MODEL S-311 ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL MACHINE SERIAL No. PART NUMBER 97. 1930.0.001 This manual is valid from the machine serial No.: J190410 AMF is trademark of AMF Group, Inc.
MODEL S-311 ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL MACHINE SERIAL No. PART NUMBER 97. 1930.0.001 This manual is valid from the machine serial No.: J190410 AMF is trademark of AMF Group, Inc.
97.1930.0.001 ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL 97.1930.0.001 ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL 97.1930.0.001 ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL 97.1930.0.001 ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL 97.1930.0.001 ELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL 97.1930.0.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON NEW AMF REECE EQUIPMENT Warranty provisions: A ninety (90) day limited service labor warranty to correct defects in installation, workmanship, or material without charge for labor. This portion of the warranty applies to machines sold as ”installed” only. A one (1) year limited material warranty on major component parts to replace materials with defects. Any new part believed defective must be returned freight prepaid to AMF Reece, Inc. for inspection.
Warranty Registration Card (Please Fax or Mail immediately after installation) Note: All Warranty Claims Void, unless Registration Card on file at AMF Reece HQ Machine model number: (S101, S100, S104, S311, Decostitch, S4000 BH, etc) Manufacturer‘s serial or production number: Installation Site Information: Customer‘s Name: Customer‘s Mailing Address: Customer‘s Telephone Number: Supervising Mechanic‘s or Technician‘s Name: Signature of Supervising Technician: AMF Reece Technician‘s Name: AMF Reece Techn
S-311 TABLE OF CONTENTS A - INTRODUCTION 1. Basic information ............................................................................................................................ 1-1 2. Safety labels and device ................................................................................................................. 1-2 3. General machine parts descriptions................................................................................................. 1-3 4. Specification ..................
S-311 TABLE OF CONTENTS E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 1. Standard buttonhole shapes set by the manufacturer ...................................................................... 1-34 2. The sewing drive sensor plates adjustment..................................................................................... 1-35 3. The bedplate home position adjustment.......................................................................................... 1-36 4. The race mechanism adjustment......................
S-311 A - INTRODUCTION 1 . B A S I C I N F O R M AT I O N Sewing machine S-311 is determined to sew buttonholes for outwears. Buttonholes type are listed on page no. 1-6. The sewing machine S-311 is designed and produced to be simple for operation and very reliable. Important design goals have been made to provide a safe machine that is simple and inexpensive to maintain. Sewing machine S-311 has four basic models: AF, CT, LTT and RDE. Each model can be combined with ACL, except the model RDE.
S-311 A - INTRODUCTION 2. SAFETY LABELS AND DEVICE 12 10 11 28 15 13 Ê Ë Ì Í Î Ï Ð 1-2 Warning Danger possible injury Covers removed possible injury Switch Grounding Rotational direction Standard label Ñ Ò Ó 21 Needle bar cover Eye guard Drive belt cover Air pressure adjustment knob Rear cover Motor pulley cover Foot pedal Air pressure switch Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311 A - INTRODUCTION 3 . G E N E R A L M A C H I N E PA R T S D E S C R I P T I O N S 20 19 23 16 22 18 17 14 24 Display Table Control box Hand wheel Emergency Stop button Motor Table top Thread stand 27 Main power switch Cutting activation button Air pressure regulator Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311 A - INTRODUCTION 4. S P E C I F I C AT I O N S-311 Elektronic buttonhole machine with chain stitch is possible to use for men`s and women`s wear. Possible to use gimp thread, not in round eye.
S-311 A - INTRODUCTION CT 16 - 32 mm LTT RDE Machine type/model Sewing speed 1000 to 2000 stitches/min (500 to 1000 rev/min of the drive shaft) 16 to 32 mm The length of hole 10 to 36 mm 0,5 to 2,0 mm (increments of 0,1 mm) 4 to 20 8 to 60 2,1 mm (± 0,3 mm electronic); 2,7 mm (± 0,3 mm electronic) No eye; 2,2 x 3,0 mm; 2,8 x 4,2 mm; 3,0 x 4,6 mm; 3,2 x 5,0 mm; 3,4 x 4,2 mm Eye type 2 to 7 mm Flybar length Length of the cross bar Cross bar density See section D 3.
S-311 A - INTRODUCTION 5. B U T T O N H O L E D E S C R I P T I O N 14 3 15 5 2 8 1 9 6 7 4 7 10 11 12 Ê The first row of stitches Ò The length of buttonhole Ë The second row of stitches Ó Fly bar AF Ì Eye Cross bar CRB Í Cutting space Open End Î Stitch density Round End RDE Ï Bite size Buttonhole width Ð The length of a bar Buttonhole lenght 13 Ñ The length of cutting 1-6 Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311 A - INTRODUCTION 6 . I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R O P E R AT O R S A F E T Y A N D M A I N T E N A N C E O F T H E M A C H I N E S - 311 When installing the machine the manufacturer recommends the minimum clearance mentioned above around the machine. Read all of the instructions that follow. DO NOT PUT THE MACHINE INTO OPERATION UNTIL YOU ARE COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH ALL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
S-311 A - INTRODUCTION - When this machine is used incorrectly, or is incorrectly maintained, it can be dangerous. Everyone who uses this machine, or maintains this machine, must be completely familiar with this manual. CAUTION! Perform all regular service as described in this manual. If there is any problem with the power supply, turn off the main power switch. Do not remove, paint over, damage or in any way change safety labels. If a safety label cannot be easily read, replace it.
S-311 A - INTRODUCTION 7. SPECIAL DEVICE 7.1. Working light - the customer can order the light (order number 12.0008.4.875) Warning — It is necessary to disconnect the machine from the main ware before instaling the light. 7.2.
S-311 B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 1. CONTENT OF THE SHIPPING BOX 1.1. If it is not mentioned otherwise during ordering, the shipping container usually contains: — assembled machine on the stand with electroinstalation — box with the accessories (specification in the spare parts section) — dis-assembled thread stand Ê — operation manual with the spare parts manual Ê 1.2. When unpacking the container, follow labels which are on a cover.
S-311 870 mm B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311 B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 3. C O N N E C T I O N O F T H E M A C H I N E H E A D W I T H T H E C O N T R O L B O X 3.1. The control box Ê contains the control system, regulator Ë and valve terminal Ì for controlling the pneumatic cylinders. 3.2. The machine is connected from the plant. If disassembled, connect the machine as follows: 1-12 blue pneumatic tubes J1A/B — J9A/B connect with equally marked electromagnetic valves.
S-311 B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY Í 4. B E LT T E N S I O N Ë 4.1. Lower belt Ê of sewing mechanism drive is installed on machine head pulley during the transport. To access this pulley : loosen screw Ë on drive belt cover Í, shift the cover aside and remove the cover. Then loosen two screws Î and screw Ï of the drive belt cover Ì. 4.2. To remove the cover Í, loosen the screw Ð. It allows insertion of the panel Ñ with the Emergency Stop button, inside the cover. Ì 4.3.
S-311 B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 5. P O W E R A N D A I R C O N N E C T I O N 5.1. Simple connection of air lines are made by quick connector. Socket 25 KEAK 13 (order number FESTO 151776 - marking KD 1/4 - S, order number RECTUS 38044) is used as standard. Unithas corresponding input Ê. Input pressure must minimally be 1 bar (0,1 MPa) greater than output pressure set on regulator. The manufacturer recommends addition of a shut-off valve so that it is possible to close the air supply. 5.2.
S-311 B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 6. T H R E A D S TA N D I N S TA L L AT I O N 6.1. Put the thread stand together according to the drawing. Picture 6.1. 6.2. Position of the locking ring Ê allows assembly of the thread stand for various thickness of the table top. Threaded end of the post Ï must not extend more that 1 mm through the locking nut Î. 6.3. Insert the washer Ë and the post into the hole provided in the right rear of the table top Ì. Insert the washer Í and tighten the nut Î.
S-311 B - MACHINE ASSEMBLY 7. L U B R I C AT I O N 7.1. There is the fank for oil eycess on the machine Ê. 7.2. For oil tigthness and removal is important,that upper edge of the funnel Ë inserted to the holder Ì was on bottom frame area lever Í and in holder socket was the rubber ring Î. Í Î Ë Ì Ê 1-16 Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311 C - PROPER APPLICATION 1. POWER UP / HOME POSITION 1.1. Turn the main power switch on Ê by turning clockwise to the „I“ position. 1.2. The display is activated and illuminated. The screen Ï displays information about manufacturer and version of program installed in the machine. Wait until the main screen Ì appears on the display. 1.3. If the error message E01 Í (machine is not in the home position) appears on the display press the button Î.
S-311 C - PROPER APPLICATION 2 . N E E D L E I N S TA L L AT I O N Use needles AMF Reece 02.0505.0.111/113…. Nm 90 – 110), loading needle bard D = 2 mm. Needles 02.0558.1.112 are externally treated and needle shape is adapted for sewing thick material. Thicker needles is not possible to use for standard stitching plates. 2.1. Lift the transparent needle cover up Ê. Recommended Threads No. 120 90 80 Needle System (Nm) 90 90 — 100 90 — 110 2.2. Loosen the screw Ë and remove the needle. 2.3.
S-311 C - PROPER APPLICATION 3. THREADING When threading, see the pictures below. For easy threading use threading devic Ê from accessories kit. It is possible to order the threading device Ë. Adjust the thread tension by knobs Ì, Í according to sewing conditions. 3.1. Needle thread: RDE Í Ì Ë Ê Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311 C - PROPER APPLICATION 3.2. Lower thread - tilt back the rear cover Ê and lift the machine head Ë to thread the lower thread. Ê Ë lower thread AF, LTT RDE CT 1-20 Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311 C - PROPER APPLICATION 3.3. Gimp The appearance and quality of the buttonhole may be affected by one or more of the following: - stitch density ( number of stitches in the first - cutting space and the second row of stitches) - tension of upper and lower thread - number of stitches in the eye - type of thread (size, etc.) - amount of fabric spread - needle bite - sewn material (thickness, density) Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311 D - MACHINE CONTROLS 1 . O P E R AT I O N 1.1. With the machine in the home position, before sewing, the manufacturer recommends 3 minutes for warm up. 1.2. Be certain that the machine is threaded correctly see section C3, and required buttonhole appears on the display. Insert the fabric under the clamp feet. Use the rear stops Ê to position the buttonhole. 1.3. When the foot pedal Ë is pressed to the first position, the fabric is clamped by the clamp feet.
S-311 D - MACHINE CONTROLS Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311 D - MACHINE CONTROLS Caution: Program for S311 machine is universal, it to sew different buttonholes shapes only with changing the clamp plates. Check, if the clamp plate in machine matches the adjusted machine modification. Be sure you understand the proper setting of the display: the eye shape, the sewing speed change, machine modification change, the cutting space setting, cycle mode use and button jog use. It is also necessary to understand the proper machine testing.
S-311 D - MACHINE CONTROLS 3. THE BUTTONHOLE SETTING To set the buttonhole, it is necessary to set the parameters of eye, the first and the second row of stitches and the bar. For parameters adjustment observe the option seqvence A - B - C (page 1-25 to 1-27) by pressing it in marked places for the parameter change. 3.1 - s e t t i n g t h e p a r a m e t e r s o f t h e e y e - possible sizes of eye: 2,2x3,0; 2,8x4,2; 3,0x4,6; 3,2x5,0; 3,4x4,2; No Eye or round eye by pressing surface A.
S-311 D - MACHINE CONTROLS 3.2 - s e t t i n g t h e f i r s t a n d t h e s e c o n d r o w o f s t i t c h e s Ready 389 CT 20 B J 20 01 1000 0 30 1.2 + + - - 10 11 0.0 12 50 13 0.0 14 Caution! If ? appears on the display, the total of the length of a buttonhole and the flybar length is exceeded. The length of a buttonhole is automatically set to 23 and length of a flybar to 7. The S311 CT machine is supplied to sew the buttonholes with flybar.
S-311 D - MACHINE CONTROLS 3.3 - s e t t i n g a b a r - possible types of the bar: Open End, Fly Bar, Cross Bar, Round End Ready 389 C 01 CT 20 J 20 1000 0 0 + 15 2 1 8 6 0.5 0 0 0 + + + + - - - - 18 19 20 Number of removed or added stitches at the end of the second row of stitches - range ± 2 stitches by buttons + and -. It is possible to add the stitches to the second row of stitches. 21 0.
S-311 D - MACHINE CONTROLS 4. THE SEWING SPEED SETTING Ready 389 J 20 01 It is possible to set the sewing speed in range 1000, 1300, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 and 2000 punctures of needle bar (stitch=two punctures). CT 20 1000 0 Ê Number of stitches, which are sewn by slow speed at 3 1800 3 1300 + + + + - - - - 1 2 3 the beginning of a buttonhole- range 0-9 by buttons + and -. Ë Number of stitches, which are sewn by slow speed at the end of a buttonhole- range 0-9 by buttons + and -.
S-311 D - MACHINE CONTROLS 6. COPYING ADJUSTED PARAMETERS UNDER NEW NUMBER Ready 389 CT 20 J 20 01 1000 OK 02 01 0 1 5 389 01 OK 01 2 6 7 8 9 2 20 3 4 5 1 0 Step 1: Choose the password (necessary in complicated cases) - see 5 Ready 1 4 to CT 20 J 20 1 1000 4 . 6. to 389 01 ENT 3 7.
S-311 D - MACHINE CONTROLS 8. S E T T I N G T H E C U T T I N G Press button to set the cutting. Possible setting: Ready 389 CT 20 J 20 01 1000 0 Cut before sewing the buttonhole (CB) Cut after sewing the buttonhole (CA) No cut 1 2 3 Home position Modification RDE not function button Home position 0.2 0.2 + + - - 4 5 Home position 0.2 Cutting space - range from -0,5 to +1,2 mm by buttons + and -. Choose required value. Negative values are usually used for sewing with CB. 0.
S-311 D - MACHINE CONTROLS 9. S E R V I C E M O D E Determined for mechanics - machine adjustment. Ready 389 CT 20 J 20 01 1000 0 Press this button to activate the Stepping Machine. Error message E-40 appears on the display. After pressing the foot pedal, the clamp feet are lowered and it is possible to sew the buttonhole by turning the handwheel. To deactivate the Stepping Machine, press and release the Emergency Stop button, the clamp feet will raise and press button.
S-311 D - MACHINE CONTROLS 10. C Y C L E M O D E It is possible to set the type and the number of buttonholes which will be sewn in one sewing cycle. CAUTION: Modification AF - it is necessary to use the same cutting length for all buttonholes in one cycle. Imitation (no cut) buttonholes of different length can be included in the sewing cycle. Modification CT - to prevent the machine from damage, the length of buttonholes in one cycle must be the same as the length of a cutting steel in the machine.
S-311 D - MACHINE CONTROLS Example: In the program number 5 you want to sew the buttonholes in the following order: 2, 1, 3, 4, 1. 1. To set the program number press the button J 0 The numerical display appears on the screen. Choose program number 5 and press ENT. 2. Press button. The screen, where it is possible to set the order of sewn buttonholes, appears on the display. Press the first number and using the numerical display set the buttonhole number 2, which will be sewn as the first.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT Wa r n i n g : - before making any adjustments, turn the main power switch off - careless adjustment can cause damage to electronic and mechanical parts C a u t i o n : - always maintain good safety standards - where possible, remove the sewing needle before making mechanical adjustments 1 .
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 2. THE SEWING DRIVE SENSOR PLATES ADJUSTMENT It is important that the sensor plates of the sewing drive are properly adjusted. To access these plates, remove the right side cover according to the section B4.The sensors are adjusted from the manufacturing factory and are marked with the colour. BQ8 - The sensor for needle bar position when the machine is stopped. BQ1 - The sensor for table feeding when sewing. 2.1.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 3. T H E B E D P L AT E H O M E P O S I T I O N A D J U S T M E N T The bedplate home position is given by position of the plates Í,Ð and sensor BQ2 Ñ for axes X and BQ3 Î for Y. Sensor plate screws are painted from the manufacturer, and only a service technician from AMF REECE can perform this operation during the guarantee period . 3.1. Adjust the sensor plate Í (BQ2) Ñ after loosening the screws, Ì to approximately 14 mm.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 4. THE RACE MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT Home position of the working plate is given by position of the plate Î and sensor Ð (BQ4). Screw of the sensor plate Ï is locked by paint from the manufacturer, that is why only a service technician from AMF REECE can perform this operation during the guarantee period. Make sure there is the buttonholl without eye on the display, stitches inclination 0°, cutting distance 0.0, see section D3,D6. 4.1.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 5. THE SEWING MECHANISM HEIGHT CONTROL Before any other adjustment, we recommend to check, if the height of the sewing mechanism of the loopers, spreaders and stitching plate is adjusted properly. 5.1. The height 6,5 mm of the sewing mechanism support ➊, from the surface for the anvil can be readjusted by inserting or removing the washer ➋ under the bearing flange ➌.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 6. MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT FOR MATERIAL CLAMPING W A R N I N G ! Before doing any adjustments, disconnect the air supply and deflate the test of compressed air in the machine. Ì The basic clamp plates adjustment ➊ with clamp feet ➋ is possible to modify after removing from the machine. 6.1. After loosening the screws ➌ adjust the clamp feet➋ from front to rear (in the Y axis) and after loosening the screws ➎ from left to right (in the X axis) 6.2.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 7. S P R E A D I N G O F A M AT E R I A L Loose fabric, especially thin, can cause missing stitches unless it is spread. The machine is equipped by a mechanism to control the extent of fabric spreading. It is possible to adjust the mechanism after removing the table covers. Size of the spreading is possible to adjust with covered table. 7.1. After loosening the screws Ì is possible to change the spreading size of the every foot clamp separately by the screws Í.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 8. A D J U S T M E N T O F T H E C U T T I N G M E C H A N I S M Caution : Before doing the adjustment, it is necessary that the parameters, especially the cutting 0.0 space and correction was adjusted on 0 - section D6, buttons 0.0 + + - - 0 The cut position is given by the point of departure of the stepping motors adjustment. The sensor plates screws are painted against the spontaneous rearrangement.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 8.3. The knife in the axis X in the anvil ➏ loosing the screws ➎ and change safely the position, to the right or to the left. Tighten the screws. 8.4. The knife stop in the anvil ➏ adjust for 70 mm after loosing the screws ➐. Y 64 -0,3 mm 70 mm 8.5. The pressure of the pneumatic system is adjusted with the regulator Ñ for 0,6 MPa. This pressure is suitable for all materials for cut lengths to 30mm.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 9. S E T T I N G T H E N E E D L E B A R H E I G H T 9.1. Remove the machine head front cover. 9.2. Turn the handwheel Ê and adjust the needle bar Ë to the lowest position. 9.3. Insert the gauge Î, height 9,5 mm, between the needle bar and bedplate. 9.4. If incorrect, loosen the screws Ì and move the needle bar up or down to obtain correct distance. Tighten the screws. seřizovací průpišnice adjustable throat plate Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 10. S P R E A D E R A N D L O O P E R C A M A D J U S T M E N T Locate the cam Ê on the holder gauge line Ë when the needle bar is in the lowest position according to the section E3, point 2. To turn a cam, loosen the screw Ì. Gauge RYSKA line 2 11. L O O P E R S A D J U S T M E N T 3 11.1. To perform this adjustment, 1 remove the plates and holder by loosening the screw . 11.2.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 1 2. S P R E A D E R S A D J U S T M E N T To reach this, rotate the hand wheel. 12.1. Adjust the right spreader Ó to the right looper edge Ò, the left spreader with the groove on the hole of the left looper Ï. To adjust, loosen the screws and adjust the stops . The stops can not slacken. 12.2. Check the clearance between the loopers and spreaders (it must be minimal). Right - 0,05 mm maximum, so the sewing thread does not go between the right looper and spreader.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 13. A D J U S T M E N T O F T H E B I T E M E C H A N I S M S 311 machine is equipped with a mechanism to change electronically the width of buttonhole seaming. The mechanism can be set up for 2 main seaming widths – 2,1mm and 2,7mm. Changing the values electronically on the display, it is possible to modify the main width in the range of ± 0,3mm. The mechanism adjustment is such: 13.1.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 1 4. U P P E R T H R E A D T R I M M I N G MECHANISM - AF/LTT 14.1. After installation of the holder with trimming knife Ê adjust the trimming knife after loosening the screw Ì to obtain the clearance 0,1 — 0,15 mm above the right spreader Í. 14.2. Using the screw Ë adjust the trimming knife Ê so that the left side of the knife was covered with the right side of the throat plate. 14.3. Position the tip of the trimming knife Ê 0.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 15. A D J U S T M E N T O F T H E U P P E R T H R E A D P I C K - U P H E I G H T Is used on the LTT machine as standard. Possible to order for any S-311 machine version. 15.1. The machine needs to be in home position. 15.2 Adjust the clereance 0,5 mm between the nut Ê and the holder Ë . 15.3. Loose the screws Ì to adjust the clereance between of the retainer Í and the holder Î for the distance 0,5 mm. 15.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 16. UPPER TRIMMING AND LOWER INTERCEPTION - CT 16.1 After installation of the thread retainer with trimming knife Ê, adjust the height of the thread retainer to within 0.2 mm of the top of the throat plate. 16.2. Using the screw Ë adjust the trimming knife Ê so that the right edge of the nipper is covered with the stitching plate edge (see picture).
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 16.7. Shears adjustment There is a trimming mechanism on the right clamp plate. Loosen the screw Ò and adjust the center of the roller Ñ to 43 mm from the edge of the clamp plate. Tighten the screw Ò. To adjust the shears, loosen the screws Ó and , and measure 3,8 mm from the top shear to the top of the clamp plate Î by loosening or tightening screw . Tighten the screw Ó and test the cutting of thread. If trimming is not correct, change the dimension to 3.5 mm.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 17. THE GIMP DRAW-OFF ADJUSTMENT - CT The distance between the stop screw Ê and the race is 14 mm. The length of the gimp Í should be 4 mm after thread is trimmed. To change the length of the starting thread (gimp), loosen the nut Ë and rotate the screw Ì . If the draw-off is too small, the thread will not be stitched. If the draw-off is too big, there can be dirt in the machine after trimming. Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 18. TH E TR I M M I N G ME C H A N I S M AD J U S T M E N T - LT T The lower thread and gimp thread are trimmed before the clamp feet are raised. 1. Adjust so that looper thread and gimp are separated upward and downward by thread catching plate ➊. 2. The clamp fixing plate ➋ ensures the correct holding of the upper and gimp thread by lower thread clamp ➌ and gimp clamp ➍. 3. Loosen the screw and adjust the distance 55 mm between and the bushing axis .
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT knives adjustment - LTT a.1. Loosen the screw . a.2. Turn the knife Ð in direction A and adjust the position of the guide plate so that the lower edge of the guide plate is aligned with knife edge ➐ . a.3. Turn the knife Ð in direction A and adjust the position of the fixing knife Ï to obtain no clearance between them. Adjust the upper edge of the fixing knife Ï to be aligned with knife Ð. a.4. Align the upper and lower spring with fixing knife Ï.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT b) lower thread clamp fixing plate adjustment - LTT . b.1. Loosen two screws b.2. Turn the knife Ð in direction A to align the fixing knife face Ï with knife blade section edge Ð. Then make as small as possible clearance C (approximately 1mm) between the thread catching plate Ê and clamp fixing plate Ë in direction of arrow B. Check the clearance D between the fixing knife Ï and screw , when the fixing knife face Ï is aligned with mark on the knife Ð. b.3.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 19. A D J U S T M E N T O F T H E A D J U S TA B L E C U T T I N G S T E E L H O L D E R To adjust the adjustable cutting steel holder, follow the below mentioned steps: 19.1. The distance between the sensor plate and the rear edge of the adjustable cutting steel holder is 14 mm. 19.2. The distance between the sensor plate and the sensor must be 0.3 mm. 19.3. Adjust the clearance 3.5 mm between the adjustable cutting steel holder and the timing belt pulley. 19.4.
S-311 E - STANDARD MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 20. S E T T I N G T H E T H R E A D T E N S I O N A N D T H R E A D D R AW O F F A thread tension change may be needed if the thread and fabric change. The thread tension influences the appearance of the buttonhole. It is necessary to use quality threads with little elasticity. Check to be certain all parts that the thread passes through are smooth and polished with no burrs or sharp edges.
S-311 F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE Warning: - Check electrical cables for damage. Check if the safety covers are in a good condition. Order or replace damaged covers. Keep your hands out from the needle space and cutting mechanism. Do not modify the machine in any way, which can eliminate its safety parts. Caution: - Do not neglect periodic maintenance. If you have fault in electrical power supply, switch off the operating switch (circuit breaker). Do not damage, correct and remove safety labels.
S-311 F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 1.6. Using a screwdriver, loosen the locks on the control box door. Using a wrench, loosen 4 screws on the fan rack . C A U T I O N ! When loosening the last screw, hold the fan by hand inside the control box to prevent it from dropping into the control box. Insert the screwdriver into the rack and by pushing the screwdriver through the cleaning pad remove the plastic cover . Remove the cleaning pad.
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S-311 F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 3 . S C H E M E O F T H E L U B R I C AT I O N D I S T R I B U T I O N The machine is equipped with needle and ball bearings, which in combination with two lubrication circuits significantly decrease required maintenance. Circuit I for lubrication of the arm has oil in reservoir of the barrel. The lubrication of lower unit is made by oil in frame recess - circuit II. In case of replacement of any branch of distribution it is possible to order the tube sets and wicks.
S-311 F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 4 . M A C H I N E L U B R I C AT I O N 4.1. It is necessary to remove preserve oils and lubricate the places shown below before the machine is switched on for the first time or after a long idle period. Use ESSO TERESSO 32 or similar quality. 4.2. The amount of oil in the reservior is indicated by the red mark. Too much oil may cause its overflowing from the base area. 15 4.3. The reservoir is filled by approximately 10 cm3 of oil through filling opening Ê. 4.4.
S-311 F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 4.5. Remove the feet plate according to the part E2, point 2 and oil the bushing Ð and Ñ, rod of the spreader Ò and Ó, stud and shafts , by one or two drops of oil to the marked places on the drawing shown and on the machine are those places marked by red dors. To access to the shafts, tilt the machine head after opening the rear cover and after turning the race by hand according to the section E2 point 2,3. 8 7 11 9 12 10 8 13 4.6.
S-311 F - MACHINE MAINTENANCE 5. MACHINE DISPOSAL 5.1. To ensure machine ecological disposal it is necessary to remove especially nonmetallic parts from the machine. To take these parts out, it is necessary to perform the partial dismantling of the machine, remove covers, dismantle the machine arm and remove the frame. 5.2. Aluminium and duralumin parts must be treated separately, also nonferrous metal parts and plastic parts. 5.3.
S-311 G - DOCUMENTATION FLOW DIAGRAM 1-64 Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311+I MODEL S-311+I OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revised 11/2006 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311+I TABLE OF CONTENTS A1. 2. 3. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1-1 I GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................1-1 I SAFETY LABELS AND EQUIPMENT DEVICE ....................................................................1-2 I SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................
S-311+I A - INTRODUCTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION The electronic eylet buttonhole machine with Indexer enables automatic sewing of buttonholes which can be specified in number and distance between them. Typ stehu, odkaz na modely Models of S-311 Indexer machine: a) AF ST JT This model is designed to be used for sewing single thread chain stitch buttonholes on ready-tailored jacket sleeves.
S-311+I A - INTRODUCTION 2. SAFETY LABELS AND EQUIPMENT For detailed description, see S-311 (section A, chapter 2, pages 1-2, 1-3). Indexer 1-2 I Revised 11/2006 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311+I A - INTRODUCTION 3. SPECIFICATIONS S-311+I Machine models Application Stitch Type Number of Buttonholes Distance between Buttonholes AF ST JT CT 16 - 20 mm DT JT CT 16 - 20 mm DT JS Jacket Sleeve Jeans Fly Front Double chainstitch with or without gimp Single chainstitch 1 - 8 buttonholes A B C D 8 - 160 mm Distance from Fabric Edge (horizontal) 31 mm Distance from Fabric Edge (vertical) 9 - 19 mm Max.
S-311+I C - PROPER USAGE 1. SETTING MACHINE INTO HOME POSITION TO START SEWING 1.1. Turn the switch clockwise to the position I to switch it on. 1.2. The display is activated and illuminated. The screen Ï displaying information of the manufacturer and numbers of programs uploaded in the machine appears. Wait until the main screen Ì appears on the display. 1.3. If E01 error message is shown in the box Í on the display (the machine is not in the home position), press the button Î.
S-311+I C - PROPER USAGE 2. THREADING Threads are threaded as shown in the pictures below. For easy threading use threading devic Ê from the machine accessory. Threading device Ë can be ordered separately (order number 12.0008.6.200). Thread tension can be adjusted with nuts Ě, Í according to sewing conditions as needed. 2.1. Upper thread threading RDE Í Ì Ë Ê Revised 11/2006 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311+I C - PROPER USAGE 2.2. Lower thread threading — can be done after tilting the back cover Ê and lifting the machine arm Ë. Ê Ë spodní nit AF, LTT RDE CT 1-6 I Revised 11/2006 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311+I C - PROPER USAGE 2.3. Threading the machine S-311 CT+I If you thread lower thread or gimp for the first time, it is necessary to dismantle the Indexer. a) Loose screws and remove safety covers Ê. b) Disconnect air pipes from cylinders. c) Loose screws Ë of the right side feet holder and take it out. d) Hold the device Ì and pull it to the left to take it out. e) Remove the clamp plates Í and thread lower thread or gimp. f) Mount the mechanism back into the machine.
S-311+I C - PROPER USAGE 2.4. Gimp threading The appearance and quality of the buttonhole may be affected by one or more of the following: - stitch density ( number of stitches in the first - cutting space and the second row of stitches) - tension of upper and lower thread - number of stitches in the eye - type of thread (size, etc.) - amount of fabric spread - needle bite - sewn material (thickness, density) 1-8 I Revised 11/2006 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS 1. SEWING A BUTTONHOLE 1.1. Set the machine into the home position as in section C1 of this chapter. Before starting sewing, let the machine warm up in this condition for about 3 minutes. 1.2. Check, if threads are correctly threaded as indicated in section C3, and place the work piece under the machine clamps. Correct placement of the buttonhole on the work piece will facilitate front stopper Ê and side stopper Ë that have adjustable lenghts. 1.3.
S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS 2. SETTING UP THE INDEXER DISPLAY If you change the display settings from S-311 to S-311 Indexer and wise versa, remember or note down all data. 1 S-311 display Main screen Ready 389 J 20 01 123 659 123 CT 20 1000 2 10000 0 (Note.: E01-machine is not in the home position) 4 TC IND Thread nipper Select the mode of cutting after or cutting before. 3 Activation of Indexer button The IND button must be illuminated to get into the Indexer display.
S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS 3. SETTING UP THE TYPE OF A BUTTONHOLE Blank Indexer display 5 mm Ready 01 6 Preset buttonhole number pressing this button on the display brings up a numerical screen on which you can select a buttonhole number from the memory. Select the pre-set buttonhole you want to sew. 0 Select the program number of a buttonhole by pressing a figure on the buttons. 4.
S-311+I D - MACHINE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS After switching the machine off by the main switch and switching it on again, the screen that had been set before appears on the display. Hidden parameters can be accessed only with the password 123. 123 659 123 10000 5. ERROR MESSAGES 5.1 If this symbol ? appears on the display, the distance set between buttonholes is too high. To access the screen “distance between buttonholes”, touch the screen twice (2x).
S-311+I E - STANDARD INDEXER ADJUSTMENT 1. SETTING UP THE HEIGHT OF CLAMPING FEET In order for the Indexer to function correctly, it is important to set up correct height of Indexer clamping feet above the desktop. 1.1. Loose clamp holders screws Ê on the left and right side of the Indexer. 1.2. Set up a gap of 0,5 - 0,7 mm between feet and desktop (feeler gauge can be used). 1.3. Verify the setting by pressing the button . The device must move freely without stopping. 1.4.
S-311+I E - STANDARD INDEXER ADJUSTMENT 2. SETTING UP MINIMAL PLAY BETWEEN INDEXER FEET AND CLAMPING MAT It is important to set up the minimal play between Indexer feet Ê and clamping mat Ë correctly so that the spreading mechanism on the sewing head operates correctly. It is necessary to hold the minimal play. 2.1. Check, whether the play on the machine is set onto 2mm in both positions of the Indexer. Use this display button to make a move. 2.2.
S-311+I E - STANDARD INDEXER ADJUSTMENT 3. SETTING UP THE DISTANCE BETWEEN CLAMPING FEET Change the distance between clamping feet Ê if you want to change workpiece or number of buttonholes to be sewn. Ê 3.1. Take out screws Ë of the right holder Ì and adjust the required distance X between the Indexer clamping feet Ê and clamping mats Í of the sewing head feet. 3.1.1. The minimal distance X can be found in display pre-set parameters.
S-311+I 1-16 I Revised 11/2006 E-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE OF CONTENTS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE Page SOLUTION 1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 2-2 2. FAULTS WITHOUT ERROR MESSAGES ........................................... 2-3 3. THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGES........................... 2-5 4. ELECTRICAL FAULTS ........................................................................... 2-6 Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.
S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING Wa r n i n g ! Inspect the machine on a regular basis and use only quality parts. The manufacturer recommends using original AMF ReecePOSSIBLE parts, especially needles, loopers, spreaders, and throat plates. SYMPTOM CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION 1. INTRODUCTION The S211 electronically displays error messages, when worn or damaged parts are detected. If machine problems occur and the error is not displayed, ensure correct needle installation and threading.
S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING 2 . FA U LT S W I T H O U T E R R O R M E S S A G E S SYMPTOM SYMPTOM Thread breakage. The machine does not sew. Skip stitches. Sewn fabric is incorrectly cut. Top thread is not trimmed. SERVICE POSSIBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION PROBABLE SOLUTION SECTION Thread draw-off is too tight Damaged loopers, spreaders, or throat plate. Incorrect needle and sewing mechanism adjustment. Poor thread quality. Thread holes in the needle and the looper are too small.
S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM SYMPTOM The lower thread is not caught in the thread retainer after sewing the buttonhole The lower thread is trimmed, but is held in the looper Thread pick-up does not catch the upper thread The lower thread is not trimmed Broken needle SERVICE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION SECTION POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Big clereance between the clamps of the holder Adjust the clereance between the clamps for 0,05 mm The thread retainer is adjusted incorrectly Re-adjust t
S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING 3. THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGES If an error message appears on the displayPOSSIBLE (see pictureCAUSE ), press it. The screen with a description and SYMPTOM PROBABLE SOLUTION a correction of an error message appears on the display (see picture ). SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Axes are not home Press button to bring the machine to the home position Needle is not in the upper position and the marks on the handwheel and the cover are not aligned.
S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM The length of the buttonhole and the Set correct length of a buttonhole and length of a flybar - see section length of a flybar is incorrectly set POSSIBLE CAUSE D3. ThePROBABLE total can not SOLUTION exceed 50. 4 .
S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION When sewing operation started, air valves do not operate. The air pressure correct. Contactor KM1 damaged Replace contactor 12.0008.4.833 GS2 Power damaged Replace the power 12.0008.4.709 Incorrect function of the air valves Inadequate contact of contactor KM1,or sockets X4 Replace contactor 12.0008.4.833 Check the main power supply with socket X4 Stepping motors do not hold their position Fuse F3 failure.
S-311 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM 2-8 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Revised 03/2006 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
