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2-6

S-104-100

Revised 09/2004

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Phones: +420 582 309 146 (Service), +420 582 309 286 (Spare Parts) ; Fax: +420 582 360 606

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

        POSSIBLE CAUSE

    

 POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Uneven pressure of clamp
feet

Machine fails to cut
material

Cutting lever sticks and
fails to return

Uneven cutting

Clamp pull downs not correctly

Clamp pull downs are loose or
broken

Damaged knife

Cutting block damaged

Insufficient cutting pressure

Cutting lever damaged

Cutting cam damaged

Cam follower on cutting lever
damaged

Faculty extension spring

Sticking of pins

Excessive pressure on cutting lever

Clamp spreading uneven

Cutter not centered

Cuttings steels installed incorrectly

Cuttings steels not fitted to knife

Re-adjust clamp yoke as aligned
needed

Re-tighten screws and nuts or
replace

Replace knife

Repair or replace cutting block

Re-adjust pressure on cutting knife
and block

Replace cutting lever

Replace cutting cam

Replace cam follower

Replace spring

Re-adjust and/or lubricate pins

Adjust cutting lever pressure

Adjust clamp spreading

Adjust cutter

Re-install cutting steels

See Replacement of Cutting Steel
adjustment, page 1-60

.

Summary of Contents for REECE Decostitch

Page 1: ...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 H 141610 0 9 2 0 0 4...

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Page 3: ...MANUAL S 104 130 EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS SERVICE MANUAL S 104 130 EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS SERVICE MANUAL S 104 130 EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE PARTS SERVICE MANUAL S 104 130 EYELET BUTTO...

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Page 5: ...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 H 141610 0 9 2 0 0 4...

Page 6: ...Revised 09 2004 e mail service amfreece cz parts amfreece cz website www amfreece com Phones 420 582 309 146 Service 420 582 309 286 Spare Parts Fax 420 582 360 606 S 104 100...

Page 7: ...ervice labor warranty for machines sold as uninstalled Equipment installed without the assistance of a certified technician either an AMF Reece Employee a Certified Contractor or that of anAuthorized...

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Page 9: ...eNumber Supervising Mechanic s or Technician s Name Signature of Supervising Technician AMF Reece Technician s Name AMF Reece Technician s Signature Type of garment produced at this location Average D...

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Page 11: ...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 FE Abbrevia...

Page 12: ...Revised 09 2004 e mail service amfreece cz parts amfreece cz website www amfreece com Phones 420 582 309 146 Service 420 582 309 286 Spare Parts Fax 420 582 360 606 S 104 100...

Page 13: ...RTING THE MACHINE 1 10 BUTTONHOLEQUALITYFEARURES 1 11 PRINCIPLES OF SEWING 1 12 ADJUSTMENTS STOPMOTIONADJUSTMENTS 1 18 SLIT CLUTCHADJUSTMENTS 1 37 RACEADJUSTMENTS 1 38 ADJUSTABLE FLYBAR PINS SETTING N...

Page 14: ...w amfreece com Phones 420 582 309 146 Service 420 582 309 286 Spare Parts Fax 420 582 360 606 S 104 100 TABLE OF CONTENTS Cont d SELECTINGCUT BEFORE CB OR CUTAFTER CA 1 90 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 1 91...

Page 15: ...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 End Shape flibar open end Stitch Bite 2 to 4 mm Automatic Thread Triming AF top thread only Lubrication Semi automati...

Page 16: ...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 Unpac...

Page 17: ...e 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...

Page 18: ...bly of this link causes distinctive intervention to the mechanism adjustment that was done when assembled and sewed off at the factory 2 After such an intervention to the mechanism new adjustment of s...

Page 19: ...H R E A D S TA N D I N S TA L L AT I O N 1 Put the thread stand together accordingtothedrawing 2 Positionofthelockingring allows assembly of the thread stand for various thickness of the table top Thr...

Page 20: ...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 r...

Page 21: ...freece cz website www amfreece com Phones 420 582 309 146 Service 420 582 309 286 Spare Parts Fax 420 582 360 606 LUBRICATION Parts shown must contact on downstroke Pass yoke through loop in wicking S...

Page 22: ...freece com Phones 420 582 309 146 Service 420 582 309 286 Spare Parts Fax 420 582 360 606 MACHINE OPERATION Threading the Machine 1 Make sure the power is turned OFF 2 Turn the left hand crank through...

Page 23: ...bsite www amfreece com Phones 420 582 309 146 Service 420 582 309 286 Spare Parts Fax 420 582 360 606 MACHINE OPERATION 4 Thread top thread B as shown below 5 Continue turning the left hand crank unti...

Page 24: ...se 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 a...

Page 25: ...ole the material is held tightly in place while being sewn and cut after the buttonhole is complete Stitch density The number of stitches in a given area An increased number of stitches usually gives...

Page 26: ...l 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 sprea...

Page 27: ...right carrying the lower thread the left hand looper and the spreader fully into the loop formed The left hand spreader opens making room for the needle to pass through the loop formed by the lower th...

Page 28: ...es moving to the left and the right hand looper enters the new loop formed The previous loop is pulled up tight against the material Needle guard Upper thread Needle Throat Lower thread L H Spreader l...

Page 29: ...OF SEWING The looper carrier continues moving to the left The right hand looper and spreader fully enter the loop formed The right hand spreader opens making room for the needle to pass through a loo...

Page 30: ...ht as the needle strips the loop previously formed The left hand looper enters the new loop being formed The lower thread forms a purl and along with the previously formed thread loop is pulled up aga...

Page 31: ...arts amfreece cz website www amfreece com Phones 420 582 309 146 Service 420 582 309 286 Spare Parts Fax 420 582 360 606 PRINCIPLES OF SEWING The AMF Reece two thread chain lock purl stitch with reinf...

Page 32: ...y turning the wheel counterclockwise There are two different types of stop motions roller controlled and flyover lever There are definite advan tages to the newer roller controller model softer more p...

Page 33: ...l 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 de...

Page 34: ...ake shoe Land right hand stop wheel B Pull rocking leverN all the way forward holding it forward turn right hand stop wheelB counterclockwiseuntilitlocks 6 Ensure all end play between three fork lever...

Page 35: ...nd 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 clearan...

Page 36: ...es 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 thi...

Page 37: ...60 606 STOPMOTIONADJUSTMENTS 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...

Page 38: ...ween dogs as necessary Once the adjustment has been made re tighten nut W 16 The above adjustment may need to be repeated several times in order to establish the proper home position To check if the m...

Page 39: ...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 Push link C back lever D will latch over ro...

Page 40: ...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...

Page 41: ...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...

Page 42: ...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 s...

Page 43: ...USTMENTS 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...

Page 44: ...r 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 pla...

Page 45: ...TOPMOTIONADJUSTMENTS 11 Turn right hand stop wheel B until the dog is at 12 o clock Pull the top portion of trip lever EE for ward until it releases At this point dog AA should just touch the undersid...

Page 46: ...582 309 286 Spare Parts Fax 420 582 360 606 STOPMOTIONADJUSTMENTS 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 appro...

Page 47: ...ases the gap as necessary Once the adjustment has been made re tighten nut GG 14 Turn the main power on and cycle the machine to ensure that it is stopping in home position If it is not stopping in ho...

Page 48: ...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 Turn the l...

Page 49: ...e hub F To adjust loosen screw G and move the left hand wheel in or out as necessary Check with a feeler gauge for the proper clearance Once the proper clearance has been obtained re tighten screw G 4...

Page 50: ...e machine sooner decreasing the clearance will stop the machine later 6 Once the machine stopping properly in the home position continue cycling This is to ensure it is starting as well as stopping co...

Page 51: ...ough one stitching cycle Turn the power off 3 Check the amount of slippage by lining up the 0 marking on gauge C to lockwasher tab B and bend the gauge around spur gear A Read the amount of slippage o...

Page 52: ...e 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...

Page 53: ...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...

Page 54: ...y 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 un...

Page 55: ...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...

Page 56: ...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 a...

Page 57: ...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 This wi...

Page 58: ...lybar actuators E and F as well as clamp C Re tighten screw D and re attach springs B 8 Flybar pin G should enter cam plate slots I at a maximum depth of 1 8 inch To adjust tighten nuts J and move in...

Page 59: ...e turning the left hand crank until the machine cycles 1 2 way around the eye Note the distance between the needle and looper Continue turning the left hand crank until the machine cycles 1 2 way thro...

Page 60: ...ed 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...

Page 61: ...6 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 penetr...

Page 62: ...tained 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 mov...

Page 63: ...ill 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...

Page 64: ...ch 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 W...

Page 65: ...420 582 309 286 Spare Parts Fax 420 582 360 606 BUTTONHOLE LENGTHADJUSTMENT Loosen wing nut A move length gauge B so that it is aligned with the size of the desired buttonhole engraved on the length i...

Page 66: ...bar 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...

Page 67: ...20 582 309 146 Service 420 582 309 286 Spare Parts Fax 420 582 360 606 END STITCHADJUSTMENT 1 Loosen nut A Adjust screw B for proper stopping by turning the screw in or out in will make the machine st...

Page 68: ...orward to the No Eye position Loosen screw D and move wedge E forward or backward forward increases the number of stitches backward decreases the number of stitches This is done to control the descent...

Page 69: ...n replacing the cutting steel back off the cutting pressure as described on page 1 57 fit the cutting steel to the machine then re adjust the pressure accordingly 2 Perform prick in as described on pa...

Page 70: ...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 NOTE T...

Page 71: ...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 corre...

Page 72: ...to cycle machine checking for the slight pressure between the cutting steel and knife 4 It is important to visually check the impression made by the knife onto the cutting steel The impres sion is ma...

Page 73: ...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 a...

Page 74: ...e 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 clam...

Page 75: ...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 o...

Page 76: ...he 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 spr...

Page 77: ...ry 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...

Page 78: ...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 e...

Page 79: ...een 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 comp...

Page 80: ...er 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...

Page 81: ...oving 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 ma...

Page 82: ...ING 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 tipA in order to balance the clamping pressure between CB and...

Page 83: ...on 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...

Page 84: ...s 2 Bring needle bar A down to its lowest point of the stroke by turning right hand stop wheel counter clockwise Set needle bar height to 7 32 by loosening screws B and moving needle bar up or down as...

Page 85: ...his time 1 Turn the right hand stop wheel counterclockwise bringing needle bar down to its lowest point 2 Loosen screw A located on the back side of the race Move the looper carrier to the right until...

Page 86: ...arrier still loose turn the left hand crank until the right hand stop wheel releases 2 Turn the right hand stop wheel bringing the needle bar down to its lowest point of the left hand stroke Continue...

Page 87: ...rew 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 l...

Page 88: ...ockwise 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 be...

Page 89: ...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 Set the righ...

Page 90: ...is 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 016 and 031 between the spreader and need...

Page 91: ...This releases additional slack thread for starting the next buttonhole On Cut Before machines the cycle ends with the race still facing backward and the tension assembly rocked forward and additional...

Page 92: ...ise 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 th...

Page 93: ...ht If the travel does not begin loosen screws A and slide trip lever B forward or backward forward will delay the trimming action backward will activate the trimming action earlier as necessary Once t...

Page 94: ...Lower the needle bar The knife should be set to pass by the needle as close as possible without touching it To adjust loosen screw C and move the knife in or out as necessary Once the adjustment has b...

Page 95: ...I can be seen through the open area of the cam case in front of the stitch feed assembly on the right hand side of the machine Once the wedge can be seen loosen screws J and move wedge either forward...

Page 96: ...start its travel The race should still be facing the rear of the machine and the travel should begin to the right If the travel does not begin loosen screws N and slide trip lever O forward or backwa...

Page 97: ...ep 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 When th...

Page 98: ...ate is moving to the rear At this time the fingers have moved down holding the garment in place during the shearing action Pressure of the fingers and the height of the fingers are two areas in which...

Page 99: ...nd lower shears to ensure shoulder screw has gone through all the parts without binding NOTE Add a few drops of oil during step 2 3 Tighten screw D and attach springs E to the outside edges of the upp...

Page 100: ...shears to cross over Having the actuator parallel brings the cutting edges together without causing a bind in the machine If the shears are forced to cross over more than required edges crossing over...

Page 101: ...ximately 15 degree off the parallel adjustment as described for standard cord trim on page 1 86 To adjust loosen nutH and rotate actuator to correct position Once the proper position has been obtained...

Page 102: ...e the gimp can slide through the hole freely re tighten screw D If tension is incorrect adjust by slightly bending spring A in or out in creates more tension out creates less tension as necessary Weig...

Page 103: ...serve 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 To adjust loosen pivot...

Page 104: ...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...

Page 105: ...ommended 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 T...

Page 106: ...ter Thread Eye Looper 1 14 4005 0 350 Single Thread Round Eye Looper 1 01 5620 0 000 Left Spreader Spring 2 01 5619 0 000 Right Spreader Spring 2 01 5167 0 000 Spring 1 01 5433 0 000 Spring 1 14 1092...

Page 107: ...82 309 286 Spare Parts Fax 420 582 360 606 NEEDLES Below is a chart listing needles and their description available for the AMF Reece eyelet machines They are of superior struck groove construction an...

Page 108: ...6 KNIVESAND CUTTINGSTEELS 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 cuttin...

Page 109: ...n 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 Remove link D by removing stud E l...

Page 110: ...ding 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 be...

Page 111: ...se Excessive cutting pressure Belt tension is not correct Rocker arm out of adjustment Spring on clutch is broken Dirt in sector teeth Incorrect motor rotation Belts has fallen off Check electrical pl...

Page 112: ...oo tight 14 4023 Stop Motion incorrect Spring on clutch dog is broken Pivot of clutch dog not working freely in hole of stop wheel Pivot pin of clutch dog broken Spring on lever 10 1118 is broken Bump...

Page 113: ...ng pressure Stop motion incorrectly adjusted Stop Motion incorrectly adjusted Switching lever spring tension too weak Switching lever spring damaged Switching lever binding or damaged Stud on switchin...

Page 114: ...lever damaged Cutting cam damaged Cam follower on cutting lever damaged Faculty extension spring Sticking of pins Excessive pressure on cutting lever Clamp spreading uneven Cutter not centered Cuttin...

Page 115: ...causing deflection of needle Needle incorrectly inserted Bent needle or burr on needle point Needle deflection Too much clearance between looper and needle Incorrect timing between looper and needle...

Page 116: ...y point Damaged loopers and or spreaders Excessive upper thread tension Incorrect clearance between needle and looper Incorrect looper spreader timing Sharp edges along thread path Needle is bent or i...

Page 117: ...foot Needle bar height incorrectly adjusted Vibrator block of needle bar not square with race Machine alignment incorrect Clamp spread incorrectly adjusted Looper and spreader timing incorrect Latera...

Page 118: ...rrect clamp spread Buttonhole length too short The functional and aesthetic of a buttonhole can be influenced by the following factors Density of stitches Number of stitches in a buttonhole eye Degree...

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