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1 L j2 1 /4 12 11 1 Thread take-up lever 2 Thread retainer stud 3 Zigzag finger-tip control 4 Bobbin winder S Stop motion knob 6 Stitch length dial 7 Reverse feed control B Light switch 9 Drop feed control 10 Needle plate 11 Transverse rotary hook 12 Bed slide 2 13 Needle 14 Automatic needle threader 15 Needle thread tension 16 Sewlight 17 Stitch width dial 18 Needle position lever R 8290
1 L j2 1 /4 12 11 1 Thread take-up lever 2 Thread retainer stud 3 Zigzag finger-tip control 4 Bobbin winder S Stop motion knob 6 Stitch length dial 7 Reverse feed control B Light switch 9 Drop feed control 10 Needle plate 11 Transverse rotary hook 12 Bed slide 2 13 Needle 14 Automatic needle threader 15 Needle thread tension 16 Sewlight 17 Stitch width dial 18 Needle position lever R 8290
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19 IL- 20 21 / R 8292 19 Balance wheel 20 Collapsible spool pins 21 Top cover 22 Needle threader control t29 23 Face cover 24 Presser bar lifter 25 Sewing foot thumb screw 26 Sewing foot 3 27 Needle set screw 28 Bed plate 29 Space for built-in motor 30 Double receptacle for speed control and power cords
19 IL- 20 21 / R 8292 19 Balance wheel 20 Collapsible spool pins 21 Top cover 22 Needle threader control t29 23 Face cover 24 Presser bar lifter 25 Sewing foot thumb screw 26 Sewing foot 3 27 Needle set screw 28 Bed plate 29 Space for built-in motor 30 Double receptacle for speed control and power cords
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... unless you (counter-clockwise as indicated by black arrow). All you have to hasten feeding by pushing or pulling the fabric while stitching because the needle may cause the thread to ward you have to turn balance wheel a, turn the balance wheel toward you until take -up lever up lever d is... observe this rule may bend or break. .4 Always turn it is guide the work with the take -up . Also, it to slip out of the needle eye.
... unless you (counter-clockwise as indicated by black arrow). All you have to hasten feeding by pushing or pulling the fabric while stitching because the needle may cause the thread to ward you have to turn balance wheel a, turn the balance wheel toward you until take -up lever up lever d is... observe this rule may bend or break. .4 Always turn it is guide the work with the take -up . Also, it to slip out of the needle eye.
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...lever is set . When dial A is set between /s and 2, you push the control up, the machine will sew straight, regardless of the needle in the needle plate slat. 7 R7995 When you can be moved from the center to the left , center, right) mdi cates the position of the slot,... few wide zigzag stitches while the machine is released, the machine resumes straight slitching automatically. The position of lever B (left or right of the needle in the needle plate slot. R 7999 2 iqa9 $eivin if you want to 4). To sew longer zigzag seams, turn dial A to desired stitch width (indicated ...
...lever is set . When dial A is set between /s and 2, you push the control up, the machine will sew straight, regardless of the needle in the needle plate slat. 7 R7995 When you can be moved from the center to the left , center, right) mdi cates the position of the slot,... few wide zigzag stitches while the machine is released, the machine resumes straight slitching automatically. The position of lever B (left or right of the needle in the needle plate slot. R 7999 2 iqa9 $eivin if you want to 4). To sew longer zigzag seams, turn dial A to desired stitch width (indicated ...
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... that the thread end falls from the bobbin case. Leave about three inches of the spring. R$867 I R5869 2 R 8001 cot thc 73,66in Ctw A Raise needle to its open bed slide, so you can see sewing hook. Pull out bobbin case with your forefinger.
... that the thread end falls from the bobbin case. Leave about three inches of the spring. R$867 I R5869 2 R 8001 cot thc 73,66in Ctw A Raise needle to its open bed slide, so you can see sewing hook. Pull out bobbin case with your forefinger.
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... highest point. R 8006 A In replacing the bobbin case, itis best to the left hand, lift latch k and turn bobbin case until you will cause needle breakage. 11 After you hove become more practiced, you hear it will not get jammed between bobbin case and hook. An improperly inserted bobbin case... will manage without tilting it on center stud s of hook. Make sure the needle is best to tilt machine bock when inserting bobbin case the first time. Then place it . L 3 nie.tmnti the 76 13n c6 Case It...
... highest point. R 8006 A In replacing the bobbin case, itis best to the left hand, lift latch k and turn bobbin case until you will cause needle breakage. 11 After you hove become more practiced, you hear it will not get jammed between bobbin case and hook. An improperly inserted bobbin case... will manage without tilting it on center stud s of hook. Make sure the needle is best to tilt machine bock when inserting bobbin case the first time. Then place it . L 3 nie.tmnti the 76 13n c6 Case It...
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... bed tickings, 50 lightweight canvas. Heavy Fabrics 40 such as heavy tickings, canvas, overcoating, sailcloth, uphoistery. Select the proper thread sizes and needles from this chart. Synthetics, Rayon, Acetate including nylon, orIon, dacron, plastics, etc. 24 to 40 90 E to twist 110 Determined by...Fabrics Mercerized Cotton Fine Fabrics 80 such as georgette, chiflon, batiste, to voile, lawn, silk. 100 Silk 0 to ooo twist Needle Size 60 or 70 Lightweight Fabrics 70 such as lightweight woolens. Medium Fabrics 50 such as dress silks and cottons, to sheer woolens,...
... bed tickings, 50 lightweight canvas. Heavy Fabrics 40 such as heavy tickings, canvas, overcoating, sailcloth, uphoistery. Select the proper thread sizes and needles from this chart. Synthetics, Rayon, Acetate including nylon, orIon, dacron, plastics, etc. 24 to 40 90 E to twist 110 Determined by...Fabrics Mercerized Cotton Fine Fabrics 80 such as georgette, chiflon, batiste, to voile, lawn, silk. 100 Silk 0 to ooo twist Needle Size 60 or 70 Lightweight Fabrics 70 such as lightweight woolens. Medium Fabrics 50 such as dress silks and cottons, to sheer woolens,...
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... a 6cut /??tc On PFAFF 259 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are available from every Pfaff dealer. The needle system is stamped on the bed slide. Make sure that the flat side of needle clamp. Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 R, are used . C 9 1hn 4n t4 Bring needle bar to its highest point... and lower sewing foot. Loosen needle set screw o. Tighten needle set screw o half a turn and pull old needle out of the shank faces toward ...
... a 6cut /??tc On PFAFF 259 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are available from every Pfaff dealer. The needle system is stamped on the bed slide. Make sure that the flat side of needle clamp. Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 R, are used . C 9 1hn 4n t4 Bring needle bar to its highest point... and lower sewing foot. Loosen needle set screw o. Tighten needle set screw o half a turn and pull old needle out of the shank faces toward ...
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Place spooi of needle clamp 9. Then thread needle, front to left through both thread retainer openings 4 (see illustration opposite). The automatic needle threader will go and pass thread from right to back. Pull thread into slots at left of thread on spool pin 3 and lead thread end through one of the tension discs 5. Lead thread clockwise around tension and pull it will do this for you easily and quickly. 14 Bring take.up lever 6 as high as it between any two of the holes at left of thread guides 7 and Band then into the slot at its end.
Place spooi of needle clamp 9. Then thread needle, front to left through both thread retainer openings 4 (see illustration opposite). The automatic needle threader will go and pass thread from right to back. Pull thread into slots at left of thread on spool pin 3 and lead thread end through one of the tension discs 5. Lead thread clockwise around tension and pull it will do this for you easily and quickly. 14 Bring take.up lever 6 as high as it between any two of the holes at left of thread guides 7 and Band then into the slot at its end.
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it 8013 2 it behind hook of threader prong. Hold thread loosely and lead it from left hand push needle threader control down again so the thread ioop will fall off the proflg. Now lower the sewing foot and With your left around the small ... it 8009 3 R 8010 4 Keep control in line with the bottom edge of the top cover. Jerk control down until prong w reverses and pulls thread through needle eye and release control. R 8008 1 Oratinfj th /V?( 'hrae I Before you begin make sure that the lower hole of the ascending take-up lever d is at...
it 8013 2 it behind hook of threader prong. Hold thread loosely and lead it from left hand push needle threader control down again so the thread ioop will fall off the proflg. Now lower the sewing foot and With your left around the small ... it 8009 3 R 8010 4 Keep control in line with the bottom edge of the top cover. Jerk control down until prong w reverses and pulls thread through needle eye and release control. R 8008 1 Oratinfj th /V?( 'hrae I Before you begin make sure that the lower hole of the ascending take-up lever d is at...
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...16 n C7hzea? Place both threads bock under sewing loot before you until the needle moves down . When you have hod sufficient needle threading practice, you put fabric into machine. 17 Place thread behind hook of the loop through needle plate slot. Turn balance wheel toward you begin sewing. - Prong w now pulls... of prong w so that its end is not at its highest position. A Hold needle thread lightly in your left hand. Since take -up lever reaches its highest point when you thread the needle, pull about '/s inch to draw bobbin thread up lever d is about four inches of...
...16 n C7hzea? Place both threads bock under sewing loot before you until the needle moves down . When you have hod sufficient needle threading practice, you put fabric into machine. 17 Place thread behind hook of the loop through needle plate slot. Turn balance wheel toward you begin sewing. - Prong w now pulls... of prong w so that its end is not at its highest position. A Hold needle thread lightly in your left hand. Since take -up lever reaches its highest point when you thread the needle, pull about '/s inch to draw bobbin thread up lever d is about four inches of...
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for tighter tension. However, as follows: Turn left -( for two-needle work. 19 Turn right for tighter tension. For ordinary sewing, the upper tension should grad ually slide down. - - -;.-'- The tension should be a little tighter than ...
for tighter tension. However, as follows: Turn left -( for two-needle work. 19 Turn right for tighter tension. For ordinary sewing, the upper tension should grad ually slide down. - - -;.-'- The tension should be a little tighter than ...
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To lower feed below the needle plate, turn drop feed control v clock wise. When control v is dropped for darning, hoop embroidery and button sew ing. the ,i41ahLne 'Eee The machine feed is turned to the right as far as it will cease feeding. Fabric will go, feeding of the fabric resumes automatically when you start sewing. 21 R6705
To lower feed below the needle plate, turn drop feed control v clock wise. When control v is dropped for darning, hoop embroidery and button sew ing. the ,i41ahLne 'Eee The machine feed is turned to the right as far as it will cease feeding. Fabric will go, feeding of the fabric resumes automatically when you start sewing. 21 R6705
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Slipon new foot and tighten the screw securely. R 7086 9cc C1 hanJi,s1f ti $ivii Lift both and turn sideways needle and presser bars to their highest positions the sewing foot thumb screw to lifter lower e, the darn presser bar lifter e so that when ing foot ...
Slipon new foot and tighten the screw securely. R 7086 9cc C1 hanJi,s1f ti $ivii Lift both and turn sideways needle and presser bars to their highest positions the sewing foot thumb screw to lifter lower e, the darn presser bar lifter e so that when ing foot ...
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The needle plate is held in place by a press stud and can be given a thorough checkup by your PFAFF should be removed without a screwdriver. With a soft brush remove the lint which has accu mulated in a while your Pfaff dealer. 25 To do this, lift back end first and tilt out. Once in the ...vicinity of the mochine. Therefore, from time to time, remove the needle plate and clean the feed with a toothpick or similar wooden object. y I R ...
The needle plate is held in place by a press stud and can be given a thorough checkup by your PFAFF should be removed without a screwdriver. With a soft brush remove the lint which has accu mulated in a while your Pfaff dealer. 25 To do this, lift back end first and tilt out. Once in the ...vicinity of the mochine. Therefore, from time to time, remove the needle plate and clean the feed with a toothpick or similar wooden object. y I R ...
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... sure that the long groove faces toward you, and flat side of shank away from you. The correct needle system is jammed with fine emery cloth. 27 Needle Thread Breaks Cause: Remedy: The above . Thread tension too tight. oiling. Burrs or sharp edges on... bed slide. (For ordinary sewing, use System 130 R needles.) Insert new needle. Machine threaded improperly. I Poor or knotty thread used. Use good quolity threads only. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Remedy: Needle incorrectly inserted. See remedies listed under 1. above mentioned may cause thread breakage...
... sure that the long groove faces toward you, and flat side of shank away from you. The correct needle system is jammed with fine emery cloth. 27 Needle Thread Breaks Cause: Remedy: The above . Thread tension too tight. oiling. Burrs or sharp edges on... bed slide. (For ordinary sewing, use System 130 R needles.) Insert new needle. Machine threaded improperly. I Poor or knotty thread used. Use good quolity threads only. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Remedy: Needle incorrectly inserted. See remedies listed under 1. above mentioned may cause thread breakage...
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...thread retainer stud an top cover. Faulty Stitch Formation Cause: Improper tension. Use only first-rote thread-the correct size for the needle and fabric. Take off needle plate and remove lint with a stiff brush. 28 Bobbin case inserted incorrectly. 4. Don't run thread over finger when winding the... motion. Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog set too low, does not rise up enough above needle plate level. Thread too heavy, knotty or hard. Needle Breaks Co use: Bent needle strikes point of sewing hook. Push bobbin case until you hear it snap into place. Guide the...
...thread retainer stud an top cover. Faulty Stitch Formation Cause: Improper tension. Use only first-rote thread-the correct size for the needle and fabric. Take off needle plate and remove lint with a stiff brush. 28 Bobbin case inserted incorrectly. 4. Don't run thread over finger when winding the... motion. Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog set too low, does not rise up enough above needle plate level. Thread too heavy, knotty or hard. Needle Breaks Co use: Bent needle strikes point of sewing hook. Push bobbin case until you hear it snap into place. Guide the...
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They ore made in two operations. Second Seam Open the two pieces, place them under the needle right side up, insert seam ridge into felling foot, as illustrated, so that the bottom fobric is not folded twice. Narrow zigzag stitches ore used ... Seams Machine Setting: A-O or 2 (optional) B- • Flat felled seoms ore used for felling on ebosticized fabrics only. r The felling foot has aneedle slot, rather than a needle hole, to the edge but not beyond it. Feed both pieces into felling foot opening, and stitch down . First Seam Loy pieces together with the...
They ore made in two operations. Second Seam Open the two pieces, place them under the needle right side up, insert seam ridge into felling foot, as illustrated, so that the bottom fobric is not folded twice. Narrow zigzag stitches ore used ... Seams Machine Setting: A-O or 2 (optional) B- • Flat felled seoms ore used for felling on ebosticized fabrics only. r The felling foot has aneedle slot, rather than a needle hole, to the edge but not beyond it. Feed both pieces into felling foot opening, and stitch down . First Seam Loy pieces together with the...
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... you come to finish sheer or delicate fabrics. Clip off the corner of the fabric to 4 (optionol) B- 4. To do this, press the fabric against the needle plate on 2 or 3. You con hem with the left side of the hem. B - 4 Rolled hems are used to the end of the foot before you...
... you come to finish sheer or delicate fabrics. Clip off the corner of the fabric to 4 (optionol) B- 4. To do this, press the fabric against the needle plate on 2 or 3. You con hem with the left side of the hem. B - 4 Rolled hems are used to the end of the foot before you...
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... Edges Machine Setting: A -2 to 4 (optional) B- 4 .4 Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Cut out worn center strip. L R 5925 Butt Seaming 51378 Machine Setting: A-3or4 B- 4. Join them with the needle taking one stitch into the fabric and the other over its edge. Use a long, wide zigzag stitch and sew edge with close, wide zigzag stitches... loined. Worn bed sheets may be mended this way. You moy overcast edges after fabric is cut and before the pieces are centered under the needle.
... Edges Machine Setting: A -2 to 4 (optional) B- 4 .4 Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Cut out worn center strip. L R 5925 Butt Seaming 51378 Machine Setting: A-3or4 B- 4. Join them with the needle taking one stitch into the fabric and the other over its edge. Use a long, wide zigzag stitch and sew edge with close, wide zigzag stitches... loined. Worn bed sheets may be mended this way. You moy overcast edges after fabric is cut and before the pieces are centered under the needle.
