Pfaff 260C User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction ...............................................5
Machine overview...........................................5
Front.............................................................5
Top parts ......................................................6
Rear side....................................................... 6
Accessories......................................................7
Presser feet ......................................................7
Stitch Overview ..............................................8
Utility Stitches...............................................8
Quilt stitches .................................................9
Decorative stitches.........................................9
2 Preparations ........................................... 10
Unpacking.....................................................10
Connect to the power supply........................10
Pack away after sewing ................................11
Free arm ........................................................11
Leveling the machine base plate...................11
Thread cutter.................................................11
Spool pins......................................................12
Threading the machine .................................13
Needle threader ............................................14
Threading for twin needle ............................15
Bobbin winding.............................................16
Inserting the bobbin......................................17
Presser foot pressure.....................................17
Thread tension ..............................................18
Needles .........................................................19
Changing the needle .....................................19
Lowering feed dogs ......................................20
Presser foot lift ..............................................20
Changing the presser foot.............................20
Function 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
Direct selection buttons................................ 21
Sound/Warning messages ...........................22
3 Sewing....................................................... 23
Select a stitch .................................................23
Stitch adjustments.........................................23
Start to sew — Straight stitch........................24
Changing sewing direction...........................24
Finish sewing ................................................24
Sewing techniques ........................................25
Reinforced straight stitch.............................. 25
Three-step zigzag stitch................................ 25
Overcast stitch............................................. 26
Closed overlock stitch .................................. 26
Elastic blindhem .......................................... 27
Sewing on patches and appliqués ................. 27
Darning with the three-step zigzag stitch ...... 28
Repairing tears ............................................ 28
Sewing on buttons ....................................... 28
Standard buttonhole .................................... 29
Corded buttonhole ...................................... 30
Sewing zippers ............................................ 31
4 Maintenance ........................................... 32
Cleaning the machine ...................................32
Replacing the stitch plate..............................32
Troubleshooting............................................33
Technical specification..................................34

Pfaff 260C Specifications

General

Brand	Pfaff
Model	260C
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English