Creative Pfaff 3 Manual
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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. WARNING – 7RUHGXFHWKHULVNRIEXUQV
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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 ® dealers will of course also be pleased to advise you at any time. Your PFAFF ® creative™ 3.0 sewing and HPEURLGHU\PDFKLQHZLOOGHÀQLWHO\ 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 1 2 3 4 5
Stitch Creator™ feature 6:1 Stitch Creator™ feature 6:2 Stitch Creator ™ feature - overview 6:2 Open and exit Stitch Creator™ feature ...................... 6:3 HÀQLWLRQRIDVWLWFKSRLQW ........................................ 6:3 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 /RDGIURPSHUVRQDOÀOHV86%GHYLFH ...................... 8:3 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 6DYHWRSHUVRQDOÀOHV ................................................... 8:6 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 3HUVRQDO
1:8Introduction PFAFF 10 20 30 40 50 2 1mm inch0 0Quilt 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 ® creative™ Color Touch Screen 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 dogsNeedle area 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 24 31 29 26 27 30 28 25 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 13 12 1110 14151617 19 18 20 21 22 23 32 5
1:9 Introduction 33 34 35 47 48 49 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 $FFHVVRU\WUD\ 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 Parts of the HPEURLGHU\XQLW (type BE16) 50. Embroidery unit release button 51. Level adjusting feet 52. Embroidery unit socket 53. Embroidery hoop connection assembly 54. Embroidery arm 363738394041 4243444645 50 51 51 54 53 52
1:10Introduction 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 ‡ 0LFURÀEHUFORWK • creative ™ 3.0 Embroidery collection • Quick start embroidery kit • Warranty 6970 5556575859 60616263 6465 666768