Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product automatic 362 Pfaff
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CPFAFD Automatic 362-261 IN ST RU CT I ON S Foreword Your dream has come true! You are now the proud owner of a Pfaff-Automalic 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.
z 1 Thread take-up lever 2 Top control (D) cover 3 Embroidery pattern length lever (E) 4 Dial (C) 5 Zigzag fingertip control 6 Bobbin winder 7 Stop motion knob 8 Stitch length dial 9 Reverse teed cont.
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 Stopmatic) 26 Sewing loot thumb screw 27 Sewin.
fr Make sure the electric circuit is A. C. before you plug in the machine. 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 speed control. Place the foot control under the cabinet within easy reach of your foot.
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 positions re quired for threading the needle and re moving the work. (Don’t forget to plug in the machine, though.
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. 6 Straight Stitching Set: Dial C=O Dial AO Lever B= 4 .4 Lever E engages and disengages the Automatic mechanism.
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.
Swing back the cover on control D. Your embroidery design dial shows all the primary designs you can make with the Automatic. Pick your design and turn the dial so it points to that design. The numbers in the slot indicate the machine dial settings which will give you the design you have chosen.
D3_, 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.
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.
11 j Pull it through thread guide. 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.
Operate the Stopmatic lever to raise the needle ond open free arm cover. Lift lotch k with your forefinger. Pull out bobbin case with bobbin by holding the latch.
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).
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.
Important Facts about Needles On Pfaff 362 sewing machines, System 130R, flat-shank needles are used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The needle system is stamped on the needle plate. Genuine Pfaff needles, System 130R. are available from every Pfaff dealer.
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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 /sz below the top of its stroke, as illustrated on page 5).
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.
Correct Tension Regulation Balanced tensions are essential for sewing. If your tension is correct, you will hove perfect seams os sketched below (Ill). Sketch I — The threads interlock on the underside of the fabric. Cause: Upper tension too loose or lower tension too tight.
0R079 Regulating the Thread Tension The bobbin thread tension rarely needs adjusting, except for embroidery when it should be a little tighter thon for ordinary sewing. Adjustment is mode by a small knurled screw on the bobbin case which con be turned with the thumb tip.
R 7996 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.
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 clockwise.
R 7086 Changing the Sewing Foot .4 Attach darning foot No. 53670, as instructed above. Drop machine feed and lower presser bar lifter. As the machine sews, the vibrator moves presser bor 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.
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.
- © Oiling points in the machine •t head The oiling points in the machine arm can be reached easily by removing the top cover. Oil should be applied E sparingly. Excessive quantities of oil may soil the work and cause machine sluggishness. One or two drops of oil usually will suffice.
Regular Machine Care Accumulations of lint pocked between the tooth rows of the feed cause noisy operation of the mochine. Therefore, from time to time, remove the needle plate and clean the feed with a toothpick or similor wooden object. The needle plate is held in place by o press stud and can be removed without o screwdriver.
No extra sewlight cord is needed for your ma chine. Press the button on the front of the machine base to switch the sewlight on and off. 28 Sewlight Facts The 15-watt sewlight is recessed under the machine arm and can be swung out by pulling down the grill.
The Snap-Out Workplate Your Pfaff-Automatic 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 far as it will go, then lift it until it is flush with the needle plate.
Trouble Shoofing I. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Remedy: Needle incorrectly inserted. Push needle up as for 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.
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.
I 5. Machine Feeds Improperly Cause: Feed dog set too low, does not rise up enough above needle plate level. Accumulations of lint packed between feed teeth. 6. Machine Works Heavily Ca use: Motor belt is too loose, or has shrunk and causes excessive pressure on bearings.
7. Stopmatic Works Incorrectly Couse: Remedy: After frequent operation of the Stopmotic it may The built-in thermal switch may hove interrupted the electric circuit. hoppen thot the toke-up lever does not move when Woit o few minutes until both the motor and the thermal switch hove you push the presser bar lifter up oil the way.
Zipper Insertion Machine Setting: Dial A=O 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.
41 2’2 Flat Felled Seams Machine Setting: Dial A=O or 2 (optional) Lever B= -1 Dial C=O Lever E=O 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.
I Machine Setting: DialA=Oor2to LeverB= Dial C=O Lever E==O The hemmer foot is indispensable if you wont to SCW 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 ‘/“ to facilitate insertion into the hemmer foot.
— 44058 4, Overcasting Edges Machine Setting: Dial A=2 to 4 Lever B= 1 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 aver its edge. You may over cast edges after fabric is cut and before the pieces are joined.
44085 4 Inserting Lace Machine Setting: Dial A=1 to 3 Lever 6=4 Dial C=O Lever E=O Pin or baste lace on fabric. Sew together with needle taking one stitch into fabric alone and one into the lace.
44088 Inserting Patches with the Elastic Seam (especially on elastic materials) / ii / l1.s 1 _l 1 , , — R 7156 Large holes can be patched quickly. Cut patch sa that its grain will match the rest of the fabric. Place the patch over the damaged area.
I tr . R 7162 Single-Needle Cording Machine Setting: DialA=2 LeverB= Dial C=0 Lever E=0 Set stitch length between 1/2 and 1. Trace pattern an 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.
I — Applique Work Machine Setting: Dial A=1’/2 Lever B= 4 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 appearon the rightside ofthefabric.
46121 R7166 Openwork Embrodery 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 linesiwice, using short straight stitches.
44088 J Dial A=2 Lever B=. . Dial C=3 Dial D=5 Lever E=1 to 7 Scalloping can be done in a jiffy on your Pfaff 362 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.
Imitation Hemstitching Machine Setting: Dial A=2’/s - Lever 8= Dial C=0 Lever E=0 Stitch Length: 1— 1 ’/s 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.
46669 Blindstitching Machine Setting: Dial A=1 to 2 Lever B=# Dial C=0 Lever E=0 Stitch Length: Maximum Hemming dresses and skirts by hand is a laborious task. You can dolt easily on your Pfoff on medium and heavy fabrics. Use zigzag foot No. 4-6088 with blindstitch guide No.
Sewing Buttonholes Machine Setting: Dial A=1/s Lever Be • Dial C=0 Lever E=0 Stitch Length: 0.2 Darning Thread: No.50 Filler Threod: cotton (pearl threod) Attach buttonhole foot No. 54300 and set slide on buttonhole gouge to buttonhole length desired.
Instructions for Buttonholing I Sew first side over a filler cord. When beginning of seam reaches slide indicoior on buttonhole gouge, it is the right length. Leove needle in fabric on right side of its throw. 2 Lift foot, turn fabric around clockwise, using needle as a pivot.
I SI 951 Button Sewing Don’t be afraid to sew on buttons, hooks, eyes or rings with your Ptaff. Attach all-purpose sewing foot No. 51991 or button sewing foot No. 46120, which con be obtained from your Pfaff dealer, and drop machine feed. Machine Setting: Dial A=0 .
To mend small and medium-size holes, trim ragged edges with the fabric grain. First stitch back and forth across the hole from one side to the other with the machine running at high speed. Then turn the fobric at right angles and sew back and forth over preceding work with short stitches.
I 53670 I, Darning Woolen Articles R 6121 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 bor lifter. Since your machine is fitted with a vibrator, there is no need to place the fabric into darning hoops.
- __ ____ L R 5926 Monogram Embroidery Machine Setting: Dial A=3 to 4 (optional) Lever B= 4 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 enloy creative embroidery once you have learned to move the material at a uniform rate.
I 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 tonces of /64, /32 and /oa inch; 3 cording feet; 3 cording plates (2 with cord ducts and 1 with center claw); I package of System 130 B needles; and I screwdriver.
L .1 Cording foot No. 41641 serves to make narrow air tucks in lightweight material. Pin tucks without filler cord also are mode with cording foot No. 41641. However, for these, carding plate No. 60413 is used. To make cording in thick felt, obtain cording plate No.
L 51378 DR 839 Two-Needle Decorative Sewing All black patterns on the narrow-design side of the embroidery design dial can be sewn with two needles, lithe distance between them does not exceed /ee inch, These patterns can be sewn without changing machine parts.
R7137 R7175 Three-Need leDecorativeSewing 4 To do three-needle sewing, you must buy spool holder No. 53137 which slips over the regular spool pins (see illustration) and have your Pfaff dealer convert your machine to sew a stitch width of about i/i, inch.
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 Pfaff dealer. To attach the spool holder, slip position spring I aver the vertical spool pin, the bent portion of the spring pointing toward you.
Contents Foreword . Essential Parts of Machine . Electrical Information The Stopmotic Fundamentals of Machine Operation Straight Stitching Zigzag Sewing Setting for Automatic Embroidery Winding the Bobbin Inserting a Full Bobbin into Bobbin Case.
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