Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s Manual
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- Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 1
OMwnaenru'sal 140s 160s SMARTER BY PFAFF™ - inspired and developed by the premier PFAFF® sewing machine brand - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 2
user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON: • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is neccesary when this sewing machine is used by or near children. • Use this sewing machine only - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 3
be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a VLPLODUO\TXDOLÀHGSHUVRQLQRUGHUWRDYRLGDKD]DUG • This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use RQO\LGHQWLFDOUHSODFHPHQWSDUWV6HHLQVWUXFWLRQVIRU6HUYLFLQJRI Double-Insulated Appliances. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 4
ZLWKUHGXFHGSK\VLFDOVHQVRU\RUPHQWDOFDSDELOLWLHV or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | 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 160s | 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 160s | 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 160s | Manual - Page 8
this IRRW 7KH JURRYH RQ WKH XQGHUVLGH RI WKH IRRW LV GHVLJQHG WR ÁRZ smoothly over the stitches. Blindhem Foot 3 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 edge. Note: Always - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 9
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 )RUGHFRUDWLYHKHPVRQÀQHPDWHULDOVHJOLQHQ 0 Reinforced straight For stretch - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 10
0/1 6KHOOHGJLQJVWLWFK )RUGHFRUDWLYHKHPVRQÀQHPDWHULDOVHJOLQHQ 0/1 Greek stitch 1 %ULGJLQJ6WLWFK 1 Checker satin stitch A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for borders and towels For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 1 Open - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 11
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 to connect the machine to the power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use. For this sewing machine, foot control model - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 12
. Free Arm To use the free arm, slide off the 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 - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 13
problems with the thread, turn it in the opposite way or use the vertical position. Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread spool. For narrow thread spools, use 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 - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | 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 160s | Manual - Page 15
for size 70-120 needles. 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 - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 16
Threading for Twin Needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure that the thread guide + 0DNHVXUHWKDWWKHWKUHDGVGRQRW become twisted. D 5. Thread the needles manually from front to back. Note: When you are using a twin needle, you might need to reduce the stitch width - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | 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 160s | Manual - Page 18
the machine. Depending on the fabric, batting, thread, etc, the tension may need to be adjusted. For the best stitch appearance and durability, make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted. For general sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two layers of fabric $ If the bobbin - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 19
or snapping of 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. 3XVKWKHQHZQHHGOH - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 20
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 the lift height of the presser foot can be increased. This is useful for easy removal of the presser foot or when placing heavy fabrics under - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 21
the setting A B PDUN % 7KHKLJKHUWKHQXPEHUWKHORQJHU the stitch. 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 - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 22
may bend or 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 - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 23
the presser foot and pull the threads toward the back. Press the foot 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 easily by chang- ing the needle position, e.g. topstitching a collar Set for - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | 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 - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 25
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 puckering. Note: If using a stitch width other than the recommended, swing the needle by - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 26
. The hem is ÀQLVKHGDQGVHZQDWWKHVDPHWLPH7KHUHLV QR QHHG WR ÀQLVK WKH UDZ HGJH ÀUVW RQ PRVW knits. Note: If using a stitch width other than the recommended, swing the needle by turning the hand wheel to make sure the needle doesn't hit the metal pin in the - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 27
WKUHHVWHS]LJ]DJWKHFORVHGRYHUORFN stitch or the honeycomb stitch can be used to PDNHDSSOLTXpV Set for zigzag stitch Pin or baste a patch to your fabric/project and stitch around the edges with any of the stitches. Darning with the Three-Step Zigzag Stitch A small hole or tear is easily - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 28
The recommended width of 3mm is set for most buttons. If you sew a tiny button or a very large coat button, decrease or increase A the stitch width until the swing of the needle sews in the holes of the button. Note: Do not use this technique if the button is less than 1 cm (3/8") in diameter - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 29
Standard Buttonhole (model 160s) stitch The fabric should be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes of the 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 the presser - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 30
arranged at an interval of 0.5 cm. They are a guide when determining the length of the buttonhole. Place the fabric under stitches. 2. Raise the needle to its highest position. 2 6HOHFWVWLWFK 4 and sew a few bartacks. 3. Raise the needle to its highest position. 3 1 2 6HOHFWVWLWFK and sew - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 31
sew a buttonhole on the fabric you are using to sew the buttonhole. Tips: • Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better results. • Use RIWKHIRRW % 6WLWFKDEXWWRQKROH7KHVDWLQEXWWRQKROH columns will stitch over the cord. 3. When the buttonhole is finished, lift WKHFRUG - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 32
right side up with the zipper foot on the right side of the zipper. 4. Begin stitching across the bottom, turn the fabric and stitch 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 )RRW - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | 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 160s | Manual - Page 34
? Check that all plugs are securely plugged into the machine and into the wall socket. Push bobbin winder lever to sewing position. The Seam has Uneven Stitches Is the thread tension correct? Check needle thread tension and the threading. Are you using too thick or slubbed thread? Change the thread - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 35
bobbin properly? Check the bobbin 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 appliances as unsorted muncipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your - Pfaff SMARTER BY 160s | Manual - Page 36
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Owner's
Manual
SMARTER BY PFAFF
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inspired and developed by the premier PFAFF® sewing machine brand
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