Pfaff coverlock 4872 manual

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Parts of the coverlock 4872 1 Upper needle-thread tension 2 Upper needle-thread tension 3 Carry handle 4 Thread tension/upper looper thread 5 Thread tension/lower looper thread 6 Thread tension/two thread chainstitch looper! cover stich looper 7 Tension keys + and — 8 LCD display 9 Slide for sewing speed pre-selecfion 10 Tension release key 11 Pr[...]

For easier understanding of this instruction book pease f&d out this and the bst page when reading. Safety ru’es For the United Kingdom only The eads must definitely not be connected to the safety lead terminal nor to a plug with three pins. The wires in the mains lead are colored according to the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As [...]

mportant safety instructions For the United States only This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for HOUSE HOLD use only. When you use an electric appliance, the follo wing basic safety precautions should always be adhered to: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The sewing [...]

Notes on safety Notes on safety for domestic sewing machines according to EN 60335-2-28 or IEC 335-2-28. 1. The user must exercise adequate cau tion with regard to the up and-down movement of the needle and constantly observe the sewing area during work. 2. When leaving the machine, during main tenance work or when changing mechan ical parts or acc[...]

Simpe, up4odate sewing Congratulations! You have bought a highquality product that provides unique advantages. Your new coverlock 4872 can take any material in its stride and will sew through thick and thin for you. Your PFAFF coverlock features the very latest in design and technology, and it is just as easy to use as this instruction manual is to[...]

Contents Page Accessories . 6 Accessories, special 68, 69 Accessory box 6 Adjusting the machine to Prog. 1, 2, 3, 4 36, 37 Changing a spool on a threaded machine 24 Clamp spring 30 Cleaning the machine 65 Cone thread adapter 10 Converter, attaching 33 Cover stitch, important notes on sewing 51, 52 Differential feed 38, 39 Differential feed setting,[...]

Contents Page Rubber feet, cleaning ...,.,....,...,...,...................... 65 Safety instructions 1, 2 Seam width adjusting knob 34 Seam width viewing window 34 Seam width, setting 34 Sewing light cover 67 Sewing probiems and their solutions 70, 71 Sewing speed pre-se(ection 29 Specifications 72 5 pooi disc 10 Spool holder 7 Stitch formation cor[...]

Accessory box Open the accessory box 56 by gently pres sing the bottom of the box inwards. The fol lowing accessories can be found in the box: 1 Overlock needle system EL X 705, cat. no. 2002 2 Thread nets (5> 3 Thread unreeling discs (5> 4 Screw driver 5 Needle threader 6 Wrench 7 Needle inserting tool 8 Replacement upper blade 9 Clip-on thr[...]

I / III11I1 Operating instructions Electrical connection Connect the lead cord between the socket 45 of the machine and the wall outlet. Master switch When you turn on the master switch 46 the sewing lamp is illuminated. The machine is now operational. (/____•S 1I1!II!!IIII Connecting the foot control Connect the plug of the foot control to the [...]

Looper cover Push the looper cover 14 fully to the right and then swivel it down. Five types of stit ches and their threading paths are portray ed in color on the inside of the looper cover. Note: The electricity supply of the machine is cut off as soon as the looper cover or swi vel plate 19 is opened, for safety reasons, i.e. sewing with the mach[...]

— — Spool holder Before placing thread cones/spools on machine you must pull the spool holder 41 fully away from the back of machine. Thread net & Synthetic threads generally unwind too quickly from the thread spool. Thread nets have been included to allow easy use of the se threads. Pull the thread net (located in the accessory box) over t[...]

It is advantageous to use the thread unree ling disc 44 when sewing with large spools (5,000 — 10,000 m). To do this, place the cone thread adapter 43 onto the spool pin 42. With synthetic threads, the spool discs take up any play or surplus in the thread and guarantee excellent thread feed. Presser foot lifter The presser foot can be raised and [...]

Presser foot • ‘4 ‘ With the standard presser foot 10 use the setting “A” of the spring-loaded presser foot latch for the cover stitch programs (Progs. 1, 2, 3), the two-thread chainstitch (Prog. 4), the 4-thread safety-stitch seam (Prog. 191 and the 5-thread safety-stitch seam (Prog. 20)- The transparent presser foot F from the access[...]

Need’e position This machine has 5 needle positions and can sew with a maximum of three needles at any one time. The needle positions concerned are LO, Li, L2, Ri and R2. The tightening/fastening screw is located directly above the corresponding needle. Note: If the needles LO, Li and L2 have been inserted, the left needle will be the lowest of t[...]

Changing the needle Switch off the eectrica power To remove: Lower the presser foot and move the needle(s) to the highest position by turning the handwheel. Push the needle inserting tool (from the accessory box 56) from below upward fully over the needle. Loosen the fastening screw of the needle (without removing it) with the Allen key and pull th[...]

Threading the thread guides Place the spools on the spool pins 42. You will find information on the thread net, thre ad unreeling disc, reel disc and cone thread adapter on pages 9 and 10. Thread through the thread guides 38 from the back to the front following the colored threading paths. Pull the carry handle 3 upwards. Thread through the undersi[...]

Threading the upper overedge ‘ooper (pink) i — If 11 L I 3I I — I Thread through the thread guides 1 to 8, which are marked with a pink dot. Turn the handwhe& towards you until the upper overedge looper 25 is in its highest position. Thread in a sequence of 1 to 9. Note: To make this task easier, use the tweezers which can be found behind[...]

Threading the ‘ower overedge ‘ooper (yeflow) Turn the handwheel towards you until the lower overedge looper 26 is on the extreme right. To make this task easier, use the tweezers which can be found behind the swivel plate. 7 1 Threadinasequenceofi to 10. ,- Note: 2 in JJL 5 — 16[...]

5 Thread through the thread guides 1 to 8, marked yellow. Press the lever A downwards and hook the thread into the guide B. Please also refer to the drawing below. Note: The lever returns automatically to its posi tion as soon as you start sewing. Thread from the front through the eye of the lower overedge looper C 1= threading point 10>. Pull a[...]

Threadng the two thread chanstftch ooper and cover sttch baper (vioet) Turn the handwheel towards you until the two thread chainstitch looper 28 is on the extreme right. Thread in a sequence of 1 to 11. r Note: To make this task easier, use the tweezers which can be found behnd the swivel plate. U U U 1 ji! I 4 6 18[...]

Thread the thread guides which are marked with a violet square in a sequence of 1 to 9. Push the lever A upward and hook the thre ad into the slot B. Also refer to the drawing below. Note: The lever returns automatically to its posi tion as soon as you start sewing. Thread from the front through the eye C of the two thread chainstitch looper and th[...]

Exceptwn: Threading the two thread chainstitch looper and cover stitch looper for the cover stitch (violet) (Prog, 1, 2, 3) Turn the handwheel towards you until the two thread chainstitch looper 28 is on the extreme right. Thread in a sequence of 1 to 10. Note: To make this task easier, use the tweezers which can be found behind the swivel plate, 1[...]

Thread the thread guides, as shown in the diagram, in a sequence of 1 to 8. Some of the threads guides are marked with a violet square. Thread from the front through the eye of the twothread chainstitch looper and the cover stitch looper C. Press lever A upward and hook the thread into slot B. Also refer to the drawing below. Note: The lever return[...]

Threading the needles j 3 I ‘iri mc’, cnr mm The thread must be guided through the lower slot of thread guide 5. Pull approximately 4” (10cm> of thread through the looper and place it to the left under the presser foot (if necessary activate tension release key 10, also see page 40>. Thread in a sequence of 1 to 8. Note: To make this ta[...]

Exception: ;Z jw The thread must be guided through the upper slot of the thread guide 5. Pull approximately 4” (10cm> of thread through the looper and place it to the left under the presser foot (if necessary activate tension release key 10, also see page 40>. Threading needie L2 when sewing a 5-thre ad safety-stitch seam (Prog. 20), a 4-th[...]

The needle(s) must always be threaded last so that the needle threads do not run under the looper thread as seen in drawing 1, but instead over the looper thread as depicted in drawing 2. Should this sequence not be followed, thread breakage or missed stitches can occur. Changing a spo& on a threaded machine Cut the threads off close to the spo[...]

Need!e threader I Move the needle(s) into the highest position and lower the presser foot. Place the thread from right to left in notch A of the needle threader (to be found in the accessory boxi. One of the two triangles must point up wards. Place the needle threader onto the front groove of the needle. Slide the needle threader down to the needle[...]

Overview of the threading paths and threading sequences — Program 01: cover stich, 2-needle, narrow Program 02: cover stitch, 2-needle, wide Ei i) v Program 04: 2-thread chainstitch Program 03: cover stitch, 3-needle 4-thread 26[...]

Overview of the threading paths and threading sequences Program 07: narrow 2-thread serging Program 08: 2-thread flat hem Program 09: folded 2-thread rolled hem Program 16: 3-thread flat hem Program 17: folded 3-thread rolled hem Program 13: 3-thread flatlock, narrow Program 11: 3-thread overedge, wide Program 12: wide 3-thread serging seam Program[...]

Overview of the threading paths and threading sequences Program 15: 2-needle 3-thread overedge seam Program 19: 4-thread safety-stitch seam Program 20: 5-thread safety-stitch seam Program 18: 4-thread overedge seam 28[...]

Sewing speed pre-seection Using sewingspeed pre-selection slide 9, the maximum speed can be adjusted anywhere between 700 rev/mm. and 1500 rev/mm. 4 A’ Presser foot pressure The pre-set presser foot pressure on the machine is suitable for medium-heavy fabrics. The presser foot pressure does not need to be adjusted for most fabrics, If you are wor[...]

Thread chain cutter After finishing the seam, sew an approx. 6” -8” (15 -20 cm> long thread chain. Pull the thread chain from the back to the front over the thread chain cutter 40. This will cut off the thread chain. Cbmp spring for serging thread chain 32 Using this feature you can serge the thread chain at the start of the fabric, by pulli[...]

Disengaging the upper bbde Switch off the &ectrical power Move the movable upper blade 30 into its highest position by turning the handwheel. Remove the waste container and open the looper cover and the swivel plate. Now turn the handwheel fully to the right to lower the upper blade 34. Turn the knob towards you until the upper blades clicks in[...]

Swiveling stitch width latch ‘ For standard overlook seams: The swiveling stitch width latch 27 remains in the basic Position when sewing all types of standard overlock seams lexception: Program 1, 2, 3, 4), For rolled hems: Pull the knob (A) to the right and swivel the swiveling stitch width latch 27 downwards. This setting allows you to sew all[...]

Switch off the eIectrcaI power The converter 36 must be attached for all twothread seams (exception: Program 4) and the twoneedle three thread closing seam. Open the swivel plate and remove the converter 36 from its storage space. 01 I Push the tip of the converter into the back side of the eye of the upper overedge looper until it clicks into plac[...]

Setting the seam width The required seam width can be adjusted anywhere between 3.5 and 6 mm by turning the adjusting knob for seam width 20. The setting can be seen at the viewing window 21. The two-thread chainstitch is sewn with a clearance of 6.5 to 9 mm. mustration A: Should loops project out of the workpiece, move the movable upper blade 30 t[...]

Securing the upper blade Switch off the master switch It is recommended to secure the movable upper blade 30 before sewing heavy fa brics. Raise the needle(s) to its highest posi tion and open the swivel plate. Tighten the screw fully using the Allen key. This screw should always be slightly loosened again af ter sewing heavy fabrics. Note: The sea[...]

/ / S Adjusting the machine to the cover stitch (Prog. 1, 2, 3) and two thread chainstitch (Prog. 4) This is only necessary if you do not want to trim the fabric edge. Insert the needle(s) according to the LCD display (see page 13). Open the looper cover and remove the blade guard 15 by pulling it towards you. Lower the swiveling stitch width latch[...]

Press the power table 57 downwards into k the designated slot on the looper cover. Close looper cover. Note: Please ensure that the upper overedge looper is disengaged before attaching the power table 57. PFAFF To return the machine to its previous settings after sewing with the cover stitch or two thread chainstitch. Open the looper cover and remo[...]

Differential feed The differential feed consists of two feed dogs (A + B), one behind the other, which feed the fabric. The movement of the front feed dog (A) and thus the amount of material to be fed can be regulated using the regulator wheel 49. The setting range is between 0.5 and 2.0. The standard setting is 10, where the movement of the front [...]

Set the regulator wheel for the differential feed 49 to 2.0. Here the front feed dog feeds twice as fast as the rear feed dog. This means that the front feed dog feeds twice as much fabric as the rear feed dog, causing the material to gather. Here you will avoid stretching in the seam when working with knitwear, such as jerseys or gathered fabrics.[...]

Prog • 3F 11 1213 LCD Display 1 Program no. 2 Name of stitch 3 Stitch length in mm 4 Differential feed setting 5 Needle position 6 Swiveling stitch width latch position —-— stitch width latch in basic position . 3 stitch width latch lowered 7 Upper overedge looper position Thi looper engaged looper lowered Converter engaged 8 Power table posi[...]

- cicD_ Choice of language The following languages can be selected: Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, and Portugue se. Keep both the + and — keys pressed down simultaneously and switch on the machine. The desired language can then be selected using the + and — keys. Program the desired language by pressing[...]

—————----—--—-—- Prog ‘i’ tff: Changing and storing the stitch length setting Activate the desired program using the pro gram selection keys + and -. Press the me mory selection key P until the memories A, B or C appear on the display, By pressing the memory key M, the stitch length display will flash. Using the program selectio[...]

Changing and storing the stitch length, differential feed and tension settings Activate the desired program using the program selection keys + and —. Press the memory selection key P until the memories A, B or C appear on the display. By pressing the memory key M, the stitch length display will flash. Using the program selection key +, the stitch[...]

Notes on storing in programmable memories If the memory selection key P is not pressed while storing, the new settings will automa tically be stored in a free memory using the memory key M. If all the memories are occupied, the new settings will not be accepted. Single memo ries can not be deleted, only overwritten. Error Deleting all the programma[...]

— fr—L “e • Setting thread tension This machine offers automatic setting of the thread tension for each separate program. As the type of fabric, thread quality and needle size vary and can greatly influence the seam quality, the setting of the thread tensions may require slight adjustments. Changing the tension settings is described on page[...]

Program overview Program Area of application Program 01 Sewing hems and fancy stitches. Cover stitch 2-needle, narrow rz -, Program 02 Sewing hems and fancy stitches. Cover stitch 2-Nadel, wide r Prograrrr 03 Sewing hems and fancy stitch. Cover stitch 3-needle, 4-thread Program 04 Jr unhrrq fabric Ijyers wirer n a traditional Two thread chainstilch[...]

Program overview Program Program 08 2-thread fiat hem Program 09 Folded 2 thread rolled hem Program 10 3-thread overedge narrow Th t Program 11 3-thread overedge wide c Program 12 wide 3-thread serging seam Program 13 3-thread flatlock, narrow 1 I I _________ Program 14 3-thread flatlock, wide [/ J Area of appAcation Serging very light fabric[...]

Program overview Program Area of application Program 15 Joining and simultaneous serging of light, 2-needle, 3-thread overedge seam very stretchy fabrics. •—----r t- —‘(. Program 16 Serging light to medium-heavy fabrics. 3-thread flat hem Decorative edges. - Program 17 Serging light to medium-heavy fabrics. Folded 3-thread rolled hem Decora[...]

Stitch formation correction measures cover stitch, 2-need’e, narrow and wide Program 01, 02 When all tensions are correctly set, the needle threads (green and blue) are just slightly visible on the underside of the fa bric. The looper thread (violet) is situated loosely in between. The right needle thread (green) is too loose, causing large loops[...]

Underside - Topside 1 Underside ---- I If II) -Topside Underside Cover stitch, 3-need’e 4-thread Program 03 When all tensions are correctly set, the needle threads (green, blue and pink) are just slightly visible on the underside of the fabric. The looper thread (violet) is situated loosely in between. The needle threads (green, blue and pink) ar[...]

— Important notes on sewing with the cover stitch The power table is marked with various units of measurement. The upper figures are in cm. The lower figures are in inches. Note: The hemmer guide H2 is available as a special accessory, With this special acces sory you can hem your fabric effortlessly without having to press under the hem edge pri[...]

4I 2. If not to sew to the end of the fabric, eg. sewing tubular fabrics: Sew 4-5 stitches on top of each other. Du ring the last stitch, turn the hand wheel to wards you until the needles pierce the fabric and you have heard each needle “click” (just before the needles are in the lowest position>. Push the edge guide, from the accessory box[...]

Since the 5-thread safety-stitch seam con sisis of the 2-thread chainsttch and the 3- thread overedge seam, you can refer to the correction possibilities of these seams be low and on page 55. Program 04 When all tensions are correctly set, the needle thread (blue) is just slightly visible on the underside of the fabric. Since the 4-thread safety st[...]

When all tensions are correctly set, the loops of both looper thread (pink and yel (ow> are directly on the edge of the fabric. The upper ooper thread (pink> appears on the underside of the fabric. Set the pink thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to a lower value. The needle threads (blue and green> are too lo[...]

3-thread overedge seam narrow and wide Program 10 and 11 When aH tensions are correctly set, the loops of both looper threads (pink and yel low) are directly on the edge of the fabric. The upper looper thread lpink) appears on the underside of the fabric. Set the pink thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to a lower valu[...]

Set the yellow thread tension to a higher va lue. lue. 3-thread flatlock The needle thread is too tight. narrow and wide Set the needle thread tension (blue) to a Program 13 and 14 lower value. The upper boper thread (pink) appears on The lower looper thread (yellow) is too the underside of the fabric, loose. Set the pink thread tension to a higher[...]

2-thread flatlock narrow and wide Program 05 and 06 When all tensions are correctly set, the loops of both threads are directly on the underside of the fabric. Note: If you want to sew the 2-thread flat- lock seam, then you will need to attach the converter (see page 33). The needle thread is too loose or the lower looper thread (yellow) is too tig[...]

The upper looper thread (pink) appears on the underside of the fabric. Set the pink thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to a lowei value. 34hread flat hem The ri9ht needle thread (green) is too loose. Program 16 Set the green thread tension to a higher va ue the lowr looper thread (yellow) sppeai, on the top side of th[...]

The upper looper thread (pink> only partly loops around the fabric edge. Set the pink thread tension to a lower value and/or the yellow thread tension to a higher value. 3-thread rolled hem (folded) The right needle thread (green) is too loose. Program 17 Set the green thread tension to a higher value. The lower (ooper thread (yellow) appears on[...]

2-th read flat hem Program 08 Note: If you want to sew the 2-thread fIat hem, then you will need to attach the converter (see page 331. The right need’e thread (green> is too loose. Set the green thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to a lower value. The ‘ower ‘ooper thread (yellow) is too loose. Set the yellow[...]

2-thread rolled hem (folded) Program 09 Note: If you want to sew the 2-thread rolled hem, then you will need to attach the converter (see page 33). The right needle thread (green> is too loose. Set the green thread tension to a higher value and/or the yellow thread tension to a lower value. The lower looper thread (yellow> is too loose. Set t[...]

2-needle 3-thread overedge seam Program 15 Note: If you want to sew the 2-needle 3-thread overedge seam, then you will need to attach the converter (see page 33). The left needle thread (blue) is too loose. Set the blue thread tension to a higher value. The right needle thread (green) is too loose. The lower looper thread (yellow) is too Set the gr[...]

Thread chart for 2-, 3- and 4-thread overedge seams Fabric Thread Stitch ‘ength Light fabrics: organdy, fine knitwear, Cotton no. 50 - 70 2.0 - 4.0 mm taffeta, silk, lining fabrics Synthetic thread no. 70 - 140 Medium-heavy fabrics: cotton, tricot, linen, Cotton no. 40 60 2.0 - 4.0 mm dress fabrics Synthetic thread no. 70 - 140 Heavy fabrics: twe[...]

Removing the needle plate Raise the presser foot and move the needle(s) to the highest position. Remove the presser foot and open the swivel plate. Press down the needle plate disengaging lever 33. The needle plate 18 is raised out of its mount. The needle plate can be removed to the left. Note: The machine should be unthreaded when removing the ne[...]

Machine maintenance Switch off the electrical power ( Move the upper overedge looper into its highest position. Lubricate the points shown above with the oil provided (located in the accessory box> every time you clean the machine. One or two drops of PFAFF sewing machine oil are sufficient. All other parts are manufactured from special material[...]

- Changing the upper blade Switch off the electrical power To remove: Set the adjusting knob for seam width to 3.5 mm. Fasten the upper blade (see page 35) before loosening the fastening screw A with the wrench provided in the accessory box. Then remove the up per blade. To insert: Attach the new upper blade and gently tighten the fastening screw. [...]

Changing the light bulb Switch off the electrical power Using the screw driver in the accessory box loosen the fastening screw to the sewing light cover 23 until this can be removed. o P Push the light bulb fully into its socket, du ring which pin A moves upward. Rotate counterclockwise through half a turn and re move. Guide the new light bulb (max[...]

Special Accessories This machine offers a wide range of special accessories for special serging details. Consult your PFAFF dealer. Special accessory Order No. Use Multi-purpose 29 924 993 82-002 Foot, to which guides Hi, foot M H2 and H3 can be attached Lace and 29 924 993 82-003 Guide for applying lace or braiding braiding guide Hi (to the under [...]

SDedaI accessory Order No. Use Multi-purpose foot C 29 924 993 82-017 For sewing on bands, elastic tape, elastic thread and fishing line together with the various elastic tape inserts Elastic tape insert 29 924 993 82-034 For sewing on elastic tape with a width 7.5 mm up to 7.5 mm Elastic tape insert 29 924 993 82-035 For sewing on elastic tape wit[...]

Sewing prob’ems and their solutions This machine has been developed with ease of operation in mind. No difficult or tricky set tings need to be made. Sewing problems of the kind described below may occur as a result of minor adjustment and operating errors. They can be easily adjusted by following the in structions. Problem Cause Soution Needle b[...]

Prob’em Cause Souton Machine will Power supply interrupted Close looper cover not operate although (see page 8) master switch is on. Fabric not Waste thread between Clean blades. neatly trimmed upper and lower blade Upper blade is blunt. Replace upper blade (see page 66). Puckered seams Thread tension too tight. Reduce thread tension Incorrect se[...]

Specifications Maximum sewing speed 1500 stitches/mm. Seam width 1.4 mm 9.0 mm Cover stitch width 2.5 mm, 5 mm Stitch length 0.5 mm 4 mm Presser foot exchangeable Lubrication manual Presser foot height 4,5 mm Overedge stroke 2.0 mm Needle system EL X 705, cat no. 2002 Needle size 80/12, 90/14 Number of threads 2, 3, 4, 5 Dimensions (width x height [...]

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Parts of the coverlock 4872 38 Thread guides with color coding 39 Telescoping thread guide 40 Thread chain cutter 41 Thread spool stand 42 Thread spool pin 43 Cone thread adapter 44 Spool disc 45 Machine socket, power cord 46 Electrical power master switch 47 Machine socket, foot control 48 Handwheel 49 Regulator whee’ for differential feed 50 St[...]

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G. M. Pfaff AktiengeseHschaft Werk Karisruhe-Durlach Gritznerstra1,e 11 76227 Karlsruhe Pnnted in Germany. Druckerei Gablenz GmbH 76356 Weingarten, Stettiner Strasse 17 nformaton subject to change without notice. No.: 29 629 989-54/000 Englisch 11/98[...]