Pfaff 260 User Manual

Threading the Machine for Two-Needle Work
The needle thread tension has a third tension disc which separates the threads
in the tensi on mechanism. For the same reason, the take -up lever has two bore-
holes,
one for each needle thread. How the machine is threaded for two-needle
work is illustrated in Fig. 72. Twin needles cannot be threaded with the needle
threader.
Fig. 72 Th reading di ogrom
for two needles
-€
Fi g. 73 Attaching the do uble-needle
hol de r
Preparing the Machine for Two-Needle Decorative Sewing
To sew decorative designs with two needles, the needle plate, f eed dog, and
sewing foot must be exchanged f or on identical ports set designed for a stitch
width
of
1
/
/' , or 6 mm. {This ports set is supplied at extra co s t.) *)
Converting the machine for two-needle decorative sewing is very simple. Begin
by removing
the needle plate . Set the machine for the longest stitch and turn
the balance whee l bock and forth until the front and rear set screws in the
feed dog con be reached with a screwdriver. Exchange the normal feed dog
for the feed dog designed for a stitch width of
1
/4", or 6 mm. Before you screw
it down
for good, replace the needle plate, and check whether the feed dog
moves freely in the feed slot {see page 53). If it does , remove the needle plate,
tighten the f eed dog set screws, and scr ew on both the needle p!ote and the
sewing
foot designed for a stitch width of
1
//', or 6 mm.
•) Note: All Pfaff 260 machines suppli ed af t er Ja nuary, 1962 , ore equ i pped with o f eed dog whi ch
need not be changed any more.

Pfaff 260 Specifications

General

Type	Mechanical
Needle Position	Adjustable
Free Arm	Yes
Reverse Stitch	Yes
Presser Foot	Snap-on
Operation	Manual
Buttonhole	4-step
Bobbin	Class 15
Speed Control	Foot pedal
Stitch Functions	Zigzag
Needle Positions	Variable