I got the machine picked up

[rawhide1]

Howdy to all!!

I'm pretty excited I got the Pfaff picked up and can't wait to use it. The seller couldn't find the manual so I'm trying to track one down on the net. Meanwhile I have a few questions( go figure) What I'm wanting to start out sewing is some hair on stuff. The question is what size of thread should a fella use for that and what size of thread should I use for headstalls (3/16th to 1/4"thick) not sure of ounces. I reckon that when I order the thread they can tell me what size needles I need. Next question is it came with some feet can someone tell me what they are used for and will they work for what I want to do. Next question on top of the machine there are holes with red around them I reckon those get oil but how much oil and how often. And do ya have to use Pfaff oil and grease or will singer or other brands work. More questions there is a thingymbob on the side of the machine that looks like ya hook a air source to what is it and do ya have to use it. The foot looks like it lift up about 3/4" so will it so that much. This thing hasn't been ran in a year or a little better is there some stuff I need to do before I run the heck out of it (couple hrs aweek). Sorry for all the questions but this thing runs scary fast. So I want to make sure I do what I need to do so I don't break it or hurt myself!! Thanks for all the help that can be offered in helping me learn this machine. I'll have to add more pics.

Mike

Edited November 9, 2008 by rawhide1

[greg gomersall]

138 on top 92 or 99 on bottom, 120 or 130 needle, I oil mine once a week more if i am running it hard. any sewing machine oil will be fine. I am not sure what the thingyamabob is can you post a pic with some thing pointing to it. Also without seeing the feet it is hard to guess but they are probabley welting feet. Feet are easy to get and inexpensive if you need different ones. Mike I can copy my manual for you PM me your address again. Greg

[greg gomersall]

Sorry I didn't notice you had photos. The thinga mabob if you are refering to the round lecer on the right side front is your stich lenght and reverse lever you turn it and move it up and down to adjust stitch length if you push it completely up and hold you are now in reverse at the same stitch lenght as when down. The single toe and double toe feet on the top row are the outside feet you will want to use the center foot you want will be realitvley flat with just small feed ridges. Greg

[rawhide1]

Here's more pics sorry I aint got this computer figured out all the way yet. Thanks Greg I'll PM ya.

The thingy is in the third picture. I dont know how to do arrows and the wife aint in.

Mike

[bruce johnson]

Looks like an air-assisted presser foot lift. Great machine and a smoking hot deal on it.

[rawhide1]

Thanks Bruce

Does a fella have to use it. This fella also has a Juki for sale I told him I'd post on here. If anyone is looking ya could probably get a deal.

Mike

[Art]

Hi Mike,

You have an air lift presser foot system. The knee lift actuates an air switch to energize the air solenoid that actuates the presser foot lift. This is quite often tied into a computer control system to allow the machine to accomplish a series of actions to accomplish a particular sewing task. If you have one of these computers attached, you will need to get a manual for it. These systems are most often Pfaff on Pfaff machines. Pfaff was most often a one source solution. I can point you to some folks if you need help.

Art

[rawhide1]

Art

Thanks for your replie. I didn't get a computer with it and I don't think I would need anything that fancy for what I'm going to do. So with that being said canI take the thing off or go around it somehow to make the knee lifter work. Thanks

Mike

[SteveBrambley]

Hi,

It looks like you have a selection of 'piping' pressers for upholstery or maybe luggage. Most likely the machine was originally used in a factory for making something like automotive upholstery.

I don't think it will be a 'five minute' job to replace the air lifter mechanism. You will have to get hold of the necessary linkage parts to reconnect to the knee lifter under the bench.

Steve

Edited November 9, 2008 by SteveBrambley

[rawhide1]

SteveBrambley

Thank You for your reply. The fella I bought the machine from says his dad used it to recover furniture. You are right I don't think it will be easy to replace the system. But I really don't want to run a compressor in the house so I'll have to buck up and do it.

Mike