3582 -2/01 Instruction Manual This instruction manual applies to machines from the following serial numbers onwards: # 006141101 296-12-18 572/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 03.2002...
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This instruction manual applies to all versions and subclasses listed under "Specifications". Reprinting, copying or translation of PFAFF instruction manuals, whether in whole or in part, is not permitted without our prior permission and not without written indication of the source.
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!
● 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...
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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: ●...
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! Do not leave any objects on the table during adjustment work! Objects can be caught in the machine or flung out!
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Safety Fig. 1 - 01 Do not operate the machine without take-up lever guard 1! Danger of injury due to movement of the take-up lever! Do not operate the machine without covers 2 and 3! Danger of injury from running drive belts! Do not switch on the machine when cover plate 4 is retracted! Danger of injury in hook area! During operation do not place hands in the swing area of stacker 5!
Register 02 Contents ..................Chapter Proper use ........................ 2 - 1 Specifications ......................3 - 1 Disposal of the machine ..................4 - 1 Transport, packaging and storage ................5 - 1 Transport to the customer’s premises ............... 5 - 1 Transport within the customer’s premises ..............
Proper use Proper use The PFAFF 3582-2/01 is a mechanised sewing unit for manufacturing plackets and pocket piping in the clothing industry Any and all uses of this machine which have not been approved of by the manufacturer are considered to be inappropriate! The manufacturer cannot be...
Disposal of the machine Disposal of the machine ● The proper disposal of the machine is the responsibility of the customer. ● The materials used for the machine are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastics. The electrical equipment consists of plastics and copper. ●...
Transport, packaging and storage Transport, packaging and storage Transport to the customer’s premises Within Germany, machines are delivered without packaging. Machines for export are packaged. Transport within the customer’s premises The manufacturer bears no liability for transport within the customer’s premises or to the location of use.
Explanation of the symbols Explanation of the symbols In this Instruction Manual, tasks to be carried out and important information are drawn to your attention by symbols. The symbols have the following meanings: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication Servicing, repairing, adjustment, maintenance (only to be carried out by specialist personnel) 6 - 1...
Controls Controls Main switch ● Switch the machine on or off by turning main switch 1. The motor control switch 2 must always be switched on. Fig. 7 - 01 7 - 1...
Controls Balance wheel Fig. 7 - 04 ● Balance wheel 1 is used to adjust the needle bar, e.g. when changing the needle. When sewing begins, the needle bar must be positioned 1 mm after t.d.c. If necessary, set the needle bar in the right position using balance wheel 1 (LED 2 must be on).
Controls Control panel Fig. 7 - 05 The machine’s control panel consists of a touch screen monitor 1 where the functions can be selected by touching the appropriate function symbol. The display on the monitor is dependent on the operating condition of the machine. In addition to function symbols, fields are also displayed, where it is possible to enter a value (e.g.
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Controls Basic display screen Explanation of the symbols Flap By touching this symbol a menu is opened for entering the required flap. Further functions of this menu are explained in Chapter 9.07 Entering flap values. Cycle By touching this symbol a menu is opened for entering a work cycle. Further functions of this menu are explained in Chapter 9.09 Entering work cycle.
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Controls Explanation of further symbols: Below further symbols are explained, which are displayed in different operating conditions. The functions shown are the same in every operating condition. Needle thread and bobbin thread knife With this function the threads can be cut and trapped. ●...
Controls Foot switch ● The function of the foot switch 1 depends on the setting in the machine configuration. ● With foot switch 2 the functions carried out with foot switch 1 are cancelled step by step. ● After sewing starts, a sewing stop is carried out by operating foot switch 2.
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Controls On the control panel the functions of foot switch 1 can be adapted to various requirements when placing the workpiece as follows. ● Switch on the machine. ● Select the basic screen display by touching the monitor screen. ● Select the service level by touching the symbol technics/service. ●...
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Controls ● First the right and then the left flap clamp is closed. Number of operations/steps functions Move main clamps forwards Lower both main clamps Lower folding unit/engage folding slide Close right flap clamp Close left flap clamp Sewing start ●...
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Controls ● With the function More a menu for selecting further functions is opened. ● The stacker function is generally switched off. When the stacker function is switched off, the automatic material recognition function of the main clamp is also switched off. ●...
Installation and commissioning After unpacking the machine, examine it for any transport damages. If there are any damages, inform the carrier and your local PFAFF agency. The machine must only be installed and commissioned by qualified personnel! All relevant safety regulations must be strictly adhered to!
Installation and commissioning Mounting the bearing plate .01.01 ● Attach the bearing plate 1 to the sewing table with screws 2. Fig. 8 - 02 Connecting the vacuum system .01.02 ● Place the tube delivered for the vacuum system on the connection piece and fa- sten it with clip 1.
Installation and commissioning Mounting the stacker .01.03 Fig. 8 - 04 ● Attach the stacker 1 to the frame with screws 2 (four screws). ● Connect pneumatic tubes as shown in the circuit diagram. 8 - 3...
Installation and commissioning Mounting the reel stand .01.04 Fig. 8 - 05 ● Mount the reel stand as shown in the above illustration. Commissioning ● Clean the entire machine thoroughly, checking the electric leads and pneumatic connection tubes for any damage. ●...
Installation and commissioning Switching the machine on/off Fig. 8 - 06 Fig. 8 - 07 ● Open the main air supply 1. ● Check the air pressure and adjust if necessary (see Chapter 11.04 Checking/adjusting the air pressure). ● Turn main switch 2 to position "I". Switch 3 of the motor control unit must always be switched on.
Installation and commissioning PC interfaces Fig. 8 - 08 Fig. 8 - 09 ● Parallel interface 1 on control panel. ● Serial interface 2 on control unit in switch box. 8 - 6...
Setting up Setting up All instructions and regulations in this instruction manual must be observed. Special attention must be given to all safety regulations! All setting-up work must only be done by personnel with the necessary training. Inserting the needles Switch the machine off! Danger of injury if the machine suddenly starts running!
Setting up Winding the bobbin thread / adjusting the preliminary thread tension Fig. 9 - 02 ● Place empty bobbin 1 on spindle 2. ● Thread up as shown in Fig. 9-02 and wind the thread around bobbin 1 a few times in a clockwise direction.
Setting up Changing the bobbin / adjusting the bobbin thread tension Fig. 9 - 03 ● Once the number of stitches entered beforehand has been reached, the corresponding symbol appears on the screen and the sewing operation stops, see Chapter 10.02 Error signals.
Setting up Threading the needle thread / adjusting the needle thread tension Fig. 9 - 04 ● Switch off the machine. ● Retract the folding unit. ● Thread both needle threads as shown in the above illustration. ● Adjust the needle thread tension by turning knurled screws 1 and 2. 9 - 4...
Setting up Changing the interfacing tape Fig. 9 - 05 ● Insert the interfacing tape as shown in Fig. 9-05. ● Switch on the machine. ● Select the basic display by touching the screen. ● Select one of the Pocket functions by touching the appropriate symbol. ●...
Setting up Display settings Selecting the language .06.01 ● Switch on the machine. ● Select the basic display by touching the screen. ● Select the Technics/Service function by touching the appropriate symbol. ● Select the Display function. ● Select the choice of languages by touching the appropriate symbol. ●...
Setting up Entering the flap values ● Switch on the machine. ● Select the basic display by touching the screen. ● Select the menu for entering the flap values by touching the appropriate symbol. Basic display for entering flaps For the fields described below, a number field can be selected by touching the appropriate field.
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Setting up ● After the flap length has been entered, an extended menu can be selected with the Extra function. Here the distance to the flap is set, at which the main clamp moves at a reduced speed until the flap has been sewn on. ●...
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Setting up ● By touching the appropriate flap symbol, select which flap is to be sewn (OFF), or which flap is to be sewn first when the flaps are sewn alternately (ON). Right front jacket section, Left front jacket section, front positioning point back positioning point (active)
Setting up Entering pocket values ● Switch on the machine. ● Select the basic display by touching the screen. ● Select the menu for entering the appropriate pocket value by touching one of the symbols. 4 pockets can be entered independent of each other. The entry described below is the same for all pockets.
Setting up ● By touching the appropriate field, set the positioning point for the pocket. The screen display corresponds to the projection of the positioning point on the cover plate of the machine. The selected positioning point is shown by the “finger”. The functions of the other symbols are not dependent on the menu and are described in Chapter 7.04 Control panel.
Setting up Changing the folding unit Fig. 9 - 06 ● Switch off the machine. ● Loosen screws 1. ● Pull the folding unit 2 out of its holder and insert the desired folding unit, e.g. folding unit for single piping. The folding unit (single or double piping) is recognized automatically.
Setting up Switch on bobbin thread counter / enter bobbin thread length ● Switch on the machine. ● Select the basic display by touching the screen. ● By touching the appropriate symbol select the Technics/Service function. ● Select the Options function. ●...
Sewing Sewing The machine must be installed and connected in accordance with Chapter 8 Installation and Commissioning. ● Setting up the machine, see Chapter 9 Setting up. ● By operating the foot switch, insert the material step by step and trigger off the sewing start.
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Sewing Error signals The following symbols may appear on the screen during sewing. They indicate the corresponding errors. Symbol Error Correction Flap seam switched on but no Insert flap flap inserted. Thread error. Re-thread needle thread. Carry out sewing start. Incorrect needle position.
Register 07 Contents ................Chapter - Page Care and maintenance ................... 11 - 1 Cleaning the machine ....................11 - 2 Cleaning the hook ....................11 - 3 Checking the oil level ....................11 - 3 Checking/adjusting the air pressure ................. 11 - 4 Cleaning the air filter of the air-filter/lubricator ............
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Clean the entire machine ................once a week Clean the hook compartment ............... several times daily Check the oil level ................... daily, before use Grease the clamp guides ................every 2 months Check the air pressure ................daily, before use Clean the air filter of the air filter/lubricator ..........
Care and maintenance Cleaning the machine The required cleaning intervals for the machine depend on the following factors: ● Single or multi-shift operation ● Amount of dust caused by the workpiece Optimum cleaning instructions can therefore only be given for each case individually. Fig.
1. Only use oil with a mean viscosity of 22.0 mm²/s at 40ºC and a density of 0.865 g/cm³ at 15º C! We recommend PFAFF Fig. 10 - 03 sewing machine oil, part no. 280-1-120 144. 11 - 3...
Care and maintenance Checking/adjusting the air pressure ● Before operating the machine, always check the air pressure on gauge1. ● Gauge 1 must show a pressure of 6 bar. ● If necessary adjust to this reading. ● To do so, pull knob 2 upwards and turn it so that the gauge shows a pressure of 6 bar.
Care and maintenance Greasing the clamp guide Switch off the machine and take precautions to prevent it being switched on again! Only use Isoflex Topas L32 heavy-duty grease, part no. 280-1-110 210. ● Grease the guides with a grease nipple using a grease gun every 2 months for single-shift operation and once a month for two-shift operation.
Adjustment Adjustment Notes on adjustment All following adjustments are based on a fully assembled machine and may only be carried out by expert staff trained for this purpose. Machine covers, which have to be removed and replaced to carry out checks and adjustments, are not mentioned in the text.
Adjustment Opening up the sewing head Turn off the compressed air supply! Switch off the machine and take measures to prevent it being switched on again! The opened sewing head must be prevented from falling back down with support 6! If the sewing head falls down suddenly there is a danger of being crushed between the sewing head and table top! Fig.
Adjustment Preliminary adjustment of the needle height .05.01 Requirement When the needle bar is at t.d.c. there should be a distance of approx. 15 mm between the needle points and the needle plate. 15 mm Fig. 12- 02 ● Without twisting it, adjust needle bar 1 (screw 2) in accordance with the requirement. 12 - 3...
Adjustment Position of the needles to the needle hole .05.02 Requirement Both needles should enter the respective needle holes in the centre. Fig. 12 - 03 ● Adjust needle bar 1 (screw 2) in accordance with the requirement. ● If necessary, adjust needle bar 1 (screw 3) in accordance with the requirement. 12 - 4...
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Adjustment 0,05 - 0,1 mm 73-013 Fig. 12 - 04 Needle height ● Without twisting it, adjust the needle bar (screw 3) in accordance with the requirement 1. Hook to needle clearance ● Loosen the screws of the hook gear drive through the installation holes (arrows). ●...
Adjustment Bobbin case opener stroke .05.04 Requirement At the end of the back stroke of the bobbin opener, the catch 3 of the bobbin case should be at such a distance from the edge of the recess of the needle plate 4 that the thread can pass through unhindered.
Adjustment Position of the bobbin thread cutter .05.05 Requirement Bobbin thread cutter 1 should 1. Be positioned in the centre of the needle plate cutout and 2. Must not jut out above the edge of the table top. Fig. 12 - 06 ●...
Adjustment Position of the needle thread cutter .05.06 Requirement The needle thread cutter should be positioned in the centre between the needles at a distance of 3 mm from the needle plate (extended thread catcher 3) and catch the thread reliably. Fig.
Adjustment Cutting device of the interfacing feed unit .05.07 Requirement 1. The interfacing should be cut smoothly with the lowest possible cutting pressure. 2. The roller lever should be activated when the bottom knife is lowered. Fig. 12 - 08 ●...
Adjustment Basic position of the middle knife .05.08 Requirement The top edge of the cylinder 1 should be approx. 70 mm above the top edge of the machine. 71-058 Fig. 12 - 09 ● Adjust cylinder 1 in accordance with the requirement. 12 - 11...
Adjustment Knife pressure and angle of the middle knife blade .05.09 Requirement 1. Middle knife 4 should cut smoothly with the lowest possible knife pressure. 2. Middle knife 4 should be at a slight angle to the counter knife. Fig. 12 - 10 ●...
Adjustment Height of the middle knife .05.10 Requirement When the middle knife 5 is at its b.d.c. 1. The bottom edge of the knife holding bar 1 should be 40 mm above the edge of the cast- iron machine head. 2.
Adjustment Middle knife motion .05.11 Requirement When the needle bar is at b.d.c., the middle knife 3 should be at the bottom of its stroke. Fig. 12 - 12 ● Adjust eccentric 1 (screws 2) in accordance with the requirement. 12 - 14...
Adjustment Needle thread tension release .05.12 Requirement Tension disks 3 should be 0.5 mm apart when the thread tension is released. 0,5 mm Fig. 12 - 13 ● Align pressure plate 1 in accordance with the requirement. The distance of 0.5 mm is a minimum distance and can be over 1 mm when thick threads are used.
Adjustment Thread check spring .05.13 Requirement The movement of the thread check spring 3 should have come to an end when the needle point penetrates the material (spring stroke approx. 7 mm). Fig. 12 - 14 ● Adjust guide stop 1 (screw 2) in accordance with the requirement. For technical reasons it may be necessary to deviate from the specified spring stroke or from the spring tension.
Adjustment Hook lubrication .05.14 Requirement After a running time of 10 seconds, a fine oil film should be visible on a paper strip held next to the hook. Fig. 12 - 15 ● Adjust screws 1 in accordance with the requirement. 12 - 17...
Adjustment Setting the reference point .05.15 Requirement When the needle bar is positioned 1 mm after t.d.c., LED 2 should be on. Fig. 12 - 16 ● Bring toothed belt wheel 1 into the position in accordance with the requirement and fit the toothed belt.
Adjustment Adjusting the laser points .05.16 Requirement 1. The distance from the needle centre to the front edge of the first laser cross should be 110 mm. 2. The distance from the centre of the middle laser cross to the outer edges of each of the outer laser crosses should be 90 mm.
Adjustment Height and lateral adjustment of the folding unit .05.17 Requirement When lowered, folding unit 3 should be 1. At a distance of 1.5 - 2.3 mm (depending on the material) from the cover plate. 2. Parallel to the top edge of the cover plate and centred to the needles and 3.
Adjustment Folding unit to needle clearance .05.18 Requirement When lowered, folding unit 1 should be at a distance of 3 mm from the rear edge of the needle. 3 mm Fig. 12 - 20 ● Shift folding unit 1 (screws 2) in accordance with the requirement. 12 - 21...
Adjustment Position of the flap retainers .05.19 Requirement 1. Flap retainer 5 should be approx. 1 mm above the work surface. 2. The spring pressure should be set so that the flap is held reliably. Fig. 12 - 21 ● Turn screw 1 (nut 2) in accordance with requirement 1. ●...
Adjustment Flap retainer to needle clearance .05.20 Requirement When the folding unit is lowered, the back edge of the flap retainer 1 should be at a distance of 1 mm behind the edge of the needle. 1 mm Fig. 12 - 22 ●...
Adjustment Height of the main clamps .05.21 Requirement The front edge of the main clamps 3 should be at a height of 21 mm above the cover plate. 21 mm Fig. 12 - 23 ● Adjust piston rods 1 (nuts 2) in accordance with the requirement. 12 - 24...
Adjustment Distance of both main clamps from the folding unit .05.22 Requirement Both main clamps 1 and 5 should be 1. Parallel to the folding unit over their entire length and 2. At a distance of 0.5 mm from the folding unit. 0,5 mm 0,5 mm 71-050...
Adjustment Adjusting the fold slider .05.23 Requirement 1. Fold sliders 1 should extend 4 mm, parallel to the main clamp. 2. When retracted, the fold sliders should be positioned behind the edge of the main clamp. Fig. 12 - 25 ●...
Adjustment Adjusting the flap clamps .05.24 Requirement The flap clamps 1 should hold the flaps reliably over the entire length. Fig. 12 - 26 ● Adjust flap clamp 1 (screw 2) in accordance with the requirement. ● Adjust flap clamp pressure with piston rod 3 (nut 4) in accordance with requirement. Repeat the adjustment of the second flap clamp in the same way.
Adjustment Basic position of the main clamps .05.25 Requirement 1. In the basic position the main clamps 3 should be at a distance of 302 mm from the centre of the needle. 2. Initiator 1 should be at a distance of 0.3 mm from the contact surface. 71-048 302 mm Fig.
Adjustment Preliminary adjustment of the mitre knives .05.26 Requirement 1. The distance between the needle and the tip of the right mitre knife 1 should be approx. 185 mm. 2. The distance between the tips of mitre knives 1 and 2 should be approx. 45 mm. Fig.
Adjustment Adjusting the mitre knives .05.27 Requirement The cut of the mitre knives should be 1. Centred to the seam, 2. Should not be distorted and 3. Should have a distance on the right and left of approx. 0.5 mm to the seam. 0,5 mm 0,5 mm Fig.
Adjustment Adjusting the sensors .05.28 Requirement 1. Sensor 1 must be directed to the centre of the reflection surface of the folding unit over the entire length. 2. The two LEDs 4 and 5 must be on. Fig. 12 - 29 ●...
Adjustment Summary of the functions in the service menu .05.29 Select the service menu with the Technics/Service function . Service settings (code entry required, 8 x “1”) A - Needle thread cutter / clamp B - Middle knife C Interfacing feed D - Stacker (time) E - 2 service level (code entry required, 8 x “9”)
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Reference list for the diagrams of the pneumatic systems Solenoid valve Connection Designation Quick adjustment main clamp Q2.6 Vacuum/option stamp Q2.5 Interfacing feed Y13 A/B Q2.4 Stacker forwards/reverse A = 2-arm stacker, B = 3-arm stacker Q2.1 Left flap clamp Q2.0 Right flap clamp Q1.1...
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Pneumatics circuit diagram Version 01.01.2002 Part 1 13 - 2...
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Pneumatics circuit diagram Part 2 Version 01.01.2002 13 - 3...
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Reference list for the circuit diagrams Main switch DRV1: Controller for clamp drive motor DRV2: Controller for QUICK-Mini-Stop Clamp drive motor QUICK-Mini-Stop motor Control card Servo –motor Control card QUICK-Mini-Stop motor Relay, reduced speed for backtacks Amplifier for thread monitor Amplifier for thread monitor Relay, quick adjustment for double- or single-piping C10:...