Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 Owner's Manual

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  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    Owner's Manual
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 2
    the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, 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 insert any
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 3
    (stretch, knit fabrics 25 Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics 25 Thread tension fine tuning 26 Maintenance Machine maintenance 28 Cleaning 28 Oiling ...28 Replacing the movable upper cutter 28 Changing the light bulb 29 Storage 29 Servicing 29 Trouble shooting 30 Machine specifications 31
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 4
    14 87 13 12 9 10 11 1. Telescopic thread stand 2. Handle 3. Left needle thread tension fine tuning lever (blue) 4. Right needle thread tension fine tuning lever (green) 5. Upper looper thread tension fine tuning lever (red) 6. Lower looper thread tension fine tuning lever (yellow) 7. Stitch plate
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    31 26 Accessories Accessories are contained in the accessory box. 1. Accessory box 2. Screwdriver 3. Knife blade (for the movable upper cutter) 4. Thread unreeling discs (4) 5. Thread spool nets (4) 6. Oiler 7. Allen key 8. Tweezers 9. Cone holders (4) 10.Dust cover 11.Lint brush 12.Waste tray 13
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    PFAFF® dealer. The snap-on type presser foot used on this machine allows easy removal and replacement. Elastic Foot 620 08 65-96 The Elastic Foot guides into seams and on edges for a tailored finish. The trim on other fabric but also on your overlock machine. This discoloring may be very dif
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 7
    up the spool stand Insert the spool stand then push to right as illustrated. Setting up the telescopic thread stand Extend the telescopic thread stand to its full height, then turn until it clicks into place. Place the thread spools over the cone holders on the spool pin. If the machine is already
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 8
    machine will not sew if the front cover is open. Attaching the waste tray Position the machine so the front is nearly aligned with the edge of the table. Insert the U-shaped hooks of the waste tray onto the two suction cups on the underside of the machine. Make sure the
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 9
    eliminates the possibility of inserting the needle backwards. Do not attempt to use a standard household sewing machine needle of any size or type in this overlock. Use INSPIRA™ needle EL x 705 sizes 14/90 and 12/80, supplied with this machine. Changing the needles Turn off the main power switch and
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    thread overlock stitches are sewn using one needle B thread and the lower looper thread. Before sewing, the 2-thread converter must be attached to the upper looper. The 3-thread stretch overlock stitch is also sewn with the 2-thread overlock standard overlock sewing. To sew rolled edge you need
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    to left The following pages give you detailed step by step instructions on threading. Fabric Needles Thread Light fabric (voil, crepe, georgette, etc.) #12/80 Polyester (spun filament) Twisted thread #60/2 - #100/3 Twisted thread #80/3 - #100/3 Medium fabric (cotton, chino, wool, satin etc.) #14
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 12
    • Raise the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the right until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 13
    between the tension discs (3). 2 1 2 • Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower looper extends out 10 mm (3/8") from the needle plate edge. • Thread the looper area of the machine following the yellow color coded thread guides (4-10). 10 9 4 5 • To thread the last thread guide (9), pull
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 14
    Raise the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the right until it slips under the guide. 3 Then pull the thread along the right side of the
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 15
    Raise the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the 3 thread towards the right until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 16
    pull both threads to test knot security. • Raise the presser foot to release the tension discs. • Pull the threads through the machine one at a time until the knots are in front of the needle. If the threads do not pull easily, check for tangles on thread guides or looping under thread stand. • Cut
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 17
    . (Hold your hand behind the presser foot and gently and slowly pull the thread chain as you sew, trying to keep the same tension as it has been sewn onto fabric.) A B 2.5 6.0 1.0 N No A ••• 3-thread overlock, narrow For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of
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    . Read more on page 22. G A and B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A •• • 3-thread stretch overlock For sewing extra stretchy fabrics. Add additional stretch by using a stretchy type thread in the lower looper. Change the thread tension accordingly. * Not recommended for heavyweight woven fabrics or medium to
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    scarves, pillow ruffles and napkins. For a beautiful rolled edge, thread the upper looper with decorative thread and the needle and lower looper with lightweight regular thread. Read more on page 23. E A 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A• • 2-thread overlock, wide For overcasting a single layer of light to
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    • • 2-thread wrapped overlock, narrow Gives a beautiful finish to lightweight fabrics. Use transparent threads with this stitch to get an almost invisible edge, this gives a very beautiful look on finer fabrics. Converter required. B B 1 6.0 1.0 R Yes A • • 2-thread rolled edge* For edging
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 21
    . Pull the threads around the thread cutter from the back, then toward you. Tip: When you have re-threaded the machine, always chain off and test sew a sample to test thread tension. Tip: The presser foot on this machine has marks to indicate the needle position. Use this as a guide when sewing
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    the right side of the garment. • Sew the seam, trimming the excess fabric. The needle thread will form a V on the underside of the fabric. The lower looper thread will pull into a straight line at the fabric edge. • Unfold the fabric and pull on opposite sides of the seam to pull the stitches flat
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    fabrics such as lawn, voil, organdy, crepe, etc. The rolled edge is achieved by adjusting the thread tension to make the fabric edge roll under the fabric while overlocking. Adjust the thread tension to change the degree of rolling. To sew a rolled edge you need to set the stitch finger lever to
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 24
    be set to 2.5. Adjustments in some instances may be necessary. Increase or decrease the pressure until you are satisfied with the result. Always test sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on your garment. Less pressure: Decrease the pressure by turning the adjustment dial in counter-clockwise
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    of gathering. Test sew with different settings before sewing on your garment. Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics tension to the fabric by holding the seam lightly in front and back of the presser foot. The setting depends on the material being sewn as well as the desired amount of stretching. Test
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 26
    ne tuning lever (yellow) toward a lower position. 2-thread overlock, wrap When the lower looper thread tension is too tight or needle thread tension is too loose When the lower looper thread tension is too loose Move the lower looper thread tension fine tuning lever (yellow) toward a lower position
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    (blue or green) to a higher position. 4-thread overlock When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric When the lower looper thread appears on the top of the fabric When the left needle thread tension is too loose When the right needle thread tension is too loose Move the upper
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 28
    when the cutters are cutting the the fabric. • An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to be directions. If you are having any difficulties, consult your authorized PFAFF® dealer. • Open the front cover and set the movable edge of the movable upper cutter is 0.5-1.0 mm lower than the cutting
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 29
    bulbs of the same type rated 15W. Light bulbs are available at your authorized PFAFF® dealer. • Remove the light cover screw and while pushing the cover lightly to or humidity. Servicing If you have any questions regarding service and/or operation, contact your local PFAFF® dealer. Maintenance 29
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 30
    Trouble shooting Problem Fabric does not feed well Needle breaks Thread bent or have a blunt point. - Use high quality thread. - Loosen thread tension. - Insert new needle, current needle may be bent thread. - Compress thick layers of fabric with conventional machine before sewing with overlock.
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 31
    rise 4.5 mm Needles INSPIRA™ overlock needles system ELx705 size: #14/90, #12/80 Number of needles 2, 1 Number of threads 2, 3, 4 Machine dimensions Length always be to the benifit of the user and the product. Intellectual Property PFAFF, HOBBYLOCK and INSPIRA are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg
  • Pfaff hobbylock 2.5 | Owner's Manual - Page 32
    www.pfaff.com 413 34 49 - 26A • English • Inhouse • © 2012 KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. • All rights reserved • Printed in Germany on environment friendly paper
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