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... arm 2:3 Thread cutter 2:3 6SRROSLQV 2:3 Threading the machine 2:4 %REELQZLQGLQJ 2:6 Inserting the bobbin 2:7 ,'7TMV\VWHP,QWHJUDWHGGXDOIHHG 2:7 (OHFWURQLFNQHHOLIW 2:8 Needles 2:8 Changing the needle 2:9 Lowering feed dogs 2:9 Changing the presser foot 2.9 %XWWRQVIRUquilt expression™ 4.2 2:11 %XWWRQVIRUexpression™ 3.2 2:13 6HWWLQJVPHQX 2:15 3 Sewing 3:1 6HZLQJPRGHRYHUYLHZ 3:2 6HOHFWDVWLWFK 3:2 6HZLQJ...
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Machine overview Introduction PFAFF quilt expression 4.2 inch mm 1 00 10 20 1 30 40 2 50 OK 17 2 18 3 4 5 5 16 6 15 7 14 8 13 9 12 10 11 19 20 21 Front side /LGZLWK... 32 31 30 29 28 Thread cutter 6HQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRWVRFNHW /('OLJKWV %XLOWLQQHHGOHWKUHDGHU 7. Free arm 12. Main switch, connectors for threading and bobbin winding %REELQZLQGHUWKUHDGJXLGH 24. Thread guide %REELQWKUHDGJXLGHV %REELQWKUHDGFXWWHU %REELQZLQGHUOHYHUDQGEREELQVSLQGOH $X[LOLDU\VSRROSLQ 6SRROFDSV...
Machine overview Introduction PFAFF quilt expression 4.2 inch mm 1 00 10 20 1 30 40 2 50 OK 17 2 18 3 4 5 5 16 6 15 7 14 8 13 9 12 10 11 19 20 21 Front side /LGZLWK... 32 31 30 29 28 Thread cutter 6HQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRWVRFNHW /('OLJKWV %XLOWLQQHHGOHWKUHDGHU 7. Free arm 12. Main switch, connectors for threading and bobbin winding %REELQZLQGHUWKUHDGJXLGH 24. Thread guide %REELQWKUHDGJXLGHV %REELQWKUHDGFXWWHU %REELQZLQGHUOHYHUDQGEREELQVSLQGOH $X[LOLDU\VSRROSLQ 6SRROFDSV...
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...FRUG 1HHGOHV 45 37 38 40 41 43 44 46 47 1:7 Introduction Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles 33 DQGRWKHUDFFHVVRULHV6WRUHWKHDFFHVVRULHVLQWKH 34 tray so they are easily accessible. 35 6SDFHIRUDFFHVVRULHV 5HPRYDEOH...
...FRUG 1HHGOHV 45 37 38 40 41 43 44 46 47 1:7 Introduction Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles 33 DQGRWKHUDFFHVVRULHV6WRUHWKHDFFHVVRULHVLQWKH 34 tray so they are easily accessible. 35 6SDFHIRUDFFHVVRULHV 5HPRYDEOH...
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... and overcast in one step with reinforced edge. 22 21 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with elastic thread in the bobbin. 13 13 Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching. 14 14 Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth...
... and overcast in one step with reinforced edge. 22 21 Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with elastic thread in the bobbin. 13 13 Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching. 14 14 Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth...
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... spool. Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is used when winding a bobbin thread from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread JXLGH% RQWKHSUHWHQVLRQGLVF& 3. Pull the thread from a second spool of the right size.... 3XOOWKHWKUHDGLQWRWKHWKUHDGJXLGH$ IURP the front to the back. B C C B A D E quilt expression™ 4.2 2:4 Vertical position 5DLVHWKHVSRRO...
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...gently swing back. Pull the thread loop out behind the needle. Raise the auxiliary VSRROSLQ6OLGHRQDODUJHVSRROFDSDQGDIHOW pad. E F quilt expression™ 4.2 C C B D B A 2:5 Preparations Needle threader The needle threader allows you pass one thread to the back. You cannot use the ...ULJKWLQWRWKH WDNHXSOHYHU( DQGGRZQLQWKHOHIWKDQG threading slot. Pull both threads from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread JXLGH% RQWKHSUHWHQVLRQGLVF& 3. Thread the needles. Use the handle to thread the needle automatically. Thread down ...
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...position 1. Pull the thread counter-clockwise DERYHWKHEREELQZLQGHUWKUHDGJXLGH% DQG WKHQWKURXJKWKHEREELQWKUHDGJXLGHV& DW the rear. When the bobbin is pulled securely inside the pre-tension device for correct thread tension. 7KUHDGWKURXJKWKHKROHLQWKHEREELQ' IURP the inside to the... outside. 3XVKWKHEREELQOHYHUWRWKHULJKWWRZLQG$ pop-up . Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up appears on the spool pin in KRUL]RQWDOSRVLWLRQ6OLGHDVSRROFDSWLJKWO\ against the spool. 3ODFH...
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...;V\VWHP down , then pull it engages. A C Preparations IDT™ system (Integrated dual feed) )RUVHZLQJDQ\IDEULFSUHFLVHO\3)$)) expression™ VHZLQJPDFKLQHSURYLGHVWKHLGHDO VROXWLRQWKHLQWHJUDWHGGXDOIHHG,'7V\VWHP $VRQLQGXVWULDOPDFKLQHVWKH,'7V\VWHPIHHGV the fabric from... the left to release WKH,'7V\VWHPVORZO\XSZDUG D 2:7 The material is fed precisely, eliminating puckering on seams in the bobbin case with the center back cut . Engaging the IDT™ system Important: For all work with the IDT™ system use ...
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Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.2 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 Preparations 1 2 OK 3 4 5 6 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Needle stop up/down with indicator (1) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down SRVLWLRQDQGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWZLOOUDLVHWRSLYRW height.
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... the stitch you are used. Increase the needle tension as possible. 1. Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. Place your garment with a layer of the fabric you should only see your garment as needed...OHQJWKRIWKHVWLWFK Sewing Sewing techniques Handlook quilting $TXLOWXVXDOO\FRQVLVWVRIWKUHHOD\HUVWZROD\HUV of fabric with stabilizer in the bobbin. 6QDSRQWKHUHFRPPHQGHGIRRWVKRZQLQWKH VHZLQJUHFRPPHQGDWLRQVYLHZ (QJDJHWKH,'7V\VWHP 5. Recommended stitches for a handlook quilt ...
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Sewing Common sewing pop-ups Bobbin thread low (4.2) When the bobbin is blocked when sewing, the mainmotor FDQJHWRYHUORDGHGDQGWKHPDFKLQHZLOOVWRS sewing. Remove thread jam (4.2) Clean the area under the stitch plate ...WKHZKHHOWRFORVHWKHSRS up message will close when the mainmotor and power supply are secure. The pop-up . 3:10 Replace the empty bobbin with a full one DQGSUHVV2.RQWKHZKHHOWRFRQÀUP Mainmotor overload ,I\RXDUHVHZLQJRQYHU\KHDY\IDEULFRULIWKH machine...
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...operating well, clean LWRIWHQ1ROXEULFDWLRQRLOLQJ LVQHHGHG Wipe the exterior surface of your machine. Put the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder back in the bobbin case area. 5HPRYHWKHEREELQFDVHKROGHU$ FRYHULQJ the front part of lint in place. Cleaning under the... bobbin area Clean the area under the bobbin case after VHZLQJVHYHUDOSURMHFWVRUDQ\WLPH\RXQRWLFHDQ accumulation of the bobbin case, by lifting it clicks into place. 6OLGHRQWKHEREELQFRYHU ...
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...breaks 'LG\RXLQVHUWWKHEREELQSURSHUO\" Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Is the bobbin wound correctly? Check needle thread tension and the threading. Check bobbin winding. Is the bobbin area clean? The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQH... Insert a proper needle correctly as described in chapter 2. Change the thread. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! ,I\RXKDYHIROORZHGWKLVWURXEOHVKRRWLQJLQIRUPDWLRQDQGVWLOOKDYHSUREOHPVWDNH\RXUVHZLQJPDFKLQH WR\RXUGHDOHU,IWKHUHLV...
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