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Contents Contents ................. Chapter - Page Setting up ........................9 - 1 Inserting the needle on single-needle machines ............9 - 1 Inserting the needles on two-needle machines ............9 - 2 Threading the needle threads and regulating its tension on ........... single-needle machines ....................
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Contents Contents ................. Chapter - Page .05.22 Adjustment of the backtacking mechanism (only for machines with -911/..) ....11 - 25 .05.23 Spreader drive (only for machines with -911/..) ............11 - 26 .05.24 Spreader height (only for machines with -911/..) ............11 - 27 .05.25 Spreader motion and spreader to needle clearance (only for machines with -911/..) ..
Safety Safety Regulations This machine is constructed in accordance with the European regulations indicated in the conformity and manufacturer's declarations. In addition to this instruction manual, please also observe all generally accepted, statutory and other legal requirements, including those of the user's country, and the applicable pol- lution control regulations! The valid regulations of the regional social insurance society for occupational accidents or other supervisory authorities are to be strictly adhered to!
The user must ensure that none of the safety devices are removed nor put out of work- ing order. The user must ensure that only authorized persons operate and work on the machine. For further information please refer to your PFAFF agency. 1 - 2...
Safety Notes for operating and technical staff Operating staff .05.01 Operating staff are the persons responsible for setting up, operating and cleaning the mach- ine and for removing any disturbances in the sewing area. The operating staff are obliged to observe the following points, and must: always observe the notes on safety in this instruction manual! avoid using any working methods which adversely effect the safety of the machine! avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing or jewelry such as necklaces or rings!
Safety Danger warnings A working area of 1 m must be kept free both in front of and behind the mach- ine, so that easy access is possible at all times. Never put your hands in the sewing area during sewing! Danger of injury by the needle! While setting or adjusting the machine do not leave any objects on the table nor in the needle plate area! Objects may be trapped or slung out of the mach-...
Proper use Proper use The PFAFF 5483 is an ultra-high-speed chainstitch sewing machine with drop feed and serves for production of chainstitch seams in the textile industry. Any use of these machines which is not approved by the manufacturer shall be...
Version N 3.5: ......................3.5 mm Max. sewing speeds: 5483-814/01 in models A and B: ..............6,000 s.p.m. 5483 H-814/01 in models A and B: ..............4,800 s.p.m. Effective balance wheel dia..................65 mm Dimensions of the machine: Length: ...................... approx. 580 mm Breadth: ....................
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 mat- erials. The electrical equipment comprises plastic materials and copper. The machine is to be disposed of according to the locally valid pollution control regula- tions;...
Transportation, packing and storage Transportation, packing and storage Transportation to customer's premises Within the Federal Republic of Germany, complete machines (with table and motor) are delivered without packing. Machines without table (only sewing heads) and machines intended for exports are 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.
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) 6 - 1...
Controls Controls Main switch The machine is switched on or off by turning main switch 1. The illustrated main switch is fitted to machines with Quick motors. If other motors are used, different switches may be fitted. Fig. 7 - 01 Pedal 0 = neutral position +1 = sewing, up to maximum speed...
Controls Presser bar lifter The presser foot is raised by turning lever 1. Fig. 7 - 03 Switch buttons on needle head The following functions are carried out by pressing the corresponding switch button. Button 1: Needle positions optionally in up- or down position when sewing is interrupted.
Controls Reverse-feed control lever To sew condensed stitches, press lever 1 down. Fig. 7 - 05 Feed regulator lever To set the stitch length, press lever 1 a little to the right and move it to the required stitch length. Fig.
Controls Thread tension release lever To release the thread tension push lever 1 downwards. Fig. 7 - 07 Knee lever (on machines without backtacking mechanism -911/..) To raise the presser foot, push knee- lever 1 to the right. Fig. 7 - 08 7 - 4...
Controls Lifting lever for puller roller (on machines with puller feed -748/26) To raise the roller, press lever 1 downwards. To set the roller in its working position, raise lever 1. Fig. 7 - 09 7 - 5...
Installation and commissioning Installation and commissioning The machine must only be installed and commissioned by qualified personnel! All relevant safety regulations must be observed! If the machine is delivered without a table, be sure to use a stand and table top that can bear the weight of the machine and the motor reliably.
Installation and commissioning Tensioning the v-belt .01.02 Loosen nuts 1. Tension the v-belt with motor bracket 2. 2 cm Tighten nuts 1 firmly. Fig. 8 - 02 Fitting the upper belt guard .01.03 Push belt guard halves 1 and 2 with their slots behind the heads of screws 3 and Fit spacing sleeve 5 on screw 6 and wind screw 6 in a few turns.
Installation and commissioning Fitting the lower belt guard .01.04 Position belt guard 1 so that motor pulley and v-belt can run freely. Fig. 8-04 shows a Quick motor. If a different motor is used, follow the instructions of the motor instruction manual. Fig.
Installation and commissioning Assembling and fitting the reel stand .01.06 Assemble the reel stand as shown in Fig. 8-06. Fit the reel stand in the holes in the table top and secure it with the nuts provided. Fig. 8 - 06 Commissioning Before setting up, remove the protective foil from oil glass 1 1 1 1 1 !
Setting up Setting up All instructions and regulations in this instruction manual must be observed. Special attention must be given to all safety regulations! All setting-up work must only be done by personnel with the necessary training. For all setting-up work the machine must be isolated from its power supply by turning off the main switch or removing the machine plug from the electric power socket! Inserting the needle on single-needle machines...
Setting up Inserting the needles on two-needle machines Switch off the machine! Danger of injury by unintentional starting of the machine! Set the needle bar at its highest point and loosen screws 1. Push needles 2 fully into the needle bar (the long needle grooves must face to the front).
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Setting up Threading the needle thread and regulating its tension on single-needle machines ca. 7 cm Fig. 9 - 03 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury by unintentional starting of the machine! Thread the needle thread as shown in Fig. 9-03. Regulate the needle thread by turning knurled screw 1.
Setting up Thread the needle thread and regulating its tension on single-needle machines with -911/.. ca. 7 cm Fig. 9 - 04 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury by unintentional starting of the machine! Thread the needle as shown in Fig. 9-04. Regulate the needle thread tension by turning knurled screws 1.
Setting up Threading the needle threads and regulating their tension on two- needle machines ca. 7 cm Fig. 9 - 05 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury by unintentional starting of the machine! Thread the needles as shown in Fig. 9-05. Regulate the needle thread tensions by turning knurled screws 1.
Setting up Threading the looper thread and regulating its tension on single-needle machines Fig. 9 - 06 Fig. 9 - 07 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury by unintentional starting of the machine! Open the looper cover and swing out thread guide plate 1. Thread the looper thread as shown in Figs.
Setting up Threading the looper threads and regulating their tension on two- needle machines Fig. 9 - 08 Fig. 9 - 09 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury by unintentional starting of the machine! Open the looper cover and swing out thread guide plate 1. Thread the looper threads as shown in Figs.
If required refill oil through hole 1. Only use oil with a mean viscosity of 22.0 mm²/s at 40º C and a density of 0.865 g/cm³ at 15º C!. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil. Order-No. 280-1-120 144. Fig. 10 - 01 10 - 1...
Care and maintenance Checking/adjusting the air pressure Before operating the machine, always check the air pressure on gauge1. Gauge 1 must show a pressure of 6 bar. If necessary adjust to this reading. To do so, pull knob 2 upwards and turn it so that the gauge shows a pressure of 6 bar.
Adjustment Adjustment The adjustments in this chapter are explained with the use of illustrations of the PFAFF 5483-814/01 or PFAFF 5483 H-814/01. Notes on adjusting All adjustments in these adjustment instructions are based on a completely installed machine and must only be carried out by appropriately trained specialists. Covers on the machine, which have to be removed and replaced for checks and adjustment work, are not mentioned here.
Adjustment Control and adjustment aids By adjusting the holes 1, 3 and 4 with the adjustment pin ( ∅ 5 mm) the required needle bar positions can be set exactly. Fig. 11 - 01 Turn the balance wheel until the needle by is approximately in the required postion. Insert the adjustment pin into the appropriate adjustment hole and apply pressure.
Adjustment Adjusting the basic machine Adjust the synchonizer .05.01 (only for machines with -900/71) Requirement After the thread has been trimmed, the machine should be positioned 0.3 - 0.4 mm after TDC. Fig. 11 - 02 Adjust synchronizer 1 (screw 2) according to the operating instructions for the motor. Also see Chapter 11.07 Parameter settings.
Adjustment Position of the needle in the needle hole .05.02 Requirement 1. The needle 6 must be centered in the needle hole in a crosswise direction. 2. The distance between needle 6 and the front edge of the needle plate must be approx..0.8 mm.
Adjustment Preliminary adjustment of the needle height .05.03 Requirement With the needle bar at TDC (pin in hole 1) the needle point must be positioned 11 mm above the needle plate, or in the case of the H-model 12.5 mm. Model-H Fig.
Adjustment Zeroing the bottom feed .05.04 (on machines with closed gearcase) Requirement With the stitch length set at "0", the feed dog must not move when the balance wheel is turned. ca. 8 mm 45° Fig. 11 - 05 Loosen screw 1..Set stitch length at "0".
Adjustment Zeroing the bottom feed .05.05 (on machines with open gearcase) Requirement With the stitch length set at "0", the feed dog must not move when the balance wheel is turned. 45° Fig. 11 - 06 Loosen screw 1 (see Fig. 11-05). Set stitch length at "0".
Adjustment Feed driving motion .05.06 Requirement With the stitch length set at its maximum and the needle bar positioned 0.8 mm before TDC (pin in hole 4), the feed dog must not move when the reverse feed switch is operated. Fig.
Adjustment Feed lifting motion .05.07 Requirement When the needle bar is at TDC, or or 0.8 mm before TDC for H-model machines and machines with -911/.. (pin in hole 1 or 4), the slot of eccentric 2 2 2 2 2 must be pointing vertically downwards. Fig.
Adjustment Feed lifting height .05.08 Requirement With the stitch length set at its maximum and the needle bar positioned at TDC, or at 0.8 mm before TDC for model H machines and machines with -911/... (pin in hole 1 or 4), the feed dog must be centered in its slots and its entire length must be in contact with the adjustment gauge.
Adjustment Limiting the stitch length .05.09 Requirement 1. When the reverse feed switch is fully pressed, the stitch length must be 1.5 mm. 1.5 mm. 1.5 mm. 1.5 mm. 1.5 mm. 2. When the maximum stitch length is set, the feed dog must not come into contact with the needle plate cutout.
Adjustment Looper avoiding motion .05.10 Requirement With the needle bar at TDC, or at 0.8 mm before TDC for H-model machines and machines with -911/.. (pin in hole 1 or 4), the slot in eccentric 2 must be positioned exactly under the center of the shaft.
Adjustment Looper motion .05.11 Requirement When the needle bar reaches its bottom dead center (BDC), the looper must be at its right right right point of reversal. right right Fig. 11 - 12 Checking the exact right point of reversal: Turn the balance wheel until the point of the looper advancing from the right is at the right-hand side of the needle.
Adjustment Looper height and looper angle .05.12 Requirement When the looper holder 2 is in a vertical position 1. depending on the machine type, there must be a clearance as indicated in the table below between the highest point of the looper back and the needle plate rest, and 2.
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Adjustment Fig. 11 - 13 Remove needle plate and bottom feed dog. Place gauge 1 (Order No. 61-111 642-19) on the needle plate rest. Place looper holder 2 in a vertical position. Twist eccentric bearing stud 3 (screws 4 and 5) according to requirement 1. Check the adjustment.
Adjustment Looper-to-needle clearance in sewing direction .05.13 Requirement In sewing direction there must be a cleaance of approx. 0.1 mm between looper point and needle. 0.1 mm Fig. 11 - 14 Turn the balance wheel until the looper point coming from the right reaches the left side of the needle.
Adjustment Looper-to-needle clearance crosswise to sewing direction .05.14 Requirement When the looper 1 is at its right point of reversal, there must be a clearance between the looper point crosswise to the sewing direction and the needle center of 3.2 mm. 3.2 mm Fig.
Adjustment Final adjustment of the needle height .05.15 Requirement When the point of the looper advancing from the right reaches the left side of the needle, the top edge of the needle eye must be 1.0 - 1.2 mm below the bottom edge of the looper. Fig.
Adjustment Height of rear needle guard .05.16 Requirement When the needle bar is at bottom dead center (pin in hole 3), the vertical surface of the needle guard 1 must cover about 2/3 of the needle eye. Fig. 11 - 17 Bring the needle bar to BDC.
Adjustment Clearance between rear needle guard and needle .05.17 Requirement When the point of the looper, which is advancing from the right, reaches the right side of the needle, the needle guard 3 must still be in slight contact with the needle. -911/..
Adjustment Position of the front needle guard .05.18 (does not apply to all machines) Requirement When the point of the looper 1, which is advancing from the right, is positioned in the center of the needle, the needle guard clip 4 must 1.
Adjustment Guard of looper-avoiding-motion eccentric .05.19 Requirement During motion the eccentric 3 must not touch guard 1. Fig. 11 - 20 Adjust guard 1 (screws 2, accessible through adjustment holes) according to the requirement. 11 - 22...
Adjustment Take- up lever .05.20 Requirement 1. When the needle bar is at BDC (pin in hole 3) there must be a clearance of about 0.3 mm between the take-up lever 2 and the needle bar frame 3. 2. The take-up lever 2 must be able to move freely in the center of the needle head slot, and must not have any contact either at TDC or BDC.
Adjustment Basic setting of the needle thread regulator and the thread guide .05.21 Requirement 1. With the needle bar at BDC (pin in hole 3) the eye of the needle thread regulator 1 and the adjustment hole of the take-up lever 4 must be in line. 2.
Adjustment Adjustment of the backtacking mechanism .05.22 (only for machines with -911/..) Requirement The face side of the backtacking mechanism 1 must be in line with the bedplate surface of the machine. Fig. 11 - 23 Adjust backtacking mechanism 1 (screws 2 and 3) according to the requirement. 11 - 25...
Adjustment Spreader drive .05.23 (only for machines with -911/..) Requirement With the needle bar at bottom dead center (pin in hole 3) the spreader link 3 must be at its rear point of reversal (see arrow). Fig. 11 - 24 Bring the needle bar to bottom dead center.
Adjustment Spreader height .05.24 (only for machines with -911/..) Requirement When the tip of spreader 1 is above the looper, there must be a clearance of 0.3 mm between the back of the looper and the underside of the spreader 1. Fig.
Adjustment Spreader motion and spreader to needle clearance .05.25 (only for machines with -911/..) Requirement When the descending needle is on a level with the back of the looper, the right side of the needle must be in line with the edge of the thread catcher cutout, as seen in feed direction.
Adjustment Functional sewing test .05.26 (only for machines with -911/..) Requirement As seen in feed direction, the spreader 1 should reliably pick up the rear part of the needle thread loop and the looper thread. Fig. 11 - 27 Thread the machine, place fabric under the presser foot and lower the presser foot. Turn the balance wheel in sewing direction with depressed reverse-feed control, and check the compliance with the requirement.
Adjustment Looper thread regulator and looper thread take-up .05.27 Requirement 1. The distance between the front edge of looper thread regulator 1 and the rear needle plate edge guide must be 29 mm. 2. The front edges of the thread take-up device 3 and the thread regulator 1 must be about 8 mm apart.
Adjustment Looper thread puller .05.28 Requirement With the needle bar in top dead center (pin in hole 1) both eyes of looper thread puller 1 must be at the front edge of the thread take-up device 4. Fig. 11 - 29 Bring needle bar to top dead center.
Adjustment Clearance between presser foot and needle plate .05.29 Requirement With the presser bar lifter 1 raised, there must be a clearance of 7 mm between the presser foot and the needle plate. Fig. 11 - 30 Raise the presser bar lifter 1. Lift presser rod 2 and push the 7 mm thick blade of the adjustment gauge 3 (Order No.
Adjustment Presser foot pressure .05.30 Requirement The material feed should function perfectly at all times without any pressure marks occurring on the fabric. Fig. 11 - 31 Turn screw 1 according to the requirement. 11 - 33...
Adjustment Knee lever rest position .05.31 Requirement When in its rest position, the knee lever connecting rod must be at right angles to the bedplate. Fig. 11 - 32 Raise the presser bar lifter. Turn screw 1 (nut 2) according to the requirement..11 - 34...
Adjustment Knee lever play .05.32 Requirement When the presser foot is resting on the needle plate (feed dog beneath the needle plate), there must be a clearance of about 1.3 mm between the lifting lever 3 and lifting piece 4. Fig.
Adjustment Knee lever stop .05.33 Requirement When the knee lever is fully operated 1. the presser foot must be lifted approx. 7 mm, or on H-model machines approx. 9 mm, from the needle plate and 2. the presser bar lifter should drop by its own weight. Fig.
Adjustment Adjusting the thread-trimming device -900/71 Pre-adjust the thread catcher .06.01 Requirement 1. Between the point of the thread catcher 4 and the front edge of the mounting plate 1 there must be a clearance of 32.5 - 33 mm. 2.
Adjustment Positioning the ball stud .06.02 Requirement In a vertical position the ball stud 1 must 1. be located in the middle of actuator 5 and 2. have a clearance of 0.5 mm to the bottom of actuator 5. Fig. 11 - 36 Set ball stud 1 in a vertical position.
Adjustment Position of thread catcher to needle .06.03 Requirement When the thread-trimming device is in a neutral position, there must be a clearance of 7 mm between the point of the thread catcher 4 and the needle center. 7 mm Fig.
Adjustment Thread catcher interlock .06.04 Requirement 1. When the needle bar is at TDC, the roller 3 must be located in the center of the cutout of the interlocking cam 2. 2. When the thread-trimming device is in a neutral position and the needle bar is at BDC, there must be a clearance of 0.5 - 1 mm between the interlocking cam 2 and the roller 3.
Adjustment Tension release .06.05 Requirement When the cylinder is fully actuated, there must be a clearance of about 0.5 mm between the top end of the elongated hole in plate 1 and the guide pin 3. Fig. 11 - 39 Fully actuate the cylinder of the thread-trimming device.
Adjustment Cutting test .06.06 Requirement 1. The point of the thread catcher 2 must pick up the looper thread and the rear part of the needle thread loop reliably. 2. When the cover plate 1 is removed, the threads must remain undamaged. 3.
Adjustment Parameter settings Group Parameter Significance Setting Standard value l = yes ll = no Max. speed 100 - 10000 5500 Cutting speed 1 30 - 300 Needle position 0 0 - 239 Needle reference position Angle setting l = Set synchronizer with balance wheel ll = Set synchronizer with buttons "+"...