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Pfaff 75 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
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9 Balance wheel 10 Stop motion knob II Motor disengaging mechanism 12 Bobbin winder thread retainer 13 Reverse teed control 14 Stitch length control 15 Free arm 16 Free arm top cover 17 ee arm cap (enclosing transverse rotary hook( 2 18 Sewing foot 19 Sewing foot thumb screw 20 Light switch 21
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before you begin sewing. • 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. • The machine will feed the material under the sewing foot automatically. All you have to do is guide the work
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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). The sewing mechanism is disengaged for bobbin winding
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operative position. To do this, flick the lever down. After you have completed sewing, flick the lever to its top postion in order to return the motor to the inoperative position. With the motor swung out of engagement, all machines set up on treadle stands can be driven by foot power. Foot Control
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DR 489 B Straight Stitching 4 For straight-stitch sewing set Lever A = 0 Lever B = Center i (For straight stitching, too, a fashion disc should be inserted in the machine Control G regulates the stitch length. For detailed instructions please refer to page 20. To backtack the end of a seam, simply
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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. Lever B changes the position of the needle in the needle plate slot
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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 into one of the slots, Then tighten the thumb nut by turning it clockwise, Set the machine for the desired stitch width and stitch length. 9
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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. When you release the latch, the bobbin drops out. DR 850 10
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thread through the righthand thread guide, down and around the thread retainer stud, and up to the bobbin. Wind a few turns of thread on the bobbin in clockwise direction. Push the bobbin to the right and start the machine. The bobbin winder will stop automatically when the bobbin is full. Press the
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in left hand so that the thread end falls from the top down toward you. and insert bobbin into bobbin case. 0 Hold the bobbin firmly in the bobbin case and pull the thread into the case slot, O Pull the thread under the tension spring until it emerges from the opening at the end of the spring
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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
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trom this chart. The same size threads should be used in the needle and on the bobbin. Some experienced seamstresses prefer a somewhat thinner bobbin thread. However, the bobbin thread never should be thicker than the needle thread. For embroidery and darning work, a No. 50 thread should normally be
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about Needles On Pfaff 75 sewing machines, System 130 R, flat-shank needles are used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The available from every Pfaff dealer. Bent or blunt needles should not be used. Changing the Needle Bring needle bar to its highest point and lower sewing foot. Loosen
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Correct Tension Regulation Balanced tensions are essential for sewing. if your tension is correct, you will have the fabric. Upper tension too tight or lower tension too loose. A Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread I Hold needle thread lightly in your left hand. Turn balance wheel toward you until
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tension has been set for a medium grade and need not be adjusted for all ordinary sewing operations. jf a special sewing opera tion should require a looser or tighter tension, turn the small knurled screw on the bobbin case with the tip of your thumb as follows: Turn it left w\ for looser tension
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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. To regulate the stitch length, turn the control until
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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. Reverse procedure to slip on new foot and tighten screw b securely. DR 1010 21
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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. You should hear it snap into place. Darning and Embroidery Foot Remove the sewing foot. Attach darning foot No, 93-102 826-91 from the rear. Hold
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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. Special application possibilities are discussed in the second part of this book under the heading "Using Sewing Feet and Attachments
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on regular and proper cleaning and oilng. Use Pfaff sewing machine oil only. Never lubricate machine with animal or vegetable oils. All moving and rotating parts require regular lubrication, DR 053 To oil mechanism in free arm, remove sewing foot, raise needle and swing out free
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of packed lint. Take out the bobbin case and the bobbin and clean the vicinity of the sewing hook. Before you begin to oil the mechanism under the arm top cover and at the needle-bar end of the machine, remove the dirt and lint which have accumulated on these parts. 25 DR 611 DR 610
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Light Bulb The built-in 15-watt sewing light illuminates the area of stitching perfectly. To change the light bulb, remove the face . Press bulb in and turn right. V Removing the Face Cover To change the light bulb or oil the parts at the needle-bar end, remove the face cover by pulling it upwards
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Trouble Shooting 1. Machine Skips Stitches Cause: Needle incorrectly inseted. Wrong needle. Needle bent, Machine threaded improperly 14. (For ordinary sewing, jse System 130 R needles.) Insert new needle. Check and correct threading as instructed on pages 16 and 17. Use correct needle and thread
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feeding motion. Guide the material lightly. Push bobbin case until you hear it snap into place. Remedy: Adjust tensions as instructed. Use only first-rate thread - the correct size for the needle and fabric. Don't run thread over finger when winding the bobbin. (For threading the machine see page
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thread. Mechanism clogged by inferior oil. Bobbin winder working while sewing. Remedy: Clean and oil hook raceway. Use only Pfaff sewing machine oil Stop bobbin winder. never salad oil or glycerine. 7. Machine Fails to Sew Zigzag or Ornamental Stitch Desired Cause: Remedy: Wrong fashion disc
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side in one continuous operation. Use right edge of foot as a guide. OR 002 / /7/ Quilting Machine Setting: A = 0 B = . Edge stitcher No. 847 600 used with the quilting gauge sews parallel rows of stitching over the entire surface of the fabric. Always guide the gauge finger along the preceding
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DR 075 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.
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sew a can hem with straight or zigzag stitches, depending on uniform hem. You the type of fabric 41 you are using. Fold over edge of foot. Place fabric material about 1/2" Sew backwards as machine sketch 2. Then hem the second edge, as instructed above. Before you hem the last edge. cut away about
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838 954 Overcasting Edges u Machine Setting: A = 2 to 4 (optional) B - I Overcasting prevents frayed edges. Use a long, wide zigzag sew edge with the needle taking one stitch into the fabric and over its edge. You may overcast edges after fabric is cut and stitch and the other before the
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of your Pfaff 75 when you darn tubular clothing, such as underpants, sleeves, socks or stockings without darn ng hoops. 4 Trim ragged edges of hole with the fabric gra n, then stitch back and forth across the hole from one sde to the other with the machine running at high speed. Now sew back and
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medium-size holes by trimming 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 fabric at right angles and sew back and forth over preceding work with short stit ches. Make sure
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Fabrics Machine Setting: A = 2: B St tch Length: Minimum Insert fashion disc A. Patches are inserted in ordinary fabrics with short zigzag stitches Sew over corners twice. Other than that, proceed as instructed above. For added strength, sew around patch again, guiding the edge of the sewing foot
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3OO79 DR 567 Bhndstitching Machine Setting: A = 4: B i Stitch Length: Maximum Insert fashion disc C. Skirts, dresses and ladies coats of medium med with blind stitches. To do this, insert the Use embroidery thread No. 50 or silk thread and heavy-weight fabrics are hem blindstitch disc and a
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as wide as a buttonhole seam Machine Setting A - 1 (2) (first nntch) B Stitch Length (for buttonhole seam) Almost 0 Insert fashion disc A. Use ony embroidery and darn nq thread No. 50 with the ad of the all purpose U sewing foot. P ace the filler cord in the left groove of the clear-view shoe DR
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hole end to reduce length of bar. 4 Change dial A to "11/2" (2). Trim filler cord at end of first stitch row. Sew second row and stop about 4 to 6 stitches from end of first row. 5 Turn dial A to second notch position (or 4'). Make second tack, as instructed above. 6 Turn dial A to '0" and make
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, which can be obtained from your Pfaff dealer. •, Machine Setting: A - 0 B = feed dog dropped. Place make throw button under button sewing foot and align so that one or two tying stitches. Raise needle. Turn dial A is centered over right hole. Start machine and sew needle will enter left hole
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Machine Setting: A - 2; B 1You 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. Place the straight edge of the lace on the fold of the fabric and sew it down with narrow zigzag stitches
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s de Trim excess material close to the seam and sew over edges of applique with a medium-wide satin stitch. If you want to give the design a plastic effect, use buttonhole foot No. 847 616 or all-purpose sewing foot, flick lever B to the left and satin-stitch over a filler thread (see also page 38
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the beginning of your design and draw bobbin thread up through the fabric. Hold both thread ends and sew over outline, moving hoops slowly and evenly. To give your monogram dimensional quality, embroider outline twice. Be sure stitches are closely spaced. 838 954 3 OO79 Machine Sethng:A= 2h/2to3
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Stitch Hemstitching rsert fashion d sc A. Machine so forth, can be obtained with Pfaff's System 130 twin needle The harder trace seamline on fabric. Sew first row. Guide fabric so that wing needie st,tches along using van colored embroidery and darning threads. DR 001 R 8427 Zigzag Hemstitching Machine
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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 are supplied on special request and at extra cost. - a b Changing the Needle and the Sewing Foot Bring take-up lever to highest point, loosen needle set screw
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guide attached. Thread Size Pin tucks and narrow cording are made with a No. 50 embrcidery thread, wider cording with sewing silk in the needle end on the bobbin. Set the machine for a medium stitch front to back. The bobbin thread is drawn up as instructed on page 18. To do this
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grooves of the foot and use it as a guide. For a larger spacing between tucks, use the adlustable guide (see ill, on page , lower foot, and continue sewing. To stitch an acute angle, turn fabric halfway, let needle make one stitch, turn fabric all the way, and resume stitching. DR 473 OR 474 DR
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have dimensional quality and closely resemble manual embroidery work. The adjoining designs were made with the aid of the zigzag disc. To ma,ce the design Ilustrated In the middle, alternate straight and zigzag stitching. Machine embroidery is made with the machine running at a moderate speed. 48
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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. For ornamental sewing, use all purpose sewing foot
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and the fabric in the laundry. To butt seam the various sections of curtains, proceed as instructed on page 33. Plastic Sheets Machine Setting: A r= 0 to 2: B = Stitch Length: Medium Plastic curtains, as are used in kitchens and bathrooms, are sewn with synthetic thread or cotton and a fine needle
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. (For threading the twin needles see cording instructions on page 46). Beautiful border effects can be produced by combining zigzag, serpentine, and blind-stitch designs. Your Pfaff can do many additional sewing jobs and turn out beautiful work. See your Pfaff dealer who will be glad to advice you
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Parts of Machine Fundamentals of Machine Operation Operation of Your Sewing Machine Workplate 4 Motor Disengaging Mechanism 5 Electrical Information 5 Foot Control 5 Straight Stitching 6 Zigzag Sewing 7 Fashion Discs 8 Changing the Fashion Discs 9 Removing the Bobbin Case

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