I just found this thread and am hoping I can get some information from other Pfaff owners. I just bought a Pfaff 130 that was completely frozen. I am working to get it freed up enough to see if the motor works and purchase a cord. So far I have been able to free most of it up, except the needle position part. I have been able to get some movement with Liquid Wrench and added heat but it's a stiff as pushing a horse up a hill. I am not 100% sure where the bind is so have had to cover everything.
Are there any rules about when I can change the position, like does the stitch width need to be set on 0 or something? The needle position is easier to budge when I am moving the hand wheel (no needle inserted).
Also I do not know what that silver lever with the screw to the left and above the stitch width dial is for. I can't even find information about it in the manual. Any help?