User manual PFAFF 1070S

[. . . ] From the moment you first use your machine, you will know you are sewing on one of the easiest to use sewing machines ever made. May we recommend that, before you start to use your sewing machine, you discover the many advantages and the ease of operation by going through this instruction book, step by step, seated at your machine. To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary. Thread tension dial Thread take-up lever Thread cutter Presser foot Needle plate Removable extension table/ accessory storage Reverse sewing lever Bobbin stopper Stitch width dial Stitch length dial Pattern selector dial One step buttonhole lever Automatic threader 14. [. . . ] (2) - Draw thread from spool through the upper thread guide (3) and pulling thread through pre-tension spring as illustrated. (4) 1 2 8 7 5 - Thread tension module by leading thread down right channel and up left channel. (5) During this process it is helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread guide. - At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again. (6) - Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide (7) and then down to the needle which should be threaded from front to back. (See page 36 for instructions on how to use the Automatic needle threader. ) - Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear beyond the needle eye. trim thread to length with built in thread cutter. (8) 3 4 5 6 7 8 GB / IE 35 Threading the Machine Automatic Needle Threader - Raise the needle to its highest position. D C B C D - Pass the thread in front of the needle around the hook (D) from bottom to top. - Pull the thread through the needle eye. Generally speaking, use a longer stitch length when sewing heavier weight fabrics or when using a thicker needle or thread. Use a shorter stitch length when sewing lighter weight fabrics or when using a finer needle or thread. 38 GB / IE Sewing Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. (1) Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot controller to start sewing. (2) 1 2 Reverse Sewing / Removing the Work / Cutting the Thread Reverse sewing To secure the beginning and the end of a seam, press down the reverse sewing lever (A). Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again. (1) Removing the work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work behind the needle and presser foot. (2) Cutting the thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Guide the threads to the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). (3) A 1 2 B 3 GB / IE 39 Sewing Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns The Stretch Stitch Patterns are indicated with a blue color on the Pattern Selector Dial. [. . . ] remove and reinsert the bobbin case and correctly. Choose a needle to suit the thread and 4. Insert a new needle The needle is not correctly inserted. (flat side Wrong needle size for the fabric. [. . . ]