Pfaff Hobbyblock 756 User manual

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Your

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756

can

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trim

and

neaten

for

you

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ion.

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latest

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and

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manual

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manual

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way

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just

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machine

can

and

put

full

use.

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further

questions

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dealer.

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Safety

ru’es

For

the

United

Kingdom only

The

leads

must

under

circumstances

connected

the

safety-lead 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

the

colour

coding

the

terminals

your

plug,

proceed

follows:

The wire

which

coloured

blue

must

connected

the

terminal

which

marked with

the lettter

coloured

black.

The wire

which

coloured

brown

must

connected

the

terminal

which

marked

with

the letter

coloured

red.

Under

circumstances

should

cut-off

mains

plugs

used.

They

should

disposed

immedia

tely.

Defective

mains

leads

must

completetly

replaced.

Only

spare

fuses

must

used

approved

ASTA

according

362

and

the

fuse

cover

must

marked

or with

the

corresponding

colour

code.

The plug

must

never

used without

fuse

covers.

Spare

fuse

covers

are

available

from

electrical

sup

pliers

the

PFAFF

agencies.

Please

also

observe

the general safety

notes

page

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

For

the

United

States

only

This

sewing

machine

designed

and manufactured

for

HOUSHOLD

use

only.

When

you

use

an electric

appliance,

the

following

basic

safety

precautions

should

always

___________________

adhered

to:

Read

all

instructions

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.

Always

unplug

before

relamping.

Replace

bulb

with

same

type

rated

Watts.

3. Do

not

reach

for

sewing

machine

that

has

fallen

into

water.

Unplug

immediately.

4. Do

not

place

store

sewing

machine where

can

fall

pulled

into

tub

sink.

not

place

drop

into

water

other

liquid.

WARNING

reduce

risk

burns

fire

electric

shocks

injury

persons

not

allow

used

toy.

Great

care

necessary

when

this sewing

machine

used

near

children.

Only

use

this

sewing

machine

for

its

intended

purpose

described

this

manual.

Only

use

attachments

commended

the manufacturer

contained

this

manual

Never

operate

this

sewing

machine

has

damaged

cord

plug,

not

working

properly,

has

been

dropped

damaged,

dropped

into

water. Return

the

appliance

the

nearest

authorized

dealer

service

center

for

examination

repair,

electrical

mechanical

adjustment

Never

operate

the

sewing

machine

with

any

air

openings

blocked.

Keep

ventilation

openings

the

sewing

machine

and

foot

control

free

from

the

accumulation

of lint

dust

and

loose

cloth

Never

drop

insert

anything

into

any

opening.

not

use

out

doors.

not

operate

where

aerosol

(spray)

products

are

being

used

where

oxygen

being

administered

disconnect,

turn

all

controls

off

(,,O’)

position,

then

remove

plug

from

socket.

Never

operate

soft

surface such

bed

couch

where

the

air

openings

may

blocked

10.

not

unplug

pulling

cord.

unplug,

hold

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

break.

13.

not

use

bent

blunt

needles,

Only

use

needles recommended

the

manufacturer.

14.

not

pull

push

fabric

while

stitching.

may

deflect

the

needle,

causing

itto

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

17. Hold

plug

when

rewinding

into

cord

reel.

not

allow

plug

whip

when

rewinding.

Please

also observe the

general

safety

notes

page

KEEP

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

SAFE

PLACE.

Notes

safety

Notes

safety

for

domestic

sewing

machi

nes

according

60335-2-28

bzw.

IEC

335-2-28.

The

user must

exercise

adequate

caution

with

regard

the

and down

move

ment

the

needle

and keep

the

sewing

area

under

constant

observation

while

working.

When

leaving

the

machine,

during

maintenance

work

when

changing

mechanical

parts

accessories,

always

disconnect

the

machine

from

the

mains

by pulling

out

the

mains

plug.

The maximum

permissible

wattage

for

the

sewing

lamp

Watts.

The

tension

the

drive

belt

should

only

adjusted

Ptaff

mechanic.

The

machine

should

put

into

operation

indicated

the

specification

plate.

not

place

any

objects

openings

the

machine.

not use

the

sewing

machine

if:

—

there

visible

damage,

—

its

function

defective,

—

wet, e.g.

with

condensation.

not

pull

the

mains

plug

out

the

sok

ket

its

cord.

this

appliance

used

for

another

pur

pose than

that

intended

wrongly

operated,

cannot

any

liability

for

any

damage caused.

avoid

the

risk

electric shock,

not

open

the

machine. There are

parts

side

the

machine

which

the

user

can

pair.

This

the

exclusive responsibility

our

qualified

service

staff.

11.

sure

to use

only

original

PFAFF

parts.

Environment

The

recommended

environment

is:

Ambient

temperature

100

40°

Humidity

This

sewing

machine

high-quality

electro

mechanical

appliance;

it is a

machine

for

supervised

use

the

home.

should

ope

rated

such

way

that

not

exposed

to:

dust,

severe

dampness,

direct

sunlight,

sta

tic

electricity, heat-producing

objects,

corro

sive

chemicals

or liquids.

permit

adequate

ventilation

the

machine

must

kept

unblocked

and

used

firm

and

even

surface.

Treatment

Always

make

sure

not

damage

your

machine

knocking

dropping

it.

Cleaning

Housing

and

display:

clean

the

housing,

use

dry,

clean

and

soft

cloth

which

free

fluff.

remove

any

stub

born dirt,

use

soft

cloth

with

alcohol

paraf

fin.

Please

Note!

Never

use

insecticides

chemical

products

such

petrol

(gas) or

thin

chemicals

clean

the

housing.

CONTENTS

Page

Accessories

Needle

information

Principal

parts

4. How

open

looper

cover

Principal

parts

behind

looper

cover

Preparation prior to

sewing

Setting

up the

thread

guide

holder

How

remove

and insert needle

•

remove

needle

(s)

•

insert

needle

(s)

How

remove

and

replace

cloth

plate

10.

How

remove

and

replace

cylinder

cover

11.

Threading

the

machine

•

Threading

diagram

•

Understanding

the color

code

•

Stitch

diagram

thread

the

machine

correctly

•

Important

threading

information

12.

Chaining

off

and

test

sewing

13.

Basic

stitch

types

•

thread

overlock

mock

safety

stitch

•

Wide

thread

overlock

stitch

Narrow

thread

overlock

stitch

14.

How

adjust

thread

tension

•

Suggested

tension

settings

for

thread

overlock

mock

safety

stitch

Correct

balance

the

thread

overlock

mock safety

stitch

How

balance

the

thread

overlock mock

safety

stitch

•

Suggested

tension

setting

for

the

thread

overlock

stitch

•

Correct

balance

the

thread

overlock

stitch

•

How

balance

the

thread

overlock

stitch

15.

How

change

threads/tie

method

. . .

.22

16.

How

adjust

the

stitch length

17.

How

disengage

movable

upper

knife

.23

•

place

movable

knife

nonworking position

•

To place movable

knife

working

position

Page

18.

Seam guide

lines

19.

How

adjust

the

overedge

seam

width

20.

How to

sew

rolled

hem

•

Machine

set up

•

Suggested

tension

settings for

standard rolled

hem

•

Suggested

tension

settings

for

upper

looper

thread

wrapped

rolled

hem

. .

.27

•

How

to balance

the

upper

looper

thread

wrapped

rolled

hem

•

Additional

information

about

rolled

hemming

•

secure

the

rolled

hem

thread

chain

21.

Stitch

variations

and

sewing

techniques

•

How to

sew

flatlock

decorative

seam

•

How

sew

overlock

blind

hem

•

How

sew

tucks

•

Turning

square

corners

•

placement

•

Securing

the

thread

chain

•

Applying

elastic

•

How

reinforce

seam

•

Braiding

chaining

off

•

Differential

feed

(with

differential

feed

machine

only)

22.

How

adjust

the

presser

foot

pressure.

.38

23.

Free

arm

sewing

24.

Relationship

between cloth,

thread

and

needle

25.

Machine

maintenance

•

Cleaning

the

machine

•

Oiling

the machine

•

How

replace

the

stationary

knife

.41

•

How

exchange

light

bulb

26.

Troubleshooting

chart

27.

Optional

accessories

and

attachments

28.

Specification

ACCESSORIES

(

Needle

set

(

Screwdriver

(sheet

metal)

Sciewdiver

(small

si7e)

Tweezers

Rolled

hemming

throat

plate

Hex-head

wrench

See

page

for

optional

accessories.

NEEDLE

INFORMATION

This

overlock

uses

flat

shank

industrial

needle

that

eliminates

the

possibility

inserting

the

needle

backwards.

not

attempt

use

standard

household

sewing

machine

needle

any size

type

this

overlock.

needle

#2054

size

furnished with

the

machine.

Regular

point

needles

(#2054-42)

for

sewing

woven

fabrics

and

ball

point

needles

(2054-06)

are

available

for

sewing

knits.

Both

types

are

available

sizes

10,

12,

16.

Refer

the

chart

page

for

selecting

the

correct

needle

for

your

sewing

projects.

#2054

Overlock

needle

Regular

Point

Ball

Point

wovens

knits

#2054-42 #2054-06

Sizes

available

I__________

PRINCIPAL

PARTS

Thread

guides

and

holder

Handle

Pressure

regulating

screw

Left

needle

thread

tension

dial

(blue)

Right needle

thread tension

dial

(green)

Upper

looper

thread

tension

dial

(orange)

Lower

looper

thread

tension

dial

(yellow)

Throat

plate

Cylinder

cover

Cloth

plate

Looper

cover

Power

light

switch

Stitch

length

dial

Hand wheel

Motor

cover

Spool

stand

Cone

adapter

Spool pin

HOW TO

OPEN

LOOPER

COVER

Push the

cover

the

right

far

will go.

Pull

cover

down

toward

you.

()

Caution:

sure

looper

cover

closed

when

sewing.

PRINCIPAL

PARTS

BEHIND

LOOPER

COVER

()

Upper

looper

()

Movable

upper

knife

Presser

foot

Stationary

lower

knife

Lower looper

PREPARATION

PRIOR

SEWING

Connect

the

controller/electric

plug

to the

machine

receptacle

().

Plug

power

line

into

electric

outlet

®.

Power

switch

Push

“I”

mark

side

(used

also

for

light switch) to

turn

“ON”

Push

“0”

mark

side

turn

“OFF”

run

the

machine

and

control

the

speed,

press

the

controller.

The

harder

you

press,

the

faster the

machine

will

sew.

stop the

machine

from

sewing,

remove

your

foot

from

the

controller.

This

appliance

has

polarized

plug

(one

blade

wider than

the

other). To

reduce

the

risk

electric

shock,

this

plug

intended

fit

polarized

outlet

only

one

way.

the

plug

does

not

fit

fully

the

outlet,

reverse

the

plug.

still

does

not

fit,

contact

qualified

electrican

install

the

proper

outlet.

not

modify

the

plug

any

way.

For

this sewing

machine

has

be used

foot

controWe

No.

C-316

sure

make

reference

“Warning” on

foflowing

page.

Warning:

sure

that

the

electrical

voltage

the

electric

outlet

(wall

receptacle)

the

same

the

rated

voltage

the

motor.

Handle

the

foot

controller

with

care

and avoid

dropping

it on

the

floor.

sure

not

place

anything

top

when

not

use.

Disconnect

the

powerline

plug

from

the

electric

outlet

when changing needles,

presser feet

throat

plates,

when

leaving

the machine

unattended.

This

eliminates

the

possibility

starting

the

machine

accidentally

pressing

the controller.

Befor&cleaning

your

machine,

disconnect

the powerline

plug

from

the electric

outlet.

SETTING

THE

THREAD

GUIDE

HOLDER

This

machine

shipped

with

the

thread

guide

holder

the

lowered

position.

Fully

extend

the

thread

guide

holder.

The two

joints

the telescope

will

click

into

place

when

they

are

correctly positioned.

Center

the

thread

guides

above

the

spool

pins.

Place

thread

over

the

cone

adapters

the

spool

pins.

Note:

the

machine

threaded,

straighten

the

threads

to prevent

tangling.

HOW

TO REMOVE

AND

INSERT

NEEDLES

•

REMOVE

NEEDLE

(S)

sure

disconnect

the

machine from

the

electric

outlet

before

removing

needle(s).

Turn the hand wheel

toward

you

until

the

needle

its

highest

position.

Loosen,

but

not

remove

the

needle

set

screw

with

the

small

screwdriver.

—

left

needle

set screw

—

right

needle

set screw

Remove the

needle(s).

•

INSERT

NEEDLE

(S)

Hold

the

needle

with

the flat

surface

the

back.

Insert

the

needle

into

the

needle

clamp

far

will

go.

Note:

The

left

needle

will

slightly

higher

than the

right

needle

®.

Securely

tighten

the needle

set

screw.

Note:

This

machine

uses

#2054

needles.

Refer to

page

for

additional

needle

information.

Remove

the

cloth

plate

the

cylinder

cover

you

find

difficult

remove

and

replace

the

needle.

Rat

surface

the

rear

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