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Page 1: ...creative 4874 coverlock Instruction manual...

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Page 3: ...ate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Keep ngers away from al...

Page 4: ...per knife 2 27 Engage the upper knife 2 27 Stitch nger 2 28 Attach converter 2 29 Disengage the upper looper 2 30 Remove knife guard 2 31 Set seam width 2 32 Setting the stitch length 2 33 Differentia...

Page 5: ...the needle s 6 9 Deco cover thread tension dials blue and yellow 6 10 Threading the deco cover threads 6 10 Summary of threading paths and their threading sequences 6 11 Important notes on sewing with...

Page 6: ...as the table of contents and a program summary 2 Technical section general This chapter contains information on all the basic mechanical functions of your creative 4874 You will also nd additional in...

Page 7: ...which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine This discoloring may be very dif cult or impossible to remove Fleece and denim fabric in especially red and blue often con...

Page 8: ...election button P 14 Stitch length adjustment buttons 15 Differential feed adjustment buttons 16 Front cover 17 Knife guard 18 Upper looper disconnection lever 19 Needle plate 20 Standard presser foot...

Page 9: ...3 Double chainstitch and cover stitch looper 34 Threading aid for double chainstitch and cover stitch looper 35 Movable upper knife 36 Fixed lower knife 37 Check spring for edging the thread chain 38...

Page 10: ...ide slide 45 Thread tensions top deco cover 46 Rear thread guides top deco cover 47 Thread cutter 48 Slots for detachable thread stand 49 Thread stand 50 Spool pin 51 Cone thread holder 52 Foam pads 5...

Page 11: ...ogether extremely durable fabrics such as upholstery covers and denim both without overedge May also be used for decorative effects 05 2 thread atlock narrow As atlock seam for sewing stretchy fabrics...

Page 12: ...wide As atlock seam for sewing stretchy fabrics together with decorative effect and as decorative edge nish Also for overedging medium weight fabrics 15 2 needle 3 thread overedge seam For sewing tog...

Page 13: ...h fabric and for decorative effects 24 5 thread Deco cover For decorative effects and for sewing stretch fabric 25 6 thread Deco cover For decorative effects and for sewing stretch fabric 26 6 thread...

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Page 15: ...echnical section general Technical section general This chapter contains information on all the basic mechanical functions of your creative 4874 You will also nd additional information in chapters 5 a...

Page 16: ...can pull the 4874 cover over the machine The operator s manual and accessories can be placed in the pockets Electrical connection Plug the power cable into socket 53 on the machine and the power suppl...

Page 17: ...ront cover Trim catcher Insert the upper catches of the trim catcher in the upper slots in the front cover 16 Press the bottom part of the catcher until the lower catches engage in the lower slots of...

Page 18: ...cone holder 51 on each of the spool pins 50 Note The detachable thread stand is required for stitch programs 21 30 Thread guide slide Pull the thread guide 28 and 44 up as far as it will go To assure...

Page 19: ...box is used for smaller spools Use the foam pads 52 and place the spool on the pin 50 Attach the thread run off disc as shown in the illustration Spool net The spool net in the accessory box should b...

Page 20: ...ser foot no longer needs to be raised as long as you are working with the same thread and the same presser foot You can simply lift the front of the presser foot gently with your thumb Slide the fabri...

Page 21: ...f the presser foot A or B appears in the LCD display 9 see page 3 2 Note The foot you need to use will be shown in the LCD display 9 see page 3 2 Changing the presser foot Turn off the power switch To...

Page 22: ...ns are shown in a schematic diagram See the examples at top and bottom Insert the needle s as shown in the LCD display 9 see page 3 2 Note If the needles are inserted at R2 and R1 the left needle is s...

Page 23: ...sen but do not remove the needle s retaining screw with the allen key and pull the needle out from below To insert Insert the needle in hole A of the needle changing tool so that the at side K of the...

Page 24: ...the carrying handle into the rear thread guides 58 To do this pull the thread down with both hands until it slips under the thread guide Pass the thread between the tension discs and pull it down so t...

Page 25: ...hread guides are marked with a red dot Thread the thread in thread guides 1 to 7 Pass the thread over the top of guide 8 from above and pull it down and to the left until it slips into the guide From...

Page 26: ...he thread guides are marked with a yellow dot Thread the thread in thread guides 1 to 6 Pass the thread under the latch 7 and into thread guide 8 Press lever A down and hook the thread into guide B fr...

Page 27: ...13 Technical section general Pass the thread forwards through eye C Threading point 10 of the lower looper Pull about 10 cm 5 of thread through the hook and place it to the left under the presser foo...

Page 28: ...d guides are marked with a purple square Thread the thread in the guides from 1 to 8 Pull the thread under latch 9 and into thread guide 10 Note In the case of thread guides 6 and 7 the thread is simp...

Page 29: ...n general From the front pass the thread through eye C threading point 12 of the double chain stitch and cover stitch looper Pull about 10 cm 5 of thread through the looper and place it to the left un...

Page 30: ...n order from 1 to 10 Thread guide 8 is marked with a purple square Thread the threads in the guides from 1 to 8 Caution The thread does not pass under the latch Note In the case of thread guides 6 and...

Page 31: ...on general From the front pass the thread through eye C threading point 10 of the double chain stitch and cover stitch looper Pull about 10 cm 5 of thread through the hook and place it to the left und...

Page 32: ...re easily use the needle threader in the accessories box see page 2 21 Pull the thread about 10 cm 5 through the eye of the needle and place it facing to the left under the presser foot if necessary p...

Page 33: ...d in order from 1 to 9 The thread must pass through the upper slot in thread guide 5 Pull the thread about 10 cm 5 through the eye of the needle and place it facing to the left under the presser foot...

Page 34: ...ad the needles Changing spools with the machine threaded Cut the spool threads close to the spool and position new spools Tie the thread that is still in the machine to the threads on the new spools a...

Page 35: ...triangles must be pointing upwards Place the needle threader against the front groove of the needle Move down as far as the eye of the needle and press the threader gently against the needle This cau...

Page 36: ...Summary of threading paths and threading sequences Stitch program 01 2 needle cover hem narrow Stitch program 02 2 needle cover hem wide Stitch program 03 3 needle cover hem Stitch program 04 Chainst...

Page 37: ...am 09 2 thread fold rolled hem Stitch program 06 2 thread atlock wide Stitch program 10 3 thread overedge seam narrow Stitch program 13 3 thread atlock narrow Stitch program 16 3 thread at hem Stitch...

Page 38: ...2 24 Stitch program 15 2 needle 3 thread overedge seam Stitch program 18 4 thread overedge seam Stitch program 19 4 thread safety stitch wide Stitch program 20 5 thread safety stitch wide...

Page 39: ...achine is suitable for medium fabrics For most fabrics the presser foot pressure does not need to be altered If you intend to work with lighter or heavier fabrics however it may be necessary to reset...

Page 40: ...before you begin the seam Raise the presser foot and pull the thread chain carefully away from the stitch nger 32 Draw the thread chain forwards and secure it under the spring Place the fabric just i...

Page 41: ...knife 39 as far as it will go to the right Turn the knob towards you until the upper knife is seated in its lowest position The upper knife is now disengaged Engage the upper knife Push the knob for l...

Page 42: ...trim catcher and open the front cover Pull knob A of the stitch nger 32 to the right and swing it down into its disengaged position You can sew all rolled hems with this setting This setting is also...

Page 43: ...e converter Move the upper looper 30 beside and to the right of the needle by turning the hand wheel Secure the tip of the converter in the eye of the upper looper and push the converter onto the uppe...

Page 44: ...connection lever 18 down and push it to the left Turn the hand wheel to ensure that the looper is indeed disengaged To engage the upper looper push the upper looper disconnection lever 18 into its pos...

Page 45: ...guard Remove the trim catcher and open the front cover Pull the knife guard 17 up and off To insert place the knife guard under latch A and push down into the front cover guides Note The sewing table...

Page 46: ...ur seam turn the seam width selection knob upwards to shift the upper knife 35 to the right Figure B If your seam puckers at the edge turn the seam width selection knob downwards to shift the upper kn...

Page 47: ...l section general Setting the stitch length The stitch length is selected automatically by the creative 4874 However it can be changed and stored at any time using stitch length adjustment buttons 14...

Page 48: ...vement of the front feed dog A is synchronized with that of the rear feed dog B which means that the front feed dog advances the same quantity of fabric as the rear feed dog Note The effect of the dif...

Page 49: ...Always test your setting rst on a piece of scrap fabric Type of fabric effect Differential feed setting gather 2 1 5 normal 1 stretch 0 5 Very light fabrics silk satin poplin taffeta linings Normal fa...

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Page 51: ...3 1 Electronic functions Electronic functions This chapter contains information about all the electronic functions of the machine...

Page 52: ...play 1 Stitch program number 2 Stitch designation Main menu 3 Stitch length in mm 4 Differential feed setting 5 Needle position 6 Position of the swivelling stitch nger Stitch nger engaged Stitch nger...

Page 53: ...rams 24 30 and you press the program selection button beside the R one of these two symbols will appear The two arrows pointing away from each other indicate that a thick thread can be used for the de...

Page 54: ...nsions 13 Memory selection button P Press this button to open the program memory and memories A B and C This button will always return you to the main menu 14 Stitch length setting buttons If you pres...

Page 55: ...0 seconds the display switches back to the main menu automatically Note The top deco cover 45 thread tension settings are not displayed and are therefore also not set automatically These settings can...

Page 56: ...l not be stored in the memory Note If you press memory selection button P repeatedly you will be returned to the main menu Notes on the saving to memory If you do not select a memory to receive the se...

Page 57: ...with the corresponding buttons If you press memory selection button P repeatedly you will be returned to the main menu the changed setting will not be saved If no changes are made within 10 seconds th...

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Page 59: ...4 1 Cover stitch Cover stitch In this chapter we explain the basic functioning of your creative 4874 using the coverstitch as an example...

Page 60: ...program 03 3 needle cover hem 3 0 1 0 The stitch length and the differential feed are set automatically but can be altered and stored individually see page 3 4 0 1L 2 1R2 With the needle changing tool...

Page 61: ...knife guard and push the sewing table accessory down between the two front cover guides Raise the upper knife 35 to its highest position by turning the hand wheel Now push the knob for lowering the up...

Page 62: ...lay First thread the purple thread tension for the cover stitch looper followed by the blue green and red thread tensions for the needles You can also refer to the threading diagram behind the front c...

Page 63: ...pass the thread through eye C threading point 10 of the double chain stitch or cover stitch looper Note In the case of thread guides 6 and 7 the thread is simply placed on top of them not threaded thr...

Page 64: ...ower slot in thread guide 5 To thread needles more easily use the needle threader in the accessory box Pull the thread about 10 cm 5 through the eye of the needle and place it to the left under the pr...

Page 65: ...le is marked with various measurements The gures at the top are centimeters those at the bottom represent inches Summary of threading paths and their threading sequences Stitch program 01 2 needle cov...

Page 66: ...re sewing a continuous hem around a project Sew 4 5 stitches over the previous stitches On the last stitch turn the hand wheel towards you slowly until the needles reach their lowest position Starting...

Page 67: ...lide the edge guide from the accessory box left to right into guide A of the presser foot holder You can adjust the ruler as you wish by sliding it in the guide The edge guide is used for sewing seams...

Page 68: ...f the fabric The looper thread purple lies slack between them The needle threads blue green and red are too loose and form small loops on the underside of the fabric Choose a higher setting for the bl...

Page 69: ...all the thread tensions are set correctly the needle threads blue and green are almost invisible on the underside of the fabric The looper thread purple lies slack between them The right needle thread...

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Page 71: ...5 1 Top Cover Stitch Top Cover Stitch In this chapter we describe the basic functioning of your creative 4874 with reference to top cover stitching...

Page 72: ...ng the machine to top cover operation progs 21 22 23 Detachable thread guide for top deco cover Pull the thread guide up as far as it will go and twist it until the locking pommels click into place Pl...

Page 73: ...he sewing speed will be slowed automatically For our example we have selected program 23 3 needle 4 thread top cover If you hear an alarm when you make your stitch program selection this means that th...

Page 74: ...nd push the sewing table accessory down between the two front cover guides Raise the upper knife 32 to its highest position by turning the hand wheel Now push the knob for lowering the upper knife 39...

Page 75: ...hook Insert the top cover hook into the top slot blue of the holder To do this loosen but do not remove the screw on the side with the allen key Note You must attach presser foot R and lower it Acces...

Page 76: ...iangle thread guide The triangle thread guide device has a wide slot A and black handle B To remove the top cover hook loosen the screw with the allen key Place the screwdriver between the top cover h...

Page 77: ...ut of the holder When you press the memory selection button P once the program memory opens The thread tension values appear beside the program number in the display First thread the purple thread ten...

Page 78: ...looper Note In the case of thread guides 6 and 7 the thread is simply placed on top of them not threaded through Press lever A up and hook the thread into slot B The illustration below shows how to do...

Page 79: ...in order from 1 to 9 The thread must pass through the lower slot in thread guide 5 To thread needles more easily use the needle threader in the accessory box Pull the thread about 10 cm 5 through the...

Page 80: ...hands pull the thread between the tension discs and place it under the rear thread guide 46 Now feed the thread into the hole in the detachable thread guide Top cover thread tension blue Set the top c...

Page 81: ...sequences Stitch program 21 2 needle Top cover narrow Stitch program 22 2 needle Top cover wide Stitch program 23 3 needle Top cover Thread the thread in order 1 to 4 and place the thread to the left...

Page 82: ...the needles pierce the fabric on the rst stitch The top cover thread must be in front of the needles in order to be picked up on the very rst stitch The raw edge must be along the two of the sewing ta...

Page 83: ...ious stitches On the last stitch turn the hand wheel towards you slowly until the needles reach their lowest position Now turn the hand wheel back until the needles are in their highest position At th...

Page 84: ...ue green and red are almost invisible on the underside of the fabric The looper thread purple lies slack between them The top cover thread blue lies slack between the needle threads on the top side of...

Page 85: ...between them The top cover thread blue lies slack between the needle threads on the top side of the fabric If there are protruding loops in the top cover thread blue Adjust the blue thread tension 45...

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Page 87: ...6 1 Deco Cover Deco Cover In this chapter we are going to describe the basic functioning of your creative 4874 using the example of the deco cover stitch...

Page 88: ...tion progs 24 30 Detachable thread guide for top deco cover Pull the thread guide slide up as far as it will go and twist it until the locking pommels click into place Place the detachable thread guid...

Page 89: ...ir initial positions and the sewing speed will be slowed automatically In our example we selected 3 needle 6 thread deco cover stitch program 27 The machine gives a warningsignal if the top deco switc...

Page 90: ...Turn the hand wheel to ensure that the upper looper is indeed disengaged Pull knob A of the stitch nger 32 to the right and swing it down into its disengaged position 0 1L 2 1R2 With the needle changi...

Page 91: ...il the upper knife is in its lowest position The upper knife is now disengaged 3 5 Turn the seam width selection knob 22 to set the seam width to 3 5 mm R Use clearview foot R from the accessory box T...

Page 92: ...e provided for deco cover 1 Blue decorative thread guide 2 Yellow decorative thread guide Both decorative thread guides have three holes for threading the decorative threads This is indicated on the s...

Page 93: ...ading diagram behind the front cover Finally the blue and yellow deco cover threads are threaded Threading the cover stitch looper Turn the hand wheel towards you until the cover stitch looper 33 is a...

Page 94: ...the front pass the thread through eye C threading point 10 of the double chain stitch and cover stitch looper Note The lever will return to its original position as soon as you start to sew Thread th...

Page 95: ...n order from 1 to 9 The thread must pass through the lower slot in thread guide 5 To thread needles more easily use the needle threader in the accessory box Pull the thread about 10 cm 5 through the e...

Page 96: ...ponding spool pins 1 x blue 1 x yellow of the detachable thread stand Thread the corresponding color coded thread guides from the back forwards Deco cover thread tension dials blue and yellow Set the...

Page 97: ...rogram 25 6 thread deco cover Now guide the thread into the color coded thread guide in the detachable thread stand Thread the deco cover threads in order through 1 to 4 and bring them behind the need...

Page 98: ...6 12 Stitch program 27 6 thread deco cover Stitch program 28 6 thread deco cover Stitch program 29 8 thread deco cover Stitch program 26 6 thread deco cover...

Page 99: ...ic If you intend to use deco cover stitches for hemming it is helpful to iron a hem beforehand Depending on the hemdepth add 0 5 cm 1 4 to the hem For example if you want a 2 cm hem iron up 2 5 cm 1 h...

Page 100: ...e needle threads slightly with one nger Starting to sew Lift up the presser foot and position the fabric under the presser foot so that the needles pierce the fabric on the rst stitch The deco cover t...

Page 101: ...e the presser foot Grasp the threads at the end of the seam and press the tension release button to pull the project out Cut the threads off Pull the deco cover threads through to the wrong side of th...

Page 102: ...side of the fabric If there are protruding loops in the deco cover threads blue and yellow Adjust the yellow and blue thread tensions 45 of the deco cover threads to a higher setting If the deco cover...

Page 103: ...ns to a higher setting 6 thread deco cover stitch program 25 If all the thread tensions are set correctly the needle threads blue green and red are almost invisible on the underside of the fabric The...

Page 104: ...and red are too tight and the fabric is puckering Adjust the blue green and red needle thread tensions to a lower setting If the deco cover threads blue and yellow are barely visible Adjust the yellow...

Page 105: ...ellow Adjust the yellow and blue thread tensions of the deco cover to a higher setting Or it may be necessary to return both deco cover guides to their initial position For this purpose there are two...

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Page 107: ...ion Thread Tension This chapter includes information on correct thread tensions for all the stitches you can create with your creative 4874 We also provide you with a number of hints on selecting the...

Page 108: ...o accommodate the fabric you are sewing To change the automatic thread tensions press one of the tension buttons The program memory will open Now you can change all your settings using the buttons as...

Page 109: ...st which you can then use to check the looping of the threads Adjust the thread tension settings as necessary Hint If you use all the threads in the respective thread tension color you will nd it easi...

Page 110: ...green are barely visible on the underside of the fabric The looper thread purple lies slack between them The right needle thread green is too loose Adjust the green thread tension to a higher setting...

Page 111: ...visible on the underside of the fabric The looper thread purple lies slack between them The needle threads blue green and red are too loose Adjust the blue green and red thread tensions to a higher s...

Page 112: ...nsions are set correctly the needle thread blue is hardly visible on the underside of the fabric 4 thread safety seam Stitch program 19 Since the 4 thread safety seam consists of a combination of a do...

Page 113: ...upper looper tension to a higher setting and or lower the yellow thread lower looper tension Thread tension setting too low The lower looper yellow appears on the upper side of the fabric Adjust the...

Page 114: ...titch programs 10 and 11 If all the thread tensions are set correctly the two looper threads red and yellow meet right at the edge of the fabric The needle thread is too loose Adjust the corresponding...

Page 115: ...The lower looper yellow also is at the edge as a straight piece of thread along the edge The upper looper thread red appears on the underside of the fabric Adjust the red thread tension to a higher s...

Page 116: ...yellow is too tight Adjust the corresponding needle thread tension to a higher setting and or change the yellow thread tension to a lower setting The lower looper thread yellow is too loose and or the...

Page 117: ...e thread tension to a higher setting The upper looper thread red appears on the underside of the fabric Adjust the red thread upper looper red tension to a higher setting and or lower the yellow threa...

Page 118: ...the green thread tension to a higher setting The upper looper thread red only partially loops round the edge of the fabric Adjust the red thread tension to a lower setting and or change the yellow thr...

Page 119: ...e needle thread green and lower looper threads meet at the edge of the fabric The needle thread green is too loose Adjust the green thread tension to a higher setting and or the yellow thread tension...

Page 120: ...the edge of the fabric The needle thread green is too loose Adjust the green thread tension to a higher setting and or the yellow the thread tension lower The lower looper thread yellow is too loose...

Page 121: ...read loops completely round the edge of the fabric The left needle thread blue is too loose Adjust the blue needle thread tension to a higher setting The lower looper thread yellow is too tight Adjust...

Page 122: ...d red are barely visible on the underside of the fabric The looper thread purple lies slack between them The top cover thread blue lies slack between the needle threads on the top side of the fabric I...

Page 123: ...ck between them The top cover thread blue lies slack between the needle threads on the top side of the fabric If there are protruding loops in the top cover thread blue adjust the blue thread tension...

Page 124: ...sions are set correctly the needle threads blue and green are barely visible on the underside of the fabric The looper thread purple lies slack between them The deco cover threads blue and yellow are...

Page 125: ...threads to a lower setting If the needle threads blue and green are too loose and form small loops on the underside of the fabric adjust the blue and green needle thread tensions to a higher setting I...

Page 126: ...m The deco cover threads blue and yellow are lying slack between the needle threads on the top side of the fabric If there are protruding loops in the deco cover threads blue and yellow adjust the yel...

Page 127: ...and red thread tensions to a higher setting If the needle threads blue green and red are too tight and the fabric is puckering adjust the blue green and red needle thread tensions to a lower setting N...

Page 128: ...ton once to advance to the next program menu and then press button once to return to the selected program If the needle threads blue green and red are too loose adjust the blue green and red needle th...

Page 129: ...ead Stitch length Light fabrics Organdy Fine knit Taffeta silk Lining fabrics Cotton No 50 70 Synthetic thread No 70 140 2 0 4 0 mm Medium weight fabrics Cotton jersey Linen dress fabrics Cotton No 40...

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Page 131: ...8 1 Accessories Accessories This chapter includes a list of all standard and special presser feet available for use with your creative 4874...

Page 132: ...ble thread guide Part No 29 924 993 81 445 4 Needle threader Part No 98 200 255 10 100 5 Screwdriver Part No 91 029 480 91 000 6 Needle changing tool Part No 29 924 993 81 311 1 Edge guide Part No 29...

Page 133: ...4 993 81 716 2 Trim catcher Part No 29 924 993 81 111 3 Sewing table Part No 29 924 993 81 120 1 Foot control Part No 29 924 993 81 718 2 Power cable 230 V or 120 V Part No 230 V 29 924 993 81 486 Par...

Page 134: ...able thread guide may be included in the accessories box Part No 29 924993 83 120 3 Top cover hook Part No 29 924993 83 061 4 Top cover round thread guide Part No 29 924993 83 054 5 Top cover triangle...

Page 135: ...arview foot F from the accessories box Flat felled seam guide F4 29 924 993 82 009 Guide for sewing at felled seams Use clearview foot F from the accessories box Fancy stitch guide N1 29 924 993 82 00...

Page 136: ...ing arm Retaining screw 29 924 993 82 023 For attaching the following accessories to the accessories holder Edge guide with 29 924 993 82 022 For guiding the fabric border and simultaneous measure uni...

Page 137: ...ll the information you need for care and maintenance of your creative 4874 and suggestions for solving certain problems WARNING For your safety when taking care of your machine always turn off the pow...

Page 138: ...ning of the machine oil the points shown with the oil included in the accessories One or two drops of PFAFF sewing machine oil are suf cient All other parts are made from special materials and do not...

Page 139: ...knife in place Loosen screw A with the spanner from the accessory box and remove the upper knife Insertion Insert the new upper knife and tighten screw A very slightly Turn the hand wheel until the up...

Page 140: ...the new bulb no more than 12V max 5W in the socket and twist in clockwise direction until it is fully seated Replace the sewing light cover and tighten the screw A Tighten the upper knife Turn off the...

Page 141: ...serted Wrong needle used Use needle system EL X 705 Stitches skipped The needle is bent or the Insert new neeedle tip is damaged The needle has not been Insert the needle fully and correctly see page...

Page 142: ...y The thread has jammed because Thread correctly of incorrect threading Fabric is not being The stitch length is too short Increase stitch length see page 3 4 fed evenly The presser foot pressure Incr...

Page 143: ...height x depth 355 x 290 x 300 Weight 10 5 kg Packing contents 1 machine 1 detachable thread stand 1 foot control 1 power cable 1 instruction manual guarantee card 1 trimming waste box 1 machine cove...

Page 144: ...29 629 004 58 000E English Inhouse 2009 VSM Group AB Printed in Sweden on environmental friendly paper...

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