Trimming And Clamping Device For The Needle Threads; Function - DURKOPP ADLER 745-34-2 Installation Instructions Manual

2.8

Trimming and clamping device for the needle threads

2.8.1

Function

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Caution: Danger of injury!
Switch off the main switch.
Check knife and thread catcher only with the sewing unit
switched off.
Function
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The cylinder 2 is switched on after the seam end and during the
feed to the corner knives.
The thread catcher 3 is lowered and takes the needle threads up.
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After a preset time the thread catcher shoots up.
The needle threads are clamped at the clamping collar 1 and cut
off by knife 4.
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After the first stitches of the next seam the clamped needle threads
are released.
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By means of the springy clamping sheet 1 the thread catcher 3
abuts flat on the knife 4. Thus, the knife is automatically in parallel
position.
Function check
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Call up the adjustment and test program "Selecting the output
elements" (see Programming Instructions, chapter 7.4.5).
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Select the output element "y1".
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Pull the needle threads to the back.
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Engage and disengage the output element by pressing the function
key "F4".
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Check whether the threads are neatly clamped and cut.
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