Removing and fitting the looper drive housing......36 9.1.3 Setting the left lower shaft bearing ........... 37 9.1.4 Setting the rocker bolt............... 38 Setting the looper drive housing ..........40 Setting the needle evasive movement (ellipsis width) ....42 Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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12.5 Basic setting of top feed guides..........68 Setting the thread take-up disk ..........69 Thread guide on the machine arm ........75 Setting the tape feed (610) ............. 76 Software settings..............79 17.1 Basic settings for new programs..........79 17.2...
1.1 Scope of application of the instructions These instructions describe setting and maintenance work on the sewing machines 610 and 630. They apply to all subclasses. The Operating Instructions describe the intended use and the set-up. 1.2 Declaration of conformity The machine complies with the European regulations specified in the dec- laration of conformity or in the installation declaration.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage due to: • Failure to observe these instructions • Improper use • Unauthorized modifications to the machine • The deployment of untrained personnel • Damage during transport • Using unapproved spare parts Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
All warnings and safety signs on the machine must always be in legible condition and may not be removed. Missing or damaged labels must be replaced immediately. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
Signal words and the hazard they describe: Signal words Signal word Hazard DANGER Resulting in death or serious injury. WARNING Death or serious injury possible. CAUTION Moderate to minor injuries possible. NOTE Material damage possible. ATTENTION Environmental damage possible. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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Measures for avoiding the danger. This is what a warning looks like for a hazard that could result in seri- ous injury or even death if the warning is not complied with. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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Type and source of the danger! Measures for avoiding the danger. This is what a warning looks like for a hazard that could result in mate- rial damage if the warning is not complied with. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
Indicates that special attention must be paid to this point when performing a step. Information Provides additional information. Sequence Specifies the work to be performed before or after a setting. Reference A reference is provided to another place in the text. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
The screws remain either in the housing or in the cover. In the text, such screws are marked with the addition (safety cover). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
1. Tilt the upper part of the machine (1) back to the support (2) using the handle (3). Straightening up the upper part of the machine 2. Carefully tilt the upper part of the machine (1) forward to its upright posi- tion using the handle (3). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
(1) - Arm cover (2) - Screws Removing the arm cover 1. Loosen all 3 screws (2). 2. Remove the arm cover (1) carefully. Ensure that you do not pull on the cables while doing so. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
1. Raise the left cover (1) using a small screwdriver at the opening (2) and remove. 2. Raise the right cover (3) with a small screwdriver and remove. Fitting the covers 1. Insert the cover (1). 2. Insert the cover (3). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
2. Loosen both screws (1). 3. Remove the throat plate (2) upwards. Inserting the throat plate 1. Lift and lock the sewing foot. 2. Insert the throat plate (2) from above. 3. Tighten both screws (1). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
2. Fit the sewing foot (4). 3. Secure the sewing foot with screw (1). Inserting the top feed foot 1. Insert the top feed foot (3). 2. Secure the top feed foot with screw (2). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
2. Remove the main feed (3). 3. Remove the differential feed (4). Installing the feeds 1. Install the main feed (3). 2. Tighten the screw (2). 3. Install the differential feed (4). 4. Tighten the screw (1). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
1. Loosen all 3 screws (1). 2. Remove the oil pan (2) downwards. Fitting the oil pan 1. Fit the oil pan (2). 2. Secure the oil pan by tightening all 3 screws (1). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
1. Fit the belt guard (3). 2. Secure the belt guard with all 4 screws (4). Fitting the handwheel 1. Fit the handwheel (2). 2. Secure the handwheel by tightening the 3 screws (1). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
The following is a description of how to remove and re-install the thread cutting device, needle protection, looper and looper mounting. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
2. Insert both screws (3) and tighten. 3. Push the movable blade (2) to the right between the counter blade and the spring plate. 4. Secure the blade to the blade mounting (4) with the screw (1). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
Fig. 14: Removing and installing the needle protection mounting. ① ② (1) - Needle protection (2) - Screws Removing the needle protection 1. Loosen both screws (2). 2. Carefully remove the needle protection (1) with mounting. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
3. Tighten the screw (2) on the looper mounting completely. Sequence After removing the looper and the looper mounting, perform the following setting: • Looping stroke and looper gauge ( Section 9.6.1, pg. 50) • Needle protection ( Section 10, pg. 56) Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
• Symmetry of the looper motion, i.e. when turning against the direc- tion of rotation of the machine, the needle tip must also be in line with the center of the needle as is the case for slot C. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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The letters on the handwheel serve for general orientation. In order to hit the groove precisely, you may have to turn the handwheel slightly. Canceling the lock 1. Pull out the locking pin (2). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
(ellipsis width) of the looper drive. If you have your own dial gauge, only the clamping sleeve 171 984 and measuring pin 933 748 are required. 0171 290010 Slant of the looper of 89° 30’ Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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0933 000740 Height of the thread take-up disk 0271 000767 Height of the feed 0178 800024 Calibrating foot 0558 006060 Adjusting needle Synchronizing the feeds 0178 800033 PTFE strips Synchronizing the feeds Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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Gauge and key set Gauge Order number Setting 0178 800010 Gauge bottom feed Synchronizing the feeds 0238 010353 Cylinder pin 6H8x70 9210 013397 Knurled screw M5x16 Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
Risk of crushing from moving parts Switch off the sewing machine before setting the adjusting disk. Cover • Remove the head cover ( Section 3.5.2, pg. 12) • Remove the arm cover ( Section 3.5.3, pg. 12) Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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4. Turn the handwheel, until the locking pin (5) can be inserted into the deepest slot (A) of the adjusting disk. 5. Tighten the screws on the upper toothed belt wheel (2). 6. Fit the toothed belt. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
Setting steps 1. Setting the handwheel position E. 2. Loosen the threaded pin (3) of the ring (2) and turn the ring (2) accord- ingly. 3. Tighten the threaded pin (3). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
Fig. 24: Setting the sewing foot lifting height ② ① (1) - Screw (2) - End stop Setting steps 1. Loosen the screw (1). 2. Move the end stop (2) upwards. 3. Tighten the screw (1). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
1. Tilt the machine backwards ( Section 3.5.1, pg. 11). 2. Top up the looper drive housing (1) with the oil, DA 10 up to the upper mark (4) on the sight glass. 3. Screw in the oil drain screw (2). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
• Set the symmetry of the looper motion ( Section 9.4, pg. 46) • Set the looper in the looper mounting ( Section 9.5, pg. 47) • Set the looper and needle bar height ( Section 9.6, pg. 49) Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
4. Tighten both clamping screws (5). Faults due to incorrect setting • Damage to the looper • Damage to the needle • Damage to the thread cutter • Missed stitches • Thread breakage Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
1. Remove the grease cap (4). The second fastening screw (5) is accessible from the upper side of the base plate. 2. Screw the gauge (1), order no. 0933 000735, onto the needle plate support. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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( Section 9.1.1, pg. 35). Faults due to incorrect setting • Damage to the looper • Damage to the needle • Damage to the thread cutter • Missed stitches • Thread breakage Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
This corresponds to a distance of 50.5 mm between the lower edge of the looper shaft (3) and the needle plate support (5). Faults due to incorrect setting • Damage to the looper • Damage to the needle Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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• Symmetry of the looper motion ( Section 9.4, pg. 46) • Looping stroke and looper gauge to the needle ( Section 9.6.1, pg. 50) • Looper and needle bar height ( Section 9.6, pg. 49) Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
The precise dimension of the evasive movement depends on the needle system and the needle thickness. It must therefore be calculated using the following formula: E = a + b + 0.1 + X Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
3. Set the measured value 0 on the dial gauge (1). 4. Turn the handwheel to position the looper shaft (3) at its highest point. 5. Read the difference off the dial gauge. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
9.3.2 Resetting the needle protection Fig. 36: Resetting the needle protection ① ② (1) - Screws (2) - Needle protection Setting steps 1. Loosen the screws (1) and reset the needle protection (2). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
After setting the rocker bolts and left lower shaft, make the following set- tings: • Symmetry of the looper motion ( Section 9.4, pg. 46) • Looping stroke and looper gauge to the needle ( Section 9.6.1, pg. 50) Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
The looper tip is to be behind the needle in slot C and in front of it in slot B. Faults • Damage to the looper • Damage to the needle • Missed stitches • Thread breakage Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
If there are two bloopers, the rear one must be aligned and tightened first, followed by the front one. Setting is performed using the gauge, order no. 0171 290010. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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(5) - Looper 2. Place the gauge (3), order no. 0171 290010, on the right side of the base plate cutout. 3. Move the looper (5) to the gauge and tighten the screw (4). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
• Damage to the looper • Damage to the needle • Missed stitches • Thread breakage Sequence Prerequisite: • A straight and undamaged needle must be used. ( Operating Instruc- tions, Replacing needles) Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
• Check the symmetry of the looper motion (Pos. B and C) ( Section 9.4, pg. 46). 7. After definitively aligning the looping stroke position, looper gauge and needle bar: cancel the lock ( pg. 24). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
(3) and the upper edge of the looper eye should be at the same level. Faults due to incorrect setting • Missed stitches • Thread breakage Sequence A straight and undamaged needle must be used. ( Operating Instructions, Replacing needles) Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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After setting the needle bar height, make the following settings: • Looping stroke position and looper gauge ( Section 9.6.1, pg. 50). 4. After definitively aligning the looping stroke position, looper gauge and needle bar: cancel the lock ( pg. 24). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
Remove the throat plate ( Section 3.5.5, pg. 14) Fig. 46: Retention spring on the looper ④ ③ ① ② (1) - Holding point (3) - Looper (2) - Retention spring (4) - Needle thread loop Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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(1) until the needle enters the thread triangle on the left in front of the needle thread loop. Sequence Perform the sewing process and check the stitch formation. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
2. Loosen the fastening screws (6). 3. Move the looper thread take-up (5): • Tighter seam: Move front edge (4) in the direction of 0. • More elastic seam: Move front edge (4) in the direction of 5. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
Faults due to incorrect setting • Damage to the looper • Damage to the needle • Missed stitches • Thread breakage Sequence Prerequisite: A straight and undamaged needle must be used ( Operating Instruc- tions, Replacing needles) Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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3. Tighten the screw (3). 4. Loosen screws (4). 5. Move the needle protection to the needle point. 6. Tighten the screws (4). Important: The needle must not be pushed aside any more than is required. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
4. Tighten both screws on the stroke cam (1). 5. Loosen both screws on the thrust cam (2). 6. Align the groove forwards (3 o'clock). 7. Tighten both screws on the thrust cam (2). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
1. Loosen both screws of the stroke cam (2). 2. Setting the stroke cam: • Turn clockwise: earlier stroke • Turn counterclockwise: later stroke 3. Position the grease cap (4) and secure with both screws (3). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
1. Loosen the screws (1) and (4). 2. Setting the height of the feed mounting: • Main feed (3): 1.1 mm • Differential feed (2): 1.5 mm 3. Tighten the screws (1) and (4). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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5. Insert 6-pin into the right hole of the other guide and turn the guides such that the 6-pin (2) comes to rest against the gauge (1). 6. Secure the clamping screws (3) for both guides. 7. Remove the bottom feed gauge. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
• Remove the head cover ( Section 3.5.2, pg. 12) Fig. 57: Stroke of the top feed ④ ③ 71.5 mm ① ② (1) - Foot fastening block (3) - Bearing block (2) - Top feed foot (4) - Rocker lever Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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(9) - Top feed foot Important: Set only as much lift as is required. The higher the stroke, the shorter the movement of the top feed on the feed. 7. Tighten the screw (6). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
3. Turn stroke cam (1) until the first screw in the direction of rotation is aligned with the groove (3) of the push rod. 4. Tighten both screws of the stroke cam (1). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
• Remove the head cover ( Section 3.5.2, pg. 12) • Remove the arm cover ( Section 3.5.3, pg. 12) Fig. 62: Feed motion of the top feed foot ③ ④ (3) - Thrust cam (4) - Groove Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
3. Tighten the threaded pins (2). Sequence After adjusting the angle of incline of the top feed, the lift height must be checked and corrected if necessary. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
Fig. 65: Setting of top feed guide 2. Loosen the clamping screws (1). 3. Align the guide with a 5-pin (1) to the edge. 4. Secure the clamping screws (3) for both guides. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
2. Insert the locking pin in slot E. 3. Turn the thread take-up disk (1) accordingly. The measurement can be performed using gauge 3. 4. Set the disk tightly and tighten the screws. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
(2) - Looper (5) - Screw (3) - Screw Setting steps 1) Remove the blade 1. Loosen screw (3) and remove the movable blade (4). 2. Loosen screws (5). 3. Remove the entire thread cutter. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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5. Set the movable blade (2) in cutting position by gently turning in the pressure screw (3). Important A smooth blade movement must be guaranteed. 6. If required, align the stationary blade (1) to the movable blade (2) using the pressure screw (4). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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1. Loosen screw (3) and remove the movable blade (4). 2. Position the thread cutter such that the blade holder (1) fits over the ball lever (2). 3. Tighten the screws (5). 4. Insert blade (4) and secure with screw (3). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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5. Loosen the nut (4) and set the end position of the cylinder accordingly using the end stop (3). Sequence Perform cutting test while sewing for both the smallest and largest stitch length. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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No more thread than is required should be pulled as this determines the length of the thread end remaining at the start of the seam. The thread puller (1) is stepped. By adjusting the end stop (2) more or less thread can be pulled. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
Fig. 74: Thread guide on the machine arm ① ② ③ (1) - Thread lever (3) - Screw (2) - Thread guide Setting steps 1. Loosen the screw (3). 2. Setting the thread guide (2). 3. Tighten the screw (3). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
• The air flow is not too strong such that the tape flaps before entry into the tulle foot (3) and possibly passes it by. The tape is fed into the tulle foot (3) at the center, both when viewed from the front and from the side. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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Fig. 77: Setting the feed into the tulle foot ① ② (1) - Screws (2) - Screws 1. Loosen the screws (1). 2. Move the tape guide to the side. 3. Tighten the screws (1). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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Setting the tape feed (610) 4. Loosen the screws (2). 5. Move the tape feed upwards. 6. Tighten the screws (2). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
Number Stitch Condensing Stitch number of stitch condensing: 1-50 stitches Stich Condensing Factor Stitch length of condensing in relation to the set stitch length Speed Speed during stitch condensing: 50 - 200 rpm Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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Lifting foot at the seam end • 0: off • 1: on Duration Thread Tension after Seam End - Duration for needle thread tension closed at the seam end Setting range in seconds: 1 - 7 Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
17.7 Reset settings Parameter Meaning Reset All Reset all factory settings Reset Sewing Programs Resetting sewing programs Control Unit Update Updating the control program 17.8 Test input/output Test of input and output elements Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
7. Open tensioner element. To this end, select any value for Tension Bot- tom in the opened Calibration menu. 8. Turn the adjusting nut (2) very slightly. Turning clockwise reduces the value, turning counterclockwise increases the tension value. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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5 g. 3. Exit menu point. Calibration steps, looper thread 1. Repeat procedure for the looper thread tension for the calibration steps 3-1 using the service menus Tension Bottom 300g, 150g and 5g. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
12. Repeat the sewing, until the distance is precisely 20 mm. 13. Repeat steps 8 to 11 for the setting Motor Main 3mm (30 mm) and Motor Main 4mm (40 mm). Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
10. Change to manual mode MAN. 11. Set fullness to 16. 12. Repeat steps 6 to 8 for: • Motor Main 6mm (60 mm) 13. Set the main feed to height 1.1 mm. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
All bearing points are supplied from the oil reservoir (1). • The oil level must never drop below the "MIN" mark. • Top up through the holes in the sight glass until the oil level reaches the "MAX" mark. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
These cleaning operations are described in the operating instructions ( Operating Instructions, Maintenance). NOTE Possible damage to the paintwork from solvent-based cleaners. Solvent-based cleaners damage the paintwork of the machine. Use only solvent-free substances for cleaning the machine. Service Instructions 610/630 - 00.0 - 10/2014...
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