Straight buttonhole machine with chain stitch (134 pages)
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S-4000 BH Omron MODEL STRAIGHT BUTTONHOLE MACHINE WITH CHAIN STITCH PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL MACHINE SERIAL No.: PART NUMBER 97.2403.1.001 This manual is valid from the machine serial number N241444 AMF is trademark of AMF Group, Inc. 07/2012...
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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.
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: (S100, S101, S104, S105, S 311, Deco, S4000 , EBS Mark II, ES505, etc) Manufacturer‘s serial or production number:...
S-4000 BH Omron TABLE OF CONTENTS A - INTRODUCTION 1. Basic information .................... 1-1 2. Safety device and labels ................1-2 3. General machine parts description ..............1-3 4. Specifications ....................1-4 5. Table type ......................1-5 6. Instructions for operator safety and maintenance ........1-6 7.
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S-4000 BH Omron TABLE OF CONTENTS E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 9. Looper adjustments ..................1-36 10. The barring stitches adjustment ..............1-39 11. The clamp plate home position ..............1-41 12. The cutting space setting ................1-42 13. Thread draw-off .................... 1-43 14.
WA R N I N G ! Possible serious injury or machine damage. N OT I C E ! Possible injury or machine damage. We recommend that service workers from AMF Reece oversee the installation and initial training of your mechanics and operators.
S-4000 BH Omron INTRODUCTION 4 . S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Machine type S 4000 BH Electronic controlled chain stitch straight buttonhole machine for sewing the Description buttonholes 1500-3800 stitches/min Sewing Speed Buttonhole Length 6.3 - 35 mm (1/4"...
S-4000 BH Omron INTRODUCTION 5 . TA B L E TY P E PARALLEL CROSSWISE UNIVERSAL PARALLEL CROSSWISE Released 05/2010 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.com Phone: +420 582 309 286; Fax: +420 582 360 606...
S-4000 BH Omron INTRODUCTION 6 . I N S T RU C T I O N S F O R O P E R ATO R S A F E TY A N D M A I N T E NA N C E When installing the machine we recommend the minimum clearances noted above around the machine.
S-4000 BH Omron INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Perform all regular service as described by this manual. If there is any problem with the power supply, turn off the main power switch. Do not remove, paint over, damage or in any way change safety labels. If a safety label cannot be easily read, replace it.
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S-4000 BH Omron INTRODUCTION K n iv e s in addition to the commonly supplied knives it is possible to order the following knives according to the length of cutting 23.2356.2.050 - 3/8“ -10 mm 23.2356.2.057 - 1“ - 25 mm 23.2356.2.051 - 7/16“...
S-4000 BH Omron B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 1 . C O N T E N T O F T H E S H I P P I N G B OX The shipment contains one box. There is a carton with accessories, service manual with ...
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S-4000 BH Omron B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY Remove the shipping strap after unpacking the machine, the use of this strap is recommended anytime the machine is transported (This is valid for all types of tables - parallel, crosswise, universal).
S-4000 BH Omron B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 3. THE DISPLAY POSITION CHANGE WHEN THE HEAD POSITION IS CHANGE (the universal table only) To c h a n g e t h e c r o s s wis e t a b l e t o t h e p a r a l l e l t a b l e ...
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S-4000 BH Omron B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY To ch a n g e t h e p a r a l l e l t a b l e t o t h e c r o s s w is e t a b l e ...
S-4000 BH Omron B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 5 . T H R E A D S TA N D I N S TA L L AT I O N Put the thread stand together according to the drawing. Position of the locking ring...
S-4000 BH Omron C - PROPER APPLICATION 1 . P OW E R U P / H O M E P O S I T I O N Turn the main power switch on by turning clockwise to the I position.
S-4000 BH Omron C - PROPER APPLICATION 2 . N E E D L E I N S TA L L AT I O N WARNING! Before performing this adjustment, switch the main machine power off to prevent accidental starting of the machine. Disconnect the air supply and dissipate any stored energy.
S-4000 BH Omron C - PROPER APPLICATION 3 . T H R E A D I N G WARNING! Switch the main machine power off to prevent accidental starting of the machine. Disconnect the air supply and dissipate any stored energy.
S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROLS 1 . PROGRES FOR SEWING A BUTTONHOLE Bring the machine to the home position according to the section C1. Be certain that the machine is threaded correctly according to the section C3 and insert the work under the clamp feet.
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S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROLS It is possible to sew two styles of buttonhole alignment on the machine. S e w in g t h e l e n g t h wis e bu t t o n h o l e s ...
S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROLS 3 . C O N T RO L PA N E L I N F O R M AT I O N H Ready Display message: H Emerg. Stop Standard messages: H Service mode...
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S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROLS Example: To change the sewing speed from 2000 to 3450 Display Press Display Press ¬ ¬ ¬ (3x) ¬ ¬ ¬ (4x) ¬ ¬ ¬ (5x) ¬ ¬ ¬ Display setting the maximum speed.
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S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROLS Display C y c l e d e l a y setting the delay between the sewing cycles. Cycling parameter must be (500-2500 ms) activated. Range 500-2500 ms. C y c l in g activation of the machine cycling.
S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROLS 5 . T E S T S WARNING! ONLY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TECHNICIANS SHOULD PERFORM THESE TESTS! NOTICE! BEFORE PERFORMING ANY TESTS DISMOUNT THE CUTTING KNIFE AND THE NEEDLE! The main screen appears on the display. Press appears on the display.
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S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROLS Display Em stop During presing the clamp feet button this appears on the display: Clamp button Em stop and clamp feet are closed. By next pressing the Clamp button button clamp feet are opened. Switch SB3 is tested by this parameter.
S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROL Knife Knife ¬ , confirm by Trim Trim Cutting lever goes down. Valve YV1 is tested by this parameter. Knife ¬ For activation of the thread trimming press Trim Knife Knife ¬ , confirm by...
S-4000 BH Omron D - MACHINE CONTROL 7 . PA R A M E T E R C H E C K L I S T PARAMETER RANGE SETTING 1000-3800 spm MAX SPEED 3500 SLOW STITCH 500-1000 spm SLOW SPEED...
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 1 . M AC H I N E H O M E P O S I T I O N The needle bar is in the upper position. The needle descends to the right side of the throat plate ...
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 4 . N E E D L E B A R Needle bar crank position Turn the handwheel and loosen the screw in the needle bar crank . Turn the handwheel until the ...
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 5 . B I T E Before the bite adjustment, remove the pulley cover the head cover B it e c a m Check if the machine is in the home position.
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS C e n t e r in g t h e b it e o v e r t h e t h r o a t p l a t e with the machine in the home position - loosen the...
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 6 . F E E D I N G Tilt the sewing head onto the rest pin. Bevel Gear Adjustments Manually turn the handwheel counter clockwise until the drive spring in the main cam engages with a indent (first row of stitches).
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 7 . S L I P C L U T C H The slip clutch pressure is factory set and under normal conditions will not need adjusting. The correct clutch torque setting is 0.43 Nm (60 to 65 inch ounces).
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 9 . L OO P E R A D J U S T M E N T S Before making this adjustment, follow the below described points: Turn the handwheel and observe the position of the connecting link at both ends of the ...
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS T h e f ir s t l o o p e r a d j u s t m e n t Bring the machine to the home position and loosen the screws of the looper cam adjust the looper cam to the lowest position.
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS T h e s e c o n d l o o p e r a d j u s t m e n t 1 0 . Insert the second looper on the looper shaft.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 1 0 . T H E BA R R I N G S T I T C H E S A D J U S T M E N T At first, it is necessary to adjust the clearance on the sewing cam.
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS S e c o n d b a r a d j u s t m e n t Insert a piece of paper under the clamp feet. Turn the ...
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 1 1 . T H E C L A M P P L AT E H O M E P O S I T I O N Bring the machine to the position. Loosen 7 screws and remove the ...
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 1 3. THREAD DRAW-OFF T h e a d j u s t m e n t o f t h e D r a w - O ff L e ve r Po s it io n The correct adjustment ensures a long enough thread tail for starting the sewing of the next buttonhole.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 1 4 . T H R E A D T E N S I O N The thread tension influences the appearance of the buttonhole. A thread tension change may be needed in the thread and fabric change. Check to be certain all parts, which contact the thread are smmoth and polished with no burrs or sharp edges.
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS T h e c o r r e c t p o s it io n o f t h e t e n s io n m e c h a n is m ...
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS Barring Tension Release Sensor The tension discs opening is controlled by sensor. To ensure the correct funtion of the tension, it is necessary to adjust the sensor position. tilt the machine head onto the rest pin rotate the handwheel until the drive spring releases the left shifter arm detent.
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 1 5 . K N I F E A N D T H E BU T TO N H O L E L E N G T H A D J U S T M E N T S 1 .
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S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 2 . S e t t in g t h e d is t a n c e b e t we e n t h e c u t t in g s p a c e a n d t h e bu t t o n h o l e e d g e Sew one buttonhole The correct distance between the cutting space and the inner side of a buttonhole is 1 mm.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 1 6 . T H R E A D T R I M M I N G Trimming mechanism ensures the correct thread trimming after sewing the last stitch. A the trimming hook moves in the direction of arrow, both thread loop legs A and B are pulled forward.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 1 7 . M AC H I N E H E A D C L A M P F E E T A D J U S T M E N T A d j u s t m e n t fo r c l a m p h e ig h t Be sure that air supply is switch on and the clamp feet are open.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS C l a m p f e e t p r e s s u r e a d j u s t m e n t The whole length of the clamp feet must hold the sewn work with the same pressure.
S-4000 BH Omron E - MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS Warning: - Check for damage to electrical cables - Check safety covers for damage and replace if needed immediately - Keep your hands out of the sewing area - Do not modify the machine in any way, which could eliminate safety parts - Do not attach external lights or other devices to the machine·s electrical system...
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S-4000 BH Omron F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE Remove the filter cover with cleaning pad Remove the dust from the cleaning pad or in case of considerable dirt, wash it using a mild detergent. Perform the same cleaning on the rear fan .
S-4000 BH Omron F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE Knife maintenance Inspect the knife and cut, if the knife is bent, damaged, or dull, replace or sharpen as needed. To change: loosen the screw and remove the knife replace or sharpen the knife...
S-4000 BH Omron F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 3 . L U B R I C AT I O N D IAG R A M The machine is mainly equiped with needle and ball bearings, which in combination with single lubrication circuit decrease the requirements for maintenance.
S-4000 BH Omron F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 4 . M AC H I N E L U B R I C AT I O N It is necessary to lubricate the places shown below before the machine is switched on for the first time or after a long idle period.
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S-4000 BH Omron F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE Tilt the machine head onto the rest pin and lubricate the places shown in the picture. looper shafts looper cam surfaces roller feed cam surfaces shifter bite cam surfaces ...
S-4000 BH Omron F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 5 . M AC H I N E D I S P O S A L To ensure machine ecelogical disposal, it is neccesary to remove 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.
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S-4000 BH Omron TROUBLESHOOTING 1 . MECHANICAL FAULTS PROBABLE SOLUTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Needle, looper, throat plate Change damaged parts Thread breakage damaged Incorrect needle and sewing Check the adjustment of the mechanism adjustment mechanisms Thread tension is too tight...
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S-4000 BH Omron TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE SYMPTOM PROBABLE SOLUTION Change damaged parts Needle, looper, throat plate Stitch skip at the beginning of sewing damaged See section E13, point 2 Needle thread end is too short Incorrectly adjusted needle bar See section E4...
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S-4000 BH Omron TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Thread not trimmed at the Trimming knife damaged Replace end of the cycle Low air pressure at trimming Check supply pressure cylinder Flow control valve to tension See section E14 point 3...
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S-4000 BH Omron TROUBLESHOOTING 2. E R R O R M E S S A G E S O F T H E C O N T R O L PA N E L D I S P L AY...
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The following messages can be seen on the servo display, which is placed inside the control box. In order to eliminate these messages, switch off the machine for 5 minutes. Then switch the machine on again. The error message should not appear on the display. If the message appears - call AMF Reece service.
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Contactor KM1 damaged Replace contactor 12.0008.4.833 switched on. Servo U1 error or filter Z2 error Call AMF Reece service or replace servo U1 24.8001.2.005 Error in sewing motor circuit Switch the machine off for 1 minute, or restart it, alternatively...
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S-4000 BH Omron TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION SYMPTOM Make sure the machine is ready Press key F6 - see D1, point 6 When sewing operation started, for operation motor fails to operate. Contactor KM1 switched off. Replace contactor 12.0008.4.833 Contactor KM1 damaged Replace button 12.0008.4.563...
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