Creative Pfaff 3 Manual

							11Maintenance 
						

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Maintenance
Cleaning the machine
To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it 
often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed.
Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft 
cloth to remove any dust or lint built up.
Note: Use of cleaners or solvents on the machine can cause 
damage to the plexifront. 
Wipe the touch screen with the PLFURÀEHUFORWKLQFOXGHG
with your machine. 
Cleaning the bobbin area
 
Note: Lower the feed dogs (see page 2:9) and turn off the 
machine.
Remove the presser foot and slide off the bobbin cover. 
Place the screwdriver under the needle plate as shown in 
the picture and gently turn the screwdriver to pop off the 
needle plate. Clean the feed dogs with the brush found 
with the accessories.
Cleaning under the bobbin area
Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several 
projects or any time you notice an accumulation of lint in 
the bobbin case area.
Remove the bobbin case holder (A) covering the front 
part of the bobbin case by lifting it up. Remove the bobbin 
case (B) by lifting it up. Clean with the brush.
Note: Use caution when cleaning around the thread 
snips knife (C).
Put the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder back in 
place.
Note: Do not blow air into the bobbin case area. The dust and 
lint will be blown into your machine.
Note: When using the optional accessory PFAFF
® Embroidery 
Cutwork Needles, it is neccessary to clean the bobbin area after 
each embroidered design/project.
Replacing the needle plate
With feed dogs lowered, place the needle plate with 

needle plate down until it clicks into place. Slide on 
bobbin cover.
Non-original parts and accessories
The warranty does not cover any defect or damage 
caused by use of non-original accessories or parts. 
						

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Maintenance
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General problems
Bobbin alarm does not work? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original 
PFAFF® bobbins approved for this model.
Thread snip do not cut the thread? Remove needle plate and clean lint from bobbin area. 
Enable automatic thread snip in the settings menu.
Fabric does not move? Make sure that machine is not set in free-motion mode. See 
chapter 4.
Make sure that the feed dogs are not lowered and that the 
embroidery unit is not attached.
Wrong stitch, irregular or narrow stitch? Deactivate twin needle or stitch width safety in the settings 
menu.
The needle breaks? Insert needle correctly as described in chapter 2.
Attach correct needle for the fabric.
The machine will not sew? Check that all plugs are securely plugged into the machine 
and into the wall socket. 
Check that the foot control cord is securely plugged into the 
foot control.
Push bobbin winder lever to sewing position.
The PFAFF
® creative™ Color Touch Screen displays 
the startup screen?Touch the touch screen to activate. 
Turn off screen saver in the settings menu.
Icons on the touch screen are not activated when 
touched? Close any pop-ups that may be blocking the screen.
Calibrate the touch screen. Calibrate touch screen is found in 
the settings menu. 
The sewing and embroidery machine screen and/or 
Function Buttons do not respond to touch?The sockets and function buttons on the machine can be 
sensitive to static electricity. If the screen does not respond 
to touch, turn the machine OFF and then ON again. If the 
problem persists, contact your authorized PFAFF
® dealer.
The machine skips stitches
Did you insert the needle properly? Change needle and insert correctly as described in chapter 2.
Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded.
Is the correct presser foot used? Attach correct presser foot.
Is the needle too small for the thread?  Change the needle.
Is the fabric moving up and down with the needle 
when free-motion sewing or embroidering?Attach Dynamic spring foot 6D (optional accessory, part 
number 820991-096). If using foot 6A, reduce the presser foot 
height in embroidery settings. If sewing, reduce the presser 
foot height in free-motion options.
Needle thread breaks
Did you insert the needle properly? Change needle and insert correctly as described in chapter 2.
Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded.
Troubleshooting
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For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF® dealer who will be happy to help you. 
						

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Is the needle too small for the thread? Change the needle to the proper size for the thread.
Are you using poor thread with slubs or thread 
which has become dry?Change to a new higher quality thread purchased from an 
authorized PFAFF
® dealer.
Is a correct spool cap used? Attach a spool cap of the right size for the actual thread spool 
as described in chapter 2.
Is the best spool pin position used? Try a different spool pin position (vertical or horizontal).
Is the needle plate hole damaged? Change the needle plate.
Bobbin thread breaks
Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check the bobbin thread.
Is the needle plate hole damaged? Change the needle plate.
Is the bobbin area full of lint? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF
® 
bobbins approved for this model.
Is the bobbin wound correctly? Wind a new bobbin as described in chapter 2.
The seam has uneven stitches
Is the thread tension correct? Check needle thread tension and the threading.
Are you using too thick or slubbed thread? Change the thread.
Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Check bobbin winding. See chapter 2.
Is a correct needle used? Insert a proper needle correctly as described in chapter 2.
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Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded.
Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? Remove the needle plate and clean the feed dogs with a 
brush.
Fabric does not move? Make sure that the feed dogs are not lowered and that the 
embroidery unit is not attached.
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Has the embroidery built up too much to move 
freely under the presser foot?Increase the presser foot height in the settings menu in small 
steps until problem is solved.
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Is the fabric hooped properly? The fabric must be tightly hooped.
Is the inner embroidery hoop completely inserted in 
the outer embroidery hoop?Hoop the fabric in such a way that the inner hoop always 
exactly matches the outer hoop.
Is the area around the embroidery arm free? Clear area around the embroidery unit and recalibrate.
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fabric type.
The machine will not embroider
Is the embroidery unit attached? Make sure that the embroidery unit is properly attached into 
the socket.
Is the wrong hoop attached? Slide on the correct hoop.
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Is your machine displaying the system report  
pop-up?


with a short description of what you were doing before the 
pop-up appeared to [email protected]. After 
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							Index
11:5
INDEX
A
Accessories ................................................................ 1:9,  1:10
Accessory tray ..................................................... 1:9, 2:3, 7:3
Action indicator .......................................................... 1:8, 3:7
Add a stitch or stitch point .............................................. 6:3
Add letter into a text ......................................................... 8:7
Adjust text and stitches .................................................... 5:4
Adjust the entire sequence ............................................... 5:5
All Purpose Sewing Thread ........................................... 2:11
Alphabets ......................................................................... 1:16
Antique hand embroidery stitches ............................... 1:15
Antique quilt stitches ...................................................... 1:15
Art stitches ....................................................................... 1:16
Attach correct hoop........................................................... 9:9
Attaching the Sensormatic buttonhole foot................. 4:15
Attach presser foot ............................................................ 2:9
Attach the embroidey foot 6A ......................................... 7:2
Audio repeat ...................................................................... 3:3
Automatic presser foot lift ............................................... 3:4
Auxiliary spool pin ........................................................... 1:9
Available disk space low ................................................ 10:4
Available memory ........................................................... 10:2
B
Balance ................................................................................ 4:5
Basic precise positioning .................................... 9:2, 9:4, 9:7
Basting ......................................................................... 9:2, 9:3
Blindhem foot with IDT
™ system 3 ............................... 1:11
Blindhem stitch ................................................................ 4:14
Elastic blindhem stitch ........................................................ 4:14
Bobbin area, cleaning ...................................................... 11:2
Bobbin cover ...................................................................... 1:8
Bobbin, insert ..................................................................... 2:8
Bobbin position .................................................................. 9:6
Bobbins ............................................................................. 1:10
Bobbin thread guide ......................................................... 2:5
Bobbin thread low ........................................................... 4:21
Bobbin thread low - move to bobbin position?............. 9:9
Bobbin winder thread cutter ........................................... 1:9
Bobbin winder thread guide ........................................... 1:9
Bobbin winding ................................................................. 2:7
Bobbin winder thread guide ................................................ 2:7
Winding from horizontal position ...................................... 2:7
Winding while threaded ....................................................... 2:7
%URZVHSHUVRQDOÀOHV ...................................................... 10:3
Brush ................................................................................. 1:10
Built-in designs .................................................................. 7:3
Built-in embroidery fonts ................................................. 8:3
Built-in memory .............................................................. 10:2
Built-in needle threader ............................................ 1:8, 2:5
Built-in USB port ............................................................... 1:8
Buttonhole ........................................................................ 4:15
Attaching the Sensormatic buttonhole foot ..................... 4:15
Corded buttonhole............................................................... 4:16
Manual buttonhole .............................................................. 4:16
Repeat a manual buttonhole .............................................. 4:16
Sensormatic buttonhole ...................................................... 4:15
Button ruler ........................................................................ 1:8
Buttons and indicators ..................................................... 3:6
Action indicator ..................................................................... 3:7
Immediate tie-off.................................................................... 3:6
Needle up/down ................................................................... 3:6
Presser foot down and pivot toggle .................................... 3:6
Presser foot up and extra lift toggle .................................... 3:6
Reverse button........................................................................ 3:7
Reverse indicator ................................................................... 3:7
Speed control .......................................................................... 3:6
Start/stop ................................................................................ 3:7
Stitch restart ............................................................................ 3:6
Thread snips ........................................................................... 3:7
Button sewing .................................................................. 4:17
C
Calibrate touch screen ...................................................... 3:3
Cancel.................................................................................. 3:8
Carrying case ............................................................ 1:10, 2:2
Category ............................................................................. 4:3
Center position .................................................................. 9:6
Change to Cutwork Needle (optional accessory) ....... 9:10
Changing the needle ......................................................... 2:9
Changing the presser foot ................................................ 2:9
Attach presser foot ................................................................. 2:9
Remove presser foot .............................................................. 2:9
Character style ................................................................... 8:7
Check needle thread .............................................. 4:21, 9:10
Cleaning the bobbin area ............................................... 11:2
Cleaning the machine ..................................................... 11:2
Cleaning under the bobbin area.................................... 11:2
Color block list .............................................. 7:6, 9:2, 9:4, 9:6
Color touch screen ............................................................ 1:8
Common icons ................................................................... 3:8
Cancel ...................................................................................... 3:8
Long touch .............................................................................. 3:8
OK ............................................................................................ 3:8
OK and Cancel ....................................................................... 3:8
Scroll bar ................................................................................. 3:8
Complimentary software (PC) ...................................... 2:12
Connecting the foot control cord .................................... 2:2
Connect the embroidery unit .......................................... 7:3
Connect the foot control ................................................... 2:2
Connect the power cord ................................................... 2:2
Connect to and remove from USB port ....................... 2:12
Connect to the power supply .......................................... 2:2
Copy ......................................................................... 10:2,  10:4
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Corded buttonhole .......................................................... 4:16
Corner icons ......................................................... 9:4, 9:7, 9:8
Cover ................................................................................... 2:3 
						

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Crazy patch stitches ........................................................ 1:15
Crazy quilt stitching ....................................................... 4:19
Create a new folder ......................................................... 10:4
Create a sequence .............................................................. 5:3
Create new folder ............................................ 8:6, 10:2, 10:4
creative
™ 3.0 Embroidery collection ............................... 7:3
creative
™ 120 Square hoop ............................................. 1:10
creative
™ Elite hoop ........................................................ 1:10
Crosshair .............................................................. 9:2, 9:3, 9:7
Cross stitches ................................................................... 1:15
Current color block ........................................................... 9:4
Currently selected design ................................................ 8:2
Current position ................................................................ 9:5
Current stitch in the current color block ................. 9:2, 9:4
Current stitch in the design or combination .......... 9:2, 9:4
Cut ............................................................................ 10:2,  10:4
Cut-Away Stabilizer ....................................................... 2:11
Cut jump stitches............................................................... 3:5
Cut position ........................................................................ 9:6
Cut thread end ................................................................. 9:10
D
Darning ............................................................................. 4:17
Decorative stitches .......................................................... 1:15
HÀQLWLRQRIDVWLWFKSRLQW ............................................... 6:3
Delete ........................................................... 3:2, 8:5, 8:7, 10:4
Delete a design .................................................................. 8:5
HOHWHDÀOHRUIROGHU ...................................................... 10:4
Delete a letter ..................................................................... 8:7
Delete a sequence .............................................................. 5:5
Delete a stitch ..................................................................... 4:7
Delete a stitch or letter ...................................................... 5:4
Delete selected stitch point .............................................. 6:4
Delete symbol .................................................................... 4:7
Denim needle ................................................................... 2:10
Design adjustments ........................................................... 8:4
Delete ....................................................................................... 8:5
Load ......................................................................................... 8:3
Mirroring ................................................................................. 8:5
Move ........................................................................................ 8:4
Move design into hoop ......................................................... 8:5
Rotate ....................................................................................... 8:4
Scale ......................................................................................... 8:4
HVLJQÀHOGWUDFH .............................................................. 9:8
HVLJQÀOH ......................................................................... 10:2
Design, load ....................................................................... 8:3
Designs ............................................................................... 8:3
Designs, built-in ................................................................ 7:3
Disable needle warning .................................................... 9:7
Disengaging the IDT
™ system .......................................... 2:8
Disintegrating Stabilizer ................................................ 2:11
Duplicate ..................................................................... 6:2,  6:4
Duplicate selected stitch point ........................................ 6:4
Dynamic spring foot 6D ............................................ 3:5, 4:8
Dynamic spring foot 6D free-motion ............................. 4:8
E
Edge guide ....................................................................... 1:10
Elastic blindhem stitch ................................................... 4:14
Embroidery arm ......................................................... 1:9, 7:2
Embroidery bobbin thread ............................................ 2:11
Embroidery collection ............................................. 1:10, 7:3
Embroidery edit ......................................................... 8:2–8:8
Embroidery edit pop-ups ................................................. 8:8
(PEURLGHU\IRQWÀOH ........................................................ 10:2
Embroidery fonts, bulit-in ............................................... 8:3
Embroidery foot 6A ................................................. 1:11, 7:2
Embroidery hoop connection assembly ................. 1:9, 7:2
Embroidery hoop overview ............................................. 7:2
Embroidery information .................................................. 9:4
Embroidery mode ............................................... 3:2, 7:5, 8:2
Embroidery needle .......................................................... 2:10
Embroidery settings .......................................................... 3:5
Embroidery stitch-out ................. 7:5, 8:2, 8:6, 8:7, 9:2–9:10
Embroidery stitch-out pop-ups ....................................... 9:9
Embroidery text editor ....................................... 8:2, 8:6, 8:7
Embroidery thread .......................................................... 2:11
Embroidery unit ................................................................ 1:9
Overview ................................................................................. 7:2
Embroidery unit calibration ............................................ 9:9
Embroidery unit, connect ................................................ 7:3
Embroidery unit connection socket ......................... 1:9, 7:2
Embroidery unit overview ....................................... 1:9, 7:2
Embroidery unit release button ............................... 1:9, 7:2
Embroidery unit, remove ................................................. 7:3
Engaging the IDT
™ system ............................................... 2:8
Exit sequencing .................................................................. 5:3
Exit Stitch Creator ............................................................. 6:3
F
Fancy stitch foot 2A ........................................................ 1:11
Fancy stitch foot with IDT
™ system 1A ........................ 1:11
Feeding length from previous stitch point ............. 6:2, 6:5
Felt pad ...................................................................... 1:10, 2:4
File, load ........................................................................... 10:3
File formats ...................................................................... 10:2
File or folder ..................................................................... 10:4
Copy ....................................................................................... 10:4
Create ..................................................................................... 10:4
Delete ..................................................................................... 10:4
Rename .................................................................................. 10:4
Floral and ornamental stitches ...................................... 1:16
Folder, open ..................................................................... 10:3
Folder level ....................................................................... 10:3
Font, load ............................................................................ 8:3
Font style ............................................................................ 5:3
Foot control ...................................................................... 1:10
Free arm ....................................................................... 1:8, 2:3
Free-motion options ................................................... 4:2, 4:8
Free-motion stippling ..................................................... 4:20
Fun stitches ...................................................................... 1:16 
						

							Index
11:7
G
Getting started embroidering .......................................... 7:5
Grid ..................................................................................... 6:2
H
Handle ................................................................................ 1:9
Handlook quilting ........................................................... 4:19
Handlook quilt stitches .................................................. 1:16
Handlook stitches............................................................ 1:15
Handwheel ......................................................................... 1:8
Hard cover ......................................................................... 2:3
Hems in heavy fabric ...................................................... 4:13
Hemstitches ...................................................................... 1:15
Hoop clips ........................................................................ 1:10
Hoop position ...................................................... 9:2, 9:4, 9:5
Hoop selection ................................................................... 8:7
Hoop, slide on/off ............................................................ 7:4
Hoop the fabric .................................................................. 7:4
How to use basic precise positioning ............................. 9:7
I
Icons, common ................................................................... 3:8
Cancel ...................................................................................... 3:8
Long touch .............................................................................. 3:8
OK ............................................................................................ 3:8
Scroll arrows ........................................................................... 3:8
IDT™ system ........................ 1:9, 2:8, 4:8, 4:14, 4:15, 4:19, 7:5
Disengaging ............................................................................ 2:8
Engaging ................................................................................. 2:8
IDT™ system/Lower feed dogs recommended ............. 4:2
Immediate tie-off ........................................................ 1:8, 3:6
Important sequencing information ................................ 5:6
Included accessories ....................................................... 1:10
Included hoops ................................................................ 1:10
Insert a new stitch point ................................................... 6:4
Inserting the bobbin .......................................................... 2:8
Intellectual Property ..................................................... 11:11
Iron-on tear-away ............................................................ 2:11
L
Language ............................................................................ 3:3
LED lights .................................................................... 1:8, 2:3
License information ................................................. 3:5, 10:2
Lid ....................................................................................... 1:8
List/thumbnail view ............................................. 10:2, 10:3
Load a design ..................................................................... 8:3
/RDGDÀOH ......................................................................... 10:3
Load a font ......................................................................... 8:3
Load a sequence ................................................................ 5:5
/RDGIURPSHUVRQDOÀOHV86%GHYLFH ............................ 8:3
Loading and sewing a sequence ..................................... 5:5Locking point .............................................................. 9:4, 9:7
Lock screen ......................................................................... 3:3
Long touch ......................................................................... 3:8
Lower feed dogs ................................................................ 2:9
Lower feed dogs recommendation ................................. 4:8
M
Machine information ........................................................ 3:5
Machine needs to rest ............................................ 4:21, 9:10
Machine overview ............................................................. 1:8
Machine settings ................................................................ 3:3
Main switch ........................................................................ 1:8
Maintenance ..................................................................... 11:2
Manual buttonhole.......................................................... 4:16
Manual buttonhole foot 5M ........................................... 1:11
Marked stitch point ........................................................... 6:3
Memory available ........................................................... 10:2
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Mirror a design .................................................................. 8:5
Mirror end to end ......................................... 3:2, 4:6, 6:4, 8:5
Mirroring ..................................................................... 4:6,  8:5
Mirror side to side ........................................ 3:2, 4:6, 6:4, 8:5
Monochrome ........................................................ 9:2, 9:3, 9:4
Move ..................................................................... 6:2, 6:5, 8:4
0RYHDÀOHRUIROGHU........................................................ 10:4
Move design into hoop .............................................. 8:2, 8:5
Move up one folder level ...................................... 10:2, 10:3
Multi-purpose tool .......................................... 1:10, 2:9, 4:17
N
Needle art stitches ........................................................... 1:15
Needle bar .......................................................................... 1:8
Needle plate ....................................................................... 1:8
Needles .................................................................... 1:10,  2:10
Denim needle........................................................................ 2:10
Embroidery needle .............................................................. 2:10
Stretch needle ....................................................................... 2:10
Universal needle .................................................................. 2:10
Wing needle .......................................................................... 2:10
Needle screw ...................................................................... 1:8
Needle threader .......................................................... 1:8, 2:5
Needle thread guide .................................................. 1:8, 2:5
Needle up/down ....................................................... 1:8, 3:6
New folder ....................................................................... 10:4
New stitch point ......................................................... 6:2, 6:3
Non-original parts and accessories .............................. 11:2
O
OK ......................................................................... 3:8, 8:6, 8:7
Open a folder ................................................................... 10:3
Open sequencing ............................................................... 5:3
Open Stitch Creator .......................................................... 6:3 
						

							Index11:8
Optional accessories ..... 2:5, 4:8, 4:17, 4:19, 4:20, 9:10, 11:2
Optional feet stitches ...................................................... 1:16
Optional presser foot ............................................... 4:20, 7:2
Option bar ................................................................... 8:6, 9:4
Organize ........................................................................... 10:4
Original size ....................................................................... 8:4
Overview
Embroidery edit ..................................................................... 8:2
Embroidery hoop ................................................................... 7:2
Embroidery stitch-out ........................................................... 9:2
Embroidery unit ..................................................................... 7:2
Machine ................................................................................... 1:8
3HUVRQDOÀOHV ......................................................................... 10:2
Sequencing .............................................................................. 5:2
Sewing mode .......................................................................... 4:2
Stitch Creator .......................................................................... 6:2
Stitches ................................................................................... 1:12
P
Pack away after sewing .................................................... 2:3
Padlock ............................................................................... 8:4
Park position ............................................................... 7:3, 9:5
Parts of the embroidery unit............................................ 1:9
Paste ......................................................................... 10:2,  10:4
Patchwork program ............................................... 4:12, 4:18
3HUVRQDOÀOHV ....................................... 4:3, 7:5, 8:3, 10:2-10:4
3HUVRQDOÀOHVVDYH ............................................................ 8:6
PFAFF
® creative™ Color Touch Screen ........................... 1:8
Piecing the quilt top ........................................................ 4:18
Pop-up messages
Attach correct hoop ............................................................... 9:9
Available disk space low .................................................... 10:4
Bobbin thread low ............................................................... 4:21
Bobbin thread low - move to bobbin position? ................. 9:9
Change to Cutwork Needle (optional accessory) ........... 9:10
Check needle thread ................................................... 4:21, 9:10
Cut thread end .............................................................. 7:6, 9:10
Disable needle warning ........................................................ 9:7
Embroidery combination is too complex ........................... 8:8
(PEURLGHU\LVÀQLVKHG .......................................................... 7:6
Embroidery unit calibration ................................................. 9:9
Exeeded maximum number of stitches .............................. 8:8
Machine needs to rest ................................................. 4:21, 9:10
Not an editable stitch ..................................................... 5:6, 6:6
Remove hoop .......................................................................... 8:8
Remove Sensormatic buttonhole foot ............................... 4:21
Sequence out of range .................................................... 5:6, 6:6
System busy .......................................................................... 10:4
Use thread color ..................................................................... 7:5
Position hoop .............................................................. 9:4, 9:7
Position of the marked stitch point ................................ 6:5
Power cord ....................................................................... 1:10
Presser feet, included ...................................................... 1:11
Presser foot ......................................................................... 1:8
Presser foot bar .................................................................. 1:8
Presser foot, change .......................................................... 2:9Presser foot down and pivot toggle ........................ 1:8, 3:6
Presser foot height ............................................................ 3:5
Presser foot height control ............................................... 3:5
Presser foot holder ............................................................ 1:8
Presser foot pressure......................................................... 3:4
Presser foot pressure control ........................................... 3:4
Presser foot recommendation .......................................... 4:2
Presser foot up and extra lift toggle ........................ 1:8, 3:6
Pre-tension device for threading and bobbin winding 1:9
Pre-tension disc ................................................................. 2:5
Q
Quick help .......................................................... 3:2, 4:8, 4:20
Quilting ............................................................................. 4:18
Crazy quilt stitching ............................................................ 4:19
Patchwork program ............................................................. 4:18
Piecing the quilt top............................................................. 4:18
Straight stitch needle plate ................................................. 4:18
Quilt stitches .................................................................... 1:15
R
Removable bobbin holder ................................................ 1:9
Removable tray for presser feet ...................................... 1:9
Remove presser foot ......................................................... 2:9
Remove Sensormatic buttonhole foot .......................... 4:21
Remove the embroidery unit ........................................... 7:3
Rename ............................................................................... 8:6
5HQDPHDÀOHRUIROGHU .......................................... 10:2,  10:4
Repeat a manual buttonhole .......................................... 4:16
Replace a stitch or letter ................................................... 5:4
Replacing the needle plate ............................................. 11:2
Return to Embroidery edit ................................. 9:2, 9:4, 9:6
Reverse ................................................................................ 1:8
Reverse button ........................................ 3:7, 4:10, 4:11, 4:12
Reverse indicator ........................................................ 1:8, 3:7
Rotate .................................................................................. 8:4
S
Satin and edge stitches ................................................... 1:15
6DYHWRSHUVRQDOÀOHV ................................................. 8:2,  8:6
Save to personal menu ....................................... 4:2, 4:7, 5:5
Saving a sequence ............................................................. 5:5
Saving a stitch ............................................................. 4:7, 6:6
Scale ..................................................................................... 8:4
Screen .................................................................................. 1:8
Screen, lock ......................................................................... 3:3
Screen saver ....................................................................... 3:3
Screwdriver ...................................................................... 1:10
Scroll bar ............................................................................. 3:8
Seam ripper ...................................................................... 1:10
Select a font ........................................................................ 4:3
Select a stitch ...................................................................... 4:3 
						

							Index
11:9
Select design ................................................................ 8:2, 8:5
Selected stitch number ..................................................... 4:2
Select hoop ........................................................... 8:2, 8:6, 8:7
Selection menu..................................... 3:2, 4:3, 7:5, 8:3, 10:3
Select stitches/stitch points ............................................. 6:3
Sensormatic buttonhole .................................................. 4:15
Sensormatic buttonhole foot 5A........................... 1:11, 4:15
Sensormatic buttonhole foot socket................................ 1:8
Sensormatic free-motion .................................................. 4:9
Sensormatic free-motion foot 6A .................... 1:11, 4:9, 7:2
Sequence adjustments ............................................... 5:5, 5:6
Sequence commands ........................................................ 5:4
Sequences in Stitch Creator ............................................. 5:6
Sequencing
Adjust text and stitches ......................................................... 5:4
Adjust the entire sequence ................................................... 5:4
Create sequence from letters ................................................ 5:3
Create sequence from stitches .............................................. 5:3
Delete a sequence ................................................................... 5:5
Delete a stitch or letter .......................................................... 5:4
Insert a stitch or letter ............................................................ 5:4
Replace a stitch or letter ........................................................ 5:4
Sequencing pop-ups ......................................................... 5:6
Settings menu ............................................................. 3:2, 3:3
Sew a sequence .................................................................. 5:5
Sewing a stitch ................................................................... 6:6
Sewing hems in heavy fabric ......................................... 4:13
Sewing in zippers ............................................................ 4:13
Sewing mode ..................................................... 3:2, 4:2–4:22
Sewing options .................................................................. 4:2
Sewing pop-ups ............................................................... 4:21
Sewing programs ............................................................ 4:11
Patchwork program ............................................................. 4:12
Single stitch program .......................................................... 4:11
Tapering program ................................................................ 4:11
Sewing settings .................................................................. 3:4
Sewing techniques ................................................. 1:16, 4:13
Sewing thread .................................................................. 2:11
Sew on a button ............................................................... 4:17
Shipping brace ................................................................... 7:2
Single stitch program ...................................................... 4:11
Slide for lowering the feed dogs ..................................... 1:8
Slide on/off the hoop ....................................................... 7:4
Slit length .......................................................................... 4:15
Smocking stitches ............................................................ 1:15
Software (PC) ................................................................... 2:12
Software version ....................................................... 3:5, 10:2
Special sewing techniques ............................................. 4:20
Speed control ................................................ 1:8, 3:6, 4:6, 9:2
Speed control symbol ................................................ 4:2, 9:2
Spool cap ............................................................ 1:9, 1:10, 2:4
Spool pin ............................................................................. 1:9
Spool pins ........................................................................... 2:4
Auxiliary spool pin ................................................................ 2:4
Horizontal position ................................................................ 2:4
Main spool pin ....................................................................... 2:4Vertical position ..................................................................... 2:4
Spring foot free-motion .................................................... 4:8
Stabilizer recommended .................................................. 4:2
Stabilizers ......................................................................... 2:11
Standard presser foot with IDT
™ system 0A ............... 1:11
Start/stop ............................................................. 1:8, 3:6, 3:7
Start view ............................................................................ 4:2
Step stitch by stitch .................................................... 9:2, 9:3
Sticky Stabilizer ............................................................... 2:11
Stippling stitches ............................................................. 1:15
Stitch category ................................................................... 4:3
Stitch Creator
™ feature ...................................... 4:12, 6:2–6:6
Load a stitch ............................................................................ 6:6
Save a stitch ............................................................................ 6:6
Sew a stitch ............................................................................. 6:6
Stitch Creator™ feature pop-ups ...................................... 6:6
Stitch density ....................................................... 4:5, 5:2, 5:4
Stitches ................................................................................ 4:3
Stitch fonts .......................................................................... 4:3
Stitch-in-the-Ditch ........................................................... 4:19
Stitch length ........................................... 4:2, 4:4, 4:5, 5:2, 5:4
Stitch overview ................................................................ 1:12
Stitch point ......................................................................... 6:3
Stitch point side position........................................... 6:2, 6:5
Stitch positioning ................................................ 4:4, 5:2, 5:4
Stitch repetition ............................................................... 4:17
Stitch restart ................................................................ 1:8, 3:6
Stitch, select ........................................................................ 4:3
Stitch settings ..................................................................... 4:4
Balance ..................................................................................... 4:5
Mirroring ................................................................................. 4:6
Stitch density .......................................................................... 4:5
Stitch length ............................................................................ 4:5
Stitch positioning ................................................................... 4:4
Stitch width ............................................................................. 4:4
Thread tension ........................................................................ 4:6
Stitch width ................................................... 4:2, 4:4, 5:2, 5:4
Stitch width safety...................................................... 3:4, 4:8
Stop command ............................................................ 5:2, 5:4
Straight stitch needle plate (optional) .......................... 4:18
Stretch needle ................................................................... 2:10
Stylus ................................................................................. 1:10
Stylus holder ...................................................................... 1:8
Subcategory ........................................................................ 4:3
System busy ..................................................................... 10:4
T
Take-up lever .............................................................. 1:9, 2:5
Tapering program ........................................................... 4:11
Tear-away Stabilizers ..................................................... 2:11
Thread cutter............................................................... 1:8, 2:3
Thread guide ...................................................................... 1:9
Threading for twin needle ............................................... 2:6
Threading the machine..................................................... 2:5
Needle threader ..................................................................... 2:5 
						

							Index11:10
Thread manufacturer ........................................................ 9:6
Thread net ........................................................................ 1:10
Threads ............................................................................. 2:11
Thread sensor .................................................................... 2:6
Thread snips....................................................... 1:8, 3:7, 4:10
Thread snips command ............................................. 5:2, 5:4
Thread snips for embroidery ........................................... 3:5
Thread snips for sewing ................................................... 3:4
Thread tension .............................................. 4:2, 4:6, 9:2, 9:3
Thread tension disk .......................................................... 1:9
Three-step zigzag stitch.................................................. 4:14
Tie-off beginning ............................................................. 4:10
Tie-off command ........................................................ 5:2, 5:4
Tie-off end ........................................................................ 4:10
Tie-off options ........................................................... 4:2, 4:10
To select locking point ...................................................... 9:7
To select position hoop ..................................................... 9:7
Total number of designs .................................................. 8:2
Total number of stitches ................................................... 8:2
Touch function - Move ....................................... 6:2, 8:2, 8:4
Touch function - Rotate ............................................. 8:2, 8:4
Touch function - Scale ............................................... 8:2, 8:4
Touch function - Zoom/Pan ........................................... 6:2
Touch screen ...................................................................... 3:2
7UDFHWKHGHVLJQÀHOG ........................................................ 9:8
Transparent thread ......................................................... 2:11
Triple stitch ................................................................. 6:2, 6:4
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 11:3
Twin needle .......................................................... 2:6, 3:4, 4:2
Twin needle/stitch width safety..................................... 4:2
Twin needle width ............................................................ 3:4
U
Universal needle .............................................................. 2:10
Unpacking .......................................................................... 2:2
8QUHFRJQL]HGÀOH ............................................................ 10:2
Update your machine ..................................................... 2:13
USB device ......................................... 4:3, 7:5, 8:3, 10:2, 10:3
USB embroidery stick ............................................ 1:10, 2:12
USB port .................................................................... 1:8, 2:12
Connect to and remove from USB port ............................ 2:12
Using the USB embroidery stick ................................... 2:12
Utility stitches .................................................................. 1:12
W
Water Soluble Stabilizer ................................................. 2:11
Wheel .................................................................... 6:2, 8:2, 9:4
Wheel center ............................................................... 8:2, 8:4
Wheel control ..................................................................... 9:4
Winding from horizontal position .................................. 2:7
Winding while threaded .................................................. 2:7
Wing needle ..................................................................... 2:10
Z
Zipper foot with IDT™ system 4 .................................... 1:11
Zippers, sewing ............................................................... 4:13
Zoom in ....................................................................... 8:6, 9:5
Zoom options/pan ......................... 8:2, 8:6, 9:2, 9:4, 9:5, 9:7
Zoom out ..................................................................... 8:6, 9:5
Zoom/Pan ................................................................... 6:2,  6:5
Zoom to all .................................................................. 8:6, 9:5
Zoom to box ................................................................ 8:6, 9:5
Zoom to crosshair ...................................................... 9:7, 9:8
Zoom to hoop ............................................................. 8:6, 9:5