Owner's Manual
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... from the electric outlet immediately after using this sewing machine is not working pro perly, if nearest it is used by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. 16. Replace bulb with any air openings blocked. VVARNING To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and...
... from the electric outlet immediately after using this sewing machine is not working pro perly, if nearest it is used by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. 16. Replace bulb with any air openings blocked. VVARNING To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and...
Owner's Manual
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Parts of the sewing machine hobby 4260 1 Bobbin winder tension 2 Thread guide 3 Needle thread tension 4 Carrying handle 5 Bobbin pins 6 Bobbin winder 7 Stitch-width adjustment dial 8 Hand wheel 9 Hand wheel release disc 10 Stitch-length adjustment dial 11 ...Connection bushing 1 3 On/off switch 14 Baseplate 1 5 Detachable work support with accessory box 1 6 Needle plate 1 7 Presser foot holder with presser foot 1 8 Thread guide 1 9 Thread guide 20 Threading slots 21 Take-up lever 22 Needle holder with retaining screw 23 Presser foot lifter 24 Stitch pattern adjustment knob 25 Stitch pattern chart...
Parts of the sewing machine hobby 4260 1 Bobbin winder tension 2 Thread guide 3 Needle thread tension 4 Carrying handle 5 Bobbin pins 6 Bobbin winder 7 Stitch-width adjustment dial 8 Hand wheel 9 Hand wheel release disc 10 Stitch-length adjustment dial 11 ...Connection bushing 1 3 On/off switch 14 Baseplate 1 5 Detachable work support with accessory box 1 6 Needle plate 1 7 Presser foot holder with presser foot 1 8 Thread guide 1 9 Thread guide 20 Threading slots 21 Take-up lever 22 Needle holder with retaining screw 23 Presser foot lifter 24 Stitch pattern adjustment knob 25 Stitch pattern chart...
Owner's Manual
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...General sewing aids Handwheel release disc . . Adjusting stretch stitches Attaching buttons Bias tape binder Blind-stitch foot Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension . Accessory compartment . Hem-stitching Honeycomb stitch Knit-edge foot Lace Lap feller Left needle-position Light bulb Linen buttonhole Linen... buttonhole with gimp thread Lubrication Mounting the bobbin Multi-stitch gathering attachment. Bobbin winding Buttonhole Changing the needle Changing the presser foot Cleaning and...
...General sewing aids Handwheel release disc . . Adjusting stretch stitches Attaching buttons Bias tape binder Blind-stitch foot Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension . Accessory compartment . Hem-stitching Honeycomb stitch Knit-edge foot Lace Lap feller Left needle-position Light bulb Linen buttonhole Linen... buttonhole with gimp thread Lubrication Mounting the bobbin Multi-stitch gathering attachment. Bobbin winding Buttonhole Changing the needle Changing the presser foot Cleaning and...
Owner's Manual
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Needle position Needle thread tension Non-elastic stitches Notes on safety On/off switch Open overlock stitch Overlock stitches Patches Patchwork quilt Practical sewing Presser feet (special accessories) Presser ... Stabilizing Stitch chart Stitch density Stitch length adjustment button Stitch width adjustment button Straight stitch Stretch triple straight stitch Stretch triple zigzag stitch Thread trimmer Threading the machine Threading the needle thread Topstitching Trouble shooting Trouble shooting Twin needle Unlocking the hook Utility stitch chart Zigzag stitch 29 20, 28 39 1 10 34 34...
Needle position Needle thread tension Non-elastic stitches Notes on safety On/off switch Open overlock stitch Overlock stitches Patches Patchwork quilt Practical sewing Presser feet (special accessories) Presser ... Stabilizing Stitch chart Stitch density Stitch length adjustment button Stitch width adjustment button Straight stitch Stretch triple straight stitch Stretch triple zigzag stitch Thread trimmer Threading the machine Threading the needle thread Topstitching Trouble shooting Trouble shooting Twin needle Unlocking the hook Utility stitch chart Zigzag stitch 29 20, 28 39 1 10 34 34...
Owner's Manual
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...- ., .-- _.... '-.. H fl I -,j .',,- g. linen For stretch seams, e. crotch seams on sport and workwear For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials For sewing on towelling and elastic threads, overlocking for stretch fabrics. i\i \/\ //7 /\/ -*.. \i\ ' -i, -' "'\ l '"S,i -- g. For the tshtietsceh-plernoggtrhamads jtuhsetmsteintcthbluetntognth(1ca0n). Also for decorative hem seams Ill! be set anywhere... and simultaneous serging For overstitching two touching fabric layers A classical decorative stitch e.g. "- - (_ N \ _j II) - hobby 4260 -
...- ., .-- _.... '-.. H fl I -,j .',,- g. linen For stretch seams, e. crotch seams on sport and workwear For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials For sewing on towelling and elastic threads, overlocking for stretch fabrics. i\i \/\ //7 /\/ -*.. \i\ ' -i, -' "'\ l '"S,i -- g. For the tshtietsceh-plernoggtrhamads jtuhsetmsteintcthbluetntognth(1ca0n). Also for decorative hem seams Ill! be set anywhere... and simultaneous serging For overstitching two touching fabric layers A classical decorative stitch e.g. "- - (_ N \ _j II) - hobby 4260 -
Owner's Manual
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...g. crotch seams on sport and workwear For stretch seams requiring a left Stretch triple zigzag stitch Honeycomb stitch For decorative hems on elastic threads, overlocking towelling and for decorative hem seams fill I fiji K flil L Florentine stitch Closed overlock stitch Open overlock stitch A decorative ... the aid of Program Name 8/AC/D Buttonhole E Straight stitch needle position middle Application Standard buttonhole for stronger, non-fraying materials 7 hobby 4250 - linen For stretch seams, e. g. for borders and towels L liii E fill F fill G fill H Shell-edging ...
...g. crotch seams on sport and workwear For stretch seams requiring a left Stretch triple zigzag stitch Honeycomb stitch For decorative hems on elastic threads, overlocking towelling and for decorative hem seams fill I fiji K flil L Florentine stitch Closed overlock stitch Open overlock stitch A decorative ... the aid of Program Name 8/AC/D Buttonhole E Straight stitch needle position middle Application Standard buttonhole for stronger, non-fraying materials 7 hobby 4250 - linen For stretch seams, e. g. for borders and towels L liii E fill F fill G fill H Shell-edging ...
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... triple zigzag stitch in various widths H Elastic stitch For serging and appliqué For stitching on elastic threads, overlocking towelling and for e. crotch seams on sport and workwear For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials ... all straight stitch and lockstitch work up to 4 mm F, G Zigzag stitch in various widths Honeycomb stitch For stretch seams, e. C I \/ N.z , It [I E F,G H A / .- hobby 4240 - Stitch chart E F,G H I \N /- \N ,-" -,. \\\' \/\ HI UI /// ' '*. \/\ /// /\/ NI \\\ . \,\ For these programs the stitch length can be set anywhere...
... triple zigzag stitch in various widths H Elastic stitch For serging and appliqué For stitching on elastic threads, overlocking towelling and for e. crotch seams on sport and workwear For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials ... all straight stitch and lockstitch work up to 4 mm F, G Zigzag stitch in various widths Honeycomb stitch For stretch seams, e. C I \/ N.z , It [I E F,G H A / .- hobby 4240 - Stitch chart E F,G H I \N /- \N ,-" -,. \\\' \/\ HI UI /// ' '*. \/\ /// /\/ NI \\\ . \,\ For these programs the stitch length can be set anywhere...
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PFAFF ir 4 Operating the machine Electrical connection Detachable work support Free arm Bobbin winding Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension Threading the needle thread Drawing up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread trimmer Changing the needle Needle thread tension Covering the feed dog Control panel Reverse sewing Stitch length adjustment button Stitch width adjustment button Setting the utility...
PFAFF ir 4 Operating the machine Electrical connection Detachable work support Free arm Bobbin winding Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension Threading the needle thread Drawing up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread trimmer Changing the needle Needle thread tension Covering the feed dog Control panel Reverse sewing Stitch length adjustment button Stitch width adjustment button Setting the utility...
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...winder tension Ttchhrroeesatsdherseteaondvseiiros niptsa(e1sl)sf eiondnatthhcreloouwcgkahwy ittshoeetdhbieroebcbbtoiionbnbina.nd 13 ALdfuiesnltlgsgboopoobrnoobfcianteshdettuohrteehthrbseeotaobldepbfsitan,fatrueiestrmofamuolvflaeettwihcietarlfelbryvoo.omblPbuirttnheiosenswspt.iihnne and cut the thread. 'p Don't forget: Press the handwheel the "sewing" symbol (8) towards you until release ...to handwheel place. Turn the on and press the foot pedal. Place the thread clockwise winder tension (1) and run There the thread is passed held tight. through a hole and switch (13) on /off into ...
...winder tension Ttchhrroeesatsdherseteaondvseiiros niptsa(e1sl)sf eiondnatthhcreloouwcgkahwy ittshoeetdhbieroebcbbtoiionbnbina.nd 13 ALdfuiesnltlgsgboopoobrnoobfcianteshdettuohrteehthrbseeotaobldepbfsitan,fatrueiestrmofamuolvflaeettwihcietarlfelbryvoo.omblPbuirttnheiosenswspt.iihnne and cut the thread. 'p Don't forget: Press the handwheel the "sewing" symbol (8) towards you until release ...to handwheel place. Turn the on and press the foot pedal. Place the thread clockwise winder tension (1) and run There the thread is passed held tight. through a hole and switch (13) on /off into ...
Owner's Manual
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... opening (see arrow). bobbin 15 the bobbin thread tension becomes weaker Turn setting screw the bobbin thread C just a little to the the left accessories, - Inserting the bobbin case OtchapeseenhofcionokgveeprrinFDEmaanusdstfsaplriodaiensttihtinewtobilolcbgubotoi.nuTtchaGes.eboobnbtion Check: Pull the bobbin thread case must not fall out sharply. Checking the bobbin thread tension Hcbaoosbldebitanhnedcatphsuerlelmatdhuesptrtohdtrrreouapddidnuogpwwfnroatmrhdesthtshehraebraopdblyb.inThe during this movement. Adjusting the...
... opening (see arrow). bobbin 15 the bobbin thread tension becomes weaker Turn setting screw the bobbin thread C just a little to the the left accessories, - Inserting the bobbin case OtchapeseenhofcionokgveeprrinFDEmaanusdstfsaplriodaiensttihtinewtobilolcbgubotoi.nuTtchaGes.eboobnbtion Check: Pull the bobbin thread case must not fall out sharply. Checking the bobbin thread tension Hcbaoosbldebitanhnedcatphsuerlelmatdhuesptrtohdtrrreouapddidnuogpwwfnroatmrhdesthtshehraebraopdblyb.inThe during this movement. Adjusting the...
Owner's Manual
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...switch (13). 2 I I tPtthhhureelleahtnhdaee.neddRslwpaeoihsaoeerleetlhhaouetlndtpthierleretish(rs5eeh) ritugafpkhoeeoastnutdlpipfotmleeirnvoteu(.r2n3t()2t.1hT)euarnnd I The black show you arrows on the sewing machine the correct path for the thread. Ubpdbtutlhoaaaiaspnycriscneglkstkeoigatftsdituotftl.berohpdooNdttewohmtoh(weatt2whart0nhdfkrhro)wapseeo.unaantugPdshrrtpishsdarg,iosshntlstuheptthtovgeuhtehhelhrltatroethhnattu(ehrhtkd2geheeet1ahrhs)edtilur.haetdephfrdTdeateeohldatbeawehdrvreigronehgteufhurwhiarinrnotfddeadrdmetiaornhddmtl(ghsrut2hergi)saesreailnaa(goBddnht)dt guide (19) and...
...switch (13). 2 I I tPtthhhureelleahtnhdaee.neddRslwpaeoihsaoeerleetlhhaouetlndtpthierleretish(rs5eeh) ritugafpkhoeeoastnutdlpipfotmleeirnvoteu(.r2n3t()2t.1hT)euarnnd I The black show you arrows on the sewing machine the correct path for the thread. Ubpdbtutlhoaaaiaspnycriscneglkstkeoigatftsdituotftl.berohpdooNdttewohmtoh(weatt2whart0nhdfkrhro)wapseeo.unaantugPdshrrtpishsdarg,iosshntlstuheptthtovgeuhtehhelhrltatroethhnattu(ehrhtkd2geheeet1ahrhs)edtilur.haetdephfrdTdeateeohldatbeawehdrvreigronehgteufhurwhiarinrnotfddeadrdmetiaornhddmtl(ghsrut2hergi)saesreailnaa(goBddnht)dt guide (19) and...
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Threading the needle Thread the needle thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. 17
Threading the needle Thread the needle thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. 17
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I I Presser toot lifter The presser foot is raised and lowered with the presser foot lifter (23). - the thread Thread trimmer Pull the thread forwards over the thread trim mer (30). 18 Drawing up the bobbin thread aRnbnneoaedeibesdbdetliulenterhnrtetehhttrhpureeerraneadhssdsahtentooardswfidtosfrhooaehtrw.emiglHeuhtodpoelwsdatthatlpehrodoeobsspoint.ybieooPbeunudinlllauetnnthhttdhirelerteathhadeed. 4I' /30 Bobbin thread Close the under the hook cover (26) and pass presser foot to the left.
I I Presser toot lifter The presser foot is raised and lowered with the presser foot lifter (23). - the thread Thread trimmer Pull the thread forwards over the thread trim mer (30). 18 Drawing up the bobbin thread aRnbnneoaedeibesdbdetliulenterhnrtetehhttrhpureeerraneadhssdsahtentooardswfidtosfrhooaehtrw.emiglHeuhtodpoelwsdatthatlpehrodoeobsspoint.ybieooPbeunudinlllauetnnthhttdhirelerteathhadeed. 4I' /30 Bobbin thread Close the under the hook cover (26) and pass presser foot to the left.
Owner's Manual
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... flat side of the darning plate must be cove red with the darning plate to stop the fabric being fed. V Adjusting the needle thread tension Turn the needle thread tension (3) to its highest position. The normal setting for sewing is between 4 and 5 and for sewing buttonholes between 2 and 3 (see page 28). _A...
... flat side of the darning plate must be cove red with the darning plate to stop the fabric being fed. V Adjusting the needle thread tension Turn the needle thread tension (3) to its highest position. The normal setting for sewing is between 4 and 5 and for sewing buttonholes between 2 and 3 (see page 28). _A...
Owner's Manual
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... utility stitches is described on page 1 5. Topstitching with a broad be interlaced zigzag stitch. tItIfhfhtrtrhheeeaeaddnnsseeeaeadrdreelleeiinntththteerrrerellaaaadcdceetdtdeennabssbeiiooloovnnwe iisstthhtteoeoootloohlpwoigwefhar, ,bftrhtaihbeceripcly. Check the tension The threads must with the edge guide (special accessories) FtuoheofsoeirltnsehbgetrCootfhpaaasedbntirdettioccdhph.gesiTelntdhiggtecuthwhiedeidhnieigrg.cewhTwgihitosuihsrikpdraaeecwrtacaielseilnseriislennocstgrooeyrmsttcghemrdeueeaweinnrddatFgon.e Sewing aid for thick seams...
... utility stitches is described on page 1 5. Topstitching with a broad be interlaced zigzag stitch. tItIfhfhtrtrhheeeaeaddnnsseeeaeadrdreelleeiinntththteerrrerellaaaadcdceetdtdeennabssbeiiooloovnnwe iisstthhtteoeoootloohlpwoigwefhar, ,bftrhtaihbeceripcly. Check the tension The threads must with the edge guide (special accessories) FtuoheofsoeirltnsehbgetrCootfhpaaasedbntirdettioccdhph.gesiTelntdhiggtecuthwhiedeidhnieigrg.cewhTwgihitosuihsrikpdraaeecwrtacaielseilnseriislennocstgrooeyrmsttcghemrdeueeaweinnrddatFgon.e Sewing aid for thick seams...
Owner's Manual
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...that tsheewnoenedtlheealbsuotteonnt.eTrsakthe ecarirgehttoheannsdure hole in the button. this page. 111) Remove the match and pull the fabric and - Knot the thread ends on buttons For be rseemwoivnegdoanndbutthtoenfse,etdhedopgremssuesrt foot must be cove red with the darning plate. - Place a ton and match ...foot. - Now lower the presser foot lifter; Now that the needle in the left the but hand column on buttons with the sewing thread and knot it. 31 Wrap the shank with a button shank - Sewing on this holds - the button apart. - the button off ...
...that tsheewnoenedtlheealbsuotteonnt.eTrsakthe ecarirgehttoheannsdure hole in the button. this page. 111) Remove the match and pull the fabric and - Knot the thread ends on buttons For be rseemwoivnegdoanndbutthtoenfse,etdhedopgremssuesrt foot must be cove red with the darning plate. - Place a ton and match ...foot. - Now lower the presser foot lifter; Now that the needle in the left the but hand column on buttons with the sewing thread and knot it. 31 Wrap the shank with a button shank - Sewing on this holds - the button apart. - the button off ...
Owner's Manual
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... sew the pfairtstterbnutatdojnuhsotmleesnetadmialinatthBe desired length. - on the and end fabric. Knot the thread ends on the reverse side. Model 4260: - Cut pair oopfesncitshseorbsuottroanhsoliltetinwgithkntihfee. Insert the forwards buttonhole foot and as far as described buttonholes in the section with gimp thread Tspoosretswweesapr,ecwiaellryecdoumrambleendbuuttsoinnghoalegsi,mep.g. Then select the buttonhole seam letter in the 0 and sew...
... sew the pfairtstterbnutatdojnuhsotmleesnetadmialinatthBe desired length. - on the and end fabric. Knot the thread ends on the reverse side. Model 4260: - Cut pair oopfesncitshseorbsuottroanhsoliltetinwgithkntihfee. Insert the forwards buttonhole foot and as far as described buttonholes in the section with gimp thread Tspoosretswweesapr,ecwiaellryecdoumrambleendbuuttsoinnghoalegsi,mep.g. Then select the buttonhole seam letter in the 0 and sew...
Owner's Manual
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....rdeeasds 38 Tip: On wear it . - Place a spool on both of fabric desired for the hem. PcwluTctayrhsmihbocteehellfeiewtnztsthwgiihshngeieiezosnvjnahnteawgonarrsslreiieseontewsthyudietnsilccnnmeeahwgeensmedinwddlbooueltineeh.tsthtsTsmTf.enoth-ohwProserehtlnesetitwbrasrtqtetsehisrunet,aacbincikehrngkonnehl2fasiyetta.uddw0barselreeetnrmiiadctttcrimshhshleaaa)aannt(svtdwoiyal3oyiit.uh5 Threading the twin needle -
....rdeeasds 38 Tip: On wear it . - Place a spool on both of fabric desired for the hem. PcwluTctayrhsmihbocteehellfeiewtnztsthwgiihshngeieiezosnvjnahnteawgonarrsslreiieseontewsthyudietnsilccnnmeeahwgeensmedinwddlbooueltineeh.tsthtsTsmTf.enoth-ohwProserehtlnesetitwbrasrtqtetsehisrunet,aacbincikehrngkonnehl2fasiyetta.uddw0barselreeetnrmiiadctttcrimshhshleaaa)aannt(svtdwoiyal3oyiit.uh5 Threading the twin needle -
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... seam can presser foot's width from be sewn at of the seam on the face side of - Knot the threads at a the first row. - Smocking effect with elastic threads Fstkctttftihhihhialeonnkrraesnreegeneg,saaabiewrddloatoetih.nognbyherdhe,bAokostitu.nspwwnhfoeaFeteisrchcnbovhmiaedmrreaoisarlcusoeeill,mstyllrdatebmbhosssoyueuctuiubincksichsbththeitaaenitinnbnghgbaadlshnreseteewehwaBasrfroteddoehairtttdrahtkehiiidaessbtwgtt,ite.ohmbaavitnvethtoueuhhaiebrtsceeliybtcfhlrthuiaobielnensolosnstgwetbsisterchib.omloaearinnnDfnesofgdatoeiceodnccrf't.t Sew a test seam to determine the level of the...
... seam can presser foot's width from be sewn at of the seam on the face side of - Knot the threads at a the first row. - Smocking effect with elastic threads Fstkctttftihhihhialeonnkrraesnreegeneg,saaabiewrddloatoetih.nognbyherdhe,bAokostitu.nspwwnhfoeaFeteisrchcnbovhmiaedmrreaoisarlcusoeeill,mstyllrdatebmbhosssoyueuctuiubincksichsbththeitaaenitinnbnghgbaadlshnreseteewehwaBasrfroteddoehairtttdrahtkehiiidaessbtwgtt,ite.ohmbaavitnvethtoueuhhaiebrtsceeliybtcfhlrthuiaobielnensolosnstgwetbsisterchib.omloaearinnnDfnesofgdatoeiceodnccrf't.t Sew a test seam to determine the level of the...
Owner's Manual
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....owertnimhncdles.bytliaatyt - both ends. The gather can also by the -. Mrevarekrstehesidfierstofgtahtheefrainbrgics.eam on the - - 4260: Stitch 4250/4240: G stretch Stitch H stretch GSethalaersteeehavedeursiadinnnoggdewsawninatohiestltathhssateeivcaeemtlthaosrsectbaiaecdn.wthbToerhueegnadadetlhoaesntrtieocdthweith bobbin. - Finally, knot the threads and the elastic. TpgauipritdiecTuhglearrocloyovrsdeusinittgahbefloeeolftaos(rtsigpceacitshiaefleridancgec.veeDsnsuloyeridteous)riitnissg the sewing process. 41
....owertnimhncdles.bytliaatyt - both ends. The gather can also by the -. Mrevarekrstehesidfierstofgtahtheefrainbrgics.eam on the - - 4260: Stitch 4250/4240: G stretch Stitch H stretch GSethalaersteeehavedeursiadinnnoggdewsawninatohiestltathhssateeivcaeemtlthaosrsectbaiaecdn.wthbToerhueegnadadetlhoaesntrtieocdthweith bobbin. - Finally, knot the threads and the elastic. TpgauipritdiecTuhglearrocloyovrsdeusinittgahbefloeeolftaos(rtsigpceacitshiaefleridancgec.veeDsnsuloyeridteous)riitnissg the sewing process. 41