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The machine must only be commissioned in full knowledge of the instruction manual and operated by persons with appropriate training. Before putting into service also read the safety notes and the instruction manual of the motor supplier. The machine must be used only for the purpose intended. Use of the machine without the safety devices belonging to it is not permitted.
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Specifications ............................5 Menu functions overview ........................7 Operation elements and information ......................8 Control panel: sewing station ........................8 Control panel: folding station ........................9 Mains switch ............................11 Start keys ............................... 11 Foot switch ............................11 Machine installation ..........................12 Connecting compressed air and electricity ....................
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2 - DELETE ONE PROGRAM ......................... 32 3 - DELETE ALL PROGRAMS ........................ 32 4 - READ ONE PROGRAM FROM EPROM ................... 32 5 - READ ALL PROGRAMS FROM EPROM ..................32 6 - READ PROGRAMS FROM SER. INTERFACE (Reading programs to memory via interface) .... 33 6 - TIME ADJUSTMENTS ........................
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Application: Mechanised sewing unit for folding and sewing pockets on jeans, workwear and similar pieces. Sewing head 3568-2/12: PFAFF 418 Sewing head 3568-12/12: PFAFF 918 Stitch types: 301 (lock stitch) 304 (zigzag lock stitch) Max. sewing speed: 4,100 r.p.m. Max. stitch length:...
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Main functions Sub-functions Sub-functions Normal state ENTER PROGRAM NUMBER ENTER SOURCE EPROM MEMORY ENTER SEWING SPEED MAX. SPEED RED. SPEED SET / RESET OF COUNTERS PIECES BOBBIN PRE-SEL. DELAY ZZ ON DELAY ZZ OFF SLOW STARTING STITCHES READ, DELETE, DIR. OF PROGRAMS DIRECTORY DIR.
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Indications on the display: a = Program number b = Program source c = Speed indication in % d = Mode display e = Bobbin thread stitch counter. current value/ input value f = Dialog display for input and service g = Piece counter Pult02.cdr Mode keys...
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Emergency stop Pult01_68.EPS Mode keys Function keys Machine on Manual control Program stop Automatic control Disable STOP Function keys Sewing "on" in "MANUAL" mode Program selection in functions: Function sequence in increments in "MANUAL" mode (without sewing action) program change A - B (see 22.7) Folding unit and jig feed in Error reset basic position...
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HS_off.cdr Cuttings retaining flap on loading station up - down einlege.cdr - Folder forwards (for processing checked and striped material) - Pocket plate off, folder forwards (for processing unicoloured material) - Program continuation after bobbin change from above In mode: AUTO - Program start - Program continuation after bobbin change from above Pocket plate down (for operations on checked or striped...
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Note: In case of damage due to transportation inform the transportation company and the respective PFAFF agency. Lift machine off the transportation pallet by means of a fork lifter. Turn the six rubber buffer elements delivered with the accessories (fig. 1) into feet 2.
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Open compressed air on main feed tube. Open valve 1 (fig. 1). Check working pressure: 6 bar (pressure gauge 2). If necessary, carry out an additional regulation of the air pressure (regulating button 3.). Turn main switch 4 (fig. 2) to “1”: - Key lights up (Emergency-stop button 5, fig 4 must be unlocked.)
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CLOSED OPEN ABB_10.TIF Wart.cdr HS_on.cdr HS_off.cdr Pult01_68.EPS...
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Consider max. and min. oil levels. Hook lubrication: If necessary, top up (hole1, fig. 1 or 2) oil (see section 29.6, "Recommended lubricants"). Zigzag drive: If necessary, top up oil (see section 29.6, Recommended lubricants); to this end unscrew screw 2 (fig. 2 or 3). After the machine has run for ten seconds at full speed, a thin oil line should build up on a piece of paper that is held towards the side of the hook.
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Needle system 1955-07-MR5 Press key - Operation mode “manual”. Press key - Changeover for sewing on. - Changeover for feed off. Press key - Jig feed arm is swivelling to folding station. Disconnect locking lever 1 (fig. 1) and swing safety bar 2 fully towards the machine. - Key lights up - Machine is disabled.
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(Bobbin change with option “Bobbin change from above” is described. The option must be switched on, see page 41: - 1- AUT. LIFT HEAD- In the standard version there is no need to lift the head because the bobbin can be changed only from below.) Press key - Sewing jig is moving to folding station.
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Press key - Mode “Manual operation”. Press key - Change-over for sewing on. - Change-over for feed off. Press key - Jig feed arm swivels to folding station. Release locking lever 1 (fig. 1) and swing safety bar 2 fully towards the machine: - Key lights up.
During the basic state of the input all main functions can be shown along with their function numbers by means of key Switch on machine. Press key - Input By pressing key repeatedly the main functions are displayed: 1 - ENTER PROGRAM NUMBER 2 - ENTER SOURCE 3 - ENTER SEWING SPEED 4 - SET / RESET OF COUNTERS...
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Press either one of the two operation mode keys - Input is finished. When changing over to another program consider wheter sewing jig and folding parts kit have to be changed as well. * If the selected program number does not exist in the current program source, a message is displayed when starting sewing or cycling through.
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Entering a program source is only possible when the machine is in basic position. Press key Display: Press numeric key Display: If the current program number is in the selected program source, the new program source is taken over and the program can be worked.* * If the current program number is not in the selected program source (EPROM or MEMORY), a message and the entered number are displayed (ERROR: NO PROGRAM NR.
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By pressing numeric keys it is possible to enter the desired speed level which is displayed in %. By pressing the key the value will be taken over. Press key Display: Press numeric key Display: Press numeric key Display: The current speed level is shown in the bottom line of the display (e.g. RED. SPEED: 15). By pressing numeric keys it is possible to enter the desired speed level which is displayed in %.
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The piece counter counts continuously the attached pockets. To reset it back to “0” press key Display: Press numeric keys in this order. Then press an operation mode key . The bobbin thread stitch counter counts the sewn stitches in units of 100 stitches each. The number of stitch units that can be sewn with a filled bobbin thread bobbin, must be determined individually.
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Press key and press numeric key twice. The current delay value is shown as a number of stitches. Enter a new value by pressing numeric keys and verify it by pressing the key. The command for “zigzag off” is programmed seven stitches before the backtack end. Due to the delay caused by switching valve and cylinder it is necessary to give the command in dependence of the speed.
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After pressing key and numeric key it is possible to browse through the possible sub functions with the key. The respective function number is always displayed along with its part function. After pressing numeric key it is possible to display the programs existing in the EPROM by pressing numeric key anew;...
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After pressing numeric key press the key. - the programs are read in and the reading procedure is verified after its conclusion. After pressing numeric key the machine is ready for transfer. The transfer procedure is started from the personal computer. When the reading procedure is over it is either verified or an error message is displayed.
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The duration of the air blast must be regulated so that the workpiece to be stacked is blown securely on top of the stacker stand. In order to increase or decrease the duration of the air blast press key and numeric keys In the bottom line of the display the following appears: Enter a new value by pressing numeric keys and verify it by pressing the...
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(No setting required) The folding plate must be lifted before the edge folders move back (this applies only to folder version without positioning pin). In order to change the time period during which the edge folders move back press key and numeric keys In the bottom line of the display the following appears: Enter a new value by pressing numeric keys...
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The function “open folder” must be carried out only when all edge folders are positioned in their back end position. In order to change the time period during which the function “open folder” is carried out, press key and numeric keys In the bottom line of the display the following appears: Enter a new value by pressing numeric keys and verify it by pressing the...
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With the puller feed enabled the pullers must rest on the workpiece as soon as the jig has moved out of the puller range. In order to change the time period during which the function “puller down” is carried out, press key and numeric keys In the bottom line of the display the following appears:...
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1 - N. COOLING, TR. FOR.(Needle cooling during forward transfer) In order to prevent the starting thread from being pushed underneath the presser foot during the workpiece transfer. Press key and numeric keys and then again. The air blast can be switched on with numeric key and off with numeric key 2 - N.
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Press key and numeric keys The air blast can be switched on with numeric key and off with numeric key (no setting required) Press key and numeric keys The air blast can be switched on with numeric key and off with numeric key (Mainly used for checks that are carried out by the mechanic.) Press key and numeric keys...
When processing unicoloured material the function of the foot switch is not necessary. Press key and numeric keys This altered function procedure can be switched on with numeric key and off with numeric key In “AUTOMATIC” mode the function effects a program stop after the conclusion of the folding procedure for checking purposes and for positioning a label.
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3 - LABEL ALTERATION - Automatic label feed- after every other folding procedure (optional) Press key and numeric keys The alternating label feed can be switched off by pressing numeric key and on by pres- sing numeric key Fixed program “A” can be selected with key and numeric keys fixed program “B”...
(Applies only to the mechanic; for a detailled description see the service manual for the control ) In the basic state of the service all service functions can be displayed by means of the key. Switch on the machine. Press key By pressing the key repeatedly the service functions are displayed.
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Cuttings on which the position of the pockets is marked are positioned according to the light marks sent out by the marking lamp (no standard equipment). With unmarked cuttings mark the position of the various cuttings on the loading plate. Insert cutting into folding station and position it.
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The program must only be started when the carriage cover of the X-Y control is closed and the safety bar on the machine front is swung away from the machine. Keep your hands off the folder and the movement range of the sewing jig when a program is in operation: Danger of injury! Insert and align workpiece (see section 26).
Consider the max. and min. oil levels. Hook lubrication: If necessary, top up (hole 1, fig. 1 or 2) oil (see section 29.6 “Recommended lubricants”). Zigzag drive: If necessary, top up oil (see section 29.6 “Recommended lubricants”), to this end unscrew screw 2 (fig. 2 or 3). In case of one shift a day grease the carriage guides twice a year, in case of two shifts a day grease them every three months (pin 3, fig.
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Water trap For maximum water level see fig. 7. .1 Drain bowl 5 daily. Air filter Note: Clean filter, if working pressure of 6 bar is no longer reached. .1 Disconnect compressed air. .2 Unscrew bowl 5. .3 Remove washer 7. .4 Remove filter 8.
Sewing machine Pfaff oil, part no. 280-1-120-144, or oil with a mean viscosity of 22.0 mm²/s at 40°C and a density of 0.865 g/cmn. The oils that are used must not or only to a small extend cause shrinkage or swelling of the sealing compounds at any operation condition.
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