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... Karsruhe-DurIach We suggest that you try out the various sew ing techniques discussed in this book so that you will become well acquainted with all the sewing jobs coming up in order to familiarize you to contact your Pfaff. Instructions CPFAFFI 84 and 85 Foreword Your new Pfaff sewing machine will enable you thoroughly with your...
... Karsruhe-DurIach We suggest that you try out the various sew ing techniques discussed in this book so that you will become well acquainted with all the sewing jobs coming up in order to familiarize you to contact your Pfaff. Instructions CPFAFFI 84 and 85 Foreword Your new Pfaff sewing machine will enable you thoroughly with your...
Owner's Manual
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Essential Parts of Your Pfaff 84 17 2 1 Face cover 2 Take-up lever 3 Thread guide 4 Top cover 5 Thread retainer stud 6 Spool pins 7 Bobbin winder 8 Balance wheel 9 Stop motion knob 10 Motor disengaging mechanism 11 Stitch length control 12 Reverse feed control 13 Bed cover 14 Transverse rotary hook 15 Needle plate 16 Sewing foot thumb screw 17 Light switch 18 Stitch width control 19 Needle position lever 20 Needle thread tension 21 Presser bar lifter (on back of machine arm) 22 Needle set screw 23 Sewing foot I
Essential Parts of Your Pfaff 84 17 2 1 Face cover 2 Take-up lever 3 Thread guide 4 Top cover 5 Thread retainer stud 6 Spool pins 7 Bobbin winder 8 Balance wheel 9 Stop motion knob 10 Motor disengaging mechanism 11 Stitch length control 12 Reverse feed control 13 Bed cover 14 Transverse rotary hook 15 Needle plate 16 Sewing foot thumb screw 17 Light switch 18 Stitch width control 19 Needle position lever 20 Needle thread tension 21 Presser bar lifter (on back of machine arm) 22 Needle set screw 23 Sewing foot I
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Essential Parts of Your Pfaff 85 12 3 4 5 -G- 7 II I fI 8 9 15- 14 1 Face cover 2 Take-up lever 3 Thread guide 4 Top cover 5 Thread retainer stud 6 Spool pins 7 Bobbin winder 8 Balance wheel 9 Stop motion knob 10 Motor disengaging mechanism 11 Stitch length control 12 Reverse feed control 13 Free arm 14 Free arm cover (enclosing transverse rotary hook) 15 Needle plate 16 Sewing foot thumb screw 17 Light switch 18 Stitch width control 19 Needle position lever 20 Needle thread tension 21 Presser bar lifter (On back of machine arm) 22 Needle set screw 23 Sewing foot
Essential Parts of Your Pfaff 85 12 3 4 5 -G- 7 II I fI 8 9 15- 14 1 Face cover 2 Take-up lever 3 Thread guide 4 Top cover 5 Thread retainer stud 6 Spool pins 7 Bobbin winder 8 Balance wheel 9 Stop motion knob 10 Motor disengaging mechanism 11 Stitch length control 12 Reverse feed control 13 Free arm 14 Free arm cover (enclosing transverse rotary hook) 15 Needle plate 16 Sewing foot thumb screw 17 Light switch 18 Stitch width control 19 Needle position lever 20 Needle thread tension 21 Presser bar lifter (On back of machine arm) 22 Needle set screw 23 Sewing foot
Owner's Manual
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... down the lever on the back of the machine (2) until it will go (1). Press the workplate support against the baseplate of the machine. 10 4 3 The sewing area of the Pfaff 84 Portable is enlarged with the aid of the Pfatf 85 for ordinary sewing operations, push the workplate onto the free arm... as far as it snaps into the hole in Fig. 2). On machines having no carrying case base,...
... down the lever on the back of the machine (2) until it will go (1). Press the workplate support against the baseplate of the machine. 10 4 3 The sewing area of the Pfaff 84 Portable is enlarged with the aid of the Pfatf 85 for ordinary sewing operations, push the workplate onto the free arm... as far as it snaps into the hole in Fig. 2). On machines having no carrying case base,...
Owner's Manual
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Place both threads back un der the sewing foot after it has been raised again. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread, hold the needle thread and lower the sewing foot. Turn the balance wheel toward you a full turn. A Presser bar lifter up B Presser bar lifter down 12 To draw up the bobbin thread. The sewing foot is raised and lowered by operating the presser bar lifter on the back of the machine (see ill.).
Place both threads back un der the sewing foot after it has been raised again. Pull the needle thread to draw up the bobbin thread, hold the needle thread and lower the sewing foot. Turn the balance wheel toward you a full turn. A Presser bar lifter up B Presser bar lifter down 12 To draw up the bobbin thread. The sewing foot is raised and lowered by operating the presser bar lifter on the back of the machine (see ill.).
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Always rotate balance wheel (8) toward you (see arrow). As you do this, check to make sure the stop motion knob is at its center position. Fundamentals of Machine Operation For ordinary sewing, needle position lever (19) should be in its highest point before you begin and after you have completed a seam. Make sure the take-up lever (2) is tightened firm ly. 19 13
Always rotate balance wheel (8) toward you (see arrow). As you do this, check to make sure the stop motion knob is at its center position. Fundamentals of Machine Operation For ordinary sewing, needle position lever (19) should be in its highest point before you begin and after you have completed a seam. Make sure the take-up lever (2) is tightened firm ly. 19 13
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To this end, push the stitch width control to the right as far as it will run. 14 Place the material under the sewing foot and lower the presser bar lifter. The harder you press, the faster the machine will go. The number indi cating the stitch length chosen should be opposite the dot on "2". Place the foot control within easy reach of the slot. For ordinary sewing operations, set the stitch length control on the left-hand side of your foot and depress the pedal. Begin by turning the stitch length control. The stitch length is regulated by sewing a straight-stitch seam.
To this end, push the stitch width control to the right as far as it will run. 14 Place the material under the sewing foot and lower the presser bar lifter. The harder you press, the faster the machine will go. The number indi cating the stitch length chosen should be opposite the dot on "2". Place the foot control within easy reach of the slot. For ordinary sewing operations, set the stitch length control on the left-hand side of your foot and depress the pedal. Begin by turning the stitch length control. The stitch length is regulated by sewing a straight-stitch seam.
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... clamp. Insert the needle and push it up as far as it sideways (see ill.). Tighten screw 22 securely. Turn out screw 16 until the sewing foot can be removed, tilt ing it will go, making sure that the flat side of its shank faces toward the back. Use System 130...-00. The new foot is at tached in the reverse order. To change the needle, bring the needle to its highest point and lower the sewing foot. The accessory box which belongs to its highest point and raise the foot. To change the...
... clamp. Insert the needle and push it up as far as it sideways (see ill.). Tighten screw 22 securely. Turn out screw 16 until the sewing foot can be removed, tilt ing it will go, making sure that the flat side of its shank faces toward the back. Use System 130...-00. The new foot is at tached in the reverse order. To change the needle, bring the needle to its highest point and lower the sewing foot. The accessory box which belongs to its highest point and raise the foot. To change the...
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...Embroidery and Darning Plate Embroidery and darning plate No. 93-030 125-45 fFcpelooeursddee,cmdearuntiasntienmbthebseerrwoeainidcndecgereyrseosdaponeridirneaastdciaotoirnvnfsei,n.ygotFhuoeprrlatPmhtfeiaasfcifshpi8uni4ner. Remove the sewing foot. Darning To prepare your machine for darning, pro ceed as follows: Bring the needle to remove the cover plate. Place plate over... the the embroidery and darn machine feed so that its highest point. Simply press the darning plate into the corresponding cutouts in front of ...
...Embroidery and Darning Plate Embroidery and darning plate No. 93-030 125-45 fFcpelooeursddee,cmdearuntiasntienmbthebseerrwoeainidcndecgereyrseosdaponeridirneaastdciaotoirnvnfsei,n.ygotFhuoeprrlatPmhtfeiaasfcifshpi8uni4ner. Remove the sewing foot. Darning To prepare your machine for darning, pro ceed as follows: Bring the needle to remove the cover plate. Place plate over... the the embroidery and darn machine feed so that its highest point. Simply press the darning plate into the corresponding cutouts in front of ...
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... of light and mediumweight fabrics, set the machine for its edge. Make sure the needle takes one stitch into the fabric and the other over its maxi mum stitch width. Soft and flimsy fabrics are best overcast with Zigzag Stitches 838 954 Attach ordinary sewing foot. Never change the stitch width setting...
... of light and mediumweight fabrics, set the machine for its edge. Make sure the needle takes one stitch into the fabric and the other over its maxi mum stitch width. Soft and flimsy fabrics are best overcast with Zigzag Stitches 838 954 Attach ordinary sewing foot. Never change the stitch width setting...
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... and the stitch width control in the middle of the patch. Elastic materials are stitched twice (see ill.). uInserting Patches 838 954 Attach ordinary sewing foot. Stitch width: medium Larger holes can be patched quickly. Trim away the excess material on the right of the fabric. At the corners..., stop the machines with the needle down in the same manner. 26 Cut a patch about 1/3 inch larger than the hole and place it under the hole, ...
... and the stitch width control in the middle of the patch. Elastic materials are stitched twice (see ill.). uInserting Patches 838 954 Attach ordinary sewing foot. Stitch width: medium Larger holes can be patched quickly. Trim away the excess material on the right of the fabric. At the corners..., stop the machines with the needle down in the same manner. 26 Cut a patch about 1/3 inch larger than the hole and place it under the hole, ...
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...high speed. Raise the needle, but retain the foot in writing" direc tion, without turning them, while the machine is running at the beginning of the monogram. Sew on the fabric and place the material in darning hoops. Hold both holes. Regulate the stitch width until the... needle alternately stitches through the fabric. To give your machine. Remove the sewing foot, attach the embroi dery and darning plate and lower the presser bar lifter. Slowly move the hoops in its lowered position...
...high speed. Raise the needle, but retain the foot in writing" direc tion, without turning them, while the machine is running at the beginning of the monogram. Sew on the fabric and place the material in darning hoops. Hold both holes. Regulate the stitch width until the... needle alternately stitches through the fabric. To give your machine. Remove the sewing foot, attach the embroi dery and darning plate and lower the presser bar lifter. Slowly move the hoops in its lowered position...
Owner's Manual
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Pfaff 84 machines are tilted back. Machine Care From time to time, clean the parts in the machine arm and in the vicinity of the sew ing hook with the bobbin. I 1 On Piaft 85 machines, loosen the set screw, lift the front of the free arm cover and pull the cover out lengthwise of the machine base and tilt the machine back cautiously (3). 36 - 2 To this end, re move the needle, the sewing foot and the bobbin case with a soft brush. On port able machines, loosen the screw on the bottom of the arm (1 & 2).
Pfaff 84 machines are tilted back. Machine Care From time to time, clean the parts in the machine arm and in the vicinity of the sew ing hook with the bobbin. I 1 On Piaft 85 machines, loosen the set screw, lift the front of the free arm cover and pull the cover out lengthwise of the machine base and tilt the machine back cautiously (3). 36 - 2 To this end, re move the needle, the sewing foot and the bobbin case with a soft brush. On port able machines, loosen the screw on the bottom of the arm (1 & 2).
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at left . The raceway in the sewing hook is an important oiling point. From time to time, put a drop of oil into the hook raceway (see II. Pfatt 84 37 Do not oil the bobbin winder. Longevity and smooth machine performance are only a few oiling points left and center). Since your Pfaff sewing machine has been made from high-grade materials, there are dependent on regular cleaning and pro per oiling.
at left . The raceway in the sewing hook is an important oiling point. From time to time, put a drop of oil into the hook raceway (see II. Pfatt 84 37 Do not oil the bobbin winder. Longevity and smooth machine performance are only a few oiling points left and center). Since your Pfaff sewing machine has been made from high-grade materials, there are dependent on regular cleaning and pro per oiling.
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... from the Needle and Thread Chart. • Check whether the needle has been threaded correctly (p. 11). • Use only high-grade machine thread or sewing silk. • Check to see that the bobbin case has been inserted correctly (p. 9). • Both tensions must be handled improperly. To...narrow fabric strip between the tension discs. Please remember to restore the normal set ting after you have completed your sewing machine will not normally jam, even if the machine should happen to jam in the hook raceway, it back and forth, without applying force. 38 If thread should...
... from the Needle and Thread Chart. • Check whether the needle has been threaded correctly (p. 11). • Use only high-grade machine thread or sewing silk. • Check to see that the bobbin case has been inserted correctly (p. 9). • Both tensions must be handled improperly. To...narrow fabric strip between the tension discs. Please remember to restore the normal set ting after you have completed your sewing machine will not normally jam, even if the machine should happen to jam in the hook raceway, it back and forth, without applying force. 38 If thread should...
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These parts come with your sewing machine: 3 bobbins No. 93-009 033-21 Oil can No. 91-129 449-91, full Needles, System 130 R, No. 93-847 990-00 Darning foot No. 93-102 826-91 All-purpose sewing foot No. 93-1 00 179-00 Embroidering and darning plate No. 93-030 125-45... Plastic bag for accessories (not ill.) Instruction book (not ill.) Zigzag sewing foot No. 93-838 954-00 (on machine) Zigzag sewing foot 0 Needles The following parts are available on special request and at extra cost: Felling foot No. 93-847561-06 Hemmer...
These parts come with your sewing machine: 3 bobbins No. 93-009 033-21 Oil can No. 91-129 449-91, full Needles, System 130 R, No. 93-847 990-00 Darning foot No. 93-102 826-91 All-purpose sewing foot No. 93-1 00 179-00 Embroidering and darning plate No. 93-030 125-45... Plastic bag for accessories (not ill.) Instruction book (not ill.) Zigzag sewing foot No. 93-838 954-00 (on machine) Zigzag sewing foot 0 Needles The following parts are available on special request and at extra cost: Felling foot No. 93-847561-06 Hemmer...
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... 36 23 18/19 18 12 18 .4 .7 .2 .3 21 Foreword Fundamentals Hemming of Pfaff 84 . . Cording Darning Darning Foot Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Dropping Electrical the Machine Equipment Feed . Engaging and Mechanism Disengaging the Sewing Essential Parts of Pfaff 84 Essential Parts of Pfaff 85 . . Contents Page Accessories . Zigzag Stitching Zipper Insertion 21 Foot 12 14 16...
... 36 23 18/19 18 12 18 .4 .7 .2 .3 21 Foreword Fundamentals Hemming of Pfaff 84 . . Cording Darning Darning Foot Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Dropping Electrical the Machine Equipment Feed . Engaging and Mechanism Disengaging the Sewing Essential Parts of Pfaff 84 Essential Parts of Pfaff 85 . . Contents Page Accessories . Zigzag Stitching Zipper Insertion 21 Foot 12 14 16...