Straight buttonhole machine with chain stitch (134 pages)
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S-4000 BH Omron MODEL STRAIGHT BUTTONHOLE MACHINE WITH CHAIN STITCH PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL MACHINE SERIAL No: 97.2403.2.001 PART NUMBER 06 / 2021...
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S-4000 BH Omron 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. SPECIFICATIONS..........................1-4 5. TABLE TYPE ............................ 1-5 6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATOR SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ........... 1-6 7.
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S-4000 BH Omron TABLE OF CONTENTS F - MAINTENANCE 1. MACHINE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................1-48 2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ......................1-50 3. LUBRICATION DIAGRAM ......................1-51 4. MACHINE LUBRICATION ......................1-52 5. MACHINE DISPOSAL ........................1-54 G - PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM...
WARNING! Possible serious injury or machine damage. NOTICE! Possible injury or machine damage. We recommend that service workers from AMF Reece oversee the installation and initial training of your mechanics and operators. The most effective safety precaution is a well-managed safety program. Be sure those who use this machine are properly trained.
S-4000 BH Omron A - INTRODUCTION 2. SAFETY DEVICE AND LABELS S-4000 YEAR OF PRODUCTION VOLTAGE POWER OUTPUT CURRENT AMF REECE, a.s. CZECH REPUBLIC Warning Eye guard Covers removed, possible injury Head cover Grounding Fan cover Rotational direction Manometer with pressure sensor...
S-4000 BH Omron A - INTRODUCTION 3. GENERAL MACHINE PARTS DESCRIPTIONS Control box Main switch Hand wheel Foot pedal Emergency Stop Button Clamps Up/Down button Motor Air pressure regulator Table Top Air pressure adjustment knob Thread Stand Halogen Lamp Control Panel...
S-4000 BH Omron A - INTRODUCTION 6. 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.
S-4000 BH Omron A - INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Perform all regular service as described by this manual. If there is any problem with the power supply, turn off the main power switch. Do not remove, paint over, damage or in any way change safety labels. If a safety label cannot be easily read, replace it.
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S-4000 BH Omron A - INTRODUCTION Knives - in addition to the commonly supplied knives it is possible to order the following knives according to the length of cutting 23.2356.2.050 - 3/8“ - 10 mm 23.2356.2.057 - 1“ - 25 mm 23.2356.2.051 - 7/16“...
S-4000 BH Omron 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.
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S-4000 BH Omron B - MACHINE INSTALLATION Remove the shipping strap after unpacking the machine, the use of this strap is recommended anytime the machine is transported (This is valid for all types of tables - parallel, crosswise, universal). If a customer has ordered the universal table, and requires to...
S-4000 BH Omron 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-4000 BH Omron B - MACHINE INSTALLATION 4. Head pneumatics J0I1 - air input - thread draw - off, cutting BQ2 - regulator with air pressure switch - clamp feet - thread trimming - tension release air distribution Tubes 1, 2 — X => air cylinder identification...
S-4000 BH Omron B - MACHINE INSTALLATION 4. THREAD STAND INSTALLATION 1. Put the thread stand together according to the drawing. 2. Position of the locking ring allows assembly of the thread stand for various thickness of the table top. Threaded end...
S-4000 BH Omron C - PROPER APPLICATION 1. POWER UP / HOME POSITION 1. Turn the main power switch on by turning clockwise to the I position. 2. The machine is ready for operation when the control panel display lights, the Ready message appears on the display and the green LED lights on display.
S-4000 BH Omron C - PROPER APPLICATION 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-4000 BH Omron C - PROPER APPLICATION 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-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROLS 1. PROGRESS OF SEWING 1. Bring the machine to the home position according to the section C1. 2. Be certain that the machine is threaded correctly according to the section C3 and insert the work under the clamp feet.
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S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROLS 9. It is possible to sew two styles of buttonhole alignment on the machine. a) Sewing the lengthwise buttonholes • remove the parts 22.0011.0.000 , 22.0012.0.000 , 08.6010.5.008 , 08.6400.4.004 from accessories and install them to the machine.
S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROLS 2. OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL PUSH BUTTONS AND SWITCHES Display Daily cycle messages counter Service menu Machine (test entry, counter model reset, program version) Stitcher head clamps The programming menu stitcher head Display messages: •...
S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROLS 3. THE PROGRAMING MENU STITCHING HEAD Enter the sewing head program menu by pressing button Parameters set 1 Parameters set 2 Released: 05/2021 1-20 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
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S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROLS Setting the machine cycling. (On/Off). Setting the maximum sewing speed. If the button is backlit, the function is active. (Range 1000 - 3840 ppm) Setting the foot pedal position. (Possible setting 1step/2steps). Setting correction of the needle bar upper Adjustment for position 1 means, that the machine closes position.
S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROLS 4. TESTS W a r n i n g !!! The tests can be carried out by qualified service men only. Inputs BQ1 – The end position sensor BQ1. The symbol signalizes correct function of the sensor of the end position of the cam (HOME) BQ1.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 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-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 2. THE MAIN CAM ADJUSTMENT 1. Bring the machine to the home position. 2. Tilt the machine on the rest pin and view the main cam assembly. The distance between the control spring and the right shifter block 2 mm.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 4. NEEDLE BAR 1. Needle bar crank position Turn the handwheel and loosen the screw in the needle bar crank . Turn the handwheel until the needle bar reaches the upper position. Pulley screw...
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 5. BITE Before the bite adjustment, remove the pulley cover and the head cover 1. Bite cam a. Check if the machine is in the home position. b. Tilt the machine on the rest pin .
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 3.1 Centering the bite over the throat plate a. with the machine in the home position - loosen the clamping screw on the bite lever b. for rough adjustment, using the handwheel, rotate the needle bar to...
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 6. FEEDING 1. Tilt the sewing head onto the rest pin. 2. Bevel Gear Adjustments Manually turn the handwheel counter clockwise until the drive spring in the main cam engages with a indent (first row of stitches).
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 7. SLIP CLUTCH The slip clutch pressure is factory set and under normal conditions will not need adjusting. The correct clutch torque setting is 0.43 Nm (60 to 65 inch ounces). Hold the nut and tighten the adjusting screws with a torque screwdriver.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 9. LOOPER ADJUSTMENT Before making this adjustment, follow the below described points: • Turn the handwheel and observe the position of the connecting link at both ends of the looper link arm travel .
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS The first looper adjustment 1. Bring the machine to the home position and loosen the screws of the looper cam and adjust the looper cam to the lowest position. 2. Loosen the looper set screw and turn the looper to be perpendicular to the hole in the looper holder.
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 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. There must be clearance 0,4 mm between the needle and the looper recess.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 10. THE BARRING STITCHES ADJUSTMENT At first, it is necessary to adjust the clearance on the sewing cam. 1. The adjusment of a clearance on the cam when the first bar is sewn a.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 11. THE CLAMP PLATE HOME POSITION 1. Bring the machine to the position. Loosen 7 screws and remove the metal cover plate from the machine. 2. Loosen the screws and move the stop to the right.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 12. THE CUTTING SPACE SETTING 1. Tilt the sewing head onto the rest pin. 2. Loosen the nut and move the stud to the required position (to the right - cutting space decreases, to the left - space increases).
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 13. THREAD DRAW - OFF 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 machine head. The air supply is necessary for this adjustment.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 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.
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 2. The correct posit ion 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.
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 4 . Barring Tension Release Sensor The tension discs opening is controlled by sensor. To ensure the correct function of the tension, it is necessary to adjust the sensor position. a. tilt the machine head onto the rest pin b.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 15. KNIFE AND THE BUTTONHOLE LENGTH ADJUSTMENTS 1. Setting the knife depth a. Switch the air pressure off b. Manually press down on the knife lever c. Ensure the knife blade is aligned with the lower edge of the throat plate d.
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 2. Setting the distance between the cutting space and the buttonhole edge a. Sew one buttonhole b. The correct distance between the cutting space and the inner side of a buttonhole is 1 mm. If incorrect: •...
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 16. 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-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 17. MACHINE HEAD CLAMP FEET ADJUSTMENT 1. Adjustment for clamp height Be sure that air supply is switch on and the clamp feet are opened. If clamp feet are not opened, push the clamp Up / Down button.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 3. Clamp feet pressure adjustment The whole length of the clamp feet must hold the sewn work with the same pressure. a. Push the clamp up/down button to close the clamp feet b. To adjust the clamp feet to the correct position, loosen the nut and turn the screw c.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 19. CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove the pulley cover after loosing the M4 screws 2. By turning the hand wheel adjust the position of the shaft so that the screw on the pulley...
S-4000 BH Omron F - 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 - Do not attach external lights or other devices to the machine´s electrical system...
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S-4000 BH Omron F - 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-4000 BH Omron F - MAINTENANCE 9. Knife maintenance Inspect the knife and cut, if the knife is bent, damaged, or dull, replace or sharpen as needed. To change: a. loosen the screw and remove the knife b. replace or sharpen the knife c.
S-4000 BH Omron F - MAINTENANCE 3. LUBRICATION DIAGRAM The machine is mainly equiped with needle and ball bearings, which in combination with single lubrication circuit decrease the requirements for maintenance. Circuit I - with the oil supply in oil indicator for lubrication of the bite, feeding and looper levers and worm gears. In case of replacement of any part of distribution, it is possible to order the tube kits and wicks.
S-4000 BH Omron F - 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-4000 BH Omron F - MAINTENANCE 5. Tilt the machine head on the rest pin and lubricate the places shown in the picture. looper shafts roller shifter bevel gears looper cam surfaces feed cam surfaces bite cam surfaces trimmer shaft Tilt the sewing head back into the sewing position.
S-4000 BH Omron F - 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.
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S-4000 BH Omron TROUBLESHOOTING 1. MECHANICAL FAULTS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Needle, looper, throat plate Change damaged parts damaged Incorrect needle and sewing Check the adjustment of the mechanism adjustment mechanisms Thread tension is too tight Adjust correct tension...
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S-4000 BH Omron TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Needle, looper, throat plate Change damaged parts damaged Incorrectly adjusted needle See section E4 bar height Incorrectly adjusted clearance between needle and throat See section E5 plate Incorrect loopers timing See section E9...
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S-4000 BH Omron TROUBLESHOOTING 2. ERROR MESSAGES OF THE CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Hand valve of the regulator Open the hand valve switched of-it assembled Low air pressure The air pressure in the air Increase the air pressure...
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In order to eliminate these messages, switch off the machine for 5 minutes. 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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Fuse F1 damaged Replace fuse 12.0008.4.664 Replace contactor Contactor KM1 damaged 12.0008.4.833 When sewing operation Call AMF Reece service or Servo U1 error or filter Z2 started, motor does not replace servo U1 error operate. Contactor KM1 24.8001.2.005 switched on.
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Replace the sensor Sensor BQ1 failure 06.2400.0.009 The needle does not stop To set the servo amplifier in the upper position - call AMF Reece service, Check the servo amplifier alternatively replace motor and servo 12.0010.4.177 servo amplifier 24.8001.2.005 Fork is not fitted properly into...
S-4000 BH Omron NEEDLE BAR Revised: 06/2021 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
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S-4000 BH Omron NEEDLE BAR PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 22.0195.0.000 Needle Bar 01.2193.0.000 4-60 Screw 24.0510.0.000 Needle Bar Holder 08.6400.5.005 M5 x 5 Set Screw 01.7447.1.000 Porcelain Guide 22.0520.0.000 Needle Bar Clamp 01.6551.0.000 Retaining Ring 22.0230.0.000 Cupped Washer 22.0239.0.000 Felt Washer 22.0530.0.000...
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S-4000 BH Omron SHIFTER MECHANISM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 08.6000.4.010 M4 x 10 Screw 22.2653.0.000 Left Shifter Arm Spring 08.6000.4.016 M4 x 16 Screw 22.2652.0.000 Left Shifter Arm 08.6000.4.005 M4 x 5 Screw 22.2657.0.000 Right Shifter Arm Spring 22.2656.0.000 Right Shifter Arm 22.0405.0.000...
S-4000 BH Omron BASE Revised: 06/2021 3-16 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
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S-4000 BH Omron BASE PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 24.0111.0.000 Base Sound Deadener 08.6100.5.012 M5 x 12 Screw 08.6200.5.012 M5 x 12 Screw 22.1010.0.000 Base Hinge 24.0038.0.000 Base Gasket 12.8000.0.016 CE”” Label 08.6100.5.020 M5 x 20 Screw 12.0008.4.197 Cord Clamp 08.6700.5.000 M5 Nut 12.0008.4.052...
S-4000 BH Omron HEAD ASSEMBLY J 4 B S e e P a g e 3 - 4 27 28 15 16 S e e P a g e 3 - 4 Revised: 06/2021 3-24 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
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S-4000 BH Omron HEAD ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. See Page 3-39 Servomotor l ll lll 08.6850.5.000 M5 Washer 08.6000.5.016 M5 x 16 Screw 24.6000.5.000 Head 08.6200.5.008 M5 x 8 Screw 22.0054.0.000 Upper Thread Guide 08.6000.8.025 M8 x 25 Screw 22.0058.0.000...
S-4000 BH Omron ACCESSORIES — EXTRA PARTS — EXTRA PARTS Revised: 06/2021 3-52 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
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S-4000 BH Omron ACCESSORIES — EXTRA PARTS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 20.0093.2.004 Trimmer Hook 20.0094.0.000 Trimmer Knife 22.0209.0.000 Looper Gauge 24.0030.0.000 Main Shaft Pulley Bracket 24.0024.0.000 Needle Bar Shaft Pulley Bracket 02.0750.2.110 Needles, Size 90 05.1322.0.000 Oiler 12.0008.6.001 Screwdriver 22.0213.0.000 Bracket 08.6850.4.000...
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S-4000 BH Omron ACCESSORIES — EXTRA PARTS — EXTRA PARTS Revised: 06/2021 3-54 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
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S-4000 BH Omron ACCESSORIES — EXTRA PARTS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 12.0008.3.608 Connector Dia 10 12.0008.3.420 Connector 12.0008.3.081 Pneumatic Adapter (1/8” / NPT 1/8”) 02.0750.2.100 Needle, Size 80 02.0750.2.109 Needle, Size 70 12.0008.3.463 Handvalve 24.0073.0.000 Clamp Arm, L.H. 24.0074.0.000 Clamp Arm, R.H.
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S-4000 BH Omron INDEX PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY 00.2751.3.602 3-43 07.6440.0.036 3-15 08.6000.6.016 01.1382.0.000 3-15 07.6440.0.037 3-23 08.6000.6.016 3-27 01.1397.0.000 3-15 07.6440.0.040 08.6000.6.025 01.2084.0.000 07.6440.0.041 3-11 08.6000.6.025 3-19 01.2193.0.000 07.6440.0.045...
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S-4000 BH Omron INDEX PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY 08.6400.3.006 08.6700.8.000 3-35 08.6852.8.000 3-39 08.6400.3.006 3-55 08.6702.4.000 3-41 08.6852.8.000 3-45 08.6400.3.020 3-23 08.6702.8.000 3-33 08.6887.5.000 08.6400.4.004 2 (2) 08.6702.8.000 3-35 12.0008.3.023...
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S-4000 BH Omron INDEX PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY 12.0008.4.665 3-47 12.1045.2.001 22.0020.0.000 3-19 12.0008.4.679 3-41 12.1045.2.001 3-27 22.0021.0.000 3-13 12.0008.4.710 3-41 12.1045.3.001 22.0021.0.000 3-15 12.0008.4.713 3-41 12.2010.1.002 3-15 22.0022.0.000 3-13 12.0008.4.762...
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S-4000 BH Omron INDEX PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY 22.0153.0.000 3-27 22.0400.0.000 22.3219.0.000 3-27 22.0159.0.000 22.0405.0.000 22.6002.0.000 3-25 22.0164.0.000 22.0408.1.000 3-27 22.6101.0.000 3-27 22.0173.0.000 22.0520.0.000 22.8400.0.000 3-27 22.0175.0.000 22.0525.0.000 23.2044.0.050 3-25 22.0177.0.000...
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S-4000 BH Omron INDEX PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY PART NUMBER PAGE DET QTY 24.0051.0.066 3-27 24.0140.0.000 3-13 24.0055.0.000 3-19 24.0141.0.000 3-31 24.0059.9.017 3-41 24.0142.0.000 3-33 24.0059.9.064 3-41 24.0142.0.050 3-33 24.0059.9.065 3-33 24.0145.1.000 3-51 24.0059.9.065 3-35 24.0148.0.000...
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S-4000 BH Omron INDEX Revised: 06/2020 E-mail: info@amfreece-cars.cz...
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