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CPFAFFi Automatic 92 INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Your dream has come true. Your are now the proud owner of a Pfaff Automatic 92, the sewing machine which will enable you to master all ordinary sewing and darning jobs that may come up in a home. In addition, your machine can sew a large number of beautiful decorative designs completely automatically. This[...]

1 Face cover 2 Take-up lever 3 Thread retainer 4 Spool pins 5 Stitch width lever )A) 6 Foshion disc 7 Needle position lever (B) 8 Bobbin winder 9 Balance wheel to stop motion knob 11 Motor disengaging mechanism 12 Stitch length control 13 Reverse Feed control 14 Bed slide 15 Pfoff rotary sewing hook 16 Dual-purpose needle plate 17 Sewing foot thumb[...]

• Whenever you have to turn the balance wheel, turn it toward you (counter-clockwise as shown by black arrow). • Make sure stop motion knob on the balance wheel is tightened before you begin sewing. • Never run a 1 threaded machine unless you have fabri under the sewing foot. • Place both threads back under the sewing foot before you put fa[...]

OR 506 Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism Hold balance wheel and turn stop motion (toward you). The sewing mechanism is then wining. Electrical Information Power Drive and Sewlight Push plug 1 into receptacle 2 on bock of machine, and plug 3 at other end of card into the wall outlet. Cord 4 leads to the foot control. Foot-driven machines have merely [...]

Motor Disengaging Mechanism Power-driven machines feature a lever underneath the balance wheel which serves to swing the motor to its operativ& position. To do this, flick the lever down. After you have completed sewing, flick the lever to its top position in order to return the motor to th inoperative position. With the motor swung out of enga[...]

Lever A = 0 (For straight stitching, too, a fashion disc should be inserted in the machine.) Control G regulates the stitch length. For detailed instructions please refer to page 20. To backtock the end of a seam, simply depress the finger-tip control. 4 For troighi-stitch sewing set: Lever B = Center+ F: F [. I: F 6 F[...]

lJqa9 $ewIi. - If you want to switch from straight (A on “0”) to zigzag stitching, insert the zigzag disc, and turn lever A to desired stitch width (indicated by numbers 1 to 4). For most sewing jobs it is best to leave zigzag disc (A) in the machine so that you can quickly change over from straight to zigzag stitching. Lever B chanes the posit[...]

Aiitcmati 9ashitn 7 jscj Functional Stitches Three exchangeable fashion discs are furnished with each machine. These discs are used to make the zigzag stitch, the elastic serpentine stitch, and the blindstitch, and are marked as follows: Disc A zigzag stitch Disc B = elastic serpentine stitch Disc C blindstitch Ornamental Stitches Fashion discs D, [...]

Changing the Fashion Discs Always erk stitch width lever A to “0” before you insert or remove a disc. Turn thumb nut R counter-clockwise to re lease the disc in the zigzag mechanism, then pull it up and take it out, Push the disc onto the stud and rotate it until stud H snaps into one of the slots. Then tighten the thumb nut by turning it clock[...]

Ii It I GR 014 2emiwtn 9 t4! ? 3 o 66 in Caie Turn the balance wheel until the needle has risen clear of the needle hole, lift front end of bed slide and pull. Lift latch k with the thumb of your left hand and pull out bobbin case with bobbin. When you release the latch, the bobbin drops out. 10 DR 013[...]

iOmn?tnj th 7 3 c 66 tn Disengage the sewing mechanism (see page 4) and flick presser bar lifter to highest position. Raise the spool pins to the vertical position. Place spool of thread on one of the spool pins and set bobbin on bobbin winder spindle so that the key at base of spindle enters slot in bobbin. Threading the Machine Pass the thread fr[...]

R5868 4 1! NV —---..---- ,, ,,, 3iseung t.stt t, 66 in uiit’ the ?3c66j, Ca5e CD As shown in illustration 1, hold bobbin in left hand so that the thread end falls from the top down toward you, and insert bobbin into bobbin case. Hold the bobbin firmly in the bobbin case and pull the thread into the case slot. Pull the thread under the tension s[...]

.LJiiwZttflJ th 73t,66in Ca.c Raise take-up lever to its highest point and lift the latch with’ the thumb and forefinger of your right hand. Turn bobbin case until slot pointS up (se arrow). Place bobbin case on center stud s of hook. In replacing the bobbin case, it is best to hold the loose end of thread so that it will not get jammed between b[...]

mHu2n?1e /lJee21e an? ‘hea? 5ie.c 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[...]

czan 9aas a6ciit 7Vee1s On Pfoff 92 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The last colbmn in the chart on page 14 gives you the needle size required for the material in hand. Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 R, are available from every Pfaff dealer. Bent or blunt needles should not [...]

t4ii ‘7ha?mnq Raise the spool pins to the vertical position and place a spool of thread on one of them. Lace the thread rough the two rear openings of thread retainer 2 (see illustration). Pull thread between any two of tension discs 3, as illustrated, and jerk it far over to the right so that it slips properly into the slot and under the thread [...]

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I DR 046 A Cczect c7ensi,n 7cyutattcn Balanced tensions are essential for sewing. If your tension is correct, you will hove perfect seams as sketched below (Ill). Sketch I — The threads interlock on the underside of the fabric. C a u s e : Upper tension too loose or lower tension too tight. Caus Sketch II — The threads interlock on the surface [...]

jjtatin the ‘7hea 7ensicn The bobbin thread tension has been set for a medium grade and need not be adjusted for all ordinary sewing operations. If a special sewing operation should require a looser or tighter tension, turn the small knurled screw on the bobbin case with the tip of your thumb as follows: Turn it left for looser tension. - Turn it[...]

A.ernjth ji(aticn The stitch length control serves to regulate the stitch length and to limit it in sewing backwards. The numbers on the control indicate the stitch length (te higher the number, the longer the stitch). When the control is set on “0”, the machine ceases feeding. To regulate the stitch length, turn the control until the number in[...]

1$ I Ii I, P11! OR 042 Chanyin9 the $eI(in9 9cct Lift both needle and presser bar to their highest positions and turn sewing foot thumb screw b to the left. Tilt the foot sideways and -pull it down. Reverse procedure to slip on new foot and tighten screw b securely. DR043 21 — ‘— — -r[...]

Turn needle plate half a turn so that roised portion is at the front (see illustration) and replace. Press down stud and replace bed slide. Thread the needle with darning wool and lower presser bar lifter. Now you can embroider and darn without presser foot, moving the work freely by hand. 22 — - — t- 7!2ainq 4jcu ,41achine Z’aniny Remove the[...]

DR 047 mnj an m 6 ci?iiig 9cct Remove the sewing foot. Attach darning foot No. 93-100 154-91 from ihe rear. Hold spring clip c so that it is behind the needle set screw, and tighten screw b. At17)tit,s $,vin 9cct (with Clear-View Shoe) All-purpose sewing foot No. 93-1 00 179-00 is attached as instructed on page 21. The transparency of its shoe facH[...]

Ca an /i1aIntenanc Longevity and smooth machine performance are dependent on regular and proper cleaning and oiling. Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only. Never lubricate maiine with animal or vegetable oils. All moving and rotating parts require regular lubricatioii. Begin under the bedplate. If you have a portable machine, tilt it back, loosen the l[...]

To oil the zigzag mechanism, remove the 4 fashion disc and apply a drop of oil to the two marked oiling points (see arrows). DR 589 Do not lubricate the bobbin winder. The raceway in the sewing hook is the most important oiling point. Put one drop of oil into the raceway each day you sew (see picture at top right). From time to time, remove the nee[...]

II r IL i. L. GR024 Chaiijinq the biqht 73ut6 The built-in 15-watt sewing light illuminates the area of stitching perfectly. To change the light bulb, remove the face cover, push the bulb into its socket, turn left, and pull out. When inserting sew light bulb, be sure to slide bulb pins into socket slots. Press bulb in and turn right. ) V 7Zeiucomn[...]

1 r 1. Machine Sldps Stitches Cause: Remedy: Needle incorrectly inseçted. 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. Choose the carrect needle from chart on page 14. (For ordinary sewing, use System 130 R needles.) Needle bent. Insert new needle. Machin[...]

3. Needle Breaks Cause: Bent needle strikes point of sewing hook. Needle too thin or thread too heovy. Fabric pulls needle so it bends and strikes needle plate. Bobbin case inserted incorrectly. 4. Faulty Stitch Formation Cause: Improper tension. Thread too heavy, knotty or hard. Bobbin unevenly wound. Pieces of thread between tension discs. 5. Mac[...]

6. Machine Works Heavily Couse: Remedy: Hook raceway locks oil or is obstructed by Clean and oil hook raceway. pieces of thread. Mechanism clogged by inferior oil. Use only Pfoff sewing machine oil — never salod oil or glycerine. Bobbin winder working whfle sewing. Stop bobbin winder. 7. Machine Fails to Sew Zigkag or Ornamental Stitch Desired 4 [...]

DR 032 (-‘LcIn 9 $Qw1n9 et an ,,4tta4menLc (setting see page 6) Zipper Insertion Machine Setting: A 0; B Pin or baste closed zipper on wrong side of fabric. Position of zipper de pends on whether or not you want the edge of the fabric to overlap the zip per. Turn fobçic to right side. Run a straight seam close to left edge of zipper; stitch ac 1[...]

Second Seam 847 541 Flat Felled Seams Machine Setting: A 0 or 2; B + 4 First Seam Lay pieces together with the wrong sides facing and truding ‘Is inch. Feed both pieces into felling foot, as bottom fabric is folded over DR 048 edge of top piece and stitched down. Make sure that protruding seam allowance is not folded Open the two pieces, place th[...]

847 551 Hemming Machine Setting: A = U or 2 to 3; B 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 fabr’c you are using. Clip off the corner of th fabric to facilitate insertion into the hemmer foot curl. Feed fabric so that the raw edge is in line with the[...]

_838954 Stitching Synthetic Materials Curtains Machine Setting: A ito 3, depending on material; B Stitch Length: Minimum Insert fashion disc A. : To finish the edge of syntetic curtain fabrics, such as Diolen, use a matching synthetic thread. If necessary, ease the upper and lower tensions somewhat. Both these hints should be adhered to in order to[...]

— 838 954 Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: A = 2 to 4; B = 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 (normal tension setting). You may overcast edges after fabric is cut and before the pieces are joined. 838 954 Butt Seaming Machine[...]

Triangular Tears Triangular tears are best darned by placing the torn section between hoops and making close stitches across and lengthwise. Move work under the needle with both hands. Thin Spots Remember that “a stitch in time saves nine” and reinforce spots that have worn thin with short stitches made lengthwise and across worn section. This [...]

Large holes can be patched quickly. The following method may be used for jersey nd other elastic fabrics. Cut patch so that its grain will match the rest of the fabric. Place the patch over the damaged area. Sew it down with an elastic serpentine stitch of medium length. For additional strength, stitch over corners twice. Turn over and trim close t[...]

31COS BIindstitchng Machine Setting: A = 4; B = Stitch Length: Maximum Insert fashion disc C. Skirts, dresses and ladies’ coats of medium and heavy-weight fabrics are hemmed with blind stitches. To do this, insert the blindstitch disc and a No. 70 needle. Use embroidery thread No. 50 or silk thread that matches the fabrlt Ease upper tension somew[...]

Sewing Buttonholes Machine Setting A = 1V 2 (first notch); B Stitch Length: Almost 0 (for buttonhole seam) Insert fashion disc A. Use only No. 50 embroidery and darning thread. Attach buttonhole foot No. 847616 and set slide cn buttonhole gauge to buttonhole length desired. The buttonhole is the right length when beginning of first seam reaches red[...]

Instructions for Buttonholing Sew first side over a filler cord. When beginning of seam reaches red end of 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. Lower foot, take one stitch to the left, pull filler cord taut [...]

. r Button Sewing Dorc’t be afraid to sew on buttons or rings with your Pfoff. The needle won’t breok and the threads will not get loose either. Thetlatter may happen only with ready-made clothing sewn with a chain stitch. It wont be worthwiie to take the machine out for sewing on a single button, but you will appreciate this feature when sewin[...]

838 954 Attaching Lace Machine Setting: A = 2; B = You can attach lace edging in one simple operation. Fold the edge of the fabric about %“ over to the wrong side, following the texture, and preferably iron it down. Place the straight edge of the lace onthe fold of the fabric and sew it down with narrow zigzag stitches, taking one stitch into lac[...]

DR 033 838 954 Applique Work Machine Setting: A 1/2 to 2; B Insert fashion disc A. Applique is easy and modern. Trace design an wrong side of fabric and baste a piece of contrasting material to right side. Outline design on wrong side with a narrow zigzag stitch — and th motive will appear on right side. R 7167 42 R 7220 Applique is very effectiv[...]

Machine Setting: A = 3 to 4; B = Insert fashion disc A. 4 Prepare machine ts for darning. 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 hoops and the pres[...]

838 954 Straight-Stitch Hemstitching Machine’Setting: A 0. B = + Stitch length: Medium to maximum. Insert twin hemstitching needle, System 130 Zwi-Ho, as instructed on page 15. Turn out needle set screw-a little further than for ordinary needles. The thread size, threading procedure and thread tension are the same as for cording work (see page 45[...]

Cording Machine Setting: A 0; B To cord on your Pfaff 92, use a cording foot and a twin needle. Twin needles are available for needle distances of 1.2 (3/64”), 1.6 (1/16”), 1.8, 2.0 (5/64”), 2.5 (3132), 3.0, and 4.0 (5/32”) millimeters. Cording feet are available in three varieties, as follows: Pin tucks are made with cording foot No. 84768[...]

rum sewing foot thumb screw b to the left and take out the sewing foot. Slip on cording foot and tighten screw b securely. It is best to turn out screw b completely if you want to slip on a cording foot with the guide attached. Thread Size Pin tucks and narrow cording are made with a No. 50 embroidery thread, wider cording with sewing silk in the n[...]

Spacing between Tucks To ensure uniform spacing between parallel tucks, place the preceding seam into one of the grooves of the foot and use it as a guide. For a larger spacing between tucks, use the adjustable guide (see ill, on page 46) which is part of every cording foot. Various Cording Effects Attractive cording effect may he obtained by combi[...]

DR 554 {r_rJ ioI Coarse-Thread Embroidery Machine Setting: A = 0 to 4; B = optional Insert fashion disc A. Buy a coarse, four-ply embroidery thread in the desired colors. Embroidery designs made with this thread are very attractive. They have dimensional quality and closely resemble manual embroidery work. The adjoining designs were made with the a[...]

— 91100179 Automatk Embr&dery Machine Setting: A = 2 to 4; B = 4 Stitch Length: Minimum Insert fashion disc D, E, F or G, and use No.50 em broidery thread. Numerous pattern vriatians are possible by changing stitch width and stitch length. Selecting the most effec tive design and color cbmbinatiOns will challenge your imagination. Automatic e[...]

Two-Needle Decorative Sewing Machine Setting: A up to 2; B Insert fashion discs A to G, Automatic embroidery designs are particularly attractive when sewn with twin needles and differeit color thread. The distance between both needles must not exceed 5/64 inch. (For threading the twin needles see cording instruc tions on page 45). Beautiful border [...]

Foreword . Essential Parts of Machine Fundamentals of Machine Ooeration Operation of Your Sewing Machine Motor Disengaging Mechanism . Electrical Information Straight Stitching Zigzag Sewing Automatic Fashion Discs Changing tle Fashion Discs Removing the Bobbin Case Winding the Bpbbin Inserting a Full Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Inserting the Bobbi[...]

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