SERIES S104-130 EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL PART NUMBER 97. 1400.0.002 This manual is valid from the machine serial No.
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.
S-104-130 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, S105, S311, Decostitch, S4000 BH, EBS Mark II, 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 Tech
S-104-130 MACHINE MODELS 116 AF.CA.R.RE 122 AF.CB.R.FE 130 AF.CB/CA.R.RE 130W AF.CB/CA.R.RE.WAISTBAND 133 CT.CA.5/8.RE 134 CT.CA.5/8.LE 135 CT.CA.3/4.RE 136 CT.CA.7/8.RE 137 CT.CB.3/4.RE 138 CT.CB.5/8.RE 139 CT.CB.7/8.RE 152 RDE 170 AF.CA.ST.RE.ADJ.CT 190 AF.CB/CA.R.
S-104-130 Revised 08/2011 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz ; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-130 TABLE OF CONTENTS EQUIPMENT FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................................1-1 TABLE SET-UP AND ROTATION CHECK ..........................................................................1-2 BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................1-3 COLOURED MARKING ON THE MACHINE ...................................................................1-4 THREAD STAND INSTALLATION ............
S-104-130 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont’d) SELECTING CUT BEFORE (CB) OR CUT AFTER (CA) ...................................................1-90 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................1-91 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS .......................................................................................1-92 NEEDLES .................................................................................................................................
S-104-100 EQUIPMENT FAMILIARIZATION Description Eyelet Buttonhole Sewing Machine Up to 1,900 spm Stitch Type 401 two thread chainstitch Stitch Density 3 to 16 s/cm (7 to 40 spi) Buttonhole Lenght 13 to 32 mm ( 1/ 2" to 1 1/4") Automatic Cutting Lenght N/A Eye Shape (X; Y) mm No Eye; 2,7 x 4,3 X Sewing Speed Y End Shape flibar, open end Stitch Bite 2 to 4 mm Automatic Thread Triming AF - top thread only Lubrication Semi - automatic wicking system Electrical Supply 230V, 50/60Hz, 3 Ph
S-104-100 TABLE SET-UP AND ROTATION CHECK 1. Unpack the table, connect electrical plug, and turn the main power on. 2. Make sure the left hand motor pulley rotates counterclockwise. Once this has been done, turn the main power off. 3. Place the rubber cushions onto the top surface of the table. 4. Unpack the machine and set it on the table, lining the machine up with the four larger holes. Be sure to lift the machine by the base. CAUTION: Do not lift the machine by the bedplate. 5.
S-104-100 BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENTS BELT TENSION ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: According to electrical power freqvency is necessary to use the motor pulley 50Hz or 60Hz. (If the motor rotations are higher then is recommended by the manufacturer, the machine can get damaged) 1. Remove the belt cover and the base . Put V-belt on the pulley and over the hole in stand plate on motor pulley . 2. Loose the nut and turn the motor tighten the belt. 3. Check the tightening with 30N pressure.
S-104-100 COLOURED MARKING ON THE MACHINE COLOURED MARKING Screw - top links: Yellow marks — that factory. 1. Loosing and following disassembly of this link causes distinctive intervention to the mechanism adjustment, was done when assembled and sewed off at the 2. After such an intervention to the mechanism, new adjustment of set mechanism needs to be done and complete check of whole machine adjustment as well.
S-104-100 THREAD STAND INSTALLATION T H R E A D S T A N D I N S TA L L A T I O N 1. Put the thread stand together according to the drawing. 2. Position of the locking ring allows assembly of the thread stand for various thickness of the table top. Threaded end of the post must not extend more that 1 mm (1/32”) through the locking nut . 3. Insert the washer and the post into the hole provided in the right rear of the table top . Insert the washer and tighten the nut .
S-104-100 LUBRICATION 1. Oil tank , which is located on the top of the edge on the head, should be checked daily. It is supposed to be full at the beginning of each day. 2. Red marked places, pertinently the places with sticker with OIL description, must be regularly checker and lubricated, after every 30 hours of operating as of minimal. (More often when necessary.) 3. Let the machine cycle 20 times or more , so all excess oil can be removed. 4.
S-104-100 LUBRICATION 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 Parts shown must contact on downstroke Pass yoke through loop in wicking Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-100 MACHINE OPERATION Threading the Machine 1. Make sure the power is turned OFF. 2. Turn the left hand crank through a cycle until the race is facing the rear of the machine. 3. Thread gimp A as shown below. 1-8 Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-100 MACHINE OPERATION 4. Thread top thread B as shown below. 5. Continue turning the left hand crank until the race faces the front of the machine. Thread bottom thread C as shown below. Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-100 MACHINE OPERATION Starting the Machine It is recommended that 20 buttonholes be sewn on a scrap piece of material before sewing on a garment. Doing this will remove all the oil and grease from the upper and lower tensions. 1. Place sewing work under clamp feet A. Pull hand clamping lever B forward. Clamp feet A will move down and hold sewing work in place. 2. Turn main power switch C on, and push down on the back of the foot pedal located on the treadle rail of the table stand.
S-104-100 BUTTONHOLE QUALITY FEATURES The perfect buttonhole will feature: Uniform stitching. Consistent purl formation. Symmetrical eye shape. Proportional shape and size. Tacked/trimmed. WHAT TO LOOK FOR Cut Before/Cut After (CB/CA) - The material may be cut before or after the buttonhole is sewn, depending upon the application and the type of material. With a cut before buttonhole, the material is cut and the machine sews around the edge of the material.
S-104-100 PRINCIPLES OF SEWING A stitch is the unit of thread formed in the production of seams and stitching. Stitching is defined as a series of stitches embodied in a material for ornamental purposes, for finishing an edge, or both. The type of stitch used in the eyelet buttonhole machine is a two-thread, chain lock, purl stitch enveloping a reinforcing cord. When the thread, loopers, and spreaders create a buttonhole: Needle Throat plate Upper thread Reinforcing cord R.H. Spreader L.H.
S-104-100 PRINCIPLES OF SEWING The looper carrier continues moving to the right, carrying the lower thread, the left-hand looper, and the spreader, fully into the loop formed. Needle Throat plate Lower thread L.H. Spreader Upper thread Cord L.H. Looper R.H. Looper R.H. Spreader The left-hand spreader opens, making room for the needle to pass through the loop formed by the lower thread. This penetration, allows the needle to encompasses the cord. Needle Upper thread L.H. Spreader Cord L.H. Looper R.H.
S-104-100 PRINCIPLES OF SEWING As the needle moves down to form a new loop, an implement called a take-up, pulls the upper thread up and into the material, bringing along the lower thread. Needle Throat Plate Lower thread Upper thread Cord R.H. Spreader & looper Needle guard A loop is formed as the needle rises. The looper carrier continues moving to the left and the right-hand looper enters the new loop formed. The previous loop is pulled up tight against the material.
S-104-100 PRINCIPLES OF SEWING The looper carrier continues moving to the left. The right-hand looper and spreader fully enter the loop formed. Needle Throat plate Lower thread Upper thread R.H. Spreader & Looper Needle guard The right-hand spreader opens, making room for the needle to pass through a loop formed by the upper thread. Needle Upper thread Lower thread Cord R.H. Spreader L.H. Spreader & looper R.H. Looper Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.
S-104-100 PRINCIPLES OF SEWING The looper carrier moves to the right as the needle “strips” the loop previously formed. The left-hand looper enters the new loop being formed. Needle Throat plate Upper thread Cord R.H. Looper & spreader L.H. Spreader The lower thread forms a purl and along with the previously formed thread loop, is pulled up against the material. The enveloped cord provides body to the buttonholes. Needle Throat plate Lower thread L.H. Spreader 1-16 Upper thread Cord L.H. Looper R.H.
S-104-100 PRINCIPLES OF SEWING The AMF Reece two-thread, chain lock, purl stitch with reinforcing cord. Upper thread Lower thread Reinforcing cord (gimp) Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS The majority of adjustments are started when the machine is in the home position. The home position is reached by turning the left hand crank slowly through a cycle. Halfway through the cycle, the bedplate will start moving towards the rear of the machine. Once the bedplate has stopped moving to the rear, it is in home position. It is recommended that every time the machine is brought to the home position that the right hand stop wheel be locked.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 3. Loosen nut M, and move rocking lever N slightly to the rear. Push link C back; lever D will latch over roller stud E. A clearance of between 0.03 and 0.07 mm (.001 and 0.003“) must be maintained between roller F and length gauge G. To adjust, loosen lock nut H, adjust screw I up or down ) up will decrease the clearance, down will increase the clearance) as necessary. Use a feeler gauge to check. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten lock nut H. 4.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 5. The clearance between brake shoe L and right hand stop wheel B should be 0.25 mm (.010“). To adjust, place the appropriate feeler gauge between brake shoe L and right hand stop wheel B. Pull rocking lever N all the way forward, holding it forward, turn right hand stop wheel B counterclockwise until it locks. 6. Ensure all end play between three fork lever O and rocking lever N has been removed. This is done by sliding the rocking lever shaft all the way to the casting.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 7. While applying slight pressure counterclockwise on the hand grip of right hand stop wheel B, turn left hand crank A until stop dog O, located on the right hand stop wheel, is released. Once the dog is released, stop turning the hand crank immediately. 8. A clearance of up to 0.13 mm (.005“) should exist between drive hub P and dog Q, located on left hand cutting wheel R.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 9. Turn right hand stop wheel B until stop dog O is at 12 o‘clock. 10. Turn the left hand crank until roller F reaches the high point of length gauge G, which is the farthest movement to the rear the rocking lever can make. 11. Continue turning the left hand crank until lever D starts to make an upward movement. At this point, stop turning the left hand crank immediately. 12. The lower portion of trip lever T must rest squarely on dog U. To adjust, loosen nut V.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 14. Release trip lever T by pulling it forward. Turn right hand stop wheel B one full rotation until brake shoe L rests tightly against the stop wheel. The clearance between drive hub P and dog Q, located on left hand cutting wheel R, should be between 0.25 and 0.38 mm (.010 and .015“). If they do not have the proper clearance, repeat steps 7 through 14. Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 15. Turn right hand stop wheel B until the stop dog O is locked. Turn the left hand crank until the machine is in home position. A clearance of approximately 0.50 mm (.20”) should be maintained between drive hub P and dog Q, located on left hand cutting wheel R. To adjust, loosen nut W, move stud X forward or backward (forward decreases the gap between dogs; backward increases the gap between dogs) as necessary. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten nut W. 16.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS Ensure you use the correct stop motion procedures for your style machine. Flyover Lever Stop Motion When setting the stop motion the CB/CA style machines must be set in CA mode (see page 1-92). 1. Make sure the main power is OFF. 2. Turn the left hand crank until the machine is in home position. Once in the home position, turn right hand stop wheel B until it locks in place. 3. Loosen screw M and move rocking lever N slightly to the rear.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 5. A clearance between brake pad L and right hand stop wheel B should be 0.25 mm (.010”). To adjust, place the appropriate feeler gauge between the brake shoe and the right hand stop wheel. Pull rocking lever all the way forward; holding it forward, turn the right hand stop wheel counterclockwise until it locks. 6. Ensure all end play between three fork lever O and rocking lever N has been removed. This is done by sliding the rocker lever shaft all the way to the casting.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS Adjust latch P so right hand stitch pulley Q is allowed to turn freely. This is done by loosening screw R and rotating eccentric bushing S so that the wide side is towards the rear of the machine. Latch P is against the ledge of right hand stop wheel B. Move clutch dog T approximately one-half way between the drive cam U and the high point of the outside diameter of the right hand stitch pulley Q. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten screw R.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 8. Apply slight pressure counterclockwise on hand grip B. Turn the left hand crank until stop dog V is released. Once the dog has been released, stop turning the hand crank immediately. A clearance of up to 0.13 mm (.005”) should exist between drive hub W and dog X, located on left hand cutting wheel Y. To adjust, loosen screw Z, and slide the left hand cutting wheel in or out as necessary. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten screw Z.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 9. Turn the left hand crank until roller F reaches the high point of length gauge G. Turn right hand stop wheel B until the dog is at 6 o’clock. At this point, there should be a clearance of 1.59 mm (.062”) between dog AA and the end of flyover lever BB. To adjust, loosen screw CC and move flyover leer BB forward or backward as necessary. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten screw CC. Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 10. A clearance of 0.40 mm (.016”) should exist between dog AA and flyover lever BB after rocking lever M has moved forward. To adjust, loosen nut DD and move link EE down until it i sitting squarely on the top of dog II. Re-tighten nut DD just enough to hold link EE lightly in place. Lift D and allow roller F to release from length gauge G. At this time, rocking lever M will move slightly forward.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 11. Turn right hand stop wheel B until the dog is at 12 o’clock. Pull the top portion of trip lever EE forward until it releases. At this point, dog AA should just touch the underside of flyover lever BB without lifting it. To adjust, with a hammer lightly tap top bracket FF to the machine head up or down (up decreases the gap; down increases the gap) as necessary. Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 12. Turn the left hand crank until the machine has moved through the eye position. Left hand dogs X and drive hub W should have an approximate clearance of up to 0.40 (.016”). If the proper clearance does not exist between left hand dogs and drive hub, repeat steps 6 through 8. 1-32 Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 13. Turn the right hand stop wheel until it locks in place. Turn the left hand crank until the machine is in home position. A clearance of approximately 0.50 mm (.020”) is required between drive hub W and left hand dog X. To adjust, loosen nut GG, move stud HH forward or backward (forward decreases the gap; backward increases the gap) as necessary. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten nut GG. 14.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS Ensure you use the correct stop motion procedures for your style machine. Round Eye Stop Motion Home position is after the upper thread trimming action has occurred. The bedplate will travel a short distance to the rear of the machine and stop. The race will be facing the left side of the machine. 1. Turn the left hand crank until the machine reaches home position. Turn the right hand stop wheel until it locks. 2.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 3. Turn the left hand crank until the machine reaches the home position. Turn the right hand stop wheel until it locks. Continue turning the left hand crank until stop dog B is released from the right hand stop wheel. Once dog is released, stop turning crank immediately. A clearance of 0.13 mm (.005”) must be maintained between the dog on the left hand wheel and drive hub F. To adjust, loosen screw G and move the left hand wheel in or out as necessary.
S-104-100 STOP MOTION ADJUSTMENTS 5. The adjustment described in step 4 may need to be repeated several times in order to establish the proper home position. To check, turn main power on and cycle the machine to ensure that it is stopping in the home position. If it is not stopping in the home position, repeat step 4 (increasing the clearance between dogs will stop the machine sooner; decreasing the clearance will stop the machine later). 6.
S-104-100 SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTS The slip clutches are factory set to absorb starting load by slipping 45 to 100 degrees upon pick-up of the first stitch. The clutch may slip within this range without any problem, but needs to be periodically checked with gauge 03.0403.0.000. To check the amount of slippage, perform the following steps: 1. Put a mark on spur gear A in relation to the position of the lockwasher tab B. 2. Turn the power on. Cycle the machine through one stitching cycle. Turn the power off.
S-104-100 RACE ADJUSTMENTS Race to Side of Bedplate 1. Remove the throat plate, loopers and spreaders. 2. Set the machine in the eye mode, using eye / no-eye shifter A located in the rear of the bedplate. 3. Turn the left hand crank, stopping once to ensure that holes B (located on the head and bedplate) are in alignment. 4. Locate scribe line C on the rear of the bedplate. Using a straight edge, mark a matching scribe line onto the head at position D.
S-104-100 RACE ADJUSTMENTS 5. Race should have traveled 90 degrees to the bedplate, as shown below. If the race did not travel 90 degrees, perform steps 6 and 7. 6. Place a straight edge across the front of the race and check distance on both sides of the race to the side of the bedplate. 7. Lift the machine. Loosen allen cap screw E and move it either up or down (up moves the race to the left, down moves the race to the right) as necessary. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten screw E.
S-104-100 RACE ADJUSTMENTS Race to Needle Bar Gears With race at 90 degrees, upper vibrator block should be visually square to race. To adjust, loosen nut F, and rotate upper sector gear G to square it off. Once this has been done, re-tighten nuts F. Race 180 degree travel 1. Lower the machine. Turn the left hand crank until the machine is in the home position. Once at home, continue turning the left hand crank, stopping 1/2 way along the first row of stitches. 2.
S-104-100 RACE ADJUSTMENTS 3. Continue turning the left hand crank through the eye of the buttonhole, stopping at the second row of stitches. 4. Place a straight edge across the front of the race. Look at the race in relation to the straight edge - note the distance, if any, between the two. 5. If there is no distance between race and straight edge on either position, the travel is correct. If there is a distance between the race and the straight edge, perform steps 6 through 9.
S-104-100 RACE ADJUSTMENTS 6. Lift the machine. Loosen nut H, and move up or down (up moves the race clockwise; down moves the race counterclockwise) equaling 1/2 distance between the straight edge and the race. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten nut H. 7. Repeat steps 1 and 2. 8. Lift the machine. Loosen nut I, and rotate the race either right or left as necessary in order to square race to straight edge. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten nut I. 9.
S-104-100 ADJUSTABLE FLYBAR PINS SETTINGS - NO EYE NOTE: The flybar brackets have been adjusted and pinned in the factory. If the pins are working freely, no adjustment is necessary. If they are not working freely, perform the following steps: 1. Set the machine to the no-eye position using the eye/no-eye shifter located in the rear of the bedplate. 2. Turn the left hand crank until the race is 90 degrees to the bedplate. 3. Lift the machine. Remove springs B, loosen clamp C by loosening screw D.
S-104-100 ADJUSTABLE FLYBAR PINS SETTINGS - NO EYE 6. Move spacer wedges J close together or further apart (closer moves flybar bracket to the right; further moves the bracket to the left) so that flybar pins G will line up to fit into cam plate slots I. 7. Re-tighten the hex bolts. Check the fit of flybar pins G into cam plate slots I. If pins do not fit or are not working freely, repeat steps 5 and 6. If they do fit and are working freely, reattach flybar actuators E and F, as well as clamp C.
S-104-100 LOOPER AND NEEDLE ALIGNMENT 1. Make sure the main power is OFF. Turn the left hand crank until the machine is in home position. Insert a needle. Re-install the left hand looper. 2. Turn the right hand stitch wheel until the needle aligns with the tip of the left hand looper. 3. Turn the left hand crank until machine cycles approximately 1/2 way through the 1st row of stitches. Note the distance between the needle and looper.
S-104-100 PRICK IN Prick-in is a method used to view the make-up of a buttonhole by creating a stitch pattern on a piece of paper before actually sewing on a garment. The result of the prick-in will be used as a benchmark for all adjustments. 1. The following are things to look for when doing a “prick-in”: A B C D E F G H 1-46 Eye Shape Cutting Space Stitch Bite Length of Buttonhole Length of Flybar Last Stitch Stitch Count Position of Knives / Central Stitching Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.
S-104-100 PRICK IN 2. Install the throat plate. Insert prick-in needle 02.0001.0.000 into the needle bar. The depth of the needle into the needle bar should be set to allow just the point of the needle to penetrate the paper. Place a piece of paper across the clamp area of the bedplate. 3. Turn the power on. Holding the piece of paper in place, cycle the machine to show the stitching pattern. Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-100 EYESHAPE ADJUSTMENT 1. Looking at the newly created stitch pattern, determine which way nut A should be moved in order for a correct eye shape to be obtained. Use the examples below as a guide. 2. To adjust for the eye shape, loosen nut A located on the combination lever B. Move nut up or down as necessary. If the shape of the eye looks like Example 1, move nut down; if the shape of the eye looks like Example 2, move nut up. 3. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten nut B.
S-104-100 CUTTING SPACE ADJUSTMENT Cutting space is the distance between the two rows of stitches. The distance will vary with different types of materials. The cutting space sets the boundaries for the knife when cutting the buttonhole. The proper cutting space sets these boundaries without damaging the stitches. An example of cutting space is shown below. To adjust, loosen bolt A. Move bolt down for more cutting space; move the bolt up for less cutting space.
S-104-100 STITCH BITE WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The stitch bite is the width of the stitch. The width will vary with different types of materials. An example of the stitch bite is shown below. To adjust, loosen nut A, and move drag link B up or down (up decreases stitch bite; down increases stitch bite) as necessary. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten nut A. NOTE: When setting this adjustment, check the position of the needle to the gimp hole on the throat plate.
S-104-100 BUTTONHOLE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Loosen wing nut A, move length gauge B so that it is aligned with the size of the desired buttonhole engraved on the length indicator C. The length indicator is used to show the length of the buttonhole. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten wing nut A. Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-100 FLYBAR ADJUSTMENT The flybar is the position of the buttonhole where the second row of stitches crosses over the first row of stitches, as shown in the example below. The length of the flybar can range from 0 to 3/8 of an inch. To adjust, loosen nut A, and move lever B forward or backward (move lever forward for a shorter flybar; move lever backward for a longer flybar) as necessary. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten nut A. 1-52 Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.
S-104-100 END STITCH ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen nut A. Adjust screw B for proper stopping by turning the screw in or out (in will make the machine stop sooner; out will make the machine stop later) as necessary. 2. Once screw B has been adjusted, re-tighten nut A. Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-100 STITCH COUNT ADJUSTMENT To adjust the stitch count, loosen nut A and move slide link B forward or backward (forward increases the number of stitches; backward decreases the number of stitches) as necessary. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten nut A.
S-104-100 CUTTING STEEL AND KNIFE ADJUSTMENTS Knife and Cutting Lever Adjustment 1. Ensure cutting steel A is properly inserted into the cutting lever. To insert, loosen screw D and slide the new steel in. It must be squared with the lever and seated all the way back to the locating pin. Once the steel is in place, re-tighten screw D. Manually lower cutting lever C to ensure knife B and cutting steel A are in alignment.
S-104-100 CUTTING STEEL AND KNIFE ADJUSTMENTS 6. Knife holder G (with knife inserted) must line up with the center of the prick-in. If it does no, loosen screw H and screw I (located on both sides of the knife holder), and slide knife holder left or right ad necessary. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten screw H and I. 7. The cutting lever must be in alignment with the knife. To check, manually pull the lever down. If not in alignment with the knife, repeat step 4.
S-104-100 CUTTING STEEL AND KNIFE ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Cutting Pressure The cutting pressure should be adjusted when the cutting steel is replaced or the material being sewn has been changed. To change the cutting pressure, perform the following steps. 1. Loosen jam nuts A and move in or out (in will increase the cutting pressure; out will decrease the cutting pressure) as necessary. Once the correct amount of pressure has been obtained, re-tighten nuts A. CAUTION: The pressure should be minimized.
S-104-100 CUTTING STEEL AND KNIFE ADJUSTMENTS Replacing the Cutting Steel To replace cutting steel A, perform the following steps: 1. Install cutting steel A into cutting lever C by loosening screw D and sliding new steel in. It must be seated all the way back to the location pin. Once the steel is in place, re-tighten screw D. 2. Manually lower cutting lever C to ensure cutting steel A is centered over knife E.
S-104-100 CLAMPING Alignment of Clamp Plates to Bedplate 1. Make sure the machine is in the home position. 2. Install clamp plates A, making sure that the clamp plates are parallel to the bedplate on both sides. If they are not, perform steps 3 through 5. 3. Loosen screw B on outstop C, and screw D on instop E. 4. Manually push the right clamp towards the side of the bedplate. To adjust, loosen post F, slide it to the right or left as necessary. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten post F. 5.
S-104-100 CLAMPING Adjusting the Clamp Plate Spread 1. Turn the left hand crank until the rollers on clamp plates A are positioned to the widest part of spreader block G, which is located on the rear of the knife holder. Move the clamp plates side to side in order to center them to the middle of bedplate. 2. Gently press outstop C against the side face of clamp plate A, and re-tighten screw B. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other clamp. 1-60 Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.
S-104-100 CLAMPING Setting the Spread of the Clamp Plates The distance of the spread will be determined by the sewing application. The standard clearance between the edge of clamp plate A and outstop C is 0.76 mm (.030”). To adjust, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the left hand crank so that the clamp rolls are not resting on the spreader block. Place the feeler gauge between the edge of clamp plate A and outstop C. Slide the clamp plate towards the outstop until it can no longer move.
S-104-100 CLAMPING Spread Locking As the clamps are brought down, the spread locks compress the spread locking pins. As the clamps move outward to their maximum spread, the locks move along with the clamp plates. This allows the pins to release, locking the clamps in position until they are released. 1. Turn the left hand crank until the rollers on the clamp plate are at the widest part of the spreader block (see page 1-61). 2. Engage clamps A by pulling clamp lever H forward.
S-104-100 CLAMPING Adjusting the Clamp Pressure The clamp foot pressure has been factory set for medium / heavy weight materials. Additional pressure may be required for light weight materials. To adjust, perform the following steps: 1. Loosen nut A, B and turn adjustment screw C up or down (up increases clamp pressure; down decreases clamp pressure) as necessary. 2. The correct amount of pressure is obtained when the material is held firmly by the clamp foot.
S-104-100 CLAMPING Clamp Foot Position and Needle Entry Point The clamp feet must be adjusted so the needle is not allowed to strike the clamp foot on the right hand stroke of the needle bar. To adjust, loosen screw A in mounting base B of clamp arm C. Move the mounting base of the clamp arm in either direction 1 or 2 (moving the mounting base in direction 1 will decrease the distance between the needle and the clamp foot; moving it in direction 2 will increase the distance).
S-104-100 CLAMPING Disengagement of Clamp Arms Disengagement of the clamps is automatic when the machine is under power. If the clamps are not disengaging properly, check the clearance between toggle lever A and clamp arm tip B. The clearance should be 0.40 mm (.016”). To adjust, perform the following steps: Turn the left hand crank until the cutting lever and the trimming action have been completed.
S-104-100 CLAMPING Engagement of Clamp Arms The engagement of the clamp is automatic when the machine is under power. The clamps engage when the tip of the clamping lever pushes down on the toggle lever, which in turn locks the clamps in place for sewing. To adjust, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the left hand crank until machine is in home position. Manually bring down the clamps by pulling lever D forward. 2.
S-104-100 CLAMPING Unclamping for CB/CA 1. Lift the machine. In the CA position, turn the left hand crank until the cutting lever starts its downward movement, and the bedplate has stopped moving. The unclamping wedge located on the main cam will drive clamp lever assembly A down. As it returns upward, it will lift safety latch B up and out of the way. 2. A clearance of 0.40 mm (.016”) must be maintained between clamping arm tip C and toggle lever D.
S-104-100 CLAMPING Clamping Pressure for CB/CA In addition to adjusting the pressure as described on page 1-63, it may be necessary to adjust clamping arm tip A in order to balance the clamping pressure between CB and CA. To adjust, loosen screws B and position clamping arm tip A up or down as necessary, in order to produce a light toggle clamp force. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten screws B. 1-68 Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-100 CLAMPING Adjustment of the Safety Latch 1. Turn the left hand crank. As the machine reaches home position and the clamps disengage, safety latch A should fit into notch located on clamp tip B. To adjust, loosen screws C and slide bracket E backward or forward as necessary in order to position safety latch A to fit into notch. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten screws C. 2. A minimum clearance of 0.79 mm (.031”) is required between toggle lever and clamp arm tip.
S-104-100 LOOPERS AND SPREADERS Adjusting the Needle Bar Height The needle bar setting is standard to most threads and materials. However, changes to the needle bar height may be required when certain materials and threads are used. 1. Remove the throat plate. Turn the left hand crank until the right hand stop wheel releases. 2. Bring needle bar A down to its lowest point of the stroke by turning right hand stop wheel counterclockwise.
S-104-100 LOOPERS AND SPREADERS Adjusting Clearance between Loopers and Needle Before performing the following adjustment, ensure the looper and needle are in alignment (see page 1-45), the throat plate has been removed and the right and left looper have been installed. To install the loopers, loosen screws B and C. Install the loopers. Do not re-tighten screws at this time. 1. Turn the right hand stop wheel counterclockwise, bringing needle bar down to its lowest point. 2.
S-104-100 LOOPERS AND SPREADERS Equalization of Loopers There are two methods of equalizing the loopers: one method utilizes the 6” scale, and the other method utilizes the timing gauge. NOTE: It is not important that the looper reach the center of the needle at this time. It is important that both loopers are equalized after rising .093” or 3/32” on both the needle bar strokes. 1. With the looper carrier still loose, turn the left hand crank until the right hand stop wheel releases. 2.
S-104-100 LOOPERS AND SPREADERS 5. Loosen screw A and move the left hand looper 1/2 the distance noted in step 3. Once the looper has been moved, re-tighten screw A. Step 2 through 5 may need to be repeated in order to obtain equalization of the loopers. 6. Moving the left hand looper away from the needle will bring the right hand looper closer to the needle. Moving the left hand looper closer to the needle will move the right hand looper away from the needle. Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.
S-104-100 LOOPERS AND SPREADERS Travel of Looper to Center of Needle The loopers must travel to the center part of the needle. To adjust, perform the following steps: 1. Loosen screw A and rotate core B clockwise or counterclockwise slightly (rotating the core clockwise will move looper toward the needle; rotating the core counterclockwise will move the looper away from the needle). Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten screw A. NOTE: Make sure screw has been re-tightened before continuing on.
S-104-100 LOOPERS AND SPREADERS Adjusting Spreader Clearance 1. Install left and right hand spreader and spreader stop. The spreader spindle must be set to approximately 0.79 mm (0.031”) above crosshead. To adjust, loosen screw A and move the spindle up or down as necessary. 3. Set the left hand spreader stop so that the fork of the left hand spreader straddles to hole in the left hand looper. 4.
S-104-100 LOOPERS AND SPREADERS 7. As the needle bar moves downward on each stroke and the loopers are moving away from the needle, equal clearance must be obtained between the needle and the spreaders. If clearance is not equal, perform step 8 below. 8. Turn right hand stop wheel until the needle bar goes down on right hand stroke. At this time, the left hand looper is moving away from the needle and the left hand spreader passes the needle. There must be a clearance of between 0.40 and 0.79 mm (.
S-104-100 UPPER TENSION THREAD RELEASE On Cut-After machines, a thread draw-off cam, turning with the upper sector shaft, pivots with the rocking tension assembly forward. During this time, the race is turning to form the eye. When the stitching ends, the race reverses, allowing the rocking tension to fall back. This releases additional slack thread for starting the next buttonhole.
S-104-100 TRIM KNIFE ADJUSTMENT Adjusting for the relaxed position The “relaxed” position is when the trim knife assembly is located over the right hand spreader stop and away from the throat plate. To adjust, loosen nut A and turn screw B counterclockwise or clockwise (counterclockwise will move the trim knife assembly to the right; clockwise will move the trim knife assembly to the left) as necessary. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten nut A. Needle to Trim Knife Lower the needle bar.
S-104-100 TRIM KNIFE ADJUSTMENT Upper Thread Trimming for Adjustable Fly During the machine cycle, when the sewing ends, the machine returns to the home position. However, before reaching the home position, the needle thread trim action trims the front leg of the thread loop. To check for the correct timing of the trimming action, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the left hand crank through a cycle until trip lever has been released. Turn the right hand stop wheel until it locks.
S-104-100 CORD TRIM ADJUSTMENTS Trim Knife Adjustment Adjusting for the relaxed position The “relaxed” position is when the trim knife assembly is located over the right hand spreader stop and away from the throat plate. To adjust, loosen nut A and turn screw B counterclockwise or clockwise )counterclockwise will move the trim knife assembly to the right; clockwise will move the trim knife assembly to the left) as necessary. Once the adjustment has been made, re-tighten nut A.
S-104-100 CORD TRIM ADJUSTMENTS Upper Thread Trimming During the machine cycle, when the sewing ends, the machine returns to the home position. However, before returning home, the needle thread trim action trims the front leg of the thread loop. To check for the correct timing of the trimming action, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the left hand crank through a cycle until the trip lever has been released. Turn the right hand stop wheel until it locks.
S-104-100 CORD TRIM ADJUSTMENTS Upper Thread Trimming for - 170 Short Travel Cord Trim During the machine cycle, the sewing ends and the machine returns to the home position. However, before returning home, the needle thread trim action trims the front leg of the thread loop. To check for the correct timing of the trimming action, perform the following steps: 1. Turn left hand crank until the trip lever has been released and the right hand stitch wheel locks.
S-104-100 CORD TRIM ADJUSTMENTS Lower Thread Draw-off The lower thread draw-off is used to supply enough lower thread into the buttonhole as it is forming the stitch. This allows the thread to be trimmed and still have enough thread retained for the next buttonhole. To adjust, perform the following step: 1. Actuator assembly B may need to be adjusted for correct tension release. The correct adjustment is when actuator assembly B is resting against the race, and the lower tension disc is closed.
S-104-100 CORD TRIM ADJUSTMENTS Adjustment of the Clamp Hold-Down Fingers The fingers hold the garment in place during the shear trimming action. Without the finger, the garment would be permitted to move, causing failure to trim the lower threads, in addition to damaging the garment. The fingers become engaged after the clamp arms are released and as the bedplate is moving to the rear. At this time, the fingers have moved down, holding the garment in place during the shearing action.
S-104-100 CORD TRIM ADJUSTMENTS Adjustment of the Shear Sets The Cord Trim shears are designed like a pair of scissors. The edge must cross over each other. However, too much cross-over will cause the machine to malfunction, thus damaging key parts. For this reason, it is imperative that the correct adjustment be maintained. Installation of shears to clamp plates 1. Holding the clamp plate, insert spring A into the circle cut-out area of the clamp plate. 2. Place lower shear B over the spring.
S-104-100 CORD TRIM ADJUSTMENTS Shear Cross-Over Knife actuator G is adjusted to run parallel to the edge of the clamp plate. The shears are activated when the race starts to turn back to the home position. As the race turns the paddle, located on the rear of the race, engages the knife actuator which causes the shears to cross-over. Having the actuator parallel brings the cutting edges together without causing a bind in the machine.
S-104-100 CORD TRIM ADJUSTMENTS Shears Cross-Over for - 170 Short Travel Cord Trim The short travel cord trim may require the adjustment of actuator G. The adjust would be approximately 15 degree off the parallel adjustment, as described for standard cord trim on page 1-86. To adjust, loosen nut H and rotate actuator to correct position. Once the proper position has been obtained, re-tighten nut H. This change may be required when sewing the short buttonhole (1/2”).
S-104-100 CORD TRIM ADJUSTMENTS Gimp Pull Back A gimp pull back is provided to ensure that there is enough gimp to start the next buttonhole. Spring A acts as a clamp and also adds tension on gimp. Before performing this adjustment, remove gimp pull back assembly B from the machine by pressing inward on floating pin C, which is located on the race. Loosen screw D and move the spring up or down until its top edge is slightly under the top of the gimp hole.
S-104-100 CORD TRIM ADJUSTMENTS Top Thread Pick-Up The thread pick-up hook is activated by the downward movement of the cutting lever. Turn the left hand crank until the machine has completed a cycle. Observe the thread pick-up hook as it makes its downward plunge. The amount of travel required is just enough to reach the point of the needle, just passing beyond the needle thread.
S-104-100 SELECTING CUT BEFORE (CB) OR CUT AFTER (CA) Selecting Cut Before (CB) or Cut After (CA) Change from CB to CA 1. Move the bedplate to its home position. 2. Move the selector lever A, located on the left to the rear of the machine head, to the CA position. 3. Loosen bolt B and slide clamping arm C to the rear for the CA position. Once the clamping arm has been moved backward, re-tighten bolt B. Change from CA to CB 1. Move the bedplate to its home position. 2.
S-104-100 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE It is necessary to establish a good preventive maintenance program and adhere to it. It is necessary that the oil is checked and replenished when needed, and the machine be freed of any pieces of material and loose thread on a daily basis. To do this, it is recommended that you have the following items on hand for the everyday upkeep and cleaning of your machine. oil vacuum clearner / paint brush / parts brush NOTE: DO NOT use an air blower in place of a vacuum.
S-104-100 RECOMMENDED SPARED PARTS It is recommended that the following spare parts and quantities be kept in stock. These parts are sold individually. Part Number 01.2193.0.000 01.2001.0.000 01.2056.0.000 10.1030.0.017 01.2102.0.000 01.2667.0.000 10.1029.1.000 14.4009.1.000* 14.4005.0.000* 14.4008.1.000* 14.4004.0.000* 14.4009.1.350** 14.4005.0.350** 01.5620.0.000 01.5619.0.000 01.5167.0.000 01.5433.0.000 14.1092.1.000 01.5606.0.000 14.1197.0.000 10.3553.0.003** 10.3553.0.004** 17.0064.5.XXX*** 10.4012.0.
S-104-100 NEEDLES Below is a chart listing needles and their description available for the AMF Reece eyelet machines. They are of superior struck groove construction, and chrome plated. They vary in size and type as listed below. These needles can be purchased by the box (100/box) through the Part Department. Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-100 KNIVES AND CUTTING STEELS The knives and cutting steels are stamped with the last four digits of this part number. The cutting steels are also stamped with its size. To reorder original knives or cutting steels, give the first six digits of the part number, plus the last four digits stamped on the original part. The following is an examples of eye styles, knives and cutting steels. 1-94 Revised 09/2004 e-mail: service@amfreece.cz; parts@amfreece.cz; website: www.amfreece.
S-104-100 TROUBLESHOOTING Reversing Direction of the Main Cam In the event that something becomes lodged between the main cam and the roller, the rotation of the main cam can be reversed so the object lodged can be removed. This can be done without having to disassemble the machine. The following procedure may be performed on both the 104-100 and 104-200 machines. 1. Remove the stitch feed located in the lower right corner of the machine by removing nut and washer A and nut B. Remove arm C.
S-104-100 TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Remove the left hand wheel by removing screw J and sliding the wheel off. Remove the handle by removing screw K located inside the handle. Re-install the handle on the opposite side of the left hand wheel. Re-install hand wheel reversed on shaft as shown below. 5. When the hand wheel is turned, it will reverse the rotation of the main cam. The obstruction may be removed.
S-104-100 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Motor fails to start. Motor started and ran for a short period of time, then stopped. The machine fails to cycle POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No power to the motor Check electrical plug and wiring Incorrect voltage Check with a voltage meter Transformer Check transformer output Faculty motor starter Replace starter Left wheel dog will not engage drive hub. Recheck stop motion Spring on shifting lever weak or broken.
S-104-100 TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE SYMPTOM Uneven feeding Machine turning hard at eye Machine fails to stitch during cycle Noise in stop motion 2-4 POSSIBLE SOLUTION Left wheel does not turn freely on lower rear shaft Oil throughly hole in screw located on left hand end of shaft Main cam friction too tight or too loose Adjust Improperly set friction collar Adjust compression Feed clutch worn Replace Dirt lodged between upper and lower sector teeth Remove dirt Adjusting collar is too
S-104-100 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Stop motion incorrectly adjusted Re-adjust stop motion Rocking lever shaft binding in head casting Free the shaft Excessive side play in rocker Adjust rocker arm; before doing so, ensure the pressure on length gauge is correct Drive belts worn Replace belts Excessive cutting pressure Re-adjust cutting knife and block pressure Stop motion incorrectly adjusted Re-adjust stop motion Stop Motion incorrectly adjusted Re-adjust st
S-104-100 TROUBLESHOOTING Uneven pressure of clamp feet Machine fails to cut material Cutting lever sticks and fails to return Uneven cutting POSSIBLE SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE SYMPTOM Clamp pull downs not correctly Re-adjust clamp yoke as aligned needed Clamp pull downs are loose or broken Re-tighten screws and nuts or replace Damaged knife Replace knife Cutting block damaged Repair or replace cutting block Insufficient cutting pressure Re-adjust pressure on cutting knife and block Cutting
S-104-100 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Cutting stitches on a Cut After machine Skipping at the junction of the “Y” of the flybar Skipping stitches POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Thread tension is loose Tighten thread tension Insufficient clamp spreading Adjust clamp spread Clamps not holding work correctly Adjust clamps Cutting knife not centered Adjust cutting knife Cutting steel not centered to knife Adjust cutting steel Cutting of stitches occurring on both sides Adjust the bite and cutting
S-104-100 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Skipping stitches (cont’d) Skipped stitches at sew start Breakage of upper thread Breakage of lower thread 2-8 POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Too much clearance between clamp foot and needle entry point Re-adjust clearance Clamp spread incorrectly adjusted Re-adjust clamp spread Improper threading Re-thread the machine Improper tensions Adjust tension Sew start thread length too short Re-adjust upper tension start release Fork spreader not located over h
S-104-100 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Thread breaking and running back out of needle bar Needle breakage Inconsistent stitching on straight portion of b/h Eye shape deformed POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Trimming improperly adjusted Adjust trimming Tension improperly adjusted Adjust tension Threading incorrect Re-check threading Incorrect clearance between needle and loopers / spreaders Re-adjust clearance Incorrect clearance between needle and clamp foot Re-adjust clearance Needle bar heigh
S-104-100 TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE SYMPTOM Row of stitching is cut by knife after sewing cycle is complete Decreased buttonhole quality POSSIBLE SOLUTION Inadequate cutting width Re-adjust cutting width Cutting lever incorrectly adjusted Re-adjust cutting lever Incorrect clamp spread Re-adjust clamp spread Buttonhole length too short Re-adjust length gauge The functional and aesthetic of a buttonhole can be influenced by the following factors: See appropriate adjustments Density of stit
