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Pfaff 1183 Manual

Industrial sewing machine

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Industrial Sewing Machine
Safety
• Keep fingers away from the needle while sewing
• Remove your foot from the presser foot while
threading, or changing the needle
Pfaff 1183
• Industrial sewing machine
• Made for rapid operation
• Straight stitch only
• Can sew through thick
materials
• Not suitable for elastic
fabric

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Summary of Contents for Pfaff 1183

  • Page 1 Industrial Sewing Machine Pfaff 1183 • Industrial sewing machine • Made for rapid operation • Straight stitch only • Not suitable for elastic fabric • Can sew through thick materials Safety • Keep fingers away from the needle while sewing •...
  • Page 2: Machine Parts

    Machine Parts Bobbin threader Top thread tension regulator Manual needle Long-term presser control foot lever (back side) Stitch length regulator Bobbin access Reverse sewing (Below the table) possibility) Main Switch Temporary presser foot lever Sewing pedal Thread cutter...
  • Page 3 Machine Parts Quick access buttons 1. Reverse sewing (2nd possibility) 2. Turn the automatic backstitch on or off 3. Lift or lower the needle Speed responsive presser foot control (SRP) 1. Stitching speed 2. Increase of foot pressure 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 with stitching speed (keep 20%) 3.
  • Page 4: Changing The Thread

    Changing the Thread Top Thread Bottom Thread • Place the bobbin as shown • Turn the thread a few time around the bobbin to secure it • Cut the thread at the old • Press on the sewing spool pedal to wind up the •...
  • Page 5: Fine Tuning

    Fine Tuning Change stitch length • Press the button in, then turn to set the stitch length • Longer stitches are for basting (temporarily attaching pieces together) Stitch length regulator Choose the right needle Size Fabric weight Example Thin Voile, fine synthetics and cottons Normal Velvets, most cottons, linen Thick...
  • Page 6 While Sewing • Sew right sides together • So the seam is hidden in the inside of the work piece • Use seam allowance (= distance between seam and edge of fabric) of about 0.5-1 cm (use the edge of presser foot as a guide) •...