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Foreword This instruction manual is intended to help the user to become familiar with the machine and take advantage of its application possibilities in accordance with the recommendations. The instruction manual contains important information on how to operate the machine securely, properly and economically. Observation of the instructions eliminates danger, reduces costs for repair and down-times, and increases the reliability and life of the machine.
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.
Items delivered It is possible to order either a complete sewing unit or only individual components. Before setup, please check that all the required components are present. This description is valid for the special sewing machine whose individual components are delivered directly and completely from Dürkopp Adler AG.
General and transport packaging Caution! The special sewing machine may only be set up by trained personnel. Transport packaging If you have purchased a mounted sewing machine, you must remove the following packaging: – Safety straps and battens from the upper machine head, table and stand, –...
Completing the table plate and mounting to the stand Turn over the table plate (1). – Screw on the cable channel (2). – Screw on the setpoint director device (3). – Screw on the cable clamp (4). – Position the oil collector (5) in direction of arrow (6) so that the –...
Adjusting the working height – The stand height can be adjusted between 750 and 900 mm. – Loosen the screws (1). – Set the horizontal height of the table plate as needed. Check the scale on the stand spar. The height of the stand should be appropriate to the height and operating position of the operator.
Assembling the sewing machine head Integrating the sewing machine head into the stand – If the special sewing machine is equipped with a drive (direct drive) on the machine head, then you should insert the head section (1) diagonally into the space on the table plate. –...
Pedal adjustment – For proper ergonomic function, set the pedal (1) as follows: The middle of the pedal should be position approximately under the needle. The stand brace (3) is fitted with slotted holes to help in aligning the pedal properly. –...
Assembling the knee lever and oil pump hose – Use the hand lever to lift the sewing foot. – Tilt the machine head (1) to the rear. – Insert the shaft (3) into the lever (4). – Screw the screw (5) with the washer (6) into the shaft (3). –...
Assembling the connection cable, control panel, and diode illumination on the machine head – A connection cable (1) is included in the delivery of all machines that come with a positioning drive. – The operating panel (2) must be ordered separately (optional equipment).
The special sewing machine’s electrical connection The sewing machine drive is supplied from the low voltage power supply. Caution! Work on the electrical equipment of the sewing machine may only be carried out by qualified electricians or other appropriately trained persons.
5.1.1 Connecting the sewing light transformer to the supply voltage Caution Danger of Injury! The sewing light cannot be turned off with the main switch (EN 60 204-31)! The mains power supply must be disconnected before mounting the illumination, repairing the transformer or changing fuses. –...
Establishing equipotential bonding The earth (grounding) cable (1) is included in the machine’s accessory pack. The earth cable (1) conducts static charges from the machine head via the motor foot to the earth. – Attach the earth cable (1) to the tab connector (2) (which is already screwed on to the machine head).
Connecting the sewing machine head to the sewing drive The electrical connection to the machine head is described in section 4.5. 7 4 1 2 9 3 5 – Plug the connection cable from the machine head into the plug connector (1).
Adjusting the Efka positioning drive The programming and setting of parameters is used to specify the function of the sewing drive controller. All parameter values for the corresponding sub-classes are already assigned when the complete sewing machine is delivered. Some pre-set values for the controller (e.g., maximum rotational speed) may also be changed.
6.1.3 Specific parameter values for the Class 838 Changing machine parameters for machines with 18/28 tooth drive ratios Parameter Original value New value Description of parameter 290* Sewing machine class 1700 Max. sewing speed Reference position 171-2E Position 2 Angle of turn back after cutting 1 stitch with the second stitch length * This parameter must be selected first.
6.2.3 Checking the set positions 1. Position Turn the main switch on. Step forwards slightly on the pedal and then release. The machine will stop in the first position (refer to 6.2.1). The number 225° (± 5°) on the handwheel scale is aligned with the mark on the arm.
Pneumatic connection Caution! A working air pressure for the sewing machine should be 6 bar. – Screw the compressed-air maintenance unit (1) to the stand brace as shown in the illustration. – Screw on the elbow fitting (2) (contained in the accessory pack). Connect the hose (3) from the machine head to the elbow fitting (2).
Sewing test You should perform a sewing test after you have completed all work on the installation and settings. – Thread in the winder thread (refer to operating instructions). – Turn the main switch on. – Lock the sewing foot in the lifted position (refer to operating instructions).