Pfaff 3119 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
296-12-18 958/002
Betriebsanleitung engl. 06.09
This instruction manual applies to machines
from software version 0365/001 and serial
number 2 738 201 onwards
3119

This instruction manual applies to all versions and subclasses listed under
"Specifications".
Reprinting, copying or translation of PFAFF instruction manuals, whether in whole or in
part, is not permitted without our prior permission and not without written indication
of the source.
PFAFF Industriesysteme
und Maschinen AG
Hans-Geiger-Str. 12 - IG Nord
D-67661 Kaiserslautern

Index
Contents ..................................................................................Page
1Safety .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.01 Regulations ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.02 General notes on safety......................................................................................................... 7
1.03 Safety symbols ...................................................................................................................... 8
1.04 Important notes for the user.................................................................................................. 8
1.05 Notes for operating and technical staff ..................................................................................9
1.05.01 Operating staff ....................................................................................................................... 9
1.05.02 Technical staff ........................................................................................................................ 9
1.06 Danger warnings.................................................................................................................. 10
2Proper use............................................................................................................................11
3Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 12
3.01 General information ............................................................................................................. 12
3.02 Stitch formation of the various sub-classes ......................................................................... 13
4Disposal of Machine .......................................................................................................... 14
5Transportation, packing and storage ................................................................................ 15
5.01 Transportation to customer‘s premises ............................................................................... 15
5.02 Transportation inside the customer‘s premises................................................................... 15
5.03 Disposal of packing materials ..............................................................................................15
5.04 Storage ................................................................................................................................ 15
6Explanation of symbols..................................................................................................... 16
7Controls .............................................................................................................................. 17
7.01 Main switch ......................................................................................................................... 17
7.02 Switch for separate compressor (optional) .......................................................................... 17
7.03 Pedal .................................................................................................................................... 18
7.04 Preventing knife engagement .............................................................................................. 18
7.05 Control panel........................................................................................................................ 19
7.05.01 Display symbols................................................................................................................... 19
7.05.02 General key functions .......................................................................................................... 19
7.05.03 Further key functions in the buttonhole mode ..................................................................... 21
7.05.04 Other key functions in the bartack mode............................................................................. 22
7.05.05 Further key functions in the activated sequence mode ....................................................... 23
8Mounting and commissioning the machine.................................................................... 24
8.01 Installation............................................................................................................................ 24
8.01.01 Adjusting the table height.................................................................................................... 24
8.01.02 Installation variants .............................................................................................................. 25
8.01.03 Table top drilling template (installed parallel to the table edge) ........................................... 26
8.01.04 Table top drilling template (installed crosswise to the table edge) ...................................... 27
8.01.05 Connecting the plug connections and earth cables ............................................................. 28

Index
Contents ..................................................................................Page
8.01.06 Fitting the reel stand ............................................................................................................ 29
8.02 Commissioning .................................................................................................................... 29
8.03 Switching the machine on / off ............................................................................................29
8.04 Setting up the machine control unit ..................................................................................... 30
8.04.01 Establishing the sub-class.................................................................................................... 30
8.04.02 Setting parameter "202" ....................................................................................................... 31
9Setting up ........................................................................................................................... 32
9.01 Inserting the needle............................................................................................................. 32
9.02 Winding the bobbin thread / adjusting the preliminary thread tension ................................ 33
9.03 Threading the bobbin case / adjusting the bobbin thread tension ....................................... 34
9.04 Changing the bobbin............................................................................................................ 35
9.05 Threading the needle thread................................................................................................36
9.06 Selecting the operating mode.............................................................................................. 37
9.07 Selecting the type of buttonhole / bartack .......................................................................... 38
9.08 Adjusting the needle thread tension.................................................................................... 39
9.09 Adjusting the work clamp pressure ..................................................................................... 40
9.10 Inserting and removing the SD-memory card...................................................................... 40
9.11 Position of the needle to the workpiece .............................................................................. 41
9.12 Activating the sequence mode ............................................................................................ 42
10 Sewing ................................................................................................................................ 43
10.01 Sewing in the buttonhole mode........................................................................................... 43
10.01.01 Control panel with speed or buttonhole model display ....................................................... 43
10.01.02 Selecting the buttonhole...................................................................................................... 44
10.01.03 Entering the knife length and cut overlap ............................................................................ 45
10.01.04 Altering the buttonhole width and seam correction............................................................. 46
10.01.05 Altering the cutting width and cutting length correction...................................................... 47
10.02 Sewing in the bartack mode ................................................................................................ 48
10.01.01 Control panel with speed or bartack type display ................................................................ 48
10.02.02 Selecting the bartack ........................................................................................................... 49
10.03 Error messages.................................................................................................................... 50
11 Input .................................................................................................................................... 51
11.01 Summary of the function groups and parameters ............................................................... 51
11.02 Selecting the function group and altering the parameters................................................... 52
11.03 Entering / altering the access code...................................................................................... 53
11.04 Allocating access rights ....................................................................................................... 54
11.05 Variable programs ................................................................................................................ 55
11.05.01 Copying programs................................................................................................................ 55
11.05.02 Creating / modifying vario programs in the buttonhole mode.............................................. 57
11.05.03 Creating / modifying vario programs in the bartack mode ................................................... 58
11.05.04 Buttonhole and bartack model ............................................................................................. 59
11.05.05 Table for entering a buttonhole program.............................................................................. 63
11.05.06 Table for entering a bartack program ................................................................................... 64

Index
Contents ..................................................................................Page
11.06 Sequences ........................................................................................................................... 65
11.06.01 Creating sequences ............................................................................................................. 65
11.07 Selecting programs.............................................................................................................. 68
11.08 Special programs ................................................................................................................. 69
11.09 SAM (Sewing Application Manager) .................................................................................... 69
11.10 Program Management.........................................................................................................69
11.10.01 Calling up the program management ..................................................................................70
11.10.02 Display of the data in the machine memory ........................................................................ 71
11.10.03 Display of the data on the SD-memory card........................................................................ 72
11.10.04 Copying data onto the SD-memory card.............................................................................. 73
11.10.05 Copying data into the machine memory ..............................................................................74
11.10.06 Deleting data in the machine memory................................................................................. 75
11.10.07 Deleting data from the SD-memory card............................................................................. 76
11.10.08 Formatting the SD-memory card ......................................................................................... 77
12 Care and maintenance....................................................................................................... 78
12.01 Maintenance intervals.......................................................................................................... 78
12.02 Cleaning the machine .......................................................................................................... 78
12.03 Cleaning the hook compartment ......................................................................................... 79
12.04 Cleaning the air filter of the air-filter / lubricator .................................................................. 80
12.05 Checking/adjusting the air pressure..................................................................................... 80
12.06 Check oil level for needle drive unit ..................................................................................... 81
12.07 Check oil level for the hook.................................................................................................. 81
12.08 Check oil level for the compressor....................................................................................... 81
13 Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 82
13.01 Notes on adjustment ........................................................................................................... 82
13.02 Tools, gauges and other accessories ................................................................................... 82
13.03 Abbreviations ....................................................................................................................... 82
13.04 Toothed belts of the hook drive unit .................................................................................... 83
13.05 Drive rods of the bobbin thread trimming device ................................................................ 84
13.06 Switch for sewing start ........................................................................................................ 85
13.07 Basic position of the feed drive unit..................................................................................... 86
13.08 Preliminary adjustment of the work clamp .......................................................................... 87
13.09 Toothed belts of the main drive unit .................................................................................... 88
13.10 Preliminary adjustment of the needle height....................................................................... 89
13.11 Position of the needle plate in relation to the needle .......................................................... 90
13.12 Controlling the stitch symmetry........................................................................................... 91
13.13 Sensor board of the needle drive ( in dismantled state ) ..................................................... 92
13.14 Basic setting of the needle drive unit................................................................................... 94
13.15 Basic position of the work clamp ( lengthwise to the arm )................................................. 95
13.16 Basic position of the work clamp ( crosswise to the arm ) .................................................. 96
13.17 Upper take-up lever position (reference position) ................................................................ 97
13.18 Lifting elbow on the work clamp.......................................................................................... 98
13.19 Work clamp stroke............................................................................................................... 99