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Owner's Manual Owner’s Manual 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. Keep the instructions at a suit- able place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party. DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock: • A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. WARNING – 7RUHGXFHWKHULVNRIEXUQVÀUHHOHFWULFVKRFNRULQMXU\WR person: • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is neccesary when this sewing machine is used by or near children. • Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. • Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. .HHSÀQJHUVDZD\IURPDOOPRYLQJSDUWV6SHFLDOFDUHLVUHTXLUHGDURXQGWKHVHZLQJPDFKLQH needle. • Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. • Do not use bent needles. 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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. 7KHQRLVHOHYHOXQGHUQRUPDORSHUDWLQJFRQGLWLRQVLVOHVVWKDQG% $ The machine must only be used with foot control of type ”FR5” manufactured by 6KDQJKDL%LRDR Precision Mould Co., Ltd. FOR OUTSIDE EUROPE: 7KLVVHZLQJPDFKLQHLVQRWLQWHQGHGIRUXVHE\SHUVRQV LQFOXGLQJFKLOGUHQ ZLWKUHGXFHG 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine. 7KHQRLVHOHYHOXQGHUQRUPDORSHUDWLQJFRQGLWLRQVLVOHVVWKDQG% $ The machine must only be used with foot control of type ”FR5” manufactured by Shanghai Bioao Precision Mould Co., Ltd. SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding EHDGGHGWRWKHSURGXFW6HUYLFLQJRIDGRXEOHLQVXODWHGSURGXFWUHTXLUHVH[WUHPHFDUHDQG NQRZOHGJHRIWKHV\VWHPDQGVKRXOGEHGRQHRQO\E\TXDOLÀHGVHUYLFHSHUVRQQHO5HSODFHPHQW parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double- LQVXODWHGSURGXFWLVPDUNHGZLWKWKHZRUGV¶'28%/(,168/$7,21·RU¶'28%/(,168/$7('· Congratulations! Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF® creative™ 4.5 sewing and embroidery machine. As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired one of the most advanced and comprehensive sewing and embroidery machines in the world; it will enable you to transform all your creative ideas into reality using the most highly tuned technology and features. Before you start, please spend some time reading this owner’s manual. You will soon discover how to maximize the use of your machine. Our authorized PFAFF® dealers will of course also be pleased to advise you at any time. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Settings menu 3:8 Introduction 1:7 Machine settings ..........................................................3:8 Machine overview 1:8 Screen settings ............................................................ 3:11 Front side ...................................................................... 1:8 Sound settings ............................................................ 3:11 Rear side ....................................................................... 1:9 Info menu 3:12 Top parts .......................................................................1:9 Quick help 3:12 Accessory tray .............................................................. 1:9 Included accessories 1:10 4 Presser feet ..................................................................1:10 Sewing mode 4:1 Stitch overview 1:12 Sewing mode - overview 4:2 Utility stitches ............................................................ 1:12 Select a stitch 4:3 Decorative stitches .................................................... 1:15 Sewing recommendations 4:3 Alphabets .................................................................... 1:21 Machine settings 4:3 2 Raise and lower the presser foot 4:3 Preparations 2:1 Stitch settings 4:4 Unpacking 2:2 Stitch width .................................................................. 4:4 Stitch positioning .........................................................4:4 Connecting the foot control cord 2:2 Stitch length .................................................................. 4:4 Connect the power cord and foot control 2:2 Stitch density ................................................................4:5 Pack away after sewing 2:3 Mirroring ...................................................................... 4:5 LED lights 2:3 Balance .......................................................................... 4:5 Free arm 2:3 Buttonhole slit length ..................................................4:6 Thread cutter 2:3 Button stitch repetition ............................................... 4:6 Electronic knee-lift 2:3 Adjust thread tension ................................................. 4:7 Spool pins 2:4 Free-motion options 4:8 Threading the machine 2:5 Sequence start position 4:9 Needle threader ........................................................... 2:5 Save options 4:9 Thread sensor 2:6 Option bar 4:11 Bobbin winding 2:7 Speed control ..............................................................4:11 Tie-off options ............................................................ 4:11 Inserting the bobbin 2:8 Sewing programs .......................................................4:12 IDT™ System (Integrated Dual Feed) 2:9 Sequencing ................................................................. 4:13 Attaching the Dynamic spring foot 6D 2:9 Stitch Creator™ feature ............................................ 4:13 Changing the presser foot 2:10 Sewing techniques 4:14 Needles 2:10 Sewing in zippers ...................................................... 4:14 Changing the needle 2:11 Sewing hems in heavy fabric ................................... 4:14 USB ports 2:11 Three-step zigzag stitch ............................................ 4:15 USB embroidery stick ............................................... 2:11 Blindhem stitch ..........................................................4:15 Buttonholes ................................................................. 4:16 Complimentary software (PC) 2:12 Sew on a button ......................................................... 4:18 How to update your machine 2:12 Darning ....................................................................... 4:18 Buttons and indicators 2:13 Special sewing techniques 4:21 3 Four direction sewing ...............................................4:21 PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen 3:1 Stacking stitches ......................................................... 4:22 Ribbon stitches ........................................................... 4:22 Start view 3:2 Common sewing pop-ups 4:23 Main parts 3:2 Task bar .........................................................................3:2
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