Pfaff 9 manual

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    4 5 6 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 • 19 • 19 • 20 21 • 22 • 22 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 28 • 29 30 • 32 • 33 • 35 36 • 37 Contents Foreword 1 Dropping the Machine Feed Essential Parts 2 Darning and Embroidery Foot • Engaging and Disengaging All-Purpose Sewing Foot the Sewing Mechanism • . Fundamentals of Machine Ope[...]

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    Foreword Your dream has come true. You are now the proud owner of a Pfaff 9, the sewing machine which will enable you to master all ordinary sewing, embroidering and darning jobs that may come up in a home. This instruction book will help you understand the machine and familiarize you with a number of important sewing jobs. Keep it handy as a refer[...]

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    Essential Parts I Face cover 2 Take-up lever 3 Thread retainer 4 Spool pins 5 Stitch width lever (A) 6 Needle position ever (B) 7 Bobbin winder 8 Balance wheel 9 Stop motion knob 10 Bobbin winder thread retainer 11 Reverse feed control 12 Stitch length control 13 Bed slide 14 Pfaff rotary sewing hook 15 Feed dog 16 Needle plate 17 Sewing foot thumb[...]

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    hese parts come with your sewing iachine: bobbins No. 93-009 033-21 can No. 91-129449-91,full .leedles,Systeml3OR, No.93-847 990-00 )arning foot No. 93-102 826-91 JI-purpose sewing foot io. 93-1 00 179-00 lastic bag for accessories (not ill,) struction book (not ill.) gzag sewing foot No. 93-838954-00 )fl machine) Zigzag sewing foot All-purpose sew[...]

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    the following parts ore available on special request and at extra cost: Felling foot No. 93-847 561-06 Hemmer foot No. 93-847 551 -00 (4 mm 5/32”) (see p. 23) Buttonhole foot No. 93-847 616-00 (see p. 26) Zipper foot No. 93-847 600-00 (see p. 22) Button sewing foot No. 93-84’ 608-00 (see p. 28) Edge guide No. 91-053 076-25 Cording kt (see p. 30[...]

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    the following parts are available on special request and at extra cost: Felling foot No. 93-847 561-06 Hemmer foot No.93-847 551 -00 (4 mm = 5/32”) (see p. 23) Buttonhole foot No. 93-847 616-00 (see p. 26) Zipper foot No. 93-847 600-00 (see p. 22) Button sewing foot No. 93-847 608-00 (see p. 28) Edge guide No. 91-053 076-23 Cording kit (see p. 30[...]

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    hese parts come with your sewing iachine: bobbins No. 93-009 033-21 Zigzag sewing foot All-purpose sewing foot )il can No. 91-129 449-91, full eedles, System 130 R, No.93-847 990-00 )arning foot No. 93-1 02 826-91 Jl-purpose sewing foot Bobbin o. 93-100 179-00 ‘lastic bag for accessories (not ill.) Darning foot nstruction book (not ill.) igzag se[...]

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    Electrical Information On power-driven machines, the foot control must be connected to the machine and the wall outlet. To this end, push plug into receptacle 2 on the motor and the plug at the other end of the cord into the wail outlet. Foot Control Place the toot control under the cabinet within sasy reach of your foot. Rest the right foot on Ihe[...]

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    Straight Stitching For straight-stitch sewing set: Lever A 0 Lever B Center i On pp. 22—32, the machine setting is indicated like this: A 0,8 Zigzag Sewing If you want to switch from straight (A to 0) to zigzag stitching flick lever A to desired stitch width (indicated by numbers I to 4). Lever B is used to move the needle from the center to the [...]

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    Raise the needle to its highest point. 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. Removing the Bobbin Case 7[...]

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    Winding the Bobbin 2 1 Disengage the sewing mechanism (see p 4) and place spool of thread on spool pin 1. Pull the thread from this spool through the right scroll in thread guide 2, down and clockwise around thread retainer stud 3 and up to bobbin 4 on I— the bobbin winder spindle. (As you set the bob bin on the bobbin winder spindle, make sure t[...]

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    Inserting a Full Bobbin Hold bobbin so that the thrad ind fdll from the top down toward you and insert bobbin into bobbin case. Hold the bobbin steady in the bobbin case and pull the thread into the case slot.[...]

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    Pull the thread under the tension spring until it emerges from the opening at its end. Leave about 3 of thread hanging from the bobbin case. Hold the case by its open latch so that the bob bin cannot fall out.[...]

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    nserting the Bobbin Case Raise needle 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). 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 bobbin case and[...]

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    Pfaff 9 machines use System 130 R needles. Genuine Pfaff needles of this system are avail able from every Pfaff dealer. The needles size should be chosen from the Needle and Thread Chart on page 13. Changing the Needle Bring needle bar to its highest point and lower sewing foot. Loosen needle set screw a half a turn and pull old needle out of needl[...]

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    Needle and Thread Chart Mercerized Needle Types of Fabrics Silk Cotton Size Fine Fabrics 80 0 to 60 such as georgette, chiffon, to 000 or batiste. voile, lawn, silk. 100 twist 70 Lightweight Fabrics 70 such as dress silks and cot- A & B to 80 tons, sheer woolens, shirt- 80 twist ing, draperies. Medium Fabrics such as lightweight wool- 50 B ens,[...]

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    Upper Threading Ra se the take-up lever to its highest point. Place a spool of thread on spool pin 1 and lead the end of the thread through the left scroll (see drawing below left). Pull the thread between any two of tension discs 3 (see drawing below right) and jerk it far over to the right so that it slips properly into the slot and under the thr[...]

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    Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Hold needle thread lightly n your left hand. Turn balance wheel toward you until the needle moves down and up again. Lightly pull needle thread to draw bobbin thread up through the needle hole. Place both threads back under the sewing foot. 15[...]

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    Correct Tension Regulation __________________________________________ The tensions are properly balanced if both threads interlock in the center of the material. When stitching sheer fabrics, set both tensions Both tensions properly balanced a iittle lighter to prevent puckering. - Upper tension too tight or lower tenson too loose Upper tension too[...]

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    Regulating the Upper Tension Turn tension knob right to inr.rease tension on heavier materials, or left, to ease tension on lighter fabrics. The upper tension is so designed that all grades of tension, from loose to tight, can be covered with one complete turn of the tension dial. The numbers on the tension dial indicate different degrees of tensio[...]

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    Stitch Length Regulation Ihe stitch length control serves to regulate the ,,titch length and to limit it in sewing backwards. The numbers on the control indicate the stitch length (the higher the number, the longer the stitch). When the control is set on “0”, the machine ceases feeding; maximum stitch length is 6 to the inch (4 mm). To regulate[...]

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    Dropping the Machine Feed Remove the bed cover and press the drop feed ever down slantwise, then to the rear and up (as indicated by a white arrow). The lever will be retained in this position and the fabric will cease feeding. The machine feed is dropped for darning, hoop embroidery and button sewing. To raise the machine feed, press the lever dow[...]

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    All Purpose Sewing Foot i1li rjr V ew Shoe) All purpose sewing foot No 93-100 179-00 is at ticlied as instructed on page 21 Pie transparency of its shoe facilitates all sew- rig iperations where it is importont to watch the neede penetrate the fabric Special upplication possibilities are discussed on pp. 22—32 9n[...]

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    Fundamentals of Machine Operation • Never run a threaded machine unless you have fabric under the sewing foot. • Place both threads back under the sewing foot before you put fabric into the machine • Always bring the take-up lever to its highest position before you begin and after you have completed a seam. • The machine will feed the mater[...]

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    with zipper foot No. 93-847 600-00 (which can be obtained from your Pfaff dealer). 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. Turn fabric to right side. Run a straight seam close to left edge of zipper, stitch acr[...]

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    Hemming with hemmer foot No. 93-84] 551-00 (can be ob tained from your Pfaff dealer). Machine Setting: A 0 or 2 to 3, B • You can make neat hems with straight or zigzag stitches, depending on the material. Fold over edge of fabric about i/a”, place fabric under hemmer foot so that the needle stitches in the material about /2” short of its rea[...]

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    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). 24 Overcasting Edges[...]

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    Inserting Patches Machine Setting: A 4, B • Large holes can be patched quickly The follow ng method may be used particularly for jersey fabrics. Cut patch slightly larger than the hole making sure that its grain matches the rest of rhe fabric. Sew down the patch with a wide zigzag stitch of medium length For added strength, stitch over corners tw[...]

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    Sewing Buttonholes Machine Setting: A 1.5 (first notch), B • Stitch length almost *0* Use No. 50 embroidery thread. Attach all-purpose sewing foot as instructed on p 21. To obtain more prominent buttonholes, place a cotton filler thread in the left groove of the clear-view shoe. Sew on a piece of scrac mate rial and regulate the stitch length cor[...]

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    Instructions for Buttonholing ‘ I 1 Sew first side over a filler cord. Leave needle 5 Flick lever A to second notch and sew 4 to 6 in fabric on right side of its throw. bartacking stitches. 2 Lift foot, turn fabric around clockwise, using 6 Move lever A to “0” and make 3 to 4 tying needle as a pivot. Lower foot, take one stitch stitches. to t[...]

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    Button Sewing Machine Setting: A O,B • Stitch length 0 Drop machine feed. Place button under all-pur pose sewing foot and align so that needle will enter right hole. Let needle stitch through hole and make 1 or 2 tying stitches. Raise needle. Move lever A, usually to “3”, until needle on the left of its throw is centered over left hole. Sew a[...]

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    Darning Machine Setting: A 0, B Drop machine feed and attach darninq foot No. 93-102826-91. Clamp fabric into darning hoops so that the worn area is in the middle. (Darning hoops may he obtained from your Pfaff dealer.) Cut out small and medium-sized holes, follow ing the fabric grain. First stitch back and forth across the hole with the machine ru[...]

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    Cording To cord on your Pfaff, use a cording foot and a twin needle. Machine Setting: A 0, B = Stitch length medium Twin needles and cordrng feet may be obtained of 1.2, 1.6 (/io’), 1.8, 2.0, 2.5 (/32’), 3.0 and 4.0 mm (/32”). Pin tucks are made with cording foot No. 93-847 680-00 (7 grooves, 1 mm wide each) and a 1.2-mm twin needle. For narr[...]

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    Jpper Threading: Place a spool of thread on ?ach of the two spool pins. Pass both thread ?nds through the eyelets of thread retainer 2 see p. 14). separately through thread tension 3 3nd through the hole in take-up lever 4. Lead oth threads down and pull them into slot 5. Fhen thread each needle from front to back. fhread Tension: Adjust upper tens[...]

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    Stitching Synthetic Materiais C u r t a n s To finish the edge of synthetic curtain fabrics. such as Diolen, use a matching synthetic thread. Machine Setting: A 1 to 3, depending on ma If necessary, ease the upper and lower tensions terial; B •: Stitch length somewhat. about 2 Both these hints should be adhered to in order to avoid shrinking of b[...]

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    Dleaning and Oiling Regular cleaning and proper oiling will ire r em the service life of your machine Ihanke to the incorporation of self-lubricating bearings ll ymu have to oil is the sewing hook. Put one drop of oil into the raceway of the ew ing hook each day you sew (see ill) Use oew ing machine oil only. All the other bearings of your machine [...]

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    From time to time, clean the parts at the needle- bar end and in the machine arm as well as in the vicinity of the sewing hook with a soft brush. To do this, remove the needle, the sewing foot, the needle plate and the bobbin case with the bobbin. On portable machines, loosen the screw on the bottom of the machine base and tilt the machine back cau[...]

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    I Removing the Face Cover To change the light bulb or oil the parts at the needle bar end, remove the face cover by pul ling it upwards. Slip tip d into slot e and push face cover up until it snaps into place. Rep’acing the Face Cover 35[...]

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    hangng 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 When inserting a new light bulb, make sure its voltage agrees with the line voltage Slide bulb pins into socket slots, press bulb in, and turn riaht.[...]

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    rrouble Shooting Machine Skips Stitches Dause Remedy; Jeedle incorrectly inserted. Push needle up as far as it will go and make sure the long groove faces toward you. rong needle. Use System 130 R needles only. Needle bent. Insert new needle. Machine threaded improperly. Check and correct threading as instructed on p. 14. Needle too fine or too th[...]

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