User manual PFAFF SMARTER 140S

[. . . ] Owner's Manual 140s 160s SMARTER BY PFAFF™ – inspired and developed by the premier PFAFF® sewing machine brand This household 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. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party. DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, relamping, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON: children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, 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. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. [. . . ] When sewing using the stitches printed in A B The mark shows the adjustment range when sewing the buttonhole. 21 Stitch Width sired stitch width. The stitch width can be varied wheel correspond to the stitch width in mm). Note: Before you turn the stitch width dial, raise the needle to its highest position, otherwise it may bend or break. A Adjustable Needle Position When a straight stitch is selected, the stitch width dial can be used to adjust the needle position from 0-6 mm. This is convenient when you need to adjust the position of the stitch for example when topstitching. Note: Before you turn the stitch width dial, raise the needle to its highest position, otherwise it may bend or break. Model 160s Model 140s Reverse Sewing Press the reverse lever down to sew in reverse. The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button is pressed. 22 SEWING scribed, a chart shows the recommended setchart to the right. stitch 2-4 A B 0 C 3-5 D 0 E Start to Sew – Straight Stitch to the right). Raise the presser foot and position the fabric under it, next to a seam allowance guide A. Recommended presser foot stitch 2-4 Set for Straight Stitch 0 3-5 0 Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide letting the machine feed the fabric. Note: Some sewing is done more easily by changing the needle position, e. g. The needle position is determined by the stitch width dial (0 is center, 6 is left/right, see page 22). Change Sewing Direction To change sewing direction, stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle down into the fabric. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in the new direction. Finish Sewing Press the reverse stitch lever and sew several stitches in reverse at the end of the seam. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, pulling the threads to the back. The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next seam. 23 Reinforced Straight Stitch This stitch is stronger than regular straight stitch, due to the fact that it is a triple and elastic stitch. The reinforced straight stitch can be used for heavy stretch fabrics, for crotch seams which are subject to considerable strain and for topstitching 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. stitch 0 2-5 0 Set for reinforced straight stitch Three-Step Zigzag Stitch Three-step zigzag stitch is used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. [. . . ] Thread the cord ends into a needle, pull to the wrong side and tie ends before cutting excess. B 31 Sewing Zippers the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the To sew the right side of zipper, attach the stitch 1. 5-3 Set for zipper A B 0 3-5 4 Center Zipper Right presser foot position Left presser foot position the needle plate), stopping at the notch for the zipper placement. Baste the remaining seam where the with stitch length 4mm, thread tension 2). [. . . ]