Straight buttonhole machine with chain stitch (134 pages)
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° MODEL ELETRONIC BUTTON STITCHER MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL MACHINE SERIAL No: 97.2430.1.086 PART NUMBER This manual is valid from the machine Serial No.: U241937 09 / 2017...
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° MODEL ELETRONIC BUTTON STITCHER MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL MACHINE SERIAL No: 97.2430.1.086 PART NUMBER This manual is valid from the machine Serial No.: U241937 09 / 2017...
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However, the satisfaction and goodwill of our customers are of pri- mary concern to AMF Reece, Inc. In the event that a warranty matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please contact AMF Reece office:...
Warranty Registration Card (Please Fax or Mail immediately after installation) Note: All Warranty Claims Void, unless Registration Card on file at AMF Reece HQ Machine model number: (S101, S100, S104, S105, S311, Decostitch, S4000, EBS Mark II, etc) Manufacturer‘s serial or production number: Installation Site Information: Customer‘s Name:...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° TABLE OF CONTENTS A - INTRODUCTION 1. BASIC INFORMATION ............................. 1-1 2. SAFETY DEVICE AND LABELS ........................1-2 3. GENERAL MACHINE PARTS DESCRIPTIONS .................... 1-3 4. TECHNICAL CONDITIONS ..........................1-4 5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATOR SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ............1-5 6.
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° TABLE OF CONTENTS 10. SPACE BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND ROW OF STITCHES ............1-41 11. BUTTONHOLE LENGTH CHANGE ......................1-42 12. LOOPER ADJUSTMENT..........................1-44 13. THREAD DRAW-OFF ............................. 1-47 13.1. Adjustment of the Draw-Off Lever Position....................1-47 13.2.
A - INTRODUCTION 1. BASIC INFORMATION The sewing machine S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° is designed and produced to be very reliable. Important design goals have been to provide a safe machine that is simple and inexpensive to maintain. The patented rotary needle bar shaft drive, a major benefit, delivers longer needle bar life. The added benefits of lower vibration and less noise, translate into less operator fatigue.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° A - INTRODUCTION 2. SAFETY DEVICE AND LABELS S 4001 YEAR OF PRODUCTION VOLTAGE POWER OUTPUT CURRENT AMF REECE, a.s. CZECH REPUBLIC Warning Air pressure regulator Covers removed, possible injury Manometer with pressure sensor Warning when opening cover eyes injury danger Label TÜV SÜD...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° A - INTRODUCTION 3. GENERAL MACHINE PARTS DESCRIPTIONS Eye guard Control panel Table Table top Foot pedal Main Switch Halogen lamp Button Control box Emergency Stop Button Indexer Machine head Released: 09/2017 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; webside: amfreece.com...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° A - INTRODUCTION 4. TECHNICAL CONDITIONS Machine type S 4001 ISBH+I 30° Electronic controller chains stitch straight buttonhole machine for sewing imitation buttonholes on cuff Wiggins. With the automatic indexer, preset Description programs automatically control the sewing of multiple buttonholes either...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° A - INTRODUCTION 5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATOR SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE When installing the machine we recommend the minimum clearances noted above around the machine. Read all of the instructions that follow. DO NOT PUT THE MACHINE INTO OPERATION UNTIL YOU ARE COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH ALL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° A - INTRODUCTION CAUTION: LASER RADIATION DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS Read carefully the supplemental rules described below before setting up laser system. C.C. E.A. laser product has been designed and manufactured specifically for the work place and for use in working, conditions.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° A - INTRODUCTION 6. SPECIAL ACCESSORIES - machine device, which is not included in the standard equipment of the machine and a customer can order it Sewing cam • it is possible to sew a different buttonhole shape...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° B - MACHINE INSTALLATION 1. CONTENT OF THE SHIPPING BOX 1. The shipment contains one box. 2. There is a carton with accessories, service manual with parts section and thread stand in the box. 3. During unpacking the shipment, follow the labels which are on a cover.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° B - MACHINE INSTALLATION 3. POWER AND AIR CONNECTION 1. The machine is equipped with a quick coupler required with connector for inner Ø of the tube 10. The connector for inner Ø of the tube 8 is not supplied with the machine, a customer has to order it.
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° B - MACHINE INSTALLATION 4. Head Pneumatic 1 2 3 J 2 A J 2 B J O I 1 B Q 2 J 1 A J 1 B J 3 B J 3 A J 1 A 1...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° B - MACHINE INSTALLATION 4. THREAD STAND INSTALLATION 1. P u t t h e t h r e a d s t a n d t o g e t h e r according to the drawing.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° C - CORRECT USAGE 1. POWER UP / HOME POSITION by turning clockwise to the I position. 1.1. Turn the main power switch on 1.2. The machine is ready for operation when the control panel display lights, the Ready message appears on the display.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° C - CORRECT USAGE 2. NEEDLE INSTALLATION WARNING! Before performing this adjustment, switch the main machine power off to prevent accidental starting of the machine. Disconnect the air supply and dissipate any stored energy. Use needles ordering number 02.0750.2.110 (750SC 90/14) only - see accessories.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° C - CORRECT USAGE 3. THREADING WARNING! Switch the main machine power off to prevent accidental starting of the machine. Disconnect the air supply and dissipate any stored energy. When threading, see the pictures below. Change the thread tension by nut according to the sewing conditions.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS 1. BUTTONHOLE SEWING PROCEDURE 1.1. Bring the machine to the home position according to the section C1. a) sewing without indexer Check, if the message appears on the display. If not, follow steps below: press The machine sews only 1 buttonhole.
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS 1.4. When the foot pedal is pressed to its second position, the sewing is started with or without indexer, it depends on set program - see 1a, b. When the buttonhole is sewn and the thread is trimmed, the machine goes to the home position and clamp feet raise.
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS 1.6. b) sewing with indexer If it is necessary to interrupt the cycle during the sewing with indexer (example: needle breakage, thread breakage ): b1) Press the foot pedal to the second position, the machine stops in the home position after buttonhole is finished.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS 2. OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL PUSH BUTTONS AND SWITCHES Emergency Stop Button Switching of automatic mode (Moving the indexer clamp feet left-right; right-left) Determine the direction of the buttonhole movement at the set program.
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS Error messages Motor not ready Low air pressure Home position time out Error setting It will display if the value of the parameter is adjusted out of range. Press the screen on the display, you will return on the main screen.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS 3. STITCHING HEAD PARAMETERS MENU Enter the sewing head program menu by pressing button Maximal speed. Turning the second thread (Range 1000 - 3840 ppm) tensioner in bar on / off. Correction of the needle bar upper position.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS 4. INDEXER PARAMETERS MENU Activation of the thread Activation of the thread Automatic mode catcher at the end of catcher in the beginning (Moving the indexer clamp feet left - right; right - left) automatic sewing cycle.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS These parameters need to be adjusted according to the stitching head mechanical adjustment: Stitch density in second Stitch density in first row (0,5 - 3,5 mm). row (0,5 - 3,5 mm). Length of BH (15 - 25 mm) Cutting space of BH (0,5 - 5,5 mm).
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS 5.2. Standard mode This mode is activated by this icon in indexer programming menu. Sequence of buttonhole count and spacing setting: Note: It is possible to have different distance between each buttonhole.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS 5.3. Special mode This mode is activated by this icon in indexer programming menu. Sequence of buttonhole count and spacing setting: Note1: Distances between buttonholes are equal. Note2: Count of buttonhole and distance between buttonholes are possible to change directly from the main screen.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS 6. TESTS Warning! Tests can be performed only by skilled service technicians. The end position sensor BQ1. Activate the sensor using a metal tool - icon starts lighting. The end position axis X. Activate the sensor using a metal tool - icon starts lighting.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS 6.1. Stepper motor test Use these buttons for electronic adjustment Home sensors of X, Y Axis of home position. Actual position Use these buttons for Use these buttons to bring X, of X, Y axis testing X, Y movements Y axis to home position.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS 9. FACTORY SETTING - all the parameters are set according to table 1. Pass word 5632 Table 1 RANGE PARAMETER RANGE PARAMETER SETTING SETTING Indexer Indexer On Indexer Off Indexer On 0 - 6...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° D - MACHINE CONTROLS 10. DEAD BATTERY If the PLC or display battery is dead, a flashing icon appears on the main screen. By pressing the icon, one can find out which battery needs to be replaced.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 1. MACHINE HOME POSITION 1. The needle bar is in the upper position. The needle descends to the right side of the throat plate slot during the first stitch. The marks on the handwheel and cover casting are aligned.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 3. MACHINE ADJUSTMENT BASICS 1. Before making mechanical adjustment switch the machine to the service mode by pressing the button Emergency Stop press release and pressing the foot pedal, the machine finishes the buttonhole.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 4. NEEDLE BAR 4.1. Needle bar crank position Turn the hand wheel until the reference point of the pulley is in connection with the mark on the back cover as the picture in section E1.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 5. BITE Before the bite adjustment, remove the pulley cover and the head cover 5.1. Bite cam adjustment a) Check if the machine is in the home position. b) Tilt the machine on the rest wood pin .
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 5.2. Bite width adjustment To adjust the bite width, first remove the head cover. The S-4001 is fitted with a regular bite throat plate , that allows a bite range of 1.5 mm (1/16“) to 2.3 mm (3-32“).
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 6. FEEDING 1. Tilt the sewing head on the rest pin. 2. Bevel Gear Adjustment. Manually turn the hand wheel in the sewing direction to be sure the drive disk switch spring...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 10. Setting the feeding timing: Clamp plate movement occurs only when the needlepoint has risen above the garment and must be completed before the needle descends into the garment. NOTE: Bear in mind that the clamp plate movement need to start when the needle bar is near to reach the top death point, in the way the pull up of the thread from material is made firmly.
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 8.1. As the Indexer unit needs to be synchronized with the sewing head, it is necessary to set the mechanically adjusted stitch density in the Indexer parameters on the machine touch-screen panel.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 9. ADJUSTMENT OF BARRING STITCHES The properly set of the first and of the second bar is shown in the picture beside. Each bar is performed by a half turn of the cam; in the half turn 5 stitches are performed.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 9.2. Second bar adjustments The principle of work: The second bar is performed according to the first bar adjustment made before; changing the setting of the first bar influences the second bar too.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 9.3. First bar position adjustments If the length of the buttonholes is not the same as show in the picture , adjust the brake: 1. Loosen the nut and turn the nut clockwise to increase the brake or counter-clockwise to reduce the brake.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 9.5. The clearance adjustment of the inside and outside rolls of the cam during the cam turning a) Turn the hand wheel until the cam starts to turn. b) Continue turning the hand wheel. The main cam assembly...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 11. BUTTONHOLE LENGTH CHANGE 1. Loosen the screw and move the stop as needed. To the right - the buttonhole is shortened, to the left - the buttonhole is extended (refer to the picture below). The length can be set in the range 15.8 - 25 mm (0.62 - 0.98“).
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 11.1. As the Indexer unit needs to be synchronized with the sewing head, it is necessary to set the mechanically adjusted buttonhole length and cutting space in the Indexer parameters on the machine touch-screen panel.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 12. LOOPER ADJUSTMENT Before making the loopers adjustment, follow the below described points: 1. Turn the hand wheel and observe the position of the connecting link at both ends of the looper link arm travel .
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT The first looper adjustment 1. Bring the machine to the home position and loosen the screws of the looper cam adjust the looper cam to the lowest position. 2. Loosen the looper set screw...
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT The second looper adjustment 10. Insert the second looper on the looper shaft. 11. Loosen the looper holder screw and move the holder so that the needle passes the center of the looper recess.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 13. THREAD DRAW-OFF 13.1. Adjustment of the Draw-Off Lever Position The correct adjustment ensures a long enough thread tail for starting the sewing of the next buttonhole.Remove the covers because this mechanism adjustment is performed in the rear of the head. Air supply is necessary for this adjustment.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 14. THREAD TENSION The thread tension influences the appearance of the buttonhole. A thread tension change may be needed if the thread and fabric change. Check to be certain all parts, which contact the thread, are smooth and polished with no burrs or sharp edges.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 14.2. The Correct Position of the Tension Mechanism a) Remove the tension assembly from the shaft b) Check if the distance between the stud slot edge and the pin is 3.5 mm If incorrect, it is necessary to adjust the position on the pin.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 15. THREAD TRIMMING Trimming mechanism ensures the correct thread trimming after sewing the last stitch. A the trimming hook moves in the direction of arrow, both thread loop legs A and B are pulled forward. When the thread hook approaches the end of the stroke, leg A contact the trimming knife, cutting the thread.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 16. MACHINE HEAD CLAMP-FEET ADJUSTMENT 16.1. Clamp Height Adjustment Make sure the air-supply is switched on and the clamp-feet are in up position. If the clamp-feet are not in up position, push the button from the machine touch-screen panel.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 16.3. Clamp-Feet Pressure Adjustment The whole length of the clamp-feet must hold the garment evenly with same pressure; if this is not the case, it is necessary to readjust the correct pressure of clamp-feet...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 17. ADJUSTMENT OF THE STOPPING SENSOR POSITION Follow the below described steps to set the position of the sensor. 1. Put machine in the service mode (see E-3). 2. Turn the handwheel counter clockwise until the machine is in the position for sewing the second bar. The stop...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 18. CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove the pulley cover after loosing the M4 screws 2. By turning the handwheel adjust the position of the shaft so that the screw on the pulley...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 19. THE MAIN CAM CHANGE 1. Loosen the screws and remove the holder 2. Unscrew the screws and remove the right control spring and the holder 3. Loosen the stud and remove the worm gea hub and the main cam assembly .
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° F - INDEXER - ANGLE 30° 1. INTRODUCTION Indexer is a device capable of automatic sewing of a batch of imitation buttonholes on jacket sleeve with defined number of buttonholes, their spacing and angle. Indexer is composed of the clamping mechanism, Y-axis drive, thread pick-up and covers.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° F - INDEXER - ANGLE 30° 3. INDEXER FUNCTION Indexer allows sewing of buttonholes with straight or angle clamp-feet movement. All indexer parameters are adjustable from the touch-screen control panel. Angle adjustment procedure: Released: 09/2017 1-57 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz;...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° F - INDEXER - ANGLE 30° 4. HOME POSITION ADJUSTMENT 4.1. Indexer Clamp-feet Adjustment – Axis Y a) Activate the indexer from the touch-screen panel by pressing the button b) Check the sewing length matches the parameter set on the machine touch-screen panel, refer to the chapter E11 c) Check the sewing density matches the parameter set on the machine touch-screen panel, refer to the chapter E8.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° F - INDEXER - ANGLE 30° 5. THE INDEXER CLAMPING FEED PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT 1. First place the material under the left clamping feed. 2. Press the button on display. Pull the clamped material and check if the material is held well.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° F - INDEXER - ANGLE 30° 6. THREAD PICK-UP ADJUSTMENT If the thread is not caught and held after trimming it is necessary to adjust the thread pick-up. 1. The machine must be in the home position.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° G - MAINTENANCE Warning: • Check for damage to electrical cables • Check safety covers for damage and replace if needed immediately • Keep your hands out of the sewing area • Do not modify the machine in any way, which could eliminate safety parts •...
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° G - MAINTENANCE 6. Remove the filter cover with cleaning pad . Remove the dust from the cleaning pad or in case of considerable dirt, wash it using a mild detergent. Perform the same cleaning on the rear fan.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° G - MAINTENANCE 2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE once a day (8 hours of operation) - cleaning of the sewing mechanism area and inner frame of the machine - lubrication of mechanisms - see section G4. Recommended values for screws tightening (Nm):...
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° G - MAINTENANCE 4. MACHINE LUBRICATION 1. It is necessary to lubricate the places shown below before the machine is switched on for the first time or after a long idle period. Use oil ESSO TERESSO 32 or similar quality.
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° G - MAINTENANCE 5. Tilt the machine head on the rest pin and lubricate the places shown in the picture. looper shafts looper cam surfaces roller feed cam surfaces shifter bite cam surfaces bevel gears trimmer shaft Tilt the sewing head back into the sewing position.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° G - MAINTENANCE 5. MACHINE DISPOSAL 1. To ensure machine ecological disposal, it is necessary to remove nonmetallic parts from the machine. To take these parts out, it is necessary to perform the partial dismantling of the machine, remove covers, dismantle the machine arm and remove the frame.
S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° TROUBLESHOOTING 1. MECHANICAL FAULTS FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Needle, looper, throat plate damaged Change damaged parts Thread breakage Incorrect needle and sewing mechani- Check the adjustment of the mecha- sm adjustment nisms Thread tension is too tight...
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Trimming knife damaged Replace knife Thread not trim- Wrong adjustment of pulling hook See section E 15 point 2 med at the end of Throttle valve regulating tension disc See section E14 point 3 the cycle is too loose.
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° TROUBLESHOOTING 2. INDEXER FAULTS FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Thread pick up Thread puller position adjusted incorrectly See section F7 for adjustment does not catch the Change Thread Pick-up delay parameter Thread Pick-up delay set incorrectly...
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The following messages can be seen on the servo, which is placed inside the control box. In order to eliminate these messages, switch off the machine for 1 minute. Then switch the machine on again. The error message should not appear on the display. If the message appears - call AMF Reece service. PWR - Power supply indication:...
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S-4001 ISBH+I SM 30° TROUBLESHOOTING Alarm Alarm reset Error detection function Detection details and cause of error code possible Power supply The DC voltage of the main circuit fell beloww the specificed value while undervoltage the RUN Command Input was ON...
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Sensor BQ1 failure Replace the sensor 06.2400.0.009 To set the servo amplifier - call AMF Re- Check the servo amplifier and servo ece service, alternatively replace motor (page 2-9) and servo amplifier (page 2-9) When sewing operation...
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