Difference between revisions of "Industrial sewing machine"
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Last service check was on Wednesday 6 November 2013 | 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.. | |
| − | Oil | + | ==How the machine works== |
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| + | ===Manual=== | ||
| + | * [[Media:Manual-pfaff-238-1.pdf | Manual-pfaff-238-1.pdf]] | ||
| + | * [[Media:Manual-pfaff-238-2.pdf | Manual-pfaff-238-2.pdf]] | ||
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| + | ===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 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) | * 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. | * 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 | Flat side of the needle should be on the rear side | ||
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How to install the thread | How to install the thread | ||
[[File:industrial_thread_side.JPG|200px|thumb|none|]] | [[File:industrial_thread_side.JPG|200px|thumb|none|]] | ||
[[File:industrial_thread_front.JPG|200px|thumb|none|]] | [[File:industrial_thread_front.JPG|200px|thumb|none|]] | ||
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| + | ===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. | ||
Revision as of 00:33, 28 November 2013
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| Description | stitches things (fabric, fingers, ...) |
| Make | Pfaff |
| Model | 238 |
| Category | Sewing |
| Operational Status | Working |
| Super Users | User:Narya, Braam, BigMac |
| Received at | 2013/06/21 |
| Acquisition Details | Brought to the space by Braam and Narya |
| Owner | Braam, BigMac |
Contents
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
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.
