
as
the
arrow
(2),
to
unhook
the
left
side
and then
move
it
to
the
right
unhooking
the
right
side
(3).
You
can
then
take
it
off.
5

Accessory
tray
Keep
the
snap-in
accessory
tray horizontal,
and
push
it in
the
direction
of the
arrow.
(1)
Remove
the
accessory
tray
to
sew
cylindrical pieces
such
as
sleeve
cuffs.
The
inside
of
the
snap-in
accessory
tray
can
be utilized
to store
your
accessories.
To open,
lift
up at
the point
of
the
arrow.
(2)
2
6

Connecting
machine
to
power
source
Connect
the
machine
to a
power
source
as
illustrated.
(1)
The
appliance
is
equipped
with a
polarized
plug
which
must
be
used
with
the
appropriate
polarized
outlet.
Attention:
Unplug
power
cord
when
machine
is
not
in
use.
Foot
control
Foot
control
regulates
the
sewing
speed.
(2)
Attention:
Consult a
qualified
electrician
if
in
doubt
as
to
how
to
connect
machine
to
power
source.
Unplug
power
cord
when
machine
is
not
in
use.
The
appliance
must be
used
with the
foot controller:
For
USA
and
Canada,
110-1 20
V:
KD-1
902
For
Australia
and
Europe,
220-240V:
KD-2902
Sewing
light
Press
main
switch
(A)
for
power
and
light on
“I”.
For
USA
and
Canada
For appliance
with a
polarized
plug (one
blade
is 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
it does not
fit
fully in
the
outlet,
reverse
the
plug.
If
it
still
does
not
fit,
contact
a
qualified
electrician
to
install the
proper
outlet.
Do
not
modiñj
the
plug
in
any
way.
A
0
I
Polarized
attachment
plug
intended
to
be
grounded
2
7

Changing the light
bulb
Disconnect the machine from the power supply
by
removing
the plug from the main socket!
Replace
bulb with
same type rated 10 watts (110-120V) or 15 watts
(220-240V).
- Loosen screw (A)
as
illustrated. (1)
- Remove the cover
(B).
- Turn the bulb half
a
rotation counter clock-wise
(C) (2)
and
remove the bulb. Push the new bulb upward into the holder
as
far as it will go and turn it half
a
rotation in
aclock-wise direction
until it held
firmly.
- Replace the cover
and tighten screw.
Should there be any problem, ask your authorized Pfaff dealer for
advice.
C
2
A
8

Presser
foot
lifter
The
presser
foot
lifter
raises
and
lowers
your
presser
foot.
(A)
When
sewing
several
layers
or
thick
fabrics,
the
presser
foot
can
be
raised
higher
for easy
positioning
of
the
work.
(B)
Adjusting
presser
foot
pressure
Standard
presser
foot
pressure
is
set
at “2”.
The
presser
foot
pressure
of
the
machine
has
been
pre-set
and
there
is
no
need
for change unless
sewing
particular
type
of
fabric
(light-or-heavy
weight).
If
you
do
need
to
adjust
the
presser
foot
pressure,
turn
the
presser
adjusting
knob
as
shown
in
the
picture.
For
sewing
very
thin
fabric,
loosen
the
pressure
by
turning
the knob
counterclockwise.
The
knob
will
move upward
and
the
pressure
will
decrease.
If
you
keep
turning
the
knob,
it
can
be
taken
out.
By
that
time,
just
turn
the
screw
clockwise,
until
it
lockes
back
in
place and
readjust
the pressure.
For
heavy
fabric,
tighten
the
pressure
by
turning
the
knob
clockwise
and
the knob
will
move
downward
and
the pressure
is
increased.
When
the
knob
can
not
be
moved
any
further,
it
has
reached
the
bottom.
Please
do not turn
it
any
more.
9

Attaching
the
presser
foot
holder/presser
foot!seam guide
Raise
the presser
bar
(a).
(1)
Attach
the
presser
foot
holder
(b)
as illustrated.
Attaching
the
presser
foot
Lower
the
presser
foot
holder
(b)
until
the
cut-out
(c)
is
directly
above
the
pin (d). (2)
Raise
the
lever
(e).
Lower
the
presser
foot
holder
(b)
and the
presser
foot
(f) will
engage
automatically.
Removing
the
presser
foot
Raise the
presser
foot.
(3)
Raise the
lever
(e)
and
the
foot
disengages.
Note:
You
can
use
the
standard foot for
all
stitches.
Attaching
the
seam
guide
Attach
the
seam
guide
(g)
an
the
slot
as
illustrated
Adjust
according
to need
for
hems, pleats,
etc
(4)
Attention
Twn
power
switch
to
off
(“0”)
when
canying
out
any
of the
above
erations!
f
2
10

Winding
the bobbin
-
Place
thread
and
spool
cap
onto spool
pin
(1).
For smaller
spools
of
thread
place
spool
cap
with
small
side
next
to
spool
(2).
•
-
Snap
thread
into thread
guide
(3).
-
Wind
thread
clockwise
around
bobbin
winder
tension
discs
(4).
-
Thread
bobbin
as
illustrated
and place
on
spindle
(5).
-
Push
bobbin
to
right
(6).
-
Hold
thread
end
(7).
Step
on
foot
control
(8).
)‘L)
-
Cut
thread
(9)
Press
bobbin
to
left
(10)
and
remove.
Please
Note:
When
the
bobbin
winder
spindle
is
in
bobbin
winding
position
the
machine
will not
sew
and the
handwheel
will not
turn.
To
start
2
3
sewing,
push
the
bobbin
winder
spindle
to
the
left
(sewing
position).
11

Inserting the
bobbin
When
inserting
or
removing
the
bobbin,
the
needle
must
be
in
the
highest
position.
1.
Insert
the
bobbin
in
the
bobbin
case
with the
thread
running
counterclockwise
direction
(arrow).
2.
Pull
the
thread
through
the
slit
(A).
3.
Draw
the
thread
clockwise
until
it slips
into
the
notch
(B).
4. Pull
out
about
15cm
(6
inches)
of
thread and attach
the
bobbin
cover
plate.
(C)
Attention:
Turn
power
switch
to
off
(“O’9
before
inserting
or
removing
the
bobbin.
12

Inserting and
changing
needle
Change
the
needle
regularly,
especially
if it
is showing
signs
of
wear
and
causing
problems.
Insert
the
needle
following
the
illustrated
instructions.
A.
Loosen
the needle
clamp
screw
and
tighten
again
after
inserting
the new
needle.
(1)
B.
The
fiat
side of
the
needle
should
be
towards
the back.
C-D.
Insert
the
needle
as
far
up
as
it will
go.
Attention:
Turn power
switch
to
off
(“O’9.
Needles
must
be
in perfect
condition.
(2)
Problems can occur
with:
A. Bent
needles
B.
Damaged
points
C.
Blunt
needles
1
A
B
C
2
13

Threading
the upper
thread
IVote:
For
safety,
it
is
strongly
suggested
you
turn
off
the power
before
threading.
Lift
up
the spool
pin.
Place
the spool
of
thread
on
the
holder
with
the
thread
coming
off
the
spool
as
shown.
For
small
thread
spools,
place
small
side
of
spool
cap
next
to
spool.(3)
Draw
thread
from spool
through
the upper thread
guide.
(4)
Guide
thread
around
thread
guide
(5) pulling
thread
through
pre
tension
spring
as
illustrated.
-
-
Thread tension
module
by
leading
thread
down right
channel
and
up left
channel
(6). During
this
process
it
is
helpful
to hold
the
thread between
the
spool
and thread
guide
(4).
Pass
thread
behind
the
flat horizontal
thread
guide
(8)
Now
take
thread
behind
the
thin
wire
needle
clamp
guide
and then
down
to
the needle
which
should
be
threaded
from
front to
back
Pull
about
6-8
inches
of
thread
to
the rear
beyond
the needle
eye
(9)
At
the top
of
this
movement
pass
thread
from
right
to
left
through
the
slotted
eye
of
the
take-up
lever
and then
downwards again.
(7)
This
is
a
simple
operation
but it
is
important
to
carry
out
correctly.
-
Start
by
raising
the
needle
to
its
highest
point
(1),
and
also raise
the presser
foot
to
open
the tension
discs.
(2)
3ê=4
1
14

Thread
tension
Upper
thread
tension
Basic
thread
tension
setting:
“4”
To
increase
the
tension,
turn
the
dial
to
the
next
number
up.
To
reduce
the
tension,
turn
the
dial
to
the
next
number
down.
A.
Normal
thread
tension
for
straight
stitch
sewing.
B.
Thread tension
too
loose
for
straight
stitch
sewing.
Turn
dial
to
higher
number.
C.
Thread tension
too
tight
for
straight
stitch
sewing.
Turn
dial
to
lower
number.
D.
Normal
thread
tension
for
zigzag
and decorative
sewing.
Please
note:
-
Proper
setting
of
tension
is
important
to good sewing.
-
There
is
no
single
tension
setting
appropriate
for
all
stitch
functions,
thread
on
fabric.
-
A balanced
tension
(identical
stitches
both
top
and
bottom)
is
usually
only
desirable
for
straight
stitch
construction
sewing.
-
90%
of
all
sewing
will
be between
“3”
and
“5” (“4”
is basic
setting).
-
For
zigzag and
decorative
sewing
stitch
functions,
thread
tension
should
generally
be
less
than
for
straight
stitch
sewing.
-
For
all
decorative
sewing
you
will
always
obtain a
nicer
stitch
and
less
fabric
puckering
when
the upper
thread
appears
on
the
bottom
side
of
your
fabric.
A
Iffll
15

aising the bobbin
thread
old the upper thread
with
the
left hand. Turn the handwheel (1)
owards you
(counterclockwise)
lowering,
then raising
needle.
3ently pull on the upper thread to
bring
the
bobbin thread
up
hrough
the needle
plate hole (2).
.ay both
threads to the back under the presser foot. (3)
1
2
16

Reverse
sewing
Reverse
sewing
is
used for
locking
the end
of seams
and where
reinforcement
is needed.
At
the end
of seam, press
down
the
reverse
sewing lever
and touch
the
foot
control
lightly.
Sew a
few
reverse
stitches.
Release
lever
and the machine
will sew
forwards
again
(All).
Changing sewing
directions
1.
Stop the machine at
the
point where
you
wish to change
directions
with the
needle
still in the
fabric.
2.
Raise
the
presser foot
and turn
the
fabric
to line
up
its
new
direction
using
the needle
as a
turning
point. (2)
3.
Lower
the
presser
foot and start
sewing
in the
new direction.
Removing
your
work
Turn the
handwheel
towards
you to
bring the thread
take
up
lever
to
its
highest
position.
Raise
the
presser
foot
and draw
the
fabric
away
from you.
(3)
Cutting
the thread
4
1
2
Hold the
threads
behind
the presser
foot with
both hands,
guide
‘them to
the slit (B)
and
press
down.
(4)
17