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cr eative™ 4874 coverlock Instruction manual.
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1-3 This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPOR T ANT 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.
1-4 3 4 5 2 1 T echnical part Safety Instructions 1-3 How to use this instruction manual 1-6 Parts of creative 4874 1-10 Summary of stitch programs for the creative 4874 1-13 T echnical section, gener.
1-5 T echnnical Part 6 7 8 9 Threading the needle(s) 5-9 T op cover thread tension, blue 5-10 Threading the top cover thread 5-10 Summary of threading paths and their threading sequences 5-11 Starting.
1-6 Congratulations! Y ou have bought a high-quality product that provides unique advantages. Y our new creative™ 4874 can take any fabric in its stride and will sew through thick and thin for you.
1-7 T echnnical Part T echnical Part This chapter contains pages that describe the individual parts of the machine and a program summary . Note: Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine.
1-8 Parts of creative 4874 1 Needle thread tension 2 Needle thread tension 3 Carrying handle 4 Thread tension / upper looper 5 Thread tension / lower looper 6 Thread tension/ double chain-stitch and c.
1-9 T echnnical Part 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 30 Upper looper 31 Lower looper 32 Stitch fi nger 33 Double chainstitch and cover-stitch looper 34 Threading aid for double chainstitch and.
1-10 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 43 Color coded telescoping thread guides 44 T elescoping thread guide slide 45 Thread tensions top/ deco cover 46 Rear thread guides top/ deco cove.
1-11 T echnnical Part Summary of stitch programs for the cr eative 4874 Program 01 Program 10 Program 09 Program 08 Program 07 Program 06 Program 05 Program 04 Program 03 Program 02 Program No. Description Use 01 2-needle cover hem, narrow For hemming stretch fabrics and piping, for decorative effects.
1-12 Program 11 Program 20 Program 19 Program 18 Program 17 Program 16 Program 15 Program 14 Program 13 Program 12 Program No. Description Use 11 3-thread overedge seam, wide For overedging medium to heavy , easily fraying fabrics.
1-13 T echnnical Part Program 21 Program 25 Program 30 Program 29 Program 28 Program 27 Program 26 Program 24 Program 23 Program 22 Program No. Description Use 21 2-needle T op-cover , narrow For hemming stretch fabric and for decorative effects. 22 2-needle T op-cover , wide For hemming stretch fabric and for decorative effects.
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2-1 T echnical section, general T echnical section, general This chapter contains information on all the basic mechanical functions of your creative 4874.
2-2 Machine cover The machine cover protects your machine from dust and dirt. When you have fi nished sewing, push the thread guides (28 and 44) down. The thread stand (49) must be pushed as far as it will go towards close to the machine; you can take the thread cones off fi rst, but this is not essential.
2-3 T echnical section, general Swivel table Push the swivel table (21) to the left. The converter , the tweezers and the allen key are located behind the swivel table. Front cover Push the front cover (16) to the right as far as it will go and swing it down.
2-4 Detachable thread stand Insert the top catches of the detachable thread stand (27) into the top slots on the rear cover and press the bottom portion of the stand against the cover . Thread stand Before placing the spools, you must slide the thread stand (49) back as far as it will go.
2-5 T echnical section, general Foam pads/Cone holders If you are using large cones (5,000 – 10,000 mm), the foam pads (52) and the cone holders (51) will be helpful to you. With synthetic threads, the foam pads catch threads that have slipped down and help to advance the thread fl awlessly .
2-6 Presser foot lift Use the presser foot lifter (57) to raise or lower the presser foot. If you push the lifter one step up, you will be able to raise the presser foot to its maximum height of 6.
2-7 T echnical section, general Presser foot The standard presser foot has two different positions: Position “A” - for sewing cover stitch (progs. 1, 2, 3), double chainstitch (prog. 4), the 4-thread safety seam (prog. 19) and the 5-thread safety seam (prog.
2-8 Needle position The 4874 offers a choice of 5 needle positions. Y ou can sew with as many as 3 needles simultaneously . The needle positions are L0, L1, L2, R1 and R2.
2-9 T echnical section, general Changing a needle T urn off at the power switch T o r emove: Lower the presser foot and raise the needle(s) to its/their highest position. T ake the needle changing tool out of the accessory box and push it up over the needle as far as it will go.
2-10 Threading (stitch pr ograms 01-20) Thread guides Slide the thread stand (49) backwards and pull the thread guide (44) up as far as it will go. Place the spools on the spool pins (50). For notes on the spool net, the thread run-off disc, the foam pads and the cone holders, please see page 2-5.
2-11 T echnical section, general Threading Upper looper (red) T urn the hand wheel towards you until the upper looper (30) reaches its highest position. Thread the threads in order from 1 to 9. Some of the thread guides are marked with a red dot. Thread the thread in thread guides 1 to 7.
2-12 Threading Lower Looper (yellow) T urn the hand wheel towards you until the lower looper (31) is as far to the right as possible. Thread the thread in order from 1 to 10. Some of the thread guides are marked with a yellow dot. Thread the thread in thread guides 1 to 6.
2-13 T echnical section, general Pass the thread forwards through eye C (= Threading point 10) of the lower looper . Pull about 10 cm (5”) of thread through the hook and place it to the left under the presser foot.
2-14 Threading Double chainstitch and cover stitch looper for progs. 04, 19 and 20 (purple) T urn the hand wheel towards you until the double chainstitch and cover stitch looper (33) is as far to the right as possible. Thread the thread in order from 1 to 12.
2-15 T echnical section, general From the front, pass the thread through eye C (- threading point 12) of the double chain stitch and cover stitch looper . Pull about 10 cm (5”) of thread through the looper and place it to the left under the presser foot.
2-16 Exception: Threading double chain stitch and coverstitch looper for coverstitch (progs. 01, 02, 03) top/deco stitches (progs. 21-30) (purple) T urn the hand wheel towards you until the double chainstitch or coverstitch looper (33) is as far to the right as possible.
2-17 T echnical section, general From the front, pass the thread through eye C (- threading point 10) of the double chain stitch and cover stitch looper . Pull about 10 cm (5”) of thread through the hook and place it to the left under the presser foot.
2-18 Threading the needle(s) Thread the thread in order from 1 to 8. The thread must pass through the lower slot in thread guide 5. T o thread needles more easily , use the needle threader in the accessories box (see page 2-21).
2-19 T echnical section, general Exception: Threading needle L2 when sewing the 5-thread safety seam (pr og. 20), the 4- thread safety seam (pr og. 19) and double chainstitch (prog. 04) Thread the thread in order from 1 to 9. The thread must pass through the upper slot in thread guide 5.
2-20 Important note on threading Always thread the needles last, so the needle thread pass over the looper thread as shown in Fig. 2 and not under it as in Fig.
2-21 T echnical section, general Needle threader T urn off at the power switch Raise the needle(s) to its/their highest position and lower the presser foot. Place the thread running from right to left in notch A of the needle threader (the needle threader is included in the accessory box).
2-22 Summary of threading paths and thr eading sequences Stitch program 01: 2-needle cover hem, narrow Stitch program 02: 2-needle cover hem, wide Stitch program 03: 3-needle cover hem Stitch program .
2-23 T echnical section, general Stitch program 05: 2-thread fl atlock, narrow Stitch program 07: 2-thread serging, narrow Stitch program 08: 2-thread fl at hem Stitch program 09: 2-thread fold.
2-24 Stitch program 15: 2-needle, 3-thread overedge seam Stitch program 18: 4-thread overedge seam Stitch program 19: 4-thread safety stitch, wide Stitch program 20: 5-thread safety stitch, wide.
2-25 T echnical section, general Speed control With the speedcontrol slider (8), you can set the maximum speed to any value from 700 rpm to 1500 rpm. If you select programs 21 – 30, the maximum speed is reduced to 400 rpm. Presser foot pr essure The preset presser foot pressure on the machine is suitable for medium fabrics.
2-26 Thread cutter At the end of a seam, sew a thread chain of 15 to 20 cm (7”-10”) and pull the thread chain from back to front over the thread cutter (47). This will cut off the thread chain. Check spring for edging the thread chain Use the check spring for edging the thread chain (37) to edge the thread chain at the start of the seam.
2-27 T echnical section, general Disengage the upper knife T urn off the power switch Remove the trim catcher and open the front cover and the swivel table. Raise the upper knife (35) to its highest position by turning the hand wheel. Now push the knob for lowering the upper knife (39) as far as it will go to the right.
2-28 Stitch fi nger For Standard Overlock Seams: For sewing all standard overlock seams (ex. progs. 01-04 and 21-30) the stitch fi nger (32) remains in its engaged position. For rolled hems Remove the trim catcher and open the front cover . Pull knob A of the stitch fi nger (32) to the right and swing it down into its disengaged position.
2-29 T echnical section, general Attach converter T urn off the power switch The converter (41) must be attached for all 2-thread seams (except program 04) and the 2-needle, 3-thread overedge seam. Open the swivel table and take out the converter . Move the upper looper (30) beside and to the right of the needle by turning the hand wheel.
2-30 Disengage the upper looper Y ou can disengage the upper looper (30) with the upper looper disconnection lever (18). Remove the trim catcher and open the front cover . T urn the hand wheel to bring the looper to its lowest position. Press the upper looper disconnection lever (18) down and push it to the left.
2-31 T echnical section, general Remove knife guard Remove the trim catcher and open the front cover . Pull the knife guard (17) up and off. T o insert, place the knife guard under latch A and push down into the front cover guides. Note: The sewing table (accessory) is attached in the same way .
2-32 Set seam width T urn the seam width adjustment knob (22) to select any seam width value from 3.5 to 6.0 mm; it will also be displayed in the viewing window (23).
2-33 T echnical section, general Setting the stitch length The stitch length is selected automatically by the creative 4874. However , it can be changed and stored at any time using stitch length adjustment buttons (14) (see page 3-4).
2-34 Differ ential feed The differential feed consists of two feed dogs arranged one behind the other . Both feed dogs (A + B) move the fabric. The movement of the front feed dog (A) can be regulated using the differential feed adjustment buttons (15).
2-35 T echnical section, general If you set the differential feed to 2.0 the front feed dog moves at twice the speed of the rear feed dog. This means that the front feed dog moves twice as much fabric as the rear feed dog.
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3-1 Electronic functions Electr onic functions This chapter contains information about all the electronic functions of the machine..
3-2 Set language Y ou can select any of the following languages: Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, and Portuguese. Hold down the program selection buttons +/– (11) simultaneously as you switch the machine on. Use program selection button + (11) to select the language you want.
3-3 Electronic functions If you have selected stitch programs 21-30, R appears in the display . Use clearview foot R. If you have selected stitch programs 24 –30 and you press the program selection .
3-4 Button functions 7 T ension buttons +/–: T o increase or decrease the tension settings. 10 T ension release button: If you press the tension release button, all thread tension discs are opened automatically . Keep the button pressed down and you can remove the threads by pulling gently .
3-5 Electronic functions Save Recalling the memory Use the program selection buttons +/– to recall the program you want. If you press the memory selection button P once, the program memory will open. The settings for the thread tensions, stitch length and differential feed are displayed next to the program number .
3-6 Save The settings for automatic thread tensions, stitch length, and differential feed can be changed and stored. T o do this, use the appropriate buttons +/– to change the previous setting. In our example we have changed the stitch length setting from 2.
3-7 Electronic functions Changing settings for tension, stitch length and differ ential feed directly without saving If you want to change tension settings in the middle of a sewing project, but don’t want to save these values, press one of the tension buttons + /-.
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4-1 Cover stitch Cover stitch In this chapter , we explain the basic functioning of your creative 4874, using the coverstitch as an example..
4-2 Cover stitch Switching the machine to cover stitch (progs. 01, 02, 03) Note: Always set up your creative 4874 as shown in the display fi rst. Then open the program memory (see page 3-5) before threading the machine. Use the program selection buttons +/- (11) to select one of the cover-stitches.
4-3 Cover stitch T urn the hand wheel to bring the upper looper to its lowest position. Press the lever to disengage the upper looper (18) down and push it to the left. T urn the hand wheel to ensure that the looper is disengaged. Remove the knife guard and push the sewing table (accessory) down between the two front cover guides.
4-4 A F Set the standard presser foot heel to A or insert the clearview foot F from the accessory box. When you press the memory selection button P once, the program memory opens. The thread tension settings appear beside the program number in the display .
4-5 Cover stitch Thread the thread in the guides from 1 to 8. (Make sure: The thread does not pass under the latch) Note: The lever will return to its original position as soon as you start to sew . From the front, pass the thread through eye C (- threading point 10) of the double chain stitch or cover stitch looper .
4-6 Threading the needle(s) Thread the threads in order from 1 to 9. The thread must pass through the lower slot in thread guide 5. T o thread needles more easily , use the needle threader in the accessory box.
4-7 Cover stitch Important notes on sewing with the cover stitch Sewing table The sewing table is marked with various measurements. The fi gures at the top are centimeters, those at the bottom represent inches.
4-8 Preparing the pr oject When hemming, it is helpful to iron the hem beforehand. Depending on the hemdepth, add 0.5 cm (1/4”) to the hem. For example, if you want a 2 cm hem, iron up 2.
4-9 Cover stitch Now turn the hand wheel back until the needles are in their highest position. At the same time, loosen the needle threads slightly with one fi nger . Raise the presser foot. Grasp the threads at the end of the seam and press the tension release button to pull the project out.
4-10 Stitch formation 3-needle cover hem, program 03 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the needle threads (blue, green and red) are almost invisible on the underside of the fabric.
4-11 Cover stitch 2-needle cover hem, narrow and wide, programs 01, 02 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the needle threads (blue and green) are almost invisible on the underside of the fabric. The looper thread (purple) lies slack between them.
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5-1 T op Cover Stitch T op Cover Stitch In this chapter , we describe the basic functioning of your creative 4874 with reference to top cover stitching.
5-2 Detachable thread stand For top cover sewing you need to use the detachable thread stand. Insert the top catches of the thread stand (27) into the top slots on the rear cover and press the bottom portion of the stand against the cover . Push the detachable thread stand to the right as far as it will go.
5-3 T op Cover Stitch T op/deco switch lever Choose a stitch program and move the top/ deco switch lever A to the correct position: Right for top cover , programs 21, 22 and 23. Left for deco cover , programs 24 – 30. For our example, we have chosen program 23.
5-4 T urn the hand wheel to bring the upper looper to its lowest position. Press the upper looper disconnection lever (18) down and push it to the left. T urn the hand wheel to ensure that the upper looper is disengaged. Remove the knife guard and push the sewing table (accessory) down between the two front cover guides.
5-5 T op Cover Stitch R Use clearview foot R from the accessory box. 3,5 T urn the seam width adjustment knob (22) to set the seam width to 3.5 mm. T op cover hook Insert the top cover hook into the top slot (blue) of the holder . T o do this, loosen but do not remove the screw on the side with the allen key .
5-6 T op cover r ound thread guide Loosen screws R1 and R2. Insert the T op cover round thread guide into the holder and tighten the screws, R2 fi rst and then R1. T op cover triangle thr ead guide The triangle thread guide device has a wide slot A and black handle B.
5-7 T op Cover Stitch When attaching the thread guide, make sure that the holder for the top/deco switch lever is fully seated in slot A. Now push the thread guide device back as far as it will go until you hear it click into place. T o remove it, press handle B down against C (the part where the triangle thread guide is attached).
5-8 Thread the thread in the guides from 1 to 8. (Make sure: The thread does not pass under the latch) From the front, pass the thread through eye C (- threading point 10) of the double chain stitch and cover stitch looper . Note: In the case of thread guides 6 and 7, the thread is simply placed on top of them, not threaded through.
5-9 T op Cover Stitch Pull about 10 cm (5”) of thread through the looper and place it to the left under the presser foot. Threading the needle(s) Thread the thread in order from 1 to 9. The thread must pass through the lower slot in thread guide 5. T o thread needles more easily , use the needle threader in the accessory box.
5-10 Threading the top cover thr ead Place the spool on the front left spool pin of the detachable thread stand. Thread the corresponding thread guide from the back forwards. With both hands, pull the thread between the tension discs and place it under the rear thread guide (46).
5-11 T op Cover Stitch Summary of threading paths and their threading sequences Stitch program 21 2-needle T op cover , narrow Stitch program 22 2-needle T op cover , wide Stitch program 23 3-needle, T op cover Thread the thread in order 1 to 4 and place the thread to the left over the presser foot.
5-12 Preparing your pr oject If you are going to use top cover stitches for decorative effects, you can mark the outlines on the right side of the fabric with textile pen or chalk, and sew along these lines. T est your textile pen with your fabric. If you intend to use top cover stitches for hemming, it is helpful to iron a hem beforehand.
5-13 T op Cover Stitch Stopping sewing 1. If you are sewing to the edge of the project: Grasp the threads at the end of the seam and sew slowly off the project. As you do so, pull the threads gently backwards. 2. If you are sewing a continuous hem (around a project): Sew 4–5 stitches over the previous stitches.
5-14 Stitch formation Since the top cover-stitch consists of a combination of the cover-stitch with top cover thread, we offer suggestions about adjustment options that predominantly refer to the cover-stitch.
5-15 T op Cover Stitch 2-needle top cover , narrow and wide, stitch programs 21, 22 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the needle threads (blue and green) are almost invisible on the underside of the fabric. The hook thread (purple) lies slack between them.
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6-1 Deco Cover Deco Cover In this chapter , we are going to describe the basic functioning of your creative 4874 using the example of the deco cover stitch.
6-2 Detachable thread stand For deco cover sewing you need to use the detachable thread stand. Insert the top catches of the thread stand (27) into the top slots on the rear cover and press the bottom portion of the stand against the cover . Push the detachable thread stand to the right as far as it will go.
6-3 Deco Cover T op/deco switch lever Choose a stitch program and move the top/ deco switch lever A to the correct position: Right for top cover , programs 21, 22 and 23 Left for deco cover , programs 24 – 30 For our example, we have chosen program 27.
6-4 Remove the knife guard and push the sewing table (accessory) down between the two front cover guides. T urn the hand wheel to bring the upper looper to its lowest position. Press the lever (18) down and push it to the left. T urn the hand wheel to ensure that the upper looper is indeed disengaged.
6-5 Deco Cover Raise the upper knife (32) to its highest position by turning the hand wheel. Now push the knob for lowering the upper knife (36) as far as it will go to the right. T urn the knob towards you until the upper knife is in its lowest position.
6-6 Insert the decorative thread guides and tighten the screws. Decorative thread guide First insert the yellow decorative thread guide in the bottom slot (yellow) in the holder , then place the blue decorative guide in the top slot (blue). T o do this, loosen but do not remove the screws on the side with the allen key .
6-7 Deco Cover When you press the memory selection button P once, the program memory opens. The thread tension values appear beside the program number in the display . First thread the purple thread tension for the cover-stitch looper , followed by the blue, green and red thread tensions for the needles.
6-8 Press lever A up and hook the thread into slot B. The illustration below shows how to do this. Note: In the case of thread guides 6 and 7, the thread is simply placed on top of them, not threaded through. From the front, pass the thread through eye C (- threading point 10) of the double chain stitch and cover stitch looper .
6-9 Deco Cover Pull about 10 cm (5”) of thread through the looper and place it to the left under the presser foot. Threading the needle(s) Thread the threads in order from 1 to 9. The thread must pass through the lower slot in thread guide 5. T o thread needles more easily , use the needle threader in the accessory box.
6-10 In the case of program 30, 3-needle, 10- thread deco cover , the corresponding spool pin of the yellow thread guide for thread stand (49) must be used to position the sixth or decorative thread. With both hands, pull the threads between the tension discs and place them under rear thread guides (46).
6-11 Deco Cover Summary of threading paths and their threading sequences Stitch program 24 5-thread deco cover Stitch program 25 6-thread deco cover Now guide the thread into the color coded thread guide in the detachable thread stand. Thread the deco cover threads in order through 1 to 4 and bring them behind the needles.
6-12 Stitch program 27 6-thread deco cover Stitch program 28 6-thread deco cover Stitch program 29 8-thread deco cover Stitch program 26 6-thread deco cover.
6-13 Deco Cover Preparing your pr oject If you are going to use deco cover stitches for decorative effects, you can mark the outlines on the right side of the fabric with a textile pen or chalk, and sew along these lines. T est your textile pen with your fabric.
6-14 Stopping sewing 1. If you are sewing to the edge of the project: Grasp the threads at the end of the seam and sew slowly off the project. As you do so, pull the threads gently backwards. 2. If you are sewing a continuous hem (around a project): Sew 4–5 stitches over the previous stitches.
6-15 Deco Cover Raise the presser foot. Grasp the threads at the end of the seam and press the tension release button to pull the project out. Cut the threads off.
6-16 5-thread deco-cover , pr ogram 24 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the needle threads (blue and green) are almost invisible on the underside of the fabric. The looper thread (purple) lies slack between them. The deco cover threads (blue and yellow) are lying slack between the needle threads on the top side of the fabric.
6-17 Deco Cover If the needle threads (blue and green) are too tight and the fabric is puckering. Adjust the green and blue needle thread tensions to a lower setting. If the needle threads (blue and green) are too loose and form small loops on the underside of the fabric.
6-18 If the needle threads (blue, green and red) are too loose. Adjust the blue, green and red needle thread tensions to a higher setting. If the needle threads (blue, green and red) are too tight and the fabric is puckering. Adjust the blue, green and red needle thread tensions to a lower setting.
6-19 Deco Cover 6-thread deco cover , stitch pr ogram 28 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the needle threads (blue, green and red) are almost invisible on the underside of the fabric.
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7-1 Thread T ension Thr ead T ension This chapter includes information on correct thread tensions for all the stitches you can create with your creative 4874.
7-2 Correct thr ead tension Y our 4874 automatically sets the thread tension, stitch length and differential feed for each stitch type. However , the type of fabric, the quality of the thread and the needle size all affect seam formation to some degree, so it may be necessary to adjust the thread tension settings.
7-3 Thread T ension Correcting stitch formation In order to be able to check the thread tension better , you should sew a test seam fi rst, which you can then use to check the looping of the threads.
7-4 2-needle cover -stitch, narr ow and wide Stitch programs 01, 02 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the needle threads (blue and green) are barely visible on the underside of the fabric. The looper thread (purple) lies slack between them.
7-5 Thread T ension 3-needle cover -stitch Stitch program 03 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the needle threads (blue, green and red) are barely visible on the underside of the fabric. The looper thread (purple) lies slack between them.
7-6 5-thread safety seam Stitch program 20 Since the 5-thread safety seam consists of a combination of a double chain-stitch and a 3-thread overlock stitch, see below and on page 7-8 for suggestions on how to adjust these stitches.
7-7 Thread T ension 4-thread overlock seam Stitch program 18 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the looping of the two looper threads (red and yellow) meet right at the edge of the fabric. The upper looper thread (red) appears on the underside of the fabric.
7-8 The lower looper thread (yellow) appears on the upper side of the fabric. Adjust the yellow thread (lower looper) tension to a higher setting and/or lower the red thread (upper looper) tension.
7-9 Thread T ension 3-thread fl atlock, narr ow and wide Stitch programs 13 and 14 If all thread tensions are set correctly , thread looping is right at the edge of the fabric. The upper looper (red) and the needle (blue) meet at the edge of the material.
7-10 2-thread fl atlock, narr ow and wide Stitch programs 05 and 06 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the looper and needle threads will meet on the edge of the fabric. The needle thread is too loose or the lower looper thread (yellow) is too tight.
7-11 Thread T ension 3-thread fl at hem Stitch program 16 If all thread tensions are set correctly , the upper and lower looper threads meet right at the edge of the fabric. The needle thread (green) is too loose. Adjust the green needle thread tension to a higher setting.
7-12 3-thread fold, r olled hem Program 17 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the upper looper thread (red) loops completely around the edge of the fabric. The needle thread (green) is too loose. Adjust the green thread tension to a higher setting.
7-13 Thread T ension 2-thread fl at hem Stitch program 08 If all thread tensions are set correctly , the needle thread (green) and lower looper threads meet at the edge of the fabric. The needle thread (green) is too loose. Adjust the green thread tension to a higher setting and/or the yellow thread tension to a lower setting.
7-14 2-thread fold, r olled hem Stitch program 09 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the lower looper thread (yellow) completely covers the edge of the fabric. The needle thread (green) is too loose. Adjust the green thread tension to a higher setting and/or the yellow the thread tension lower .
7-15 Thread T ension 2-needle, 3-thread over edge seam Stitch program 15 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the yellow lower looper thread loops completely round the edge of the fabric. The left needle thread (blue) is too loose. Adjust the blue needle thread tension to a higher setting.
7-16 Stitch formation W e show adjustment options that predominantly refer to the cover-stitch, since the top cover-stitch consists of a combination of cover-stitch with top cover thread.
7-17 Thread T ension 2-needle top cover -stitch, narr ow and wide Stitch programs 21, 22 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the needle threads (blue and green) are barely visible on the underside of the fabric. The looper thread (purple) lies slack between them.
7-18 Stitch formation Since deco cover consists of a combination of cover stitch with deco cover threads, we offer suggestions for adjustments with reference to cover-stitch. 5-thread deco-cover Stitch program 24 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the needle threads (blue and green) are barely visible on the underside of the fabric.
7-19 Thread T ension If the deco cover threads (blue and yellow) are barely visible, adjust the yellow and blue thread tensions (45) of the deco cover threads to a lower setting.
7-20 6-thread deco cover Stitch program 25 If all the thread tensions are set correctly , the needle threads (blue, green and red) are barely visible on the underside of the fabric. The looper thread (purple) lies slack between them. The deco cover threads (blue and yellow) are lying slack between the needle threads on the top side of the fabric.
7-21 Thread T ension If the needle threads (blue, green and red) are too loose, adjust the blue, green and red thread tensions to a higher setting. If the needle threads (blue, green and red) are too tight and the fabric is puckering, adjust the blue, green and red needle thread tensions to a lower setting.
7-22 If there are protruding loops in the deco cover threads (blue and yellow), adjust the yellow and blue thread tensions of the deco cover to a higher setting.
7-23 Thread T ension When buying sewing threads, you should bear in mind that your creative 4874 uses considerably more than a conventional sewing machine, so you will need to buy correspondingly larger units of thread. Overlock thread is available in cones (2,000-5,000 m) or mini-kingspools (1,000 m) in a wide range of colors.
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8-1 Accessories Accessories This chapter includes a list of all standard and special presser feet available for use with your creative 4874..
8-2 Standard accessories Standard presser foot (on the machine) Part No.: 29 924 993-81/783 Clearview foot F Part No.: 29 924 993-81/744 1. Overlock needle system EL X 705, Cat. No. 2002 Part No.: 48 086 004 31 000 2. Thread nets (10X) Part No.: 29 924 993-81/299 3.
8-3 Accessories The following accessories are included behind the swivelling table (21) in the machine: 1. Converter Part No.: 29 924 993-81/491 2. T weezers Part No: 29 924 993 71 012 3. Allen keys Part No.: 29 924 993-81/450 The following accessories are shipped with the machine: 1.
8-4 The following accessories are stored in the trim catcher: 1. Clearview foot R (may be included in the accessories box) Part No.: 29-924993-83/073 2. T op/deco cover detachable thread guide (may be included in the accessories box) Part No.: 29-924993-83/120 3.
8-5 Accessories Special accessories A wide range of accessories is available for use with the creative 4874. Ask your Pfaff dealer for full information. Accessory Part No. Sewing work Multi-purpose foot M 29 924 993 82-002 Foot to which guides H1, H2 and H3 can be attached.
8-6 Accessory Part No. Sewing work Elastic tape insert 29 924 993 82-034 For sewing on elastic tape with a width up to 7.5 mm. 7.5 mm Elastic tape insert 29 924 993 82-035 For sewing on elastic tape with a width up to 10 mm. 10 mm Elastic tape insert 29 924 993 82-036 For sewing on elastic tape with a width up to 13 mm.
9-1 Care of the machine Car e of the machine This chapter includes all the information you need for care and maintenance of your creative 4874 and suggestions for solving certain problems. W ARNING! For your safety when taking care of your machine, always turn off the power switch and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet.
9-2 Cleaning of the machine T urn off the power switch Remove the top cover hook or decorative thread guides. Remove the trim catcher , open the front cover and the swivel table. Disengage the upper knife. Remove the presser foot and the needle plate.
9-3 Care of the machine Cleaning rubber feet Clean the rubber feet of the machine with methyl alcohol from time to time. This will ensure that the machine will not move on the surface on which it is standing. Replacing the upper knife T urn off the power switch Removal: Set the seam width adjustment knob to 3.
9-4 Changing the light bulb T urn off the power switch Remove the detachable thread stand (27). Use the screwdriver from the accessories box to remove the screw for the sewing light cover (25). Remove the sewing light cover . Push the bulb as far as it will go into the socket.
9-5 Care of the machine What happens if...? This chapter includes some suggested solutions if certain problems arise with your creative 4874. Of course your Pfaff dealer will always be available to provide more information and assistance Problem Cause Remedy Needle breaks The needle is bent Replace the needle (see page 2-9).
9-6 Problem Cause Remedy Seam puckers Thread tension is too tight Reduce thread tension. The differential feed is set Adjust differential feed (see page 2-34). incorrectly The thread has jammed because Thread correctly . of incorrect threading Fabric is not being The stitch length is too short Increase stitch length (see page 3-4).
T echnical specifi cation Maximum sewing speed 1500 stitches/min. Seam width 1,4 mm - 9,0 mm Cover stitch width 2,5 mm, 5,0 mm Stitch length 0,5 mm - 4,0 mm Presser foot exchangeable Lubrication manual Presser foot height 4,5 mm Overedge stroke 2,0 mm Needle system EL X 705, cat.
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Ein wichtiger Punkt beim Kauf des Geräts Pfaff creative 4874 (oder sogar vor seinem Kauf) ist das durchlesen seiner Bedienungsanleitung. Dies sollten wir wegen ein paar einfacher Gründe machen:
Wenn Sie Pfaff creative 4874 noch nicht gekauft haben, ist jetzt ein guter Moment, um sich mit den grundliegenden Daten des Produkts bekannt zu machen. Schauen Sie zuerst die ersten Seiten der Anleitung durch, die Sie oben finden. Dort finden Sie die wichtigsten technischen Daten für Pfaff creative 4874 - auf diese Weise prüfen Sie, ob das Gerät Ihren Wünschen entspricht. Wenn Sie tiefer in die Benutzeranleitung von Pfaff creative 4874 reinschauen, lernen Sie alle zugänglichen Produktfunktionen kennen, sowie erhalten Informationen über die Nutzung. Die Informationen, die Sie über Pfaff creative 4874 erhalten, werden Ihnen bestimmt bei der Kaufentscheidung helfen.
Wenn Sie aber schon Pfaff creative 4874 besitzen, und noch keine Gelegenheit dazu hatten, die Bedienungsanleitung zu lesen, sollten Sie es aufgrund der oben beschriebenen Gründe machen. Sie erfahren dann, ob Sie die zugänglichen Funktionen richtig genutzt haben, aber auch, ob Sie keine Fehler begangen haben, die den Nutzungszeitraum von Pfaff creative 4874 verkürzen könnten.
Jedoch ist die eine der wichtigsten Rollen, die eine Bedienungsanleitung für den Nutzer spielt, die Hilfe bei der Lösung von Problemen mit Pfaff creative 4874. Sie finden dort fast immer Troubleshooting, also die am häufigsten auftauchenden Störungen und Mängel bei Pfaff creative 4874 gemeinsam mit Hinweisen bezüglich der Arten ihrer Lösung. Sogar wenn es Ihnen nicht gelingen sollte das Problem alleine zu bewältigen, die Anleitung zeigt Ihnen die weitere Vorgehensweise – den Kontakt zur Kundenberatung oder dem naheliegenden Service.
