
S-311
1-1
A - INTRODUCTION
Released:01/2014
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Phone: +420 582 309 146; Fax: +420 582 360 606
1. BASIC INFORMATION
Sewing machine S-311 is determined to sew buttonholes for outwears. Buttonholes type are listed on page no. 1-6.
The sewing machine S-311 is designed and produced to be simple for operation and very reliable. Important design
goals have been made to provide a safe machine that is simple and inexpensive to maintain.
Sewing machine S-311 has four basic models: AF, CT, LTT and RDE.
Special electronic and mechanical safety devices protect the operator and the machine. There is a special power lock
out switch that permits the machine to be locked in the off position, so that it cannot be cycled accidentally. There is
a low air pressure detector that will not permit machine operation if air pressure is dangerously low.
There are safety-warning labels on the machine in all areas that require special care. These must not be removed.
If they are lost replace them immediately.
You are the most important safety equipment of all. Be sure you understand the proper operation of the machine.
Never remove safety mechanisms or labels. We have made every effort to provide the safest possible machine, but
without complete knowledge of how this machine operates, and the use of proper care by the operator, this machine
can cause serious injury or death. That is why there are safety warnings throughout these instructions that carry one
of these messages.
Machine types are listed in the table on the manual page no. 1-4, 1-5.
DANGER!
Possible loss of life.
WARNING!
Possible serious injury or machine damage.
NOTICE!
Possible injury or machine damage.
We recommend that service workers from AMF Reece oversee the installation and initial training of your mechanics
and operators.
The most effective safety precaution is a well-managed safety program. Be sure those who use this machine
are properly trained. Never disable safety equipment.
Always wear safety goggles when operating or servicing the machine.
EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS IN THE MANUAL TEXT
CA
Cut After
CB
Cut Before
AF
Adjustable Flybar
CT
Cord Trimming of all threads - short tail of lower thread
LTT
Cord Trimming of all threads - long tail of lower thread
RDE
Round Eyelet