Pfaff 1193 User manual

296-12-18 162
Betriebsanleitung engl. 09.98
Service manual
1193
1194

The reprinting, copying or translation of PFAFF Instruction Manuals, whether in whole or in
part, is only permitted with our previous permission and with written reference to the
source.
G.M. PFAFF
Aktiengesellschaft
Postfach 3020
D - 67653 Kaiserslautern
Königstr. 154
D - 67655 Kaiserslautern
Editing/Illustrations
Verlag - TD
D - 77901 Lahr
This Instruction manual is valid for all models and subclasses listed in the
chapter „Specifications“.

Contents
Contents ...............................................................................Chapter - Page
1Safety ........................................................................................................................ 1 -1
1.01 Directives...................................................................................................................1- 1
1.02 General notes on safety............................................................................................. 1 - 1
1.03 Safety symbols .......................................................................................................... 1 - 2
1.04 Important notes for the user...................................................................................... 1 - 2
1.05 Operating and technical staff ..................................................................................... 1 - 3
1.05.01 Operating staff...........................................................................................................1- 3
1.05.02 Technical staff............................................................................................................ 1 - 3
1.06 Danger warnings........................................................................................................ 1 - 4
2Proper use ................................................................................................................ 2 - 1
3Specifications ........................................................................................................... 3 - 1
4Machine disposal ..................................................................................................... 4 - 1
5Transportation, packing and storage...................................................................... 5 - 1
5.01 Transportation to customer’s premises ..................................................................... 5 - 1
5.02 Transportation inside customer’s premises ............................................................... 5 - 1
5.03 Disposal of packing materials..................................................................................... 5 - 1
5.04 Storage ......................................................................................................................5- 1
6Explanation of symbols ........................................................................................... 6 - 1
7Controls .................................................................................................................... 7 - 1
7.01 On/off switch ............................................................................................................. 7 - 1
7.02 Pedal .......................................................................................................................... 7 - 1
7.03 Lever for lifting the roller presser............................................................................... 7 - 2
7.04 Knob for adjusting the stitch length ........................................................................... 7 - 2
7.05 Reverse key ............................................................................................................... 7 - 3
7.06 Knee lever.................................................................................................................. 7- 3
8Installation and commissioning.............................................................................. 8 - 1
8.01 Installation.................................................................................................................. 8 - 1
8.01.01 Adjusting the table-top height .................................................................................... 8 - 1
8.01.02 Adjusting the V-belt tension....................................................................................... 8 - 2
8.01.03 Fitting the upper V-belt guard .................................................................................... 8 - 2
8.01.04 Fitting the lower V-belt guard..................................................................................... 8 - 3
8.01.05 Fitting the reel stand .................................................................................................. 8 -3
8.02 Commissioning .......................................................................................................... 8 - 4
8.03 Switching the machine on / off .................................................................................. 8 - 4

Contents
Contents ...............................................................................Chapter - Page
9Setting up .................................................................................................................. 9 - 1
9.01 Inserting the needle (on the PFAFF 1193) ................................................................. 9 - 1
9.02 Inserting the needle (on the PFAFF 1194) ................................................................. 9 - 2
9.03 Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension .......................................... 9 - 3
9.04 Changing the bobbin / threading the bobbin thread ................................................... 9 - 4
9.05 Adjusting the bobbin thread tension .......................................................................... 9 - 4
9.06 Threading the needle thread / adjusting the needle thread tension
(on the PFAFF 1193) .................................................................................................. 9 - 5
9.07 Threading the needle thread / adjusting the needle thread tension
(on the PFAFF 1194) .................................................................................................. 9 - 6
10 Care and maintenance ............................................................................................. 10 - 1
10.01 Cleaning and maintenance intervals......................................................................... 10 - 1
10.02 Cleaning the hook compartment and the hook ........................................................ 10 - 1
10.03 Lubricating the post ................................................................................................. 10 - 2
10.04 Lubricating the hook ................................................................................................ 10 - 2
10.05 Greasing the bevel gears 10 - 3
11 Adjustment .............................................................................................................. 11 - 1
11.01 Notes on adjusting ................................................................................................... 11 - 1
11.02 Tools, gauges and other accessories ....................................................................... 11 - 1
11.03 Abbreviations ........................................................................................................... 11 - 1
11.04 Control and adjusting aids........................................................................................ 11 - 2
11.05 Pre-adjusting the needle height ............................................................................... 11 - 3
11.06 Setting the feed dog at neutral position................................................................... 11 - 4
11.07 Feed dog lifting stroke ............................................................................................. 11 - 5
11.08 Feed dog height ....................................................................................................... 11 - 6
11.09 Driving motion of the feed dog ................................................................................ 11 - 7
11.10 Centering the needle in the needle hole .................................................................. 11 - 8
11.11 Hook shaft bearing and gearwheel backlash............................................................ 11 - 9
11.12 Needle rise, hook-to-needle clearance, needle height and needle guard ................. 11 - 10
11.13 Bobbin-case opener ................................................................................................. 11 -11
11.14 Needle thread tension release (on the PFAFF 1193)................................................ 11 -12
11.15 Needle thread tension release (on the PFAFF 1194)................................................ 11 -13
11.16 Thread check spring and thread regulator (on the PFAFF 1193) .............................. 11 -14
11.17 Thread check spring and thread regulator (on the PFAFF 1194) .............................. 11 -15
11.18 Setting the knee lever.............................................................................................. 11 -16
11.19 Knee lever stop ........................................................................................................ 11 -17
11.20 Bobbin winder.......................................................................................................... 11 - 18
11.21 Limiting the stitch length ......................................................................................... 11 - 19
11.22 Pressure of the roller presser .................................................................................. 11 - 20
11.23 Changing the needle bar stroke ............................................................................... 11 - 21

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Safety
1 Safety
1.01 Regulations
This machine is constructed in accordance with the European regulations indicated in the
conformity and manufacturer's declarations.
In addition to this instruction manual, please also observe all generally accepted, statutory
and other legal requirements, including those of the user's country, and the applicable pol-
lution control regulations!
The valid regulations of the regional social insurance society for occupational accidents or
other supervisory authorities are to be strictly adhered to!
1.02 General notes on safety
●The machine must only be operated by adequately trained operators and only when the
instruction manual has been fully read and understood!
●All notices on safety and the instruction manual of the motor manufacturer are to be
read before the machine is put into operation!
●All notes on the machine concerning danger and safety must be observed!
●The machine must be used for the purpose for which it is intended and must not be
operated without its safety devices; all regulations relevant to safety must be adhered
to.
●When part sets are changed (e.g. needle, presser foot, needle plate, feed dog or bob-
bin), during threading, when the workplace is left unattended and during maintenance
work, the machine must be isolated from the power supply by turning off the on/off
switch or removing the plug from the mains!
●Daily maintenance work must only be carried out by appropriately trained persons!
●Repairs and special maintenance work must only be carried out by qualified technical
staff or persons with appropriate training!
●During maintenance or repairs on the pneumatic system the machine must be isolated
from the compressed air supply! The only exception to this is when adjustments or
function checks are carried out by appropriately trained technical staff!
●Work on the electrical equipment must only be carried out by technical staff who are
qualified to do so!
●Work on parts or equipment connected to the power supply is not permitted! The only
exceptions to this are specified in regulations EN 50110.
●Conversion or modification of the machine must only be carried out under observation of
all relevant safety regulations!

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Safety
●Only spare parts which have been approved by us are to be used for repairs! We draw
special attention to the fact that spare parts and accessories not supplied by us have not
been subjected to testing nor approval by us. Fitting and/or use of any such parts may
cause negative changes to the design characteristics of the machine. We shall not ac-
cept any liability for damage caused by the use of non-original parts.
1.03 Safety symbols
Danger!
Special points to observe.
Danger of injury to operating or technical staff!
1.04 Important notes for the user
●This instruction manual belongs to the equipment of the machine and must be available
to the operating staff at all times.
This instruction manual must be read before the machine is operated for the first time.
●Both operating and technical staff must be instructed on the safety devices of the mach-
ine and on safe working methods.
●It is the duty of the user to operate the machine in perfect running order only.
●The user must ensure that none of the safety devices are removed nor put out of work-
ing order.
●The user must ensure that only authorized persons operate and work on the machine.
For further information please refer to your PFAFF agency.

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Safety
1.05 Notes for operating and technical staff
1.05.01 Operatingstaff
Operatingstaffarethepersonsresponsible for setting up, operatingandcleaningthemach-ine
and for removing any disturbances in the sewing area.
Theoperatingstaff are obligedto observe the followingpoints, and must:
●always observe the notes on safety in this instruction manual!
●avoid using any working methods which adversely effect the safety of the machine!
●avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing or jewelry such as necklaces or rings!
●also ensure that only authorized persons are allowed near the danger area of the machine!
●immediately report to the user any changes to the machine that may affect its safety!
1.05.02 Technical staff
Technicalstaff are persons who have been trained in electrical engineering, electronics,
pneumaticsand mechanicalengineering. They are responsible for lubricating, servicing,
repairingandadjusting the machine.
The technical staff are obliged to observe the following points, and must:
●always observe the notes on safety in this instruction manual!
●switch off the on/off switch before carrying out adjustment and repair work and ensure it
cannotbeswitchedonagainunintentionally!
●neverwork on parts or equipment still connected to the power supply! Exceptions to this
areonly permissible according to regulationsEN 50110;
●isolate the machine from the compressed air supply when carrying out maintenance or
repairworkonpneumaticequipment!
Exceptions to this are only permissible for function checks;
●replace all safety covers after carrying out maintenance or repair work!

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Safety
Do not operate the machine without the take-up lever guard 1!
Danger of injury due to the movement of the take-up lever !
Do not operate the machine without belt guards 2and 3!
Danger of injury by the revolving drive belt!
Do not operate the machine without sewing head support 4!
Danger of sewing head falling backwards when tilted!
1.06 Danger warnings
A working area of 1 metre is to be kept free both in front of and behind the
machine while it is in operation, so that it is always easily accessible.
Never reach into the sewing area while sewing! Danger of injury by the needle!
Never leave objects on the table while adjusting the machine settings! Objects
can become trapped or be hurled out! Danger of injury by flying objects!!
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2
3
Fig. 1 - 01

Proper use
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2 Proper use
The PFAFF 1193 is a single-needle lockstitch post-bed sewing machine with bottom feed
and roller presser.
The PFAFF 1194 is a two-needle lockstitch post-bed sewing machine with bottom feed and
roller presser.
The machines are used for producing lockstitch seams in industry.
Any use of this machine which is not approved by the manufacturer shall be
considered as improper use! The manufacturere shall not be held liable for any
damage arising out of improper use! Proper use shall also be considered to
include compliance with the operation, adjustment, service and repair
measures specified by the manufacturer!

Specifications
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3 Specifications▲
Stitch type:.................................................................................................. 301 (lockstitch)
Needle system:............................................................................................................. 134
Needle thickness in 1/100 mm: ............................................................................. 80 - 120
Balance wheel eff. dia.:............................................................................................ 65 mm
Fabric clearance under roller presser ......................................................................... 9 mm
Clear workspace width: ......................................................................................... 260 mm
Clear workspace height: ........................................................................................ 120 mm
Height of post-bed ................................................................................................. 180 mm
Dimensions of the bed plate: ....................................................................... 476 x 177 mm
Dimensions of the sewing head: ........................................................................................
Length:...................................................................................................... approx. 550 mm
Width: ....................................................................................................... approx. 180 mm
Height (above table): ................................................................................. approx. 450 mm
Max. stitch length: ..................................................................................................... 5 mm
Max. speed: .......................................................................................................2500 spm◆
Needle bar stroke:...........................................................................................32 or 36 mm
Power supply: .......................................................................see motor instruction manual
Max. power consumption: ....................................................see motor instruction manual
Fuse protection: .................................................................... see motor instruction manual
Working noise level:
Emission at workplace
At a speed of 2000 spm:........................................................................................78 dB(A)
Noise measurement in accordance with DIN 45 635-48-A-1
Net weight of the sewing head:
PFAFF1193 .................................................................................................... approx. 47 kg
PFAFF1194 .................................................................................................... approx. 49 kg
▲Subject to technical alterations
◆Dependent on the material, operating cycle and stitch length