Pfaff Automatic 262 User manual

CPFAFD®
Automatic
262-261
INSTRUCTIONS
Foreword
Your
dream has come
true!
You ore now
the proud owner
of
a Pfaff 262-261
Automatic
-- the
sewing machine
with
unlimited
possibilities.
The
machine you
have chosen
has a
built-in vibrator
which enables
you
to darn
without
hoops.
An exclusive
feature
of
Pfaff sewing
machines,
the Stopmatic
ensures that
your
machine
is ready
for sewing
at
any
time.
This instruction
book
will
help
you understand
the
machine and give
you
valuable
tips to
make sewing
more fun for you.
Even
if you are
an
experienced seamstress,
you will
find this
book a
valuable guide
to
easy
sewing -- Pfaff-Automatic Sewing.
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.
G. M.
PFAFF AG
Karisruhe-Durlach
Branch

R
8025 A
rz 6
I
Thread
take-up
lever
8 Stitch
length
dial
14
2
Top
control
(D)
cover
9
Reverse
feed
control
15
3
Embroidery
pattern
length
lever
(E)
10
Light
switch
16
4
Dial
(C)
11
Drop
feed
control
17
5 Zigzag
finger-tip
control
11
o
Electric
motor
18
6
Bobbin
winder
12
Needle
plofe
19
7
Stop motion
knob
13
Tronuverse
rotory hook
20
Bed slide
Needle
Automatic
needle
threader
Needle
thread
tension
Sewlight
Stitch
width
dial
(A)
Needle
position
lever
(B)
2

R
8024
A
21
Balance
wheel
22
Collapsible
spool
pins
23
Top
cover
24
Needle
threader
control
29
Needle
set
screw
30
Bed
plate
31
Stopmatic
switch
box
32
Double
receptacle
for
speed
control
and power
cords
25
Face
cover
26
Presser
bar
lifter
(also
used
to
operate
the
Stopmatic)
27
Sewing
fool
thumb
screw
28
Sewing
foot
3

Fundamentals
of Machine
Operation
DR 084
I
Make sure stop
motion
knob
b
is tightened before
you
begin sewing
(clockwise as indicated
by
white
arrow).
If you
want
to turn balance
wheel
a by
hand (although normally
there is no
need
to
do
so), alwoys
turn it toward
you
(counier.clockwise
as shown by
black arrow).
Never
run
a threaded
machine unless
you
have
fabric under
the
presser foot.
The machine
will feed
the
material
under
the
sewing
foot
automatically.
All you have
to do is
guide
the work.
Never try
to hasten feeding
by
pushing
or pulling
the fabric
while stitching
because the
needle
may bend
or
break.
Before
you
begin
and
after you have
completed
a
seam,
always
operate
the Stopmatic
lever to raise
the
take-up lever
to
a position
about
5/35
below
the top of
its stroke (see ill.).
When
in this position,
the needle
can
be threaded
with the
needle
threader,
or the work
be removed
from
the
machine.
The
Stopmcttic
Push
the
raised
presser
bar lifter
toward
the
machine as
far
as it will
go -- and the
motor
will
automatically
lift
the take-up
lever
and
the
needle
to the positions
re
quired for
threading
the needle
and
re
moving
the work. (Don’t
forget
to
plug in
the
machine,
though.)
Whenever
you
have
to raise
the needle,
operate
the Stopmatic
lever.
.
A
DR
688
‘I,
DR
085
4

DR
735
Treadle
Control
Comfortably
rest both
feet
on
the
treadle
and
press.
The
harder
you
press,
the
foster
the
machine
will
rue.
Electrical
Information
Place
the
foot
control
under
the
cabinet
within easy
reach
of
your
feet.
Rest
the right
foot on
the
control
pedal
and
press.
The
harder
you
press,
the
laster
the
machine
wilt
run.
If
your
cabinet
is
equipped
for
foot
and power
drive,
as
illustrated,
detach
the
ball-joint
connec
tion
from the
treadle
and
push
it
into
the
clip
on
the
bock
wall.
Swing
the
foot
control
lever to
the
left
so
that
the
movement
of
the
treadle
is
trans
ferred
to
the
foot
control.
Make
sure
the
electric
circuit
is
A.
C.
before
you
plug
in
the
machine.
Push
plug
I into
receptacle
2,
and
plug
3
at
other
end
of
cord
into
the
wall
outlet.
Cord
4
leads to
the
speed
control
which
is
available
in
several
varieties:
Foot
Controls
R
7133
R
7132
R
8925

R 8007
Straight
Stitching
Set:
Dial
C=O
Dial
A=O
• Lever
B=
I
Lever
E
engages
and
disengages
the
Automatic
mechanism.
If
you
don’t
need
this mechanism for
a longer period,
set
lever
E at “0”.
This
setting
is indicated
on
pages
32
to
53
as
follows:
A=0;
B=4;
C=0;
E=0
I
w 11
I
Dial 0
regulates
the
stitch
length
(the
higher
the
number
on
thedial, the longer
the stitch).
To
backtack
the end
of
a
seam,
simply
depress
the
finger-tip
control.
6
R7998

R
7999
Zigzag
Sewing
Set:
Dial C=O
If
you
want
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
mochine resumes
straight
stitching
automatically.
To sew
longer
zigzag
seams, turn dial
Ato
desired
stitch
width
(indicated
by
numbers
I to
4).
When
dial
A
is
set
between
I and 2,
you
can
double
the
stitch
width
by
depress
ing
the finger-tip
control
(important
for
making
buttonholes).
When
you
push
the control
up,
the
machine
will sew
straight,
regardless
of
the
stitch
width
set
(ideal
for tying
off
zigzag seams).
Lever
B changes
the position
of
the needle
in the
needle
plate slot.
Thus
the
stitching
can be moved
from
the center
to the
left or
right of
the
slot, as
desired.
The
position
of
lever
B
(left,
center,
right)
indicotes
the position
of
the
needle
in the needle
plote
slot.
4-
-+
Dial
G
lengthens
zigzag
cD
cEP
stitches
or packs
them
more
closely
together
(satin
stitch).
7
R7995

R
8002
Setting the
Built-in
Automatic
Embroidery
Mechanism
Aj
Bli
C15
DL3
To
avoid
heavy
working
of
the
automatic
embroidery
mechanism
after
periods
of
idleness,
occasionally
set
lever
E on
3,
dial
D
on
4,
and
dial
Con
5.
Then
unthread
the
needle,
raise
the
presser
bar
lifter
and
run
the machine
for
a
few
minutes.
Here is an
example:
Turn
control
A
to
0.
Flick
lever B
left
(as
indicated
by
arrow).
Turn
dial
C
clockwise
until
5
is
at
top.
Turn
dial
D
clockwise
until
3
is
opposite
red
mark
(see
arrow).
And
watch
your
Pfaff
conjure up
the
design
you
want.
To
ensure
that
the
zigzag
stitches are
packed
closely to
gether,
set
dial
G
(page
6)
between
0.2
and
0.4,
depend
ing on
the
type
of
fabric
and the
thread
size.
‘p
)
Set: Lever
E=3
Swing
back the
cover
on
control
0.
Your
embroidery
design
dial
shows
all
the
primary
designs
you
can
make
with
the Automatic.
Pick
your
design
and
turn the dial
so
that
it
points
to
that
design.
The
numbers
in
the
slot
indicate
the machine
dial
settings
which
will
give
you
the
design you
have
chosen.
Important
8
R8045

The
arrow appearing
in
box
B
indicates whether
lever
B
should
be moved
to
the right,
left
or
central
position.
A
You
can
produce
a
nice
border
effect
(see
above
illustration)
by
simply
moving
lever
B
from
the
left
to
the
center
and
right,
wiihout
changing
settings
A,
C
and
D.
This
is
aspecial
feature
of
your
Pfaff
embroidery
unit.
Most
designs
are
made
with
dial
A set
on
“0”
(see
box
A on
dial
wheelrso
that
this
setting
need
hardly
be changed.
ABig
Advantage
of
the
Pfaff
Embroidery
Unit
Each
of
the
primary
designs pictured
on
the
embroidery
design
dial
can
be
sewn
in different
lengths.
Therefore
you
can
vary
the
appearance
of
the
pattern
without
changing
the
stitch
length.
The
pattern
length
is controlled
by
lever
E,
which
has
seven
graduations
--
four
numbered
(1,
3,
5
and
7)
and
three
un
numbered.
Maximum
pattern
length
is obtained
by
setting
E
on
“7”,
and
minimum
length
by
setting
it
on
“1”.
When
it
is
set
on
‘0”,
the
embroidery
mechanism
is
disengaged.
LeverEat:
7
3
5
7
B
c1
DJ
—
9

Winding
the
Bobbin
Hold
the
blonce
wheel
and
turn stop
motion
knob
b
all
the
way
to
the
left
(counter-clockwise).
Place spool
of
threod
on
right-hand
spool
pin.
The
bobbin
thread
should
always
be the
some
size
as
that
used
on
the
spooi,
or
a
little
finer.
Pull
thread
from
spool
and
lead
it
clockwise
around
thread
retainer
stud
g,
crossing
the
thread.
R
6704
R7101
R7096
DR
699
23
I

6
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.
full.
You
may continue sewing
while
you
are
winding
bobbin
without
disconnecting
balance
wheel.
Pull
it
through
thread
guide.
R
7100
Bobbin
winder
will
stop
automatically
when
bobbin
is
If
you
don’t
want
a
full
bobbin,
press
out
lever
when
sufficient
amount
of
thread
has
been
wound.
R7067
R7102
78

A
Operate
the Stopmatic
lever
to
raise
the
needle,
and
open
the
bed
slide,
so you
can
see
sewing
hook.
Reach
under
the
machine
with
your
left
hand
and
lift
latci
k
with
your
forefinger.
Pull
out
bobbin
case
with
bobbin
by
holding
the
latch. When
you
release
latch k
the empty
bobbin
drops
out.
Inserting
a
Full
Bobbin into Bobbin
Case
As
shown
in
illustration
1,
hold
bobbin
in
left
hand
sa
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.
Pull
the
thread
under
the
tension
spring
until
it
emerges
from
the
opening
at
the
end
of the
spring.
Leave
about
three
inches
of
thread hanging
from
the
bobbin
case.
©
Hold
the
case
by
its open
latch,
so
that
the
bobbin cannot
fall
out.
‘F
Removing
the
Bobbin
Case
R
8001
12

Inserting
the
Bobbin
Case
It
is
best to
tilt
machine
bock
when
inserting
bobbin
case
the
first time.
After
you
have become
more practiced,
you
will
manage
without
tilting it.
Move
bed
slide all
the
way
to
the
left.
Make sure
the
needle
is
still
at
its
highest
point.
With
the
thumb
ond
forefinger
of left
hand,
lift
latch k
and
turn
bobbin
case
until
slot
at
end
of
latch
points up
(see
arrow).
Then
place
it
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
between
bobbin
case
and
hook.
Release latch
k
and
press
against
bobbin
case
until
you
hear it
snap
into
place. An
improperly
inserted
bobbin
case
will
cause needle
breakage.
3
R
5870
4
R
5868
R
8006
13

Recommended
Needle
and
Thread
Sizes
The
appearance
of
the finished
seam
is dependent
on
the
correct
relationship
between
needle,
thread
and
fabric.
Select
the
proper
thread
sizes
and
needles
from
this
chart.
The
same
size
fhreads
should
be used
in
the
needle
and
on
the
bobbin.
Some
experienced
seamstresses
prefer
a
somewhat
hinner bobbin
thread.
However,
the
bobbin
thread
never should
be
thicker
than
the
needle thread.
Types
of
Fabrics
Mercerized
Silk
Needle
Cotton
Size
Fine
Fabrics
80
0
60
to
such
as georgette.
chiffon,
batiste,
to
000
or
voile,
lawn,
silk.
100
twist
70
Lightweight Fabrics
70
such as
dress
silks
and
cottons,
A
& B
to
80
sheer
woolens,
shining,
dra-
twist
peries.
Medium
Fabrics
50
such
as
lightweight
woolens,
to
B
& C90
madras,
muslin,
brocades,
heavy
70
twist
silks
and
rayon,
gabardine.
Heavy Fabrics
40
such
as coating,
denim, corduroy,
I
C
&
D
to
100
slipcover
fabrics,
bed
tickings,
50
twist
lightweight canvas.
Very
Heavy Fabrics
24 90
such
as
heavy
tickings,
canvas,
E
to
to
overcoating,
sailcloth,
up-
40
twist
110
holstery.
Synthetics,
Rayon,
Acetate
Determined
by
Determined
including
nylon,
orion,
dacron,
weight
of
fabric
byfhreadsize
plastics,
etc.
40
to
50
60
to
80
14

Important
Facts
about
Needles
On
Pfaff
262 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
Pfaff
needles,
System
130 R,
are available
from
every
Pfaff
dealer.
Bent
or
blunt
needles
should
not
be
used.
Changing
the
Needle
Operate
the Stopmatic
lever
to
raise
the
needle,
and
lower
sewing
foot.
Loosen
needle
set
screw
ohalf
a
turn
g—€(
and
pull
old
needle
out
of
needle
clamp.
Insert
new
needle
into
opening
of
needle
clamp
and
push
it
up
as
far
as
it
will
go. Make
sure
that
flat side
of
shank
faces
toward
the
back
and
long
groove
toward
you.
Tighten
needle
set
screw
o.
R
6798
15

Upper
Threading
Place
spool
of
thread
on
spool
pin
I
and
lead
thread
end
through
holes
in
thread
guides
2
and
3
and
through
both
thread
retainer
openings
4
(see
illustration opposite).
.1”..-
I
I
‘,
‘-—
I,.—’
‘.-— ‘I
/
—-\
/
Pull
thread
between
ony two
of
tension
discs
5,
as illustrated,
and
jerk
it
far
over
to
the
right
so
that
it
slips
properly
into
the
slot
and under
thread
check
spring
6.
At
the
some
time,
press
the
thread
passing
down
-
to
the tension
against
the
top
cover
of
the
machine.
l.
0
:
Bring
take-up
lever
7
as
high
as
it
will
go
and
pass
thread
from
right
to
left
through
one
of
the
holes
at
its
arid.
Pull
thread
into
slots
ot
left
of
thread
guides
8
and
9
and
then
into
the
slot
of
left
of
needle clamp
10.
Then
thread
needle, front
to
back.
The
automatic
needle
threader
will
oihis
for
you
easily
and
quickly.
16

V 9109 N

Operating
the
Needle
Threader
Operate
the
Stopmaiic
Ieer
to
lift
the
needle to
its
raised
position
(which
has been
reached
when the
ascending
takeup
lever
is
about
/32”
below
the
top
of
its
stroke,
os
illustrated
on
page
4).
Now
lower
the
sewing
foot
and
--
With
your
left
hand
push
needle
threader
control
down until
threader
prong
w
(see
opposite
page) penetrates
needle
eye.
Keep control
in
this
position.
Hold
thread
loosely
and
lead
it
from
left
around
the
small pin,
then
place it behind
hook
of
threader
prong.
Release
control
slightly
until prong
w
reverses
and
pulls thread through
needle
eye.
Jerk
control
down
again
so
the
thread
loop
will
fall
off
the
prong.
Pull
thread
through
needle
eye
and
release
control.
DR
086
1
R8013
2
R8009
3
R8010
4

R 8458
When
you
have
had
sufficient
needle
threading
practice, you
may
shorten
the
procedure
as
follows:
Push
needle
threader
control
down.
Place
thread
behind
hook
of
prong
w
so
that
its
end
is
about
/s
inch
to
the right
of the
prong.
Slowly
re
lease
control. Prong
w
now
pulls
end
of
the
thread
--
instead
of the
loop
--
through needle
eye.
Since
the
take-up
lever
is
almost
at
its highest
point
when
you
thread
the needle,
it
is
sufficient
to
pull
only
about
three
inches
of
thread
through
the
needle
eye.
V
Drawing
Up
the
Bobbin
Thread
A
Hold
needle
thread
lightly
in
your
left
hand.
Turn
balance
wheel
toward
you
until
the
needle moves
down
and
up
again
and
take-up
lever
reaches
its
highest
position.
Lightly
pull
needle thread
to
draw
bobbin
thread
up
through
needle plate
slat.
Place
both
threads back
under
sewing foot
before
you
put
fabric
into
machine.
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