Duerkopp Adler 175 User manual

175 176 179
Spezialnähmaschine
Betriebsanleitung
Instruction manual
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Ausgabe / Edition: Änderungsindex Teile-Nr./Part.-No.:
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Foreword
This instruction manual is intended to help the user to become familiar
with the machine and take advantage of its application possibilities in
accordance with the recommendations.
The instruction manual contains important information on how to
operate the machine securely, properly and economically. Observation
of the instructions eliminates danger, reduces costs for repair and
down-times, and increases the reliability and life of the machine.
The instruction manual is intended to complement existing national
accident prevention and environment protection regulations.
The instruction manual must always be available at the machine/sewing
unit.
The instruction manual must be read and applied by any person that is
authorized to work on the machine/sewing unit. This means:
–Operation, including equipping, troubleshooting during the work
cycle, removing of fabric waste,
–Service (maintenance, inspection, repair) and/or
–Transport.
The user also has to assure that only authorized personnel work on the
machine.
The user is obliged to check the machine at least once per shift for
apparent damages and to immediatly report any changes (including the
performance in service), which impair the safety.
The user company must ensure that the machine is only operated in
perfect working order.
Never remove or disable any safety devices.
If safety devices need to be removed for equipping, repairing or
maintaining, the safety devices must be remounted directly after
completion of the maintenance and repair work.
Unauthorized modification of the machine rules out liability of the
manufacturer for damage resulting from this.
Observe all safety and danger recommendations on the machine/unit!
The yellow-and-black striped surfaces designate permanend danger
areas, eg danger of squashing, cutting, shearing or collision.
Besides the recommendations in this instruction manual also observe
the general safety and accident prevention regulations!

General safety instructions
The non-observance of the following safety instructions can cause
bodily injuries or damages to the machine.
1. The machine must only be commissioned in full knowledge of the
instruction book and operated by persons with appropriate training.
2. Before putting into service also read the safety rules and
instructions of the motor supplier.
3. The machine must be used only for the purpose intended. Use of
the machine without the safety devices is not permitted. Observe all
the relevant safety regulations.
4. When gauge parts are exchanged (e.g. needle, presser foot, needle
plate, feed dog and bobbin) when threading, when the workplace is
left, and during service work, the machine must be disconnected
from the mains by switching off the master switch or disconnecting
the mains plug.
5. Daily servicing work must be carried out only by appropriately
trained persons.
6. Repairs, conversion and special maintenance work must only be
carried out by technicians or persons with appropriate training.
7. For service or repair work on pneumatic systems, disconnect the
machine from the compressed air supply system (max. 7-10 bar).
Before disconnecting, reduce the pressure of the maintenance unit.
Exceptions to this are only adjustments and functions checks made
by appropriately trained technicians.
8. Work on the electrical equipment must be carried out only by
electricians or appropriately trained persons.
9. Work on parts and systems under electric current is not permitted,
except as specified in regulations DIN VDE 0105.
10. Conversion or changes to the machine must be authorized by us
and made only in adherence to all safety regulations.
11. For repairs, only replacement parts approved by us must be used.
12. Commissioning of the sewing head is prohibited until such time as
the entire sewing unit is found to comply with EC directives.
13. The line cord should be equipped with a country-specific mains
plug. This work must be carried out by appropriately trained
technicians (see paragraph 8).
It is absolutely necessary to respect the safety
instructions marked by these signs.
Danger of bodily injuries !
Please note also the general safety instructions.

Index Page:
Preface and general safety hints
Part 1: Operating Instructions cl. 175 176 179 – Original Instructions
(Edition 10/2010)
1 Product description ............................................ 5
2 Designated use ............................................... 5
3 Subclasses .................................................. 7
4 Optional equipment............................................. 9
5 Technical data
5.1 Technicaldataofthesubclasses..................................... 15
6 Operating
6.1 Threadingtheneedlethread........................................ 12
6.2 Threadingthelooperthread........................................ 13
6.3 Adjustingtheneedlethreadtension ................................... 14
6.4 Needlethreadquantityforsafestitchformation............................ 14
6.5 Adjustingthelooperthreadfeeder.................................... 15
6.6 Adjustingthefeedlength.......................................... 16
6.7 Changingtheneedles............................................ 18
6.8 Adjustingthesewingfootpressure.................................... 19
6.9 Adjustingthetopfeedfootpressure................................... 20
6.10 Sewingfootlift................................................ 21
6.11 Keypadonthemachinearm........................................ 21
7Sewing..................................................... 22
8 Maintenance
8.1 Cleaningandtesting............................................. 23
8.2 Lubrication................................................... 25
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1 Product description
The DÜRKOPP ADLER class 175 is a single needle flat bed
double-chainstitch crossline sewing machine with differential foot top
feed and bottom feed for linear seams according to stitch type 401 for
processing light to medium-weight material.
The class 176 is a single needle flat bed double-chainstitch crossline
sewing machine with differential bottom feed.
For linear seams according to stitch type 401 for processing light to
medium-weight material.
The class 179 is a single-needle flatbed single-chainstitch crossline
sewing machine with bottom feed and differential upper foot feed for
edge basting seams in jackets, blazers and coats. for linear seams
according to stitch type 101 for processing light to medium-weight
material.
lClass 175 with 4 mm stitch length and by a needle stroke of
30 mm a max. top feed length of 8 mm.
lClass 176 with 4 mm stitch length and by a needle stroke of 30
mm a max. differential bottom feed length of 6 mm.
lClass 179 with 4 mm to 8 mm stitch length and a max. top feed
length of 8 mm with a needle rise of 32 mm.
lForward sewing only.
lTested and approved top feed foot of the class 275 with an
automatic stroke adjustment for good properties of climbing.
lAn automatic adaptation of the looper thread quantity to the stitch
length allows an optimum stitch formation in every stitch length,
even with balloon stitch.
2 Designated use
Class 175/176/179 is a sewing machine head determined for
processing light to medium-weight material, i.e. fabrics made of textile
fibers or leather. Such sewing materials are used in the clothing
industry and for the production of home upholstery.
Furthermore, this sewing machine head can also sew so-called
technical seams. However, in this case the user has to estimate the
possible risks (preferably in cooperation with DÜRKOPP ADLER AG)
because on the one hand such fields of application are comparatively
rare and on the other hand there is an immense variety of application
possibilities. According to the result of this estimation suitable safety
measures may have to be taken.
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Generally only dry fabrics must be processed on this sewing machine
head. The material must not be thicker than 4 mm when compressed
by the lowered sewing feet. It must not include any hard objects
because otherwise the sewing machine head would be allowed to be
operated with an additional eye protection only. Such an eye
protection cannot be delivered at present.
In general the seam is produced with sewing threads made of textile
fibers up to 70/3 Nm (core thread). If other threads are to be used, it is
indispensable also in this case to consider the possible risks and to
take corresponding safety measures, if necessary.
The sewing machine may be set up and operated only
in dry, well-maintained premises. If the sewing machine is used in
premises which are not dry and well-maintained it may be
necessary to take further precautions (which should be agreed in
advance - see EN 60204-31:1999).
As manufacturers of industrial sewing machines we proceed on the
assumption that personnel who work on our products will have
received training at least sufficient to acquaint them with all normal
operations and with any hazards which these may involve.
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3 Subclasses
175-141621 Single needle double-chainstitch machine with
bottom feed and differential top feed,
with condensed stitches (electropneumatic),
electropneumatic sewing foot lift and thread trimmer
for needle and looper thread underneath the throat
plate.
The electropneumatic thread advancing device for
needle and looper thread combined with the
electropneumatically driven thread tension and the
clamp spring on the looper allows a safe stitch
formation.
As standard equipped with a direct drive fitted to the
sewing machine with the corresponding control unit.
Stitch length, stitch length of the condensed stitch
and the top feed value can be easily adjusted via
setting wheel.
Buttons for changing the needle position, stitch
condensation and one-time suppression/activation
of condensed stitches are part of the standard
equipment.
Equipped with the direct drive Efka
DC 1500-DA220C (incl. connection cable).
176-141621 Single needle double-chainstitch machine with
differential bottom feed, with condensed stitches
(electropneumatic), electropneumatic sewing foot lift
and electropneumatic thread trimmer for needle and
looper thread under the throat plate.
The adjustable electropneumatic thread advancing
device for needle and looper thread combined with
the electropneumatically driven thread tension and
theclampspringonthelooperallowsasafestitch
formation.
As standard equipped with a direct drive fitted to the
sewing machine with the corresponding control unit.
Stitch length, stitch length of the condensed stitch
and the differential bottom feed value can be easily
adjusted via setting wheel. Buttons for changing the
needle position, stitch condensation and one-time
suppression/activation of condensed stitches are
part of the standard equipment.
Equipped with the direct drive Efka
DC 1500-DA220C (incl. connection cable).
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179-171629 Single-needle flatbed single-chainstitch crossline
sewing machine with bottom feed and differential
upper foot feed, but with electropneumatic sewing foot
lifting, adjustable electropneumatic thread advancing
device, electropneumatic driven thread tension and
with electropneumatic thread cutter for the needle
thread below the stitch plate.
The remaining thread on the material is long enough to
prevent the seam’s unravelling. As standard equipped
with a direct drive fitted to the sewing machine with
the corresponding control unit.
The bottom feed is set underneath the bed plate and
the top feed via a setting wheel on the machine arm.
The machine is equipped with the direct drive Efka
DC 1500-DA220C (incl. connection cable).
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4 Optional equipment
For the 175 176 179 the following optional equipment is available:
Order number Optional equipment Subclasses
175-141621 176-141621 179-171629
0271 590024 Reflecting infrared light barrier for automatic sewing stop x x
and end sensing of the fabric with the following functions:
condensed stitches, thread trimming, sewing foot lifting.
Can be mounted either on the right/left.
0275 590014 Mechanical device to increase the overfeed length during x x x
sewing (second pedal).
0175 590044 Electro-pneumatic device to increase the overfeed length x x
during sewing via keystroke.
0175 590054 Retrofit kit “Height adjustment of the presser foot” x
0175 590064 Tape unwinder with tape guide for the attaching of endless x
zippers on the cloth fly without twisting.
0175 590074 Double-needle kit for the transformation of a single-needle x
machine to a double-needle double chainstitch machine
Without thread trimming function
N900 011035 Edge guide, right, can be swivelled aside, fastened on base plate x x x
Adjustment range 0 - 20 mm.
N900 012015 Edge guide, right, can be swivelled aside, fastened on base plate x x x
Adjustment range 0 - 14 mm.
N900 020038 Edge guide, right, can be swivelled upwards, fastened at casted x x x
stud of the machine arm.
Adjustment range 0 - 40 mm.
N900 0040038 Edge guide, right, can be swivelled upwards, with preset x x
stops 2 mm, 5 mm and 10 mm, fastened at casted stud of the
machine arm.
Adjustment range 0 - 20 mm.
N023 009002 Guiding device for sewing fabric piping between two fabric layers. x
(Global material number, the device will be manufactured
according to the band size).
0942 004542 Tape-reel bracket - to be mounted under the table top x
N900 001941 Swivel guide for device N023 009000 x
x = Optional equipment
o = Standard equipment
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Order number Optional equipment Subclasses
175-141621 176-141621 179-171629
N079 008533 Guiding attachment for closing seams x
N900 002841 Swivel guide for device N079 008533 x
N900 003601 Intermediate plate especially made for sewing intensively with x x
fullness, swivelling.
9780 000108 Maintenance unit x x
0797 003031 Pneumatic connection package x x x
9822 510003 Halogen sewing lamp x x x
0798 500088 Sewing lamp transformer x x x
0APP 001041 Sewing lamp mounting kit x x
0175 590024 Integral LED sewing lamp x x x
(not including the sewing lamp transformer)
0175 590034 LED sewing lamp x x x
(not including the sewing lamp transformer)
9850 001089 Sewing lamp transformer for sewing lamp 0175 590024 and x x x
0175 590034. It is possible to connect both sewing lamps to one
transformer.
0176 590034 Tape-reel bracket for reinforcement tape x
0176 220304 Articulated foot with tape guide for reinforcement tape x
of 2,0 mm width. Can be used in combination with E1 or E3
and tape-reel bracket for reinforcement tape 0176 590034.
The reinforcement tape will be cut manually.
0176 220314 Articulated foot with tape guide for reinforcement tape x
of 3,0 mm width. Can be used in combination with E1 or E3
and tape-reel bracket for reinforcement tape 0176 590034.
The reinforcement tape will be cut manually.
0176 220324 Articulated foot with tape guide for reinforcement tape x
of 5,0 mm width. Can be used in combination with E1 or E3
and tape-reel bracket for reinforcement tape 0176 590034.
The reinforcement tape will be cut manually.
x = Optional equipment
o = Standard equipment
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Order number Optional equipment Subclasses
175-141621 176-141621 179-171629
0171 003502 Double-needle kit for the transformation of a single-needle x
machine to a double-needle double chainstitch machine
(Without thread trimming function)
9800 330009 Control panel Efka V810 x x x
9800 330010 Control panel Efka V820 x x x
9830 515064 L-Bracket for fastening the control panel to the sewing machine x x x
for Efka V810 and V820
x = Optional equipment
o = Standard equipment
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Order number Optional equipment Subclasses
175-141621 176-141621 179-171629
Stand sets
MG53 400624 Stand set MG 53-3 x x x
Table top 1060 x 500 mm, with one pedal
MG53 400634 Stand set MG 53-3 x x x
Table top 1060 x 600 mm, with one pedal
MG53 400644 Stand set MG 53-3 x x x
Table top 1250 x 900/700 mm, with one pedal
MG53 400664 Stand set MG 53-3 x x x
Table top 1060 x 500 mm, with one pedal and rollers
MG53 400674 Stand set MG 53-3 x x x
Table top 1060 x 600 mm, with one pedal and rollers
MG53 400684 Stand set MG 53-3 x x x
Table top 1250 x 900/700 mm, with one pedal and rollers
x = Optional equipment
o = Standard equipment
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Please contact our Application Center (APC) for further optional
equipment.
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Further documentation of class 175 176 179 available:
0791 xxxxxx Parts List
0791 xxxxxx Service Instructions
0791 100700 Fitting Instructions for Sewing Lamp LED
0791 175701 Fitting Instructions Integrated Sewing Lamp
Kit 0175 590024
0791 175702 Fitting Instructions Electropneumatic Fullness
Kit 0175 590044
0791 176701 Fitting Instructions Tape Feeder
Kit 0176 590034
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5. Technical data
Noise: Emission value per work place according to DIN 45635-48-A-1-KL-2
175-141621 LC = _dB (A)
Stitch length: _ mm Sewing foot lift: ___ mm Speed: ____ min -1
Workpiece:
176-141621 LC = _dB (A)
Stitch length: _ mm Sewing foot lift: ___ mm Speed: ____ min -1
Workpiece:
179-171629 LC = _dB (A)
Stitch length: _ mm Sewing foot lift: ___ mm Speed: ____ min -1
Workpiece:
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5.1 Technical data of the subclasses
Subclasses
175-141621 176-141621 179-171629
Stitch type Chainstitch 401 101
Hook type Crossline
Needle system 933 934 RG
Needle size [Nm] 80-130
Max. sewing thread sizes [Nm]
core thread 70 / 3
Stitch length [mm] 1-4 1-4 4-8
forwards only
Max. feeding length [mm] 8 8
top feed foot
Max. feeding length [mm] 6
differential bottom feed
Max. number of stitches [min-1] 5000 5000 5000
(Speed)
No. of stitches upon delivery [min-1] 4500 4500 4500
(Speed)
Sewing foot stroke [mm] 9 9 9
Operating pressure [bar] 6 6 6
Air consumption per work cycle [NL] 0.1
Weight (machine head) [kg] 36
Gross weight [kg] 58
(machine head, accessories,
control unit, package)
Dimensions (L x W x H) [mm] 500 x 175 x 380
Machine head
Dimensions (L x W x H) [mm] 780 x 370 x 790
Package
Rated voltage [V/Hz] 190-240V, 50/60Hz
Rated voltage upon [V] 1 x 230V, 50/60 Hz
delivery
Rated load [kVA] 0.5
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6. Operating
6.1 Threading the needle thread
Caution: Risk of injury !
Switch the main switch off !
Thread the needle thread only with the sewing machine switched off.
Thread the needle thread as shown in the illustrations.
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6.2 Threading the looper thread (Cl. 175/176)
Caution: Risk of injury !
Switch the main switch off !
Thread the looper thread only with the sewing machine switched off.
Thread the looper thread as shown in the illustrations
–Lift the thread downholder 2 out of its catch mechanism.
–Pull the thread through the boreholes 3 and 4.
–Pull the thread through the looper boreholes 5 and 6.
–Shut the thread downholder 2.
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6.3 Adjusting the needle thread tension
The needle thread tension has to be tighter than that of the looper
thread.
Increase the needle thread tension: Turn setting wheel 1 clockwise.
Reduce the needle thread tension: Turn setting wheel 1 counter-clockwise.
Too tight thread tensions cause puckering of the material.
A too loose looper thread tension may lead to skipped stitches.
6.4 Needle thread quantity for safe stitch formation
In case of elastic sewing threads, e.g. synthetic fibre threads or
monofilament threads, a certain needle thread quantity must be pulled
to guarantee a safe stitch formation.
This is done in thread lever position “down” in conjunction with the
thread regulator 2.
Adjust the thread regulator in position “down” of the thread lever 4 as
follows:
In case of elastic sewing threads the lower thread bore is visible.
Thread the needle thread past the bow 3 on the left (see fig. a).
In case of less elastic sewing threads, as e.g. cotton, the upper thread
bore is visible. Thread the needle thread past the bow 3 on the right
(see fig. b).
fig. a fig. b
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