Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 1540 del fabbricante Pfaff
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An activity machine with special sewing comfort! Congratulations! You have purchased a top quality Pfaff sewing machine whith unique features. Your new Pfaff can sew through almost any fabric — from thick to thin.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For the United States only When you use an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be adhered to as tollows: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1.
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achine Overview Connection socket foot control with main cord’ Main switch Handwheel release disk Handwheel Bobbin winder Lid with stitches Extra spool holder Spool holder with spool cap Take-up lev.
Introduction I Contents Gathering foot 59 Accessories and needles 55-56 Gathering with elastic thread 36 Accessory tray 3 Gathering with the straight stitch 36 Appliqué 51 General information on sewi.
Introduction Quilt and patchwork foot 63 Tapering 49-51 Quilting 53, 63 Thread tension 15 Thread cutter 12 Removable accessory tray 3 Threading the upper thread 10 Removing the presser foot 13 Top fee.
In,áctio,i select 1540 lEt’ select 1530 & select 1520 Stitch Description Buttonhole Blind stitch with zigzag (elastic) - Greek stitch with zigzag Scallop stitch G E Straight stitch, 15 needle positions Stitch width dial set at 0 Zigzag stitch, 15 needle positions, stitch width dial set at 0.
In: reduction Stitch 1540 1530/1 520 E — Cover stitch F — Herringbone stitch G E Stretch triple straight stitch. 15 needle positions Stretch triple zigzag stitch, 15 needle positions Stitch width knob 0.
Introduction Stitch Description 1540 1530/1520 LC — Dutch stitch, narrow LD — Dutch stitch LG — Border stitch LI — Weaving stitch EK — Spiral stitch EL — Diagonal coverstitch — Turkish s.
Operate your Pfaff select Operate your Pfaff select Electrical connection 2 Removable accessory tray 3 Bobbins 4-7 Bobbin case Threading the needle Needle threader Pulling up the bobbin thread Presser.
Operate your Pfaff select S Carrying-case Place the cords, foot control and instruction book in the compartment of the carryingcase Top cover Open the folding cover (6) upwards The stitches of the sewing machine are illustrated on the inside of the top cover.
Qperate your Pfr1ff select Accessory tray ç Your Pfaff select sewing machine has a removable accessory tray (15) which is also used as an eutended work support. Model 1540, has a special removable accessory organi5er. The enclosed accessories are numbered.
Operate your Pfaff select Preparing the machine for bobbin winding Hold the handwheel (4) firmly and turn the handwheel release disc (3) until it stops in the direction of the arrow. This stops the needle from moving while the machine is winding the bobbin.
Operate your Pfaff select Winding the bobbin from the spool holder Place the sewing thread on the spool holder (8). To guarantee free movement of the thread and to give additional hold to the thread s.
Operate your Pfaff select Threading Place the thread into guide C and pull it through opening B to the right under hook D. Wind the thread clockwise a few times around the bobbin. Hold the end of thread firmly and press the the foot control. The winding action will stop automatically as soon as the bobbin is full.
Operate your Pfaffsekct F Raise presser foot lifter (19). Pass the needle thread through the presser foot and downwards: then through the right threading slot (11) and upwards. Now, pull the thread into the take-up lever from left to right (9). The take-up lever must be positioned at its very top.
Operate your PfaffeZect Bobbin Case/Hook Cover Switch off the main switch Hold the side of the bobbin case/hook cover and open it towards you. I Removing the bobbin case Raise the bobbin case lever and pull out the bobbin case. Release the lever and remove the empty bobbin.
Operate your Pfaffsekct Inserting the bobbin Insert the full bobbin into the bobbin case. In doing so, pull the thread sideways through slot A, then under the tension plate B until it rests in the opening (see arrow). A Check: When you lookat the bobbin and pull the thread, the bobbin must turn clockwise.
Operate YDUY Jfc4ff select Threading the needle thread Switch off the main switch Raise the presser foot lifter (19) and turn the handwheel until the take-up lever (9) has moved to the top. Place the thread on the spool holder (8) and fit the corresponding spool cap.
To make threading the needle easier and quicker, you have been provided with the PFAFF needle threader (13). Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel until the needle is at its highest position. Place the needle thread under hook A and hold it taut.
Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is at the top again and the bobbin thread has formed a loop. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread. Bobbin thread Close the bobbin case/hook cover and pull the thread under the presser foot to the left.
Operate your Pfaff select Presser foot lifter The presser foot is raised or lowered with the presser foot lifter (19). Removing the presser foot Turn off the main switch Position the needle at its hig.
Operate your Pfaff select The Intigrated dual teedIIDT System (Models 1530 and 1540) PFAFF offers the ideal solution for sewing difficult materials: the intigrated dual feed. This system feeds the material from the top and bottom simultaneously as is done in industrial sewing machines.
Operate your Pfff select Aj Changing the needle Switch off the main switch To remove: Lower the presser foot and move the needle to its highest point. Now loosen the fixing screw (18) and pull the needle downwards. To insert: The flat side A of the needle must face to the rear.
Operate your Pfaff select Stitch width dial The stitch width can be adjusted with this dial (27). When selecting the width, the needle must not be in the material. Basic setting: Turn the stitch width knob (27) to the symbol (maximum stitch width) Exception: Straight stitch is sewn with stitch width 0.
Operate your Pfaff select ___ Fii j f7 A B C 0 m ri IfllV I ___ ii E cli U iLl Di 42 I _____ z li T!i [u4Nj4u Reverse sewing The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button (20) is pressed.
Operate your Pfaff select Stitch selection, push button controls — select 1540 Utility stitches Each stitch has been given a letter that you can find on the push button controls. By pressing the correct button, the stitch LI is selected and the machine is ready to .
Operate your Pf cff select Stitch selection, stitch dial — select 1530, 1520 select 21 Utility stitches Each stitch is identified by a letter. The stitches and their corresponding letters are shown on the inside of the lid, a chart is also found in the Introduction chapter.
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Utility stitches and practical sewing Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing chart 22 General sewing aids 23 Non-elastic stitches 24-25 Elastic stitches 26-27 Overlock stitches 28-29 Covering st.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Explanation of the sewing chart The following charts show the recommended settings for each stitch or technique. These charts also provide you with further instructions that are necessary when sewing the selected stitches.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Needle thread tension To ensure perfect sewing results, the needle and bobbin thread tensions must be perfectly tuned to each other . The normal setting for utility stitches is in the range of 4-5. Check the tension with a wide zigzag stitch.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 1530E02,5•350/i 1520 E 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 Straight stitch Stitch GIE is the basic straight stitch. The stitch length can be increased up to 6 mm if required. It is easier to do some sewing jobs by changing the needle position, e.
Utility stirche.c and practical sewing —r S A Remember! ; 1540 H/D 5-4 1-2 • 3-5 0/3 1530 -/H 5-b. 1-2 • 3-5 0/3 ‘ - IH 5- 1-2 3-5 0/3 When blind stitching, if you select a needle position other than right, and stitch width other than 5, make sure the needle does not strike the bar of presser foot 3.
U:ility stitches and practical sewing F F F F F F F F F F F S I 1540 G 0 - )I( - )I( Stretch • 3-5 1 530 E 0 Stretch • 3-5 1520 E 0 Stretch 1540 G oil 0/1 0/1 3-5 3-51.
Utility stitches and practical sewing i I t A A ‘ JJS/j / I I L 1540 M 5- 1-2,5 • 3-5 0/1 1530 F 5- 1-2,5 • 3-5 0/1 1 ‘0 F 5- 1-2,5 3-5 0/1 Elastic stitch Because of its high elasticity, this stitch can be used for sewing elastic on swimwear, skirts or lingerie.
Utility stitches and practical sewing What is an overlook stitch? For elastic materials and knits, the select models offer overlock stitches which sew two fabric layers together and overcast simultaneously. They are more elastic than normal seams, very durable and quickly sewn.
Utility stitches and practical sewing I L jX 1540 I 54- Stretch • 3-5 0/3 1530 K 5- Stretch • 3-5 0/3 1 fl K 5-’- Stretch 3-5 0/3 Closed overlock stitch The closed overlock stitch is perfect for sewing jersey knits. You can also sew sleeve cuffs and knit collars which are well-sewn and long-lasting.
Utiliiy sutches and practical sewing 1540 L 5-bi Stretch • 3-5 0/1 1530 — — — — — 1520 — — — — — Feather stitch (Model 1540) With the feather stitch you can sew highly elastic materials with an effect similar to that of hem stitching, e.
Urilily stitches and practical sewing iHx 1540 L 5- 1-2 • 3-5 0/1 1530 — — — — — I Fancy elastic stitch (Model 1540) The fancy elastic stitch is very useful for I materials that require a flat seam, e.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Buttonholes Sewing buttonholes is very easy with all the models with pushbutton controls since the fabric does not have to be turned. Buttonholes are generally sewn onto a piece of doubled fabric. However, for some materials, e.
Utility stitches and practical sewing 1540 — — — 1530 ABC 5- 0/1 i o ABC 5- 0/1 1520/1 530— Standard buttonhole • Insert the buttonhole foot and slide the foot forward as far as it will go. • Select stitch A. Sew the left side of the buttonhole to the required length.
(Itility slitches and practical 5ewns 30 Sewing on buttons With zigzag stitch G/E (stitch width 4 mm) you can sew on two- and four-hole buttons. • Remove the sewing foot and lower the feed dog • T.
Util4y stitches and pract icoi sewing HL! 1530 E 0 3 • 3-5 0/1 1520 E 0 3 3-5 0/1 Hemming with the twin needle Use the twin needle to make beatiful topstitch seams. Using the twin needle you can add a professional touch to hems on stretch materials such as T-shirts, knitted articles or cycling shorts both quickly and easily.
Utility sdwhes and practical sewing ;! 1530 E 0 6 • 3-5 0/1 1520 E 0 6 3-5 0/1 Gathering with the straight stitch Using a straight stitch, you can gather sleeves, skirts and valances with a stitch length of 6 mm. To ensure consistent gathering you should sew two or three rows of gathering.
Utility stitches and practical sewing HLM 1530 E 0 — ‘D 2-3 Optona 1520 E 0 — 2-3 Optonal Darning with the straight stitch N Insert the darning foot: Loosen screw D. Set the needle at its highest point and push the pin of the darning foot fully into the hole C of the sewing foot holder.
Utility stitches and practical sewing I; Hx 1540 M 5-i- 02-1,5 • 3-5 011 1530 F 5- 02-1,5 • 3-5 0/1 1520 F 5-i- 0,2-1,5 3-5 0/1 Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the elastic stitch is especially suitable for repairing damaged areas. • Sew over the damaged area in rows until it is well covered.
Utility stitches and practical sewing Sewing on zippers There are various methods of sewing on zippers. For skirts, we recommend the fully concealed zipper, for men’s and ladies’ trousers the semi concealed zipper. Various zippers are available. We recommend using a metal zipper for strong fabrics such as denim.
Utility stitches and practical sewing • Insert the zipper toot on the right side. • Baste in the zipper and lay it underneath the presser foot so that the teeth of the zipper run alongside the foot. • Stitch in halt of the zipper, leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot and close the zipper.
• Baste the zipper under the underlap so that the teeth are visible. Insert the zipper foot on the right side and move the needle to the right needle position . • Stitch along the edge of the zipper. • Just before the end of the seam, open the zipper and hnish sewing the seam.
Utiliy stitches and practica’ sewing 44-44 1530 E 0 3 Q 3-5 Optional 1520 E 0 3 3-5 Optional Stabilizing edges With the hemmer you can hem blouses, silk scarves and valances with ease, without having to pre-iron the fabric edges. The hemming prevents the edges from fraying and a clean, durable edge is the result.
1540 G 0 2,5 • 3-5 0/1 1530 E 0 2,5 • 3-5 0/1 1 520 E 0 2,5 3-5 0/1 Inserting lace You can achieve a beautiful effect by inserting lace, e.g. on babywear and children’s clothing. • First the lace is basted onto the right side of the fabric. • Sew on both sides of the lace at a narrow margin.
Utility stitches and practical sewing W”TE 1530 4.5 1,5 • 4-5 0/1 1 5U I 4,5 1.5 4-5 0/1 Shell-edging Shell-edging is especially attractive on thin, soft fabrics such as silk and viscose. It is often used as an edging on lingerie. The higher the needle thread tension, the I deeper the shell edge feed.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques rative sewing and embroidery techniques Sewing table for decorative sewing Decorative stitches Monograms Embroidering with the .
Decorative sewing and embroide,y techniques F Decorative stitches To enhance home textiles or garments, you can produce decorations by selecting different stitches, using different thread! fabric colors or vary length and width of the stitches.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Borders with a combination of stitches (only on select 1540) By combining different stitches as desired you can easily achieve embroidery effects. This is a simple and pleasing way to embellish tablecloths and garments.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Monograms Whether working with stretch or woven fabric, with the help of the darning foot and the stitch G (1540), E (1530/1520), stitch width 2.5-5 , you can embroider initials of your own design. Sewing this way without a set pattern does, however, require a little practice.
Decorative sewing and embroide,y techniques Embroidering with a dense zigzag stitchiTapering Tapering is easy with your select sewing machine. By adjusting the width of this dense zigzag stitch you can create Interesting embroidery. Even embroidering • Place stabilizer under the fabric.
Decorative sewing and embroidety techniques Floral embroidery For this flower arrangement, only a dense zigzag stitch was used in combination with the variable stitch width and the various needle positions. • Place stabilizer under the fabric. • Draw the contures of a flower motif with a self-erasing textile pen.
Decorative sewing and embroideiy techniques Jj3 is Decorative buttonhole This buttonhole is a beautiful alternative to the traditional buttonhole (see page 32- 33). Since you determine the width of the buttonhole seam, the buttonhole can have a width of up to 10 mm.
Decorative sewing and embmidery techniques This especially artistic form of eyelet and insert embroidery is easy to sew with your sewing machine. Using a magic marker, draw your motif onto the right side of the fabric.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Patchwork and quilting are traditional handicraft techniques which were originally used by North American pioneer women to make use of left-over fabric. 9 ver the years it has developed into a creative hobby.
Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Hemstitch seam The hemstitch seam is an embroidery technique and can be used to secure edges on table linen as well as for decoration on clothing. For hem stitching you will require a wing needle and natural fiber, woven fabric that you can easily pull single threads.
Accessories and needles “andneE I accessories) [accessories table jfdot tape blnder etable.
Accessories and needles F Presser feet (normal accessories) 0 Standard presser foot Part No198-694 816-00 (pictured) (select 1540 and 1530) F Part No196-694-847-00 (select 1520) 1 Fancy-stitch foot (f.
Accessories and needles 5 Buttonhole foot Part No. 93-036 990-91 7 6 Darning foot Part No. 93-035 960-91 (select 1540) 7 Hemmer Part No. 98-694 818-00) (select 1540) 8 Edge guide Part No. 98-802 422-00 1O ft 1-3 Spool cap Part No. 93-036 048 44 2. Part No.
Accessories and needle: Fringe foot Straight-stitch foot with round hole Needle plate with round hole Felling foot 4.5 mm Felling foot 6.5 mm Gathering foot Multi-stitch gathering foot (remove sewing .
Accessories and needles I i 1540 G 0 3 Q 3-5 Felling foot l2(j E 0 3 3-5 Felling foot Flat felled seams are particularly strong and are commonly known as jeans seams. Seams on sportswear and children’s wear, blouses and shirts are more durable with this technique.
Accessories and needles I 1540 G 0 2,5 D 5 Shining 1530 E 0 2,5 0 5 foot 1520 E 0 2,5 5 Pintuck foot This classic heirloom sewing technique can be easily applied to many types of fabric such as cotton and lightlinens. Undergarments, children’s clothes and home decorating projects are given a nostalgic touch by pintucking.
Accessories and needles m4oGo25’j5aas nd:r 1320 E 0 2,5 3-5 Bias tape binder Binding with bias tape is a very easy method of giving fabric edges a smooth and neat appearance. For this you need unfolded bias tape about 1(2.5 cm) wide. • Remove the presser foot and holder.
Accessories and needles F 1540 C 2 0,35-1 C) 3 Cording ‘533 C 2 0.35-1 C 3 foot C 2 0.35-1 3 Cording foot Cording is a technique in which pearl thread or a fine cord is overstitched to produce a purl seam. With this you can obtain an effect similar to braiding.
Accessories and needles 1540 G 2 0,35-1 0 2-3 Fringe 1 3) E 2 0,35-I Q 2-3 foot i “i E 2 0,35-1 2-3 Fringe foot With this special foot for fringe embroidery you can produce fantastic effects in no time. • Mark your desired pattern with a fabric- marking pen.
Accessories and needles F Needle chart Using the correct needle guarantees better stitching of the fabric. I Needle Needle 80 90 100 110 120 130_J E Fabric weight light Needle 60 70 75 Fabric weight m.
Accessories and needles Classification Stitch Stitch Needle Suitable for [1 length width spacing 1301705 H-ZWI 2,5 mm — 1,6 mm normal pintucks fi size: 80 2,5 mm — 2.0 mm 130/705 H-ZWI size: 80 2,5 mm — 2,5 mm wide pintucks size: 90 2,5 mm — 3.
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Changing the needle plate 68 Cleaning and oiling 68 Replacing the sewing lamp 69 Trouble-shooting 70 Maintenance and tmuble shooting I - Maintenance and trouble-shooting.
Mairaenance and troubkslwoting F Changing the needle plate Switch off the main switch It is very important to clean and oil your sewing machine, because it will rewardyou with a longer service life. The more often you use the machine, the more care it needs.
Maintenance and troubleshooting Changing the sewing lamp Switch off the main switch Disconnect the mains plug and the foot control plug from the machine. • Take off the removable accessory tray (15). The sewing lamp is located inside the left side of the sewing machine Removal: Hold the sewing machine tightly.
Maintenance and tronb1e-shootin F Troub(e-shootng Problem: The machine skips stitches The needle is not properly inserted. The wrong needle is inserted Needle is bent or blunt. Machine is not properly threaded. Needle is too small for thread. Needle thread breaks See reasons above.
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