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Duerkopp Adler 550-12-12 Operating Instructions Manual

Duerkopp Adler 550-12-12 Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents
Preface and General Safety Notes
Part 1: Operating Instructions Cl. 550-12-12
1.
1.1
Short Description and Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
2.1
2.2
Threading the Hook Thread (Lower Thread) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3
Thread Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4
Upper Thread Quantity for Sure Stitch Formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5
Optional Equipment reinforcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.2 Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.3 Operating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.4 Loading the reinforcement tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.5 Adjustments on the tape unwinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.6 Replacing the presser foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Home Contents Page: Preface and General Safety Notes Part 1: Operating Instructions Cl. 550-12-12 Product Description Short Description and Proper Use ........Optional Equipment .

  • Page 3: Product Description

    1. Product Description 1.1 Short Description and Proper Use The DÜRKOPP ADLER 550-12-12 is a configured sewing station for the programmed advance crimping of shoulders and sewing on of the sleeve joining. With the appropriate optional equipment it can also be used for selvedges on armholes, neckholes, etc.

  • Page 4: Technical Specification

    1.3 Technical Specification Machine head: Class 935 - 940 - 6 Needle system: 934 SIN Needle thickness: Nm 90 Threads: As needle and hook thread spun monofilament sewing yarns Stitch type: 401 double chain stitch Number of stitches: 3200 / min (recommended number of stitches ex works) Stitch length: 2.5 mm for rear feed dog (fixed setting)

  • Page 6: Thread Tension

    2.3 Thread Tension The tension of the needle thread (upper thread) must be greater than that of the hook thread (lower thread). Too great thread tensions cause a puckering of the material. A too low hook thread tension leads to missing stitches. –...
  • Page 7 Caution Risk of Injury ! Turn main switch off. Set the thread regulator only with the machine switched off. Elastic sewing threads: – Turn the handwheel until the thread drawing lever 5 is in its lowest position. – Loosen screws 3. –...

  • Page 8: Optional Equipment Reinforcing

    2.5 Optional Equipment reinforcing 2.5.1 General With the optional reinforcing equipment the cut edge of the material is secured (reinforced) by attaching tape . The tape feeder automatically feeds the reinforcement tape during sewing. The tape unwinder enables tension-free attaching of the reinforcement tape.

  • Page 9: Operating Elements

    2.5.3 Operating elements The tape feeder features 3 switches (see figure Loading the reinforcement tape). The switch functions are listed in the table below. Switch Setting Function loading Threading and positioning the reinforcement tape. Operation setting when sewingwith automatic operation (automatic feeding of the reinforcement tape).

  • Page 10: Loading The Reinforcement Tape

    2.5.4 Loading the reinforcement tape – Load the reinforcement tape as shown in the figure Loading the reinforcement tape. While loading make sure not to twist the reinforcement tape. – Set the switch A at "loading". – Introduce the reinforcement tape into guide B. The reinforcement tape is transported via the guide into the funnel C.
  • Page 11 Loading the reinforcement tape: Tape unwinder Setting the speed Setting the feeding period Tape feeder...

  • Page 12: Replacing The Presser Foot

    2.5.6 Replacing the pressure foot Caution Risk of Injury! Turn the main switch off. Replace the pressure foot only with the machine turned off. The three exchangeable pressure feet available as optional equipment make possible a working of three different selvedge tape widths (1,5 mm, 2,0 mm and 3,0 mm) Dependet on the selvedge tape used, the corresponding pressure foot and the wider tape guide B must be mounted.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    3. Maintenance Caution Risk of Injury ! Turn main switch off. Maintenance of the sewing unit may only be conducted when it is switched off. 3.1 Cleaning A clean machine protects against malfunctions ! Daily Cleaning: – Especially the area below the needle plate should be cleaned of sewing dust and lint accumulation (e.g.

  • Page 14: Lubricating

    3.2 Lubricating For lubricating the machine use only ESSO SP-NK 10 lubricating oil. SP-NK 10 is available from the DÜRKOPP ADLER AG sales offices. Checking the oil level in the hook drive housing – The oil level in the hook drive housing 2 should not fall below the lower, long marking line on the viewing glass when the machine is tilted to the back.
  • Page 15 Checking the oil level in the oil reservoir of the maintenance unit – The oil level in oil reservoir 5 should not drop below the groove marking. – If necessary, fill oil up to the groove marking. – For this completely shut off the compressed air by turning the knob 1 to the left.

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