Pfaff 438 Series User Manual

Setting the stabilizing rod parallel to the needle bar
Setting: Stabilizing rod 4 must be parallel to the needle bar.
Adjustment:
3.1
The lobe of eccentric stud 3 must always point downwards.
Bring the needle bar to t.d.c. and Insert the pin In hole "2" of the bearing plate (to block the
machine).
lulaking sure that lock screw 7 Is loose, loosen screw 1 (accessible from the back of the
machine arm).
Loosen jam nut 2 und turn eccentric stud 3 so that Its lobe points downwafds.
Insert stabilizing rod 4 in the loop of oil wick 5.
Position stabilizing rod 4 so that the recess at Its top end (see arrow in Fig. 3.0.1) touches
eccentric stud 3.
Hold stabilizing rod 4 firmly and turn eccentric stud 3 until stabilizing rod 4 Is
parallel to the needle bar (Fig. 3.0.2).
In this position tighten eccentric stud 3 with nut 2.
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Pfaff 438 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Pfaff
Model	438 Series
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English