User manual PFAFF SMARTER 140S

[. . . ] Owner's Manual 140s 160s SMARTER BY PFAFF™ – inspired and developed by the premier PFAFF® sewing machine brand 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 suitable 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: immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, relamping, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON: 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. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. [. . . ] - The higher the number, the wider the stitch width. The stitch width can be varied wheel correspond to the stitch width in mm). Note: Before you turn the stitch width dial, raise the needle to its highest position, otherwise it may bend or break. A Adjustable Needle Position When a straight stitch is selected, the stitch width dial can be used to adjust the needle position from 0-6 mm. This is convenient when you need to adjust the position of the stitch for example when topstitching. Note: Before you turn the stitch width dial, raise the needle to its highest position, otherwise it may bend or break. 140s the needle position is adjusted from the center to the right. Model 160s Model 140s Reverse Sewing Press the reverse lever down to sew in reverse. The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button is pressed. 22 SEWING scribed, a chart shows the recommended setchart to the right. stitch 2-4 A B 0 C 3-5 D 0 E Start to Sew – Straight Stitch to the right). Raise the presser foot and position the fabric under it, next to a seam allowance guide A. Recommended presser foot stitch 2-4 Set for Straight Stitch 0 3-5 0 Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Lower the presser foot and pull the threads toward the back. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide letting the machine feed the fabric. Note: Some sewing is done more easily by changing the needle position, e. g. topstitching a collar or sewing in a zipper. The needle position is determined by the stitch width dial (0 is center, 6 is left/right, see page 22). Change Sewing Direction To change sewing direction, stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle down into the fabric. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in the new direction. Finish Sewing Press the reverse stitch lever and sew several stitches in reverse at the end of the seam. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, pulling the threads to the back. Pull the threads up and into the thread cutter. The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next seam. 23 Reinforced Straight Stitch This stitch is stronger than regular straight stitch, due to the fact that it is a triple and elastic stitch. [. . . ] Put the bobbin case back into the hook race so 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, insert and tighten the two stitch plate screws. Raise the feed dogs. D 33 TROUBLESHOOTING ® dealer. General Problems Fabric does not move?Make sure that the feed dogs are not lowered. [. . . ]