Pfaff automatic 261 manual

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CPFAFD® Automatic 262-261 INSTRUCTIONS Foreword Your dream has come true! You ore now the proud owner of a Pfaff 262-261 Automatic -- 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 Stopmatic ensures that[...]

R 8025 A rz 6 I Thread take-up lever 8 Stitch length dial 14 2 Top control (D) cover 9 Reverse feed control 15 3 Embroidery pattern length lever (E) 10 Light switch 16 4 Dial (C) 11 Drop feed control 17 5 Zigzag finger-tip control 11 o Electric motor 18 6 Bobbin winder 12 Needle plofe 19 7 Stop motion knob 13 Tronuverse rotory hook 20 Bed slide Nee[...]

R 8024 A 21 Balance wheel 22 Collapsible spool pins 23 Top cover 24 Needle threader control 29 Needle set screw 30 Bed plate 31 Stopmatic switch box 32 Double receptacle for speed control and power cords 25 Face cover 26 Presser bar lifter (also used to operate the Stopmatic) 27 Sewing fool thumb screw 28 Sewing foot 3[...]

Fundamentals of Machine Operation DR 084 I Make sure stop motion knob b is tightened before you begin sewing (clockwise as indicated by white arrow). If you want to turn balance wheel a by hand (although normally there is no need to do so), alwoys turn it toward you (counier.clockwise as shown by black arrow). Never run a threaded machine unless yo[...]

DR 735 Treadle Control Comfortably rest both feet on the treadle and press. The harder you press, the foster the machine will rue. Electrical Information Place the foot control under the cabinet within easy reach of your feet. Rest the right foot on the control pedal and press. The harder you press, the laster the machine wilt run. If your cabinet [...]

R 8007 Straight Stitching Set: Dial C=O Dial A=O • Lever B= I Lever E engages and disengages the Automatic mechanism. If you don’t need this mechanism for a longer period, set lever E at “0”. This setting is indicated on pages 32 to 53 as follows: A=0; B=4; C=0; E=0 I w 11 I Dial 0 regulates the stitch length (the higher the number on thedi[...]

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 mochine resumes straight stitching automatically. To sew longer zigzag seams, turn dial A to desired stitch width (indicated by numbers I[...]

R 8002 Setting the Built-in Automatic Embroidery Mechanism Aj Bli C15 DL3 To avoid heavy working of the automatic embroidery mechanism after periods of idleness, occasionally set lever E on 3, dial D on 4, and dial C on 5. Then unthread the needle, raise the presser bar lifter and run the machine for a few minutes. Here is an example: Turn control [...]

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, wiihout changing settings A, C and D. This is a special feature of your Pfaff embroidery unit. Most designs are[...]

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

6 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. full. You may continue sewing while you are windin[...]

A Operate the Stopmatic lever to raise the needle, and open the bed slide, so you can see sewing hook. Reach under the machine with your left hand and lift latci k with your forefinger. Pull out bobbin case with bobbin by holding the latch. When you release latch k the empty bobbin drops out. Inserting a Full Bobbin into Bobbin Case As shown in ill[...]

Inserting the Bobbin Case It is best to tilt machine bock when inserting bobbin case the first time. After you have become more practiced, you will manage without tilting it. Move bed slide all the way to the left. Make sure the needle is still at its highest point. With the thumb ond forefinger of left hand, lift latch k and turn bobbin case until[...]

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 fhreads should be used in the needle and on the bobbin. Some experienced seamstresses prefer a somewhat hinner bobbin thread. Ho[...]

Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 262 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The needle system is stamped on the bed slide. Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130 R, are available from every Pfaff dealer. Bent or blunt needles should not be used. Changing the Needle Operate the Stopma[...]

Upper Threading Place spool of thread on spool pin I and lead thread end through holes in thread guides 2 and 3 and through both thread retainer openings 4 (see illustration opposite). .1”..- I I ‘, ‘-— I,.—’ ‘.-— ‘ I / —- / Pull thread between ony two of tension discs 5, as illustrated, and jerk it far over to the right so tha[...]

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Operating the Needle Threader Operate the Stopmaiic Ieer to lift the needle to its raised position (which has been reached when the ascending takeup lever is about /32” below the top of its stroke, os illustrated on page 4). Now lower the sewing foot and -- With your left hand push needle threader control down until threader prong w (see opposite[...]

R 8458 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 /s 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 t[...]

R 8004 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. Ca use: Upper tension too loose or lower tension too tight. Sketch II — The threads interlock on the surface of the fabric[...]

DR 079 Regulating the Thread Tension The bobbin thread tension rarely needs adjusting, except for embroidery when it should be a little tighter than for ordinary sewing. Adjustment is mode by a small knurled screw on the bobbin case which can be turned with the thumb tip. Turn it left c 4 < for looser tension. Turn it right for tighter tension. [...]

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

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

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 can be moved freely when the needle has risen clear again. Hold the fabric taut with both hands as yo[...]

R 8035 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 [...]

Oiling points in the machine head The oiling points in the machine arm can 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 cov[...]

8 8030 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, remove the needle plate ond clean the feed with a toothpick or similar wooden obect. To remove the needle plate, turn out the thumb nut (Fig. R 8654), drop the machine feed, turn the needle [...]

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

Trouble Shooting 1. Machine Skips Stitches Ca use: Needle incorrectly inserted. Wrong needle, Needle bent. Machine threaded improperly. Needle too fine or too thick for the thread. Remedy: 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. The correct needle system is stamped[...]

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 Cause: Improper tension. Thread too heavy, knotty or hard. Bobbin unevenly wound. Pieces of thread between tension discs. Remed[...]

6. Machine Works Heavily Cause: Remedy: Motor belt is too loose, or has shrunk and causes Have your Pfaff dealer adjust the belt tension. excessive pressure on bearings. Hook raceway lacks oil or is obstructed by pieces Clean and oil hook raceway. of thread. Mechanism clogged by inferior oil. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil -- never salad oil or [...]

R 7153A Using Sewing Feet and Attachments (for settings see page 6) Zipper Insertion Edge Stitching Machine Setting: Machine Setting: DiaIA=O Lever DialA=Oto4 Lever Dial C=0 Lever E=0 Dial C=O Lever E=0 Sew parallel rows of straigt or zigzag stitches at various distances from the fabric edge by using adlustable seam guide No. 53077 and the edge sti[...]

41242 Flat Felled Seams Machine Setting Dial A=O or 2 (optional) Lever B= 4 Dial C=O Lever E=O Flot felled seoms ore used to durably join two pieces of fabric. They are made in two operations. Flat felled seams usually ore straight stitched. Norrow zigzag stitches ore used for felling on elosilcized fabrics only. 4 First Seam Lay pieces together wi[...]

R 5912 41248 Hemming Machine Setting: DialA=eOor2to4 LeverB=’I 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 are using. Fold over edge of fabric about ‘Is” to facilitate insertion into the hemmer foot. Place fabric under h[...]

— 44088 Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: Dial A=2 to 4 ‘ Lever B= Dial C=O ‘ Lever E=O 4 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 oined. R 7169 R 5925 4408[...]

Attaching Lace Machine Setting: Dial A=1 to 3 Lever B= I Dial C=O Lever E=O You con attach lace edging in one simple opera tion. First fold fabric down /e inch with the fabric grain. Press fold. Overlap lace on folded edge. Sew together with narrow zigzag stitches. Trim excess fabric on wrong side close to seam. — 44088 Inserting Lace Machine Set[...]

44088 Inserting Patches with the Elastic Seam ‘? (especially on elastic materials) Machine Setting: Dial A=0 Lever B= 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=+ Dial C=O Lever E=0 Stitch l[...]

Single-Needle Cording Machine Setting: DiolA=2 Lever B=4 Dial C=O Lever E=O Trace cording pattern on fabric and pull a filler thread through the groove in the sole of the sewing foot. Follow your pattern with a satin stitch and hold the filler thread lightly. The satin stitch is used for many sewing lobs. For added effects sew over embroidery with [...]

6121 Applique Work Machine Setting: DialA==1 1 /s LeverB=+ Dial C=O Lever E=O Appliqueing is easy and modern. Trace design on the wrong side of fabric and baste a piece of contrasting material to right side. Outline design with narrow zigzag stitches on the wrong side, and the motif will appear on the right side of the fabric. Trim excess material [...]

46721 R7166 Openwork Embroidery Machine Setting: Dial A=O and 2/2 Lever B= 4 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 ciii traced lines twice, using short strai[...]

R 7158 — 44088 ScaHoping Machine Setting: Dial A=2 Lever B= 4. Dial C=3 Dial D=5 Lever E=1 to 7 Scalloping can be done in a jiffy on your Pfaff 262 Automatic. Scalloped edges can be used effectively as trimming on numerous articles. The illustrations (left) show how scalloping adds sparkle to a child’s collar. Here’s how to do it. First, trac[...]

1? 7138 Machine Setting: Dial A=2 1 /s Lever B= ‘4 Dial Cw0 Lever E0 Stitch Length: 1_li/s Increase Tension Beautiful hemstitching effects on handkerchiefs, blouses, dresses, and so forth, can be made with Ploff’s System 130 (wing) needle available at Pfaff stores at extra cost. Loosely woven fabrics, such as batiste, organdy, georgette, etc., [...]

15669 Bhndstitching Machine Setting: Dial A=1 to 2 Lever B=q Dial C=0 Lever E=0 Stitch Length: Maximum Hemming dresses and skirts by hand is a laborious task. You can do it easily on your Pfaff on medium and heavy fabrics. Use zigzag foot No. 44088 with blindstitch guide No. 46669, which you can buy at your Pfaff store. Attach the guide so that its[...]

Sewing Buttonholes I? 8046 Machine Setting: Dial A=1 1 /z Lever 8= i. Dial C=0 Lever E=0 Stitch Length: 0.2 Darning Thread: No.50 Filler Thread: cotton (pearl thread) Attach buttanhole foot No. 54300 and set slide on buttonhole gauge to buttonhole length desired. The buttonhole is the right length when beginning of first seam reaches red end of sli[...]

© © 0 © © 0 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. Lower foot, take one stitch to the left, pull filler cor[...]

51951 Button Sewing Don’t be afraid to sew on buttons, hooks, eyes or rings with your Pfaff. Attach all-purpose sewing foot No. 51991 or button sewing foot No. 46120, which can be obtained from your Pfaff dealer, and drop machine feed. Machine Setting: Dial A=0 Lever B= • . Dial C=0 . Lever E=0 Place button under button sewing foot and align so[...]

Darning Machine Setting: Stitch width dial A=0 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. Ta mend small and medium-size hole[...]

Darning without Foot Prepare your machine for darning as follows: R 5914 Remove presser foot and drop machine feed. Use feed cover plate No. 41 251 to increase tautness of fabric in hoops and permit free movement. To fasten the feed cover plate to the mochine, slip its finger into the hole of the needle plate (top), turn, and secure in position wit[...]

.4- R5926 Monogram Embroidery Machine Setting: Dial A=3 to 4 (optional) Lever B= + Dial C=O Lever E=O 4 Script letters are best for monogram embroidery without o sewing foot. It requires a little practice. You will soon enjoy creative embroidery once you hove learned to move the material at a uniform rate. The fabric should be held taut in the hoop[...]

Cording To cord on your Pfaff-Autamatic, use Cording Kit No. 50115 which is available at extra cost. The Cording Kit comprises: 4 double-needle holders for needle dis tances of 1/16, /64, /32 and /s inch; 3 cording feet; 3 cording plates (2 with cord ducts and I with center claw); I package of System 130 B needles; and I screwdriver. Additional por[...]

Increase the bobbin thread tension slightly for cording. Pfaff recommends you fill your cording so it keeps its shape in the laundry. Filler cord thickness depends on cording size you want. To sew filled cording, use the two cording plates with cord ducts. Only very narrow tucks ore made without filler cord. Machine Setting: Dial A=0 Lever B=1 Dial[...]

DR 839 SI 591 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 sewing foo[...]

R 7137 R 7175 Three-Needle DecorativeSewing To do three-needle sewing, you must 7? buy spool holder No. 53137 which slips over the regular spool pins (see Ilustrafion) and have your Pfoff dealer convert your machine to sew a stitch width of about ‘)s inch. The third thread is led to the needle with the second thread. Afieryour machine has been co[...]

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

Contents Foreword . Essential Ports of Machine Fundamentals of Machine Operation The Stopmatic Electrical Information Straight Stitching Zigzag Sewing Setting Machine for Automatic Embroidery Winding the Bobbin Removing the Bobbin Case Inserting a Full Bobbin into Bobbin Case Inserting the Bobbin Case Recommended Needle and Thread Sizes Important F[...]

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