hobby114 2 Owner´s manual 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 28 8 9 27 211 2626 100 202 111 191 122 188 25 141 24 151 233 16 171 22 122 11 2020 133 Parts of your hobby™ 1142 sewing machine 1 Bobbin winder stop 2 Bobbin winder spindle 3 Hole for extra spool pin 4 Spool pin 5 Carrying handle 6 Bobbin thread guide 7 Take-up lever 8 Foot pressure dial 9 Face plate 10 Thread cutter 11 Buttonhole lever 12 Needle threader 13 Slide for lowering the feed dog 14 Needle plate 15 Accessory tray 16 Throat plate 17 Throat plate release button 18 Thumbscrew 19 Needle screw 20 Presser foot lifter 21 Thread tension dial 22 Reverse stitch lever 23 Power switch 24 Connecting socket 25 Stitch length dial 26 Stitch selector dial 27 Handwheel 28 Stitch width dial Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF® hobby! Your hobby is so easy to use and offers a whole range of features and accessories for you to explore. Please spend some time reading these operating instructions as it is a great way to learn the machine and also to make full use of the features. Your Pfaff dealer will be at your service with any help or advice you need. We wish you many enjoyable hours of sewing ! Some fabrics have excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine. This discoloring may be very difÀ cult or impossible to remove. Fleece and denim fabric in especially red and blue often contain a lot of excess dye. If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/ embroidering to avoid the discoloring. 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. 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. • Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watt. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, À re, electric shock, or injury to persons: • This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including 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. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine. • 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 authorised 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 controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Keep À ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the Sewing machine needle. • Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. • Do not use bent needles. • Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deÁ ect the needle causing it to break. • Wear safety glasses. • 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. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do not use outdoors. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated. • To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet. • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS II Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2. Utility stitches and practical Standard accessories IV sewing Optional accessories V Basic sewing 2:2 Accessory tray V Free arm sewing 2:4 Stitch table VI Seam guides on the needle plate 2:5 Turning a square corner 2:5 Explanation of the sewing chart 2:6 1. Operate your hobby 1142 Straight stitch 2:7 Carrying handle, carrying case 1:2 Stretch triple straight stitch 2:8 Connecting the foot control 1:2 Zigzag stitch 2:8 Foot preassure dial 1:3 Tricot stitch (Triple zigzag stitch) 2:9 Dropping the feed dog 1:3 Honeycomb stitch 2:9 Presser foot lifter 1:4 Open overlock stitch (Knit stitch) 2:10 Changing the presser foot 1:4 Closed overlock stitch 2:10 Removing and attaching Blindhem 2:11 the foot holder 1:5 Blindhem stitch (elastic) 2:11 Changing the needle 1:5 Automatic buttonhole 2:12 Bobbin winding 1:6 Buttonhole with gimp thread 2:14 Inserting the bobbin 1:8 Manual buttonhole 2:14 Threading the machine 1:9 Button sewing 2:15 Needle threader 1:10 Sewing on zippers 2:16 Threading for twin needle 1:11 Sewing on patches 2:18 Bringing up the bobbin thread 1:12 Darning with the elastic stitch 2:18 Stitch selection 1:13 Repairing tears 2:18 Stitch length dial 1:13 Adjusting stretch stitch balance 1:14 Stitch width dial 1:14 Variable needle position 1:15 Reverse sewing 1:15 Balancing needle thread tension 1:16 Introduction III 3. Maintenance and trouble-shooting Cleaning 3:2 Changing the light bulb 3:3 Trouble-shooting 3:4 Index 3:6 Technical data 3:8 IV Introduction Standard accessories 1 1 Standard presser foot A Part No. 820 546-096 2 Buttonhole foot B 2 Part No. 820 547-096 3 Overcasting foot C 3 Part No. 820 548-096 4 Zipper foot E 4 Part No. 820 549-096 5 Blindhem foot G 5 Part No. 820 550-096 6 Automatic buttonhole foot R 6 Part No. 820 551-096 7 Edge Guide/Quilting Guide 7 Part No. 820 552-096 Introduction V 8-9 Spool cap 13 Extra spool pin 8 11 12 Part No. 4160424-01 Part No. 4160292-01 910 10 Cushion felt 14 Screwdriver Part No. 4160234-01 Part No. 4160422-01 11 Brush 15 Bobbins Part No. 4160409-01 Part No. 4160233-01 12 Seam ripper 16 Needles Part No. 4160304-01 Part No. 4160471-01 13 14 15 16 Optional accessories - available from your dealer Bias binder foot 820 554-096 Makes it easier to put bias tape on your projects, pre- fabricated or hand made Dual feeder with 820 555-096 This foot will help the fabric move more smoothly, quilting guide feeding from both top and bottom Gathering foot 820 556-096 When you want to have a nice gathering on a single layer of fabric Pintuck foot deep 820 557-096 Make nice even rows of pintucks, with or without groove with yarn guide cording Piping foot 820 558-096 The foot has grooves to make it easier to sew perfect piping Ribbon sewing foot 820 559-096 Your ribbon is hold perfectly in place while you sew it onto your project Roller foot 820 560-096 For a better feed on material like vinyl plastic and leather Accessory tray Your sewing machine has a removable accessory tray which is also used as an extended work support. The enclosed accessories are numbered. VI Introduction Stitch table hobby 1142 Stitch Description A Buttonhole Standard buttonhole for blouses or bed linens B Straight stitch, needle position For all straight stitching and topstitching work up middle to 4 mm C Straight stitch, needle position left For all sewing and topstitching work requiring a left needle position D Zigzag stitch For serging and appliqué E Triple zigzag stitch For stitching on elastic band, darning tears and patches F Elastic blindhem stitch For invisible hem attachment and simultaneous serging. Also for stretch fabrics G Blindhem stitch For invisible hem attachment H Shell-edging stitch For decorative hems on À ne materials, e.g. linen J Greek stitch A traditional decorative stitch e.g. for borders and towels M Checker satin stitch Satin decorative stitch N Triangle satin stitch Satin decorative stitch O Open scallop Satin decorative stitch P Oval satin stitch Satin decorative stitch B Stretch triple straight stitch, needle For stretch seams, e.g. crotch seams on sports- and position middle workwear C Stretch triple straight stitch, needle For stretch seams requiring a left needle position position left D Stretch triple zigzag stitch For attaching elastic tape on elastic materials E Honeycomb stitch For sewing on elastic threads, overlocking towelling and for decorative hem seams F Edge stitch wide For closing and serging one or more fabric layers G Edge stitch narrow For closing and serging one or more fabric layers H Open overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for stronger or non- fraying materials J Closed overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for fraying materials M Decorative stitch A decorative stretch stitch N Decorative stitch A decorative stretch stitch O Decorative stitch A decorative stretch stitch P Decorative stitch A decorative stretch stitch 1.