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Table of Contents3
Contents4
Safety6
General Notes on Safety6
Safety Symbols7
Important Notes for the User7
Operating and Technical Staff8
Operating Staff8
Technical Staff8
Danger Warnings9
Proper Use10
Specifications11
Pfaff 242 / Pfaff 124211
Models and Subclasses12
Max. Speeds, PFAFF 24212
Max. Speeds, PFAFF 124212
Pfaff 244 / Pfaff 1243 / Pfaff 124413
Models and Subclasses14
Max. Speeds14
Disposal of Machine15
Transportation, Packing and Storage16
Transportation to Customer's Premises16
Transportation Inside Customer's Premises16
Disposal of Packing Materials16
Storage16
Explanation of Symbols17
Controls18
On/Off Switch18
Pedal (on Machines Without Automatic Backtacking Mechanism and Presser Foot Lifter -911/97 )18
Pedal (on Machines with Automatic Backtacking Mechanism and Presser Foot Lifter -911/97)19
Knee Lever (on Machines Without Automatic Backtacking Mechanism and Presser Foot Lifter -911/97)20
Key on the Machine Head (on Machines with Automatic Backtacking Mechanism and Presser Foot Lifter -911/97)20
Lever for Lifting the Presser Foot / Roller Presser21
Feed Regulator and Reverse Sewing Lever21
Feed Regulator (on Machines with Automatic Backtacking Mechanism and Presser Foot Lifter -911/97)22
Installation23
Adjusting the Table-Top Height23
Adjusting the V-Belt Tension24
Installation and Commissioning25
Fitting the Tilt Lock25
Fitting the Synchronizer26
Fitting the Reel Stand26
Commissioning26
Switching the Machine on / off27
Setting up28
Inserting the Needle in the PFAFF 242 and PFAFF 124228
Inserting the Needle in the PFAFF 124329
Inserting the Needle in the PFAFF 244 and PFAFF 124429
Winding the Bobbin Thread, Adjusting the Thread Tension30
Removing /Inserting the Bobbin Case31
Threading the Bobbin Case / Adjusting the Thread Tension31
Threading the Needle Thread / Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension (PFAFF 1243)32
Threading the Needle Thread / Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension32
PFAFF 242 and PFAFF33
Threading the Needle Thread / Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension33
PFAFF 244 and PFAFF 124434
Care and Maintenance35
Servicing and Maintenance Intervals35
Cleaning the Hook Compartment and the Hook35
General Lubrication36
Lubricating the Hook37
Lubricating the Needle Head Parts38
Checking / Adjusting the Air Pressure38
Emptying / Cleaning the Water Container of the Air Filter39
Adjustment40
Notes on Adjusting40
Tools, Gauges and Other Accessories40
Abbreviations40
Adjusting the Basic Machine41
Positioning the Feed Dog41
Height of the Feed Dog42
Pre-Adjusting the Needle Height43
Centering the Needle in the Needle Hole44
Centering the Needle in the Needle Hole (PFAFF 244, 1243 and 1244)44
Driving Motion of the Feed Dog (PFAFF 242 and 1242)46
Driving Motion of the Feed Dog (PFAFF 244, 1243 and 1244)47
Lifting Motion of the Feed Dog (PFAFF 242 and 1242)48
Lifting Motion of the Feed Dog (PFAFF 244, 1243 and 1244)49
Basic Position of the Roller Presser Drive (Only on Machines with Subcl. -4/01)50
- Synchronizing the Roller Presser and Feed Dog (Only on Machines with Subcl. -4/01)51
- Releasing the Roller Presser for Reverse Sewing (Only on Machines with Subcl. -4/01)52
Hook-To-Needle Clearance, Needle Rise, Needle Height and Needle Guard53
Bobbin-Case Opener55
Clearance between Presser Foot / Roller Presser and Needle Plate57
Pressure of Presser Foot / Roller Presser58
Needle Thread Tension Release59
Thread Check Spring (PFAFF 1243 and on Machines Without -900/56)60
Thread Check Spring (on Two-Needle Machines with - 900/56)61
Bobbin Winder62
Adjusting the Thread Trimmer -900/5663
Pre-Adjusting the Control Cam63
Tripping Lever64
Pawl65
Engaging Solenoid66
Release Trip67
Engaging Lever68
Linkage Rod69
Final Adjustment of the Control Cam70
Catch71
Thread-Catcher Height73
Knife74
Thread-Catcher Reverse Position75
Bobbin-Thread Clamp Spring76
Tension Release Bar78
Adjusting the Synchronizer80
Adjusting the Presser Bar Lifting Lever with Subclass -911/9781
Adjusting the Presser Bar Lifting Lever Without Subclass -911/9782

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