Owner's Manual
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... the packaging Storage Explanation of s1 titches/min PFAFF1246 Possible models and subclasses Max. Page Safety Directives General notes on machines with backtacking mechanism -91 1/97 Adjustment nut for the user Operating and specialist personnel Operating personnel Specialist personnel Danger Proper... switch Pedals (on machines with subclass -91 0/01> Pedal (on machines with automatic presser-foot lifter (subclass -910/98) Key on the machine head (for machines with backtacking mechanism -91 1/97) Lever for lifting the presser foot Feed regulator / reverse sewing Feed regulator on safety...
... the packaging Storage Explanation of s1 titches/min PFAFF1246 Possible models and subclasses Max. Page Safety Directives General notes on machines with backtacking mechanism -91 1/97 Adjustment nut for the user Operating and specialist personnel Operating personnel Specialist personnel Danger Proper... switch Pedals (on machines with subclass -91 0/01> Pedal (on machines with automatic presser-foot lifter (subclass -910/98) Key on the machine head (for machines with backtacking mechanism -91 1/97) Lever for lifting the presser foot Feed regulator / reverse sewing Feed regulator on safety...
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...
... 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...
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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...be used for occupational accidents or other supervisory organisations are to be strictly adhered to . • When exchanging sewing tools (e.g. Safety 1.01 1.02 Safety Directives This machine is only to be carried out by appropriately trained personnel! • Repairs and special maintenance work may be ...plug from the compressed air supply! In addition to this are only to be found in the conformity and manufacturer's declarations. PFAFF The installation and/or use of the social insurance society for repairs! The regionally valid regulations of any damage which may only...
...be used for occupational accidents or other supervisory organisations are to be strictly adhered to . • When exchanging sewing tools (e.g. Safety 1.01 1.02 Safety Directives This machine is only to be carried out by appropriately trained personnel! • Repairs and special maintenance work may be ...plug from the compressed air supply! In addition to this are only to be found in the conformity and manufacturer's declarations. PFAFF The installation and/or use of the social insurance society for repairs! The regionally valid regulations of any damage which may only...
Owner's Manual
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Specialist personnel Specialist personnel are persons with a specialist education in the sewing area. They are responsible for the equpping, operating and cleaning of the machine as well as chains or rings! • also ensure that it cannot be switched on again unintentionally! • ...Operating and specialist personnel Operating personnel Operating personnel are persons responsible for the lubrication, maintenance, repair and adjustment of the machine. The operating personnel is obliged to observe the following points and must : • always observe the Notes on pneumatic devices, remove...
Specialist personnel Specialist personnel are persons with a specialist education in the sewing area. They are responsible for the equpping, operating and cleaning of the machine as well as chains or rings! • also ensure that it cannot be switched on again unintentionally! • ...Operating and specialist personnel Operating personnel Operating personnel are persons responsible for the lubrication, maintenance, repair and adjustment of the machine. The operating personnel is obliged to observe the following points and must : • always observe the Notes on pneumatic devices, remove...
Owner's Manual
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... front of and behind the machine while it is in the needle plate area while adjusting the machine settings! Danger of injury! A Do not operate the machine without the take -up lever guard 1! I," A I," Never reach into the sewing area while sewing! A /f\ On mechanically activated... clutch motors without an actuating lock, wait until the motor has come to a standstifll Danger of injury! 'FAFF Fig. 1 -01 Do not operate the machine without the finger guard 2! Danger of injury ...
... front of and behind the machine while it is in the needle plate area while adjusting the machine settings! Danger of injury! A Do not operate the machine without the take -up lever guard 1! I," A I," Never reach into the sewing area while sewing! A /f\ On mechanically activated... clutch motors without an actuating lock, wait until the motor has come to a standstifll Danger of injury! 'FAFF Fig. 1 -01 Do not operate the machine without the finger guard 2! Danger of injury ...
Owner's Manual
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... not been approved of the machine! 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. PFAFF 1246 The Pfaff 1246 is a two-needle, flat bed sewing machine with bottom, top and needle...
... not been approved of the machine! 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. 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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When other motors are used, the switch may not look the same. Fi 7O1 7.02 Pedals (on machines with subclas -910/01) With the on/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 and 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 the machine is on, the light in the illustration can be found on . The switch in the switch is also on machines with Quick motors.
When other motors are used, the switch may not look the same. Fi 7O1 7.02 Pedals (on machines with subclas -910/01) With the on/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 and 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 the machine is on, the light in the illustration can be found on . The switch in the switch is also on machines with Quick motors.
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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...), A stable and horizontal surface as well as sufficient illumination at the machine's location. If the machine is not necessary on machines with an automatic presser-foot lifter) 8-1 All relevant safety regulations are to reasons of the machine and the motor, even while sewing. 8.01 Mounting The necessary electricity and compressed air supplies must be adjusted...
...), A stable and horizontal surface as well as sufficient illumination at the machine's location. If the machine is not necessary on machines with an automatic presser-foot lifter) 8-1 All relevant safety regulations are to reasons of the machine and the motor, even while sewing. 8.01 Mounting The necessary electricity and compressed air supplies must be adjusted...
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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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 it is running, if not, have the motor re...-adjusted converted by a specialist. • Connect the machine to this value (see chapter 7.01). •...
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 it is running, if not, have the motor re...-adjusted converted by a specialist. • Connect the machine to this value (see chapter 7.01). •...
Owner's Manual
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_ _ _ 10.03 General lubrication _ Care and maintenance - We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil. Part no. 280-1 -1 20 144. 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. O PFAFF Fig O-O3 10 - 2 ooo© - -IL_ e Fig.
_ _ _ 10.03 General lubrication _ Care and maintenance - We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil. Part no. 280-1 -1 20 144. 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. O PFAFF Fig O-O3 10 - 2 ooo© - -IL_ e Fig.
Owner's Manual
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... 22-25 mm at 25°C. Part no . 280-1-1 20 247. 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 ... at 40°C and a density of 0.865 g3 /cm at 15°C. PFAFF 10 - 4 We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil. 10.05 Lubricating the head Care and maintenance Ftg, 10-05 Turn the machine off ! • Open cover 1 on the back of the machine. • Grease nipple 2 at least once a year (use grease gun). •...
... 22-25 mm at 25°C. Part no . 280-1-1 20 247. 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 ... at 40°C and a density of 0.865 g3 /cm at 15°C. PFAFF 10 - 4 We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil. 10.05 Lubricating the head Care and maintenance Ftg, 10-05 Turn the machine off ! • Open cover 1 on the back of the machine. • Grease nipple 2 at least once a year (use grease gun). •...
Owner's Manual
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... No.61-111 630-14) • Needles, system 134-35 • Sewing thread and test material 11.02 Notes on adjusting Ammamlrlaaeecacnthdhtoiiijonnubneesetemawdlnohedhoincesmthresenu.hiensaTdtvthohebeneetlssoyfceorbbreaeeewdmrcjseuaamrsakrtniomiendvdgeenndotuthutaetisnnbadisnytdrrjbuaeurcppsatlpticamorkconeeesptdnsrtaifr(aoae)tnreadbclryahetsiegtaecrhtdkattasieoncnnaehendmadd cesaapongdmetajscuipnisoaltfewlmitmeshetleansycn....PFAFF 11 - 1 Adjustment 11 Adjustment The illustrations in this section show the PFAFF 1245 single-needle machine....
... No.61-111 630-14) • Needles, system 134-35 • Sewing thread and test material 11.02 Notes on adjusting Ammamlrlaaeecacnthdhtoiiijonnubneesetemawdlnohedhoincesmthresenu.hiensaTdtvthohebeneetlssoyfceorbbreaeeewdmrcjseuaamrsakrtniomiendvdgeenndotuthutaetisnnbadisnytdrrjbuaeurcppsatlpticamorkconeeesptdnsrtaifr(aoae)tnreadbclryahetsiegtaecrhtdkattasieoncnnaehendmadd cesaapongdmetajscuipnisoaltfewlmitmeshetleansycn....PFAFF 11 - 1 Adjustment 11 Adjustment The illustrations in this section show the PFAFF 1245 single-needle machine....
Owner's Manual
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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 be the same distance from the left and right side of screws 1 and rock shaft 3 must be opposite the ...
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 be the same distance from the left and right side of screws 1 and rock shaft 3 must be opposite the ...
Owner's Manual
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...of the needle model C), the following must be pointing 2. 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 BDC... of the needle bar on machines with automatic thread trimmer -900/561. • Move hook bearing 4 in its BDC and slide the 1.8 or ...
...of the needle model C), the following must be pointing 2. 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 BDC... of the needle bar on machines with automatic thread trimmer -900/561. • Move hook bearing 4 in its BDC and slide the 1.8 or ...
Owner's Manual
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AFF 11 - 13 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...
AFF 11 - 13 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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...)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...
...)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...