Pfaff 261 manual

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CPFAFFD Automatic 362-261 I N ST R U C T I 0 N S Foreword Your dream has come true! You ore now the proud owner of a Pfaff-Automatic 362-261 —— the sewing machine with unlimited possibilities. The machine you have chosen has a built-in vibrator which enables you to darn without hoops. An exclusive feature of Pfaff sewing machines, the Stopmaiic[...]

12 I Thread take-up lever 2 Top control (0) cover 3 Embroidery pattern length lever (E) 4 Dial (C) 5 Zigzag finger-tip control 6 Bobbin winder 7 Stop motion knob 8 Stitch length dial 9 Reverse feed control 10 Light switch 11 Drop feed control 12 Needle plate 13 Free arm cover (enclosing transverse rotary sewing hook) 16 Needle 15 Automatic needle I[...]

R 8138 A 20 Balance wheel 21 Collapsible spool pins 22 Top cover 23 Needle threader control 24 Face cover 25 Presser bar lifter (also used to operate the Stopmofic) 26 Sewing foot thumb screw 27 Sewing foal 28 Snap-out workplafe 3O 29 30 31 32 Free arm Double receptacle for speed control and power cords Free arm top cover Needle set screw 3[...]

Make sure the electric circuit is A. C. before you plug in the machine. Electrical Information D R 734 Push plug 1 into receptacle 2, and plug 3 at other end of cord into the wall outlet. Cord 4 leads to the speed control. c Place the foot control under the cabinet within easy reach of your foot. Rest the right foot on the speed control and press. [...]

R 7506 The Stopmatic Push the raised presser bar lifter toward the machine as far as it will go——and the motor will automatically lift the take-up lever and the needle to the pasitions re quired for threading the needle and re moving the work. (Don’t forget to plug in the machine, though.) Whenever you have to raise the needle, operate the St[...]

R 8007 Dial G regulates the stitch length (the higher the number on the dial, the longer the stitch). To back- tack the end of a seam, simply depress the finger-tip control. ‘: Z Straight Stitching Set: Dial C=O - Dial A=O . Lever B= ‘I’ .4 Lever E engages and disengages the Automatic mechanism, If you don’t need this mechanism for a longer[...]

R 7999 Zigzag Sewing Set: Dial C=O If you want to sew a few wide zigzag stitches while the machine is set for straight stitching (A on 0), merely press down the finger-tip control. When the lever is released, the machine resumes straight stitching automatically. Ta sew longer zigzag seams, turn dial A to desired stitch width (indicated by numbers I[...]

- Swing back the caver on control 0. Your embroidery design dial shows all the primary designs you con make with the Automatic. Pick your design and turn the dial so it paints to that design. The numbers in the slat indicate the machine dial settings which will give you the design you have chosen. Here is on example: Turn control A to 0. Flick leve[...]

A6j B c[1 D The arrow appearing in box B indicates whether lever B should be moved to the right, left or central position. A You can produce a nice border effect (see above illustration) by simply moving lever B from the left to the center and right, without changing settings A, C and D. This is an advantage of the Pfaff-Automatic. Most designs are[...]

Winding the Bobbin Hold balance wheel a and turn stop motion knob b all the way to the left (counter-clockwise). Place spool of thread on right-hand spool pin. The bobbin thread should always be the same size as that used on the spool, or a little finer. Pull thread from spool and lead it clockwise around thread retainer stud g, crossing the thread[...]

Pull it through thread guide. 6 R 7067 Pass end of thread through slot in bobbin, from inside. Set bobbin on bobbin winder spindle so that key at base of spindle enters slot in bobbin. Press in lever i. Hold end of thread and slowly start machine. Having wound a few turns, break off end of thread and continue winding at a faster pace. Bobbin winder[...]

Operate the Stopmatic lever to raise the needle and open free arm cover. Lift latch k with your forefinger. Pull out bobbin case with bobbin by holding the latch. When you release latch k, the empty bobbin drops out. 12 Inserting a Full Bobbin into Bobbin Case As shown in illustration 1, hold bobbin in left hand so that the thread end falls from th[...]

inserting the Bobbin Case Make sure the needle is still in its highest position. With thumb and forefinger of left hand, lift latch k and turn bobbin case until slot at end of latch points up (see arrow). Then place it on center stud s of hook. In replacing the bobbin case, it is best to hold the loose end of threod so that it will not get jammed b[...]

Recommended Needle and Thread Sizes The appearance of the finished seam is dependent on the correct relationship between needle, thread and fabric. Select the proper thread sizes and needles from this chart. The same size threads should be used in the needle and on the bobbin. Some experienced seamstresses prefer a somewhat thinner bobbin thread. H[...]

Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 362 sewing machines, System 130R, flafshank needles are used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The needle system is stamped an the needle plate. Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130R, are available from every Pfaff dealer. Bent or blunt needles shauld not be used. Changing the Needle Operate the Stopma[...]

Upper Threading Place spool of thread on spool pin 1 and lead thread end through holes in thread guides 2 and 3 and through both threod retainer openings 4 (see illustration opposite). Pull thread between any two of tension discs 5, as illustrated, and jerk it far over to the right so that it slips properly into the slot and under the thread check [...]

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Operating the Needle Threader Operate the Stopmatic lever to lift the needle to its raised position (which has been reached when the ascending take-up lever is about /3z below the top of its stroke, as illustrated on page 5). Now lower the sewing foot and —— With your left hand push needle threader control down until threader prong w (see oppos[...]

When you have had sufficient needle threading practice, you may shorten the procedure as follows: Push needle threader control down. Place thread behind hook of prong w so that its end is about ‘/2 inch to the right of the prong. Slowly re lease control. Prong w now pulls end of the thread — instead of the loop — through needle eye. Since the[...]

Correct Tension Regulation Balanced tensions are essential for sewing. If your tension is correct, you will have perfect seams as sketched below (Ill). Sketch I — The threads interlock on the underside of the fabric. Cause: Upper tension too loose or lower tension too tight. Sketch II — The threods interlock on the surface of the fabric. Cause:[...]

Regulating the Thread Tension The bobbin thread tension rarely needs adjusting, except for embroidery when ii should be a little tighter than for ordinary sewing. Adjustment is made by a small knurled screw on the bobbin case which can be turned with the thumb tip. Turn it left for looser tension. Turn it right )*m for tighter tension. Determine co[...]

Stitch Length Regulation ‘4 Turn dial G until the number indicating the desired stitch length is opposite the mark on the dial housing (see straight arrow). Or sew a few stitches and regulate stitch length as required. To facilitate satin stitching, the 0—1 range on the scale is just as large as the 1—4 section. The setting depends on the typ[...]

I Dropping the Machine Feed The machine feed is dropped for darning wfh the aid of thevibrator, for hoop embroidery and button sewing. To lower feed below the needle plate, turn drop feed control clockwise. Fabric will cease feeding. When the control is turned to the right as far as it will go, feeding of the fabric resumes automatically when you s[...]

Changing the Sewing Foot Attach darning foot No. 53670, as instructed above. Drop machine feed and lower presser bar lifter. As the machine sews, the vibrator moves presser bar and darning foot up and down. The fabric is thus held down when it is entered by the needle, and con be moved freely when the needle has risen clear again. Hold the fabric t[...]

R 8143 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. Remove all lint before oiling. All moving and rotating parts require regular lubrication. It is advisable to establish a pattern when [...]

The oiling points in the machine arm con be reached easily by removing the top cover. Oil should be applied sparingly. Excessive quantities of oil may soil the work and cause machine sluggishness. One or two drops of oil usually will suffice. Before you remove the top cover, set lever E between 5 and 7. To pull cover up, tilt it back and lift. R 84[...]

Regular Machine Care Accumulations of lint packed between the tooth rows of the feed cause noisy operation of the machine. Therefore, from time to time, removethe needle plate and clean the feed with a toothpick or similar wooden oblect. The needle plate is held in place by a press stud and can be removed without a screwdriver. To do this, lift bac[...]

Sewhght Facts The 15-waif sewlight is recessed under the machine arm and can be swung out by pulling down the grill. To change the light bulb: Push bulb into socket, turn left, and pull out. When inserting new Pfaff light bulb, be sure to slide bulb pins into bayonet socket slots. Press bulb in and turn right. Close grill. Note voltage of electric [...]

•1I DR 696 The Snap-Out Workplate Your Pfaff-Auiomalic has a snap-out workplate which can be raised to give you a full-size work area for flat sewing and embroidery. To raise workplate, pull it out to the left as for as it will go, then lift it until it is flush with the needle plate. Now let it snap into position. When you want to use the free a[...]

Trouble Shooting 1. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Remedy: Needle incorrectly inserted. Push needle up as far as it will go and be sure that the long groove faces toward you, and flat side of shank away from you. Wrong needle. The correct needle system is stamped on bed side, (For ordinary sewing, use System 130R needles.) Needle bent. Insert new ne[...]

3. Needle Breaks Ca use: Bent needle strikes point of sewing hook. Needle too thin or thread too heavy. Fabric pulls needle so it bends and strikes needle plate. Bobbin case inserted incorrectly. 4. Faulty Stitch Formation Ca use: Improper tension. Thread too heavy, knotty or hard. Bobbin unevenly wound. Pieces of thread between tension discs. Reme[...]

5. Machine Feeds Improperly Ca use: Feed dog set too low, does not rise up enough above needle plate level, Accumulations of lint pocked between feed teeth. 6. Machine Works Heavily Ca use: Motor belt is too loose, or has shrunk and causes excessive pressure on bearings. Machine works heavily when automatic embroi dery mechanism is engaged. Hook ra[...]

7. Stopmatic Works Incorrectly Cause: Remedy: After frequent operation of the Stopmotic it may The built-in thermal switch may hove interrupted the electric circuit. happen that the take-up lever does not move when Wait a few minutes until both the motor and the thermal switch have you push the presser bar lifter up all the way. cooled down and the[...]

Zipper Insertion Machine Setting: Dial A=0 Lever B=* Dial C=O Lever E=O Pin or baste closed zipper on wrong side of fabric. Position of zipper depends on whether or not you wont the edge of the fabric to overlap the zipper. Turn fabric to right side. Run a straight seam close to left edge of zipper, stitch across end and up the other side in one co[...]

41 22 Flat Felled Seams Machine Seffing: Dial A=O or 2 (optional) Lever 6= + Dial C=O Lever E=O Flat felled seams are used to durably loin two pieces of fabric. They are made in two operations. Flat felled seams usually are straight stitched. Narrow zigzag stitches are used for felling on elasticized fabrics only. Lay pieces together with the right[...]

I Machine Setting: DialA=Oor2to4 LeverB= Dial C=O ‘ Lever E==O The hemmer foot is indispensable if you want to sew a uniform hem. You can hem with straight or zigzag stitches, depending on the type of fabric you ore using. Fold over edge of fabric obout ‘/“ to focilifote insertion into the hemmer foot. Place fabric under hemmer foot so that t[...]

— 44088 4 Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: Dial A2 to 4 Lever B= 4 Dial C=O Lever E=O Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Use a long, wide zigzag stitch and sew edge with the needle taking one stitch into the fabric and the other over its edge. You may over- cast edges after fabric is cut and before the pieces are joined. I R 7169 44088 Butt Sea[...]

Attaching Lace Machine Setting: DialA=lto3 LeverB=I Dial C=O Lever E=O You con attach lace edging in one simple operation. Overlap lace on raw edge. Sew to fabric with narrow zigzag stitches, taking one stitch into lace and fabric and the other into lace only. 44088 J Inserting Lace Machine Setting: Dial A==1 to 3 Lever B= 1 Dial C=O . Lever E=O Pi[...]

44088 Inserting Patches with the Elastic Seam (especially on elastic materials) Machine Setting: Dial A=0 Lever B= 4 Dial C=3 Dial D=8 Lever E=1 Stitch length control between 0.2 and 0.6 (see also page 53) Inserting Patches with Zigzag Stitches (especially on non-elastic materials) Machine Setting: Dial A=4 Lever B= 4 Dial C=0 Lever E=0 Stitch leng[...]

I Single-Needle Cording Machine Setting: Dial A=2 Lever 8=1 Dial C=O Lever E=O Set stitch length between ‘/2 and 1. Trace pattern on fabric and place a filler thread under the groove in the sole of the cording foot. Follow the pattern and hold the filler thread lightly. V Shirring Machine Setting: Dial A=2 to 2’/2 . Lever 8=1 Dial C=O Lever E=O[...]

Dial A=O Lever 8=1 Dial C=4 Dial D=3 And the stems: DialA=O - LeverB=+ Dial C=1 Dial 0=4 ‘V R 7163 46121 Applique Work Machine Setting: Dial A=1’/2 - Lever 8=-I Dial C=O - Lever E=O Appliqueing is easy and modern. Or accentuate the applique with a line of Automatic embroidery. The embroidery outlines were sewn with the following settings: h I r[...]

it L. I R 7166 46121 1j Openwork Embroidery Machine Setting: Dial A=O and 2/a Lever B= Dial C=O Lever E=O There are hundreds of patterns excellent for openwork embroidery. Although similar in appearance to applique, openwork embroidery is much simpler. Let’s embroider the 25-square box illustrated. First, sew over all traced linestwice, using sho[...]

The illustrations (left) show how scalloping adds sparkle to a child’s collar. Here’s how to do it. First, trace the collar pattern on a doubled piece -‘ of fabric. Set machine as indicated above, place fabric under sewing foot I and guide needle along traced line. The I scallops are produced automatically. { You may vary the length of the sc[...]

Imitation Hemstitching Machine Setting: Dial A=2 1 / 2 Lever B= Dial C=0 Lever E=0 Stitch Length: 1_11/2 Increase Tension Beautiful hemstitching effects on handkerchiefs, blouses, dresses, and so forth, can be obtained with Pfaff’s System 130 (wing) needle available at Pfaff stores at extra cost. Loosely woven fabrics, such as batiste, organdy. g[...]

R 7139 44088 Automatic Blindstiichtng 4 Blindstitching will be visible on the right side of sheer and filmy fabrics. Therefore these fabrics should be blindstitched using the above setting which results in a number of narrow and one wide zigzag stitch, sewn at regular intervals. Use thread that matches fabric and fold the hem as illustrated, placin[...]

54 300 Sewing Buttonholes Machine Setting: Stitch Length: Darning Thread: Filler Thread: You may use also the all-purpose sewing foot No. 51991. If you prefer more prominent but- tonholes, pull a filler cord in the guide groove. To get the correct stitch length, sew on a piece of scrap material. In making buttonholes in soft or loosely woven fabric[...]

Instructions for Buttonholing I Sew first side over a filler cord. When beginning of seam reaches slide indicator on buttonhole gauge, it is the right length. Leave needle in fabric on right side of its throw. 2 Lift foot, turn fabric around clockwise, using needle as a pivot. Pull filler cord around the needle to the left and lay it parallel to co[...]

1• DR 795 Place button under button sewing foot and align so that needle will enter left hole. Let needle stitch through hole and make one or two tying stitches. Raise needle. Turn dial A to the right, usually to 3, until needle on the right of its throw is centered over right hole. Start machine and sew as many zigzag stitches as you deem necess[...]

Darning Machine Setting: Stitch width dial A=0 . Needle position lever B=+ Attoch doming foot, as instructed on page 24, drop machine feed, and lower presser bar lifter. Since your machine is fitted with a vibrator, there is no need to place the fabric into darning hoops. Simply guide it under the needle free-hand. Use a thin No. 70 needle. .4 The [...]

I Machine Setting: Stitch width dial A=2 Needle position lever B= 4 Attach darning foot, as instructed on page 24, drop machine feed, and lower presser bar lifter. Since your machine is fitted with a vibrator, there is no need to place the fabric into darning hoops. Simply guide it under the needle free-hand. For darning woolen socks, pullovers and[...]

L R 5926 Monogram Embroidery Machine Setting: Dial A=3 to 4 (optional) Lever B= 1 Dial C=O Lever E=O .4 Script letters are best for monogram embroidery without a sewing foot. It requires a little practice. You will soon enjoy creative embroidery once you have learned to move the material at a uniform rate. The fabric should be held taut in the hoop[...]

k Cording To cord on your Pfaff-Automatic, use Cording Kit No. 50117 which is avail able ot extra cost. The Cording Kit comprises: 4 double-needle holders for needle dis tances of ‘/16, /o*, /32 and 7/ inch; 3 cording feet; 3 cording plates (2 with cord ducts and I with center claw); 1 packageofSysteml3oB needles; and 1 screwdriver. Additional pa[...]

R4148A h. Increase the bobbin thread tension slightly for cording. Pfoff recommends you fill your cording so it keeps Its shape in the laundry. Filler cord thickness depends on cording size you wont. To sew filled cording, use the two cording plates with cord ducts. Only very norrow tucks ore mode without filler cord. Machine Setting: Dial A=0 Leve[...]

I I t OR 839 51378 Two-Needle Decorative Sewing All black patterns on the narrow-design side of the embroidery design dial can be sewn with two needles, if the distance between them does not exceed /64 inch. These patterns can be sewn without changing machine parts. To sew all other designs with two needles, the needle plate, machine feed and sewin[...]

R 7175 Three-N eedleDecorativeSewing .4 To dothree-needle sewing, you must buy spool holder No. 53137 which slips over the regular spool pins (see illustration) and hove your Pfaff dealer convert your machine to sew a stitch width of about 1/4 inch. The third thread is led to the needle with the second threod. Afteryour machine has been convert ed,[...]

The Transverse Spool Holder To ensure that the thread will unwind evenly from a cross-wound spool, use the transverse spool holder. You can buy the transverse spool holder from your Pfoff dealer. To attach the spool holder, slip position spring I over the vertical spool pin, the bent portion of the spring pointing toward you. Push the spool of thre[...]

Foreword Essential Parts of Machine . Electrical Information The StopmatiC Fundamentals of Machine Operation Straight Stitching Zigzag Sewing Setting for AutomaticEmbrOidery Winding the Bobbin Inserting a Full Bobbin into Bobbin Case. Removing the Bobbin Case Inserting the Bobbin Case Recommended Needle and Thread Sizes Quilting Flat Felled Seams R[...]

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