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10-27-2011, 12:13 PM

#11

Ginger2010

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Originally Posted by Barb44

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Originally Posted by quiltingcandy

My family never throws anything away. My parents was given one of those huge machines with the giant roller which was used to iron the linen table clothes, sheets and mens pants (to get the proper crease in them) when she was married in 1950. They also had one of the huge roasters - it was huge, it had its own stand. Both machines had been down in the basement for YEARS! My mother was telling a neighbor that she wanted to get rid of them because all they did was take up space. The neighbor said her church would love it, so when they came to pick them up the guy asked if her if by chance she could tell him how they worked, she said she could do better than that, she still had the instructions books. She even knew where the books were! This happened in 2005. Both items still worked, so the church was thrilled to get them.

She gave me her Singer machine - and yes, she still had the manual too. Which I keep with the machine.

The ironing roller was called a 'mangle.' Some motels still use them.

I remember the ironing mangle! That is what we used to iron Dad's handkerchiefs on and pillowcases, tablecloths, and yes, Dad's T-shirts! But it was fun to use!

10-27-2011, 01:11 PM

#12

Micha

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Originally Posted by JudyG

Here's a link that was recently posted for free Pfaff manuals.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-160911-1.htm

I see that the Hobbylock 4870 is there.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I searched and searched on the internet for something like this and couldn't find anything. Many of the sites I found, that had downloads for a cost, I would never want to use my credit card on. I found one that looked okay but they wanted $20+ for the download. I've already downloaded it. :thumbup:

10-27-2011, 01:18 PM

#13

IAmCatOwned

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Just contact the company. Other than Singer, many manufacturers will give you a free or low cost copy. Many have them for free on the internet in pdf files.

I recently needed a replacement manual for my Brother. They sent me a free copy (and two weeks later, I finally found my original).

The other advantage is that if you do sell your machine, people are more likely to buy a machine with a manual than without.

10-27-2011, 01:23 PM

#14

Katydid2

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Location: Central Illinois

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I'm looking for a Viking Selectronic 190 manual. Viking does have one for a fee but if anyone has one on pdf that they would want to share, that would be fantastic. Thanks.

10-27-2011, 01:24 PM

#15

Micha

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Originally Posted by fabric_fancy

have you been to the Pfaff website?

most large companies have the manuals as a free download.

I did look there but I didn't find a link. Thankfully, Judy G knew of a link that had been posted on the board. I wish I'd thought of posting here sooner. I've had this machine for more than 6 months and no idea how to use it. I've never used a serger before.