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1245
1246
Instruction manual
This instruction manual applies to machines from the
following serial numbers onwards:
PFAFF 1245 # 527 678
PFAFF 1246 # 527 679
296-12-18 401/002
Betriebsanleitung engl. 01.02
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This Instruction manual is valid for all models and subclasses listed in the chapter „Specifications“ . The reprinting, copying or translation of PFAFF Instruction Manuals, whether in whole or in part, is only permitted with our previous permission and with written reference to the source. PFAFF Industrie Maschinen GmbH Postfach 3020 D-67653 Kaiserslautern Königstr. 154 D-67655 Kaiserslautern Editing/Illustrations Verlag - TD D - 77901 Lahr
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Index Contents ............................................................................... Chapter - Page 1 Safety ..........................................................................................................................1 - 1 1.01 Directives ..................................................................................................................... 1 - 1 1.02 General notes on safety ....................................................................................
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Index Contents ............................................................................... Chapter - Page 8 Mounting and commissioning the machine ........................................................... 8 - 1 8.01 Mounting .....................................................................................................................8 - 1 8.01.01 Adjusting the table-top height ...................................................................................... 8 - 1 8.01.02 Adjust
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Index Contents ............................................................................... Chapter - Page 11.03 Abbreviations.............................................................................................................. 11 - 1 11.04 Adjusting the basic machine ................................................................................... 11 - 2 11.04.01 Positioning the feed dog across the direction of sewing.............................................. 11 - 2 11.04.02 P
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Safety 1 Safety 1.01 Directives This machine is constructed in accordance with the European regulations contained in the conformity and manufacturer’s declarations. In addition to this Instruction Manual, observe also all generally accepted, statutory and other regulations and legal requirements -including those of the country and all valid environ- mental protection regulations! The regionally valid regulations of the social insurance society for occupational accidents or other supervisory orga
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Safety 1.03 Safety symbols Danger! Points to be observed. Danger of injury for operating and specialist personnel! Caution Do not operate without finger guard and safety devices. Before threading, changing bobbin and needle, cleaning etc. switch off main switch. I 1.04 Important points for the user This Instruction Manual is a component part of the machine and must be available to the operating personnel at all times. The Instruction Manual must be read before operating the machine for the f
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Safety 1.05 Operating and specialist personnel 1.05.01 Operating personnel Operating personnel are persons responsible for the equipping, operating and cleaning of the machine as well as taking care of faults arising in the sewing area. The operating personnel is obliged to observe the following points and must: always observe the Notes on Safety in the Instruction Manual! never use any working methods which could limit the level of safety in using the machine! not wear loose-fitting cloth
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Safety 1.06 Danger A working area of 1 metre is to be kept free both in front of and behind the machine while it is in operation so that it is always easily accessible. Never reach into the sewing area while sewing! Danger of injury by the needle! Never leave objects on the table or in the needle plate area while adjusting the machine settings! Objects can become trapped or be slung away! Danger of injury! On mechanically activated clutch motors without an actuating lock, wait until the motor ha
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Safety Do not operate the machine without tilt-back safeguard 3! Danger of crushing between upper part and table top! 3 Fig.1 - 02 4 Do not operate the machine without belt guards 4 and 5! Danger of injury by the revolving V-belt! 5 Fig. 1 - 03 1 - 5
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Proper use 2 Proper use PFAFF 1245 The PFAFF 1245 is a single needle, flatbed sewing machine with bottom, top and needle feeds as well as a large vertical hook for sewing lockstitch seams. The machine is designed for commercial use (industry). PFAFF 1246 The Pfaff 1246 is a two-needle, flat bed sewing machine with bottom, top and needle feed as well as vertical sewing hook for lockstitch seams. The machine is intended for commercial (industrial) use only. Any and all uses of this machine which h
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Specifications ◆ 3 Specifications 3.01 PFAFF 1245 Stitch type: ........................................................................................................ 301 (lockstitch) Needle system: .............................................................................................................. 134-35 Needle thickness in 1/100 mm: Model C: .....................................................................................................................110 - 140 ▲ Max. thread t
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Specifications -1 3.03 Max. number of stitches/min Top feed lift Max. number of Max. number of -1 -1 stitches/min for stitches/min for stitch stitch lengths up to 6 mm lengths from 6 mm to 8 mm less than 3.5 mm 2800 2600 from 3.5 to 5.5 mm 2500 2500 from 5.5 to 7 mm 2000 2000 3 - 2
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Specifications ◆ 3.04 PFAFF 1246 Stitch type: ........................................................................................................ 301 (lockstitch) Needle system: .............................................................................................................. 134-35 Needle thickness in 1/100 mm: Model B: ...................................................................................................................... 80 - 100 Model C: .......................
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Specifications -1 3.06 Max. number of stitches/min less than 3.5 mm 2500 2300 2700 2500 from 3.5 to 5.5 mm 2400 2100 2400 2200 from 5.5 to 7 mm 1900 1600 1900 1700 3 - 4 Top feed lift -1 Max. number of stitches/min for stitch lengths up to 6 mm and needle gauge of up to 10 mm -1 Max. number of stitches/min for stitch lengths up to 6 mm and needle gauge of more than 10 mm -1 Max. number of stitches/min for stitch lengths from 6 mm to 8 mm and needle gauge of up to 10 mm -1 Max. number of stit
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Disposal of the machine 4 Disposal of machine waste ● The proper disposal of machine waste is the responsibility of the customer. ● The materials used on the machines are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastics. The electrical equipment consists of plastics and copper. ● The machine waste is to be disposed of in accordance with the locally valid environmental protection regulations. If necessary a specialist is to be commissioned. Special care is to be taken that parts soiled with lubricant
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Transport packaging and storage 5 Transport packaging and storage 5.01 Transport to the customer’s premises Within the Federal Republic of Germany, the machine is delivered without packaging. Machines for export are packaged in a crate or wrapped depending on how they are transported. 5.02 Transport within the customer’s premises The manufacturer carries no liability for transport within the customer’s premises. Care is to be taken to transport the machine in an upright position only. 5.03 Disp
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Explanation of the symbols 6 Explanation of the symbols In the following section of this Instruction Manual, certain tasks or important pieces of information are accentuated by symbols. The symbols used have the following meanings: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication, greasing Servicing, repairing, adjustment, maintenance (only to be carried out by specialist personnel) 6 - 1
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Controls 7 Controls 7. 01 On/off switch ● Turn the machine on and off by switching the on/off switch 1 on and off. When the machine is on, the light in the switch is also on. The switch in the illustration can be found on machines with Quick motors. When other motors are used, the switch may not look the same. 1 Fig. 7 - 01 7. 02 Pedals (on machines with subclas -910/01) With the on/off switch on 0 = Machine stop +1 = Sew - 1 = Trim thread (on machines with thread trimmer) 0 +2 = Raise presserfo
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Controls 7. 03 Pedal (on machines with automatic presser-foot lifter -910/98) With the on/off switch on 0 = Machine stop +1 = Sew 0 - 1 = Raise presserfoot - 2 = Trim thread (on machines with thread trimmer) + 1 - 1 - 2 Fig. 7 - 03 7. 04 Key on the machine head (for machines with backtacking mechanism -911/97) ● Switch to reverse sewing by pressing key 1 while sewing. 1 Fig. 7 - 04 7 - 2
