Pfaff 2056 thread stuck in and broke off in the tension guide. I couldn't pull it out. Is there a way to take off the side cover?

SOURCE: Automatic Threading not working

if you damp the end of the thread this seems to cure this

Jan
Leighton buzzard

Posted on Feb 28, 2008

SOURCE: Tension has thread caught in it.

Hope this helps. In the order I would recommend:

1. "Floss" the tension disks - this is nothing more than running a heavy thread (12 weight or upholstery) through the thread path, grasping the thread at the spool and the end that is through the needle and "flossing" just like you would your teeth - slide the thread back and forth through the disks/thread path. This will often-times pull through whatever is stuck!
2. If the thread is more deeply tangled than "flossing" will fix, you CAN remove the top of the machine to better see it. I would, however, recommend you take the machine to a Pfaff-trained tech if this is the case - things that can be damaged if you're not trained on the machine. However, if you're wanting to give it a try (the thread may be easily visible and easy to get to):
   
• Remove the stitch lid - there are little metal clips at the base of the lid that you can push outwards to remove the lid - can't get the top off without removing lid.
• In the well of the machine top are a few screws (2 if I'm remembering correctly). The screws are star-shaped as opposed to Phillips or Flat - special screwdriver is required. Just make sure you don't remove the screw that's holding the bobbin-winding mechanism on.
  
• Once the screws are loosened, you'll have to maneuver the top out of it's position - this requires a little wiggling but is not impossible (just impossible to describe how to wiggle it!!)
• Turn machine OFF and UNPLUG it. Too many electrical connection points you will be working around to take a chance!
• VERY CAREFULLY... turn the handwheel towards you (never turn backwards) until you are able to view the entire race/thread path. If you can EASILY remove the stuck thread, go ahead and do it. If you have to do too much pulling and tugging, be VERY careful - if the thread is wrapped around the check spring, you may bend/break it.

Posted on May 04, 2008

SOURCE: thread or bobbin tension

Thread tension. Beware of adjusting the bobbin screw. Pfaffs maintain their tensions just fine without adjusting the bobbin tension, unless you're using some crazy thick or fine thread. If you must change your bobbin tension, you would be well-advised to buy an extra bobbin case, because re-calibrating your tensions after changing them can be less than fun.

Increase your top tension, and your looping should cease. I normally keep my tension around 4.5. Also make sure you're using a good quality thread, and that there's nothing in the upper tension assemblies. Sometimes a tiny piece of debris can keep the top tension from applying enough tension, so turning the machine off and blowing some canned air in there can help as well.

Good luck,

-R

Posted on Mar 11, 2009

Kelley Buchanan

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SOURCE: Tension Problem on Pfaff 2034, bobbin loops

Rule of thumb.. Loops on the bottom, problem on the top. Loops on the top, problems on the bottom.

Set your upper tension at 4, and rethread the machine from the top. Just before you thread the needle, but the presser foot down. If the thread pulls right thru easily, then the thread is not thru the tension wheel right. Because, if you can't pull the thread thru with the presser foot down, you have it threaded right.

Posted on Apr 25, 2009

SOURCE: Pfaff Select 4.0 has looping on bottom of fabric, free motion qui

Make sure your are lowering the pressure foot first before you start sewing. With the free motion foot, you still have to lower the pressure foot, this allows tension to be put on the top thread and allows the foot to work properly (when the needle goes down so should the foot and when the needle comes up it should lift the foot up.)

Also make sure your tensions are in a middle setting and that you are threading the machine with the pressure foot up.

The way to insure you will not get your problem is with the foot up, you should be able to pull the thread easily right before the eye of the needle and when you put the foot down you should then feel a fair bit of tension on the top thread.

hope that helps :)
chris

Posted on Jun 06, 2010