Manual Pfaff Select-line 4-2 (page 12 of 40) (English)

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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 persons:

• 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 threads.

• 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the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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Contents

Introduction

Parts of your select™ sewing machine .....4

Standardaccessories ....................................5

Stitchoverview .............................................6

Stitchtable-Non-elastic ......................... 6-7

Stitchtable-Stretchstitches ................... 8-9

Operate your sewing machine

Lid ................................................................10

Connecting the foot control ......................10

Main switch ................................................. 10

Accessorytray ............................................11

Using the free arm ...................................... 11

Bobbin winding .................................... 12-15

Changing the bobbin .................................16

Threading .............................................. 17-18

Needle Threader (Model 4.2) ..................18

Threading the twin needle ......................18

Bringing up the bobbin thread .................19

Thread cutter...............................................19

Presser foot lifter ........................................20

Changing the presser foot .........................20

The IDT™ system (IntegratedDualFeed) 21

Settingtheneedlethreadtension ............22

Droppingthefeeddog ..............................22

Changing the needle ..................................22

Stitchwidthdial .........................................23

Needle position dial ................................... 23

Reversesewing ...........................................24

Stitchlengthadjustmentdial .................... 24

Adjust stitch length ................................24

Buttonhole ..............................................24

Stretch stitches........................................24

Stitchselection-EasySelectSystem .......25

Utility stitches ........................................25

Stretch stitches........................................25

Utility and stretch stitch combinations .. 25

Utility stitches and practical sewing

Explanation of the sewing chart ..............26

Needle thread tension ..............................27

Topstitching ................................................27

Straightstitch ..............................................28

Zigzag stitch ................................................ 28

Blindhem stitch .......................................... 29

Overlockstitch ............................................ 30

Elastic stitch ................................................31

Stabilizingedges.........................................31

Hemming with the twin needle ...............32

Buttonholes ........................................... 33-34

FreeMotionSewing ...................................35

Sewingonbuttons................................ 35-36

Sewingonzippers ....................................36

Maintenance and trouble-shooting

Changing the needle plate ........................37

Cleaning and oiling .................................... 37

Trouble-shooting .................................. 38-39

27 28

Introduction

1 Main switch

2 Connectionsocket“footcontrolwith

maincord”

3 Handwheel release disk

4 Handwheel

5 Carrying handle

6 Bobbin winder

7 Lid with stitches

8 Extra spool pin

9 Spoolpinwithspoolcap

10 Take-uplever

11 Needle thread tension dial

12 Threading path

13 Thread cutter

14 LEDlights

15 Presser foot lifter

Parts of your select™ sewing machine

16 Removableaccessorytray

17 Base plate

18 Needle plate

19 Stitchlengthdial

20 Buttonfor“reversesewing”

21 Stitchselection

22 Needlethreader(4.2)

23 Thread guide

24 IDT™system/IntegratedDualFeed

(4.2/3.2)

25 Needleholderwithxing 

screw

26 Presser foot holder with presser foot

27 Stitchwidthdial

28 Needle position dial

1 3

12 13 14

0 1

Introduction

0 Standard Presser Foot

With IDT™system(pictured)

select™ 4.2 and 3.2

Without IDT™ system

select™ 2.2

1 Fancy Stitch Foot

With IDT™ system

select™ 4.2

1 Clearview Foot

 (Fancy-stitchfootwithoutIDT™

system)

3 Blindhem/Overlock Foot

With IDT™system(pictured)

select™ 4.2 and 3.2

Without IDT™ system

select™ 2.2

4 Zipper Foot

With IDT™system(pictured)

select™ 4.2 and 3.2

Without IDT™ system

select™ 2.2

Standard accessories

Formoreinformationaboutaccessories,pleasecontactyourPFAFF®dealer.

5 Buttonhole Foot

6 Darning Foot

select™ 4.2

7 Rolled Hem Foot, 3 mm

With IDT™ system

select™ 4.2

8 Edge Guide/Quilting Guide

9 Felt pad

10 Spool caps, small/medium/large

11 Needles

12 Extra spool pin

13 Seam ripper

14 Brush

15 Bobbins

Introduction

Stitch table - Non-elastic stitches

Stitch Presser

Foot

Application

4.2 3.2/2.2

A/B/C A/B/C 5

Standardbuttonholeforblousesorbedlinen.

D D 0/3

Forinvisiblehemmingwithsimultaneousseam/

overcasting.Especiallyforstretchmaterial.

E E 0/1

Atraditionaldecorativestitche.g.fortowelborders.

F F 0/1

Atraditionaldecorativestitche.g.fortowelborders.

Stitch overview

Introduction

Stitch Presser

Foot

Application

4.2 3.2/2.2

G G 0/1

Forallstraightstitchingandtopstitchingworkupto6mm

Forsergingandappliqué.Alsosuitablefortapering,eyelet

embroidery and cording work.

0/1

Straightstitch:Forallsewingandtop-stitchingoperations

whichrequirealeftneedleposition.

Zigzagstitch:Forserging,appliquéandtapering.

0/1

Straightstitch:Formostsewingandtop-stitching

operations.

Zigzag: for most zigzag operations.

0/1

Straightstitch:Forallsewingandtop-stitchingoperations

whichrequirearightneedleposition.

Zigzagstitch:Forserging,appliqué,taperingandcording

work.

H H 0/3

Forinvisiblehemmingonwovenmaterials.

I I 0/1

Atraditionaldecorativestitch.

K K 0/3

Foratoverlappedseams.

L L 0/1

Forovercasting,sewingonelastic,darningtearsand

inserting patches.

M M 0/1

Forovercasting,sewingonelastic,darningtearsand

inserting patches.

IG - 0/1

Atraditionaldecorativestitch.

LC - 0/1

Adaintydecorativestitch.

LG - 0/1

Adaintydecorativestitch.

LI LI 0/1

Atraditionaldecorativestitch.

MDF - 0/1

Atraditionaldecorativestitch.

Introduction

Stitch table - Stretch stitches

Stitch Presser

Foot

Application

4.2 3.2/2.2

D D 0/1

Elastic closing and serging seam. The material must be

turned by 180 degrees.

E E 0/1

Fortop-stitchingandoverstitchingstretchmaterials,e.g.

cuffs, hems and panels.

F F 0/1

Adecorativestitchfortop-stitchingorwhipstitching

hems, e.g. pajamas and sweatsuits.

G G 0/1

Forstretchseams,e.g.insideseamsaswellasseamson

sportswearandworkwear.Forsewingelasticbandson

elastic materials or seams on stretch materials.

0/1

Forelasticseamswhichrequirealeftneedleposition.

0/1

Forelasticseamswhichrequireacenterneedleposition.

0/1

Atraditionaldecorativestitche.g.fortowelborders.

H H 0/1

Elastic closing and serging seams for jersey. The material

must be turned by 180 degrees.

I I 0/3

Aclosingandsergingseamformaterialswhichfray

easily.

K K 0/3

Aclosingandsergingseamforsturdymaterialsor

materials which do not fray easily.

L L 0/1

Forjoiningtwonishededgeswithagapbetween,e.g.

hemstitching.Alsoforcrazyquilting.

M M 0/1

Forsewingonelasticthread,overstitchingterry.

IG - 0/1

Adecorativestitchalsousedasacoveringstitch.

KM KM 0/1

Aloosedecorativestitch.

Introduction

Stitch Presser

Foot

Application

4.2 3.2/2.2

LC - 0/1

Adecorativestitch,e.g.forhouseholdtextiles.

LD - 0/1

Adecorativestitch,e.g.forhouseholdtextiles.

LG - 0/1

Adecorativestitch,e.g.fortraditionalembroidery.

LI LI 0/1

Anornamentalstitch,e.g.forbathaccessories.

EK - 0/1

Adecorativestitch,e.g.forhouseholdtextiles.

EL - 0/1

Fortop-stitchingandoverstitchingstretchmaterials,i.e.cuffs,

hems and panels.

FG FG 0/1

Atop-stitchingseamforpatchworkandquilting.

ID - 0/1

Adecorativeelasticstitch,e.g.forsportswear.

IF - 0/1

Adecorative,elasticstitch.Forwhip-stitchinghems,e.g.on

pajamas and sweatsuits. The material must be turned by 180

degrees.

LK LK 0/1

Adecorative,elasticstitch.

LMK LMK 0/1

Adecorative,elasticstitch.

MG - 0/1

Adecorative,elasticstitch.

Operate your sewing machine

Lid

Openthefoldinglid(7)upwards.The

stitches of the sewing machine are

illustrated on the inside of the lid.

Connecting the foot control

Connect the plug of the foot control to

theconnectingsocket(2)ofthesewing

machine and to the wall socket. The

sewing speed is regulated by pressing the

foot control.

You can regulate the sewing speed by

movingtheslideonthefrontpartofthe

foot control.

Position

= half speed

Position = full speed

AE023-120V,USAandCanada

AE020-230V,Europe

AE024-240V,Australia

Main switch

Pressthemainswitch(1)toturnonpower

and light. The sewing machine is now

ready to use.

Note: Your select™ sewing machine is

adjusted to provide the best stitch result at

normal room temperature. Extreme hot and

cold temperatures can affect the sewn result.

For the USA and Canada

This appliance 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.

Operate your sewing machine

Accessory tray

YourPFAFF®select™ sewing machine

hasaremovableaccessorytray(16)which

is also used as an extended work support.

Model4.2,hasaspecialremovable

accessory organizer. The enclosed

accessoriesarenumbered.Sort

the enclosed accessories into the

corresponding sections of the accessory

organizer.

Using the free arm

In order to sew using the free arm, swing

the accessory tray to the left and lift it

upwards out of the hole.

When replacing the tray, make sure it

isushwiththefreearmofthesewing

machine.

Operate your sewing machine

Bobbin winding

Preparing the machine for

bobbin winding

Holdthehandwheel(4)rmlyandturn

thehandwheelreleasedisc(3)untilit

stops in the direction of the arrow. This

stopstheneedlefrommovingwhilethe

machine is winding the bobbin.

Placing the bobbin

Switchoffthemainswitch(1)

Place the empty bobbin so that the small

pin(A)ofthebobbinwinder(6)snaps

intotheslotofthebobbin.ThePFAFF®

logo is facing up.

Push the bobbin to the right

Note: The bobbin can only be wound when it

is moved fully to the right.

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