1114 Instruction Manual This instruction manual applies to machines from the following serial numbers onwards: 6 001 000 296-12-18 616/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 02.05...
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Index Contents ..................Page Safety ............................ 5 1.01 Directives ..........................5 General notes on safety ......................5 Safety symbols ........................6 Important points for the user ....................6 Operating and specialist personnel ..................7 .05.01 Operating personnel ......................7 .05.02 Specialist personnel ....................... 7 Danger ...........................
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Index Contents ..................Page .01.04 Mounting the spool holder ....................25 .01.05 Table top cutout ........................26 .01.06 Mounting the table top ......................27 .01.07 Connecting the plug-in connections and earth cables ............28 Commissioning ........................29 Switching the machine on/off ....................29 Basic position of the machine drive unit ................
Safety Safety Directives This machine is constructed in accordance with the European regulations contained in the conformity and manufacturer’s declarations. In addition to this Instruction Manual, also observe all generally accepted, statutory and other regulations and legal requirements and all valid environmental protection regulations! The regionally valid regulations of the social insurance society for occupational accidents or other supervisory organizations are to be strictly adhered to! General notes on safety...
It is the obligation of the user to ensure that none of the safety mechanisms are removed or deactivated. ● It is the obligation of the user to ensure that only authorized persons operate and work on the machine. Further information can be obtained from your PFAFF agent.
Safety Operating and specialist personnel Operating personnel .05.01 Operating personnel are persons responsible for the equipping, operating and cleaning of the machine as well as for taking care of problems arising in the sewing area. The operating personnel is required to observe the following points and must: ●...
Safety Danger A working area of 1 meter is to be kept free both in front of and behind the machine while it is in operation so that it is always easily accessible. Never reach into the sewing area while sewing! Danger of injury by the needle! Never leave objects on the table while adjusting the machine settings! Objects can become trapped or be slung away! Danger of injury!
Proper use Proper use The PFAFF 1114 is a high-speed, zigzag sewing machine with bottom feed and a large hook. The machine is used for producing zigzag lockstitch seams in the clothing and linen industry. Any and all uses of this machine which have not been approved of by the...
Specifi cations Specifi cations ▲ General specifi cations Stitch type: ..................301 / 304 (zigzag lockstitch) Needle system: ....................... DP x 5 Needle size in 1/100 mm Version A: ........................60 - 70 Version B: ........................80 - 100 Presser foot clearance with hand lever: ......................5.5 mm with automatic presser foot lift: ..................6.0 mm with knee lever: ......................
Disposal of Machine Disposal of Machine ● Proper disposal of the machine is the responsibility of the customer. ● The materials used for the machine are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastic materials. The electrical equipment comprises plastic materials and copper. ●...
Transportation, packing and storage Transportation, packing and storage Transportation to customer‘s premises The machines are delivered completely packed. Transportation inside the customer‘s premises The manufacturer cannot be made liable for transportation inside the customer‘s premises nor to other operating locations. It must be ensured that the machines are only transported in an upright position.
Explanation of symbols Explanation of symbols In this instruction manual, work to be carried out or important information is accentuated by symbols. These symbols have the following meanings: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication Maintenance, repairs, adjustment, service work (only to be carried out by technical staff)
Controls Controls On/off switch ● Switch the machine on or off by turning main switch 1. Fig. 7 - 01 Key on the machine head ● As long as key 1 is pressed during the sewing operation, the machine sews in reverse.
Controls Pedal +1 = Sew 0 = Machine stop -1 = Raise presser foot (for machines with -910/93) -2 = Trim thread (for machines with -900/24) Fig. 7 - 03 Lever for lifting the presser foot ● The presser foot is raised by turning le- ver 1..
Controls Knee lever ● By pressing the knee lever 1 in the di- rection of the arrow, the presser foot is raised. Fig. 7 - 05 Reverse feed key ● As long as key 1 is pressed during the sewing operation, the machine sews in reverse.
Controls Stitch length adjustment wheel ● Set the required stitch length by turning adjustment wheel 1. The stitch length setting can be read on the scale. Fig. 7 - 07 Adjustment key for limiting the reverse stitch length ● By turning adjustment wheel 1, the stitch length for reverse sewing is limited.
Controls Thread wiper switch (only on machines with thread wiper -909/93) ● The thread wiper function is switched on or off by pressing switch 1. Fig. 7 - 09...
Controls Control panel The control panel is used to call up machine functions for setting up the machine and for sewing operation, for entering parameter values and for reading error messages and service settings.. Fig. 7 - 10 The control panel consists of the display 1 and the function keys described below. The dis- play 1 consists of a two-line alphanumerical LCD display with 16 symbols per line.
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Controls Start backtacks ● If this key is pressed, the backtack function at the beginning of the seam (start backtacks) is switched on or off. The number of forward stitches (A) or reverse stitches (B) for the start backtacks can be changed respectively by pressing the +/- key underneath. To con- vert from double backtack to single backtack, reset the number of stitches for the corres- ponding seam section.
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Controls Single zigzag ● If this key is pressed, the corresponding function is switched on or off. When the function is switched on, the standard “single zigzag“ pattern is sewn, see Chapter 10.02.02 Zig- zag stitches. Two-stitch zigzag ● If this key is pressed, the corresponding function is switched on or off. When the function is switched on, the standard “two-stitch zigzag“...
Installation and commissioning Installation and commissioning The machine must only be installed and commissioned by qualifi ed personnel! All relevant safety regulations must be strictly adhered to! If the machine is delivered without a table, be sure to use a stand and table top that can hold the weight of the machine with its motor.
Installation and commissioning Assembling the oil pan .01.02 Fig. 8 - 02 ● Insert rubber support 1. ● Insert bearing bushes 2 and fasten with nails. ● Place oil pan 3 in the table-top opening. ● Insert rubber pad 4 and fasten with nails.
Installation and commissioning Mounting the sewing head .01.03 ● Place both hinges 1 in the appropriate holes in the bedplate of the sewing head. ● Place the sewing head with hinges 1 into the back rubber pads. Fig. 8 - 03 Mounting the spool holder .01.04 ●...
Installation and commissioning Connecting the plug-in connections and earth cables .01.07 Fig. 8 - 07 ● Connect all plugs as labelled to the control box 1. ● Screw the earth cable from the sewing head and the main switch to earth point A. ●...
Installation and commissioning Commissioning ● Check the machine, especially the electrical leads, for any damage. ● Clean the machine thoroughly (see chapter 11 Care and maintenance). ● Have specialists ensure that the machine’s motor can be operated with the available elec- tricity supply and that it is connected properly.
Installation and commissioning Basic position of the machine drive unit ● Switch on the machine. +0.0 ● Press the TE/speed key twice to select the input mode. ● Select parameter “798“ by pressing the corresponding +/- key, and select service level C (value “11“).
Installation and commissioning ● By pressing the corresponding +/- key, select parameter “700“ . ● Turn the balance wheel in the sewing direction until the descending needle is level with the top edge of the needle plate. ● By pressing the corresponding +/- key, change the bottom value, until the top value is set at “0“...
Preparation Preparation All regulations and instructions in this Instruction Manual are to be observed! Special attention is to be paid to the safety regulations! All preparation work is only to be carried out by appropriately trained personnel. Before all preparation work, the machine is to be separated from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the mains or switching off the On/Off switch! Inserting the needle Switch off the machine!
Preparation Winding the bobbin thread / adjusting the preliminary thread tension 114-015 Fig. 9 - 02 ● Place empty bobbin 1 on bobbin winder spindle 2. ● Thread the thread as shown in Fig. 9.02 and wind it around bobbin 1 a few times in a clo- ckwise direction.
Preparation Removing / Inserting the bobbin case Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to uninten- tional starting of the machine! Removing the bobbin case: ● Raise latch 1 and remove bobbin case 2. Inserting the bobbin case: ● Press bobbin case 2 until you feel it snap into the bobbin case base.
Preparation Threading the needle thread / Adjusting the needle thread tension Fig. 9 - 05 114-017 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to unintentional starting of the machine! Only operate the machine with cover 1 closed! Danger of injury from the rotating take-up lever! ●...
Preparation Setting the stitch length ● Turn the stitch length adjustment wheel 1 according to the stitch length required.. The stitch length setting can be read on the scale. Fig. 9 - 06...
Preparation Adjusting the width of the zigzag stitch ● Switch on the machine. +0.0 ● Press the single zigzag key. ● Alter the value for the zigzag stitch width by pressing the corresponding +/- key. The zigzag stitch is the distance between the left and right penetration points of the zigzag pattern.
Preparation Adjusting the stitch position ● Switch on the machine. +0.0 ● Change the value for the stitch position by pressing the corresponding +/- key. The zero position of the stitch position is in the centre of the zigzag stitch. The stitch position can be moved to the left (negative value) or to the right (positive value), in relation to the stitch position reference point, see Chapter 9.09 Changing the stitch position reference point.
Preparation Changing the stitch position reference point It is only possible to change the stitch position reference point in service level “C“ , see Chapter “Selecting the user level“ in the appropriate Adjustment Manual. ● Press the TE/Speed key twice to call up the input mode. The status text “TE“ appears on the display and the pedal functions are locked to prevent the machine starting up acci- dentally.
Preparation Entering the start and end backtacks ● Switch on the machine. +0.0 ● Activate the corresponding function by pressing the keys Start backtacks and/or End backtacks (arrow appears below the corresponding function key). ● Change to the input menu for start and end backtacks by pressing the Menu key. ●...
Sewing Sewing In the sewing mode all the relevant settings for the sewing operation are shown on the dis- play. Functions can be switched on and off by pressing a key. Values for the most important parameters can be changed directly. The PM key is used to switch between manual sewing of standard patterns and individually programmed patterns.
Sewing Standard patterns After the manual sewing mode has been called up, the standard patterns listed below are available. Press the corresponding function key to select the desired standard pattern. The standard pattern selected is marked with a triangular marking opposite the respective func- tion key.
Sewing Zigzag stitches .02.02 ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the standard pattern for "single zigzag", two-stitch zigzag" or "three-stitch zigzag. +0.0 ● Change the value for the zigzag stitch width by pressing the corresponding +/- key. ● Change the stitch position value by pressing the corresponding +/- key.
Sewing Blind stitches .02.04 ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the standard pattern for "right blind stitch" or "left blind stitch". +2.0 ● Change the number of straight stitches required by pressing the corresponding +/- key. ● Change the value for the zigzag stitch width by pressing the corresponding +/- key. ●...
Sewing Sewing programmed seam patterns After the machine has been switched on and the sewing of programmed seam patterns has been selected with the PM key, the display for the selection of the program number is shown. The program number of the selected seam pattern (zigzag pattern or special back- tacks) appears on the display together with the number of the programmed penetration points.
Sewing Altering/creating seam patterns .03.01 ● Switch on the machine and call up the sewing mode for programmed patterns. ● Select the desired program number by pressing the corresponding +/- key. ● Call up the seam pattern input function by pressing the Menu key. #030 +3.0 Caution!
Sewing - The seam pattern must not have more reverse stitches than forward stitches. - At least 2 stitches in one direction must be entered. - Seam patterns with reverse stitches only are not permitted. If one of the above conditions is not fulfi lled, the error message "ERROR 41" appears on the display, and one straight stitch is sewn.
Sewing Error messages In case of a malfunction, the text "ERROR” appears on the display together with an error code and short instructions. An error message may be caused by incorrect settings, defec- tive elements or seam patterns, as well as by overload conditions. For the explanation of the error code, see Chapter "Explanation of error messages”...
Maintenance intervals Care and maintenance Maintenance intervals Cleaning ............... daily, several times if in continuous use Checking the oil level ...............daily, before operation During all cleaning work the machine must be disconnected from the power supply by switching off the main switch or pulling out the plug! Danger of injury if the machine is started accidentally! Cleaning the machine The cleaning cycle required for the machine depends on following factors:...
Use both hands to set the sewing head upright! Danger of crushing between the sewing head and the table top! We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, part no. 280-1-120 105.
A detailed parts list for the complete machine is included with the accesso- ries. In case of loss the parts list can be downloaded from the internet address www.pfaff-industrial.com/de/service/download/index.php3. As an alternative to the internet download the parts lists can also be ordered in book form under part no.