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MODEL S-101
EYELET BUTTONHOLE MACHINE
PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL
PART NUMBER 97. 1000.0.003
AMF is trademark of AMF Group,
Inc.
09/2004

Table of Contents

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Summary

Warranty Registration Card

Limited Warranty and Contact Information

Warranty Provisions

Details of warranty coverage and periods.

Warranty Exclusions

Items not covered by the warranty.

Warranty Claim Procedure

Instructions on how to handle warranty questions.

Equipment Familiarization

Installation Instructions

Stop Motion Adjustments

Model 101 - Setting Up Instructions

Threading Diagrams

Upper System

Diagrams for threading the upper parts of the machine.

Threading of Fixed Type Tensions

How to thread fixed type tensions.

Threading of Rocking Type Tensions

How to thread rocking type tensions.

Lower System

Diagrams for threading the lower parts of the machine.

Cord Threading Diagram

Specific threading for cord components.

Model 101 - Operating Instructions

Buttonhole Character Adjustments

Needle Information

Guidance on selecting appropriate needles for the machine.

Bite and Cutting Space Adjustment

Modifying stitch entry and cutting area.

Clamp Spread Adjustment

Controlling material spread in the clamps.

Stitch Density Adjustment

Changing stitch count per inch in buttonholes.

Eye Stitch Density Adjustment

Modifying stitch density in the buttonhole eye.

Tension Adjustments

Setting upper and lower thread tension.

Machine Adjustments - Corrective and Maintenance

Needle Bar and Race Line Up

Aligning the needle bar and race for proper function.

Equalizing Loopers

Ensuring loopers are correctly positioned relative to the needle.

Looper and Spreader Adjustment

Setting the loopers and spreaders for optimal stitch formation.

Needle Bar Adjustment

Setting the height of the needle bar.

Split Collar Yoke Play Adjustment

Reducing play in the split collar yoke.

Cutting Lever Alignment

Setting the cutting lever for precise operation.

Clamp Operating Mechanism Adjustment

Modifying the clamp's operating mechanism.

Trip Lever Adjustment

Setting the trip lever for stitching equalization.

Eye Distortion Correction

Fixing distortion in the buttonhole eye shape.

Roll Pressure on Length Gauge Adjustment

Setting the roll pressure on the length gauge.

Rocker Arm and Stop Motion Adjustment

Setting the rocker arm and stop motion components.

Stop Latch Adjustment

Setting the stop latch on the stitching wheel.

Trigger Setting Mechanism Adjustment

Setting the trigger mechanism.

LH Handwheel Timing Adjustment

Adjusting timing between handwheel and shafts.

LH Handwheel Disengagement Adjustment

Setting the handwheel to disengage at stop.

Worm Shaft Friction Adjustment

Setting friction on the worm shaft.

Main Cam Friction Adjustment

Setting friction on the main cam.

Cut Before Machine Adjustments

Trimming Knife Vertical Setting

Setting the vertical position of the trimming knife.

Trimming Knife Actuator Adjustment

Adjusting the trimming knife actuator.

Trimming Knife Stop Position

Setting the stop position for the trimming knife.

Upper Thread Draw Off (Rocking Tension)

Adjusting upper thread draw-off for rocking tension type.

Combined Draw-Off and Tension Release

Adjusting combined thread draw-off and tension release.

Cord Trim Section

Threading Diagrams

Diagrams for threading cord trim components.

Cord Threading Diagram

Specific threading diagram for the cord.

Cord Trim Machine Adjustments

Upper Thread Draw Off and Tension

Adjusting upper thread draw-off and tension.

Thread Pick-Up Adjustment

Adjusting the thread pick-up hook mechanism.

Under Thread Draw-Off and Tension Release

Adjusting under thread draw-off and tension release.

Thread Trimmer and Retainer

Setting the thread trimmer and retainer.

Under Thread Guide Setting

Adjusting the under thread guide for smooth operation.

Cord Function Theory and Adjustment

Theory and adjustments for proper cord functioning.

Shear Adjustment

Adjusting the shear mechanism for cutting.

Hold Down Finger Adjustment

Setting the hold down finger for work security.

Adjustable Fly Bar Machine Adjustments

Buttonhole Length Adjustment

Setting buttonhole and fly bar lengths.

Fly Bar Functioning Adjustments

Adjustments for proper functioning of the fly bar.

Cut Before Edging Machine Adjustments

Upper Thread Draw-Off and Tension Details

Details on upper thread draw-off and tension.

Upper Thread Draw-Off Adjustment

Adjusting the upper thread draw-off.

Under Thread Grabber Operation

How the under thread grabber operates.

Needles

Coloured Marking on Machine

Coloured Marking Key

Explanation of coloured marks on machine components.

Lubrication

Troubleshooting

Trouble Digest

Summary of common machine problems and remedies.

Preliminary Remarks

Introduction to troubleshooting procedures.

Machine Fails to Start

Diagnosing and fixing start-up failures.

Machine Started, Stopped Unexpectedly

Troubleshooting machines that stop unexpectedly.

Machine Stuck Tight

Resolving issues causing the machine to seize.

Stitching Operation Fails or Stops

Troubleshooting stitching failures or interruptions.

Feeding Uneven

Diagnosing and correcting uneven feeding issues.

Machine Turning Hard

Addressing problems with hard machine turning.

Stop Motion Malfunctions

Resolving stop motion mechanism issues.

Cutting Lever Sticking

Troubleshooting a sticking cutting lever.

Machine Not Stopping Properly or Clicking Noise

Fixing issues with the machine's stopping position.

Machine Repeats Cycle

Resolving problems with the machine repeating cycles.

Machine Completes Cycle, No Stitch

Troubleshooting machines that don't stitch after completing cycles.

Short Stitch Distance and Stops

Diagnosing machines that stop after short stitching.

Clamping and Unclamping Issues

Troubleshooting clamp operation problems.

Uneven;Insufficient Clamp Pressure

Fixing uneven or insufficient clamp pressure.

Uneven Clamp Spreading

Addressing uneven clamp spreading.

Machine Not Cutting Properly

Troubleshooting improper cutting performance.

Cutting Unevenly

Diagnosing and fixing uneven cutting.

Cutting Stitches on Cut-After Machine

Troubleshooting cutting stitches on cut-after models.

Distortion of Eye

Correcting distortion in the buttonhole eye.

Skipping Stitches

Diagnosing and fixing skipped stitches.

Skipping at Start

Troubleshooting skipping at start or Y junction.

Skipping at the Junction of the Y of the Tail Bar

Troubleshooting skipping at start or Y junction.

Stitches Raveling Back

Fixing stitches that unravel at the buttonhole end.

Breaking Upper Thread

Troubleshooting upper thread breakage.

Thread Breaking;Running Back

Resolving thread breaking or running back issues.

Breaking Under Thread

Diagnosing and fixing under thread breakage.

Needle Damage

Troubleshooting needle damage.

Changing Buttonhole Character

Adjusting factors affecting buttonhole appearance.

Pulling Up Stitches

Resolving issues with stitch pulling.

Cord Trimmer Section

Trimming Function Theory and Operation

Understanding the cord trimming mechanism.

Insufficient Upper Thread for Start

Fixing insufficient upper thread for starting.

Excessive Upper Thread Length

Troubleshooting excessive upper thread length.

Short Under Thread for Start

Resolving short under thread issues for starting.

Under Thread Creeping

Diagnosing under thread creeping problems.

Cord Too Long for Start

Troubleshooting cord being too long for starting.

Cord Too Short

Fixing cord that is too short.

Hold-Down Finger Issues

Troubleshooting the hold-down finger.

Shears Not Cutting

Diagnosing and fixing shears that don't cut.

Trimming Not Close Enough

Resolving issues with trimming not being close enough.

Work Drawn into Shears

Troubleshooting work being drawn into the shears.

AMF Reece S-101 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAMF
ModelReece S-101
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

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