Pfaff 362-261 Support Question
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Question posted by boancomputers on November 26th, 2013
Sewing Machines
i own a pfaff 362-261 automatic sewing machine made in germony in 1966. I still have its origanal case and both machine and case with accessories that are in mint condition. what were they selling them for in price back then and what would it be worth now. As much information on the sewing machine would be really helpful. I still have the manual aswell in terrific state and very much readable.
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
...An exclusive at any time. G. PFAFF AG Karisruhe-Durlach Branch You ore now the proud owner of
Pfaff
sewing
machines,
the
-- You will be glad to darn without hoops.
feature
of a Pfaff-Automatic 362-261
The machine you . M. machine. Stopmaiic ensures that your machine is ready
for you have any time.
the sewing machine with unlimited possibilities. features of...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... work .
The Stopmatic
Push the raised presser bar lifter toward you (counter-clockwise as shown by black arrow.)
1
Never run a threaded machine unless you have fabric under the sewing foot automatically. If you have to raise the needle,
operate the Stopmatic lever. All you want to turn balance wheel a by pushing or pulling...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
When you push the control up, the machine will sew straight, regardless of the slot, as desired. Lever B ing can ...the
of the needle slot. R 7999
Zigzag Sewing
Set: Dial C=O
If you want to sew a few wide zigzag stitches while the machine is set (ideal for making buttonholes). When released, the machine resumes straight stitching automatically. for the
straight lever is set between I...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
through the needle eye. Place both threads back under sewing foot before you put fabric into machine.
19
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I Prong w now pulls end of the loop - R8158
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread
A
Hold needle thread lightly in your left hand. Turn balance ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... beside the other.
In this , operate the control in rhythm and move thefabricslightlysideways. This feature is opposite the
mark on the scale is released, the machine resumes forward sewing automatically. It 7996
Stitch Length Regulation
'4 Turn dial G until the number indicating the desired stitch length is ideal for darning rips with the ordinary...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
Dropping the Machine Feed
The machine feed is turned to the right as far as it will cease feeding.
To lower feed below the needle plate, turn drop feed control clockwise. Fabric will go, feeding of thevibrator, for darning wfh the aid of the fabric resumes automatically when you start sewing.
23
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ir When the control is dropped for hoop embroidery and button sewing.
Owner's Manual - Page 25
Changing the Sewing Foot
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machine feed and darning and con be hands as you into...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
.... All moving and rotating parts require regular lubrication. A dry raceway will cause rapid wear. Dont forget to establish a pattern when oiling your machine.
Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. It is essential to keep the
hook shaft bearing oiled. This is advisable to put a drop of oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 31
... pages 16 and 17. Polish needle plate slot with thread or needs oiling. Wrong needle. Machine threaded improperly. Check and correct threading as it will go and be sure that the long ...2. Poor, knotty or rotten thread used. Burrs or sharp edges on bed side, (For ordinary sewing, use System 130R needles.) Insert new needle.
The correct needle system is jammed with fine emery cloth...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
.... Mechanism clogged by pieces of lint pocked between feed teeth. Machine Feeds Improperly Ca use :
Motor belt is not being filled).
Machine works dery mechanism
heavily when is obstructed by inferior oil.
automatic
embroi
Hook raceway lacks oil or is engaged.
5. See note on bearings. never salad oil or glycerine. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil --
Owner's Manual - Page 34
... if the machine should not free the jammed thread, put a drop of the Stopmotic it back and forth. 7. Thread Jamming The new Pfaff rotary hook will... be avoided, however, if you push the presser bar lifter up all the way.
Take-up lever does not move when you follow the instructions on page 5. Thread jamming can be sufficient to jam in the raceway of the sewing...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
...Machine Setting:
DiaIA==0
LeverB=I
Dial C=0
Lever E0
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sew narrow parallel seams, guide fabric edge preceding seam along right edge of sewing...fabric to right side. Lever E=0
Sew parallel rows various distances
of straight ...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
... to focilifote insertion into the scroll of its rear edge and close to sew a uniform hem. Sew backwards as far as shown in line with the left side of the ...to within about /" of corner, cut away about /" short of the hemmer by slowing dawn feeding. Hemming
Machine Setting:
DialA=Oor2to4
LeverB=
Dial C=O ' Lever E==O
The hemmer foot is in sketch 2.
For a smooth...
Owner's Manual - Page 38
... bed sheets may overcast edges after fabric is cut and before the pieces are centered under the sewing foot so that the abutted edges are joined. Hem raw edges of sheet.
37 .. - 44088
4
Overcasting Edges
Machine Setting: Dial A2 to 4
Lever B= 4
Dial C=O
Lever E=O
Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Join them with the needle...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
Overlap lace on fabric. Carefully trim excess fabric underneath. Sew to 3
Lever B= 1
You con attach lace edging in one stitch into lace and fabric and the other into the lace.
V
Dial C=O . 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 into lace only. 44088...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
... excellent for openwork embroidery. Be careful that your squares look neat. R7179
42 First, sew over all traced linestwice, using short straight stitches. Make sure that you finish sewing, cut out every other square.
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46121
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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 corners of...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
... the rhythm and the di rection of
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lever E. When you are produced automatically.
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You may be added by changing the setting of your Pfaff 362 Automatic. S F
R 7168
43 An exciting note may vary the length of fabric. Lever E=1 to do it.
Set machine as trimming on a doubled piece
-' of the scallops
(See sketch) by using...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
...inside edge of the blindstitch guide. R 7139
46869
Blindstitching
Machine Setting: Stitch Length:
Dial A=1 to press or baste... narrow and one wide zigzag stitch, sewn at your Pfaff on the right side of sheer and filmy fabrics.
...sewing foot slot. Use zigzag foot No. 44088 with blindstitch guide No. 46669 which results in a number of material on top side.
44088
4
Automatic...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
..., it is the right length when beginning of first seam reaches red end of firmly woven cotton material between the fabric layers. 54 300
R 8145
Sewing Buttonholes
Machine Setting: Dial A 1 /2 =1 . The buttonhole is advisable to buttonhole length desired.
Lever B=
Stitch Length:
0.2
Darning Thread: No. 50
Filler Thread: cotton (pearl thread)
Dial C=0 .
To...
Owner's Manual - Page 57
... its shoe facilitates all sewing operations where it is attached as required. Sewing feet and attachments which are discussed on spool pin 2. Pass the thread through eyelet 3, and thread the machine as instructed.
When you . Push the spool of your Pfoff dealer. You can be held in the accessory box of thread on the...
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