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  • Page 2 Follow these simple instructions and familiarize yourself with the exclusive automatic features of your machine. You will find sewing exciting on your easy-to-operate PFAFF Automatic. If you have any sewing problems, please contact your Pfaff dealer. He will be glad to help you at any time. Pfaff International Corporation...
  • Page 3 R 8248 Thread toke-up lever Stitch length dial Bed slide Reverse Iced control Needle Top control (0) cover Embroidery pattern length lever (E) Light switch Automatic needle threader Dial (C) Drop Iced control Needle thread tension Needle plate Zigzag linger-lip conlrol Sewlighl Bobbin winder Transverse rotary hook...
  • Page 4 8 8249 Needle set screw Bolance wheel Fore cover Bed plote Collopsble spool puss Presser bar lifter Sewing foot thumb screw Spoce for built-in motor Top cover Doubfe receptacle for speed confrof and Sewusg foot Needle threoder control power cords...
  • Page 6 R 8277 Knee Control Press the right knee lightly against knee control lever. The harder you press, the foster the machine will run. ckct7i€i’lt LJIl6CZlsflatb5fl Push plug I into scuptacle 2, and plug 3 Foot Control ot cord into the wall outlet. at other end The loot or knee control is permanently Place the foot control under...
  • Page 7 R 8252 $t24IfJht $fli Set: Lever E —0 Dial A— 0 Dial C Lever B — — 4 1fi 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. R 7998...
  • Page 8 R 7999 $?IvihJ i9249 Set: Dial C —0 Lever E—0 If you wont to sew a few wide zigzag stitches while the machine is set for straight stitching (A on 0). merely press down the finger-tip control. When the lever is released, the machine resumes straight stitching automatically. To sew longer zigzag seams, torn dial A to desired stitch width (indicated by numbers 1 to 6).
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  • Page 12 Pull it through thread guide. Pass end of thread through slot in bobbin, from inside. Set bobbin on bobbin winder spindle so that key at base of spindle enters slot in bobbin. Press in lever i. Hold end of thread and slowly start machine. Having wound a few turns, break off end of thread and continue winding at a faster pace.
  • Page 13 As shown in illustration 1 hold bobbin in left hand so that the thread end falls from the top down toward you, and insert bobbin into bobbin case, Hold the bobbin firmly in the bobbin case and pull the thread into the case slot.
  • Page 14 It is tilt is still of left lift of latch R 5870 5868 R 8006...
  • Page 15 7cmenee /Vee1e Needle Merenzed Types of Fabrics Silk Cotton Size ‘h2ea$i7.e .c Fine Fabrics The appearance of the finished seam is dependent on the such as georgette, chiffon, botiste, correct relationship between needle, thread and fabric, voile, lawn, silk. twist Select the proper thread sizes and needles from this chart, Lightweight Fabrics The some size threads should be used in the needle and...
  • Page 16 /Vek.c L3uictant On PFAFF 260 sewing machines. System 130 R, flat-shank needles are used for all ordinary sewing and embroidery work. The needle system is stamped on the bed slide. Genuine Plaff needles, System 130 R. are available from every Pfaff dealer.
  • Page 17 Place spool of thread on spool pin 1 and lead thread end through holes in thread guides 2 and and through both thread retainer openings 4 (see illustration oppoite). Lead thread clockwise around tension and pull it between any two of the tension discs Bring takeup lever as high as it will go and pass thread from right...
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  • Page 19 Before you begin, make sure that the needle at its highest position, e. that the lower hole of the ascending takeup lever d is in line with the bottom edge ot the top cover. Now lower the sewing toot and —...
  • Page 20 R 8011 When you hove had sufficient needle threading practice, you moy shorten the procedure as follows: Push needle threader control down. Place thread behind hook ot prong w so that its end is about inch to the right of the prong. Slowly re lease control Prong w now pulls end of the thread instead of the loop...
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  • Page 22 ‘7n.citsi 2Zf?f7u1ainfy The bobbin thread tension rarely needs adjusting, except for embroidery when should bc a little tighter than for ordinary sewing. Adjustment is made by a small knurled screw on the bobbin case which can be turned with the thumb .—€( for looser tension.
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  • Page 24 9ee? Zcrrin9 the 1 4 1athine The machine feed is dropped for darning, hoop embroidery and button sewing. To lower feed below the needle plate, turn drop feed control v clockwise Fabric will cease feeding. When control v is turned to the right as far as it will go, feeding of the fabric resumes automatically when you start sewing.
  • Page 25 0 7086 fnfj jojsi Lilt both ndte mid presser bars to their highest positions arid turn the sewing foot thumb screw the tell. THi the tort sideways arid pull Joir tow tort and tighten the screw socurly 0 8005 0 801 7085 ‘ih ‘I...
  • Page 26 R 8035 intnang a,,? Longevity and smooth machine performance are dependent on regular and proper cleaning and oiling. Use Pfoff 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, It is advisable to establish a potrern when oiling your machine.
  • Page 27 The oiling points in the machme aim can be reached easily by removing the top cover. Oil should be apphed vise quantities of oil slarngly. Exc 1 Svil and cause mactare sluggishness One oi drops usually will suffice. Before you remove lIe top cover. et E hetv.e Ivei To pull cover up, till it back...
  • Page 28 Tilt the machine back and take out bobbin case and bobbin. With a soft brush remove the lint which has occumutafed in the vicinity of the sewing hook. Once in a while your PFAFF should be given a thor. ough checkup by your Pfaff dealer. .i,.
  • Page 29 5?idif lir 1 sewlighi is recessed under the machme arm and can be swung out by pulling down the grille. 5-wutt T chcige the ligni bulb: Push bulb into socket, turn left, and pull out. When inserting new P FAF F light bulb, be sure to slide bulb pins into bayonet socket slots. Press bulb in and turn right.
  • Page 30 1. Machine Skips Stitches Remedy Cause Needle incorrectly inserted. Push needle up a far as it will go and be sure that the long groove laces toward you, and flat side of shank away from you. Wrong needle. The correct needle system is stamped on bed slide. (For ordinary sewing. use System 130 R needles.) Needle bent, Insert new needle.
  • Page 31 ..Hook raceway is jammed with thread or needs oiling. Clean and oil hook raceway. Burn or sharp edges on needle plate slot. Polish needle plate slot wilh fine emery cloth. 3. Needle Breaks lemed Cause: Bent needle strikes point at sewing hook. Replace needle a ance to prevent further damage.
  • Page 32 Thread Jamming The new PFAFF rotary hook will not normally jam, even if the machine should be handled improperly. If thread should happen to jam in the raceway of the sewing hook, the power of the motor will be sufficient to over come hard working of the mechanism.
  • Page 33 7153 Edge Stitching Zipper Insertion ‘tSQ Machine Setting: C —0 A— 0 to 4 Machine Setting: C —0 E-.0 B—* Sew parallel rows of straight or zigzag Pin or baste closed zipper on wrong side stitches at various distances from the of fabric.
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  • Page 35 41248 4626? Rolled Hems Hemming Machine Setting: C —O A—Oar 21o4 Machine Setting: A.-2 to 4 E—0 E—O The hemmer foot is indispensable if you Rotted hems ore used to finish sheer or delicate fabrics. For a smooth. unpuckered hem, ease want to sew a uniform hem.
  • Page 36 9375 E —0 C —0 2 to 4 — wide i’l 21q1ii with othc -iii pIec’s ci R S925 — — Wnr n zIgzaq ttches edges of the abutted stitches l-4rrii 7Iqzaq...
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  • Page 40 7155 6l2l AppBque Work Machine Setting: E —0 A—I to 3 (optional) ‘/2 Pin or boste applique on fabric and overcast edges. Appliques also can be attached with a satin stitch or any embroidery design. P7429...
  • Page 41 R 7166 Openwork £mbroidery Mochine Setting C —0 A —0 and 2’ — — There are hundreds of palterns excellent for openwork embroidery. Although similar n appearance to applique, openwork embroidery much simpler Lets embroider the 25-square box illustroted. First, sew over all traced lines twice, using short stroight stitches.
  • Page 42 7 • Draw designs on fabric. Clamp work into Scalloping can be done no jiffy on your PFAFF 260 broidery hoops. As you arc following the scioll Automatic. Scalloped edges can be used effective work outline with wide satin stitches, move hoops...
  • Page 43 51373 ‘- mitaiion Hemstitching Machine Setting E —0 C —0 ‘/v “, — — Stitch Length: Increase Tension — Beaufitul hemsfifching effects on handkerchiefs, blouses, dresses, and so forth, can be made with Pfatts System 130 (wing) needle available at Ptaft stores at extra cost. Loosely woven fabrics, such as batisfe, organdy, georgette, etc., are well suited to hemstitching while woolly fabrics are not recommended because needle penetrations close up.
  • Page 44 P 7139 C —0 — — your PFAFF on medium and heavy fabrics. Use zigzag foot No. 51378 with blindstitch guide No. 46669, which you can buy at your Pfaff store, Attach 2). It is left 57.178 B.— — filmy...
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  • Page 47 R 7160 Sl2O Button Sewing Don’t be afraid to sew on buttons, hooks, eyes or rings with your PFAFF. Attach button sewing foot No. 66120 and drop machine feed. Buttons with no:mal (5/32”) spacing between holes Machine Setting: E —0 C —0...
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  • Page 50 Attach card stitcher and sew outlines of monogram ‘vVatch that seams do not overlap at loints of letters, To raise monogram, insert a filler thread, Ask your Pfaff dealer to show you PFAFF’s Ornamentograph, the ingenious. ly designed monogram and ornamental stitch attachment. You will marvel at its versatility and delight in the countless creative possibilities which it adds to your Automatic.
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  • Page 52 — Increase the bobbin thread tension slightly for cording. Plait recommends you fill your cording so it keeps its shape in the laundry. Filler cord thickness depends on cording — size you want. To sew filled cording. use the two cording plates with cord ducts. Only very narrow tucks are made without filler cord.
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