User manual PFAFF CREATIVE 2170 PREPARATIONS

[. . . ] PREPARATIONS Operating Instructions Voltage Switch 220 - 240V / 120V The sewing machine is set to the voltage 220 - 240V. To change the voltage to 120V (US/Canada), you must set the voltage switch on the underside of the machine to 120 V. If you are unsure of the correct voltage for your country, please check with your authorized Pfaff sewing machine dealer or local electrical authorities before plugging in your machine. Electrical connection Connect the lead cord between the socket of the sewing machine and the wall outlet. Preparations 2:2 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 fit in a polarized outlet only one way. [. . . ] The needle thread tension must be increased. For decorative stitches and buttonholes the top thread should be visible on the underside of the fabric. 2:13 Threading the needle Raise the presser foot. Place the thread on the spool pin and fit a spool cap of the right size. Using both hands, pull the thread into the thread guide (A) from front to back. Place the thread from the right underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Now pass it through the left-hand threading slot downwards. Pull the thread around the stop (C) in the right-hand threading slot and upwards to the take-up lever (E). The thread must be pulled fully into the take-up lever from left to right. Pass the thread downwards in the right-hand threading slot. Pull the thread from the side behind one of the two thread guides (D). To thread the needle, please refer to the next section. Note: When sewing always place the thread underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B). B A E Preparations C D Needle threader In order to make threading of the needle easier and quicker the Pfaff needle threader is built-in. The needle threader allows you to thread the needle automatically. Press the threader down with the handle. The threader hook (G) swivels through the needle eye. If you press the creative Assistant while you are on the Main menu you will get general information about the machine. If you touch the icon within a stitch, the direct help function is launched. It provides you with information about what foot to use etc. Machine Assistant A When you are in the creative Assistant you can reach the Machine Assistant function by pressing the Machine Assistant icon (B). The Machine Assistant gives you information on how to use the machine. You can choose from two menus; Sewing and Embroidery. You can among other things, find instructions on how to thread the needle, wind a bobbin, change the presser foot, change the light bulb, and fit the embroidery hoop to the machine. When closing the creative Assistant press the (C) icon. The toolbar will change color and the buttons will change to the normal toolbar. Preparations C B 2:17 creative Data Manager The creative Data Manager organizes your Pfaff creative 2170's stitches. [. . . ] Your hard drive is most often called Local Disk and is followed with a C: as the name of the drive. 5. Find your hard drive and left mouse click to open it. Preparations 6. Click on the new folder icon, (A) to create a new folder on your hard drive. A 7. The new folder is selected so you can enter a new name. [. . . ]