Pfaff 487 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual applies to machines from the serial number 2 816 535 and software version 0435/006 onwards. 296-12-19 351/002 Instruction Manual engl. 01/17...
- Page 2 As an alternative to the Internet download, the adjustment manual can also be ordered under order no. 296-12-19 352/002. Reprinting, reproduction and/or translation of PFAFF instruction manuals (including parts thereof) is only permitted with our prior agreement and citation of the source.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Danger warnings ........................8 Proper Use ..........................9 Technical Data ......................... 10 PFAFF 487 ..........................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 .................. - Page 4 Table of Contents Contents ..................Page Connecting the plug-in connections and ground cable ............24 Assembling the reel stand ....................25 Initial start-up ........................26 Switching the machine on / off .................... 26 Machine drive home position ....................26 Set-up ..........................27 Inserting the needle ......................
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Page 5: Safety
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. -
Page 6: Safety Symbols
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! Danger to operating personnel or technical staff Caution! Do not operate without finger guard and safety covers! Turn off the main switch before threading, changing the bobbin or needle, cleaning, etc.! -
Page 7: Operating Personnel And Technical Staff
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: O The safety instructions provided in the instruction manual must be followed for all work! O Any work method jeopardising machine safety must be refrained from! O Tight-fitting clothing must be worn. -
Page 8: Danger Warnings
Safety Danger warnings A work area of 1 m must be kept free in front of and behind the machine to ensure 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 flying around! -
Page 9: Proper Use
Proper Use Proper Use The PFAFF 487 is a single-needle, high-speed seamer with variable top feed to create double lockstitch seams. 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... -
Page 10: Technical Data
Needle size in 1/100 mm: Model B: ........................90 - 110 Stitch length max......................4.5 mm Speed max 487 .:........................5000 stitches/min 487-918/...:.....................4200 stitches/min Passage under the sewing foot: ................max. 7 mm Passage width: ......................260 mm Clearance height: ......................130 mm Bed plate dimensions: ....................476 x 177... -
Page 11: Disposal Of The Machine
Disposal of the Machine Disposal of the Machine O It is up to the customer to dispose of the machine properly. O The materials used for the machine include steel, aluminium, brass and various plastics. The electrical equipment consists of plastics and copper. O The machine must be disposed of in accordance with the locally valid environmental protection regulations, with a specialised company being contracted if necessary. -
Page 12: Transport, Packaging And Storage
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. -
Page 13: Work Symbols
Work Symbols Work Symbols Activities to be performed or important information in this instruction manual are emphasised 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) -
Page 14: Operating Controls
Operating Controls Operating Controls Main switch Before switching on the machine, raise the take-up lever as far as possible. O Turning the main switch 1 switches the machine on and off. Fig. 7 - 01 Keys on the machine head (only in machines with backtacking system -911/..) O The machine sews backwards as long as the key 1 is pressed during the sewing... -
Page 15: Pedal
Operating Controls Pedal O With the main switch turned on In machines without backtacking system -911/.. = Neutral position = Sewing = Trim thread/ (in machines with thread trimmer -900/..) In machines with backtacking system -911/.. = Neutral position = Sewing = Raise sewing foot = Trim thread/ (in machines with thread... -
Page 16: Lever For Stitch Length Regulation And Reverse Sewing
Operating Controls Lever for stitch length regulation and reverse sewing O To set the stitch length, press the lever 1 to the right and set the desired stitch length. O The machine sews backwards as long as the reverse-feed key 2 is pressed during the sewing operation. -
Page 17: Edge Trimmer -731/11
Operating Controls Edge trimmer -731/11 Do not reach into the knife during operation! Risk of injury! O Pressing or raising the key 1 switches the edge trimmer on or off. See chapter 7.02 Keys on the machine head to switch on the edge trimmer -731/12. -
Page 18: Knee Switch (Only With Subclass -918/14)
Operating Controls Knee switch (only with subclass -918/14) O Pressing the knee switch 1 switches between two predefined fullness settings Fig. 7 - 09 Control panel (only in machines with P40 CD) The description can be found in the instruction manual for the drive. -
Page 19: Set-Up And Initial Commissioning
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Set-up and Initial Commissioning The machine may only be set up and started up by qualified personnel! All of the relevant safety regulations must always be complied with in this process! If the machine was delivered without a table, then the stand and the table top provided must safely support the weight of the machine and its motor. -
Page 20: Inserting The Sewing Machine Into The Stand
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Inserting the sewing machine into the stand .01.02 Fig. 8 - 02 O The hinge 1 is screwed to the sewing head base plate. O Insert the sewing machine into the table top. O Insert the sewing head support 2 into the table top hole. Do not operate the machine without the support 2! Risk of damage due to the top-heavy sewing head! Machine can tip over backwards when moving it! -
Page 21: Tensioning The V-Belt
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Assembling the motor .01.03 Fig. 8 - 03 O Assemble the motor bracket 1, motor 2, belt guard bracket 3 and belt pulley 4 as shown in Fig. 8-03. Tensioning the V-belt .01.04 O Fit the V-belt O Loosen the nut 1 and tension the V-belt by turning the motor bracket 2 out of po- sition. -
Page 22: Assembling The Upper V-Belt Guard
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Mounting the lower V-belt guard .01.05 Fig. 8 - 05 O Loosen the screws 2 and align the belt guard bracket 1 so that the motor pulley and V-belt run freely. O Use the screw 4 to tighten the screws 2 and the belt guard 3. Assembling the upper V-belt guard .01.06 O Use the screws 2 to screw on the lower... -
Page 23: Mounting The Synchroniser
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Mounting the synchroniser .01.07 O Insert the position finger 1 into the machine housing and tighten it with the screw 2. O Slide the synchroniser 3 onto the shaft so that the position finger 1 is positioned in the groove of the synchroniser 3, see arrow. -
Page 24: Connecting The Plug-In Connections And Ground Cable
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Connecting the plug-in connections and ground cable Fig. 8 - 09 O Insert all plugs on the control box 2 in accordance with their designation. O Insert the "motor" into the bushing E and the bushing M. Caution Inserting the plug incorrectly can damage the control unit! O Attach the following ground cables in order to discharge static electricity... -
Page 25: Assembling The Reel Stand
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Assembling the reel stand O Assemble the reel stand as shown in the adjacent illustration. O Then insert the stand into the hole in the table top and secure it with the enclosed nuts. Fig. 8 - 10... -
Page 26: Initial Start-Up
Set-up and Initial Commissioning Initial start-up O Remove the plug 1 of the oil reservoir 2 before the initial commissioning. Danger of machine damage! The plug 1 serves solely for transit support and may not be used during the sewing operations. -
Page 27: Set-Up
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 operating the main switch or by removing the mains plug! Inserting the needle Switch off the machine! -
Page 28: Winding The Bobbin Thread, Adjusting The Thread Tension
Set-up Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension Fig. 9 -02 O Fit the empty bobbin 1 onto the bobbin winder spindle 2 with the rest thread chamber on the outside. O Thread in the thread as shown in Fig. 9 - 02 and wind it round the bobbin 1 a few times in an anti-clockwise direction. -
Page 29: Removing / Inserting The Bobbin Case
Set-up Removing / inserting the bobbin case Switch off the machine! Risk of injury due to accidental machine start-up! Removing the bobbin case: O Tilt machine backwards. O Raise the lever 1 and remove the bobbin case 2. Inserting the bobbin case: O Press the bobbin case 2 until you feel it snap into the bobbin case base. -
Page 30: Threading The Needle Thread / Adjusting The Needle Thread Tension
Set-up Threading the needle thread / adjusting the needle thread tension Fig. 9 - 05 Switch off the machine! Risk of injury due to accidental machine start-up! O Thread the needle thread as shown in Fig. 9-05. O Adjust the needle thread tension by turning the knurled thumb screw 1. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Top Feed
Set-up Adjusting the top feed Fig. 9 - 06 Fig. 9 - 06 c Normal sewing O Set the levers 1 and 2 to the same value. The vibrating presser and bottom trans- porter work with the same feed motion (see Fig. -
Page 32: Setting The Bobbin Stitch Counter
Set-up Setting the bobbin stitch counter For the description please refer to the separate instruction manual for the drive, see chapter 5.3.1 Setting the bobbin stitch counter. -
Page 33: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and Care Maintenance and Care Maintenance intervals Cleaning ............daily, several times if in continuous operation Clean the hook area ........daily, several times if in continuous operation Check the oil level ...................once a month Clean / lubricate the top feed joints ..............once a week Check / set the air pressure .............. -
Page 34: Checking The Oil Level
Only use oil with a centre viscosity of 22.0 mm²/s at 40 °C and a density of 0.865 g/cm³ at 15 °C. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil order no. 280-1-120 144. Fig. 10 - 02 Cleaning / lubricating the top feed joints... -
Page 35: Checking / Setting The Air Pressure
Maintenance and Care Checking / setting the air pressure O Check the air pressure on the manometer 1 before every start-up. O The manometer 1 must show a pressure of 6 bar. O Adjust this value if needed. O To do this, pull up the button 2 and turn it so that the manometer 1 shows a pressure of 6 bar. -
Page 36: Parameter Settings
Maintenance and Care Parameter settings Parameter settings are described in the separate parameter list for the drive and may only be changed by qualified technicians. - Page 37 Table top cutout Table Top Table top cutout...
- Page 38 Table top assembly Table top assembly...
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Page 39: Wearing Parts
As an alternative to the Internet download, the parts list can also be requested as a hard copy under order no. 296-12-19 351. 11-330 169-15 11-108 174-25 System 134 - 35 91-100 296-25 (3x) 91-000 407-15 (2x) 11-330 085-15 PFAFF 487-G PFAFF 487 91-265 280-91 91-265 262-91 11-174 912-15 11-174 912-15 (2x) (2x) - Page 40 Wearing Parts 99-137 151-45 91-171 049-05 91-171 042-05 95-774 464-25 91-700 996-15 Subclass -731/.. Cutting length Part number 5.0 mm 91-169 395-04/001 7 .0 mm 91-169 395-04/002 9.0 mm 91-169 395-04/003 Subclass -900/.. 91-171 850-91 91-165 505-05 11-108 087-15 91-171 854-15 91-171 853-15 11-108 084-15 (2x) 91-108 222-15...
- Page 41 Notes...
- Page 42 PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen GmbH Hans-Geiger-Str. 12 - IG Nord D-67661 Kaiserslautern Tel.: +49 - 6301 3205 - 0 Fax: +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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