Pfaff 6230 Instruction Manual

please fold this or the last page open when reading it. Safety rules For the United Kingdom only The leads must definitely not be connected to the safety lead terminal I nor to a plug with three pins. The wires in the mains lead are coloured according to the following code: Neutral Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour coding of the terminals in your plug. proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be con nected to the terminal which is marked with the lettter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Cut-off mains plugs are definitely not to be used, but disposed of immediately. Defective mains leads must be replaced completely. Only 3 A spare fuses must be used as approved by ASTA according to BS 1362 and the fuse cover must be marked 3 A or with the corresponding colour code. The plug must never be used without fuse cover. Spare fuse covers are available from electrical suppliers or the PFAFF agencies. Please also observe the general safety notes on page 2. nfinIisfctentnPaZn> I I I I Blue: Brown:

(1) Key for ,,slow sewing” (Model 6230) (2) Key for ,,needle down position” (Model 6230) (3) Key for ,,tacking” (Model 6230) (4) Carrying handle (5) Hand-wheel (6) Hand-wheel release disk (7) Fancy stitch knob (8) Main switch (9) Connection socket ,,mains cord” (Model 6230) Connection socket ,,foot control with mains cord” (Model 6150) (10) Touch controls (11) Stitch length knob (1 2) Connection socket ,,foot control” (Model 6230) (13) Base plate (14) Detachable work support (1 5) Sewing foot holder with sewing foot (16) Needle threader (17) Threading slit (1 8) Needle thread tension (19) Take-up lever (20) Presser bar lifter (21) Key for ,,reverse sewing” (22) Needle holder with fixing screw (23) Dual feed (top feed) (24) Reel holder with unwinding disk (25) Second spare reel holder (26) Lid with program table (27) Bobbin winder (28) Hook cover (29) Free arm (30) Thread trimmer (31) Sewing lamp (max. 15 watt) (32) Thread guide (33) Needle plate

For the United States only This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for HOUSEHOLD use only. When you use an electric appliance, basic safety precautions should always be adhered to as fol lows: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning it. 2. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts 3. Do not reach for a sewing machine that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately. 4 Do not place or store a sewing machine where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid. WARNING ro reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or Injury to persons: I Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children 2. Use this sewing machine only for ifs intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. 3 Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working pro perly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adlustment 4 Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 6 Do not use outdoors. 7. Do not operate where aerosol Isprayl products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. 8. To disconnect, turn all controls to off (.01 position, then remove plug from outlet. 9. Never operate on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings may be blocked. 10 Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord 11 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. 1 2. Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 1 3. Do not use bent or blunt needles. Use needles recommended by the manufacturer only. 14 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle, causing it to break 1 5 Switch the sewing machine off l,.0”( when making any adjustments in the needle ai’ea, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. 1 6. Always unplug sewing machine from the electric outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual 17. Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding. Please also observe the general safety notes on page 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Notes on safety for domestic sewing machines according to DIN 57 700, Section 28 or IEC 335, Section 28. 1. The user must exercise adequate caution with regard to the up and down moving of the needle and constantly observe the sewing area during work. 2. When leaving the machine, during maintenance work or when changing mechanical parts or accessories, always disconnect the machine from the mains by pulling out the mains plug. 3. The maximum permissible wattage for the sewing lamp is 15 Watts. 4. The tension of the drive belt must only be adjusted by a Pfaff mechanic. 5. The machine must be put into operation according to the indications on the specification plate. 6. Do not place any objects in openings on the machine. 7. Do not use the sewing machine if: — there is visible damage. its function is disturbed, — it is wet, e.g. with condensation. 8. Do not pull the mains plug out of the socket by its cord. 9. If this appliance is used for another pur pose than intended or if it is wrongly ope rated, we will not accept any liability for any damage caused. 10. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not open the machine. There are no paris inside the machine which the user can repair. This is solely the responsibility of our qualified service staff. 11. Be sure to use only original PFAFF parts. Environment The recommended environment is: Ambient temperature 10° C to 40° C, Humidity 20% to 80%. This sewing machine is a high-quality electro nic-mechanical appliance; it is a machine for supervised use in the home. It should be ope rated in such a way that it is not subjected to: dust, severe dampness, direct sunlight, sta tic electricity, heat-producing objects, cor rosive chemicals or liquids. For ventilation purposes the machine must be used on a free surface, which is both firm and even. Treatment Always protect the machine against damage by hitting or dropping. Cleaning Housing: To clean the housing, use a dry, clean and soft cloth which is free of fluff. To remove any stubborn dirt, use a soft cloth with alcohol or paraffin. Please Note! Do not use any insecticides or chemical pro ducts such as petrol lgasl or thin chemicals for cleaning the housing. 2

control — Congratulations! You have bought a high-quality product that offers unique advantages. Your new sewing machine can take any material in its stride and will sew through thick and thin for you. It features the very latest in design and technology and this instruction book is Just as uncomplicated as your PFAFF sewing machine If you now take time enough to study the instruction book nothing can go wrong After all this is the only way to learn all the things the machine can do and to make full use of them If you have any further questions, that is no prob lem! Your PFAFF dealer will be at your service with any help or advice you need. So now you can get started! We wish you many enjoyable hours of creating your fashion ideas. 3

. 72 — 81 Accessory compartment 14 Applique 66 Appliqué foot 78 Bias tape binder . . . . 77 Blind stitch 38 Bobbin case. . 18, 19 Bobbin thread tension . . . 19 Bobbin winding . . . 15 — 1 7 Borders . . . . . . 62. 63, 64 Buttonholes . . . . . . . 46, 47 Changing the needle 26 Changing the needle plate . . . 84 Changing the sewing foot 23 Cleaning and oiling . . . . 84 Closed overlock stitch . . . . 42 Detachable work support 14 Cording foot . . . 76 Cording foot . . 78 Covering stitches . . . . 44. 45 Darning . . . . 51 — 53 Darning tears . . . 53 Darning with elastic stitch 52. 53 Darning with straight stitch . . . 51 Decorative stitches . . 61 — 64 Dual fabric feed 24, 25 Elastic stitch . 41 Elastic stitches 40 43 Electrical connection . 12, 13 Eyelet embroidery . 68 Fancy elastic knob. . 30 Fancy elastic stitch . . . . 45 Fancy stitch table . . 10 Faults. . . . 86 Foot control . . . . 1 3 Foot control . . . . 13 Free arm. . . . 14 Fringe foot 79 Function keys . . 31 Gathering foot . . 75 Gathering with elastic thread . 50 Gathering with straight stitch . 49 General sewing aids . . . . . . 35 Hand wheel release disk . . 1 5 Hem with the twin needle . 48 Hemstitching . . . . . - 69 Honeycomb stitch . . . . 41 Inserting bobbin . . . 16 Inserting patches . . . 52 Inserting zippers 54, 55 Lace work . 57 Lamp . . . . . . 85 Lap feller 75 Left needle position . 36 Linen buttonhole 47 Linen buttonhole with gimp thread . . 47 4

Main switch Maintenance and faults Monograms Multi4oot gathering foot. Needle chart Needle position. Needle thread tension Needle threader Nonelastic stitches - Oiling . Open overlock stitch Overlock stitches Pattern length . Pattern width Practical sewing Presser bar litter Puchbutton control Pulling up the bobbin thread Pullover stitch . . . - Quilting ..... Reverse sewing. Richelieu......... Right needle position Roll hemming Safety notes Serging with the overlock foot Serging with zigzag stitch Setting stretch stitch . Setting utility stitches. Sewing chart Sewing feet lspecial accessories( Sewing feet (standard accessories( Sewing lamp Sewing on buttons Sewing problems . . Shell edging Slow sewing Smocking . . . Special accessory table Stitch density . Stitch length control Straight stitch j Stretch triple straight stitch. Stretch triple zigzag stitch Tacking . J Thread tension Thread trimmer Threading . . Threading the needle thread Threading the sewing machine. Top feed. . . . Topstitching. Twin needle. Utility stitch chart . . Winding from a second reel holder Zigzag stitch 13 84—86 65 77 84 28,61 29,61 35—58 22 22 28 66 36 56 37 34,60 74 85 39 86 58 74 28 28 36 40 20 20 6—9 17

D E F G HI H HD ID IF K < < _: _: ,—‘ c—’ ‘ / I “ “ -‘ ‘- I I - ‘ I ( < ED ED c : “: , With these programs the stitch length can be set as required between 0 and 6 mm with the stitch length knob (11). Program Description Application A/B/C Buttonholes Standard buttonholes e.g. for blouses or bedclothes D/E/F Zigzag stitch For serging and appliqué work. in various widths Straight stitch, For all sewing and topstitching work requiring needle position, left left needle position G Straight stitch, For all straight stitch and topstitch sewing jobs, needle position, center up to 6 mm stitch length HI Straight stitch, For all sewing and topstitching jobs requiring needle position, right a right needle position H Blind stitch, wide For securing seams invisibly on stronger fabrics HD Blind stitch, narrow For securing seams invisibly on finer materials I Greek stitch, wide A classical, decorative stitch i.e. for the borders on handkerchiefs ID Viennese stitch with Decorative stitch e.g. for household textiles narrow zigzag IF Viennese stitch with Decorative stitch e.g. for household textiles wide zigzag 1< Shell edging stitch, wide For decorative hem edges on light fabrics i.e. underwear 6

KU KG L LC LU LF LI M ME MF MG Program Description Application KD Elastic edge seam For securing seams of edges that do not fray very much KG Shelledging stitch For decorative hems on light fabrics e.g. for underwear L Fancy elastic stitch For overstitching two buttjoined plies LC Emperor stitch A dainty, decorative stitch LU King stitch A classical, decorative stitch for embroidering borders LF Emperor stitch, narrow A dainty, decorative stitch LI Greek stitch, narrow A classical, decorative stitch M Elastic stitch For sewing on rubber tape, darning tears and inserting patches ME Elastic blind stitch For securing seams invisibly and serging an edge at the same time — particularly for light, elastic fabric MF Elastic blind stitch For securing seams invisibly and serging an edge at the same time — particularly for strong elastic fabric MG Scallop stitch A classical decorative stitch for embroidered borders 7

D E F G Hi I H HO I HG I ID IF I IG I K I KO I KGI KM Ill lii ‘i I \I I 11/ I l’ ‘, I III I I ii \ii I i”i I / —‘ ‘.. ‘.‘. ‘.‘, I Ill Iii 0 “,ii I “,,ii ‘sit I i”..i ,,, , ,,— II Ih ill I —“i ..—‘ii —I ‘ ,.— — III Hi I iii __.—ii —ii ‘—‘— I i ‘, ‘. ‘.. JcD 1 E 1 c i”.,.i 1 /_”I 1 ”.j 1 1/,’ With these programs the stitch length knob (11) is turned right to the edge in the grey area i.e. ,,stretch”. Program Description Application D/E/F Stretch triple zigzag stitch For sewing elastic tape onto elastic materials in various widths Stretch triple straight stitch, For stretch seams requiring a left needle positio needle position, left G Stretch triple straight stitch, For stretch seams e.g. step seams as well needle position, center as seams in sportswear and working garments Hi Stretch triple straight stitch, For stretch seams requiring a right needle position, right needle position H Pullover stitch, wide Elastic closing and serging seams for rough jersey HD Pullover stitch, middle Elastic closing and serging seams for medium material quality HG Pullover stitch, narrow Elastic closing and serging seams for fine jersey I Closed overlock stitch wide A closing and serging seam for fraying material ID Turkish stitch A topstiching seam for patchwork and quilting IF Penant stitch A decorative, stretch stitch, also suitable as a covering stitch for stretch material lG Closed overlock stitch, A closing and serging seam, also for sewing narrow on lace K Opened overlock stitch A closing and serging seam for stronger materia that does not fray so much KO Peacock stitch with zigzag A decorative, stretch stitch for topstitching and fancy edges KG Peacock stitch with A decorative stitch for topstitching and fancy straight stitch edges KM Cord stitch A loose decorative seam 8

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