Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s Manual
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- Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 1
OMwnaenru'sal 140s 160s SMARTER BY PFAFF™ - inspired and developed by the premier PFAFF® sewing machine brand - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 2
left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 3
needle, threading bobbin, or changing service agent or a VLPLODUO\TXDOLÀHGSHUVRQLQRUGHUWRDYRLGDKD]DUG • This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use RQO\LGHQWLFDOUHSODFHPHQWSDUWV6HHLQVWUXFWLRQVIRU6HUYLFLQJRI Double-Insulated Appliances. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 4
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their machine must only be used with foot control of type "FC-1902 (110-120V), FC-2902A/FC-2902D (220-240V)" manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR CORPORATION LTD (China). SERVICING - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 5
PRGHOV .......... 29 6WDQGDUG%XWWRQKROH PRGHOV .......... 30 &RUGHG%XWWRQKROH 6WUHWFK)DEULFV ......31 6HZLQJ=LSSHUV 32 MAINTENANCE 33 Cleaning the Machine 33 Cleaning the Bobbin Area 33 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 33 5HSODFLQJWKH6WLWFK3ODWH 33 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 5 - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 6
7 1 8 2 4 5 6 9 3 INTRODUCTION Machine Overview Front Side 1. Threading slots 2. Thread cutter 3. LED light 4. 12. Needle bar 6WLWFKSODWH 14. Bobbin cover 15. Lower thread guide 16. Needle screw 17. Presser foot lift 18. Needle thread guide 19. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 7
Top Parts 21. Presser foot pressure dial 22. Thread guides 6SRROFDSV6SRROSLQ 24. Hole for auxiliary spool pin 25. Bobbin winder spindle 26. Take-up lever 27. Thread tension discs 28. Bobbin winder tension disc 29. Thread tension dial 6WLWFKZLGWKGLDO 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 32 - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 8
This foot is used for blindhem stitches. The toe on the foot guides the fabric. The red guide on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the hem position to the right or left to sew closer to zipper teeth. Four-Step Buttonhole Foot 5A (for 140s) 6OLGLQJSODWHXQGHUIRRWKDVFRQYHQLHQWO\VSDFHG - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 9
simultaneous serging, also for stretch fabrics For all fabrics and types of work 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for borders and towels )RUGHFRUDWLYHKHPVRQÀQHPDWHULDOV - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 10
Stitch Overview - 140s Stitch 2 3 5A 1 4 0 Name 4-step Buttonhole 6WUDLJKWVWLWFK Description 6WDQGDUG stitch * For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials 1 Honeycomb stitch * For sewing on elastic threads, overlocking towelling and for decorative hem seams 3 6XSHUVWUHWFK A - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 11
of the box, remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. Note: Your SMARTER BY PFAFF™ 140s/160s sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 12
accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray securely attached to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to the left. Leveling the Machine Base Plate To make sure your machine stands steadily on your sewing surface you can adjust the base plate height. 7XUQ WKH EDVH SODWH - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 13
Your machine has Not all thread spools are manufactured in the same way. If you experience problems with the thread, turn it in the opposite way or use the vertical 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. Insert the - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 14
Threading the Machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in its highest position. 3ODFHWKHWKUHDGRQWKHVSRROSLQDQGÀWWKH - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 15
. You cannot use the needle threader for size 60 needles or smaller, wing needles or twin needles. 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. B C A D 15 - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 16
Threading for Twin Needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure that the presser into the slot on the right side of the needle thread guide + 0DNHVXUHWKDWWKHWKUHDGVGRQRW become twisted. D 5. Thread the needles manually from front to back. Note: When you are using a - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 17
the excess thread. When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winding will slow down and stop automatically. Push the bobbin spindle to the left. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread. Inserting the Bobbin 1. Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the machine is turned off before in- B serting - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 18
the thread tension, turn the dial on top of the machine. Depending on the fabric, batting, thread, etc, the general sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two layers of fabric $ If the bobbin thread . Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to sew and check the tension - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 19
the thread. A damaged needle can also dam- age the stitch plate. Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (F), since they may F damage your sewing machine. Changing the Needle 1. Loosen the needle screw. Use the screw-driver if necessary. 2. Remove the needle. 3XVKWKHQHZQHHGOHXSZDUGVZLWK - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 20
raise the feed dogs. Note: The feed dogs will not raise immediately when the lever is switched. Turn the handwheel one full turn or start sewing to re-engage the feed dogs. A Presser Foot Lift The presser foot is lowered or raised with WKHSUHVVHUIRRWOLIW % By raising the presser - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 21
. The stitch length can be varied IURP PP WKH QXPEHUV RQ WKH VHOHFWLRQ wheel correspond to the stitch length in PP When sewing using the stitches printed in ZKLWH RQ WKH 6WLWFK 6HOHFWLRQ ZKHHO VHW WKH VWLWFKOHQJWKGLDOWR6 The mark shows the adjustment range - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 22
break. On model 160s the needle position is adjusted from the center to the left. On model 140s the needle position is adjusted from the center to the right. Model 160s Model 140s Reverse Sewing Press the reverse lever down to sew in reverse. The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 23
under it, next to a seam allowance guide C. Stitch width in mm line on the needle plate. On the bobbin cover WKHUHLVD PP JXLGHOLQH Lower control. Gently guide the fabric along the seam stitch guide letting the machine feed the fabric. 2-4 0 3-5 0 Note: Some sewing is done more - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 24
heavy fabrics. The stitch is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward, forming a seam that does not rip easily. Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as the fabric moves back and forth. Three-Step Zigzag Stitch stitch Three-step zigzag stitch is used to overcast raw edges. Make - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 25
, perfect for stretch fabrics. This stitch is more elas- 6 5 3-7 3 tic than normal seams, very durable and TXLFNO\VHZQ Set for overlock stitch Tip: When sewing, guide the fabric edge along the metal pin of the foot. By doing so, the stitches form over the pin and prevent the fabric from - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 26
Blindhem stitch The blindhem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. or 1-2 5 3-5 3 1. Finish the edge of the hem. 2. Fold and press the hem allowance to the Set for blindhem stitch wrong side. 3. Fold the hem back on itself so approxiPDWHO FP RI - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 27
Appliqués stitch To cover large holes it is necessary to sew a new piece of fabric onto the damaged area. Tip: To make the darning even sturdier, place a fabric underneath the hole/tear before sewing. Sew patches or appliqués Repairing Tears On tears, frayed edges or small holes it is useful - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 28
on Buttons 6HZEXWWRQVTXLFNO\ZLWK\RXUVHZLQJPDFKLQH stitch 0 3-5 3-5 ² 1. Remove the presser foot and lower the IHHGGRJV $ Set for button sewing 2. Mark the fabric where the button is to be located. Place the fabric and button under the ankle with the holes in the button lined - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 29
presser foot to the EDFN DV LOOXVWUDWHG WR WKH ULJKW * 6WRS sewing when the last buttonhole column LVÀQLVKHG 7. Once the the buttonhole is finished, raise ,QVWHDGVHZDQRWKHUEXWtonhole. Note: Always sew a test buttonhole on a piece of scrap fabric. Carefully cut your buttonhole open with - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 30
(model 140s) stitch marks are arranged at an interval of 0.5 cm. They are a guide when determining the length of the buttonhole. Place the fabric under the Raise the needle to its highest position. 2 6HOHFWVWLWFK 4 and sew a few bartacks. 5 5. To secure the buttonhole, thread the top - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 31
/HQJWK'LDOLQWKH´ ´ DUHD6HWWKHVWLWFKZLGWKWR´µ Note: Density varies according to the fabric. Always test sew a buttonhole on the fabric you are using to sew the buttonhole. Tips: • Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better results. • Use an extra stabilizer for fine - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 32
the right side of the ]LSSHUWRWKHWRS VHH' 5. To avoid fabric shifting, sew the left side of the zipper in the same direction. $WWDFK WKH =LSSHU ) bottom, turn the fabric and stitch the left side of the zipper sewing from the bottom to the WRS VHH( 7. Remove the basting stitches. Right presser - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 33
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, FOHDQLWRIWHQ1ROXEULFDWLRQ RLOLQJ LVQHHGHG Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with C a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Cleaning the Bobbin Area Note: Raise the needle, lower the feed - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 34
TROUBLESHOOTING ,QWKLVWURXEOHVKRRWLQJJXLGH\RXZLOOÀQGVROXWLRQVWRWKHSUREOHPV\RXPD\KDYHZLWK your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF® dealer. General Problems Fabric does not move? Make sure that the feed dogs are not lowered. The needle breaks? - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 35
thread. Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Change the stitch plate. Is the bobbin area clean? Clean lint from bobbin area. Is the bobbin wound correctly? Wind a new bobbin. :HUHVHUYHWKHULJKWWRFKDQJHWKHPDFKLQHHTXLSPHQWDQGWKHDVVRUWPHQWRI DFFHVVRULHVZLWKRXWSULRUQRWLFHRUPDNHPRGL - Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s | Manual - Page 36
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SMARTER BY PFAFF
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inspired and developed by the premier PFAFF® sewing machine brand
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