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The Pfaff 1222 sewing machine is a model whose production dates back to around the 1970s. The following models were made on an almost identical platform: Pfaff 1196, 1197, 1199, 1209, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1215, 1221, 1222, 1222E, 1229. Which means that there are a lot of similarities with all these pfaffs, many parts are identical. Pfaff 1222 is a sleeve sewing machine with an additional platform, there are also flat ones, but they are quite rare.

The complete housing of the machine is made of aluminum alloy. The internal parts are also quite high quality, it is interesting that this machine according to the instructions is not intended for lubrication at all, except for the grapple, the then Pfaff did not provide any other maintenance. Oil filler holes do not exist on any sliding or hinge elements.

Pfaff 1222 Service manual / Parts Diagram pdf

Šivaća mašina Pfaff 1222 je model čiji početak proizvodnje datira oko 1970-tih godina. Na gotovo identičnoj platformi su izrađeni i sledeći modeli: Pfaff 1196, 1197, 1199, 1209, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1215, 1221, 1222, 1222E, 1229. Što će reći da sve ove pfaff-ovke ima dosta sličnosti, mnogi dijelovi su identični. Pfaff 1222 je rukavna šivaća mašina sa dodatnom platformom, ima ih i ravnih ali su dosta rijetke. Kompletno kućište mašine je od legure aluminija. Unutrašnji dijelovi su isto tako prilično kvalitetni, zanimljivo je što ova mašina po uputstvu uopšte nije predviđena za podmazivanje, izuzev grajfera, tadašnji Pfaff nije predvidio nikakvo drugo održavanje. Rupice za nalivanje ulja ne postoje niti na jednom kliznom ili zglobnom elementu.

Many who own a Pfaff 1214, Pfaff 1212 or Pfaff 1222 are unaware of its capabilities. Pfaff 1222 has about 40 programs. Setting a certain program is quite complicated, setting basic programs is relatively simple, for others a combination of one or more programmer keys, length and width of points, needle position, etc. is used. The electric motor on most Pfaff machines is very good, there are various types of control pedals, some are with a huge resistance that goes up to 150 KOhm. If your Pfaff 1222 doesn't have good speed control, it's most likely a broken pedal and less often an electronic board. The Pfaff 1222e has modest but significant electronics that amplify the needle prick.

The forward-backward lever is more functional, it is clearly visible on the left as a small "handle", the downward pressure is the backward movement, the vertical setting is a constant backward movement and the overlapping on the opposite side is the shutdown of the lower conveyor. Also, the lever for raising the foot has three functions: raising the foot, switching off the machine when the thread is wound, and positioning the needle. The bobbin for the lower thread are made of metal because the bobbin itself has a magnet on it that holds the spool. When winding, be sure to raise the foot and turn off the machine. Thread insertion is semi-automatic, often not in function due to the sensitivity of a very small hook passing through the eye of the needle. It is possible to tidy up under high magnification and stronger tweezers if it has not cracked.

Mnogi koji posjeduju Pfaff 1214, 1212 ili 1222 nisu svjesni njenih mogućnosti. Pfaff 1222 ima oko 40 programa. Zadavanje određenog programa je po prilično komplikovano, zadavanje osnovnih programa je relativno jednostavno za ostale se koristi kombinacija jedne ili više tipki programatora, dužine i širine boda ,pozicije igle itd. Elektro motor na većini Pfaff mašina je vrlodobar, kontrolnih papučica ima raznih vrsta, neke su sa ogromnim otporom koji ide i do 150 KOma. Ako vaša Pfaff 1222 nema dobru regulaciju brzine, najvjerovatnije je sama papučica u kvaru a rjeđe elektronička pločica. Pfaff 1222e ima skromnu ali značajnu elektroniku koja pojačava ubod igle.  Poluga za naprijed nazad je više funkcionalna, jasno je vidljiva sa lijeve strane kao mala "ručkica", pritisak prema dole je kretanje nazad, postavljanje vertikalno je stalno kretanje unazad a preklapanje na kontra stranu je isključenje donjeg transportera. Takođe polugica za podizanje stopice ima tri funkcije:podizanje stopice, isključenje mašine kada se namotava konac i pozicioniranje igle. Spulne za donji konac su metala zato što sama motalica ima na sebi magnet koji drži špulnu, pri namotavanju obavezno podići stopicu i isključiti rad mašine. Udijevanje konca je poluautomatsko, često nije u funkciji zbog osjetljivosti veoma male kukice koja prolazi kroz ušicu igle. Moguće je dovesti u red pod velikim uvećanjem i jačom pincetom ako nije pukla.

The Pfaff 1222 as well as the 1212, 1214 and a couple of other models (I can’t remember) have a dual Pfaff IDF feed transport system. Great thing when working with slightly heavier materials. This model of the machine also draws certain "controversies" in terms of quality, some swear by it and consider it a great machine while some do not like to hear about it because of a couple of strange flaws ....? what are the disadvantages of Pfaff 1222 .. ?? It is one gear with a few curved segments on the programmer itself and a pair of gears in the lower part of the machine where the "teeth" themselves are made of some kind of plastic,  nylon (Teflon).!?

Pfaff 1222 kao i 1212, 1214 i još par modela (ne mogu se sjetiti) imaju dvostruki Pfaff IDF feed sistem transporta. Odlična stvar kada se radi sa nešto težim materijalima. Ovaj model mašine vuče i određene "kontraverze" po pitanju kvalitete, neki se u nju kunu i smatraju je super mašinom dok neki ne vole čuti za nju zbog par čudnih nedostataka....? koji su to nedostaci na Pfaff 1222..?? To je jedan zupčanik sa nekoliko zakrivljenih segmenata na samom programatoru i par zupčanika u donjem dijelu mašine kod kojih su sami "zupci" izrađeni od neke vrste plastike (teflon).!?

Namely, what is happening, due to long years of work, but also from the very "aging", cracks appear on these plastic parts, more or less. A small crack on the "gear" of the programmer is somewhat tolerant, there is not much influence on the operation of the machine, there is no influence on the flat stitch, but there is a lot on the width and uniformity of decorative and decorative stitches, there are places with sudden expansions and irregularities. The lower pair of gears is in conjunction with the fabric conveyor and in the event of a major crack the stitch is not smooth until eventually the entire outer part falls off completely when the Pfaff 1222 becomes useless.

These parts can be ordered from abroad, the upper part on the programmer can be repaired and the lower pair of gears must be purchased. Replacing these parts is for the master of your craft and don’t even try to do it. I would have something to write about this model for hours, but through possible questions and comments, the topic itself will be upgraded

Naime, šta se dešava, usled dugih godina rada ali i od samog "starenja" na tim plastičnim dijelovima se pojavljuju pukotine, manje ili veće. Manja pukotina na "zupčaniku" programatora je donekle tolerantna, nema puno uticaj na rad mašine, na ravan štep nema uopšte uticaja ali na širinu i ravnomijernost ukrasnih i dekorativnih štepova ima itekako, pojavljuju se mjesta sa naglim proširenjima i neravninama. Donji par zupčanika je u sprezi sa transporterom tkanine i u slučaju većeg napuknuća štep nije ravnomijeran dok na kraju ne otpadne u potpunosti cio vanjski dio kada Pfaff 1222 postaje beskorisna.
Ove dijelove je moguće poručiti iz inostranstva, gornji dio na programatoru se može i popraviti a donji par zupčanika se mora kupiti. Zamjena ovih dijelova je za majstora svog zanata i to nemojte niti pokušavati raditi. O ovom modelu bi imao šta pisati satima ali kroz eventualna pitanja i komentare će se sama tema nadograđivati...