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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.
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.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or
injury to person:
This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine.
Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized
dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing
machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
Do not use bent needles.
Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may de ect the needle causing it to break.
Wear safety glasses.
Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading
needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when
making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated.
To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A)
This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 be added to the product. Servicing
of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by
quali ed service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts
in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words ‘DOUBLE INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE
INSULATED’.
Congratulations!
Congratulations on purchasing your new PFAFF® sewing machine. As a sewing enthusiast, you
have acquired a machine that features the very latest in both design and technology, enabling
you to transform your creative ideas into reality.
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® dealer will of course also be
pleased to advise you as well.
Your PFAFF® ambition essential™ sewing machine will de nitely enable you to experience a
totally new dimension of sewing!
Table of contents
Introduction 4
Machine overview ......................................................................4
Accessories ...................................................................................5
Stitch overview ............................................................................7
Direct selection ................................................................7
Pattern selection .............................................................. 7
Alphabet ........................................................................................9
Preparations 11
Unpacking ..................................................................................11
Connect to the power supply ............................................11
Pack away after sewing ........................................................11
Free arm .....................................................................................12
Leveling the machine base plate .....................................12
Mounting machine in sewing cabinet ............................12
Thread cutter ............................................................................12
Spool pins ..................................................................................12
Threading the machine ........................................................13
Needle threader ............................................................ 14
Threading for twin needle........................................... 14
Bobbin winding .......................................................................15
Inserting the bobbin ..............................................................16
IDT™ system (integrated dual feed) ...............................16
Presser foot pressure ............................................................17
Thread tension .........................................................................17
Needles .......................................................................................18
Changing the needle .............................................................19
Lowering feed dogs................................................................19
Presser foot lift ........................................................................19
Changing the presser foot ..................................................19
Buttons........................................................................................20
LCD display ...............................................................................21
Sewing 22
Sewing mode - overview ......................................................22
Select a stitch ................................................................. 22
Stitch adjustments .................................................................22
Stitch length ................................................................... 22
Stitch width/stitch positioning .................................. 23
Mirroring ....................................................................... 23
Auto-lock function ..................................................................23
Sewing techniques .................................................................24
Three-step zigzag stitch ............................................... 24
Buttonholes .................................................................... 24
Sew on a button ............................................................ 25
Darning and mending ................................................. 26
Sewing hems in heavy fabric ...................................... 26
Quilting .......................................................................... 27
Blindhem ........................................................................ 28
Sewing in zippers ......................................................... 28
Sewing techniques stitches.......................................... 29
Sequencing 30
Overview .....................................................................................30
Create a sequence..................................................................30
Adjust stitches ............................................................... 31
Add stitches or letters in a sequence ......................... 31
Delete stitches or letters in a sequence ......................31
Save sequence ............................................................... 31
Load sequence ............................................................... 31
Sewing a sequence ................................................................31
Maintenance 32
Cleaning the machine ...........................................................32
Replacing the stitch plate ...................................................32
Troubleshooting .......................................................................33
Intellectual property ..............................................................35
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Introduction
Introduction
Machine overview
Front side
1. Lid with stitch overview
2. Threading slots
3. Thread cutter
4. LED lights
5. Built-in needle threader
6. Buttonhole lever
7. Needle bar
8. Stitch plate
9. Bobbin cover
10. Lower thread guide
11. Presser foot lift
12. Needle screw
13. Needle thread guide
14. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder
15. Presser foot
16. Free arm
17. Accessory tray
18. Handwheel
19. Buttons and graphic display
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Introduction
Top parts
20. Presser foot pressure dial
21. Thread guides
22. Spool caps
23. Hole for auxiliary spool pin
24. Bobbin winder lever and bobbin
spindle
25. Take-up lever
26. Thread tension discs
27. Thread tension dial
28. Bobbin winder tension disc
29. Bobbin thread cutter
Rear side
30. Main switch, connectors for power cord and
foot control
31. Handle
32. Presser foot lift
33. IDT™ system
34. Slide for lowering the feed dogs
Accessories
Included accessories
35. Bobbins (5) (#416475801)
36. Felt pad
37. Screwdriver for needle plate
38. Multi-purpose tool
39. Spool cap, large (2)
40. Spool cap, small
41. Seam ripper & brush (as one)
42. Auxiliary spool pin
Included accessories not in picture
• Foot control
• Power cord
• Needles
• Hard cover
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Introduction
Important: Make sure that the IDT™ system is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5B.
Presser feet
Standard presser foot 0A with IDT™ system (shown as in the display,
attached on the machine upon delivery)
This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch
length longer than 1.0 mm.
Fancy stitch foot 1A with IDT™ system (shown as in the display)
This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot
is designed to ow smoothly over the stitches.
Fancy stitch foot 2A (shown as in the display)
When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility
stitches with less than 1.0mm stitch length, use this foot. The groove on the
underside of the foot is designed to ow smoothly over the stitches.
Blindhem foot 3 with IDT™ system
This foot is used for blindhem stitches. The toe on the foot guides the fabric. The
red guide on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the hem edge.
Zipper foot 4 with IDT™ system
This foot can be snapped on either the right or the left of the needle, making it
easy to sew close to both sides of the zipper teeth. Move the needle position to
the right or left to sew closer to zipper teeth.
One step Buttonhole foot 5B (shown as in the display)
This foot has a space in the back to set the size of the buttonhole. The machine
will sew a buttonhole to t that button size.
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Introduction
Stitch overview
Direct selection - utility stitches
Stitch No. Name Description
0
Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 29 different needle positions.
Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 17.
1
Stretch triple straight
stitch
Reinforced seam. Topstitching.
2
Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean nish, stretch sewing, lace insertion.
3
Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean nish, stretch sewing.
4
Z-zigzag stitch Appliqué, couching, eyelets.
5
Stretch triple zigzag
stitch
Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.
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Three-step zigzag stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
7
Honeycomb stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic thread in
the bobbin.
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Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching.
9
Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where
overlapping the seams.
Pattern selection
Utility stitches
Stitch No. Name Description
00
Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics.
01
Blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on woven fabrics.
02
Elastic blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on stretch fabrics.
03
Stretch tricot stitch Sewing seams on stretch fabrics.
04
Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
05
Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
06
Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
= Engage IDT™ system
= Engage IDT™ system
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Introduction
Stitch No. Name Description
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Linen buttonhole Buttonhole for blouses, shirts and linen.
08
Standard buttonhole Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillowcases.
09
Rounded buttonhole
with lengthwise tack
Buttonhole for garments.
10
Eyelet buttonhole with
lengthwise tack
Tailors buttonhole for jackets and trousers.
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Rounded buttonhole Buttonhole for light garments or jackets.
12
Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics.
13
Button sewing Sew on buttons or tacking.
14
Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim.
15
Programmable darning
stitch
Darning holes or damaged fabric.
16
Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets.
Quilt stitches
Stitch
No.
17
*
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Needle art stitches
Stitch
No. 41 42 43
44
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45
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46
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47
48 49 50 51 52
Satin stitches
Stitch
No. 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65
Decorative stitches
Stitch
No. 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
Stitch
No. 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93
* Stitch 17 is sewn with mono lament needle thread and
increased thread tension to create a handlook effect.
** Stitches 44, 45 and 46 are sewn with a wing needle for
best result.
= Engage IDT™ system
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Introduction
Sewing techniques stitches
Stitch No. Name Description
94
Beading stitch, 4-6mm For sewing on pearls, beads etc. Requires optional Beading Foot. (Part number
820605-096)
95
Beading stitch, 2-4mm For sewing on pearls, beads etc. Requires optional Beading Foot. (Part number
820604-096)
96
Candlewicking Create the look of hand embroidered French knots. Requires optional
Candlewicking Foot w/IDT™ system. (Part number: 820613-096.)
97
Candlewicking Create the look of hand embroidered French knots. Requires optional
Candlewicking Foot w/IDT™ system. (Part number: 820613-096.)
98
Joining and edging
stitch
For joining two pieces of fabric. Requires optional Join and Fold Edging Foot w/
IDT™ system. (Part number 820931-096.)
99
Joining and edging
stitch
For joining two pieces of fabric. Requires optional Join and Fold Edging Foot w/
IDT™ system. (Part number 820931-096.)
Alphabet
Stitch
No. 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Stitch
No. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
Stitch
No. 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
Stitch
No. 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66
Stitch
No. 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82
Stitch
No. 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
= Engage IDT™ system
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Preparations
Preparations
Unpacking
1. Place the box on a steady, at surface. Lift
the machine out of the box, remove the outer
packaging and lift off the machine carrying
case.
2. Remove all outer packing material and the
plastic bag.
Note: Your PFAFF® ambition essential™ sewing
machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result
at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold
temperatures can affect the sewn result.
Connect to the power supply
Among the accessories you will nd the power
cord and the foot control.
Note: Consult a quali ed electrician if in doubt as how
to connect the machine to the power source. Unplug the
power cord when the machine is not in use.
For this sewing machine, foot control model C-9002
manufactured by CHIENHUNG TAIWAN., LTD
must be used.
1. Connect the foot control cord to the front
socket on the bottom right side of the machine
(A).
The sewing speed is controlled by pressing the
foot control.
2. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on
the bottom right side of the machine (B). Plug
the cord into the wall socket.
3. Press the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn on
power and light (C).
Pack away after sewing
1. Switch the main switch off.
2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then
from the machine.
3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine.
Wind the cord around the foot control for easy
storage.
4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide
the tray on to the machine around the free arm.
5. Place the foot control in the space above the
free arm.
6. Put on the hard cover.
For the USA and Canada
This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one
blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk
of electric shock, this plug is intended to t in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not t, contact a quali ed electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug
in any way.
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Preparations
Free arm
To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When
attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray securely
attached to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it
to the left.
Leveling the machine base plate
To make sure your machine stands steadily on your
sewing surface you can adjust the base plate height.
Turn the base plate adjusting screw (A) by hand. Turn
clockwise to lower and counter-clockwise to raise the
base plate.
Mounting machine in sewing cabinet
There are two holes on the underside of the machine
designed for mounting the machine into a sewing
cabinet. Align the holes (indicated in the picture) with
the corresponding holes in the cabinet base. Attach the
machine with screws.
Thread cutter
To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back to
front as shown (B).
Spool pins
Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and
an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for
many types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable
and can be used both in a horizontal position (the
thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position (the
thread spool rotates). The horizontal position can be
used for most sewing and embroidery threads, and the
vertical position can be used for many specialty threads.
Horizontal position
Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool pin.
Make sure that the thread reels over the top and slide
on the second spool cap.
Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread spool.
For narrow thread spools, use a smaller spool cap in
front of the spool. For large thread spools, use a larger
spool cap in front of the spool.
The at side of the spool cap should be pressed rmly
against the spool. There should be no space between the
spool cap and the thread spool.
Small spool cap
Large spool cap
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Preparations
Vertical position
Raise the spool pin to the vertical position. Slide
on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under
the thread spool. This is to prevent the thread from
reeling off too fast.
Do not place a spool cap on top of the spool pin as
that would prevent the spool from rotating.
Auxiliary spool pin
The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a
bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for
a second spool when sewing with a twin needle.
Insert the auxiliary spool pin into the hole at the
top of the machine (A). Slide on a large spool cap
and place a felt pad under the thread spool.
Threading the machine
Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the
needle is in its highest position.
1. Place the thread on the spool pin and t the
appropriately sized spool cap.
2. Pull the thread into the thread guides (B) from
back to front. Pull the thread between the
tension discs (C).
3. Thread down through the right-hand
threading slot and then upwards through the
left-hand threading slot.
4. Bring the thread from the right into the take-up
lever (D) and down in the left-hand threading
slot, into the lower thread guide (E) and to the
needle thread guide (F).
5. Thread the needle.
Main spool pin in vertical position.
Auxiliary spool pin.
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Preparations
Needle threader
The needle threader allows you to thread the
needle automatically. The needle must be in its
highest position to use the built-in needle threader.
Press the needle up/down button to make sure the
needle is fully raised.
We also recommend lowering the presser foot.
1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all
the way down. The threader hook (F) swivels
through the needle eye.
2. Place the thread from the back over the hook
(G) and under the thread hook (F).
3. Let the needle threader gently swing back. The
hook pulls the thread through the needle eye
and forms a loop behind the needle. Pull the
thread loop out behind the needle.
Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size
70-120 needles. You cannot use the needle threader for
size 60 needles or smaller, wing needles or twin needles.
There are also some optional accessories that require
manual threading of the needle.
When threading the needle manually, make sure that the
needle is threaded from front to back.
Threading for twin needle
Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle.
Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the
needle is in its highest position.
1. Place the thread on the spool pin and t the
appropriately sized spool cap. Insert the
auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool cap
and a felt pad. Place the second thread on the
spool pin.
2. Pull the threads into the thread guides (A)
from back to front. Pull both threads between
the tension discs (B).
3. Thread down through the right-hand
threading slot and then upwards through the
left-hand threading slot.
4. Bring the threads from the right into the
take-up lever (C) and down in the left-hand
threading slot. Place the threads into the lower
thread guide (D). Place one thread into the
slot on the left side of the needle thread guide
(E) and the other thread into the slot on the
right side of the needle thread guide (F). Make
sure that the threads do not become twisted
together.
5. Thread the needles.
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Direct
Preparations
Bobbin winding
1. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in
horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly
against the spool.
2. Place the thread into the thread guide (A) from
back to front. Pull the thread clockwise around
the bobbin winder tension disc (B).
3. Thread through the hole in the bobbin (C) from
the inside to the outside.
4. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle.
5. Push the bobbin lever to the right to wind. The
bobbin winding icon (E) appears on the LCD
screen.
Press the foot control to wind the bobbin.
When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winding
will slow down and stop automatically.
Push the bobbin lever to the left. The bobbin
winding icon disappears from the display.
Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using
the bobbin thread cutter (D).
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Preparations
Inserting the bobbin
Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the
machine is turned off before inserting or removing
the bobbin. Open the bobbin cover by pushing the
release button to the right (A). Remove the cover
(B).
1. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the
thread running in a counterclockwise direction.
2. Pull the thread through the slit (C).
3. With a nger held gently on top of the bobbin,
draw the thread at the arrow markings into the
stitch plate thread guide from (C) to (D).
4. Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the
stitch plate thread guide from (D) to (E).
5. To cut off excess thread pull thread back over
the cutting off blade at point (E).
6. Replace the bobbin cover.
IDT™ system (integrated dual feed)
For sewing any fabric precisely, PFAFF® ambition
essential™ sewing machine provides the ideal
solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT™ system. As
on industrial machines, the IDT™ system feeds the
fabric from the top and bottom at the same time.
The fabrics are fed precisely. On light fabrics such
as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering
of the seam. The even feeding action also ensures
perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics.
The IDT™ system keeps all layers of quilt projects
aligned to prevent shifting of the layers.
Engaging the IDT™ system
Important: For all work with the IDT™ system, use
presser feet with the center back cut-out (F).
Raise the presser foot. Press the IDT™ system down
until it engages.
Disengaging the IDT™ system
Raise the presser foot. Hold the IDT™ system with
two ngers at the ribbed ankle. Pull the IDT™
system down, then pull it away from you to release
the IDT™ system slowly upward.
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Preparations
Presser foot pressure
The presser foot pressure has been pre-set to the
standard value ”N”. In most cases, you do not need
to adjust the presser foot pressure. When using
specialty techniques, or when sewing on very light
or heavy fabric, adjusting the pressure can improve
the result.
For very light fabrics, loosen the pressure by
turning the dial counterclockwise.
Note: If the dial is turned counterclockwise too much, it
could come off. If this happens, simply replace the dial
and turn it clockwise until it stays in place.
For heavy fabric, tighten the pressure by turning
the dial clockwise.
Note: If the dial is turned clockwise until it comes to a
stop, it has reached the maximum pressure available. Do
not try to turn the dial any further!
Thread tension
To set the thread tension, turn the dial on top of the
machine. Depending on the fabric, batting, thread,
etc, the tension may need to be adjusted.
For the best stitch appearance and durability, make
sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted.
For general sewing, the threads evenly meet
between the two layers of fabric.
If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of
the fabric, the needle thread tension is too tight.
Reduce the needle thread tension.
If top thread is visible on the underside of the
fabric, the needle thread tension is too loose.
Increase the needle thread tension.
For decorative stitches and buttonholes, the top
thread should be visible on the underside of the
fabric.
Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you
are going to sew and check the tension.
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Preparations
Needles
The sewing machine needle plays an important
role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles.
We recommend needles of system 130/705H.
The needle package included with your machine
contains needles of the most frequently used sizes.
Universal needle (B)
Universal needles have a slightly rounded point
and come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing
in a variety of fabric types and weights.
Stretch needle (C)
Stretch needles have a special scarf to eliminate
skipped stitches when there is a ex in the fabric.
For knits, swimwear, eece, synthetic suedes and
leathers. Marked with a yellow band.
Embroidery needle (D)
Embroidery needles have a special scarf, a slightly
rounded point and a slightly larger eye to avoid
damage to thread and materials. Use with metallic
and other specialty threads for embroidery and
decorative sewing. Marked with a red band.
Denim needle (E)
Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate
tightly woven fabrics without de ecting the needle.
For canvas, denim, micro bers. Marked with a blue
band.
Wing needles (F)
The Wing needle has wide wings on the side of
the needle to poke holes in the fabric when sewing
entredeux and other hemstitches on natural ber
fabrics. Decrease the stitch width for best results.
Note: Change the needle often. Always use a straight
needle with a sharp point (G).
A damaged needle (H) can cause skipped stitches,
breakage or snapping of the thread. A damaged needle
can also damage the stitch plate.
Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (I), since it may
damage your sewing machine.
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Preparations
Changing the needle
1. Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold
the needle.
2. Loosen the needle screw. Use the screwdriver
if necessary.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose
tool. Push the new needle upwards with the
at side away from you until it will go no
further.
5. Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go.
Lowering feed dogs
You can lower the feed dogs by moving the switch
at the back of the free arm to the left. Move the
switch to the right if you wish to raise the feed
dogs.
Note: The feed dogs will not raise immediately when the
lever is switched. Turn the handwheel one full turn or
start sewing to re-engage the feed dogs.
Presser foot lift
The presser foot is lowered or raised with the
presser foot lift (A). If you are sewing on heavy
fabric or several layers of fabric, the presser foot
can be raised higher to make it easier to place the
fabric underneath the presser foot.
Changing the presser foot
Remove presser foot
Press the presser foot downwards until it
disengages from the presser foot holder.
Attach presser foot
Place the presser foot under the presser foot holder
(B), lining up the notch (C) with the pins (D).
Lower the presser foot lift and the presser foot will
engage in the presser foot holder.
Note: Check that the presser foot is properly attached by
raising the presser foot lift.
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Reverse (1)
For permanent reverse, press the button before
starting to sew. An icon on the LCD display will
indicate that reverse is activated (see next page).
The icon will be visible and the machine sews in
reverse until you press the button again to cancel.
If you press the reverse button while sewing, the
machine sews in reverse for as long as you keep the
button pressed.
Reverse is also used when sewing the darning stitch.
Needle up/down (2)
Press this button to move the needle up or down.
The setting of the needle stop position is changed
at the same time. An icon on the LCD display
shows the set needle stop position.
You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower
the needle.
Mode selection button (3)
When you turn the machine on it is set to direct
selection mode. Press this button to switch to
pattern mode. A second press will switch to
alphabet mode and a third press will switch back
to direct selection mode.
Auto-lock (4)
For straight stitches (direct selection stitches 0 and
1, and pattern mode stitches 17 and 48) press this
button to sew tie-off stitches immediately and
automatically stop. The Auto-lock icon appears on
the display.
For other stitches, press this button to sew tie-off
stitches at the end of the current stitch pattern and
automatically stop. The Auto-stop icon appears on
the display.
Note: The Auto-lock function is not available for pattern
mode stitches 07-16.
Mirror side to side (5)
For mirroring stitches and sequences side to side.
Memory (6)
Press this button to enter sequencing. After
programming a sequence, pressing this button will
save the programmed sequence in the machine
memory.
Delete (7)
For deleting stitches in a sequence.
Arrow buttons (8)
In sequencing, press the left or right arrow button
to step through the sequence. The LCD display
shows the number of the current stitch and the
approximate position in the sequence.
Stitch length (9)
Increase or decrease the stitch length using the “+”
and “-” buttons.
Stitch width or stitch positioning (10)
Increase or decrease the stitch width using the “+”
and “-” buttons.
For straight stitches, use the “+” and “-” buttons to
change the stitch position.
Buttons
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MEM
Alphabet
31 30
Direct
12 23 22
13
14 15 17 18 19 20
21
16
Patterns
MEM
24 25
26 27 28 29
Preparations
Stitch selection (11)
In direct selection mode press one of the 0 to 9
buttons to select the stitch represented by that
number.
In pattern mode and alphabet mode press a
combination of the 0 to 9 buttons to select the
stitch represented by that number.
LCD display
The sewing machine LCD display gives you
recommendations and information about current
settings.
12. Direct selection mode
13. Selected stitch
14. Reverse sewing
15. Auto-lock activated
16. Machine set for needle stop up
17. Mirroring activated
18. Buttonhole lever should be lowered
19. Bobbin winding engaged
20. Approximate needle position (all 29 available
positions are not indicated)
21. Stitch width/stitch position
22. Stitch length
23. Presser foot recommendation
Note: Only the rst digit of the presser foot number
is shown on the display. See also the presser foot
overview on page 6.
24. Auto-stop activated
25. Machine set for needle stop down
26. Pattern mode
27. Machine set for sequencing
28. Approximate length of programmed
sequence
29. Current position in the programmed
sequence
30. Available space in the memory
31. Alphabet mode
Note: All icons will not be shown at the same time.
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Direct
1
234
56
Direct
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Sewing
Sewing mode - overview
1. Selected stitch number
2. Presser foot recommendation
3. Stitch length
4. Stitch width/stitch positioning
5. Needle position
6. Needle stop position
Note: If the presser foot recommendation shows +, an
optional presser foot is required for the selected stitch.
See stitch table on page 9 for details about the sewing
techniques stitches.
Select a stitch
When the machine is set to direct selection mode
the utility stitches 0 to 9 are selected simply by
pressing the corresponding stitch selection button.
When the machine is set to pattern or alphabet
mode press a combination of the stitch selection
buttons to select a stitch or letter.
Stitch adjustments
Your machine will automatically set the length and
width/positioning for the selected stitch. You can
make your own adjustments on the selected stitch.
The setting changes only affect the selected
stitch, and will be reset to default when another
stitch is selected. The changed settings are not
automatically saved when turning your machine
off.
The set stitch width and stitch length are shown
next to the icons for each adjustment. When
trying to exceed minimum or maximum settings a
warning sound will be heard.
Note: The default value of a setting will ash on the
display when scrolling through the setting values.
Stitch length (3)
Use “+” and “-” to increase or decrease the stitch
length.
Sewing
When the machine is turned on it is set to direct selection mode. Straight stitch is selected by default.
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Patter n s
F
B
C
Patterns
Direct
4
A
D
Direct
E
Sewing
Stitch width/stitch positioning (4)
Use “+” and “-” to increase or decrease the stitch
width.
For straight stitches, use “+” and “-” to move the
stitch position left or right. When a straight stitch
is selected, the needle position (A) icon appears on
the display to show that stitch positioning is active
instead of stitch width. As you change the stitch
position the needle position icon on the display
will change accordingly.
Note: There are 29 needle positions available but the
icon on the display can only show the approximate
needle position.
Mirroring
For a decorative effect, stitches can be mirrored
side to side. Some stitches, due to design or
functionality, cannot be mirrored. Buttonholes,
the darning stitch and the bartack are examples of
stitches that cannot be mirrored.
To mirror a stitch side to side, press mirror side
to side (B). An icon (C) appears on the display,
showing that the selected stitch has been mirrored.
A warning sound will be heard when trying to
mirror a stitch that cannot be mirrored.
Auto-lock function
For straight stitches (direct selection stitches 0
and 1, and pattern mode stitches 17 and 48) press
the auto-lock button (D) to sew tie-off stitches
immediately and automatically stop.
The Auto-lock icon (E) is visible on the display
until the machine has stopped.
For other stitches, press the auto-lock button to
sew tie-off stitches at the end of the current stitch
pattern and automatically stop. The Auto-stop icon
(F) is visible on the display until the machine has
stopped.
The function will be cancelled if you press the
button once again or select another pattern.
Note: The Auto-lock function is not available for pattern
mode stitches 07-16.
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Patter n s
A
Sewing
Sewing techniques
Three-step zigzag stitch
Direct selection stich number 5 can be used to
overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces
the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on
the right side.
Stich number 5 can also be used as an elastic stitch
to allow seams to stretch when sewing knit fabrics.
Buttonholes
Your machine’s buttonholes are specially adjusted
for different kinds of fabric and garments. Look
at the stitch table on page 8 in this book to nd
descriptions of each buttonhole.
Note: When a buttonhole is selected the display will
show an icon (A) to remind you to lower the buttonhole
lever before starting to sew.
The fabric should be interfaced and/or stabilized
where buttonholes are to be sewn.
One step Buttonhole Foot 5B
1. Mark the the position of the buttonhole on
your garment.
2. Attach buttonhole foot 5B and pull out the
button holder plate. Insert the button. The
button will determine the length of the
buttonhole.
3. Make sure that the thread is pulled though the
hole in the presser foot and placed under the
foot.
4. Select the buttonhole you want to sew and
adjust the length as desired.
Note: Always sew a test buttonhole on a scrap piece of
fabric.
5. Lower the buttonhole lever all the way down
and push it away from you so it ts between
the stoppers (A and B).
6. Position your garment under the presser foot
so that the marking on the fabric is aligned
with the center of the buttonhole foot.
7. Hold the end of the upper thread and start
sewing. The buttonholes are sewn from the
front of the presser foot to the back.
8. Once the machine has sewn the buttonhole,
raise the presser foot.
A
B
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Patterns
A
B
Sewing
Corded buttonhole (Stretch fabrics)
When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabrics we
recommend cording the buttonhole to increase the
stability and to keep the buttonhole from stretching
out.
1. Loop a piece of heavy thread or pearl cotton
over the nger at the back of the buttonhole
foot 5B. Pull the thread tails under the foot,
toward the front, then secure around the nger
at the front of the foot.
2. Stitch a buttonhole. The satin buttonhole
columns will stitch over the cord.
3. When the buttonhole is nished, lift the cord
off the nger and pull out the slack.
4. Cross the cord in front of the needle and thread
cord ends into a large needle, pull to the wrong
side and knot ends before cutting excess.
5. Use the seam ripper to carefully open the
buttonhole.
Sew on a button
1. To sew on a button, remove the presser foot
and select the button sewing stitch.
2. Lower the feed dogs.
3. Place the button under the presser foot holder.
Use the mirroring function to make sure the
holes in the button are aligned with the swing
of the needle and the width is appropriate for
the actual button. If necessary, adjust the stitch
width to change the width between the holes.
4. You can increase or decrease the number of
stitches that will fasten the button on the fabric
(A) in steps of two, using the stitch length
buttons (B).
5. Start to sew. The machine will sew the
program for you and then tie-off and stop.
Note: Use the multi-purpose tool to create a thread
shank for your button. You can also use the Sew-on
Button Foot #820 473-96, available as an optional
accessory.
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Patterns
Sewing
Darning and mending
Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes
larger can save a garment. Choose a thread in a
color as close to your garment as possible.
1. Place fabric or stabilizer in position under the
hole or tear in your garment.
2. Select stitch number 15, the darning stitch.
3. Start sewing above the hole and over it.
4. Once you have sewn across the hole, press the
reverse button to set the length of the stitch.
Your sewing machine will automatically
complete the stitch.
5. By default, the machine will be set to repeat
the same size darning square, just continue
sewing.
To set a different length of the darning stitch,
select the stitch again and continue with steps 3
and 4 above.
Note: Darning stitches can also be sewn using the
buttonhole foot 5B. Set the length of the darning stitch
by pulling out the button holder plate and lower the
buttonhole lever to sew the stitch.
Sewing hems in heavy fabric
When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or
a blue jeans hem, the foot can tip as the machine
climbs over the seam. Use the multi-purpose tool to
balance the height of the presser foot as you sew.
One side of the multi-purpose tool is thicker than
the other. Use the side that suits the thickness of
the seam best.
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Sewing
Quilting
A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers
of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched
between.
To sew three layers together, you have a wide
variety of stitches and techniques to choose from.
Stitch-in-the-Ditch
Use the Fancy stitch foot 1A with IDT™ system.
Stitching in the ditch means using the guide on the
presser foot to follow the seams in the quilt blocks.
Begin by pin basting your quilt through all layers
with safety pins, starting from the center of your
quilt and working out. Place a pin every 6-8 inches
(15-20 cm).
Note: You can also use the optional Stitch-in-Ditch w
IDT™ system presser foot #820 925- 096.
Crazy quilt stitching
Embellish your quilt with decorative stitches. The
stitches can be sewn in a coordinating or contrasting
color. Decorative threads like rayon embroidery or
heavy cotton threads are sometimes used.
Free-motion stippling
Free-motion stippling not only keeps the top,
batting and backing together, but it also adds
texture and interest to your quilt.
Free-motion stippling is done with the feed
dogs lowered. You move the fabric manually to
determine the stitch length.
1. Set your sewing machine for stippling by
selecting the direct selection straight stitch no
0.
2. Attach the optional Open Toe Free-Motion foot
#820 988-096.
3. Lower the feed dogs.
4. Pin baste your quilt layers and prepare your
quilt as explained under Stitch-in-the-Ditch
above.
Tip! Practice stippling on scraps of fabric and batting.
Sewing with a constant speed will help to keep the
stitches even.
5. Begin near the center of your quilt. Take one
stitch and pull the bobbin thread to the top of
the quilt. Take a few stitches right next to one
another to lock the threads.
6. Now move the quilt so that your stitching
creates swirls. The stitching should not cross
over itself, and should travel in a meandering
motion.
Handlook quilting
1. Baste the completed quilt top to the batting and
backing.
2. Thread the needle with an invisible
(mono lament) thread. Use contrasting or
matching rayon or cotton thread in the bobbin.
3. Select the handlook quilt stitch, pattern
selection no 17, and increase the needle thread
tension to 8-9.
4. Snap on the recommended foot shown in the
sewing recommendations view.
5. Engage the IDT™ system.
6. When you sew the stitch you should only see
your bobbin thread. Fine adjust the needle
thread tension as needed to produce the
desired effect.
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B
A
Sewing
Blindhem
The blindhem stitch number 01 (pattern selection)
is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers
and home decorating. Use foot number 3 with
IDT™ system.
1. Finish the edge of the hem.
2. Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong
side.
3. Fold the hem back on itself so approximately
3/8” (1 cm) of the nished edge extends
beyond the fold. The wrong side of your
project should now be facing up.
4. Place the fabric under the presser foot so that
the fold runs along edge guide A.
5. When the needle swings into the fold it should
catch a small amount of fabric. If the stitches
are visible on the right side, adjust edge guide
A by turning adjusting screw B until the stitch
that catches the hem just barely shows.
Elastic blindhem stitch
The elastic blindhem stitch number 02 (pattern
selection) is especially suitable for stretchy fabrics,
because the zigzag in the stitch lets the stitch
stretch. The hem is nished and sewn at the same
time. There is no need to nish the raw edge rst
on most knits.
Sewing in zippers
There are different ways to sew in zippers. Follow
the directions included with your pattern for best
results.
For all types of zippers it is important to sew close
to the teeth of the zipper. The zipper foot 4 can be
snapped to the presser foot bar on the left or right,
depending on how you will insert your zipper.
Set the stitch position so the needle enters close to
the edge of the zipper teeth by using one of the 29
needle positions available for the straight stitch. If
the presser foot is attached on the right side, the
needle must only be moved to the right. If the foot
is attached on the left, the needle must only be
moved to the left.
Blindhem stitch
number 01
Elastic blindhem
stitch number 02
Sewing techniques stitches
Stitches number 94 to 99 on your PFAFF® ambition
essential™ sewing machine require the use of
optional presser feet. This is indicated with a “+”
next to the presser foot symbol on the display.
See stitch table on page 9 for more information
about the sewing techniques stitches and which
optional foot that is required for each stitch.
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10
11 12
Patterns MEM
9
MEM
1
678
2
4
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Patterns MEM
Sequencing
Sequencing
The sequencing function on your machine makes it possible to combine stitches and letters into
sequences. You can add up to 30 stitches and letters in the same sequence.
All stitches in your sewing machine can be used for sequencing except for buttonholes, the darning stitch,
button sewing and the bartack.
Overview
1. Arrow buttons
2. Memory button
3. Delete
4. Auto-lock
5. Mirror side to side
6. Mode button
7. Stitch length
8. Stitch width/stitch position
9. Number of current stitch
10. Arrow marking current position in the
programmed sequence
11. Length of programmed sequence
12. Available space in the memory
Create a sequence
Press the memory button (2) to enter
sequencing.
Select pattern or alphabet mode by pressing
the mode button (6).
Select the stitch you wish to use (see page 22 on
how to select a stitch). The stitch number will
appear on the display (9).
Select another stitch and it will be added
after the rst stitch in the sequence. Stitches
from pattern and alphabet mode can be
programmed together.
Available memory
The thin horizontal line (12) in the lower right
corner of the display symbolizes the available
memory. As stitches are programmed, markings
(11) will appear above the thin line, showing how
much of the available memory the sequence is
using. A warning sound will be heard when trying
to program a stitch when the memory is full.
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MEM
10
11
Patterns MEM
1
2
4
5 3 7 8
Sequencing
Step within the sequence
All stitches in the sequence are represented by a
marking in the lower right corner on the display
(11). The marking for the currently selected stitch
ashes.
Step through the sequence using the left and right
arrow buttons (1). The number of the current stitch
in the sequence is shown on the display. New
stitches will be inserted after the current stitch.
The arrow (10) and a ashing marking in the lower
right corner of the display indicate the position in
the sequence and moves along the sequence line
(11) as you step.
Adjust stitches
Use the left and right arrow buttons (1) until the
stitch you want to adjust appears on the display.
You can adjust the stitch length (7), width/
position (8) and mirror (5) the stitch side to side
as described on pages 22-23.
Note: The adjustments will only affect the selected
stitch.
Add stitches or letters in a sequence
New stitches will be inserted after the current
stitch. To add a stitch, use the left and right arrow
buttons to step through the sequence. Stop when
the cursor position is in front of the place where
you want to add a stitch.
Delete stitches or letters in a sequence
To delete a stitch, use the left and right arrow
buttons until the stitch you want to delete appears
on the display and press delete (3).
Save sequence
To save the sequence in the machine memory, exit
sequencing by pressing the memory button (2).
Now the sequence is saved even after the machine
is turned off.
Load sequence
To load the previously programmed sequence,
enter sequencing by pressing the memory button.
The machine will be positioned at the rst stitch in
the sequence.
Sewing a sequence
To sew the sequence, step on the foot control. To
start sewing at another position in the sequence,
step to desired stitch using the arrow buttons (1).
The sequence will be sewn continuously.
To sew only one repetition of your sequence, press
the Auto-lock button (4). The Auto-stop symbol
appears on the display. The machine sews one
repetition of the sequence, sews tie-off stitches and
then stops.
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D
A
C
C
B
Maintenance
Cleaning the bobbin area
Note: Raise the needle, lower the feed dogs and
turn off the machine.
Remove the presser foot. Push the bobbin cover
release button (A) to the right and remove
the bobbin cover (B) and the bobbin. Use the
screwdriver to remove the two screws (C) in the
stitch plate. Lift up the stitch plate.
Clean the feed dogs and the bobbin area 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 by lifting it up and to the
right. Clean the area with the brush or with a dry
cloth.
Put the bobbin case back into the hook race so that
the tip ts into the stopper (D).
Note: Do not blow air into the bobbin case area. The
dust and lint will be blown into your machine.
Replacing the stitch plate
With the feed dogs lowered, replace the stitch plate
and insert and tighten the two stitch plate screws.
Replace the bobbin cover.
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.
Wipe the screen with a clean, soft and damp cloth.
Tip! Inserting the
screwdriver at the back
of the bobbin case will
help lift it up and make
it easier to remove.
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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
In this troubleshooting guide you will nd solutions to the problems you may have with your machine.
For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF® dealer.
Problem/cause Remedy
General problems
Fabric does not move? Make sure that the feed dogs are not lowered.
The needle breaks? Insert needle correctly, see page 19.
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.
Push bobbin winder lever to sewing position.
The sewing machine function buttons do not
respond to touch?
The sockets and function buttons on the machine can
be sensitive to static electricity. If the buttons do not
respond to touch, turn the machine OFF and then
ON again. If the problem persists, contact your local
authorized PFAFF® dealer.
The machine skips stitches
Did you insert the needle properly? Insert needle correctly, see page 19.
Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/750 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? Make sure the needle is correct for the thread and
fabric.
Needle thread breaks
Did you insert the needle properly? Insert needle correctly, see page 19.
Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/750 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 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.
Is the best spool pin position used? Try a different spool pin position (vertical or
horizontal).
Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Change the stitch plate.
Bobbin thread breaks
Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check the bobbin thread.
Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Change the stitch plate.
Is the bobbin area clean? Clean lint from bobbin area.
Is the bobbin wound correctly? Wind a new bobbin.
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Maintenance
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.
Is a correct needle used? Insert a proper needle correctly, see page 19.
The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded.
Has sewing lint collected between the feed
dogs?
Remove the stitch plate and clean the feed dogs with a
brush.
Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your local authorized PFAFF® dealer!
If you have followed this trouble shooting information and still have problems, take your sewing machine
to your dealer. If there is a speci c problem, it is a great help to test sew with your thread on a scrap of
your sewing fabric and bring it to your dealer. A sewing sample will often provide helpful information.
Non-original parts and accessories
The warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by use of non-original accessories or parts.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely
recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation
relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please
contact your retailer for guidance.
We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and
the ass ort ment of accessories without prior notice, or make
modi cations to the performance or design.
Such modi cations, however, will always be to the bene t
of the user and the product.
Intellectual property
PFAFF, AMBITION ESSENTIAL and IDT (image) are
trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l.
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VSM Group AB, SVP Worldwide
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www.pfaff.com
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