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5704
5714

Instruction Manual

5716
5742
This instruction manual applies to machines from the
following serial numbers onwards:
# 6001 000
296-12-296-12-18 606/002
Betriebsanleitung engl. 07.04

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    5704 5714 Instruction Manual 5716 5742 This instruction manual applies to machines from the following serial numbers onwards: # 6001 000 296-12-296-12-18 606/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 07.04...
  • 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

    Proper use ........................2 - 1 Specifications ......................3 - 1 General specifications ....................3 - 1 Specifications of the PFAFF 5704 ................. 3 - 2 Specifications of the PFAFF 5714 ................. 3 - 2 Specifications of the PFAFF 5716 ................. 3 - 3 Specifications of the PFAFF 5742 .................
  • Page 4: Contents

    Preparation ........................9 - 1 Inserting the needle ...................... 9 - 1 Threading the needle thread ..................9 - 1 .02.01 Threading diagram for the PFAFF 5704 ................. 9 - 2 .02.02 Threading diagram for the PFAFF 5714 ................. 9 - 2 .02.03 Threading diagram for the PFAFF 5716 .................
  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Safety Regulations This machine is constructed in accordance with the European regulations indicated in the conformity and manufacturer's declarations. In addition to this instruction manual, please also observe all generally accepted, statutory and other legal requirements, including those of the user's country, and the applicable pol- lution control regulations! The valid regulations of the regional social insurance society for occupational accidents or other supervisory authorities are to be strictly adhered to!
  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    The user must ensure that none of the safety devices are removed nor put out of work- ing order. The user must ensure that only authorized persons operate and work on the machine. For further information please refer to your PFAFF agency. 1 - 2...
  • Page 7: Notes For Operating And Technical Staff

    Safety Notes for operating and technical staff Operating staff .05.01 Operating staff are the persons responsible for setting up, operating and cleaning the mach- ine and for removing any disturbances in the sewing area. The operating staff are obliged to observe the following points, and must: always observe the notes on safety in this instruction manual! avoid using any working methods which adversely effect the safety of the machine! avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing or jewelry such as necklaces or rings!
  • Page 8: Danger Warnings

    Safety Danger warnings A working area of 1 m must be kept free both in front of and behind the mach- ine, so that easy access is possible at all times. Never put your hands 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 slung out of the mach-ine!
  • Page 9: Proper Use

    Proper use Proper use The PFAFF 5704 is a single needle, overlock sewing machine with differential bottom feed and is used for sewing closing and serging seams. The PFAFF 5714 is a two needle, overlock sewing machine with differential bottom feed and is used for sewing closing and serging seams.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications General specifications Stitch type: ......................see table Needle system: ......................DCx27 Needle size: ..................65 – 130 Nm (#9-21) Power supply: ............220 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz, single phase Power consumption: ..................min. 0.37 kVA Electrical power rating: ............see motor identification plate Fuse protection: ..............
  • Page 11: Specifications Of The Pfaff 5704

    Specifications Specifications of the PFAFF 5704 5704-01 0,5 - 3,8 7.000 5704-16S2 0,5 - 3,8 6.500 5704-17A 0,5 - 3,8 7.000 5704-180 0,5 - 3,8 7.000 Subject to alterations Specifications of the PFAFF 5714 5714-13A 0,5 - 3,8 6.500 5714-13H 0,5 - 3,8 6.500...
  • Page 12: Specifications Of The Pfaff 5716

    Specifications Specifications of the PFAFF 5716 5716-38A 0,5 - 3,8 6.500 5716-70A 0,5 - 3,8 6.500 5716-86A 0,6 - 5,3 5.500 Subject to alterations Specifications of the PFAFF 5742 5742-02-250 0,5 - 3,8 6.000 2x401 Subject to alterations 3 - 3...
  • Page 13: Disposal Of The 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 14: Transport, Packaging And Storage

    Transport, packaging and storage Transport, packaging and storage Transport to the customer’s premises The machines are delivered completely packed. Transport within the customer’s premises The manufacturer bears no liability for transport within the customer’s premises or to the in- dividual locations of use. Make sure that the machines are always transported upright. Disposal of the packaging The packaging of these machines consists of paper, cardboard and VCE fiber.
  • Page 15: 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 16: Control Elements

    Control elements Control elements Main switch The machine is switched on by pressing key 1 and switched off again by pressing key 2. Fig. 7 - 01 Pedal Neutral position Sewing Raise sewing foot Fig. 7 - 02 7 - 1...
  • Page 17: Balance Wheel

    Control elements Balance wheel The needle bar is adjusted manually by turning the balance wheel 1 in the direction of the arrow. If the stop button for stitch length adjustment is pressed at the same time, by turning balance wheel 1 the stitch length is altered, see also Chapter 7.06 Stop button for stitch length adjustment and Chapter 9.03 Adjusting...
  • Page 18: Cloth Plate Stop Lever

    Control elements Cloth plate stop lever After pressing lever 1, the cloth plate 2 can be retracted. Fig. 7 - 05 Stop button for stitch length adjustment To adjust the stitch length, press stop button 1 and turn the balance wheel at the same time, also see Chapter 7.03 Balance wheel and Chapter 9.03 Adjusting the stitch length.
  • Page 19: Lever For Setting The Fullness

    Control elements Lever for setting the fullness To set the fullness, adjust lever 1. For the setting, nut 2 must be loosened and retightened afterwards (also see Chapter 9.04 Setting the fullness). Fig. 7 - 07 7 - 4...
  • Page 20: Mounting And Commissioning The Machine

    Mounting and commissioning 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! If the machine is delivered without a table, be sure that the frame and the table top which you intend to use can hold the weight of the machine and the motor.
  • Page 21 Mounting and commissioning the machine Table top drill hole plans .01.02 (for mid-height assembly) 8 - 2...
  • Page 22 Mounting and commissioning the machine Table top cut-out .01.03 (for mid-height assembly) 8 - 3...
  • Page 23: Sewing Head Support Plate (For Mid-Height Assembly)

    Mounting and commissioning the machine Sewing head support plate .01.04 (for mid-height assembly) 8 - 4...
  • Page 24 Mounting and commissioning the machine Table top drill hole plans .01.05 (for assembly level with the table top) 8 - 5...
  • Page 25 Mounting and commissioning the machine Table top cut-out .01.06 (for assembly level with the table top) 8 - 6...
  • Page 26: Mounting The Table Top

    Mounting and commissioning the machine Mounting the table top .01.07 The diagram shows assembly level with the table top. If the table top is to be mounted in a lowered position, the machine support bracket is delivered with the table top. Fig.
  • Page 27: Tightening The V-Belt

    Mounting and commissioning the machine Tightening the V-belt .01.08 Loosen nut 1. By swinging the motor 2, tighten the V- belt accordingly. Tighten nut 1. Fig. 8-03 shows a Quick-motor. When using a different motor, follow the instructions in the motor manual.
  • Page 28: Fitting The Bottom Belt Guard

    Mounting and commissioning the machine Fitting the bottom belt guard. .01.10 The belt guard 1 must be located to allow free movement of the motor pulley and the drive belt. Tighten screws 2. Fig. 8-05 shows a Quick-motor. When using a different motor, follow the instructions in the motor manual.
  • Page 29: Mounting The Reel Stand

    Mounting and commissioning the machine Mounting the reel stand .01.12 Fig. 8 - 07 Mount the reel stand as shown in Fig. 8-07. Afterwards insert the stand in the hole in the table top and attach it with the nuts provided.
  • Page 30: Commissioning

    Mounting and commissioning the machine Commissioning Check the machine, especially the electric wires, for any damage. Clean the machine thoroughly and then oil it, see Chapter 10 Care and Maintenance. Have specialists check, whether the machine’s motor can be used with the existing mains voltage, and whether it is connected properly in the terminal box.
  • Page 31: 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...
  • Page 32: Threading Diagram For The Pfaff 5704

    Preparation Threading diagram for the PFAFF 5704 .02.01 Fig. 9 - 02 Threading diagram for the PFAFF 5714 .02.02 Fig. 9 - 03 9 - 2...
  • Page 33: Threading Diagram For The Pfaff 5716

    Preparation Threading diagram for the PFAFF 5716 .02.03 Fig. 9 - 04 Threading diagram for the PFAFF 5742 .02.04 Fig. 9 - 05 9 - 3...
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Stitch Length

    Preparation Adjusting the stitch length Fig. 9 - 06 Fig. 9 - 07 Press down stop button 2 and set the required stitch length on balance wheel 1. Adjusting the fullness Loosen screw 1. Adjust lever 2 according to the required fullness.
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Sewing Foot Pressure

    Preparation Adjusting the sewing foot pressure The sewing foot pressure must be set so that the workpiece is fed reliably. Set the appropriate sewing foot pressure with screw 1. Fig. 9 - 08 9 - 5...
  • Page 36: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Maintenance intervals Clean the machine ......once a day, more often when in continuous operation Clean the hook compartment ..once a day, more often when in continuous operation Check the oil level ..................... daily Change the oil .......
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Hook Compartment

    Replace plug 2. Only use oil with a mean viscosity of 22.0 mm2/s at 40°C and a density of 0.865 g/cm3 at 15°C. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, part no. 280-1-120 144. Fig. 10 - 02 10 - 2...
  • Page 38: Changing The Oil

    Carry out a test run and check whether the oil in inspection glass 3 is visible. Only use oil with a mean viscosity of 22.0 mm2/s at 40°C and a density of 0.865 g/cm3 at 15°C. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, part no. 280-1-120 144. 10 - 3...
  • Page 39: Oiling The Thread Lubrication

    There must always be oil in oil tank 1 and felt pad 2. When required, fill oil into oil tank 1 or soak felt pad 2 with oil. We recommend PFAFF thread lubricating oil, part no. 280-1-120 217. 10 - 4...
  • Page 40: Oiling The Machine

    (see arrow). Only use oil with a mean viscosity of 22.0 mm2/s at 40°C and a density of 0.865 g/cm3 at 15°C. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, part no. 280-1-120 144. 10 - 5...
  • Page 41: Changing The Knife

    Care and maintenance Changing the knife Fig. 10 - 08 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury if the machine starts accidentally! Preparation Loosen screw 1, move knife holder 2 as far as possible to the left and slightly tighten screw 1.
  • Page 42: Adjustment

    1 set of screwdrivers with blade widths from 2 to 10 mm 1 set of spanners with jaw widths from 7 to 14 mm 1 set of Allen keys from 1.5 to 6 mm 1 metal ruler, part no. 08-880 218-00 Settings on the PFAFF 5704 Subclass Needle bar Lower looper...
  • Page 43: Settings On The Pfaff 5714

    Adjustment Settings on the PFAFF 5714 Subclass Needle bar Lower looper Upper looper Height of Fabric height clearance to needle to needle bottom [mm] clearance clearance feed dog [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] 5714-... 10,4 0,9 - 1,1 Settings on the PFAFF 5716...
  • Page 44: Wearing Parts

    PFAFF 5716, 5742 J004009HC J005484HC System DCx27 J005492 J001175-3 (PFAFF 5716, 5742) J001189 (PFAFF 5704, 5714) J001175-2 J202527A (PFAFF 5742) J201121A (PFAFF 5704, 5714, 5716) J002902 J005088 J002193 J202295 (PFAFF 5704, 5714) J204161 (PFAFF 5716) J208393 (PFAFF 5742) 12 - 1...
  • Page 45 Wearing parts J001998-2 J204062 (PFAFF 5704-01, -16S2, -17 , -180) J204949 (PFAFF 5714-13) J209733 (PFAFF 5714-181) J204702 (PFAFF 5716-38A, -70A) J204703 (PFAFF 5716-86A) J204072 (PFAFF 5704, 5714, 5716) J001175-3 J209685 (PFAFF 5716-38A, -70A, PFAFF 5742) J2096851-HC (PFAFF 5716-86A) J001189 J209729 (PFAFF 5742)
  • Page 46 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...

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