DURKOPP ADLER H868, Operating Manual

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Table of contents
Operating manual H868 Version 00.0 - 07/2013 1
1 About this manual ...............................................................................3
1.1 Area of applicability ...............................................................................3
1.2 Target group .......................................................................................... 3
1.3 Symbols and characters used ...............................................................4
1.4 Other documents ................................................................................... 4
1.5 Liability................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Transportation ....................................................................................... 5
1.7 Intended use.......................................................................................... 5
2 Performance description ....................................................................7
2.1 Features ................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Declaration of conformity (CE) ..............................................................8
2.3 Additional equipment .............................................................................8
2.4 Technical data ....................................................................................... 9
3 Safety instructions ............................................................................11
3.1 Basic safety instructions ......................................................................11
3.2 Signal words and symbols used in warnings.......................................12
4 Device description.............................................................................15
5 Operation............................................................................................ 17
5.1 Switching the power supply on and off ................................................17
5.2 Inserting and replacing the needle ......................................................18
5.3 Threading in the needle thread............................................................19
5.4 Inserting and winding on the hook thread............................................22
5.5 Replacing the hook thread bobbin.......................................................25
5.6 Adjusting the thread tension ................................................................26
5.6.1 Adjusting the needle thread tension ....................................................27
5.6.2 Adjusting the hook thread tension .......................................................28
5.7 Setting the thread regulator .................................................................29
5.8 Lifting the sewing feet..........................................................................30
5.9 Locking the sewing feet in the upper position......................................30
5.10 Sewing foot pressure...........................................................................31
5.11 Sewing foot stroke ...............................................................................32
5.12 Stitch length......................................................................................... 34
5.13 Setting quick functions at the keypad ..................................................36
5.14 Sewing................................................................................................. 39
5.15 Maintenance ........................................................................................ 40
5.15.1 Cleaning the machine..........................................................................41
5.15.2 Checking the oil level...........................................................................42
5.15.3 Checking the pneumatic system..........................................................44
5.16 Customer service................................................................................. 46
6 Set-up ................................................................................................. 47