Pfaff hobby 4240 manual

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For easier understanding of this instruction manual please fold this or the last page out when reading. Safety rules For the United Kingdom only The leads must definitely not be connected to the safety load terminal I nor to a plug with three pins. The wires in the mains lead are coloured according to the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live A[...]

Important safety instructions For the United States and Canada only When you use an electrical appliance, basic safety precauti ons should always be adhered to as follows: Read all instruc tions before using this sewing machine. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Alway[...]

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Parts of the sewing machine hobby 4260 1 Bobbin winder tension 2 Thread guide 3 Needle thread tension 4 Carrying handle 5 Bobbin pins 6 Bobbin winder 7 Stitch-width adjustment dial 8 Hand wheel 9 Hand wheel release disc 10 Stitch-length adjustment dial 11 Reverse key 1 2 Connection bushing 1 3 On/off switch 14 Baseplate 1 5 Detachable work support [...]

Notes on safety for domestic sewing machines according to DIN 57 700, Section 28 or IEC 335, Section 28. 1. The user must exercise adequate caution with regard to the up and down moving of the needle and constantly observe the sewing area during work. 2. When leaving the machine, during maintenance work or when changing mechanical parts or accessor[...]

Effective and modern sewing Congratulations! You have purchased a product of the highest quality which offers you unique benefits. Your new sewing machine can deal with almost any material and will sew through thick and thin for you. The design and technology used on this machine are state-of-the-art and you will find that these instructions are ju[...]

Contents Accessories and needles. Accessory compartment . Adjusting stretch stitches Attaching buttons Bias tape binder Blind-stitch foot Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension . Bobbin winding Buttonhole Changing the needle Changing the presser foot Cleaning and oiling Closed overlock stitch Control panel Control pedal Cording foot Covering the feed do[...]

Needle position 29 Needle thread tension 20, 28 Non-elastic stitches 39 Notes on safety 1 On/off switch 10 Open overlock stitch 34 Overlock stitches 34 Patches 42 Patchwork quilt 51 Practical sewing 27 — 48 Presser feet (special accessories) 55 Presser feet (standard accessories) 54 Presser foot lifter 18 Quilt and patchwork foot 58 Removing the [...]

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hobby 4250 — Stitch chart 118 EFG H I K L E F G H I K L U ilflflUflflilflilflO flu = A ,‘ — ,- ,v .. _— %. C ..- ._.— “ ‘* % ii I — -.. III III -“/ // ‘— I I ‘. i—. [ G+D<> For these programs the stitch length can be set anywhere between 0 and 4 mm with the aid of the stitch-length adjustment button (10). Program Na[...]

hobby 4240 - Stitch chart E F,G H I E F,G H A / .— C N ‘ / I / .z , HI /// N ,-“ UI ‘ ‘*. / It / — -,. /// // [I N NI . , For these programs the stitch length can be set anywhere between 0 and 4 mm with the aid of the stitch-length adjustment button (10). Program Name Application B/AC/D Buttonhole Standard buttonhole [...]

4 ir Operating the machine Electrical connection Detachable work support Free arm Bobbin winding Bobbin case Bobbin thread tension Threading the needle thread Drawing up the bobbin thread Presser foot lifter Thread trimmer Changing the needle Needle thread tension Covering the feed dog Control panel Reverse sewing Stitch length adjustment button St[...]

Carry case The carry case, which is part of the basic equipment, protects your sewing machine from dust and damage during transport. Connect the plug of the foot pedal to the con nection bushing (12) on the sewing machine and the electrical socket. The sewing speed is regulated by pressing the foot pedal. The sewing lamp lights up when the on/off s[...]

Removing the detachable work support! free arm In order to be able to sew with the free arm, you must swing the detachable work support to the left and lift it out of the hole. When removing and inserting the detachable work support, be careful to ensure that it is flush with the free arm of the sewing machine. Accessory compartment Detachable work[...]

I 7 - 4 I Hold the handwheel <8) and press the hand- wheel release disc (9) to the “bobbin” symbol. This stops the needle from moving while the machine is winding the bobbin. Place the empty bobbin onto the pin of the bobbin winding mechanism and press it down as far as possible. Pull the bobbin to the right as far as it will go. Note: It is[...]

—4 on it. Place the thread clockwise into the bobbin winder tension (1) and run it to the bobbin. There the thread is passed through a hole and held tight. Turn the on/off switch (13) on and press the foot pedal. Let go of the thread after a few revolutions. As soon as the bobbin is full the bobbin win ding procedure stops automatically. Press th[...]

Hook cover Switch off on/off switch (13) Hold the side of the hook cover (26) and open it towards you. Removing the bobbin case Raise the bobbin case cover and pull out the bobbin case. Release the cover and remove the bobbin. To ensure perfect sewing and a durable seam, the top and bottom thread-tensions must be well adjusted to each other and the[...]

nserting the bobbin Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case In doing so, pull the thread through the slit A, then under the tension plate B until it lies in the opening (see arrow). Checking the bobbin thread tension Hold the thread protruding from the bobbin case and pull the thread upwards sharply. The bobbin case must drop down the thread during [...]

Pull the spool holder (5) up and mount the thread. Raise the presser foot lifter (23). Turn the handwheel until the take up lever (21) and the needle are at their highest point. The black arrows on the sewing machine show you the correct path for the thread. Using both hands, pull the thread from the back to the front into the thread guide (2) and [...]

Threading the needle Thread the needle thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. 17[...]

Presser toot lifter The presser foot is raised and lowered with the presser foot lifter (23). Drawing up the bobbin thread Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle returns to its highest position and the bobbin thread has formed a loop. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread. /3[...]

Raise the needle to its highest position. Press the front of the presser foot up and the rear of the presser foot down until it clicks out of the presser foot holder (17). Engaging the presser foot Lay the presser foot underneath the presser foot holder (17) so that the pins of the foot click into the presser foot holder when the presser foot lifte[...]

Changing the needle Switch off the on/off switch (13). Removal: Lower the presser foot and raise the needle to its highest position. Loosen the needle retaining screw (22) and remove the needle by pulling it downwards. Insertion: The flat side of the needle A must be facing the rear. Lower the presser foot and insert the needle by pushing it upward[...]

The left adjustment button (24) with the letters is for selecting the various stitches. With the lower right adjustment button (10) you can adjust the stitch length, the buttonhole spacing and the stretch stitches. Only on model 4260: With the upper right adjustment button (7) you can vary the zigzag width from 0 to 5 mm and on the straight stitch [...]

Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing key (11) is pressed. “Buttonhole” symbol 4 Between the numbers 0 and 1 you can find the “buttonhole” symbol. This area is the optimum stitch density for sewing buttonho les. The further you turn the dial to 0, the den ser the stitch becomes. Stitch length adjustme[...]

cc’ 1 Stitch width adjustment button (only on model 4260) With the stitch length adjustment button (7) you can infinitely adjust the width of the zigzag stitch from 0 to 5 mm by turning the point marking on the button to the required width. When sewing with the straight stitch E you can vary the needle position from “middle” to ,,right” by [...]

All stitch patterns that you can sew with your machine are illustrated in the stitch pattern chart (25). Using the stitch pattern adjustment button (24) you set the desired stitch by turning the dial so that the required letter is directly underneath the point marking. 3 2 c, 0 Setting utility stitches I 24[...]

cc All of the stitches on the black background are stretch stitches, i.e. they are suitable for stretch fabrics. Turn the stitch length adjustment button (10) to the “stretch” symbol and select the desired stitch with the stitch pattern adjustment button (24). I-—- Adjusting the stretch stitches 25[...]

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General sewing aids Non-elastic stitches Elastic stitches Sewing on buttons Overlock stitches Buttonhole Hem with the twin needle Smocking Gathering Darning Sewing on zippers Stabilizing edges Sewing lace Shell edging Page 28 Page 29 Pages 30, 32, 33, 35 Page 31 Page 34 Pages 36, 37 Page 38 Page 39 Pages 40, 41 Pages 42, 43 Pages 44, 45 Page 46 Pag[...]

V Needle thread tension To ensure a perfect sewing result the needle and bobbin thread tensions must be perfectly tuned to each other. The normal setting for utility stitches is between 4 — 5. Check the tension with a broad zigzag stitch. The threads must be interlaced between the two fabric plies. If the needle thread tension is too high, th[...]

Straight stitch Program E is the basic straight stitch with the needle position middle. The stitch length can be lengthened up to 4 mm. Basic straight stitch with needle position “left’s (only models 4260 and 4250) Some sewing processes cah be carried out more easily by altering the needle position. Eg. topstitching a collar or sewing on a zip [...]

The elastic blind stitch is especially suitable for invisible hems; sewing by hand is no lon ger necessary. It is equally suitable for both stretch and non-stretch fabrics. The hem is sewn and serged simultaneously, i.e. an extra serging of the fabric edge is not necessary. — On materials which fray strongly, serge the hem edge separately. — Fo[...]

Sewing on buttons For sewing on buttons, the presser foot must be removed and the feed dog must be cove red with the darning plate. — Select the 4 mm zigzag stitch (model 4260: stitch F. stitch width adjustment button at 4; model 4250 and 4240: stitch G) — Turn the handwheel towards you and move the button in such a way that the needle enters t[...]

4260/4240: Stitch F stretch 4250: Stitch G stretch Stretch triple straight stitch With this program, all seams which require a high level of durability are sewn: e.g. crotch seams. Stretch triple zigzag The stretch triple zigzag is a very elastic and decorative seam which is particularly suitable for T-shirts and underwear. — Serge the fabric edg[...]

/JfSJV / .f 4(1 I 4260: Stitch G 4250/4240: Stitch H Elastic stitch Because of its high elasticity, this stitch is used for sewing on elastic band. e.g. on underwear. — Cut off the old elastic band close to the fabric edge. — Gather the fabric with the 4 mm long straight stitch (c.f. page 40). — Slide the workpiece between the elastic band o[...]

N N N N N N N N N N N N N What is an overlock stitch? Stitch K stretch For elastic and knitted materials, the hobby (only models 4250 and 4260) models 4250 and 4260 offer overlock stit ches which sew two fabric layers together and Closed overlock stitch serge simultaneously. They are more elastic than normal seams, very durable and easy and With th[...]

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Buttonholes Sewing buttonholes is very easy with all of the hobby models because the fabric does not have to be rotated. To make sewing buttonho es even easier we recommend the buttonhole foot (special accessories). Generally, buttonholes are sewn into lined, doubled fabric. However, it is necessary to additionally line some materials such as silk,[...]

wIiIEiT A B I Program B/AC/D Stitch length symbol “buttonhole’s Sewing buttonholes with zhe buttonhole foot Linen buttonhole — Insert the buttonhole foot and slide the foot forwards as far as it will go. — Position the pattern adjustment dial at B and sew the first buttonhole seam in the desired length. — Then, with the setting AC. sew a [...]

Hem with the twin needle Topstitching work can be carried out on normal and stretch Materials with the twin needle. Professional hems on T-shirts, knitwear and cycling shorts can be sewn quickly and easily with the twin needle. The twin needle is avai lable in various widths. Please ensure that you use the jersey needle for stretch fabricsl The twi[...]

Fine, light fabrics such as Batist. viscose and silk are especially suitable for beautiful smoc king work. For smocking work with the elastic thread you should use an additional bobbin case and wind it by hand with the elastic thread. As the elastic thread is much stronger than the normal bobbin thread, the tension of the bobbin case must be set at[...]

With the program E you can gather sleeves, skirts and valances with a stitch length of 4 mm. To ensure a regular gathering effect you should sew two or three rows of gathe ring. — Mark the first line on the face side of the fabric and sew along it. Allow the threads to protrude approx. 10 — 20 cm. — Each subsequent seam can be sewn one presse[...]

Gathering with the elastic thread Sleeve and waist seams can be gathered with ease using an elastic thread. The elastic thread does not have to be wound onto the bobbin. — Mark the first gathering seam on the reverse side of the fabric. — Sew a few stitches using the honeycomb stitch and leave the needle in the fabric. The needle must be in the[...]

4260: Stitch G 4250/4240: Stitch H Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the elastic stitch is especially suitable for repairing damaged areas. — Sew over the damaged area in rows until it is well covered. Take care to ensure that the rows overlap. Sewing on patches To cover larger holes well, it is necessary to sew a new piece of fabric o[...]

H I Repairing tears On tears, frayed edges or small holes it is use ful to lay a piece of fabric under the reverse side of the fabric. The underlayed fabric rein forces the workpiece and ensures you a per fect repair. — Lay a piece of fabric underneath the mate rial. It must always be a little larger than the damaged area. — Now sew over the da[...]

There are various methods of sewing on zip pers. For skirts we recommend the bilaterally concealed zipper, for men’s and ladies, trou sers the unilaterally concealed zipper. The market offers various zippers. We recommend using a metal zipper for strong fabrics such as denim. For all other materials we recommend a plastic zipper. It is important [...]

— Sew the second half of the zipper parallel at the same distance. — Stop after the first half and leave the needle in the fabric. Raise the presser foot and open the zipper. — Now you can finish sewing the seam. — Iron over the seam allowances, taking care to ensure that the underlap protrudes by about 4 mm. — Baste the zipper under the [...]

Stabilizing edges With the hemmer (special accessories> you can stabilize blouses, silk cravats and valances with ease, without having to pre-iron the fabric edges. The hemming prevents the edges from fraying and a clean, durable edge is the result. — Fold the beginning of the fabric edge over twice (each approx. 2 mm>. — Lay the folded f[...]

Inserting lace You can achieve a beautiful effect by inserting lace, e.g. on baby and children’s clothing. — First the lace is basted onto the face side of the fabric. — Sew on both sides of the lace at a narrow margin. — The fabric underneath the lace is cut down the middle and ironed to the side. — Sew over both edges of the lace with a[...]

The shell edge is especially attractive on thin, soft fabrics such as silk and viscose. It is often used as an edging on underwear. The higher the needle thread tension, the deeper the shell edge feed. — Serge the fabric edge and iron over the seam allowance. — Take care that the fabric only runs half underneath the presser foot while sewing. T[...]

Richelieu Page 50 Patchwork quilt Page 51 Hemstitch seam Page 52 I TradtionaI embroidery techniques 49[...]

This especially artistic form of eyelet and insert embroidery is easy to sew with your sewing machine. — Using a magic marker, draw your motif onto the face side of the fabric. — Then place two layers of Avalon fleece underneath the parts to be embroidered and clamp both the fabric and the fleece into an embroidery frame. — Insert foot number[...]

Patching and quilting are traditional handicraft techniques which were originally used by north American pioneer women to make use of leftover fabric. Over the years it has develo ped into a creative hobby. Patchwork quilts used to be sewn exclusively by hand. Nowadays, however, you have the possibility to make your creative ideas a reality in a mu[...]

Hemstitch seam The hemstitch seam is an old embroidery technique and can be used to secure edges on table linen as well as for decoration on clo thing. For your hemstitching work you will require a wing needle and coarse linen out of which you can easily pull the single threads. Furthermore, the darning and patching thread is particularly suitable.[...]

Accessories and needles Presser feet (normal accessories> Special accessories chart Bias-tape binder Multi-stitch gathering attachment Felling foot Single-needle cording foot Knit-edge foot Quilt and patchwork foot Needle chart Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 56 Page 57 Page 57 Page 58 Page 58 Page 59, 60 53[...]

Presser feet (normal accessories) O Standard presser foot Part no.: 98-694 847-00 3 Blind-stitch foot Part no.: 98-694 845-00 4 Zipper foot Part no.: 98-694 843-00 I I Darning plate Screwdriver Brush Oil tube Knife Felt discs (2 x) I 6 - -_, _s. -*. V 54[...]

Presser feet (special accessories) The special accessories are for special sewing work. They are available from your dealer. Special accessories Part no.: Sewing operation Decorative cording foot 93-036 942-9 1 The spaces of the cording con be embroidered. Cording foot, 5 grooves 93-042 950-91 (twin needle with needle gauge 1.6 — 2.0) For sewing [...]

L Binding with a bias tape is a simple way of lending fabric edges a smooth, clean appea rance. You will need: bias tape, 24 mm wide, unfolded. — Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder and screw on the tape binder. — Cut diagonally across the beginning of the bias tape. — Guide the tape into the pouch of the tape binder and pull [...]

Felling seams are decorative and durable. The refore, they are especially suitable for sport swear and children’s wear. men’s shirts and jeans. These seams are particularly attractive when you use sewing threads of contrasting colours. — Lay the pieces of material together, reverse side to reverse side. — Let the trimmed edge of the bottom [...]

As the knit-edge foot has two presser foot soles of differing height, thick knitted fabrics can be sewn with ease. To do so select the open or the closed overtock stitch. To ensure a perfect seam on fashioned workpieces, we recommend sewing a woollen thread under slight tension along with the thread while simultaneously sewing over it. When using t[...]

Needle chart Using the right needle ensures the optimal sewing of the material. Fabric weight: Fabric weight: Fabric weight: light medium heavy Needle size Needle size Needle size 60 70 75 80 90 100 110 120 Needle points System and Profile Point and Suitable for needle size eye 130/705 H Small Universal needle for fine-meshed Needle thickness: ball[...]

Needle chart System and Stitch length Stitch width Needle Suitable for needle size spacing 130/705 H-ZWI 2,5 mm — 1,6 mm Normal cording Thickness: 80 2,5 mm — 2.0 mm Normal cording 130/705 H-ZWI Thickness: 80 2,5 mm — 2.5 mm Wide cording Thickness: 90 2,5 mm — 3,0 mm Extra wide Thickness: 100 3,0 mm — 4,0 mm cording Decorative designs wit[...]

Maintenance and trouble shooting Cleaning and oiling Page 62 Removing the needle plate Page 63 Replacing the sewing lamp Page 63 Trouble shooting Page 64 61[...]

q?1v Unlocking the hook To unlock the hook, fold open the black bar of the hook race. You can now remove the hook. Pull the hook cover ring out towards you. — Then place one drop of oil into the hook race (every 15 — 20 hours of operation). The machine is maintenance-free and must not be oiled at any other points. Cleaning and oiling — Clean [...]

Removing the needle plate Raise the presser foot holder (23) and click out the presser foot. The needle must be at its highest position. Switch off the on/off switch (13). — Pull the plug of the foot pedal out of the machine. — Remove the detachable work support (15). The sewing lamp is in the head of the machine. — Remove the detachable work[...]

Trouble shooting Problem: 1. The machine skips stitches. The needle ist not inserted properly. The wrong needle is inserted. The needle is bent or blunt. The machine ist not correctly theaded. The needle is too fine for the thread. 2. The needle thread breaks Due to the above reasons. When the thread tension is too tight. When the thread quality is[...]

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Parts of the sewing machine hobby 4250, 4240 1 Bobbin winder tension 2 Thread guide 3 Needle thread tension 4 Carrying handle 5 Spool stand 6 Bobbin winder 8 Handwheel 9 Handwheel release disc 1 0 Stitch length adjustment button 11 Reverse key 1 2 Connection bushing 1 3 On/off switch 14 Base plate 1 5 Detachable work support with accessory compartm[...]

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