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On the operator control panel
the following should be on.
First backtack
Second backtack
Foot lift after trim
Thread trimmer
Photocell
When connecting the brown wire which goes to the solenoid for
turning air on the machine, connect the wire to the outside fuse
clamp between the outside fuse and the switch.
9083
-2/99

Instruction Manual

This instruction manual applies to machines from the
following serial numbers onwards:
# 2232224
296-12-18 692/002
Betriebsanleitung engl. 06.02

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    On the operator control panel the following should be on. First backtack Second backtack Foot lift after trim Thread trimmer Photocell 9083 -2/99 Instruction Manual When connecting the brown wire which goes to the solenoid for turning air on the machine, connect the wire to the outside fuse clamp between the outside fuse and the switch.
  • Page 2 This Instruction Manual is valid for all models and subclasses listed in the chapter " Specifications ". The reprinting, copying or translation of PFAFF Instruction Manuals, whether in whole or in part, is only permitted with our previous authorization and with written reference to the source.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ..................Chapter - Page Safety ..........................1 - 1 Directives ........................1 - 1 General notes on safety ....................1 - 1 Safety symbols ......................1 - 2 Important points for the user ..................1 - 2 Operating and specialist personnel ................1 - 3 .05.01 Operating personnel .......................
  • Page 4: Contents

    Contents Contents ..................Chapter - Page Checking/adjusting the air pressure ................10 - 3 Cleaning the air filter of the air-filter/lubricator ...............10 - 3 Adjustment ........................11 - 1 Notes on adjustment ....................11 - 1 Tools, gauges and other accessories ................11 - 1 Abbreviations ........................
  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Safety Directives This machine is constructed in accordance with the European regulations contained in the conformity and manufacturer’s declarations. In addition to this Instruction Manual, also observe all generally accepted, statutory and other regulations and legal requirements and all valid environmental protection regulations! The regionally valid regulations of the social insurance society for occupational accidents or other supervisory organizations are to be strictly adhered to! General notes on safety...
  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    It is the obligation of the user to ensure that none of the safety mechanisms are removed or deactivated. It is the obligation of the user to ensure that only authorized persons operate and work on the machine. Further information can be obtained from your PFAFF agent. 1 - 2...
  • Page 7: Operating And Specialist Personnel

    Safety Operating and specialist personnel Operating personnel .05.01 Operating personnel are persons responsible for the equipping, operating and cleaning of the machine as well as for taking care of problems arising in the sewing area. The operating personnel is required to observe the following points and must: always observe the Notes on Safety in the Instruction Manual! never use any working methods which could adversely affect the safety of the machine! not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewelery such as chains or rings!
  • Page 8: Danger

    Safety Danger A working area of 1 meter is to be kept free both in front of and behind the machine while it is in operation so that it is always easily accessible. Never reach into the sewing area while sewing! Danger of injury by the needle! Never leave objects on the table while adjusting the machine settings! Objects can become trapped or be slung away! Danger of injury! Fig.
  • Page 9: Proper Use

    Proper use Proper use The PFAFF 9083-2/99 is an ultra-high-speed, single-needle lockstitch sewing machine for stitching and turning small parts. Any and all uses of this machine which have not been approved of by the manufacturer are considered to be inappropriate! The manufacturer cannot be...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Stitch type: ....................301 (lockstitch) Needle system: ......................134 KK Needle size in 1/100 mm: ..................80 - 100 Handwheel eff. dia.: ....................65 mm Bedplate dimensions: ..................476 x 177 mm Machine dimensions: Length: ..................... approx. 1250 mm Width: ......................
  • Page 11: Disposal Of Machine

    Disposal of machine Disposal of machine The proper disposal of the machine is the responsibility of the customer. The materials used in the machines are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastics. The electrical equipment consists of plastics and copper. The machine is to be disposed of in accordance with the locally valid environmental protection regulations.
  • Page 12: Transport, Packaging And Storage

    Transport, packaging and storage Transport, packaging and storage Transport to the customer’s premises Within Germany, machines with a table are delivered without packaging. Machines without a table (sewing head only) and machines which are to be exported are packaged. Transport within the customer’s premises The manufacturer bears no liability for transport within the customer’s premises or to the individual locations of use.
  • Page 13: Explanation Of The Symbols

    Explanation of the symbols Explanation of the symbols In the following section of this Instruction Manual, certain tasks or important pieces of information are accentuated by symbols. The symbols used have the following meanings: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication, greasing Servicing, repairing, adjustment, maintenance (only to be carried out by specialist personnel) 6 - 1...
  • Page 14: Controls

    Controls Controls Main switch Turn the machine on/off by pressing the main switch 1. Fig. 7 - 01 Start sewing and interrupt sewing keys Press key 1 to start the sewing function. To interrupt the sewing function, press key 2. When it is pressed down, key 2 locks: To release it, it must be turned to the right.
  • Page 15: Edge Trimmer

    Controls Edge trimmer Do not touch the moving knife! Danger of injury! The automatic operation of the edge trimmer is switched on or off with switch 1. Switch 2 is used to select the time for switching on the knife. Top position: The knife is switched on immediately.
  • Page 16: Stitch Condensation Key

    Controls Stitch condensation key While key 1 is pressed, the stitch length is condensed to 1 mm. Fig. 7 - 05 7 - 3...
  • Page 17: Mounting And Commissioning The Machine

    Mounting and commisioning the machine Mounting and commissioning the machine The machine must only be mounted and commissioned by qualified personnel! All relevant safety regulations are to be observed! Mounting The necessary electricity supply must be available at the machine’s location. Also, a stable and horizontal surface as well as adequate lighting are required at the location.
  • Page 18: Mounting The Spool Holder

    Mounting and commisioning the machine Mounting the spool holder .01.02 Mount the spool holder as shown in Fig. 8-02. Insert the spool holder into the hole in the table top and fasten it with the nuts enclosed. Fig. 8 - 02 Commissioning Examine the machine, in particular the electric cables, for any damage.
  • Page 19: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation All regulations and instructions in this Instruction Manual are to be observed! Special attention is to be paid to the safety regulations! All preparation work is only to be carried out by appropriately trained personnel. Before all preparation work, the machine is to be separated from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the mains or switching off the On/Off switch! Inserting the needle Switch off the machine!
  • Page 20: Winding The Bobbin Thread, Adjusting The Thread Tension

    Preparation Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension Fig. 9 - 02 Place an empty bobbin 1 onto bobbin shaft 2. Thread the bobbin in accordance with Fig. 9-02 and wind it anti-clockwise around bobbin 1 a few times. Switch on the bobbin winder while at the same time pressing bobbin winder spindle 2 and lever 3.
  • Page 21: Removing/Inserting The Bobbin Case

    Preparation Removing/Inserting the bobbin case Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to unintentional starting of the machine! Removing the bobbin case: Tilt back the machine. Raise latch 1 and remove bobbin case 2. Inserting the bobbin case: Press bobbin case 2 until you feel it snap into the bobbin case base.
  • Page 22: Threading The Needle Thread / Adjusting The Needle Thread Tension

    Preparation Threading the needle thread / Adjusting the needle thread tension Fig. 9 - 05 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to unintentional starting of the machine! Thread the machine as shown in Fig. 9-05. Adjust the needle thread tension by turning disk 1. 9 - 4...
  • Page 23: Loading The Sewing Jig

    Preparation Loading the sewing jig Fig. 9 - 06 Insert the lining between cloth plate 1 and material clamp 2 so that it is touching guide pins 3. Close the material clamp 2. Place the preliminary cut workpiece for the fullness on material clamp 2 and close material clamp 4.
  • Page 24: Inserting The Sewing Jig

    Preparation Inserting the sewing jig Fig. 9 - 07 Move sewing jig 1 against stop 2. The machine is ready for operation. 9 - 6...
  • Page 25: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Cleaning .............. daily, several times if in continuous use Checking the oil level ................... once a year Checking / adjusting the air pressure ............daily, before use Cleaning the air filter of the air filter/lubricator ........... as required These maintenance intervals are calculated for the average running time of a single shift operation.
  • Page 26: Topping Up The Oil Tank

    Fig. 10 - 02 Only use oil with a mean viscosity of 10.0 mm /s at 40°C and a density of 0.847 g/cm at 15°C. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, part no. 280-1-120 105. 10 - 2...
  • Page 27: Checking/Adjusting The Air Pressure

    Care and maintenance Checking/adjusting the air pressure Before operating the machine, always check the air pressure on gauge1. Gauge 1 must show a pressure of 6 bar. If necessary adjust to this reading. To do so, pull knob 2 upwards and turn it so that the gauge shows a pressure of 6 bar.
  • Page 28: Adjustment

    Adjustment Adjustment On the PFAFF 9083-2/99 no adjustable clamp must be fastened to the needle bar! This could cause damage to the special coating of the needle bar. Notes on adjustment All following adjustments are based on a fully assembled machine and may only be carried out by expert staff trained for this purpose.
  • Page 29: Checking And Adjusting Aids

    Adjustment Checking and adjusting aids With the aid of blocking pin 1 (part No. 13-033346-05) and if necessary adjustment gauge 3 (part No. 61-111 639-70) the machine can be blocked in the following positions for adjustment Fig. 11 - 01 Needle bar position 1.8 mm past b.d.c.
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Basic Machine

    Adjustment Adjusting the basic machine Basic position of the machine drive .05.01 This adjustment is only required if toothed belt 2 has been removed. Requirement When the needle bar position is 0.6 mm above the BDC, the marks on the machine housing 3 and toothed belt wheel 1 must be flush with each other.
  • Page 31: Preadjusting The Needle Height

    Adjustment Preadjusting the needle height .05.02 Requirement When the needle bar is positioned 1.8 mm above BDC, the mark on the needle bar 1 must be flush with the bottom edge of the needle bar frame 3. Fig. 11 - 03 Set needle bar at 1.8 mm past b.d.c.
  • Page 32: Setting The Feed Dog At Its Neutral Position

    Adjustment Setting the feed dog at its neutral position .05.03 Requirement With the stitch length set at “0, cranks 1 and 3 should be in alignment, and there should be no feeding motion of the feed dog when the balance wheel is turned. Fig.
  • Page 33: Feeding Motion Of The Feed Dog

    Adjustment Feeding motion of the feed dog .05.04 Requirement When the needle bar is positioned at 0.6 after t.d.c., and with the longest stitch length set, lever 4 should not move, when the stitch condensation key 3 is operated. Fig. 11 - 05 Without moving it sideways, adjust eccentric 1 (slightly loosen screws 2) in accordance with the requirement.
  • Page 34: Needle In Needle Hole Center

    Adjustment Needle in needle hole center .05.05 Requirement The needle must penetrate the needle hole exactly in the middle. Fig. 11 - 06 Set the needle in the needle hole. Loosen screws 1, 2 and 3. Move the needle bar frame 4 according to the requirement. Tighten screw 2 and turn screw 3 slightly.
  • Page 35: Hook Shaft Bearing And Backlash

    Adjustment Hook shaft bearing and backlash .05.06 Requirement 1. The front edge of the hook shaft 6 must be at a distance of 14.5 mm to the needle center. At the same time, the slot in the hook shaft bearing 1 (see arrow) must be paral- lel to the bedplate and pointing opposite to the direction of sewing.
  • Page 36: Hook Lubrication

    Adjustment Hook lubrication .05.07 Requirement 1. The centrifugal disk 1 must be positioned 1.5 mm in front of the oil ring 3. 2. When the machine is running at full speed, after approx. 10 seconds a mark should be made by a fine stripe of oil on the strip of paper placed over the needle plate cutout. Fig.
  • Page 37: Needle Rise, Hook-To-Needle Clearance, Needle Height And Bobbin Case Position Finger

    Adjustment Needle rise, hook-to-needle clearance, needle height and bobbin case .05.08 position finger Requirement With the needle at 1.8 mm after BDC, 1. the hook point 6 must point to the middle of the needle and be at a distance of 0.05 mm - 0.1 mm to the clearance cut of the needle, and 2.
  • Page 38: Thread Check Spring And Slack Thread Regulator

    Adjustment Thread check spring and slack thread regulator .05.09 Requirement 1. The motion of the thread check spring must be completed when the needle point enters the material (spring stroke approx. 7 mm). 2. When the thread loop is at its largest when going around the hook, the thread check spring must have moved by approx.
  • Page 39: Bobbin Winder

    Adjustment Bobbin winder .05.10 Requirement 1. With the bobbin winder on, the drive wheel 1 must engage reliably. 2. With the bobbin winder off, the friction wheel 5 must not be driven by the drive wheel 1. 3. The bobbin winder must turn off automatically when the thread level is approx. 1 mm from the edge of the bobbin.
  • Page 40: Limiting The Stitch Length

    Adjustment Limiting the stitch length .05.11 The maximum stitch length which can be selected can be limited mechanically. Fig. 11 - 12 The setting for the maximum stitch length should not be larger than 4.5 mm! Set the desired maximum stitch length with regulator disk 1. Move crank 2 (screws 3) down against stop 4.
  • Page 41: Presser Foot Pressure

    Adjustment Presser foot pressure .05.12 Requirement The material must be fed reliably. In the process, pressure marks on the material must not be made. Fig. 11 - 13 Turn screw 1 in accordance with the requirement. 11 - 14...
  • Page 42: Stitch Condensation

    Adjustment Stitch condensation .05.13 Requirement When the stitch length is set at “1”, screw 2 should be touching lever 4. Fig. 11 - 14 Select stitch length “1” with adjustment wheel 1. Adjust screw 2 (nut 3) in accordance with the requirement. 11 - 15...
  • Page 43: Adjusting The Edge Trimmer

    Adjustment Adjusting the edge trimmer Zero position of the knife .06.01 Requirement When the edge trimmer is switched off 1. Pawl 5 should lock into place and 2. The knife should not move when the balance wheel is turned. 74-045 Fig.
  • Page 44: Knife Stroke

    Adjustment Knife stroke .06.02 Requirement When the edge trimmer is switched on, and the needle bar is positioned at it b.d.c., the knife should be at the top of its stroke. Fig. 11 - 16 Adjust eccentric 1 (two screws 2) in accordance with the requirement. 11 - 17...
  • Page 45: Knife Height

    Adjustment Knife height .06.03 Requirement When knife 1 is at its b.d.c., the front edge of the knife blade should be approx. 0.5 mm below the top edge of the stationary knife. 74-020 Fig. 11 - 17 Adjust knife 1 (screws 2) in accordance with the requirement. 11 - 18...
  • Page 46: Knife Position In Sewing Direction

    Adjustment Knife position in sewing direction .06.04 Requirement When the needle is at its b.d.c., the centre of the knife blade should be positioned at "needle centre". 74-022 Fig. 11 - 18 Adjust knife bracket 1 (screw 2) according to the requirement. 11 - 19...
  • Page 47: Knife Position Crosswise To Sewing Direction

    Adjustment Knife position crosswise to sewing direction .06.05 Requirement The knife should be resting on the stationary knife with light pressure. Fig. 11 - 19 Adjust knife bracket 1 (screw 2) according to the requirement. 11 - 20...
  • Page 48: Adjusting The Thread Trimmers

    Adjustment Adjusting the thread trimmers Magnet setting .07.01 Requirement 1. The distance between the bottom edge of the plunger and the top edge of the washer 5 must be 96 mm. 2. When the thread trimmer is in resting position (magnet retracted), the roller lever 6 must rest against bolt 7 and be at a distance of approx.
  • Page 49: Lateral Alignment Of The Thread Catcher

    Adjustment Lateral alignment of the thread catcher .07.02 Requirement 1. The tip of the thread catcher 5 must point exactly to the center of the needle. 2. The thread catcher 5 must be horizontal. It must not graze anything when it is operating. Fig.
  • Page 50: Knife Position

    Adjustment Knife position .07.03 Requirement 1. There must be a distance of 4 mm between the cutting edge of the knife and the needle. 2. The right edge of the knife 1 must not extend beyond the right edge of the thread catcher (see arrow).
  • Page 51: Front Point Of Reversal Of The Thread Catcher

    Adjustment Front point of reversal of the thread catcher .07.04 Requirement When the thread catcher 5 is at its front point of reversal, the rear edge of the thread catcher cutout must be positioned 1 mm before the bobbin case position finger 6. Fig.
  • Page 52: Manual Trimming Check

    Adjustment Manual trimming check .07.05 Requirement Two threads must be cut perfectly both left and right in the cutout of thread catcher 1. Fig. 11 - 24 Move thread catcher 1 by hand to its front point of reversal. Double the thread and insert into catcher cutout. Carry out trimming operation manually.
  • Page 53: Needle Thread Tension Release

    Adjustment Needle thread tension release .07.06 Requirement When magnets 3 are attracted, there should be a distance between the tensions disks 4 of at least 0.5 mm. 0,5 mm Fig. 11 - 25 Adjust screw 1 (nut 2) in accordance with the requirement. 11 - 26...
  • Page 54: Readjusting The Control Cam

    Adjustment Readjusting the control cam .07.07 Requirement When the take-up lever is at TDC, the roller lever 1 must be brought from the highest point of the control cam 2 and moved against bolt 4 (basic position). Fig. 11 - 26 Switch on machine and sew a few stitches.
  • Page 55: Adjusting The Automatic Presser Foot Lift

    Adjustment Adjusting the automatic presser foot lift Requirement When the automatic presser foot lift is operated, there should be a clearance of 9 mm between the presser foot and the top of the needle plate. 74-025 Fig. 11 - 27 Adjust solenoid 1 (screw 2) in accordance with the requirement.
  • Page 56: Adjusting The Jig Drive

    Adjustment Adjusting the jig drive Basic setting of the linkage rods .09.01 Requirement 1. The spherical heads 1 of linkage rod 5 should be at a distance of 100 mm from each other (centre hole to centre hole). 2. The spherical heads 3 of linkage rod 6 should be at a distance of 75 mm from each other (centre hole to centre hole).
  • Page 57: Basic Setting Of The Actuating Lever

    Adjustment Basic setting of the actuating lever .09.02 Requirement 1. The spherical head 1 should be positioned in the centre of the elongated hole of actuating lever 5. 2. When the needle is positioned 0.8 mm after t.d.c., the actuating lever 5 should be hori- zontal.
  • Page 58: Distance Of The Axle Of The Drive Wheel From The Bearing Axle

    Adjustment Distance of the axle of the drive wheel from the bearing axle .09.03 Requirement The axle of drive wheel 1 should be at a distance of 71.5 mm to the axle of bearing 3. Fig. 11 - 30 Adjust drive wheel 1 (screws 2) in accordance with the requirement. 11 - 31...
  • Page 59: Distance Of The Drive Wheel To The Centre Of The Needle

    Adjustment Distance of the drive wheel to the centre of the needle .09.04 Requirement When cylinder 3 is extended, the outer edge of drive wheel 4 should be at a distance of 33 mm from the centre of the needle. 33 mm 74-046 Fig.
  • Page 60: Stitch Length Adjustment

    Adjustment Stitch length adjustment .09.05 Requirement When the stitch length is set at “3.5”, the actual stitch length should be 3.5 mm. Fig. 11 - 32 Select stitch length “3.5” on adjustment wheel 1. Adjust spherical head 2 (screw 3) in accordance with the requirement. 11 - 33...
  • Page 61: Adjusting The Air Chokes

    Adjustment Adjusting the air chokes .09.06 Requirement The air chokes 1 – 4 should be set to ensure smooth operation. Fig. 11 - 33 Air choke 1 For setting the time delay for “jig stop raised after end of seam”. This is where the time left to remove the jig after sewing is set.
  • Page 65 Parameter list for the 9083 P40 ED Parameter DESCRIPTION Value (LS/STZA) Light barrier compensation stitches 1 (stitches from light barrier clear to seam end) (AR) Front backtack double single (ER) End backtack double single (LS) Sewing with photocell 0 no (DRZ) Speed level 2000 (RDR) Inverse rotation after seam end...
  • Page 67: Wearing Parts

    Wearing parts Wearing parts This list indicates the most important wearing parts. You can request a detailed parts list for the complete machine under parts number 296-12-18 453. 91-100 296-25 (2x) 11-108 174-25 11-330 958-15 09-908 300-12/001 X = 5,0 mm 09-908 300-12/002 X = 3,5 mm 09-908 300-01 System 134 KK...
  • Page 68 Wearing parts 11-108 087-15 91-262 235-15 91-262 184-15 91-171 853-15 11-108 084-15 (2x) 91-108 222-15 99-137 151-45 91-171 049-05 91-171 042-05 91-169 395-04/002 12 - 2...
  • Page 69 PFAFF Industrie Maschinen AG Postfach 3020 D-67653 Kaiserslautern Königstr. 154 D-67655 Kaiserslautern Telefon: (0631) 200-0 Telefax: (0631) 17202 E-Mail: info@pfaff-industrial.com Gedruckt in der BRD Printed in Germany Imprimé en R.F.A. Impreso en la R.F.A.

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