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News I have found the manual for the
PFAFF-138 and here it as a PDF file 8.5meg
I hope you find it useful.
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Also if any one finds more info like a service manual
please share it and I will give you credit for the info.
I now know how to thread this machine Pfaff-138
You don't use both tensioners with only one needle use
only one or the other I show below the two ways to thread it I hope this
helps.
The needles I use are.
Note: I use it for Upholstery
for some more info on the Pfaff 138
http://www.briansews.com/2009/09/introducing-pfaff-138.html
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1955 135x5 #14 and #16
INNOVA
SS1955; DPX7; 134; 797; #16 and #18
Note:
The needle as you can see below has to be mounted to thread front to back
NOT side to side
The needle depth is hard to adjust and is critical
to get it to pickup the bobbin thread and stitch correctly.
Model # 138-6/4-BS
128 993
I have a book for this PFAFF somewhere and I will scan it
and PDF it when I find it.
Using the right side tension
This is one of the ways using the right side tension
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Using the left side tension
This is one other of the ways using the left side
tension
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The name on the plate is "KAISER SLAUTERN" |
Note that the needle eye runs front to back not side to side.
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Also I have found this foot adapter PFAFF #6603 that allows "short shank" mounted
feed to fit on the machine even the newer quick mount assembly seen
below.
On a note
From .Dixane February 16, 2015 at 8:28 PM
Hi,I have a Pfaff 138 and love it.If you open the side panel and loosen the shaft the foot is on it can be lowered to the correct height for 1" feet. I've had my machine for 23 yrs and was only told that about 5 yrs ago. I now have many feet and no adapter needed. |
This is a quick release with a double welt cord foot
and
the zipper foot # 26474 |
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