Duerkopp Adler 179 User manual

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Service Instructions
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Table of contents
Service Instructions 175-179 - 00.0 - 05/2014 1
1 General information....................................................................3
1.1 Scope of application of the instructions........................................3
1.2 Declaration of conformity..............................................................3
1.3 Applicable documentation.............................................................3
1.4 Damage during transport..............................................................3
1.5 Limitation of liability.......................................................................3
2 Safety instructions .....................................................................5
2.1 General safety instructions...........................................................5
2.2 Layout of safety instructions.........................................................6
3 Environmental hazard notes......................................................8
3.1 General environmental hazard notes............................................8
3.2 Layout of environmental hazard notes..........................................8
4 Work fundamentals ....................................................................9
4.1 Symbols in the text .......................................................................9
4.2 Sequence of settings..................................................................10
4.3 Cable guidance...........................................................................10
4.4 Screws in safety covers..............................................................10
4.5 Removing covers........................................................................11
4.5.1 Access to the underside of the machine.....................................11
4.5.2 Removing and fitting the head cover..........................................12
4.5.3 Removing and fitting the arm cover............................................12
4.5.4 Removing and fitting the covers on the base plate (175, 176) ...13
4.5.5 Removing and fitting the cover on the base plate (179).............14
4.5.6 Removing and inserting the throat plate.....................................15
4.5.7 Removing and inserting the feed pincers and sewing foot.........16
4.5.8 Removing and installing the feeds..............................................17
4.5.9 Removing and fitting the oil pan (175, 176)................................18
4.5.10 Removing and fitting the oil pan (179)........................................19
4.5.11 Removing and fitting the upper belt guard..................................20
4.5.12 Removing and fitting the lower belt guard ..................................21
4.6 Removing disruptive components...............................................22
4.6.1 Removing and installing the thread cutting device (175, 176)....22
4.6.2 Removing and installing the thread cutting device (179)............25
4.6.3 Removing and installing the needle protection...........................26
4.6.4 Removing and installing the looper and looper mounting...........27
4.7 Flat surfaces on shafts................................................................28
4.8 Locking the sewing machine.......................................................28
5 Gauge and key set....................................................................31
6 Setting the adjusting disk to the arm shaft crank .................33
7 Setting the lower toothed belt wheel......................................35
8 Rocker bolt for the looper drive and left lower shaft bearing ..
37
8.1 Draining and filling the oil in the looper drive housing ................38
8.2 Removing and fitting the looper drive housing............................39
8.3 Setting the left lower shaft bearing .............................................41
8.4 Setting the rocker bolt.................................................................42
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9 Setting the looper drive housing.............................................44
10 Setting the needle evasive movement (ellipsis width)..........47
10.1 Setting the needle evasive movement........................................49
10.2 Resetting the needle protection..................................................50
10.3 Setting the lower shaft................................................................51
11 Setting the symmetry of the looper motion ...........................52
12 Setting the looper in the looper mounting .............................54
13 Setting the looper and needle bar height...............................56
13.1 Setting the looping stroke position and looper gauge.................57
13.2 Setting the needle bar height......................................................59
14 Setting the needle protection..................................................61
15 Setting the spreader (179)........................................................63
16 Bottom feed (175, 179) .............................................................65
16.1 Feed motion for the feed.............................................................65
16.2 Stroke motion for the feed ..........................................................66
16.3 Setting the stitch lengths (175)...................................................68
16.4 Angle of incline of the feed (175, 179)........................................69
17 Differential bottom feed (176)..................................................70
17.1 Feed motion of the feeds............................................................70
17.2 Angle of incline of the feeds........................................................71
17.3 Feeds in the longitudinal direction (176).....................................72
17.4 Main feed, stitch length (176) .....................................................73
18 Differentiable foot top feed (175, 179).....................................75
18.1 Time of the feed motion of the top feed foot...............................75
18.2 Synchronization of top feed foot and feed (175, 179).................78
18.3 Stroke setting of the top feed foot (175, 179) .............................80
18.3.1 Time of the stroke motion of the top feed foot............................80
18.3.2 Stroke height of the top feed foot (175, 179)..............................81
18.3.3 Position of the top feed foot (175, 179).......................................84
19 Retention spring on the looper (175, 176)..............................85
20 Stitch length-controlled thread take-up..................................87
21 Setting the thread take-up disk...............................................89
22 Setting the thread cutting device............................................90
22.1 Setting the thread cutting device (175, 176)...............................90
22.2 Thread cutting device (179)........................................................95
23 Maintenance work.....................................................................98
23.1 Lubrication..................................................................................98
23.2 Cleaning work.............................................................................99
General information
Service Instructions 175-179 - 00.0 - 05/2014 3
1 General information
1.1 Scope of application of the instructions
These instructions describe setting and maintenance work on the special
sewing machines 175, 176 and 179. They apply to all subclasses.
The  Operating Instructions describe the intended use and the set-up.
1.2 Declaration of conformity
The machine complies with the European regulations specified
in the declaration of conformity or in the installation declaration.
1.3 Applicable documentation
The device contains built-in components from other manufacturers,
e.g. drive motors. The respective manufacturers have carried out hazard
assessments for these purchased parts and confirmed compliance of the
design with the applicable European and national regulations. The intend-
ed use of the built-in components is described in the corresponding man-
uals of the manufacturers.
1.4 Damage during transport
Dürkopp Adler cannot be held liable for any damage during transport.
Check the delivered product immediately after receiving it. Report any
damage to the last transport manager. This also applies if the packaging
is not damaged.
Keep the machines, devices and packaging material in the condition they
were at the time when the damage was identified. This secures any claims
towards the transport company.
Report all other complaints to Dürkopp Adler immediately after receiving
the product.
1.5 Limitation of liability
All information and notes in these instructions have been compiled
in accordance with the latest technology and the applicable standards
and regulations.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage due to:
• Failure to observe these instructions
• Improper use
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• Unauthorized modifications to the machine
• The deployment of untrained personnel
• Damage during transport
• Using unapproved spare parts
Safety instructions
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2 Safety instructions
This section contains basic instructions for your safety.
Read the instructions carefully before setting up, programming,
servicing or operating the machine.
Make sure to follow the information included in the safety instructions.
Failure to do this can result in serious injury and damage to the machine.
2.1 General safety instructions
Only authorized persons may use the machine. Every person who works
with the machine must have read the operating instructions first.
The machine may only be used as described in these instructions.
The operating instructions must be available at the machine's location
at all times.
Observe the generally applicable safety and accident prevention regula-
tions and the legal regulations concerning industrial safety and the protec-
tion of the environment.
When using vendor parts, you must also observe the safety instructions
and the operating instructions of the respective manufacturers.
All warnings on the machine must always be legible and may not be
removed. Missing or damaged labels must be replaced immediately.
In the following situations, the machine must be disconnected from the
power supply using the main switch or by disconnecting the power plug:
• Threading
• Replacing the needle or other sewing tools
• Leaving the workplace
• Performing service and maintenance work and repairs
Inspect the machine while in use for any externally visible damage.
Interrupt your work immediately if you notice any changes to the machine.
Report any changes to your supervisor. A damaged machine must not be
used any further.
Machines or machine parts that have reached the end of their service life
must not continue to be used. They have to be disposed of properly and
in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions.
The machine may only be set up by qualified specialists. Every person
who sets up the machine must have read the set-up instructions first.
Only qualified specialists may perform maintenance work and repairs.
Every person who performs maintenance or setting work on the machine
must have read the service instructions first.
Safety equipment may not be removed or put out of service. If this cannot
be avoided for a repair or service operation, the safety equipment must be
refitted and put back into service immediately afterward.
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Only qualified electrical specialists may perform work on electrical
equipment.
The connecting cable must have a power plug approved in the specific
country. The power plug may only be connected to the power cable
by a qualified specialist.
Work on live components and equipment is prohibited. Exceptions are
defined in the specifications in DIN VDE 0105.
Only use original spare parts from the manufacturer. Missing or faulty
spare parts could impair safety and damage the machine.
2.2 Layout of safety instructions
Safety instructions in the text are surrounded by colored bars.
Signal words specify the severity of a danger:
• Danger:
Resulting in death or serious injury.
• Warning:
Death or serious injury possible.
• Caution:
Moderate to minor injuries possible.
• Attention:
Material damage possible.
In the case of dangers to personnel, the following symbols indicate
the type of hazard:
Examples of the layout of the safety instructions in the text:
General danger
Danger due to sharp objects
Danger due to electric shock
Danger due to crushing
Type and source of the danger
Consequences in the event of noncompliance
Measures for avoiding the danger
This is what a hazard note looks like for a hazard that will
result in serious injury or even death if not complied with.
Danger
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Type and source of the danger
Consequences in the event of noncompliance
Measures for avoiding the danger
This is what a hazard note looks like for a hazard
that could result in serious injury or even death
if not complied with.
Warning
Type and source of the danger
Consequences in the event of noncompliance
Measures for avoiding the danger
This is what a hazard note looks like for a hazard
that could result in moderate or minor injury
if not complied with.
Caution
Type and source of the danger
Consequences in the event of noncompliance
Measures for avoiding the danger
This is what a hazard note looks like for a hazard that could result
in material damage if not complied with.
Attention
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3 Environmental hazard notes
3.1 General environmental hazard notes
Please dispose of machines or machine parts that have reached the end
of their service life properly and in compliance with the legal environmental
protection regulations.
Use consumables sparingly and dispose of them properly and in compli-
ance with the legal environmental protection regulations.
3.2 Layout of environmental hazard notes
The text of the environmental hazard notes is surrounded by green bars.
The following symbols indicate the type of environmental protection measure:
Example of the layout of environmental hazard notes in the text:
Note on proper disposal
Type and source of the danger
Consequences in the event of noncompliance
Measures for avoiding the danger
This is what an environmental hazard note looks like
for a hazard that could result in environmental damage
if not complied with.
Environmental protection
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4 Work fundamentals
4.1 Symbols in the text
The following symbols in the margin and in the text indicate the type
of information contained in the text.
Correct setting
Indicates the correct setting.
Faults
Indicates faults that can occur due to an incorrect setting.
Cover
Indicates which covers must be removed in order to
access the components to be set.
Steps to be performed for servicing, maintenance and installation
Steps to be performed via the software control panel
The individual steps are numbered:
1. First setting step
2. Second setting step
3. Third setting step, etc.
The sequence of setting steps must always be followed.
Result of performing an operation
If, as a result of a setting step, a change occurs in the machine
or a new notice appears on the display which is important feedback
for you, this change is marked with an arrow: 
Important
Indicates that special attention must be paid to this point when performing
a step.
Information
Provides additional information.
Sequence
Specifies the work to be performed before or after a setting.
Reference
 A reference is provided to another place in the text.
1.
2.
3.

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4.2 Sequence of settings
Comply with
the sequence
Always comply with the sequence of individual setting steps as specified.
It is absolutely essential that you comply with all notices regarding prereq-
uisites and subsequent settings that are marked with in the margin.
4.3 Cable guidance
Joining
cables
Take care that all cables are laid in the machine such that the functioning
of moving parts is not disrupted.
1. Lay cables that are too long in tidy loops.
2. Bind together the cable loops with cable ties.
Tie loops wherever possible to fixed parts.
The cables must be secured firmly.
3. Cut off the extending ends of cable ties.
4.4 Screws in safety covers
Screws in safety covers need not be unscrewed completely from the
screw hole. As soon as the screws are loosened such that the cover
can be detached, you can remove the cover. The screws remain either
in the housing or in the cover. In the text, such screws are marked with
the addition (safety cover).
Machine damage possible due to using the incorrect sequence.
It is essential that you comply with the sequence of work steps specified
in these instructions.
Attention
Machine damage and function disruptions are possible
due to incorrectly laid cables.
Excess cables can impair the functioning of moving machine parts.
This impairs the sewing function and can result in damage.
Therefore excess cable should be laid as described above.
Attention
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4.5 Removing covers
For many setting operations, you must first remove the machine covers in
order to access the components.
The following is a description of how to remove the individual covers and
fit them again. The text for the relevant setting operations then only men-
tions which of the covers must be removed.
4.5.1 Access to the underside of the machine
In order to access the components on the underside of the machine,
you must tilt the upper part of the machine backwards.
Fig. 1: Tilting the upper part of the machine backwards and returning it to its upright position
Tilting the upper part of the machine backwards
1. Tilt the upper part of the machine (2) back to the support (1).
Straightening up the upper part of the machine
2. Carefully tilt the upper part of the machine (2) forward to its upright position.
Risk of injury
Risk of crushing from moving parts
Switch the sewing machine off, before removing
or re-fitting covers.
Warning
(1) - Support (2) - Machine upper section
2
1
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4.5.2 Removing and fitting the head cover
Fig. 2: Removing and fitting the head cover
Removing the head cover
1. Unscrew the three head cover screws (1).
2. Remove the head cover (2)
Fitting the head cover
1. Fit the head cover (2).
2. Tighten the three head cover screws (1).
4.5.3 Removing and fitting the arm cover
Fig. 3: Removing and fitting the arm cover
Removing the arm cover
1. Unscrew all three screws (1) on the arm cover.
2. Remove the arm cover (2).
(1) - Head cover screws (2) - Head cover
2
1
(1) - Screws (2) - Arm cover
1
2
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Fitting the arm cover
1. Fit the arm cover (2).
2. Tighten all three screws (1) on the arm cover.
4.5.4 Removing and fitting the covers on the base plate (175, 176)
Fig. 4: Removing and fitting the covers on the base plate
Removing the cover
1. Raise the cover, left (1) with a small screwdriver and remove.
2. Raise the cover, right (2) with a small screwdriver and remove.
Fitting the covers
1. Insert the cover (1).
2. Insert the cover (2).
2
1
(1) - Cover, left (2) - Cover, right
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4.5.5 Removing and fitting the cover on the base plate (179)
Fig. 5: Removing and fitting the cover on the base plate
Removing the cover
1. Unscrew both screws (1).
2. Lift and lock the sewing foot.
3. Lift the cover (2) and remove to the front.
Fitting the cover
1. Lift and lock the sewing foot.
2. Fit the cover (2) from the front.
3. Tighten both screws (1).
(1) - Screws
(2) - Cover
1
2
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4.5.6 Removing and inserting the throat plate
Fig. 6: Removing and inserting the throat plate
Removing the throat plate
1. Lift and lock the sewing foot.
2. Unscrew both screws (1).
3. Remove the throat plate (2) upwards.
Inserting the throat plate
1. Lift and lock the sewing foot.
2. Insert the throat plate (2) from above.
3. Tighten both screws (1).
(1) - Screws
(2) - Throat plate
1
2
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4.5.7 Removing and inserting the feed pincers and sewing foot
Fig. 7: Removing and inserting the feed pincers and sewing foot
Removing the feed pincers
1. Lift and lock the sewing foot.
2. Unscrew the screw (2).
3. Remove the feed pincers (3).
Removing the sewing foot
1. Unscrew the screw (1).
2. Remove the sewing foot (4).
Inserting the sewing foot
1. Lift and lock the sewing foot.
2. Fit the sewing foot (4).
3. Secure the sewing foot with screw (1).
Inserting the feed pincers
1. Insert the feed pincers (3).
2. Secure the feed pincers with screw (2).
(1) - Screw
(2) - Screw
(3) - Feed pincers
(4) - Sewing foot
2
1
3
4
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4.5.8 Removing and installing the feeds
Fig. 8: Removing and installing the feeds
Removing the feed (175, 179)
1. Unscrew the screw (1).
2. Remove the feed (2).
Removing the feeds (176)
1. Remove the screws from the feeds.
2. Remove the main feed.
3. Remove the differential feed.
Installing the feed (175, 179)
1. Install the feed (2).
2. Secure the feed with screw (1).
Installing the feeds (176)
1. Install the main feed (1).
2. Secure the feed with screw (1).
3. Install the differential feed.
4. Secure the differential feed with screw.
(1) - Screw
(2) - Feed
1
2
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4.5.9 Removing and fitting the oil pan (175, 176)
Fig. 9: Removing and fitting the oil pan
Removing the oil pan
1. Unscrew the four screws (1).
2. Remove the oil pan (2) downwards.
Fitting the oil pan
1. Fit the oil pan (2).
2. Secure the oil pan by tightening the four screws (1).
(1) - Screws
(2) - Oil pan
2
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Duerkopp Adler 179 User manual

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