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DECO 3000 ATT MODEL DECORATIVE STITCHING MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL MACHINE SERIAL No: 97.7000.3.000 PART NUMBER 01 / 2024...
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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: AMF Reece - Cars s.r.o.
DECO 3000 ATT TABLE OF CONTENTS A - INTRODUCTION 1. MACHINE DECO 3000 ATT BASIC FUNCTIONS AND ADVANTAGES ........ 1 2. BASIC INFORMATIONS ......................2 3. SPECIFICATIONS........................3 4. SAFETY LABELS AND DEVICE ....................4 5. GENERAL MACHINE PARTS DESCRIPTION ................ 5 6.
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DECO 3000 ATT TABLE OF CONTENTS 8. ADJUSTMENT AND TIMING OF THREAD TENSION FINGER ........... 36 8.1. Set forward position ........................... 36 8.2. Timing the tension finger ......................... 36 8.3. Clearance from the needle ........................36 8.4. Adjust the stitch tension ........................... 36 9.
4. The Deco 3000 ATT machine sewing speed up to the 500 stitches per minute is ten times more productive than the hand stitching. The all stitch style parameters can be reversed at any sewing speed, which escalate the productivity and minimizes the thread waste.
A - INTRODUCTION 2. BASIC INFORMATIONS The sewing machine Deco 3000 ATT 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. Special electronic and mechanical safety devices protect the operator and the machine. There is a special power lock out switch that permits the machine to be locked in the off position, so that it cannot be cycled accidentally. The...
3. SPECIFICATIONS Machine type Deco 3000 ATT Description Electronic decorative machine Deco 3000 ATT or sewing ladies and man jackets Stitch style Machine Performance 150 to 500 turns per minute / from 75 to 250 stitches per minute Sewing Speed 500 s.p.m.
DECO 3000 ATT A - INTRODUCTION 5. GENERAL MACHINE PARTS DESCRIPTION Motor Sew Machine Head Table Top Reverse Button Main Power Switch Knee Lever Start Button Thread Trim Foot Pedal Large Tension Assembly Halogen Lamp Thread Stand Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
DECO 3000 ATT A - INTRODUCTION 6. INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR A CLAIM 6.1. In case of a claim communicate the data from the serial number plate – serial number and the year of production. 6.2. Describe the defect, enclose with a photo whenever applicable.
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DECO 3000 ATT A - INTRODUCTION WARNING! - Before machine connection to the power make sure, whether all safety covers are mounted. - If it is necessary to remove some safety covers, switch off the operating switch (circuit breaker) and disconnect the machine by the fork of supply from the socket. - Do not connect the machine to the power if some cover is removed.
DECO 3000 ATT A - INTRODUCTION 8. SPECIAL ACCESSORIES Size Needle bar Needle Recommended for # 38 70.9001.0.050 00103238 Medium weight materials # 49 70.9002.0.050 00103249 Heavy weight materials # 26 70.9003.0.050 00103226 Light weight materials There are two needle bars in the machine.
DECO 3000 ATT B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 1. CONTENT OF THE SHIPPING BOX 1. The delivery usually contains one box, if it is not mentioned otherwise during the ordering. The box contain machine and dismount table. 2. In a box is also carton with accessories and operation instruction with spare parts manual.
1. 1.2. The display is activated and lit up. Information about AMF REECE and the program version recorded in the machine temporarily appears on the screen. 1.3. This screen is automatically changed to the fault screen . This screen informs the operator of any machine faults.
DECO 3000 ATT C - MACHINE CONTROLS 2. CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION Main menu: SPEED READY 1 2 3 4 EDIT Press the button to enter the sewing speed adjustment. Stitch style change. EDIT Press the button to enter to the next menu to set the stitch length and stitch style.
DECO 3000 ATT C - MACHINE CONTROLS 3.2. It is possible to increase or decrease the sewing speed in the range from 150 to 500 spm. The current sewing speed is shown on the upper part of the main screen , and also by the diagram.
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DECO 3000 ATT C - MACHINE CONTROLS CAUTION! If the stitch length parameter is greater than the allowed range, this note appears on the screen: Press the arrow. The previous display appears on the screen. Set the required parameter within the maximum al lowed value of 63.
DECO 3000 ATT C - MACHINE CONTROLS 5. SETTING THE STITCH STYLE The standard stitch is created by repeating the Top and Bottom stitch lengths during sewing. As well as the standard stitch it is possible to select another four stitch styles and set ten different lengths of Top and Bottom stitches. The operator can create the stitch style and sequence of stitches as needed.
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DECO 3000 ATT C - MACHINE CONTROLS 5.5. The next numerical screen will appear on the display: Set the required stitch length. The set stitch length is shown on the upper part of the screen . Press Enter to confirm the parameter. To keep the original set parameter press Clear. The buttons Enter and Clear always return you to the previous screen. Repeat the steps 4.
DECO 3000 ATT C - MACHINE CONTROLS 6. THREAD TRIM - LENGTH ADJUSTMENT EDIT 6.1. If you want to change the trimmed thread lenght, press button. SPEED 1 2 3 4 EDIT 6.2. Press button. >> << 6.3. Press for increasing or reducing the value. The shows the delay / start time of the cutting equiment after retacting the thread with the looper into the machine.
DECO 3000 ATT C - MACHINE CONTROLS 7. COUNTER 7.1. The access the screen, press the countres SPEED 1 2 3 4 7.2. On the screen there are three counters: Counter top position of the needle Total running time counter machines - can not delete Total running time counter machines - can delete button 7.3.
DECO 3000 ATT C - MACHINE CONTROLS 8. CONDENSED STITCH - DENSE EDIT 8.1. To select the condensed stitch parameters press button on the main screen. SPEED 1 2 3 4 EDIT 8.2. Press button NOTE: If the machine is lying unused and not powered continuously for more than a week to 10 days, the password may be lost and would need to be entered again to activate the “Condensed Stitch Parameter”...
DECO 3000 ATT C - MACHINE CONTROLS 9. TIE - OFF / BACK TACK EDIT 9.1. For selection of tie-off parameter, press from main menu scree. SPEED 1 2 3 4 EDIT 9.2. Since the Back Tack tie-off is password protected, press on the next screen. 9.3. Password is supplied with a set . It is a five-digit number that you enter using the numeric keypad. NOTE: If the machine is lying unused and not powered continuously for more than a week to 10 days, the password may be lost and would need to be entered again to activate the “Condensed Stitch Parameter”...
DECO 3000 ATT C - MACHINE CONTROLS 9.4. Press the button on the screen 9.5. Press the button repeatedly to toggle between two tie-off styles Dense and Back Tack. BACK DENSE TACK START START NORMAL NORMAL 9.6. Press the button repeatedly to toggle between two styles of Back Tack. Back Tack with loop and Back Tack with adjustable count of stitches.
DECO 3000 ATT C - MACHINE CONTROLS 11. STARTING SEWING Ensure that all set parameters concur with requirements. The machine is activated by one pedal (A), but it is possible to order the machine with two pedals (B). A - one pedal 1.
DECO 3000 ATT C - MACHINE CONTROLS 4. The information about the sewing speed and selected stitch style appears on the screen during the sewing. There is no possibility to change these parameters when the machine is running and run is displayed on the...
DECO 3000 ATT C - MACHINE CONTROLS 13. SWITCH OFF THE MACHINE Emergency stop: The machine can be stopped by the black STOP button at any time during sewing. Use this button in case of possible injury or machine damage. The button is located on the left side of the machine frame. The machine stops immediately when the Stop button is pressed.
Use only the needles number: 00103238 made in AMF Reece as is adduced in chapter Specifications A. This type of needles was developed in AMF Reece. Double pointed needle which has an eye at the mid point, allows to transmitting the needle from one needle bar to the other and during the sewing maximally imitate the shape of the hand sewing.
DECO 3000 ATT D - CORRECT MACHINE APPLICATION 2. THREADING When threading see the pictures below. Easy threading allows the threading device located on the right side of the needle. • Bring the needle to the home position by pressing the right foot pedal or by pressing the Up button on the display.
DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 1. ADJUSTMENT LEFT LOOPER CLEARANCE 1 - 44. NEEDLE RIGHT & LEFT RELEASE LOOPER DWELL 1 - 44. 1 - 30. POSITION SET UPPER LEFT LOOPER THROAT PLATE NEEDLE BAR HEIGHT 1 - 40.
DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 3. ADJUSTMENT OF NEEDLE BARS 3.1. Adjust the upper and lower needle bar Turn the hand wheel to the DWELL position. First, loosen the clamping screw . Using the square head adjustment screw...
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DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 3.1. 1-29 Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 4. ADJUSTMENT AND TIMING OF GRIPPER FINGERS 4.1. Align to the needle Bring the gripper fingers into the closed position. Loosen two mounting screws holding the finger bracket. Move the finger bracket to get 0,13 mm clearance between the needle and the end of the pads on the gripper fingers. Tighten the screws...
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DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 0.13 mm 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 0,4 - 0,8 mm DWELL 1-31 Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 5. ADJUSTING LOOP SUPPORT, THREAD GUIDE, AND SEPARATOR GUIDE 5.1. Adjust the loop support Bring the gripper fingers into the closed position. Loosen clamping screw holding the loop support (pyramid). Move the loop support to align its edge with the top fingers on the gripper fingers.
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3.1. DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 5.2. 0,8 mm 5.1. 5.3. 1-33 Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 6. ADJUSTMENT AND TIMING OF THE THREAD LIFTER 6.1. Adjust lifter hook Move the thread lifter to complete its upward travel. Adjust the lifter hook to lift the thread fully into the slot of the separator guide .
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DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 6.1. 7.1. DWELL 1-35 Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 8. ADJUSTMENT AND TIMING OF THREAD TENSION FINGER 8.1. Set forward position Remove both throat plates. Bring the tension finger to its most forward position (forward operator). Loosen the support block pivot screw . Move the pivot to position the nose of finger at 4,8 to 6,4 mm from the center of the needle .
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DECO 3000 ATT 3.3. E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 8.1. 8.2. 4,6 - 6,4 mm 8.3. 1-37 Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 9. ADJUSTMENT AND TIMING OF MATERIAL FEED 9.1. Position the timing of material feed Bring the eye of the needle flush with the throat plate. Loosen the throat plate holder , by two screws , holding the throat plates Position the throat plate so that the needle is in the centre of the circular needle hole. Make sure that the feed dog and the bender plate are free to operate.
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DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 9.1. 9.2. 9.3. 9.4. 0,4 - 0,8 mm 1-39 Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 10. TIMING THE FOLLOWER FOOT 10.1. Adjust the follower foot separation This adjustment requires a long arm key or an extension to a standard key. Bend the key as required for access to the gear screw.
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3.1. DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 10.1. 1-41 Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 11. ADJUSTMENT AND TIMING, LEFT LOOPER AND RIGHT LOOPER 11.1. Left looper dwell position Loosen two screws to remove the belt guard at the handwheel and of the machine for access to the cam lever.
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3.1. DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 11.1. DWELL 4,8 mm 11.2. 11.3. 0,2 - 0,8 mm 11.4. 11.5. DWELL 0,8 - 1,6 mm 1-43 Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 12. ADJUSTMENT AND TIMING OF LOWER LOOPER 12.1. Timing the drive gibs Rotate the handwheel by hand to transfer the needle to the upper needle bar. Stop at the point that the retainer ring on the upper needle bar (moving upward) is just flush with the bottom of the needle bar bushing.
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3.1. DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 12.1. DWELL 12.2. 12.3. 2 - 3 mm DWELL 0,4 mm 1 mm 1-45 Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 13. SETTING - UP PROCEDURE FOR FEED DOG SENSOR AND FLAG Set up the gap 0,8 mm between the sensor face and flag on the cam. Ensure 0,8 mm gap between feed dog sensor and assembly.
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DECO 3000 ATT E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 1-47 Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
DECO 3000 ATT F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 1. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE 1.1. It is inevitable to clean and check the needle bars as often as possible - follow this procedure: - Switch off the machine, take out the needle. - Loosen the screw of the needle bar guard , turn the needle bar anti-clockwise and push it out of its guard.
DECO 3000 ATT F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 2. MAINTENANCE LIST Maintenance list Clean sewing mechanism area Clean frame area Once a day 10 hours Check cutting knife edge Check level of condensate in regulator filter Once a week 80 hours Lubricate the places from chapter F 2.1.
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DECO 3000 ATT F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 2.1. Places to be Lubricated by Oil Weekly 1-50 Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
DECO 3000 ATT F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 3. MACHINE DISPOSAL To ensure ecological disposal it is necessary to remove especially nonmetallic parts from the ma chine. 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.
Warning! Inspect the machine on a regular basis and use only quality parts. The manufacturer recommends using original AMF Reece parts, especially needles, loopers, and throat plates. The Deco 3000 electronically displays error massages, when worn or damaged parts are detected. If machine problems occur and the error is not displayed, ensure correct needle installation and threading.
DECO 3000 ATT TROUBLESHOOTING 3. FAULTS WITHOUT ERROR MESSAGES SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Thread draw - off is too tight. Reduce thread tension. Damaged loopers or throad plate. Replace damaged parts. Incorrect needle and sewing mechanism Correctly adjust the timing of sewing adjustment.
DECO 3000 ATT TROUBLESHOOTING List of the error messages, possible cause, probable solution: Error messages Cause Solution The drum cover is open. Close the drum cover and tighten the COVER (Part number: 41831082) locking screw. Press the button OK. The machine is stopped by STOP FREQ.
DECO 3000 ATT TROUBLESHOOTING 6. THE ELECTRONIC FAULTS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Check main power supply or voltage No power supply. in the socket. Power switch QS 1 is damaged. Replace the switch 12.0010.4.200. After the machine is switched on, the display is not light.
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DECO 3000 ATT TABLE OF CONTENTS MAIN FRAME ......................3-2 CAM AND GEARS ....................3-8 LOWER NEEDLE BAR ..................3-10 NEEDLE BAR SIZE 38 ..................3-12 PRESSER FOOT ....................3-14 LOWER LOOPER AND THREAD DRUM ..............3-18 MAIN CAM HAFT ....................3-22 THREAD GRIPPER ELEVATOR ................
DECO 3000 ATT CAM AND GEARS Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
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DECO 3000 ATT CAM AND GEARS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 08.6000.5.016 SCREW M5-16 08.6400.4.005 SCREW M4-5 08.6400.4.006 SCREW M4-6 17.0011.2.013 SCREW M6x0,75-6 19.0044.1.624 RING SENSOR 19.0044.1.625 RING SENSOR II. 70.0010.0.400 NEEDLE BAR CAM 70.0017.0.300 STUD 70.0028.0.600 LINK 70.0031.0.600 LEVER - LOWER 70.0032.0.600...
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DECO 3000 ATT UPPER NEEDLE BAR Released: 01/2024 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
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DECO 3000 ATT UPPER NEEDLE BAR PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 08.6000.4.012 SCREW M4-12 08.6200.3.005 SCREW M3-5 I 08.6852.5.000 WASHER 5,3 12.0008.6.979 BALL 12.3010.0.014 SPRING C 70.3265.2.017 COVER 70.3271.1.025 SOUND ISOLATION 70.3652.3.023 NEEDLE BAR BUSHING - UPPER 70.3652.3.025 70.3652.3.026 BLOCK 70.3721.3.002 NEEDLE THREADER-MODIFICATION 70.9001.0.050...
DECO 3000 ATT LOWER NEEDLE BAR Released: 01/2024 3-10 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
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DECO 3000 ATT LOWER NEEDLE BAR PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 70.9001.0.050 NEEDLE BAR SIZE 38 - ASSEMBLY 1000013 SCREW #8-32x1/2 1000021 SCREW #10-32 x 5/8 1000039 SCREW #5/16-18 x 3/4 3100066 SCREW #1/4-20 x 5/16 3130001 SCREW #8-32 x 1/2...
DECO 3000 ATT MAIN CAM HAFT Released: 01/2024 3-22 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
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DECO 3000 ATT MAIN CAM HAFT PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 01.2548.0.000 SCREW #1/4-20 x 1/4 70.0011.0.400 THREAD LIFTER CAM 70.0041.0.400 BRUSH CAM 3100012 SCREW #10-32x1/4 4200039 SCREW #10-32x3/8 7012001 WASHER FLAT 9020001 KEY HP 504 24117012 COLLAR 31000008 FEED DOG SENSOR FLAG ASSY.
DECO 3000 ATT FOOT SWITCH Released: 01/2024 3-42 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
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DECO 3000 ATT FOOT SWITCH PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 04.1956.1.000 PITMAN ROD BAL 06.0120.0.000 SWITCH-MICRO 07.6440.0.014 SPRING 07.6760.0.000 E-clip 08.6000.3.016 SCREW M3-16 08.6000.5.012 SCREW M5-12 08.6000.6.016 SCREW M6-16 12.3010.0.034 SPRING 70.3532.8.075 MOUNT 70.3532.8.076 ACTUATOR 70.3532.8.077 LEVER 70.4165.1.114 CABLE X2 ASSY.
DECO 3000 ATT ACCESSORIES Released: 01/2024 3-48 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
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DECO 3000 ATT ACCESSORIES PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 26913004 Pliers 03.0024.0.187 Screwdriver 12.0008.6.119 Pliers 12.0008.6.118 Wrench 7/16”x 1/2” 03.0018.0.000 Wrench 3/8” x 5/16” 49910018 Cleaner 12.0008.6.975 Perk Brush 00103238 Needle 12.0008.6.968 Box Needle Short 22979050 Wrench Set 22979048 Wrench, Short Arm 22979047 Allen Wrench 7/64”...
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DECO 3000 ATT ACCESSORIES SIZE NEEDLE NEEDLE BAR # 38 00103238 70.9001.0.050 # 49 00103249 70.9002.0.050 # 26 00103226 70.9003.0.050 CONDENSED STITCH KIT FOOT PEDAL (DOUBLE) 03.5570.0.013 03.5570.0.014 FACTORY SET UP ● STANDARD ACCESSORY ○ OPTIONAL ACCESSORY Released: 01/2024 3-50...
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DECO 3000 ATT INDEX PART NUMBER PAGE DET PART NUMBER PAGE DET PART NUMBER PAGE DET 103238 3100008 4200012 3-19 00103238 3-49 3100008 3-27 4200013 1000001 3-27 3100012 4200027 3-19 1000004 3100012 3-17 4200030 3-29 1000005 3-27 3100012 3-19 4200031...
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DECO 3000 ATT INDEX PART NUMBER PAGE DET PART NUMBER PAGE DET PART NUMBER PAGE DET 8000007 3-29 24117520 31641015 3-25 8000015 3-27 24323130 31641019 3-25 8000017 3-33 24381054 3-29 31644003 3-33 8000022 3-19 24383030 31644004 3-31 8000044 3-25 24971021...
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DECO 3000 ATT INDEX PART NUMBER PAGE DET PART NUMBER PAGE DET PART NUMBER PAGE DET 32434001 3-25 35812048 3-21 36651001 3-17 32533076 3-21 35812049 36651002 3-17 32542111 3-33 35815007 3-27 36651008 3-21 32652015 36221009 3-27 36653010 3-21 32691001 3-27...
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DECO 3000 ATT INDEX PART NUMBER PAGE DET PART NUMBER PAGE DET PART NUMBER PAGE DET 08.6000.3.016 3-43 08.6700.4.000 3-15 12.0008.4.665 3-47 08.6000.3.025 3-41 08.6700.4.000 3-41 12.0008.4.710 3-45 08.6000.4.008 3-15 08.6700.4.000 3-45 12.0008.4.751 3-47 08.6000.4.010 3-27 08.6702.4.000 3-37 12.0008.4.757 08.6000.4.012 08.6702.4.000...
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DECO 3000 ATT INDEX PART NUMBER PAGE DET PART NUMBER PAGE DET PART NUMBER PAGE DET 12.4030.0.518 70.0034.0.600 3-29 70.3126.8.002 3-33 12.8000.0.034 70.0036.0.600 3-15 70.3142.3.070 3-29 12.8000.0.035 70.0037.0.600 3-15 70.3162.5.003 12.8000.0.144 3-53 70.0038.0.600 3-15 70.3165.1.019 3-33 12.8000.0.409 3-41 70.0039.0.600 3-15 70.3165.2.002...
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DECO 3000 ATT INDEX PART NUMBER PAGE DET PART NUMBER PAGE DET PART NUMBER PAGE DET 70.3651.8.020 3-27 70.3651.8.021 3-27 70.3651.8.022 3-27 70.3652.3.023 70.3652.3.025 70.3652.3.026 70.3657.2.009 3-19 70.3657.2.009 3-49 70.3661.1.041 3-29 70.3662.5.002 3-33 70.3669.1.008 3-19 70.3721.1.153 3-25 70.3721.3.002 70.3721.3.002 3-49 70.3727.4.013 3-19...
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