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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology Imported and serviced by: Manufactured and Assembled by: Fischbein sa Fischbein Company Paepsem Business Park 151 Walker Road – Statesville, NC 28687 Boulevard Paepsem,18b – 1070 Brussels REF : 14810F-GB ED.A10/2001...
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NOISE LEVEL : ..79 dB VIBRATIONS : ..18 m / sec² EDITION : ....10 / 2001 Manufactured and assembled by : Fischbein Company 151 Walker Road Statesville , NC 28687 Imported and serviced by : Fischbein S.A. Paepsem Business Park...
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The Leader in Bag Closing Technology FOREWORD The contents of this manual are considered to be proprietary and confidential to FISCHBEIN and should not be reproduced without the prior written permission of FISCHBEIN . Nothing contained in this document is intended to extend any promise , warranty or representation , expressed or implied , regarding the FISCHBEIN products described herein .
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D5 , REF: 13050 Thread: 20/4 Polyester, 200 gr cone good for approximately 250 meters seam GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR TORQUE APPLIED TO F HARDWARE . Cover screws 2,5 - 2,9 Nm Needle bar guard and other covers , 2,5 - 2,9 Nm...
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology TABLE OF CONTENTS . Foreword page : 02 Machine specifications page : 03 Service page : 05 Recommendations page : 05-06 How to use the machine? page : 07 How to handle a paper bag before closing it?
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAX. PERFORMANCE . Work area. The MODEL F machine should be operated in an area that allows freedom of motion for the operator and the unit. The machine’s input end at the feed dog works quickly and the output end near the thread knife is very sharp.
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Hardware items on the Fischbein model F systems are not metric . 3. Always use original Fischbein D5 needles . 4. Use a 20 / 4 Fischbein 100 % polyester thread to get the best results . 5. Fischbein Premium Thread ( N° 25010.. ) is an excellent product ,and available in various colors .
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COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology HOW TO USE THE FISCHBEIN PORTABLE BAG CLOSER ? 1. Take the machine in your right hand and place your finger over the start switch placed on the underside of the handle .
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology HOW TO HANDLE A BAG BEFORE CLOSING IT ? Fig 1 : When the bag is filled in and ready to be closed , you must manually reform the bag top including the recommended gussets .
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology METHOD OF THREADING , ADJUSTMENT AND TENSION . WARNING !!! Always disconnect the machine from it’s power source before threading or adjustment . Threading . To thread the machine follow the thread path indicated in Fig:5.1 &5.2 .
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It should not typically be necessary to change the thread tension unless you change to a much different thread or are sewing a special type of material . Consult your dealer or a Fischbein service representative for questions concerning special thread applications .
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology HOW TO OPEN A SEWN BAG? 1.A: Thread chain along the front side of the bag . B: Thread chain along the rear side of the bag . C: Simply cut the thread chain .
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Do not remove the wicking from the MODEL F. If the wicking (11508) becomes worn and thin, replace it immediately. 3. Check the level of the oil pump regularly .
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology Sticking particles must be removed by using a small brush . Do not forget to clean arround the bottom of the machine , especially around the looper and the knives . If you are working in a very dusty environment , we recommend this cleaning operation twice a day .
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8. Afterwards you may want to clean the outside parts by using a small oiled brush . Wipe the machine off with a soft , absorbent cloth . CAUTION !!!! For a good job , always use Fischbein cleaning oil (12802) . Never use benzene or similar aggressive or volatile products . Such products could dry the oil from critical moving parts and cause extensive damage to the machine or melt some of the plastic components .
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology BOTTOM SIDE VIEW OF THE F PORTABLE BAG CLOSER . After removing needle bar guard (11101) , looper cover (11102) and knife guard (11125) . REF : 14810F-GB ED.A10/2001...
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology REPLACEMENT OF PARTS : HOW TO PROCEED ? Placement of the machine for parts replacement . Place the machine so that it rests on the motor and the machine handle is flat against the table .
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. (11883) See also Fig : 5A . 10.Replace the pulley guard . 11.Re - thread the machine . 12.Use always genuine Fischbein D5 needles . CAUTION !!! Keep always your fingers away from under the needle .
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology How to replace the looper , 11300 ? 1. Unplug the machine . 2. Place the machine in the position described above . 3. Raise the presser foot to it’s detent position .
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology 11. Tighten the looper set screw (SS832316HD) . 12. Replace the needle as per the previous procedure . 13. Now is a good time to check the machine timing (see timing procedure , page : 28 ) .
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7. Replace the stationary knife (11703) on the housing orienting it so that the blade edge faces the moving knife bracket . For best results use only genuine Fischbein repair hardware , screw (F348516) . 8. Mount the moving knife (11702) onto its holder (11007) .
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The Leader in Bag Closing Technology SCREWS AND HARDWARE . All fasteners and hardware are assembled to Fischbein factory torque specifications , but because of the vibration inherent in any machine operation we recommend that periodic inspection and adjustment of the following hardware items be performed to ward off potential damage to the machine .
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology Note : If this assembly moves the machine must be re - timed , tighten it if necessary . 14. Check the clamp screw on the cam follower assembly (40317) . 15. Check the hex head screw attaching the connecting rod assembly (11079) to the needle arm assembly (40099) , tighten it if necessary .
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS . In order for your machine to perform to it’s fullest capabilities it is important to maintain the machine timing and to be sure that the key components in the sewing operation are in good repair .
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology 8. Turn the machine pulley (11904) until the looper (11300) is at maximum back stroke position to left of needle . 9. At this moment , the distance between the point of the looper and the left side of the needle must be of 0,8 mm .
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology NOTE !!! As you rotate the machine for timing purposes , always move forward . If you pass the setting point , simply turn the machine trough the cycle , back to the point you require .
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12. Your bag closer is now ready to use !!! MOTOR INSTRUCTIONS . The motors used on Fischbein bag closers are not designed for long-run periods without stops . They are produced specially for numerous starts and stops as is the case for bag closing operations .
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5. Is needle well fixed on the machine ? 6. Is looper 11300 affected or worn out ? 7. Look at the adjustment of the machine. If problems still occur call your Fischbein specialist or Fischbein brussels . REF : 14810F-GB ED.A10/2001...
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology SPARE PARTS. MODEL F SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Item Quantity Part No. Description D5 (13050) Needles (25/package) 11300 Looper 11203 Feed Dog 11400 Assy Presser Foot 11702 Moving Knife 11703 Stationary Knife...
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology FISCHBEIN BAG CLOSER MODEL F TYPE : F / ..DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST REF : 14810F-GB ED.A10/2001...
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology PLATE A - HOUSING, NEEDLE LEVER, PRESSER FOOT. REF : 14810F-GB ED.A10/2001...
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology PLATE C : HANDLE AND ELECTRIC DRIVE . REF : 14810F-GB ED.A10/2001...
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology PLATE C: HANDLE AND ELECTRIC DRIVE Item Qty. Part number Description . 11450 Assy. oil pump 11453 Plug , pump oil SB 83212 Screw soc. Btn # 8-32 x 1/2 11472 Clamp , spring tubing 85128 Tubing oil pump Tygon ¼”...
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology PLATE : D – MOTOR – 230Volt Ref: 67753 REF : 14810F-GB ED.A10/2001...
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology PLATE D : MOTOR –230 Volt Ref: 67753 Item. Qty . Part number Description 67753-1 Screw, Housing set 67753-2 Washer, Housing set 67760 Screw, Cap-Brush holder 67761 Carbon Brush 6x8x15 67753-5 Screw, stop 67753-6 Holder Brush 67753-7 Housing Rear.
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology NUMERICAL PARTSLIST WITH PAGE INDICATION . Part number Page . Part number Page . Part number Page . A3934 11410 11804 10420 11414 11805 11003 11437 11815 11006 11441 11882 11007 11442...
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology Part number Page . Screw num. Page . 67753-11 SF832516 67753-12 B540316 67753-13 B83214 67753-14 SB832114 67753-15 SF832516 67753-16 PH83214 67753-17 F348316 67753-18 F348516 67753-18-1 F64038 67753-18-2 F64058 67753-18-3 PH832516 67753-19 SC 83212...
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology PLACEMENT STICKERS AND ADD GUARDS . 25010D 14750F 14752 14774 14753 11104 REF : 14810F-GB ED.A10/2001...
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FISCHBEIN COMPANY The Leader in Bag Closing Technology PLACEMENT STICKERS AND ADD GUARDS . 14776 14775 11125 11104 REF : 14810F-GB ED.A10/2001...
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The Leader in Bag Closing Technology SAFELY DISPOSING OF A MODEL F. If a MODEL F sewing machine becomes damaged beyond repair of simply worn to a nonfunctional state after years of service, it should be put out of service only after it is safe to dispose of it.
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