DURKOPP ADLER 173 Owner's manual

171/173

Operating Manual

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Table of contents

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1 About this operating manual................................. 3

1.1 Scope of application of the operating manual........... 3

1.2 For whom is this operating manual intended?.......... 3

1.3 Representational conventions - Symbols and

characters................................................................. 4

1.4 Other documents...................................................... 4

1.5 Liability...................................................................... 5

1.5.1 Transportation........................................................... 5

1.5.2 Intended use............................................................. 5

2 Performance description ....................................... 7

2.1 Features.................................................................... 7

2.2 Declaration of conformity.......................................... 8

2.3 Technical data.......................................................... 9

2.4 Additional equipment.............................................. 10

3 Safety instructions............................................... 13

3.1 General safety instructions..................................... 13

3.2 Signal words and symbols used in safety

instructions.............................................................. 15

4 Device description................................................ 17

5 Operation............................................................... 19

5.1 Switching the power supply on and off................... 19

5.2 Inserting and replacing the needle.......................... 20

5.3 Threading the needle thread................................... 21

5.4 Threading the looper thread ................................... 24

5.5 Threading twin-needle machines............................ 27

5.6 Adjusting the thread tension and quantity............... 28

5.6.1 Thread types and stitch formation .......................... 28

5.6.2 Adjusting the thread tension................................... 28

5.6.3 Adjusting the needle thread quantity ...................... 29

5.6.4 Adjusting the looper thread quantity....................... 31

5.7 Adjusting the stitch length/bottom feed................... 33

5.7.1 Adjusting the stitch length....................................... 33

5.7.2 Adjusting the stitch condensing.............................. 35

5.8 Adjusting the top feed............................................. 36

5.8.1 Adjusting the top feed length.................................. 36

5.8.2 Adjusting the contact pressure of the carrier roller. 37

5.8.3 Lifting the carrier roller............................................ 38

5.9 Setting the sewing foot pressure............................ 39

5.10 Lifting the sewing foot............................................. 40

5.11 Locking the sewing foot in the upper position......... 41

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5.12 Keypad on the machine arm................................... 42

5.13 Operating the controller.......................................... 43

5.14 Sewing.................................................................... 43

5.15 Maintenance........................................................... 45

5.15.1 Cleaning work......................................................... 45

5.16 Checking the pneumatic system............................. 46

5.16.1 Oil lubrication.......................................................... 48

5.17 Customer service.................................................... 51

6 Set-up..................................................................... 53

6.1 Checking the scope of delivery............................... 53

6.2 Removing the transport securing devices............... 54

6.3 Fitting the frame components................................. 55

6.4 Completing the table plate...................................... 56

6.5 Fastening the table plate to the frame.................... 57

6.5.1 Installing the reel stand........................................... 58

6.6 Setting the working height...................................... 59

6.7 Fitting the machine upper section........................... 60

6.8 Fitting the controller................................................ 61

6.9 Fitting the control panel for the controller ............... 62

6.10 Fitting the pedal and setpoint device...................... 64

6.11 Fitting the knee lever.............................................. 65

6.12 Fitting the oil return line.......................................... 66

6.13 Electrical connection............................................... 67

6.13.1 Checking the mains voltage.................................... 67

6.13.2 Connecting the controller........................................ 67

6.13.3 Establishing equipotential bonding......................... 68

6.14 Pneumatic connection ............................................ 69

6.14.1 Fitting the maintenance unit.................................... 69

6.14.2 Setting the operating pressure................................ 70

6.15 Oil lubrication.......................................................... 70

6.16 Sewing test............................................................. 71

7 Decommissioning................................................. 73

8 Disposal................................................................. 75

9 Appendix............................................................... 77

About this operating manual

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1 About this operating manual

The operating manual for the special sewing machine 171/173

was compiled with the utmost care. It contains information and

notes in order to make long-term and reliable operation possible.

Should you notice any discrepancies or if you have improvement

req

uests, then we would be glad to receive your feedback.

Please regard the operating manual as part of the product and

ke

ep it in a safe place where it can be easily accessed. Read

the operating manual completely prior to using the machine for

the first time. Only

pass the product on to third parties together

with the operating manual.

1.1 Scope of application of the operating manual

This operating manual describes the setting up and intended use

of the special sewing machine 171/173.

1.2 For whom is this operating manual intended?

The operating manual is intended for:

• Operating personnel:

This group of employees has been trained in operating

the machine and can access the operating manual.

Specifically, Chapter  5 Op

eration is important for this

group of employees.

• Specialized staff:

This group of employees has the appropriate technical training

al

lowing them to perform maintenance on the machine or to

repair faults. Specifically, Chapter  6 Set-up is important

for the specialized staff.

Service instructions are supplied separately.

With regard to minimum qualification

and other requirements to

be met by the personnel, please also refer to Chapter  3 Safety

instructions.

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1.3 Representational conventions - Symbols

and characters

Different information is depicted or highlighted in this operating

manual by the following characters for easier and quicker under-

standing:

Safety Important warnings for the user of

the machine are specifically

marked. Because safety constitutes an area of major importance,

hazard symbols, levels of risk, and their signal words are described

separately in Chapter  3 Safety in

structions.

Location

in

formation

Information on where something is positioned using the terms

“right” or “left” must always be regarded from the operator's view-

point if the figure gives no other obvious indication for determining

the location.

1.4 Other documents

The device contains built-in components from other manufactur-

ers. The respective manufacturers have carried out hazard as-

sessments for these purchased parts and confirmed compliance

of the design with the applicable European and national regula-

tions. The intended use of the built-in components is described

in the corresponding manuals of the manufacturers.

Symbol/character Meaning

•

Lists are identified by bullet points.

1.

2.

...

Instructions are numbered and have

to be performed in the specified order.



References to further information in this

operating manual or other documents

are identified by this symbol.

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1.5 Liability

All information and notes in this operating manual have been

compiled in accordance with the latest technology and the appli-

cable standards and regulations.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage due to:

• Damage during transport

• Failure to observe the operating manual

• Improper use

• Unauthorized modifications to the machine

• The deployment of untrained personnel

• Using unapproved spare parts

1.5.1 Transportation

Dürkopp Adler cannot be held liable for any damage during trans-

port. 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 con-

dition they were at the time when the damage was identified.

Th

is secures any claims towards the transport company.

Report all other complaints to Dürkopp Adler immediately after

re

ceiving the product.

1.5.2 Intended use

The Dürkopp Adler 171/173 is for sewing light to moderately

heavy material. The material may not be thicker than 4 mm,

wh

en it is pressed together by the lowe

red sewing feet.

Intended thread strengths:

•70/3 Nm (core spun thread)

The material must contain no hard objects.

The machine is only intended for processing dry material.

The machine may only be set up and operated in dry conditions

o

n well-maintained premises. If the machine is operated on prem-

ises that are not dry and well-maintained, then further measures

may be required which must be compatible with EN 60204-31:1999.

The sewing machine is intended for industrial use.

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Only authorized/trained persons may work on the machine.

The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage resulting

from improper use.

Danger due to high voltage, crushing

and sharp objects.

Improper use can result in injuries.

Please follow all instructions in the manual.

WARNING

Improper use could result in material damage.

Please follow all instructions in the manual.

ATTENTION

Performance description

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2 Performance description

The Dürkopp Adler 171 and 173 are, respectively, single- and

twin-needle double chain stitch crossline sewing machines for

linear seams, using stitch type 401.

2.1 Features

Common features of the 171 and 173

• Mounted drive motor with corresponding controller

(DAC eco or DAC classic - depending on the submodel)

• Automatic central oil wick lubricatio

n with sight glass and

looper drive operating in the oil bath

• With or without thread cutter depending on submodel

• Sews forwards only

• Needle bar drive via Scotch-yoke mechanism

• Needle stroke 32 mm

• Stitch length and stitch cond

ensing adjustable via the

adjusting wheel

• Automatic adaptation of the loope

r thread quantity to the stitch

length; also adjustable for balloon stitch

• No automatic opening of the thread tensioner when sewing

corne

rs; on machines with a thread cutter, the thread ten-

sioner is automatically triggered in the cutting process.

• Integrated adjusting disk with position markings on

the handwheel

Special features of the 171

• Bottom feed

Special features of the 173

• Intermittent roller top feed (stable speed) with 7 mm maximum

feed

length and can be set independently of the bottom feed

• Stitch length and roller top feed le

ngth adjustable via the

adjusting wheel

• Automatic adaptation of the roller top feed when switching

to stitch condensing

• New roller suspension with particularly good climbing ability

• Ability to raise the carrier roller using a button or hand lever

(de

pending on the submodel)

• Additional 16 mm wide asymmetric Vulkollan carrier roller

in the accessories

Performance description

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2.2 Declaration of conformity

The machine complies with the European regulations specified

in the declaration of conformity or in the installation declaration.

2.3 Technical data

Noise emission

Workspace-specific emission value as per DIN EN ISO 10821 for

class 17

1:

L

pA

= 79,4 dB(A); K

pA

= 0,58 dB(A).

Workspace-specific emission value as per DIN EN ISO 10821 for

class 17

3:

L

pA

= 79,0 dB(A); K

pA

= 1,33 dB(A).

Features

Model 171 Model 173

171-

131610

171-

141621

173-

141610

173-

141621

550-2-2

550-15-5

Sewing stitch type 401

Looper type Crossline

Number of needles 1 (2) 1 1 (2) 1 2 1

Needle system 934 RG or 933 (depending on E-No.)

Max. needle strength [Nm] 80 - 130

Max. sewing thread strength

(core spun thread)

70/3

Max. stitch length (forwards only) [mm] 1 - 4

Needle gauge [mm]

(with conversion kit 0175 5900074)

- 0.4 - 15 - 5 -

Roller top feed length [mm] - 1 - 7

Performance description

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2.4 Additional equipment

Using a flexible system of additional equipment, the machine can be equipped optimally

and cost-effectively to suit the relevant application.

 = Standard equipment

 = Optional extension

Max. number of stitches [per min.] 6,600 6,000 6,000 6,000 5,500 6,000

Number of stitches on delivery [per min.] 6,600 5,800 5,800 5,800 5,500 5,500

Number of stitches, use of hemming

system [per

min.]

5,500 - -

Max. number of stitches as twin-needle

machine

(depending on E-No.) [per min.]

5,500 - 5,500 - 5,500 -

Sewing foot stroke during sewing [mm] 4 4

Sewing foot stroke during lifting [mm] 10 9 5

Needle stroke [mm] 32 30 32 30 30

Operating pressure [bar] - 6 - 6 - -

Air consumption [NL] - 0.1 - 0.1 - -

Length/width/height [mm] 500/175/380

Weight of the upper section [kg] 37 38 39 40 39 39

Rated voltage [V/Hz] 190 - 240 V/50 - 60 Hz

Rated voltage on delivery 1x230 V/50 - 60 Hz

Rated power [kVA]

0.5

Features

Model 171 Model 173

171-

131610

171-

141621

173-

141610

173-

141621

550-2-2

550-15-5

Performance description

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Additional equipment

Material

number

Model 171 Model 173

171-

131610

171-

141621

173-

141610

173-

141621

550-2-2

550-15-5

Twin-needle kit to convert a single-needle

into a twin-needle double chain

stitch machine

(For installation in 171-141621

without thread cutter)

0175

590

074

   



Parts set to build a 550-2-2

(Only in combination with twin-needle

ki

t 0175 590074 and 173-E204/5)

0550

590

344





Parts set to build a 550-15-5

(Only in combination with frame

055

0 400224 [short table plate with sep.

bun

dle table] and 173-E2)

Maintenance unit and pneumatic

connection package

required!

0550

590

334





Compensating foot

0.8 mm to the right of the needle,

cushioning sole

0274

006811

 

Compensating foot

0.8 mm to the left of the needle,

cushioning sole

0274

006831

 

Compensating foot

1.6 mm to the right of the needle,

cushioning sole

0274

006818

 

Compensating foot

0.6 mm to the left of the needle,

cushioning sole

0274

006834

 

Edge stop right, swiveling, secured to the

base plate, adjustable width 0 - 14 mm

N900

012015

   

Edge stop right, swivels down, secured to

the base plate, adjustable width 0 - 20 mm

N900

011035

   

Edge stop right, swivels upwards, secured

to the cloth pressure bar connector,

adjustable width 0 - 50 mm

N900

020

031

   

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Edge stop right, swivels upwards,

secured to the cloth pressure bar,

adjustable width 0 - 40 mm

(cannot be used for E1)

N900

023

421

 

Edge stop right and left, swivels upwards,

secured to the cloth pressure bar

connector, adjustable width 0 - 40 mm

N900

060034

   

Edge stop right, swivels upwards,

secured to the cloth pressure bar,

adjustable width 0 - 40 mm

N900

023550

   

Special stop to top stitch trouser

side seams, can be switched to guide

r

ight and left seam allowances

Only in combination with 0173 E00008

and N900 060035

N900

002

631

 

Edge stop for precise guidance of trouser

side seams, can swivel in to the right and

left of the needle and is secured to the

cloth pressure bar connector. For alternate

guidance of right and left seams, can also

be swiveled into the sewing foot, right and

left 0 - 40 mm

Only in combination with 0173 E00008

and N900 002631

N900

060

035

 

Pneumatic sewing foot lifting with

pneumatic valve in the motor linkage

Z115

001081

 

Pneumatic connection package

(Contains: Connection hose 5 m long,

hose nozzles, hose clamps, coupling

socket a

nd coupling plug)

0797

003

031

     

Maintenance unit 9780

000108

     

Sewing lamp (halogen) 9822

510003

     

Sewing light transformer with

feeder for 230 V without switch

0798

500088

     

Additional equipment

Material

number

Model 171 Model 173

171-

131610

171-

141621

173-

141610

173-

141621

550-2-2

550-15-5

Performance description

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Sewing lamp attachment set 0APP

001041

     

LED sewing lamp k 0271

590044

    

Integrated LED sewing lamps 0171

590054

     

Sewing lamp transformer

(for both sewing lamps)

9850

001089

    

Steel carrier roller 1 mm, pyramid-tooth

cut, 9 mm wide

0933

005736

 

Steel carrier roller 1 mm, pyramid-tooth

cut, 15 mm wide

0933

005737

 

Steel carrier roller 2 mm, saw-tooth cut,

15 mm wide

0933

005738a

 

Roller retrofit kit MG55

007914



Additional equipment

Material

number

Model 171 Model 173

171-

131610

171-

141621

173-

141610

173-

141621

550-2-2

550-15-5

Safety instructions

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3 Safety instructions

This section contains basic instructions for your safety. Read the

instructions carefully before setting up, programming, maintaining

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.

3.1 General safety instructions

The machine may only be used as described in this manual.

The operating manual must be available at the machine's location

at

all times.

Work on live components and equipment is prohibited.

Exceptions are defined in the specificatio

ns in DIN VDE 0105.

For the following work, the machine must be disconnected from

the

power supply using the main switch or by disconnecting the

power plug:

• Replacing the needle or other sewing tools

• Leaving the workplace

• Performing maintenance work and repairs

Missing or faulty spare parts could impair safety and damage

the machine. Therefore only use original spare parts from

the manufacturer.

Transportation Use a lifting carriage or forklift to

transport the machine. Raise

the machine max. 20 mm and secure it against slipping off.

Set-up 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.

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Operator's

obligations

Observe the country-specific safety and accident prevention

regulations and the legal regulations concerning industrial safety

and the protection of the environment.

All warnings and safety signs on the machine must always be in

l

egible condition and may not be removed. Missing or damaged

labels must be replaced immediately.

Requirements to

be met by the

personnel

The machine may only be set up by qualified specialists.

Maintenance work and repairs may only be carried out by qualified

specialists.

Work on electrical equipment may only be carried out by qualified

specialists.

Only authorized persons may work on the machine. Every person

wh

o works on the machine must have read the operating manual

first.

Operation Inspect the machine while in use for any externally visible damage.

Interrup

t your work if you notice any changes to the machine.

Report any changes to your supervisor. A damaged machine must

not be used any further.

Safety

equipment

Safety equipment may not be removed or put out of service. If this

cannot be avoided for a repair operation, the safety equipment

must be refitted and put back into service immediately afterwards.

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3.2 Signal words and symbols used in safety

instructions

The safety instruction text is surrounded by colored bars.

Signal words specify the severity of a danger:

In the case of dangers to personnel, the following symbols indicate

the

type of hazard:

Signal word Degree of severity

DANGER Resulting in death or serious injury.

WARNING Death or serious injury possible.

CAUTION Moderate to minor injuries possible.

ATTENTION Material damage possible.

Signal word Type of danger

General danger

Danger due to electric shock

Danger due to sharp objects

Danger due to crushing

Safety instructions

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Examples of the layout of the safety instructions in the text:

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

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

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 dam-

age if not complied with.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Device description

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4 Device description

Fig. 1: Complete overview

(1) - Thread tensioner for needle thread

(2) - Adjusting wheel for sewing foot pressure

(3) - Thread lever with thread regulator

(4) - Needle bar with needle

(5) - Adjusting wheel for the 2nd stitch length (stitch condensing)

(6) - Adjusting wheel for normal stitch length for sewing

(7) - Thread tensioner for looper thread

(8) - Handwheel

①

②

③

④

⑤

⑦

⑧

⑥

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