Pfaff expression 3.0 manual

Owner's manual[...]

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 reduce the risk of electric shock: ?[...]

Congr atulations! Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF® sewing machine. As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired a machine that features the very latest in both design and technology, enabling you to transform all your creative ideas into reality. Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner’s manual. You will soon discov[...]

T able of contents 1 Introduction 1:5 Machine overview .................................................... 1:5 Front side ...................................................................... 1:5 Top parts ....................................................................... 1:5 Accessory tray ...................................................[...]

PF AFF quilt expression 4.0 10 20 30 40 50 2 1 mm inch 0 0 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 1. Lid with stitch overview and button ruler 2. Threading slots 3. Thread cutter 4. Sensormatic buttonhole foot socket 5. Light bulbs 6. Built-in needle threader 7. Needle bar 8.[...]

35 34 33 38 37 36 42 41 40 45 44 43 48 47 46 39 Introduction Accessory tr ay The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles and other accessories. Store the accessories in the tray so they are easily accessible. 33. Space for accessories 34. Removable tray for presser feet 35. Removable bobbin [...]

Introduction Presser feet Standard presser foot 0A with IDT (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm. Fancy stitch foot 1A with IDT This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed to Á ow smooth[...]

Introduction Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch Stitch number Name Description 4.0 3.0 2.0 111 Straight stitch F or seaming and topstitching . Select from 37 different needle positions. Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 51 (4.0) / 40 (3.0) / 32 (2.0). 222 Stretch triple straight stitch Reinforced seam. T opstitching . 333 [...]

Introduction Stitch Stitch number Name Description 4.0 3.0 2.0 24 22 19 Overloc k Seam and ov ercast stretch fabrics in one step. 25 23 20 Closed ov erlock Seam and ov ercast in one ste p , patch, hem. 26 24 21 Stretch knit ov erlock Seam and ov ercast stretch fabrics in one step. 27 – – Reinforced o verlock Seam and ov ercast stretch fabrics i[...]

Introduction Stitch Stitch number Name Description 4.0 3.0 2.0 48 38 – Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and poc kets decoratively . 49 39 – Decorativ e bar tack Automatically reinforce seams and poc kets decoratively . 50 – – Cross bartack Automatically reinforce seams and poc kets. Quilt stitches Stitch 4.0 51* 52 53 54 55 56 57[...]

Introduction Stitch 4.0 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 3.0 125 - 126 - - 127 - - - 128 129 130 131 132 133 - 134 135 136 137 138 - - 139 2.0 8 9 --------9 0 9 1 -9 2 ---9 3 9 4 -9 5 9 6 --- Stitch 4.0 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 [...]

Prepar ations[...]

AB C Prepar ations Prepar ations Unpacking 1. Place the box on a steady, Á at surface. Lift the machine out of the box, remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. 3. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam inside. Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory t[...]

A Prepar ations P ack away after sewing 1. Switch the main switch off. 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. 4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the tray on to the machine around the free arm. 5. P[...]

PF A A C D E B C B Prepar ations Main spool pin in vertical position V ertical position Raise the spool pin to the vertical position. Slide on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. This is to prevent the thread from reeling off too fast. Do not place a spool cap on top of the spool pin as that would prevent the spool from[...]

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 the way down. The threader hook (G) swivels through the ne[...]

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 PFAFF® bobbins approved for this model. 2. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly against the spool. 3. Place the thread [...]

1 2 4 3 A B C D Prepar ations Inserting the bobbin 1. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards 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. 3. Place your À nger on the bobbin to keep it from [...]

G H I A BC D E F Prepar ations Electronic knee-lift (4.0) Your machine comes with an electronic knee-lift for regulating the presser foot height. Insert the knee-lift in the provided hole on the machine. Adjust the rectangular bar on the knee- lift (A) until it is positioned at a comfortable height for you. If you press the knee-lift to the right, [...]

Prepar ations Changing the needle 1. Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. 2. Loosen the needle screw. Use the screw driver if necessary. 3. Remove the needle. 4. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the Á at side away from you until it will go no further. 5. Tighten the needle [...]

Prepar ations[...]

1 9 1 0 1 1 1 3 1 21 41 5 1 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 8 24 25 26 2 3 4 5 6 7 Prepar ations Buttons for quilt expr ession™ 4.0 Needle up/down with indicator (1) Press this button to move the needle up or down. The set ting of the needle stop po si tion is changed at the same time. When needle down is activated, the indicator is lit, the needle will s[...]

Prepar ations Presser foot up and e xtra lift toggle (9) Raises the presser foot and needle to the up position. Press the button once more and the presser foot will raise to extra lift. Presser foot down and pivot toggle (10) Lower the presser foot completely. Press the button once more to raise the presser foot to pivot height. The presser foot is[...]

1 2 3 4 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™ 3.0 Thread tension dial (1) If needed, adjust the top thread tension using the markings on the tension dial. Needle up/down with indicator (2) Press this button to move the needle up or down. The set ting of the needle stop po si tion is cha[...]

Prepar ations Stitch width or stitch positioning (10) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the + and - buttons. Press the alternatives button (12) to view the stitch positioning for the selected stitch. Use the + and - buttons to change the stitch position. Stitch length or stitch density (11) Increase or decrease the stitch length using the[...]

1 2 3 4 i 1 378 1 0 9 1 1 1 2 1 3 14 15 16 17 2 4 5 6 Prepar ations Buttons for expr ession™ 2.0 Thread tension dial (1) If needed, adjust the top thread tension using the markings on the tension dial. Needle up/down with indicator (2) Press this button to move the needle up or down. The set ting of the needle stop po si tion is changed at the sa[...]

Prepar ations Alternatives (11) When you select a decorative stitch, the width and length settings will be shown on the graphic display. By pressing the alternatives button, the stitch positioning will be shown instead of the stitch width setting and the density will be shown instead of the length setting. Wheel (12) Use these buttons to move aroun[...]

Prepar ations Settings menu In the settings menu, you can override default settings and make manual adjustments to the machine settings, sound settings and screen settings. Open the menu by pressing the settings menu button and select the setting you wish to adjust by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on the wheel. Use the left and right arrow[...]

Prepar ations Sensormatic free-motion (4.0) Activate to set the machine in sensormatic free- motion mode for presser foot 6A. Lower the feed dogs. In sewing mode, press the info button. The sensormatic free-motion icon will be shown instead of the presser foot recommendation. The fabric must be moved manually. When sewing in free-motion at low spee[...]

Sewing[...]

7 8 10 2 3 4 1 5 6 11 9 Sewing Sewing Sewing mode is the À rst view on the graphic display after you turn on the machine. Your selected stitch will be shown in real size in the stitch À eld. Here you will À nd all the basic information you need to start sewing. This is also the menu where you adjust the settings of your stitch. Straight stitch i[...]

1 2 5 3 4 Press the alternatives button to view stitch positioning and density Sewing Stitch adjustments Your machine will set the best settings for each selected stitch. You can make your own adjustments on the selected stitch. The setting changes only affect the selected stitch. Your changed settings will be reset to default when selecting anothe[...]

ABC D Sewing Mirroring To mirror stitches or sequences side to side, press the mirror side to side button. For 4.0: 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 the beginning (A) and the end (B) of the stitch. 1. Press the F2 button (F1 for 2.0) to open the tie- off o[...]

A B Sewing T apering progr am (4.0 and 3.0) Tapering increases or decreases the width of the stitch during sewing to create symmetrical or asymmetrical tapers. 1. Open the tapering program view by pressing the F1 button. 2. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the wheel to select beginning or end tapering. Press OK to turn the setting on or off.[...]

Sewing Personal stitches (4.0 and 3.0) Save personal stitch 1. Save your personal stitches in your machine by pressing the save button. This will open the save personal stitch or sequence menu. Select the personal stitch option with the arrow buttons on the wheel and con À rm by pressing OK. 2. Select an empty memory by using the arrow buttons. Co[...]

Sewing Sewing techniques Handlook quilting A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. 1. Baste the completed quilt top to the batting and backing. 2. Thread the needle with an invisible (mono À lament) thread. Use contrasting or matching rayon or cotton thread in the bobbin. 3. Snap o[...]

A B C Sewing Free-motion position (3.0 and 2.0) When using the free-motion/darning foot, the presser foot needs to be in the free-motion position. 1. Disengage the IDT and lower the feed dogs. 2. Attach the free-motion/darning foot and select a stitch. 3. To engage the free-motion position, move the presser foot lift up and push the switch (A), on [...]

Sewing Manual buttonhole 1. To sew a manual buttonhole in four steps, use presser foot 5M. 2. The À rst column will be sewn backwards. Sew the À rst column as long as you want the buttonhole. The graphic display will show the part and sewing direction of the buttonhole that is being sewn. 3. Press the reverse button. The machine sews the bartack [...]

Sewing Common sewing pop-ups Bobbin empty (4.0) 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 and press OK on the wheel to con À rm. Mainmotor overload If you are sewing on very heavy fabric or if the machine is blocked when sewing, the mainmotor can ge[...]

Sequencing[...]

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sequencing Sequencing (4.0 and 3.0) The sequencing function on your machine makes it possible to create stitches and sequences with your own personal settings and to combine stitches and letters into sequences. You can add up to 40 stitches, letters and commands in the same sequence. Save your own stitches and sequences on your mach[...]

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sequencing Using the alphabet 1. Move the cursor through the stitch À eld (2) 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 the sequence commands (3) to the alphabet (4). Select a letter using the arrow buttons and press OK to insert it. It will be[...]

Sequencing Manage your sequences You can save and reload your sequences. Each sequence memory has a space of 40 stitches. Save sequence Saving your sequence works just like in sewing mode. See page 3:5. Select the sequence option in the save personal stitch or sequence menu. Load sequence Loading your sequence works just like in sewing mode. See pa[...]

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3W 5W Maintenance Maintenance Changing the light bulbs Your sewing machine is equipped with two light bulbs. One is placed under the sewing head and one above the free arm. Light bulbs are available at your authorized PFAFF® dealer. Change the light bulbs as described below. Turn off the main switch. 1 Place the light bulb remo[...]

A B C Maintenance Cleaning under the bobbin area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of lint in the bobbin case area. Remove the bobbin case holder (A), covering the front part of the bobbin case, by lifting it up. Remove the bobbin case (B) by lifting it up. Clean with the brush[...]

Maintenance T roubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will À nd solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF® dealer who will be happy to help you. Problem/cause Remedy Gener al problems Thread snips do not cut the thread? (4.0) Remove stitch plate and clean [...]

Maintenance Is a correct spool cap used? Attach a spool cap of the right size for the actual thread spool. Is the best spool pin position used? Try a different spool pin position (vertical or horizontal). Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Change the stitch plate. Bobbin thread br eaks Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check the bobbin thread. Is [...]

Index Inde x A Accessories ................................................................ 1:6 Accessory tray .......................................................... 1:6 Alphabets ................................................................ 1:11 Alternatives button .............................. 2:11, 2:13, 2:15 Attach the Sensormatic butto[...]

Index P Pack away after sewing ........................................... 2:2 Personal stitches ....................................................... 3:5 Personal sequences .................................................. 4:2 Pop-ups, sewing ....................................................... 3:9 Power supply ..............................[...]

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