Pfaff Hobby 4240 User manual

hobby

4240,

4250,

4260

-4

Instructions

for

use

For

easier

understanding

this

instruction manual

please

fold

this

the

last

page

out

when

reading.

Safety

rules

For

the

United

Kingdom

only

The

leads

must

definitely

not

connected

the

safety

load

terminal

nor

plug

with

three

pins.

The

wires

the

mains

lead

are

coloured

according

the

following

code:

Blue:

Neutral

Brown:

Live

the

colours

the

wires

the

mains

lead

this appliance

may

not

correspond

with

the

colour coding

the

terminals

your

plug,

proceed

follows:

The

wire

which

coloured

blue

must

con

nected

to the

terminal

which

marked

with

the

letter

coloured

black.

The

wire which

coloured

brown

must

connected

the

terminal

which

marked

with

the

letter

coloured

red.

Cut-off

mains plugs

are

definitely

not

used,

but

disposed

immediately.

Defective

mains

leads

must

replaced

completely.

Only

spare

fuses

must

used as

approved

ASTA

according

1362

and

the

fuse

cover

must

marked

with

the

corresponding

colour

code.

The plug

must

never

used

without

fuse

cover.

Spare

fuse

covers

are

available

from

electrical

suppliers

the

PFAFF

agencies.

Please

also

observe

the

general

safety

notes

page

You

will

find

the

contents

page

and

Important

safety

instructions

For

the

United

States

and

Canada

only

When

you

use

electrical

appliance, basic

safety

precauti

ons should

always

adhered

follows:

Read

all

instruc

tions

before

using

this

sewing machine.

DANGER

reduce

the

risk

electric shock:

The

sewing

machine should

never be

left

unattended

when

plugged

in.

Always

unplug

this

appliance

from

the

electric outlet immediately

after

using

and

before

cleaning

it.

Always

unplug

before relamping.

Replace bulb

with

same

type rated

Watts.

not

reach

for

sewing

machine

that

has

fallen

into

water.

Unplug

immediately.

not

place

store

sewing

machine

where

can

fall

or be

pulled

into

tub

sink.

not

place

drop

into

water

other

liquid.

VVARNING

reduce

the

risk

burns,

fire,

electric

shock,

injury

persons:

not

allow

used as

toy.

attention

necessary

when

this

sewing

machine

used

near

children.

Use

this

sewing

machine

only

for

its

intended

use

described

this

manual.

Use

only

attachments

recommended

the

manufacturer

contained

this

manual.

Never

operate

this

sewing

machine

has

damaged

cord

plug,

not working

pro

perly,

has

been

dropped

damaged,

dropped

into

water.

Return

the

appliance

the

nearest

authorized

dealer

service

center

for

examination,

repair,

electrical or

mechanical

adjustment.

4, Never

operate

the

sewing

machine

with

any

air

openings

blocked.

Keep

ventilation

openings

the

sewing machine

and

foot control

free

from

the

accumulation

lint,

dust,

and

loose

cloth.

Never

drop

or insert

any

object

into

any

opening.

not

use outdoors.

not

operate

where

aerosol

(spray)

products

are

being

used

where

oxygen

being

administered.

disconnect,

turn

all

controls to

off

(“0”)

position,

then

remove

plug from

outlet.

Never

operate

soft

surface such as

bed

couch

where

the

air

openings

may

blocked.

10.

not

unplug

pulling

cord.

unplug,

grasp the

plug,

not

the

cord.

11.

Keep

fingers

away

from

all

moving

parts.

Special

care

required

around

the

sewing

machine

needle.

12.

Always

use

the

proper

needle

plate.

The

wrong plate can

cause the

needle to

break.

not

use bent

blunt

needles.

Use

needles recommended

the

manufacturer

only.

14.

not

pull

push

fabric

while

stitching.

may

deflect

the

needle,

causing

break.

Switch

the

sewing

machine

off

(“0”)

when

making any

adjustments

the

needle

area, such

threading

needle,

changing needle,

threading

bobbin,

changing

presser

foot, etc.

16.

Always

unplug

sewing

machine

from

the

electric

outlet

when

removing

covers, lubricating,

when

making

any

other

user

servicing

adjustments

mentioned

the

instruction

manual.

Please also

observe

the

general

safety notes

page

Keep

these

instructions

safe

place

This

sewing machine

designed

and

manufactured

for

HOUSEHOLD

use

only.

PFAFF

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Parts

the

sewing

machine

hobby

4260

Bobbin

winder

tension

Thread guide

Needle

thread

tension

Carrying

handle

Bobbin

pins

Bobbin

winder

Stitch-width

adjustment

dial

Hand

wheel

Hand

wheel

release

disc

Stitch-length

adjustment

dial

Reverse

key

Connection

bushing

On/off

switch

Baseplate

Detachable

work

support

with

accessory

box

Needle

plate

Presser

foot

holder

with

presser

foot

Thread

guide

Thread guide

Threading

slots

Take-up

lever

Needle

holder

with

retaining

screw

Presser

foot

lifter

Stitch

pattern

adjustment

knob

Stitch

pattern chart

Free-arm

cover

(enclosing

sewing

hook)

Feed

dog

Needle

bar

Sewing

lamp

Thread

trimmer

Notes

safety

for

domestic

sewing

machines

according

DIN

700,

Section

IEC

335, Section

28.

The

user

must

exercise

adequate

caution

with

regard to

the

and down

moving

the

needle

and

constantly observe

the

sewing

area

during

work.

When

leaving

the

machine,

during

maintenance

work

when

changing

mechanical

parts

accessories,

always

disconnect

the

machine

from

the

mains

pulling

out

the

mains

plug.

The

maximum

permissible

wattage

for

the

sewing

lamp

Watts.

The

tension

the

drive

belt

must

only

adjusted

Pfafl

mechanic.

The

machine must

put

into

operation

according

the

indications

the

specification

plate.

not

place

any

objects

openings

the

machine.

not

use

the

sewing

machine

if:

—

there

visible

damage,

—

its

function

disturbed,

—

wet,

e.g. with

condensation.

not

pull

the

mains

plug

out

the

socket

its

cord.

this appliance

used

for

another

pur

pose

than

intended

wrongly

ope

rated,

will

not

any

liability

for

any

damage

caused.

10.

avoid

the

risk

electric

shock,

not

open

the

machine. There are

parts

inside

the

machine

which

the

user

can

repair.

This

solely

the

responsibility

our qualified

service

staff.

11.

sure

use

only original

PFAFF

parts.

Environment

The

recommended

environment

is:

Ambient

temperature

100

40°

Humidity

20%

80%.

This

sewing

machine

high-quality

electro

nic-mechanical

appliance;

machine

for

supervised

use

the

home.

should

ope

rated

such

way

that

not

subjected

to:

dust, severe

dampness,

direct

sunlight,

sta

tic

electricity,

heat-producing objects,

cor

rosive

chemicals

liquids.

For

ventilation

purposes

the

machine

must

used

free surface,

which

both

firm

and

even.

Treatment

Always

protect

the

machine

against damage

which night

occur

hitting

dropping

it.

Cleaning

Housing:

clean

the

housing,

use

dry,

clean

and

soft

cloth

which

free

fluff.

remove

any

stubborn

dirt,

use

soft

cloth

with

alcohol

paraffin.

Please

Note!

not

use

any

insecticides

chemical

pro

ducts

such

petrol

(gas)

thin

chemicals

for

cleaning

the

housing.

Notes

safety

Effective

and

modern

sewing

Congratulations!

You

have

purchased

product

the

highest

quality

which

offers

you

unique

benefits.

Your

new

sewing

machine

can

deal with

almost

any

material and

will

sew

through

thick

and

thin

for

you.

The

design

and

technology

used

this

machine

are

state-of-the-art

and

you

will

find

that

these

instructions are

just

easy

use

your

PFAFF

sewing machine

itself.

you

take

the

time

read

through

the

instruction

booklet

carefully,

nothing

can

wrong.

It’s

worth

it!

Because

this

the

only

way

really

find

out

about

all

the

options

your

machine has

offer

and

how

to make

the

most

them.

you

should

have

any

questions

—

problem!

Your

PFAFF

specialist

always

happy

help.

for

it!

And

have

fun

making

your

fashion

ideas

reality.

Contents

Accessories

and

needles.

Accessory

compartment

Adjusting

stretch

stitches

Attaching

buttons

Bias

tape

binder

Blind-stitch

foot

Bobbin

case

Bobbin

thread

tension

Bobbin

winding

Buttonhole

Changing

the

needle

Changing

the

presser

foot

Cleaning

and

oiling

Closed

overlock

stitch

Control

panel

Control

pedal

Cording

foot

Covering

the

feed

dog

Darning

plate

Darning

tears

Detachable

work

support

Drawing up

the

bobbin

thread

Edge

guide

Elastic blind

stitch

Elastic

stitch

Elastic

stitches

Electrical

connection

Foot

control

Free

arm

Gathering

with

the

elastic

thread

Gathering

with

the straight

stitch

General

sewing

aids

Handwheel

release

disc

Hem

with

the

twin

needle

Hem-stitching

Honeycomb

stitch

Knit-edge

foot

Lace

Lap

feller

Left

needle-position

Light

bulb

Linen

buttonhole

Linen

buttonhole

with

gimp

thread

Lubrication

Mounting

the

bobbin

Multi-stitch

gathering

attachment.

Needle

chart

53—60

29,30

14,15

12,13

36,37

62,63

42,43

30,35

12,13

59,60

Needle position

Needle

thread

tension

20, 28

Non-elastic

stitches

Notes

safety

On/off switch

Open overlock

stitch

Overlock

stitches 34

Patches

Patchwork

quilt

Practical

sewing 27

—

Presser feet

(special

accessories)

Presser feet (standard

accessories)

Presser

foot

lifter

Quilt

and

patchwork

foot

Removing

the

needle plate

Reverse

sewing

Richelieu

Serging

with

the

blind

stitch foot 29, 30,

Serging

with

the

zigzag

stitch

Servicing and

trouble

shooting

—

Setting

the

utility

stitches

Sewing

lamp

Sewing

zippers

44,

Shell

edging

Smocking

Special

accessory

chart

Spring

stitch

Stabilizing

Stitch

chart

—

Stitch density

Stitch

length

adjustment

button

Stitch

width

adjustment

button

Straight

stitch

Stretch

triple

straight

stitch

Stretch

triple

zigzag

stitch

Thread

trimmer

Threading

the

machine

Threading

the

needle

thread

Topstitching

Trouble

shooting

Trouble

shooting

Twin

needle

23,

Unlocking

the

hook

Utility

stitch

chart

—

Zigzag

stitch

hobby

4260

Stitch

chart

II)

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—

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Ill

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i\i

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“S

III

\/\

—i,

“-

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‘-..

.-—

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III

-*..

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“‘\

“,

For

these

programs the

stitch

length

can

set

anywhere

between

and

with

the

aid

the stitch-length

adjustment

button

(10).

Program Name

B/AC/D

Buttonhole

Straight

stitch

Zigzag

stitch

Elasticstitch

Elastic

blind

stitch

Decorativ

elastic

stitch

Application

Standard

buttonhole

for

e.g.

blouses

and

bed

linen

For

all

straight

stitch

and

lockstitch

work

For

serging

and

appliqué

For

stitching

elastic

band,

darning

tears

and

patches

For

invisible

hem

attachment

and

simultaneous

serging

For

overstitching

two

touching

fabric

layers

Greek

stitch

classical

decorative stitch

e.g.

for

borders

and

towels

Shell-edging

stitch

For

decorative

hems

on fine

materials,

linen

flfl

Stretch

triple

For

stretch

seams,

crotch

seams

straight

stitch

sport

and

workwear

Stretch

triple

For

attaching

elastic

tape

zigzag

stitch elastic

materials

till

Honeycomb

stitch

For

sewing

elastic

threads,

overlocking

towelling

and

for

decorative

hem

seams

Ill!

Florentine

stitch

decorative

stretch

stitch

Spring

stitch

For

overstitching

two

touching

fabric

layers.

Also

for

stretch

fabrics.

jflj

Closed

closing

and

serging

seam

for

fraying

overlock

stitch

materials

Iii

Open

closing and

serging

seam

for

stronger,

overlock

stitch

non-fraying

materials

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