Pfaff 3586-25 Series User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
296-12-19 375/002
Instruction Manual engl. 07.18
This instruction manual applies to machines from
the serial number 2 812 160 and software version
0382/020, 0383/020, 0433/006, 0433/020 onwards.
3586
-22/02; -23/01; -23/02;
-24/02; -25/..

This instruction manual applies to all models and subclasses listed in chapter 3
Technical Data.
Reprinting, copying and translation - including excerpts - from
PFAFF instruction books is permitted only with our prior approval and listing of sources.
PFAFF Industriesysteme
und Maschinen GmbH
Hans-Geiger-Str. 12 - IG Nord
D-67661 Kaiserslautern

Table of Contents
Contents ..................................................................................Page
1Safety .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.01 Directives............................................................................................................................... 7
1.02 General safety instructions .................................................................................................... 7
1.03 Safety symbols ...................................................................................................................... 8
1.04 Special points of attention for the owner-operator................................................................. 8
1.05 Operating personnel and technical staff ................................................................................ 9
1.05.01 Operating personnel .............................................................................................................. 9
1.05.02 Technical staff ........................................................................................................................ 9
1.06 Danger warnings.................................................................................................................. 10
2Proper Use...........................................................................................................................11
3Technical Data................................................................................................................. 12
4Disposal of the Machine .................................................................................................... 14
5Transport, Packaging and Storage.................................................................................... 15
5.01 Transport to the customer's premises ................................................................................. 15
5.02 Transport within the customer's premises .......................................................................... 15
5.03 Disposal of the packaging materials .................................................................................... 15
5.04 Storage ................................................................................................................................ 15
6Work Symbols .................................................................................................................... 16
7Operating Controls ............................................................................................................17
7.01 Main switch ......................................................................................................................... 17
7.02 Bundle clamp switch (option)...............................................................................................17
7.03 Control panel........................................................................................................................ 18
7.04 Loading table switch (only on the Pfaff 3586-24/02 and 25/..) ............................................. 19
7.05 Blower switch (only on the Pfaff 3586-25/..) ........................................................................ 19
7.06 Pedal (only on the Pfaff 3586-25/..) ...................................................................................... 20
8Set-up and Initial Start-up ................................................................................................. 21
8.01 Set-up .................................................................................................................................. 21
8.01.01 Setting the table height........................................................................................................ 21
8.01.02 Plus/minus keys ................................................................................................................... 22
8.01.03 Mounting the bundle clamp (option).................................................................................... 22
8.02 Initial start-up ....................................................................................................................... 23
8.03 Switching the machine on/off .............................................................................................. 24
8.04 Selecting the language ........................................................................................................ 25
8.05 Setting the control panel...................................................................................................... 26
8.06 Setting the zero points of the drive units for the X and Y-axis .............................................. 27
8.07 Setting the zero point of the material take-over unit............................................................ 29
8.08 Adjusting the starting point correction................................................................................. 30
8.09 Connection to the vacuum suction device (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..).......................... 32

Table of Contents
Contents ..................................................................................Page
9Set-up.................................................................................................................................. 33
9.01 Inserting the needle............................................................................................................. 33
9.02 Threading the needle thread / adjusting the needle thread tension..................................... 34
9.03 Winding the bobbin thread / adjusting the bobbin thread tension ....................................... 35
9.04 Changing the bobbin / adjusting the bobbin thread tension ................................................ 36
9.05 Adjusting the sewing foot height......................................................................................... 37
9.06 Selecting program numbers ................................................................................................ 38
9.07 Selecting / compiling a sequence ........................................................................................ 39
9.07.01 Selecting a sequence........................................................................................................... 39
9.06.02 Compiling a sequence ......................................................................................................... 40
9.08 Setting the bobbin thread stitch counter.............................................................................. 41
10 Sewing ................................................................................................................................ 43
10.01 Automatic sewing ................................................................................................................ 44
10.02 Manual sewing..................................................................................................................... 45
10.03 Sewing with sequences....................................................................................................... 48
10.04 Program interrupt................................................................................................................. 49
10.05 Error messages.................................................................................................................... 50
11 Input .................................................................................................................................... 51
11.01 Overview of the functions in input mode ............................................................................ 51
11.02 Creating / altering seam programs....................................................................................... 53
11.02.01 Creating / altering single-point darts 1 ................................................................................. 55
11.02.02 Creating / altering single-point darts 2 ................................................................................. 56
11.02.03 Creating / altering a waist pleat 1......................................................................................... 57
11.02.04 Creating / altering a waist pleat 2......................................................................................... 59
11.02.05 Creating / altering a basting seam ....................................................................................... 61
11.02.06 Creating / altering double-point darts................................................................................... 62
11.02.07 Creating / altering double-point darts with a straight seam ................................................. 63
11.03 Example for seam program input......................................................................................... 64
11.04 Creating / altering a free seam program .............................................................................. 66
11.05 Program management .........................................................................................................77
11.06 Rights of access .................................................................................................................. 79
12 Maintenance and Care....................................................................................................... 81
12.01 Maintenance intervals.......................................................................................................... 81
12.02 Cleaning the machine .......................................................................................................... 82
12.03 Cleaning the hook area ........................................................................................................ 83
12.04 Cleaning the blower air filter ................................................................................................ 84
12.05 Cleaning the maintenance unit air filter ............................................................................... 84
12.06 Checking / setting the air pressure ...................................................................................... 85
12.07 Topping up the oil reservoir.................................................................................................. 86
12.08 Lubricating the transport guides .......................................................................................... 87
12.09 Cleaning the vacuum valve air filter (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..) .................................... 88

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13 Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 89
13.01 Notes on adjustment ........................................................................................................... 89
13.02 Tools, gauges and other accessories .................................................................................. 89
13.03 Abbreviations ....................................................................................................................... 89
13.04 Explanation of symbols........................................................................................................ 89
13.05 Moving the sewing head .....................................................................................................90
13.06 Checking and adjustment aid............................................................................................... 91
13.07 Adjusting the sewing head ..................................................................................................92
13.07.01 Machine drive home position............................................................................................... 92
13.07.02 Needle in needle hole centre............................................................................................... 93
13.07.04 Hook lubrication ................................................................................................................... 95
13.07.05 Needle bar rise, hook-to-needle clearance, needle height and bobbin case position finger 96
13.07.06 Thread check spring and slack thread regulator ................................................................... 97
13.07.07 Bobbin winder...................................................................................................................... 98
13.08 Adjusting the thread trimmer...............................................................................................99
13.08.01 Pre-adjusting the control cam .............................................................................................. 99
13.08.02 Roller lever setting ............................................................................................................. 100
13.07.03 Aligning the thread catcher laterally....................................................................................101
13.08.04 Knife position ..................................................................................................................... 102
13.08.05 Front turning point of the thread catcher ........................................................................... 103
13.08.06 Manual cutting control ....................................................................................................... 104
13.08.07 Control cam (recalibrating) ................................................................................................. 105
13.09 Adjusting the feed mechanisms ........................................................................................ 106
13.09.01 Aligning the workholder bar............................................................................................... 106
13.09.02 Aligning the X-axis drive unit.............................................................................................. 107
13.09.03 Belt tension on the X-axis drive unit .................................................................................. 108
13.09.04 Stop on the Y-axis drive unit ............................................................................................... 109
13.09.05 Tooth flank play on the Y-axis drive unit...............................................................................110
13.09.06 Material take-over unit needle height .................................................................................111
13.09.07 Loading table setting...........................................................................................................112
13.09.08 Adjusting the sewing foot...................................................................................................113
13.09.09 Adjusting the needle thread cutting (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..)...................................114
13.09.10 Adjusting the remaining thread suction (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..) .............................115
13.10 Service menu......................................................................................................................116
13.10.01 Cold start ............................................................................................................................117
13.10.02 Loading / updating the operating program..........................................................................118
13.10 Sewing motor settings........................................................................................................119
13.12 Parameter settings............................................................................................................. 120
13.12.01 Selecting and changing parameters................................................................................... 120
13.12.02 List of parameters.............................................................................................................. 121
13.12.03 Carriage start (NIS)............................................................................................................. 123
13.13 Stacker (only on the PFAFF 3586-25/..) .............................................................................. 124
14 Control Unit ...................................................................................................................... 125
14.01 Home position / diagnostics / pin assignment ................................................................... 125

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14.02 Explanation of error messages .......................................................................................... 133
14.02.01 General errors .................................................................................................................... 133
14.02.02 CAN errors ......................................................................................................................... 136
14.02.03 Stitch generation................................................................................................................ 136
14.02.04 Conversion errors (free programming)............................................................................... 137
14.02.05 SD card errors.................................................................................................................... 138
14.02.06 Sewing motor errors .......................................................................................................... 138
14.02.07 Stepping motor drive errors ............................................................................................... 139
14.03 List of inputs and outputs .................................................................................................. 140
14.03.01 CAN node 1 ....................................................................................................................... 140
14.03.02 Special outputs .................................................................................................................. 141
14.04 Boot key............................................................................................................................. 141
15 Pneumatic Circuit Diagram ............................................................................................. 142
15.01 PFAFF 3586-22/02.............................................................................................................. 142
15.02 PFAFF 3586-23/01, -23/02.................................................................................................. 144
15.03 PFAFF 3586-24/02.............................................................................................................. 146
15.04 PFAFF 3586-25/.................................................................................................................. 148
16 Circuit Diagrams ..............................................................................................................150

Safety
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1 Safety
1.01 Directives
The machine was built in compliance with the regulations specified in the EC declaration of
conformity and declaration of incorporation.
As a supplement to this instruction manual, please also observe the generally applicable,
legal and other regulations and legislation – also in the country of use – and the valid
environmental protection regulations! Always comply with the locally applicable regulations
of the professional associations and other supervisory authorities!
1.02 General safety instructions
The machine may only be operated after you have become acquainted with the
associated instruction manual and only by operating personnel who have received
appropriate training!
Always read the safety instructions and the instruction manual of the motor manufacturer
before starting up the machine!
Always follow the hazard and safety instructions attached to the machine!
The machine may only be operated for its intended purpose and only with the associated
safety covers, while adhering to all the relevant safety requirements.
Disconnect the machine from the electricity mains when leaving the workplace and
performing maintenance by operating the main switch or removing the mains plug!
The daily maintenance work may only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel!
The machine must be isolated from the power supply and pneumatic supplies before
any servicing work or repairs are performed! The only permitted exceptions are for
adjustment work and functional tests by appropriately trained technical staff!
Repairs and special maintenance work may only be carried out by technical staff or
people with appropriate training!
Work on electrical equipment may only be carried out by qualified technical staff!
Work on parts and equipment under voltage is not permitted!
Exceptions are regulated by the EN 50110 standards.
Modifications and changes to the machine may only be made in compliance with all of
the relevant safety requirements!
Only the replacement parts approved by us for usage may be used for repairs! We warn
you expressly that spare parts and accessories that are not supplied by us are also not
tested and approved by us. Fitting and/or using these products may therefore have
negative effects on features which depend on the machine design. We are not liable for
any damage caused by the use of non-Pfaff parts.

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1.03 Safety symbols
Hazard point!
Special points of attention
Risk of injury to operating personnel and technical staff!
Electric voltage!
Danger to operating personnel or technical staff.
Danger of hands being crushed!
Caution!
Do not operate without finger guard and safety covers!
Turn off the main switch before threading, changing
the bobbin or needle, cleaning etc!
1.04 Special points of attention for the owner-operator
This instruction manual is a part of the machine and must be made available to the
operating personnel at all times.
The instruction manual must have been read before the initial start-up.
The operating personnel and technical staff must be instructed about the machine's
safety covers and about safe working methods.
The owner-operator may only operate the machine in a flawless condition.
The owner-operator must ensure that no safety covers are removed or disabled.
The owner-operator must ensure that only authorised persons work on the machine.
Additional information can be requested from the responsible sales centre.
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1.05 Operating personnel and technical staff
1.05.01 Operating personnel
Operating personnel are persons responsible for equipping, operating and cleaning the
machine and for fault clearance in the sewing area.
The operating personnel are obligated to comply with the following points:
The safety instructions provided in the instruction manual must be followed for all work!
Any work method jeopardising machine safety must be refrained from!
Tight-fitting clothing must be worn. The wearing of jewellery such as chains and rings is
prohibited!
Care must be taken to ensure that no unauthorised persons are located in the machine's
hazard zone!
Any changes occurring on the machine which impair its safety must be reported to the
owner-operator immediately!
1.05.02 Technical staff
Technical staff are persons with technical training in electricity/electronics and mechanics.
They are responsible for lubricating, servicing, repairing and adjusting the machine.
The technical staff are obligated to comply with the following points:
The safety instructions provided in the instruction manual must be followed for all work!
Turn off the main switch and secure it against reactivation before starting any adjustment
and repair work!
Never work on live parts and equipment! Exceptions are regulated by the EN 50110
standards.
Unless otherwise stated, the machine must be isolated from the power supply and
pneumatic supplies before any servicing work or repairs are performed!
Exceptions are permitted solely for function tests.
Reattach the safety covers following repair and maintenance work!

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1.06 Danger warnings
A work area of 1m must be kept free in front of and behind the machine to
ensure unobstructed access at all times.
Do not reach into the needle area during the sewing operation!
Risk of injury from the needle!
Do not allow any objects to be placed on the table during the adjustment work!
The objects could become jammed or be slung away!
Risk of injury from parts flying around!
Danger of hands being crushed!
Do not operate the machine without the take-up lever guard 1!
Risk of injury due to the motion of the take-up lever!
Do not operate the machine without the belt guard 2!
Risk of injury due to moving parts!
Do not reach under the needle strip 3!
Danger of crushing when the needle strip 3is lowered!
Do not reach under the workholder bar 4!
Danger of crushing when the workholder bar 4is lowered!
Do not reach into the range of the X-Y 5drive!
Risk of injury due to moving parts!
The stacker not be operated without safety guard 6!
Risk of injury due to moving parts!
Do not reach into the range of the stacker 7!
Danger of crushing due to moving parts!
Do not stand in the operating range of the loading table 8!
Risk of injury due to the retracting loading table!
Danger due to direct irradiation of the LED light 9!
Risk of injury to the eyes!
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