Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 75 Pfaff
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19 18 1 Face cover 2 Take-up lever 3 Thread retainer 4 Spool pins 5 Stitch width lever (Al 6 Fashion disc 7 Needle position lever (B( 8 Bobbin winder 9 Balance wheel 10 Stop motion knob II Motor disen.
Fundamentals of Machine Operation • 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 threaded machine unless you have fabric under the sewing foot.
DR 506 A DR 878 DR 879 DR 880 How to Operate Your Sewing Machine Engaging the Sewing Mechanism 4 Hold balance wheel and turn stop motion knob ciockwise (as indicated by Dlack arrow). Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism Hold balance wheel and turn stop motion knob counter-clockwse (toward you).
OP 510 Electrical Information Push plug 1 into receptacle 2 and plug 3 at other end of cord into the wall outlet. Cord 4 leads to the foot control which serves to regi. -te the machine sceed. Motor Disengaging Mechanism Power-driven machines feature a lever underneath the balance wheel which serves to swing the motor to its operative position.
DR 489 B Straight Stitching 4 For straight-stitch sewing set Lever A = 0 Lever B = Center i Control G regulates the stitch length. For detailed instructions please refer to page 20. To backtack the end of a seam, simply depress the finger-tip control.
DR 4894 Zigzag Sewing 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.
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DR 544 Changing the Fashion Discs Always jerk stitch width lever A to O before you insert or remove a disc. Turn thumb nut R counterclockwise to release the disc in the zigzag mechanism, then pull it up and take it out.
DR 862 Removing the Bobbin Case Raise needle to its highest point and open free arm cover. Lift latch k with the thumb of your left hand und pull out bobbin case with bobbin.
DR 8S9 Winding the Bobbin Disengage the sewing mechanism and rase the spool pins to the vertical position. Place a spool of thread on one of the spool pins and a bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, m.
Inserting a Full Bobbin into the Bobbin Case o As shown in illustration 1, hold bobbin in left hand so that the thread end falls from the top down toward you.
Inserting the Bobbin Case Raise takeup 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 (see arrow).
Mercerized Needle Types of Fabrics Silk Cotton Size Fine Fabrics 80 0 60 to such as georgette, chiffon, to 000 or batiste, voile, lawn, silk. 100 twist 70 Lightweight Fabrics 70 such as dress silks and cottons, A & B to 80 sheer woolens, shirting, dra- 80 twist peries.
Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 75 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The last column in the chart on page 14 gives you the needle size required for the material in hand. Genuine Pfaft needles, System 130 A.
Upper Threading Raise the presser bar lifter and swing the spool pins up to the vertical position. Place spool 1 on one of the spool pins and lead the thread behind both scrolls of thread retainer 2 (se ill, at top of p. 17). Seize the thread on the right and left of the thread retainer and pull it toward you until it snaps into the eyelets.
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oR 615 Correct Tension Regulation Balanced tensions are essential for sewing. if your tension is correct, you will have perfect seams as sketched below (liFt. Sketch I — The threads interiock on the underside of the fabric. o a u s e Upper tension too loose or lower tension too tight.
Regulating the Thread Tension DR The bobbin thread tension has been set for a medium grade and need not be adjusted for all ordinary sewing operations.
DR 008 Stitch Length Regulation 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 (the higher the num ber, the longer the stitch). When the control is set on O the machine ceases feeding.
DR ion Changing the Sewing Foot 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.
OR 855 Dropping the Machine Feed This is particularly important for hoop embroidery. darning and button sewing. To drop the machine feed, turn the drop feed control under the free arm toward you as far as it will go. The fabric will cease feeding. To raise the machine feed, turn the drop feed control back to its initial position.
All-Purpose Sewing Foot (with Clear-View Shoe) All-purpose sewing foot No. 93-100 179-00 is attached as instructed on page 21. The transparency of its shoe facilitates all sewing operations where it is important to watch the needle penetrate the fabric.
Care and Maintenance Longevity and smooth machine performance are dependent on regular and proper cleaning and oilng. Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only.
I To oil the zigzag mechanism, remove the fashion disc and apply a drop of oil to the two marked oiling points (see arrows). 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.
Changing the Light Bulb 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 new light bulb, be sure to slide bulb pins into socket slots.
Trouble Shooting 1. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Remedy: Needle incorrectly inseted. Push needle up as far as it will go and be sure that the long groove faces toward jou, and flat side of shank away from you. Wrong needle. Choose the correct needle from chart on page 14.
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.
6. Machine Works Heavily Cause: Remedy: Hook raceway lacks oil or is obstructed by Clean and oil hook raceway. pieces of thread. Mechanism clogged by inferior oil. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil never salad oil or glycerine. Bobbin winder working while sewing.
Using Sewing Feet and Attachments (setting see page 6) Zipper Insertion Machine Setting: A — 0 B = Pin or baste closed zipper on wrong side of fabric. Position of zipper depends on whether or not you want the edge of the fabric to overlap the zipper.
S7 56i Flat Felled Seams Machine Setting: A = 0 or 2 (opt onal) B — Flat felled seams are used to durably Join 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.
887 551 Hemming Machine Setting: A = 0 or 2 to 3 (optional) 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 fabric you are using. Fold over edge of fabric about ‘Is” to facilitate insertion into the hemmer foot.
Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: A = 2 to 4 (optional) B — I 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.
DR 076 Darning without Darning Hoops You will really appreciate the free arm of your Pfaff 75 when you darn tubular clothing, such as underpants, sleeves, socks or stockings without darn ng hoops.
Darning DR 057 Machine setting; A - 0, B . Prepare your machine for darning as instructed on page 22. Place fabric into darning center of the hoop. Hoops may be obtained from your Pfaff dealer.
838 934 Inserting Patches Elastic Fabrics Machine Setting: A 4, B = Stitch Length: Medium Insert fashion disc B (elastic serpentine stitch. Large holes can be patched quickly. The following method may be used for jersey and other elastic fabrics. Cut patch so that its grain will match the rest of the fabric.
DR 567 3OO79 Bhndstitching Machine Setting: A = 4: B i Stitch Length: Maximum Insert fashion disc C. Skirts, dresses and ladies coats of medium and heavy-weight fabrics are hem med with blind stitches. To do this, insert the blindstitch disc and a No.
DR 082 I Sewing Buttonholes Attach buttonhole foot No. 847 616 and set slide on buttonhole gauge to buttonhole length desired. The buttonhole is the right length when be ginning of first seam reaches red end of slide indicator (see arrow below). When you follow the procedure on the onposite page.
nstructi o ns for Butto nhol n g I 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.
DR 583 Button Sewing ‘..._—- insert fashion disc A. Dont be afraid to sew on buttons or rings with your Pfaff. The needle wont break and the threads will not get loose either. The latter may happen only with ready-made clothing sewn with a chain stitch.
DR 044 Attaching Lace Machine Setting: A — 2; B 1- 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 t down.
DR 033 838 5$ Applique Work Machine Setting A 2 to 2. B = Insert fashion disc A. Applique is easy and modern. Trace design on wrong side of fabric and baste a piece of contrasting material to right si.
DR 038 Monogram Embroidery Machine Setting: A = 3 to 4. B Insert fashion disc A. Feed dog drooped. 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.
F DR 001 R 8427 Straight-Stitch Hemstitching rsert fashion d sc A. Machine Sethng: A 0 B • St tch length: Medium to maximum Insert twin hemstitching needle, System 130 Zw Ho, as nstructed on page 15.
Cording Machine Setting: A = 0 B = To cord on your Pfaff 75, use a cording Foot and a twin needle. Twin needles are available for needle distances of 1.2 (/64”), 1.6 (u/i6’), 1.8. 2.0 (/64”), 2.5 (/32”), 3.0, and 4.0 (!32”) millimeters. Cording feet are available in three varieties, as follows: Pin tucks are made with cording foot No.
Turn 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.
DR 058 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 adlustable guide (see ill, on page 46) which is Dart of every cording foot.
DR 554 93 00179 1W Coarse-Thread Embroidery Insert fashion disc A. ift, 9 Mach:ne Setling: A — 0 to 4; B = optional colors. Buy a coarse. four-piy embroidery thread in the desired Embroidery designs made with this thread are very attractive. They have dimensional quality and closely resemble manual embroidery work.
DR 059 93100179 Ornamental Sewing You can make exciting fashion stitch designs by alternating straight and zigzag stitching varying stitch length, stitch width or needle position by hand. This will be easy after you have had sufficient practice. Some of the designs you can make are illustrated below.
838 954 Stitching Synthetic Materials Curtains Machine Setting: A = 1 to 3, depending on material; B = Stitch Length: Minimum Insert fashion disc A. To finish the edge of synthetic curtain fabrics, such as Diolen, use a matching synthetic thread. If necessary, ease the upper and lower tensions somewhat.
TwoNeedIe Decorative Sewing Maclime Setting: A = up to 2; B = + Insert fashion discs A to I. Embroidery designs are particularly attractive when sewn with twin needles and different color thread. The distance between both needles must not exceed 5/64 inch.
CONTENTS Foreword . Essential Parts of Machine Fundamentals of Machine Operation Operation of Your Sewing Machine 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 Care and Maintenance Changing the Light Bulb Removing the Face Cover Replacing the Face Cover Trouble Shooting Zipper Insertion Quilting Flat Felled Seams .
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If you have not bought Pfaff 75 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Pfaff 75 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Pfaff 75 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Pfaff 75 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Pfaff 75, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Pfaff 75.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Pfaff 75. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Pfaff 75 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
