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yourself with the exclusive features of a Pfaff 73, the sewing ornamental stitching and darning jobs that may come true. G. Follow these simple instructions and familiarize exciting on your machine. M. You are an experienced seamstress, you at any sewing problems, please contact your Pfaff dealer. PFAFF AG Karlsruhe-Durlach Branch th 1111 -- will enable you to master all ordinary...
yourself with the exclusive features of a Pfaff 73, the sewing ornamental stitching and darning jobs that may come true. G. Follow these simple instructions and familiarize exciting on your machine. M. You are an experienced seamstress, you at any sewing problems, please contact your Pfaff dealer. PFAFF AG Karlsruhe-Durlach Branch th 1111 -- will enable you to master all ordinary...
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... . • Always bring the take -up lever up lever to its highest position before you put fabric into the machine. • The machine will feed the material under the sewing foot automatically. Failure to observe this rule may cause the thread to turn the balance wheel, turn it is tightened before... you begin sewing. • Never run a threaded machine unless you have fabric under the sew ing foot. • Place both threads back under the sewing foot before you begin and after you have to slip out of...
... . • Always bring the take -up lever up lever to its highest position before you put fabric into the machine. • The machine will feed the material under the sewing foot automatically. Failure to observe this rule may cause the thread to turn the balance wheel, turn it is tightened before... you begin sewing. • Never run a threaded machine unless you have fabric under the sew ing foot. • Place both threads back under the sewing foot before you begin and after you have to slip out of...
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... innaan(rdsyeetuseranwrritonhwge. .4 .4 Hold workplate level and push it slightly so that its lugs arrows in the machine base (see 4 -. 4 . -; Tilt it between free arm and sewing foot. Jr 44 _,r 4 - .4 Swing down the support and ill, at bottom). press it firmly...4- - - - - enter the holes in right illustration). wheel and turn The sewing mechanism stop motion knob clockwise (as indicated by Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism Hold you). How to Operate Your Sewing Machine Engaging the Sewing Mechanism .4 Hold black balance arrow).
... innaan(rdsyeetuseranwrritonhwge. .4 .4 Hold workplate level and push it slightly so that its lugs arrows in the machine base (see 4 -. 4 . -; Tilt it between free arm and sewing foot. Jr 44 _,r 4 - .4 Swing down the support and ill, at bottom). press it firmly...4- - - - - enter the holes in right illustration). wheel and turn The sewing mechanism stop motion knob clockwise (as indicated by Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism Hold you). How to Operate Your Sewing Machine Engaging the Sewing Mechanism .4 Hold black balance arrow).
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Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 73 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are available from every Pfaff dealer. Insert new needle into opening of needle clamp. Changing the Needle Bring needle bar to its highest point and lower sewing foot. Tighten needle set screw a half a turn \ and pull old needle out of needle clamp and... flat side of the shank taces toward the back and long groove toward you. Bent or blunt needles should not be used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 P are used .
Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 73 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are available from every Pfaff dealer. Insert new needle into opening of needle clamp. Changing the Needle Bring needle bar to its highest point and lower sewing foot. Tighten needle set screw a half a turn \ and pull old needle out of needle clamp and... flat side of the shank taces toward the back and long groove toward you. Bent or blunt needles should not be used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 P are used .
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Hold spring clip c Attach so that darning foot it snap into place. the You machine feed, turn the drop should hear it is particularly important for hoop embroidery, darning and button sewing. the 93-102826-91 from needle set screw, the and L r tighten screw b. 20 DR612 feed control back to free arm its initial Darning Foot Remove the sewing foot. rTnhethfeabdrricopwiflleecdeacsoenfteroeldinu9n.der the To raise position. rear. Ttoowdarrodpyothueasmfaacrhainseitfweeildl ,gotu. DR 616 • Dropping the Machine Feed This is behind No.
Hold spring clip c Attach so that darning foot it snap into place. the You machine feed, turn the drop should hear it is particularly important for hoop embroidery, darning and button sewing. the 93-102826-91 from needle set screw, the and L r tighten screw b. 20 DR612 feed control back to free arm its initial Darning Foot Remove the sewing foot. rTnhethfeabdrricopwiflleecdeacsoenfteroeldinu9n.der the To raise position. rear. Ttoowdarrodpyothueasmfaacrhainseitfweeildl ,gotu. DR 616 • Dropping the Machine Feed This is behind No.
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Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. meLeiafctrhmfarnocinsatmp.eniTndufronrefeotouaptrmthc,oerveteomrpoavcneodvsepeurwllsinctgrheewfoloa(tts,teerreaioasurertonlwee)negdwtlheitwhainsade swing screw of the arm. From time to ...order. All moving and rotating parts require regular lubrication. 4 Todouritvoefirlre. To replace and secure top cover, proceed in the sewing head. DR 605 DR 606 22 Care and Maintenance Longevity and smooth machine performance are dependent on regular and proper cleaning and oiling.
Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. meLeiafctrhmfarnocinsatmp.eniTndufronrefeotouaptrmthc,oerveteomrpoavcneodvsepeurwllsinctgrheewfoloa(tts,teerreaioasurertonlwee)negdwtlheitwhainsade swing screw of the arm. From time to ...order. All moving and rotating parts require regular lubrication. 4 Todouritvoefirlre. To replace and secure top cover, proceed in the sewing head. DR 605 DR 606 22 Care and Maintenance Longevity and smooth machine performance are dependent on regular and proper cleaning and oiling.
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... the raceway each day you begin to time, remove the needle plate and clean the machine feed with a soft brush Take a toothpick and remove accumulations of packed lint. Do... two openings in the sewing hook is the most important oiling point. Put one on the left and the other at the needle-bar end of the machine, remove the dirt and... lint which have accumulated on these parts. DR 6fl DR 610 23 / L From time to oil the mechanism under the arm top cover and at the back (see arrows). '4 There are the oil holes of the zigzag mechanism. Before you sew...
... the raceway each day you begin to time, remove the needle plate and clean the machine feed with a soft brush Take a toothpick and remove accumulations of packed lint. Do... two openings in the sewing hook is the most important oiling point. Put one on the left and the other at the needle-bar end of the machine, remove the dirt and... lint which have accumulated on these parts. DR 6fl DR 610 23 / L From time to oil the mechanism under the arm top cover and at the back (see arrows). '4 There are the oil holes of the zigzag mechanism. Before you sew...
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.... 25 Needle too fine or too thick for the thread. Check and correct threading as instructed on page (For ordinary sewing, use System 130 R 12. Clean and oil hook raceway. 4: oiling. Machine threaded improperly. breakage. Burrs or sharp edges on needle plate slot. Wrong needle. Remedy: Push needle up as far as... away from you. Needle Thread Breaks Cause: The above . Trouble Shooting 1. needles.) Insert new needle. Use good quality threads only. Poor or knorty thread used. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Needle incorrectly inserted.
.... 25 Needle too fine or too thick for the thread. Check and correct threading as instructed on page (For ordinary sewing, use System 130 R 12. Clean and oil hook raceway. 4: oiling. Machine threaded improperly. breakage. Burrs or sharp edges on needle plate slot. Wrong needle. Remedy: Push needle up as far as... away from you. Needle Thread Breaks Cause: The above . Trouble Shooting 1. needles.) Insert new needle. Use good quality threads only. Poor or knorty thread used. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Needle incorrectly inserted.
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... as desired. the correct size for the needle and fabric. Guide the material lightly. Bobbin unevenly wound. Machine does not feed because stitch length control is set on "0. Dont run thread over finger when winding the bobbin. (For ...threading the machine see page 20). Raise presser bar lifter and remove thread. Remedy: Raise feed dog (see page 9). Bobbin case...and strikes needle plate. 3. Remedy: Replace needle at once to prevent further damage. Pieces of sewing hook.
... as desired. the correct size for the needle and fabric. Guide the material lightly. Bobbin unevenly wound. Machine does not feed because stitch length control is set on "0. Dont run thread over finger when winding the bobbin. (For ...threading the machine see page 20). Raise presser bar lifter and remove thread. Remedy: Raise feed dog (see page 9). Bobbin case...and strikes needle plate. 3. Remedy: Replace needle at once to prevent further damage. Pieces of sewing hook.
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Thread Jamming The Pfaff rotary hook will handled improperly. Machine Works Heavily Cause: Hook raceway lacks oil or is not being filled). Mechanism clogged by pieces of the motor in most instances will not normally to jam in the hook raceway, the power jam, even if the machine should happen working while sewing (when a bobbin... down (see page 5). If this action should not free the jammed thread, put a drop of the mechanism. Remedy: Clean and oil hook raceway. 6. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil -
Thread Jamming The Pfaff rotary hook will handled improperly. Machine Works Heavily Cause: Hook raceway lacks oil or is not being filled). Mechanism clogged by pieces of the motor in most instances will not normally to jam in the hook raceway, the power jam, even if the machine should happen working while sewing (when a bobbin... down (see page 5). If this action should not free the jammed thread, put a drop of the mechanism. Remedy: Clean and oil hook raceway. 6. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil -
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... other side in one continuous operation. Attractive tea cosies, slippers, seat pads and covers can be quilted. Using Sewing Feet and Attachments (setting see page 6) 847 60 Zipper Insertion Machine Setting: A 0 B Pin or baste closed zipper on depends on whether or not you zipper. DR 002 ...Quilting Machine Settin9: A = 0 B= .4 Edge stitcher No. 847 600 used with the quilting gauge sews parallel rows of stitching over the entire surface of fabric. zipper, stitch across end and up wrong side of...
... other side in one continuous operation. Attractive tea cosies, slippers, seat pads and covers can be quilted. Using Sewing Feet and Attachments (setting see page 6) 847 60 Zipper Insertion Machine Setting: A 0 B Pin or baste closed zipper on depends on whether or not you zipper. DR 002 ...Quilting Machine Settin9: A = 0 B= .4 Edge stitcher No. 847 600 used with the quilting gauge sews parallel rows of stitching over the entire surface of fabric. zipper, stitch across end and up wrong side of...
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Sew backwards as far as illustrated in sketch 3. Feed fabric so that the needle stitches in the material about...Fold over edge of fabric about 1/4" of the hem sewn first, as the rear fabric edge. Take the work out of the machine by slowing down feeding. Draw the fabric into the hemmer foot. To do this will ensure a neat hem right from the ... Don't crowd fabric into the scroll like this , press the fabric against the needle plate on the type of fabric you want to sew a uniform hem. DR 073 '4 Avoid ugly ends by pulling it forward. Then hem the second edge, as shown in sketch 2....
Sew backwards as far as illustrated in sketch 3. Feed fabric so that the needle stitches in the material about...Fold over edge of fabric about 1/4" of the hem sewn first, as the rear fabric edge. Take the work out of the machine by slowing down feeding. Draw the fabric into the hemmer foot. To do this will ensure a neat hem right from the ... Don't crowd fabric into the scroll like this , press the fabric against the needle plate on the type of fabric you want to sew a uniform hem. DR 073 '4 Avoid ugly ends by pulling it forward. Then hem the second edge, as shown in sketch 2....
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DR 076 Darning without Darning I-loops You will really appreciate the free arm of your Pfaff 73 when you darn tubular clothing, such as underpants, sleeves, socks or stockings without darning hoops. 4 Trim ragged edges of hole with the fabric grain, then stitch back and forth across the hole from one side to the other with short stitches taken lengthwise of the arm. Always hold fabric taut. 32 DR 077 Now sew back and forth over preceding work with the machine running at high speed. This anchors threads in the unworn area around the hole.
DR 076 Darning without Darning I-loops You will really appreciate the free arm of your Pfaff 73 when you darn tubular clothing, such as underpants, sleeves, socks or stockings without darning hoops. 4 Trim ragged edges of hole with the fabric grain, then stitch back and forth across the hole from one side to the other with short stitches taken lengthwise of the arm. Always hold fabric taut. 32 DR 077 Now sew back and forth over preceding work with the machine running at high speed. This anchors threads in the unworn area around the hole.
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...ches. Then turn the fabric at high speed. ,. . / A DR 056 DR 057 DR 559 Darning Machine setting: A 0, B ' Prepare your Pf off dealer. First stitch back and forth across the hole from your machine for darning as instructed on page 20. Small Holes Darn small and medium-size holes by placing... forward-reverse feed control. 33 This job can be done with the normal sew ing foot and without hoops. Hoops may be obtained from one side to the other with the machine running at right angles and sew back and forth over preceding work under the needle with the fabric grain....
...ches. Then turn the fabric at high speed. ,. . / A DR 056 DR 057 DR 559 Darning Machine setting: A 0, B ' Prepare your Pf off dealer. First stitch back and forth across the hole from your machine for darning as instructed on page 20. Small Holes Darn small and medium-size holes by placing... forward-reverse feed control. 33 This job can be done with the normal sew ing foot and without hoops. Hoops may be obtained from one side to the other with the machine running at right angles and sew back and forth over preceding work under the needle with the fabric grain....
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... used match the rest of medium length. Place the patch over the damaged area. .4 Sew it down with a wide zigzag stitch of the fabric. For additional strength stitch over and trim close to seams. 838 954 Attaching Lace Machine Setting: A = 2 B Yffflaeaaobrbcuaerrbiiccclayanaandbnirodoafuntattsabeictr/whi" cdoliatawcondnevdo.ewerPtdhnltgeaoicwneotgithththehienenrwaosirrntnrorotenaowiggslihamzstciigpdeezledea,oggnofelopysloet.liorftacCwtthhiuioenetsng,.olafttfhFcaeeokelixdnotcegntxehtstoehusnerievee,defosgtlaecidntlcodohotfhfpittnrhhoteeeno 4 the wrong side of...
... used match the rest of medium length. Place the patch over the damaged area. .4 Sew it down with a wide zigzag stitch of the fabric. For additional strength stitch over and trim close to seams. 838 954 Attaching Lace Machine Setting: A = 2 B Yffflaeaaobrbcuaerrbiiccclayanaandbnirodoafuntattsabeictr/whi" cdoliatawcondnevdo.ewerPtdhnltgeaoicwneotgithththehienenrwaosirrntnrorotenaowiggslihamzstciigpdeezledea,oggnofelopysloet.liorftacCwtthhiuioenetsng,.olafttfhFcaeeokelixdnotcegntxehtstoehusnerievee,defosgtlaecidntlcodohotfhfpittnrhhoteeeno 4 the wrong side of...
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... to 2 B Applique is desired. n- oonntorwanansrdotwinnrgtgohnesgmidmaestoeiodtrifiefaflawwbitilortlihcariapagnphdentaabrrsariodsowtene. the seam and sew mediumwide satin (BuIsfseteyeooautbhlsuewottaolpennfathtgotaeolne3dg6if)svo.aeotittnh-esNtiodt.cehs8igo4nv7e6ar16ap,lfaifsllltieiccrktehflrfeeevacedtr, R7167 35 R7220 C effective on buster bibs, frocks, covers, wherever a gay note Fill out small, but essential design with a stitch. DR 033 838 954 Applique Work Machine Setting: A 1'/2 to over edges of applique with granite...
... to 2 B Applique is desired. n- oonntorwanansrdotwinnrgtgohnesgmidmaestoeiodtrifiefaflawwbitilortlihcariapagnphdentaabrrsariodsowtene. the seam and sew mediumwide satin (BuIsfseteyeooautbhlsuewottaolpennfathtgotaeolne3dg6if)svo.aeotittnh-esNtiodt.cehs8igo4nv7e6ar16ap,lfaifsllltieiccrktehflrfeeevacedtr, R7167 35 R7220 C effective on buster bibs, frocks, covers, wherever a gay note Fill out small, but essential design with a stitch. DR 033 838 954 Applique Work Machine Setting: A 1'/2 to over edges of applique with granite...
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...of the all-purpose left groove of your buttonhole will on the opposite be made with the sewing foot. DR 035 36 Use only embroidery and darning thread No. 50. .4 IgIpifnnrloaymtocoreviuacekoa.iptnTprgeoiaefnebcgdreuetttmkoonftonhittrheiesofsclapueobsrerrorimcepinscai,...fabric layers. 5IOO7 Buttonholes may be twice as wide page, the bartacks at as a buttonhole seam. DR 082 .4 Sewing Buttonholes AbguitnttatncoihnnghbooulefttoflinerhsntogltseheafmdoeostrierNaecdoh.. Machine Setting: A = 11/2 (2) (first notch) B = Stitch Length (for buttonhole seam): Almost 0. When you...
...of the all-purpose left groove of your buttonhole will on the opposite be made with the sewing foot. DR 035 36 Use only embroidery and darning thread No. 50. .4 IgIpifnnrloaymtocoreviuacekoa.iptnTprgeoiaefnebcgdreuetttmkoonftonhittrheiesofsclapueobsrerrorimcepinscai,...fabric layers. 5IOO7 Buttonholes may be twice as wide page, the bartacks at as a buttonhole seam. DR 082 .4 Sewing Buttonholes AbguitnttatncoihnnghbooulefttoflinerhsntogltseheafmdoeostrierNaecdoh.. Machine Setting: A = 11/2 (2) (first notch) B = Stitch Length (for buttonhole seam): Almost 0. When you...
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....tioonlRge0.aifSsaoetnoadtrnteamemnaddaklceeha. - 0R583 Button Sewing Dwhbyaseaeoonoetcpunwnd.pw''ittenwboTngebribhltdelhrefoeowrncaaaeoiolpfkltyrvepayNeriwaodertonosuci.td,riht9aoto3attm-enkrh1seeeaea0stcwhd0hhtityhiishr1ne..., reposition button and needle will enter left hole. litinTwgeunornasonordditatshlheraweAte When sewing on be with the aid obtained from of holes. 38 repeat the above process, stitching through the second pair of a your special button Pfaff dealer. sewing [: , •, Machine Setting: A = 0 ' B = feed dog dropped. counter...
....tioonlRge0.aifSsaoetnoadtrnteamemnaddaklceeha. - 0R583 Button Sewing Dwhbyaseaeoonoetcpunwnd.pw''ittenwboTngebribhltdelhrefoeowrncaaaeoiolpfkltyrvepayNeriwaodertonosuci.td,riht9aoto3attm-enkrh1seeeaea0stcwhd0hhtityhiishr1ne..., reposition button and needle will enter left hole. litinTwgeunornasonordditatshlheraweAte When sewing on be with the aid obtained from of holes. 38 repeat the above process, stitching through the second pair of a your special button Pfaff dealer. sewing [: , •, Machine Setting: A = 0 ' B = feed dog dropped. counter...
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... seams do not overlap at joints of your monogram dimensional quality, embroider outline twice. Set machine for monogram embroidery without ' a sewing foot. Let the needle stitch into the fabric at a uniform rate. Hold both thread ends and sew over outline, moving hoops slowly and evenly. DR 036 Monogram Embroidery MachineSetting: A = 3to4 B = Feed dog...
... seams do not overlap at joints of your monogram dimensional quality, embroider outline twice. Set machine for monogram embroidery without ' a sewing foot. Let the needle stitch into the fabric at a uniform rate. Hold both thread ends and sew over outline, moving hoops slowly and evenly. DR 036 Monogram Embroidery MachineSetting: A = 3to4 B = Feed dog...
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CONTENTS Page Foreword 1 Essential Parts . 2 Fundamentals of Machine Operation 3 How to Operate Your Sewing Machine Engaging and Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism 4 The Workplate 4 Electrical Information 5 Motor Disengaging Mechanism 5 Foot Control 5 Straight Stitching 6 Zigzag Sewing 7 Removing the Bobbin Case 8 Winding the Bobbin ... Regulating the Thread Tension 17 Stitch Length Regulation 18 Reverse Sewing 18 Changing the Sewing Foot 19 Dropping the Machine Feed 20 Darning Foot All-Purpose Sewing Foot Care and Maintenance Changing the Light Bulb Removing and ...
CONTENTS Page Foreword 1 Essential Parts . 2 Fundamentals of Machine Operation 3 How to Operate Your Sewing Machine Engaging and Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism 4 The Workplate 4 Electrical Information 5 Motor Disengaging Mechanism 5 Foot Control 5 Straight Stitching 6 Zigzag Sewing 7 Removing the Bobbin Case 8 Winding the Bobbin ... Regulating the Thread Tension 17 Stitch Length Regulation 18 Reverse Sewing 18 Changing the Sewing Foot 19 Dropping the Machine Feed 20 Darning Foot All-Purpose Sewing Foot Care and Maintenance Changing the Light Bulb Removing and ...