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AMF REECE S-311 Parts And Service Manual

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S-311
MODEL
ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE
MACHINE
PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL
MACHINE SERIAL No.
PART NUMBER 97. 1930.0.001
This manual is valid from the machine serial No.: J190410
AMF is trademark of AMF Group, Inc.
09/ 2 0 0 6

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  • Page 1 S-311 MODEL ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL MACHINE SERIAL No. PART NUMBER 97. 1930.0.001 This manual is valid from the machine serial No.: J190410 AMF is trademark of AMF Group, Inc. 09/ 2 0 0 6...
  • Page 3 S-311 MODEL ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL MACHINE SERIAL No. PART NUMBER 97. 1930.0.001 This manual is valid from the machine serial No.: J190410 AMF is trademark of AMF Group, Inc. 09/ 2 0 0 6...
  • Page 7 Authorized Distributor) will have the limited material warranty only. Only the defective material will be covered. Any charges associated with the use of an AMF Reece Technician or that of a Distributor to replace the defective part will be the customer’s responsibility.

  • Page 9: Warranty Registration Card

    Warranty Registration Card (Please Fax or Mail immediately after installation) Note: All Warranty Claims Void, unless Registration Card on file at AMF Reece HQ Machine model number: (S101, S100, S104, S311, Decostitch, S4000 BH, etc) Manufacturer‘s serial or production number: Installation Site Information: Customer‘s Name:...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    2. Safety labels and device ......................... 1-2 3. General machine parts descriptions....................1-3 4. Specification ........................... 1-4 5. Buttonhole description........................1-6 6. Instructions for operator safety and maintenance of the machine S-311 ......... 1-7 7. Special device..........................1-9 7.1.Light ............................1-9 7.2.Adjustable cutting length steel (ACL) ....................
  • Page 12 3. Scheme of the lubrication distribution ..................... 1-60 4. Machine lubrication ........................1-61 5. Machine disposal ..........................1-63 G - DOCUMENTATION Flow diagram ............................1-64 MODEL S-311+I OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revised 03/2006 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com 1-ii Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service), +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...

  • Page 13: A - Introduction

    Sewing machine S-311 is determined to sew buttonholes for outwears. Buttonholes type are listed on page no. 1-6. The sewing machine S-311 is designed and produced to be simple for operation and very reliable. Important design goals have been made to provide a safe machine that is simple and inexpensive to maintain.

  • Page 14: Safety Labels And Device

    S-311 INTRODUCTION 2 . S A F E T Y L A B E L S A N D D E V I C E – ˜  — — ˜ œ ™ š › œ – Warning  Needle bar cover —...

  • Page 15: General Machine Parts Descriptions

    S-311 INTRODUCTION 3 . G E N E R A L M A C H I N E PA R T S D E S C R I P T I O N S › ž – Main power switch...

  • Page 16: Specification

    S-311 INTRODUCTION 4. S P E C I F I C AT I O N S-3 11 Elektroni c b uttonhole machi ne wi th chai n sti tch i s possible to use for men`s and w omen`s wear .
  • Page 17 S-311 INTRODUCTION Machine type/model CT 16 - 32 mm Sewing speed 1000 to 2000 stitches/min (500 to 1000 rev/min of the drive shaft) The length 16 to 32 mm 10 to 36 mm of hole 0,5 to 2,0 mm (increments of 0,1 mm)

  • Page 18: Buttonhole Description

    S-311 INTRODUCTION 5. B U T T O N H O L E D E S C R I P T I O N The first row of stitches ž ž ž ž ž The length of buttonhole – – – – –...

  • Page 19: Instructions For Operator Safety And Maintenance Of The Machine S-311

    S-311 INTRODUCTION 6 . I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R O P E R AT O R S A F E T Y A N D M A I N T E N A N C E O F...
  • Page 20 S-311 INTRODUCTION When this machine is used incorrectly, or is incorrectly maintained, it can be dangerous. Everyone who uses this machine, or maintains this machine, must be completely familiar with this manual. C A U T I O N ! Perform all regular service as described in this manual.

  • Page 21: Special Device

    (the order includes moving cutting steel and components related to it; the company is recommending AMF Reece service technician) Machine types with possible usage of moving cutting steels: standard - AF/ACL, CT/ACL, LTT/ACL...

  • Page 22: B - Machine Assembly

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 1 . C O N T E N T O F T H E S H I P P I N G B O X – – – – – 1.1. If it is not mentioned otherwise during ordering, the shipping container usually contains: —...
  • Page 23 S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY ˜ — ™ ˜ — 1-11 Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service); +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...

  • Page 24: Connection Of The Machine Head With The Control Box

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 3. C O N N E C T I O N O F T H E M A C H I N E H E A D W I T H T H E C O N T R O L B O X 3.1.

  • Page 25: Belt Tension

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY ™ — 4. B E LT T E N S I O N 4.1. Lower belt – of sewing mechanism drive is installed on machine head pulley during the transport. To access this pulley : loosen screw —...

  • Page 26: Power And Air Connection

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 5. P O W E R A N D A I R C O N N E C T I O N 5.1. Simple connection of air lines are made by quick connector. Socket 25 KEAK 13 (order number FESTO 151776 - marking KD 1/4 - S, order number RECTUS 38044) is used as standard.

  • Page 27: Thread Stand Installation

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 6. T H R E A D S TA N D I N S TA L L AT I O N 6.1. Put the thread stand together Picture 6.1. according to the drawing. 6.2. Position of the locking ring –...

  • Page 28: Lubrication

    S-311 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 7. L U B R I C AT I O N 7.1. There is the fank for oil eycess on the machine –. 7.2. For oil tigthness and removal is important,that upper edge of the funnel — inserted to the holder ˜...

  • Page 29: C - Proper Application

    S-311 - PROPER APPLICATION 1 . P O W E R U P / H O M E P O S I T I O N 1.1. Turn the main power switch on – by turning clockwise to the „I“ position.

  • Page 30: Needle Installation

    - PROPER APPLICATION 2 . N E E D L E I N S TA L L AT I O N Use needles AMF Reece 02.0505.0.111/113…. Nm 90 – 110), loading needle bard D = 2 mm. Needles 02.0558.1.112 are externally treated and needle shape is adapted for sewing thick material.

  • Page 31: Threading

    S-311 - PROPER APPLICATION 3 . T H R E A D I N G When threading, see the pictures below. For easy threading use threading devic – from accessories kit. It is possible to order the threading device —. Adjust the thread tension by knobs ˜, ™ according to sewing conditions.
  • Page 32 S-311 - PROPER APPLICATION 3.2. Lower thread - tilt back the rear cover – and lift the machine head — to thread the lower thread. – — lower thread AF, LTT 1-20 Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service); +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...
  • Page 33 S-311 - PROPER APPLICATION 3.3. Gimp The appearance and quality of the buttonhole may be affected by one or more of the following: stitch density ( number of stitches in the first cutting space and the second row of stitches)

  • Page 34: D - Machine Controls

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 1 . O P E R AT I O N 1.1. With the machine in the home position, before sewing, the manufacturer recommends 3 minutes for warm up. 1.2. Be certain that the machine is threaded correctly see section C3, and required buttonhole appears on the display.
  • Page 35 S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS ˜ ™ — š 1-23 Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service); +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...
  • Page 36 S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS Caution: Program for S311 machine is universal, it to sew different buttonholes shapes only with changing the clamp plates. Check, if the clamp plate in machine matches the adjusted machine modification. Be sure you understand the proper setting of the display: the eye shape, the sewing speed change, machine modification change, the cutting space setting, cycle mode use and button jog use.

  • Page 37: The Buttonhole Setting

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 3 . T H E B U T T O N H O L E S E T T I N G To set the buttonhole, it is necessary to set the parameters of eye, the first and the second row of stitches and the bar.

  • Page 38: Setting The First And The Second Row Of Stitches

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 3.2 - s e t t i n g t h e f i r s t a n d t h e s e c o n d r o w o f s t i t c h e s...

  • Page 39: Setting A Bar

    - range 0-2. For machines S-311 LTT and S-311 LTT/ACL. Program: FX1N 00.10 - FX1S 00.11 - GOT 0.00.0.29. For machines S-311 LTT and S-311 LTT/ACL it is not functional. 1-27 Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com...

  • Page 40: The Sewing Speed Setting

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 4 . T H E S E W I N G S P E E D S E T T I N G It is possible to set the sewing speed in Ready CT 20 range 1000, 1300, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 and 2000 punctures of needle bar (stitch=two punctures).
  • Page 41 S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 6. COPYING ADJUSTED PARAMETERS UNDER NEW NUMBER Ready CT 20 1000 1000 7. TRIM THREAD END LENGTHS ADJUSTMENT Step 1: Choose the password (necessary in complicated cases) - see Step 2: Set the length tails of trimmed thread - see...

  • Page 42: Setting The Cutting

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 8. S E T T I N G T H E C U T T I N G Press button to set the cutting. Possible setting: Ready CT 20 1000 Cut before sewing the buttonhole (CB)

  • Page 43: Service Mode

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 9. S E R V I C E M O D E Determined for mechanics - machine adjustment. Ready CT 20 1000 For easier threading, press this button and Press this button to activate the Stepping Machine.

  • Page 44: Cycle Mode

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS 10. C Y C L E M O D E It is possible to set the type and the number of buttonholes which will be sewn in one sewing cycle. C A U T I O N : Modification AF - it is necessary to use the same cutting length for all buttonholes in one cycle.

  • Page 45: Manual Cut Mode

    S-311 - MACHINE CONTROLS E x a m p l e : you want to sew the buttonholes in the following order: 2, 1, 3, 4, 1. In the program number 1. To set the program number press the button The numerical display appears on the screen.
  • Page 46 S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT Wa r n i n g : - before making any adjustments, turn the main power switch off - careless adjustment can cause damage to electronic and mechanical parts C a u t i o n :...

  • Page 47: E - Standard Machine Adjustment

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 2. THE SEWING DRIVE SENSOR PLATES ADJUSTMENT It is important that the sensor plates of the sewing drive are properly adjusted. To access these plates, remove the right side cover according to the section B4.The sensors are adjusted from the manufac- turing factory and are marked with the colour.

  • Page 48: The Bedplate Home Position Adjustment

    BQ3 š for Y. Sensor plate screws are painted from the manufacturer, and only a service technician from AMF REECE can perform this operation during the guarantee period . 3.1. Adjust the sensor plate ™ (BQ2)  after loosening the screws, ˜ to approximately 14 mm.

  • Page 49: The Race Mechanism Adjustment

    › is locked by paint from the manufacturer, that is why only a service technician from AMF REECE can perform this operation during the guarantee period. Make sure there is the buttonholl without eye on the display, stitches inclination 0°, cutting distance 0.0, see section D3,D6.

  • Page 50: The Sewing Mechanism Height Control

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 5. THE SEWING MECHANISM HEIGHT CONTROL Before any other adjustment, we recommend to check, if the height of the sewing mechanism of the loopers, spreaders and stitching plate is adjusted properly. 5.1. The height 6,5 mm of the sewing mechanism support –, from the surface for the anvil can be readjusted by inserting or removing the washer —...

  • Page 51: Mechanism Adjustment For Material Clamping

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 6. MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT FOR MATERIAL CLAMPING W A R N I N G ! Before doing any adjustments, disconnect the air supply and deflate the test of compressed air in the ˜ machine. The basic clamp plates adjustment – with clamp feet —...

  • Page 52: Spreading Of A Material

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 7. S P R E A D I N G O F A M AT E R I A L Loose fabric, especially thin, can cause missing stitches unless it is spread. The machine is equipped by a mechanism to control the extent of fabric spreading.

  • Page 53: Adjustment Of The Cutting Mechanism

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 8. A D J U S T M E N T O F T H E C U T T I N G M E C H A N I S M Caution : Before doing the adjustment, it is necessary that the parameters, especially the cutting space and correction was adjusted on 0 - section D6, buttons The cut position is given by the point of departure of the stepping motors adjustment.
  • Page 54 S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 8.3. The knife in the axis X in the anvil › loosing the screws š and change safely the position, to the right or to the left. Tighten the screws. 8.4. The knife stop in the anvil › adjust for 70 mm after loosing the screws œ.

  • Page 55: Setting The Needle Bar Height

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 9. S E T T I N G T H E N E E D L E B A R H E I G H T 9.1. Remove the machine head front cover. – —...

  • Page 56: Spreader And Looper Cam Adjustment

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 10. S P R E A D E R A N D L O O P E R C A M A D J U S T M E N T Locate the cam Ê on the holder gauge line Ë...

  • Page 57: Spreaders Adjustment

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 1 2. S P R E A D E R S A D J U S T M E N T To reach this, rotate the hand wheel. 12.1. Adjust the right spreader Ó to the right looper edge Ò, the left spreader with the groove on the hole of the left looper Ï.

  • Page 58: Adjustment Of The Bite Mechanism

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 13. A D J U S T M E N T O F T H E B I T E M E C H A N I S M S 311 machine is equipped with a mechanism to change electronically the width of buttonhole seaming.

  • Page 59: Upper Thread Trimming Mechanism - Af/Ltt

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 1 4. U P P E R T H R E A D T R I M M I N G MECHANISM - AF/LTT 14.1. After installation of the holder with trimming knife – adjust the trimming knife after loosening the screw ˜...

  • Page 60: Adjustment Of The Upper Thread Pick-Up Height

    A D J U S T M E N T O F T H E U P P E R T H R E A D P I C K - U P H E I G H T Is used on the LTT machine as standard. Possible to order for any S-311 machine version.

  • Page 61: Upper Trimming And Lower Interception - Ct

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT UPPER TRIMMING AND LOWER INTERCEPTION - CT with trimming knife –, adjust the height of the thread 16.1 After installation of the thread retainer retainer to within 0.2 mm of the top of the throat plate.
  • Page 62 S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 16.7. Shears adjustment There is a trimming mechanism on the right clamp plate. Loosen the screw ž and adjust the center of the roller  to 43 mm from the edge of the clamp plate. Tighten the screw ž.

  • Page 63: The Gimb Draw-Off Adjustment -Ct

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 17. THE GIMP DRAW-OFF ADJUSTMENT - CT The distance between the stop screw – – – – – and the race is 14 mm. The length of the gimp ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ should be 4 mm after thread is trimmed.

  • Page 64: The Trimming Mechanism A Djustment - Ltt

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 18. TH E TR I M M I N G ME C H A N I S M AD J U S T M E N T - LT T The lower thread and gimp thread are trimmed before the clamp feet are raised.
  • Page 65 S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT knives adjustment - LTT a.1. Loosen the screw a.2. Turn the knife œ in direction A and adjust the Blade section position of the guide plate so that the lower edge is aligned with knife edge œ .
  • Page 66 S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT lower thread clamp fixing plate adjustment - LTT b.1. Loosen two screws b.2. Turn the knife œ in direction A to align the fixing knife face › with knife blade section Blade section edge œ. Then make as small as possible clearance C (approximately 1mm) between the thread catching plate –...

  • Page 67: Adjustment Of The Adjustable Cutting Steel Holder

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 19. A D J U S T M E N T O F T H E A D J U S TA B L E C U T T I N G S T E E L H O L D E R To adjust the adjustable cutting steel holder, follow the below mentioned steps: 19.1.

  • Page 68: Setting The Thread Tension And Thread Draw Off

    S-311 - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 20. S E T T I N G T H E T H R E A D T E N S I O N A N D T H R E A D D R AW O F F A thread tension change may be needed if the thread and fabric change.

  • Page 69: F - Machine Maintenance

    S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE Warning: - Check electrical cables for damage. - Check if the safety covers are in a good condition. Order or replace damaged covers. - Keep your hands out from the needle space and cutting mechanism. - Do not modify the machine in any way, which can eliminate its safety parts.
  • Page 70 S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 1.6. Using a screwdriver, loosen the locks on the control box door. Using a wrench, loosen 4 screws on the fan rack C A U T I O N ! When loosening the last screw, hold the fan...

  • Page 71: Periodic Maitenance

    S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 2 . P E R I O D I C M A I N T E N A N C E once a day (8 hours of operation) cleaning of the sewing mechanism area and inner...

  • Page 72: Scheme Of The Lubrication Distribution

    S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 3 . S C H E M E O F T H E L U B R I C AT I O N D I S T R I B U T I O N The machine is equipped with needle and ball bearings, which in combination with two lubrication circuits significantly decrease required maintenance.

  • Page 73: Machine Lubrication

    S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 4 . M A C H I N E L U B R I C AT I O N 4.1. It is necessary to remove preserve oils and lubricate the places shown below before the machine is switched on for the first time or after a long idle period. Use ESSO TERESSO 32 or similar quality.
  • Page 74 S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 4.5. Remove the feet plate according to the part E2, point 2 and oil the bushing œ and , rod of the spreader ž and Ÿ, stud and shafts by one or two drops of oil to the marked places on the drawing shown and on the machine are those places marked by red dors.

  • Page 75: Machine Disposal

    S-311 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 5 . M A C H I N E D I S P O S A L 5.1. To ensure machine ecological disposal it is necessary to remove especially 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.

  • Page 76: G - Documentation

    S-311 - DOCUMENTATION FLOW DIAGRAM 1-64 Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service); +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...

  • Page 77: Operating Instructions

    S-311+I S-311+I MODEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revised 11/2006 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service), +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...
  • Page 79 S-311+I TABLE OF CONTENTS A - INTRODUCTION ..........................1-1 I 1. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................1-1 I 2. SAFETY LABELS AND EQUIPMENT DEVICE ..............1-2 I 3. SPECIFICATIONS ........................1-3 I C - PROPER USAGE ...........................1-4 I 1. SETTING MACHINE INTO HOME POSITION TO START SEWING ........1-4 I 2.

  • Page 81: A - Introduction

    The electronic eylet buttonhole machine with Indexer enables automatic sewing of buttonholes which can be specified in number and distance between them. Typ stehu, odkaz na modely Models of S-311 Indexer machine: AF ST JT This model is designed to be used for sewing single thread chain stitch buttonholes on ready-tailored jacket sleeves.

  • Page 82: Safety Labels And Equipment Device

    S-311+I A - INTRODUCTION 2. SAFETY LABELS AND EQUIPMENT For detailed description, see S-311 (section A, chapter 2, pages 1-2, 1-3). Indexer Revised 11/2006 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com 1-2 I Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service), +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...

  • Page 83: Specifications

    No Eye; 2,2 x 3,0 mm; 2,8 x 4,2 mm; 3,0 x 4,6 mm; 3,2 x 5,0 mm; 3,4 x 4,2 mm Fly Bar Length 3,0 - 20,0 mm See section D 3.3 - manual S-311 Length of Crossbar 4 - 8 mm...

  • Page 84: C - Proper Usage

    1.4. The machine is ready to start operation once the Ready message on the display in the box ™ is on. (Display description on page 1-24, S-311). 1.5. If you wish to operate the machine in the Indexer mode, follow the instructions in section D, chapter 2.

  • Page 85: Threading

    S-311+I C - PROPER USAGE 2. THREADING Threads are threaded as shown in the pictures below. For easy threading use threading devic – from the machine accessory. Threading device Ë can be ordered separately (order number 12.0008.6.200). Thread tension can be adjusted with nuts Ě, Í according to sewing conditions as needed.
  • Page 86 S-311+I C - PROPER USAGE 2.2. Lower thread threading — can be done after tilting the back cover – and lifting the machine arm —. – — spodní AF, LTT Revised 11/2006 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com 1-6 I Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service), +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...
  • Page 87 S-311+I C - PROPER USAGE 2.3. Threading the machine S-311 CT+I If you thread lower thread or gimp for the first time, it is necessary to dismantle the Indexer. Loose screws and remove safety covers –. Disconnect air pipes from cylinders.
  • Page 88 S-311+I C - PROPER USAGE 2.4. Gimp threading The appearance and quality of the buttonhole may be affected by one or more of the following: - stitch density ( number of stitches in the first - cutting space and the second row of stitches)

  • Page 89: D - Machine Functions Controls

    S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS 1. SEWING A BUTTONHOLE 1.1. Set the machine into the home position as in section C1 of this chapter. Before starting sewing, let the machine warm up in this condition for about 3 minutes.

  • Page 90: Setting The Indexer Display

    S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS 2. SETTING UP THE INDEXER DISPLAY If you change the display settings from S-311 to S-311 Indexer and wise versa, remember or note down all data. S-311 display Main screen Ready CT 20 6 5 9...

  • Page 91: Setting A Buttonhole Type

    S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS 3. SETTING UP THE TYPE OF A BUTTONHOLE Blank Indexer display Ready Preset buttonhole number pressing this button on the display brings up a numerical screen on which you can select a buttonhole number Select the program number from the memory.

  • Page 92: Error Messages

    S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS After switching the machine off by the main switch and switching it on again, the screen that had been set before appears on the display. Hidden parameters can be accessed only with the password 123.

  • Page 93: E - Standard Indexer Adjustment

    S-311+I E - STANDARD INDEXER ADJUSTMENT SETTING UP THE HEIGHT OF CLAMPING FEET In order for the Indexer to function correctly, it is important to set up correct height of Indexer clamping feet above the desktop. 1.1. Loose clamp holders screws – on the left and right side of the Indexer.

  • Page 94: And Clamping Mat

    S-311+I E - STANDARD INDEXER ADJUSTMENT 2. SETTING UP MINIMAL PLAY BETWEEN INDEXER FEET AND CLAMPING MAT It is important to set up the minimal play between Indexer feet – and clamping mat — correctly so that the spreading mechanism on the sewing head operates correctly. It is necessary to hold the minimal play.

  • Page 95: Setting A Distance Between Clamping Feet

    S-311+I E - STANDARD INDEXER ADJUSTMENT SETTING UP THE DISTANCE BETWEEN CLAMPING FEET Change the distance between clamping feet – if you want to change workpiece or number of buttonholes to be sewn. – 3.1. Take out screws — of the right holder ˜...
  • Page 96 S-311+I Revised 11/2006 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com 1-16 I Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service), +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...
  • Page 97 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE OF CONTENTS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Page 1. INTRODUCTION ..................2-2 2. FAULTS WITHOUT ERROR MESSAGES ........... 2-3 3. THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGES......2-5 4. ELECTRICAL FAULTS ................2-6 Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com...

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING Wa r n i n g ! Inspect the machine on a regular basis and use only quality parts. The manufacturer recommends using original AMF Reece parts, especially needles, loopers, spreaders, and throat plates. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION 1 .
  • Page 99 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING 2 . FA U LT S W I T H O U T E R R O R M E S S A G E S SERVICE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION SYMPTOM PROBABLE SOLUTION SECTION Thread breakage.
  • Page 100 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING SERVICE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION SYMPTOM SECTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION The lower thread is Big clereance between the clamps Adjust the clereance between not caught in the the clamps for 0,05 mm of the holder thread retainer after...
  • Page 101 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING 3 . T H E E L E C T R O N I C S Y S T E M E R R O R M E S S A G E S If an error message appears on the display (see picture ), press it. The screen with a description and...
  • Page 102 Cable from the display Check the display connection disconnected Replace display or control units, Display or its control damaged call AMF Reece Service When sewing operation Fuse F4 failure (T10A) Replace fuse PN 12.0008.4.664 started, motor does not operate. Frequency inverter...
  • Page 103 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION When sewing operation Replace contactor 12.0008.4.833 Contactor KM1 damaged started, air valves do not operate. The air pressure GS2 Power damaged Replace the power 12.0008.4.709 correct. Replace contactor 12.0008.4.833 Inadequate contact of contactor...
  • Page 104 S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service), +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts); Fax: +420 582 360 606...

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