Threading a pfaff number 30

Unfortunately, documentation is not available for the Pfaff Synchromatic 1200. Pfaff does have the manuals for the Syncrhromatic 1209 and 1215. The threading pattern probably didn't change much between the 1200 and these other machines. Look at page 7 of the Synchromatic 1209 here, http://www.pfaff.com/SiteMedia/PFAFF/Products/Machines/Support-manuals/Synchromatic_1209-manual-EN.PDF , to see if this helps. Unlike most sewing machines, the 1209 doesn't thread the upper thread from right to left. Instead, you bring the thread from the spool to a slot on the top left. Then work down to the guide, up to the take up lever, and down through the next guide as you move the thread to the right to the needle.

I hope this helps. The other available Pfaff manuals can be found here: http://www.pfaff.com/en-US/Support-and-Updates/Support .

Cindy Wells

Do you mean the Pfaff Coverlock 4872 serger? If so, the manual shows the threading pattern starting with threading the thread guides on page 14 (page 18 of the PDF). Pfaff has the manual on the product support page: http://www.pfaff.com/en-US/Support/3323 . The current link to the manual is: http://www.pfaff.com/SiteMedia/PFAFF/Products/Machines/Support-manuals/coverlock_4872-manual-EN.pdf . Many Pfaff sewing machine manuals are available from the Machine support page: http://www.pfaff.com/en-US/Support-and-Updates/Support . To find this machine, look for the list of Coverlock machines in the alphabetical list then find the specific model.

ManualsLib also has the manual: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/504967/Pfaff-Coverlock-4872.html . If you Google Pfaff coverlock 4872 threading guide video, you can find several videos that may be clearer than the pictures in the manual. Pfaff has the video of threading their overlock machines here: http://www.pfaff.com/mediafiles/threading_guide/index_en.html . (Flash player is required.)

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Hello, Sylvia -

I have been unable to find a user's manual for your Pfaff Dorina Hobby 342.

However, if you have not yet done this, I suggest you contact Pfaff Support directly and ask if a copy of the owner's manual is in the company archives. This is the link to the Pfaff Machine Support web page:
http://www.pfaff.com/Support-and-Updates/Support
Both the toll free assistance number is provided as well as an email address.

Ask if the company has a copy of the manual in corporate archives and ask if a photocopy of the manual or a scanned PDF document (Adobe Reader software) can be created for you to purchase.

Note: If the company can provide the manual in PDF format, you will need Adobe Reader software, free.

Best wishes.

You might try contacting Pfaff Support:

Machine Support

May not be your model, but frequently machines thread similarly. Just be sure to ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot when threading.

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Having difficulty even locating a photo of the 451. Assuming this is an older model, perhaps this manual will help. It says its also for the 551, so perhaps the model is close enough that it will help you with your machine:

Pfaff 551 Manual pages 1 viewing

If you are unable to figure out the bobbin winder, you may be able to use a standalone bobbin winder (one brand is called Sidewinder) from the fabric store. They run ~$25-30. Just be sure to bring a bobbin with you to check the fit.

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How to Wind Bobbin and Thread Bobbin Case for Vintage Singer Featherweight...

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check with the pfaff website
sewusa.com has some threading diagrams
youtube has video's
instruction manuals
sewingpartsonline.com
sew4less.com

Model number would be helpful...look here:
http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Threading_Diagrams.htm

There are a few threading diagrams for Pfaff sewing machines here. Just scroll down to the Pfaff section and look for your model number. If it doesn't have your model number, try the nearest one. And it's not a dumb question! :-)http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Threading_Diagrams.htm

Refer to the manual. If you do not have a manual, start at 4 and work your way through the numbers, bit by bit until you get good results.

The bobbin thread should pull the top thread slightly under and to the back.

Machine embroidery bobbin thread is heavier than the standard size machine embroidery top thread and this also helps to pull the top thread to the back.

I have been an upholsterer for over 30 years, I own a Pfaff 145 and Pfaff 545. Both are basically the same. Whenever my timing is off, where the threaded needle won't connect with the bobbin thread, I have always had success in re-setting the timing by taking apart the entire bobbin case. Remove the walking foot and the plate it walks on. Remove the bobbin and dismantle everything underneath it. Keep each piece and its screws together, and remember the order in which you removed it (last goes in first, etc.)Remove any obstructions, thread, fluff, etc. Surprisingly, when you put it all back together, your timing will be back to normal. This has always worked for me, and I hope it'll work fo you.