INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual applies to machines from the following serial numbers onwards: # 2 771 790 296-12-19 139/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 10.12...
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As an alternative to the internet download the adjustment manual can also be ordered in book form under part no. 296-12-19 140/002. 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.
Specialist personnel ....................... 7 Danger warnings ........................8 Proper use..........................9 Specifi cations ........................10 PFAFF 581, PFAFF 583 ......................10 Versions and subclasses ...................... 11 Disposal of Machine ......................12 Transportation, packing and storage ................13 Transportation to customer‘s premises ................13 Transportation inside the customer‘s premises ..............
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Mounting the table top (with PicoDrive and control unit P41 PD2 ........35 Block diagram ........................36 PFAFF 581 + 583 with MD-4-58-220-CE ................36 PFAFF 581 + 583 with PicoDrive and control unit P41 PD2 ..........37 Wearing parts ........................38...
Safety Safety Directives The machine has been constructed in accordance with the requirements listed in the EC Declaration of Conformity and the Declaration of Incorporation. In addition to this Instruction Manual, also observe all generally accepted, statutory and other regulations and legal requirements and all valid environmental protection regulations! The regionally valid regulations of the social insurance society for occupational accidents or other supervisory organizations are to be strictly adhered to! General notes on safety...
● It is the obligation of the user to ensure that none of the safety mechanisms are removed or deactivated. ● It is the obligation of the user to ensure that only authorized persons operate and work on the machine. Further information can be obtained from your PFAFF agent.
Safety Operating and specialist personnel Operating personnel .05.01 Operating personnel are persons responsible for the equipping, operating and cleaning of the machine as well as for taking care of problems arising in the sewing area. The operating personnel is required 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 machi- ne, so that easy access is possible at all times. Never put your hands or fi ngers 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 fl...
Proper use The PFAFF 581 is an single-needle ultra-high-speed seamer with compound feed The PFAFF 583 is an single-needle ultra-high-speed seamer with drop feed These machines are used in the industry for sewing lockstitch seams. Any and all uses of this machine which have not been approved of by the...
Disposal of Machine Disposal of Machine ● Proper disposal of the machine is the responsibility of the customer. ● The materials used for the machine are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastic materials. The electrical equipment comprises plastic materials and copper. ●...
Transportation, packing and storage Transportation, packing and storage Transportation to customer‘s premises The machines are delivered completely packed. Transportation inside the customer‘s premises The manufacturer cannot be made liable for transportation inside the customer‘s premises nor to other operating locations. It must be ensured that the machines are only transported in an upright position.
Explanation of symbols Explanation of symbols In this instruction manual, work to be carried out or important information is accentuated by symbols. These symbols have the following meanings: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication Maintenance, repairs, adjustment, service work (only to be carried out by technical staff)
Controls Controls On/off switch ● The power supply to the machine is switched on or off by turning switch 1. Fig. 7 - 01 Pedal ● With the on/off switch on = Machine stop +1 = Sew - 1 = Raise presser foot (for machines with -910/..) - 2 = Trim thread (for machines with -900/..)
Controls Keys on the machine head (only for machines with -911/..) ● As long as key 1 is pressed during sew- ing, the machine sews in reverse. Fig. 7 - 05 Control panel The description can be found in the separate instruction manual for the motor.
Installation and commissioning Installation and commissioning The machine must only be mounted and commissioned by qualifi ed personnel! All relevant safety regulations are to be observed! If the machine is delivered without a table, it must be ensured that the frame and the table top which you intend to use can hold the weight of the machine and the motor.
Installation and commissioning Assemble the mounted motor .01.02 Fig. 8 - 02 ● Fix bearing plate 1 on to motor 2 using screws 3, as shown in fi g. 8-02. ● Mount drive belt wheel 4 onto motor shaft and attach with screws 5. ●...
Installation and commissioning Mounting the sewing head .01.04 ● Attach the hinges 1 with two screws each in the relevant bore holes on the base plate. ● Insert the sewing head with hinges 1 into the rear rubber pads. Fig. 8 - 04 Mount upper machine cover .01.05 ●...
Installation and commissioning Mounting the spool holder .01.06 ● Mount the spool holder as shown in Fig. 8-08. ● Insert the spool holder into the hole in the table top and fasten it with the nuts enclosed. Fig. 8 - 06 Connecting the plug-in connections and earth cables Fig.
Installation and commissioning Commissioning the machine ● Check machine and in particular electric lines for damage before fi rst commissioning. ● Remove pin 1 of the oil reservoir 2 (Fig. 8 - 08). The pin serves only to protect the machine from damage during transport and must not be used when sewing.
Installation and commissioning Basic position of the machine drive unit On machines with PicoDrive and control unit P41 PD2 .05.01 ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the parameter input by pressing the "scroll" key. ● To switch the function keys to input (LED in the TE key lights up), press the TE key. ●...
Installation and commissioning Mount and connect approach barrier Fig. 8 - 09 ● For machines delivered without table, plate 1 (included in the accessories) must be mounted underneath the table top in such a way that the switching plate 2 is fl ush with plate 1 when the sewing head is tilted upright.
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 Switch off the machine!
Preparation Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension Fig. 9 - 02 ● Place an empty bobbin 1 onto bobbin shaft 2. ● Thread the bobbin in accordance with Fig. 9-02 and wind it clockwise around bobbin 1 a few times. ●...
Preparation Removing / Inserting the bobbin case Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to uninten- tional starting of the machine! Removing the bobbin case: ● Tilt back the machine. ● Raise latch 1 and remove bobbin case 2. Inserting the bobbin case: ●...
Preparation Threading the needle thread / Adjusting the needle thread tension Fig. 9 - 05 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to unintentional starting of the machine! ● Thread the machine as shown in Fig. 9-05. ● Adjust the needle thread tension by turning disk 1.
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Servicing and maintenance intervals Clean the hook compartment ........Daily, several times if in continuous use Clean the entire machine ..................once a week Check oil level ....................once a month These maintenance intervals are calculated for the average running time of a single shift operation.
Only use oil with a mean viscosity of 22.0 mm /s at 40°C and a density of 0.865 g/cm 15°C. Fig. 10- 02 We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, part no. 280-1-120 144.
Care and maintenance Parameter settings Parameter settings are described in the separate operations manual for the drive, and may only be changed by qualifi ed technicians! Parameter list for PicoDrive with control unit P41 PD2 .04.01 Speed for start backtackl B, C 300 - 2000 1400...
0 - 359° 20° Switch off angle for thread trapper 0 - 359° 90° Machine version 0 - 4 2 = 581 + 583 See Chapter 3 Specifi cations Adjustment see Chapter 8.05 Basic position of the machine drive unit.
Block diagram Block diagram PFAFF 581 + 583 with MD-4-58-220-CE Control panel C 200 - 1.0 Speedcontrolunit Control unit MD-4-58-220-CE power switch Mains plug...
Block diagram PFAFF 581 + 583 with PicoDrive and control unit P41 PD2 BDF - PICO TOP Speedcontrolunit software download Control unit P40 PD power switch Mains plug...
A detailed parts list for the complete machine is included with the accessories. In case of loss, the parts list can be downloaded from the internet address www.pfaff-industrial.com/pfaff/de/service/downloads As an alternative to the internet download the parts lists can also be ordered in book form under part no.
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