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Foreword This instruction manual is intended to help the user to become familiar with the machine and take advantage of its application possibilities in accordance with the recommendations. The instruction manual contains important information on how to operate the machine securely, properly and economically. Observation of the instructions eliminates danger, reduces costs for repair and down-times, and increases the reliability and life of the machine.
General safety instructions The non-observance of the following safety instructions can cause bodily injuries or damages to the machine. 1. The machine must only be commissioned in full knowledge of the instruction book and operated by persons with appropriate training. 2.
Scope of delivery The scope of delivery depends upon your order. Sewing unit comprising: – 1 Sewing machine head (depending upon order) – 2 Yarn stand – 2 Control system with operating panel – 4 Workpiece storage members – 5 Stand with table top –...
Setting up the sewing unit 3.1 Shipping braces All the shipping braces are to be removed prior to setting up the sewing unit. – Remove safety bands on the yarn stand, machine table etc. – Remove protective films 1. – Remove safety bands 2 on the stacker.
3.2 Adjusting the working height The working height can be adjusted between 850...1200 mm (measured up to the upper edge of the table top). – Loosen the screws 1 at the spars. – Adjust the sewing unit to the desired working height with the appropriate auxiliary means.
3.3 Assembling the yarn stand – Insert yarn support tube 1 in the holder 2. – Tighten the yarn support tube with both the screws 3. 3.4 Assembling the workpiece storage members The workpiece storage members have been dismantled for the purpose of transportation.
Electrical Connection ATTENTION ! All jobs on the electrical equipment of the sewing unit may be performed only by qualified electricians or appropriately trained personnel. In the process, make sure that the mains plug is pulled out. 4.1 Checking the nominal voltage ATTENTION ! The nominal voltage specified on the rating plate of the sewing unit control system must correspond to the mains voltage.
Pneumatic Connection For the operation of the pneumatic components, the sewing unit must be supplied with anhydrous compressed air. ATTENTION ! For faultless functioning of the pneumatic control operations, the compressed air network must be designed as follows: Make sure that a minimum operating pressure of 6 bar is not exceeded even when air consumption is at its highest.
Putting into operation 6.1 Sewing test A sewing test should be performed once the setting up job has ended. – Connect the mains plug. Caution: Risk of Injury! Switch off the main switch. Thread the needle and looper thread only when the sewing unit is switched off.
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