Pfaff 360 User Manual

If adjustment is required, loosen binding screw a on the zigzag regulator
crank (Fig. 104) just sufficiently to permit turning zigzag regulato r stud b to
the right or left with the aid of a small screwdriver, as may be required to
eliminate any sideways motion of the needle. Adjust while the machine is
runnmg.
To double-check this setting, repeat the above-mentioned cardboard test.
b.
Using Stitch Width Dial A
Turn stitch width dial A to "0" and put needle position lever B in the central
notch.
With the machine set as indicated above, the needle bar must not make any
sideways motion.
If no dial gauge is available, run the machine and touch the needle bar
frame with your fingers to determine whether it swings sideways or not.
Adjustment is performed by turning regula ting screw e on the needle posi-
tion com finger (Fig. 104) in or out, as may be req u ired to meet the above
condit .ions. Loosen the lock nut before you make the adjustment and do not
forget to tighten it firmly thereafter .
Adjusting the Needle Position
Turn stitch width dial A to "4" and put needle position lever B in the left
notch. *)
Turn the balance wheel until the need le descends on the left of its throw. Check
to see that the needle makes no perceptible sideways motion when you push
up finger-tip control F, and that it stitches in to the same spot, regardless whe-
ther stitch width dial A is set on "4" or needle position lever B at its right and
left positions, respectively.
If the needle swings sideways, and only then, the position of needle position
cam finger 3 (Fig. 103) must be adjusted.
Loosen both the lock nut on regulating screw d (Fig. '104) and hexagon screw c
on the needle position cam finger.
As
you operate finger-tip control F, turn regulating screw d in or out, as may
be required to eliminate any sideways motion of the needle.
After the adjustment, make sure you tighten the lock nut on regulating screw d
and hexagon screw c securely.
To double-check this setting, flick the needle position lever to the left and right
positions, respectively, and check to see that the needle makes no sideways
motion.
Special core must be ta iken in adjust in g the needle at its left position because
this needle position is used for buttonhole sewing.
•) Or turn stitch width dial A Ia ·o· and depress finger-tip control F.
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Pfaff 360 Specifications

General

Brand	Pfaff
Model	360
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English