Pfaff 2481-3/01-980/30 Instruction Manual Download Page 6

Safety

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1 Safety

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Directives

The machine was built in compliance with the European regulations specified in the declara-
tion of conformity and declaration of incorporation.
As a supplement to this instruction manual, please also observe the generally applicable, 
legal and other regulations and legislation – also in the country of use – and the valid 
environmental protection regulations! Always comply with the locally applicable regulations 
of the professional associations and other supervisory authorities!

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General safety instructions

 

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The machine may only be operated after you have become acquainted with the associ-
ated instruction manual and only by operating personnel who have received appropriate 
training!

 

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Always read the safety instructions and the instruction manual of the motor manufactur-
er before starting up the machine!

 

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Always follow the hazard and safety instructions attached to the machine!

 

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The machine may only be operated for its intended purpose and only with the associated 
safety covers, while adhering to all the relevant safety requirements.

 

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The machine must always be disconnected from the power supply by pressing the main 
switch or pulling out the mains plug when sewing tools are replaced (such as the needle, 
sewing foot, needle plate and bobbin) and when threading, leaving the workstation, or 
performing maintenance!

 

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The daily maintenance work may only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel!

 

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Repairs and special maintenance work may only be carried out by technical staff or peo-
ple with appropriate training!

 

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Work on electrical equipment may only be carried out by qualified technical staff!

 

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Work on parts and equipment under voltage is not permitted!

 

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Exceptions are regulated by the EN 50110 standards.

 

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Modifications and changes to the machine may only be made in compliance with all of 
the relevant safety requirements!

 

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Only those replacement parts approved by us for usage may be used for repairs! We 
warn you expressly that spare parts and accessories that are not supplied by us are also 
not tested and approved by us.  
Fitting or using these products may therefore have negative effects on features which 
depend on the machine design. We are not liable for any damage caused by the use of 
non-Pfaff parts.

Summary of Contents for 2481-3/01-980/30

Page 1: ...2481 296 12 19 272 002 Instruction Manual engl 05 16 This instruction manual applies to machines from the serial number 2 809 573 and software version 0307 010 onwards INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3 01 980 30...

Page 2: ...Geiger Str 12 IG Nord D 67661 Kaiserslautern This instruction manual applies for all models and subclasses listed in chapter 3 Technical Data The adjustment manual for the machine can be downloaded at...

Page 3: ...s premises 13 5 02 Transport within the customer s premises 13 5 03 Disposal of the packaging materials 13 5 04 Storage 13 6 Work Symbols 14 7 Operating Controls 15 7 01 Main switch 15 7 02 Keys on th...

Page 4: ...ntering the number of compensation stitches 32 9 10 Setting the number of remaining stitches for the bobbin thread monitor 33 9 11 Selecting the seam program 35 9 12 Setting the control panel 36 9 13...

Page 5: ...nance and Care 64 12 01 Maintenance intervals 64 12 02 Cleaning the machine 64 12 03 Topping up the oil tank 65 12 04 Cleaning the blower air filter 65 13 Table Top 66 13 01 Table top cutout 66 13 02...

Page 6: ...g to all the relevant safety requirements O O The machine must always be disconnected from the power supply by pressing the main switch or pulling out the mains plug when sewing tools are replaced suc...

Page 7: ...manual is a part of the machine and must be made available to the operating personnel at all times The instruction manual must have been read before the initial start up O O The operating personnel a...

Page 8: ...orised persons are located in the machine s hazard zone O O Any changes occurring on the machine which impair its safety must be reported to the owner operator immediately 1 05 02 Technical staff Tech...

Page 9: ...come jammed or be slung away Risk of injury from parts flying around Do not operate the machine without the take up lever guard 1 Risk of injury due to the motion of the take up lever Do not operate t...

Page 10: ...dge guide and edge sensor The machines are used for sewing lockstitch seams in the clothing industry Any usage not approved by the manufacturer is deemed misuse The manufacturer shall assume no liabil...

Page 11: ...ox 180 mm Height above table approx 300 mm Ambient temperature 85 rel humidity condensation not permitted 5 40 C Connection data Operating voltage 230 V 10 50 60 Hz Max input power 400 VA Fuse protect...

Page 12: ...various plastics The electrical equipment consists of plastics and copper O O The machine must be disposed of in accordance with the locally valid environmental pro tection regulations with a speciali...

Page 13: ...ensure that the machines are only transported in a vertical position 5 03 Disposal of the packaging materials The packaging materials of these machines consists of paper cardboard and VCI fleece It i...

Page 14: ...med or important information in this instruction manual are emphasised by symbols The symbols used have the following meaning Note information Cleaning care Lubrication Maintenance repairs adjustment...

Page 15: ...keys Key 1 Reverse sewing Key 2 Raise the needle without thread trimming Key 3 Carry out a single stitch Fig 7 02 7 Operating Controls 7 01 Main switch Before switching on the machine raise the take...

Page 16: ...turned on 0 Neutral position 1 Sewing 1 Raise sewing foot 2 Trim thread reset bobbin thread monitor or bobbin rest thread count function 0 2 1 Fig 7 03 1 Fig 7 04 7 04 Hand lever to raise the sewing f...

Page 17: ...nnector is inserted into the bushing X47 the edge guide can be moved back using the knee switch Fig 7 05 1 Fig 7 06 2 GB max 7 06 Control panel The current operating statuses are indicated on the cont...

Page 18: ...e g for entering a value Activated functions are indicated by pictograms shown inversely Apart from the bobbin change function the pictograms and texts without border are only for display purposes an...

Page 19: ...st be provided at the erection site see chapter 3 Technical Data The erection site must also have a firm and level subsurface and adequate lighting The table top is lowered for packaging purposes The...

Page 20: ...inge 1 is screwed to the sewing head base plate O O Insert the sewing machine into the table top O O Insert the sewing head support 2 into the table top hole 1 Do not operate the machine without the s...

Page 21: ...chapter 8 01 02 Inserting the sewing machine into the stand O O After loosening the screws 2 adjust the switch 1 in such a way that the switch 1 is actuated when the sewing head is mounted O O Tighten...

Page 22: ...O Securely attach the ground cable from the sewing head 1 to ground point A O O Securely attach the ground cable from the control point B to ground point B O O Securely attach the ground cable from t...

Page 23: ...ommissioning 23 8 03 Assembling the reel stand O O Assemble the reel stand as shown in the adjacent illustration O O Then insert the stand into the O O hole in the table top and secure it with the enc...

Page 24: ...f the oil reservoir 2 before the initial commissioning Danger of machine damage The plug 1 serves solely for transit support and may not be used during the sewing opera tions O O Inspect the machine p...

Page 25: ...tricity mains for all set up work by operat ing the main switch or by removing the mains plug Switch off the machine Risk of injury due to accidental machine start up Only use needles of the system in...

Page 26: ...obbin case must be fitted in the hook Otherwise a jammed thread may damage the hook O O The tension of the thread on the bobbin 1 can be adjusted with the knurled thumb screw 4 O O The bobbin winder s...

Page 27: ...position using both hands Danger of injury by crushing between the machine and the table top Fig 9 05 Fig 9 03 9 03 Removing inserting the bobbin case 1 9 04 Inserting the bobbin case adjusting the bo...

Page 28: ...d tension Switch off the machine Risk of injury due to accidental machine start up O O Thread the needle thread as shown in Fig 9 06 Please ensure that the needle is threaded from the left O O Adjust...

Page 29: ...ectly in manual sewing mode O O Switch the machine on O O Call up the stitch length input menu O O Enter the stitch length with the number keys O O or O O Alter the stitch length step by step O O Conc...

Page 30: ...the manual sewing mode O O Switch the machine on O O Call up the edge guide position input menu O O Enter the edge guide position with the number keys O O or O O Alter the edge guide position step by...

Page 31: ...cktack the corresponding symbol is shown as an inverse symbol O O Select the desired value for the number of forward stitches A of the start backtack O O Select the desired value for the number of rev...

Page 32: ...wn after the recognition of the material edge till the machine stops O O Switch the machine on O O Switch on the edge sensor and call up the compensation stitches input menu O O Enter the number of co...

Page 33: ...the bobbin thread monitor signals that the bobbin thread has been used up O O Switch the machine on O O Call up Entry mode O O Call up parameter 660 O O Switch on the bobbin thread monitor value 1 Exp...

Page 34: ...arameter 760 O O Set the number of remaining stitches which can still be sewn after the signal from the bobbin thread monitor depends on the thread size O O End input entry The number of remaining sti...

Page 35: ...l up the seam program selection menu O O Enter the seam program number with the number keys O O or O O Scroll through the seam program numbers O O Conclude the input and change to the programmed sewin...

Page 36: ...ol panel O O Switch the machine on O O Call up Entry mode O O Select user level C see chapter 14 11 02 Selecting the user level in the adjustment manual O O Call up the service menu O O Call up the co...

Page 37: ...Set up 37 O O Change the display contrast O O Switch the key tone off or on O O End input entry Never reduce the display contrast to such an extent that the display can no longer be read...

Page 38: ...ently on the corner of the SD card 2 the SD card will be ejected O O Slide the cover 1 upwards to close it 9 13 Inserting and removing the SD memory card Fig 9 07 2 1 2 GB max 3 Adjusting the slide 3...

Page 39: ...number selection function see chapter 9 11 Selecting the seam program The selection of the manual sew ing mode is shown by the symbol of a hand on the display instead of the program number O O Switch...

Page 40: ...ntering the number of compensation stitches When this function is switched on the seam end is initialised automatically with the edge sensor Sewing foot raised after thread trimming When this function...

Page 41: ...ions and displays Seam program selection Opens the menu for entering the seam program number or for selecting the manual sewing mode see chapter 9 11 Selecting the seam program Edge guide position Dis...

Page 42: ...activated the current speed is shown see chapter 11 04 03 List of parameters O O Sewing is carried out using the pedal functions see chapter 7 03 Pedal 10 03 Error messages If an error occurs the text...

Page 43: ...he input mode and call up the sewing mode Parameter selection Select the hundred and unit figures of the desired parameters see chapter11 04 02 Example of a parameter input Altering the parameter valu...

Page 44: ...Description of the functions Seam program selection Opens the menu for entering the seam program number or for selecting the manual sewing mode see chapter 9 11 Selecting the seam program Edge guide...

Page 45: ...verse sewing direction When this function is activated the corresponding seam zone is sewn in reverse Sewing stop When this function is activated sewing stops automatically at the end of the seam zone...

Page 46: ...nd values in the individual seam zones can be altered The seam types are divided into groups for flaps cuffs collars and shoulder flaps In addi tion one free description space is available if it is no...

Page 47: ...e desired seam type When a seam type has been selected the machine switches to the seam program input function O O Overview of the seam groups with their corresponding seam types Free seam Flap Cuffs...

Page 48: ...e edge have to be sewn a correction value must be entered O O Switch the machine on O O Select the program number see chapter 9 11 Selecting the seam program O O Call up seam program input 3 12 2 0 0...

Page 49: ...input menu and enter the correction value O O or O O Place the workpiece on the angle outline on the display and adjust the angle The correction value is calculated automatically from the adjusted ang...

Page 50: ...ogram number input menu and select program number 16 see chapter 9 11 Selecting the seam program O O Call up seam program input O O Call up the menu for selecting the seam types see chapter 11 02 01 S...

Page 51: ...zone 0 All values entered in this seam zone are valid for all other seam zones in the seam program unless they are altered in the individual seam zones O O Call up the stitch length input menu and en...

Page 52: ...ace the workpiece on the angle outline on the display and adjust the angle The correction value is calculated automatically from the adjusted angle O O Conclude the input and take over the correction...

Page 53: ...am zone six O O Call up the stitch length input menu and enter the stitch length 0 see chapter 9 06 En tering the stitch length The fifth seam zone is then recognised as the last seam zone O O Conclud...

Page 54: ...parameters can be called up directly is called up by pressing the corresponding function All parameter groups or also individual ones can be protected by a code against unauthorised access Select para...

Page 55: ...the bobbin thread monitor value 1 O O Conclude the parameter input 11 04 02 Example of a parameter entry O O Switch the machine on O O Call up Entry mode O O e g Select parameter 660 bobbin thread mo...

Page 56: ...ith parameter 105 OFF limited with parameter 607 108 End backtack stitches in reverse C 0 9 3 109 End backtack stitches forwards C 0 9 3 110 End backtack speed B 100 1500 1000 111 No of stitches from...

Page 57: ...0 100 10 activate in 10 ms 350 Bobbin changer hold bobbin B 0 100 10 deactivate in 10 ms 4 419 Bartacks C OFF ON ON ON inverted OFF suppressed 478 Corner stitch C OFF ON ON ON accurate OFF quick fast...

Page 58: ...ON on OFF off 660 Bobbin thread monitor A 0 2 1 0 off 1 on 2 bobbin thread reverse counter on 668 Thread wiper 1 B 0 2 2 Thread clamp 2 0 off 7 700 Logical zero mark increments B 0 127 0 702 Needle po...

Page 59: ...after simple end backtack ms 733 Holdoff time from C 0 200 30 switch on feed reverse to speed start ms 739 Holdoff time for speed C 0 2550 200 after start backtack or stitch condensation ms 740 Stitc...

Page 60: ...85 80 1 10mm 844 Distance sensor 1 to needle 2 10mm B 80 300 200 845 Speed controlled B 0 3 1 stitch length adjustment per 1000 min 1 846 Feed regulator characteristic line adj A 80 110 for forward s...

Page 61: ...1 50 25 higher ranking speed controller for standstill brake rest brake 891 Proportional amplification of C 1 50 20 lower ranking speed controller for standstill brake rest brake 9 901 Cutting release...

Page 62: ...BDF P1 ERROR 27 SD card ERROR 40 Transmitted light sensors ERROR 45 Bobbin thread monitor ERROR 46 Bobbin changer if timeout ERROR 47 Bobbin changer empty if magazine is empty ERROR 48 Bobbin changer...

Page 63: ...66 Short circuit ERROR 67 Mains off ERROR 68 Excess current during operation ERROR 69 No increments ERROR 70 Motor blocked ERROR 71 No incremental encoder connector ERROR 73 Faulty motor operation ER...

Page 64: ...ting off the main switch or removing the mains plug Risk of injury due to acci dental machine start up The following tasks are recommended during single shift operation to avoid operational errors O...

Page 65: ...e see arrow Return the machine to its upright position using both hands Danger of injury by crushing between the machine and the table top Only use oil with a centre viscosity of 22 0 mm2 s at 40 C an...

Page 66: ...66 13 Table Top 13 01 Table top cutout Table top assembly...

Page 67: ...sembly 186 35 120 102 5 102 5 2 5 5 6x 175 200 70 150 14 H11 17 28 28 1060 600 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 40 R 2 u m l a u f e n d R 2 u m l a u f e n d c c 2 100 35 Lage EMT Gestell 906 3550 005 895 Ausschnitt...

Page 68: ...s technical As an alternative to the Internet download the parts list can also be requested as a hard copy under order no 296 12 19 272 95 774 361 05 91 701 179 15 2x 91 100 296 25 2x 11 108 174 25 11...

Page 69: ...Wearing Parts 69 91 171 049 05 99 137 151 45 91 700 996 15 95 774 464 25 91 171 042 05 11 108 087 15 91 264 235 15 91 264 338 91 11 108 222 15 91 264 240 05 11 108 084 15 2x...

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