creative Owner`s manual 2170 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: · A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. · Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watt. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: · Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children or infirm person. · Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. · Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. · Never operate 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 fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. · Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. · Do not use bent needles. · Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. · Switch the sewing machine off ("0") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. · Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. · Never drop or insert any object into any opening. · Do not use outdoors. · Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated. · To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then remove plug from outlet. · Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. · Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Congratulations! Congratulations on your choice of your Pfaff creative 2170! As a sewing enthusiast, you have acquired one of the most advanced and innovative sewing and embroidery machines in the world; it will enable you to transform all your creative ideas into reality with unprecedented ease. If you enjoy sewing to your heart's content ­ without any compromises ­ this machine will provide the key to exquisite items of clothing, fashion accessories and home textiles. Do you enjoy embroidering, or want to create distinctive highlights? Excellent! Your Pfaff creative 2170 will enable you to experience a totally new dimension of sewing and embroidery ­ and it is so easy to operate. Switch on the machine and watch it light up. The multi-color touch screen welcomes you to the world of unlimited, creative possibilities. Make contact ­ just a touch is all it takes. Before you start, please spend some time reading this Owner's Manual. Ideally, follow the information described directly on your new Pfaff creative 2170. This is the easiest way to discover its many creative facets. But we don't want to keep you any longer. Give a free rein to your imagination. Your Pfaff creative 2170 is bound to become a dependable partner in all your sewing ventures. Our specialist retailers will of course also be pleased to advise you at any time. Enjoy making your ideas become reality. Table of Content 1 2 General notes creative Data Manager How to update your machine 2:17 2:18-2:19 2:20-2:23 INTRODUCTION Stitch Chart Decorative stitches creative 2170 Machine Parts of the embroidery unit Parts of the embroidery hoop Standard accessories 1:7-1:18 1:8-1:10 1:11-1:13 1:14 1:15 1:15 1:16-1:18 3 SEWING Function Buttons Sewing mode functions Welcome screen Toolbar How to select a stitch Altering a utility stitch Altering a decorative stitch Tie-off Needle positions Mirroring Straight stitch Three-step Zigzag ­ stitch No 4 Basting program Buttonholes Attaching buttonhole foot ­ No 5A Buttonhole with gimp thread Eyelet buttonhole with gimp thread Sewing on buttons Eyelets Darning Darning with the elastic stitch Overlock stitches Blindhem stitch ­ No 30 Elastic blind stitch ­ No 31 Bridging stitch - No 11 Crosshem stitch - No 13 Sewing in zippers - stitch No 1 Rolled hem with foot No. 7 Twin needle sewing 3:1-3:28 3:2 3:3-3:6 3:7 3:7-3:10 3:11 3:11 3:12 3:12 3:13 3:13 3:14 3:14 3:14 3:15-3:18 3:15 3:15 3:17 3:17-3:18 3:19 3:19 3:20 3:20 3:21 3:22 3:22 3:23 3:23 3:23 3:24 3:24 3:24 3:25-3:26 3:27 3:28 3:28 PREPARATIONS Operating Instructions Voltage Switch Electrical connection Connecting the foot control Changing the presser foot The IDT (Integrated Dual Feed) Changing the needle The feed dogs Winding the bobbin from the spool pin Threading Winding from the second spool pin Winding from the third spool pin Bobbin winding while embroidering Winding a bobbin through the needle Setting the bobbin winding speed Inserting the bobbin and bobbin case Bobbin thread monitor Inserting the bobbin Inserting the bobbin case Correct top tension - How to get it Thread tension Thread the needle Needle threader Bobbin thread Threading the twin needle Presser foot lift Electronic knee lift 1:4 2:1-2:24 2:2 2:2 2:2 2:2 2:5 2:6 2:7 2:7 2:8 2:8 2:9 2:9 2:10 2:10 2:11 2:12 2:12 2:12 2:12 2:13 2:13 2:14 2:14 2:15 2:15 2:16 2:16 Inserting the sensormatic buttonhole guide Sewing Maxi stitches with a twin needle Four sewing directions Personal menu Demo Options for messages 4 DECORATIVE SEWING General notes on decorative sewing Selecting decorative stitches Alter the stitch settings Sewing sequence Create a sewing sequence 4:1-4:28 4:2 4:2 4:3 4:4-4:10 4:5 4:6 4:7 4:7 4:7 4:8 4:9 4:9 4:9 4:10 4:10 4:11 4:13 4:14 4:15 4:16-4:19 4:16 4:18 4:18 4:19 4:19 4:20 4:22 4:23 4:23 4:24 4:24 4:25 4:25 4:26 4:27 4:27 4:28 5 EMBROIDERY The Embroidery window Context menu in embroidery Embroidery accessories Attaching the embroidery foot Inserting a card Lowering the feed dogs Disengaging the IDT Removing the knee lift Connecting the embroidery unit Embroidery hoop Attach the hoop Remove the hoop Remove the embroidery unit Get started to embroider Hooping the fabric Embroider single designs from a card Color changing icon 5:1-5:70 5:2-5:7 5:8-5:9 5:10 5:10 5:10 5:11 5:11 5:11 5:12 5:13 5:13 5:13 5:13 5:14 5:15 5:16-5:17 5:18 Arrange stitches within a sewing sequence Adjust an existing sewing sequence Inserting a stitch in the sewing sequence Inserting a stitch at the start of a sewing sequence Save a sewing sequence Close a sewing sequence without saving Delete a sewing sequence Select and open a saved sewing sequence Open from the machine`s memory Open from a creative memory card Stitch Creator Placing single stitches Combining single parts of patterns More options to edit patterns Quilting Patchwork Piecing the quilt top Stitch in the Ditch Free-motion Stippling Quilt Appliqués Tapering Nostalgia/Heirloom Cross Stitch Antique hand embroidery stitches Free-motion Sewing MAXI Stitches Gathering with straight stitch Shell edging Alphabets Editing a word sequence Saving a word sequence Monogram 1:5 Multi-color embroidery One color embroidery Move the design within the hoop Embroider Enlarged representation Precise Positioning a design Jumping over stitches Embroider monograms and letters Arcing; embroidery combinations Automatic stitch building Zoom In The creative Data manager Working with source and destination fields in the creative Data Manager Working with a field in the creative Data Manager File formats Using the hoop adapter Automatic hoop positioning Prepare a creative memory card for saving Transferring designs from the PC to your Pfaff creative 2170 How to use the embroidery template Stabilizers Needles Threads Appliqué embroidery Cutwork embroidery BUILT IN DESIGNS 5:19 5:20 5:20 5:21 5:22 5:23-5:25 5:26 5:27-5:30 5:31-5:32 5:33-5:34 5:35 5:36 5:37 5:38-5:40 5:40 5:40 5:40 5:41 5:41 5:42 5:44-5:45 5:45 5:46 5:47 5:47 5:49-5:70 Positioning of designs in the embroidery hoop 5:22 Putting the embroidery in the right place 5:42-5:43 6 Index 1:6 MAINTENANCE Changing the needle plate Cleaning Changing the light bulb What to do if...? Technical Data 6:1-6:11 6:2 6:2 6:3 6:4-6:5 6:6-6:10 6:11 INTRODUCTION Stitch Chart Utility stitches 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Stitch No. Description Application 1 2 3 4 Straight stitch Stretch triple straight stitch Zigzag stitch Three-step Zigzag stitch Straight stitch reverse Elastic overcast stitch Honeycomb stitch Elastic stitch Triple stretch stitch Z-Zigzag stitch Bridging stitch Foundation Elastic stitch Cross hem stitch Stretch triple zigzag stitch Quilt stitch Quilt stitch Quilt stitch For seaming and topstitching. Many needle positions for edge stitching and sewing in zippers. For reinforced seams such as stitch trouser, under arm seams or decorative topstitching. With many needle positions. For finishing seams on fabrics appliqué work and inserting lace. Strong stitch for seam finishes, sewing elastic, darning tears, and patches. Program permanent reverse for decorative sequences. Also for bulky projects. Use to seam and overcast on woven and stretch fabrics. Elastic, decorative stitch for ornamental hem finishing on stretch fabric, for decorative elastic application and sewing with elastic thread in the bobbin. Strong stitch for seam finishes, sewing elastic, darning tears and patches. For sewing elastic on sportswear and bathing suits. For finishing seams on fabrics, appliqué, and inserting lace. For bridging, decorative hemstitching and crazy quilting. For joining overlapped seams on bulky fabrics such as leathers and terry cloth. Provides a highly elastic, decorative seam for hems on sportswear and Casual wear. Elastic stitch for decorative hems and topstitching. For topstitching quilt projects with a hand look stitch. For topstitching quilt projects with a hand look stitch. For topstitching quilt projects with a hand look stitch. Introduction 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1:8 Utility stitches 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 47. 48. Stitch No. Description Application 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 47 48 Quilting, appliqué or pinstitching Closed overlock stitch Closed overlock stitch Open overlock stitch Zigzag stitch, right or left needle position Standard overlock stitch For hand look quilt appliqué or pinstitching. For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying. For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying. For joining and overcasting stretch fabric in one operation. Introduction For appliqué couching over cords and creating eyelets. For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation Finished Edge overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. Light-knit fabric patching stitch Closed overlock stitch Stretch knit overlock stitch Overlock stitch Reinforced Overlock stitch Blindhem stitch Elastic blindhem Basting stitch Linen buttonhole Standard buttonhole Use to mend light jersey knits. Also for a decorative hem and neckline finish. For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying. Join and overcast open knit fabrics and jersey. For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. For joining and overcasting fraying fabrics. The knitted edge reinforces and prevents fraying on raw edge. For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics. For securing hems invisibly and finishing the edge on stretch fabrics. For basting projects pieces together. Buttonholes for blouses, shirts and linen. Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillow cases. 1:9 Utility stitches 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. Stitch No. Description Application 49 50 51 52 Stretch buttonhole Cross stitch buttonhole Rounded buttonhole with pointed bartack Rounded buttonhole with lengthwise tack Rounded end buttonhole with crosswise tack Eyelet buttonhole with pointed bartack Eyelet buttonhole with lengthwise bartack Professional eyelet buttonhole Rounded buttonhole Decorative ...