Pfaff tiptronic 2040 User manual

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Please
fold
this page
open
to simplify
the
understanding
of
this
instruction
manual
when
reading
it
A
Safety
rules
For
the
United
Kingdom
only
The
leads
must
definitely
not
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
with
the
colour
coding
of
the
terminals
in
your
plug,
proceed
as follows:
The
wire
which
is
coloured
blue
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is marked
with
the
letter
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.
Cut
off
mains
plugs
are
definitely
not
to
be used,
but
disposed
of
immediately.
Defective
mains
leads
must
be
replaced complete.
Only
3
A
spare
fuses
must
be
used
as
approved
by ASTA
according
to
BS
1
362
and
the
fuse
cover
must
be
marked
3
A
or with
the
corresponding
colour
code.
The
plug
must
never
be used without
fuse
cover.
Spare fuse
covers are
available
from
electrical
suppliers
or
the
PFAFF
agencies.
Please
also
observe
the
general
safety
notes
on
page
2.
Important safety
instructions
For
Australia
only
•
If
the supply
cord
is
damaged,
it
must replaced
by
the
manufacturer
or
its
service
agent
or
similarly
qualified
person
in order
to avoid
a hazard.
•
The
appliance
is
not
iniended
for
use
by
young children
or infirm
persons
with
out
supervision.
•
Young
children
should
be
supervised
to
ensure
that
they
do
not
play
with
the
appliance.
•
Switch
off
or
unplug
the
machine
when
leaving
it
unattended.
•
Before
servicing
the
appliance
or replacing
lamps, unplug
the
machine.

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Parts
of
the
sewing
machine
(model
2040)
(1)
Key
pair
a
(stitch
width/pattern
width
controls)
(2>
Key
pair
b
(stitch
length/pattern
length
controls)
(3)
Key
pair
c
(stitch
density/balance
controls)
(4)
Info
key
(5)
Carrying
handle
(6)
Handwheel
(7)
“M”
key
(8)
Cursor
keys
(9)
Clear/pattern
start
key
(10)
Program selection
knob
(11)
Connection
socket
“lead
cord”
(1
2)
Connection
socket
“foot
control”
(1
3)
Master
switch
(14)
m+key
(1
5)
Direct
selection
key
“Alphabet”
(1
6)
Direct
selection
key
“Alphabet”
(1
7)
Direct
selection
key
“Linen
buttonhole”
(1
8)
Direct
selection
key
“Elastic
blindstitch”
(1
9)
Direct
selection
key
“Zigzag
stitch”
(20)
Direct
selection
key
“Stretch
triple-straight
stitch”
(21>
Direct
selection
key
“Blindstitch”
(22)
Direct
selection
key
“Faggoting
stitch”
(23)
Direct
selection
key
“Button
attaching
program”
(24)
Direct
selection
key
“Straight
stitch”
(25)
Direct
selection
key
“Elastic
stitch
with
2
perforations”
(26)
Direct
selection
key
“Closed
overlock
stitch”
(27)
Slide
for
lowering
the feed
dog
(28)
Base
plate
(29)
Detachable
work
support
(30)
Presser
foot
holder
with
presser
foot
(31)
Integrated
dual
feed/IDF
(32)
Needle
threader
(33)
,,Reverse
sewing”
key
(34)
Threading
slots
(35)
Needle
thread
tension
(36)
‘Tie-off”
key
(37)
“Needle
lowered/raised”
key
(38)
“Slow
sewing”
key
(39)
“Pattern
mirror”
key
(40)
Take-up
lever
(41)
hread
guide
(42)
Spool
holder
with
unwinding
disk
(43)
‘Hole
for
second
spool
holder
(44)
Top
cover
with
stitch
program
chart
(45)
Bobbin
winder
(46)
Hook
cover
(hook
behind
it)
(47)
Free
arm
(48)
Sewing
bulb
(max.
5
W)
(49)
Thread
cutter
(50)
Thread take-up
(51)
Presser
foot
lifter
(52>
Needle holder
with
retaining
(set)
screw
(53)
Needle
plate
(54)
Contrast
regulator

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,
basic
safety
precautions
should
always
be
adhered
to
as follows:
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 sewing
machine before
replacing
bulb.
Replace bulb
with
same
type
rated
1
5
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.
\/1ARNING:
To
reduce
the
risk
of
burns,
fire,
electric shock,
or injury
to
persons:
1.
Do
not
allow to
be
used
as
a
toy.
Close
attention
is
necessary
when this
sewing
machine
is
used
by
or
near
children.
2.
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.
3.
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.
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
any
object
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
(“0”)
position,
then
remove
plug
from
outlet.
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,
grasp
the
plug,
not
the
cord.
11.
Keep
fingers
away
from
all
moving
parts.
Special
care
is
required
around the
sewing
machine
needle.
1
2.
Always
use
the
proper
needle
plate.
The
wrong plate
can
cause the
needle
to
break.
1 3.
Do
not
use
bent
or
blunt
needles.
Use
needles
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
only.
14.
Do
not
pull
or
push
fabric
while
stitching.
It
may
deflect the needle,
causing
it
to
break.
1 5.
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.
1
6.
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.
Please
also
observe the
general
safety
notes
on
page
2.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Notes on safety for domestic
sewing
machines in accordance
with
EN 60335-2-28 and/or
IEC 335-2-28
1. The
user must exercise adequate
caution with regard
to the up and down movement of
the
needle and constantly observe the
sewing
area
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 permissable wattage for the sewing
lamp
is 1
5
watts.
4.
The tension
of the drive belt may only be adjusted
by a
PFAFF
mechanic.
5. The
machine is to be put into
operation according
to
the indications
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
disturbed
— it
is wet, e.g.
with condensation, that may
be caused by
introducing
a cold
machine
into a
warm room.
8.
Do
not
pull the mains plug
out
of
the
socket
by
its cord.
9.
No liability
will be accepted for any damage caused if this machine is
used
forany
purpose
other than that for which it is intended or if it is operated incorrectly.
I
0.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 is solely the responsibility
of
our
qualified
service staff.
I
1.Only original PFAFF
parts
may be used.
I
2.The
machine is
designed
for a mains supply with a mains rated voltage
of
+7- 10% and
a
rated frequency
of +1— 4%.
I
3.
During
conventional use, the outer parts of a non-electrically driven
foot control can heat
up to
85°C.
Constant
use at
low
speeds
is not permissible,
in
order
to avoid damage due
to
over-heating.
14. According to the laws concerning electromagnetic compatibility,
no
liability can
be
accepted
for any mains interruptions caused, should the mains power
line be
changed
or
should changes be made to it.
Environment
he
recommended
environment
is:
mbient
temperature 1
0°C to
40°C
Jr
humidity 20% to 80%.
loom
temperature
— 25°C to
+
60°C
he
machine is suppressed and insensitive to interference according
to
international
conven
ons;
however, it should not
be
operated in the direct vicinity
of electronic devices.
his sewing
machine
is a
high-quality
electronic-mechanical appliance; it is
a
machine for
upervised use
in the home. It should
be
operated in
such a way that it is not subjected to:
ust,
severe dampness, direct sunlight, static electricity, heat-producing
objects,
corrosive
hemicals or
liquids.
he
machine is to
be
used on a firm and even surface which is
open for ventilation purposes.
reatment
Iways
protect the machine against damage which could
be
caused
by it being
hit
or
dropped.
leaning
ousing
and display: To clean the housing use a dry, clean, soft,
lint-free cloth. To remove
ny stubborn dirt,
use
a soft cloth moistened with alcohol.
lease
note!
o
not
use
any insecticides or chemical products such
as
petrol or liquid
chemicals to clean
e
housing.

Modern,
uncomplicated
- Sewing
by
push-button
control
-
Congratulations!
You
have
purchased
a
high-
quality
product
that
offers
unique
advantages.
Your
new sewing
machine
can take
any
material
in its
stride
and
will
sew through
thick
and
thin for
you.
It
features
the very
latest
in
design and
tech
nology,
and
this
instruction
book is
just as
uncomplicated
as
your
PFAFF
sewing
machine.
It applies
both
to
the 2030
model
and
to
the
model
2040.
Should
there
be any
difference
in
operation we
have
pointed
that
out
separately.
If
you
now
take time
enough
to
study
the
instruction
book,
nothing
can
go
wrong.
After
all,
this is
the
only way
to
learn
all
the things
the machine
can do,
and
to
make
full
use
of them.
If
you
have any
further
questions,
that
is
no
problem!
Your
PFAFF
dealer
will
be at your
service
with
any help
or
advice
you
need.
So
now
you
can
get
started!
We
wish
you
many enjoyable
hours
of
creating
your
fas
hion
ideas.
3

index
of
headings
Accessories
20
Appliqué
work
1 28
Automatic
tapering
1 26, 1 27
Balance
44
Basting
65
Bobbin case
24, 25
Bobbin
thread monitor
(model
2040)
38
Bobbin
thread
tension
25
Bobbin thread,
drawing up
28
Bobbin
winding
21
- 23
Bobbin
winding
through the needle 30
Buttonhole,
fully-automatic 89
Buttonholes
86-94
Buttonholes
with gimp
thread 93
Buttonholes,
tips
for difficult
fabrics 94
Buttonholes,
types
88
Buttons,
sewing
on
70
Carrying
case
1
8
Changing a pattern
within the
pattern sequence
60
Circular embroidery
guide
11
0
Dleaning and oiling
1
38
Dombined
borders
11
9
ording foot/shirring
foot
104
Dovering
seams
75, 76
Dross-stitch
1 32

Index
of
headings
Darning,
automatic
darning
program
(model
2040)
71
Darning,
sewing
on
patches
71,72,77
Decorative
stitches
11
9
Decorative
stitches
with
twin
needle
11
9
Detachable
work
support
21
Display,
adjusting
the
contrast
38
Elastic
utility
stitches
66
-
69
75
-
76
Electrical
connection
1 9
Embroidery
stitch
programs,
tiptronic
2040
1 2
Embroidery
stitch
programs,
tiptronic
2030
1
3
Embroidery,
general
notes
11
8
Eyelet
embroidery
1 33
Feed
dog,
lowering
34
Felling
foot/Appliqué
foot
1 02
Foot control,
connecting
1 9
Free
motion
embroidery
1
21
Free
motion
quilting
foot/bias
binder
1
07
Fringe
foot/narrow
edge
foot
...
111
Gathering
74
General
sewing aids
65,
66
Hemstitching
1
34
IDF
system 32,
33
Info
menu
45
Invisible
hems,
blind
stitch
66
Knit
edge
foot/ruffler
105
Lace-work
73
M-memories,
deleting
all
59
Master
switch
1 9
Monograms
1
20
5

ndex
of
headings
Jeedle
plate,
changing
1
38
‘.Jeedle
table
1
1.2,
11
3
‘Jeedle
threader
27
‘Jeedle,
changing
31
\Jeedle,
threading
26
“Jeedle/bobbin
thread
tension
24,
25,
26
“Jon-elastic/elastic
stitches
65
-
68
\ion-stick
fancy
stitch
foot
for
leather
1
08
Dverlock
stitches
69
3 atchwork
and
quilting
130,
131
‘Pattern
beginning”
55
‘Pattern
beginning”
within
pattern combination
60
attern
combinations, general
notes
54
attern
length/pattern
width,
changing
for
decorative
stitches
1
22
attern
length/stitch
density
43
attern
mirroring
46
attern
sequence
keys
55
attern
sequence,
deleting
59
attern
sequence,
deleting
from
57
attern
sequence,
inserting
into
58
attern
settings, altering
40
-
44
attern
sizes,
altering
40
attern
width/stitch
length,
altering
42
atterns,
storing
55
-
57
intuck
foot
1
03
intuck
foot with
guide
1
08
esser
feet
(special
accessories)
1
01
•esser
feet
(standard
accessories)
98
-
1
00
•esser
foot
lifter
28
esser
foot changing 29