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- Page 1 GrandQuilter™ O w n e r ´ s m a n u a l...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: •... - Page 3 Your PFAFF® dealer will be at your service with any help or advice you need. We wish you many enjoyable hours of sewing and...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. Introduction To remove the bobbin case Machine overview and bobbin Standard accessories Threading the machine Extra accessories Needle threader Needle chart Bringing up the bobbin thread 24 Balancing the thread tension 25 2. Operating your Attaching the extension table 26 GrandQuilter™... -
Page 5: Introduction
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Page 6: Machine Overview
Introduction Machine Overview... - Page 7 Introduction Machine Overview 1. Pressure dial 19. Hook cover plate 2. Bobbin winding tension disk 20. Thread cutter 3. Thread stand 21. Face cover 4. Bobbin winder spindle 22. Pressure indicator 5. Bobbin winder stop 23. Take-up lever 6. Stitch length dial 24.
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Page 8: Standard Accessories
Introduction Standard accessories 1. Accessory box 2. Free-motion foot 3. Standard foot 4. Spool holder 5. Fabric guide 6. Screw for the fabric guide 7. Spool cap 8. Darning plate 9. Oil 10. Lint brush 11. Bobbins 12. Small screwdriver 13. -
Page 9: Extra Accessories
Introduction Extra accessories Zipper foot Leather foot Article no: 416 04 82-01 Article no: 416 04 81-01 Silk foot Walking foot Article no: 416 04 83-01 Article no: 416 04 84-01 Rolled hem foot Velvetfoot Article no:416 04 85-01 Article no: 416 04 86-01... -
Page 10: Needle Chart
Introduction Needle chart Fabrics Thread Needle (HL x 5) size Light weight Crepe de chine, Fine silk, ne 9 or 11 Voile, Lawn, cotton, ne Organdy, synthetic or Georgette, Tricot covered polyester Medium weight Linens, Cotton, 50 silk, 50 to 80 11 or 14 Pique, Serge, cotton, 50 to 60... -
Page 11: Operating Your Grandquilter
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Page 12: Carrying Handle
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Carrying handle Lift up the carrying handle of the sewing machine from behind. Soft cover The soft cover, which is part of the basic equipment, protects your sewing machine from dust and damage while transporting. -
Page 13: Electrical Connection
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Electrical connection Before connecting to the power supply, make sure the voltage shown on the machine conforms to your electrical power. Always turn the power off and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in use. -
Page 14: Controlling Sewing Speed
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Controlling sewing speed You can control the sewing speed on your machine in two ways; with your foot control and with the speed control slide on your sewing machine. Foot control On your GrandQuilter™ you can control the sewing speed by using your foot control. -
Page 15: Bobbin Winding Button
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Bobbin winding button Press the bobbin winding button on your GrandQuilter™ to wind the bobbin. The light beside the button will light up while you are winding the bobbin. When the bobbin is full, the GrandQuilter™ will automatically stop and the bobbin light will be turned off. -
Page 16: Stitch Length Dial
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Stitch length dial The stitch length can be adjusted on your GrandQuilter™ by turning the stitch length dial located on the side of your machine. The stitch length can be adjusted from 0 to 6 mm. On the front of the machine there is an indicator showing the stitch length. -
Page 17: Pressure Dial
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Pressure dial Turn the pressure dial to adjust the pressure of the presser foot when sewing on different thicknesses of fabric. For heavy fabrics or when sewing on several layers of fabric, you should raise the pressure. When sewing on thin fabric you should lower the pressure. -
Page 18: Changing The Presser Foot
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Changing the presser foot Switch off the main switch and unplug the machine. 1. Raise the presser foot lifter. Loosen the setscrew (A) with the large screwdriver. 2. Choose the proper foot and insert it from the bottom. -
Page 19: Attaching The Darning Plate
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Attaching the darning plate If you want to feed the fabric manually, for instance when stippling, you should use the darning plate (A) that has been provided with your GrandQuilter™. To attach the darning plate you should start by raising the presser foot lifter. -
Page 20: Bobbin Winding
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Bobbin winding 1. Pull the thread stand up as far as it will go and turn it around until it clicks into position. 2. Pass the thread through the guide (A) on the thread stand from behind. 3. -
Page 21: Inserting A Bobbin
Operating your GrandQuilter™ 8. Cut the thread with scissors. Remove the bobbin from the bobbin winder spindle. Note: This machine has an exclusive motor for bobbin winding, which allows you to wind a bobbin while sewing. Inserting a bobbin 1. Place a bobbin in the bobbin case making sure the thread winds clockwise. -
Page 22: Inserting A Bobbin Into The Hook
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Inserting a bobbin into the hook Switch off the main switch and unplug the machine. 1. Lift the hook cover plate (A) up and remove it. Open the bobbin case cover (B). 2. Holding the latch on the bobbin case (see picture), position the bobbin case into the hook aligning the... -
Page 23: Threading The Machine
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Threading the machine 1. Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the Needle Up/ Down button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. Switch off the main switch and unplug the machine. 2. Place a thread spool on the spool pin. - Page 24 Operating your GrandQuilter™ 5. Holding the thread with both hands, draw the thread down and around the tension dial from right to left. 6. Pull the thread up to insert it between the tension disks (F) and pass it over the tail of the check spring.
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Page 25: Needle Threader
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Needle threader To make threading the needle easier and quicker you have been provided with a needle threader. 1. Lower the presser foot. Press the needle Up/ Down button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. Switch off the main switch and unplug the machine. -
Page 26: Bringing Up The Bobbin Thread
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Bringing up the bobbin thread 1. Hold the thread with your left hand. 2. Turn the switch on. Press the Needle Up/ Down button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. Switch off the main switch and unplug the machine. -
Page 27: Balancing The Thread Tension
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Balancing the Thread Tension The thread tension should be adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. To ensure perfect sewing results, the thread tension must be perfectly tuned. Set the required thread tension with the thread tension dial. -
Page 28: Attaching The Extension Table
Operating your GrandQuilter™ Attaching the extension table Your GrandQuilter™ has been provided with an extension table to make it easier for you to work with large pieces of fabric. On the underside of the extension table there are four table legs. Pull them all up to support the table. -
Page 29: Getting Started
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Page 30: Getting Started To Sew
Getting Started Getting started to sew Before you start to sew, try test stitching with the same thread and with the same type of fabric. 1. Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under the foot. 2. Lower the needle into the fabric. -
Page 31: Turning A Corner
Getting Started Turning a corner 1. Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of the seam. 2. Press the Needle Up/Down button a few times until the needle falls on the end of the seam. 3. Raise the presser foot. 4. -
Page 32: How To Use The Free-Motion Foot
Getting Started How to use the Free-motion foot The Free-motion foot can be used when stippling or freehand quilting your quilt. 1. Replace the standard needle plate with the darning plate (A). 2. Attach the Free-motion foot to the presser bar with the lever over the needle clamp. -
Page 33: Quilting
Getting Started Quilting Quilting is a traditional technique. A quilt consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. Stitch-in-the-Ditch One way to hold the quilt top, batting and backing all together is using the "Stitch-in- the-Ditch"... -
Page 34: Free-Motion Stippling
Getting Started Free-motion Stippling Free-motion Stippling not only keeps the top, batting and backing together, but it also adds texture and interest to your quilt. • Replace the standard needle plate with the darning plate. • Attach the extension table to your sewing machine. -
Page 35: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
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Page 36: Cleaning The Hook And Feed Dogs
Maintenance and troubleshooting Cleaning the hook and feed dogs Switch off the main switch and unplug the machine. 1. Remove the needle and presser foot. 2. Remove the hook cover plate (A) and open the bobbin case cover (B). 3. Loosen the setscrews (C) and remove the needle plate. -
Page 37: Oiling The Machine
Maintenance and troubleshooting Oiling the machine Switch off the main switch and unplug the machine. Add two or three drops of oil in the places shown (A), (B) and (C). You should only use the MO 70 sewing machine oil for your GrandQuilter™. -
Page 38: Changing The Light Bulb
Maintenance and troubleshooting Changing the light bulb Switch off the main switch. If you have used the machine, wait for the lamp to cool before touching it. Removal: Remove the setscrew (A). Remove the face cover (B). Pull out the light bulb (C) from the lamp socket (D). -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Maintenance and troubleshooting Troubleshooting The needle thread breaks. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 21-23 The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 25 The needle is bent or blunt. Page 16 The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 16 The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set Page 24 under the presser foot when starting sewing. - Page 40 Maintenance and troubleshooting Seam puckering The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 21-23 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. Page 8 The stitch length is too long for the fabric. Page 14 The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 25 The cloth is not fed smoothly The feed dog is packed with lint.
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Page 41: Index
Index Index Feed dogs 17, 34 Foot control 11-12 Free-motion foot 6, 30 Accessories Free-motion stippling Accessories box Attaching the darning plate Attaching the extension table Attaching the knee lift Getting started to sew Balancing the thread tension Hook 20, 34-35 Bobbin 6, 13, 18-20 Hook cover plate... - Page 42 Index Needle 4-6, 8 Sewing speed Needle chart Silk foot Needle plate 4-5, 16 Soft cover Needle size Speed control slide Needle treader Spool pin 4-5, 17 Needle Up/Down Spool cap 6, 17 Standard accessories Stippling Stitch balance 6, 35 Stitch-in-the-ditch Oiling the machine Stich length...
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Page 43: Intellectual Property
Such modi cations, however, will always be to the bene t of the user and the product. Intellectual Property PFAFF and GRANDQUILTER are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. All trademarks are used under license by VSM Group AB. - Page 44 VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna • SWEDEN www.pfaff.com...
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How do I raise the feed dogs
which side of the needle do you thread
You thread the needle on a Pfaff GrandQuilter from back to front.
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what size and type of bobbin fits the hobby 1250 grand quilter pfaff
The Pfaff Hobby 1200 GrandQuilter uses a Class L bobbin.
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can i use this machine as a regular machine such as straight stitching a binding to a finished quilt. My other Pfaff broke down 2 days ago and needs to go in for repair.