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Maintenance

Troubleshooting

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Problem/cause

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General problems

Fabric does not move?

Make sure that the feed dogs are not lowered.

Wrong stitch, irregular or narrow stitch? 

Deactivate twin needle or stitch width safety in the 

settings menu.

The needle breaks?

Insert needle correctly, see page 21.
Attach correct needle for the fabric.

The machine will not sew?

Check that all plugs are securely plugged into the 

machine and into the wall socket.
Push bobbin winder lever to sewing position.

The sewing machine function buttons do not 

respond to touch?

The sockets and function buttons on the machine can 

be sensitive to static electricity. If the buttons do not 

respond to touch, turn the machine OFF and then 

ON again. If the problem persists, contact your local 

authorized PFAFF

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 dealer.

The machine skips stitches

Did you insert the needle properly?

Insert needle correctly, see page 21.

Did you insert a wrong needle?

Use needle system 130/750 H.

Is the needle bent or blunt?

Insert a new needle.

Did you thread the machine properly?

Check how the machine is threaded.

Is the correct presser foot used?

Attach correct presser foot.

Is the needle too small for the thread?

Make sure the needle is correct for the thread and 

fabric.

Needle thread breaks

Did you insert the needle properly?

Insert needle correctly, see page 21.

Did you insert a wrong needle?

Use needle system 130/750 H.

Is the needle bent or blunt?

Insert a new needle.

Did you thread the machine properly?

Check how the machine is threaded.

Is the needle too small for the thread?

Change the needle to the proper size for the thread.

Are you using poor thread with slubs or thread 

which has become dry?

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Is a correct spool cap used?

Attach a spool cap of the right size for the actual 

thread spool.

Is the best spool pin position used?

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Is the stitch plate hole damaged?

Change the stitch plate.

Summary of Contents for ambition 1.0

Page 1: ...Owner s manual ...

Page 2: ... damaged cord or plug if it is not working prop erly 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 repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation ...

Page 3: ...chine must only be used with foot control of type C 9002 manufactured by CHIENHUNG TAIWAN LTD For outside Europe 7KLV VHZLQJ PDFKLQH LV QRW LQWHQGHG IRU XVH E SHUVRQV LQFOXGLQJ FKLOGUHQ ZLWK UHGXFHG SK VL cal 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 thei...

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Page 5: ...ine in sewing cabinet 14 Thread cutter 14 Spool pins 14 Threading the machine 15 Needle threader 16 Threading for twin needle 16 Bobbin winding 17 Inserting the bobbin 18 IDT system integrated dual feed 18 Presser foot pressure 19 Thread tension 19 Needles 20 Changing the needle 21 Lowering feed dogs 21 Presser foot lift 21 Changing the presser foot 21 Buttons 22 Graphic Display 23 Settings 24 Sew...

Page 6: ... lights 6 Built in needle threader 7 Buttonhole lever 8 Needle bar 6WLWFK SODWH 10 Bobbin cover 11 Lower thread guide 12 Presser foot lift 13 Needle screw 14 Needle thread guide 15 Presser foot bar and presser foot holder 16 Presser foot 17 Free arm 18 Buttons and graphic display 19 Handwheel 1 2 3 4 5 17 5 18 19 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 16 15 ...

Page 7: ...r side 30 Main switch connectors for power cord and foot control 31 Handle 32 Presser foot lift 33 IDT system 6OLGH IRU ORZHULQJ WKH IHHG GRJV FFHVVRU WUD The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins plus space for needles DQG RWKHU DFFHVVRULHV 6WRUH WKH DFFHVVRULHV LQ WKH tray so they are easily accessible 6SDFH IRU DFFHVVRULHV 36 Removable tray for presser feet 3...

Page 8: ...e on the underside of the foot LV GHVLJQHG WR ÁRZ VPRRWKO RYHU WKH VWLWFKHV Fancy stitch foot 2A When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less than 1 0mm stitch length use this foot The groove on the underside of WKH IRRW LV GHVLJQHG WR ÁRZ VPRRWKO RYHU WKH VWLWFKHV Blindhem foot 3 with IDT system This foot is used for blindhem stitches The toe on th...

Page 9: ...Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems Also used with elastic thread in the bobbin 11 Bridging stitch RLQLQJ IDEULFV DQG TXLOW EDWWLQJ GHFRUDWLYH VWLWFK IRU TXLOWLQJ KHPVWLWFKLQJ 12 Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments terry cloth leather bulky fabrics where overlapping the seams 13 Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics 14 Blindhem stitch 6HZLQJ E...

Page 10: ...28 6WUHWFK EXWWRQKROH Buttonhole for stretch fabrics 29 Button sewing 6HZ RQ EXWWRQV RU WDFNLQJ 30 Eyelet Heirloom sewing decorative trim 31 Programmable darning stitch Darning holes or damaged fabric 32 Programmable reinforced darning stitch Reinforced darning holes or damaged fabric 33 Bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets 34 Denim bartack Automatically reinforce seams and pockets de...

Page 11: ...6 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 Stitch Number 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 Sewing techniques stitches Stitch Number 131 132 133 134 135 136 Alphabets Block letters ULOOLF OHWWHUV ...

Page 12: ...12 Introduction ...

Page 13: ... socket on the bottom right side of the machine 2 Connect the power cord to the rear socket on WKH ERWWRP ULJKW VLGH RI WKH PDFKLQH 3OXJ the cord into the wall socket 3 Press the ON OFF switch to ON to turn on SRZHU DQG OLJKW 3DFN DZD DIWHU VHZLQJ 6ZLWFK WKH PDLQ VZLWFK RII 2 Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine 3 Unplug the foot control cord from the machine Wind the cor...

Page 14: ...URQW DV VKRZQ Spool pins RXU PDFKLQH KDV WZR VSRRO SLQV D PDLQ VSRRO SLQ DQG an auxiliary spool pin The spool pins are designed for many types of thread The main spool pin is adjustable DQG FDQ EH XVHG ERWK LQ D KRUL RQWDO SRVLWLRQ WKH WKUHDG UHHOV RII WKH VSRRO DQG D YHUWLFDO SRVLWLRQ WKH WKUHDG VSRRO URWDWHV 7KH KRUL RQWDO SRVLWLRQ FDQ EH used for most sewing and embroidery threads and the verti...

Page 15: ...RS RI WKH PDFKLQH 6OLGH RQ D ODUJH VSRRO FDS and place a felt pad under the thread spool Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in its highest position 3ODFH WKH WKUHDG RQ WKH VSRRO SLQ DQG ÀW WKH appropriately sized spool cap 3XOO WKH WKUHDG LQWR WKH WKUHDG JXLGHV IURP back to front Pull the thread between the WHQVLRQ GLVFV 3 Thread down through the righ...

Page 16: ...threaded from front to back Threading for twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in its highest position 3ODFH WKH WKUHDG RQ WKH VSRRO SLQ DQG ÀW WKH appropriately sized spool cap Insert the auxiliary VSRRO SLQ 6OLGH RQ D ODUJH VSRRO FDS DQG D IHOW pad Place the second thread on the spool pin 3XOO WKH WKUHDGV LQWR WKH WK...

Page 17: ...RXJK WKH KROH LQ WKH EREELQ IURP the inside to the outside 4 Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle 5 Push the bobbin lever to the right to wind A pop up appears on the screen to inform you that bobbin winding is on Press the foot control or the start stop button to start winding the bobbin When the bobbin is full the bobbin winding will slow down and stop automatically The pop up closes Remo...

Page 18: ...ewing any fabric precisely PFAFF ambition 1 0 sewing machine provides the ideal solution the integrated dual feed IDT system As on industrial machines the IDT system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time The fabrics are fed precisely On light fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering of the seam The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of check...

Page 19: ...o not try to turn the dial any further Thread tension To set the thread tension turn the dial on top of the machine Use the recommended thread tension setting given on the screen see page 27 Depending on the fabric batting thread etc the tension may need to be adjusted For the best stitch appearance and durability make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted For general sewing the thr...

Page 20: ...special scarf a slightly rounded point and a slightly larger eye to avoid damage to thread and materials Use with metallic and other specialty threads for embroidery and decorative sewing Marked with a red band HQLP QHHGOH Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate WLJKWO ZRYHQ IDEULFV ZLWKRXW GHÁHFWLQJ WKH QHHGOH RU FDQYDV GHQLP PLFURÀEHUV 0DUNHG ZLWK D EOXH band LQJ QHHGOHV The Wing needle ha...

Page 21: ...ately when the lever is switched Turn the handwheel one full turn or start sewing to re engage the feed dogs Presser foot lift The presser foot is lowered or raised with the SUHVVHU IRRW OLIW I RX DUH VHZLQJ RQ KHDY 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 presser foot Remove presser foot...

Page 22: ... without using the foot control Press the button once to start and press it again to stop 5HYHUVH ZLWK LQGLFDWRU For permanent reverse press the button before VWDUWLQJ WR VHZ 7KH UHYHUVH LQGLFDWRU ZLOO EH OLW and the machine sews in reverse until you press the button again to cancel If you press the reverse button while sewing the machine sews in reverse for as long as you keep the button pressed ...

Page 23: ...HQFH 3UHVV WKLV EXWWRQ WR VDYH D VWLWFK RU VHTXHQFH WR WKH machine memory HOHWH RU GHOHWLQJ VWLWFKHV LQ D VHTXHQFH RU VHTXHQFHV saved in the machine memory 6HTXHQFLQJ 3UHVV WKLV EXWWRQ WR HQWHU VHTXHQFLQJ UDSKLF LVSOD The graphic display lets you view all your VHOHFWLRQV DQG RSWLRQV 6WLWFKHV DUH VKRZQ LQ UHDO size The buttons on the wheel are used to move around the graphic display Settings functi...

Page 24: ...edle icon will be shown in sewing mode The setting is kept until you deactivate it Note Twin needle and stitch width safety cannot be used at the same time When stitch width safety is selected the outlines of the twin needle box will be dashed 6WLWFK ZLGWK VDIHW 3UHVV 2 WR DYWLYDWH 6HOHFW WKLV IXQFWLRQ ZKHQ XVLQJ D VWUDLJKW VWLWFK needle plate or a straight stitch presser foot to lock the center n...

Page 25: ...me time Select a stitch By pressing one of the direct selection buttons you select that stitch number immediately Press two RU WKUHH GLJLWV LQ TXLFN VXFFHVVLRQ WR VHOHFW D VWLWFK from 10 and up If the stitch number does not exist RX ZLOO KHDU D EHHS DQG WKH ÀUVW HQWHUHG GLJLW ZLOO be selected as a stitch RX FDQ DOVR SUHVV WKH XS DQG GRZQ DUURZ EXWWRQV on the wheel to step between stitches Press up...

Page 26: ...etting is changed 6WLWFK ZLGWK VWLWFK SRVLWLRQLQJ 8VH µ DQG µ WR LQFUHDVH RU GHFUHDVH WKH VWLWFK width RU VWUDLJKW VWLWFKHV XVH µ DQG µ WR PRYH WKH stitch position left or right When a straight stitch LV VHOHFWHG WKH LFRQ FKDQJHV WR VKRZ WKDW VWLWFK positioning is active instead of stitch width 6WLWFK OHQJWK VWLWFK GHQVLW 8VH µ DQG µ WR increase or decrease the stitch length For satin stitches the...

Page 27: ...UHDG WHQVLRQ VHWWLQJ IRU WKH VHOHFWHG VWLWFK 6HH SDJH on how to set and adjust the thread tension setting Mirroring For decorative effect stitches can be mirrored VLGH WR VLGH RU HQG WR HQG 6RPH VWLWFKHV FDQ EH PLUURUHG ERWK VLGH WR VLGH DQG HQG WR HQG 6RPH stitches due to design or functionality cannot be mirrored Buttonholes darning stitches and bartacks are examples of stitches that cannot be m...

Page 28: ...ou start to sew 2 Press the reverse button to activate tie off end 7KH SURJUDPPHG WLH RII LQGLFDWRU ZLOO EH OLW 7KH PDFKLQH ZLOO ÀQLVK WKH VWLWFK DQG GR D tie off 3 To deactivate the tie off options go to tie off options as described above and deselect the checkboxes Reverse button functions in tie off options 6WRS VHZLQJ DQG SUHVV WKH UHYHUVH EXWWRQ twice to activate reverse sewing The reverse in...

Page 29: ...al stitches such as buttonholes cannot be saved A pop up will inform you of this when you try to save such a stitch Load personal stitch RDGLQJ D VWLWFK ZRUNV MXVW OLNH ORDGLQJ D VHTXHQFH 2SHQ WKH ORDG VHTXHQFH PHQX E SUHVVLQJ WKH ORDG EXWWRQ 6HOHFW WKH VWLWFK RX ZDQW WR ORDG 6HH SDJH 38 for more information Main motor overload If you are sewing on very heavy fabric or if the machine is blocked wh...

Page 30: ...ttonhole on your garment 2 Attach buttonhole foot 5B and pull out the button holder plate Insert the button The button will determine the length of the buttonhole 3 Make sure that the thread is pulled though the hole in the presser foot and placed under the foot 6HOHFW WKH EXWWRQKROH RX ZDQW WR VHZ DQG adjust the width and density as desired Note Always sew a test buttonhole on a scrap piece of fa...

Page 31: ...s before cutting excess 5 Use the seam ripper to carefully open the buttonhole Sew on a button 1 To sew on a button remove the presser foot and select the button sewing stitch 2 Lower the feed dogs 3 Place the button under the presser foot holder Use the mirroring function to make sure the holes in the button are aligned with the swing of the needle and the width is appropriate for the actual butt...

Page 32: ...to repeat WKH VDPH VL H GDUQLQJ VTXDUH MXVW FRQWLQXH sewing To set a different length of the darning stitch select the stitch again and continue with steps 3 and 4 above Note Darning stitches can also be sewn using the buttonhole foot 5B Set the length of the darning stitch by pulling out the button holder plate and lower the buttonhole lever to sew the stitch 6HZLQJ KHPV LQ KHDY IDEULF When sewin...

Page 33: ...embroidery or heavy cotton threads are sometimes used Free motion stippling Free motion stippling not only keeps the top batting and backing together but it also adds WH WXUH DQG LQWHUHVW WR RXU TXLOW Free motion stippling is done with the feed GRJV ORZHUHG RX PRYH WKH IDEULF PDQXDOO WR determine the stitch length 6HW RXU VHZLQJ PDFKLQH IRU VWLSSOLQJ E selecting the straight stitch no 1 2 Attach t...

Page 34: ...m stitch number 15 is especially suitable for stretchy fabrics because the zigzag in WKH VWLWFK OHWV WKH VWLWFK VWUHWFK 7KH KHP LV ÀQLVKHG and sewn at the same time There is no need to ÀQLVK WKH UDZ HGJH ÀUVW RQ PRVW NQLWV Sewing in zippers There are different ways to sew in zippers Follow the directions included with your pattern for best results For all types of zippers it is important to sew cl...

Page 35: ...titch 0RYH FXUVRU 7KH FXUUHQW SRVLWLRQ LQ WKH VWLWFK ÀHOG LV PDUNHG E D FXUVRU QVHUWHG VWLWFKHV ZLOO EH SODFHG DW WKH cursor position 0RYH WKH FXUVRU WKURXJK WKH VHTXHQFH XVLQJ WKH left and right arrows on the wheel Sequencing 7KH VHTXHQFLQJ IXQFWLRQ RQ RXU PDFKLQH PDNHV LW SRVVLEOH WR FRPELQH VWLWFKHV DQG OHWWHUV LQWR VHTXHQFHV RX FDQ DGG XS WR VWLWFKHV DQG OHWWHUV LQ WKH VDPH VHTXHQFH RX FDQ DOV...

Page 36: ... on the keyboard will be highlighted 7R PRYH WKH FXUVRU LQ WKH VHTXHQFH XVH WKH DUURZ EXWWRQV WR VWHS WR WKH VWLWFK ÀHOG DQG then press the left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor back and forth in the VHTXHQFH Select character set Press the arrow buttons to step to the character set LFRQV 3UHVV 2 WR VWHS EHWZHHQ WKH DYDLODEOH character sets upper or lower case normal or special letters an...

Page 37: ...e there will affect the entire sequence and will not be saved Delete stitches or letters in a sequence To delete a stitch move the cursor to that stitch DQG SUHVV GHOHWH 7R GHOHWH WKH HQWLUH VHTXHQFH IURP WKH VWLWFK ÀHOG long press delete A pop up message will appear DVNLQJ LI RX ZLVK WR GHOHWH DOO VWLWFKHV 6HOHFW HV OK The pop up message closes and all stitches are GHOHWHG IURP WKH VWLWFK ÀHOG Co...

Page 38: ...Q Load sequence 6HOHFW ORDG WR RSHQ WKH ORDG VHTXHQFH PHQX 6HOHFW WKH VHTXHQFH RX ZDQW WR ORDG 6HOHFWHG memory number is surrounded by a frame RQÀUP RXU VHOHFWLRQ E SUHVVLQJ 2 7KH VHTXHQFH ZLOO DSSHDU LQ VHTXHQFLQJ PRGH WR the right of the cursor position 7R H LW WKH ORDG VHTXHQFH PHQX ZLWKRXW ORDGLQJ SUHVV WKH ORDG EXWWRQ Sewing a sequence 7R VHZ WKH VHTXHQFH UHWXUQ WR VHZLQJ PRGH E SUHVVLQJ WKH ...

Page 39: ...n the feed dogs and the bobbin area with the brush found with the accessories Cleaning under the bobbin area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of lint in the bobbin case area Remove the bobbin case by lifting it up and to the right Clean the area with the brush or with a dry cloth Put the bobbin case back into the hook race so...

Page 40: ...s stitches Did you insert the needle properly Insert needle correctly see page 21 Did you insert a wrong needle Use needle system 130 750 H Is the needle bent or blunt Insert a new needle Did you thread the machine properly Check how the machine is threaded Is the correct presser foot used Attach correct presser foot Is the needle too small for the thread Make sure the needle is correct for the th...

Page 41: ... 7KH PDFKLQH GRHV QRW IHHG RU IHHGV LUUHJXODUO Did you thread the machine properly 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 DYH RXU VHZLQJ PDFKLQH VHUYLFHG UHJXODUO E RXU ORFDO DXWKRUL HG 3 dealer If you have followed this trouble shooting information and still have problems take your sewing machi...

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