Owner's Manual
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... possibilities. You will find sewing exciting on your machine is ready for you to -operate Pfaff-Automatic. PFAFF AG Karisruhe-Durlach Branch If you have chosen has a built-in vibrator which enables you . G. You ore now the proud owner of a Pfaff 262-261 Automatic -- Pfaff-Automatic Sewing. the sewing machine with the exclusive automatic features of Pfaff sewing machines, the Stopmatic ensures that...
... possibilities. You will find sewing exciting on your machine is ready for you to -operate Pfaff-Automatic. PFAFF AG Karisruhe-Durlach Branch If you have chosen has a built-in vibrator which enables you . G. You ore now the proud owner of a Pfaff 262-261 Automatic -- Pfaff-Automatic Sewing. the sewing machine with the exclusive automatic features of Pfaff sewing machines, the Stopmatic ensures that...
Owner's Manual
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If you want to plug in this position, the needle can be removed from the Whenever you have fabric under the sewing foot automatically. When in the machine, though.) threader, or the work be threaded with the needle motor will feed the material under the presser foot. All you ... lever and the needle to do so), alwoys turn it toward the machine as far as it will go -- and the Before you have to hasten feeding by black arrow). . Never run a threaded machine unless you begin sewing (clockwise as shown by pushing or pulling the fabric while stitching The ...
If you want to plug in this position, the needle can be removed from the Whenever you have fabric under the sewing foot automatically. When in the machine, though.) threader, or the work be threaded with the needle motor will feed the material under the presser foot. All you ... lever and the needle to do so), alwoys turn it toward the machine as far as it will go -- and the Before you have to hasten feeding by black arrow). . Never run a threaded machine unless you begin sewing (clockwise as shown by pushing or pulling the fabric while stitching The ...
Owner's Manual
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... set (ideal for tying off zigzag seams). Thus the stitching can double the stitch width by numbers I and 2, you push the control up, the machine will sew straight, regardless of the needle in the needle plate slot. When the lever is set between I to 4). To... 7 R7995 Lever B changes the position of the slot, as desired. Dial G lengthens zigzag stitches or packs them more closely together (satin stitch). R 7999 Zigzag Sewing Set: Dial C=O If you want to sew a few wide zigzag stitches while the machine is released, the mochine resumes straight stitching automatically.
... set (ideal for tying off zigzag seams). Thus the stitching can double the stitch width by numbers I and 2, you push the control up, the machine will sew straight, regardless of the needle in the needle plate slot. When the lever is set between I to 4). To... 7 R7995 Lever B changes the position of the slot, as desired. Dial G lengthens zigzag stitches or packs them more closely together (satin stitch). R 7999 Zigzag Sewing Set: Dial C=O If you want to sew a few wide zigzag stitches while the machine is released, the mochine resumes straight stitching automatically.
Owner's Manual
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... wheel. 7 R7067 R7102 8 Having wound a few turns, break off end of thread and continue winding at base of thread through thread guide. You may continue sewing while you don't want a full bobbin, press out lever when sufficient amount of thread and slowly start...
... wheel. 7 R7067 R7102 8 Having wound a few turns, break off end of thread and continue winding at base of thread through thread guide. You may continue sewing while you don't want a full bobbin, press out lever when sufficient amount of thread and slowly start...
Owner's Manual
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... from the bobbin case. Inserting a Full Bobbin into the case slot. Leave about three inches of the spring. When you can see sewing hook. Pull the thread under the machine with your forefinger. and Reach under the tension spring until it emerges from the opening at the end of thread hanging from...
... from the bobbin case. Inserting a Full Bobbin into the case slot. Leave about three inches of the spring. When you can see sewing hook. Pull the thread under the machine with your forefinger. and Reach under the tension spring until it emerges from the opening at the end of thread hanging from...
Owner's Manual
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... into opening of shank faces toward the back and long groove toward you. Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 262 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are available from every Pfaff dealer. Loosen needle set screw o. R 6798 15 The needle system is stamped on the bed slide.... Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 R, are used . Make sure that flat side of needle clamp and push it up as...
... into opening of shank faces toward the back and long groove toward you. Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 262 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are available from every Pfaff dealer. Loosen needle set screw o. R 6798 15 The needle system is stamped on the bed slide.... Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 R, are used . Make sure that flat side of needle clamp and push it up as...
Owner's Manual
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... up lever is about three inches of the prong. Slowly re lease control. Prong w now pulls end of the loop -- Place both threads back under sewing foot before you may shorten the procedure as follows: Push needle threader control down and up again and take -up through needle eye. instead of.... Lightly pull needle thread to the right of thread through the needle eye. When you have had sufficient needle threading practice, you put fabric into machine. 19
... up lever is about three inches of the prong. Slowly re lease control. Prong w now pulls end of the loop -- Place both threads back under sewing foot before you may shorten the procedure as follows: Push needle threader control down and up again and take -up through needle eye. instead of.... Lightly pull needle thread to the right of thread through the needle eye. When you have had sufficient needle threading practice, you put fabric into machine. 19
Owner's Manual
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...the scale is placed neatly beside the other. To do this way, one seam is just as large as the 1-4 section. Reverse Sewing To backtack the beginning or end of fabric ond thread size used. Thereverse stitches will be about the same length as required. Far ... (see straight arrow). When the control is ideal for darning rips with the ordinary sewing foot. Or sew a few stitches and regulate stitch length as forward stitches. 22 This feature is released, the machine resumes forward sewing automatically. To facilitate satin stitching, the 0-I range on the type of a seam,...
...the scale is placed neatly beside the other. To do this way, one seam is just as large as the 1-4 section. Reverse Sewing To backtack the beginning or end of fabric ond thread size used. Thereverse stitches will be about the same length as required. Far ... (see straight arrow). When the control is ideal for darning rips with the ordinary sewing foot. Or sew a few stitches and regulate stitch length as forward stitches. 22 This feature is released, the machine resumes forward sewing automatically. To facilitate satin stitching, the 0-I range on the type of a seam,...
Owner's Manual
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Fabric will cease feeding. 1 When control v is dropped for hoop embroidery and button sewing. Dropping the Machine Feed The machine feed is turned to the right as far as itwill go, feeding of the vibrator, for darning with the aid of the fabric resumes automatically when you startZsewing. 23 R6705 To lower feed below the needle plate, turn drop feed control v clock wise.
Fabric will cease feeding. 1 When control v is dropped for hoop embroidery and button sewing. Dropping the Machine Feed The machine feed is turned to the right as far as itwill go, feeding of the vibrator, for darning with the aid of the fabric resumes automatically when you startZsewing. 23 R6705 To lower feed below the needle plate, turn drop feed control v clock wise.
Owner's Manual
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... Raise the presser bar and operate the Stopmatic lever to lift the needle, Turn the sewing foot thumb screw to the left. R 7085 Darning Foot and Vibrator .2 Attach darning foot No. 53670, as you move it back and forth under the ...needle. (Only delicate fabrics should be moved freely when the needle has risen clear again. Drop machine feed and lower presser bar lifter. As the machine sews, the vibrator moves presser bar and darning foot up and down . Hold the fabric taut with both hands as instructed above...
... Raise the presser bar and operate the Stopmatic lever to lift the needle, Turn the sewing foot thumb screw to the left. R 7085 Darning Foot and Vibrator .2 Attach darning foot No. 53670, as you move it back and forth under the ...needle. (Only delicate fabrics should be moved freely when the needle has risen clear again. Drop machine feed and lower presser bar lifter. As the machine sews, the vibrator moves presser bar and darning foot up and down . Hold the fabric taut with both hands as instructed above...
Owner's Manual
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... Pfaff sewing machine oil only. The principal oiling points are dependent on regular and proper cleaning and oiling. R 8036 25 R 8035 Care and Maintenance Longevity and smooth machine performance are marked by arrows. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. A The raceway in the sewing hook... is advisable to oil the bearings and bevel gears of oil into the raceway each day you sew. Put one drop of...
... Pfaff sewing machine oil only. The principal oiling points are dependent on regular and proper cleaning and oiling. R 8036 25 R 8035 Care and Maintenance Longevity and smooth machine performance are marked by arrows. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. A The raceway in the sewing hook... is advisable to oil the bearings and bevel gears of oil into the raceway each day you sew. Put one drop of...
Owner's Manual
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... the lint which has accumulated in a while your Pfaff should be given a thorough checkup by your Pfaff dealer. 27 R 8654), drop the machine feed, turn the needle plate half a turn out the thumb nut (Fig. Once in the vicinity of the machine. To replace, reverse the above procedure. R 8455...), and lift it out. 8 8030 Regular Machine Care Accumulations of lint packed between the tooth rows of the feed cause noisy operation of the sewing hook. To remove the needle plate, turn (Fig...
... the lint which has accumulated in a while your Pfaff should be given a thorough checkup by your Pfaff dealer. 27 R 8654), drop the machine feed, turn the needle plate half a turn out the thumb nut (Fig. Once in the vicinity of the machine. To replace, reverse the above procedure. R 8455...), and lift it out. 8 8030 Regular Machine Care Accumulations of lint packed between the tooth rows of the feed cause noisy operation of the sewing hook. To remove the needle plate, turn (Fig...
Owner's Manual
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...edges on pages 16 and 17. above mentioned may cause th read breakage. Poor, knotty or rotten thread used. Remedy: See remedies listed under 1. Machine Skips Stitches Ca use : The above . Remedy: Push needle up as far as instructed. Polish needle plate slat with thread or needs oiling. ...faces toward you, and flat side of shank away from you. Wrong needle, Needle bent. Hook raceway is stamped an bed slide. (For ordinary sewing, use System 130R needles.) Insert new needle. Needle too fine or too thick for the thread. Clean and oil hook raceway. Trouble Shooting 1. ...
...edges on pages 16 and 17. above mentioned may cause th read breakage. Poor, knotty or rotten thread used. Remedy: See remedies listed under 1. Machine Skips Stitches Ca use : The above . Remedy: Push needle up as far as instructed. Polish needle plate slat with thread or needs oiling. ...faces toward you, and flat side of shank away from you. Wrong needle, Needle bent. Hook raceway is stamped an bed slide. (For ordinary sewing, use System 130R needles.) Insert new needle. Needle too fine or too thick for the thread. Clean and oil hook raceway. Trouble Shooting 1. ...
Owner's Manual
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...run thread over finger when winding the bobbin, but lead it bends and strikes needle plate. Remedy: Hove your Pfaff dealer make the necessary adjustment. Fabric pulls needle so it around thread retainer stud on top cover and through thread... needle plate and remove lint with a stiff brush. 30 Bobbin case inserted incorrectly. Remedy: Adjust tensions as instructed. Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog set too low, does nat rise up enough above needle plate level. Faulty Stitch Formation... the needle and fabric. 3. Needle Breaks Ca use: Bent needle strikes point of sewing hook.
...run thread over finger when winding the bobbin, but lead it bends and strikes needle plate. Remedy: Hove your Pfaff dealer make the necessary adjustment. Fabric pulls needle so it around thread retainer stud on top cover and through thread... needle plate and remove lint with a stiff brush. 30 Bobbin case inserted incorrectly. Remedy: Adjust tensions as instructed. Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog set too low, does nat rise up enough above needle plate level. Faulty Stitch Formation... the needle and fabric. 3. Needle Breaks Ca use: Bent needle strikes point of sewing hook.
Owner's Manual
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... is operated. Thread Jamming The new Pfaff rotary hook will be avoided, however, if you push the presser bar lifter up lever strikes hard against its stop or does not rise when Stopmatic lever is obstructed by inferior oil. 6. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil -- Remedy: The built-in... the raceway of the sewing hook, the power of thread. Wait a few minutes until both the motor and the thermal switch have interrupted...
... is operated. Thread Jamming The new Pfaff rotary hook will be avoided, however, if you push the presser bar lifter up lever strikes hard against its stop or does not rise when Stopmatic lever is obstructed by inferior oil. 6. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil -- Remedy: The built-in... the raceway of the sewing hook, the power of thread. Wait a few minutes until both the motor and the thermal switch have interrupted...
Owner's Manual
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.... Use right edge of the fabric. Position of zipper depends on wrong side of the fabric to the machine bed with the quilting gauge sews parallel rows of stitching over the entire surface of foot as a guide. The seam guide is fastened to...a straight seam close to right side. V Machine Setting: DialA=Oto4 Lever Dial C=O Lever E=0 Sew parallel rows of zipper insertion, follow directions in one continuous operation. R 7153A Using Sewing Feet and Attachments (for settings see page 6) Zipper Insertion Edge Stitching Machine Setting: DiaIA=O Lever Dial C=0 Lever E=0 Pin...
.... Use right edge of the fabric. Position of zipper depends on wrong side of the fabric to the machine bed with the quilting gauge sews parallel rows of stitching over the entire surface of foot as a guide. The seam guide is fastened to...a straight seam close to right side. V Machine Setting: DialA=Oto4 Lever Dial C=O Lever E=0 Sew parallel rows of zipper insertion, follow directions in one continuous operation. R 7153A Using Sewing Feet and Attachments (for settings see page 6) Zipper Insertion Edge Stitching Machine Setting: DiaIA=O Lever Dial C=0 Lever E=0 Pin...
Owner's Manual
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...neat hem right from the beginning. If you are used to the folded edge. Before you want to hem severol edges, hem first edge to sew a uniform hem. of the hemmer by pulling both threads backwards, Inserting the fabric into the hemmer foot. For a smooth, unpuckered hem, ease... and use the widest zigzag stitch so the hem has a rolled shell effect. 41248 R 5912 Hemming Machine Setting: DialA=eOor2to4 LeverB='I Dial C=O Lever E=O The hemmer foot is in sketch 2. Sew backwards as far as illustrated in the material about 'J." Place fabric under hemmer foot so that the hem...
...neat hem right from the beginning. If you are used to the folded edge. Before you want to hem severol edges, hem first edge to sew a uniform hem. of the hemmer by pulling both threads backwards, Inserting the fabric into the hemmer foot. For a smooth, unpuckered hem, ease... and use the widest zigzag stitch so the hem has a rolled shell effect. 41248 R 5912 Hemming Machine Setting: DialA=eOor2to4 LeverB='I Dial C=O Lever E=O The hemmer foot is in sketch 2. Sew backwards as far as illustrated in the material about 'J." Place fabric under hemmer foot so that the hem...
Owner's Manual
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... Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: Dial A=2 to 4 ' Lever B= Dial C=O ' Lever E=O 4 Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Lever B= + Dial C=O . Place the selvaged edges of the remaining pieces of fabric which do not ravel easily may be mended this way. Lever E=O Two similar pieces of sheet under the sewing foot so that... zigzag stitches. Worn bed sheets may over its edge. Cut out worn center strip. Use a long, wide zigzag stitch and sew edge with zigzag stitches. R 5925 44088 Butt Seaming Machine Setting: Dial A=3 or 4 . Hem raw edges of sheet. 35 R 7169 F' P r A
... Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: Dial A=2 to 4 ' Lever B= Dial C=O ' Lever E=O 4 Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Lever B= + Dial C=O . Place the selvaged edges of the remaining pieces of fabric which do not ravel easily may be mended this way. Lever E=O Two similar pieces of sheet under the sewing foot so that... zigzag stitches. Worn bed sheets may over its edge. Cut out worn center strip. Use a long, wide zigzag stitch and sew edge with zigzag stitches. R 5925 44088 Butt Seaming Machine Setting: Dial A=3 or 4 . Hem raw edges of sheet. 35 R 7169 F' P r A
Owner's Manual
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... a narrow zigzag stitch of material back and press. Turn the work to seam. 'V - 44088 Inserting Lace Machine Setting: DialA=lto3 LeverB='l Dial C=O Lever E=O This sewing job takes two operations. lined in one simple opera tion. Press fold. Trim excess fabric on folded edge. Fold edges of medium length, ..., elastic seam. Turn work over the desired area of stitching under the insertion. First fold fabric down /e inch with the fabric grain. Attaching Lace Machine Setting: Dial A=1 to 3 Lever B= I Dial C=O Lever E=O You con attach lace edging in the preceding section.
... a narrow zigzag stitch of material back and press. Turn the work to seam. 'V - 44088 Inserting Lace Machine Setting: DialA=lto3 LeverB='l Dial C=O Lever E=O This sewing job takes two operations. lined in one simple opera tion. Press fold. Trim excess fabric on folded edge. Fold edges of medium length, ..., elastic seam. Turn work over the desired area of stitching under the insertion. First fold fabric down /e inch with the fabric grain. Attaching Lace Machine Setting: Dial A=1 to 3 Lever B= I Dial C=O Lever E=O You con attach lace edging in the preceding section.
Owner's Manual
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...the spool holder, slip position spring I over the vertical spooi pin, the bent portion of your Pfaff-deo ler. Special application possibilities are not included in place firmly. Sewing feet and Pfoff dealer. attachments which are discussed on the vertical spool pin, as required. With ...be held in the accessory box of the spring pointing toward you release the spring, the transverse pin will unwind evenly from your sewing machine can buythe transverse spool holder from a cross-wound spool, use the transverse spool holder. Push the spooi of its position on ...
...the spool holder, slip position spring I over the vertical spooi pin, the bent portion of your Pfaff-deo ler. Special application possibilities are not included in place firmly. Sewing feet and Pfoff dealer. attachments which are discussed on the vertical spool pin, as required. With ...be held in the accessory box of the spring pointing toward you release the spring, the transverse pin will unwind evenly from your sewing machine can buythe transverse spool holder from a cross-wound spool, use the transverse spool holder. Push the spooi of its position on ...
