Creative Pfaff 4 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. 
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							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 
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parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-
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FOR EUROPE ONLY:
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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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.
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The machine must only be used with foot control of type ”FR5” manufactured by Shanghai Bioao 
Precision Mould Co., Ltd. 
						

							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. 
Your PFAFF®creative™ 4.5 sewing and embroidery 
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totally new dimension of sewing and embroidery. 
						

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Introduction 1:7
Machine overview  1:8
Front side ...................................................................... 1:8
Rear side ....................................................................... 1:9
Top parts ....................................................................... 1:9
Accessory tray .............................................................. 1:9
Included accessories  1:10
Presser feet .................................................................. 1:10
Stitch overview  1:12
Utility stitches ............................................................ 1:12
Decorative stitches .................................................... 1:15
Alphabets .................................................................... 1:21
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
Electronic knee-lift  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)  2:9
Attaching the Dynamic spring foot 6D  2:9
Changing the presser foot  2:10
Needles 2:10
Changing the needle  2:11
USB ports  2:11
USB embroidery stick ............................................... 2:11
Complimentary software (PC)  2:12
How to update your machine  2:12
Buttons and indicators  2:13
PFAFF® creative™ Color Touch Screen  3:1
Start view  3:2
Main parts  3:2
Task bar ......................................................................... 3:2
Option bar ..................................................................... 3:3
Common icons  3:3
Selection menu  3:4
Selection menu - overview ......................................... 3:4
Embroidery edit  3:6
Embroidery stitch-out  3:7Settings menu  3:8
Machine settings .......................................................... 3:8
Screen settings ............................................................ 3:11
Sound settings ............................................................ 3:11
Info menu  3:12
Quick help  3:12
Sewing mode  4:1
Sewing mode - overview  4:2
Select a stitch  4:3
Sewing recommendations  4:3
Machine settings  4:3
Raise and lower the presser foot  4:3
Stitch settings  4:4
Stitch width .................................................................. 4:4
Stitch positioning ......................................................... 4:4
Stitch length .................................................................. 4:4
Stitch density ................................................................ 4:5
Mirroring ...................................................................... 4:5
Balance .......................................................................... 4:5
Buttonhole slit length .................................................. 4:6
Button stitch repetition ............................................... 4:6
Adjust thread tension ................................................. 4:7
Free-motion options  4:8
Sequence start position  4:9
Save options  4:9
Option bar  4:11
Speed control .............................................................. 4:11
Tie-off options ............................................................ 4:11
Sewing programs ....................................................... 4:12
Sequencing ................................................................. 4:13
Stitch Creator™ feature ............................................ 4:13
Sewing techniques   4:14
Sewing in zippers ...................................................... 4:14
Sewing hems in heavy fabric ................................... 4:14
Three-step zigzag stitch ............................................ 4:15
Blindhem stitch .......................................................... 4:15
Buttonholes ................................................................. 4:16
Sew on a button ......................................................... 4:18
Darning ....................................................................... 4:18
Special sewing techniques  4:21
Four direction sewing ............................................... 4:21
Stacking stitches ......................................................... 4:22
Ribbon stitches ........................................................... 4:22
Common sewing pop-ups  4:23
Sequencing 5:1
Sequencing - overview  5:2
Open and exit sequencing  5:3
Create a sequence  5:3
Sequence commands ................................................... 5:4
Horizontal preview ..................................................... 5:5
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Directional stitches ...................................................... 5:5
Zoom to all ................................................................... 5:6
Loading and sewing a sequence  5:6
Saving a sequence  5:7
Important sequencing information  5:8
Common sequencing pop-ups  5:8
Stitch Creator™ feature  6:1
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 stitches/stitch points ....................................... 6:3
Multi-select ................................................................... 6:4
Delete selected stitch point ........................................ 6:4
Duplicate selected stitch point ................................... 6:4
Insert a new stitch point ............................................. 6:4
Zoom ............................................................................. 6:4
Mirroring side to side ................................................. 6:5
Mirroring end to end .................................................. 6:5
Triple stitch ................................................................... 6:5
Touch functions  6:6
Position of the marked stitch point  6:6
Loading and sewing a stitch  6:7
Saving a stitch  6:7
Common Stitch Creator
™ feature pop-ups  6:8
Important Stitch Creator
™ feature information  6:8
Embroidery mode – preparations  7:1
Embroidery unit overview  7:2
Embroidery hoop overview  7:3
Built-in designs  7:3
Embroidery collection  7:3
Connect the embroidery unit  7:3
Remove the embroidery unit  7:4
Attaching the Dynamic spring foot 6D  7:4
Slide on the hoop  7:5
To hoop the fabric  7:5
Getting started embroidering  7:6
Embroidery mode – edit  8:1
Embroidery edit - overview  8:2
Load a design  8:3
Load a font  8:3
Load a stitch  8:4
Zoom Options  8:4
Select design(s)  8:5
Stitch-out order  8:6
Adjustments 8:6
Group ............................................................................ 8:6
Delete ............................................................................. 8:6Duplicate ....................................................................... 8:6
Mirroring ...................................................................... 8:6
Move design into hoop ............................................... 8:6
Undo .............................................................................. 8:6
Redo ............................................................................... 8:6
Touch functions  8:7
Move .............................................................................. 8:7
Rotate ............................................................................ 8:7
Scale ............................................................................... 8:7
Pan ................................................................................. 8:7
Option bar  8:8
Save to Personal designs ............................................ 8:8
More options ................................................................ 8:9
Select hoop .................................................................... 8:9
Thread color edit ....................................................... 8:10
Basic Shape Creator™ feature ................................. 8:11
Embroidery stitch editor .......................................... 8:18
Embroidery text editor ............................................. 8:21
Embroidery edit pop-ups  8:23
Embroidery mode – stitch-out  9:1
Embroidery stitch-out - overview  9:2
Embroidery information  9:2
Crosshair 9:3
Color list  9:3
Zoom options  9:3
Current stitch  9:3
Go to stitch  9:3
Basting 9:4
Thread tension  9:4
Option bar  9:5
More options ................................................................ 9:5
Hoop position .............................................................. 9:6
Speed control ................................................................ 9:6
Precise positioning ...................................................... 9:7
Common Embroidery stitch-out pop-ups  9:11
Files & Folders  10:1
Files & Folders - overview  10:2
File formats  10:3
Browse Files & Folders  10:3
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							Introduction
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Front side
1.  Lid with stitch categories
2. Threading slots
3. Thread cutter
4.  Sensormatic buttonhole  
foot socket
5. Free arm
6. LED lights
7. Reverse
8. Reverse indicator
9. Action indicator
10.  Presser foot down and pivot 
toggle 
11.  Presser foot up and extra lift 
toggle
12. Start/stop
13. Thread snips
14. Immediate tie-off
15. Stitch restart16. Needle up/down
17. Button ruler
18. Handwheel
19. PFAFF
® creative™ Color 
Touch Screen
20.  Built-in USB ports
21. Stylus holder
22.  Main switch, connectors for 
power cord and foot control
23.  Connection for knee-lift 
Machine overview
Needle area
24.  Built-in needle threader
25. Bobbin cover
26. Needle plate
27. Presser foot
28.  Presser foot bar and presser 
foot holder
29.  Needle thread guide
30. Needle screw
31. Needle bar 
						

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Rear side
32. Handle
33. IDT™ system
34.  Embroidery unit connection socket
Top parts
35.  Thread guide for needle thread and for bobbin 
winding
36.  Bobbin winder thread guide and pre-tension 
device
37. Thread guide
38.  Bobbin thread guides
39.  Bobbin winder lever
40. Bobbin spindle
41.  Bobbin thread cutter
42.  Auxiliary spool pin
43. Spool caps
44. Spool pin
45. 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.
46.   Space for accessories
47.   Removable tray for presser feet 
48.   Removable bobbin holder 
						

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Included accessories
Accessories
55. Stylus 
56.  Thread net (2)
57. Edge guide
58.  Felt pad (2)
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. Knee-lift
Included accessories not in picture
•  Complimentary software (PC) to download
• Foot control
• Power cord
•  USB cord (P/N:412 62 59-04)
• Needles
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Presser feet
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This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length 
longer than 1.0mm.
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This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is 
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