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2571 PLUS 2574 PLUS INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2591 PLUS This instruction manual applies to machines from software version 0389/001 and serial number 2 766 760 onwards 296-12-19 128/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 02.11...
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As an alternative to the internet download the adjustment manual can also be ordered in book form under part no. 2296-12-19 129/002. 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 2571 ME, 2574 ME, 2591 ME .................. 10 Machine equipment and options ..................11 Disposal of Machine ......................12 Transportation, packing and storage ................13 Transportation to customer‘s premises ................
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Index Contents ..................Page Threading the needle thread and regulating its tension on model 2571 and 2591 ME ..27 Threading the needle thread and regulating its tension on model 2574 ME ......28 Setting the stitch length ......................29 Switching the sewing functions on / off ................29 Entering start and end backtack stitches ..................30 Enter / change template code ....................
Safety Safety Directives This machine is constructed in accordance with the European regulations contained in the conformity and manufacturer’s declarations. 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...
PFAFF 2571 ME Post to the left of the needle. PFAFF 2591 ME Post to the right of the needle. The PFAFF 2574 ME is a high-speed, two-needle postbed sewing machines with a forwards and reverse feeding feed wheel and roller presser.
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 / Sewing lamp switch (option) ● To switch the control system of the machine on or off, turn main switch 1. ● Switch the sewing lamp, which is inte- grated in the machine head, on or off by operating switch 2.
Controls Keyboard on machine head Fig. 7 - 03 ● The machine as a keyboard with 4 keys to activate different functions. ● When the keys 1 – 4 are operated on the standard version, the functions listed below are carried out.
Controls Swivel out the roller-presser ● In the raised position the roller-presser 1 can be swivelled out by gently pulling downwards. Fig. 7 - 04 Knee lever ● Operate knee lever 1 to raise the roller presser. Fig. 7 - 05...
Controls Edge trimmer -725/04 for 2571 ME Keep your hands away from the moving knife! Danger of injury! Switch on knife drive: ● Move lever 1 backwards. The knife moves into operating position. Switch off knife drive: ● Press lever 1. The knife swings back- wards.
Controls Edge trimmer -725/04 for 2591 ME Fig. 7 - 08 Keep your hands away from the moving knife! Danger of injury! Switch on knife drive: ● Move lever 1 backwards. The knife moves into operating position. Switch off knife drive: ●...
Controls Control panel The control panel is used to display and call up the machine functions for setting up and for sewing operation, for entering parameter values and for reading error messages and service settings. Fig. 6 - 03 The control panel has the following operating and display elements: ●...
Controls TE / Input off TE / Input on PM / operating mode ● Press this selection key to switch between manual sewing and programmed sewing. When the LED is illuminated, the programmed sewing mode is activated. Function keys .09.02 The function keys 3 described below generally have two basic functions: ●...
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Controls Thread trimming / B- ● If the "TE / Input key" is switched off, the thread trimmer is switched on or off. ● If the "TE / Input key" is switched on, this function key serves as a minus function for the setting range (B).
Danger of injury due to unintentional starting of the machine! Only use needles from the system intended for the machine, see Chapter 3 Specifi cations. PFAFF 2571 and 2591 PFAFF 2574 ● Raise the roller presser 1 and swing it ●...
Setting up Winding the bobbin thread, regulating the winder tension Fig. 8 -02 ● Draw the thread from the reel stand through guide hole 1 into the bobbin winder tension unit 2 and then behind the thread clamp 3. ● Cut off the thread in thread clamp 3. The thread is retained. ●...
Setting up Removing/Inserting the bobbin case Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to uninten- tional starting of the machine! Removing the bobbin case: ● Open the post cap. ● Raise latch 1 and remove bobbin case 2. Inserting the bobbin case: ●...
Setting up Threading the needle thread and regulating its tension on model 2571 and 2591 ME Fig. 8 - 05 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to unintentional starting of the machine! ● Thread both needle threads as shown in Fig. 8 - 05 . ●...
Setting up Threading the needle thread and regulating its tension on model 2574 ME Fig. 8 - 06 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to unintentional starting of the machine! ● Thread both needle threads as shown in Fig. 8 - 06 . ●...
Setting up Setting the stitch length ● Switch machine on ● Press this button in the menu to change stitch length setting. ● Press the "TE / Input" key (Select button LED lights up). The displayed stitch length can be increased or decreased by pressing the D+ or D- buttons. Switching the sewing functions on / off ●...
Setting up Entering start and end backtack stitches ● Call up the display diagram for the start and end bartacks (if necessary, press key several times). ● Switch on the "TE / input" function (LED is illuminated). 3 3 3 3 The number of bartack stitches are shown on the display, which can be altered as follows when the machine has stopped: Increase the number of...
Setting up Enter / change template code ● Switch machine on. ● Call up the parameter display (press the button several times if necessary). ● Switch on "TE / Input" (LED lights up). ● Select parameter group 600 by pressing button A ●...
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Provided that the machine is not turned off, all parameters can be accessed without re-entering the template code. Remember the code! Without the corresponding code, protected functions cannot be called up! In this case request support from the PFAFF service centre.
Setting up Bobbin thread control The bobbin thread control is activated by parameter "104", see chapter 11.04 List of Parameters. ● Switch machine on. ● Call up the parameter display (press the button several times if necessary). ● Switch on "TE / Input" (LED lights up). ●...
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Setting up ● Switch off "TE / Input" (LED turns off). RM: 987 ● After sewing the preset quantity of bobbin thread the display shows the message "BOBBIN" after the thread trimming procedure. BOBBIN ● Change the bobbin case and press "F1" button. ●...
Sewing Sewing When sewing, all settings relevant to the sewing operation will be displayed. Functions can be turned on or off by pressing the buttons, set values for the most important parameters can be changed directly. The "PM" button is used to switch between manual sewing (button LED off) and pro- grammed sewing (button LED on).
Setting up Inserting and removing the SD-memory card Inserting the SD-memory card ● Open cover 1. ● Insert SD-memory card 2 into the card slot with the label at the front. ● Close cover 1 again. Use only memory cards formatted FAT 16 2 GB max.
Sewing Selecting parameter entry .01.03 ● Call up the parameter display (press the button several times if necessary). ● Switch on "TE / Input" (LED lights up). The display will show the fi rst parameter with the corresponding setting value. Parameters can be selected and values changed as follows: Select the parameter Select the parameter ten and...
Sewing Programmed Sewing ● Switch machine on. ● Press the "PM" button to select programmed sewing (button LED is on) ● Where necessary enter the code and confi rm with the select button. Before programmed sewing, programs must be set up (see chapter 10.01 Programming Sewing).
Sewing Error Messages When a fault occurs the display shows "E" together with an error code, as shown in the fol- lowing example. An error message can be caused by incorrect set up, faulty elements or overloading. ● Correct the fault. ●...
Input Input Programming sewing The displays given below are examples of the corresponding input options. The input values displayed on the machine may differ. ● Switch machine on ● Call up the parameter display (press the button several times if necessary). ●...
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Input ● If the "TE / Input" key is turned off, sewing functions for programmed sewing can be turned on or off. If the function is turned on, the corresponding button LED lights up: Raise foot position after sewing stop Start backtack on/off on/off Raise foot position at end of seam sec-...
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Input ● Press the select button until the display shows seam section maximum speed input. 1 1 n: 20 ● Enter the maximum speed for this seam section. (Display x100) ● Press the select button until the display shows seam section special function input.
Input List of parameters for control P320 / P321 The operator has free access to the "100" parameters. Parameters "200" - "800" can only be changed after entering a code number and many only be changed by authorised personnel. Pedal controlled start backtack I - II (I = OFF , II = ON) Reverse rotation (I = OFF , II = ON)
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Input Roller-presser fi eld discharge (OFF = I, ON = II) I - II I = roller-presser is lowered slowly. Should be set for high foot pressure II = roller-presser is lowered quickly. Should be set for low foot pressure Single stitch button assignment 1 - 3 1 = Single stitch, 2 = Needle up,...
Input Error Messages and Description Error Description System error Sewing motor E002/BB/xxx BB = 20: Deadman 02: Position forwards 03: Position in reverse 05: Position by shortest route 09: Write parameter 10: Speed 0A: Reset stitch counter 0B: Stop after xxx stitches 30: Timeout for increasing speed 31: Timeout from uncertain positioning 32: Timeout from deadman command...
Input Motor Errors Error Description Invalid parameter value Communication error Init not ready Command overrun Mains off during initialisation Excess current directly after mains on Short circuit Excess current during operation Motor blocked No incremental plug Incremental transducer missing for transmission/reduction Motor blocked in 1st stitch Interior starting error Dead man monitoring...
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Servicing and maintenance intervals Cleaning the machine ............Daily, before starting the machine Clean the hook compartment .......Daily, several times if in continuous use Check the oil level ............Daily, before starting the machine Greasing the bevel gears ..................once a year Clean the blower air fi...
● If required, fi ll oil into the tank through hole 1. Fig. 11 - 04 Only use oil with a mean viscosity of 22.0 mm²/s at 40ºC and a density of 0.865 g/cm³ at 15ºC. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, part number 280-1-120 144.
Danger of crushing between the sewing head and the table top! Fig. 11 - 05 We recommend PFAFF sodium grease with a dripping point of approx. 150C, Order No. 280-1-120 243. Cleaning the blower air fi lter ● Remove cover 1.
A detailed parts list for the complete machine is included with the accessori- es. 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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PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen AG Hans-Geiger-Str. 12 - IG Nord D-67661 Kaiserslautern Telefon: +49 - 6301 3205 - 0 Telefax: +49 - 6301 3205 - 1386 E-mail: info@pfaff-industrial.com Gedruckt in der BRD / Printed in Germany / Imprimé en la R.F.A. / Impreso en la R.F.A...
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