Operation Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 About these instructions
- 1.1 For whom are these instructions intended?
- 1.2 Representational conventions – Symbols and characters
- 1.3 Other documents
- 1.4 Liability
- 1.4.1 Transportation
- 1.4.2 Intended use
- 2 Performance description
- 2.1 Features
- 2.2 Declaration of conformity
- 2.3 Additional equipment
- 2.4 Technical data
- 3 Safety
- 3.1 Basic safety instructions
- 3.2 Signal words and icons used in warnings
- 4 Machine description
- 4.1 Control panel
- 4.2 Software description
- 4.2.1 Structure
- 4.2.2 Modes of operation
- 5 Operation
- 5.1 Switching the machine on and off
- 5.2 Activating and deactivating threading mode
- 5.3 Using threads and gimp threads
- 5.4 Removing and fitting clamping plates
- 5.5 Swiveling the sewing machine up and down
- 5.6 Threading the needle thread
- 5.7 Threading the looper thread
- 5.8 Threading the gimp thread
- 5.9 Adjusting the thread tension
- 5.9.1 Adjusting the needle thread tension
- 5.9.2 Setting the looper thread tension
- 5.10 Changing the needle
- 5.11 Changing the blade
- 5.12 Sewing
- 5.12.1 Sewing using the push buttons
- 5.12.2 Sewing with the foot pedal
- 5.13 Customer service
- 6 Maintenance
- 6.1 Inspection
- 6.2 Cleaning
- 6.3 Lubricating
- 6.4 Changing the cutting blocks and blade
- 6.4.1 Sub-class without multiflex
- 6.4.2 Sub-class with multiflex
- 7 Setup
- 7.1 Checking the scope of delivery
- 7.2 Removing the transport locks
- 7.3 Installing the frame
- 7.4 Fitting the table plate
- 7.5 Using the ring bolt
- 7.6 Securing the reel stand
- 7.7 Securing the frame
- 7.8 Setting the working height
- 7.9 Fitting the controller
- 7.10 Electrical connection
- 7.11 Equipotential bonding
- 7.12 Installing the suction container
- 7.13 Connecting the pneumatic system
- 7.14 Setting the operating pressure
- 7.15 Lubrication
- 7.16 Topping up the oil
- 7.17 Adjusting the material edge stops
- 7.18 Carrying out a test run
- 8 Software settings
- 8.1 User level
- 8.1.1 Basic operation
- 8.1.2 Single buttonhole mode
- 8.1.3 Sequential mode
- 8.1.4 Adjusting the cutting length
- 8.1.5 Adjusting the thread tension
- 8.1.6 Adjusting the cutting mode
- 8.1.7 Resetting the piece counter
- 8.2 Buttonhole programming
- 8.3 Sequence programming
- 8.3.1 Deleting a buttonhole at the end of a sequence
- 8.3.2 Adding a buttonhole at the end of a sequence
- 8.3.3 Inserting a buttonhole within a sequence
- 8.3.4 Switching off sequential mode
- 8.4 Service mode
- 9 Decommissioning
- 10 Disposal
- 11 Troubleshooting
- 11.1 Information messages
- 11.2 Error messages
- 12 Glossary
- 13 Appendix
About these instructions
Operating Instructions 581 - 00.0 - 02/20158
1.4.1 Transportation
Dürkopp Adler cannot be held liable for any damage during trans-
port. Check the delivered product immediately after receiving it.
Report any damage to the last transport carrier. This also applies
if the packaging is not damaged.
Keep the machines, devices and packaging material in the con-
dition they were at the time when the damage was identified. This
secures any claims against the transport company.
Report all other complaints to Dürkopp Adler immediately after
receiving the product.
1.4.2 Intended use
The 581 is a sewing machine (hereinafter called the machine),
which is designed to be used to sew buttonholes in light to mod-
erately heavy material.
The range comprises 7 sub-classes.
The machine is only intended for processing dry material. The
material may not be thicker than 8
mm when it is pressed together
by the lowered upper fabric clamps. The material must not contain
any hard objects.
The seam must be created with a sewing thread with a require-
ments profile corresponding to the intended application.
The machine is intended for industrial use.
The machine may only be set up and operated in dry conditions
on well-maintained premises. If the machine is operated on prem
-
ises that are not dry and well-maintained, then further measures
may be required which must be compatible with
EN 60204-31.
Only authorized people may work on the machine.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage resulting from
improper use.