Owner's Manual
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... seamstress, you will be glad to make sewing more fun for sewing at any time. He will find sewing exciting on your Pfaff dealer. You ore now the proud owner of your machine is ready for you at any time. Follow... If you to easy sewing -- Pfaff-Automatic Sewing. An exclusive feature of Pfaff sewing machines, the Stopmatic ensures that your machine. CPFAFD® Automatic 262-261 INSTRUCTIONS Foreword Your dream has come true! the sewing machine with the exclusive automatic features of a Pfaff 262-261 Automatic -- PFAFF AG Karisruhe-Durlach Branch...
... seamstress, you will be glad to make sewing more fun for sewing at any time. He will find sewing exciting on your Pfaff dealer. You ore now the proud owner of your machine is ready for you at any time. Follow... If you to easy sewing -- Pfaff-Automatic Sewing. An exclusive feature of Pfaff sewing machines, the Stopmatic ensures that your machine. CPFAFD® Automatic 262-261 INSTRUCTIONS Foreword Your dream has come true! the sewing machine with the exclusive automatic features of a Pfaff 262-261 Automatic -- PFAFF AG Karisruhe-Durlach Branch...
Owner's Manual
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... the work. (Don't forget to plug in this position, the needle can be removed from the Whenever you have fabric under the sewing foot automatically. . Never run a threaded machine unless you have to do so), alwoys turn balance wheel a by black arrow). and the Before you begin... sewing (clockwise as shown by hand (although normally there is no need to do is tightened before you have to turn it will automatically lift the take -up lever to hasten feeding by white arrow). When in the machine, though.) threader, or the work...
... the work. (Don't forget to plug in this position, the needle can be removed from the Whenever you have fabric under the sewing foot automatically. . Never run a threaded machine unless you have to do so), alwoys turn balance wheel a by black arrow). and the Before you begin... sewing (clockwise as shown by hand (although normally there is no need to do is tightened before you have to turn it will automatically lift the take -up lever to hasten feeding by white arrow). When in the machine, though.) threader, or the work...
Owner's Manual
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... of the stitch width set (ideal for making buttonholes). Dial G lengthens zigzag stitches or packs them more closely together (satin stitch). To sew longer zigzag seams, turn dial A to desired stitch width (indicated by depress ing the finger-tip control (important for tying off zigzag seams...on 0), merely press down the finger-tip control. Thus the stitching can double the stitch width by numbers I to sew a few wide zigzag stitches while the machine is set between I and 2, you push the control up, the machine will sew straight, regardless of the needle in the needle plate slot.
... of the stitch width set (ideal for making buttonholes). Dial G lengthens zigzag stitches or packs them more closely together (satin stitch). To sew longer zigzag seams, turn dial A to desired stitch width (indicated by depress ing the finger-tip control (important for tying off zigzag seams...on 0), merely press down the finger-tip control. Thus the stitching can double the stitch width by numbers I to sew a few wide zigzag stitches while the machine is set between I and 2, you push the control up, the machine will sew straight, regardless of the needle in the needle plate slot.
Owner's Manual
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Hold end of thread has been wound. You may continue sewing while you don't want a full bobbin, press out lever when sufficient amount of thread and slowly start machine. Set bobbin on bobbin winder spindle so that key at a faster pace. If you are winding bobbin without disconnecting balance wheel. 7 R7067 R7102 8 Pass...
Hold end of thread has been wound. You may continue sewing while you don't want a full bobbin, press out lever when sufficient amount of thread and slowly start machine. Set bobbin on bobbin winder spindle so that key at a faster pace. If you are winding bobbin without disconnecting balance wheel. 7 R7067 R7102 8 Pass...
Owner's Manual
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... bobbin case and pull the thread into the case slot. When you release latch k the empty bobbin drops out. 12 Pull the thread under the machine with your left hand sa that the bobbin cannot fall out. 'F R 8001 Removing the Bobbin Case A Operate the Stopmatic lever to raise the needle, open... Case As shown in illustration 1, hold bobbin in left hand and lift latci k with bobbin by its open the bed slide, so you can see sewing hook.
... bobbin case and pull the thread into the case slot. When you release latch k the empty bobbin drops out. 12 Pull the thread under the machine with your left hand sa that the bobbin cannot fall out. 'F R 8001 Removing the Bobbin Case A Operate the Stopmatic lever to raise the needle, open... Case As shown in illustration 1, hold bobbin in left hand and lift latci k with bobbin by its open the bed slide, so you can see sewing hook.
Owner's Manual
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Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 R, are used . Bent or blunt needles should not be used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. Changing the Needle Operate the Stopmatic lever to raise the needle, and lower sewing foot. Insert new needle into opening of needle clamp. Loosen needle set screw o. R 6798 15 Tighten needle set... on the bed slide. Make sure that flat side 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...
Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 R, are used . Bent or blunt needles should not be used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. Changing the Needle Operate the Stopmatic lever to raise the needle, and lower sewing foot. Insert new needle into opening of needle clamp. Loosen needle set screw o. R 6798 15 Tighten needle set... on the bed slide. Make sure that flat side 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...
Owner's Manual
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... pull only about /s inch to draw bobbin thread up lever is almost at its highest position. through needle plate slat. 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...
... pull only about /s inch to draw bobbin thread up lever is almost at its highest position. through needle plate slat. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...section. To facilitate satin stitching, the 0-I range on 0.2. When the control is released, the machine resumes forward sewing automatically. To do this way, one seam is ideal for darning rips with the ordinary sewing foot. Thereverse stitches will be about the same length as required. The setting depends on the... desired stitch length is opposite the mork on the type of a seam, simply press the finger-tip control down. Or sew a few stitches and regulate stitch length as forward stitches. 22 Reverse Sewing To backtack the beginning or end of fabric ond thread size used.
...section. To facilitate satin stitching, the 0-I range on 0.2. When the control is released, the machine resumes forward sewing automatically. To do this way, one seam is ideal for darning rips with the ordinary sewing foot. Thereverse stitches will be about the same length as required. The setting depends on the... desired stitch length is opposite the mork on the type of a seam, simply press the finger-tip control down. Or sew a few stitches and regulate stitch length as forward stitches. 22 Reverse Sewing To backtack the beginning or end of fabric ond thread size used.
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To lower feed below the needle plate, turn drop feed control v clock wise. 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 Fabric will cease feeding. 1 When control v is dropped for hoop embroidery and button sewing.
To lower feed below the needle plate, turn drop feed control v clock wise. 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 Fabric will cease feeding. 1 When control v is dropped for hoop embroidery and button sewing.
Owner's Manual
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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. 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 to the left. Slip on new... foot and tighten the screw securely. Drop machine feed and lower presser bar lifter. The fabric is thus held down when it is entered by the needle...
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. 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 to the left. Slip on new... foot and tighten the screw securely. Drop machine feed and lower presser bar lifter. The fabric is thus held down when it is entered by the needle...
Owner's Manual
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...The principal oiling points are dependent on regular and proper cleaning and oiling. It is the most important oiling point. Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only. Begin under the bedplate. A dry raceway will cause rapid wear. Don't forget to establish a pattern when oiling your... machine. 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. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. Remove all lint before oiling.
...The principal oiling points are dependent on regular and proper cleaning and oiling. It is the most important oiling point. Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only. Begin under the bedplate. A dry raceway will cause rapid wear. Don't forget to establish a pattern when oiling your... machine. 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. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. Remove all lint before oiling.
Owner's Manual
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... the above procedure. V 8 8454 R 8455 Tilt the machine back and take out bobbin case and A bobbin. 8 8030 Regular Machine Care Accumulations of lint packed between the tooth rows of the feed cause noisy operation of the sewing hook. Therefore, from time to time, remove the needle ...plate ond clean the feed with a toothpick or similar wooden obect. With a soft brush remove the lint which has accumulated in a while your Pfaff...
... the above procedure. V 8 8454 R 8455 Tilt the machine back and take out bobbin case and A bobbin. 8 8030 Regular Machine Care Accumulations of lint packed between the tooth rows of the feed cause noisy operation of the sewing hook. Therefore, from time to time, remove the needle ...plate ond clean the feed with a toothpick or similar wooden obect. With a soft brush remove the lint which has accumulated in a while your Pfaff...
Owner's Manual
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... sure that the long groove faces toward you, and flat side of shank away from you. Hook raceway is stamped an bed slide. (For ordinary sewing, use : Needle incorrectly inserted. Remedy: See remedies listed under 1. above mentioned may cause th read breakage. Clean and oil hook raceway. Poor, ...and 17. Needle Thread Breaks Ca use: The above . Needle too fine or too thick for the thread. Use good quality threads only. Machine Skips Stitches Ca use System 130R needles.) Insert new needle. Wrong needle, Needle bent. Trouble Shooting 1. Use correct needle and thread. 2.
... sure that the long groove faces toward you, and flat side of shank away from you. Hook raceway is stamped an bed slide. (For ordinary sewing, use : Needle incorrectly inserted. Remedy: See remedies listed under 1. above mentioned may cause th read breakage. Clean and oil hook raceway. Poor, ...and 17. Needle Thread Breaks Ca use: The above . Needle too fine or too thick for the thread. Use good quality threads only. Machine Skips Stitches Ca use System 130R needles.) Insert new needle. Wrong needle, Needle bent. Trouble Shooting 1. Use correct needle and thread. 2.
Owner's Manual
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...use: Bent needle strikes point of lint packed between tension discs. Bobbin unevenly wound. Remedy: Adjust tensions as instructed. Accumulations of sewing hook. Remedy: Hove your Pfaff dealer make the necessary adjustment. Bobbin case inserted incorrectly. Faulty Stitch Formation Cause: Improper tension. Fabric pulls needle so it around...too heavy, knotty or hard. 3. Don't force the feeding motion. Take off needle plate and remove lint with a stiff brush. 30 Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog set too low, does nat rise up enough above needle plate level.
...use: Bent needle strikes point of lint packed between tension discs. Bobbin unevenly wound. Remedy: Adjust tensions as instructed. Accumulations of sewing hook. Remedy: Hove your Pfaff dealer make the necessary adjustment. Bobbin case inserted incorrectly. Faulty Stitch Formation Cause: Improper tension. Fabric pulls needle so it around...too heavy, knotty or hard. 3. Don't force the feeding motion. Take off needle plate and remove lint with a stiff brush. 30 Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog set too low, does nat rise up enough above needle plate level.
Owner's Manual
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... is too loose, or has shrunk and causes excessive pressure on page 4. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil -- Wait a few minutes until both the motor and the thermal switch have interrupted the electric circuit. Thread Jamming The new Pfaff rotary hook will be avoided, however, if you push the presser bar lifter up lever...
... is too loose, or has shrunk and causes excessive pressure on page 4. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil -- Wait a few minutes until both the motor and the thermal switch have interrupted the electric circuit. Thread Jamming The new Pfaff rotary hook will be avoided, however, if you push the presser bar lifter up lever...
Owner's Manual
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...edge of straigt or zigzag stitches at various distances from the fabric edge by using no edge guide. 41 Quilting Machine Setting: DialA=O . V Machine Setting: DialA=Oto4 Lever Dial C=O Lever E=0 Sew parallel rows of foot as a guide. Lever E=0 Edge stitcher No. 41350 used with the long thumb screw.... Turn fabric to the machine bed with the quilting gauge sews parallel rows of stitching over the entire surface of fabric. LeverB=' Dial C=0 . R 8033 32 R 8032 The seam guide is ...
...edge of straigt or zigzag stitches at various distances from the fabric edge by using no edge guide. 41 Quilting Machine Setting: DialA=O . V Machine Setting: DialA=Oto4 Lever Dial C=O Lever E=0 Sew parallel rows of foot as a guide. Lever E=0 Edge stitcher No. 41350 used with the long thumb screw.... Turn fabric to the machine bed with the quilting gauge sews parallel rows of stitching over the entire surface of fabric. LeverB=' Dial C=0 . R 8033 32 R 8032 The seam guide is ...
Owner's Manual
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... fabric you want to the folded edge. Don't crowd fabric into the hemmer foot. Take the work out of its rear edge and close to sew a uniform hem. 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 sketch 2. Place fabric under hemmer foot so that the hem edge is indispensable ...
... fabric you want to the folded edge. Don't crowd fabric into the hemmer foot. Take the work out of its rear edge and close to sew a uniform hem. 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 sketch 2. Place fabric under hemmer foot so that the hem edge is indispensable ...
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... C=O . - 44088 Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: Dial A=2 to 4 ' Lever B= Dial C=O ' Lever E=O 4 Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Hem raw edges of fabric which do not ravel easily may be mended this way. Worn bed sheets may over cast edges after fabric is cut and before the pieces are centered under the sewing foot so that... the needle, 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.
... C=O . - 44088 Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: Dial A=2 to 4 ' Lever B= Dial C=O ' Lever E=O 4 Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Hem raw edges of fabric which do not ravel easily may be mended this way. Worn bed sheets may over cast edges after fabric is cut and before the pieces are centered under the sewing foot so that... the needle, 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.
Owner's Manual
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... between the two rows of stitching under the insertion. 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. Fold edges of the lace. Trim away excess material as out. Overlap lace on wrong... tion. First fold fabric down /e inch with a line of straight stitching along both edges of material back and press. Sew together with narrow zigzag stitches. R7170 36 R7161 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....
... between the two rows of stitching under the insertion. 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. Fold edges of the lace. Trim away excess material as out. Overlap lace on wrong... tion. First fold fabric down /e inch with a line of straight stitching along both edges of material back and press. Sew together with narrow zigzag stitches. R7170 36 R7161 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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... pin will unwind evenly from your 54 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. Special application possibilities are not included in place firmly. Press the... the spring slot. R 6533 - attachments which are discussed on spooi pin 2. The Transverse Spool Holder 1 j To ensure that the thread will be obtained from your Pfaff-deo ler.
... pin will unwind evenly from your 54 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. Special application possibilities are not included in place firmly. Press the... the spring slot. R 6533 - attachments which are discussed on spooi pin 2. The Transverse Spool Holder 1 j To ensure that the thread will be obtained from your Pfaff-deo ler.