Maintenance
The Automatic Needle Threader Does Not Work Properly
The needle eye is too small for the thread Use a larger needle size or lighter weight thread. See
Selecting Correct Thread/Needle Combination, page 37
Are you using a specialty thread such as an “invisible”
or other stretchy thread, metallic or flat metallic thread
or heavy weight thread?
Specialty threads may not be caught correctly by the
hook on the automatic needle threader. If this happens,
the needle will not be threaded. Try using the automatic
needle threader again or thread the needle manually.
Pop-up message: The automatic needle threader is not in
its home position. Touch OK to calibrate.
The needle threader has shifted from its home position,
possibly due to something snagging on it during sewing
or embroidery. Touch OK to calibrate the needle
threader and continue sewing or embroidering.
Pop-up message: The calibration of the automatic needle
threader has failed. Touch OK to calibrate again. If the
automatic needle threader still does not calibrate
correctly, please contact your local authorized service
center.
Shown if the machine fails to calibrate the needle
threader when turning on the machine. Remove
anything that may be blocking the needle threader and
touch OK.
Pop-up message: The automatic needle threader seems
to be blocked and cannot return to its home position.
Touch OK to move the automatic needle threader to
position for manual cleaning.
If using thread that is too thick for the needle, the
automatic needle threader may not be able to pull the
thread through the needle eye. Touch OK to go to
manual cleaning. A new pop-up message with further
instructions will appear.
If you cannot identify the problem or are unable to
remove the thread, touch cancel.
Pop-up message: Gently remove any thread that is stuck
in the automatic needle threader or needle eye. Touch
OK to return the automatic needle threader to its home
position.
If using thread that is too thick for the needle, the
automatic needle threader may not be able to pull the
thread through the needle eye. Remove the thread
carefully so as not to damage the small hook that runs
through the needle eye. Once the thread is removed,
touch OK.
Pop-up message: The automatic needle threader is not in
its home position. Further sewing is disabled to prevent
damage to the machine. After closing this pop-up, touch
the automatic needle threader button on your machine
to try threading again or contact your local authorized
service center.
Contact your authorized PFAFF® retailer for service.
Pop-up message: The automatic needle threader cannot
return to its home position. Further sewing is disabled to
prevent damage to the machine. Please contact your
local authorized service center.
Contact your authorized PFAFF® retailer for service.
The Machine Skips Stitches
Did you insert the needle properly? Insert needle correctly as described, see Changing the
Needle, page 34.
Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H.
Use a needle suitable for selected fabric and thread. See
Selecting Correct Thread/Needle Combination, page 37.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly? Remove the thread completely and rethread the machine,
see Threading the Upper Thread, page 35.
Is the correct presser foot used? Attach correct presser foot.
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