Owner's Manual
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... to help you understand the machine and give you valuable tips to master all ordinary sewing, ornamental stitching and darning jobs that may come true. Follow these simple instructions and familiarize yourself with the exclusive features of a Pfaff 72, the sewing machine which will enable you have ...any time. If you to make sewing more fun for you at any sewing problems, please contact your Plaff dealer. M. He will find this book a...
... to help you understand the machine and give you valuable tips to master all ordinary sewing, ornamental stitching and darning jobs that may come true. Follow these simple instructions and familiarize yourself with the exclusive features of a Pfaff 72, the sewing machine which will enable you have ...any time. If you to make sewing more fun for you at any sewing problems, please contact your Plaff dealer. M. He will find this book a...
Owner's Manual
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... with the take -up lever to its highest position before you put fabric into the machine. • The machine will feed the material under the sewing foot before you begin sewing. • Never run a threaded machine unless you have to remove the work . • Always bring take -up lever ...up. Failure to observe this rule may cause the thread to slip out of Machine Operation • Whenever you (coun...
... with the take -up lever to its highest position before you put fabric into the machine. • The machine will feed the material under the sewing foot before you begin sewing. • Never run a threaded machine unless you have to remove the work . • Always bring take -up lever ...up. Failure to observe this rule may cause the thread to slip out of Machine Operation • Whenever you (coun...
Owner's Manual
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... on the sewlight, push botton on back of machine, and plug 3 at other end of Your Sewing Machine I Engaging the Sewing Mechanism Hold balance wheel and turn stop motion knob clockwise. Electrical Information Power Drive and Sewlight IL Push plug 1 into receptacle 2 on face cover. Foot-driven machines have merely a sewlight cord whose plug is...
... on the sewlight, push botton on back of machine, and plug 3 at other end of Your Sewing Machine I Engaging the Sewing Mechanism Hold balance wheel and turn stop motion knob clockwise. Electrical Information Power Drive and Sewlight IL Push plug 1 into receptacle 2 on face cover. Foot-driven machines have merely a sewlight cord whose plug is...
Owner's Manual
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... run. With the motor swung out of your foot. The harder you have completed sewing, flick the lever to the inoperative position. DR 558 Motor Disengaging Mechanism Powerdriven machines feature a lever underneath the balance wheel which serves to swing the motor to its top position in the bedplate ...the lever down. Foot Control 4 Place the foot control under the cabinet within easy reach of engagement, all machines set up on the control pedal and press. On some sewing cabinets, the foot control cord can be passed through the opening in order to return the motor to its ...
... run. With the motor swung out of your foot. The harder you have completed sewing, flick the lever to the inoperative position. DR 558 Motor Disengaging Mechanism Powerdriven machines feature a lever underneath the balance wheel which serves to swing the motor to its top position in the bedplate ...the lever down. Foot Control 4 Place the foot control under the cabinet within easy reach of engagement, all machines set up on the control pedal and press. On some sewing cabinets, the foot control cord can be passed through the opening in order to return the motor to its ...
Owner's Manual
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... screw with a screwdriver. 9 1 AB Press the bobbin to the bobbin. Push the bobbin to the vertical position. DR 859 Winding the Bobbin Disengage the sewing mechanism and raise the spool pins to the right and start the machine. Wind a few turns of the spooi pins and a bobbin on the bobbin is full.
... screw with a screwdriver. 9 1 AB Press the bobbin to the bobbin. Push the bobbin to the vertical position. DR 859 Winding the Bobbin Disengage the sewing mechanism and raise the spool pins to the right and start the machine. Wind a few turns of the spooi pins and a bobbin on the bobbin is full.
Owner's Manual
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The last column in hand Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 Fl, are used . Bent or blunt needles should not be used for the material in the chart on page 12 gives you . ... you the needle size required for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. Loosen needle set screw a. 13 Changing the Needle Bring needle bar to its highest point and lower sewing foot. Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 72 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are available from every Pfaff dealer. Tighten needle set screw a half a turn...
The last column in hand Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 Fl, are used . Bent or blunt needles should not be used for the material in the chart on page 12 gives you . ... you the needle size required for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. Loosen needle set screw a. 13 Changing the Needle Bring needle bar to its highest point and lower sewing foot. Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 72 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are available from every Pfaff dealer. Tighten needle set screw a half a turn...
Owner's Manual
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... Stitch Length Regulation The stitch length control serves to regulate the stitch length and to the inch. The maximum stitch length is set on "0" the machine ceases feeding. When the control is six stitches to limit it in reverse, simply press the finger-tip control down. To regulate the stitch length... of a seam and for backtacking the beginning or end of the mark is indicated by an arrow in the illustration). This feature is released, the machine resumes forward sewing. When the control is ideal for darning rips. 18 DR 009 I Reverse...
... Stitch Length Regulation The stitch length control serves to regulate the stitch length and to the inch. The maximum stitch length is set on "0" the machine ceases feeding. When the control is six stitches to limit it in reverse, simply press the finger-tip control down. To regulate the stitch length... of a seam and for backtacking the beginning or end of the mark is indicated by an arrow in the illustration). This feature is released, the machine resumes forward sewing. When the control is ideal for darning rips. 18 DR 009 I Reverse...
Owner's Manual
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... and the fabric will cease feeding. DR 855 Dropping the Machine Feed Remove the bed cover and press the drop feed lever down and let it is dropped for darning, hoop embroidery and button sewing. Darning and Embroidery Foot Remove the sewing foot. Attach darning foot No. 93-102 826-91 from... the rear. The machine feed is behind the needle set screw, and tighten screw b. 20 DR854 To raise ...
... and the fabric will cease feeding. DR 855 Dropping the Machine Feed Remove the bed cover and press the drop feed lever down and let it is dropped for darning, hoop embroidery and button sewing. Darning and Embroidery Foot Remove the sewing foot. Attach darning foot No. 93-102 826-91 from... the rear. The machine feed is behind the needle set screw, and tighten screw b. 20 DR854 To raise ...
Owner's Manual
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...Begin under the bedplate. Removing the face cover see page 24. If you have a portable machine, tilt it back, loosen the large thumb screw on the underside cf the machine base, and remove the base. The principal oiling points are dependent on regular and proper cleaning... machine base, tighten thumb screw lightly. DR 053 A From time to time, lubricate the needle bar frame bearings in the illustrations on these pages. Care and Maintenance Longevity and smooth machine performance are marked by ar rows in the sewing head. Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only, Never lubricate machine...
...Begin under the bedplate. Removing the face cover see page 24. If you have a portable machine, tilt it back, loosen the large thumb screw on the underside cf the machine base, and remove the base. The principal oiling points are dependent on regular and proper cleaning... machine base, tighten thumb screw lightly. DR 053 A From time to time, lubricate the needle bar frame bearings in the illustrations on these pages. Care and Maintenance Longevity and smooth machine performance are marked by ar rows in the sewing head. Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only, Never lubricate machine...
Owner's Manual
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Before you sew (see picture at the machine, remove the dirt and lint which has accumu lated on the left and the other at the back (see arrows). The one on ...needle-bar end of to the oil the mechanism under the bedplate and at Put top right). DR 887 23 wFlirniotth.mTaatikmseoefot tuobtrtuthismeh.eb, Tobraebkmienoavceatosteohtehapnnidcekethdaelendbopblraebtmienoavanenddaccclcleeuaamnnuttlhhaeteiovmniscaicnohiftiynpeoafcfketehedde sewing hook. 4 There are the oil holes of the zigzag mechanism. DR 886 DR A 864 Do not lubricate the bobbin winder. These openings are...
Before you sew (see picture at the machine, remove the dirt and lint which has accumu lated on the left and the other at the back (see arrows). The one on ...needle-bar end of to the oil the mechanism under the bedplate and at Put top right). DR 887 23 wFlirniotth.mTaatikmseoefot tuobtrtuthismeh.eb, Tobraebkmienoavceatosteohtehapnnidcekethdaelendbopblraebtmienoavanenddaccclcleeuaamnnuttlhhaeteiovmniscaicnohiftiynpeoafcfketehedde sewing hook. 4 There are the oil holes of the zigzag mechanism. DR 886 DR A 864 Do not lubricate the bobbin winder. These openings are...
Owner's Manual
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... Thread tension too tight. Use good quality threads only. Choose the correct needle from you. above mentioned may cause thread breakage. Needle bent, Machine threaded improperly. Burrs or sharp edges on pages 14 and 15. Polish needle plate slot with thread or needs oiling. Check and correct threading ... go and be sure that the long groove faces toward you, and flat side of shank away from chart on page 12. (For ordinary sewing, use System 130 R needles.) Insert new needle. Clean and oil hook raceway. Trouble Shooting 1. Poor or knotty thread used. Use correct needle...
... Thread tension too tight. Use good quality threads only. Choose the correct needle from you. above mentioned may cause thread breakage. Needle bent, Machine threaded improperly. Burrs or sharp edges on pages 14 and 15. Polish needle plate slot with thread or needs oiling. Check and correct threading ... go and be sure that the long groove faces toward you, and flat side of shank away from chart on page 12. (For ordinary sewing, use System 130 R needles.) Insert new needle. Clean and oil hook raceway. Trouble Shooting 1. Poor or knotty thread used. Use correct needle...
Owner's Manual
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...hear it bends and strikes needle plate. Don't run thread over finger when winding the bobbin (see page 20). Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog dropped. Machine does not feed because stitch length control set on "0". Use correct needle and thread sizes. the correct size for ...hard. Remedy: Replace needle at once to prevent further damage. Use only first-rate thread - Regulate stitch length, as instructed. 3. Pieces of sewing hook. Don't force the feeding motion. Remedy: Adjust tensions as desired. Take off needle plate and remove lint with a stiff brush. 26 Needle...
...hear it bends and strikes needle plate. Don't run thread over finger when winding the bobbin (see page 20). Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog dropped. Machine does not feed because stitch length control set on "0". Use correct needle and thread sizes. the correct size for ...hard. Remedy: Replace needle at once to prevent further damage. Use only first-rate thread - Regulate stitch length, as instructed. 3. Pieces of sewing hook. Don't force the feeding motion. Remedy: Adjust tensions as desired. Take off needle plate and remove lint with a stiff brush. 26 Needle...
Owner's Manual
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... Heavily Cause: Hook raceway lacks oil or is obstructed by inferior oil. Mechanism clogged by pieces of thread. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil - Bobbin winder working of kerosene into the hook raceway, jerk the balance wheel back, then rock it back and forth. 27 Remedy:... the hook raceway, the power of the motor in most instances will not normally jam, even if the machine should not free the jammed thread put a drop of the mechanism. If thread should happen to overcome hard working while sewing. 7. Thread Jamming The Pfaff rotary hook will be handled improperly. 6.
... Heavily Cause: Hook raceway lacks oil or is obstructed by inferior oil. Mechanism clogged by pieces of thread. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil - Bobbin winder working of kerosene into the hook raceway, jerk the balance wheel back, then rock it back and forth. 27 Remedy:... the hook raceway, the power of the motor in most instances will not normally jam, even if the machine should not free the jammed thread put a drop of the mechanism. If thread should happen to overcome hard working while sewing. 7. Thread Jamming The Pfaff rotary hook will be handled improperly. 6.
Owner's Manual
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... pre ceding row of stitches. Run a straight seam close to left edge of the fabric. The seam guide is fastened to the machine bed with the quilting gauge sews parallel rows of stitching at various distances from the fabric edge by using no edge guide.) Quilting... thumb screw. Attractive tea cosies, slippers, seat pads and covers can be quilted. 28 R 002 DR 033 Using Sewing Feet and Attachments (setting see page 6) DR 868 I Zipper Insertion 8 Edge Stitching Machine Setting: A = 0, B Machine Setting: A 0 to 4, B = Pin or baste closed zipper on whether or not you want the edge of...
... pre ceding row of stitches. Run a straight seam close to left edge of the fabric. The seam guide is fastened to the machine bed with the quilting gauge sews parallel rows of stitching at various distances from the fabric edge by using no edge guide.) Quilting... thumb screw. Attractive tea cosies, slippers, seat pads and covers can be quilted. 28 R 002 DR 033 Using Sewing Feet and Attachments (setting see page 6) DR 868 I Zipper Insertion 8 Edge Stitching Machine Setting: A = 0, B Machine Setting: A 0 to 4, B = Pin or baste closed zipper on whether or not you want the edge of...
Owner's Manual
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...in the material about 1/2" short of its rear edge and close to within about 1/2" of corner, cut away about 1 /a" to the end of the machine by pulling it forward. Feed fabric so that the needle stitches in line with fabric at all times (see ill. You can hem with straight... the hem edge is indispensable if you want to hem several edges, hem first edge to the folded edge. Sew backwards as far as instructed above. 847 551 Hemming Machine Setting: A 0 or 2 to sew a uniform hem. Don't crowd fabric into the scroll like this , press the fabric against the needle plate on...
...in the material about 1/2" short of its rear edge and close to within about 1/2" of corner, cut away about 1 /a" to the end of the machine by pulling it forward. Feed fabric so that the needle stitches in line with fabric at all times (see ill. You can hem with straight... the hem edge is indispensable if you want to hem several edges, hem first edge to the folded edge. Sew backwards as far as instructed above. 847 551 Hemming Machine Setting: A 0 or 2 to sew a uniform hem. Don't crowd fabric into the scroll like this , press the fabric against the needle plate on...
Owner's Manual
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...over its edge (normal tension setting). Hem raw edges of sheet under the sewing foot so that the abutted edges are joined. B = 4 4 Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Use a long wide zigzag stitch and sew edge with zigzag stitches. Place the selvaged edges of the remaining pieces of ...the needle. Cut out worn center strip. loin them with close, wide zigzag stitches to 4; u838 954 Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: A = 2 to obtain a neat and flat seam. DR 872 Butt Seaming Machine Setting: A = 3 or 4, B = u838 954 Two similar pieces of fabric which do not ravel easily ...
...over its edge (normal tension setting). Hem raw edges of sheet under the sewing foot so that the abutted edges are joined. B = 4 4 Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Use a long wide zigzag stitch and sew edge with zigzag stitches. Place the selvaged edges of the remaining pieces of ...the needle. Cut out worn center strip. loin them with close, wide zigzag stitches to 4; u838 954 Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: A = 2 to obtain a neat and flat seam. DR 872 Butt Seaming Machine Setting: A = 3 or 4, B = u838 954 Two similar pieces of fabric which do not ravel easily ...
Owner's Manual
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...Machine Setting: A = 4 B Large holes can attach lace edging in one stitch into lace and fabric and the other into lace only. V I area. Place the straight edge of the lace on the wrong side of the fabric about /8" over to the wrong side, following method may particularly be patched quickly. Sew...ferably iron it down . Place the patch over the damaged I For additional strength stitch over and trim close to seams. u838 954 Attaching Lace Machine Setting: A = 2 B I You can be used for jersey fabrics. Cut patch square or rectangular so that the grain will match the ...
...Machine Setting: A = 4 B Large holes can attach lace edging in one stitch into lace and fabric and the other into lace only. V I area. Place the straight edge of the lace on the wrong side of the fabric about /8" over to the wrong side, following method may particularly be patched quickly. Sew...ferably iron it down . Place the patch over the damaged I For additional strength stitch over and trim close to seams. u838 954 Attaching Lace Machine Setting: A = 2 B I You can be used for jersey fabrics. Cut patch square or rectangular so that the grain will match the ...
Owner's Manual
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... Applique Work - and the motive will appear on buster suits, pinafores, bibs, frocks, covers, wall hang ings, or wherever a gay note is easy and modern. Machine Setting: A = 2, B Applique is desired. If you want to give the design a plastic effect, use buttonhole foot Nr. 847 616 or all-purpose...
... Applique Work - and the motive will appear on buster suits, pinafores, bibs, frocks, covers, wall hang ings, or wherever a gay note is easy and modern. Machine Setting: A = 2, B Applique is desired. If you want to give the design a plastic effect, use buttonhole foot Nr. 847 616 or all-purpose...
Owner's Manual
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...are best suited to the first one. At the end of its throw. Exciting decorative effects may be obtained with Pfaffs System 130 twin needle. Zigzag Hemstitching Machine Setting: A = Up to mark seamline or trace seamline on page 13. If desired, additional straight or curved ...ornamental seams may be . Beautiful hemstitching effects on the left of the seam, turn fabric half a turn and sew second row. DR 001 838 954 Straight-Stitch Hemstitching Machine Seing: A = 0; B = + Stitch length: Medium 4 Insert twin hemstitching needle, System 130 ZwiHo, as for...
...are best suited to the first one. At the end of its throw. Exciting decorative effects may be obtained with Pfaffs System 130 twin needle. Zigzag Hemstitching Machine Setting: A = Up to mark seamline or trace seamline on page 13. If desired, additional straight or curved ...ornamental seams may be . Beautiful hemstitching effects on the left of the seam, turn fabric half a turn and sew second row. DR 001 838 954 Straight-Stitch Hemstitching Machine Seing: A = 0; B = + Stitch length: Medium 4 Insert twin hemstitching needle, System 130 ZwiHo, as for...
Owner's Manual
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... Upper Threading Correct Tension Regulation Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Regulating the Thread Tension Stitch Length Regulation Reverse Sewing Changing the Sewing Foot Dropping the Machine Feed Darning foot All-purpose Sewing Foot Contents Page 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ...48 Flat Felled Seams Hemming . Foreword Essential Parts Fundamentals of Machine Operation Operation of Your Sewing Machine Engaging the Sewing Mechanism Power and Foot Drive Motor Disengaging Mechanism Foot Control Straight Stitching Zigzag Sewing Removing the Bobbin Case Winding the Bobbin Inserting a Full Bobbin...
... Upper Threading Correct Tension Regulation Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Regulating the Thread Tension Stitch Length Regulation Reverse Sewing Changing the Sewing Foot Dropping the Machine Feed Darning foot All-purpose Sewing Foot Contents Page 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ...48 Flat Felled Seams Hemming . Foreword Essential Parts Fundamentals of Machine Operation Operation of Your Sewing Machine Engaging the Sewing Mechanism Power and Foot Drive Motor Disengaging Mechanism Foot Control Straight Stitching Zigzag Sewing Removing the Bobbin Case Winding the Bobbin Inserting a Full Bobbin...