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3538 -20/02 -30/02 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual applies to machines from the following serial numbers onwards: 2 804 345 and software version 0437/001. 296-12-19 292/002 Instruction Manual engl. 10.15...
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As an alternative to the Internet download, the adjustment manual can also be ordered under order no. 296-12-19 293/002. Reprinting, reproduction and/or translation of PFAFF instruction manuals (including parts thereof) is only permitted with our prior agreement and citation of the source.
Danger warnings ........................8 Proper Use ..........................9 Technical Data ......................... 10 PFAFF 3538 ......................... 10 Disposal of the Machine ....................11 Transport, Packaging and Storage ................... 12 Transport to the customer’s premises ................12 Transport within the customer’s premises ................12 Disposal of the packaging materials ..................
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Table of Contents Contents ....................Page Set-up ..........................24 Inserting the needle ......................24 Threading the needle / adjusting the needle thread ............25 Input ............................ 26 Sewing – automatic mode ....................27 Sewing – Unit with cutter and rack ..................28 Input mode ..........................
Fitting or using these products may therefore have negative effects on features which depend on the machine design. We are not liable for any damage caused by the use of non-Pfaff parts.
Safety Safety symbols Hazard point! Special points of attention. Risk of injury to operating personnel or technical staff! Electric voltage! Danger to operating personnel or technical staff. Danger of hands being crushed! Caution! Do not operate without fi nger guard and safety covers! Turn off the main switch before threading, changing the bobbin or needle, cleaning etc! Special points of attention for the owner-operator...
Safety Operating personnel and technical staff Operating personnel .05.01 Operating personnel are persons responsible for equipping, operating and cleaning the ma- chine and for fault clearance in the sewing area. The operating personnel are obligated to comply with the following points: ...
Safety Danger warnings A work area of 1 m must be kept around the machine during operation to en- sure unobstructed access at all times. Do not reach into the needle range during the sewing operation! Risk of injury from the needle! Do not allow any objects to be placed on the table during the adjustment work! The objects could become jammed or be slung away! Risk of injury from parts fl...
Proper Use Proper Use The PFAFF 3538 is a sewing machine for effi ciently hemming pocket openings. Any usage not approved by the manufacturer is deemed misuse! The manufac- turer shall assume no liability for damage caused by misuse! Proper use also includes compliance with the operating, maintenance, adjustment and repair measures specifi...
Disposal of the Machine Disposal of the Machine It is up to the customer to dispose of the machine properly. The materials used for the machine include 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 All machines are completely packed for delivery. Transport within the customer’s premises The manufacturer assumes no liability for transport within the customer’s premises or to the individual usage sites. Please ensure that the machines are only transported in a vertical position.
Work Symbols Work Symbols Activities to be performed or important information in this instruction manual are empha- sised by symbols. The symbols used have the following meaning: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication Maintenance, repairs, adjustment, service work (only to be carried out by technical staff)
Operating Controls Operating Controls Main switch Turning the main switch 1 switches the machine on and off. Fig. 7 - 01 Light barrier The LED in the light barrier indicates the following status: – LED lights up green = Reception indica- tor (If there is no sewing material below it).
Operating Controls Stop button Press the stop button: Machine and feed band stop. Release the stop button: Press the F4 key on the control panel to start the machine or insert new pocket blanks. Fig. 7 - 03...
Operating Controls Control panel The control panel is used to display and access machine functions for set-up and sewing, to enter parameter values and to read error messages and service settings. 3500 2000 Fig. 7 - 04 The control panel has the following operating and display controls: ...
Operating Controls Symbols on the display .04.01 In addition to clear texts and set values, the following symbols appear on the display. Symbol Function Current program number Piece counter Speed Stitch length SD memory card Machine memory Enter Plus/minus keys .04.02 The corresponding set values are selected and altered using the appropriate plus-minus keys.
Operating Controls Function keys .04.03 If a function is on, this is always indicated by the correspondingly lit LED. Detailed explana- tion of functions: Thread machine The sewing head is moved back so that the machine can be threaded. The thread tension is opened when threading.
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Operating Controls F4 key The unit continues to sew after the "Remove fabric" message although there is still mate- rial under the initial light barrier. Scroll If this key is pressed, the input menus on the display are scrolled through. ...
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Set-up and Initial Commissioning The machine may only be set up and started up by qualifi ed personnel! All of the relevant safety regulations must always be complied with in this process! Adequate stability of the stand must be guaranteed, even during the sewing operations.
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Mounting the reel stand .01.02 Assemble the reel stand as shown in Fig. 8 - 02. Then insert the stand into the hole in the table top and secure it with the enclosed nuts. Fig.
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Connecting the plug-in connections and ground cable Fig. 8 - 03 Insert all plugs on the control box 2 in accordance with their designation. Insert the “motor” into the bushing X 3 and the bushing X 8. Caution! Plugging in the connector incorrectly can damage the control unit! ...
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Initial start-up Inspect the machine and in particular the electric lines and pneumatic connecting hoses for possible damage. Remove the stopper 1 from the oil tank 2. The stopper serves solely for transit support and may not be used during the sewing operations.
Set-up Set-up Observe and comply with all regulations and instructions in this instruction manual. Pay particular attention to all safety regulations! All set-up work may only be carried out by appropriately instructed personnel. Disconnect the machine from the electricity mains for all set-up work by operat- ing the main switch or by removing the mains plug! Inserting the needle Switch off the machine!
Set-up Threading the needle / adjusting the needle thread Fig. 9 - 02 Switch off the machine! Risk of injury due to accidental machine start-up! Thread the needle as shown in Fig. 9-02. Adjust the needle thread tension by turning the knurled thumb screw 1.
Input Input 3500 2000 Fig. 10 - 01 The following appear on the display (from the left): Max. speed (e.g. 3500 revolutions per minute), it can be changed using the correspond- ing plus/minus key. Coded via parameter 809. Stitch length (e.g. 3.5 mm), it can be changed using the corresponding plus/minus key. The electronically set stitch length here must be identical to the mechanically set stitch length on the sewing head.
Input Sewing – automatic mode The following work steps assume that the sewing preparations listed in the “Set-up” chapter have been carried out thoroughly and the machine has been programmed according to the order. Turn on the machine at the main switch and wait for it to be ready for operation. ...
Input Sewing – Unit with cutter and rack In contrast to the basic machine described in 10.01, the “Plus” machine sepa- rates the pocket blanks after hemming with a cutter. An integrated extraction device removes the loose threads during the cutting process and collects them in a container under the work table.
Input Input mode Select the function group Fig. 10 - 03 The desired function group must be selected using the allocated plus/minus key after chang- ing to input mode. Select the function group or function with the corresponding plus/minus key. The upper key is + and the lower key is -.
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Input The following function groups are available: Group Function Access rights (factory setting) Operator level free Mechanic level coded Sewing drive positions coded Times coded Counter and speeds coded Service coded Sewing motor coded Access rights coded Access rights for the individual function groups and for the functions accessible via the keys can be changed in the function group 800.
Input Input mode Enter parameters 16,4 Fig. 10 - 04 The display shows the selected parameter number on the left and the associated parame- ter value further to the right. Parameter 505, the clearance from the chain cutter sensor to the chain cutter has been selected in the example above.
Input Parameter list Function group 100: Operator level Display software version (0437/xxx) Display motor control software version Key beeper (I = OFF, II = ON) Needle thread monitor (I = OFF, II = ON) Bobbin thread monitor (I = OFF, II = ON) Display serial number of machine Function group 200: Mechanic level...
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Input (2,3) Chain cutter travel time downwards (A8) (0.01 s) Switching time of stacker downwards (A12) (0.01 s) Switching time of stacker upwards (A12) (0.01 s) Switching time of stacker to the right (A13) (0.01 s) Switching time of stacker to the left (A13) (0.19 s) Switching time to open stacker (A14) (0.28 s) Switching time to close stacker (A14) (0.17 s) Switching time to turn stacker (A4) (0.01 s)
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Input Maximum motor speed (68) Positioning speed (25) Acceleration ramp (35) Braking ramp (30) Reference position (43) Dead man time (40) Motor starting current (7) Anti-rank fi lter (3) Rotation direction assignment (1) Positioning technique (1 – time-optimised; 2 – path-optimised) Function group 800: Access rights Access rights for function group 100*...
Error Error messages Error code Description Error 1 System error Error 2 Sewing motor ERROR 2/BB/xxx BB = 20: Deadman 10: Speed 0B: StopX 0A: Reset stitch counter 09: Write parameters 05: Position t.d.c. by shortest route 03: Position t.d.c. in reverse 02: Position t.d.c.
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Error Motor errors Error code 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 encoder missing for transmission/ reduction Motor blocked in 1st stitch Internal starting error...
Maintenance and Care Maintenance and Care Maintenance intervals Cleaning the hook area ......daily, several times during continuous operation Cleaning the complete machine ................weekly Machine oil level .................. daily, before start-up Checking / setting the air pressure ..............as needed Cleaning the maintenance unit air fi...
Add oil to the container through the hole 2 as needed Only use oil with a centre viscosity of 22.0 mm /s at 40 °C and a density of 0.865 g/cm at 15 °C. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil part no. 280-1-120 144.
Remove the screw 2 as needed and add only enough oil for an air bubble to remain visible. Replace the screw 2. Only use oil with a centre viscosity of 22.0 mm /s at 40 °C and a density of 0.865 g/cm at 15 °C. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil part no. 280-1-120 144.
Maintenance and Care Checking / setting the air pressure Check the air pressure on the manome- ter 1 before every start-up. The manometer 1 must show a pressure of 6 bar. Adjust this value if needed. Pull up the button 2 for this and turn it out of position accordingly.
This list shows the most important wearing parts. A detailed parts list for the complete machine can be downloaded at www. pfaff-industrial.de/de/service-support/downloads/technical. As an alternative to the Internet download, the parts list can also be requested as a hard copy under order no. 296-12-19 292.