Pfaff 141 User Manual

6. Selecting the correct needle
To ensure reliable stitch formation, check to see that the correct needle is inserted in
the machine.
Needle systems
The following needie systems are used for the individual machine classes:
134 for Pfaff machines 141, 142, 143, 144. 151. 541, 542, 543 and 544.
34 for Pfaff machines 142; 144; 542 and 544, when these machines have needle holders
with smaller holes (shank size 1.65 mm).
134-35 for Pfaff machines 142-732/09, 142-732/11, 145 H3, 146 H3, 545 H3, 546 H3,
555 H3 and 4141
134 FLQ for Pfaff machines 142-720/01-6/01, 142-721/01-6/01 and 144-720/01 in needle
gauges from 1.6 to 2.2 mm inclusive.
134 KK for the Pfaff 153.
134 RER and 134 REL for the Pfaff 546 H2.
190 for the Pfaff 543-712/... 545 H4. 546 H4. 555 H4. and 4145 H3.
Needle point styles
These needles are available with different type points to suit different requirements. The
various needle point styles are identified by a letter following the needle system, e. g.
134 R.
Fabrics are stitched with a round-point needle, identified by R, while for leather work
needles are available with the following styles of points:
LR
Narrow reverse twist point
LL
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Narrow twist point
LACK
m
Patent leather point
P
m
Extra-narrow wedge point
PGR
m
Extra-narrow wedge point with right-twist groove
POL
m
Extra-narrow wedge point with ieft-twist groove
S
1
Narrow cross point; for long, straight stitches
D
Triangular point; for short, straight stitches
VR
#
Reverse twist spear point
VL
9
Twist spear point
Rubberized fabrics and plastic materials are sewn with round-point needles.
Needle and thread sizes
The correct needle size is dependent on the fabric and thread weights. For best re
sults. select the needle as thin as possible, but make sure the thread can be pulled
through the needle eye easily. The needle size (Nm) is indicated on the shank in
hundredths of a millimeter.
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Pfaff 141 Specifications

General

Brand	Pfaff
Model	141
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English