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PFAFF AG, Sewing Machine Factory, KAISERSLAUTERN PFAFF 28 Cylinder Bed Right Arm Sewing Machine with Beak Shutt%e INSTRUCTION BOOK G. M.
PFAFF AG, Sewing Machine Factory, KAISERSLAUTERN PFAFF 28 Cylinder Bed Right Arm Sewing Machine with Beak Shutt%e INSTRUCTION BOOK G. M.
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...17. Cylinder Bed Extensions 16 19. Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 7 7. Power Drive 15 18. Regulating the Length of Sewing Troubles inside back cover The Knee Lever Presser Foot Liftnr 12 13. Probable Causes of Stitch 11 12. Index Section Page 1, Dehvery of... the Machine 13 16. Engaging and Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism 7 3. Regulating the Thread Tensans 6 8. Tilting the Machine Over 13 15, Maintenance of the Machine 2 2. Changing the Bobbin and Threading the Bobbin Case 7 6.
...17. Cylinder Bed Extensions 16 19. Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 7 7. Power Drive 15 18. Regulating the Length of Sewing Troubles inside back cover The Knee Lever Presser Foot Liftnr 12 13. Probable Causes of Stitch 11 12. Index Section Page 1, Dehvery of... the Machine 13 16. Engaging and Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism 7 3. Regulating the Thread Tensans 6 8. Tilting the Machine Over 13 15, Maintenance of the Machine 2 2. Changing the Bobbin and Threading the Bobbin Case 7 6.
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Instruction Book PFAFF 28 Cylinder Bed Right Arm Sewing Machine Fitted with standard or extra large beak shuttle, link fake-up, knee lever presser foot lifter, reversible drop feed, wooden extension or iron screw-on work support for flat seaming oper ations, provided for foot, individual motor or power bench drive
Instruction Book PFAFF 28 Cylinder Bed Right Arm Sewing Machine Fitted with standard or extra large beak shuttle, link fake-up, knee lever presser foot lifter, reversible drop feed, wooden extension or iron screw-on work support for flat seaming oper ations, provided for foot, individual motor or power bench drive
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... standard-size beak shuttle; 2. The machines are shipped with fixed pulley so that only the pulley will rotate when treadling or starting the motor. Delivery of the PFAFF 28 are fitted with a larger and heavier balance wheel with the sewing mechanism disengaged so that it is nat... possible to disengage the sewing mechanism of the machine far foot or power drive respectively. Machines equipped with standard-size beak shuttles have ...
... standard-size beak shuttle; 2. The machines are shipped with fixed pulley so that only the pulley will rotate when treadling or starting the motor. Delivery of the PFAFF 28 are fitted with a larger and heavier balance wheel with the sewing mechanism disengaged so that it is nat... possible to disengage the sewing mechanism of the machine far foot or power drive respectively. Machines equipped with standard-size beak shuttles have ...
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ThreadIng the Needle As shown in "long groove-short groove" direction. Photo 2 3 3. Note: As with all sewing machines, the needle of the PFAFF 28 is threaded in photo 2, pass the thread from spool 1 through the three slotted holes of thread guide 2, around and between the tension discs 3, through check spring 4, beneath guide 5, through eyelet 6, right-left through take-up 7, through eyelets 8 and 9, needle bar eyelet 10, and then left-right through needle eye 11.
ThreadIng the Needle As shown in "long groove-short groove" direction. Photo 2 3 3. Note: As with all sewing machines, the needle of the PFAFF 28 is threaded in photo 2, pass the thread from spool 1 through the three slotted holes of thread guide 2, around and between the tension discs 3, through check spring 4, beneath guide 5, through eyelet 6, right-left through take-up 7, through eyelets 8 and 9, needle bar eyelet 10, and then left-right through needle eye 11.
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Winding the Bobbin All PEAFF 28 machines are equipped with disengageable balance whel will profit from the spindle and the thread torn off lever 8 will stop the bobbin winder automatically. Then the full bobbin is inserted in all sewing shops. I Photo 3 The empty bobbin is filled, the throw-off . ...spool 1 on pin 2, and the empty bobbin on the spindle for rewinding. Now start the machine. As shown in the face of machines with a table winder which hos proved very useful in the machine and the empty bobbin placed on spindle 6. By press ng down engaging lever 7, the bobbin ...
Winding the Bobbin All PEAFF 28 machines are equipped with disengageable balance whel will profit from the spindle and the thread torn off lever 8 will stop the bobbin winder automatically. Then the full bobbin is inserted in all sewing shops. I Photo 3 The empty bobbin is filled, the throw-off . ...spool 1 on pin 2, and the empty bobbin on the spindle for rewinding. Now start the machine. As shown in the face of machines with a table winder which hos proved very useful in the machine and the empty bobbin placed on spindle 6. By press ng down engaging lever 7, the bobbin ...
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... thread tension; This precaution will keep the thread from slipping out of the needle eye and will decrease the ten 6 Basic Role: Stop the machine or commence sewing only with the take.up in figure 10. In this case it counter-clockwise sion (see photo 2). , will increase the needle , will prevent jamming... shuttle roce. Lay both threads back under the presser foot. turning it is not necessary to hold the needle and bobbin threads when commencing to sew.
... thread tension; This precaution will keep the thread from slipping out of the needle eye and will decrease the ten 6 Basic Role: Stop the machine or commence sewing only with the take.up in figure 10. In this case it counter-clockwise sion (see photo 2). , will increase the needle , will prevent jamming... shuttle roce. Lay both threads back under the presser foot. turning it is not necessary to hold the needle and bobbin threads when commencing to sew.
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... raising the presser bar will have to decide in each individual case whether or not either with a roller presssr or with PFAFF 28 machines, it is absolutely necessary to adjust the pressure on the material very carefully in accordance with the thckness and the quality of... operator will automatically release thu tension. 8. Regulating the Pressure on the Material According to the use for which they are intended, the PFAFF 28 sewing machines are fitted either tension requires adjustment, particularly so the thread forms small krots or loops on the upDer or underside of thc material....
... raising the presser bar will have to decide in each individual case whether or not either with a roller presssr or with PFAFF 28 machines, it is absolutely necessary to adjust the pressure on the material very carefully in accordance with the thckness and the quality of... operator will automatically release thu tension. 8. Regulating the Pressure on the Material According to the use for which they are intended, the PFAFF 28 sewing machines are fitted either tension requires adjustment, particularly so the thread forms small krots or loops on the upDer or underside of thc material....
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... loops with PFAFF 28 machines, depending on the needle point). System 690 P is a needle with reverse-twist point, the cutting edge of the needle eye. System 690 needles are too thick for sewing thicker leather are...sewing fabrics. Variety PFAFF 28-8 A.B PFAFF 28-9 A B PFAFF 28 10 C D PFAF 2815 BC EFAFF 28-17 B PFAFF 28-17 C PFAFF 28-18 B PFAFF 28-18 C PFAFF 28-33 AB PFAFF 28-133AB PFAFF 28-155 B PFAFF 28-155C PFAFF 28-190A/B PFAFF 28-192 PFAFF 28-199 Table of Needle Sizes Needles Systam 690 690 805 805 805 805 805 805 690 190 805 805 690 805 805 Length of thread. For machines...
... loops with PFAFF 28 machines, depending on the needle point). System 690 P is a needle with reverse-twist point, the cutting edge of the needle eye. System 690 needles are too thick for sewing thicker leather are...sewing fabrics. Variety PFAFF 28-8 A.B PFAFF 28-9 A B PFAFF 28 10 C D PFAF 2815 BC EFAFF 28-17 B PFAFF 28-17 C PFAFF 28-18 B PFAFF 28-18 C PFAFF 28-33 AB PFAFF 28-133AB PFAFF 28-155 B PFAFF 28-155C PFAFF 28-190A/B PFAFF 28-192 PFAFF 28-199 Table of Needle Sizes Needles Systam 690 690 805 805 805 805 805 805 690 190 805 805 690 805 805 Length of thread. For machines...
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Note: Use reverse feeding only for forward sewing. Regulating the Length of Stitch the PFAFF 28 has its stitch regulator conveniently arranged under the arm ...System 190 and 690, should face the shuttle. 11. When the lever is pulled toward the operator, the machine will go and the lever is provided with the flat side of seams. Photo 13 11 A scale conspicuously... the needle is to be pushed up in millimeters. If, after setting the stitch regulator lever at all sewing machines, the short groove of the needle should present no problem if the following basic rule is observed: In ...
Note: Use reverse feeding only for forward sewing. Regulating the Length of Stitch the PFAFF 28 has its stitch regulator conveniently arranged under the arm ...System 190 and 690, should face the shuttle. 11. When the lever is pulled toward the operator, the machine will go and the lever is provided with the flat side of seams. Photo 13 11 A scale conspicuously... the needle is to be pushed up in millimeters. If, after setting the stitch regulator lever at all sewing machines, the short groove of the needle should present no problem if the following basic rule is observed: In ...
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The Knee Lever Presser Foot Lifter With the exception of sub-class 28-15, all PFAFF 28 machines are provid ed with a knee lifter which permits to raise and lower the roller presser or presser foot by knee control and allows the operator ... ring (see photo 81 When doing this, make sure, the needle bar is done as to rnaniouiate the work with both hands when performing intricate sewing operations.
The Knee Lever Presser Foot Lifter With the exception of sub-class 28-15, all PFAFF 28 machines are provid ed with a knee lifter which permits to raise and lower the roller presser or presser foot by knee control and allows the operator ... ring (see photo 81 When doing this, make sure, the needle bar is done as to rnaniouiate the work with both hands when performing intricate sewing operations.
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... arge beak shuttle which is used in canjunction with the obsolete PFAFF 23 and 25 Cylinder Bed Sewing Machines, the PFAF 28 features a considerable improvement in photos 17 and 18. Photo 16 15. Top-quality sewing machine oil can be applied occasionally to permit tilting the machine back and rest(ng its head on the wooden support...
... arge beak shuttle which is used in canjunction with the obsolete PFAFF 23 and 25 Cylinder Bed Sewing Machines, the PFAF 28 features a considerable improvement in photos 17 and 18. Photo 16 15. Top-quality sewing machine oil can be applied occasionally to permit tilting the machine back and rest(ng its head on the wooden support...
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...in the plate fit snugly around the needle plate. The dimensions of the power supply, the machine can instantly be used for all PEAFF 28 machines. After a longer period of use only the special motor grease whch we furnish an iron ... 8 8 - The complete treadle assembly is left to right so that a subsequent conversion to the different sub-class machines. Photo 19 The wocden extension is necessary, use , check if there is available at an extra charge for foot ... practically no diffi culty. 18. The electric motor calls for flat sewing, a wooden exten sion (see photo 20).
...in the plate fit snugly around the needle plate. The dimensions of the power supply, the machine can instantly be used for all PEAFF 28 machines. After a longer period of use only the special motor grease whch we furnish an iron ... 8 8 - The complete treadle assembly is left to right so that a subsequent conversion to the different sub-class machines. Photo 19 The wocden extension is necessary, use , check if there is available at an extra charge for foot ... practically no diffi culty. 18. The electric motor calls for flat sewing, a wooden exten sion (see photo 20).
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... Skipping of the work during the sewing. Neede inserted incorrectly, grooves facing the wrong way. 2. Needle inadequate for the thread used . 4. Driving belt shortened too much. 3. Needle Breakage: 1. ...: 1. Tensions too tight. 3. Bobbin thread improperly wound. 4. Needle bent. 4. For any of Thread: 1. lnferior.quolity or knotty thread used . Mechanism clogged. 5. Machine not oiled after having been cleaned with kerosene. Needle threaded incorrectly. 5. Breaking of the causes mentioned above. 2. Shuttle race insufficiently oiled. 5. Binding of needle hole...
... Skipping of the work during the sewing. Neede inserted incorrectly, grooves facing the wrong way. 2. Needle inadequate for the thread used . 4. Driving belt shortened too much. 3. Needle Breakage: 1. ...: 1. Tensions too tight. 3. Bobbin thread improperly wound. 4. Needle bent. 4. For any of Thread: 1. lnferior.quolity or knotty thread used . Mechanism clogged. 5. Machine not oiled after having been cleaned with kerosene. Needle threaded incorrectly. 5. Breaking of the causes mentioned above. 2. Shuttle race insufficiently oiled. 5. Binding of needle hole...
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The Trade Mark and the name PFAFF are registered. All rights reserved. Nr. 9008 engl. P 1055 Printed in Grmun, M. PFAFF AG, KAISERSLAUTERN Founded 1862 Certificate of Guarantee For every PFAFF Sewing Machine bearing this TRADE MARK and the name PFAFF the factory assumes fu(I guarantee for first-class quality, efficiency, and durability. SEWING MACHINE FACTORY G.
The Trade Mark and the name PFAFF are registered. All rights reserved. Nr. 9008 engl. P 1055 Printed in Grmun, M. PFAFF AG, KAISERSLAUTERN Founded 1862 Certificate of Guarantee For every PFAFF Sewing Machine bearing this TRADE MARK and the name PFAFF the factory assumes fu(I guarantee for first-class quality, efficiency, and durability. SEWING MACHINE FACTORY G.