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1 Introduction

Machine overview

Front

1. Threading slots

2. Thread cutter

3. LED lamp

4. Built-in needle threader

5. Buttonhole lever

6. Needle bar

7. Stitch plate

8. Bobbin cover

9. Lower thread guide

10. Presser foot lift

11. Needle screw

12. Needle thread guide

13. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder

14. Presser foot

15. Accessory tray

16. Free arm

17. Speed control lever

18. Buttons and LED Display

19. Handwheel

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Summary of Contents for 260C

Page 1: ...SMARTER BY PFAFF inspired and developed by the premier PFAFF sewing machine brand Owner s Manual 260c...

Page 2: ...ed cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repai...

Page 3: ...only be used with foot control of type C 8001 manufactured by ZENG HSING INDUSTRIAL CO LTD FOR OUTSIDE EUROPE This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced phy...

Page 4: ...on buttons and indicators 21 Reverse 21 Start stop 21 Speed control lever 21 Immediate tie off Tie off 21 Needle stop up down 21 Stitch width or stitch positioning 21 Stitch length 21 Info button 21 D...

Page 5: ...dle threader 5 Buttonhole lever 6 Needle bar 7 Stitch plate 8 Bobbin cover 9 Lower thread guide 10 Presser foot lift 11 Needle screw 12 Needle thread guide 13 Presser foot bar and presser foot holder...

Page 6: ...ps 4 Hole for auxiliary spool pin 5 Bobbin winder lever and bobbin spindle 6 Take up lever 7 Thread tension discs 8 Bobbin winder tension disc 9 Thread tension dial Rear side 1 Main switch connectors...

Page 7: ...n the underside of the foot is designed to flow smoothly over the stitches Blindhem foot 3 shown as 3 in the LED Display This foot is used for blindhem stitches The toe on the foot guides the fabric T...

Page 8: ...darning patching 06 3 3 5 Overcast stitch Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge 07 0 3 5 Reinforced straight stitch Reinforced seam Topstitching 08 0 3 5 Stretch triple zi...

Page 9: ...ch 18 2A 3 5 Crazy patch stitch Crazy patch quilting or decorative stitch Decorative stitches Stitch Presser foot Thread tension Name Description 19 2A 2 4 Z zigzag stitch Appliqu couching eyelets 20...

Page 10: ...hine is not in use For this sewing machine foot control model C 8001 manufactured by ZENG HSING INDUSTRIAL CO LTD must be used 1 Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on the bottom right s...

Page 11: ...the accessory tray Slide the tray on to the machine around the free arm 5 Place the foot control in the space above the free arm 6 Put on the hard cover Free arm To use the free arm slide off the acc...

Page 12: ...ad turn the spool so that the thread reels off in the opposite direction or place the thread in the vertical position Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread spool For narrow thread spools use...

Page 13: ...nto the thread guide A from front to back and thread guide B from back to front Pull the thread between the tension discs C 3 Thread down through the right hand threading slot and then upwards through...

Page 14: ...e thread from the back over the thread guide B and under the small hook C 3 Let the needle threader gently swing back The hook pulls the thread through the needle eye and forms a loop behind the needl...

Page 15: ...the left hand threading slot 4 Bring the threads from the right into the take up lever D and down in the left hand threading slot Place the threads into the lower thread guide E Place one thread into...

Page 16: ...he hole in the bobbin C from the inside to the outside 4 Place the bobbin on the bobbin spindle 5 Push the bobbin spindle to the right to activate bobbin winding The letters SP flash on the LED displa...

Page 17: ...hread pull thread back over the blade at point E 4 Replace the bobbin cover Presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure has been pre set to the standard value 2 In most cases you do not need to ad...

Page 18: ...For general sewing the threads evenly meet between the two layers of fabric Tension too tight If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric the needle thread tension is too tight Redu...

Page 19: ...llow band Denim needle Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly woven fabrics without deflecting the needle For canvas denim microfibers Marked with a blue band Note Change the needle oft...

Page 20: ...resser foot lift If you are sewing on heavy fabric or several layers of fabric the presser foot can be raised higher to make it easier to place the fabric underneath the presser foot Changing the pres...

Page 21: ...nd of a stitch press the button before starting to sew The LED light next to the button becomes lit After sewing the desired length of stitching press the reverse button while actively sewing The mach...

Page 22: ...e left sewing position Note You cannot sew in bobbin winding position Main motor overload Your sewing machine can get overloaded when sewing on heavy fabrics e g the thread gets twisted or jammed or t...

Page 23: ...You can make your own adjustments to the selected stitch The setting changes only affect the selected stitch and will be reset to default when another stitch is selected The adjusted settings are not...

Page 24: ...ippers or sewing piping by adjusting the needle position Center needle position is 3 0 Use the stitch width button to move the needle to the left and the to move the needle to the right see page 21 Ch...

Page 25: ...ion of the stitch means that it will not pull out easily and has the give needed for stretch fabrics The reinforced straight stitch is also great for topstitching on heavier fabrics Carefully guide th...

Page 26: ...the right swing of the needle Closed overlock stitch Closed overlock stitch 03 The closed overlock stitch is perfect for sewing jersey knits Durable stitch great for attaching knit collars and cuffs...

Page 27: ...4 Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs along edge guide A Right side of fabric 5 When the needle swings into the fold it should catch a small amount of fabric If the stitches...

Page 28: ...ee step zigzag stitch Trim the fabric underneath close to the stitching Sewing on buttons Sew buttons quickly with your sewing machine 1 Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dogs 2 Set the machi...

Page 29: ...r the foot 4 Position your garment under the presser foot so that the marking on the fabric is aligned with the center of the buttonhole foot D 5 Lower the buttonhole lever all the way down and push i...

Page 30: ...tton over the finger at the back of the foot A Pull the thread tails under the foot toward the front then secure around the finger at the front of the foot B 2 Stitch a buttonhole The satin buttonhole...

Page 31: ...ipper right side down on top of the open seam allowance aligning the bottom zipper stop with the notch in the fabric Pin the zipper in place from the right side of the fabric C 3 Set your machine for...

Page 32: ...the stitch plate Clean the feed dogs and the bobbin area with the brush included with the accessories Cleaning under the bobbin area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects...

Page 33: ...erly Check how the machine is threaded Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs Remove the stitch plate and clean the feed dogs with a brush The machine skips stitches Did you insert the needle...

Page 34: ...the stitch plate Is the bobbin area clean Clean lint from bobbin area Is the bobbin wound correctly Wind a new bobbin Technical specification Sewing machine Rated voltage 230V 50Hz Nominal consumptio...

Page 35: ...elating to electrical electronic products Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste use separate collection facilities Contact your local government for information regarding...

Page 36: ...4134208 26A Inhouse 2014 KSIN Luxembourg II S ar l All rights reserved Printed in China on enviromental friendly paper www pfaff com...

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