My new find

I hate to growl at you but you really must stifle yourself and Not run it until you've seriously cleaned and oiled your new treasure. If you can't find online guidance, our Irene can probably tell you how and where. How wonderful for you to find a portable old Pfaff. I'm betting you're going to love it. Polly

"Boca Jan" I am a member of Freecycle in my area, a great way to recycle your useable

I've had several sewing machines through my local Freecycle here in the UK, and got rid of stuff I didn't want (an old climbing frame, and a computer for a friend).

I can't seem to find what I need online. If Irene is out there, can you be of any assistance? I went to the Pfaff site and there is no place where I can order parts. Grrrrrrr It needs a new thread cutter also because the one on it is so dull it won't hardly cut the thread unless I really yank on it, then I think the thread breaks.

Lucky you, finding a Pfaff!

I'm not familiar with that model but here are sites for manuals.

For parts, try Ron over at A1 Sewing, I have always had good luck with him and he does carry Pfaff parts:

If it is an all-mechanical machine, definately take those covers off and give it a 'spa treatment.' It may be full of lint wads and dry as a bone, and it's not going to perform optimally until it's had a good maintenance.

-Irene

Hi Boca, if you can;t find a thread cutter, I will be glad to drive all day to pick up the SM and bring it back to my house (N of Orlando) until I get it cleaned up and running! This might take a couple of years! Barbara in Eustis

Thank you Barbara. I decided I could do without the thread cutter and I found an online manual. I am still having trouble finding out if/where I need to oil it. I have dusted it, but with the metal gears I am sure there is a place to oil.

Pfaff should have a manual with pictures as to where to oil your SM. If you don't, just let me know. I have a 1471 and can copy the page with the oiling instructions. It will be a week or so before I am back in SC where my SM is, but I will be glad to do this. Just let me know. Although I STILL think I might should just come on down and get the machine! Barbara, vacationing in Eustis

Pfaff has been most unhelpful. If you can send me that page to the below address I would be be most appreciative.