Pfaff hobby 1142 - Changing the needle

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Operate your hobby 1142
Removing and attaching the foot
holder
Turn off the main switch.
To remove the foot holder
Remove the thumbscrew (E) by turning it
counterclockwise with a screwdriver and
remove the foot holder.
To attach the foot holder
Match the hole in the foot holder with
the threaded hole in the presser bar. Fit
the thumbscrew into the hole. Tighten
the screw by turning it clockwise with a
screwdriver.
Changing the needle
Turn off the main switch.
To remove the needle
Lower the presser foot and
move the needle to its highest
point. Now loosen the needle
screw (F) and pull the needle
downwards.
To insert the needle
The Á at side of the needle
must face to the rear. Lower
the presser foot and insert the
needle, pushing it up as far as
it goes. Hold the needle and tighten the
needle screw À rmly.
To check for a good needle:
Put the Á at side of the needle onto
something Á at (needle plate, glass etc.).
The gap between the needle and the Á at
surface should be consistent.
Never use a bent or blunt needle.
Note: Check the needle frequently for barbed
or blunted points.
A damaged needle can cause permanent
snaps or runs in knits, À ne silks and silk-
like fabrics.