Pfaff 335 User manual

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Instruction manual
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Contents
Safety ......................................................................................................... 1 . 1
Directives .................................................................... .. ....................... 1 . 1
General notes on safety ............................................................ .. .......... 1 . 1
Safety symbols ....................... ... ........................................................ 1 - 2
Important points for the user ........................................................................ I - 3
Operating and specialist personnel ............................................................... I - 3
Operating personnel ................................................................................. 1 - 3
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Special~stpersonnel ................................................................................... 1 - 4
Danger symbols ............................................................................................ 1 - 5
Proper use ................................................................................................. 2 . 1
Specifications .............................................................................................. 3 . 1
Disposal of the machine .......................................................................... 4 . 1
IVotes on testing in accordance with EN 60204-3-1 ................................. 5 . 1
Transport. packaging and storage ............................................................ 6 . 1
Transport to the customer's premises ........................... .. ..................... 6 . 1
Transport within the customer's premises .................................................... 6 . 1
Disposal of the packaging ............................................................................ 6 . 1
Storage ................... ....... ........................................................................ 6 . 1
Explanation of the symbols ....................................................................... 7 . 1
Operational controls ........................................................................... 8 . 1
OnIOff switch .......................... .... ........................................................... 8 - 1
Pedal ..................................................................................................... 8 - 1
Stitch-length adjustment leverheverse sewing ............................ ............ . 8 - 2
Adjustment nut for the top feed lift ........................................................... 8 - 3
Mounting and initial operation ............................................................ 9 . 1
. ............................ Mounting .. ........................................................... 9 1
Adjusting the table height
9 . 1
3ghtening the V-belt ...................................... ................. ... 9 . 2
Mounting the upper V-belt guard .............................. .......... ........................ 9 . 3
Mountingthe lowerV-belt guard .................................. ................... 9 . 3
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9.01.05 Mountingthe sewing lamp .................................... ... 9 4
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9.01.06 Mountingthe spool holder .......................................................................... 9 4
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9.02
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ln~t~aloperation ...............................
........................... ... ................ 9 . 4
9.03
Switching the machine onloff ............................. .... 9 4
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10 Preparation ................................................................................................ 10 1
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10.01 Needle and thread ............................................ .. 10 1
10.02 Insertingthe needle ................................................................................... 10 . 2
10.03
Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension .................... .... 10 . 2
1 0.04 Removingthe bobbin case, threading the bobbin case .............................. 10 . 3
10.05
Inserting the bobbin case. adjusting the bobbin thread tension .................. 10 . 3
10.06 Threading the needle thread ................................................................... 10 - 4
1007 Adjusting the needlethread tension ...................... .. .............................. 10 - 4
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Care and maintenance ............................................................................. 11 - 1
...
I 1 . 01
Serv~clng intervals .................... ....... .................................................... 1: - 1
1 1.02
Cleaning ................................................................................................ 11 - 1
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1 1.03 General lubrication .. 11 - 2
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11.04 Lubricating the sewing head 11 - 3
..................................................................... .......... 11.05 Lubricating the hook ; 1 1 - 3
11.06
Adjusting the air pressure ..................... ... ............................................ 11 - 4
11.07
Cleaninglemptying the water container of the service unit ........................ 11 - 4
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Adjustment ............................................................................................... 12 . 1
12.01
Tools. gauges and other adjustment accessories ...................................... 12 - 1
12.02
Notes on adjusting ............................. ... ............................................... 12 . 1
12.03
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Abbrev~at~ons .............................................................................................. 12 - 1
12.04 Adjusting the basic machine
................................................................... 12 . 2
Positioning the feed dog ............................................................................. 12 . 2
Lateral positioning of the feed dog ....................................................... 12 . 2
Lengthwise positioning of the feed dog .......................... ..... ............ 12 . 3
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Centering the needle inthe needle hole
12 . 4
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Pre-adjustingthe needle height
12 . 5
Driv~ngmotion of the top and bottom feed dogs ..................................... 12 . 6
Needle rise, hook-to-needleclearance and needle helght ........................... 12 . 7
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Vibrating presser feeding motion
12 . 8
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Vibrating presser lift 12 9
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Needle thread tension release ...................... .. ...... .. ......................... 12 . 10
Thread check spring
.................................................................................. 12 - 1 I
Bobbin winder ........................................................................................... 12 - 12
Regulating the pressure on the presser foot
..................... ........ .... 12 - 13
Adjusting the thread trimmer -900/52 .................................................. 12 . 14
Preadjusting the control cam .................................... ............12 . 14
Tripping lever height ............................. .. .............................................. 12 . 15
Feed regulator pin
................................................................................... 12 . 16
Engagingsolenoid
................................................................................... 12 . 17
Adjusting the height of the feed regulator pin
.................... .. ................ 12 . 18
Thread catcher, front point of reversal
................................................. 12 . 19
Lateral adjustment of the thread catcher .................................................. 12 . 20
Control cam. final adjustment
................................................................... 12 . 21
Knife
................... .. ................................................................................. 12 . 22
Triggering the needlethread tension
......................................................... 12 . 23
............................................................ . Cutting test ........................... ... 12 24
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Pos~t~oner ..................... .. ................................................................. 12 . 25
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Safety
1 Safety
I .OI Directives
The machine was built in accordance with the following European regulations:
EC Machine Directive (89/392/EEC, 91/368/EEC, 93/44/EEC, 93/68/EEC)
Safety of Appliances Law, Machine Ordinance - 9GSGV
EC Directive "Electromagnetic Compatibility" (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC)
EN 60204-3-1: Edition 1/86 Safety of Machines, Electrical Equipping of lndustrial
Machines
EN 292 Parts 1 and 2: Edition 9/91 Safety of Machines (Basic Terms)
DIN 5310: Edition 9/80 Industrial sewing machines (safety requirements)
DIN 5318 T2: Edition 9/78 lndustrial sewing machines - presser foot (safety
requirements)
DIN 45635 T48: Edition 12/87 Measurement of noise levels
In addition to this lnstruction Manual, observe also all generally accepted, statutory and
other regulations and legal requirements and all valid environmental protection regulations!
The regionally valid regulations of the social insurance society for occupational accidents or
other supervisory organisations are to be strictly adhered to!
General notes on safety
This machine may only be operated by adequately trained operators and only after having
completely read and understood the lnstruction Manual.
All Notes on Safety and lnstruction Manuals of the motor manufacturer are to be read
before operating the machine.
This machine may only be used for the purpose for which it is intended and may not be
operated without its safety devices. All safety regulations relevant to its operation are to
be adhered to.
When exchanging sewingtools (e.g. needle, presser foot, needle plate, feed dog or
bobbin),when threading the machine, when leaving the machine unattended and during
maintenance work, the machine is to be separated from the power supply by switching
off the On/Off switch or by removing the plug from the mains.
0 Everyday maintenance work IS orily to be carrled out bv appropriarely trained persovnel
0 Repairs and special maintenance work may only be carried out by qualified service staff
or appropriately trained personnel
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Safety
When servicing or carrylng out repairs on pneumatic devices, the machine is to be
removed from the compressed air supply. The only exceptions to this are adjustments
and function checks carried out by appropriately trained personnel.
Work on electrical equipment may only be carried out by appropriately trained personnel.
Work is not permitted on parts and equipment which are connected to the power
supply. Exceptions to this are in accordance with the regulations EIU
501 10.
Modifications and alterations to the machine may only be carried out under observance
of all the relevant safety regulations.
It is forbidden to operate the machine head until such time as is determined that the
entire sewing unit complies with the regulations of the
EC Directives.
Only spare parts wh~chhave been approved by us are to be used for repairs! We
expressly point out that any replacement parts or accessories which are not supplied by
us have not been tested and approved by us.The installation and /or use of any such
products can lead to negative changes in the construction characteristics of the machine
We shall not be liable for any damage which may be caused by non-original parts!
Safety symbols
In this Instruction Manual safety symbols are used. Their meanings are as follows.
A
Danger!
Points to be observed
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A Danger of injury for operating and specialist personnel!
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Safety
1.04 Important points for the user
This lnstruction Manual is a component part of the machine and must be available to the
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operating personnel at all times.
The lnstruction Manual must be read before operating the machine for the first time.
The operating and specialist personnel is to be instructed as to the safety equipment of
the machine and regarding safe work methods.
It is the duty of the operator to only operate the machine inperfect running order.
It is the obligation of the operator to ensure that none of the safety mechanisms are
removed or deactivated.
It IS the obligation of the operator to ensure that only authorised persons operate and
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work on the machine.
Further information can be obtained at your
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1.05 Operating and specialist personnel
1.05.01 Operating personnel
Operating personnelare persons responsible for the equipping, operating and cleaning of
the machine as well as taking care of faults arising in the sewing area.
The operating personnel is obliged to observe the following points and must:
always observe the Notes on Safety in the lnstruction Manual.
never use any working methods which could limit the level of safety in using the
machine.
not wear loosely fitting clothing or jewellery such as chains or rings
also ensure that only authorised persons have access to the potentially dangerous area
around the machine.
always immediately report to the person responsible any changes in the machlne which
may limit its safety
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Safety
1 .05.02 Specialist personnel
Specialist personnel are persons with a specialist education in the fields of electrics,
electronics and mechanics. They are responsible for the lubrication, maintenance, repair and
adjustment of the machine.
The specialist personnel is obliged to observe the following points and must:
always observe the Notes on Safety in the Instruction Manual.
switch off the OnIOff switch before carrying out adjustments or repairs and ensure that
it cannot be switched on again unintentionally.
never work on parts which are still connected to the power supply. Exceptions are
contained in the regulations
EN 501 10.
when servicing or carrying out repairs on pneumatic devices, remove the machine from
the compressed air supply. The only exceptions to this are function checks.
replace the protective coverings and close the electrical control box after all repairs or
maintenance work.
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Safety
Danger symbols
A
,$ work~ngarea of 1 metre IS to be kept free both in front of and beh~ndthe
machine while it is in operation so that
it is always easily accessible.
A
Never reach into the sewingarea while sewing! Danger of injury by the needle!
Never leave objects on the table or inthe needle plate area while adjusting the
machine settings! Objects can become trapped or be slung away! Danger of
A inju.1
On mechanical clutch-motors without an actuating lock, wait until the motor
comes to a standstill before worEing on the machine! Danger of injury!
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 machinew~thoutthe finger guard
2!
Danger of injury due to the up and down movement of the needle!
Do not operate the machine without the'free-arm cover
3!
Danger of injury by the rotating hook!
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Do not operate the machine
without
the belt guard 4!
Danger of injury by the rotating
V-belt!
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Proper use
2 Proper use
The PFAFF 335 IS a single needle, free-arm sewing machine with bottom,top and needle
feeds for seh~nglockst~tchseams
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Any and all uses of this machine which have not been approved of by the
manufacturer are considered to be inappropriate! The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for any damaged caused by the inappropriate use of the machine!
The appropriate use of the machine includes the observance of all operational,
adjustment, maintenance and repair measures required by the manufacturer!
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Specifications
3 Specifications
Stitch type: ...................................................................................................... 301 ( lockstitch)
Model: ............. .. ................................................................................................................ B
Needle system: ....................................................................................................... 134 - 35
......................................................................... Needle thickness (Nm)in 11100 mm: 80
- 100
Max. stitch length:
on sub classes -2177; -6101; -17101; -39121; -40164;
-1 55/01 ........................................ 4.5 mm
on sub class -40163 (modelN 2.5)
.............................................................................. 2.5 mm
on sub classes -2177; -6101
; -17101 ; -39121 ; -40164; -155/01 (modelN) ........................ 6.0 rnm
Handwheel effective dia.: ......................................................................................... 80 mm
Max. speed:
............................................................................................................ 2800 spm
Dimensions of the machine:
Free-arm head dia.:
................... .. .......................................................................... 51 mm
Free-arm size:
............................. .. ........................................................... approx. 165 mm
Length:
....................................................................................................... approx. 770 mrn
Width: .................... .. ................................................................................. approx. 380 mm
He~ght: ........................................................................................................... approx. 630 mm
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Width of fabric clearance: .......... 265 mm
Height of fabric clearance:
......................... .. ....................................................... 1 15 mm
Clearance under :he sewing foot:
........................... .. ................................................. 7 rnm
.................................................................................. Net weight (sewing head): approx. 40 kg
h'orking air pressure: ....................... ... ...................................................................... 6 bar
Air consumption: ......................................................................................... -0.8 I1 work cycle
Working noise level:
Emission at workplace at sewing speed of
.................................................................................................. n = 1800 spm: L < 81 dB (A)
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noise measurement in accordance with DIN 45 635-48-A-1
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Disposal of the machine
4 Disposal of the machine
The appropriate disposal of the mach~neis the responsibility of the customer.
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The materials used on this machine are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastics
The electrical equipment consists of plastics and copper
The machine is to be disposed of in accordance with the local environmental protection
regulations.
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It IS to be observed that parts soiled with oil are to be disposed of separately
in accordance with the locally valid environmental regulations.
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Notes on test in^ in accordance with EN 60204-3-7
5 Notes on testing in accordance with EN 60204-3-1
This machine was tested in accordance with EN 60204-3-1 Edition 1/86 beforedelivery.
The following tests were carried out:
Continuous connection of the protective conductor systems
a) Visual check
b) Check of the connection of the protective conductor
Insulation check
Voltage check
Funct~oncheck
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Transport, packaging and storage --
6 Transport, packaging and storage
6.01 Transport tothe customer's premises
Within Germany, complete machines (withtable and motor)are delivered w~thoutpackaging.
IWachines without table and motor (machine heads only) and machines for export are
packaged
6.02 Transport within the customer's premises
The manufacturer carries no liab~lityfor transport within the customer's premises.
Care is to be taken to transport the machine in an upright position.
6.03 Disposal of the packaging
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The packaging of the mach~neconsists of wood, paper, cardboard and VCE fibre
The proper disposal of the packaging is the responslbility of the customer.
6.04 Storage
The machrne can be stored for up to 6 months if not in use. During this time it should be
protected from dust and moisture.
For longer storage the ~ndividualparts
of the mach~ne,especially the movingparts, should
be protected against corrosion e.g. by afilm of oil.
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Explanation of the symbols
7 Explanation of the symbols
In the following section of this Instruction Manual, certain tasks or important pieces of
information are accentuated by symbols. The symbols used have the following meanings:
ifii
Note, information
@
Cleaning, care
/@
Servicing, repairing, maintenance
P
Lubrication, greasing
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Elements of operation
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8 Elements of operation
8.01 On/Off
switch
c
Turn the machine on and off by pressing
the On/Off switch
1. When the machine
Pedal
P
is turned on, the control lamp in the
switch lights up.
The On/Off switch pictured in
the illustration is to befound on
machines with
Quick motors.
When usingother motors other
switches may be installed
With the On/Off switch turned
on
0 = Machine stop
+1= Sew
- 1 = Raise presser foot (on machines with
automatic presser foot lifter)
- 2 = Trim thread (onmachines with thread
trimmer)
t3 = Raise presser foot (onmachines
without automatic presser-foot)
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Stitch-length adjustment lever / reverse sewing
'
Adjust the stitch length by turning the
I
milled nut 1 as required.
' Reverse sewing
,
Raise the milled nut 1 as far as possible
(position
"R").
Adjustment nutfor the top feed lift
A Turn tiemachine off!
Open cover 1 on the back of the
machine, loosen nut
1 and move it as
required.
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Mounting and initial operation
9 Mounting and initial operation
This machine may only be mounted and put into operation by qual~fied
specialists! All relevant safety regulations are to be adhered to1
Connectrons for electrical and compressed air supplies mclst beavailable at the
machine's location (seechapter
3: Specifications).
A solid, horizontal surface and adequate lighting must also be guaranteed.
Mounting
Dueto packaging reasons, the table top is lowered for transport.
1 a 1
The adjustment of the table-top height is described in the following
9.01.01 Adjusting the table height
1
O Loosen screws 1 and set the table height as desired
Tighten screws
1 firmly.
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9.01.02 Tightening the V-belt
1 Loosen nuts 1.
1
Tighten the V-belt using the dolly
switch 2.
Tighten nuts 1.
Fig. 9-0.2 shows a Quick motor. If another motor is used proceed as described
1 fi 1
in the instruc~ionmanual!
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