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Astrid Asero Posted on Sep 20, 2018
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Just purchased a pfaff 4870 everything looked fine until I started sewing and the needle shaft dropped can that be fixed it feels like it’s not secured . If it can be fixed how would I do that

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-There’s a lever for the presser foot pressure, turn it to “1”.
-On that piece the lever is on to the rear, there’s also a white plastic flat head screw, turn it and that will release that side cover. (You’ll kind of still need to pry it off, it seemed a bit like I was going to break the plastic, but it comes off).
-Once it’s off and the inside part of the needle bar is exposed, turn the handwheel until the needle bar is at its top dead center position, revealing a smaller flathead screw that will be just above the light.
-Either tighten or loosen that screw to move the needle bar to correct height, which leaves exactly 11.5mm between the tip of the over-edge needle B and the top edge of the needle plate. I put an arrow on the pic I posted of where the screw I’m talking about is.
Hopefully that helps someone and makes sense.
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Open the part of machine where the shaft is located. It is possible that the shaft is held in place with a fastener. You may only need to tighten what was not tightened at the factory. Good Luck Friend.

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  • Posted on Apr 06, 2008

SOURCE: Hello, I have bought a

Hello,
I did fix the jammed shaft - simply by applying some tenacious oil and letting it sit overnight. It is now a fully-functioning machine!

Thanks for your ear and your interest,
Cathy

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La Von Beckstead

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  • Posted on Oct 14, 2008

SOURCE: needle won't grab bobbin thread

Check the position of the needle. Some machines have to have the needle in a certain way or they won't pick up the thread from the bobbin. Make sure the screw on the bobbin is tight but not to tight you may have to adjust it a few times to get it where it needs to be. Also make sure the bobbin is wound tight

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 31, 2008

SOURCE: can't open Pfaff Select 3.0 Sewing Machine to fix timing

I found an electric drill with a hex bit and that did the trick!

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SOURCE: Pfaff 463 Industrial Sewing Machine needs Hook & Needle Re-Timing

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  • Posted on Oct 20, 2012

SOURCE: Manual for a PFAFF 1222 sewing

you can try http://www.sewingmachine.com.au the can help you find this manual

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