Owner's Manual
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... any sewing problems, please contact your machine. He will find this book a valuable guide to -operate Pfaff-Automatic. PFAFF AG Karisruhe-Durlach Branch The machine you have any time. G. An exclusive feature of Pfaff sewing machines, the Stopmatic ensures that your machine is ready for you valuable tips to make sewing more fun for sewing at any time. Follow these simple instructions and familiarize yourself with unlimited possibilities. CPFAFD® Automatic 262-261 INSTRUCTIONS...
... any sewing problems, please contact your machine. He will find this book a valuable guide to -operate Pfaff-Automatic. PFAFF AG Karisruhe-Durlach Branch The machine you have any time. G. An exclusive feature of Pfaff sewing machines, the Stopmatic ensures that your machine is ready for you valuable tips to make sewing more fun for sewing at any time. Follow these simple instructions and familiarize yourself with unlimited possibilities. CPFAFD® Automatic 262-261 INSTRUCTIONS...
Owner's Manual
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R 8024 A 21 Balance wheel 22 Collapsible spool pins 23 Top cover 24 Needle threader control 25 Face cover 26 Presser bar lifter (also used to operate the Stopmatic) 27 Sewing fool thumb screw 28 Sewing foot 3 29 Needle set screw 30 Bed plate 31 Stopmatic switch box 32 Double receptacle for speed control and power cords
R 8024 A 21 Balance wheel 22 Collapsible spool pins 23 Top cover 24 Needle threader control 25 Face cover 26 Presser bar lifter (also used to operate the Stopmatic) 27 Sewing fool thumb screw 28 Sewing foot 3 29 Needle set screw 30 Bed plate 31 Stopmatic switch box 32 Double receptacle for speed control and power cords
Owner's Manual
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... the center to 4). 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. Dial G lengthens zigzag stitches or packs them more closely together (satin stitch). When dial A is released, the mochine resumes straight stitching automatically. When the lever is set between I to the left , center, right) indicotes the position of the stitch width set for making buttonholes).
... the center to 4). 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. Dial G lengthens zigzag stitches or packs them more closely together (satin stitch). When dial A is released, the mochine resumes straight stitching automatically. When the lever is set between I to the left , center, right) indicotes the position of the stitch width set for making buttonholes).
Owner's Manual
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... the zigzag stitches are packed closely to 0. Pick your Pfaff conjure up the design you want. DL3 Important To avoid heavy working of the automatic embroidery mechanism after periods of fabric and the thread size. The numbers in Automatic Embroidery Mechanism Set: Lever E=3 Swing back the cover on control 0. Turn dial D clockwise until 5 is opposite red mark (see arrow). Then unthread the needle, raise the presser bar lifter and run the machine...
... the zigzag stitches are packed closely to 0. Pick your Pfaff conjure up the design you want. DL3 Important To avoid heavy working of the automatic embroidery mechanism after periods of fabric and the thread size. The numbers in Automatic Embroidery Mechanism Set: Lever E=3 Swing back the cover on control 0. Turn dial D clockwise until 5 is opposite red mark (see arrow). Then unthread the needle, raise the presser bar lifter and run the machine...
Owner's Manual
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... of needle clamp. Insert new needle into opening of needle clamp and push it up as far as it will go. Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 R, are used . Changing the Needle Operate the Stopmatic lever to raise the needle, and lower sewing foot. Bent or blunt needles should not be used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The needle system is stamped on the bed slide. Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 262 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are...
... of needle clamp. Insert new needle into opening of needle clamp and push it up as far as it will go. Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 R, are used . Changing the Needle Operate the Stopmatic lever to raise the needle, and lower sewing foot. Bent or blunt needles should not be used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The needle system is stamped on the bed slide. Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 262 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are...
Owner's Manual
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... the bobbin case hang freely. The higher the num ber, the greater the tension. R8029 21 Turn it right for ordinary sewing. loose to reset the tension. DR 079 Regulating the Thread Tension The bobbin thread tension rarely needs adjusting, except for embroidery when it should be a small knurled little tighter screw on the tension dial indicate different degrees of tension. Only in very rare cases will it be set at...
... the bobbin case hang freely. The higher the num ber, the greater the tension. R8029 21 Turn it right for ordinary sewing. loose to reset the tension. DR 079 Regulating the Thread Tension The bobbin thread tension rarely needs adjusting, except for embroidery when it should be a small knurled little tighter screw on the tension dial indicate different degrees of tension. Only in very rare cases will it be set at...
Owner's Manual
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... machine resumes forward sewing automatically. When the control is ideal for darning rips with the ordinary sewing foot. Or sew a few stitches and regulate stitch length as the 1-4 section. To facilitate satin stitching, the 0-I range on the type of a seam, simply press the finger-tip control down. The setting depends on the scale is placed neatly beside the other. Reverse Sewing To backtack the beginning or end of fabric ond thread size used...
... machine resumes forward sewing automatically. When the control is ideal for darning rips with the ordinary sewing foot. Or sew a few stitches and regulate stitch length as the 1-4 section. To facilitate satin stitching, the 0-I range on the type of a seam, simply press the finger-tip control down. The setting depends on the scale is placed neatly beside the other. Reverse Sewing To backtack the beginning or end of fabric ond thread size used...
Owner's Manual
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... instructed above. Drop machine feed and lower presser bar lifter. As the machine sews, the vibrator moves presser bar and darning foot up and down . Tilt the foot sideways and pull it is entered by the needle, and can be clamped into hoops.) 24 DR 082 The fabric is thus held down when it down . R 7086 Changing the Sewing Foot Raise the presser bar and operate the Stopmatic lever to lift the needle, Turn the sewing foot thumb screw...
... instructed above. Drop machine feed and lower presser bar lifter. As the machine sews, the vibrator moves presser bar and darning foot up and down . Tilt the foot sideways and pull it is entered by the needle, and can be clamped into hoops.) 24 DR 082 The fabric is thus held down when it down . R 7086 Changing the Sewing Foot Raise the presser bar and operate the Stopmatic lever to lift the needle, Turn the sewing foot thumb screw...
Owner's Manual
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... rows of the feed cause noisy operation of the sewing hook. With a soft brush remove 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. To replace, reverse the above procedure. Therefore, from time to time, remove the needle plate ond clean the feed with a toothpick...
... rows of the feed cause noisy operation of the sewing hook. With a soft brush remove 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. To replace, reverse the above procedure. Therefore, from time to time, remove the needle plate ond clean the feed with a toothpick...
Owner's Manual
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... needle plate. Remedy: Adjust tensions as instructed. Accumulations of sewing hook. Needle too thin or thread too heavy. Fabric pulls needle so it snap into place. 4. Bobbin case inserted incorrectly. Use correct needle and thread sizes. Use only first-rate thread -- Take off needle plate and remove lint with a stiff brush. 30 Thread too heavy, knotty or hard. Raise presser bar lifter and remove thread. 5. Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog set too low, does nat rise up enough above needle plate level. Needle Breaks Ca use: Bent needle...
... needle plate. Remedy: Adjust tensions as instructed. Accumulations of sewing hook. Needle too thin or thread too heavy. Fabric pulls needle so it snap into place. 4. Bobbin case inserted incorrectly. Use correct needle and thread sizes. Use only first-rate thread -- Take off needle plate and remove lint with a stiff brush. 30 Thread too heavy, knotty or hard. Raise presser bar lifter and remove thread. 5. Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog set too low, does nat rise up enough above needle plate level. Needle Breaks Ca use: Bent needle...
Owner's Manual
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... the fabric. 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 or baste closed zipper on whether or not you want the edge of the fabric to overlap the zipper. Position of zipper depends on wrong side of foot as a guide. Run a straight seam close to right side. Use right edge of fabric. Ta sew narrow parallel seams, guide fabric edge or preceding seam along the preceding row of sewing foot, using adlustable seam guide...
... the fabric. 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 or baste closed zipper on whether or not you want the edge of the fabric to overlap the zipper. Position of zipper depends on wrong side of foot as a guide. Run a straight seam close to right side. Use right edge of fabric. Ta sew narrow parallel seams, guide fabric edge or preceding seam along the preceding row of sewing foot, using adlustable seam guide...
Owner's Manual
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... the beginning. Don't crowd fabric into the hemmer foot. Lever E=O Rolled hems are using. Before you want to finish sheer or delicate fabrics. For a smooth, unpuckered hem, ease thread tension slightly and set dial A on instructed above. To hem tricot fabrics, increase the tension 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 the material about...
... the beginning. Don't crowd fabric into the hemmer foot. Lever E=O Rolled hems are using. Before you want to finish sheer or delicate fabrics. For a smooth, unpuckered hem, ease thread tension slightly and set dial A on instructed above. To hem tricot fabrics, increase the tension 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 the material about...
Owner's Manual
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...Lever B=4 Dial C=O Lever E=O Machine Setting: Dial A=2 to distribute fullness. Lever 8=4 Trace cording pattern on over embroidery with a satin stitch and Filler thread: cotton (pearl thread) ' hold the filler thread lightly. For added effects sew place filler thread under rather than on fabric and pull a filler Dial C=O Lever E=O thread through the groove in the sole of the fabric. When you straight-stitch, depending on thickness of straight stitching. Fabric ond filler thread stitch length between /2 and 1. Set top of the sewing foot. V Width of zigzag...
...Lever B=4 Dial C=O Lever E=O Machine Setting: Dial A=2 to distribute fullness. Lever 8=4 Trace cording pattern on over embroidery with a satin stitch and Filler thread: cotton (pearl thread) ' hold the filler thread lightly. For added effects sew place filler thread under rather than on fabric and pull a filler Dial C=O Lever E=O thread through the groove in the sole of the fabric. When you straight-stitch, depending on thickness of straight stitching. Fabric ond filler thread stitch length between /2 and 1. Set top of the sewing foot. V Width of zigzag...
Owner's Manual
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... zigzag stitch and sew along this type of work use on ordinary needle. Hemstitching is successful on linen and twilled fab rics. 44088 J Imitation Hemstitching Machine Setting: Dial A 1 /=s2 Lever B= '4 Stitch Length: 1_li/s Increase Tension Dial Cw0 Lever E0 Beautiful hemstitching effects on handkerchiefs, blouses, dresses, and so forth, can be hemstitched. 2 Stop machine when needle is in fabric on the right. 3 Lift sewing foot, turn fabric in the direction of arrow, and lower foot...
... zigzag stitch and sew along this type of work use on ordinary needle. Hemstitching is successful on linen and twilled fab rics. 44088 J Imitation Hemstitching Machine Setting: Dial A 1 /=s2 Lever B= '4 Stitch Length: 1_li/s Increase Tension Dial Cw0 Lever E0 Beautiful hemstitching effects on handkerchiefs, blouses, dresses, and so forth, can be hemstitched. 2 Stop machine when needle is in fabric on the right. 3 Lift sewing foot, turn fabric in the direction of arrow, and lower foot...
Owner's Manual
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... cord in sewing a buttonhole. In making buttonholes in tricot and knit fabrics, insert a piece of tissue paper under the material. To strengthen buttonholes in soft or loosely woven fabrics, it is the right length when beginning of first seam reaches red end of A scrap material. All special settings are made by simply pushing lever F up (foriying off) or down (for bartacking). Stitch Length: 0.2 Darning Thread: No.50 Filler Thread...
... cord in sewing a buttonhole. In making buttonholes in tricot and knit fabrics, insert a piece of tissue paper under the material. To strengthen buttonholes in soft or loosely woven fabrics, it is the right length when beginning of first seam reaches red end of A scrap material. All special settings are made by simply pushing lever F up (foriying off) or down (for bartacking). Stitch Length: 0.2 Darning Thread: No.50 Filler Thread...
Owner's Manual
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51951 Button Sewing Don't be obtained from your Pfaff. Dial C=0 . Machine Setting: Dial A=0 Lever B= • . Raise needle. Push lever F up and make one or two tying stitches. Start machine and sew as many zigzag stitches as you deem necessary to sew on buttons, hooks, eyes or rings with your Pfaff dealer, and drop machine feed. Hooks, eyes or rings are attached in the same manner. 46 Lever E=0 Place button under button sewing foot and align so that needle will enter left hole and make two...
51951 Button Sewing Don't be obtained from your Pfaff. Dial C=0 . Machine Setting: Dial A=0 Lever B= • . Raise needle. Push lever F up and make one or two tying stitches. Start machine and sew as many zigzag stitches as you deem necessary to sew on buttons, hooks, eyes or rings with your Pfaff dealer, and drop machine feed. Hooks, eyes or rings are attached in the same manner. 46 Lever E=0 Place button under button sewing foot and align so that needle will enter left hole and make two...
Owner's Manual
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... sew back and forth aver preceding work with a vibrator, there is no need to mend woolen pullovers and other with the machine running at high speed. This anchors the threads in the foot. Simply guide it in time saves nine" and reinforce spots that 'a stitch in unworn area. Then turn the fabric at high speed. 53670 Darning Machine Setting: Stitch width dial A=0 Needle position lever B=4 Attach darning foot, as instructed on page 24, drop machine feed, and lower presser bar...
... sew back and forth aver preceding work with a vibrator, there is no need to mend woolen pullovers and other with the machine running at high speed. This anchors the threads in the foot. Simply guide it in time saves nine" and reinforce spots that 'a stitch in unworn area. Then turn the fabric at high speed. 53670 Darning Machine Setting: Stitch width dial A=0 Needle position lever B=4 Attach darning foot, as instructed on page 24, drop machine feed, and lower presser bar...
Owner's Manual
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Place fabric into darning hoops. ietUhfsroeeleefeomefdothveecmonveeenertd. Stitch width dial used primarily to the mochine, and secure in delicate fabrics, R 5918 48 Machine Setting: This technique is such as follows: Remove presser foot and increase tautness of fabric cover plate to A=2. Needle position lever B= 4 darn small holes in position with dbsinerliodpphsoitlsoimdpfeasinc(ghabeinonrdtetionpmfteoe)er.dmth. Darning without Foot R 5914 Prepare your Pfoff dealer. pleTlaoptelfaatNseteo(n.to4pt1h),e25tuf1erentd,o You can buy the feed cover plate Na. 41251 from ...
Place fabric into darning hoops. ietUhfsroeeleefeomefdothveecmonveeenertd. Stitch width dial used primarily to the mochine, and secure in delicate fabrics, R 5918 48 Machine Setting: This technique is such as follows: Remove presser foot and increase tautness of fabric cover plate to A=2. Needle position lever B= 4 darn small holes in position with dbsinerliodpphsoitlsoimdpfeasinc(ghabeinonrdtetionpmfteoe)er.dmth. Darning without Foot R 5914 Prepare your Pfoff dealer. pleTlaoptelfaatNseteo(n.to4pt1h),e25tuf1erentd,o You can buy the feed cover plate Na. 41251 from ...
Owner's Manual
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... pin 2. The Transverse Spool Holder 1 j To ensure that the thread will be obtained from your Pfaff-deo ler. To attach the spool holder, slip position spring I over the vertical spooi pin, the bent portion of your sewing machine can buythe transverse spool holder from a cross-wound spool, use the transverse spool holder. With the spring pressed together, adjust its shoe facilitates all sewing operations where it is attached as required. R 6533 - ss 4, All-Purpose Sewing Foot...
... pin 2. The Transverse Spool Holder 1 j To ensure that the thread will be obtained from your Pfaff-deo ler. To attach the spool holder, slip position spring I over the vertical spooi pin, the bent portion of your sewing machine can buythe transverse spool holder from a cross-wound spool, use the transverse spool holder. With the spring pressed together, adjust its shoe facilitates all sewing operations where it is attached as required. R 6533 - ss 4, All-Purpose Sewing Foot...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Sewing Buttonholes • . Elastic Seam The Transverse Spool Holder All-Purpose Sewing Foot Page . 37 Rolled Hems Hemming Overcasting Edges Butt Seaming Attaching Lace Inserting Lace Inserting Patches with Elastic and Zigzag Seam Single-Needle Cording . Button Sewing Darning Darning without Foot . Operating the Needle Threader Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Correct Tension Regulation Regulating the Thread Tension Stitch Length Regulation Reverse Sewing Dropping the Machine Feed Changing the Sewing Foot Darning Foot and Vibrator Care and Maintenance Regular Machine Core...
...8226; Sewing Buttonholes • . Elastic Seam The Transverse Spool Holder All-Purpose Sewing Foot Page . 37 Rolled Hems Hemming Overcasting Edges Butt Seaming Attaching Lace Inserting Lace Inserting Patches with Elastic and Zigzag Seam Single-Needle Cording . Button Sewing Darning Darning without Foot . Operating the Needle Threader Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Correct Tension Regulation Regulating the Thread Tension Stitch Length Regulation Reverse Sewing Dropping the Machine Feed Changing the Sewing Foot Darning Foot and Vibrator Care and Maintenance Regular Machine Core...