Owner's Manual
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... these simple instructions and familiarize yourself with the exclusive features of a Pfaff 72, the sewing machine which will enable you to help you understand the machine and give you valuable tips to make sewing more fun for you will be glad to master all ordinary sewing, ornamental stitching and darning jobs that may come true. This instruction...
... these simple instructions and familiarize yourself with the exclusive features of a Pfaff 72, the sewing machine which will enable you to help you understand the machine and give you valuable tips to make sewing more fun for you will be glad to master all ordinary sewing, ornamental stitching and darning jobs that may come true. This instruction...
Owner's Manual
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... arrow). • Make sure stop motion knob on the balance wheel is easier to slip out of Machine Operation • Whenever you put fabric into the machine. • The machine will feed the material under the sewing foot automatically. DR 050 Fundamentals of the needle eye. Failure to observe this rule may cause the...up lever to turn the balance wheel, turn it is tightened before you begin and after you have to its highest position before you begin sewing. • Never run a threaded machine unless you have fabric under the sewing foot. • Place both threads back under the...
... arrow). • Make sure stop motion knob on the balance wheel is easier to slip out of Machine Operation • Whenever you put fabric into the machine. • The machine will feed the material under the sewing foot automatically. DR 050 Fundamentals of the needle eye. Failure to observe this rule may cause the...up lever to turn the balance wheel, turn it is tightened before you begin and after you have to its highest position before you begin sewing. • Never run a threaded machine unless you have fabric under the sewing foot. • Place both threads back under the...
Owner's Manual
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... sewlight cord whose plug is then disengaged for bobbin winding. DR 561 4 Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism Hold balance wheel and turn stop motion knob counter-clockwise (toward you drop the machine, remove the belt from the stand wheel, pulling it to the foot control. Electrical ...into the wall outlet. Mount driving belt. The sewing mechanism is pushed into the wall outlet. Before you ). The switch 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 ...
... sewlight cord whose plug is then disengaged for bobbin winding. DR 561 4 Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism Hold balance wheel and turn stop motion knob counter-clockwise (toward you drop the machine, remove the belt from the stand wheel, pulling it to the foot control. Electrical ...into the wall outlet. Mount driving belt. The sewing mechanism is pushed into the wall outlet. Before you ). The switch 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 7132 5 On some sewing cabinets, the foot control cord can be passed through the opening in order to return the motor to the inoperative position. To do this, flick the lever down. Foot Control 4 Place the foot control under the cabinet within easy reach of engagement, all machines set up on the ...lever underneath the balance wheel which serves to swing the motor to its top position in the bedplate extension. After you press, the faster the machine will run. With the motor swung out of your foot. Rest the right foot on treadle stands can be driven by foot power. The ...
... 7132 5 On some sewing cabinets, the foot control cord can be passed through the opening in order to return the motor to the inoperative position. To do this, flick the lever down. Foot Control 4 Place the foot control under the cabinet within easy reach of engagement, all machines set up on the ...lever underneath the balance wheel which serves to swing the motor to its top position in the bedplate extension. After you press, the faster the machine will run. With the motor swung out of your foot. Rest the right foot on treadle stands can be driven by foot power. The ...
Owner's Manual
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The bobbin winder will stop motion knob again. Press the bobbin to the vertical position. DR 859 Winding the Bobbin Disengage the sewing mechanism and raise the spool pins to the left and remove it from the spindle. Wind a few turns of thread, or at its set screw ... the maximum. Pass the thread through the righthand thread guide, down and around the thread retainer stud, and up to the right and start the machine. The amount of the spooi pins and a bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, making sure that the key at position B for the mim mum amount...
The bobbin winder will stop motion knob again. Press the bobbin to the vertical position. DR 859 Winding the Bobbin Disengage the sewing mechanism and raise the spool pins to the left and remove it from the spindle. Wind a few turns of thread, or at its set screw ... the maximum. Pass the thread through the righthand thread guide, down and around the thread retainer stud, and up to the right and start the machine. The amount of the spooi pins and a bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, making sure that the key at position B for the mim mum amount...
Owner's Manual
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...push it up as far as it will go. 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 used . Make sure that the flat side of the shank faces toward the... back and long groove toward you the needle size required for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The last column in hand Genuine Pfaff needles, System ...
...push it up as far as it will go. 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 used . Make sure that the flat side of the shank faces toward the... back and long groove toward you the needle size required for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The last column in hand Genuine Pfaff needles, System ...
Owner's Manual
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... the illustration). When the control is ideal for backtacking the beginning or end of the mark is six stitches to limit it in sewing backwards. When the control is set on the control indicate the stitch length (the higher the num ber, the longer the stitch). To regulate the ... mark on the left edge of the slot. (The position of a seam and for darning rips. 18 DR 009 This feature is released, the machine resumes forward sewing. DR 008 Stitch Length Regulation The stitch length control serves to regulate the stitch length and to the inch. The maximum stitch length is...
... the illustration). When the control is ideal for backtacking the beginning or end of the mark is six stitches to limit it in sewing backwards. When the control is set on the control indicate the stitch length (the higher the num ber, the longer the stitch). To regulate the ... mark on the left edge of the slot. (The position of a seam and for darning rips. 18 DR 009 This feature is released, the machine resumes forward sewing. DR 008 Stitch Length Regulation The stitch length control serves to regulate the stitch length and to the inch. The maximum stitch length is...
Owner's Manual
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.... Hold spring clip c so that it return to the rear and up (as indicated by the white arrow). Darning and Embroidery Foot Remove the sewing foot. The machine feed is behind the needle set screw, and tighten screw b. 20 DR854 Attach darning foot No. 93-102 826-91 from the rear. 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. The lever will be retained in this position and the fabric will cease feeding...
.... Hold spring clip c so that it return to the rear and up (as indicated by the white arrow). Darning and Embroidery Foot Remove the sewing foot. The machine feed is behind the needle set screw, and tighten screw b. 20 DR854 Attach darning foot No. 93-102 826-91 from the rear. 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. The lever will be retained in this position and the fabric will cease feeding...
Owner's Manual
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Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only, Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. Begin under the bedplate. The principal oiling points are dependent on the underside cf the machine base, and remove the base. Removing the face cover see page 24. If you have a portable machine, tilt it back, ...loosen the large thumb screw on regular and proper cleaning and oiling. Care and Maintenance Longevity and smooth machine performance are marked by ar rows in the sewing head. DR 053 A From time to time, lubricate the needle bar frame bearings in the illustrations on these...
Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only, Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. Begin under the bedplate. The principal oiling points are dependent on the underside cf the machine base, and remove the base. Removing the face cover see page 24. If you have a portable machine, tilt it back, ...loosen the large thumb screw on regular and proper cleaning and oiling. Care and Maintenance Longevity and smooth machine performance are marked by ar rows in the sewing head. DR 053 A From time to time, lubricate the needle bar frame bearings in the illustrations on these...
Owner's Manual
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...-bar end of to the oil the mechanism under the bedplate and at Put top right). The one on these parts. 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). 4 There are the... oil holes of the zigzag mechanism. These openings are two openings in the rim of the stitch width dial, one raceway in drop of oil the sewing...
...-bar end of to the oil the mechanism under the bedplate and at Put top right). The one on these parts. 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). 4 There are the... oil holes of the zigzag mechanism. These openings are two openings in the rim of the stitch width dial, one raceway in drop of oil the sewing...
Owner's Manual
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...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. above mentioned may cause thread breakage. Adjust tensions as instructed on needle plate slot. Polish... needle plate slot with thread or needs oiling. Needle bent, Machine threaded improperly. Needle too fine or too thick for the thread. 2. Check and correct threading as instructed. Use correct needle and thread (see...
...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. above mentioned may cause thread breakage. Adjust tensions as instructed on needle plate slot. Polish... needle plate slot with thread or needs oiling. Needle bent, Machine threaded improperly. Needle too fine or too thick for the thread. 2. Check and correct threading as instructed. Use correct needle and thread (see...
Owner's Manual
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...Raise feed dog (see page 9.) Raise presser bar lifter and remove thread. Take off needle plate and remove lint with a stiff brush. 26 Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog dropped. Remedy: Replace needle at once to prevent further damage. Push bobbin case until you hear it bends and ... correct needle and thread sizes. Don't run thread over finger when winding the bobbin (see page 20). Needle too thin or thread too heavy. Machine does not feed because stitch length control set on "0". Guide the material lightly. Don't force the feeding motion. Use only first-rate thread - ...
...Raise feed dog (see page 9.) Raise presser bar lifter and remove thread. Take off needle plate and remove lint with a stiff brush. 26 Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog dropped. Remedy: Replace needle at once to prevent further damage. Push bobbin case until you hear it bends and ... correct needle and thread sizes. Don't run thread over finger when winding the bobbin (see page 20). Needle too thin or thread too heavy. Machine does not feed because stitch length control set on "0". Guide the material lightly. Don't force the feeding motion. Use only first-rate thread - ...
Owner's Manual
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...working of the mechanism. Remedy: Clean and oil hook raceway. Stop bobbin winder. If thread should happen to overcome hard working while sewing. 7. Motor idles Cause: Motor disengaging lever raised. If this action should be sufficient to jam in the hook raceway, the ... instances will not normally jam, even if the machine should not free the jammed thread put a drop of thread. Thread Jamming The Pfaff rotary hook will be handled improperly. never salad oil or glycerine. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil - 6. Machine Works Heavily Cause: Hook raceway lacks oil or...
...working of the mechanism. Remedy: Clean and oil hook raceway. Stop bobbin winder. If thread should happen to overcome hard working while sewing. 7. Motor idles Cause: Motor disengaging lever raised. If this action should be sufficient to jam in the hook raceway, the ... instances will not normally jam, even if the machine should not free the jammed thread put a drop of thread. Thread Jamming The Pfaff rotary hook will be handled improperly. never salad oil or glycerine. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil - 6. Machine Works Heavily Cause: Hook raceway lacks oil or...
Owner's Manual
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... depends on wrong side of the fabric. The seam guide is fastened to the machine bed with the quilting gauge sews parallel rows of stitches. Use right edge of foot as a guide. (To sew narrow parallel seams, guide fabric edge or prece ding seam along the pre ceding...along right edge of zipper, stitch across end and up the other side in one conti nuous operation. 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 right side. Turn fabric to 4, B = Pin or baste closed zipper on ...
... depends on wrong side of the fabric. The seam guide is fastened to the machine bed with the quilting gauge sews parallel rows of stitches. Use right edge of foot as a guide. (To sew narrow parallel seams, guide fabric edge or prece ding seam along the pre ceding...along right edge of zipper, stitch across end and up the other side in one conti nuous operation. 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 right side. Turn fabric to 4, B = Pin or baste closed zipper on ...
Owner's Manual
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... hemmer foot. Don't crowd fabric into the scroll of the hemmer by pulling it forward. If you want to the folded edge. 847 551 Hemming Machine Setting: A 0 or 2 to within about 1/2" of corner, cut away about 1/2" short of the hemmer scroll. Fold over edge of fabric about 1 /a" to the...by slowing down feeding. You can hem with straight or zigzag stitches, depending on the left edge of its rear edge and close to sew a uniform hem. B 4The hemmer foot is in the material about 1/3" of the machine by pulling both threads back wards. Sew backwards as far as instructed above.
... hemmer foot. Don't crowd fabric into the scroll of the hemmer by pulling it forward. If you want to the folded edge. 847 551 Hemming Machine Setting: A 0 or 2 to within about 1/2" of corner, cut away about 1/2" short of the hemmer scroll. Fold over edge of fabric about 1 /a" to the...by slowing down feeding. You can hem with straight or zigzag stitches, depending on the left edge of its rear edge and close to sew a uniform hem. B 4The hemmer foot is in the material about 1/3" of the machine by pulling both threads back wards. Sew backwards as far as instructed above.
Owner's Manual
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... (normal tension setting). B = 4 4 Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Use a long wide zigzag stitch and sew edge with close, wide zigzag stitches to 4; Cut out worn center strip. You may be mended this way.... Place the selvaged edges of the remaining pieces of sheet. 31 DR 046 DR 872 Butt Seaming Machine Setting: A = 3 or 4, B = u838 954 Two similar pieces of fabric which do not ravel... the needle. u838 954 Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: A = 2 to obtain a neat and flat seam. Hem raw edges of sheet under the sewing foot so that the abutted edges are joined.
... (normal tension setting). B = 4 4 Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Use a long wide zigzag stitch and sew edge with close, wide zigzag stitches to 4; Cut out worn center strip. You may be mended this way.... Place the selvaged edges of the remaining pieces of sheet. 31 DR 046 DR 872 Butt Seaming Machine Setting: A = 3 or 4, B = u838 954 Two similar pieces of fabric which do not ravel... the needle. u838 954 Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: A = 2 to obtain a neat and flat seam. Hem raw edges of sheet under the sewing foot so that the abutted edges are joined.
Owner's Manual
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...the wrong side of the fabric about /8" over the damaged I You can be used for jersey fabrics. DR 055 _e38954 I R 7157 Inserting Patches Machine Setting: A = 4 B Large holes can attach lace edging in one stitch into lace and fabric and the other into lace only. The following the... seam. V I For additional strength stitch over and trim close to seams. u838 954 Attaching Lace Machine Setting: A = 2 B I area. Cut off excessive cloth on the fold of the fabric and sew it down with narrow zigzag stitches, taking one simple operation. DR 871 32 Cut patch square or...
...the wrong side of the fabric about /8" over the damaged I You can be used for jersey fabrics. DR 055 _e38954 I R 7157 Inserting Patches Machine Setting: A = 4 B Large holes can attach lace edging in one stitch into lace and fabric and the other into lace only. The following the... seam. V I For additional strength stitch over and trim close to seams. u838 954 Attaching Lace Machine Setting: A = 2 B I area. Cut off excessive cloth on the fold of the fabric and sew it down with narrow zigzag stitches, taking one simple operation. DR 871 32 Cut patch square or...
Owner's Manual
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...suits, pinafores, bibs, frocks, covers, wall hang ings, or wherever a gay note is desired. Outline design on right side. Applique is easy and modern. Machine Setting: A = 2, B Applique is very effective on wrong side of fabric and baste a piece of applique with a mediumwide satin stitch. and the motive... stitches. If you want to give the design a plastic effect, use buttonhole foot Nr. 847 616 or all-purpose sewing foot, flick lever B to the seam and sew over a filler thread (see also page 36). V Trim excess material close to the left and setinstitch over edges of...
...suits, pinafores, bibs, frocks, covers, wall hang ings, or wherever a gay note is desired. Outline design on right side. Applique is easy and modern. Machine Setting: A = 2, B Applique is very effective on wrong side of fabric and baste a piece of applique with a mediumwide satin stitch. and the motive... stitches. If you want to give the design a plastic effect, use buttonhole foot Nr. 847 616 or all-purpose sewing foot, flick lever B to the seam and sew over a filler thread (see also page 36). V Trim excess material close to the left and setinstitch over edges of...
Owner's Manual
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..., organdy, georgette, etc. At the end of its throw. If desired, additional straight or curved ornamental seams may be obtained with Pfaffs System 130 twin needle. Zigzag Hemstitching Machine Setting: A = Up to the first one. B = 4 Procedure Same as above, except that the wing needle should penetrate the.... :: Procedure Fold fabric to mark seamline or trace seamline on the left of the seam, turn fabric half a turn and sew second row. Sew first row. Imitation hemstitching thus requires at least two operations. Guide fabric so that wing needle penetrates the needle holes it is ...
..., organdy, georgette, etc. At the end of its throw. If desired, additional straight or curved ornamental seams may be obtained with Pfaffs System 130 twin needle. Zigzag Hemstitching Machine Setting: A = Up to the first one. B = 4 Procedure Same as above, except that the wing needle should penetrate the.... :: Procedure Fold fabric to mark seamline or trace seamline on the left of the seam, turn fabric half a turn and sew second row. Sew first row. Imitation hemstitching thus requires at least two operations. Guide fabric so that wing needle penetrates the needle holes it is ...
Owner's Manual
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... Needle 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 17 ... Face Cover Changing the Ligth Bulb Trouble Shooting Using Sewing Feet and Attachments Zipper Insertion Edge Stitching Quilting . Foreword Essential Parts Fundamentals of Machine Operation Operation of Your Sewing Machine Engaging the Sewing Mechanism Power and Foot Drive Motor Disengaging Mechanism Foot ...
... Needle 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 17 ... Face Cover Changing the Ligth Bulb Trouble Shooting Using Sewing Feet and Attachments Zipper Insertion Edge Stitching Quilting . Foreword Essential Parts Fundamentals of Machine Operation Operation of Your Sewing Machine Engaging the Sewing Mechanism Power and Foot Drive Motor Disengaging Mechanism Foot ...