Pfaff expression 3.2 manual

Owner's man ual[...]

This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. D ANGER – T o r educe the risk of electric shock: [...]

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T able of contents 1 Introduction 1:5 0DFKLQHRYHUYLHZ .................................................... 1:6 Front side ...................................................................... 1:6 Top parts ....................................................................... 1:6 $FFHVVRUWUD ...............................................[...]

1 Intr oduction[...]

1:6 PF AFF quilt expression 4.2 10 20 30 40 50 2 1 mm inch 0 0 OK 1 2 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 12 15 17 18 19 20 24 23 22 25 26 27 29 28 30 31 32 5 21 16 Introduction Front side  /LGZLWKVWLWFKRYHUYLHZDQGEXWWRQUXOHU 2. Threading slots 3. Thread cutter  6HQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRWVRFNHW  /('?[...]

1:7 35 34 33 38 37 36 41 40 39 44 43 42 47 46 45 Introduction Accessory tr ay The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles DQGRWKHUDFFHVVRULHV6WRUHWKHDFFHVVRULHVLQWKH tray so they are easily accessible.  6SDFHIRUDFFHVVRULHV  5HPRYDEOH?[...]

1:8 Introduction Presser feet 6WDQGDUGSUHVVHUIRRW$ZLWK,'7DWWDFKHGRQWKHPDFKLQHXSRQGHOLYHU This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm. )DQFVWLWFKIRRW$ZLWK,'7 7KLVIRRWLVXVHGIRUGHFRUDWLYHVWLWF[...]

1:9 Introduction Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number Name Description 4.2 3.2 1 1 Straight stitch F or seaming and topstitching . Select from 37 different needle positions. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 52 (4.2) / 43 (3.2). 2 2 Stretch triple straight stitch Reinforced seam. T opstitching . 3 3 Straight st[...]

1:10 Introduction Stitch Stitch number Name Description 4.2 3.2 24 22 Overloc k Elastic decorative hem for stretc h fabrics. 25 23 Closed ov erlock Seam and ov ercast in one ste p , patch, hem. 26 24 Stretch knit ov erlock Seam and ov ercast stretch fabrics in one step. 27 – R einforced overlock Seam and ov ercast stretch fabrics in one step and [...]

1:11 Introduction Stitch Stitch number Name Description 4.2 3.2 48 40 Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and poc kets. 49 41 Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and poc kets decoratively . 50 42 Decorativ e bar tack Automatically reinforce seams and poc kets decoratively . 51 – Cross bartack Automatically reinforce seams and poc kets. [...]

1:12 * Only in russian quilt expression ™ 4.2 sewing machine. ** Not included in russian quilt expression ™ 4.2 sewing machine. Introduction Stitch 4.2 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 3.2 171 172 173 174 – 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 Stitch[...]

2 Pr epar ations[...]

2:2 AB C Prepar ations Unpacking  3ODFHWKHER[RQDVWHDGÁDWVXUIDFH/LIW WKHPDFKLQHRXWRIWKHER[UHPRYHWKHRXWHU packaging and lift off the machine carrying case.  5HPRYHDOORXWHUSDFNLQJPDWHULDODQGWKH plastic bag.  6OLGHRIIWKHDFFHVVRU[...]

2:3 A Prepar ations P ack away after sewing  6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. 3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage.  3ODFHDOODFFHVVRULHVLQWKHDFFHVVRUWUD6OLGH the t[...]

2:4 PF A A C D E B C B Prepar ations Main spool pin in vertical position V ertical position 5DLVHWKHVSRROSLQWRWKHYHUWLFDOSRVLWLRQ6OLGH on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under WKHWKUHDGVSRRO7KLVLVWRSUHYHQWWKHWKUHDGIURP reeling off too fast. 'RQRWSODFHDVSRROF[...]

2:5 PF A C B D H G A C E F B Prepar ations Needle threader The needle threader allows you to thread the needle automatically. The needle must be in the up position to use the built-in needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all WKHZDGRZQ7KHWKUHDGHUKRRN*?[...]

2:6 B C A C A B D C C E Prepar ations Bobbin winding Winding from horizontal position 1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle, with the logo facing up. Use only the original 3)$))EREELQVDSSURYHGIRUWKLVPRGHO 2. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in KRUL]RQWDOSRVLWLRQ6OLGHDVSRROFDSWLJKWO ag[...]

2:7 1 2 4 3 A B C D Prepar ations Inserting the bobbin  5HPRYHWKHEREELQFRYHUEVOLGLQJLWWRZDUGV you. 2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the logo facing up and the thread unreeling from the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate counter-clockwise when you pull out the thread.  3ODFHRXU?[...]

2:8 G H I A BC D E F Prepar ations Electronic knee-lift (4.2) <RXUPDFKLQHFRPHVZLWKDQHOHFWURQLFNQHHOLIW for regulating the presser foot height. ,QVHUWWKHNQHHOLIWLQWKHSURYLGHGKROHRQWKH PDFKLQH$GMXVWWKHUHFWDQJXODUEDURQWKHNQHH OLIW$XQWLOLWLVSRVLWLRQ[...]

2:9 Prepar ations Changing the needle 1. Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle.  /RRVHQWKHQHHGOHVFUHZ8VHWKHVFUHZGULYHU if necessary.  5HPRYHWKHQHHGOH 4. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the ÁDWVLGHDZDIURPR[...]

2:10 OK 1 9 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 31 51 6 1 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 8 25 26 27 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 Prepar ations Buttons for quilt expr ession™ 4.2 Needle stop up/down with indicator (1) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQL[...]

2:11 Prepar ations Presser foot down and pivot toggle (10) Lower the presser foot completely. Press the button RQFHPRUHWRUDLVHWKHSUHVVHUIRRWWRSLYRWKHLJKW The presser foot is lowered automatically when you start sewing. Start/stop (11) Press this button to start or stop the machine without using the foot control. Press [...]

2:12 1 2 3 4 OK 1 3 4 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 21 22 23 8 5 6 7 Prepar ations Buttons for expr ession™ 3.2 Thread tension dial (1) ,IQHHGHGDGMXVWWKHWRSWKUHDGWHQVLRQXVLQJWKH markings on the tension dial. Needle stop up/down with indicator (2) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZ[...]

2:13 Prepar ations Stitch width or stitch positioning (10) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the + and - buttons. 3UHVVWKHDOWHUQDWLYHVEXWWRQWRYLHZWKHVWLWFK positioning for the selected stitch. Use the + and - buttons to change the stitch position. Stitch length or stitch density (11) Increase or decr[...]

2:14 Prepar ations[...]

2:15 Prepar ations Settings menu ,QWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXRXFDQRYHUULGHGHIDXOWVHWWLQJVDQGPDNHPDQXDODGMXVWPHQWVWRWKHPDFKLQH settings, sound settings and screen settings. 2SHQWKHPHQXESUHVVLQJWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDQGVHOHFWWKHVHWWLQJRXZLVKWRDGMXVWE pres[...]

2:16 Prepar ations Spring foot free-motion (4.2) $FWLYDWHWRVHWWKHPDFKLQHLQVSULQJIRRWIUHH PRWLRQPRGH/RZHUWKHIHHGGRJV$VSULQJIRRW will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the stitch plate while the stitch is being formed. In sewing mode, press the info button. The spring fo[...]

3 Sewing[...]

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3:3 1 2 5 3 4 Press the alternatives button to view stitch positioning and density Sewing Stitch adjustments <RXUPDFKLQHZLOOVHWWKHEHVWVHWWLQJVIRU HDFKVHOHFWHGVWLWFK<RXFDQPDNHRXURZQ DGMXVWPHQWVRQWKHVHOHFWHGVWLWFK The setting changes only affect the selected stitch. <RXUFK[...]

3:4 ABC D Sewing Mirroring 7RPLUURUVWLWFKHVRUVHTXHQFHVVLGHWRVLGHSUHVV the mirror side to side button. For 4.2: To mirror end to end, press the mirror end to end button. Tie-off options The tie-off options let you program tie-offs both at WKHEHJLQQLQJ$DQGWKHHQG%RIWKHVWLWFK 1. Pr[...]

3:5 A B Sewing T apering progr am Tapering increases or decreases the width of the stitch during sewing to create symmetrical or asymmetrical tapers.  2SHQWKHWDSHULQJSURJUDPYLHZESUHVVLQJ the F1 button. 2. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to select beginning or end tapering. 3UHVV2.WRWXUQWK[...]

3:6 Sewing Personal stitches Save personal stitch  6DYHRXUSHUVRQDOVWLWFKHVLQRXUPDFKLQH ESUHVVLQJWKHVDYHEXWWRQ7KLVZLOORSHQ WKHVDYHSHUVRQDOVWLWFKRUVHTXHQFHPHQX 6HOHFWWKHSHUVRQDOVWLWFKRSWLRQZLWKWKHDUURZ EXWWRQVRQWKHZKHHODQGFRQÀUP[...]

3:7 Sewing Sewing techniques Handlook quilting $TXLOWXVXDOOFRQVLVWVRIWKUHHODHUVWZRODHUV of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between.  %DVWHWKHFRPSOHWHGTXLOWWRSWRWKHEDWWLQJDQG backing.  7KUHDGWKHQHHGOHZLWKDQLQYLVLEOH PRQRÀODPHQWWKUHDG?[...]

3:8 A B C Sewing Free-motion position (3.2) When using the free-motion/darning foot, the presser foot needs to be in the free-motion position.  'LVHQJDJHWKH,'7VVWHPDQGORZHUWKHIHHG dogs.  $WWDFKWKHIUHHPRWLRQGDUQLQJIRRWDQGVHOHFWD stitch.  7RHQJDJHWKHI[...]

3:9 Sewing Manual buttonhole 1. To sew a manual buttonhole in four steps, use presser foot 5M.  7KHÀUVWFROXPQZLOOEHVHZQEDFNZDUGV 6HZWKHÀUVWFROXPQDVORQJDVRXZDQWWKH buttonhole. The graphic display will show the part and sewing direction of the buttonhole that is being sewn.  3[...]

3:10 Sewing Common sewing pop-ups Bobbin thread low (4.2) When the bobbin is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up appears on the screen. Replace the empty bobbin with a full one DQGSUHVV2.RQWKHZKHHOWRFRQÀUP Mainmotor overload ,IRXDUHVHZLQJRQYHUKHDYIDEULFRULIWKH machi[...]

4 Sequencing[...]

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4:3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sequencing Using the alphabet  0RYHWKHFXUVRUWKURXJKWKHVWLWFKÀHOG with the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to where you want to add a letter. 2. Use the down arrow button to step through WKHVHTXHQFHFRPPDQGVWRWKHDOSKDEHW 6HOHFWD[...]

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5 Maintenance[...]

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5:4 Maintenance Is a correct spool cap used? $WWDFKDVSRROFDSRIWKHULJKWVL]HIRUWKHDFWXDO thread spool. Is the best spool pin position used? 7UDGLIIHUHQWVSRROSLQSRVLWLRQYHUWLFDORU KRUL]RQWDO Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Change the stitch plate. Bobbin thread br eaks 'LGRX[...]

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