1163 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual applies to machines from the following serial numbers onwards: # 6 500 001 296-12-19 174/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 06.12...
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As an alternative to the internet download the adjustment manual can also be ordered in book form under part no. 296-12-19 175/002. The reprinting, copying or translation of PFAFF Instruction Manuals, whether in whole or in part, is only permitted with our previous authorization and with written reference to the source.
Safety Safety Directives The machine has been constructed in accordance with the requirements listed in the EC Declaration of Conformity and the Declaration of Incorporation. 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 warnings A working area of 1 m must be kept free both in front of and behind the machi- ne, so that easy access is possible at all times. Never put your hands or fi ngers 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 fl...
Proper use Proper use The PFAFF 1163 is a single-needle, high-speed sewing machine with bottom feed. The machine is used to manufacture lockstitch seams in the textile industry. Any and all uses of this machine which have not been approved of by the...
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 Pedal ● With the on/off switch on = Machine stop +1 = Sew - 1 = Raise presser foot (for machines with -910/93) - 2 = Trim thread (for machines with -900/93)
Controls Key on the machine head (only for machines with -911/93) ● As long as key 1 is pressed during sew- ing, the machine sews in reverse. Fig. 7 - 05 Switch for thread wiper -909/93 Fig. 7 - 06 Control panel The description can be found in the separate instruction manual for the motor.
Installation and commissioning Installation and commissioning The machine must only be mounted and commissioned by qualifi ed personnel! All relevant safety regulations are to be observed! If the machine is delivered without a table, it must be ensured that the frame and the table top which you intend to use can hold the weight of the machine and the motor.
Installation and commissioning Fitting the oil pan .01.02 Fig. 8 - 02 ● Insert rubber pads 1 and fasten them with nails. ● Plug rubbers 2 and 3 on the oil pan. ● Insert oil pan 4 in the table top cutout. ●...
Installation and commissioning Mounting the sewing head .01.03 ● Insert both hinges 1 in the corresponding holes in the bedplate of the sewing head. ● Insert the sewing head with hinges 1 into the rear rubber pads. Fig. 8 - 03 Mounting the balance wheel .01.04 ●...
Installation and commissioning Tightening the V-belt .01.05 ● Tension the V belt as shown in images 8 - 05. Please note the instructions in the operating manual of the drive for information on parameter settings. Fig. 8 - 05 Mounting the top V-belt guard .01.06 ●...
Installation and commissioning Mounting the bottom V-belt guard .01.07 ● Adjust bottom -V-belt guard 1 so that the motor pulley and V-belt run freely. Please note the instructions in the operating manual of the drive for information on parameter settings. Fig.
Installation and commissioning Fitting the thread guide .01.09 ● Fit the tapered thread guide pin 1 into the corresponding hole in the machine housing. Fig. 8 - 09 Connecting the plug-in connections and earth cables Fig. 8 - 10 ● Connect all plug connections as described in the operations manual of the drive ●...
Installation and commissioning Commissioning Before commissioning the machine, clean it thoroughly, fi ll the oil pan with oil and adjust the oil level, see Chapter 10 Care and Maintenance! ● Check the machine, especially the electrical leads, for any damage. ●...
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 Fig. 9 - 02 ● Place empty bobbin 1 on the bobbin winder spindle 2. ● Thread the thread as shown in Fig. 9.02 and wind it around the bobbin 1 a few times in a clockwise 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: ● Tilt back the machine. ● Raise latch 1 and remove bobbin case 2. Inserting the bobbin case: ●...
Preparation Threading the needle thread / adjusting the needle thread tension Fig. 9 - 05 Switch off the machine. Danger of injury if the machine is started accidentally! ● Thread the needle thread as shown in Fig. 9.05. ● Adjust the needle thread tension by turning adjustment wheel 1.
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Servicing and maintenance intervals Cleaning ..............daily, several times if in continuous use Checking the oil level ..................once a month These maintenance intervals are calculated for the average running time of a single shift operation. If the machine is operated more than this, shorter inter- vals are recommended.
Danger of crushing between machine head and table top. Only use oil with a mean viscosity of 10.0 mm /s at 40°C and a density of 0.847 g/cm at 15°. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, part no. 280-1-120 105.
Care and maintenance Adjusting the lubrication Lubricating the needle head parts .04.01 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to uninten- tional starting of the machine! ● The needle head parts should be adequa- tely lubricated without oil dripping out of the head part.
Care and maintenance Parameter settings (for MH-4-7W-215-CE ) ● Parameter settings are described in the separate operations manual for the drive, and may only be changed by qualifi ed technicians!
Block diagram Version 08.01.10 Block diagram PFAFF 1163 with MH-4-7W-215-CE 1163 Synchronizer Control panel C 200 - 2.0 Speedcontrolunit Control unit Power switch Mains plug...
A detailed parts list for the complete machine is included with the accessories. In case of loss, the parts list can be downloaded from the internet address www.pfaff-industrial.com/pfaff/de/service/downloads As an alternative to the internet download the parts lists can also be ordered in book form under part no.
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