Pfaff coverlock 3.0 Owner's Manual

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  • Pfaff coverlock 3.0 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    Owner's Manual
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    adjustment in 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
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    fabrics 33 Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics 33 Thread tension Àne tuning 34 Maintenance Machine maintenance 36 Cleaning 36 Oiling ...36 Replacing the movable upper cutter 36 Changing the light bulb 37 Storage 37 Servicing 37 Trouble shooting 38 Machine speciÀcations 39 Intellectual
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    Parts of the machine 34 5 6 7 2 1 19 18 17 16 98 15 14 10 11 12 13 PFAFF coverlock 3.0 german design 1. Telescopic thread stand 2. Handle 20 3. Left needle thread tension Àne tuning lever (blue) 21 4. Right needle thread tension Àne tuning lever (green) 22 5. Upper looper thread
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    table. The push pin is used in the small holes in the table to hold your fabric in place when sewing circles (see page 31). 16.Needle pack (not pictured) system ELx705 including three needles, size #14/90 and two needles, size #12/80. Two needles, size #14/90, are in the machine on delivery. 1 23
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    Optional accessories from INSPIRA™ Optional presser feet specially prepared for this machine are available at your 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 and stretches narrow elastic
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    into the electric outlet. • Push the power switch to "1" to turn on the machine. • Press the foot control to start sewing. Use the foot control to adjust the sewing speed. The harder you press, the faster the machine will sew. On the right side of the foot control is a speed control slide (A) for
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    has a safety switch and the machine will not sew if the front cover is open. Attaching the waste tray Position the machine so the front is nearly the main power switch and unplug the machine. • Raise the presser foot. • Turn the handwheel toward you until the needles are at the highest position. •
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    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, C supplied with this machine. Changing the needles Turn off the main power
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    converter A Engaging Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. 2-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. • Open the front cover. • Raise the white handle
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    below for recommendations on what needles and thread to use for different fabric weights. Tip: Your new machine is threaded to sew a standard overlock. Tie your own threads to these threads and carefully pull them through the machine, to easily thread your new overlock machine the Àrst time. Note
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    pull it down to make certain it is properly placed between the tension discs (3) 2 1 2 • Thread the looper area of the machine following the red color coded thread guides (4-9). 9 4 8 5 76 • Use the tweezers to thread the hole in the upper looper from front to back (9). • Pull about 10 cm
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    from the needle plate edge. • Thread the looper area of the machine following the yellow color coded thread guides (4-10). • Place the thread through threading guide (4). • Place the thread through the right slot of threading guide (5). 5 10 9 4 5 7 8 • To thread the last thread guide (9), pull
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    back to N before starting to sew. Option 1 • Place the thread into the "V" cutouts (A) on threader lever. Pull the threader lever (B) up into place and back to snap the thread into thread guide 10. Thread the looper eye (11) from front to back using the tweezers. Option 2 • Thread the looper eye (11
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    slot on the thread guides (7) and (8). • Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. • Thread the eye of the needle (9). Use the needle threader (see page 21) to make needle eye threading easier. • Pull about
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    slot on the thread guides (7) and (8). • Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. • Thread the eye of the needle (9). Use the needle threader (see page 21) to make needle eye threading easier. • Pull about
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    cover (6). Then slip the thread into the middle slot on the thread guides (7) and (8). • Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. • Thread the eye of the needle (9). Use the needle threader (see page 21
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    the right slot on the thread guides (7) and (8). 6 4 5 7 8 9 • Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for coverstitch. • Thread the eye of the needle (9). Use the needle 9 threader (see page 21) to
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    the middle slot on the thread guides (7) and (8). • Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for coverstitch and for chainstitch. • Thread the eye of the needle (9). Use the needle threader (see page 21) to
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    cover (6). Then slip the thread into the left slot on the thread guides (7) and (8). • Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. • Thread the eye of the needle (9). Use the needle threader (see page 21
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    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 the thread behind the knot and thread the needle. PFAFF PFAFF Note: When using standard thread spools
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    at a time. Always test sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on your garnment. Different stitches are obtained by combining the ATD with different needle positions, threading methods, and the use of the 2-thread converter. Icon explanation: AB C DE Needle position Stitch length Cutting
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    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 light fabric. Popular for creating decorative tucks. Use decorative threads in the loopers and regular thread in the needle. Use different colors in
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    the ladder stitch side. Create varying effects by threading the loopers with decorative thread. Read more on page 30. 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 loopers. Change the
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    , pillow rufÁes and napkins. For a beautiful rolled edge, thread the looper with decorative thread and the needle and lower looper with lightweight regular thread. Read more on page 29. E A 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A• • 2-thread overlock, wide For overcasting a single layer of light to medium weight
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    , wide Decorative Ànish for garments and homedec. Converter required. D B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A •• 2-thread wrapped overlock, narrow Gives a beautiful Ànish to lightweight fabrics. Use transparent threads with this stitch to get an almost invisible edge, this gives a very beautiful look on Àner
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    on stretch fabrics and for decorative effects on all kind of fabrics. Use decorative thread in looper for embellishment. Read more on page 29. D D 2.5 - 1.0 R No B • • Chainstitch For all types of sewing such as construction, hemming and piecing quilts. Baste with ease for construction
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    the machine. 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
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    a decorative thread and the needle and lower looper with lightweight regular thread. Note: Make a thread chain and test sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on your garment. Hold the thread chain before sewing to keep it from curling into the seam. Note: The minimum overlock stitch width
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    two ways to sew a Áatlock stitch. Either with the wrong sides of the fabric together to create a decorative look, or with the right sides together, to create a ladder stitch. Standard Áatlock stitch • Use the left or the right needle. • For 2-thread Áatlock: Engage the 2-thread converter (see page
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    the fabric lightly to the rear of machine and chain off. Sewing hints Pintuck sewing Securing the thread chain Sew decorative pintucks on the fabric before cutting out the garment. Use overlock right needle and set the ATD to A for a 3-thread overlock, narrow. Thread the chain into a large eyed
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    needle is used: 5 - 7 mm • When only the right needle is used: 3 - 5 mm • When using the chainstitch needle: needle 4 mm C) Chainstitch needle 9 mm PFAFF Stitch length adjustment The stitch length dial should be set to 2.5 for most sewing conditions. Adjust the stitch length to 4 mm when sewing
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    fabric. 2.0 Use the differential feed to prevent stretching of knit 1.5 fabrics and puckering of lightweight fabrics. For overlock stitching on gathering. Test sew with different settings before sewing on your garment. PFAFF coverlock 3.0 german design Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics
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    and Àbre content of the thread 2-thread overlock When the lower looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric When the needle thread tension is too loose Move the lower looper thread tension Àne tuning lever (yellow) toward a higher position. Or, move the needle thread tension Àne tuning lever
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    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 looper thread tension lever (red) toward
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    main power switch and unplug the machine. To keep the machine running smoothly and quietly the moving parts, pointed out on the picture, must be lubricated often. Use supplied sewing machine oil. Do not use any other oil, it could damage the machine. Wipe the machine surface to remove all excess oil
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    the machine is not in use, be sure to keep it unplugged. Cover the machine with the dust cover to protect it from the dust. Store the machine, so it is not exposed to direct sunlight or humidity. Servicing If you have any questions regarding service and/or operation, contact your local PFAFF® dealer
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    Trouble shooting Problem Fabric does not feed well Needle breaks Thread breaks Skipped stitches Irregular stitches Fabric puckers Irregular trimming Fabric jams Machine does not operate Solution - Lengthen stitch length. - Increase presser foot pressure for heavyweight fabric. - Decrease presser
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    Number of needles INSPIRA™ overlock needles system ELx705 size: #14/90, #12/80 3, 2, 1 Number of threads 2, 3, 4,5 Machine dimensions Length Width Height 404 mm 320 mm 326 mm Weight 9.32 kg We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior
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    www.pfaff.com 413 19 68 - 26C • English • Inhouse • © 2010 KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. • All rights reserved • Printed in Sweden on environment friendly paper
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