Loading The Reinforcement Tape; Adjustments On The Tape Unwinder - Duerkopp Adler 550-12-12 Operating Instructions Manual

2.5.4 Loading the reinforcement tape

2.5.5 Adjustments on the tape unwinder

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Load the reinforcement tape as shown in the figure Loading the
reinforcement tape.
While loading make sure not to twist the reinforcement tape.
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Set the switch A at "loading".
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Introduce the reinforcement tape into guide B.
The reinforcement tape is transported via the guide into the
funnel C.
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Pull the reinforcement tape upward out of the funnel C using a pair
of tweezers.
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Set the switch A at "on" (centre position).
The reinforcement tape is automatically cut and clamped above
the funnel.
It is now in its feeding position.
ATTENTION !
Always be sure to remove the cut pieces of the reinforcement tape
from the funnel.
If the cut pieces are not removed, they will hinder the automatic
feeding of the reinforcement tape !
Remove the cut pieces using a pair of tweezers or by sewing with air
jet.
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The tape feeder is ready for sewing.
The tape unwinder enables tension-free attaching of the reinforcement
tape.
The tape unwinder rollers draw a defined length of reinforcement tape
from the tape roll. This drawn reinforcement tape is then attached.
The speed and feeding period of the tape unwinder rollers must
be adjusted to each other such that even at maximum sewing
speed and with maximum seam length the reinforcement tape is
never drawn directly from the tape roll.
Adjusting elements
Two potentiometers are at the tape unwinder (see figure Loading the
reinforcement tape).
Potentiometer Function
Setting the speed The potentiometer serves to set
the speed of the tape unwinder
rollers.
Setting the fee-
The potentiometer serves to set
ding period the feeding period (operating
period) of the tape unwinder
rollers.