User manual PFAFF SMART 100S

[. . . ] OWNER´S MANUAL 100 s This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 · IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. Switch the sewing machine off ("0") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. [. . . ] When the knob can not be moved any further, it has reached the bottom. Please do not turn it any more. 9 Attaching the presser foot holder/presser foot/seam guide Raise the presser bar (a). Attaching the presser foot Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d). Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) will engage automatically. (3) Raise the lever (e) and the foot disengages. Note: You can use the standard foot for all stitches. Attaching the seam guide Attach the seam guide (g) in the slot as illustrated. (4) Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the above operations! 10 Winding the bobbin Place thread and spool cap onto spool pin (1). For smaller spools of thread place spool cap with small side next to spool (2). At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again. (8) Now take thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide and then down to the needle which should be threaded from front to back. (9) 14 Thread tension Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: "4" To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. - There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch functions, thread on fabric. - A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing. - 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5" ("4" is basic setting). - For zigzag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be less than for straight stitch sewing. - For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric. 15 Raising the bobbin thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole (2). (3) 16 Reverse sewing Reverse sewing is used for locking the end of seams and where reinforcement is needed. At the end of seam, press down the reverse sewing lever and touch the foot control lightly. Release lever and the machine will sew forwards again (A/1). Changing sewing directions 1. Stop the machine at the point where you wish to change directions with the needle still in the fabric. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line up its new direction using the needle as a turning point. Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the new direction. Removing your work Turn the handwheel towards you to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position. [. . . ] Press the free-motion foot on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw (C). (3) For darning, first sew around the edge of the hole (to secure the threads). A darning hoop is recommended for easier sewing and better results. Note: Free-motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system. It is necessary to coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric. 27 Darning Set the machine as illustrated. [. . . ]