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1243 1244 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual applies to machines from the following serial numbers onwards: 7 262 020 and software version 0435/002. 296-12-19 312/002 Operating instructions Engl. 05.15...
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Internet download, the settings manual can also be ordered as a hard copy under order no. 296-12-19 313/002. Reprinting, reproduction and/or translation of PFAFF instruction manuals (including parts thereof) is only permitted with our prior agreement and citation of the source.
Danger warnings ........................8 Proper Use ..........................9 Technical Data ........................10 PFAFF 1243 .......................... 10 PFAFF 1244 .......................... 11 Disposal of the Machine ....................12 Transport, Packaging and Storage ................... 13 Transport to the customer’s premises ................. 13 Transport within the customer’s premises ................13 Disposal of the packaging materials ..................
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Threading the needle thread / adjusting the needle thread tension (with the PFAFF 1243) ......................30 Threading the needle thread / adjusting the needle thread tension (with the PFAFF 1244) ......................31 Setting the bobbin stitch counter ..................31 Maintenance and Care ....................... 32 Maintenance intervals ......................
Fitting or using these products may therefore have negative effects on features which depend on the machine design. We are not liable for any damage caused by the use of non-Pfaff parts.
Safety Safety symbols Hazard point! Special points of attention. Risk of injury to operating personnel or technical staff! Electric voltage! Danger to operating personnel or technical staff Danger of hands being crushed! Danger to operating personnel or technical staff Caution! Do not operate without fi...
Safety Operating personnel and technical staff Operating personnel .05.01 Operating personnel are persons responsible for equipping, operating and cleaning the machine and for fault clearance in the sewing area. The operating personnel are obligated to comply with the following points: ●...
Safety Danger warnings A work area of 1 m must be kept free in front of and behind the machine to ensure unobstructed access at all times. Do not reach into the needle range during the sewing operation! Risk of injury from the needle! Do not allow any objects to be placed on the table during the adjustment work! The objects could become jammed or be slung away! Risk of injury from parts fl...
Proper Use Proper Use The PFAFF 1243 is a single needle lockstitch sewing machine with roller presser and large vertical hook. The PFAFF 1244 is a two-needle lockstitch sewing machine with roller presser and large vertical hook. The machines are used for sewing lockstitch seams in the clothing industry.
Technical Data Technical Data PFAFF 1243 Stitch type: ......................301 (lockstitch) Needle system: ........................134 Model CN8: ............for the machining of medium-heavy materials Model C/DN8: ..... for the machining of medium-heavy materials to heavy materials Model DN8: ..............for the machining of heavy materials Needle size in 1/100 mm: Model CN8: .........................
Technical Data PFAFF 1244 Stitch type: ......................301 (lockstitch) Needle system: ........................134 Model CN8: ............for the machining of medium-heavy materials Needle size in 1/100 mm: Model CN8: ........................ 120 - 150 Stitch length max: ......................8.0 mm Speed max.: Model CN8 ....................
Disposal of the Machine Disposal of the Machine It is up to the customer to dispose of the machine properly. The materials used for the machine include steel, aluminium, brass and various plastics. The electrical equipment consists of plastics and copper. ...
Transport, Packaging and Storage Transport, Packaging and Storage Transport to the customer’s premises All machines are completely packed for delivery. Transport within the customer’s premises The manufacturer assumes no liability for transport within the customer’s premises or to the individual usage sites. Please ensure that the machines are only transported in a vertical position.
Work Symbols Work Symbols Activities to be performed or important information in this instruction manual are emphasised by symbols. The symbols used have the following meaning: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication Maintenance, repairs, adjustment, service work (only to be carried out by technical staff)
Operating Controls Operating Controls Main switch Before switching on the machine, raise the take-up lever as far as possible. Turning the main switch 1 switches the machine on and off. Fig. 7 - 01 Buttons on the machine head (only in machines with backtacking system -911/..) ...
Operating Controls Treadle With the main switch turned on In machines without backtacking system -911/.. = Neutral position = Sewing = Trim thread (in machines with thread trimmer -900/56) In machines with backtacking system -911/.. = Neutral position = Sewing = Raise roller presser = Trim thread (in machines with thread trimmer -900/56)
Operating Controls Lever for stitch length regulation and reverse sewing (In machines without backtacking system -911/..) Turning the knurled thumb screw on lever 1 sets the stitch length. You can sew in reverse by pressing the lever 1 upwards until you feel it stop. Fig.
Operating Controls Knee lever (in machines without backtacking system -911/..) Pressing the knee lever 1 in the direction shown by the arrow raises the roller presser. Fig. 7 - 07 Control panel (only in machines with P40 CD) The description can be found in the instruction manual for the drive.
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Set-up and Initial Commissioning The machine may only be set up and started up by qualifi ed personnel! All of the relevant safety regulations must always be complied with in this process! If the machine was delivered without a table, then the stand and the table top provided must safely support the weight of the machine and its motor.
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Inserting the sewing machine into the stand .01.02 Fig. 8 - 02 The hinge 1 is screwed to the sewing head base plate. Insert the sewing machine into the table top. Insert the sewing head support 2 into the table top hole. Do not operate the machine without the support 2! Risk of damage due to the top-heavy sewing head! Machine can tip over backwards when moving it!
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Assembling the motor .01.03 Fig. 8 - 03 Assemble the motor bracket 1, motor 2, belt guard bracket 3 and belt pulley 4 as shown in Fig. 8-03. Tensioning the V-belt .01.04 Fit the V-belt ...
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Mounting the lower V-belt pulley .01.05 Fig. 8 - 05 Loosen the screws 2 and align the belt guard bracket 1 so that the motor pulley and V-belt run freely. Use screw 4 to tighten the screws 2 and the belt guard 3. Assembling the upper V-belt guard .01.06 The corner 1 of the belt guard...
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Mounting the synchroniser .01.07 Slide the synchroniser 1 onto the shaft so that the position fi nger 2 is positioned in the synchroniser groove (see arrow) Tighten the screws 3. Insert the synchroniser plug on the control box (see Chapter 8.02 Connecting the plug-in connections and ground cable).
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Connecting the plug-in connections and ground cable Fig. 8 - 09 Insert all plugs on the control box 2 in accordance with their designation. Insert the "motor" to the bushing E and the bushing M. Caution Inserting the plug incorrectly can damage the control unit! ...
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Assembling the reel stand Assemble the reel stand as shown in the adjacent illustration. Then insert the stand into the hole in the table top and secure it with the enclosed nuts. Fig. 8 - 10...
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Initial start-up Remove the plug 1 of the oil reservoir 2 before the initial commissioning. Danger of machine damage! The plug 1 serves solely for tran- sit support and may not be used during the sewing operations. ...
Only use needles of the system intended for the machine, see Chapter 3 Technical Data! PFAFF 1243 PFAFF 1244 Raise and fold out the roller presser 3. Raise and fold out the roller presser 3. Bring the needle bar to the top position.
Set-up Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension Fig. 9 - 03 Fit the empty bobbin 1 onto the bobbin winder spindle 2 with the rest thread chamber on the outside. Thread in the thread as shown in Fig. 9 - 03 and wind it round the bobbin 1 a few times in an anti-clockwise direction.
Set-up Removing / inserting the bobbin case Switch off the machine! Risk of injury due to accidental machine start-up! Removing the bobbin case: Bring the take-up lever to its top position. Open the hook area cover, raise the lever 1 and remove the bobbin case 2.
Set-up Threading the needle thread / adjusting the needle thread tension (with the PFAFF 1243) Fig. 9 - 06 Switch off the machine! Risk of injury due to accidental machine start-up! Thread the needle thread as shown in Fig. 9 - 06. Please ensure that the needle is threaded from the left.
Set-up Threading the needle thread / adjusting the needle thread tension (with the PFAFF 1244) Fig. 9 - 07 Switch off the machine! Risk of injury due to accidental machine start-up! Thread the needle thread as shown in Fig. 9 - 07. Please ensure that the right needle is threaded from the left and the left needle is threaded from the right.
Maintenance and Care Maintenance and Care Maintenance intervals Cleaning ............daily, several times if in continuous operation Clean the hook area ........daily, several times if in continuous operation Clean the hook ..................daily, before start-up Check the hook oil reservoir................once a week General oiling ....................
Danger of injury by crushing between the machine and the table top! Only use oil with a centre viscosity of 22.0 mm /s at 40° C and a density of 0.865 g/cm at 15 °C! We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, order no. 280-1-120 144.
Only use oil with a centre viscosity of 22.0 mm /s at 40 °C and a density of 0.865 g/cm at 15 °C. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil part no. 280-1-120 144. Oiling the front parts Switch off the machine! Risk of injury due to accidental machine start-up! ...
Maintenance and Care Checking / setting the air pressure Check the air pressure on the manometer 1 before every start-up. The manometer 1 must show a pressure of 6 bar. Adjust this value if needed. To do this, pull up the button 2 and turn it so that the manometer 1 shows a pressure of 6 bar.
Maintenance and Care Parameter settings Parameter settings are described in the separate parameter list for the drive and may only be changed by qualifi ed technicians.
This list shows the most important wearing parts. A detailed parts list for the complete machine can be downloaded at www.pfaff-industrial.de/de/service-support/downloads/technical. As an al- ternative to the Internet download, the parts list can also be requested as a hard copy under order no. 296-12-19 312.