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... can cause the needle to those parts in . Replacement parts for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the sewing machine with the words 'DOUBLE INSULATION' or 'DOUBLE INSULATED'. DANGER - Use only identical replacement parts. No ground means is provided with IEC/EN...concerning use of the system, and should be done only by persons (including children) with the sewing machine. • Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not intended for use the proper...
... can cause the needle to those parts in . Replacement parts for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the sewing machine with the words 'DOUBLE INSULATION' or 'DOUBLE INSULATED'. DANGER - Use only identical replacement parts. No ground means is provided with IEC/EN...concerning use of the system, and should be done only by persons (including children) with the sewing machine. • Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not intended for use the proper...
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... into reality. You will of your new PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine. Your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine will deÀnitely enable you start, please spend some time reading this owner's manual. Congratulations on purchasing your machine. As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired a machine that features the very latest in both design and technology...
... into reality. You will of your new PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine. Your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine will deÀnitely enable you start, please spend some time reading this owner's manual. Congratulations on purchasing your machine. As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired a machine that features the very latest in both design and technology...
Owner's Manual
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... 2:2 Pack away after sewing 2:3 LED lights 2:3 Free arm 2:3 Thread cutter 2:3 Stylus holder 2:3 Spool pins 2:4 Threading the machine 2:5 Bobbin winding 2:7 ...machine 2:14 Viewing and printing PDF Guides 2:14 Buttons and icons 2:13 3 PFAFF® HD screen 3:1 Task bar 3:2 Common icons 3:3 Selection menu 3:4 Embroidery edit 3:5 Embroidery text editor 3:6 Embroidery stitch-out 3:6 Sequencing 3:7 Stitch Creator 3:7 Settings menu 3:8 Machine settings 3:8 Sound settings 3:11 Screen settings 3:12 Info menu 3:13 Quick help 3:13 4 Sewing mode 4:1 Sewing...
... 2:2 Pack away after sewing 2:3 LED lights 2:3 Free arm 2:3 Thread cutter 2:3 Stylus holder 2:3 Spool pins 2:4 Threading the machine 2:5 Bobbin winding 2:7 ...machine 2:14 Viewing and printing PDF Guides 2:14 Buttons and icons 2:13 3 PFAFF® HD screen 3:1 Task bar 3:2 Common icons 3:3 Selection menu 3:4 Embroidery edit 3:5 Embroidery text editor 3:6 Embroidery stitch-out 3:6 Sequencing 3:7 Stitch Creator 3:7 Settings menu 3:8 Machine settings 3:8 Sound settings 3:11 Screen settings 3:12 Info menu 3:13 Quick help 3:13 4 Sewing mode 4:1 Sewing...
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... information 6:6 Common Stitch Creator pop-ups 6:6 7 Embroidery preparations 7:1 Embroidery unit overview 7:2 Built-in designs 7:2 Embroidery hoop overview 7:2 creative™ 4.0 Embroidery collection 7:3 Connect the embroidery unit 7:3 Remove the embroidery unit 7:3 To hoop the fabric 7:4 Slide on the hoop...overview 10:2 Browse Files & Folders 10:3 Organize 10:6 Common Files & Folders pop-ups 10:7 11 Maintenance Cleaning the machine Troubleshooting Index Intellectual Property 11:1 11:2 11:3 11:5 11:10 stitch-out 9:1 To enter embroidery stitch-out 9:2 Embroidery...
... information 6:6 Common Stitch Creator pop-ups 6:6 7 Embroidery preparations 7:1 Embroidery unit overview 7:2 Built-in designs 7:2 Embroidery hoop overview 7:2 creative™ 4.0 Embroidery collection 7:3 Connect the embroidery unit 7:3 Remove the embroidery unit 7:3 To hoop the fabric 7:4 Slide on the hoop...overview 10:2 Browse Files & Folders 10:3 Organize 10:6 Common Files & Folders pop-ups 10:7 11 Maintenance Cleaning the machine Troubleshooting Index Intellectual Property 11:1 11:2 11:3 11:5 11:10 stitch-out 9:1 To enter embroidery stitch-out 9:2 Embroidery...
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This discoloring may be very difÀcult or impossible to avoid the discoloring. Fleece and denim fabric, especially red and blue, often contain a lot of excess dye, always prewash it before sewing to remove. If you suspect that your sewing machine. Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye.
This discoloring may be very difÀcult or impossible to avoid the discoloring. Fleece and denim fabric, especially red and blue, often contain a lot of excess dye, always prewash it before sewing to remove. If you suspect that your sewing machine. Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye.
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... This foot can also be snapped on either the right or the left to sew closer to zipper teeth. Important: Make sure that has been entered into the machine. Fancy stitch foot with IDT This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. The groove on the underside of the foot holds cording for... Presser foot 0A Presser foot 1A Presser foot 2A Presser foot 3 Presser foot 4 Standard presser foot with IDT (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used to sew narrow hems in a suitable length to the button size that the IDT is disengaged when using presser feet 2A, 5A, 5M or...
... This foot can also be snapped on either the right or the left to sew closer to zipper teeth. Important: Make sure that has been entered into the machine. Fancy stitch foot with IDT This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. The groove on the underside of the foot holds cording for... Presser foot 0A Presser foot 1A Presser foot 2A Presser foot 3 Presser foot 4 Standard presser foot with IDT (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used to sew narrow hems in a suitable length to the button size that the IDT is disengaged when using presser feet 2A, 5A, 5M or...
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... on power and light (3). Take out the foot control cord. Lay the cord in the outlet, reverse the plug. For the USA and Canada This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one way. If the plug does not Àt fully in the slot on the underside of the foot control. Connect the... ON to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. Lift the machine out of electric shock, this plug is type "FR5" (see underside of the machine (2). Note: Styrofoam left in any way. 2:2 3 1 2 Push Àrmly to make sure it ...
... on power and light (3). Take out the foot control cord. Lay the cord in the outlet, reverse the plug. For the USA and Canada This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one way. If the plug does not Àt fully in the slot on the underside of the foot control. Connect the... ON to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. Lift the machine out of electric shock, this plug is type "FR5" (see underside of the machine (2). Note: Styrofoam left in any way. 2:2 3 1 2 Push Àrmly to make sure it ...
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... use the free arm, slide off . 2. Switch the main switch (3) off the accessory tray. Pack away after sewing 1. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine (1). Wind the foot control cord inside the space on the hard cover. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory... tray locked to the machine around the free arm. 5. Stylus holder To keep the stylus in place when not using it, the stylus holder is provided with a locking feature. creative 4.0 ...
... use the free arm, slide off . 2. Switch the main switch (3) off the accessory tray. Pack away after sewing 1. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine (1). Wind the foot control cord inside the space on the hard cover. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory... tray locked to the machine around the free arm. 5. Stylus holder To keep the stylus in place when not using it, the stylus holder is provided with a locking feature. creative 4.0 ...
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... is used both in front of the spool. Slide on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. Use the horizontal position for normal threads and the vertical position for all... of the spool. The spool pins are designed for large spools or specialty threads. The Áat side of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle.
... is used both in front of the spool. Slide on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. Use the horizontal position for normal threads and the vertical position for all... of the spool. The spool pins are designed for large spools or specialty threads. The Áat side of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle.
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...from the front to the right sides of the right size. Thread the needles. Preparations 2:6 Threading for twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a wound bobbin and continue sewing. Slide on the spool pin and Àt a spool cap of the tension disk (F). 4. If bobbin thread runs out:... thread guide (B) on the pop-up appears on the spool pin. 2. C D B A F creative 4.0 E B C A Thread sensor If the upper thread breaks or runs out or bobbin thread runs out, the machine stops and a pop-up . Place the second thread on the screen. Make sure the threads click ...
...from the front to the right sides of the right size. Thread the needles. Preparations 2:6 Threading for twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a wound bobbin and continue sewing. Slide on the spool pin and Àt a spool cap of the tension disk (F). 4. If bobbin thread runs out:... thread guide (B) on the pop-up appears on the spool pin. 2. C D B A F creative 4.0 E B C A Thread sensor If the upper thread breaks or runs out or bobbin thread runs out, the machine stops and a pop-up . Place the second thread on the screen. Make sure the threads click ...
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... the top and bottom at the ribbed ankle. Press the IDT down , then pull it will go . 2:9 Preparations IDT (Integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT system. Disengaging the IDT Raise the presser foot. As on industrial...
... the top and bottom at the ribbed ankle. Press the IDT down , then pull it will go . 2:9 Preparations IDT (Integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT system. Disengaging the IDT Raise the presser foot. As on industrial...
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...there is a Áex in the fabric. Do not use a straight G needle with your sewing machine. For general sewing in a variety of the needle to poke holes in successful sewing. For knits, swimwear, Áeece, synthetic suedes and leathers. Wing needles (E) The Wing needle... skipped stitches, H breakage or snapping of system 130/705H. Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in the fabric when sewing entredeux and other specailty threads for embroidery and decorative sewing Denim needle (D) Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly woven ...
...there is a Áex in the fabric. Do not use a straight G needle with your sewing machine. For general sewing in a variety of the needle to poke holes in successful sewing. For knits, swimwear, Áeece, synthetic suedes and leathers. Wing needles (E) The Wing needle... skipped stitches, H breakage or snapping of system 130/705H. Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in the fabric when sewing entredeux and other specailty threads for embroidery and decorative sewing Denim needle (D) Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly woven ...
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...start sewing. 2:11 Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder, so that the pins of the foot snap onto the presser foot holder when lowered. When a new stitch is selected the feed dogs are also lowered when using the presser foot extra lift. Lowering feed dogs Your machine ...automatically raises or lowers the feed dogs depending on buttons, free-motion sewing and embroidering. Attach presser foot Line up /down buttons to raise or lower the presser foot holder.
...start sewing. 2:11 Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder, so that the pins of the foot snap onto the presser foot holder when lowered. When a new stitch is selected the feed dogs are also lowered when using the presser foot extra lift. Lowering feed dogs Your machine ...automatically raises or lowers the feed dogs depending on buttons, free-motion sewing and embroidering. Attach presser foot Line up /down buttons to raise or lower the presser foot holder.
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...optional USB hub or optional mouse. Use the stick to move Àles between the computer and sewing machine. Using the USB embroidery stick A light at that the USB embroidery stick is plugged in the machine when putting on the screen or while Files & Folders is shown on the hard cover. Note... is open. The USB PC cable packed with your computer and one way - one to connect the sewing machine to connect either your machine (P/N:412 62 59-04) plugs in this port. Preparations 2:12 USB ports Your machine has two USB ports - The USB plugs can be inserted one to your...
...optional USB hub or optional mouse. Use the stick to move Àles between the computer and sewing machine. Using the USB embroidery stick A light at that the USB embroidery stick is plugged in the machine when putting on the screen or while Files & Folders is shown on the hard cover. Note... is open. The USB PC cable packed with your computer and one way - one to connect the sewing machine to connect either your machine (P/N:412 62 59-04) plugs in this port. Preparations 2:12 USB ports Your machine has two USB ports - The USB plugs can be inserted one to your...
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... version) Update instead of Windows® 7/Vista. Insert your computer. Click the option to continue. When asked to enter your machine type: PFAFF® creative™ 4.0. In the 5D™ ConÀgure Wizard under MyMachines select your Installation Code, enter the following User Account Control... be given an option to continue', click the Continue button. 7. Installing your computer for your permission to enter which sewing and embroidery machine(s) you can Ànd more detailed information about the installation in the 5D™ Embroidery System Getting Started Guide, ...
... version) Update instead of Windows® 7/Vista. Insert your computer. Click the option to continue. When asked to enter your machine type: PFAFF® creative™ 4.0. In the 5D™ ConÀgure Wizard under MyMachines select your Installation Code, enter the following User Account Control... be given an option to continue', click the Continue button. 7. Installing your computer for your permission to enter which sewing and embroidery machine(s) you can Ànd more detailed information about the installation in the 5D™ Embroidery System Getting Started Guide, ...
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... bobbin with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. • Sewing an adjusted buttonhole saved without closing the pop-up and start sewing again. When saving stitches in your machine model as target machine. 4:17 Note: It is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up appears on the...Bobbin empty When the bobbin is possible to sew until the thread has run out. Sewing mode Common sewing pop-ups System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving Àles or anything that have been created for PFAFF® sewing machines. Stitch format not supported You can not ...
... bobbin with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. • Sewing an adjusted buttonhole saved without closing the pop-up and start sewing again. When saving stitches in your machine model as target machine. 4:17 Note: It is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up appears on the...Bobbin empty When the bobbin is possible to sew until the thread has run out. Sewing mode Common sewing pop-ups System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving Àles or anything that have been created for PFAFF® sewing machines. Stitch format not supported You can not ...
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To defragment your machine Àrst remove unneccesary Àles then go to the Machine Settings in . Defragmentation To optimize the sewing machines performance you sometimes need to be stored in Personal fonts. The defragmentation can be done a pop-up to 45 minutes to store in the Settings menu and select Defragment user disc. Files & Folders Invalid Àle type for this folder Only designs can be stored in Personal designs, and only font Àles can take up message appears. Select the proper folder to perform. 10:8 When that needs to do a defragmentation.
To defragment your machine Àrst remove unneccesary Àles then go to the Machine Settings in . Defragmentation To optimize the sewing machines performance you sometimes need to be stored in Personal fonts. The defragmentation can be done a pop-up to 45 minutes to store in the Settings menu and select Defragment user disc. Files & Folders Invalid Àle type for this folder Only designs can be stored in Personal designs, and only font Àles can take up message appears. Select the proper folder to perform. 10:8 When that needs to do a defragmentation.
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...after each embroidered design/project. B A C Replacing the stitch plate With feed dogs lowered, place the stitch plate with the accessories. Wipe the PFAFF® HD screen with the brush. Put the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder back in the bobbin case area. Note: When using...Clean the feed dogs with the brush found with the knob Àtting into your machine. Turn off the bobbin cover. No lubrication (oiling) is neccessary to clean the bobbin area after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of your sewing machine operating well, clean it up .
...after each embroidered design/project. B A C Replacing the stitch plate With feed dogs lowered, place the stitch plate with the accessories. Wipe the PFAFF® HD screen with the brush. Put the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder back in the bobbin case area. Note: When using...Clean the feed dogs with the brush found with the knob Àtting into your machine. Turn off the bobbin cover. No lubrication (oiling) is neccessary to clean the bobbin area after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of your sewing machine operating well, clean it up .
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... the presser foot height in the Settings menu in such a way that the embroidery unit is a great help to test sew with a brush. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for your dealer. Is the bobbin wound correctly? Is a correct needle used? Change the thread. The...
... the presser foot height in the Settings menu in such a way that the embroidery unit is a great help to test sew with a brush. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for your dealer. Is the bobbin wound correctly? Is a correct needle used? Change the thread. The...
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PFAFF, CREATIVE, 5D and IDT (image) are listed on disposal, this product are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. If in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to the performance or design. Please note that on a label positioned underneath the sewing machine. Intellectual Property ...Patents protecting this product must be to the beneÀt of the user and the product. We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior...
PFAFF, CREATIVE, 5D and IDT (image) are listed on disposal, this product are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. If in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to the performance or design. Please note that on a label positioned underneath the sewing machine. Intellectual Property ...Patents protecting this product must be to the beneÀt of the user and the product. We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior...