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General safety instructions The non-observance of the following safety instructions can cause bodily injuries or damages to the machine. 1. The machine must only be commissioned in full knowledge of the instruction book and operated by persons with appropriate training. 2.
General notes ATTENTION ! The operations described in the service instructions must only be executed by qualified staff or correspondingly instructed persons respectively! Caution: Danger of injury ! In case of repair, alteration or maintenance work switch off main switch and disconnect the machine from the pneumatic supply system.
Position of the lower toothed belt wheel Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust the position of the lower toothed belt wheel only when the sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking The lower toothed belt wheel 5 is axially and radially fixed on shaft 6 via core pin 3.
Zero position, feed with equipment Zero position adjustment (position of the stitch regulator link) Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust zero position of the stitch regulator only when the sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking If stitch length “0”...
Bottom feed adjustment 3.2.1 Position of the feed-dog in the throat plate cutout 2 12 8 13 Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust position of the feed-dog only when the sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking Lateral position: The feed-dog 2 must be in the centre of the throat plate cutout 1.
3.2.2 Height of the feed-dog Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust height of the feed-dog only when the sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking Sewing machines without feed dog stroke: The feed dog 6 should have the same height as the needle plate 7 in its highest position.
3.2.3 Lifting motion of the feed-dog Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust lifting motion of the feed-dog only when sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking At needle position “down” the feed-dog must have reached its highest position.
3.2.4 Feeding motion of the feed-dog Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust feeding motion of the feed-dog only when sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking When actuating the stitch regulator shaft with the max. stitch length, the needle should not move when reaching its bottom dead center or 0.7 mm before.
3.2.5 Synchronous run of needle feed and bottom feed The motion of the feeding shaft 3 is transmitted via block 2 and tie rod 5 to lever 6 and from there via tie rod 3 and lever 2 to needle bar wing 1. Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch.
Needle bar wing Preconditions for the positioning of the needle bar – Position of feed-dog in the throat plate cutout is adjusted correctly (see chapter 3.2.1). – Synchronous run of needle feed and bottom feed is adjusted correctly (see chapter 3.2.5). 3.3.1 Lateral position of the needle bar wing Caution: Danger of injury !
3.3.2 Position of the needle bar wing in feed direction Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust position of needle bar wing in feed direction only when sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking At stitch length “0" the needle must stick in the centre of the needle hole of the feed-dog.
Hook settings 0,5 mm Looping stroke Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust looping stroke only when sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking The looping stroke (2 mm) is the way of the needle bar from the bottom dead centre to the point where the hook tip 11 is at the level of the middle of the needle.
Needle bar height Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust needle bar height only when sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking In looping stroke position the hook tip must be at the level of the middle of the needle hollow groove 3.
Distance between hook and needle Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust distance between hook and needle only when sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking In looping stroke position the distance between hook tip 6 and the needle hollow groove must amount to max.
Hook protection The hook protection 1 avoids a contact between needle and hook tip. Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust the position of the hook protection only when the sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking In looping stroke position the needle must abut on the hook protection 1 without being displaced.
Clearance in the claw clutch 0,5mm Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust clearance in the claw clutch only when sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking The lateral clearance between the clutch claws 5 and 6 must amount to 0.5 mm.
Stitch regulator Limitation of maximum stitch length Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust limitation of maximum stitch length only when sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking Depending on the sewing equipment being used, the stitch length setting must be limited to 6 mm or 9 mm.
Limitation of the max. stitch length for machines equipped with 2nd stitch length as standard Depending on the used sewing equipment the stitch length adjustment must be limited to 6 or 9 mm. This adjustment has to be made on the setting wheel for the long stitch length (upper setting wheel) only.
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Correction – Unhook the spring at the stitch regulator lever. – Screw off screw 3 and pull setting wheel 2 off. – Turn the spindle 7 to the right with a 10 mm open-end wrench until block 10 has the least possible clearance (see item 3.1). ATTENTION ! Do not turn the spindle 7 to the right too far.
Operating the stitch adjustments for machines equipped with 2nd stitch length as standard Both stitch lengths are defined by means of the two setting wheels 1 and 2. – Set the longer stitch length with the upper setting wheel. – Set the shorter stitch length with the lower setting wheel.
Bobbin case opening settings Bobbin case opening The thread lever must pull the thread through between the bobbin case and its holder. In order for this passing through of the thread to occur unhindered, the bobbin case must be opened at this instant. This allows the desired seam pattern to be achieved with the lowest possible thread tension.
6.1.2 Lifting course Caution: Danger of Injury ! Switch off main switch. Adjust lifting course only when sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking Lifting finger 4 must lift bobbin case 3 in such a way that the thread can slip laterally between bobbin case lug 5 and the gap of the throat plate without being hindered.
Upper feed settings Altering the upper feed Mechanical sewing foot stroke adjustment The foot stroke can be adjusted to match the thickness of the material during the sewing through the setting wheel 7 on the arm cover. The joint for the sewing foot stroke adjustment is provided with an eccentric.
7.1.2 Setting range of the sewing foot stroke adjustment Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust setting range of sewing foot stroke adjustment only when sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking If the setting wheel 5 for the sewing foot stroke adjustment is in position “min.”, the minimum sewing foot stroke of 1 mm or 1.6 mm respectively must be effective.
7.1.3 Position of the lever for transmitting the setting wheel motion Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust position of the lever only when sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking Check without setting gauge: The distance of ball stud 1 to the exterior surface of the casing wall must amount to 78 mm.
Feeding Foot and Presser Foot 7.2.1 Feeding foot and presser foot stroke Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust feeding foot and presser foot stroke only when sewing machine is switched off. Standard checking The strokes of feeding foot 1 and presser foot 2 must be equally high, if the minimum sewing foot stroke is set.
7.2.2 Stroke motion of the feeding foot Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust stroke motion of the feeding foot only when sewing machine is switched off. Adjustment preconditions – Feeding foot and presser foot stroke correctly adjusted –...
Potentiometer for Automatic Speed Limitation The FA-Version sewing machine is equipped with a potentiometer for speed limitation in case of higher strokes. The potentiometer 3 is mechanically connected with the setting wheel on the arm cover via shaft 2, lever 1 and ball stud. The control recognizes the set sewing foot stroke via potentiometer 3 and adapts the speed automatically.
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Correction If the mentioned values are not correct, the position of potentiometer 1 has to be readjusted. – Loosen core pin 4. – Adjust shaft of potentiometer 1 in such a way that the corresponding resistance is achieved. – Push potentiometer completely in the drill-hole of setting shaft 2. –...
Sewing foot height and sewing foot lift Electropneumatic sewing foot lift The sewing machine is equipped with a standard electropneumatic sewing foot lift (FLP). By pedalling backwards the sewing feet are pneumatically lifted via cylinder 7 (e.g. for corner sewing). For lifting the sewing feet the piston rod of cylinder 7 extends.
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Correction Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Adjust height of the electropneumatically lifted sewing feet only when sewing machine is switched off. – Turn handwheel until both feet rest on the throat plate. – Alter screw 8 correspondingly in order to reach the lift stroke of 16 mm.
Sewing Foot Locking The lifted sewing feet are locked in position “up” by lifting lever 1 (e.g. for winding the bobbin thread or for changing the sewing feet). Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Check and adjust height of the locked sewing feet only when sewing machine is switched off.
Lift Limitation Standard checking The stopper screw 2 limits the lift when the knee lever is pressed all the way to the right. This prevents a collision between the sewing feet and the needle bar. – Lift the sewing foot using the knee lever. –...
Thread Tension Lift Thread Tension Opening Standard checking The thread tension is opened, – when the knee lever is operated. – when the sewing feet are raised with the pedal by sewing machines with “ RAP ” and “ FLP ”. –...
Thread Tension Lift Standard checking Spring travel: The thread controller spring 4 must keep the needle thread under a minor tension from the raised position of the thread lever to the moment the needle’s eye penetrates the material. The thread controller spring 4 must abut on the stop not before the eye of the needle has penetrated the material.
Safety Clutch 10.1 Engage disengaged safety clutch The standard safety clutch 2 in the lower toothed belt wheel protects the hook from being displaced or damaged in case of thread jamming in the hook path. When the hook is blocked, the safety clutch 2 must come out. Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch.
10.2 Adjust Transmittable Torque Standard checking The torque transmittable from safety clutch 4 is adjusted by the supplier by means of a torque spanner. ATTENTION ! Increase the torque adjusted by the supplier only in case of a frequent disengagement of safety clutch 4 when processing heavy-weight material.
Bobbin Winder Standard checking The bobbin winder must stop automatically when the bobbin is filled up to approx. 0.5 mm from its edge. Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. Adjust bobbin capacity only when sewing machine is switched off. Correction Minor alterations of the bobbin capacity: Adjust setting screw 1 at the release lever 2.
Lubrication bis Juli 2003 antil July 2003 Oil feed to the sewing head The spriral grooves in the hook drive shaft 13 feed the oil from the pan through the pipe 23 to the basin 3 in the sewing head. The check valve 24 in this pipe prevents the oil from running back when the machine is idle.
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Oil return from the hook box to the oilpan The oil is conducted to the equalizing reservoir 19 from the hook box via pipe 18. Via the pipe 21 with the sintered metal filter 20, the pump 12 on the hook shaft sucks oil back into the oilpan again. At the same time the pump also sucks the oil out of the oilpan via the oil return felt 16 and the pipe 17.
12.1 General hints concerning the oil lubrication Caution: Danger of injury ! Switch off main switch. All operations on oil lubrication components are to be effected only when sewing machine is switched off. Carry out adjusting operations and functional tests of the running machine only with utmost caution.
12.2 Hook Lubrication Caution Risk of Injury ! Turn the main switch off. Set the hook lubrication only with the sewing machine turned off. Conduct function tests with the machine running only with the utmost caution. – The hook should be lubricated with a small quantity of oil. –...
12.3 Change Oil ATTENTION ! The oil has to be changed after the first 500 operating hours. Thereafter it has to be changed every two years, independent of the number of operating hours. Oil the special sewing machine exclusively with lubricating oil DA-10 or an equivalent oil with the following specification: - Viscosity at 40°...
12.4 Oil level in the fluid reservoir A considerable rise of the oil level in the fluid reservoir 1 or an oil overflow can be caused by the following: – Wrong position of the fluid reservoir 1 – Blockage of the sintered metal filter 2 –...
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4. Malfunction of the pump – Remove one locking ring at bolt 8. – Pull out bolt 8. – Loosen both core pins 5 at the stroke eccentric. – Push stroke eccentric 4 to the right. – Swivel tie rod 1 upwards and push it to the right. –...
12.5 Mounting of the head cover During operation of the sewing machine, oil is also spun off against the inside of the head cover. In order to prevent this oil from running out of the head, the felt pad 2 is glued onto the head cover to conduct the oil to the recirculation felt 4.
Thread trimmer (Class 767-FA-...) 13.1 Function sequence When, during sewing, the pedal is stepped completely back in order to trigger the trimming sequence, then the needle is positioned in the 1. position. The drive stops briefly. The magnet presses the roller lever 1 against the lowest point of the guide curve 2.
13.2 Thread pulling knife Standard checking The thread pulling knife is to be set sideways so that it swings past at a safe clearance to the nose of the bobbin case. The thread pulling knife may not collide with the bobbin case. The height of the thread pulling knife is to be set so that it swings as close as possible over the bobbin without touching it.
13.3 Counter knife and underthread clamp “X” Standard checking The clearance between the blade of the counter knife 1 and the slider guide 3 should be “X” mm. (x = 26 mm with a 26 mm q bobbin / x = 25 mm with a 32 mm q bobbin) The knives should securely cut with the least possible pressure of the counter knife on the thread pulling knife 2.
13.4 Guide curve, slewing range of the thread pulling knife and roller lever Standard checking The guide curve 4 determines the movement sequence of the thread pulling knife. The setting of the swung-out thread pulling knife results when the roller lever 2 touches on the lowest point of the guide curve.
Short thread trimmer (KFA - 373) Only possible with the Efka Sewing drive DC1600 DA82GA. – Check the EPROM version For the present kit is the use of the EPROM from Version 3312 “F” to “J” or from 3316 “A” required. EPROM check Parameter 179 14.1 Parameter settings Parameter 136...
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– Screw on and tighten the adjustment discs on the axle of the holder 2. Hint: The adjustment discs set the height of the thread-pulling knife 12 – The rest of the clampings on the axle of the holder 2 will be tightened later.
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14.2.2 Align the trimmer disc with the gauge 5. Set the piston rod of the magnet 10. – Loosen the block 7 on the piston rod of the magnet 10. – Twist the piston rod completely on the block 7 and tighten it. 6.
14.3 Short thread trimmer oversized hook Only possible with the Efka Sewing drive DC1600 DA82GA. Check the EPROM version For the present kit is the use of the EPROM from Version 3312 “F” to “J” or from 3316 “A” required. EPROM check Parameter 179 14.3.1 Parameter settings...
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– Screw on and tighten the adjustment discs on the axle of the holder 2. Hint: The adjustment discs set the height of the thread-pulling knife 12, yet the thread-pulling knife holder 2 should be slightly movable. – The rest of the clampings on the axle of the holder 2 will be tightened later.
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5. Set the piston rod of the magnet 10. – Loosen the block 7 on the piston rod of the magnet 10. – Twist the piston rod completely on the block 7 and tighten it. 6. Set the thread-pulling knife 12 with the gauge Y (Part-No.
14.4 Adjust the thread cutting stitch before thread cutting Standard checking The length of the last stitch before thread cutting can be adjusted. Thus, the lengths of the cut-off needle and bobbin threads can be influenced. Both thread ends should have almost the same length. Correction The length of the thread cutting stitch is influenced by means of screw 1.
14.5 Thread clamp (Thread feeding device) With the thread clamp 2 and the relevant electronic components, the thread is pulled downward and swallowed up while sewing on. In order to avoid a threadbreakage (the thread can get jammed between the sewing foot and material) the sewing foot is briefly relieved.
Short thread trimmer (KFA-573) Can only be used with Efka sewing drive DC1600 DA82GA. – Check EPROM version For the present kit is the use of the EPROM from Version 3312 “F” to “J” or from 3316 “A” required. EPROM query Parameter 179 15.1 Parameter settings See parameter sheet 9800 130014 PB53.
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2. Positioning the counter-knife 3, the spring clip 4 and the thread pulling knife 12. – Screw the throat plate off, loosen the fastening screws of counter-knife 3. Screw the gauge W (part no. 0767 290070) on the centerpiece – support 15.
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3. Aligning the cam disc 8 with the gauge 6 (part no. 0767 290050) – Move the thread lever in top position. (see opposite illustration). – Put the gauge 6 over the loosened cam disc 8 on the roller 11. –...
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5. Positioning the thread pulling knife in cutting position – Make the roller 11 abut on the cam disc 8. Turn the handwheel until the roller 11 abuts on the highest point of the cam disc 8. Note: At the highest point the roller 11 has the furthest distance from the rotation axis of the cam disc.
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6. Adjusting the roller 11 as to the cam disc 8. – Turn the handwheel until the roller 11 abuts on the highest point of the cam disc 8. Note: At the highest point the roller 11 has the furthest distance from the rotation axis of the cam disc.
15.3 Setting the thread trimming stitch for the short thread trimmer Standard checking The length of the last stitch before thread trimming can be set. Thus, the length of the cut needle and hook thread is influenced. These two threads should preferably be equally long. The last stitch of the short thread trimmer should be approx.
15.4 Thread clamp (thread pulling device) With the thread clamp 2 and the corresponding electronics the needle thread is drawn downwards and a loop is formed at the sewing start. In order that the thread does not break (it may be clamped between foot and fabric) the sewing foot is released for a short time.
Synchronizer The setting of the synchronizer is necessary when the synchronizer is mounted on the handwheel during installation of the machine or when a replacement of the synchronizer occurs. The setting of the digital synchronizer is described in the Chapter 16.1 (Positioning).
Controls and control panel EFKA In these Service Instructions only the most important items in the controls are described. Please find the comprehensive description in the enclosed operating instructions of the motor manufacturer. 17.1 Positioning 17.1.1 Defining the positions Reference position The reference position is the starting position for all other positions.
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17.1.3 Adjusting the positions with the V810 control panel Entering the technician-level code number – Turn off the main switch. – All plugs must be plugged in to the sewing-drive control. – Press and hold down the “P” key. – Turn on the main switch.
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17.1.4 Adjusting the positions with the V820 control panel Entering the technician-level code number – Turn off the main switch. – All plugs must be plugged in to the sewing-drive control. – Press and hold down the “P” key. – Turn on the main switch.
17.2 Setting parameter values with the V810 control panel Changing technician-level parameter values Entering the technician-level code number – Turn off the main switch. – All plugs must be plugged in to the sewing-drive control. – Press and hold down the “P” key. –...
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17.2.1 Setting parameter values with the V820 control panel Changing technician-level parameter values Entering the technician-level code number – Turn off the main switch. – All plugs must be plugged in to the sewing-drive control. – Press and hold down the “P” key. –...
17.3 Master reset A master reset resets all parameter values to their factory settings. – Turn off the main switch. – Press the “P” key and turn on the main switch. – Release the “P” key.. – Enter code no. “1907”. Press the “E”...
Automatic speed adaptation 18.1 General The “Speedomat” function allows a speed limitation dependent on the set stroke height (at setting wheel 1) up to 21 steps. The current stroke height value is indicated to the sewing drive control by the position of the potentiometer (10k Ohm with 60°...
18.2 Setting the “Speedomat” function For the “Speedomat” function the following values must be set. The maximum speed of the machine at minimum stroke height is – set with the parameter F-111 (n2 - see parameter sheet). The speed at maximum stroke height is set with the parameter –...
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– Press key “>>”. 12 . 3160 The current Speedomat step (e.g. 12) and the matching speed limitation (e.g. 3160) are indicated. – Set new value for the lower speed breaking point (e.g. 17) by 17 . 2430 means of the potentiometer, e.g. by turning the setting wheel. –...
Optional equipment 19.1 RAP 13 - 2 Electro-pneumatic seam bartacking For the following subclasses: 767-FA-273 and 767-VF-373 Sewing machines with electro-pneumatic seam bartacking are equipped with the cylinder 2. The cylinder brings the stitch regulator into the position for the reverse sewing. Sewing machines with this optional equipment also allow the sewing of a fancy-stitch bartack.
19.3 NP 13 - 4 Electro-pneumatic needle return device After the trimming of the thread, the machine stops in the 2nd position when the thread lever has reached its high position. In this position the needle bar has already left its high position, so that the needle projects under the raised sewing feet.
19.4 HP 13- 7 Electro-pneumatic quick stroke adjustment (Speedomat) Available as standard equipment for the following subclasses: 767 - FA -373 - RAP - HP 767 - FAS - 373 -RAP - HP 767 - FAS - 573 - RAP - HP 767 - KFA - 373 - RAP - HP For the sub-classes 767-FA-273 optional Sewing machines with this optional equipment make possible sewing...
19.5 RFW 13-3 Remaining thread monitor Available as optional equipment for the following subclasses: 767-FA-273; 767-FA-373-RAP-HP; 767-VF-373 and 767-FAS-373-RAP-HP. The remaining thread monitor monitors the thread quantity of the bobbin. An acoustic signal warns that only a small thread quantity is still available.
19.9 Connecting the controls and the solenoid valve for the remaining thread monitor ATTENTION ! The electrical installation may only be conducted by electricians or apropriately instructed persons ! The mains plug must be pulled ! – Screw the controls 3 onto the base plate of the sewing machine and valve 2 onto the valve strip.
19.10 STLS 13-2 2nd Stitch length Available as optional equipment for the following subclasses: 767-FA-373-RAP-HP; 767-FA-273 and 767-VF-373 The option for the 2nd stitch length is available as standard for the following subclasses: 767-FAS-373-RAP-HP; 767-FAS-573-RAP-HP and 767-KFA-373-RAP-HP. Being able to call up the 2nd stitch length makes possible a quick change from the assembly seam to the following run-stitching seam.
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Setting the stitch length indicator Caution Risk of Injury ! The stitch length indicator is set with the sewing machine turned on. Conduct the setting only with the greatest possible caution. – Turn knob 1 all the way to the left. The 1 stitch length is set to the smallest value.
19.11 VA Vertical cutter Sewing machines with this device make possible the cutting of the material during the sewing sequence. The vertical cutter does not function during each pneumatic lift of the sewing feet. During operation of the knee lever this is only the case after 2/3 lift.
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Position of the release block – Loosen screw 1. – Turn block 2. With the vertical cutter turned on, the clearance between the release block 3 and the latch 4 should be 0.5 mm. The block 2 should not touch the arm shaft. –...
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Knife overlap Prerequisite is that the block 11 is seated flush on the rod 12. This results in an optimum clamping effect. – Loosen screw 6. (Insert the wrench through the hole in the housing wall) – Turn shaft 5. When the knife 9 is at the lower dead center the overlap should be 0.5 mm.
19.12 AE Edge cutter and binder Sewing machines with this device make possible that the edge of the material is cut and bound at the same time. The knife of the edge cutter runs continuously. With the hand lever, the edge cutter can be moved approx.
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Knife overlap Prerequisite is that the block 7 is seated flush on the rod 8. This results in an optimum clamping effect. Important: Just at the moment, when the cutting edge of the upper knife is touching the cutting edge of the lower knife, the knife arm should be horizontal.
19.13 Seam center guide In order to be able to operate the seam center guide the sewing drive DC1600/DA82GA is required. The kit for the seam center guide can be mounted on the special sewing machine 767-FA-273 euipped with the sewing equipment E74. The seam center guide serves as a guiding help for topstitching operation.
19.17 SP 470 Roller feed device The removal of the material by the upper and lower conveyor rollers after sewing ensures a smooth and uniform product. (See Additional Instructions 0791 767681). 19.18 WTA 13-2 Automatic lowering This is an optional item to go with the upper and lower conveyor rollers. It enables the stitches to be adjusted from the beginning of the seam to the automatic lowering of the upper roller.
Maintenance Caution Risk of Injury ! Turn the main switch off. The maintenance of the special sewing machine may only be conducted with the machine turned off. The maintenance tasks to be conducted daily and weekly by the operating personnel of the special sewing machine (cleaning and oiling) are described in Part 1: Operating Instructions.