Features

• Special high-speed seamer with pushing- or pulling-type top feed
• Fullness application or shift-free sewing, due to variable top feed
• Instant-change top feed for changing the top feed setting during sewing by pedal- or knee-switch control (-918/14)
• Separately adjustable pressure of vibrating presser for optimum sewing of difficult fabrics
• 918/55: Programmable fullness contro
• Low-noise, low-vibration running, even at top speed
• Easy maintenance, due to:
  • Centralized fresh-oil lubrication of needle bar and hook drive
  • Maintenance-free anti-friction bearings
  • Enclosed gearcase with long-life pad lubrication
  • Built-in adjustment gauges for quick and reliable adjustment
• Standardized parts within the 5480 Series, thus lower costs in store-keeping

Options

• Thread trimmer and automatic presser foot lift

PFAFF 5487-811/01-2/47

For right edge sewing with working in front of the needle top feed. Scaled parts set. Ruler on the baseplate mounted (sewing to 2 mm to the edge)

PFAFF 5487-811/01-6/41

For plain seaming operations with push-type top feed (for applying fullness)

Applications

Tacking of the jacket front edge

Specifications

Needle system: 4463-35
Needle size:  80 – 100 Nm
Max. sewing speeds: 3.500 s.p.m
Max. stitch length: max. 10 mm
Stitch type: 101 (Chain stitch)
Clearance under the sewing foot: max. 7,0 mm
Clear workspace: 260 x 130 mm
Connection voltage:  single-phase a.c. 230 V, 50/60 Hz