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1Safety
1.01Regulations
This machine has been made according to the European regulations indicated in the
conformity and manufacturer’s declarations.
In addition to this instruction manual, please also observe all generally accepted statutory
and other legal requirements, including those of the user’s country, and the valid pollution
control regulations!
The locally valid regulations of the social insurance institution responsible for occupational
accidents, or other supervisory authorities, must be strictly adhered to!
1.02General notes on safety
● The machine must only be operated when the instruction manual has been fully read and
understood, and only by operators who have had the necessary training!
● All notes on safety and the instruction manual of the motor manufacturer must be read
before the machine is put into operation!
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● All notices on the machine referring to danger and safety must be observed!
● The machine must be used for the purpose it is intended for and must not be operated
without its safety devices; all regulations relevant to safety must be adhered to.
● When part sets are changed (e.g. needle, presser foot and needle plate), during
threading, when the workplace is left unattended and during maintenance work, the
machine must be isolated from the power supply by pressing the on/off switch or
removing the plug from the mains!
● Daily maintenance work must only be carried out by appropriately trained persons!
● Repairs and special maintenance work must only be carried out by qualified technical
staff or persons with the appropriate training! Exceptions to this are only allowed for
adjustment and function checks by appropriately trained personnel!
● Repair work and special maintenance work must only be carried out by technical
personnel or by persons with the appropriate training!
● Work on the electrical equipment must only be carried out by technical staff who are
qualified to do so!
● Work on parts or equipment connected to the power supply is not permitted! The only
exceptions to this are specified in regulations EN 50110.
● Conversion or modification of the machine must only be carried out under observation of
all relevant safety regulations!
● Only spare parts which have been approved by us are to be used for repairs! We draw
special attention to the fact that spare parts and accessories not supplied by us have not
been subjected to testing nor approval by us. Fitting and/or use of any such parts may
cause negative changes to the design properties of the machine. We shall not accept
any liability for damage caused by the use of non-original parts.
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1.03Safety symbols
Danger!
Special points to observe.
Danger of injury to operating or technical staff!
Caution
Do not operate without finger guard and safety devices.
Before threading, changing bobbin and needle, cleaning
etc. switch off main switch.
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1.04Important notes for the user
● This instruction manual is part of the equipment of the machine and must be available to
the operating staff at all times.
● The instruction manual must be read before the machine is operated for the first time.
● Both operating and technical staff must be instructed on the safety devices of the
machine and on safe working methods.
● It is the duty of the user to operate the machine in perfect running order only.
● The user must ensure that none of the safety devices are removed nor put out of
working order.
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● The user must ensure that only authorized persons operate and work on the machine.
For further information please refer to your PFAFF agency.
1.05Notes for operating and technical staff
1.05.01Operating staff
Operating staff are the persons responsible for setting up, operating and cleaning the mach-
ine and for removing any disturbances in the sewing area.
The operating staff are obliged to observe the following points, and must:
● always observe the notes on safety in this instruction manual!
● avoid using any working methods which adversely effect the safety of the machine!
● avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing or jewelry such as necklaces or rings!
● also ensure that only authorized persons are allowed near the danger area of the
machine!
● immediately report to the user any changes to the machine that may affect its safety!
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1.05.02Technical staff
Technical staff are persons who have been trained in electrical engineering, electronics,
pneumatics and mechanical engineering. They are responsible for lubricating, servicing,
repairing and adjusting the machine.
The technical staff are obliged to observe the following points, and must:
● always observe the notes on safety in this instruction manual!
● switch off the on/off switch before carrying out adjustment and repair work and ensure it
cannot be switched on again unintentionally!
● never work on parts or equipment still connected to the power supply! Exceptions to this
are only permissible according to regulations EN 50110;
● isolate the machine from the compressed air supply when carrying out maintenance or
repair work on pneumatic equipment!
Exceptions to this are only permissible for function checks;
● replace all safety covers after carrying out maintenance or repair work!
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1.06Danger warnings
A working area of 1 m must be kept free both in front of and behind the
machine, so that easy access is possible at all times.
Never put your hands or fingers in the sewing area during sewing!
Danger of injury by the needle!
While setting or adjusting the machine do not leave any objects on the table nor
in the needle plate area! Objects may be trapped or flung out of the machine!
When a mechanically operated clutch motor without actuation lock is switched
off, alwys wait until the motor has stopped! Danger of injury!
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Do not run the machine without support 1.
Danger due to top-heavy sewing head!
Machine may tip over backwards when tilted!
Do not run the machine without take-up lever guard 2!
Danger of injury by moving take-up lever!
Do not run the machine without finger guard 3!
Danger of injury by up and down movement of needle!
Do not run the machine without belt guards 4 and 5!
Danger of injury by rotating v-belt!
Do not operate the machine without tilt lock 6!
Danger of crushing between sewing head and table!
2Proper use
The PFAFF 1295 is a single-needle lockstitch postbed sewing machine with unison feed and
large vertical sewing hook.
The PFAFF 1296 is a two-needle lockstitch postbed sewing machine with unison feed and
large vertical sewing hooks.
These machines are for sewing lockstitch seams in the textile industry.
Proper use
Any use of this machine which is not approved by the manufacturer shall be
considered as improper use! The manufacturere shall not be held liable for any
damage arising out of improper use! Proper use shall also be considered to
include compliance with the operation, adjustment, service and repair