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--- equipment:adt:pfaff-passport-2 [2025/12/20 15:46] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation kit
+++ equipment:adt:pfaff-passport-2 [2026/01/18 20:01] (current) – david
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 ===== Safety Instructions =====
- * These sewing machines should only be used by those who are inducted on them, or under the supervision of someone who is.
+  * These sewing machines should only be used by those who are inducted on them, or under the supervision of someone who is.
   * If the cord or plug is damaged or it is not working properly do not use the machine and let the committee know and place a thread on the forum to let people know it is out of action.
   * Please keep the air openings and ventilation of the machine unblocked amd reguarly clean out the machine and foot controller from the accummulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
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 Please wear safety glasses, to protect eyes in case of needle breakage.
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 ===== Introduction =====
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   - Remove the bobbin case by lifting it up and to the right. Clean the area with the brush, cotton bud or with a dry cloth. Put the bobbin case back into the hook race so that the tip fits into the stopper.
-**NOTE: DO NOT blow air into the bobbin case area. The dust and lint will be blown into your machine.**
+**NOTE: DO NOT blow air into the bobbin case area. The dust and lint will be blown into the machine.**
-Replace the stich plate and insert and tighten the two stitch plate screws. Replace the bobbin cover.
+Replace the stitch plate and insert and tighten the two stitch plate screws. Replace the bobbin cover.
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 === Switching on ===
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-  * Power switch if on the right hand side of the sewing machine, along with the power cord connection.
+  * Power switch is on the right hand side of the sewing machine, along with the power cord connection.
   * Connect the foot control cord to the front of the socket at the bottom left (round hole).
   * Connect the power cord to the rear socket and plug cord into the wall.
   * Press on/off switch to turn on power and light.
-There are a number of utility stitches from standard stitiches, hemming, overlocking, darning, and button hole stithces. There are also some addition quilt, needle art, stain and decorative stitches. Please check the manual as some require the IDT system to be engaged, specific types of thread, needle or tension to work correctly/well.
+There are a number of utility stitches from standard stitches, hemming, overlocking, darning, and button hole stitches. There are also some additional quilt, needle art, stain and decorative stitches. Please check the manual as some require the IDT system to be engaged, specific types of thread, needle or tension to work correctly/well.
-There is also a handle panel on the yellow Pfaff tab on the right hand side of the machine that you can pull out.
+There is also a handle panel on the yellow Pfaff tab on the right hand side of the machine that you can pull out for quick reference.
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 === Thread cutter ===
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-(Image taken from manual, page 11).
 To use the thread cutter, pull thread from back to front as in image below:
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+(Image taken from manual, page 11).
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-The machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. These are designed for many types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used in both horizontal position ( the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position ( the thread spool rotates. The horizontal position can be used for most sewing and embroidery thread and the vertical position can be used for many speciality thread.
+The machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. These are designed for many types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used in both horizontal position ( the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position ( the thread spool rotates. The horizontal position can be used for most sewing and embroidery thread and the vertical position can be used for many speciality threads.
 == Horizontal Position ==
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 The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. Use the same as the vertical spool position.
-We also have a separte spool holder for the large spools available in Hackspace. This primarily works by the thread reeling off the spool, but there is little tension correction prior to the machine so there amy be issues with tension is using this.
+We also have a separate spool holder for the large spools available in Hackspace. This primarily works by the thread reeling off the spool, but there is little tension correction prior to the machine so there may be issues with tension is using this.
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 === Threading the machine ===
-For single needle theading please follow the images below or refer to the manual for more information. For dual needle trheading please refer to the manual.
+For single needle theading please follow the images below or refer to the manual for more information. For dual needle threading please refer to the manual.
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+=== Selecting stitches / Changing the presser foot ===
+To choose a stitch, enter its number on the numeric keypad. Stitch numbers are detailed on the pull out tab on the right of the machine, and in the user guide. You can change the width and length of the stitch using the top two +/- buttons on the machine.
+You should make sure you use the correct presser foot for the stitch you are sewing.  To find the recommended foot, press the "i" button on the machine.  The foot number will be displayed. (The numbers are embossed on the feet themselves).  If a dot is visible on the lower right of the screen, you should engage the IDT system.
+To change the presser foot, raise the presser foot lift, then press down on the presser foot until it disengages.  To attach, line up the notch on the presser foot holder with the pins on the presser foot, and gently lower the presser foot lift. The foot should click into place.
 === IDT (TM) - Integrated Dual Feed ===
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 You can engage and disengage the IDT system depending on your need.
-It only works whether presser feet with the center back cut out (see page 15 in the manual for more information.)
+It only works whether presser feet with the center back cut out (see page 15 in the manual for more information.)  Make sure you don't try and use it with the other feet.
 To engage the IDT system raise the presser foot and press the IDT system down until it engages.