Axia ECR Series User manual

Part No. 35012
FISCHBEIN PORTABLE
BAG CLOSER
SERIES ECR
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FISCHBEIN COMPANY
DIVISION OF AXIA INCORPORATED
151 WALKER ROAD
STATESVILLE, N.C . 28677, U.S.A.
[phone]
U. S.A. and Foreign Pats. Other Pats Pending
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Printed in U.S.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................. 1
• OPERATION .............................................................................................................. 2
Procedure ....................................................................................................2
Closing a bag...............................................................................................3
Recommendations .......................................................................................3
Threading.....................................................................................................4
MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................................5
Lubrication ...................................................................................................5
Cleaning.......................................................................................................5
Needle replacement..................................................................................... 7
Looper replacement.................................................................................... 7
Looper stroke adjustment ............................................................................8
Needle bar adjustment.................................................................................9
Looper clearance adjustment.......................................................................9
Length adjustment ....................................................................................... 1O
Feed dog height adjustment ........................................................................ 1O
Motor instructions ....................................................................................... 10
ILLUSTRATIONS ....................................................................................................... 12
Housing, needle lever, presser foot .............................................................
12
Main shaft & looper assembly...................................................................... 14
Handle & electric drive ................................................................................. 16
Motor ........................................................................................................... 18
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
ECR-12V -12VDC motor.............................................................................. 23
ER -Air motor .............................................................................................. 25
EH -Handle and drive.................................................................................. 27
ECR-1 -Tape attachment............................................................................. 29
Horizontal stitcher .......................................................................................30
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SUGGESTIONS
To insure successful operation of machine, study following instructions with care.
Machine
is shipped with sample of sewing. Check sample for stitching and chain appearance.
After studying instructions, practice sewing on the sample or an empty bag until control of machine
is mas-
tered. Then proceed
to close filled bags.
SERVICE
Contact Fischbein Co. for the location of your authorized Fischb-
ein representative for prompt service, thread, oil, and parts sup-
plies.
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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
PROPER OPERATING PROCEDURES
Hold machine in right hand withforefinger
on switch button at bottom of handle. A
slight finger pressure against switch but-
ton will start machine. Machine automat-
ically stops when pressure
is released.
Hold bag top
in left hand at starting side
and position the bag material close toand
between machine's presser foot and
throat plate. Machine will now automati-
cally engage bag when starting button
is
pressed. After sewing an inch or two on
bag, stop machine by releasing starting
button. Then move left hand
to finishing
side of bag and proceed
to finish closing.
To finish the closing operation, run
ma -
chine offthe bagtwoorthree inches. With
machine running, pull thread chain into
"V" shaped slot at rear of throat plate
where moving knife will automatically cut
thread chain. With a little practice, thread
cutting operation can be accomplished
swiftly by merely rotating the machine
slightly
in a counter clockwise direction
after the bag has been closed.
Important! Always sew well above con-
tents of bag. Do not sew farther than
four inches down from the top of textile
bag, and not more than two Inches
down from top of paper bag. Never
interfere with the feeding of the ma-
chine as it sews across the bag, either
by pulling it, holding
it back, or pulling
up.
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HOW TO CLOSE A PAPER BAG
Figure No. 1 Flguro No. 2 Figure No. 3
After bag is filled, weighed, and ready for closing, the operator should first reform gussets. see FIG . NO. 1.
Next, fold or "break" top of bag sharply over contents. see FIG . NO. 2.
Bring top of bag upright into closing position. The sides will be close together, smooth and wrinkle free. See FIG . NO. 3.
Proceed with sewing operation, but sewing no more than two inches down from top of bag.
If sifting is a problem, merely tuck in the inner ply tightly over contents and proceed to sew remaining plies.
NOTE: Sufficient top is necessary to properly "break" bag.
When closing bags that are thick seamed on both sides
such as Calcutta or Sisal bags, pull the seam on the starting
side of bag
two or three inches to one side, so that you start
closing on the bag proper and not on the seam. See Fig. No. 4.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
START HERE
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Figure No. 4
The machine uses a number 12, 4-ply thread, wound on 8-oz. cones For maximum strength be sure and use only
Fischbein Premium Synthetic Thread. Each cone will close about
450 normal size 50 lb. bags.
Installation of any kind
is not necessary. Merely arrange a box, shelf or bracket so that, between bags operator can
conveniently set machine down or suspend it from the ceiling with a Fischbein Model 1550 suspension unit.
II AWARNINGII
Do not operate machine on voltages other than specified for the machine.
Machine feeds automatically. Don't pull or hold it back as it feeds across the bag.
Don't try to operate machine with bent or blunt needle.
Don't disturb connecting rod and eccentric, part No. 11079, or looper cam, part No. 11310. They are timed and set.
at factory.
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THREADING AND TENSION
To install new cone of thread, push thread clamping bolt, part No. 11804, through hole in top of cone and securely lock in
position with wing nut, part No. 11805. Cone of thread must not rotate or wobble on thread stand. Follow illustration
above, being sure that thread passes between the two tension discs, parts No. 11114. Thread needle from outside
to in-
side of machine. Leave about 1 1/2" of thread dangling through needle, and proceed to sew bags
in normal manner.
If asphalt laminated or water proof bags are being used, it is necessary to lubricate thread by soaking full cones
in container of Fischbein Thread Lubricant.
Tension is the degree of resistance the thread meets in passing between the tension discs, part No. 11114. Too loose a
tension will cause the thread to tear or will leave loose loops of thread on the bag instead of nice firm stitches. Too tight a
tension will also cause the thread to tear or will cause textile bag material to pucker. In either case, the machine may not
chain off. To alter the amount of tension, loosen upper tension nut, part No. 11116. Turn lower tension nut, part No.
11117 , about 1/8 turn at a time -up to loosen tension, or down to tighten tension -testing on material -until desired stitch
appearance is obtained. Be sure to re -lock upper tension nut.
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FISCHBEIN SEWING HEAD
SERIES ECR
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
II AWARNING II
ALWAYS UNPLUG THE MACHINE
BEFORE DOING MAINTENANCE,
PARTS REPLACEMENT OR AD-
JUSTMENTS.
MAINTENANCE NOTE:
Genuine Fischbein Cleaning Lubricant and #5-100 Lubricating Oil are
available from any Authorized Representative.
Oiling (Figure 1):
This machine is equipped with a MANUAL OILING SYSTEM. The OIL RESER-
VOIR and the OIL PUMP are found at the cord-end of the HANDLE.
Oil Reservoir: Use Fischbein #5-100 Lubricating Oil. The OIL RESERVOIR and
PUMP must have a supply of clean oil at all times.
The oil level can be viewed through the clear end of the reservoir.
CAUTION:
Never operate this machine with the oil reservoir cap removed.
To lubricate the moving parts: Press the BUTTON on the OIL PUMP two times.
This will dispense the correct amount of oil for an average four hours use under
normal conditions.
Cleaning (Figure 2:
To clean the dirt from the machine:
1. Unthread the machine.
2. With the machine running, dip the portion shown in about
four inches (100mm) of lubricant for about 1
Oseconds.
3. Use a brush to clean the back of the machine.
II AWARNING II
Use Fischbein Cleaning Lubricant.
Do NOT use gasoline or similar agents.
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(FIGURE 1)
(FIGURE 2)
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SHOWN WITH
NEEDLE BAR
GUARD
AND
LOOPER COVER
REMOVED
LIFTER LEVER
PRESSER BAR
SETSCREWS
PRESSER FOOT ASSEMBLY ---
THROAT PLATE
FEED DOG
SCREW & WASHER
CARRIER BLOCK
LOOPER SHAFT
NEEDLE BAR CLAMP
NEEDLE BAR
LOOPER
SOCKET SET SCREW
SOCKET CAP SCREW
LOOPER HOLDER
(FIGURE3j
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REPLACING PARTS
Put the machine on a flat surface with the LOOPER COVER and
the
NEEDLE
BAR GUARD facing you. Tip the machine back away
from you until it rests on the HANDLE and the MOTOR.
All re -
placements and adjustments described below are easier
to per-
form with the machine
in this position.
To Replace the Needle
CAUTION:
When loosening or tightening the NEEDLE BAR NUT
it is best
to use the WRENCH provided. A heavier wrench may apply
too much force, which will strip the threads
or crack the nut.
1. Loosen the NEEDLE BAR NUT # 11501 (Figure 5) using the
WRENCH provided with the machine.
2. Turn the MACHINE PULLEY #11904 (Figure 4) until the needle
is at its highest point.
3. Remove the NEEDLE by pulling it down and away from the
nut.
4. Insert the new NEEDLE into the NEEDLE
BAR as far as it will
go. The long groove in the needle must face toward the
LOOPER COVER. (Figure
5) .
5. Tighten the NEEDLE
BAR NUT firmly, using the WRENCH
provided with the machine.
To replace the Looper
1. Rotate the LIFTER
LEVER until it locks into place as shown
(Figure
6) . This will raise the PRESSER FOOT above the
THROAT PLATE.
2. Remove the NEEDLE. (Figure
5) .
3. Remove the LOOPER COVER #11102. (One SCREW).
4. Remove the THROAT PLATE #11210.
(fhree SCREWS
#F64038) (Figure
7) .
5. Remove the FEED DOG # 11203 (Figure 3):
a. Turn the machine PULLEY #11904 (Figure 4) until the
FEED DOG is at its lowest position.
b. Remove the SCREW #SC8321 and the WASHER #WF8S.
c. Pull the FEED DOG gently off the CARRIER BLOCK
#11437.
6. Install the new LOOPER.
a. Using an alien wrench, loosen the SET SCREW in LOOPER
HOLDER #
11301 .
b. Pull out the old LOOPER #11300.
c. Insert the new LOOPER in the LOOPER HOLDER with the
flat on the LOOPER SHANK facing the SET SCREW. Be
sure that the new LOOPER
is pushed as far as it will
go into the LOOPER HOLDER.
d. Tighten the
SET SCREW against the flat on the LOOPER
SHANK.
7. Install a new needle and proceed with LOOPER and NEEDLE
Bar adjustments.
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SS832316HD
SETSCREW
(FIGURE 4)
(FIGURE 5)
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Machine Adjustments
When adjusting machine always insert new NEEDLE. See
section on NEEDLE REPLACEMENT.
Looper Stroke Adjustment
1. Rotate the LIFTER LEVER out until it locks into place as
shown (Figure 6). This will raise the PRESSER FOOT
above the THROAT PLATE.
2. Remove the LOOPER COVER #11102. (One SCREW).
(Figure
7) .
3. Remove the THROAT PLATE #11210. (Three SCREWS
# F64038). (Figure 7).
4. Remove the FEED DOG gently off the CARRIER
BLOCK # 11437.
5. Turn machine PULLEY #11904 until the LOOPER
# 11300 is at maximum back stroke position
to left
of NEEDLE.
The LOOPER stroke
Is correct when there is 1/32" (.032")
(.8mm) between LOOPER point and edge
of NEEDLE when LOOPER
is at maximum back stroke (Figure 8) .
Use 1/32" gauge (#11302)
for checking this clearance.
If correct proceed
to next adjustment.
If incorrect remove housing cover #11289 (Figure
4) .
Loosen socket cap screw #SC54058 (#11307) and
rotate LOOPER unit 1/32" (.032" (.8mm) until clearance
is achieved. Reinstall cover.
(FIGURE 6)
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1/ 32:-1
(. Bmm) I
(FIGURE 7)
{FIGURE 8)
11101 NEEDLE BAR GUARD
LOOPER
BACKSTROKE
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Adjusting the Needle Bar height for Looper clearance
1. Remove the NEEDLE BAR GUARD (11101). (Three P83214
NEEDLE BAR GUARD SCREWS -One on the
top of the guard
-Figure 7).
2. Remove the LOOPER COVER #11102. (One LOOPER COVER
SCREW -Figure
7) .
3. Turn machine pulley #11904 until tip of LOOPER crosses
and is flush with the side of the NEEDLE, or not more than
1/64" beyond.
4. Loosen slightly the CLAMPING SCREW on the NEEDLE
BAR
CLAMP #11502 (Figure 3) .
5. Raise
or lower the NEEDLE BAR as necessary until the
bottom of the LOOPER #11300 is even with the top of the
NEEDLE hole (Figure
9) . Do not change the LOOPER setting.
6. Tighten the CLAMPING SCREW #SC54012 on the NEEDLE
BAR CLAMP #11502 (Figure 3).
7. Check for proper clearance between the NEEDLE and the
LOOPER as seen in Figure 1
o.The LOOPER clearance may
be adjusted at this point, if necessary (see "Looper
clearance Adjustment" as follows:)
Looper Clearance Adjustment
The point of the LOOPER must pass the NEEDLE SCARF as
closely as possible. The NEEDLE SCARF
is the hollowed out
section of the NEEDLE on the ungrooved side just above the
hole. (Figure 10).
If adjustment is necessary:
1. Loosen the LOOPER HOLDER SOCKET CAP SCREW
(Figure 3).
2. Move the LOOPER HOLDER (#11301) (Figure
3) on the
LOOPER SHAFT
#11303 until the LOOPER is positioned as
close as possible
to the NEEDLE without touching the
NEEDLE.
3. Tighten the LOOPER HOLDER SOCKET CAP SCREW.
4. I1:stall FEED DOG, LOOPER COVER, and THROAT PLATE.
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(FIGURE 9)
INFEEOVIEW
(FIGURE 10)
NEEDLE BAR
HEIGHT
LOOPER
CLEARANCE
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