Pfaff admire air 5000 Manual

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    removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings
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    they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in Canada, C-2065 for Australia manufactured by 80dB. SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS In a double-insulated user and the product. Intellectual Property PFAFF, ADMIRE, and PERFECTION STARTS HERE are trademarks of
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    Guide Lines Needle Information Changing the Needles Checking the Needle Upper Cutter Deactivate the Upper Cutter Reactivate the Moveable Upper Cutter 2-thread Overlock the Upper Looper 16 Storage Servicing 37 37 Threading Loopers with the Left Needle 22 Troubleshooting Specifications 40 42
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    ABOUT YOUR MACHINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Machine Overview 1. Thread guides 2. Thread guide bar 3. Top cover thread guide 4. Presser foot pressure dial 5. Left needle thread tension dial 19 6. Right needle thread tension dial 7. Upper looper thread tension dial 8. Lower looper thread tension
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    3. Stitch finger 4. Upper looper 5. 2-thread overlock converter 6. Lower looper 7. Upper looper threading optional accessories 15. Stitch finger activation switch 16. Front cover guide 1 23 4 56 7 89 16 15 14 13 12 Cover 16. Instruction manual 15 2 3 7 11 4 5 8 9 12 14 16 6
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    from sewing, even if the foot control is pressed. The machine will also be prevented from sewing when the foot is raised. Note: Your overlock machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result. Before Using
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    Handwheel By turning the handwheel you can raise and/or lower the A needles manually. Always turn the handwheel toward you. B When threading, adjusting the stitch finger lever or connecting/disconnecting the 2-thread overlock converter, the hand wheel should be set to locked position. Put the
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    lifter again to make sure the foot is attached properly. B Presser Foot Guide Lines The toe of the presser foot has two guide lines. The left guide line (A) is positioned at the left needle position. The right guide line (B) is positioned at the right needle position. A B ABOUT YOUR MACHINE
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    Needle Information • Use HA-1 SP #14 or #11 needles or system Stretch 130/705 H-S, size #11/75 or #14/90. • HA-1 SP #11 needles are set on the machine. You can sew using one or two needles depending on what stitch to use. The left needle and needle clamp screw are marked "L", the right needle and
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    its hook matches the tip of the upper looper (C). (Make sure that the needle holder does not touch the upper knife). Carfully push the 2-thread overlock converter backwards so that the hook (D) goes behind the bulge (E) of the upper looper and into the hole (F). B D E Upper view of the upper looper
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    H-S, size #11/75 Needles HAx1SP #14 or 130/705 H-S, size #14/90 Needles HAx1SP #14 or 130/705 H-S, size #14/90 Thread Thread suitable for overlock machines Knits Knitted fabrics Needles HAx1SP #11-14 or 130/705 H-S, size #11/75-#14/90 12 - GETTING READY TO SEW
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    1″ (2-3cm) in length and firmly pull both threads to test knot security. Raise the presser foot. First note tension dial threads cannot be pulled easily, check for tangles on thread guides or looping under thread stand. Cut the thread behind the instructions on page 14-17. GETTING READY TO SEW - 13
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    tension disks (D). Set the lower looper pre-tension setting slider (E) to NORM. Pull the thread down along the slit and into the lower E looper thread guide (F). Pull out approximately 12˝ (30 cm) of thread. Make sure that the thread does not get tangled around the lever or the cover. 14 - GETTING
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    Set the Threading/Sewing switch to "Threading" position (G) by turning it to the right. G Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel matches the mark on the cover (H). The hand wheel will click and is locked in threading position. Turn the looper selection lever to the right
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    the disks (D). Set the lower looper pre-tension setting slider (E) to NORM. Pull the thread down along the slit and into the upper E looper thread guide (F). Pull out approximately 12˝ (30 cm) of thread. Make sure that the thread does not get tangled around the lever or the cover. 16 - GETTING
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    Set the Threading/Sewing switch to "Threading" position (G) by turning it to the right. G H Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel matches the mark on the cover (H). The hand wheel will click and is locked in threading position. Turn the looper selection lever to the
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    can be easier to thread the loopers using any of the below ways: • Use the looper threading wire • Tie the specialty thread to standard overlock thread and pull through the loopers. Using the Looper Threading Wire Set the Threading/Sewing switch to "Threading" posi- A B tion (A) by turning it to
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    Using a Standard Thread A B Set the Threading/Sewing switch to "Threading" posi- tion (A) by turning it to the right. Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel matches the mark on the cover (B). The hand wheel will click and is locked in threading position. Thread the
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    from back to front (A). Note: If the thread tends to slip away from the guide while sewing, pass the thread through both thread guide holes as shown (B). A B Slide the thread under the top cover thread guide (C) as illustrated. Pull the thread along the threading slit. Using both hands, insert the
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    thread from right to left around the take-up lever (F). F Pass the thread through the right slit of the needle thread guide (G). Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide from left to right (H). G Thread the right needle from front to back (I). H Note: See page 24 to learn how to
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    from back to front (A). Note: If the thread tends to slip away from the guide while sewing, pass the thread through both thread guide holes as shown (B). Slide the thread under the top cover thread guide (C) as illustrated. B C D Pull the thread along the threading slit. Using both hands, insert
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    thread from right to left around the take-up lever (F). F Pass the thread through the left slit of the needle thread guide (G). Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide from left to right (H). G Thread the left needle from front to back (I). H Note: See page 24 to learn how to
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    threader switch to "L" when threading the left needle. L R Pull down the needle threader lever (A) as far as it will go. Draw the thread along the guide (B) on the needle threader switch from the left and under the hook (C). Make sure that the thread or your finger does not touch the upper
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    prevent stretching of knit fabrics and puckering of lightweight fabrics. For overlock stitching on normal fabric, set the differential feed adjusting dial (A) decrease the pres- sure until you are satisfied with the result. Always test A sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on your gar
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    is when the right edge of the cutter (D) is aligned wih the guide line on the stitch plate (E). Stitch Length Adjustment The stitch length dial stitches. The stitch finger lever should be set to "N" for all standard overlock sewing (B). To sew rolled edge you need to retract the stitch finger
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    Thread Tension Settings Set the thread tension to suit the type of fabric and thread used. As the number on the thread tension discs increases, the thread tension becomes tighter. See the stitch table on pages 28-31 for thread tension recommendations for each stitch. 6 5 Correct Thread Tension
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    in small increments of no greater than half a number at a time. Always test sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on your project. In the table . Explanation of Icons/Colors Needle position Differential feed 2-thread overlock converter Right needle thread Wrong side of fabric Right side
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    3-Thread Overlock, Wide (and Narrow) For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light to medium fabric. Use heavier threads in the loopers
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    N Yes THREAD TENSION 3 2 - 1-2 2-Thread Overedge, Wide (and Narrow) For overcasting a single layer of light to medium weight fabrics (2-thread overlock converter required). Note: Use the right needle instead for a narrow stitch. Recommended thread tension settings within brackets in the chart
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    napkins. Thread the looper with a decorative lightweight thread, such as 40 weight rayon for a beautiful satin edge (2-thread overlock converter required). Note: Not recommended for heavy weight fabrics. NORM/ TIGHT N/R THREAD TENSION Right 1.0 R NORM R Yes - 5 - (4~6) 2-Thread Flatlock
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    chain while pressing the foot control. Sew until the chain is 2″-3″ (5-8cm) long. Place fabric under the front of the presser foot and sew a test sample. Guide the fabric slightly with your left hand while sewing. Do not pull on the fabric as this may deflect the needle, causing it to break
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    Securing the Thread Chain A B Tie a Knot (A) To avoid the thread chain from ravelling, separate and tie the thread ends together. Use a Sewing Needle (B) 1. Thread the chain into a large eyed, hand sewing needle. 2. Insert the needle into the end of the seam and pull the chain into the seam to
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    the thread tension to make the fabric edge roll under the fabric while overlocking. Adjust the thread tension to change the degree of rolling. To sew according to the stitch table on page 31. 6. Make a thread chain and test sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on your project. Hold the
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    Flatlock Sewing A A Flatlock (A) is made by adjusting the tension of the 3-thread overlock stitch, sewing the seam and pulling the fabrics apart to flatten the seam. The tensions must be ad- justed correctly for the fabric to pull
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    Sewing Corners Outer Corners Trim three of the corners approximately 1¼" (3cm) as illustrated (A). Start sewing at the corner that is not trimmed. When you reach a corner, stop the machine. Raise the needle and the presser foot. Remove the threads from the stitch finger. Turn the fabric and align
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    of lint is produced when the cutters are cutting the fabric. • An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to be oiled frequently to it is not exposed to direct sunlight or humidity. Servicing If you have any questions regarding service and/or operation, contact our Customer Care department.
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    the looper threader pipe once every 10 hours of use or when the looper threader does not work well. • You can also use an compressed air duster or camera dust blower to clean the looper threader pipe. 38 -MACHINE MAINTENANCE
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    Oiling the Machine Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. To keep the machine running smoothly and quietly the moving parts, pointed out in the picture, must be lubricated often. We recommend lubricating once a week for normal use or once every 10 hours of continuous use. Use sewing
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    blunt. Change it by following the below instructions. If you are having any difficulties, have a service technician make the necessary adjustments. • Open • Tighten the upper cutter set screw (A) completely. C Troubleshooting Machine Does not Run Possible Cause: Machine not properly connected
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    tension (page 27). Thread is caught in one of the thread guides. Check threading path to ensure all threads are feeding smoothly. Stitches threaded correctly. Check that machine is threaded in correctly as shown in machine manual (page 14-23). Using thread that is poor quality or has uneven
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    in correct order as shown in machine manual (page 12) Fabric Jams Possible Cause: with conventional sewing machine before sewing on overlock. The Looper Threader does not Work not used correctly. Solution: See page 24 for instructions on how to use the needle threader. Specifications Sewing
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