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{{Inventory
 
{{Inventory
 
|Picture=20130621 154958.jpg
 
|Picture=20130621 154958.jpg
|Description=waiting for appointment with mechanic
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|Description=stitches things (fabric, fingers, ...)
 
|Make=Pfaff
 
|Make=Pfaff
|Category=Other
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|Model=238
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|Category=Sewing
 
|Operational Status=BROKEN
 
|Operational Status=BROKEN
|Super Users=User:Narya, Braam, BigMac
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|Super Users=User:Narya, Braam, User:Bigmac
 
|Received at=2013/06/21
 
|Received at=2013/06/21
 
|Acquisition Details=Brought to the space by Braam and Narya
 
|Acquisition Details=Brought to the space by Braam and Narya
|Owner=Braam, BigMac
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|Owner=Braam, Bigmac
 
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The machine needs a check-up. Please don't fix it yourself without contacting the owners first (they can be reached via [[User:Narya|Narya]]).
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==Ready to be repaired ==
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There is a new shuttle for the machine.<br>
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Piece can be found tin the little drawer under the table.<br>
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Oberoid can do it. Repairman known by Bigmac can do it - Hans Volger http://www.hansvolger.nl/ - please call him and make an appointment at techinc, he's been there before. Bigmac will pay for the repair cost of 75 euro.
  
Status: we are trying to make an appointment with the mechanic.
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==Usage==
* ''27 October 2013'': Narya takes over contact with mechanic
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Ask one of the super users for instructions before use.
* ''28 October 2013'': The mechanic will be checking the machine on Wednesday 6 November (during office hours)
 
  
As soon as the machine is operational:
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If something is broken, do not fix it yourself and contact the owners (they can be reached via [[User:Narya|Narya]]).
* An instruction video will be made available here
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* Please ask one of the super users for instructions before use
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Last service check was on Wednesday 6 November 2013
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Wear (safety) glasses! The machine runs much faster than ordinary sewing machines and is much more powerful. Just think of what could happen when the needle breaks..
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==How the machine works==
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===Manual===
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* [[Media:Manual-pfaff-238-1.pdf | User Manual pfaff-238-1.pdf]]
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* [[Media:Manual-pfaff-238-2.pdf | User Manual pfaff-238-2.pdf]]
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* [[Media:Pfaff 238, 238-0 Instruction & Service Manual.pdf| Service Manual Pfaff-238.pdf]]
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===Oil===
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''Only use thin sewing oil!!'' (so no wd40 or other stuff) The right type of oil is in the drawer.
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* One or two drops of oil on all points. Frequency: every two weeks (Narya will do this)
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* One or two drops in the housing of the spool. Frequency: every time you use the machine (should be done by the one who uses it)
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* Oil container on the top needs to have sufficient oil (red label should be below the oil surface). Check the level every time you use it.
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* Wipe the tray below the machine. Frequency: every time you use it
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===Needle===
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Flat side of the needle should be on the rear side
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===Thread===
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How to install the thread
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[[File:industrial_thread_side.JPG|200px|thumb|none|]]
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[[File:industrial_thread_front.JPG|200px|thumb|none|]]
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===When you start sewing===
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* First, put needle into the fabric by hand, only after that start sewing. Otherwise, you'll easily break needles or do other damage.

Latest revision as of 07:59, 28 September 2017

TechInc Inventory
20130621 154958.jpg
Description stitches things (fabric, fingers, ...)
Make Pfaff
Model 238
Category Sewing
Operational Status BROKEN
Super Users User:Narya, Braam, User:Bigmac
Received at 2013/06/21
Acquisition Details Brought to the space by Braam and Narya
Owner Braam, Bigmac

Ready to be repaired

There is a new shuttle for the machine.
Piece can be found tin the little drawer under the table.
Oberoid can do it. Repairman known by Bigmac can do it - Hans Volger http://www.hansvolger.nl/ - please call him and make an appointment at techinc, he's been there before. Bigmac will pay for the repair cost of 75 euro.

Usage

Ask one of the super users for instructions before use.

If something is broken, do not fix it yourself and contact the owners (they can be reached via Narya).

Last service check was on Wednesday 6 November 2013

Wear (safety) glasses! The machine runs much faster than ordinary sewing machines and is much more powerful. Just think of what could happen when the needle breaks..

How the machine works

Manual

Oil

Only use thin sewing oil!! (so no wd40 or other stuff) The right type of oil is in the drawer.

  • One or two drops of oil on all points. Frequency: every two weeks (Narya will do this)
  • One or two drops in the housing of the spool. Frequency: every time you use the machine (should be done by the one who uses it)
  • Oil container on the top needs to have sufficient oil (red label should be below the oil surface). Check the level every time you use it.
  • Wipe the tray below the machine. Frequency: every time you use it

Needle

Flat side of the needle should be on the rear side

Thread

How to install the thread

Industrial thread side.JPG
Industrial thread front.JPG

When you start sewing

  • First, put needle into the fabric by hand, only after that start sewing. Otherwise, you'll easily break needles or do other damage.