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2170
creative
Owner‘s manual
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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 b
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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 embroi
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Table of Content General notes 2:17 creative Data Manager 2:18-2:19 How to update your machine 2:20-2:23 1 INTRODUCTION 1:7-1:18 Stitch Chart 1:8-1:10 Decorative stitches creative 2170 1:11-1:13 3 Machine 1:14 SEWING 3:1-3:28 Parts of the embroidery unit 1:15 Function Buttons 3:2 Parts of the embroidery hoop 1:15 Sewing mode functions 3:3-3:6 Standard accessories 1:16-1:18 Welcome screen 3:7 Toolbar 3:7-3:10 How to select a stitch 3:11 Altering a utility stitch 3:11 2 Altering a decorative
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4 5 DECORATIVE SEWING 4:1-4:28EMBROIDERY 5:1-5:70 General notes on decorative sewing 4:2 The Embroidery window 5:2-5:7 Selecting decorative stitches 4:2 Context menu in embroidery 5:8-5:9 Alter the stitch settings 4:3 Embroidery accessories 5:10 Sewing sequence 4:4-4:10 Attaching the embroidery foot 5:10 Create a sewing sequence 4:5 Inserting a card 5:10 Arrange stitches within a sewing sequence 4:6 Lowering the feed dogs 5:11 Adjust an existing sewing sequence 4:7 Disengaging the IDT 5:11 Inser
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Multi-color embroidery 5:19 One color embroidery 5:20 Move the design within the hoop 5:20 Embroider 5:21 Enlarged representation 5:22 Positioning of designs in the embroidery hoop 5:22 Precise Positioning a design 5:23-5:25 Jumping over stitches 5:26 Embroider monograms and letters 5:27-5:30 Arcing; embroidery combinations 5:31-5:32 Automatic stitch building 5:33-5:34 Zoom In 5:35 The creative Data manager 5:36 Working with source and destination fi elds in the creative Data Manager 5:37 Wo
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INTRODUCTION
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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 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Many needle positions for edge stitching and sewing in zippers. 2 Stretch triple straight stitch For reinforced seams such as stitch trouser, under arm seams or decorative topstitching. With many needle positions. 3 Zigzag stitch For fi nishing seams on fabrics appliqué work and inserting lace. 4 Three-step Zigzag stitch St
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Introduction Utility stitches 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 47. 48. Stitch No. Description Application 18 Quilting, appliqué or For hand look quilt appliqué or pinstitching. pinstitching 19 Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying. 20 Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying.
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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 Stretch buttonhole Buttonhole for stretch fabrics. 50 Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole for jackets and for embellishing other garments. 51 Rounded buttonhole with Buttonholes for shirts, jackets and trousers. pointed bartack 52 Rounded buttonhole with Buttonholes for shirts, jackets and trousers. lengthwise tack 53 Rounded end buttonhole Buttonholes for shi
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Introduction Decorative stitches creative 2170 Scalloped edgings Utility stitches 67 70 73 76 79 82 85 88 30 33 36 39 42 45 68 71 74 77 80 83 86 31 34 37 40 43 46 69 72 75 78 81 84 87 32 35 38 41 44 For the stitches 30, 31 and 32, you fi nd a more detailed explanation in the Stitch overview on page 1:9. Quilt stitches Satin stitches 15 18 301 304 307 310 89 92 95 98 101 104 107 110 113 116 16 299 302 305 308 331 90 93 96 99 102 105 108 111 114 17 300 303 306 309 91
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Decorative stitches creative 2170 Leaves and Flowers Antique Embr oidery stitches 311 314 317 320 323 326 329 334 147 150 153 156 159 162 165 332 148 151 154 157 160 163 166 312 315 318 321 324 327 330 335 149 152 155 158 161 164 167 313 316 319 322 325 328 333 Decorative stitches 1 Animal stitches 223 226 229 168 171 174 177 180 183 186 189 192 195 337 340 343 169 172 175 178 181 184 187 190 193 196 338 341 344 224 227 2
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Introduction Decorative stitches creative 2170 MAXI stitches 231 236 241 246 251 256 232 237 242 247 252 257 233 238 243 248 253 258 234 239 244 249 254 259 235 240 245 250 255 260 Alphabets Script Block Outline Comic Cursive MAXI 1 MAXI 2 1:13
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16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Machine overview Parts of the creative 2170 1 1 Top cover with stitch chart 2 Multi-color touch screen 15 3 Base plate 4 Slide for lowering the feed dogs 5 Connection for knee lift 6 Feed dogs 13 7 Free arm 12 8 Presser foot holder with presser foot 11 2 9 Needle threader 9 10 14 10 Needle holder with set screw 7 8 11 Thread cutter 6 12 Reverse sewing button 13 Signal lamp bobbin thread monitor 14 Connection socket for embroidery unit 15 Take-up lever 16 Pre-tension device
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Introduction Parts of the embroidery unit 44 Connection plug to the machine 45 Fastener for fi tting to the machine 50 46 Under arm guide 51 47 Release button for removing the embroidery unit 49 48 Pivot for embroidery arm 52 49 Metal guide for fi tting the embroidery hoop 48 50 Release lever for removing the embroidery hoop 51 Embroidery arm 52 Recessed grip for raising and rotating the embroidery arm 46 45 44 47 Parts of the embroidery hoop 53 Snap-in pin 54 Two guide pins for retaining the h
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Standard accessories Standard presser foot Zipper foot No. 4 No. 0 A Order No.: 820 248-096 Order No.: 820 244-096 Fancy stitch foot with Buttonhole foot No. IDT No. 1 A (for IDT) 5 A Order No.: 820 254-096 Order No.: 820 299-096 Buttonhole guide No. Fancy stitch foot No. 2 A (not suitable for IDT) 10 Order No.: 820 260-096 Order No.: 820 294-096 Darning foot No. 6 Maxi-stitch Embroidery foot No. 8 (not suitable Order No.: 820 243-096 for IDT) Order No.: 820 259-096 Blindhem foot with IDT
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Introduction Creative Fantasy Embroidery foot Order No: 820 280-096 Edge guide No. 3 Order No.: 820 251-096 1. Brush 8 7 Order No.: 93-847-979-91 2. Extra spool pin 3. Seam ripper Order No.: 99-053-016-91 6 4. Bulb remover / Needle plate changer Order No.: 820 292-096 5. Bobbins 6. Felt pad 7. Spool caps 12 3 4 5 8. Needles Stylus Order No: 412 69 34-01 Stitch Card – Antique Quilt Stitches and Hand Embroidery Stitches Order No: 412 74 69-06 1:17
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Embroidery unit Embroidery hoops 1. creative HOOP 80 80x80mm, with adapter Order No: 820 476-096 2. ROUND HOOP 120x115 mm 1. 2. Order No: 93-039-343-44-000 3. Clips 3. 4. Order No: 412 65 18-03 4. Hoop Adapter Order No: 820 477-096 5. Embroidery template Order No: 412 86 21 01 6. creative HOOP 225x140 mm 5. 6. Order No: 93-039-340-44-000 1. File assistant File Assistant Using the File Assistant you can download embroidery designs directly from the Internet and transfer them to your creative 2
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PREPARATIONS
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Operating Instructions Voltage Switch 220 - 240V / 120V The sewing machine is set to the voltage 220 - 240V. To change the voltage to 120V (US/Canada), you must set the voltage switch on the underside of the machine to 120 V. If you are unsure of the correct voltage for your country, please check with your authorized Pfaff sewing machine dealer or local electrical authorities before plugging in your machine. Electrical connection Connect the lead cord between the socket of the sewing mach
