Duerkopp Adler 550-12-12 - User Manual

Contents Page:
Preface and General Safety Notes
Part 1: Operating Instructions Cl. 550-12-12
1. Product Description
1.1 Short Description and Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Operation
2.1 Threading the Needle Thread (Upper Thread) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Threading the Hook Thread (Lower Thread) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Thread Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Upper Thread Quantity for Sure Stitch Formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5 Optional Equipment reinforcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5.2 Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5.3 Operating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.4 Loading the reinforcement tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5.5 Adjustments on the tape unwinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5.6 Replacing the presser foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. Maintenance
3.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2 Lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Summary

1. Product Description

1.1 Short Description and Proper Use

Overview of the DÜRKOPP ADLER 550-12-12 sewing station's features and intended use.

1.2 Optional Equipment

Details on optional equipment required for specific sewing tasks like bordering armholes and neckholes.

1.3 Technical Specification

Specifications including machine head, needle system, threads, stitch type, speed, and dimensions.

2. Operation

2.1 Threading the Needle Thread (Upper Thread)

Step-by-step guide for threading the upper thread with safety precautions.

2.2 Threading the Hook Thread (Lower Thread)

Step-by-step guide for threading the lower thread with safety precautions.

2.3 Thread Tension

Instructions on setting needle and hook thread tension for optimal stitch formation.

2.4 Upper Thread Quantity for Sure Stitch Formation

Guidance on managing upper thread quantity for elastic and non-elastic sewing threads.

2.5 Optional Equipment reinforcing

Details on reinforcing equipment, including tape feeding, cutting, and presser feet.

2.5.1 General

General explanation of how the optional reinforcing equipment secures material edges with tape.

2.5.2 Optional equipment

List of optional equipment for tape unwinding, feeding, cutting, and specific presser feet.

2.5.3 Operating elements

Explanation of the switches and their functions on the tape feeder for operation.

2.5.4 Loading the reinforcement tape

Instructions for loading the reinforcement tape into the tape feeder correctly.

2.5.5 Adjustments on the tape unwinder

How to adjust the speed and feeding period of the tape unwinder rollers for tension-free attachment.

2.5.6 Replacing the pressure foot

Procedure for replacing the pressure foot for different selvedge tape widths.

3. Maintenance

3.1 Cleaning

Daily cleaning procedures for dust and lint accumulation, and checking the pressure regulator.

3.2 Lubricating

Instructions for using the correct lubricating oil and checking oil levels in the machine.

Duerkopp Adler 550-12-12 Specifications

General

Stitch Type	Lockstitch
Needle System	134 (DPx5)
Number of Needles	1
Stitches Per Minute	5000
Feed System	Bottom feed
Motor	Servo Motor
Sewing Machine Type	Industrial
Motor Type	Integrated servo motor