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Contents Foreword 1 Dropping the Machine Feed Essential Parts 2 Darning and Embroidery Foot Engaging and Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism • All-Purpose Sewing Foot • 19 • 19 • 20 4 Fundamentals of Machine Operation Electrical Information 5 Zipper Insertion • 22 Straight Stitching 6 Quilting • 22 Elastic Zigzag Seam 6 Hemming Removing the Bobbin Case 7 Edge Finishing • Winding the Bobbin 8 Inserting Patches • 25 Inserting the Bobbin 9 Sewing Buttonholes • 26 Button
Foreword Your dream has come true. You are proud owner of a Pfaff 9, the sewing which will enable you to master all sewing, embroidering and darning jobs come up in a home. now the machine ordinary that may This instruction book will help you understand the machine and familiarize you with a number of important sewing jobs. Keep it handy as a reference book in case you should have for gotten some details. Follow these simple instructions and sewing with your Pfaff will become a lasting pleasure.
Essential Parts I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Face cover Take-up lever Thread retainer Spool pins Stitch width lever (A) Needle position ever (B) Bobbin winder Balance wheel Stop motion knob Bobbin winder thread retainer Reverse feed control Stitch length control Bed slide Pfaff rotary sewing hook Feed dog Needle plate Sewing foot thumb screw Light switch Needle thread tension Presser bar lifter Needle set screw Sewing foot
hese parts come with your sewing iachine: bobbins No. 93-009 033-21 Zigzag sewing foot All-purpose sewing foot 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,) Bobbin Darning foot struction book (not ill.) gzag sewing foot No.
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 (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) “Arrow” seam ripper No. 99-053 01 6-91 (see p. 27) Soft brush No. 93-847 979-91 (not ill.) Tape meosure No. 93-847 200-60 (centimeters) No.
special request and at extra cost: the following parts are available on Felling foot No. 93-847 561-06 = 5/32”) Hemmer foot No.93-847 551 -00 (4 mm 23) (see p. 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) ‘Arrow” seam ripper No. 99-053 016-91 (see p. 27) Soft brush No. 93-847 979-91 (not ill.) Tape measure No. 93-847 200-60 (cenirneters) No.
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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 control pedal and press. The harder you Dress, the faster the machine will run.
Straight Stitching For straight-stitch sewing set: 0 Lever A Center i Lever B On pp. 22—32, the machine setting is indicated like this: 0,8 A 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 right or left of the needle hole in straight stitching. This applies likewise to the starting point of the needle vibration in zigzag stitching.
Removing the Bobbin Case 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.
Winding the Bobbin 1 2 4) and Disengage the sewing mechanism (see p Pull the 1. pin l spoo on d threa of l place spoo right scroll in thread from this spool through the wise around thread guide 2, down and clock bobbin 4 on thread retainer stud 3 and up to the bob the bobbin winder spindle.
Inserting a Full Bobbin fdll from Hold bobbin so that the thrad ind bobbin into insert and you toward down the top bobbin case. case and Hold the bobbin steady in the bobbin slot.
spring until it Pull the thread under the tension end. Leave its at opening the emerges from the bobbin from hanging about 3 of thread case. so that the bob Hold the case by its open latch out.
nserting the Bobbin Case t and lift the Raise needle to its highest poin r of your right latch with the thumb and forefinge points up (see hand. Turn bobbin case until slot r stud S of arrow). Place bobbin case on cente hook. is best to hold In replacing the bobbin case, it it will not get that so d threa of end e the loos hook. Release and case in bobb een jammed betw in case until the latch and press against bobb improperly in you hear it snap into place. An le breakage.
The Needle 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 needle clamp. Push new needle up as far as it will go. Make sure that flat side of shank faces toward the back and long groove toward you.
C & D twist B & C twist weight of fabric Determ, ned by 40 to 50 Heavy Fabrics such as coating, denim, corduroy, slipcover fabrics, bed tickings, lightweight canvas. Synthetics, Rayon. Acetate inciudi.ng nylon, orion, decrcr,, piast,cs, etc 50 to 70 A & B twist 00 S 0 Deterimo ed 100 90 80 60 or 70 0 to 000 twist 80 to 100 70 to 80 Needle Size Silk Mercerized Cotton Medium Fabrics such as lightweight woolens, madras, muslin, brocades, heavy silks, rayon. and gabardine.
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). 4 2 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 thread check spring. As you do this, press the thread against the arm cast ing between spool and tension.
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 h the thread to draw bobbin thread up throug the under back threads both Place hole. needle sewing foot.
__________________________________________ Correct Tension Regulation Both tensions properly balanced - Upper tension too tight or lower tenson too loose Upper tension too loose or lower tension too tight The tensions are properly balanced if both threads interlock in the center of the material. When stitching sheer fabrics, set both tensions a iittle lighter to prevent puckering.
Regulating the Upper Tension tension on Turn tension knob right to inr.rease on on heavier materials, or left, to ease tensi lighter fabrics. grades The upper tension is so designed that all covered be can tight, e to loos from , of tension dial. The with one complete turn of the tension different numbers on the tension dial indicate restoring degrees of tension and are helpful in ed both a specific degree of tension. Provid d tension threads are the same size, the threa sewing, need hardly be adjusted.
Stitch Length Regulation to regulate the Ihe stitch length control serves sewing backwards. ,,titch length and to limit it in ate the stitch The numbers on the control indic longer the the ber, num the er high (the th leng on “0”, the stitch). When the control is set stitch length imum max ing; feed es machine ceas late the stitch is 6 to the inch (4 mm).
Dropping the Machine Feed the drop feed Remove the bed cover and press rear and up the ever down slantwise, then to ). The lever will (as indicated by a white arrow the fabric will and tion posi this in ned be retai cease feeding. darning, hoop The machine feed is dropped for embroidery and button sewing. the lever down To raise the machine feed, press tion. posi nal origi its to n retur it let and Darning and Embroidery Foot darning foot Remove the sewing foot. Attach Hold spring rear.
All Purpose Sewing Foot i1li rjr V ew Shoe) is at All purpose sewing foot No 93-100 179-00 21 page on ucted instr d as ticlie s all sewPie transparency of its shoe facilitate to watch rig iperations where it is importont the neede penetrate the fabric ssed Special upplication possibilities are discu on pp.
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 material under the sewing foot automatically All you have to do is guide the work. Never try to hasten feed ing by pushing or pulling the fabric.
Zipper Insertion with zipper foot No. 93-847 600-00 (which can be obtained from your Pfaff dealer). Quilting with zipper foot No. 93-847 600-00 (available at your Pfaff dealer). Machine Setting: A 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.
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 rear edge and close to the folded edge. Sew backwards as far as the rear fabric edge. Remove the work, but do not trim the threads (sketch 1).
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).
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 twice. Turn fabric over and trim close to seams. The zigzag stitches make an elastic joining seam. 4:1.
Sewing Buttonholes • 1.5 (first notch), B Machine Setting: A almost *0* Stitch length 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 correctly. A buttonhole foot (see ill, at right) may be ob tained from your Pfaff dealer.
Instructions for Buttonholing ‘ I 1 Sew first side over a filler cord. Leave needle in fabric on right side of its throw. 5 Flick lever A to second notch and sew 4 to 6 bartacking stitches. 2 Lift foot, turn fabric around clockwise, using needle as a pivot. Lower foot, take one stitch to the left, pull filler cord taut and lay it pa rallel to completed line of stitching, 6 Move lever A to “0” and make 3 to 4 tying stitches.
Button Sewing • O,B Machine Setting: A 0 Stitch length ce button under all-pur Drop machine feed. Pla n so that needle will alig and t foo ing sew pose stitch through hole dle nee Let e. hol t righ enter hes. Raise needle. stitc g tyin 2 or 1 e and mak until needle on the , “3” to ally usu A, Move lever r left hole. Sew ove d tere cen is w left of its thro m necessary dee you as hes as many zigzag stitc r A to “0’ leve ve Mo ly. ure to fasten button sec .
Darning Machine Setting: A F- 0, B h darninq foot Drop machine feed and attac No. 93-102826-91. hoops so that the Clamp fabric into darning (Darning hoops may worn area is in the middle. dealer.) he obtained from your Pfaff sized holes, follow Cut out small and mediumh back and forth stitc First . grain ing the fabric ine running at mach the with across the hole at right angles c fabri the high speed. Then turn over preceding work and sew back and forth ors threads in Unwith short stitches This anch .
To cord on your Pfaff, use a cording foot and a twin needle. Twin needles and cordrng feet may be obtained of 1.2, 1.6 (/io’), 1.8, 2.0, 2.5 (/32’), 3.0 and Cording Machine Setting: 0, B = A Stitch length medium 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 narrow cording, use cording foot No. 93-847 675-00 (5 grooves. 1.5 mm wide each; see ill.) and a 1.6-mm twin needle. Wider cording is made with cording foot No.
on Jpper Threading: Place a spool of thread ?ach of the two spool pins. Pass both thread 2 ?nds through the eyelets of thread retainer tension 3 see p. 14). separately through thread 4. Lead 3nd through the hole in take-up lever 5. oth threads down and pull them into slot back. to front from needle each thread Fhen suit fhread Tension: Adjust upper tension to iiaterial being sewn and slightly increase lower :ension. If you want to render your cording more promi nent, insert a filler cord.
Stitching Synthetic Materiais C u rt a n s 1 to 3, depending on ma Machine Setting: A •: Stitch length terial; B about 2 P I a st i c S h e e ts 0 to 2; B Machine Setting: A medium. length 32 ,; Stitch 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. Both these hints should be adhered to in order to avoid shrinking of both the thread and the Fabric in the laundry.
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.
leFrom time to time, clean the parts at the need the in as well as arm e machin the in bar end and h. vicinity of the sewing hook with a soft brus foot, ng sewi the le, need the To do this, remove with the the needle plate and the bobbin case bobbin. on the On portable machines, loosen the screw machine the tilt and base e machin the of bottom back cautiously.
I Removing the Face Cover parts at the To change the light bulb or oil the by pul cover face the e remov needle bar end, ling it upwards. Rep’acing the Face Cover face cover up Slip tip d into slot e and push until it snaps into place.
hangng the Light Bulb light illuminates the The built-in 15-watt sewing ctly. perfe hing stitc area of the face cover. To change the light bulb, remove left, and pull turn et, sock its into push the bulb , make sure its When inserting a new light bulb ge Slide bulb voltage agrees with the line volta in, and turn bulb pins into socket slots, press riaht. Reolace face cover.
rrouble Shooting Machine Skips Stitches Dause \Jeedle incorrectly inserted. rong needle. Needle bent. Machine threaded improperly. the thread. Needle too fine or too thick for 2. Needle Thread Breaks Cause; e thread breakThe above-mentioned may caus age Thread tension too tight. Poor or knotty thread used. thread or needs Hook raceway is jammed with oiling. Remedy; go and make Push needle up as far as it will rd you. sure the long groove faces towa . Use System 130 R needles only Insert new needle.
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