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    Owner's Manual
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    area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug 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
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    manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine. Our authorized PFAFF® dealers will of course also be pleased to advise you at any time. Your PFAFF® DSFBUJWF QFSGPSNBODF™ sewing and embroidery machine will deÀnitely enable you to experience a totally new dimension of sewing
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    2:3 Spool pins 2:4 Threading the machine 2:5 Needle threader 2:5 Thread sensor 2:6 Bobbin winding 2:7 Inserting the bobbin 2:8 *%5™ system (Integrated Dual Feed) 2:9 Changing the presser foot 2:9 Needles 2:10 Changing the needle 2:10 USB ports 2:11 USB embroidery stick 2:11
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    Sewing mode 4:1 Sewing mode 4:2 Sewing mode - overview 4:2 Select a stitch 4:3 Sewing recommendations 4:3 Machine settings 4:3 Raise and lower the presser stitch point 6:4 Duplicate selected stitch point 6:4 Insert a new stitch point 6:4 Zoom 6:4 Mirroring side to side 6:5
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    7 Embroidery preparations 7:1 Embroidery unit overview 7:2 Embroidery hoop overview 7:3 Built-in designs 7:3 DSFBUJWFQFSGPSNBODF™ Embroidery collection 7:3 Connect the embroidery unit 7:3 Remove the embroidery unit 7:4 Attach the embroidey foot 6A 7:4 To hoop the fabric 7:4 Slide
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    1 Introduction
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    Reverse indicator 9. Action indicator 10. Presser foot up and extra lift toggle 11. Presser foot down and pivot toggle 12. Start/stop 13. Thread snips 14. Immediate tie-off 15. Stitch restart 1:8 24 26 25 16. Needle up/down 17. Button ruler 18. Handwheel 19. PFAFF® DSFBUJWF™ Color Touch Screen 20
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    38. Bobbin thread guides 39. Bobbin winder lever 40. Bobbin spindle 41. Bobbin thread cutter 42. Auxiliary spool pin 43. Spool caps 44. Spool pin 45. Take-up lever 32 35 36 37 38 33 34 39 40 41 45 44 43 42 Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and
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    66. Multi-purpose tool 67. Bobbins (10) 68. Knee-lift 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 Included accessories not in picture • Foot control • Power cord • USB cord (P/N:412 62 59-04) • Needles • MicroÀber cloth • %™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD • DSFBUJWFQFSGPSNBODF
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    to the button size that has been entered into the machine. 5M - Manual buttonhole foot This foot is used for sewing manual buttonholes. Use the markings on the foot to position the garment edge. The Ànger on the back of the foot holds cording for corded buttonhole. 6A - Embroidery/Sensormatic free
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    Triple stretch stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing. 1.1.12 1.1.13 1.1.14 1.1.15 Honeycomb stitch Bridging stitch Foundation elastic stitch Crosshem stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic thread in the bobbin. Joining fabrics and
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    1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 1.2.5 1.2.6 1.2.7 1.2.8 1.2.9 1.2.10 1.2.11 1.2.12 1.2.13 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4 1.3.5 1.3.6 1.3.7 1.3.8 1.3.9 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step. Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge. Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch
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    . Decorative buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. Professional eyelet buttonhole Decorative eyelet buttonhole Heirloom round buttonhole with pointed tack Button sewing Bound buttonhole Eyelet Professional tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers. Decorative buttonhole for jackets. Decorative
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    Decorative stitches 2.1 Quilt stitches Handlook stitches 2.2 Quilt stitches Antique quilt stitches 2.3 Quilt stitches Stippling stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches Crazy patch stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches Crazy patch stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches Cross stitches Introduction 3.1 Needle art stitches
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    3.3 Needle art stitches Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.3 Needle art stitches Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.4 Needle art stitches Smocking stitches 4.1 Decorative stitches Scallop edges 4.1 Decorative stitches Scallop edges 4.2 Decorative stitches Satin stitches Introduction 4.2
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    4.3 Decorative stitches Leaves and Áowers 4.4 Decorative stitches Art stitches 4.4 Decorative stitches Art stitches 4.4 Decorative stitches Art stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches Ornamental stitches 4.5 Decorative stitches Ornamental stitches Introduction 4.5 Decorative stitches Ornamental
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    4.7 Decorative stitches Fun stitches 4.7 Decorative stitches Fun stitches 4.7 Decorative stitches Fun stitches 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 4.8 Decorative stitches - Borders 5.1 Maxi stitches Scallop and satin stitches Introduction 5.2 Maxi stitches Leaves and Áowers 1:18 5.3 Maxi
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    5.5 Maxi stitches Stippling stitches 5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram 5.6 Monogram 6.1 Sewing techniques Optional feet stitches Introduction 6.1 Sewing techniques Optional feet stitches 6.2 Sewing techniques Handlook quilt stitches 6.3 Sewing techniques Four direction stitches 1:19
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    6.4 Sewing techniques Stacking stitches Alphabets 6.4 Sewing techniques Stacking stitches Comic Cyrillic Introduction Outline 1:20 Script
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    2 Preparations
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    and remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 2. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag. 3. Slide off the accessory tray and remove the styrofoam inside. Note: Styrofoam left in the accessory tray while sewing may affect stitch quality. The styrofoam is for
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    , a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to the left. Thread cutter To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back to front as shown. Electronic knee-lift Your machine comes with an electronic knee-lift for regulating the presser foot height. Insert
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    rotating. Main spool pin in vertical position Auxiliary spool pin The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool cap and place a felt pad under
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    needle threader for size 60 needles or smaller, the wing needle, twin needle or triple needle. There are also some optional accessories that require manual threading of the needle. When threading the needle manually make sure that the needle is threaded from front to back. The bobbin cover can be
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    limit the width of all stitches for that needle size to prevent damage to presser foot and needle. A Thread sensor If the upper thread breaks or bobbin thread runs out, the machine stops and a pop-up appears on the screen. If upper thread breaks: Re-thread the machine and touch OK on the pop-up. If
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    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 into the thread guide (A) from front to back. Pull the thread counter-clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide
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    the bobbin thread (red) counterclockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide (B) and through the bobbin thread guides (C). Then follow step 4 and 5 on the previous page. B C A Inserting the bobbin 1 2 1. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards you. 2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case
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    QFSGPSNBODF™ sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, *%5™ system. As on industrial machines, the *%5™ system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The material is fed precisely, eliminating puckering on seams in light weight fabrics
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    needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes. Universal needle (A) Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing in a variety of fabric types and weights. Stretch needle (B) Stretch needles have
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    stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse. USB embroidery stick Delivered with your machine is a USB embroidery stick. Use the stick to store designs and other Àles, or to move Àles between the computer and sewing machine. Connect to and remove from USB port Insert the USB
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    designs between major embroidery formats, to pictures or desktop wallpaper for your computer. Installing your software If you own other PFAFF® %™ Embroidery System software, you may need to install the %™ Embroidery System 9.2 (or higher version) Update instead of installing the Embroidery Machine
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    site at www.pfaff.com and/or your local authorized PFAFF® dealer for updates and upgrades for your machine and Owner's manual. You can update your machine using the USB embroidery stick or the USB cable packed with your machine (P/N:412 62 59-04). Updating instructions • Go to the PFAFF® web site at
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    in the Settings menu. Thread snips performed by the machine can be cancelled in the Settings menu. In embroidery mode the threads are cut and the presser foot raised. The upper thread is only cut automatically at the color change. When the design is Ànished both needle and bobbin threads are cut
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    special settings you have made. If pressing the stitch restart button while sewing, the stitch will be Ànished and the machine will then stop. You can also use stitch restart to go back to the beginning of an embroidery. Needle up/down (J) Press this button to move the needle up or down. The setting
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    Preparations 2:16
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    3 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen
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    color scheme, to make it easier to navigate and use the machine. Start view When your machine is turned on, a welcome screen is shown and then the machine opens sewing mode. If the embroidery unit is attached the machine automatically opens embroidery mode. Main parts The task bar (A) is used for
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    by touching and dragging your stylus on the screen. The appearance of the wheel will change depending on which function is selected. Option bar in sewing mode Option bar in embroidery edit DE C G F H I Touch functions in embroidery edit JK 3:3 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen
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    selection bar to access the menus. When a stitch, font or design is selected, the selection menu will close automatically. To 3 return to d) Decorative stitches e) Maxi stitches 1 f) Sewing techniques g) Personal menu 3. Stitch subcategories 4. . PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen 6 3:4
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    additional fonts. A selected stitch font opens in sequencing. A selected embroidery font opens in the embroidery text editor. Note: Embroidery fonts are only visible if the embroidery mode is active and neither sequencing nor Stitch Creator is active. 2g 6 3:5 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen
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    In Embroidery edit you can scale, change colors, position and rotation of your designs. You can also combine designs, save, restore and delete designs. You can edit your designs with or without the embroidery unit attached. Read more about Embroidery edit in chapter 8. 3:6 PFAFF® creative™ Color
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    embroider your design, change from Embroidery edit to Embroidery stitch-out by touching the Embroidery stitch-out icon on the task bar. In Embroidery stitch-out you Ànd functions that are useful when embroidering. Read more about Embroidery stitch-out in chapter 9. 3:7 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch
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    devices or use stitches you have created. You can program tie-offs, stops and thread snips into your sequence. Connection stitches can be inserted to create endless variations. Read more for further adjustments. Read more about Stitch Creator in chapter 6. 3:8 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen
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    a new design from stitches or fonts in your machine. Note: Changing thread manufacturer setting will not automatically convert the colors in existing designs to the selected thread manufacturer. Twin needle Touch the icon to open a list for twin needle width selections. When a twin needle size is
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    embroidery modes, when the button sewing stitch is selected or when using the Presser foot extra lift. When a new stitch/technique is selected, the feed dogs come up automatically when you start sewing. Select up to set the feed dogs to remain raised for all sewing. Select down to set the feed dogs
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    height in embroidery is only available if Dynamic spring foot 6D for embroidery is deselected. Once you have increased or decreased the value in the Settings menu, the thread tension control icon will change to green. Presser foot pressure Presser foot height embroidery 3:11 PFAFF® creative™ Color
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    PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen Screen settings (B) Lock screen If needed, you can easily lock the screen while sewing or PFAFF® DSFBUJWF™ Color Touch Screen calibration. Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate. Sound settings (C) You can change the sound settings on your machine
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    of the Owner's manual. Index (B) Index shows the help topics in alphabetical order. Personal info (C) Personal info contains the owner's name, machine's software information and serial number. Text (D) and Quick help will pop-up instantly. AB C D E E 3:13 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen
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    PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen 3:14
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    4 Sewing mode
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    and sequences. The selected stitch is shown in actual size in the stitch Àeld. Recommendations and machine settings are shown at the top of the screen. Sewing mode - overview 1. Sewing recommendations 2. Machine settings 1 2 3. Stitch selection area 3 4. Arrows for scrolling through stitch
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    the stitch selection area (4). The number of the actual subcategory is presser foot and press the presser foot down button (A) or step on the foot control. To raise the presser foot, press the presser foot up button (B) or press the thread snips button (C) to cut needle and bobbin BA C thread
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    to move the needle to the right and - to move the needle to the left. For straight stitches the machine has 37 needle positions. It is possible to change the needle position of all stitches that are less than but the density will remain the same. Stitch length - Stitch length + Sewing mode 4:4
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    - to increase the density. Note: This is often used with specialty threads and when a less dense satin stitch is desired. Stitch density + Stitch 7 Balance (17) When sewing on special fabrics or doing a special technique, the balance may need to be adjusted. Start by sewing a stitch on a piece
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    (27) Set the buttonhole slit length by using + to increase and - to decrease when sewing a buttonhole with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. 27 Button stitch repetition (28) Touch + to increase and - to decrease the number of stitch repetitions to be sewn, when sewing on a button. 28 4:6 Sewing mode
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    increase and - to decrease the needle 14 thread tension. For the best stitch appearance and durability make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted, i.e. for general sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two fabric layers (A). If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of
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    For all free-motion sewing the feed dogs will lower automatically and the fabric must be moved manually. Note: Make sure that the *%5™system is disengaged. Read more about free-motion sewing on page 4:20. A 16 29 Dynamic spring foot free-motion (16a) Activate to set the machine in Dynamic spring
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    Activate to set the machine in Sensormatic freemotion mode for presser foot 6A. When sewing free-motion at low speed the presser foot will raise icon (15) and select save to Personal Àles (15a). The icon will open a new window where you can a b c select where to save your stitch. You can save
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    15) and select save to Personal b menu (15b). A new window will open. Choose which subcategory you want to save is a free position and can be used to save your new stitch. Simply touch the position and your stitch is saved. machine. Note: A sequence cannot be saved as a default stitch. The icon
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    stitch and do a tie-off. When a thread snip (20c) is programmed, the machine will automatically cut the threads after performing the tie-off end. The needle and presser foot will raise. Note: Stop sewing and press the reverse button twice to activate reverse sewing. The reverse indicator will be lit
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    will start at 0mm. It becomes wider until the selected stitch width is reached. Sew your desired length and press the reverse button. The width is reduced until the width is 0mm and the action indicator on the machine will be lit until the taper is Ànished. Single stitch program (B) Activate the
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    touching the icon (C). Follow the instructions for tapering on the previous page. When the reverse button is pressed the action indicator will in millimeters in the preview Àeld (D). Between the + and - icons (E) the number of repetitions in the program is shown. Use the + and - icons to adjust
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    techniques These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. Sewing in zippers There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow the directions included with your pattern for best results. For all types of zippers it is important to sew close to the teeth of the zipper. The
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    Blindhem stitch The blindhem stitch number 1.1.16 is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. Use foot number 3 with *%5™system. • be facing up. • Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs along edge guide A. • When the needle swings into the fold it
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    result. Buttonholes over 50 mm are sewn manually in four steps with presser foot 5M. The direction of the sew a buttonhole with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot, adjust the slit length (27) so that it is slightly larger than the size of the button. You can measure your button using the button
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    Manual buttonhole To sew a manual buttonhole, use presser foot 5M. Sew the Àrst column as long as you want the buttonhole. Touch the reverse button. The machine sews the bartack and the second column. When the columns are aligned, press the reverse button to sew the second bartack. Repeat a manual
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    Sewing mode Sew on a button To sew on a button, remove the presser foot and select the sew on button program. The feed dogs will automatically be lowered. Place the button under the presser foot holder. Use the mirroring icon to make sure the holes in the button are aligned with the swing of the
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    accessory, part number 412964304) when piecing your quilt. The smaller hole in the straight stitch needle plate supports the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the fabric from being pulled down into the bobbin the pieces according to the pattern instructions. Layer the pieced quilt top
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    stippling is done with the feed dogs lowered. You move the fabric manually to determine the stitch length. 1. Set your sewing machine for free-motion sewing quilt, using the red line on the presser foot as a guide. Note: You can also use the optional presser foot, Stitchin-Ditch w/*%5™ system P/N 820
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    stitches such as candlewicking, beading stitches, edge stitches, four direction sewing and stacking stitches. These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. This is indicated by the optional presser foot icon (A). Note: Touch Quick help and then touch the selected
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    decorations in two colors using the stacking stitches. The stacking stitches consist of pairs of matching stitches that are designed to be sewn on top of each other. Sew the Àrst stitch and then sew the second, overlapping the Àrst. Be sure to use the same starting point for each. 29 Touch Quick
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    the screen. Replace the empty bobbin with a full one. Note: It is possible to sew until the thread has run out. Just continue sewing without closing the pop-up. Check needle thread The machine stops automatically if the needle thread runs out or breaks. Re-thread the needle thread, close the pop-up
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    Sewing mode 4:24
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    5 Sequencing
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    Sequencing In sequencing, you can create and adjust a sequence of stitches. Combine various 9mm stitches, maxi stitches and stitch fonts from the machine or from an external device. Stitches made in Stitch Creator can also be inserted in a sequence. You can create sequences up to approximately 500mm
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    mode Embroidery mode 20 To create a sequence from letters, open the selection menu (18) and load the desired stitch font. In the stitch selection area, touch the circles (B) to select upper or lower case letters, normal or numbers and special symbols. The active position is marked by a cursor
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    for example at the end of the sequence if you want to sew it only once or to create a sequence in several rows. Insert the thread snips command (c) if you want the machine to tie-off and cut the threads and raise the presser foot. Move the cursor to the position where you want to
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    ) Add directional stitches between stitches in a sequence. These stitches make it possible to move stitches in various directions and you can create new shapes and wider large-area borders. Directional stitches are straight stitches with a length of approximately 1mm and can be used in 16 different
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    the stitch Àeld. 20 16 Loading and sewing a sequence To sew the sequence touch OK (20) in the sequencing; sewing mode or Embroidery edit. Sewing mode In sewing mode it is possible to start sewing anywhere closed, the sequence will be loaded to sewing mode. Note: If you have used directional
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    right corner of the screen. Embroidery mode In embroidery mode the sequence is saved as a design. Touch the Save to Personal designs icon (A) and select Personal designs, Personal Àles or an external device. See page 8:8 for more information. Sewing mode In sewing mode sequences are saved the same
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    mode is active will become an embroidery design when loaded to Embroidery edit and cannot be sewn as a stitch in sewing mode. A sequence created in sewing mode can be loaded manually into Embroidery edit, but will then become an embroidery design. Sequences in Stitch Creator A sequence can
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    6 Stitch Creator
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    new stitches and adjust every single stitch point. Customize and create your own stitches. Add, erase, move and combine stitches directly on screen. Either create a stitch of individually designed 15. Wheel 16. Stitch point needle position 17. Feeding length 18. OK, close Stitch Creator 19. Selection
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    in both sewing mode and in embroidery mode. To open, just touch the Stitch Creator icon (A) on the option bar. To close Stitch Creatorand sew or Start creating - add a stitch or stitch point To add a new stitch point touch the new stitch point icon (6). You can also add an existing stitch from
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    to get a pop-up where you can enter the exact number of duplicates you want to insert. Insert a new stitch point (6) Touch this icon to insert one single stitch point . The two stitch points will create a new stitch. Zoom (10) When using the zoom icons, the focus
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    Mirroring side to side (7) The selected stitch point(s) will be mirrored side to side. 7 8 9 Mirroring end to end (8) The selected stitch points will be mirrored end to end. Note: Only enabled if more than one stitch point is selected. 7. Mirroring side to side Triple stitch (9) Touch the
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    pan sideways. Position of the marked stitch point The number to the left above the wheel (16) shows the actual needle position from the center line for the marked stitch point. The number to the right above the wheel (17) shows the actual feeding length from the previous stitch point. 6:6 18 16 17
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    . Every time Stitch Creator is closed, the stitch will be loaded to sewing mode. Embroidery edit When loaded to Embroidery edit your stitch will become an embroidery design. Go to Embroidery stitch-out and stitch it out as a regular design. If a stitch is selected and you re-open Stitch Creator from
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    mode is active will become an embroidery design when loaded to Embroidery edit and cannot be sewn as a stitch in sewing mode. A stitch created in sewing mode can be loaded manually into Embroidery edit, but will then become an embroidery design. Using created stitches in sequencing A stitch
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    7 Embroidery mode - preparations
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    optional hoops are avialable at your authorized PFAFF® Dealer. B F A E B Embroidery Mode - Preparations D C Embroidery unit overview (type BE20) A Embroidery unit release button B Level adjusting feet C Embroidery unit accessory tray (only on the large embroidery unit, part number 850
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    the design size are displayed next to each design. The suggested thread colors for each color number are shown. Connect the embroidery unit There is a covered socket behind the free-arm, see picture. The cover will open automatically when connecting the embroidery unit. 1. Slide the accessory tray
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    4. Store the embroidery unit in the original A packing material, place in the soft carrying bag. Attach the embroidey foot 6A When embroidering, presser foot 6A is recommended. See page 2:9 for instructions on how to change presser foot. To hoop the fabric For the best embroidery results, place
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    Slide on the hoop Make sure that the accessory tray (only on the large embroidery unit, type BE20) on the embroidery unit is closed. Slide the hoop onto the embroidery unit from front to back until it clicks into place. The marked center point on the design should match the starting point of the
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    embroidery unit and embroidery foot, insert a bobbin with lightweight bobbin thread. Note: Make sure that the *%5™ system is disengaged. 2. To select a design, open selection menu and touch the design menu icon (A). Locate desired design and touch it once to load to Embroidery edit. A 3. The machine
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    preparations 7. Clear sufÀcient space to accommodate movement of the embroidery arm and the hoop. Hold the needle thread and touch the start/stop button (D) or the foot control. The machine starts embroidering. Note: This machine features the automatic function Cut jump stitches. When activated the
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    the needle thread is cut. 10. When the embroidery is completed, your machine cuts the needle and bobbin thread and stops. The needle and presser foot raise automatically for easy removal of the hoop. A pop-up informs you that your embroidery is Ànished. Touch OK to clear your design from the screen
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    8 Embroidery mode - edit
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    have the embroidery unit connected to your machine to edit your designs. The loaded design(s) are shown in the embroidery Àeld (1). Embroidery edit - overview 1. Embroidery Àeld 2. Zoom Options 1 3. Multi-select 4. Select/deselect design 5. Arrows 6. Delete 7. Duplicate 8. Total number of
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    are stored in the permanent sewing machine memory. Built-in quilt designs (E) Designs created especially for quilting. Stored in the permanent memory. Available designs from the selected tab will be shown on screen. Touch the desired design to load it into Embroidery edit. A Load a font Text
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    into Embroidery edit to stitch-out in the hoop. If the stitch contains tapering, the stitch combination will be converted to an embroidery design. A Áashing, indicating that zoom to box is active. In the embroidery Àeld on the PFAFF® DSFBUJWF™ Color Touch Screen, touch and drag with your stylus
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    touch it with the stylus or touch the select/deselect design icon (4) to select. A A long touch on the multi-select icon will select all designs in the embroidery Àeld. To remove a design from the group of selected designs, mark the design according to above and touch it with the stylus or press
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    by default stitched out in the order they are loaded to Embroidery edit. The numbers (A) between the arrows show the position in the stitchout order for the selected design as compared to the total number of designs in the embroidery area. Adjustments Delete (6) When touching the delete icon, the
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    wheel (18) to Àne tune. Move (14) When move is active, you can move the design(s) anywhere in the embroidery Àeld. The numbers above the wheel show in millimeters how far the design has been moved from the center of the hoop, both horizontally and vertically. Touch the wheel center icon (19) and the
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    21. More options 21 22. Select hoop 22 23. Thread color edit 24. Embroidery stitch editor 23 25. Sequencing 24 26. Stitch Creator 25 26 Save to Personal designs (20) Touch the Save to Personal designs icon (20) to save the design you are working with. A new window will appear where you can
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    will appear with the hoop choices, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized PFAFF® dealer. After selecting your hoop size, the pop-up will close automatically. Note: Hoops that can only be used with the 350x360 size embroidery unit are indicated with a lighter background
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    thread color in the Àrst loaded design is RobisonAnton 40 weight rayon, color number 2595. 23 Touch the color you want to replace in the color list. Then touch the quick color change icon (B) to open a window with 64 different color choices. Select your new with the identical thread color(s) to
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    Embroidery stitch editor to adjust the stitches. The adjustments will affect the stitch just like they do in sewing design. Note: If you make adjustments to a sequence or stitch in Embroidery stitch editor, you can still use sequencing or Stitch Creator to modify it. When returning to Embroidery
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    stitch editor - example 1. Enter Embroidery edit. 2. To create a sequence, open sequencing by touching the icon on the option bar (25). Select stitch number 4.3.20, then 4.3.15, 4.2.1, 4.3.15. Mirror the last inserted stitch end to end. Insert stitch 4.3.19, 4.3.15, 4.2.1, 4.3.15. Mirror the
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    of eight copies. 7. Close sequencing to load the second sequence to Embroidery edit. 8. Touch the wheel center icon when move is A selected, to move the new sequence to the center of the hoop. Move 9 mm to the right. 9. Open Embroidery stitch editor (24). 10. Decrease the width of the second
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    icon (D). The change font pop-up will show all available embroidery fonts. You can select different sizes for each font. When changing the font, all inserted letters in the D embroidery font editor window will change to the new font. Load a font from another location F To load a font from
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    Load text to Embroidery edit Return to Embroidery edit by touching OK in the top right corner of the screen. Embroidery text editor will close and the text will be loaded into Embroidery edit. If the text was an existing text, it will be placed and rotated in the same way as it was before
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    . If you keep working on the same design and save again, your machine will not ask again. Remove hoop This pop-up will appear when a function has been chosen that forces the embroidery unit to move outside the limits for the attached hoop. In order for the embroidery arm to move freely, remove the
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    This pop-up appears when going to Embroidery stitch-out and the available memory in the machine is low. Because of low memory number of stitches The design combination you are trying to make contains too many stitches. Your design combination can have up to approximately 500.000 stitches. Embroidery
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    Embroidery mode - edit 8:18
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    9 Embroidery mode - stitch-out
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    stitch-out To embroider your design(s), enter Embroidery stitch-out. Make sure the embroidery unit is connected and the selected hoop is securely attached to the embroidery arm. Toggle to Embroidery stitch-out by touching the Embroidery stitch-out icon (A) above the embroidery mode icon on the task
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    for designs in .VP3 and .VIP-format. If changing color, some information might be lost. 3 Example (A): 1:2, RaRa 40, 2235 means the second thread color in the Àrst loaded design is RobisonAnton 40 weight rayon, color number 2235. To make changes to the color list, return to Embroidery edit
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    cannot be hooped. Basting provides support for stretchy fabrics. Touch the basting icon (7) to activate basting. Long touch the icon to open a window to select to add the basting stitch around the design area and/ or around the hoop area. Select baste around design and the machine will add
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    (9) Monochrome (A) Touch the icon to activate monochrome embroidery. All designs are shown in a grey color and the machine does not stop for color block changes. To deactivate monochrome embroidery, touch the icon again. Full screen (B) To see your design as large as possible, use the full screen
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    when you need to have a free sewing space with the embroidery arm out of the way. Note: It is very important that the hoop is removed, otherwise it may be damaged. Bobbin position To make it easier to change the bobbin, touch bobbin position. The hoop will move backwards, allowing you to open
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    Rotate design E Touch function - move F Touch function - rotate G Touch function - pan H Wheel J I Corner icons J Zoom to needle To select locking point and position hoop Select locking point (A). Place the green crosshair where you would like the locking point to be in your embroidery. Use
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    of the design to connect. The hoop will move, following the matching point. To line up the design where you want it, activate (D), rotate design. To corresponding position, i.e. at a corner or at the center of the embroidery. E.g. when choosing the upper left corner icon, the connecting point will
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    function - move on the screen or the wheel. Embroidery mode - stitch-out 2. Select the next function, position hoop (B), to move the locking point to the right position in the hoop. Move the locking point to the upper left corner of the embroidered design. Use the touch function - move. Check that
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    Select the next function, rotate design (D) to move the matching point to the right position in the hoop. Use the touch function - rotate to line up the designs. Check that the needle is at the exact position. D 5. Close precise positioning and start embroidering. 9:10 Embroidery mode - stitch-out
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    the *%5™system and attach the embroidery presser foot. Note: It is very important to remove the hoop, otherwise the hoop or the embroidery unit may be damaged while calibrating. Attach correct hoop If the size of the hoop attached to the machine does not match the size displayed on screen, the
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    can be stitched out using the optional accessory PFAFF® Embroidery Cutwork Needle Kit, (P/N 820 945-096). These designs are marked with a cutwork needle symbol in the DSFBUJWF QFSGPSNBODF™ Embroidery Collection. When the machine stops and this pop-up message is shown, insert the corresponding
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    10 Files & Folders
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    all your designs, fonts and stitch Àles. Use either built-in memory or an external device connected to your machine for storing. designs folder 14. Personal fonts folder 15. Personal Àles folder 16. Built-in designs folder 17. External device (only visible when a device is connected) 18. Create new
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    Àle formats: • .SHV, .DHV, .VP3, .VIP, .HUS, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .10* and .DST (embroidery Àles) • .SPX (stitch Àles) • .SFX (stitch font Àles) • .VF3 (embroidery font Àles) • .TXT and .HTM/HTML-Àles Note: If the Àle type or Àle version is not supported by your machine, or
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    designs (16) Built-in designs are the designs that are stored in the machine's permanent memory. Built-in designs are divided into three folders: machine designs, mini designs and quilt designs and another device such as a PFAFF® USB embroidery stick connected at the same time. Touch either of the devices
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    one time, click on the ones you want to open. Long touch on the last one. All the designs will open in Embroidery edit. Open a folder To open a folder in Files & Folders, long touch the folder. The contents of the folder will be displayed in the center window.
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    (18) Touch the create new folder icon (18) to create a new folder. A pop-up opens where you can enter a name for your as well. To delete all Àles and folders in the current folder, long touch the delete button. Rename a Àle or folder (23) Select the folder you want to rename, then touch this icon
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    from other write protected media. The folder already exists You cannot create a new folder with the same name as another folder on the same level. Create or enter a different name for the folder. Available disk space low Your machine can store Àles in the built-in memory. When the memory is full
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    System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving Àles or anything that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Invalid Àle type for this folder Only designs can be stored in Personal designs, and only font Àles can be stored in Personal fonts. Select the proper folder to store in. 10:8 Files &
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    11 Maintenance
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    air into the bobbin case area. The dust and lint will be blown into your machine. A Note: When using the optional accessory PFAFF® Embroidery Cutwork Needles, it is neccessary to clean the bobbin area after each embroidered design/project. Replacing the needle plate With feed dogs lowered, place
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    troubleshooting guide you will Ànd 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 General problems Bobbin alarm does not work? Clean lint from bobbin area
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    sure that the embroidery unit is properly attached into the socket. Slide on the correct hoop. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer! If you have followed this troubleshooting information and still have problems, take your sewing machine to your dealer
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    Bobbin winder thread guide 2:7 Winding while embroidering or sewing 2:8 Winding while threaded 2:7 Browse Files & Folders 10:3 Brush 1:10 Built-in designs 7:3, 10:4 Built-in machine designs 8:3 Built-in mini designs 8:3 Built-in quilt designs 8:3 Buttonhole, corded 4:17 Buttonhole, manual
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    time 9:2 Embroidery unit, connect 7:3 Embroidery unit connection socket 1:9 Embroidery unit overview 7:2 Embroidery unit, remove 7:4 External device 10:4 11:6 F Fancy stitch foot 2A 1:11 Fancy stitch foot with IDT™ system 1A 1:11 Feed dogs, options 3:10 Felt pad 1:10, 2:4 File formats 10
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    bar 3:2, 3:3, 4:11, 8:8, 9:5 Options for feed dogs 3:10 Organize 10:6 Overview Embroidery edit 8:2 Embroidery hoop 7:3 Embroidery stitch-out 9:2 Embroidery unit 7:2 Files & Folders 10:2 Machine 1:8 Precise positioning 9:7 Sequencing 5:2 Sewing mode 4:2 Stitch Creator 6:2 Stitches 1:12
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    8:6 Removable bobbin holder 1:9 Removable tray for presser feet 1:9 Remove presser foot 2:9 Remove the embroidery unit 7:4 Remove the needle plate 2:9 Rename a Àle or folder 10:6 Replace a stitch or letter 5:4 Replacing the needle plate 11:2 Restore current state 8:9 Reverse button 2:14
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    8:7 Scale 8:7 Triple stitch 6:5 Troubleshooting 11:3 Twin needle 2:6, 3:9 Twin needle width 3:9 U Undo 8:6 Universal needle 2:10 Unpacking 2:2 Unrecognized Àle 10:3 Updating instructions 2:14 Upper case letters 5:3 USB cable 2:11 USB cord 1:10 USB embroidery stick 1:10, 2:11, 10
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    to visit our website at www.pfaff.com for the latest updates of both the software and the Owner's Manual. 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
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    %™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD (For personal computer. See page 2:12) Installation code: 8200 Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with
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