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1181 1183 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual applies to machines from the following serial numbers onwards: # 6 500 122 296-12-19 201/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 01.12...
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As an alternative to the internet download the adjustment manual can also be ordered in book form under part no. 296-12-19 202/002. 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.
Specialist personnel ....................... 7 Danger warnings ........................8 Proper use..........................9 Specifi cations ........................10 PFAFF 1181, PFAFF 1183 ..................... 10 Versions and subclasses ...................... 11 Disposal of Machine ......................12 Transportation, packing and storage ................13 Transportation to customer‘s premises ................13 Transportation inside the customer‘s premises ..............
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Table top cutout ......................... 35 Block diagram ........................36 Block diagram PFAFF 1180 with control unit P40 ED ............36 Block diagram PFAFF 1180 with control unit P40 PD2 ............37 Block diagram PFAFF 1180 with control unit MD-4-95-220-CE ........... 38...
Safety Safety Directives The machine has been constructed in accordance with the requirements listed in the EC Declaration of Conformity and the Declaration of Incorporation. 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...
● 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.
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: ●...
Safety Danger warnings A working area of 1 m must be kept free both in front of and behind the machi- ne, so that easy access is possible at all times. Never put your hands or fi ngers in the sewing area during sewing! Danger of injury by the needle! While setting or adjusting the machine do not leave any objects on the table nor in the needle plate area! Objects may be trapped or fl...
Proper use Proper use The PFAFF 1181 is an single-needle ultra-high-speed seamer with compound feed The PFAFF 1183 is an single-needle ultra-high-speed seamer with drop feed These machines are used in the industry for sewing lockstitch seams. Any and all uses of this machine which have not been approved of by the...
Height (above table): ..................approx. 300 mm Max. stitch length: Version A: ........................3,0 mm Version B: ........................4.5 mm Version CN: ........................6.0 mm Max. speed PFAFF 1181/ 1183 Version A and B: .......................5500 spm ◆ Subclass -731/01: .....................4500 spm ◆ Subclass -8/44: ......................3000 spm ◆...
Disposal of Machine Disposal of Machine ● Proper disposal of the machine is the responsibility of the customer. ● The materials used for the machine are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastic materials. The electrical equipment comprises plastic materials and copper. ●...
Transportation, packing and storage Transportation, packing and storage Transportation to customer‘s premises The machines are delivered completely packed. Transportation inside the customer‘s premises The manufacturer cannot be made liable for transportation inside the customer‘s premises nor to other operating locations. It must be ensured that the machines are only transported in an upright position.
Explanation of symbols Explanation of symbols In this instruction manual, work to be carried out or important information is accentuated by symbols. These symbols have the following meanings: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication Maintenance, repairs, adjustment, service work (only to be carried out by technical staff)
Controls Controls On/off switch ● The power supply to the machine is swit- ched on or off by turning switch 1. The illustrated on/off switch is fi tted to machines with Eco- or PicoDrive motors. If other motors are used, a different switch may be fi...
Controls Pedal ● With the on/off switch on = Machine stop +1 = Sew - 1 = Raise presser foot (for machines with -910/06) - 2 = Trim thread (for machines with -900/24) Fig. 7 - 03 Lever for lifting the presser foot ●...
Controls Feed regulator disk / Reverse feed lever ● The stitch length can be set by simulta- neously applying pressure to disk 1 and turning it to the desired setting. ● For reverse sewing press lever 2. Fig. 7 - 05 Knee lever ●...
Controls Edge trimmer -731/01 Do not touch the running mo- tor! Danger of injury! ● By pressing or raising key 1, the edge trimmer is switched on or off. Fig. 7 - 07 Control panel The description can be found in the separate instruction manual for the motor.
Installation and commissioning Installation and commissioning The machine must only be mounted and commissioned by qualifi ed personnel! All relevant safety regulations are to be observed! If the machine is delivered without a table, it must be ensured that the frame and the table top which you intend to use can hold the weight of the machine and the motor.
● Loosen nuts 1. ● Tighten the V-belt with belt take-up hanger 2. ● Tighten nuts 1. IA PFAFF motor is shown in Fig. 8-02. If another motor is used, carry out this step accor- ding to the instructions in the motor instruction manual.
Installation and commissioning Mounting the lower V-belt guard .01.04 This step is eliminated for integrated sewing motors. ● Align belt-guard 1 in such a way that both the motor pulley and the V-belt run freely. ● Tighten screws 2. A PFAFFmotor is shown in Fig.
Installation and commissioning Connecting the plug-in connections and earth cables Fig. 8 - 06 ● Connect all plug connections as described in the operations manual of the drive ● The following ground cables must be attached in order to discharge static electricity. ●...
Installation and commissioning Commissioning the machine ● Check the machine, especially the electri- cal leads, for any damage. ● Remove pin 1 of the oil reservoir 2 (Fig. 8 - 07). The pin serves only to protect the machine from damage during transport and must not be used when sewing.
Installation and commissioning Basic position of the machine drive unit On machines with EcoDrive and control unit P40 ED .05.01 ● Switch on the machine. ● Press the TE/speed key twice to select the input mode. ● Select parameter "798" by pressing the corresponding +/- key, and select service level C, see Chapter Selecting the user level in the instruction manual for the control panel.
● Call up parameter 236. ● Confi rm entry. ● Set value from the machine typ (0 = PFAFF 1183, 1 = PFAFF 1181). ● Confi rm entry and switch off machine. ● Press and hold button and switch on machine.
Installation and commissioning Start inhibitor Mounting the start inhibitor .06.01 ● Set the machine into the table top. ● After loosening screws 2, set switch 1 so that it is activated when the sewing head is in an upright position. ●...
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!
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. ●...
Preparation Removing / Inserting the bobbin case Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to uninten- tional starting of the machine! Removing the bobbin case: ● Tilt back the machine. ● Raise latch 1 and remove bobbin case 2. Inserting the bobbin case: ●...
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. ● On machines with subclass -909/14 also guide the thread through thread trapper 2. ●...
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Servicing and maintenance intervals Clean ..............daily, more often if in continuous operation Check oil level ......................monthly Oil the trimmer -731/01 ......once a week, more often if in continuous operation These maintenance intervals are calculated for the average running time of a single shift operation.
/s at 40°C Fig. 10- 02 and a density of 0.865 g/cm 15°C. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, part no. 280-1-120 144. Oiling the edge trimmer -731/01 ● Once a week pour oil on oil sponge 1 through hole 2.
Care and maintenance Parameter settings Parameter settings are described in the separate operations manual for the drive, and may only be changed by qualifi ed technicians! Parameter list for control unit P40 ED and P40 PD2 .05.01 Speed for start backtackl B, C 300 - 2000 1200...
0 - 255 Switch on angle for thread trapper 0 - 359° 20° Switch off angle for thread trapper 0 - 359° 90° Machine version 0 - 20 0 = 1183; 1 = 1181 Further parameters see manual of the respective drive...
Block diagram Block diagram PFAFF 1180 with control unit MD-4-95-220-CE 1180 C - 200 A B C D -910 B B B A C C Stopp -900 -911 Drive incremental transducer Speedcontrolunit Control unit MD-4-95-220-CE = Thread trapper = Thread tension release...
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