Pfaff GrandQuilter Owner's Manual

Pfaff GrandQuilter Manual

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  • Pfaff GrandQuilter | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    GrandQuilter™ Owner´s manual
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    area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser 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
  • Pfaff GrandQuilter | Owner's Manual - Page 3
    ™! Your GrandQuilter™ is so easy to use and will, together with your imagination, create wonderful quilts. Please spend some time reading these operating instructions as it is a great way to learn the machine and also to make full use of its features. Your PFAFF® dealer will be at your service with
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    the machine 21 Needle threader 23 Bringing up the bobbin thread 24 Balancing the thread tension 25 Attaching the extension table 26 3. Getting started Getting started to sew 28 Turning a corner 29 Using the Fabric guide 29 How to use the Free-motion foot 30 Quilting 31 Stitch-in
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    Introduction
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    Introduction Machine Overview 23 22 21 20 19 18 28 27 1 2 3 4 5 13 14 15 12 11 10 6 16 7 24 8 9 25 17 26 29 35 30 34 36 33 4 32 31
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    lift socket 18. Bobbin case cover Introduction 19. Hook cover plate 20. Thread cutter 21. Face cover 22. Pressure indicator 23. Take-up lever 24. Needle threader 25. Needle 26. Presser foot 27. Feed dogs 28. Set-screw 29. Carrying handle 30. Presser foot lifter 31.Thread guide for bobbin winding 32
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    accessories 1. Accessory box 2. Free-motion foot 3. Standard foot 4. Spool holder 5. Fabric guide 6. Screw for the fabric guide 7. Spool cap 8. Darning plate 9. Oil 10. Lint brush 11. Bobbins 12. Small screwdriver 13. Large screwdriver 14. Net 15. Needles 16. Soft cover 17. Knee lift 18. Foot
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    Extra accessories Introduction Leather foot Article no: 416 04 81-01 Zipper foot Article no: 416 04 82-01 Silk foot Article no: 416 04 83-01 Walking foot Article no: 416 04 84-01 Rolled hem foot Article no:416 04 85-01 Velvetfoot Article no: 416 04 86-01 7
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    Introduction Needle chart Light weight Medium weight Heavy weight Fabrics Thread Crepe de chine, Voile, Lawn, Organdy, Georgette, Tricot Linens, Cotton, Pique, Serge, Double Knits silk, 40 to 50 Cotton, 40 to 50 Synthetic, Cotton Covered Polyester Needle (HL x 5) size 9 or 11 11 or 14 14, 16 or
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    Operating your GrandQuilter™
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    Operating your GrandQuilter™ Carrying handle Lift up the carrying handle of the sewing machine from behind. Soft cover The soft cover, which is part of the basic equipment, protects your sewing machine from dust and damage while transporting. 10
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    B A Operating your GrandQuilter™ Electrical connection Before connecting to the power supply, make sure the voltage shown on the machine conforms to your electrical power. Always turn the power off and C unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in use.
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    slide on your sewing machine. Foot control On your GrandQuilter™ you can control the sewing speed by using your foot control. The harder you press the foot control, the faster the machine runs. If you press the foot control to the bottom, the machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed
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    off. Note: With your GrandQuilter™ you can wind the bobbin while sewing. Thread Cutter The thread cutter button on your GrandQuilter™ helps you trim the top and bobbin thread while sewing. After trimming the threads you can continue sewing without having to pull the bobbin thread to the top. Note
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    length can be adjusted on your GrandQuilter™ by turning the stitch length dial located on the side of your machine. The stitch length can be adjusted from 0 to 6 mm. On the front of the machine there is an indicator showing the stitch length. Reverse lever Sewing in reverse will help you to secure
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    the pressure. For regular sewing set the pressure to 3. Note: Do not reduce the pressure lower than "0". Knee lift Your GrandQuilter™ is provided with a kneelifter for regulating the presser foot height. It is especially useful when you need both of your hands to guide the fabric. 1. Insert the
  • Pfaff GrandQuilter | Owner's Manual - Page 18
    off the main switch and unplug the machine. 1. Lower the presser foot. 2. Using the large screwdriver, turn the needle clamp screw counter-clockwise. 3. Loosen the screw and remove the needle from the needle clamp (B). 4. Insert a new needle into the needle clamp (B). Make sure that the Áat side
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    been provided with your GrandQuilter™. To attach the darning plate you should start by raising the presser foot lifter. Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing the Needle Up/ Down button twice. A Switch off the main switch and unplug the machine. Remove the two set screws and remove the
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    clicks into position. 2. Pass the thread through the guide (A) on the thread stand from behind. 3. Pass the thread through the second thread guide (B). 3. Pass the thread under the bobbin winding tension disk (C). 4. Thread through the hole (D) in the bobbin E from the inside to the outside
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    your GrandQuilter™ 8. Cut the thread with scissors. Remove the bobbin from the bobbin winder spindle. Note: This machine has an exclusive motor for bobbin winding, which allows you to wind a bobbin while sewing. Inserting a bobbin 1. Place a bobbin in the bobbin case making sure the thread winds
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    cover and the hook cover plate. To remove bobbin case and bobbin Switch off the main switch and unplug the machine. 1. Raise the needle and presser foot. Lift the hook cover plate (A) up and remove it. Open the bobbin case cover (B). 2. Take the bobbin case out of the hook by pulling the latch
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    your GrandQuilter™ Threading the machine 1. Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the Needle Up/ Down button twice to raise the needle to its highest A position. Switch off the main switch and unplug the machine. 2. Place a thread spool on the spool pin. 3. Pass the thread through the guide
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    the thread under the thread guide (H) and through the second thread guide (I). Pass the thread through the eye of the takeup lever (J). 8. Pass the thread through the thread guide (I) again. H J I 9. Slip the thread into the thread guide (K). 10. Draw the thread down to the needle bar thread guide
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    your GrandQuilter™ Needle threader To make threading the needle easier and quicker you have been provided with a needle threader. 1. Lower the presser foot. Press the needle Up/ Down button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. Switch off the main switch and unplug the machine. 2. Move
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    your GrandQuilter™ Bringing up the bobbin thread 1. Hold the thread with your left hand. 2. Turn the switch on. Press the Needle Up/ Down button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. Switch off the main switch and unplug the machine. 3. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread. 4. Pull
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    sewing results, the thread tension must be perfectly tuned. Set the required thread tension with the thread tension dial. Balanced tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as shown in the picture. Thread tension is too tight: If the needle thread tension
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    legs. Pull them all up to support the table. Turn the table around and slide the extension table in the direction of the arrow in the picture, onto the machine. Note : There is small door on the extension table which makes it possible for you to change the bobbin thread without having to remove the
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    Getting started
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    the seam guide letting the fabric feed by itself. 6. Check the sewing result and adjust the needle thread tension if needed. Note: To lock the beginning of the seam, sew a few stitches forward, then sew a few stitches in reverse, then sew forward again. You can also pull the bobbin thread to bring
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    Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of the seam. 2. Press the Needle Up/Down button a few times until the needle falls on the end of the seam. 3. Raise the presser foot. 4. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction. 5. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in
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    your quilt. 1. Replace the standard needle plate with the darning plate (A). 2. Attach the Free-motion foot to the presser bar with the lever over the needle clamp. 3. When using this foot, set the speed to the lowest to avoid jumpstitches. 4. Start to sew. Always test A sew on a piece
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    the middle of the quilt and continue out. Starting from the center and sewing outward will help keep layers in place. Plan which seams you will actually stitch in. This stitching will not only hold the quilt together it will also create the pattern on the quilt back. You do not need to
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    backing together, but it also adds texture and interest to your quilt. • Replace the standard needle plate with the darning plate. • Attach the extension table to your sewing machine. • Attach the Free-motion foot. • Prepare your quilt by pin basting through all layers with safety pins - starting
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    Maintenance and troubleshooting
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    Maintenance and troubleshooting Cleaning the hook and feed dogs Switch off the main switch and unplug the machine. 1. Remove the needle and presser foot. A 2. Remove the hook cover plate (A) and open the bobbin case cover (B). B 3. Loosen the setscrews (C) and remove the needle plate. 4.
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    only use the MO 70 sewing machine oil for your GrandQuilter™. If you use the machine frequently you should oil the machine once a day. Use a soft, dry cloth to remove excess oil. When you oil the hook race (B), C remove the bobbin case from the hook. After oiling, sew on a piece of scrap
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    Maintenance and troubleshooting Changing the light bulb B Switch off the main switch. If you have used the machine, wait for the lamp to cool before touching it. the socket (D). Attach the face cover (B) with the setscrew. D Note: Replace the bulb with the same type, rated 12 V, 5 W. C 36
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    Troubleshooting The needle thread breaks. The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread tension is too tight. The needle is bent or blunt. The needle is incorrectly inserted. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when starting sewing. The threads
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    not fed smoothly The feed dog is packed with lint. The stitches are too Àne. Loops on the seams The needle thread tension is too loose. The needle is too thick or too Àne for the fabric. The machine does not sew or run The machine is not plugged in. Thread has been caught in the hook race. The
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    Index A Accessories 6-7 Accessories box 6 Attaching the darning plate 17 Attaching the extension table 26 Attaching the knee lift 15 B Balancing the thread tension 25 Bobbin 6, 13, 18-20 Bobbin case 19-20 Bobbin winding 13, 18-19 Bobbin winding button 13 Bobbin case cover 20
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    14 14 T Thread cone 6, 17 Thread cutter 4-5, 13 Thread guide 4-5, 18-19, 21-22 Thread spool 17 Thread tension 21-22, 25 Threading the machine 21-22 Troubleshooting 37-38 Turning a corner 13, 29 U Using the Fabric guide 29 V Velvet foot 7 W Walking foot 7 Z Zipper foot 7
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    the right to change the machine equipment and assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modiÀcations to the performance or design. Such modiÀcations, however, will always be to the beneÀt of the user and the product. Intellectual Property PFAFF and GRANDQUILTER are trademarks of KSIN
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    VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna • SWEDEN www.pfaff.com 413 24 32 - 26B • English • Inhouse • © 2009 KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. • All rights reserved • Printed in Sweden on environmentally-friendly paper
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