1. Items supplied Which items are supplied depends on your order. Please check that all the required components are present before beginning setting-up work. – Basic machine with one or two needles, with or without thread clipper and with or without edge cutter.
2. Setting up IMPORTANT ! The special sewing machine may only be set up by trained specialist personnel. Packing must be removed prior to setting-up. – Remove safety bands and wood from upper part, table and frame. – Remove safety bands and block from motor. 2.1 Erecting the upper part If the special sewing machine was not delivered fully assembled: –...
2.4 Reel stand The structure and position of the reel stand 1 can be seen in the illustration. – Fit reel stand 1 and secure it with nuts 2 and washers 3. – Fit reel-stand holder and take-up arms. The reel-stand holder and take-up arms must be vertically in line. 2.5 Working height Working height is adjustable between 750 and 900 mm.
3. Electrical connection IMPORTANT ! All work on the electrical equipment of this special sewing machine may only be carried out by qualified electricians or other appropriately trained persons. The mains plug must be removed. 3.1 Rated voltage IMPORTANT ! The mains voltage must coincide with the rated voltage specified on the model-identification plate.
3.3 Checking positioning The sewing machine should be positioned with the thread lever at top dead centre. The position transmitter 2 is fixed to the shaft with the position-transmitter ring 1. With fully-assembled sewing machines the pre-set position is indicated by a coloured mark. Checking positioning –...
4. Pneumatic connection The pneumatic system of the special sewing machine and its optional equipment must be connected to a supply of moisture-free compressed air. Air pressure must be between 8 and 10 bar. Connecting the compressed-air maintenance unit – Connect hose 2 (order no.
Viscosity at 40° C : 10 mm – Flash point: 150 °C DA-10 can be obtained from DÜRKOPP ADLER AG sales outlets (see operating manual, page 27). – Remove oil-filling screw 1 and pour in oil. – Check oil level at sight glass 2.
5.1 Regulation of hook lubrication IMPORTANT ! The oil quantity is pre-set at a relatively high level in order to ensure adequate lubrication during running-in. This setting should be checked and corrected after running-in (approx. 50 hours). See also or service manual. Caution Risk of Injury ! Turn the main switch off.
5.2 Lubricating wicks and felt The wicks and felt 1 must be soaked with a little oil when setting up the machine and following any extended period of disuse. – Unscrew cap 2. – Soak wicks and felt 1 with a little oil. –...
6. Sewing test A sewing test must be carried out following setting-up. Look out! Danger of injury! The upper and lower threads must be threaded with the sewing machine switched off. – Thread upper and lower threads. – Select material 1 to be sewn. –...