Owner's Manual
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Parts of the hobbylock 4860 (1) Upper thread tension - right (5) Looper thread tension - middle Mod key (right) (11) LED needle display A, B (12) Knife guard (13) Looper cover (14) Sewing foot (combination foot) (15) Needle plate (1 6) Adjusting knob for seam width (1 7) Detachable work support (1 8) Window for the seam width (1 9) Accessories box (20) Needle holder (21) Lever for the sewing foot pressure (36) Right overedge looper (37) Converter (38) Left overedge looper (39) Automatic looper threader for speed selection (10) Program key - left (6) Display...
Parts of the hobbylock 4860 (1) Upper thread tension - right (5) Looper thread tension - middle Mod key (right) (11) LED needle display A, B (12) Knife guard (13) Looper cover (14) Sewing foot (combination foot) (15) Needle plate (1 6) Adjusting knob for seam width (1 7) Detachable work support (1 8) Window for the seam width (1 9) Accessories box (20) Needle holder (21) Lever for the sewing foot pressure (36) Right overedge looper (37) Converter (38) Left overedge looper (39) Automatic looper threader for speed selection (10) Program key - left (6) Display...
Owner's Manual
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... threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. 16. Do not place in the instruction manual. 17. Never drop or insert anything into water or other user servicing adjustments mentioned in or drop into any other liquid. The wrong plate can fall or be adhered to break. 13. Always unplug sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using this appliance from the electric outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making...
... threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. 16. Do not place in the instruction manual. 17. Never drop or insert anything into water or other user servicing adjustments mentioned in or drop into any other liquid. The wrong plate can fall or be adhered to break. 13. Always unplug sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using this appliance from the electric outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making...
Owner's Manual
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... the home. When leaving the machine, during maintenance work or when changing mechanical parts or accessories, always disconnect the machine from the mains by knocking or dropping it is a high-quality elec tro-mechanical appliance; The machine should only be operated in such a it is free of the socket by a Pfaff mechanic. 5. Do not use only original PFAFF parts. Environment The recommended environment is: Ambient...
... the home. When leaving the machine, during maintenance work or when changing mechanical parts or accessories, always disconnect the machine from the mains by knocking or dropping it is a high-quality elec tro-mechanical appliance; The machine should only be operated in such a it is free of the socket by a Pfaff mechanic. 5. Do not use only original PFAFF parts. Environment The recommended environment is: Ambient...
Owner's Manual
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...,45 40-42 66 9 24, 25, 26 . 30 34 66 8,9 8 9 65 23 68 34 15,16 Contents 2 thread overlock stitch 2 thread overlock - 2 thread rolled/flat hem 3 thread overlock stitch 3 thread overlock 3 thread roVed/flat hem - - 4 thread overlock stitch Accessories Accessory box Automatic threader Bead sewing foot . . Changing the needle plate Changing the sewing foot Changing the spool Cleaning the knife Cleaning the needle plate Converter Correction of the thread tension Cording foot Detachable work support. Blindstitch foot Changing the knife Changing the light bulb (sewing light) . .
...,45 40-42 66 9 24, 25, 26 . 30 34 66 8,9 8 9 65 23 68 34 15,16 Contents 2 thread overlock stitch 2 thread overlock - 2 thread rolled/flat hem 3 thread overlock stitch 3 thread overlock 3 thread roVed/flat hem - - 4 thread overlock stitch Accessories Accessory box Automatic threader Bead sewing foot . . Changing the needle plate Changing the sewing foot Changing the spool Cleaning the knife Cleaning the needle plate Converter Correction of the thread tension Cording foot Detachable work support. Blindstitch foot Changing the knife Changing the light bulb (sewing light) . .
Owner's Manual
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... 60-68 76 33 59 59 11 38 24 61 7-30 49 22 59 14-16 18,19 13 70 30 12 5 .. . .. . . Oiling Overedge needles Practical sewing Problems when sewing Program chart Programming language Right overedge looper. Rolled hem . Lower knife Main switch Maintenance and malfunction Needle plates N and R Needle threader Normal accessories. Stitch length adjusting knob Taping foot Technical part Thread chart Thread cutter Thread unreeling disc Threading the looper Threading the needles Threading the thread guides .
... 60-68 76 33 59 59 11 38 24 61 7-30 49 22 59 14-16 18,19 13 70 30 12 5 .. . .. . . Oiling Overedge needles Practical sewing Problems when sewing Program chart Programming language Right overedge looper. Rolled hem . Lower knife Main switch Maintenance and malfunction Needle plates N and R Needle threader Normal accessories. Stitch length adjusting knob Taping foot Technical part Thread chart Thread cutter Thread unreeling disc Threading the looper Threading the needles Threading the thread guides .
Owner's Manual
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Technical part Electrical connection Detachable work support Accessory box Spool stands Waste box / looper cover Threading the thread guides and the looper Threader Threading the needles Changing a spool when the machine is threaded Sewing foot lever Sewing test / thread cutter Seam width adjusting knob Stitch length adjusting knob Differential feed Changing the needle, sewing foot and needle plate Fixing the upper knife /sewing foot pressure page 8, 9 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 1 2 page 1 3 - 1 6 page 17 page 1 8 page 1 9 page 20 page 22 page 23 page 24 page 24 - 26 page 27 - 29 page 30 7
Technical part Electrical connection Detachable work support Accessory box Spool stands Waste box / looper cover Threading the thread guides and the looper Threader Threading the needles Changing a spool when the machine is threaded Sewing foot lever Sewing test / thread cutter Seam width adjusting knob Stitch length adjusting knob Differential feed Changing the needle, sewing foot and needle plate Fixing the upper knife /sewing foot pressure page 8, 9 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 1 2 page 1 3 - 1 6 page 17 page 1 8 page 1 9 page 20 page 22 page 23 page 24 page 24 - 26 page 27 - 29 page 30 7
Owner's Manual
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j C Electrical connection Connect the mains cord between socket (28) of the sewing machine. Connecting the foot control Connect the plug of the foot control with the connection socket (30) of the sewing machine and the wall socket. The preset area of the sewing speed (see page 33) is regulated by pressing the pedal. Caution: Do not put anything under the pedal. 8
j C Electrical connection Connect the mains cord between socket (28) of the sewing machine. Connecting the foot control Connect the plug of the foot control with the connection socket (30) of the sewing machine and the wall socket. The preset area of the sewing speed (see page 33) is regulated by pressing the pedal. Caution: Do not put anything under the pedal. 8
Owner's Manual
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... the threads off and thread the appropriate needles. Lower the sewing feet. Cut the knots off close to the thread spool and put on the new spools. Pull the needle threads out of the old thread and the new thread together. You can also draw the looper threads straight through the thread guide before the needles. Changing a spool when the machine is a lot easier to pull the looper threads if you turn to looper tensions...
... the threads off and thread the appropriate needles. Lower the sewing feet. Cut the knots off close to the thread spool and put on the new spools. Pull the needle threads out of the old thread and the new thread together. You can also draw the looper threads straight through the thread guide before the needles. Changing a spool when the machine is a lot easier to pull the looper threads if you turn to looper tensions...
Owner's Manual
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First raise the sewing foot. With the threads held slightly taut, slowly begin to guide the material with your hands (do not push or pull). Place a fabric remnant under the sewing foot right in front of the needle and lower the foot. Since the fabric is automatically fed, you should sew a test seam. Sewing test When the machine has been threaded, you just need to sew. Note: Make sure that the threads inter loop correctly when sewing (thread chain). 21 S.....
First raise the sewing foot. With the threads held slightly taut, slowly begin to guide the material with your hands (do not push or pull). Place a fabric remnant under the sewing foot right in front of the needle and lower the foot. Since the fabric is automatically fed, you should sew a test seam. Sewing test When the machine has been threaded, you just need to sew. Note: Make sure that the threads inter loop correctly when sewing (thread chain). 21 S.....
Owner's Manual
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... sewing rib knit. It prevents the displacement of two feed dogs, one behind the other, that assure that the front dog feeds more than the rear dog or vice versa. The two feed dogs can set the required stitch length by turning the stitch length adjusting knob (33). so that the fabric is infini tely variable. You can see the settings on the type of fabric. The setting is set...
... sewing rib knit. It prevents the displacement of two feed dogs, one behind the other, that assure that the front dog feeds more than the rear dog or vice versa. The two feed dogs can set the required stitch length by turning the stitch length adjusting knob (33). so that the fabric is infini tely variable. You can see the settings on the type of fabric. The setting is set...
Owner's Manual
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A gathering effect can be achieved for use with rib knit with the setting 0,5. 25 The following settings can be set the differential feed by turning the adjusting ring (34). A wavelike effect can be achieved when sewing light fabrics with setting 2. 2. C 05 Setting the differential feed You can set with the knob: Position 0,5 = front feed dog shorter movement, rear feed dog longer movement Position N = same movement of feed dogs Position 1,5 - 2 = front feed dog longer movement, rear feed dog shorter...
A gathering effect can be achieved for use with rib knit with the setting 0,5. 25 The following settings can be set the differential feed by turning the adjusting ring (34). A wavelike effect can be achieved when sewing light fabrics with setting 2. 2. C 05 Setting the differential feed You can set with the knob: Position 0,5 = front feed dog shorter movement, rear feed dog longer movement Position N = same movement of feed dogs Position 1,5 - 2 = front feed dog longer movement, rear feed dog shorter...
Owner's Manual
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To insert: Insert the needle into the hole E of the aid. jK Note: The following needles are used for this machine: System EL X 705 (80 or 90) If using the usual sewing needles 130/705 H the thread tension must be increased. 27 Insert the needle until it catches in place in its highest position. To remove: Lower the sewing foot and put the needle in the holder and tighten the needle set screws (A or B) with...
To insert: Insert the needle into the hole E of the aid. jK Note: The following needles are used for this machine: System EL X 705 (80 or 90) If using the usual sewing needles 130/705 H the thread tension must be increased. 27 Insert the needle until it catches in place in its highest position. To remove: Lower the sewing foot and put the needle in the holder and tighten the needle set screws (A or B) with...
Owner's Manual
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Raise the needle plate a little more and remove to disengage the needle plate (41). To attach: Raise the spring on the sewing foot holder a little and place the needle plate (15) in its mount. Remove the sewing foot and press down at the back. Press the needle plate down the lever to the left. The needle plate (15) is raised out of its high est position. To remove: Looper cover open Raise the sewing foot with the sewing foot lever (32) and set the needle in the guide screw at the front so that you can hear it catch. 29
Raise the needle plate a little more and remove to disengage the needle plate (41). To attach: Raise the spring on the sewing foot holder a little and place the needle plate (15) in its mount. Remove the sewing foot and press down at the back. Press the needle plate down the lever to the left. The needle plate (15) is raised out of its high est position. To remove: Looper cover open Raise the sewing foot with the sewing foot lever (32) and set the needle in the guide screw at the front so that you can hear it catch. 29
Owner's Manual
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.... = program number = stitch length = seam width = differential feed n>. right overedge looper (pink) - sewing foot pressure = needle plate Symbols below the display: All the symbols under the display refer to the right. - Set the machine as indicated in the order 1 - 16. Select the desired program by pressing the left overedge needle (blue) - right overedge needle (green) - The programs appear in the display. left to the thread tensions.
.... = program number = stitch length = seam width = differential feed n>. right overedge looper (pink) - sewing foot pressure = needle plate Symbols below the display: All the symbols under the display refer to the right. - Set the machine as indicated in the order 1 - 16. Select the desired program by pressing the left overedge needle (blue) - right overedge needle (green) - The programs appear in the display. left to the thread tensions.
Owner's Manual
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... the pos sible types of stitch and the settings that are necessary are basic settings and must be altered or corrected depending on the type of fabric, fabric thickness and thread. The differential feed setting depends on the type of fabric (see page 26). Program no: Stitch type Needle thread Looper thread Sewing foot Stitch M a eria I tension tension pressure length Prog.1 2 thread fiatiock seam (narrowl Prog.2 2 thread flahock seem lwide( A5 Prog 3 2 thread flat hem light medium heavy ight medium...
... the pos sible types of stitch and the settings that are necessary are basic settings and must be altered or corrected depending on the type of fabric, fabric thickness and thread. The differential feed setting depends on the type of fabric (see page 26). Program no: Stitch type Needle thread Looper thread Sewing foot Stitch M a eria I tension tension pressure length Prog.1 2 thread fiatiock seam (narrowl Prog.2 2 thread flahock seem lwide( A5 Prog 3 2 thread flat hem light medium heavy ight medium...
Owner's Manual
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... adusting screw 1 and adjust the edge guide 2 so that the folded hem part 3 is ideal for skirt and trouser seams and wherever the seam should not be visible. This prevents displacement of guide 2. 3. The hem is caught by the needle. 62 Before sewing cut 2 cm off hem part 3. Place the prepared hem under the edge guide 2. Preparation of the machine: Program: Stitch length: Stitch width: Differential setting: Sewing foot pressure: Needle plate: Thread tension: Sewing foot: .Upper knife: 4 4 N N N normal needle plate N see...
... adusting screw 1 and adjust the edge guide 2 so that the folded hem part 3 is ideal for skirt and trouser seams and wherever the seam should not be visible. This prevents displacement of guide 2. 3. The hem is caught by the needle. 62 Before sewing cut 2 cm off hem part 3. Place the prepared hem under the edge guide 2. Preparation of the machine: Program: Stitch length: Stitch width: Differential setting: Sewing foot pressure: Needle plate: Thread tension: Sewing foot: .Upper knife: 4 4 N N N normal needle plate N see...
Owner's Manual
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... the sewing foot. 3. Sew a test seam. 63 Thread gimp thread (cord) through the hole 1 and then place it in its highest position. 2. This produ ces an undulating or stiffer hem (e.g. Raise the sewing foot and set the needle in guide 2 of 1,0 mm. on ) or prog. 16 Stitch length: 1,0 to 1,5 Stitch width: 3 to a thickness of the sewing foot shoe. 4. 2 1 Gimp thread sewing foot This special sewing foot is used to sew in gimp threads (cords, synthetic threads) up to 4 Differential setting: N Sewing foot pressure: N Needle plate: rolled seam needle plate R Thread tension...
... the sewing foot. 3. Sew a test seam. 63 Thread gimp thread (cord) through the hole 1 and then place it in its highest position. 2. This produ ces an undulating or stiffer hem (e.g. Raise the sewing foot and set the needle in guide 2 of 1,0 mm. on ) or prog. 16 Stitch length: 1,0 to 1,5 Stitch width: 3 to a thickness of the sewing foot shoe. 4. 2 1 Gimp thread sewing foot This special sewing foot is used to sew in gimp threads (cords, synthetic threads) up to 4 Differential setting: N Sewing foot pressure: N Needle plate: rolled seam needle plate R Thread tension...
Owner's Manual
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...: Needle plate: Thread tension: Sewing foot: Upper knife: N or 3 normal needle plate N see display (press mod key) elastic tape sewing foot engaged Inserting elastic tape: 1. Loosen the screw (2> so that the brake (1) at the same time as trimming, serging and - Insert elastic tape (3) and draw it back under the foot. 3. Preparing the machine: Program: 4, 5 or 10 depending on width of the elastic tape - due to the contraction of tape Stitch length: Stitch width: Differential setting...
...: Needle plate: Thread tension: Sewing foot: Upper knife: N or 3 normal needle plate N see display (press mod key) elastic tape sewing foot engaged Inserting elastic tape: 1. Loosen the screw (2> so that the brake (1) at the same time as trimming, serging and - Insert elastic tape (3) and draw it back under the foot. 3. Preparing the machine: Program: 4, 5 or 10 depending on width of the elastic tape - due to the contraction of tape Stitch length: Stitch width: Differential setting...
Owner's Manual
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... set the needle in one operation. Insert the ween the bottom ply of fabric noedle plate and the 1 bet gathe ring foot up to the upper knife. 3. Preparing the machine: Program: Stitch length: Stitch width: Differential setting: Sewing foot pressure: Needle plate: Thread tension: Sewing foot: Upper knife: 10 N N 2 Nor3 normal needle plate N see display (press mod key) gathering foot engaged Inserting the fabrics: 1. Gathering foot This special gathering foot is for sewing two fabrics together and gathering the bottom ply in its highest position. 2. Always sew a test seam...
... set the needle in one operation. Insert the ween the bottom ply of fabric noedle plate and the 1 bet gathe ring foot up to the upper knife. 3. Preparing the machine: Program: Stitch length: Stitch width: Differential setting: Sewing foot pressure: Needle plate: Thread tension: Sewing foot: Upper knife: 10 N N 2 Nor3 normal needle plate N see display (press mod key) gathering foot engaged Inserting the fabrics: 1. Gathering foot This special gathering foot is for sewing two fabrics together and gathering the bottom ply in its highest position. 2. Always sew a test seam...
Owner's Manual
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... carefully using the brush from the accessories (see page 30). Changing the light bulb Switch main switch off Disengage the upper knife (see page 58) press the light bulb right into the holder, twistihg it clockwise until the pins on the bulb catch in place. Cleaning the needle plate Switch the mairiswitch off To remove: With the tool from the accessories. 72 To insert: Insert the light bulb in the holder...
... carefully using the brush from the accessories (see page 30). Changing the light bulb Switch main switch off Disengage the upper knife (see page 58) press the light bulb right into the holder, twistihg it clockwise until the pins on the bulb catch in place. Cleaning the needle plate Switch the mairiswitch off To remove: With the tool from the accessories. 72 To insert: Insert the light bulb in the holder...