Pfaff tiptronic 6232 User manual

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Instruction
manual

When
reading
this
instruction
manual,
please
fold
this
page
or
the
last
page
open
to
better
understand
the
manual.
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:
Brown:
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
coi
nected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the lettter
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
completely.
Only
3
A
spare fuses
must
be
used
as
approved
by
ASTA
according
to
BS
1362
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.
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Parts of the sewing
machine (models
6232
and 6152)
(1>
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
(29)
(30)
(31)
(32)
(33)
(34)
(35)
Key
for “stow
sewing”
(model 6232)
Key
for “needle down position”
(model
6232)
Key for “tacking”
(model 6232)
Carrying handle
Handwheel
Handwheel
release disk
Fancy stitch knob
Main
switch
Connection
socket
“foot
control with
mains
cord” (model 6152)
Touch
controls
Stitch length knob
Connection
socket “foot
control” (model
6232)
Base plate
Detachable
work
support
Sewing foot
holder with sewing foot
Needle threader
Threading
slit
Needle thread
tension
Take-up
lever
Presser bar
lifter
Key
for
“reverse sewing”
Needle holder with
fixing screw
IDT
System/Integrated Dual
Transport (top
feed)
Reel holder
with unwinding disk
Second
spare reel
holder
Lid with
program table
Bobbin
winder
Hook cover
(behind it- hook)
Free arm
Thread
trimmer
Sewing lamp (max.
15 watt)
Thread
guide
Needle plate
Stitch width knob
Needle
position knob

Important
safety
instructions
For
the United
States
only
When
you use
an
electrical
appliance, basic safety precauti
ons should
always
be
adhered to as
follows: Read
all instruc
tions 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 1 5 Waifs.
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.
VVARNING
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
pro
perly,
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
outdoors.
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.
12. Always
use the proper needle plate.
The
wrong plate
can cause the
needle
to break.
13. 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.
17. Hold plug when rewinding
into
cord reel.
Do
not allow
plug
to whip
when
rewinding.
Please
also observe the
general
safety
notes on
page 2.
Keep
these
instructions
in
a safe place
This sewing machine is designed
and manufactured
for HOUSEHOLD use
only.

Notes
on safety
Notes on
safety
for
household
sewing
machi
nes
in
accordance
with
EN
60
335-2-28
and
IEC
60
335-2-28
1.
The
user must
exercise
adequate
caution
with
regard
to
the up
and
down
move
ment
of
the
needle
and
must constantly
observe
the
sewing area
while
sewing.
2.
When
leaving
the
machine
unattended,
during maintenance
work
or
when
replacing
mechanical
parts
or
accesso
ries,
always
disconnect
the
machine
from
the
mains
by
pulling
out
the
mains
plug.
3.
The
maximum
permissible
wattage
for
the
sewing
lamp
is
15
watts.
4. The
tension
of
the
drive belt
must
only
be
adjusted
by
a
PFAFF
mechanic.
5.
The
machine
must
be
operated
in
accor
dance with
the
indications
on
the
spe
cification
plate.
6.
Do
not
insert
any
objects into
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
which
can
occur
when
a
cold
machine
is
brought
into
a
warm
room.
8.
Do
not
pull
the
mains
plug
out
of
the
soc
ket
by
its
cord.
9.
If this appliance
is
used
for
another
pur
pose than
that
for
which
it
is
intended
or
if it
is
wrongly
operated,
we
cannot
accept
any
liability
for any
damage caused.
10.
To
avoid
the
risk
of
electric
shock,
do
not
open
the
machine.
There
are
no
parts
inside
the
machine
which
the
user
can
repair,
Repairs are
solely the
responsibility
of
our
qualified
service
staff.
11.
Be
sure
to
use
only
original
PFAFF
parts.
1
2.
The
machine
is
designed
for
a
mains
supply with
a nominal
voltage
of
+1—
10%
and
a
rated frequency
of
+1—
4%.
13.
When
used
properly,
the temperature
of
the
outer
components
of
a
non-electroni
cally
controlled foot
control
can
reach
up
to 85°C.
Constant use
at
a
low
speed
is
therefore
not
permitted
in
order
to
avoid
damage.
Environment
The
recommended
environment
is:
Ambient
temperature
10°C
to
40°C
Humidity
20%
to
80%
Storage
temperature:
—25°C
to
+80°C
The
machine
is
suppressed
and
immune to
interference;
however,
it should
not be opera
ted
near
electronic devices such as
radios,
TVs,
PCs,
broadcasting
transmitters
etc;
This
sewing machine
is
a
high-quality
electro
nic-mechanical
device.
It
is
a
machine
for
supervised
use
in
the
home. It
should
not
be
subjected
to:
dust,
dampness,
direct
sunlight.
static
electricity,
heat-radiating
objects,
corro
sive
chemicals
or
liquids.
For
ventilation
purposes
the
machine must
only
be
operated
on
an
open
surface which
is
both
firm
and horizontal.
Care
of
the
machine
Always protect
the
machine
from
damage
which
may be
caused
by
it
being
hit
or
drop
ped.
Cleaning
Housing
and display:
To
clean
the
housing,
use
only
a
clean,
dry,
soft,
lint-free
cloth.
To
remove
any
stubborn
dirt
use
a soft
cloth
with alcohol.
Please
note!
Do
not
use
any
insecticides
or
chemical
pro
ducts
such as
petrol
or
liquid chemicals
to
clean
the
housing.
2

Modern
and uncomplicated
—
Sewing
at
the
touch
of
a
button
Congratulations!
You
have
purchased
a top-quality
product
which
features
unique
advantages.
Your
new
sewing
machine
can
handle
almost
any
mate
rial
and
will
sew
through
thick
and thin
for you.
The
design
and
technology
incorporated
in
this
machine
are
state-of-the-art.
You
will
also
discover
that
these
instructions
are
just
as
easy
to
use
as
your
PFAFF
sewing
machine
itself.
If
you
take
the
time
to read
through the
instruction
booklet
carefully,
nothing can
go wrong.
A small
investment
of
your
time
is
worth
it!
This
approach
is the
only
way
to
really find
out
about
all
of
the
options your
machine
has
to
offer
and
how
to
make
the
most
of
them.
If
you
have
any
questions
— no
problem!
Your
PFAFF dealer
is
always
happy
to
help.
So
get
ready to have
some
fun!
And
have
a
great
time
turning
your
fashion
ideas
into reality.
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3

Contents
Top-stitching
Foot
control
.
Appliqué
Appliqué foot
Cording
foot
Blind
stitch
Borders
Decorative
stitches
Dual
fabric feed
Threading
the
needle
thread
Gathering
with
the
straight
stitch
.
Gathering
with
elastic
thread
Elastic
stitch
Elastic
stitches
Electrical
connection
Thread
trimmer
Thread
tension
Feather
stitch
Sewing
on
patches
Fringe
foot
Free
arm
Function
keys
Foot
control
Placing
sewing
thread
on
spool
holder
Straight
stitch
Closed overlock
stitch
Handwheel
release
disc
Main
switch
Tacking
Hemstitch
seam
Integrated
Dual
Transport
ltop
feed)
Lap-feller
Sewing
on
buttons
Buttonholes
Cording
foot
Gathering
foot
Sewing
slowly
Left
needle
position
Eyelet
embroidery
Multi-stitch
gathering
attachment
.
Monograms
Shell- edging
Pattern
width
Pattern length
Changing
the
needle
Needle
threader
Selecting needle
position
Needle
position
up/down
Needle
tables
Presser
bar
lifter
Removing
the
sewing
foot
Sewing
feet (normal/special
accessories)
General
information
on
sewing
Sewing
light
Threading
the
sewing machine
Trouble-shooting
Sewing
tables
Setting
utility
stitches
Utility
stitches
tables
Threading
the needle
thread
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36 13 69 80 78 38 62—64 60—64 25,26
21
49
50
41
40-43 12,13 23 19,20,27 44 52 81 14 32 13 16 36 43 15 13 32,36 72 25.26 77 39
4.6,47.68
80
77
32
31
71
79
65
58
61
61
27
22
31
32
82,83
23
24
74.76
35
87
21
88
34,60
29
6—9
21

Needle
thread
tension
Top
feed
(Integrated
Dual
Transport)
Oiling
the
sewing
machine
Open
overlock
stitch
.
Overlock
stitches
Patchwork
quilt
Practical
sewing
Pullover
stitch
Quilt and
patchwork
foot
Quilting
Right
needle
position
Cleaning
and
oiling
Sewing on
zippers
Richelieu
Repairing
tears
Stabilizing
edges
Reverse
sewing
Hemming
with
the
twin
needle
Bias-tape binder
Notes
on
safety
Smocking
Special
accessories
table
Inserting
lace
Winding
the
bobbin
Bobbin
case
Winding
through the
needle
Winding
from
the
second
spooi
holder
Selecting
stitch
width
Stitch density
Stitch
length
adjustment
button
.
Changing
the
needle plate
Decorative
stitches
Embroidering
with
a
dense
zigzag
stitch.
Darning
j
Darning
with
the elastic
stitch
Darning
with the
straight
stitch
.
Stretch
triple
straight
stitch
J
Stretch
triple zigzag
stitch
Setting
stretch
stitches
Trouble-shooting
Tapering
Pushbutton controls
Dropping
the
feed
dog
Covering
stitch
Non-elastic
stitches
Drawing up
the
bobbin
thread
Bobbin
thread
tension
Serging
with
blindstitch
and
overlock
stitch.
Serging
with
zigzag
stitch
Detachable
work
support
Honeycomb
stitch
Lingerie
buttonhole
Lingerie
buttonhole
with
gimp thread,
Maintenance
and
trouble-shooting
Pennant
stitch
Zigzag
stitch
Fancy
elastic stitch
Fancy
stitch
knob
Fancy stitch
table
Accessory
compartment
Accessories
and
needles
Twin
needle
27,35
25,26
86
42
42,43
70
33—58
43
81
70
31
86
54,55
69
53
56
28
48
79
48
76
57
15—18
19.20
18
17
31
28
28
86
60—69,71,72
66—58
51—53
52
51
40
40
29
88
66—68
29,30
27
44,45
36—39
23
19,20
37,
38,
42
37
14
41
47
47
86—88
45
37
45
30
10
14
73—83
48,64
S

Utility
stitch
table
(non-elastic
stitches)
For
these
programs,
the
stitch
length
can
be
selected
using
the
stitch
length
knob
(11)
as
desired
between
0and
6
mm.
Program Description
Application
A/B/C
Buttonhole
Standard
buttonhole
for
e.g. blouses
or
bed
linens.
D
Blind
stitch
with
zigzag
(elastic)
For
invisible
hem-securing
with
simultaneous
seam serging.
Especially
for
stretch
material.
E
Greek stitch
with zigzag
A
traditional
decorative
stitch
e.g.
for
towel
borders
F
Scallop
stitch
A
traditional
decorative
stitch
e.g.
for
embroidering
blouses
or
table
linens.
G
Straight
stitch
with
15
needle
For
all
straight
stitching
and
top-stitching
positions.
work
up
to
6mm.
Stitch
width
knob
set
at
0
Zigzag
stitch,
stitch
width
knob
For
serging
and appliqué.
Also
suitable
set
at
0.5
—
5
1
with
up
to
for
tapering,
eyelet embroidery
and
15
needle
positions
cording
work.
ZD
Outermost
left
needle position
Straight
stitch:
For
all
sewing
and
(for
straight
stitch
and zigzag
top-stitching
operations
which
require
stitch)
a
left
needle position.
Zigzag
stitch:
For
serging,
appliqué,
tapering,
eyelet
embroidery and
cording
work.
Central
needle
position
Straight
stitch:
For
all
sewing
and
(for
straight
stitch
and zigzag
top-stitching
operations
which require
a
stitch)
center
needle position.
Zigzag stitch:
For
serging,
appliqué
and tapering.
3
Outermost
right
needle
position
For
all
sewing
and
top-stitching
operations
(for
straight
stitch
and
zigzag
which require
a
right
needle
position.
stitch)
Zigzag
stitch:
For
serging,
appliqué,
tapering
and
cording
work.
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