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Maintenance
Problem/cause Remedy
General problems
Bobbin alarm does not work? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original
PFAFF
®
bobbins approved for this model.
Thread snips does not cut the thread? Remove needle plate and clean lint from bobbin area.
Enable automatic thread snips in the Settings menu.
Fabric does not move? Make sure that machine is not set in free-motion mode.
See chapter 4.
Wrong stitch, irregular or narrow stitch?
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Settings menu.
The needle breaks? Insert needle correctly as described in chapter 2.
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 PFAFF
®
creative™ Color Touch Screen
displays the startup screen?
Touch the screen to activate.
Turn off screen saver in the Settings menu.
Icons on the screen are not activated when
touched?
Close any pop-ups that may be blocking the screen.
Calibrate the screen. Calibrate is found in the Settings
menu.
The sewing and embroidery machine screen and/
or Function Buttons do not respond to touch?
The sockets and function buttons on the machine can
be sensitive to static electricity. If the screen does not
respond to touch, turn the machine OFF and then ON
again. If the problem persists, contact your authorized
PFAFF
®
dealer.
The machine skips stitches
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Insert needle correctly as described in chapter 2.
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Use needle system 130/705 H.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
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Check how the machine is threaded.
Is the correct presser foot used? Attach correct presser foot.
Is the needle too small for the thread? Change the needle.
Is the fabric moving up and down with the needle
when free-motion sewing or embroidering?
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Needle thread breaks
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Insert needle correctly as described in chapter 2.
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Use needle system 130/705 H.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
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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?
Change to a new higher quality thread purchased from
an authorized PFAFF
®
dealer.
Troubleshooting
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For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF
®
dealer who will be happy to help you.