1181 1183 Instruction Manual 1181-D 1183-D This instruction manual applies to machines from the following serial numbers onwards: 6 001 000 296-12-18 709/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 05.05...
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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. 1 - 2...
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: always observe the Notes on Safety in the Instruction Manual! never use any working methods which could adversely affect the safety of the machine! not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewelery such as chains or rings!
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! Fig.
The PFAFF 1181 is an single-needle ultra-high-speed seamer with compound feed The PFAFF 1183 is an single-needle ultra-high-speed seamer with drop feed The PFAFF 1181-D is an oil-free single-needle high-speed seamer with compound feed The PFAFF 1183-D is an oil-free single-needle high-speed seamer with drop feed These machines are used in the industry for sewing lockstitch seams.
Emission sound level at the workplace at appropriate speed (Noise measurement in accordance with DIN 45 635-48-A-1, ISO 11204, ISO 3744, ISO 4871) PFAFF 1181-D at = 3200 spm: ..............L < 76,0 dB(A) PFAFF 1183-D at = 3200 spm: ..............L <...
Disposal of machine Disposal of machine The proper disposal of the machine is the responsibility of the customer. The materials used in the machines are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastics. The electrical equipment consists of plastics and copper. The machine is to be disposed of in accordance with the locally valid environmental protection regulations.
Transport, packaging and storage Transport, packaging and storage Transport to the customer’s premises The machines are delivered completely packed. Transport within the customer’s premises The manufacturer bears no liability for transport within the customer’s premises or to the in- dividual locations of use. Make sure that the machines are always transported upright. Disposal of the packaging The packaging of these machines consists of paper, cardboard and VCE fiber.
Explanation of the symbols Explanation of the symbols In the following section of this Instruction Manual, certain tasks or important pieces of information are accentuated by symbols. The symbols used have the following meanings: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication, greasing Servicing, repairing, adjustment, maintenance (only to be carried out by specialist personnel) 6 - 1...
Controls Controls On/off switch Switch the machine on or off by turning main switch 1. Fig. 7 - 01 Keys on the machine head The following functions are triggered by pressing the respective key. Key 1: reverse sewing Key 2: prevention or release of the automatic start back tack or finish back tack.
Controls Pedal Machine stop Raise presser foot (for machines with -910/06) Trim thread (for machines with -900/24) Fig. 7 - 03 Lever for lifting the presser foot The presser foot is raised by turning lever 1. Fig. 7 - 04 7 - 2...
Controls Feed regulator disk / Reverse feed lever The stitch length can be set by simultaneously applying pressure to disk 1 and turning it to the desired setting. For reverse sewing press lever 2. Fig. 7 - 05 Knee lever By pressing the knee lever 1 in the direction of the arrow, the presser foot is raised.
Controls Thread trimmer –731/01 Do not touch the running motor! Danger of injury! By pressing or raising key 1, the edge trimmer is switched on or off. Fig. 7 - 07 Switch for thread wiper -909/04 By moving switch 1, the thread wiper can be switched on or off.
The control panels switches on all LCD- segments and the horn automatically for a short time during the power-on phase, after which the lettering PFAFF appears on the display, until the higher-ranking control unit sends commands to the control panel.
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Controls Start backtacks If this key is pressed, the backtacks at the beginning of the seam (start backtacks) are switched on or off. The number of forward stitches (A) or reverse stitches (B) for the start backtacks can be changed by pressing the +/- key underneath. To convert from double backtack to single backtack set the number of stitches for the corresponding seam section at zero.
Mounting and commissioning the machine Mounting and commissioning the machine The machine must only be mounted and commissioned by qualified personnel! All relevant safety regulations are to be observed! If the machine is delivered without a table, be sure that the frame and the table top which you intend to use can hold the weight of the machine and the motor.
Mounting and commissioning the machine Adjusting the V-belt tension .01.02 This step is eliminated for integrated sewing motors. Loosen nuts 1. Tighten the V-belt with belt take-up hanger 2. 2 cm Tighten nuts 1. A quick motor is shown in Fig.
Mounting and commissioning the machine Mounting the lower V-belt guard .01.04 This step is eliminated for integrated sewing motors. Align belt-guard 1 in such a way that both the motor pulley and the V-belt run freely. Tighten screws 2. A quick motor is shown in Fig.
Mounting and commissioning the machine Connecting the plug-in connections and earth cables Fig. 8 - 06 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. Connect earth point A to earth point B with earth cable 2.
Mounting and commissioning the machine Start inhibitor Mounting the start inhibitor .03.01 Set the machine into the table top. After loosening screws 2, set switch 1 so that it is activated when the sewing head is in an upright position. In this position tighten screws 2.
Mounting and commissioning the machine Basic setting of the machine drive unit Switch on the machine. Press TE/Speed key twice to call up the input mode. By pressing the corresponding +/- key, call up parameter "798" and select service level "C", see Chapter 10.05.01 Selecting the user level By pressing the corresponding +/- key, call up parameter "800"...
Mounting and commissioning the machine Commissioning the machine Check the machine, especially the electrical leads, for any damage. Clean the machine thoroughly (see chapter 10 Care and maintenance). Have specialists ensure that the machine’s motor can be operated with the available electricity supply and that it is connected properly.
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...
Preparation Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension Fig. 9 - 02 Place an empty bobbin 1 onto bobbin shaft 2. Thread the bobbin in accordance with Fig. 9-02 and wind it anti-clockwise around bobbin 1 a few times. Switch on the bobbin winder while at the same time pressing bobbin winder spindle 2 and lever 3.
Preparation Removing / Inserting the bobbin case Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to unintentional starting of the machine! Removing the bobbin case: Tilt back the machine. 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 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to unintentional starting of the machine! Thread the machine as shown in Fig. 9-05. Adjust the needle thread tension by turning disk 1. 9 - 4...
Preparation Entering the start and end backtacks Switch on the machine. If necessary switch off the "darning seam" or "counted seam" function, see Chapter 10.01 Darning program or Chapter 10.02 Counted seam. By pressing the corresponding +/- key ("A") select the desired value for the number of forward stitches (A) of the start backtack.
Sewing Sewing In the sewing mode all relevant settings for the sewing operation are displayed. Functions can be switched on or off by pressing a key. Values for start and end backtacks or stitch placement can be changed directly. When the machine is switched on, the sewing mode is always activated. Switch on the machine.
Sewing Darning program 15 15 5 1 The corresponding function can be switched on or off directly with the Darning program key. The "counted seam" function is switched off automatically. Several darning programs with different seam sections A and/or B can be selected. The number of required darning programs can be selected by operating the +/- key 1.
Sewing Error messages If a fault occurs, the text "ERROR" appears on the display, together with an error code and short instructions. An error message is caused by incorrect settings, faulty elements or seam programs as well as by overload conditions. For an explanation of the error codes see Chapter 10.04 Explanation of the error messages.
Sewing Explanation of the error signals Signal Description E001 Pedal not in neutral position E009 Start inhibitor during standstill E010 Incorrect machine class E062 Short circuit 24V E063 Overload mains supply circuit E064 Network monitoring E065 Extint low in operation E066 Short circuit E067 Network off E068 Extint low in operation...
Sewing Parameter settings Selecting the user level .05.01 Switch on the machine. Press the TE/Speed key twice to call up the input mode. By pressing the corresponding +/- key select the parameter group "798". By pressing the corresponding +/- key select the desired user level: "0"...
Sewing Example of a parameter input .05.02 Switch on the machine. Press the TE/Speed key twice to select the input mode. By pressing the corresponding plus/minus key select parameter "798" and the desired user level, see Chapter 05.01 Selecting the user level. Select parameter "607"...
Sewing Liste der Parameter .05.03 Only appropriately trained staff may change the set values in the parameters of user levels "B" and "C". Control panel beep tone A, B, C Speed display B, C Speed max. B, C 300 - 6000 4000 Cutting speed B, C...
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Clean .............. daily, more often if in continuous operation Check oil level ......... monthly (does not apply to the 1181-D and 1183-D) These maintenance intervals are calculated for the average running time of a single shift operation.
Care and maintenance Topping up the oil tank (does not apply to the 1181-D and 1183-D) The PFAFF 1181-D and 1183-D are totally maintenance-free and run without any oil. The oil reservoir must always have oil in it. Whenever it is necessary to refill the reservoir, tilt back the machine and let it rest on the sewing head support.
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/de/service/download/index.php3. As an alternati- ve to the internet download the parts lists can also be ordered in book form under part no.