10.02 Cleaning the machine .......................................................................................................... 28
10.03 Cleaning the hook compartment ......................................................................................... 29
10.04 Checking the oil level ........................................................................................................... 29
10.05 Oiling the machine ............................................................................................................... 30
10.06 Oiling the thread lubrication ................................................................................................. 31
10.07 Changing the oil ................................................................................................................... 32
10.08 Changing the knife ............................................................................................................... 33
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1 Safety
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.01 Regulations
This machine is constructed in accordance with the European regulations indicated in the
conformity and manufacturer‘s declarations.
In addition to this instruction manual, please also observe all generally accepted, statutory
and other legal requirements, including those of the user‘s country, and the applicable pol-lu-
tion control regulations!
The valid regulations of the regional social insurance society for occupational accidents or
other supervisory authorities are to be strictly adhered to!
1.02 General notes on safety
● The machine must only be operated by adequately trained operators and only when the
instruction manual has been fully read and understood!
● All notices on safety and the instruction manual of the motor manufacturer are to be read
before the machine is put into operation!
● All notes on the machine concerning danger and safety must be observed!
● The machine must be used for the purpose for which it is intended and must not be ope-
rated without its safety devices; all regulations relevant to safety must be adhered to.
● When part sets are changed (e.g. needle, presser foot, needle plate or feed dog or during
threading, when the workplace is left unattended and during maintenance work, the ma-
chine must be disconnected from the power supply by turning off the on/off switch or re-
moving the plug from the mains!
● Daily maintenance work must only be carried out by appropriately trained persons!
● Repairs and special maintenance work must only be carried out by qualifi ed technical
staff or persons with appropriate training!
● During maintenance or repairs on the pneumatic system the machine must be discon-
nected from the compressed air supply! The only exception to this is when adjustments
or function checks are carried out by appropriately trained technical staff!
● Work on the electrical equipment must only be carried out by technical staff who are qua-
lifi ed to do so!
● Work on parts or equipment connected to the power supply is not permitted! The only
exceptions to this are specifi ed in regulations EN 50110.
● Conversion or modifi cation of the machine must only be carried out under observation of
all relevant safety regulations!Haftung.
● Only spare parts which have been approved by us are to be used for repairs! We draw
special attention to the fact that spare parts and accessories not supplied by us have not
been subjected to testing nor approval by us. Fitting and/or use of any such parts may
cause negative changes to the design characteristics of the machine. We shall not ac-
cept any liability for damage caused by the use of non-original parts.
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1.03 Safety symbols
Danger!
Special points to observe.
Danger of injury to operating or technical staff!
Caution
Do not operate without fi nger guard and safety devices.
Before threading, changing bobbin and needle, cleaning
etc. switch off main switch.
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1.04 Important notes for the user
● This instruction manual belongs to the equipment of the machine and must be available
to the operating staff at all times.
● This instruction manual must be read before the machine is operated for the fi rst time.
● Both operating and technical staff must be instructed on the safety devices of the mach-
ine and on safe working methods.
● It is the duty of the user to operate the machine in perfect running order only.
● The user must ensure that none of the safety devices are removed nor put out of work-
ing order.
● The user must ensure that only authorized persons operate and work on the machine.
For further information please refer to your PFAFF agency.
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1.05 Notes for operating and technical staff
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.05.01 Operating staff
Operating staff are the persons responsible for setting up, operating and cleaning the mach-
ine and for removing any disturbances in the sewing area.
The operating staff are obliged to observe the following points, and must:
● always observe the notes on safety in this instruction manual!
● avoid using any working methods which adversely effect the safety of the machine!
● avoid wearing loose-fi tting clothing or jewelry such as necklaces or rings!
● also ensure that only authorized persons are allowed near the danger area of the
machine!
● immediately report to the user any changes to the machine that may affect its safety!
1.05.02 Technical staff
Technical staff are persons who have been trained in electrical engineering, electronics,
pneumatics and mechanical engineering. They are responsible for lubricating, servicing, re-
pairing and adjusting the machine.
The technical staff are obliged to observe the following points, and must:
● always observe the notes on safety in this instruction manual!
● switch off the on/off switch before carrying out adjustment and repair work and ensure it
cannot be switched on again unintentionally!
● never work on parts or equipment still connected to the power supply! Exceptions to this
are only permissible according to regulations EN 50110;
● disconnected the machine from the compressed air supply when carrying out mainte-
nance or repair work on pneumatic equipment!
● Exceptions to this are only permissible for function checks;
● replace all safety covers after carrying out maintenance or repair work!
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1.06 Danger warnings
A working area of 1 m must be kept free both in front of and behind
the machine, so that easy access is possible at all times.
Never put your hands in the sewing area during sewing!
Danger of injury by the needle!
While setting or adjusting the machine do not leave any objects on the table nor
in the needle plate area! Objects may be trapped or slung out of the machine!
Fig. 1 - 01
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Only operate the machine with cover 1 closed!
Danger of injury from moving machine parts!
Do not operate the machine without fi nger guard 2!
Danger of injury from the needle!
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Do not operate the machine without eye shield 3!
Danger of injury from needle fragments which might fl y out!
Do not place hands in the knife area 4!
Danger of injury from the knife!
Do not operate the machine without belt covers 5 and 6!
Danger of injury from the drive belts!
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2 Proper use
The machines of the series PFAFF 6300 are single or double-needle overedge sewing
machines with stub arm and differential bottom feed.
The machines of the series PFAFF 6500 are single or double-needle overedge sewing
machines with differential bottom feed.The machines of the series
PFAFF 6700 are single or double-needle overedge sewing machines with differential top
and bottom feed.
These machines are used for producing closing and blindstitch seams.
Proper use
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 damage 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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Specifi cations
3 Specifi cations▲
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.01 General specifi cations
Stitch type: ................................................................................................................. see table