Pfaff 3518 Instruction Manual
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3518
PFAFF
INDUSTRIEMASCHINEN
GMBH
KAISERSLAUTERN
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1.
.Introduction
The
with
for
automatic
a
folding
function
date
most
coming
can
only
double-twist
end
of
the
by
condensed
are
possible.
This
instructions
normally
The
with
section
best
the
lockstitch
and
of
the
ofi
into
be
carried
seam
included
means
machine
pocket
sewing
machine
the
use.
thread
are
stitches.
of'.the
and
those
of
setter
sewing
pocket
This
out
is
used.
secured
Various
manual
for
in
the
becoming
is
to
machine,
on
pockets.
are
styles
type
to
operator's
actujiTly
(Fig,
designed
and
of
sewing
satisfaction
The
both
types
contains
the
maintenance
fully
1)
is
ahdiis
The
to
fabrics
operation
beginning
by
a
tack
of
the
work.
conversant
carry
equipped
used
size
accommo
when
and
and
tack
operating
items
out
and
a
the
instructions
sequence.
Inserting
The
are
needles
system
sizes
stipulated
Bring
loosen
Push
and
in
turn
template
Re-tighten
80
the
screw
and
the
it
758*
the
to
l^k
needle
needle
new
so
screw
needle
be
needles
90-
783
that
of
used
For
must,
bar
and
needle
783*
each
(Fig,
each
to
remove
the
paragraph
in
the
(e,g,
material
be
the
as
far
long
2)
used.
top
the
sewing
13^
of
needle.
as
groove
R,
it
in
machine
13^
sewn,
its
will
faces
the
kK)
stroke,
given
the
go,
3•
'Threading
the
needle
thread
(Fig.
3)
3.1
Threading
Take
of
the
in
Fig.
of
guide
668
from
guide
of
the
the
thread
wire
thread
needle
Pull
the
needle
machine
the
holes
670
take-up
629
through
from
about
for
thread
1)
667»
below,
and
of
begins
the
in
and
through
Pull
though
lever
through
the
guide
the
3
inches
so
that
sewing.
first
from
the
over
thread
left.
top
the
eye
of
it
time
reel
thread
pin
thread
thread
eye
from
67I
monitor.
672,
thread
does
664,
666
671»
the
so
and
not
between
check
then
right.
that
through
through
pass
guide
to
the
spring
Finally,
unthread
it
through
bracket
three
tension
through
From
it
is
the
the
669i
held
pass
when
holes
the
here,
eye
eye
(665
discs
under
by
the
of
of
the
one
eye
3ead
the
3.2
4.
Thread
Pull
close
old
new
the
sewing
thread
the
to
thread
reel
new
area.
Threading
Insert
clockwise
Pull
tension
Adjust
the
the
the
changing
old
the
on
one
the
the
when
thread
spring
thread
reel
to
the
the
has
Cut
needle.
bobbin
bobbin
tension
stand,
passed
the
the
through
(Figs.
out
on
end
in
thread
by
of
the
of
and
through
end
of
thread
its
case
the
5
and
turning
the
stand.
the
pull
is
6)
needle
new
the
the
(Figs.
so
pulled
slot
screw
Tie
thread,
the
new
that
and
eye
this
old
machine
thread
4,
3^6,
it
(Fig.
under
"X"
and
end
place
thread
turns
4).
(Fig.
to
and
7
the
cut
of
the
and
7)
it
the
the
until
8)
so
that
thread
the
bobbin
(Fig,
8).
case
slowly
drops
when
held
by
the
Table
of
contents
Page
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
Installing
Adjusting
Pocket
style
FOR
FOR
the
machine
instructions
conversions
THE
THE
OPERATOR
MECHANIC
^6
31
101
Maintenance
Ordering
Lists
and
instructions
control
diagrams
cams
and
sewing
templates
105
111
113
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
OPERATORS
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9'
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INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
THE
OPERATOR
Page
10.
11.
12.
1.
2.
3.
k.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Introduction
Inserting
Threading
Threading
Adjusting
Preparing
Loading
Sewing
Setting
bobbin
Winding
Switching
Care
and
the
the
the
the
and
the
the
thread
the
off
maintenance
need.1
needle
bobbin
thread
starting
workpiece
number
bobbin
the
e 3
thread
thread
tensions
the
machine
of
pockets
thread
machine
per
3
k
k
7
7
8
11
l6
17
19
19
13•
Switches
and
buttons
and
their
functions
20
LNSTHUCTIONS
FOR
THE
MECHANIC
Page
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
30.
31.
Installing
Installing
Levelling
Fitting
Oiling
Compressed
Checking
Adjusting
Tools,
Removing
the
the
the
instructions
gauges
the
the
the
reel
air
rotating
sewing
machine
machine
machine
stand
and
and
electrical
other
machine
direction
equipment
connections
27
27
27
28
28
30
33
35
32.
33.
3^.
35.
37. ^
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39.
'lO.
Adjusting
its
Removing
gearcase
Adjusting
Adjusting
S
clearance
Adjusting
Adjusting
Adjusting
Re-fitting
trimming
Regulating
hole
the
needle
the
trimming
cover
the
gear
the
needle
the
needle
the
bobbin
tlie
oil
the
mechanism
the
check
gearcase
hook
in
mechanism
play
rise
bar
case
lubrication
relation
in
the
and
height
opener
valve
cover
to
and
hook
hook-to-needle
and
drive
the
35
36
39
39
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46.
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the
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locking
guide
latch
bushing
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and
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47.
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30,
51.
52.
53.
5^1.
55.
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61.
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Final
Adju.sting
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Adjusting
Adjusting
release
Adjusting
Replacing
Condensed
folding
mechani
Adjusting
Adjusting
plate
Adjusting
Adjusting
Adjusting
Making
arm
a
Centering
Adjusting
the
pocket
the
the
the
the
the
the
the
instructions
station
sm
the
the
the
the
the
sewing
the
the
edge
adjustment
track
roller
thread
of
trimmer
centrifugal
needle
thread
sewing
and
height
pocket
edge
pocket
sewing
test
seam
seam
pattern
ring
lever
catcher
the
knife
thread
monitor
machine
for
sewing
of
plate
folders
holder
template
pattern
of
the
of
the
control
switch
adjustments
template
the
and
on
parallel
control
tension
table
pocket
the
cam
insert
pocket
to
cam
on
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51
52
52
55
55
56
57
61
65
65
71
75
76
78
79
79
69.
Adjusting
and
front
the
edge
distance
of
pocket
between
front
seam
L
80
70.
Adjusting
machine
in
the
relation
height
to
of
the
the
sewing
table
Page
80
71.
72.
73.
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75.
76.
77.
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to
sewing
Final
Adjusting
Adjusting
Adjusting
Adjusting
Adjusting
adjustment
the
control
the
height
the
safety
the
limit
the
template
the
change-action
motions
the
pneumatic
the
limit
the
pneumatic
the
time
the
motor
of
relays
cam
of
the
clutch
switch
lift
the
sewing
connection
switches
restrictors
switch
bearing
control
of
the
mounting
from
template
lever
cam 85
control
plate
transfer
p4.ate
82
86
86
89
89
90
90
93
96
99
83.
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86.
87.
90.
91.
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Adjusting
Pocket
r
Changing
Changing
Changing
Maintenance
Work
Lvibriediting
on
style
the
the
the
conversions
the
control
the
sewing
the
folding
instructions
conditioning
the
stitch
marking
machine
length
lights
cam
template
station
unit
99
100
102
102
10k
107
108
page
95.
lOOo
lot.
102,
103.
Ordering
Information
sowing
Lists
control
templates,
and
Specifications
List
List
Illustrated
of
electrical
of
pneumatic
for
diagrams
parts
cams
ordering
and
sewing
control
templates
cams and
.
equipment
equipment 133
list
112
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Open
the
the
bobbin
latch
from
of
falling
the
bobbin
out.
case;
Hold
this
the
stops
latch
open,
5•
5.1
insert
the
latch.
you
hear
Ad.lusting
Bobbin
Adjust
"X"
(Fig,
when
Final
to
the
top
and
that
the
it
thread
the
held
adjustment
appearance
bottom
the
threads
bobbin
Press
snap
the
bobbin
7)
by
thread
so
the
case
the
in
tension
thread
that
thread
of
of
threads
are
in
bobbin
place.
tensions
the
the
the
are
interlocked
its
tension
bobbin
(Fig.
tension
seam.
adjusted
case
base,
8),
is
The
lightly
by
case
in
then
turning
slowly
made
tensions
together
the
release
until
screw
drops
according
of
so
middle
the
of
5.2
6,
6.1
the
material
Needle
The
needle
The
For
amount
final
Preparing
Compressed
Before
at
the
of
6
kg/cm
is
adjusted
thread
adjustment
and
starting
supply
2
as
thread
of
air
at
by
tension
tension
starting
connection
shown
tension
the
in
(Fig.
isi-indicated
of
machine
conditioning
turning
Fig,
this
the
and
valve
10)
is
adjusted
tension
machine
always
check
unit
601,
9*
0.2,
on
by
graduations.
see
(Fig,
open
the
The
nut
par,
11)
the
pressure
pressure
"M",
5»1*
valve
I-t
the
unit.
The
is
supply
oil
better
and
to
turn
connection
water
levels
the
instead
air
supply
of
conditioning
of
at
on
and
the
conditioning
unit
off
at
0.2
6.2
are
machine
to
drop
water
For
more
Cui'i'ent
Turn
"ON".
The
machine
manual
For
opei'ation
616,
In
the
method
be
dh0cked
is
below
level
details
(Fig.
master
operation.
"AUTO".
following
is
first
switched
the
must
12)
switch
is
in
at
mark
not
see
now
automatic
paragraphs
described.
regular
on.
(see
exceed
par.
602
ready
The
to
oil
arrow
its
12
"l"
to
start,
sequence,
the
intervals
level
in
fig.
mark
(see
"maintenance".
and
press
and
press
manual
when
must
11),
button
is
operation
the
not
and
arrow).
set
button
the
603,
for
7.
7.1
Loading
Marked
The
cuttings,
marked,
60'i,
carried
After
The
pocket
held
facilitate
Lay
the
under
position
plate.
the
workpiece
cuttings
are
positioned
Adjustment
out
by
loading
plate
immediately
re-positioning.
pocket
spring
it
so
on
the
the
blank
clips
that
(Fig.
which
of
cutting,
then
above
(Fig.
13)
the
according
the
marking
mechanic
moves
the
on
the
kk9
and
it
is
13)
location
(see
press
cutting
pocket
against
in
lights
forward
the
of
to
marking
par.
foot
in
plate,
stops
middle
is
8k),
switch
and
order
the
of
pocket
to
down.
push
450,
the
lights
be
7
to
then
is
(Fig.
It
is
it
pocket
12).
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On
striped
or
check
materials
make
sure
that
the
7.2
patterns
This
pocket
the
position
blank
Unmarked
For
unmarked
on
the
tape
then
The
pocket
S
ewing
on
can
be
plate.
is
to
cuttings
surface
(see
positioned
arrow).
cutting
checked
of
be
cuttings
blank
The
the
corrected.
of
according
and
by
operator
cutting
(Fig.
the
The
is
loaded
pocket
means
can
13)
the
positions
table
workpiece
to
as
of
or
with
these
described
blank
the
determine
of
the
black
cuttings
markings.
agree.
winderw
pocket
can
be
adhesive
in
in
whether
marked
are
par.
the
7*1«
S.1
Sewing
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and
operated
in
the
workpiece
positioned,
in
Press
pocket
the
press
Press
Folding
descend.
Press
611
out.
manual
the
workpiece.
move
sequence
the
following
buttons
holder
button
button
unit
button
in
cuttings
switches
605
6O6
675»
607
608
610
and
(Fig.
have
and
sequence:
together.
(Fig.
If
correction
"P.HOLD."
"FOLD.
and
table
"FOLDERS":
positioning
13)
been
buttons
l4)
UT."
loaded
This
to
is
(pocket
(folding
insert
edge
pins
are
causes
drop
necessary,
609
folders
612
onto
holder).
unit).
then
move
Press
edge
button
folders
61/
6II
"FOLDERS"
move
out
again.
a
second
time:
11
Press
button
607
"FOLD,
UT"
a
second
time:
pocket
pins
in
position
in
place
Press
wards):
to
the
is
set
Press
plate
Press
wards):
to
the
Press
the
holder
retracted.
by
button
the
folding
off
button
moves
button
the
sewing
button
edge
on
at
back
folders,
are
the
the
612
sewing
station.
the
613
6l4
sewing
station.
615
raised
The
folded
workpiece
sewing
"TR.
template
same
"P.PLATE":
to
its
"TR.
FWD".
template
"SEWING":
table
and
pocket
template.
BWD."
The
time.
original
the
insert
the
positioning
is
and
is
held
(transfer
is
transferred
stacker
the
pocket
position.
(transfer,for
is
transferred
sewing
and
now
back
action
action
8.2
After
tion.
Sewing
For
press
After
sewing,
in
working
button
loading
buttons
in
par.
Immediately
next
758
part
cutting
(Fig.
can
automatic
605
8.1
18)
be
is
set
the
the
machine
6I6
"AUTOM".
and
together.
then
proceeds
after
can
be
has
loaded.
off
and
machine
sequence
positioning
The
buttons
picked
picked
the
is
trimming
again
(Fig.
in
automatic
the
operation
automatically.
605
have
up.
As
up
the
in
its
13)
sequence
workpiece,
cycle
been
soon
as
workpiece,
action
starting
described
pressed,
template
the
follows.
posi
first
press
the
next
12
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8.3
Unloading
the
stacker
(Fig.
l6)
8.4
Allow
bar
latch
Remove
Finally,
786
and
stop.
Even
If
the
of
the
may
This
the
be
stacker
qulified
the
sewing
by
786
engages.
the
pull
let
stacking
length
pocket
necessary
adjustment
personnel
its
bundle
knob
bar
of
is
roller.
knob
784
(Fig.
should
action
785
of
7^5
move
17)
the
changed
to
alter
(see
to
towards
finished
forward^
slowly
workpieces
during
the
only
par.
finish,
workpieces.
running
be
81).
then
you
tintil
disengage
back
or
the
operation
carried
to
time
out
pull
latch
its
location
it
of
by
8.5
Disturbances
In
cases
breakage)
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At
sewing
switched
trimmed
top
of
the
and
its
same
push-button
the
disturbance.
After
removing
monitor
BWD."
before
Now
until
the
it
is
of
the
motor
off
stroke.
(cf.
end
possible
(Fig.
disturbance
sewing
and
immediately,
the
needle
moment,
618
"RESET"
the
par.
the
needle
of
3)
the
I8)
(e.g.
action
cam
drive
bar
thread
light
disturbance,
and
press
is
properly
to
finish
thread
is
interrupted.
motor
the
threads
positioned
monitor
up
button
positioned
formed
the
or
617
to
indicate
check
interrupted
needle
are
are
at
and
the
619
shortly
stitches.
the
thread
"CAM
pocket
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too
until
seam.
during
far
the
positioning,
back,
template
briefly
is
the
press
properly
sewing
button
positicned.
template
620
"CAM
moves
FWD".
15
When
the
sewing
template
is
in
the
correct
position
^•8
8.7
press
continued
Counter
Counter
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is
quantities
or
week).
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zero
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The
desired
of
the
carried
button
(Fig.
621
a
the
length
control
out
to
counts
means
within
counter,
stitch
by
6l8
the
"RESET".
end
l8)
of
cam.
the
of
each
ascertaining
a
certain
press
length
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mechanic
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the
cycle.
sewn
period
trip
is
adjustment
sewing
pocket
set
(see
the
(e.g.
622.
on
par.
action
consecutively.
production
per
the
drive
should
be
8^).
is
now
day
motor
9.
Setting
The
be
set
machine
button
We
find
bobbin,
The
To
set
625
by
repeatedly
the
number
number
on
62'i
exact
counter
(leave
set
wheels
the
number
of
counter
switches
"COUNT."
that
depending
up
number
it
number
pockets
623.
off
to
on
has
623,
pressed
pressing
is
at
to
the
of
(Fig®
200
open
pockets
sewn
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after
pockets
the
to
be
in)
buttons
the
left
per
with
the
folding
12)
material
ascertained
cover
and
right-hand
are
one
counter
lights
can
626,
set
627.
at
bobbin
full
and
be
and
press
the
Make
"0".
up.
sewn
the
number
side
thread
bobbin
expires,
the
by
sure
and
bulb
with
pocket
trial
zeroing
of
all
(Fig.
can
in
one
and
pockets
that
l8)
the
size.
error.
trip
other
16
For
each
pocket
sewn,
the
counter
subtracts
10•
10-1
"1".
is
When
trip
Winding
In
flow
bobbin
Threading
Pass
of
into
632,
thread
When
switched
the
625
order
it
the
the
guide
clockwise
the
bobbin
pressed,
the
to
is
available.
for
thread
top
a
number
coiinter
off
the
has
bobbin
avoid
advisable
bobbin
from
thread
631,
through
around
of
reaches
bobbin
been
the
thread
unterruptions
winding
reel
guide
changed
machine
to
always
bracket
the
tension
times
clockwise
has
(Fig.
664
"0"
to
continues
19)
in
have
(Fig.
through
(665
two
holes
633,
and
be
(see
the
a
I9)
then
around
the
machine
changed*
par.
k)
its
work
full
one
hole
in
Fig.
of
guide
wind
bobbin
and
cycle.
1),
the
10-2
10*
3
634.
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The
When
Adjusting
nut
nut
least
winding
635* The
anti-clockwise.
monofil
Tension
runs
even
made
onto
winding
by
possible
633
the
the
thread
or
and
should
the
of
mechanic.
winding
tension
transparent
tension
engaging
middle
the
tension
tension
is
be
adjusted
of
bobbin.
is
increased
threads
should
the
bobbin
the
bobbin.
Adjustment
(Fig.
adjusted
by
be
set.
winder
so
that
19)
on
turning
are
the
This
should
milled
used,
(Fig.
ensures
this
the
19)
thread
be
17
To
adjust
the
quantity
of
thread
wound,
loosen
screw
For
set
636.
To
downwards.
a
thread
automatically.
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When
and
more
it
engage
little.
all
636
lower.
quantity
button
indicator
and
thread
the
If
The
off
638
adjust
set
After
bobbin
you
bobbin
is
the
"OFF"
the
this
adjustment
winder
feel
will
reached,
machine
bulbs
haght
a
resistance,
is
are
lug
higher,
press
now
then
(Fi
g-
pressed,
switched
of
turn
fully
13)
it
the
trip
until
the
trip
for
tighten
turn
is
machine
off.
lug.
less
lug
637
the
the
disengaged
thread
screw
bobbin
set
12.
12.1
Wlienever
thread
pressed
To
completely
switch
Care
Work
If
conditioning
drop
its
To
turns
and
on
the
below
mark
drain
(fig.
a
disturbance
breakage
immediately.
602
to
maintenance
the
conditioning
machine
its
(see
off
20).
switch
"O".
is
unit
mark,
arrows
the
(see
constantly
daily.
water,
par.
off
nor
in
occurs,
8.5)i
the
unit
The
must
Fig.
undo
with
button
machine
in
use
oil
level
the
20).
drain
exception
check
water
tap
turn
638
must
level
639
must
master
the
not
a
of
be
exceed
few
19
Screw
in
and
tighten
tap
639
securely.
If
necessary,
12.2
13.
have
Oiling
the
Regularly
with
The
hook
two
the
Switches
Pfaff
quantity
markings
oil
must
mechanic
(Fig.
oil
sewing
be
through
and
21)
the
the
needle
the
(see
of
such
on
buttons
top
following
machine
top
felt
arrow)
oil
that
glass
hole
and
bar,
for
up
ring
the
64l.
642.
and
the
oil
points
oil:
bottom
on
lubrication
level
If
their
in
container
on
oilpads
the
presser
of
is
between
necessary,
functions
the
of
the
machine
the
bar
sewing
the
top
6^0,
up
13.1
1.
2.ON
3.
4.
HAND
Manual
0 1
0
operation
Master
switches
at
"1".
When
ready
light.
This
Operated
Vlhen
pocket
switch
this
for
button
these
holder
only
button
operation.
is
to
extend
buttons
for
mains
function
is
pressed
drops
pressed
The
the
are
onto
current.
when
button
for
pocket
pressed
the
this
the
manual
plate
table.
The
switch
machine
has
operation
together
following
a
green
is
set
is
of
the
20
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