Pfaff ambition Owner's Manual - Page 16

Inserting the bobbin, IDT™ system integrated dual feed - 1 5 bobbin case

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Preparations Inserting the bobbin Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the machine is turned off before inserting or removing the bobbin. Open the bobbin cover by pushing the release button to the right (A). Remove the cover (B). 1. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction. 2. Pull the thread through the slit (C). 3. With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin, draw the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from (C) to (D). 4. Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from (D) to (E). 5. To cut off excess thread pull thread back over the cutting off blade at point (E). 6. Replace the bobbin cover. 1 3 D E 2 B A 4 C IDT™ system (integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely, PFAFF® ambition™ sewing machine provides the ideal F solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT™ system. As on industrial machines, the IDT™ system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The fabrics are fed precisely. On light fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering of the seam. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics. The IDT™ system keeps all layers of quilt projects aligned to prevent shifting of the layers. Engaging the IDT™ Important: For all work with the IDT™, use presser feet with the center back cut-out (F). Raise the presser foot. Press the IDT™ system down until it engages. Disengaging the IDT™ Raise the presser foot. Hold the IDT™ with two fingers at the ribbed ankle. Pull the IDT™ down, then pull it away from you to release the IDT™ slowly upward. 2:6

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Preparations
Inserting the bobbin
Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the
machine is turned off before inserting or removing
the bobbin. Open the bobbin cover by pushing the
release button to the right (A). Remove the cover
(B).
1.
Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the
thread running in a counterclockwise direction.
2.
Pull the thread through the slit (C).
3.
With a
nger held gently on top of the bobbin,
draw the thread at the arrow markings into the
stitch plate thread guide from (C) to (D).
4.
Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the
stitch plate thread guide from (D) to (E).
5.
To cut off excess thread pull thread back over
the cutting off blade at point (E).
6.
Replace the bobbin cover.
IDT™ system (integrated dual feed)
For sewing any fabric precisely, PFAFF®
ambition™
sewing machine provides the ideal
solution: the integrated
dual feed, IDT™ system.
As on industrial machines, the IDT™ system
feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the
same time. The fabrics are fed precisely. On light
fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents
puckering of the seam. The even feeding action
also ensures perfect matching of checked and
striped fabrics. The IDT™ system keeps all layers
of quilt projects aligned to prevent shifting of the
layers.
Engaging the IDT™
Important: For all work with the IDT™, use presser feet
with the center back cut-out (F).
Raise the presser foot. Press the IDT™ system
down until it engages.
Disengaging the IDT™
Raise the presser foot. Hold the IDT™ with two
ngers at the ribbed ankle. Pull the IDT™ down,
then pull it away from you to release the IDT™
slowly upward.
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D
C
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