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This Instruction Manual is valid for all models and subclasses

listed in the chapter "Specifications".

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Table of Contents3
Contents4
Safety7
Directives7
General Notes on Safety7
Safety Symbols8
Important Points for the User8
Operating and Specialist Personnel9
Operating Personnel9
Specialist Personnel9
Danger10
Proper Use11
Specifications12
Pfaff 1491E1, 1493E112
Needle and Thread13
Possible Models and Subclasses13
Disposal of the Machine14
Transport Packaging and Storage15
Transport to the Customer15
Transport Within the Customer's Premises15
Disposal of the Packaging15
Storage15
Explanation of the Symbols16
Control17
On/Off Switch17
Keys on the Machine Head17
Pedal18
Knee Switch / Knee Lever18
Lever for Lifting the Roller Presser19
Edge Trimmer -725/0419
Edge Trimmer -726/0520
Control Panel21
Display21
Operation-Mode Keys22
Function Keys22
Number Keys22
Mounting and Commissioning the Machine23
Mounting23
Adjusting the Table-Top Height23
Fitting the Tilt Lock24
Adjusting the V-Belt Tension24
Mounting the Lower V-Belt Guard25
Mounting the Upper V-Belt Guard25
Mounting the Synchronizer26
Mounting the Spool Holder26
Commissioning the Machine27
Turning the Machine On/Off27
Preparation28
Inserting the Needle28
Winding the Bobbin Thread, Adjusting the Thread Tension29
Removing/Inserting the Bobbin Case30
Threading the Bobbin Case / Adjusting the Bobbin Thread Tension30
Threading the Needle Thread / Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension31
Adjusting the Stitch Length32
Selecting a Language33
Sewing34
Manual Sewing34
Sewing with the Fixed Programs35
Programmed Sewing37
Decorative Seams38
Program Interruption38
Error Messages39
Programming40
Symbols in the Status Bar40
Symbols in the Text and Graphic Fields41
Symbols in the Pictogram Bar42
Summary of the Functions in SEWING Mode43
Summary of the Functions in INPUT Mode44
Summary of the Functions in Teach in45
Summary of the Functions in Program Administration46
Summary of the Functions in the Input Menu46
Summary of the Service Function47
Selection of Functions from Menu Levels47
Creating Seam Programs49
Altering Fixed Programs49
Programming49
Teach in52
Bartack Menu53
Placed-Stitch Menu55
Seam Section End56
Programming Examples57
Example of Seam Programming57
Example for Programming a Decorative Seam67
Example of Teach in Programming70
Care and Maintenance74
Cleaning74
Lubricating the Hook75
Filling the Oil Reservoir75
Lubricating the Bevel Gears76
Filling the Oil Reservoir of the Thread Lubricator76
Cleaning the Air Filter on the Control Box77
Oiling the Edge Trimmer -726/0577
Adjustment78
Notes on Adjusting78
Tools, Gauges and Other Accessories for Adjusting78
Abbreviations78
Adjusting the Basic Machine79
Adjusting the Synchronizer79
Setting the Machine Configuration81
Positioning the Needle in the Direction of Sewing (1491 E1)82
Positioning the Needle in the Direction of Sewing (1493E1)83
Positioning the Needle Across the Direction of Sewing84
Limiting the Needle Bar Frame (1491E1)85
Preadjusting the Needle Height86
Hook-To-Needle Clearance, Needle Rise, Needle Height and Needle Guard87
Bobbin Case Opener Height89
Bobbin Case Opener Stroke90
Feed Wheel Height91
Clearance between Roller Presser and Feed Wheel92
Roller Presser93
Automatic Presser-Foot Lifter94
Knee Lever95
Tension Release96
Thread Check Spring97
Bobbin Winder98
Roller Presser Pressure99
Adjusting the Edge Trimmer -725/04100
Replacing the Knife100
Knife Height101
Knife Stroke102
Knife Motion103
Knife Position104
Adjusting the Edge Trimmer -726/05105
Replacing the Knife105
Knife Position with Regard to Needle Plate106
Knife Position Across the Direction of Sewing107
Knife Height108
Knife Motion109
Knife Stroke110
Adjusting the Thread Trimmer -900/53111
Removing the Scissors111
Control Cam to Bobbin Opener and Tripping Lever112
Radial Position of the Tripping Lever113
Engaging Solenoid114
Scissor Drive Lever115
Adjusting the Control Cam with the Adjustment Gauge in Relation to the Bobbin Opener and the Scissor116
Radial Position of the Control Cam in Relation to the Bobbin Opener117
Scissor Tripping-Lever in Relation to the Control Cam of the Scissor118
Control Cam in Relation to Scissor119
Scissor Return Lever120
Scissor Return Control121
Installing the Scissor122
Eccentric Sleeve123
Scissor Drive Bar124
Scissor Function Test125
Tension Release (Only on Machines with Thread Tension Control -906/10)127
Parameter Adjustments128
Adjusting Positions128
Adjusting the Counter129
Adjusting Speeds129

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