Pfaff 28 Instruction Book
Pfaff 28 Instruction Book

Pfaff 28 Instruction Book

Cylinder bed right arm sewing machine with beak shuttle

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Section Page 1, Dehvery of the Machine 2. Engaging and Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism 3. Threading the Needle 4, Winding the Bobbin 5. Changing the Bobbin and Threading Bobbin Case 6. Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 7. Regulating the Thread Tensans 8.
  • Page 4 Instruction Book PFAFF 28 Cylinder Bed Right Arm Sewing Machine Fitted with standard or extra large beak shuttle, link fake-up, knee lever presser foot lifter, reversible drop feed, wooden extension or iron screw-on work support for flat seaming oper ations, provided for foot, individual motor or power bench drive...
  • Page 5: 1, Dehvery Of The Machine

    For delivery to the customer. 2. Engaging and Disengaging the Sewing Mechanism Two varieties of the PFAFF 28 are available: 1. with standard-size beak shuttle; 2. with extra large beak shuttle.
  • Page 6: Threading The Needle

    4, beneath guide 5, through eyelet 6, right-left through take-up 7, through eyelets 8 and 9, needle bar eyelet 10, and then left-right through needle eye 11. Note: As with all sewing machines, the needle of the PFAFF 28 is threaded in “long groove—short groove” direction. Photo 2...
  • Page 7: 4, Winding The Bobbin

    4. Winding the Bobbin All PEAFF 28 machines are equipped with a table winder which hos proved very useful in all sewing shops. As shown in photo 3, place spool 1 on pin 2, and the empty bobbin on spindle 6. Pass the thread from spool 1 through the hole 3, between tenson discs 4, over pin 5, and through the slot in the face of the bobbin.
  • Page 8: Changing The Bobbin And Threading The Bobbin Case

    5. Changing the Bobbin and Threading the Bobbin Case up with thumb and index Raise the shuttle race cop by slightly pushing can be slipped over the head of screw a finger of your left hand so that (see photo 4), then let it hong by the hinge screw. Turn the balance wheel until the beak shuttle is in is extreme right-hand position.
  • Page 10 Since most of the stitching work done on the PFAFF 28 coIls not only for perfect but also for strong and durable seams, the thread tensions must be regulated very coefully. The seam must show tightly drawn and straight sttchus which are locked in the cene oF the thickn,ss of he ma ter ia.
  • Page 11: Regulating The Pressure An The Material

    8. Regulating the Pressure on the Material According to the use for which they are intended, the PFAFF 28 sewing machines are fitted either with a roller presssr or with a presser foot. as preventing injury to the...
  • Page 12 With long, thin needles, vibration of the needle can hardly be avoided. Therefore, two needle systems comprising needles of different lengths are used with PFAFF 28 machines, depending on the type of work. For machines intended far fine stitching in lightweight leather, short needles with round shank, System 690, are used.
  • Page 14: Inserting The Needle

    11. Regulating the Length of Stitch the PFAFF 28 has its stitch regulator conveniently arranged under the arm. This device allows to regulate the length of stitch and to reverse the direction of feeding for tying off seams.
  • Page 15 28-15, all PFAFF 28 with is in its It is...
  • Page 19: Power Drive

    Ia facilitate easy handling of the work for flat sewing, a wooden exten sion (see photo 19) is available at an extra charge for all PEAFF 28 machines. The dimensions of the cut-out in the polished metal plate are adapted to the different sub-class machines.
  • Page 20 19 Probable Causes of Sewing Troubles Skipping of Stitches: 1. Neede inserted incorrectly, grooves facing the wrong way. 2. Other than proper needle system used. 3. Needle bent. 4. Needle threaded incorrectly. 5. Needle inadequate for the thread used. Breaking of Thread: 1.

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