Pfaff ClassicStyle 1525 Owner's Manual

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  • Pfaff ClassicStyle 1525 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    Owner´s manual
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    Machine Overview 9 10 11 12 14 15 87 17 19 18 16 27 28 26 25 29 6 5 plate 16 IDT System / Integrated Dual Feed 17 Needle holder with Àxing screw 18 Presser foot lifter 19 Button for "reverse sewing" 20 Stitch length dial 21 Carrying handle 22 Stitch selection 23 Thread guide 24 Sewing lamp (
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    ) For more information about accessories, please contact your PFAFF dealer. 0 Standard Presser Foot with IDT Part No. 820250-096 (pictured) (select 1546 and 1536) Part No. 820258-096 (select 1526) 1 Clearview Foot (Fancy-stitch foot without IDT) Part No. 820229-096 3 Blindhem/Overlock Foot with
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    Congratulations! You have purchased a top quality Pfaff sewing machine whith unique features. To learn your C l a s s i c S t y l e 1 5 2 5 , follow the instructions for the select1536. Your C l a s s i c S t y l e 1 5 2 5 has the same features as the select1536 (except from the stitches marked
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    foot, etc. • Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do not use outdoors. • Do not operate where
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    stitches 2:6 Overlockstiche 2:7 Shell edging 2:8 Buttonhole 2:9 Button sewing 2:10 Hemming with the twin needle 2:11 Free Motion Sewing 2:12 Sewing on zippers 2:13 Stabilizing edges 2:15 3. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate 3:2 Cleaning 3:2 Replacing
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    and topstitching work up to 6 mm For serging and appliqué. Also suitable for tapering, eyelet embroidery and cording work Straight stitch: For all sewing and top-stitching operations which require a left needle position. Zigzag stitch: For serging, appliqué and tapering. Straight stitch: For most
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    For joining two Ànished edges with a gap between, e.g. hemstitching. Also for crazy quilting For sewing on elastic thread, overstitching terry Penant stitch A decorative stitch also used as a covering stitch Cord stitch A loose decorative stitch Heavy open overlock stitch A closing and serging
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    Stitch table (stretch stitches) select 1546 Stitch 1546 LC LD LG LI EK EL FG ID IF LK LMK MG Description Application Dutch stitch, narrow Dutch stitch Border stitch Weaving stitch Spiral stitch Diagonal coverstitch Turkish stitch with zigzag Branch stitch Floss stitch Diagonal stitch Triangle
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    1. Operate your Pfaff select
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    instruction book in the front pocket of the carrying case. Lid Open the folding lid (6) upwards. The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the lid. Operate your Pfaff is switched on, the sewing bulb lights up. The sewing machine is now ready to use. For the USA and
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    select Accessory tray Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is also used as an extended work support. Model 1546, has a special removable accessory organizer. The enclosed accessories are numbered. Sort the enclosed accessories into the corresponding sections
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    arrow. This stops the needle from moving while the machine is winding the bobbin. Placing the bobbin Switch off the main switch (2) Place the empty bobbin so that the black pin of the bobbin winder (5) snaps into the slot of the bobbin. The Pfaff logo is facing up. Push the bobbin to
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    sewing thread on the spool holder (8). To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread spool, Àt a spool cap corresponding to the size of the thread spool. Threading Place the thread into guide you until it snaps into place. 1:5 1:5 Operate your Pfaff select
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    Pfaff select Winding from the second spool holder Push the second spool holder (7) into its hole and place a spool of thread with the corresponding spool cap on it. A Threading Place the thread into guide . TIP: If the machine is already threaded, you can easily wind thread from the
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    Operate your Pfaff select C Winding through the needle Even if the machine has been completely threaded, you can still wind the bobbin. Raise presser foot lifter (19). Pass the needle thread through the presser foot and downwards;
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    Operate your Pfaff select Bobbin Case/Hook Cover Switch off the main switch. Hold the side of the bobbin case/hook cover and open it towards you. Removing the bobbin case Raise the bobbin case lever and pull out the bobbin case. Release the lever and remove the empty bobbin. 1:8 1:8
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    Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin (with the Pfaff logo facing towards the bobbin case) into the bobbin case. In doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot D Check: Pull the bobbin thread sharply. The bobbin case must not fall out of the hook. E Operate your Pfaff select 1:9 1:9
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    holder (8) and Àt the corresponding spool cap. Now, using both hands, pull the thread into guide A and under thread guide hook B. Pass the thread through the lefthand threading slot the side behind one of the two thread guides H. To thread the needle, stick the thread from front to back through the
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    threader (Model 1546) To make threading the needle easier and quicker, use the PFAFF needle threader (13). Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel until the threads right and left into thread guide (24) and thread the needles. Note: You cannot use the needle threader for a twin needle. 1:11 1:11
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    Operate your Pfaff select Bringing up the bobbin thread ! Switch off the main switch. Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you
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    Operate your Pfaff select Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (19). Removing the presser foot Switch off the main
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    simultaneously as is done in industrial sewing machines. The fabric is fed precisely. When sewing light or difÀcult materials such as silk and rayon fabrics, the IDT prevents seam puckering. Engaging the IDT Important! For all sewing jobs with the IDT, only use sewing feet with cutout at the back
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    the help of the mark B. The normal setting for sewing is 4 to 5. For free-motion sewing, darning and buttonhole set the tension between 2 and 3. Operate your Pfaff select Dropping the feed dog For certain sewing work, e.g. darning or free-motion sewing the feed dog has to be dropped. To do this
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    chapter "2. Utility stitches and practical sewing", you will Ànd recommendations in the tables for selection of individual stitches. During sewing you can also change the stitch you have selected the right needle position, you can now use the width dial (26) to increase or reduce the width
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    20 Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button (20) is pressed. Operate your Pfaff select 21 A 21 Stitch length adjustment dial With the stitch length adjustment dial (21) you can adjust the stitch length between 0 and 6 mm by turning
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    Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, Easy Select System - select 1546 Utility stitches Each stitch has been given a letter that you can Ànd on the push button controls. By pressing the correct button, the stitch is selected and the machine is ready to sew. Button B releases the buttons that
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    corresponding letter is positioned below mark A. Turn the stitch length dial (21) as far as it 21 will go in the grey area. Operate your Pfaff select 1:19 1:19
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    Operate your Pfaff select 1:20 1:20
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    2. Utility stitches and practical sewing
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    each stitch or technique. These charts also provide you with instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches. The choice of the sewing foot, the setting of the needle thread tension and whether to use IDT or not. Always use the "center" needle position if not otherwise speciÀced in
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    marks on the needle plate or use the edge guide (standard accessory No.8). The edge guide is inserted into hole A and is secured with Àxing screw B. Sewing aid for thick seams To ensure a consistent feed when beginning sewing at a thick seam, we recommend supporting the presser foot on a piece of
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    curling of the fabric edge. In this way you can sew beautiful smooth seams. The raw edge must be guided along edge guide B. You can adjust this edge guide with adjusting screw A. Important: When the blindhem stitch foot is used for overcasting with the zigzag stitch, select the right needle
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    width. • Now unfold the hem again so that the hem edge protrudes by about 1 cm • Place the fabric under the sewing foot so that the crease line runs along edge guide B. • Using the needle positioning knob 27, select the needle position to the right . • When the needle enters the crease line, it must
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    stitch M 5- 1-2,5 M 5- 1-2,5 M 5- 1-2,5 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 M 5- 0,2-1,5 M 5- 0,2-1,5 M 5- 0,2-1,5 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Elastic stitch Because of its high elasticity, this stitch can be used for sewing elastic on swimwear, skirts or lingerie. • Mark elastic and fabric in quarters. • Pin
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    and overcast simultaneously. They are more elastic than normal seams, very durable and quickly sewn. Tip: We recommend using blindhem stitch foot No. 3 when sewing overlock seams. It guides particularly well and prevents the seam from puckering even on wide seams. Also remember to set the red marker
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    Utility stitches and practical sewing select Shell-edging Shell-edging is attractive on thin, soft fabrics such as silk and Bastiste. It is often used as a decorative edging on lingerie. The higher the needle thread tension, the deeper the shell edge scallop. • Serge the fabric edge and iron the
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    and viscose, it is necessary to use stabilizer to prevent the fabric from contracting while sewing. To produce beautiful seams, embroidering pen or dress pin, and always sew a sample buttonhole Àrst. Note: Before starting any buttonhole, always push the guide of the buttonhole foot fully to the
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    with gimp thread To sew especially durable buttonholes, on heavy fabrics, knits or sportswear, we recommend using a gimp thread. and right of protrusion B. • Slide the buttonhole runner as far forwards as possible and sew the buttonhole as described for your select model. • Pull the loop of the gimp
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    fabric desired for the hem. • Then topstitch the hem from the right side. • Finally, cut the protruding hem edge back to the seam. Use only a stretch needle when sewing stretch fabric! Tip: On difÀcult fabrics such as ribbed knitwear it is advisable to baste the hem before topstitching it. On page
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    the darning foot fully into the hole C of the sewing foot holder. When doing this, the guide fork G should position itself around the presser bar. the sewing machine into the free motion position. • Drop the feed dog. • Select a straight stitch or a zigzag stitch. • Keep an even speed, manually move
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    ladies' trousers the semi concealed zipper. Various zippers are available. We recommend using a metal zipper for strong fabrics such as denim. For all other fabrics we recommend a plastic zipper. It is important for all types of zippers to sew very close to the edge of the teeth of the zipper. This
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    , leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot and close the zipper. • Now you can continue sewing the seam up to the end of the zipper and sew the cross seam. • Sew the second half of the zipper parallel at the same distance. • Stop after the Àrst half and leave the
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    twice (approx. 2 mm) • Lay the folded fabric edge underneath the hemmer and sew a few stitches. • Leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot and fabric into the rolled hem foot scroll. • Lower the presser foot and guide the fabric evenly into the rolled hem foot. Take care that the fabric
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    3. Maintenance and trouble-shooting
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    Maintenance and trouble-shooting Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch. It is very important to clean your sewing machine, because it will reward you with a longer service life. The more often you use the machine, the more care it needs. Removal: • Raise the sewing foot and remove
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    and trouble-shooting Changing the sewing bulb Switch off the main switch. • Disconnect the main plug and the foot control plug from the machine. • Take off the removable accessory tray (15). The sewing bulb is located inside the left side of the sewing machine. Removal: • Hold the sewing machine
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    and trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. The wrong needle is inserted. Needle is bent or blunt. Machine is not properly threaded. Needle is too small for thread. Push needle fully upwards, Áat side facing the back. Use a needle
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    to left. Machine is running with difÀculty There are thread remnants in the hook race. Remove the threads. Important note! Before you replace sewing feet or needles, you must switch off the main switch. Do not start the threaded machine without fabric in it. If you leave the machine
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    We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modiÀcations to the performance or design. Such modiÀcations, however, will always be
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    VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna • SWEDEN www.pfaff.com 412 93 29 - 26B • English • Inhouse • © 2004-2006 VSM Group AB • All rights reserved • Printed in Sweden on environmentally-friendly paper
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