Pfaff 335 Manual For Older Version Needed

[CaroCaro]

Hi there,

About a year or so I started looking for information on leather stitching machines. Eventually about two weeks ago I found an oke priced machine which was quite old but refurbished and with a very new stop motor here in the netherlands. I ve got it home. I suspect the machine is from the 50ties or older but the motor is brand new. Unfortunately I do not have the serial nr on the machine but it is all very heavy iron. I was wondering how to get a useful manual. Can I use the brandnew one or is there somewhere an old version to be found.

Thanks a lot

[shoepatcher]

Please send us pics of the machine so we can see how old it is. That way, we know what manual you are looking for.

glenn

[CaroCaro]

The front of my machine

The back

Edited September 22, 2015 by CaroCaro

[Uwe]

You may be out of luck finding a manual for the old Pfaff 335 online other than some subclass parts lists.

Your best bet may be to start with a manual for the Pfaff 145 (or the Pfaff 145 Parts Manual). The 145 was essentially the flatbed versions of the old 335. Everything above the bed should be the same, including threading diagram, stitch length regulator, needle system info, etc.

For what's going on inside the cylinder arm, look at the manuals for the new Pfaff 335 version (see manual links at bottom of the linked page) and hope that very little has changed in the cylinder arm area.

As for dating a Pfaff machine, I came across this attached chart some time ago:

Figuring out how to post a picture in this forum may be harder than getting your Pfaff 335 to work properly.

Edited September 22, 2015 by Uwe

[CaroCaro]

I finally managed but I could not find instructions anywhere. hihi. Well, got my pictures posted. I found that chart too, unfortunately mine does not have a serial number plate anymore. Only thing I found a number on is on the inside of the base but that may be only a partnumber for the main part.

Well, I ve come far with finding a machine here in the netherlands. The seller gave me also two bags of large rolls of leather for bag making. I could start a small factory.

[CaroCaro]

Looking at the 145 manual I must say for the top part of the machine I see a lot of similarities. Even the name plate is the same shape. The stich regulator is the same shape. Mmmm. the manual looks a quite old print. Which era is this? So funny that the machine is married with a motor of about 4 years old but barely used. I like to marry old furniture with new stuff, so samething applies to machines I think.

The motor is from Ho Hsing 220 volt, 600 watt

[DrmCa]

Caro,

Do you just want the manual for a reference, or you have a specific issue you need help with?

I have the exact same machine and if the local gurus won't answer it right away, I can help with the measurements or pictures from mine.

[CaroCaro]

I do not have issues at the moment but since I will be using all kinds of leather it would be helpful to have a back up guide for adjusting tension, threading etc.

[DrmCa]

Mine threads the same as in the modern manual on Pfaff's web site.

[CaroCaro]

Well, I now have two machines. I could not resist to a bargain for a 29K51 shoepatcher to add to my collection. 75euros. It works since I tested it on the spot.

I looked up the serialnumber and it is from the lot starting july 28 1925. A really old lady. I like the fact that it can sew in little small corners.

I am going to give it a good clean and it should be fine.