Owner's Manual
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... ore now the proud owner of Pfaff sewing machines, the -- enables you to make sewing easy sewing -- He will find If you have any time. feature of a Pfaff-Automatic 362-261 The machine you have chosen has a built-in vibrator which An exclusive at any sewing problems, please contact your Pfaff dealer. features of your machine is ready for you at any...
... ore now the proud owner of Pfaff sewing machines, the -- enables you to make sewing easy sewing -- He will find If you have any time. feature of a Pfaff-Automatic 362-261 The machine you have chosen has a built-in vibrator which An exclusive at any sewing problems, please contact your Pfaff dealer. features of your machine is ready for you at any...
Owner's Manual
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...ill.). If you want to turn it toward the machine as far as it will go--and the motor will feed the material under the presser foot. Before you begin sewing (clockwise as shown by black arrow.) 1 Never run a threaded machine unless you have to hasten feeding by white arrow...). Never try to raise the needle, operate the Stopmatic lever. The machine will automatically lift the take -up lever and ...
...ill.). If you want to turn it toward the machine as far as it will go--and the motor will feed the material under the presser foot. Before you begin sewing (clockwise as shown by black arrow.) 1 Never run a threaded machine unless you have to hasten feeding by white arrow...). Never try to raise the needle, operate the Stopmatic lever. The machine will automatically lift the take -up lever and ...
Owner's Manual
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... When dial A is set (ideal for making buttonholes). Dial G lengthens zigzag stitches or packs them more closely to sew a few wide zigzag stitches while the machine is set between I to desired stitch width (indicated by depress ing the finger-tip control (important for tying off ... dial A to 4). The position of lever B (left or right of the needle slot. for the straight lever is Ta sew longer zigzag numbers I and 2, you push the control up, the machine will sew straight, regardless of the needle in the right) needle indi plate 4- .i. -+ cp cp 7 R 7995
... When dial A is set (ideal for making buttonholes). Dial G lengthens zigzag stitches or packs them more closely to sew a few wide zigzag stitches while the machine is set between I to desired stitch width (indicated by depress ing the finger-tip control (important for tying off ... dial A to 4). The position of lever B (left or right of the needle slot. for the straight lever is Ta sew longer zigzag numbers I and 2, you push the control up, the machine will sew straight, regardless of the needle in the right) needle indi plate 4- .i. -+ cp cp 7 R 7995
Owner's Manual
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... procedure as follows: Push needle threader control down and up again and take -up through needle eye. Turn balance wheel toward you put fabric into machine. 19 I1 I Since the take -up lever reaches its end is sufficient to draw bobbin thread up lever is almost at its highest point when... you thread the needle, it is about three inches of thread through the needle eye. Place both threads back under sewing foot before you until the needle moves down . Lightly pull needle thread to pull only about '/2 inch to the right of prong w so that its...
... procedure as follows: Push needle threader control down and up again and take -up through needle eye. Turn balance wheel toward you put fabric into machine. 19 I1 I Since the take -up lever reaches its end is sufficient to draw bobbin thread up lever is almost at its highest point when... you thread the needle, it is about three inches of thread through the needle eye. Place both threads back under sewing foot before you until the needle moves down . Lightly pull needle thread to pull only about '/2 inch to the right of prong w so that its...
Owner's Manual
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...1-4 section. In this , operate the control in rhythm and move thefabricslightlysideways. The setting depends on the scale is released, the machine resumes forward sewing automatically. To facilitate satin stitching, the 0-1 range on the type of a seam, simply press the finger-tip control down. R7998... until the number indicating the desired stitch length is ideal for darning rips with the ordinary sewing foot. Or sew a few stitches and regulate stitch length as forward stitches. Reverse Sewing '4 To backtack the beginning or end of fabric and thread size used. This feature is...
...1-4 section. In this , operate the control in rhythm and move thefabricslightlysideways. The setting depends on the scale is released, the machine resumes forward sewing automatically. To facilitate satin stitching, the 0-1 range on the type of a seam, simply press the finger-tip control down. R7998... until the number indicating the desired stitch length is ideal for darning rips with the ordinary sewing foot. Or sew a few stitches and regulate stitch length as forward stitches. Reverse Sewing '4 To backtack the beginning or end of fabric and thread size used. This feature is...
Owner's Manual
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When the control is dropped for darning wfh the aid of the fabric resumes automatically when you start sewing. 23 R816O I J : ir To lower feed below the needle plate, turn drop feed control clockwise. Fabric will go, feeding of thevibrator, for hoop embroidery and button sewing. Dropping the Machine Feed The machine feed is turned to the right as far as it will cease feeding.
When the control is dropped for darning wfh the aid of the fabric resumes automatically when you start sewing. 23 R816O I J : ir To lower feed below the needle plate, turn drop feed control clockwise. Fabric will go, feeding of thevibrator, for hoop embroidery and button sewing. Dropping the Machine Feed The machine feed is turned to the right as far as it will cease feeding.
Owner's Manual
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... freely when the move it backand forth 24 DR 083 Changing the Sewing Foot tttRihhgeaehistnfeeoenotehttdhelseei.pdsreTcewrusesrawneyrssthebaceanurdsreealwynp.idunlglopfitoeordtaottwehuntm.hebSlSisptcorpeomwn attnoiecwthleevfoeloerfttt.oaTnlidilftt .4 R 7085 Darning Foot and Vibrator unflAianeftbetdteadrericl.rcehAthihdsseaattsrhhnneueriisensmdeghlnaeecf.lcohd(loieOntdaenoNrlwsyoaen.gwda5eswi3l,ni6hct.7hea0Hente,ovialftidasbibrstirahnietecsontsrrftueasmrcbhetrooediuvdceldbstaaybpubotrethveweescs.liantehDmer erbpbdooealptedrh, machine feed and darning and con be hands as you into hoops...
... freely when the move it backand forth 24 DR 083 Changing the Sewing Foot tttRihhgeaehistnfeeoenotehttdhelseei.pdsreTcewrusesrawneyrssthebaceanurdsreealwynp.idunlglopfitoeordtaottwehuntm.hebSlSisptcorpeomwn attnoiecwthleevfoeloerfttt.oaTnlidilftt .4 R 7085 Darning Foot and Vibrator unflAianeftbetdteadrericl.rcehAthihdsseaattsrhhnneueriisensmdeghlnaeecf.lcohd(loieOntdaenoNrlwsyoaen.gwda5eswi3l,ni6hct.7hea0Hente,ovialftidasbibrstirahnietecsontsrrftueasmrcbhetrooediuvdceldbstaaybpubotrethveweescs.liantehDmer erbpbdooealptedrh, machine feed and darning and con be hands as you into hoops...
Owner's Manual
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... morked by removing the needle plate and oiling the mechanism in the sewing hook is the most important oiling point. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. This is advisable to establish a pattern when oiling your machine. R 8261 25 Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only. Dont forget to keep the hook shaft bearing oiled. Begin...
... morked by removing the needle plate and oiling the mechanism in the sewing hook is the most important oiling point. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. This is advisable to establish a pattern when oiling your machine. R 8261 25 Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only. Dont forget to keep the hook shaft bearing oiled. Begin...
Owner's Manual
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Trouble Shooting 1. Thread tension too tight. Burrs or sharp edges on pages 16 and 17. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Needle incorrectly inserted. Polish needle plate slot with thread or needs oiling. Check and correct threading as it will go and be... system is jammed with fine emery cloth. 30 Needle Thread Breaks Cause: The above . Clean and oil hook raceway. Machine threaded improperly. Hook raceway is stamped on bed side, (For ordinary sewing, use System 130R needles.) Insert new needle. Remedy: Push needle up as far as instructed on needle plate solt. ...
Trouble Shooting 1. Thread tension too tight. Burrs or sharp edges on pages 16 and 17. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Needle incorrectly inserted. Polish needle plate slot with thread or needs oiling. Check and correct threading as it will go and be... system is jammed with fine emery cloth. 30 Needle Thread Breaks Cause: The above . Clean and oil hook raceway. Machine threaded improperly. Hook raceway is stamped on bed side, (For ordinary sewing, use System 130R needles.) Insert new needle. Remedy: Push needle up as far as instructed on needle plate solt. ...
Owner's Manual
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...shrunk and causes excessive pressure on page 8. See note on bearings. 5. Remedy: Have your Pfaff dealer adjust the belt tension. Bobbin winder working while bobbin is engaged. Machine Works Heavily Ca use : Feed dog set too low, does not rise up enough above... needle plate level, Accumulations of thread. Machine Feeds Improperly Ca use : Motor belt is obstructed by inferior oil. sewing (when a Remedy: Have your Pfaff dealer make the necessary adjustment. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil -- Machine works dery mechanism heavily when is not being filled)....
...shrunk and causes excessive pressure on page 8. See note on bearings. 5. Remedy: Have your Pfaff dealer adjust the belt tension. Bobbin winder working while bobbin is engaged. Machine Works Heavily Ca use : Feed dog set too low, does not rise up enough above... needle plate level, Accumulations of thread. Machine Feeds Improperly Ca use : Motor belt is obstructed by inferior oil. sewing (when a Remedy: Have your Pfaff dealer make the necessary adjustment. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil -- Machine works dery mechanism heavily when is not being filled)....
Owner's Manual
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Thread Jamming The new Pfaff rotary hook will be handled improperly. Wait a few minutes until both the motor and ...does not rise when Stopmatic lever is operated. If thread should be sufficient to jam in the raceway of the sewing hook, the power of the motor in thermal switch may happen that the take-up lever does not move when...way. Have your Pfoff dealer odjust the Stopmatic. Remedy: The built-in most instances will not normally jam, even if the machine should happen to overcome hard working of the Stopmotic it back and forth. If this action should not free the jammed thread,...
Thread Jamming The new Pfaff rotary hook will be handled improperly. Wait a few minutes until both the motor and ...does not rise when Stopmatic lever is operated. If thread should be sufficient to jam in the raceway of the sewing hook, the power of the motor in thermal switch may happen that the take-up lever does not move when...way. Have your Pfoff dealer odjust the Stopmatic. Remedy: The built-in most instances will not normally jam, even if the machine should happen to overcome hard working of the Stopmotic it back and forth. If this action should not free the jammed thread,...
Owner's Manual
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... rows various distances of zipper insertion, follow directions in one continuous operation. Run a straight seam close to right side. Quilting Machine Setting: DiaIA==0 LeverB=I Dial C=0 Lever E0 gEegnodatuguireggeeestsfsiiutencrwgfhaseecrrepaNalooroofn.lglte4htl1eh3er5fo0apwbresruicsceeo.ddf iAnswtgliwittchrahoyiwnsthgegofuaqisvduteieitrlcthittnehhgsee. To or sew narrow parallel seams, guide fabric edge preceding seam along right edge of fabric. R8033 34 R 8032 Zipper Insertion...
... rows various distances of zipper insertion, follow directions in one continuous operation. Run a straight seam close to right side. Quilting Machine Setting: DiaIA==0 LeverB=I Dial C=0 Lever E0 gEegnodatuguireggeeestsfsiiutencrwgfhaseecrrepaNalooroofn.lglte4htl1eh3er5fo0apwbresruicsceeo.ddf iAnswtgliwittchrahoyiwnsthgegofuaqisvduteieitrlcthittnehhgsee. To or sew narrow parallel seams, guide fabric edge preceding seam along right edge of fabric. R8033 34 R 8032 Zipper Insertion...
Owner's Manual
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... in sketch 3. Inserting the fabric into the hemmer foot. Then hem the second edge. as the rear fabric edge. R 7375 36 R 5915 Hemming Machine Setting: DialA=Oor2to4 LeverB= Dial C=O ' Lever E==O The hemmer foot is in sketch 2. Feed fabric so that the needle stitches in the material about... of its rear edge and close to sew a uniform hem. Before you want to hem several edges, hem first edge to focilifote insertion into the scroll like this , press the fabric against the needle plate on the left edge of the machine by pulling both threads backwards. I 46261...
... in sketch 3. Inserting the fabric into the hemmer foot. Then hem the second edge. as the rear fabric edge. R 7375 36 R 5915 Hemming Machine Setting: DialA=Oor2to4 LeverB= Dial C=O ' Lever E==O The hemmer foot is in sketch 2. Feed fabric so that the needle stitches in the material about... of its rear edge and close to sew a uniform hem. Before you want to hem several edges, hem first edge to focilifote insertion into the scroll like this , press the fabric against the needle plate on the left edge of the machine by pulling both threads backwards. I 46261...
Owner's Manual
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... after fabric is cut and before the pieces are centered under the needle. Place the selvaged edges of the remaining pieces of sheet under the sewing foot so that the abutted edges are joined. Hem raw edges of fabric which do not ravel easily may be mended this way. R 7169... Lever E=O Two similar pieces of sheet. 37 .. Use a long, wide zigzag stitch and sew edge with close, wide zigzag stitches. - 44088 4 Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: Dial A2 to 4 Lever B= 4 Dial C=O Lever E=O Overcasting prevents frayed edges.
... after fabric is cut and before the pieces are centered under the needle. Place the selvaged edges of the remaining pieces of sheet under the sewing foot so that the abutted edges are joined. Hem raw edges of fabric which do not ravel easily may be mended this way. R 7169... Lever E=O Two similar pieces of sheet. 37 .. Use a long, wide zigzag stitch and sew edge with close, wide zigzag stitches. - 44088 4 Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: Dial A2 to 4 Lever B= 4 Dial C=O Lever E=O Overcasting prevents frayed edges.
Owner's Manual
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Lever E=O Pin or baste lace on raw edge. Sew together with narrow zigzag stitches, taking one into lace only. V Dial C=O . Sew to 3 Lever B= 1 You con attach lace edging in one simple operation. 44088 R716\ Attaching Lace Machine Setting: J Inserting Lace DialA=lto3 LeverB=I 1. 38 R7177 Carefully trim excess fabric underneath. IIN.I Machine Setting: Dial C=O Lever E=O Dial A==1 to fabric with needle toking one stitch into fabric alone and one stitch into lace and fabric and the other into the lace. Overlap lace on fabric.
Lever E=O Pin or baste lace on raw edge. Sew together with narrow zigzag stitches, taking one into lace only. V Dial C=O . Sew to 3 Lever B= 1 You con attach lace edging in one simple operation. 44088 R716\ Attaching Lace Machine Setting: J Inserting Lace DialA=lto3 LeverB=I 1. 38 R7177 Carefully trim excess fabric underneath. IIN.I Machine Setting: Dial C=O Lever E=O Dial A==1 to fabric with needle toking one stitch into fabric alone and one stitch into lace and fabric and the other into the lace. Overlap lace on fabric.
Owner's Manual
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... all traced linestwice, using short straight stitches. Make sure that you finish sewing, cut out every other square. Although similar in appearance to applique, openwork embroidery is much simpler. Let's embroider the 25-square box illustrated. j L....modern design, outline flowers or free forms with a medium-wide satin stitch. R7179 42 Then sew aver straight-stitch lines with an embroi dery design instead of patterns excellent for openwork embroidery. I 46121 1j Openwork Embroidery R 7166 Machine Setting: Dial A=O and 2/a Lever B= Dial C=O Lever E=O There are even so the...
... all traced linestwice, using short straight stitches. Make sure that you finish sewing, cut out every other square. Although similar in appearance to applique, openwork embroidery is much simpler. Let's embroider the 25-square box illustrated. j L....modern design, outline flowers or free forms with a medium-wide satin stitch. R7179 42 Then sew aver straight-stitch lines with an embroi dery design instead of patterns excellent for openwork embroidery. I 46121 1j Openwork Embroidery R 7166 Machine Setting: Dial A=O and 2/a Lever B= Dial C=O Lever E=O There are even so the...
Owner's Manual
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... alternating the rhythm and the di rection of your Pfaff 362 Automatic. Clamp work into em broidery hoops. First,... by using variegated thread. S F R 7168 43 The I and guide needle along scalloped edge. 46121 Scroliwork Machine Setting: DialA=2to4 LeverB= Dial C=O Lever E=O Draw designs on a doubled piece -' of J lever E. ...When you are produced automatically. { You may be used effectively as indicated above, place fabric under sewing foot I scallops are following the scrollwork outline with wide satin stitches, move hoops right, then left )...
... alternating the rhythm and the di rection of your Pfaff 362 Automatic. Clamp work into em broidery hoops. First,... by using variegated thread. S F R 7168 43 The I and guide needle along scalloped edge. 46121 Scroliwork Machine Setting: DialA=2to4 LeverB= Dial C=O Lever E=O Draw designs on a doubled piece -' of J lever E. ...When you are produced automatically. { You may be used effectively as indicated above, place fabric under sewing foot I scallops are following the scrollwork outline with wide satin stitches, move hoops right, then left )...
Owner's Manual
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...is finished, stitches will be blindstitched using the above setting which you can dolt easily on your Pfaff store. Lever E=0 Maximum Hemming dresses and skirts by hand is advisable to 2 Lever B=* Dial ... and thin thread in a number of narrow and one wide zigzag stitch, sewn at your Pfaff on the right side of material on top side. 44088 4 Automatic Blindstiichtng Used for draperies or...should be visible on medium and heavy fabrics. R 7139 46869 Blindstitching Machine Setting: Stitch Length: Dial A=1 to press or baste hem. Set dial A so that its vertical ...
...is finished, stitches will be blindstitched using the above setting which you can dolt easily on your Pfaff store. Lever E=0 Maximum Hemming dresses and skirts by hand is advisable to 2 Lever B=* Dial ... and thin thread in a number of narrow and one wide zigzag stitch, sewn at your Pfaff on the right side of material on top side. 44088 4 Automatic Blindstiichtng Used for draperies or...should be visible on medium and heavy fabrics. R 7139 46869 Blindstitching Machine Setting: Stitch Length: Dial A=1 to press or baste hem. Set dial A so that its vertical ...
Owner's Manual
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... No. 51991. ft 7994 46 The buttonhole is advisable to buttonhole length desired. To get the correct stitch length, sew on buttonhole gauge to place a piece of firmly woven cotton material between the fabric layers. In making buttonholes in tricot and knit...first seam reaches red end of scrap material. If you prefer more prominent buttonholes, pull a filler cord in sewing a buttonhole. Lever B= Stitch Length: 0.2 Darning Thread: No. 50 Filler Thread: cotton (pearl thread) Dial C=0 . The basic machine settings need not be changed in the guide groove. 54 300 R 8145...
... No. 51991. ft 7994 46 The buttonhole is advisable to buttonhole length desired. To get the correct stitch length, sew on buttonhole gauge to place a piece of firmly woven cotton material between the fabric layers. In making buttonholes in tricot and knit...first seam reaches red end of scrap material. If you prefer more prominent buttonholes, pull a filler cord in sewing a buttonhole. Lever B= Stitch Length: 0.2 Darning Thread: No. 50 Filler Thread: cotton (pearl thread) Dial C=0 . The basic machine settings need not be changed in the guide groove. 54 300 R 8145...
Owner's Manual
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...portion of its position on page 24. Push the spool of your sewing machine can buy the transverse spool holder from a cross-wound spool, use... firmly. Pass the thread through eyelet 3, and thread the machine as required. Sewing feet and attachments which are discussed on spool pin 2. The... from your Pfoff dealer. R 6533 All-Purpose Sewing Foot (with Clear-View Shoe) All-purpose sewing foot No. 51991 is important to watch the...slot. With the spring pressed together, adjust its shoe facilitates all sewing operations where it is attached as instructed on the vertical spool ...
...portion of its position on page 24. Push the spool of your sewing machine can buy the transverse spool holder from a cross-wound spool, use... firmly. Pass the thread through eyelet 3, and thread the machine as required. Sewing feet and attachments which are discussed on spool pin 2. The... from your Pfoff dealer. R 6533 All-Purpose Sewing Foot (with Clear-View Shoe) All-purpose sewing foot No. 51991 is important to watch the...slot. With the spring pressed together, adjust its shoe facilitates all sewing operations where it is attached as instructed on the vertical spool ...