ABM International LA-763 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction
Section 1.0 – Safety
Section 2.0 - Machine Setup
Section 3.0 – Machine Operation
Section 4.0 – Troubleshooting guide and notebook
Section 5.0 – Parts List
Figure 0.1 – LA-763

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Introduction
ABM International would like to thank you for the purchase of an LA-763 Long Arm
Sewing Machine. ABM is confident that this machine will meet or exceed your
expectations for cost, speed and durability.
If at anytime you experience problems with any of your ABM machines we ask that you
contact us - 24 hours a day by calling our service department at [phone]. We can
help you solve the problem quickly, and correctly. Your calls, questions, and comments
will in turn help us to perfect the quality of our products and services in the future.
Once again, we thank you for your purchase.
ABM International, Inc.
Joe Podolski
Vice President
Engineering Department

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Section 1: Safety
1.0 Safety Introduction
As with the operation of all machinery, safe operation of the LA-763 is a major concern
of ABM International, Inc. The purpose of this section is to inform personnel of the safe
and prudent operation of an LA-763.
We have attempted to recommend the most effective methods and calculations to warn
against actions that could result in personal injury, or make equipment unsafe. It is
important to understand that ABM cannot anticipate, or list all conceivable safety
methods and warn of all the possible hazards. In the interest of promoting safety, ABM
advises that the operating personnel should always make sure that personal safety and the
safe operation of the machine will not be adversely affected by their actions.
It is imperative that the operating personnel of the LA-763 read and understand the
information in this manual before operating the machine.
1.1 Safety Policy Statement
The conservation of the assets of any company, which include the buildings, equipment,
supplies and inventories as well as personnel, must be and is the responsibility of all
levels of management. The purpose of a personnel and property conservation program is
to insure that all phases of management recognize that personnel and property
conservation are both inseparable parts of a company’s objective…to produce quality
products at the lowest possible cost.
Safety of personnel in every aspect must be of first consideration. The implementation of
a conservation program will eliminate human suffering and effectively lower the direct
and indirect costs resulting from employee injury. It will substantially reduce the
exposure and probability of damage and / or loss of company’s physical assets.
1.2 Safety Practices
The safety factors must be observed to ensure safe operation of the LA-763 .
1. Read and understand the operating instructions of the LA-763 before operating.
2. Use extreme caution when working around the LA-763 electrical controls.
3. Keep hands or other body parts away from the moving parts of the LA-763 .
4. Wear appropriate personal safety protection.
5. Stop the LA-763 immediately at any sign of malfunction or danger.
6. Do not crawl under or into the LA-763 for any reason during the operation of the
machine.
7. Do not reach into the LA-763 at any time during the operation of the machine.
8. Do not climb, walk, or stand on the LA-763 at any time.
9. Do not tamper with factory installed guards and or safety devices.
10. Never operate machinery without all ABM installed guards and safety devices
intact, and in working order.

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11. Before starting the LA-763, ensure that no loose tools, bars or parts are lying in or
on any part of the machine.
12. Proper fire fighting equipment should be kept in good operating condition and
kept near in the event of fire.
13. Never attempt to service any of the pneumatic components until the unit is
relieved of all air pressure.
14. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating the LA-763.
15. Always keep hair from coming in contact with moving parts.

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SECTION 2.0 – Machine Setup
The LA-763 ships fully tested ready to operate. As a result, this manual provides a
section on machine setup so that you can install the machine. Please read this manual in
its’ entirety and follow all ABM instructions, especially the inspections. Total setup time,
less power and air hook-up, should take approximately 1 hour.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS:
INSPECTION #1: Upon receipt of the machine, check to ensure that there is no visible
damage. Figure 0.1 and the front cover of this manual are enough for this inspection.
Note: that some components may be in different locations depending on the version
of the machine.
Determine the location in your facility for the sewing machine. Attach the eight (8)
machine legs supplied with the machine to the plates that were used to bolt the machine
to its skid. Level and position the machine in the desired location. Though not required,
ABM recommends that the machine be bolted to the floor. Place the foot pedal in front
of the machine on the floor and connect it.
Run a 220VAC line (15AMP) to the machine location. Though the machine does not
come equipped with a 220V plug, “ABM” does not recommend the use of any type of
extension cord to power the machine. As with any machine, power should be run
through approved conduit and ducting with proper termination. ABM does not supply a
main power disconnect with the machine and recommends that the customer install one.
You may connect the power to the machine at this time.
INSPECTION #2: Will confirm that the electronics of the LA-763 long arm sewing
machine are functioning properly.
WARNING : ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. THIS INSPECTION WILL
REQUIRE POWER TO BE ON WHILE THE ELECTRONICS CABINET IS
OPEN. IF A PROBLEM IS FOUND, YOU SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO
REPAIR IT WITH THE POWER ON. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE PRIOR
TO ADJUSTING ANY COMPONENTS WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL CABINET.
Step one; open the electronics cabinet located on the right vertical end-stand of the steel
bridge of the machine. The internals of the cabinet will look like Figure 1.0. From top to
bottom the components are as follows: Lamp power supply, servo motor, servo motion
controller .
Upon power up, the sewhead needles up.

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Figure 2.0 – Electrical Panel.
FINAL TEST:
WARNING – WHEN OPERATING THE MACHINE, YOU MUST ENSURE
THAT THERE ARE NO LOOSE ITEMS SUCH AS TOOLS FOOD DRINKS ETC.
ON THE MACHINE AND THAT ALL PESONNEL ARE CLEAR OF THE
MACHINE.

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Figure 2.1 – LA-763 sewing head.
Inspect the front of the machine and ensure that the sewhead is free of obstructions.
Step 1: Depress the treddle forward and the sewhead will begin to run.
Step 2: Release the treddle and the needle will stay down to pivot your fabric.
Step 3: Depress the treddle backwards and the needle will raise to the upper position.
Setup and inspection is now complete.

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SECTION 3.0 – Machine Operation
This section will discuss how to properly use the LA763 to fulfill all of your sewing
needs.
The LA-763 is equipped with either a mechanical or pneumatic foot lifter to create
clearance under the foot when inserting and removing your product to be sewn.
For the mechanical lifter:
Figure 3.0 – Foot Lifter Operation.
To raise the presser foot, pull down on the white presser foot lift lever at located at the
back of the sewhead. To release the presser foot, pull the silver release bar located at the
top of the back of the sewhead.
For the pneumatic lifter:
Figure 3.1 – Pneumatic foot lift Operation
Toggle switch mounted to the left of the sewing head will raise and lower the foot.

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Operating the LA-763 is a simple task. Turn the main power on and allow the machine to
energize (this may take 5 seconds). While the machine is powered on please make sure
that the foot pedal is not being pressed or the machine will activate an electrical safety
measure that will not allow the sewhead to work. To reset the safety, turn off the
machine remove anything that may be activating the pedal and turn the machine on.
Figure 3.2 – Power Disconnect
The speed of sewing can be adjusted two ways. The first is via the foot pedal. Pressing
the pedal further will cause the machine to speed up and releasing pressure will make the
machine slow down.
Figure 3.3 – Foot pedal control

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Speed can also be limited on the servo controller interface. Press the TE SPEED button
until the menu with speed is shown. Press the four lower arrow keys to increase or
decrease the desired maximum speed. When modification is complete, press TE SPEED
to store the number in memory.
Figure 3.5 – Servo motor controller interface

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SECTION 4.0 – Troubleshooting guide
ABM has done its best to include as much information as possible. However, not all
problems are listed, therefore ABM asks that whenever a problem occurs you contact a
service technician at our home office. To reach service dial 281-443-4440 and ask for a
service technician, they are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Troubleshooting notes:
A few blank pages are provided so that you and your personnel can keep records and
notes of machine problems. By using this section and keeping it attached to the manual,
you will always have your own personalized quick reference repair section.

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TROUBLESHOOTING NOTES:
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Instruction Manual
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applicable safety requirements of the following EU directives:
- EC Maschine Directive 89/392/EWG
- EMV Directive 89/336/EWG
- Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EWG

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Contents Page
Part 1
1. General Safety Information 1.1 - 1.2
2. Technical Specifications 2.1 - 2.3
3. Range ofApplication 3.1
4. Scope of Supply 3.1
5. Transport and Storage 3.1
6. MountingInstructions 6.1 - 6.7
6.1 Mounting of the Motor
6.2 Adjustment of the motor and machine
6.3 Electrical connection
6.4 PreventiveActionAgainst Electrostatic Charges
6.5 Mounting of Speed Control Unit (SWG)
Part 2
7. Construction and Description of the EcoDrive Drive System
8. Application
9. Programming by the User
10. Start of Operation
Part 3
11. Survey and List of Parameters
12. Electrical Connections Diagram
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