Checking the pneumatic system (optional) ......... 42 Customer service ................44 Setup ....................45 Checking the scope of delivery ............45 Removing the transport locks .............. 46 Assembling frame components ............46 Completing the table top ..............47 Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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Changing further parameters for the selected program ...... 80 8.6.7 Copying the program ................81 8.6.8 Deleting a program ................83 Disposal ..................... 85 Appendix .................... 87 10.1 Table top drawing ................87 10.2 Interconnection diagram ..............88 Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
1 About these instructions 1.1 Scope of the instructions These instructions describe the intended use and the setup of the special sewing machine 867-M PREMIUM. It applies to all sub- models listed in chapter 2.4 Technical data. 1.2 Applicable documentation The device contains built-in components from other manufactur- ers, e.g.
Length of the machine arm, number of adjusting wheels, position of the stitch adjustment lever, presence of the keypad, etc. When this makes no difference to the handling steps, the figures show only one machine version as an example. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Technical Specifications 2 Technical Specifications 2.1 Characteristics The Dürkopp Adler 867-M PREMIUM is a flatbed sewing machine for double lockstitches. General technical characteristics • 1-needle machine • Large or extra-large vertical hook • Transport: Bottom feed, needle transport and alternating foot-top feed •...
Technical Specifications 2.3 Proper use The Dürkopp Adler 867-M PREMIUM is intended for sewing light to heavy material. Depending on the submodel the following needle sizes are to be used: • Light to moderately heavy material: 90 – 110 Nm •...
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Button bar (two functions) for activating quick stroke adjustment and/or manually switching to the next seam sections For additional instructions and further documentation, visit the download section on the Dürkopp Adler website: http://www.duerkopp-adler.com/de/main/Support/downloads. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Setup The power cable must have a plug authorized for the country in which the machine is being used. The power plug may only be connected to the power cable by a qualified specialist. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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Safety Safety equipment should not be removed or deactivated. If this equipment cannot be avoided for a repair operation, the safety equipment must be refitted and put back into service immediately afterwards. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Can result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Can result in material damage. CAUTION Pollution can result Symbols The following symbols indicate the type of danger to personnel: Symbol Type of danger General Electric shock Pointed objects Crushing Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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Consequences of non-compliance. Measures for avoiding the danger. This is what a warning looks like for a hazard that could result in moderate or minor injury if the warning is ignored. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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CAUTION Type and source of danger! Consequences of non-compliance. Measures for avoiding the danger. This is a warning note for a hazard that could result in pollu- tion if ignored. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
2. Press switch (2) up to position 1. Dimmable sewing lamp illuminates. Switching off the dimmable sewing lamp 1. Press switch (2) down to position 0. 2. Press switch (5) to the left to position 0. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Faults caused by an incorrect hook clearance After inserting a thinner needle: • Missing stitches • Thread damage After inserting a thicker needle: • Damage to the hook tip • Damage to the needle Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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3. Pull the needle out towards the bottom. 4. Insert the new needle. 5. Important: Align the needle so that the groove (3) is facing the hook (4). 6. Tighten the screw (2). Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
2. Insert the thread from the rear to the front through the thread guide on the unwinding bracket (3). 3. Use a compressed air gun to feed the thread through the thread guide (1). Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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7. Guide the thread under the diverter pin (4) to the thread tensioning spring. 8. Lift the tightening lever (1) with the thread. 9. Pull the thread under the spring tip (2). Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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- with the thread lever (16) in the highest position - has a length of approx. 4 cm. Important: Check the thread length. If the thread end is too long, the short thread cutter does not function correctly. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
2. Insert the thread from the rear to the front through the thread guide on the unwinding bracket (3). 3. Use a compressed air gun to feed the thread through the thread guide (1). Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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The hook thread is normally wound on when sewing is in progress. However, you can also wind on the hook thread without sewing, e. g. if you require a full bobbin in order to start sewing ( p. 70). Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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Each of the bobbins has a thread supply groove that is embedded in the bobbin core. Important: Insert the bobbin in the hook in such a way that the thread supply groove faces down. Otherwise, the remaining thread monitor will not work. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Risk of injury from needle and moving parts! Switch off the sewing machine before setting the thread regulator. The thread regulator determines the tension applied to guide the needle thread around the hook. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
(1) - Stitch adjustment lever 1. Slowly push the stitch adjustment lever (1) down. The stitch length becomes smaller. In the lower end position, the machine sews in reverse with the currently set stitch length. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
The elevated sewing foot stroke is retained as long as the knee switch is pushed to the right. • To switch off the elevated sewing foot stroke: Release the knee switch (1). Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
(1) Activating a key function 1. Press the key. Function is activated. The key illuminates. Deactivating a key function 1. Press the key again. Function is deactivated. The key turns off. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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This key (6) activates the programmed auxiliary thread tensioner. Switch to the next seam section (7): The key (7) switches to the next seam section. The key is fully customizable. It is possible to implement other functions as necessary. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
2. Turn the screw under the desired key 90° so that the slot is vertical (3). 5.11 Operating the controller The machine is operated with a DAC controller ( Kap. 8 Settings via the software, p. 65). Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
2. Push the material to be sewn into the initial position. Sewing: 1. Press the foot pedal forwards in pedal position +1: The machine sews. The sewing speed increases the further forward the pedal is pressed. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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1. Press the foot pedal back completely in pedal position -2: The machine sews the end bar tack, and the thread cutter cuts the thread. The machine stops, needles and sewing feet are up. 2. Remove the sewing material. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Make sure no particles fly into the oil sump. NOTICE Malfunctions can occur due to a dirty machine. Lint and thread remnants can impair the operation of the machine. Clean the machine at regular intervals as described in the instructions. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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NOTICE Damage to paintwork may occur when using solvent- based cleaners. Solvent-based cleaners will damage paintwork on the ma- chine. Use only solvent-free substances for cleaning the machine. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
1. Switch off the sewing machine at the main switch. 2. Add oil up to but not past the maximum level marking (2). 3. Press the main switch again to turn the sewing machine back on. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Checking the pressure: 1. Check the pressure on the pressure gage (2) every day. Standard value: 6 bar. Important: The pressure must never deviate from the stan- dard value by more than 1 bar. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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3. Remove the compressed air hose from the compressed air supply. 4. Unscrew the drain screw (3) completely. 5. Allow water to drain into the collection tray. 6. Re-tighten the drain screw (3). Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
(1) is above the longer end of the foot struts (5). 5. Screw the inner bars (2) down so that both head sections (1) are at the same height. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
(7) - Reel stand 1. Screw the drawer (3) with the left-hand bracket to the underside of the table top. 2. Screw the oil sump (4) in place under the recess for the machine. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
(1) - Screw holes and screws 1. Place the table top on the head sections of the inner bars. 2. Screw the table top firmly in place at the screw holes (1). Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
2. Set the table top to the desired height. Important: Pull out or push in the table top evenly at both sides to prevent it from jamming. 3. Tighten the screws (1) on the frame bars. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
1. Screw the controller (2) onto the 4 screw holders (3) under the table top. 2. Clamp the power cable of the controller (2) into the strain relief mechanism (1). 3. Screw the strain relief mechanism (1) under the table top. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
5. Hang the pedal rod (1) with the ball socket on the setpoint device (5) and attach to the pedal (4). 6. Pull the pedal rod (1) to the correct length: Proper setting: 10° inclination with pedal (4) released 7. Tighten the screw (2). Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
2. Fit the machine head from above at an angle of 45°. 3. Insert the upper hinge parts (2) into the rubber inlays (1). 4. Fold the machine head down and insert it in the recess. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
1. Tilt the machine head. 2. Screw the filter (2) into the oil sump with the plastic adapter to the right. 3. Insert the tube of the oil extraction line (1) into the plastic adapter. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
2. Guide the connecting cable (2) to the back between the oil sump and the controller. 3. Insert the plug (3) of the connecting cable in the socket of the controller. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Make sure the power plug cannot be accidentally plugged back in. The voltage on the type plate of the sewing drive must correspond to the mains voltage. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
1. Screw the sewing lamp transformer (1) in place at the pre- drilled holes under the table top. 2. Fasten the connecting cable under the table top using cable ties. 3. Establish the plug connection to the supply line for the sewing lamp. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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3. Loosen the adapter cover screws (3). 4. Connect the supply line: • for additional sewing lamps to be fitted to the X3 port (1) • for integrated LED sewing lamps connected to the 24V/X5 port (2) Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
2. Feed the protective earth conductor from the connection (1) on the rear side of the controller through the cutout in the table top and plug it onto the tab connector (2) on the base plate. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
• Connect the controller to the power supply using the power cable. 1. Connect the controller as specified in the interconnection diagram, Interconnection diagram, p. 88. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
2. Connect the machine hose (4) coming out of the machine head to the maintenance unit (3) at the top right. 3. Connect the system connection tube (2) to the pneumatic system. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Required oil: Only DA 10 or equivalent oil should be used for the machine, which has the following properties: • Viscosity at 40 °C: 10 mm²/s • Flash point: 150 °C Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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Oil is a pollutant and must not enter the sewage system or the soil. Collect waste oil carefully and dispose of it and oily machine parts in accordance with the applicable statutory regulations. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
10. Set stitch length. 11. Transfer the desired quick function from the keypad to the additional switch. 12. Start sewing test at low speed. 13. Gradually increase sewing speed until working speed is reached. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Settings via the software 8 Settings via the software 8.1 OP3000 control panel Fig. 41: Control panel of the controller All settings in the controller for the 867-M PREMIUM are performed using the OP3000 control panel. Function 0 to 9...
• On the right of the screen the controller software version The machine performs a reference run: The display shows the program last used, or manual mode. Fig. 43: Display of the program last used Fig. 44: Display in Manual mode Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Settings via the software 8.3 Controller operating modes The controller of the 867-M PREMIUM has 3 available operating modes: • Manual mode (program 000) Manual mode is the simplest operating mode. There are no sewing programs and no inputs for individual sewing steps.
to change the stitch length Thread tension Value range: 1 to 99 • Use to select the Thread tension parameter. • Use to change the thread tension Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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After the thread has been cut off, the display is retained. Measurement/counting restarts when sewing starts again. Creating a program 8.6.1 Creating programs, p. 75 No function assigned ESC, F and S No function assigned No function assigned Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Threading mode The needle bar moves to the defined position. The pedal is temporarily locked. Programming Programming starts. Bobbin mode Press the pedal halfway backwards. Bobbin mode is ended. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Start Tack (bartack at the start of a seam) Dialog box for defining the start bar tack End Tack (bartack at the end of a seam) Dialog box for defining the end bar tack Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
The controller switches to automatic mode and the following information appears on the display: Fig. 47: Display in Automatic mode The following table shows the individual symbols on the display and the functions of the keys on the control panel. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Value range: -50 to +50 % Alters the stitch length in all seam sections/steps 1. Sew, press the pedal or press the OK key. The program switches to the 1st step. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Pedal halfway Raise the sewing foot back Pedal fully Cut off the thread back The program remains stopped at the cutoff point. Lower softkey Softkey menu 8.4 Manual mode, p. 68 Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
or input a program number using the keypad keys 0 - 9 and then press OK. The following information is shown on the display, the P in the program number field flashes: Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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Thread tension value (%) for the current step Value range: 0 to 99 • Use to select the Thread tension parameter. • Use to change the thread tension. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to define up to 30 steps if necessary. 7. Press the ESC key. The program is saved. The machine switches to Automatic mode. The program that was just created is selected. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Fig. 53: Display in Edit mode 1. Use and to select the program to be edited and the step. The selected step is shown bold in the program bar. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
Start Tack (bartack at the start of a seam) Dialog box for defining the start bar tack End Tack (bartack at the end of a seam) Dialog box for defining the end bar tack Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
to edit the value and confirm the change by pressing Symbol Meaning Program Name (program name) Thread Tension (thread tension) Sets up an auxiliary thread tensioner that can be activated during the sewing process with press of a button. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
The changed values are stored immediately. 6. Exit Edit mode using ESC. 8.6.7 Copying the program The selected program is copied into a new program number. 1. Press the key. The softkey menu appears. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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Fig. 56: Display after specifying the program number 4. Load the desired changes into the new program. 5. Press the ESC key. The controller exits Programming mode and reverts to Auto- matic mode. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
1. Press the key. The softkey menu appears. Fig. 57: Softkey menu 2. Press the key. 3. Press the ESC key. The controller exits Programming mode and reverts to Auto- matic mode. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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Settings via the software Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
When disposing of the machine, be aware that it consists of a range of different materials (steel, plastic, electronic components, etc.). Observe the applicable national regulations when disposing of these materials. Operating Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 02/2015...
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