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... stitches 7 Extra spool holder 8 Spool holder with spool cap 9 Take-up lever 10 Needle thread tension dial 11 Threading path 12 Thread cutter 13 Needle threader (1540) 14 Presser foot holder with presser foot 15 Removable accessory tray 16 Base plate 17 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed (1540/1530) 18 Needle holder with fixing screw 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch length dial 22 Stitch selection 1540 23 Carrying handle 24 Stitch selection 1530 & 1520 25 Thread guide 26 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 27 Stitch width dial 28 Needle position dial 29 Needle plate
... stitches 7 Extra spool holder 8 Spool holder with spool cap 9 Take-up lever 10 Needle thread tension dial 11 Threading path 12 Thread cutter 13 Needle threader (1540) 14 Presser foot holder with presser foot 15 Removable accessory tray 16 Base plate 17 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed (1540/1530) 18 Needle holder with fixing screw 19 Presser foot lifter 20 Button for "reverse sewing" 21 Stitch length dial 22 Stitch selection 1540 23 Carrying handle 24 Stitch selection 1530 & 1520 25 Thread guide 26 Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) 27 Stitch width dial 28 Needle position dial 29 Needle plate
Owner's Manual
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... children. 6. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") position, then remove plug, not the cord. 13. It may be left unattended when plugged in this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is being used by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. 20. Hold plug when rewinding into water. Never operate this manual. 7. Never drop or insert any opening blocked. Use needles recommended by pulling...
... children. 6. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") position, then remove plug, not the cord. 13. It may be left unattended when plugged in this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is being used by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. 20. Hold plug when rewinding into water. Never operate this manual. 7. Never drop or insert any opening blocked. Use needles recommended by pulling...
Owner's Manual
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Contents Accessories and needles Accessory tray Appliqué Appliqué foot Bias-tape binder Blind stitch Bobbin case Buttonholes Changing the needle plate Changing the needle Cleaning and oiling Closed overlock stitch Cording foot Covering stitch Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the straight stitch Darning Decorative sewing Drawing up the bobbin thread Dropping the feed dog Elastic stitch Elastic stitches Electrical connection Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch Eyelet embroidery Feather stitch Felling foot Free arm Fringe foot Introduction 55-56 3 51 62 61 25 8-9 33, ...
Contents Accessories and needles Accessory tray Appliqué Appliqué foot Bias-tape binder Blind stitch Bobbin case Buttonholes Changing the needle plate Changing the needle Cleaning and oiling Closed overlock stitch Cording foot Covering stitch Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the straight stitch Darning Decorative sewing Drawing up the bobbin thread Dropping the feed dog Elastic stitch Elastic stitches Electrical connection Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitch Eyelet embroidery Feather stitch Felling foot Free arm Fringe foot Introduction 55-56 3 51 62 61 25 8-9 33, ...
Owner's Manual
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... overlock stitch 25, 28-29 Winding the bobbin 4-7 Serging with zigzag stitch 24 Winding through the needle 7 Setting stretch stitches 17-19 Setting utility stitches 17-19 Zigzag stitch 24 Sewing light 69 Sewing on buttons 34 Sewing on patches 38 Sewing on zippers 40-41 Sewing table Introduction Shirring foot 79 Shell-edging 44 Smocking 35 Special accessories table 58 Stabilizing edges 42 Standard buttonhole 33 Standard buttonhole with gimp thread 33 Stitch density 17 Stitch length adjustment dial 17 Stitch selection dial 19 Straight stitch 24 Stretch...
... overlock stitch 25, 28-29 Winding the bobbin 4-7 Serging with zigzag stitch 24 Winding through the needle 7 Setting stretch stitches 17-19 Setting utility stitches 17-19 Zigzag stitch 24 Sewing light 69 Sewing on buttons 34 Sewing on patches 38 Sewing on zippers 40-41 Sewing table Introduction Shirring foot 79 Shell-edging 44 Smocking 35 Special accessories table 58 Stabilizing edges 42 Standard buttonhole 33 Standard buttonhole with gimp thread 33 Stitch density 17 Stitch length adjustment dial 17 Stitch selection dial 19 Straight stitch 24 Stretch...
Owner's Manual
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.... Straight stitch: For most zigzag operations. Introduction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description 1540 1530/1520 A/B/C A/B/C Buttonhole D H Blind stitch with zigzag F - Scallop stitch G E Straight stitch, 15 needle positions Stitch width dial set at 0 Zigzag stitch, 15 needle positions, stitch width dial set at overlapped seams For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches Decorative stitch e.g. lingerie Fancy elastic stitch Elastic stitch IG - for straight stitch and zigzag stitch...
.... Straight stitch: For most zigzag operations. Introduction Stitch table (non-elastic stitches) select 1540 select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description 1540 1530/1520 A/B/C A/B/C Buttonhole D H Blind stitch with zigzag F - Scallop stitch G E Straight stitch, 15 needle positions Stitch width dial set at 0 Zigzag stitch, 15 needle positions, stitch width dial set at overlapped seams For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches Decorative stitch e.g. lingerie Fancy elastic stitch Elastic stitch IG - for straight stitch and zigzag stitch...
Owner's Manual
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... as a covering stitch Cord stitch A loose decorative stitch Heavy open overlock stitch A closing and serging seam on heavy materials Decorative stitch Embellishment G - Herringbone stitch G E Stretch triple straight stitch, 15 needle positions Application Elastic closing and serging seams for sturdy materials or materials which require a right needle position Pullover stitch Elastic closing and serging seam. KM - - hemstitching. Also for crazy quilting Honeycomb stitch For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching terry cloth seams and for ornamental hem seams. Penant stitch...
... as a covering stitch Cord stitch A loose decorative stitch Heavy open overlock stitch A closing and serging seam on heavy materials Decorative stitch Embellishment G - Herringbone stitch G E Stretch triple straight stitch, 15 needle positions Application Elastic closing and serging seams for sturdy materials or materials which require a right needle position Pullover stitch Elastic closing and serging seam. KM - - hemstitching. Also for crazy quilting Honeycomb stitch For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching terry cloth seams and for ornamental hem seams. Penant stitch...
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Operate your Pfaff select Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection Removable accessory tray Bobbins Bobbin case Threading the needle Needle threader Pulling up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread cutter Changing the presser foot IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed Changing the needle Needle thread tension Lowering the feed dog Stitch width dial Needle position dial Reverse sewing Stitch length dial Stitch selection 2 3 4-7 8-9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 18-19 1
Operate your Pfaff select Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection Removable accessory tray Bobbins Bobbin case Threading the needle Needle threader Pulling up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread cutter Changing the presser foot IDT System/Integrated Dual Feed Changing the needle Needle thread tension Lowering the feed dog Stitch width dial Needle position dial Reverse sewing Stitch length dial Stitch selection 2 3 4-7 8-9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 18-19 1
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... it is also used as an extended work support. Using the free arm In order to its proper position, ensure that it out of the accessory organizer. Operate your Pfaff select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is flush with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray. Model 1540, has a special removable accessory organizer. The enclosed accessories are numbered. When replacing the removable accessory tray to sew with the free arm of the sewing machine. 3
... it is also used as an extended work support. Using the free arm In order to its proper position, ensure that it out of the accessory organizer. Operate your Pfaff select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is flush with the free arm, you must remove the accessory tray. Model 1540, has a special removable accessory organizer. The enclosed accessories are numbered. When replacing the removable accessory tray to sew with the free arm of the sewing machine. 3
Owner's Manual
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... . Switch on the spool holder (8). Operate your Pfaff select B A D Winding the bobbin from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the main switch Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the foot control. To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, fit a spool cap corresponding to the left and remove it through opening B and to the right under the hook D.
... . Switch on the spool holder (8). Operate your Pfaff select B A D Winding the bobbin from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the main switch Hold the end of the thread firmly and press the foot control. To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, fit a spool cap corresponding to the left and remove it through opening B and to the right under the hook D.
Owner's Manual
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... normal setting for sewing is dropped. A 15 darning the feed dog has to 5. To do this, open the bobbin case/hook cover and move the needle to the right. Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. Operate your Pfaff select Changing the needle Switch off the main switch To remove: Lower the presser foot and move slide A fully to its highest point. To insert: The flat side A of the mark A. Now loosen the fixing screw...
... normal setting for sewing is dropped. A 15 darning the feed dog has to 5. To do this, open the bobbin case/hook cover and move the needle to the right. Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. Operate your Pfaff select Changing the needle Switch off the main switch To remove: Lower the presser foot and move slide A fully to its highest point. To insert: The flat side A of the mark A. Now loosen the fixing screw...
Owner's Manual
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...;xing screw B. Perfect tension Too high tension Too low tension Topstitching Straight stitch G (1540)/E (1530, 1520) can always guide the sewing foot along the guide marks on the needle plate or use the edge guide (standard accessory No.8). The threads must be perfectly tuned to top-stitch farther from the fabric edge, simply guide the fabric along the fabric edge for thick seams To ensure a consistent feed when beginning sewing at a thick seam, we recommend supporting the presser foot...
...;xing screw B. Perfect tension Too high tension Too low tension Topstitching Straight stitch G (1540)/E (1530, 1520) can always guide the sewing foot along the guide marks on the needle plate or use the edge guide (standard accessory No.8). The threads must be perfectly tuned to top-stitch farther from the fabric edge, simply guide the fabric along the fabric edge for thick seams To ensure a consistent feed when beginning sewing at a thick seam, we recommend supporting the presser foot...
Owner's Manual
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...stitch stitch 1540 G 1530 E 1520 E 0 2,5 0 2,5 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 1540 G 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 1530 E 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 1520 E 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Straight stitch Stitch G/E is used for overcasting with adjusting screw A. In this way you can adjust this edge guide with the zigzag stitch, select the right needle position. You can sew beautiful smooth seams. The raw edge must be increased up to 15 different needle positions (see page 16). Important: When the blind stitch foot is the basic straight stitch. The stitch length can select up to do not use any other needle...
...stitch stitch 1540 G 1530 E 1520 E 0 2,5 0 2,5 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 1540 G 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 1530 E 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 1520 E 2- 1-2 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Straight stitch Stitch G/E is used for overcasting with adjusting screw A. In this way you can adjust this edge guide with the zigzag stitch, select the right needle position. You can sew beautiful smooth seams. The raw edge must be increased up to 15 different needle positions (see page 16). Important: When the blind stitch foot is the basic straight stitch. The stitch length can select up to do not use any other needle...
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Utility stitches and practical sewing select select 1540 G 1530 E 1520 E 0 Stretch 0 Stretch 0 Stretch 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Stretch triple straight stitch This stitch is needed, e.g. inside trouser seams. Turn the stitch length dial away from you as far as it will go for the longest stitch length. 1540 G 3-5 Stretch 1530 E 3-5 Stretch 1520 E 3-5 Stretch 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Stretch triple zigzag stitch The stretch triple zigzag stitch is a highly elastic and decorative seam which is very suitable for sewing all seams where great strength is used for hems on T-shirts and ...
Utility stitches and practical sewing select select 1540 G 1530 E 1520 E 0 Stretch 0 Stretch 0 Stretch 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Stretch triple straight stitch This stitch is needed, e.g. inside trouser seams. Turn the stitch length dial away from you as far as it will go for the longest stitch length. 1540 G 3-5 Stretch 1530 E 3-5 Stretch 1520 E 3-5 Stretch 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Stretch triple zigzag stitch The stretch triple zigzag stitch is a highly elastic and decorative seam which is very suitable for sewing all seams where great strength is used for hems on T-shirts and ...
Owner's Manual
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... open-knit fabrics. When overlocking, if you select a needle position other than center, and stitch width other than 5 , make sure the needle does not strike the bar of the needle, not to the left. Stretch 1530 - - - 1520 - - - 3-5 0/1 -- -- Make sure that the sleeve cuff is stretched while it is advisable to the right of sewing foot 3. 1540 H 5- Stretch 5- You can also be joined effortlessly with this stitch. Stretch 3-5 0/3 3-5 0/3 3-5 0/3 Closed overlock stitch The closed overlock stitch...
... open-knit fabrics. When overlocking, if you select a needle position other than center, and stitch width other than 5 , make sure the needle does not strike the bar of the needle, not to the left. Stretch 1530 - - - 1520 - - - 3-5 0/1 -- -- Make sure that the sleeve cuff is stretched while it is advisable to the right of sewing foot 3. 1540 H 5- Stretch 5- You can also be joined effortlessly with this stitch. Stretch 3-5 0/3 3-5 0/3 3-5 0/3 Closed overlock stitch The closed overlock stitch...
Owner's Manual
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... bobbin thread, the tension of the bobbin case must make beatiful topstitch seams. Using the twin needle you select the center needle position . • First fold and iron the width of fabric desired for beautiful smocking work with the elastic thread, you will be set at the beginning and end of the seam on the reverse side. 35 For smocking work . Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch stitch 1540 G 0 3 1530 E 0 3 1520 E 0 3 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 1540 G 1530 E 1520 E 0 3-4 0 3-4 0 3-4 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Hemming with the twin needle Use the twin needle...
... bobbin thread, the tension of the bobbin case must make beatiful topstitch seams. Using the twin needle you select the center needle position . • First fold and iron the width of fabric desired for beautiful smocking work with the elastic thread, you will be set at the beginning and end of the seam on the reverse side. 35 For smocking work . Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch stitch 1540 G 0 3 1530 E 0 3 1520 E 0 3 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 1540 G 1530 E 1520 E 0 3-4 0 3-4 0 3-4 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Hemming with the twin needle Use the twin needle...
Owner's Manual
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... adjusting the width of the stitch using the width dial (27). Note: If you selected the right or left needle position, the stitch width will only change in one direction. Uneven embroidering • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension to "buttonhole", select zigzag stitch G (1540), E (1530/ 1520), set stitch length to 0 while sewing at a constant speed through the procedure. Note: If you can create interesting embroidery. Even embroidering • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension...
... adjusting the width of the stitch using the width dial (27). Note: If you selected the right or left needle position, the stitch width will only change in one direction. Uneven embroidering • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension to "buttonhole", select zigzag stitch G (1540), E (1530/ 1520), set stitch length to 0 while sewing at a constant speed through the procedure. Note: If you can create interesting embroidery. Even embroidering • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Set needle thread tension...
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Accessories and needles Presser feet (normal accessories) 0 Standard presser foot Part No. 98-694 816-00 (pictured) (select 1540 and 1530) Part No. 96-694-847-00 (select 1520) 1 Fancy-stitch foot (for top feed) Part No. 98-694 814-00 (select 1540) 1 Clear view foot (Fancy-stitch foot not suitable for top feed) Part No. 98-694 864-01 3 Blind stitch and overlock foot Part No. 98-694-890-00 (pictured) (select 1540 and 1530) Part No. 98-694 845-00 (select 1520) 4 Zipper-and edge-stitching foot Part No. 98-694 884-00 (pictured) (select 1540 and 1530) Part No. 98-694 843-00 (select 1520) 56
Accessories and needles Presser feet (normal accessories) 0 Standard presser foot Part No. 98-694 816-00 (pictured) (select 1540 and 1530) Part No. 96-694-847-00 (select 1520) 1 Fancy-stitch foot (for top feed) Part No. 98-694 814-00 (select 1540) 1 Clear view foot (Fancy-stitch foot not suitable for top feed) Part No. 98-694 864-01 3 Blind stitch and overlock foot Part No. 98-694-890-00 (pictured) (select 1540 and 1530) Part No. 98-694 845-00 (select 1520) 4 Zipper-and edge-stitching foot Part No. 98-694 884-00 (pictured) (select 1540 and 1530) Part No. 98-694 843-00 (select 1520) 56
Owner's Manual
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...accessory feet For embroidering leather a. Only use straight stitch in center needle position! They are available at an extra charge from your dealer Accessory Appliqué foot Open appliqué foot Bias tape binder (remove foot holder) Cording foot, 5 grooves (twin needle with needle spacing 1.6 to 2.0) Cording foot, 7 grooves (twin needle with needle spacing 1.6 to 2.0) Cording tongue (2) Fringe foot Straight-stitch foot with round hole Needle plate with round hole Felling foot 4.5 mm Felling foot 6.5 mm Gathering foot Multi-stitch gathering foot (remove sewing holder Cording foot...
...accessory feet For embroidering leather a. Only use straight stitch in center needle position! They are available at an extra charge from your dealer Accessory Appliqué foot Open appliqué foot Bias tape binder (remove foot holder) Cording foot, 5 grooves (twin needle with needle spacing 1.6 to 2.0) Cording foot, 7 grooves (twin needle with needle spacing 1.6 to 2.0) Cording tongue (2) Fringe foot Straight-stitch foot with round hole Needle plate with round hole Felling foot 4.5 mm Felling foot 6.5 mm Gathering foot Multi-stitch gathering foot (remove sewing holder Cording foot...
Owner's Manual
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... needle plate and lower the feed dog. • Clean the feed dog and hook area with the brush. • Apply a drop of oil (every 15 to 20 hours of a small screwdriver into the left opening between needle plate and sewing machine. Cleaning and oiling Switch off the main switch It is lying flat. Removal: • Raise the sewing foot and remove the removable accessory tray. • Push the point of operation) to clean and oil your sewing machine...
... needle plate and lower the feed dog. • Clean the feed dog and hook area with the brush. • Apply a drop of oil (every 15 to 20 hours of a small screwdriver into the left opening between needle plate and sewing machine. Cleaning and oiling Switch off the main switch It is lying flat. Removal: • Raise the sewing foot and remove the removable accessory tray. • Push the point of operation) to clean and oil your sewing machine...
Owner's Manual
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... the hook. Feed dog is not pushed fully in. Adjust thread tension. Needle breaks off the main switch. Check needle and bobbin thread tensions Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the Remove needle plate, remove lint feed dog teeth rows with large eye (System 130 N). Thread tension is poor or has slubs in it on through the winding tension. Insert new needle. Thread is too tight. Use needle with brush. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting Problem: The machine skips stitches The needle...
... the hook. Feed dog is not pushed fully in. Adjust thread tension. Needle breaks off the main switch. Check needle and bobbin thread tensions Machine does not feed or feeds irregularly Sewing lint has collected between the Remove needle plate, remove lint feed dog teeth rows with large eye (System 130 N). Thread tension is poor or has slubs in it on through the winding tension. Insert new needle. Thread is too tight. Use needle with brush. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting Problem: The machine skips stitches The needle...