AMF REECE S-311 Quick start guide

MODEL S-311
ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE
MACHINE
PARTSAND SERVICE MANUAL
MACHINE SERIAL No.
PARTNUMBER 97. 1930.0.001
AMF is trademark of AMF Group, Inc.
This manual is valid fromthe machine serial No.:J190410
09/2006

MODEL S-311
ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE
MACHINE
PARTSAND SERVICE MANUAL
MACHINE SERIAL No.
PARTNUMBER 97. 1930.0.001
AMF is trademark of AMF Group, Inc.
This manual is valid fromthe machine serial No.:J190410
09/2006

S-31197.1930.0.001 ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLEMACHINE
PARTSANDSERVICE MANUAL
S-311 S-311 S-311 S-311 S-311
97.1930.0.001 ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLEMACHINE
PARTSANDSERVICE MANUAL
97.1930.0.001 ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLEMACHINE
PARTSANDSERVICE MANUAL
97.1930.0.001 ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLEMACHINE
PARTSANDSERVICE MANUAL
97.1930.0.001 ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLEMACHINE
PARTSANDSERVICE MANUAL
97.1930.0.001 ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLEMACHINE
PARTSANDSERVICE MANUAL

LIMITEDWARRANTYONNEWAMFREECE EQUIPMENT
Warrantyprovisions:
A ninety (90) day limited service labor warranty to correct defects in installation, workmanship, or material without charge for
labor. This portion of the warranty applies to machines sold as ”installed” only.
A one (1) year limited material warranty on major component parts to replace materials with defects. Any new part believed
defective must be returned freight prepaid to AMF Reece, Inc. for inspection. If, upon inspection, the part or material is deter-
mined to be defective, AMF Reece, Inc. will replace it without charge to the customer for parts or material.
Service labor warranty period shall begin on the completed installation date. Material warranty shall begin on the date the
equipment is shipped from AMF Reece, Inc.
Exclusions:
Excludedfrombothservicelaborwarrantyandmaterialwarrantyare: (1)Consumablepartswhichwouldbenormallyconsidered
replaceable in day-to-day operations. These include parts such as needles, knives, loopers and spreaders. (2) Normal adjustment
and routine maintenance. This is the sole responsibility of the customer. (3) Cleaning and lubrication of equipment. (4) Parts
found to be altered, broken or damaged due to neglect or improper installation or application. (5) Damage caused by the use of
non-Genuine AMF Reece parts. (6) Shipping or delivery charges.
There is no service labor warranty for machines sold as ”uninstalled”.
Equipment installed without the assistance of a certified technician (either anAMF Reece Employee, a Certified Contractor, or
that of anAuthorized Distributor) will have the limited material warranty only. Only the defective material will be covered. Any
charges associated with the use of an AMF Reece Technician or that of a Distributor to replace the defective part will be the
customer’s responsibility.
NOOTHERWARRANTY,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,ASTODESCRIPTION,QUALITY,MERCHANTABILITY,andFITNESSFOR
APARTICULARPURPOSE,ORANYOTHERMATTERISGIVENBYSELLERORSELLER’SAGENTINCONNECTIONHERE-
WITH. UNDERNOCIRCUMSTANCESSHALLSELLERORSELLER’SAGENTBELIABLEFORLOSSOFPROFITSORANY
OTHERDIRECTORINDIRECTCOSTS,EXPENSES,LOSSESORDAMAGESARISINGOUTOFDEFECTSINORFAILUREOF
THEEQUIPMENTORANYPARTTHEREOF.
WHATTODOIFTHEREISAQUESTIONREGARDINGWARRANTY
If a machine is purchased through an authorizedAMF Reece, Inc. distributor, warranty questions should be first directed to that
distributor. However, the satisfaction and goodwill of our customers are of primary concern toAMF Reece, Inc. In the event that
a warranty matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please contact the appropriate AMF Reece office:
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Warranty Registration Card
(Please Fax or Mail immediately after installation)
Note:All Warranty ClaimsVoid, unlessRegistrationCardon file atAMFReeceHQ
Machinemodelnumber:
(S101, S100, S104, S311, Decostitch, S4000 BH, etc)
Manufacturer‘sserialorproductionnumber:
Installation Site Information:
Customer‘sName:
Customer‘sMailing Address:
Customer‘sTelephoneNumber:
SupervisingMechanic‘sorTechnician‘sName:
SignatureofSupervisingTechnician:
AMFReeceTechnician‘sName:
AMFReeceTechnician‘sSignature:
Typeofgarmentproduced atthislocation?
AverageDailyProductionExpectedfromthismachine?
(number of buttonholes, jackets sewn, pants produced, buttons sewn, etc)
Anyspecialrequirementsrequiredatthislocation?
WhatotherAMFReeceMachinesareatthislocation?
Howcanweserveyoubetter?
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A - INTRODUCTION
1. Basic information ............................................................................................................................ 1-1
2. Safety labels and device ................................................................................................................. 1-2
3. General machine parts descriptions................................................................................................. 1-3
4. Specification ................................................................................................................................... 1-4
5. Buttonhole description .................................................................................................................... 1-6
6. Instructions for operator safety and maintenance of the machine S-311 ......................................... 1-7
7. Special device ................................................................................................................................. 1-9
7.1.Light ........................................................................................................................................ 1-9
7.2.Adjustable cutting length steel (ACL)............................................................................................ 1-9
7.3.Manual machine control ................................................................................................................ 1-9
B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY
1. Content of the shipping box ........................................................................................................... 1-10
2. Table adjustment ............................................................................................................................ 1-10
3. Connection of the machine head with the control box ................................................................... 1-12
4. Belt tension .................................................................................................................................... 1-13
5. Power and air connection ............................................................................................................... 1-14
6. Thread stand installation ................................................................................................................. 1-15
7. Lubrication ..................................................................................................................................... 1-16
C - PROPER APPLICATION
1. Power up / home position ................................................................................................................ 1-17
2. Needle installation ............................................................................................................................ 1-18
3. Threading ........................................................................................................................................ 1-19
D - MACHINE CONTROLS
1. Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 1-22
2. Needle instalation ........................................................................................................................... 1-18
3. The buttonhole setting .................................................................................................................... 1-25
3.1. Setting the parameters of the eye .................................................................................................. 1-25
3.2. Setting the first and the second row of stitches .............................................................................. 1-26
3.3. Setting a bar .................................................................................................................................. 1-27
4. The sewing speed setting ................................................................................................................ 1-28
5. Parameters saving........................................................................................................................... 1-28
6. Copying adjusted perameters under new number........................................................................... 1-29
7. Trimm thread end lengths adjustment ............................................................................................. 1-29
8. Setting the cutting ........................................................................................................................... 1-30
9. Service mode.................................................................................................................................. 1-31
10. Cycle mode .................................................................................................................................... 1-32
11. Manual cut mode ........................................................................................................................... 1-33
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E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT
1. Standard buttonhole shapes set by the manufacturer ...................................................................... 1-34
2. The sewing drive sensor plates adjustment..................................................................................... 1-35
3. The bedplate home position adjustment.......................................................................................... 1-36
4. The race mechanism adjustment..................................................................................................... 1-37
5. The sewing mechanism height control............................................................................................ 1-38
6. Mechanism adjustment for material clamping ................................................................................. 1-39
7. Spreading of a material ................................................................................................................... 1-40
8. Adjustment of the cutting mechanism............................................................................................. 1-41
9. Setting the needle bar height........................................................................................................... 1-43
10. Spreader and looper cam adjustment ............................................................................................. 3-44
11. Loopers adjustment ........................................................................................................................ 1-44
12. Spreaders adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 1-45
13. Adjustment of the bite mechanism.................................................................................................. 1-46
14. Upper thread trimming mechanism - AF/LTT .............................................................................. 1-47
15. Adjustment of the upper thread pick-up height............................................................................... 1-48
16. Upper trimming and lower interception - CT .................................................................................. 1-49
17. The gimb draw-off adjustment -CT................................................................................................ 1-51
18. The trimming mechanism a djustment - LTT .................................................................................. 1-52
19. Adjustment of the adjustable cutting steel holder ........................................................................... 1-55
20. Setting the thread tension and thread draw off................................................................................ 1-56
F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE
1. Cleaning and maintenance of the machine...................................................................................... 1-57
2. Periodic maitenance ........................................................................................................................ 1-59
3. Scheme of the lubrication distribution ............................................................................................. 1-60
4. Machine lubrication ........................................................................................................................ 1-61
5. Machine disposal ............................................................................................................................ 1-63
G - DOCUMENTATION
Flow diagram ....................................................................................................................................... 1-64
MODEL S-311+I OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. BASIC INFORMATION
Sewing machine S-311 is determined to sew buttonholes for outwears. Buttonholes type are listed on page
no. 1-6. The sewing machine S-311 is designed and produced to be simple for operation and very reliable.
Important design goals have been made to provide a safe machine that is simple and inexpensive to
maintain.
Sewing machine S-311 has four basic models: AF, CT, LTT and RDE. Each model can be combined
with ACL, except the model RDE.
Special electronic and mechanical safety devices protect the operator and the machine. There is a
special power lock out switch that permits the machine to be locked in the off position, so that it
cannot be cycled accidentally. There is a low air pressure detector that will not permit machine
operation if air pressure is dangerously low.
There are safety-warning labels on the machine in all areas that require special care. These must not
be removed. If they are lost replace them immediately.
You are the most important safety equipment of all. Be sure you understand the proper operation of
the machine. Never remove safety mechanisms or labels. We have made every effort to provide the
safest possible machine, but without complete knowledge of how this machine operates, and the use
of proper care by the operator, this machine can cause serious injury or death. That is why there are
safety warnings throughout these instructions that carry one of these messages.
Machine types are listed in the table on the manual page no. 1-4, 1-5.
DANGER! Possible loss of life.
WARNING! Possible serious injury or machine damage.
NOTICE! Possible injury or machine damage.
We recommend that service workers from AMF Reece oversee the installation and initial training of your
mechanics and operators.
The most effective safety precaution is a well-managed safety program. Be sure those who use this
machine are properly trained. Never disable safety equipment.
Always wear safety goggles when operating or servicing the machine.
A- INTRODUCTION
CA Cut After
CB Cut Before
AF Adjustable Flybar
CT Cord Trimming of all threads - short tail of lower thread
LTT Cord Trimming of all threads - long tail of lower thread
ACL Adjustable Cutting Length(Cut)
EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS IN THE MANUAL TEXT

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ÊWarning
ËDanger possible injury
ÌCovers removed possible injury
ÍSwitch
ÎGrounding
ÏRotational direction
ÐStandard label
2. SAFETY LABELS AND DEVICE
ÑNeedle bar cover
ÒEye guard
ÓDrive belt cover
Air pressure adjustment knob
Rear cover
Motor pulley cover
Foot pedal
Air pressure switch
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3. GENERAL MACHINE PARTS DESCRIPTIONS
Display
Table
Control box
Hand wheel
Emergency Stop button
Motor
Table top
Thread stand
Main power switch
Cutting activation button
Air pressure regulator
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4. SPECIFICATION
* Note: If a customer uses thread size 100 and less, the manufacturer recommends to use the left looper 17.0069.4.019
If you use poor quality threads on the machine, the thread can burn at the needle (producer recommend
decrease machine´s speed).
S-3
11 Elektronic buttonhole machine with chain stitch is possible to use for men`s and women`s wear.
Possible to use gimp thread, not in round eye.
Machine type/model
AF
10 to 50 mm
3,0 - 20,0 mm
4 to 8 mm
4 to 20
4 to 20 12 mm
in 8,0 mm
Cut before (CB), cut after (CA), no cut (OFF)
- 0,50 to + 1,2 mm
See section D 3.3
4 to 6 mm
0,5 to 1,5 mm
No eye; 2,2 x 3,0 mm; 2,8 x 4,2 mm; 3,0 x 4,6 mm; 3,2 x 5,0 mm; 3,4 x 4,2 mm
2,1 mm (± 0,3 mm electronic); 2,7 mm (± 0,3 mm electronic)
± 1,5 mm
64 mm
02.0558.0.111 (Nm 100) 02.0558.1.112 (Nm 110)
80, 100, 120, gimp size 30.
L = 16 to 20 mm
L+L = 23 to 27 mm
1
L = 20 to 24 mm
L+L
1
= 27 to 31 mm
0,55 MPa = 80 PSI
530 mm (height) x 370 mm (width) x 560 mm (depth)
730 mm (height) x 1100 mm (width) x 700 mm depth) + 150 mm distance
64 kg
175 kg
1NPE~60Hz 230 V/TN/S; 1NPE~50Hz 230 V/TN/S
Min. 10A Characteristic C (EN60947-2)
L =86,9db; L =74,8 db; Noise measurement according to EN ISO 3746:1995
wA pfA
L = 24 to 28 mm
L+L
1
= 31 to 35 mm
according to IEC 364-3, IEC 364-5-51 temperature from +5°C to 40°C, relative air humidity from 30 to 8 0%
L = 28 to 32 mm
L+L
1
= 35 to 39 mm
16 to 20 mm 20 to 24 mm 24 to 28 mm 28 to 32 mm
1000 to 2000 stitches/min (500 to 1000 rev/min of the drive shaft)
0,5 to 2,0 mm (increments of 0,1 mm)
Sewing speed
Stitch Density
Buttonhole style
Eye type
Flybar length
Length of the cross bar
Number of stitches in the eye
Number of stitches in the round end
Clamp foot height (max)
Maximum work thickness
Buttonhole Cutting Mode
Cutting Space
Cut position (Y axis)
Bedplate movement
Needle system
Recommended threads*
Upper thread trimming
Lower thread and gimp trimming
Cutting space
Operating Condition
Air pressure
Machine db Level
Machine Head Dimension
Machine Head Weight
Table Dimensions
Machine Weight
Electrical requirements
Line Circuit Breaker
Bite Range Elecctronic
The length
of hole
CT 16 - 20 mm CT 20 - 24 mm CT 24 - 28 mm CT 28 - 32 mm
L = 3 to 7 mm
(Short ends)
max 3,5 mm
0,5 to 1,5 mm
Cross bar density

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4 to 20
in 8,0 mm
Cut before (CB), cut after (CA), no cut (OFF)
See section D 3.3
2,1 mm (±0,3 mm electronic); 2,7 mm (± 0,3 mm electronic)
0,55 MPa = 80 PSI
530 mm (height) x 370 mm (width) x 560 mm (depth)
730 mm (height) x 1100 mm (width) x 700 mm depth) + 150 mm distance
64 kg
175 kg
1NPE~60Hz 230 V/TN/S; 1NPE~50Hz 230 V/TN/S
Min. 10A Characteristic C (EN60947-2)
L =86,9db; L =74,8 db; Noise measurement according to EN ISO 3746:1995
wA pfA
according to IEC 364-3, IEC 364-5-51 temperature from +5°C to 40°C, relative air humidity from 30 to 8 0%
1000 to 2000 stitches/min (500 to 1000 rev/min of the drive shaft)
0,5 to 2,0 mm (increments of 0,1 mm)
Sewing speed
Stitch Density
Buttonhole style
Eye type
Flybar length
Length of the cross bar
Number of stitches in the eye
Number of stitches in the round end
Clamp foot height (max)
Maximum work thickness
Buttonhole Cutting Mode
Cutting Space
Cut position (Y axis)
Bedplate movement
Needle system
Recommended threads*
Upper thread trimming
Lower thread and gimp trimming
Cutting space
Operating Condition
Air pressure
Machine db Level
Machine Head Dimension
Machine Head Weight
Table Dimensions
Machine Weight
Electrical requirements
Line Circuit Breaker
Bite Range Elecctronic
The length
of hole
L
= 3 to 7 mm
Cross bar density
8 to 60
1,5 to 2,5 mm
12 mm 5 mm
- 0,50 to + 1,2 mm
4-6 mm 4-8 mm
0,5 - 1,5 mm
No eye; 2,2 x 3,0 mm; 2,8 x 4,2 mm;
3,0 x 4,6 mm; 3,2 x 5,0 mm; 3,4 x 4,2 mm
± 1,5 mm
64 mm 62,5 mm
0.0558.1.112 (Nm 110) 0.0558.0.111 (Nm 100)
80, 100, 120, gimp size 30.
16 to 36 mm
L =
L
10 to 36 mm16 to 32 mm
RDELTTCT 16 - 32 mm
(short ends)
(long ends)
2 to 7 mm
23 to 27 mm
27 to 31 mm
31 to 35 mm
35 to 39 mm
L +3 to 7 mm
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5. BUTTONHOLE DESCRIPTION
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The first row of stitches
The second row of stitches
Eye
Cutting space
Stitch density
Bite size
The length of a bar
The length of cutting
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The length of buttonhole
Fly bar AF
Cross bar CRB
Open End
Round End RDE
Buttonhole width
Buttonhole lenght
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6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATOR SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE OF
THE MACHINE S-311
When installing the machine the manufacturer recommends the minimum clearance mentioned above
around the machine. Read all of the instructions that follow. DO NOT PUT THE MACHINE INTO
OPERATION UNTILYOUARE COMPLETELYFAMILIAR WITHALLINSTALLATIONAND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER!
-Before connecting the machine to the power supply, be positive that all safety covers are
correctly installed.
-Always engage the power lockout switch, and disconnect the main power supply, before
removing any safety covers.
-Never connect the machine to the power supply when any cover is removed.
-It is forbidden to disconnect all connectors when the machine is switched on and connected to
the power supply. The electrical components and motors can be damaged.
WARNING!
-Locate the Emergency Stop button. Be sure you know how to use it.
-Be sure that you have a reliable and uniform power supply.
-Be sure that all electrical cables are in good condition and have no signs of damage to avoid
electrical shock.
-If any covers become damaged, they must be repaired or replaced immediately.
-Do not touch moving parts of the machine while it is operating.
-Keep clear of the needle.
-Always switch off the main power before changing the needle.
-Before cleaning the machine or performing service to the machine, engage the power lock out
switch or disconnect the main power supply.
-When the machine is not in use engage the power lock out switch or disconnect the main
power supply.
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-When this machine is used incorrectly, or is incorrectly maintained, it can be dangerous.
-Everyone who uses this machine, or maintains this machine, must be completely familiar with
this manual.
CAUTION!
-Perform all regular service as described in this manual.
-If there is any problem with the power supply, turn off the main power switch.
-Do not remove, paint over, damage or in any way change safety labels. If a safety label
cannot be easily read, replace it.
-Long hair and loose clothing may be dangerous near any machinery. Always contain long hair
and avoid loose clothing, so that it cannot be caught by machinery and cause injury.
-Never use this machine while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
-If anything seems to be operating incorrectly in the machine call for maintenance assistance
immediately.
-Be sure that there is adequate light for safe operation. Anormal minimum light level is 750
lux.
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