Garudan anita GC-3317 Series User manual

User´s Manual
GC-3317-443 MH
ANITA B, s.r.o.
Průmyslová 2453/7
680 01 Boskovice
Czech Republic
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Content
1. SPECIFICATION......................................................................................... 4
2. SAFETY MEASURES .................................................................................. 5
3. COMMISSIONING THE MACHINE ............................................................. 6
4. PRECAUTION BEFORE USING ................................................................... 7
5. INSTRUCTION FOR THE DISPOSAL ............................................................ 7
6. INSTALLING THE THREAD STAND ............................................................. 8
7. LUBRICATION ........................................................................................... 8
8. INSTALLING THE BELT COVER .................................................................. 9
9. INSTALLING THE KNEE LIFTER .................................................................. 9
10. HOW TO INSTALL THE NEEDLE ............................................................. 10
11. HOW TO INSTALL THE BOBBIN ............................................................. 10
12. HOW TO THREAD THE MACHINE HEAD ............................................... 11
13. ADJUSTING THE STITCH LENGTH .......................................................... 12
14. THREAD TAKE-UP SPRING .................................................................... 12
15. LIFTING THE PRESSER FOOT ................................................................. 13
16. ADJUSTING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE .......................................... 13
17. THREAD TENSION ................................................................................ 14
18. NEEDLE TO HOOK RELATIONSHIP ........................................................ 15
19. HEIGHT OF THE FEED DOG ................................................................... 16
20. FORWARD REVERSE SEAM RATIO ........................................................ 16
21. FEED TIMING ....................................................................................... 17
22. ADJUSTING THE WALKING FOOT AND PRESSURE FOOT ....................... 17
23. AUXILIARY THREAD TENSION CONTROLLER ......................................... 18
24. ONE-TOUCH TYPE REVERSE FEED STITCHING MECHANISM ................. 19
25. ADJUSTMENT NEEDLE BAR STOP POSITION ......................................... 19
26. ADJUSTING THE THREAD TRIMMING CAM .......................................... 20
27. HOW TO REPLACE THE KNIVES ............................................................ 20
28. TROUBLE AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES .............................................. 21
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1. SPECIFICATION
Model Usage Max speed Max stitch Needle system Presser foot
length & size (knee/lifter)
GC-3317-443 MH medium-heavy 2.000 7mm 135x17(110-140) 6/15 mm
GC-3317-448 MH medium- heavy 2.000 7mm 135x17(110-140) 6/15 mm
GC-3318-443 MH medium- heavy 2.000 7mm 135x17(110-140) 6/15 mm
GC-3318-448 MH medium-heavy 2.000 7mm 135x17(110-140) 6/15 mm
Weight:
Machine head: 39 kg
Complete: 104 kg
Dimension:
Machine head: 28x67x58
Complete: 107x115x55 cm
General description and usage:
GC-3317 series – cylinder bed single-needle lockstitch industrial sewing machines with
compound feed and horizontal large hook. Machines are designed for binding operations
with medium and heavy materials like bags, suitcases and packings.
GC-3318 serie – cylinder bed single-needle lockstitch industrial sewing machines with triple
feed and large horizontal hook. The machines are designed for sewing of medium and heavy
materials.
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2. SAFETY MEASURES
Do not put the machine into operation until an appropriate preaparation is carried out by a
specialist or an authorised person, and until you get acquainted with safety measures.
1. Any sewing machine may be operated only by a properly trained operator.
2. Take into consideration the safety regulations valid on your country.
3. The sewing machine may be used only for the operations for which it has been
designed. Other operations are inadmissible.
4. All safety measure must be observed on the machine before putting into operation an
during operation.
5. I tis advisable to wear protective glasses to ensure personal safety when working on
the machine
6. If you are going to make any modifications or changes on the machine observe the
safety regulations. Modifications can only be made at your own risk.
7. The main switch of the machine must be switched off or the plug must be pulled out of
the socket of mains supply when following operations are to be performed (if you
use mechanically controlled clech motors without a fuse preventing the machine from
being started with the pedal watt until the motor stops).
7.1 Threading the needle thread (threads), threading the looper thread, etc.
7.2 Replacing needles, presser foot, stitch plate, looper bobbin, feed dog, needle guard,
finger guard, cloth guide, etc.
7.3 When you leave the workplace and you leave the machine unattended.
7.4 Machine maintenance (cleaning).
8. Repairs, maintenance and modofications of the machine may carried out only by a
specialist o ran authorised person. Only spare parts supplied by the machine builder
should be user for repairs.
9. Works on the electrical part sof the machine can only carried out by an electrican or
under an authorised person's kontrol and supervision.
10. Working on „live“ parts and equipment is inadmissible.
11. Compressed air supply has to be disconnected before maintenance and repairs of
pneumatic device. Residual compressed air has to be let off before the works can
be done.
12. The user will be held responsible if safety measures given in the instructions for use
are not observed.
13. An inseparable part of the instructions for use is the instruction for use of the
respective drive which must be observed, ass well. In particular point „Safety
instructions“.
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Important notices
Be careful!
Never set off the machine without the belt cover, you could be heart.
To avoid disorders and damages, i tis necessary to do these:
 Before the first setting off, clean and oil the machine properly .
 Check if the mains voltage is the same like the voltage written on the motor rating
plate. If it isn´t, never set off the machine .
 When the machine is running the handwheel, must be turned towards the person, If
it isn´t, the motor reverse polarity.
 Don´t run the machine more than 3/4 its speed in first two weeks
 When you put the produkt off the machine put the needle bar to its highest positron.
Safety instruction:
1. The machine can be used for it is needed. When you need to use different
embodiments it is necessary to do all safety instruction.
2. It isn´t allowed to run the machine without protective diveces which it has from the
manufacturing plant
3. Only edification person can set the machine off and work with it.
4. When replacing sewing machines (needle, presser foot, throat plate, feed dog and
bobbin, must be disconnected main switch.
5. Only experts can do wiring
3. COMMISSIONING THE MACHINE
To avoid disorders and damages of the machine you must do these:
Clean the machine from preservatives and put one or two drops oil to the hook remove the
front cover and oil connecting rod, needle bar and thread lever. An expert must try if the
electric equipment is all right including the electric voltage for motor and the handwheel of
the machine must be turned towards the person (according to arrow). Don´t use the highest
speed of the machine in first two weeks sew to 3/4 the highest speed.
Be careful
Don´t encroach the electric equipment of the machine, call an expert. There is a danger of
elektricity.
When you work with the machine or you are at it you must behave not to be hurt.
No liquid can be put into the electric equipment, it could be disordered. It is necessary to
pay attention to safety instructions.
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When you work with the machine be careful near the needle, shearing blades, thread lever
and the pressure elements.
Be more careful when the head on the base is tipped not to tilt the machine with the base.
When you put the head of the machine into working position hold the head with your both
hands. Then there can´t be engagement between the machine and the plate of the base.
4. PRECAUTION BEFORE USING
A. Do not turn on the power as stepping the pedal
B. Turn off the power when leasing the work place
C. Be sure to turn the power off ehen rapeiring the sewing machine or changing the needle
D. Make sure to connect the earthing
E. Do not use multiple number of motors in one outlet
F. Keep optional distance from the noise centre such as high-frequency weber operation
G. Be careful of high tension power when disassembling the controller box. (Wait about ten
Minutes after turning off the power before disassembling.)
H. When an error comes along, verify the error code first and turn the power on again to use
it.
I. Make sure to hold the connector edge, facing the arrow mark when inserting or
disassembling the frontal connector of the controller box. (Do not hold or pull the cable.)
J. Check the belt tension.
K. In case of a new machine which was delivered a long time ago or of a machine that has
not been operated for an extend period, lubricate two or three times using the filling
tube,
first mening up the face plate on such a places as the friction pat of the thread take-up
unit, needle bar or presser bar.
5. INSTRUCTION FOR THE DISPOSAL
When the machine isn´t possible to run because its technical life give it to the company
ANITA B,s.r.o. for its disposal or you can give the machine to another company which is
specialised for disposal of product.
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6. INSTALLING THE THREAD STAND
Assemble the Thread stand, and insert it in the hole
in the machine table, and fix in by tightening nut (1).
For ceiling wiring pass the power cord through spool
rest rod (2). (fig 1)
(fig.1)
7. LUBRICATION
Prior to operation be sure properly lubricate the points marked with the arrows. When oiling
all section requirring lubrication, after installation of the machine has been completed wait
for a while (approximately 10 minutes) so that oil can penetrace each section sufficiently
before starting continous operation. When starting the machine initially and after kept away
for a long time without using at all, apply two or three drops of oil each section noted with
an arrow mark, and to operate the machine continuosly, apply two or three drops of oil each
section whenever starting operation in the morning and in the afternoon.
(fig.2)
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8. INSTALLING THE BELT COVER
Install three belt cover supports (1) to the machine. Install the belt cover (2) to the belt cover
supports using screws (3). Install the belt cover (4) to the table using the wooden screws (5).
Install the belt cover support (6) to the machine and install the belt cover (7) to the belt
cover support and the belt cover (2) using screws (8),(9). Install the belt cover (10) to the
belt cover (2) using screws (11). Place boobin winder (12) in the belt cover, and position it so
that it does not contact the belt cover before fixing it with the wooden screws (13). (fig.3)
(fig.3)
9. INSTALLING THE KNEE LIFTER
Installing the knee press plate asm (2) to the
shaft (1). (fig.4)
(fig.4)
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10. HOW TO INSTALL THE NEEDLE
Be sure to power-off the motor. The normal needle system is „DPx17“.
Turn the handwheel by hand and raise the needle bar to its top position. Loosen screw (1)
and insert the needle (2) into the hole until it will go no further. Insert the needle with its
receess (A) facing directly to the right-hand side. Securely tighten the screw in the needle.
(fig.5)
(fig.5)
11. HOW TO INSTALL THE BOBBIN
Put the bobbin (1) into the bobbin case (2). Pass the thread through the threading groove (3)
and the notch (4) of tension spring in the bobbin case. Fit the bobbin in the bobincase so
that the bobbin turns in the direction of the arrow when the bobbin thread is pulled. (fig.6)
(fig.6)
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12. HOW TO THREAD THE MACHINE HEAD
Thread the machine head as illustrated. (fig.7)
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13. ADJUSTING THE STITCH LENGTH
To adjusting the stitch length push lock plate (1). Align the stitch lenght dial (2) indicator to
the line of the lock plate turning stitch length dial counterclockwise or clockwise.
Reverse stitching
Push the feed lever (3) down. The machine performs reverse feed stitching as long as the
lever is held depressed. The moment you release the lever, the machine resumes the normal
stitching mode.
(fig.8)
14. THREAD TAKE-UP SPRING
Adjusting the thread take-up spring stroke
Loosen setscrew (2), and trurn the adjusting plate (1). Turn the adjusting plate (1) to the
right (counterclockwise), increase its noviny range. Turn the adjusting plate (1) to the left,
decrease its moving range.
Adjusting the thread take-up spring tension
Turn the tension stud (3) over toward left to increase tension. Turn it to the right, decrease
tension. (fig.9)
(fig.9)
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15. LIFTING THE PRESSER FOOT
Turn the hand lifter (1) toward (A), presseer foot up. (fig.10)
(fig.10)
16. ADJUSTING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE
Turn the presser spring regulator to the right to increase and to the left to decrease
pressure. (fig.11)
(fig.11)
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17. THREAD TENSION
Adjusting the needle thread tension
Turn the thread tension nut (1) clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the
needle thread tension. (fig.12)
Adjusting the bobbin thread tension
Turn the tension screw (2) clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the bobbin
thread tension. (fig.12)
(fig.12)
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18. NEEDLE TO HOOK RELATIONSHIP
Remove throat plate (3) and hook cover (2). Bring the needle bar down to its lowest point.
Loosen the needle bar clamp screw (1). Bring the needle bar up to 2,2 mm from its lowest
point turning the handwheel. Adjust the distance between the top edge of needle eylet and
hook point (5) to 1,5 mm when hook point nearly meet the center of needle then tighten the
needle bar clamp screw (1).
The needle to hook clearance
Loosen screws (4) in the hook and move the hook to the right or left until a clearance of 0,02
to 0,05 mm is provided between the blade point of the hook and needle. After the
adjustment, securely tighten the screws.
(fig.13)
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19. HEIGHT OF THE FEED DOG
Standard height of the feed dog is 1,4 mm from the surface of throat plate (2). When the
feed dog height needs to be adjusted according the sewing conditions or after the feed dog
is replaced, follow the procedure described below. Loosen screws (3) in the feed dog. Adjust
the position to the needle bar. Securely tighnten the screws (3) in the feed dog.
(fig.14)
20. FORWARD REVERSE SEAM RATIO
Loosen four screws (1). When increasing the forvard stitching length, turn the eccentric pin
(2) clockwise (toward A) using a screwdriver. When decreasing the forvard stitching length,
turn eccentric pin (2) counterclokwise (toward B) using a screwdriver. Then scurely tighten
the screws (1). (fig.15)
(fig.15)
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21. FEED TIMING
It is the standard position of feed cam as illustrated. Remove a top cover and change the
position of feed cam (1). (fig.16)
(fig.16)
22. ADJUSTING THE WALKING FOOT AND PRESSURE FOOT
Loosen nut (2). Turn the rod (1) toward (A), walking foot and presser foot up. Toward (B),
walking foot and presser foot down. After adjustment, securely tighten nut (2). (fig.17a)
(fig.17a)
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Alternate vertical motions of the walking foot and the presser foot
The alternate vertical strokes of walking foot and presser foot are normally equal.
Depending on the type of materials, however the vertical stroke of the presser foot may be
set smaller than of walking foot. Turn the handwheel, raise the presser foot from throat
plate a little. Loosen screw (1). The presser foot falls to the throat plate by power of the
spring. Then tighten screw (2) in its position. (fig.17b)
(fig.17b)
23. AUXILIARY THREAD TENSION CONTROLLER
Adjust the auxiliary thread tension using nut (1). Turn the nut in direction (A), tension
increases and the needle thread shortens. Turn the nut in direction (B), tension decreases
and the needle thread lengthens. (fig.18)
(fig.18)
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24. ONE-TOUCH TYPE REVERSE FEED STITCHING MECHANISM
The moment you press switch (1), the
sewingmachine performs reverse feed stitching.
The machine continues reverse feed stitching as
long as the switch is held pressed. When you
release the switch the machine resumes normal
stitching. (fig.19)
(fig.19)
25. ADJUSTMENT NEEDLE BAR STOP POSITION
A. Adjust of „UP“ position
When the pedal is kicked down by heel the
machine stops at „UP“ position. IF the marks
deviate larger than 3 mm, adjust as follows.
Disconnect the plug (12 pins) of cable from the
machine head. Run the machine and stop at
„UP position. While holding the handwheel,
insert the „adjusting tool“ in the hole „A“, then
remove tool.
B. Adjust of „DOWN“ position
When the pedal is „Neutral“ the machine stops
at „DOWN“ position. If the marks deviate larger
than 5 mm, adjust as follows. Disconnect the
plug (12 pims) of cable from the machine head.
Run the machine and stop at „DOWN“ position.
While holding the handwheel, insert the
„adjusting tool“ in the hole „B“, then remove
the tool.
Confirm the stop operation, then set the plug
(12 pins) coming from the machine head into
the receptacle. (fig.20)
(fig.20)
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26. ADJUSTING THE THREAD TRIMMING CAM
Turning the handwheel, aligh black marker dot (1) in the machine arm with white marker dot
(2) in the handwheel.
Turn the thread trimming cam until first screw (3) in the thread trimming cam aligns with
cam roller shaft (4) in the cam roller arm, and tighten screw at the aligned position.
(fig.21)
27. HOW TO REPLACE THE KNIVES
Remove the throat plate and the feed dog. Rotary knife (1) can be removed by removing
connecting screw (3) in driving plate (2), and fixed knife (4) can be done by removing
setscrew (5) of the fixed knife. After replacement adjust the knife pressure.
(fig.22)
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