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The use of repair parts other than those included within the FISCHBEIN approved parts list may create hazardous conditions over which FISCHBEIN has no control. Therefore, FISCHBEIN cannot be held responsible for equipment in which non-approved repair parts are installed.
• Always use genuine Fischbein spare parts (including Fischbein Lubricating Oil and Fischbein Oil Filters). Our parts are specifically designed for Fischbein equipment to provide optimum performance and safety. Use of non-Fischbein parts can void the product warranty. • Turn off and lock out air and power sources when performing maintenance.
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1.3 CHARACTERISTICS Maximum speed: 1800 RPM Stitch length: 2 – 4 stitches per inch Machine Weight: Model 100: 58 lbs. (26,4 kg) (with rotary air knife) Model 101: 64 lbs. (29,1 kg)
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® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL REV. H 2005 / 11...
INSTALLATION 2.1 UNPACKING PROCEDURES Every Fischbein sewing head is packaged to protect the unit during normal shipping, storage and handling. Each sewing head is packed in a corrugated box with cardboard padding surrounding it. It is then taped shut. Before the unit is unpacked, inspect the box for any signs of damage incurred during shipping.
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.3 MOUNTING THE SEWING HEAD Due to the size and weight of the sewing head, a cart should be used to transport it. It is best to have a couple of installers handling the sewing head.
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® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL If the jack bolts are not properly adjusted, the sewing head can vibrate possibly causing damage or other parts to come loose. The jack bolts must be raised or lowered so that they come into firm contact with the mounting plate.
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL Illustration 3 2.4 LUBRICATION (WARNING) Refer to Illustration 5. The sewing head is delivered with a screw in the breather plug. Remove this screw before starting up the head. Failure to remove this will result in...
In the event the oil level falls below the marker line, add oil until level is met. 2.5 MAINTENANCE: NOTE: A certain amount of technical knowledge and training is required to perform any maintenance on Fischbein sewing heads. DAILY Keep the machine free of dust.
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Lock out compressed air and electrical power so the machine cannot run. Fill the replaced filter with oil. Use a genuine Fischbein oil filter, ref. 15054. Coat the seal on the new oil filter with a thin film of oil.
The Fischbein Company recommends using Fischbein cleaning solvent (ref. 5-101), Rykon #68 oil (ref. 10200), Fischbein oil filter (ref. 15054) and Fischbein sewing thread. Sewing heads Model 101 use crepe sewing tape, available in a variety of basic colors and widths.
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® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL Illustration 6 REV. H 2005 / 11...
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL 3.1.2 FILLER CORD (OPTIONAL) Lock out electrical and pneumatic systems before attempting to thread the filler cord. Follow Illustrations 6, 7 and 8 to thread the filler cord with the looper and needle thread.
Tension is very slight and the adjustment is fixed. Factory settings of tension are made for a 4- ply paper bag with a stitch length of 2.5 stitches per inch (10 mm per stitch) using Fischbein synthetic thread 12/5, unless otherwise specified when ordered, which is valid in most cases.
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® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL Thread pull off adjustment Illustration 10 shows the factory setting. This is suitable in many cases. For thin materials, distance must be shorter. For thick materials, distance must be larger.
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL 3.3 STITCH LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Illustration 11 (Bottom Plate View) The standard factory setting of the stitch length is 3/8” (10 mm per stitch). Other stitch lengths can be set according to customer requirements. If a change is needed, please follow the...
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL To check the stitch length, tilt the sewing head enough to rotate the drive pulley, without allowing the oil to leak out of the drain hole. Put a sample piece of bag under the presser foot.
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL 3.5 NEEDLE REPLACEMENT Refer to Illustration 13. Loosen hex head screw (A) and remove the needle (B). Install the new needle with the flat side (C) toward the hex head screw (A).
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL 3.7 THROAT PLATE REPLACEMENT 1. Refer to Illustration 14. Lock out compressed air and electrical power so the machine cannot run. 2. Press lever (A) toward the oil pressure gauge. This will move the presser foot (B) upward and away from the throat plate (D).
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL 3.9 FINE TUNING OF THE SEWING MACHINE Illustration Presser foot adjustment: NOTE: This adjustment is to be done without bag or tape in the sewing head. 1. Refer to Illustration 16.
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® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL Always use a new needle before starting to adjust the machine. 8. Refer to Illustration 19. Loosen cap screw (J). Move the needle guide to achieve a gap of 0.008” (0,2mm) between the needle (D) and needle guide (I).
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® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL Needle and Looper Clearance 1. Refer to Illustration 20. It is very important that the needle (D) and the looper (M) do not touch during the forward movement of the looper (M).
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® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL Fine tuning the distance between the needle and the looper 1. Refer to Illustration 23. Check to see if the hole in Illustration 23 the looper (B) lines up with the slot in the needle (A) by rotating the drive pulley (not shown).
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® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL Feed dog parallel to the throat plate adjustment 1. Refer to Illustration 26. Look at feed dog (C) from the top. The sides of the feed dog (C) must be parallel to the sides of the slots in throat plate (B).
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® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL 6. Refer to Illustration 29. Check the parallelism of the new needle holder (D) using the gauge (F) (part # 10230) where it is parallel to the front edge of the throat plate.
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL (Model 101 3.10 TAPE/THREAD CLIPPER ADJUSTMENT only) NOTE: Refer to Illustration 30. Anytime an adjustment or replacement is made to the clipper knives, feed dog or throat plate, locknut (A) must be loosened so that set screw (B) can be turned clockwise until the stationary blade and the moving blade separate.
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL 3.11 TAPE / THREAD CLIPPER BLADE REPLACEMENT (Model 101 only) NOTE: Exercise great care while working with the blades and wear proper eye, foot and hand protection. 1. Lock out compressed air and electrical power so the machine cannot run.
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL 3.12 MOUNTING & ADJUSTING THE ROTARY AIR KNIFE (Model 100 only) CAREFUL WORKING AROUND THE KNIFE BLADES TO AVOID GETTING CUT. Illustration 31 (110 VAC shown) REV. H 2005 / 11...
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® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL Mounting the Air Knife 1. Refer to Illustration 31. Mount the modified throat plate (A) to the sewing head using the original three flat head screws through three of the holes (U).
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31. Screw the shaft (S) of air cylinder (O) in or out until the tip of the movable knife is retracted beyond the cutting edge of the fixed blade (G). 8. Further assistance is available from your Fischbein representative or by calling the Technical Service Department at the Fischbein Company. (page 2)
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL Illustration 35 Illustration 36 Illustration 34 3.14 USING THE GAUGE The gauge is a necessary tool for adjusting Models 100 and 101. The following should be used as a reference for your machine.
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL Other uses for the Gauge: The gauge is exactly 3” long at the longest point. This can be used as a gauge to measure stitch length. The gauge is also a good straight edge to check the rotation of the needle chuck. It should be parallel with the machine.
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3.14.2 BAG HANDLING CAPACITY The bag speed in English units of any Fischbein system can be determined by multiplying stitches per inch by 12 to determine stitches per foot, and then dividing the maximum sewing rate by that figure. For example: 1800 RPM (sewing rate) / (2.5 stitches per inch x 12 inches/ft) =...
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The sewing head, the infeed and the bag transport conveyor can be adjusted to produce the proper set up for a variety of applications. Please consult your Fischbein distributor for the proper set up or call Fischbein directly.
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® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL The speed of the bag transport belt is measured in feet per minute (meters per minute). The sewing head is equipped with a variable pitch pulley. The two sections of the pulley can be rotated relative to each other in ¼...
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® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL If an infeed system is used, belts of the infeed must run at the same speed as the bag transport belt. NOTES Refer to Illustration 37. When adjusting the sewing head drive pulley, care should be taken so that the set screws are tightened against the flats of the pulley.
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL SPEED TABLES 4.1 ENGLISH SYSTEM FISCHBEIN EMPRESS 100 SEWING HEAD SPEED CHART (RPM) - ENGLISH SYSTEM STITCH LENGTH (STITCHES PER INCH) 2.75 3.25 1080 1188 1260 1440 1050...
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPENING A SEWN BAG 1) A : Chain stitch along the back of the bag. B : Chain stitch along the front of the bag. C : Cut the chain stitch along the bag.
6. Use another type of bag, a needle 6. Needle overheating. cooler or lubricated thread. 7 Too much thread tension. 7. Less tension. 8. Poor quality thread. 8. Use higher quality thread. (Fischbein lubricated thread) REV. H 2005 / 11...
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL SPARE PARTS LIST PARTS PART NUMBER QUANTITY Gasket, Top Cover 10092 10200 3 quarts Lubricating Oil (1 quart) Screw, soc flat #10-32 x ½ BO F103212 Oil Filter...
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS PART No. DESCRIPTION PAGE MODEL 100 HOUSING 48-49 8.1.1 MODEL 101 HOUSING 50-51 MODEL 100 NEEDLE & 52-53 PRESSER FOOT ASSEMBLIES 8.2.1 MODEL 101 NEEDLE &...
® FISCHBEIN MODELS 100 & 101 EMPRESS™ SERIES SEWING HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY Item No. Quantity Part No. Description: SC103278 Screw, Soc. Cap 10-32 x 7/8 H103212 Screw, Hex HD 10-32 x ½ 15015 Mount Pump 10084 O-ring...
10. SAFELY DISPOSING OF A SEWING HEAD If a Fischbein sewing head becomes damaged beyond repair or simply worn to a nonfunctional state after years of service, it should be taken out of service only after it is safe to dispose of it.
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