581 583 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual applies to machines from the following serial numbers onwards: # 2 771 790 296-12-19 139/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 04.
This Instruction Manual is valid for all models and subclasses listed in the chapter "Specifications". The adjustment manual for the machines can be downloaded free of charge from the internet address www.pfaff-industrial.com/pfaff/de/service/downloads As an alternative to the internet download the adjustment manual can also be ordered in book form under part no. 296-12-19 140/002.
Index Contents ..................................................................................Page 1 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.05.01 1.05.02 1.06 Safety .................................................................................................................................... 5 Directives ............................................................................................................................... 5 General notes on safety ......................................................
Index Contents ..................................................................................Page 8.01.04 8.01.05 8.01.06 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.05.01 8.05.02 8.06 8.07 Mounting the sewing head .................................................................................................. 20 9 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 Preparation ........................................................................................................................ 25 10 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.04.01 10.04.
Safety 1 Safety 1.01 Directives This machine is constructed in accordance with the European regulations contained in the conformity and manufacturer’s declarations.
Safety 1.03 Safety symbols Danger! Points to be observed. Danger of injury for operating and specialist personnel! Caution Do not operate without finger guard and safety devices. Before threading, changing bobbin and needle, cleaning etc. switch off main switch. I 1.04 Important points for the user ● This Instruction Manual is an integral part of the machine and must be available to the operating personnel at all times.
Safety 1.05 Operating and specialist personnel 1.05.01 Operating personnel Operating personnel are persons responsible for the equipping, operating and cleaning of the machine as well as for taking care of problems arising in the sewing area.
Safety 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 or fingers 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 flung out of the machine! 4 2 1 3 5 Fig.
Proper use 2 Proper use The PFAFF 581 is an single-needle ultra-high-speed seamer with compound feed The PFAFF 583 is an single-needle ultra-high-speed seamer with drop feed These machines are used in the industry for sewing lockstitch seams.
Specification 3 Specifications 3.01 PFAFF 581, PFAFF 583 Stitch type: ........................................................................................................301 ( lockstitch ) Needle system: .................................................................................................................... 134 Needle size in 1/100 mm: Version A: ........................................................................................................................ 60 - 70 Version B: ....
Specification 3.02 Versions and subclasses Version A: ...........................................................................................for sewing light materials Version B: .................................................................................... for sewing medium materials Version C: .......................................................................... for sewing medium-heavy materials Work aids: Subclass -900/.. Subclass -909/.. Subclass -910/.. Subclass -911/.. ...............
Disposal of Machine 4 Disposal of Machine ● Proper disposal of the machine is the responsibility of the customer. ● The materials used for the machine are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastic materials. The electrical equipment comprises plastic materials and copper. ● The machine is to be disposed of according to the locally valid pollution control regula-tions; if necessary, a specialist ist to be commissioned.
Transportation, packing and storage 5 Transportation, packing and storage 5.01 Transportation to customer‘s premises The machines are delivered completely packed. 5.02 Transportation inside the customer‘s premises The manufacturer cannot be made liable for transportation inside the customer‘s premises nor to other operating locations. It must be ensured that the machines are only transported in an upright position. 5.
Explanation of symbols 6 Explanation of symbols In this instruction manual, work to be carried out or important information is accentuated by symbols.
Controls 7 Controls 7.01 On/off switch ● The power supply to the machine is switched on or off by turning switch 1. 77-005 1 Fig. 7 - 01 7.02 Pedal 0 +1 ● With the on/off switch on 0 = Machine stop +1 = Sew - 1 = Raise presser foot (for machines with -910/..) - 2 = Trim thread (for machines with -900/..) -1 -2 Fig.
Controls 7.03 Raising the presser foot Fig. 7 - 03 7.04 Fig. 7 - 03a Feed regulator disk / Reverse feed lever - Fig.
Controls 7.05 Keys on the machine head (only for machines with -911/..) ● As long as key 1 is pressed during sewing, the machine sews in reverse. 1 Fig. 7 - 05 7.06 Control panel The description can be found in the separate instruction manual for the motor.
Installation and commissioning 8 Installation and commissioning The machine must only be mounted and commissioned by qualified personnel! All relevant safety regulations are to be observed! If the machine is delivered without a table, it must be ensured that the frame and the table top which you intend to use can hold the weight of the machine and the motor. It must be ensured that the supporting structure is sufficiently sturdy, including during all sewing operations. 8.
Installation and commissioning 8.01.02 Assemble the mounted motor 7 7 5 6 4 Fig. 8 - 02 1 3 2 ● Fix bearing plate 1 on to motor 2 using screws 3, as shown in fig. 8-02. ● Mount drive belt wheel 4 onto motor shaft and attach with screws 5. ● Tilt bearing plate 1 with motor 2 slightly to the side and lay drive belt 6 onto the drive belt wheels. ● Align bearing plate 1 of motor 2 with machine housing and attach with screws 7.
Installation and commissioning 8.01.04 Mounting the sewing head ● Attach the hinges 1 with two screws each in the relevant bore holes on the base plate. ● Insert the sewing head with hinges 1 into the rear rubber pads. 1 Fig. 8 - 04 8.01.05 Mount upper machine cover ● Attach machine cover 1 with screws 2. 1 1 2 Fig.
Installation and commissioning 8.01.06 Mounting the spool holder ● Mount the spool holder as shown in Fig. 8-08. ● Insert the spool holder into the hole in the table top and fasten it with the nuts enclosed. Fig. 8 - 06 8.02 Connecting the plug-in connections and earth cables 1 Fig. 8 - 07 ● Connect all plug connections as described in the operations manual of the drive ● The following ground cables must be attached in order to discharge static electricity.
Installation and commissioning 8.03 Commissioning the machine ● Check machine and in particular electric lines for damage before first commissioning. 1 ● Remove pin 1 of the oil reservoir 2 (Fig. 8 - 08). The pin serves only to protect the machine from damage during transport and must not be used when sewing. ● Clean the machine thoroughly and oil it (see chapter 10 Care and maintenance). ● Have skilled personnel check if the machine can be operated with the available mains voltage. Fig.
Installation and commissioning 8.05 Basic position of the machine drive unit 8.05.01 On machines with PicoDrive and control unit P41 PD2 ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the parameter input by pressing the "scroll" key. ● To switch the function keys to input (LED in the TE key lights up), press the TE key. ● By pressing the corresponding +/- keys, select parameter "798" and service level C, see Chapter Selecting the User Level in the separate Control Panel Instruction Manual.
Installation and commissioning 8.06 Mount and connect approach barrier 2 5 4 3 6 1 Fig. 8 - 09 ● For machines delivered without table, plate 1 (included in the accessories) must be mounted underneath the table top in such a way that the switching plate 2 is flush with plate 1 when the sewing head is tilted upright. ● Loosen screws 3 and align carrier 4 in such a way that switching plate 2 is free when the sewing head is on its side, and pressed, when the sewing head is upright.
Preparation 9 Preparation All regulations and instructions in this Instruction Manual are to be observed! Special attention is to be paid to the safety regulations! All preparation work is only to be carried out by appropriately trained personnel. Before all preparation work, the machine is to be separated from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the mains or switching off the On/Off switch! 9.
Preparation 9.02 Winding the bobbin thread, adjusting the thread tension 1 5 4 3 2 Fig. 9 - 02 ● Place an empty bobbin 1 onto bobbin shaft 2. ● Thread the bobbin in accordance with Fig. 9-02 and wind it clockwise around bobbin 1 a few times. ● Switch on the bobbin winder while at the same time pressing bobbin winder spindle 2 and lever 3. The bobbin fills up during sewing. ● The tension of the thread on bobbin 1 can be adjusted with knurled screw 4.
Preparation 9.03 Removing / Inserting the bobbin case 1 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to unintentional starting of the machine! 2 Removing the bobbin case: ● Tilt back the machine. ● Raise latch 1 and remove bobbin case 2. Inserting the bobbin case: ● Press bobbin case 2 until you feel it snap into the bobbin case base. Fig. 9 - 03 Inserting the bobbin case / Adjusting the bobbin thread tension ● Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Preparation 9.05 Threading the needle thread / Adjusting the needle thread tension - 1 + Fig. 9 - 05 Switch off the machine! Danger of injury due to unintentional starting of the machine! ● Thread the machine as shown in Fig. 9-05. ● Adjust the needle thread tension by turning disk 1.
Care and maintenance 10 Care and maintenance 10.01 Servicing and maintenance intervals Clean the hook compartment ................................Daily, several times if in continuous use Clean the entire machine ..................................................................................once a week Check oil level .................................................................................................
Care and maintenance 10.03 Topping up the oil tank The oil reservoir must alwayshave oil in it. 1 ● If necessary fill oil into hole 1 up to the marking 2. Use both hands to set the sewing head upright! 2 Danger of crushing between the sewing head and the table top! Only use oil with a mean viscosity of 22.0 mm2/s at 40°C and a density of 0.865 g/cm3 at 15°C. Fig. 10- 02 We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, part no. 280-1-120 144.
Care and maintenance 10.04 Parameter settings Parameter settings are described in the separate operations manual for the drive, and may only be changed by qualifi ed technicians! User lever Setting range Set value 1 105 Speed for start backtackl B, C 300 - 2000 1500 110 Speed for end backtack B, C 300 - 2000 1500 606 Speed min B, C 30 - 300 180 607 Speed max.
Care and maintenance Description Setting range Set value Parameter list for drive system MD-4-58-220-CE Parameter 10.04.02 1 Speed max.
A 85 Y 40 41 ,5 0 - 0, 2 2x) R10 ( a 0,3 A A +0,2 45° 9,8 0 R10(2x) ,2 +0 0 7 1 18 18 R30 W - 0,5 58(2x) 0 79,5 -0,2(2x) 0 29,4 -0,2(2x) 4,5(2x) 40 85 Y A-A 479 509 20 ±0,1 17 +0 0 ,2 R10 4 0 ,2 -0 ,1 5 a 0,3 A B +0,2 45° 9,8 0 ) x 2 R10( B 0 R1 ) (4x B 2x) 45°( 25,5(2x) - 0,5 C C R19 - 0, 0 5 Z 0 ,5 -0 9 R1 A R19 B-B 19 ±0,1 R19 11,5 C-C 30° X 54 180,5 R1 0 R1 (4x) 0(4 x) R19 0 - 0,5 339,6 ±0,3 X Table top cutout 45° 11.
102,5 500 102,5 34 120 91-265 438-95 Vers. 24.03.10 35 View: Underside table top Drawer 186 160 Controlbox MD-4-95-220-CE 280 Screwed inserts (3x) M8x30 DIN 7965-St Table top cutout 906-4001-155 Table top order number 906-7001-469 115 Stand position 906-3750-005/895 215 35 11.
500 120 102,5 102,5 View: Underside table top Drawer 186 Speedcontrolunit 20 100 415 Table top cutout 906-4001-155 Table top order number 906-7001-469 90 95 35 215 Controlbox P 41 PD2 50 Stand position 906-3750-005/895 20 91-265 453-95 Vers. 12.04.10 250 11.
Block diagram 12 Block diagram 12.01 PFAFF 581 + 583 with MD-4-58-220-CE 581 583 Control panel C 200 - 1.
Block diagram 12.
Wearing parts 13 Wearing parts This is a list of the most important wearing parts. A detailed parts list for the complete machine is included with the accessories. In case of loss, the parts list can be downloaded from the internet address www.pfaff-industrial.com/pfaff/de/service/downloads As an alternative to the internet download the parts lists can also be ordered in book form under part no. 296-12-19 139.
Wearing parts 99-137 151-45 91-171 049-05 91-171 042-05 95-774 464-05 91-700 996-15 Unterklasse -900/..
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