Owner's Manual
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... 6 7 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 FAFF Contents Index Chapter - Page Safety Directives General notes on machines with backtacking mechanism -91 1/97) Lever for lifting the presser foot Feed regulator / reverse sewing Feed regulator on safety Safety symbols Important points for the top-feed stroke 1-1 1 -1 1 -1 1 -2 1 213 1 3 1 -3 1-4 2- 1 3- 1 3-1 3- 1 3- 2 3-3 3-3 3-4 4- 1 5-1 5- 1 5- 1 5- 1 5- 1 6- 1 7-1 7- 1 7- 1 7-1 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-3 7-4 number of s1 titches...
... 6 7 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 FAFF Contents Index Chapter - Page Safety Directives General notes on machines with backtacking mechanism -91 1/97) Lever for lifting the presser foot Feed regulator / reverse sewing Feed regulator on safety Safety symbols Important points for the top-feed stroke 1-1 1 -1 1 -1 1 -2 1 213 1 3 1 -3 1-4 2- 1 3- 1 3-1 3- 1 3- 2 3-3 3-3 3-4 4- 1 5-1 5- 1 5- 1 5- 1 5- 1 6- 1 7-1 7- 1 7- 1 7-1 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-3 7-4 number of s1 titches...
Owner's Manual
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... guard Mounting the lower V-belt guard Mounting tilt-over safeguard Mounting the spool holder Mounting the sewing lamp Commissioning the machine Switching the machine on/off Preparation Inserting the needle in the PFAFF 1245 Inserting the needle in the PFAFF 1246 Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension Removing/Threading the bobbin case Inserting the bobbin...
... guard Mounting the lower V-belt guard Mounting tilt-over safeguard Mounting the spool holder Mounting the sewing lamp Commissioning the machine Switching the machine on/off Preparation Inserting the needle in the PFAFF 1245 Inserting the needle in the PFAFF 1246 Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension Removing/Threading the bobbin case Inserting the bobbin...
Owner's Manual
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...,14 11.04.15 11.04.16 11.04.17 Abbreviations Adjusting the basic machine Positioning the feed dog across the direction of sewing Positioning the feed dog in the direction of sewing Height of the bottom feed-dog Pre-adjusting the needle height Centering the needle ...-adjusting the control cam Tripping lever PawI Engaging solenoid Release trip Engaging lever Linkage rod Final adjustment of the control cam Catch Connecting rod (for PFAFF 1246 only) Thread-catcher height Knife Thread catcher reverse position Bobbin-thread clamp spring Tension release bar Positioner 11 1 - 11 2 - 11 211 - 3 1 1 411...
...,14 11.04.15 11.04.16 11.04.17 Abbreviations Adjusting the basic machine Positioning the feed dog across the direction of sewing Positioning the feed dog in the direction of sewing Height of the bottom feed-dog Pre-adjusting the needle height Centering the needle ...-adjusting the control cam Tripping lever PawI Engaging solenoid Release trip Engaging lever Linkage rod Final adjustment of the control cam Catch Connecting rod (for PFAFF 1246 only) Thread-catcher height Knife Thread catcher reverse position Bobbin-thread clamp spring Tension release bar Positioner 11 1 - 11 2 - 11 211 - 3 1 1 411...
Owner's Manual
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... exceptions to this are to be read before operating the machine! • The danger and safety instructions on pneumatic devices, the machine is to . • When exchanging sewing tools (e.g. All safety regulations relevant to be followed! • This machine may only be found in the regulations EN 50110. ... the social insurance society for which it is intended and may not be operated without its operation are to its safety devices. PFAFF We expressly point out that any such products can lead to negative changes in the conformity and manufacturer's declarations. Safety 1.01 ...
... exceptions to this are to be read before operating the machine! • The danger and safety instructions on pneumatic devices, the machine is to . • When exchanging sewing tools (e.g. All safety regulations relevant to be followed! • This machine may only be found in the regulations EN 50110. ... the social insurance society for which it is intended and may not be operated without its operation are to its safety devices. PFAFF We expressly point out that any such products can lead to negative changes in the conformity and manufacturer's declarations. Safety 1.01 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Manual! • never use any working methods which could limit the level of safety in using the machine! • not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery such as taking care of faults arising in the sewing area. Safety t05 1 .05.01 1 .05.02 Operating and specialist personnel Operating personnel Operating personnel are...
... Manual! • never use any working methods which could limit the level of safety in using the machine! • not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery such as taking care of faults arising in the sewing area. Safety t05 1 .05.01 1 .05.02 Operating and specialist personnel Operating personnel Operating personnel are...
Owner's Manual
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... of injury due to be slung away! Objects can become trapped or be kept free both in the needle plate area while adjusting the machine settings! A /f\ On mechanically activated clutch motors without an actuating lock, wait until the motor has come to a standstifll Danger of injury...! I," A I," Never reach into the sewing area while sewing! Danger of injury! 'FAFF Fig. 1 -01 Do not operate the machine without the finger guard 2! A Do not operate the machine without the take -up lever guard 1!
... of injury due to be slung away! Objects can become trapped or be kept free both in the needle plate area while adjusting the machine settings! A /f\ On mechanically activated clutch motors without an actuating lock, wait until the motor has come to a standstifll Danger of injury...! I," A I," Never reach into the sewing area while sewing! Danger of injury! 'FAFF Fig. 1 -01 Do not operate the machine without the finger guard 2! A Do not operate the machine without the take -up lever guard 1!
Owner's Manual
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Proper use 2 Proper use PFAFF 1245 The PFAFF 1245 is a single needle, flatbed sewing machine with bottom, top and needle feed as well as a large vertical hook for sewing lockstitch seams. The machine is intended for commercial (industrial) use only. The appropriate use of by the manufacturer! 2-1 'FAFF PFAFF 1246 The Pfaff 1246 is a two-needle, flat bed sewing machine with bottom, top and needle...
Proper use 2 Proper use PFAFF 1245 The PFAFF 1245 is a single needle, flatbed sewing machine with bottom, top and needle feed as well as a large vertical hook for sewing lockstitch seams. The machine is intended for commercial (industrial) use only. The appropriate use of by the manufacturer! 2-1 'FAFF PFAFF 1246 The Pfaff 1246 is a two-needle, flat bed sewing machine with bottom, top and needle...
Owner's Manual
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The switch in the switch is on, the light in the illustration can be found on machines with Quick motors. Fi 7O1 7.02 Pedals (on machines with subclas -910/01) With the on/off switch on 0 Machine stop +1 = Sew 1- = Trim thread (on machines with thread trimmer) +2 0 +2 = Raise presserfoot +1 -1 Fg. 7-02 FAFF 7-1 When other motors are used, the switch may not look the same. When the machine is also on and off. 7 Controls 7.01 On/off switch ;- 0 N N N ®\ Controls • Turn the machine on and off by switching the on/off switch 1 on .
The switch in the switch is on, the light in the illustration can be found on machines with Quick motors. Fi 7O1 7.02 Pedals (on machines with subclas -910/01) With the on/off switch on 0 Machine stop +1 = Sew 1- = Trim thread (on machines with thread trimmer) +2 0 +2 = Raise presserfoot +1 -1 Fg. 7-02 FAFF 7-1 When other motors are used, the switch may not look the same. When the machine is also on and off. 7 Controls 7.01 On/off switch ;- 0 N N N ®\ Controls • Turn the machine on and off by switching the on/off switch 1 on .
Owner's Manual
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Controls 7.03 Pedal (on machines with automatic presser-foot lifter -910/98) 0 1 With the on/off switch on 0 = Machine stop +1 = Sew 1- = Raise presserfoot 2 - = Trim thread (on machines with threac trimmer) -1 -2 Fiq 7-03 7.04 Key on the machine head (for machines with backtacking mechanism -91 1/97) • Switch to reverse sewing by pressing key 1 while sewing. 7-2 Fig 7-04 PFAI
Controls 7.03 Pedal (on machines with automatic presser-foot lifter -910/98) 0 1 With the on/off switch on 0 = Machine stop +1 = Sew 1- = Raise presserfoot 2 - = Trim thread (on machines with threac trimmer) -1 -2 Fiq 7-03 7.04 Key on the machine head (for machines with backtacking mechanism -91 1/97) • Switch to reverse sewing by pressing key 1 while sewing. 7-2 Fig 7-04 PFAI
Owner's Manual
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...• Adjust the position of the right pedal so that you can be available at the machine's location (see specifications), A stable and horizontal surface as well as sufficient illumination at the machine's location. All relevant safety regulations are to reasons of packaging, the table top is not...can hold the weight of the left pedal can operate it comfortably and tighten screw 2. • The setting of the machine and the motor, even while sewing. 8.01 Mounting The necessary electricity and compressed air supplies must only be observed! o L Due to be mounted and ...
...• Adjust the position of the right pedal so that you can be available at the machine's location (see specifications), A stable and horizontal surface as well as sufficient illumination at the machine's location. All relevant safety regulations are to reasons of packaging, the table top is not...can hold the weight of the left pedal can operate it comfortably and tighten screw 2. • The setting of the machine and the motor, even while sewing. 8.01 Mounting The necessary electricity and compressed air supplies must only be observed! o L Due to be mounted and ...
Owner's Manual
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Mounting and commissioning the machine 80106 Mounting the spool holder • Mount the spool holder as shown in 0 (1 Rg.8-05. • Insert spool holder in the normal delivery package. A The sewing lamp is not included in the table-top hole it by means of the included u Fg8-O5 8.0107 Mounting the sewing lampA • Screw the sewing lamp onto the table top (wood screws 5x35) and have it connected by a specialist. PFAF 8-4
Mounting and commissioning the machine 80106 Mounting the spool holder • Mount the spool holder as shown in 0 (1 Rg.8-05. • Insert spool holder in the normal delivery package. A The sewing lamp is not included in the table-top hole it by means of the included u Fg8-O5 8.0107 Mounting the sewing lampA • Screw the sewing lamp onto the table top (wood screws 5x35) and have it connected by a specialist. PFAF 8-4
Owner's Manual
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... any damage. • Remove pin 1 of approx. 6 bar. The pin serves only to protect the machine from damage during transport and must not be used when sewing. • Clean the machine thoroughly and oil it (see chapter 10 Care and maintenance) • Have specialists ensure that the... machine's motor can be operated. • The handwheel must display a pressure of the oil reservoir 2 (Fig. ...
... any damage. • Remove pin 1 of approx. 6 bar. The pin serves only to protect the machine from damage during transport and must not be used when sewing. • Clean the machine thoroughly and oil it (see chapter 10 Care and maintenance) • Have specialists ensure that the... machine's motor can be operated. • The handwheel must display a pressure of the oil reservoir 2 (Fig. ...
Owner's Manual
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O PFAFF Fig O-O3 10 - 2 Part no. 280-1 -1 20 144. _ _ _ 10.03 General lubrication _ Care and maintenance - ooo© - -IL_ e Fig. OO2 A Only use oil with a mean viscosity of 22.0 m 2 /s m at 40°C and a density of 0.865 g3 /cm at 15°C. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil.
O PFAFF Fig O-O3 10 - 2 Part no. 280-1 -1 20 144. _ _ _ 10.03 General lubrication _ Care and maintenance - ooo© - -IL_ e Fig. OO2 A Only use oil with a mean viscosity of 22.0 m 2 /s m at 40°C and a density of 0.865 g3 /cm at 15°C. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil.
Owner's Manual
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PFAFF 10 - 4 We recommend Pfaff sewingmachine grease Part no . 280-1-1 20 144. 10.06 Lubricating the top-feed drive excentric Fig 1OO6 Turn the machine off ! • Unscrew the face plate. • Lubricate all bearings and moving parts marked in Fig. 10- 05 twice a week. • Screw the ...face plate back on . Part no . 280-1-1 20 247. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil. Only use lithium base grease with a dripping point of 185°C and a worked penetration of 22-25 mm at least once a year (use oil...
PFAFF 10 - 4 We recommend Pfaff sewingmachine grease Part no . 280-1-1 20 144. 10.06 Lubricating the top-feed drive excentric Fig 1OO6 Turn the machine off ! • Unscrew the face plate. • Lubricate all bearings and moving parts marked in Fig. 10- 05 twice a week. • Screw the ...face plate back on . Part no . 280-1-1 20 247. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil. Only use lithium base grease with a dripping point of 185°C and a worked penetration of 22-25 mm at least once a year (use oil...
Owner's Manual
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...illustrations in this section show the PFAFF 1245 single-needle machine. Fttwhoerictrehe,esip.Pee.FcAttoiFvFtehes1e2lc4etf6ito-tnwasno,d-wnreihgeehdrtel... No.61-111 630-14) • Needles, system 134-35 • Sewing thread and test material 11.02 Notes on adjusting Ammamlrlaaeecacnthdhtoiiijonnubneesetemawdlnohedhoincesmthresenu.hiensaTdtvthohebeneetlssoyfceorbbreaeeewdmrcjseuaamrsakrtniomiendvdgeenndotuthutaetisnnbadisnytdrrjbuaeurcppsatlpticamorkconeeesptdnsrtaifr(aoae)tnreadbclryahetsiegtaecrhtdkattasieoncnnaehendmadd cesaapongdmetajscuipnisoaltfewlmitmeshetleansycn....
...illustrations in this section show the PFAFF 1245 single-needle machine. Fttwhoerictrehe,esip.Pee.FcAttoiFvFtehes1e2lc4etf6ito-tnwasno,d-wnreihgeehdrtel... No.61-111 630-14) • Needles, system 134-35 • Sewing thread and test material 11.02 Notes on adjusting Ammamlrlaaeecacnthdhtoiiijonnubneesetemawdlnohedhoincesmthresenu.hiensaTdtvthohebeneetlssoyfceorbbreaeeewdmrcjseuaamrsakrtniomiendvdgeenndotuthutaetisnnbadisnytdrrjbuaeurcppsatlpticamorkconeeesptdnsrtaifr(aoae)tnreadbclryahetsiegtaecrhtdkattasieoncnnaehendmadd cesaapongdmetajscuipnisoaltfewlmitmeshetleansycn....
Owner's Manual
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... tighten screws 1. PFA plate cutout. .4 1 11 - 2 41 Fg. 11 -O • • Loosen screws 1 and 2. Adjustment 11.04 11 .ot.oi Adjusting the basic machine Positioning the feed dog across the direction of sewing Requirement The bottom feed dog must exhibit neither play nor stiffness. • Screws 2 remain loose for the following adjustments.
... tighten screws 1. PFA plate cutout. .4 1 11 - 2 41 Fg. 11 -O • • Loosen screws 1 and 2. Adjustment 11.04 11 .ot.oi Adjusting the basic machine Positioning the feed dog across the direction of sewing Requirement The bottom feed dog must exhibit neither play nor stiffness. • Screws 2 remain loose for the following adjustments.
Owner's Manual
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... of the needle must lightly touch the needle. 4 1 'FAFF • Set stitch length ,,3' and loosen screws 1 and 2 (also loosen screws 3 on machines with automatic thread trimmer -900/561. • Move hook bearing 4 in accordance with requirement 1. • Tighten screws 1. • Bring the needle to its...must be true: 1. Adjustment 11 .04.08 Hook-to-needle clearance, needle rise, needle height and needle guard (On Model 1246 make these adjustments on both sewing hooks.) Requirement With the stitch length set at ,,3' and bar on model ,,B' and 2.0mm after the needle rise at (1.8mm...
... of the needle must lightly touch the needle. 4 1 'FAFF • Set stitch length ,,3' and loosen screws 1 and 2 (also loosen screws 3 on machines with automatic thread trimmer -900/561. • Move hook bearing 4 in accordance with requirement 1. • Tighten screws 1. • Bring the needle to its...must be true: 1. Adjustment 11 .04.08 Hook-to-needle clearance, needle rise, needle height and needle guard (On Model 1246 make these adjustments on both sewing hooks.) Requirement With the stitch length set at ,,3' and bar on model ,,B' and 2.0mm after the needle rise at (1.8mm...
Owner's Manual
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Fig. 1 1 . 1 1 • Thread the machine, insert test material and allow the presser foot to rest on both bobbin openers.) Requirement The needle thread must not be clamped between the bobbin-... between projection 4 and the retaining trip of the needle plate (see arrows). Adjustment 11.04.11 Bobbin-case opener (On Model 1246 make these adjustments on the needle plate. • Sew a few stitches by turning the handwheel and carry out a check in accordance with the requirement. • Turn bobbin-case opener 1 (screw...
Fig. 1 1 . 1 1 • Thread the machine, insert test material and allow the presser foot to rest on both bobbin openers.) Requirement The needle thread must not be clamped between the bobbin-... between projection 4 and the retaining trip of the needle plate (see arrows). Adjustment 11.04.11 Bobbin-case opener (On Model 1246 make these adjustments on the needle plate. • Sew a few stitches by turning the handwheel and carry out a check in accordance with the requirement. • Turn bobbin-case opener 1 (screw...
Owner's Manual
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...its direction of the thread-check spring path can vary a di little in either direction. 11 - 16 Fig. 11 .14 • Thread the machine, place test material under the presser foot and allow the presser foot to rest on the fabric using the presser foot lifter. • •... • Loosen screw 1 Sew a few stitches by turning the handwheel and Continue to rest on thread check spring 2 and tighten screw 1. PFAF f7thmremadspcrhinegckpaspthr)in its TDC. g 2 ...
...its direction of the thread-check spring path can vary a di little in either direction. 11 - 16 Fig. 11 .14 • Thread the machine, place test material under the presser foot and allow the presser foot to rest on the fabric using the presser foot lifter. • •... • Loosen screw 1 Sew a few stitches by turning the handwheel and Continue to rest on thread check spring 2 and tighten screw 1. PFAF f7thmremadspcrhinegckpaspthr)in its TDC. g 2 ...