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    							Owners 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 suitable 
    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. 
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    This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced 
    physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been 
    given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the 
    hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall 
    not be made by children without supervision.
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    							Congratulations!
    Congratulations on purchasing your 
    new PFAFF
    ® creative™ 3.0 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
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    dealers will of course also be pleased to 
    advise you at any time. 
    Your PFAFF
    ® creative™ 3.0 sewing and 
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    enable you to experience a totally new 
    dimension of sewing and embroidery. 
    						
    							TABLE OF CONTENTS
    Sewing settings ............................................................ 3:4
    Embroidery settings .................................................... 3:5
    Machine information .................................................. 3:5
    Buttons and indicators  3:6
    Common icons  3:8
    Sewing mode  4:1
    Sewing mode  4:2
    Start view ...................................................................... 4:2
    Sewing mode - overview  4:2
    Selection menu  4:3
    Selecting a stitch .......................................................... 4:3
    Selecting a font ............................................................. 4:3
    Stitch settings  4:4
    Stitch width .................................................................. 4:4
    Stitch positioning ......................................................... 4:4
    Stitch length .................................................................. 4:5
    Stitch density ................................................................ 4:5
    Balance .......................................................................... 4:5
    Thread tension ............................................................. 4:6
    Mirroring ...................................................................... 4:6
    Save to personal menu  4:7
    Free-motion options  4:8
    Tie-off options   4:10
    Sewing programs  4:11
    Sequencing   4:12
    Stitch Creator  4:12
    Sewing techniques   4:13
    Sewing in zippers ...................................................... 4:13
    Sewing hems in heavy fabric ................................... 4:13
    Three-step zigzag stitch ............................................ 4:14
    Blindhem stitch .......................................................... 4:14
    Buttonholes ................................................................. 4:15
    Sew on a button ......................................................... 4:17
    Darning ....................................................................... 4:17
    Quilting ....................................................................... 4:18
    Special sewing techniques  4:20
    Common sewing pop-ups  4:21
    Sequencing 5:1
    Sequencing 5:2
    Sequencing - overview  5:2
    Open and exit sequencing  5:3
    Create a sequence  5:3
    Sequence commands ................................................... 5:4
    Loading and sewing a sequence  5:5
    Saving a sequence  5:5
    Important sequencing information  5:6
    Common sequencing pop-ups  5:6
    Introduction 1:7
    Machine overview  1:8
    Front side ...................................................................... 1:8
    Rear side ....................................................................... 1:9
    Top parts ....................................................................... 1:9
    Accessory tray .............................................................. 1:9
    Parts of the embroidery unit ...................................... 1:9
    Included accessories  1:10
    Presser feet .................................................................. 1:11
    Stitch overview  1:12
    Utility stitches ............................................................ 1:12
    Decorative stitches .................................................... 1:15
    Alphabets .................................................................... 1:16
    Preparations 2:1
    Unpacking 2:2
    Connecting the foot control cord  2:2
    Connect the power cord  
    and foot control  2:2
    Pack away after sewing   2:3
    LED lights  2:3
    Free arm  2:3
    Thread cutter  2:3
    Spool pins  2:4
    Threading the machine  2:5
    Needle threader ........................................................... 2:5
    Thread sensor  2:6
    Bobbin winding  2:7
    Inserting the bobbin  2:8
    IDT
    ™ system (Integrated Dual Feed)  2:8
    Changing the presser foot  2:9
    Changing the needle  2:9
    Lowering feed dogs  2:9
    Needles 2:10
    Threads 2:11
    Stabilizers 2:11
    USB port  2:12
    USB embroidery stick ............................................... 2:12
    Complimentary software (PC)   2:12
    How to update your machine  2:13
    Machine settings & buttons  3:1
    Touch screen  3:2
    Touch screen - overview  3:2
    Settings menu  3:3
    Machine settings  ......................................................... 3:3
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    							Stitch Creator™ feature  6:1
    Stitch Creator™ feature  6:2
    Stitch Creator
    ™ feature - overview  6:2
    Open and exit Stitch Creator™ feature ...................... 6:3
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    Start creating - add a stitch  
    or stitch point ............................................................... 6:3
    Select stitch points ....................................................... 6:3
    Duplicate selected stitch point ................................... 6:4
    Insert a new stitch point ............................................. 6:4
    Triple stitch ................................................................... 6:4
    Mirroring side to side ................................................. 6:4
    Mirroring end to end .................................................. 6:4
    Delete selected stitch point ........................................ 6:4
    Touch functions  6:5
    Position of the marked stitch point  6:5
    Loading and sewing a stitch  6:6
    Saving a stitch  6:6
    Common Stitch Creator
    ™ feature pop-ups  6:6
    Embroidery mode – preparations  7:1
    Embroidery unit overview  7:2
    Embroidery hoop overview  7:2
    Attach the embroidey foot 6A  7:2
    Built-in designs  7:3
    creative
    ™ 3.0 Embroidery collection  7:3
    Connect the embroidery unit  7:3
    Remove the embroidery unit  7:3
    To hoop the fabric  7:4
    Slide on/off the hoop  7:4
    Getting started embroidering  7:5
    Embroidery mode – edit  8:1
    Embroidery mode - edit  8:2
    Embroidery edit - overview  8:2
    Selection menu  8:3
    Load a design  8:3
    Load a font  8:3
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    Touch functions  8:4
    Move .............................................................................. 8:4
    Scale ............................................................................... 8:4
    Rotate ............................................................................ 8:4
    Select design  8:5
    Move design into hoop  8:5
    Mirror a design  8:5
    Delete a design  8:5Option bar in embroidery edit  8:6
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    Zoom options/pan ...................................................... 8:6
    Select hoop .................................................................... 8:7
    Embroidery text editor ............................................... 8:7
    Embroidery stitch-out ................................................. 8:7
    Embroidery edit pop-ups  8:8
    Embroidery mode – stitch-out  9:1
    To enter Embroidery stitch-out  9:2
    Embroidery stitch-out - overview  9:2
    Speed control  9:2
    Crosshair 9:3
    Basting 9:3
    Monochrome 9:3
    Step stitch by stitch  9:3
    Thread tension  9:3
    Embroidery information  9:4
    Option bar  9:4
    Basic precise positioning ............................................ 9:4
    Zoom options/pan ...................................................... 9:5
    Hoop position .............................................................. 9:5
    Color block list ............................................................. 9:6
    Return to Embroidery edit ......................................... 9:6
    How to use basic precise positioning  9:7
    Corner icons ................................................................. 9:8
    Zoom to crosshair ........................................................ 9:8
    Common Embroidery stitch-out pop-ups  9:9
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    							Introduction1 
    						
    							1:8Introduction
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    Machine overview
    Front side
    1.  Lid with stitch categories
    2. Threading slots
    3. Thread cutter
    4.  Sensormatic buttonhole  
    foot socket
    5. LED lights
    6. Free arm
    7. Reverse
    8. Reverse indicator
    9. Action indicator
    10. Thread snips 
    11. Start/stop 
    12.  Presser foot down and pivot 
    toggle
    13.  Presser foot up and extra lift 
    toggle
    14. Immediate tie-off
    15. Stitch restart
    16. Speed control
    17. Needle up/down18. PFAFF
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    19. Button ruler
    20. Handwheel
    21.  Built-in USB port
    22. Stylus holder
    23.  Main switch, connectors for 
    power cord and foot control
    24.  Slide for lowering the feed 
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    25.  Built-in needle threader
    26. Bobbin cover
    27. Needle plate
    28. Presser foot
    29.  Presser foot bar and presser 
    foot holder
    30.  Needle thread guide
    31. Needle screw
    32. Needle bar
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    Introduction
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    Rear side
    33. Handle
    34. IDT
    ™ system
    35.  Embroidery unit connection socket
    Top parts
    36.  Pre-tension disk for threading and bobbin 
    winding
    37.  Bobbin winder thread guide
    38. Thread guide
    39.  Bobbin winder thread guides
    40.  Bobbin winder thread cutter
    41.  Bobbin winder spindle
    42.  Auxiliary spool pin
    43. Spool caps
    44. Spool pin
    45.  Thread tension disk
    46. Take-up lever
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    The accessory tray features special compartments 
    for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles 
    and other accessories. Store the accessories in the 
    tray so they are easily accessible.
    47.   Space for accessories
    48.   Removable tray for presser feet 
    49.   Removable bobbin holder
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    50.  Embroidery unit release button
    51.  Level adjusting feet
    52.  Embroidery unit socket
    53.  Embroidery hoop connection assembly
    54. Embroidery arm
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    Included accessories
    Accessories
    55. Stylus 
    56.  Thread net (1)
    57. Edge guide
    58.  Felt pad (1)
    59.  USB embroidery stick
    60. Screwdriver
    61. Seam ripper
    62. Brush
    63.  Spool cap, large (2)
    64.  Spool cap, medium
    65.  Spool cap, small
    66. Multi-purpose tool
    67. Bobbins (10)
    68. Hoop clips
    Included hoops
    69. creative™ 120 Square hoop (120x120)
    70. creative
    ™ Elite hoop (260x200)
    Included accessories not in picture
    • Foot control
    • Power cord
    • Needles
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