Adjustment11 Adjustment

The illustrations in this section show the PFAFF 1245 single-needle machine. For the PFAFF 1246 two-needle machine, various adjustments must be made twice, i.e. to the left- and right-hand sewing hooks. This will be pointed out in the respective sections, whereby it is often possible to apply the mirror image of the illustrations.

11.01 Tools, gauges and other accessories for adjusting

●Screwdrivers with blade widths from 2 to 10 mm

●Screwdrivers with blade widths from 7 to 14 mm

●Allan keys from 2 to 6 mm

●Metal rule, (Part No. 08-880 218-00)

●Adjustment gauge, (Part No. 08-880 136-14)

●Adjustable clamp, (Part No. 08-880 137-00)

●Gauge, (top feed stroke 7 mm) (Part No. 61-111 630-14)

●Needles, system 134-35

●Sewing thread and test material

11.02 Notes on adjusting

All adjustments in these adjustment instructions are based on a completely installed machine and must only be carried out by appropriately trained specialists. Covers on the machine which have to be removed and replaced for checks and adjustment work are not mentioned here. The screws and nuts in brackets ( ) are attachments of machine parts which are to be loosened before making the adjustment and tightened again when the adjustment is complete.

11.03 Abbreviations

TDC = top dead center

BDC = bottom dead center

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