Table of Contents About these instructions ..............3 For whom are these instructions intended? .......... 3 Representation conventions – symbols and characters ......4 Other documents ................... 5 Liability ....................6 Safety....................7 Basic safety instructions ................ 7 Signal words and symbols used in warnings......... 8 Machine description................
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Table of Contents Assembling the stand ................54 Tabletop ....................55 6.4.1 Completing the tabletop ..............55 6.4.2 Assembling the tabletop ..............56 Adjusting the working height ............... 57 Adjusting the pedal ................59 Inserting the machine head ..............60 Assembling the reel stand ..............
About these instructions About these instructions These instructions have been prepared with utmost care. They contain information and notes intended to ensure long-term and reliable operation. Should you notice any discrepancies or if you have improvement requests, then we would be glad to receive your feedback through Customer Service (...
About these instructions Representation conventions – symbols and characters Various information in these instructions is represented or high- lighted by the following characters in order to facilitate easy and quick understanding: Proper setting Specifies proper setting. Disturbances Specifies the disturbances that can occur from an incorrect adjustment.
About these instructions Information Additional information, e.g. on alternative operating options. Order Specifies the work to be performed before or after an adjustment. References Reference to another section in these instructions. Safety Important warnings for the user of the machine are specifically marked.
About these instructions Liability All information and notes in these instructions have been compiled in accordance with the latest technology and the applicable standards and regulations. Dürkopp Adler cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from: • Breakage and transport damages •...
Safety Safety This chapter contains basic information for your safety. Read the instructions carefully before setting up or operating the machine. Failure to do so can result in serious injury and property damage. Basic safety instructions The machine may only be used as described in these instructions. The instructions should be available at the machine's location at all times.
Safety All the warnings and safety signs on the machine must always be in legible condition. Do not remove! Missing or damaged warnings and safety signs must be replaced immediately. Requirements Only qualified specialists may be used for: to be met by •...
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Safety CAUTION (with hazard symbol) If ignored, moderate or minor injury can result CAUTION (with hazard symbol) If ignored, environmental damage can result NOTICE (without hazard symbol) If ignored, property damage can result Symbols The following symbols indicate the type of danger to personnel: Symbol Type of danger General...
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Safety Examples Examples of the layout of warnings in the text: DANGER Type and source of danger! Consequences of non-compliance. Measures for avoiding the danger. This is what a warning looks like for a hazard that will result in serious injury or even death if ignored. WARNING Type and source of danger! Consequences of non-compliance.
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Safety NOTICE Type and source of danger! Consequences of non-compliance. Measures for avoiding the danger. This is what a warning looks like for a hazard that could result in property damage if ignored. CAUTION Type and source of danger! Consequences of non-compliance.
Machine description Machine description Components of the machine Fig. 1: Components of the machine (1), machines with standard arm ③ ② ① ⑭ ④ ⑬ ⑤ ⑥ ⑫ ⑦ ⑪ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ (1) - Hand lever (8) - Cover (2) - Adjusting wheel for sewing (9) - Jog dial foot stroke...
Machine description Proper use WARNING Risk of injury from live, moving and cutting parts as well as from sharp parts! Improper use can result in electric shock, crushing, cutting and punctures. Follow all instructions provided. NOTICE Non-observance will lead to property damage! Improper use can result in material damage at the machine.
Machine description Declaration of Conformity The machine complies with European regulations ensuring health, safety, and environmental protection as specified in the declaration of conformity or in the declaration of incorporation. Operating Instructions 967 PURE - 00.0 - 12/2020...
Operation Operation The operating sequence consists of several different steps. Fault-free operation is necessary in order to achieve a good sewing result. Preparing the machine for operation WARNING Risk of injury from moving, cutting and sharp parts! Crushing, cutting and punctures are possible. If possible, make preparations only when the machine is switched off.
Operation Switching on and off the machine Fig. 2: Switching on and off the machine ⑤ ① ④ ③ ② (1) - LED on the push buttons (4) - Main switch (2) - Control (5) - Switch for the sewing lamp (3) - LED on the control Switching on the machine To switch on the machine:...
Operation Inserting or changing the needle CAUTION Risk of injury from sharp and moving parts! Puncture possible. Switch off the machine before you insert or change the needle. Do not reach into the needle tip NOTICE Property damage may occur! There is a risk of machine damage, needle breakage or damage to the thread if the distance between hook and needle is incorrect.
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Operation Disturbance after inserting a thicker needle: • Damage to the hook tip • Damage to the needle • Damage to the loop support Disturbance after inserting a shorter needle: • Damage to the hook tip • Damage to the needle •...
Operation Threading the needle thread CAUTION Risk of injury from sharp and moving parts! Puncture or crushing possible. Switch off the machine before threading the needle thread. Do not reach into the needle tip. NOTICE Property damage may occur! An incorrect tube height setting may lead to tension deviations as a result of the thread becoming caught or jammed.
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Operation In all machines the thread from the thread reel is fed to the machine via the real stand. To thread the needle thread: Switch off the machine. Fit the thread reel on the reel stand (5). Loosen the nut (4). Set the tube (6) to the height specified above.
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Operation Thread the needle thread clockwise from the rear around the pretension (7). 10. Feed the needle thread through thread guides (7) and (1). 11. Guide the needle thread counterclockwise through the additional tensioner (2). 12. Feed the needle thread clockwise through the main tensioner (4).
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Operation 17. Feed the needle thread through thread guides (11) and (12). 18. Feed the needle thread through the thread guide on the needle bar (13). 19. Feed the needle thread through the needle eye (14) from the left. To ensure proper sewing, the needle thread should be at least 70 mm long.
Operation Winding the hook thread CAUTION Risk of injury from sharp and moving parts! Puncture or crushing possible. Switch off the machine before winding the hook thread. Do not reach into the needle tip. NOTICE Property damage may occur! An incorrect tube height setting may lead to tension deviations as a result of the thread becoming caught or jammed.
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Operation Set the tube (1) to the height specified above. Turn the tube so that the opening (4) faces the thread guide (3). Tighten the nut (5). Feed the hook thread to the tensioning plate (2) by inserting it through the tube (1), the opening (4) and the thread guide (3). Fig.
Operation Fig. 9: Winding the hook thread (3) ⑩ ⑬ ⑪ ⑫ (10) - Winder lever (12) - Bobbin (11) - Bobbin shaft (13) - Drive dog 10. Fit the bobbin (12) onto bobbin shaft (11) and drive dog (13). 11.
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Operation Fig. 10: Changing the bobbin (1) ③ ① ② (1) - Needle thread (3) - Control panel OP1000 (2) - Cover To change the bobbin: Press the F button on the OP1000 control panel (3). The machine rotates automatically to the position necessary for the bobbin change.
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Operation Fig. 11: Changing the bobbin (2) ④ ⑤ (4) - Latch (5) - Bobbin case Open the latch (4). The bobbin case (5) opens, and the bobbin is pushed out. Fig. 12: Changing the bobbin (3) ⑩ ⑨ ⑤...
Operation Press in the bobbin case (5) until the latch (4) engages. Feed the hook thread through the slot (8). Feed the hook thread under the thread tensioning spring (7) and to the slot (6). 10. Pull the hook thread out 100 mm to 150 mm through the slot (6).
Operation Fig. 13: thread tension ① ② ③ DA150018_V52_XX (1) - Identical needle thread and hook thread tension (2) - Hook thread tension higher than needle thread tension (3) - Needle thread tension higher than hook thread tension 4.7.1 Adjusting the needle thread tension The needle thread tension is determined by the 3 adjusting wheels of the tensioning screws.
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Operation Check needle thread tension Fig. 15: Check needle thread tension ① ① ④ ② ③ (1) - Additional tension (3) - Button for the thread tension (2) - Main tension (4) - Pretension To check the needle thread tension: Sew a seam and check the following.
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Operation Main tension The main tension (2) determines the normal thread tension during sewing. Proper setting The main tension (2) should be adjusted as low as possible. The thread interlace should be exactly in the middle of the sewing material. Disturbance Due to excessively high tension: •...
Operation Disturbance Due to excessively high tension: • Ruffing on the seam • Thread breaking • The needle thread pops out of the tensioning plate To open and close the additional tension: To open the additional tension (1), press the lever (3) into the tension.
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Operation NOTICE Property damage may occur! If the hook thread tension is adjusted too low, the thread interlace will shift from the middle of the sewing material. This may result in sewing issues and loose stitches when operating at increased sewing speed. Adjust a sufficient hook thread tension or reduce the sewing speed.
Operation Adjust the needle thread regulator (2). • To increase the tension: Pull out the needle thread regulator (2) • To reduce the tension: Push in the needle thread regulator (2) Move the needle thread regulator to the desired position (4). Press the needle thread regulator against the opening direction (3) to lock it.
Operation To position the needle manually: Use the hand lever (1) to lift the sewing feet and remove the existing sewing material. Turn the handwheel (3) until the desired position has been reached. Important The proper direction of rotation is counterclockwise. The position is indicated by the scale on the handwheel and an arrow marking on the belt cover (2).
Operation 4.9.1 Lifting the sewing feet with the pedal Fig. 20: Lifting the sewing feet with the pedal ① (1) - Pedal To lift the sewing feet: Press the pedal (1). The machine stops and lifts the sewing feet. The sewing feet remain up as long as the pedal is pressed.
Operation Fig. 21: Lifting the sewing feet manually ① ② ③ (1) - Lever in position 0 (3) - Lever in position 2 (2) - Lever in position 1 Lifting the sewing feet To lift the sewing feet manually: Turn the lever to position 1 (2). ...
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Operation Disturbance Excessively high sewing foot pressure: • Tearing of the sewing material • Sewing feet impressions on the sewing material Excessively low sewing foot pressure: • Slipping of the sewing material Fig. 22: Adjusting the sewing foot pressure ① ②...
Operation Information If the sewing foot pressure is insufficient, an auxiliary spring (3) can be used to increase the sewing foot pressure. WARNING Risk of injury from spring force! Risk of injuries to the eyes. When removing the adjusting wheel, make sure that it will not pop out toward you on account of the spring force.
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Operation Fig. 23: Adjusting the sewing foot stroke ① (1) - Adjusting wheel To set the sewing foot stroke: Turn the adjusting wheel (1). • Increase sewing foot stroke: turn clockwise • Reduce sewing foot stroke: turn counterclockwise Operating Instructions 967 PURE - 00.0 - 12/2020...
Operation 4.10 Stitch length 4.10.1 Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be adjusted continuously between 0 and 15 mm. Fig. 24: Adjusting the stitch length ① (1) - Adjusting wheel To adjust the stitch length: Turn the adjusting wheel (1). •...
Operation 4.10.2 Sewing backwards Fig. 25: Sewing backwards ① (1) - Stitch regulator To sew backwards: Push the stitch regulator (1) down. Reverse sewing will remain active for as long as the stitch regulator (1) is pushed down. Operating Instructions 967 PURE - 00.0 - 12/2020...
Maintenance Maintenance WARNING Risk of injury from sharp parts! Punctures and cutting possible. Prior to any maintenance work, switch off the machine or set the machine to threading mode. WARNING Risk of injury from moving parts! Crushing possible. Prior to any maintenance work, switch off the machine or set the machine to threading mode.
Maintenance Cleaning WARNING Risk of injury from flying particles! Flying particles can enter the eyes, causing injury. Wear safety goggles. Hold the compressed air gun so that the particles do not fly close to people. Make sure no particles fly into the oil pan. NOTICE Property damage from soiling! Sewing dust and thread residues can impair the operation...
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Maintenance Fig. 26: Cleaning ⑤ ① ④ ② ③ (1) - Thread trimmer (4) - Hook (2) - Feed dog (5) - Area around the needle (3) - Thread-pulling knife Points that need to be cleaned particularly thoroughly: • Thread-pulling knife (3) •...
Maintenance Lubricating CAUTION Risk of injury from contact with oil! Oil can cause a rash if it comes into contact with skin. Avoid skin contact with oil. If oil has come into contact with your skin, wash the affected areas thoroughly. NOTICE Property damage from incorrect oil! Incorrect oil types can result in damage to the machine.
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Maintenance You can order the lubricating oil from our sales offices using the following part numbers. Container Part no. 250 ml 9047 000011 9047 000012 9047 000013 9047 000014 Checking the oil level Fig. 27: Checking the oil level ① ②...
Maintenance Parts list A parts list can be ordered from Dürkopp Adler. Or visit our website for further information at: www.duerkopp-adler.com Operating Instructions 967 PURE - 00.0 - 12/2020...
Setup Setup WARNING Risk of injury from cutting parts! Cutting injuries may be sustained while unpacking and setting up the machine. Only qualified specialists may set up the machine. Wear safety gloves WARNING Risk of injury from moving parts! Crushing injuries may be sustained while unpacking and setting up the machine.
Setup Assembling the stand Fig. 28: Assembling the stand ① ⑧ ⑦ ② ⑥ ③ ④ ⑤ (1) - Head section (5) - Cross strut (2) - Cross member (6) - Oil can holder (3) - Foot (7) - Stand bar (4) - Foot strut (8) - Inner bar To assemble the stand:...
Setup Tabletop Ensure that the tabletop has sufficient load-bearing capacity and strength. If you want to make your own tabletop, use the dimensions given in the diagram in the Appendix ( p. 75) as a template. 6.4.1 Completing the tabletop Fig.
Setup To complete the tabletop: Turn the tabletop over so that the underside is facing up. Assemble all components to the underside of the tabletop as shown above. Assemble the connecting cable with strain relief mechanism (10) to the tabletop. Assemble loose cables (7) to the tabletop using cable clamps.
Setup Press the lugs at the end of the pull rod (4) onto the round pin of the setpoint device (3) and the pedal (5). Tighten the pedal (5). Adjusting the working height WARNING Risk of injury from moving parts! The tabletop can sink under its own weight when the screws on the stand bars are loosened.
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Setup Fig. 31: Adjusting the working height ① ② (1) - Tabletop (2) - Screw To adjust the working height: Loosen the screws (2) on both sides of the stand. Adjust the tabletop (1) to the desired height. Important Ensure that the tabletop is level. Tighten the screws (2).
Setup Adjusting the pedal Fig. 32: Adjusting the pedal ① ② ③ ④ (1) - Connecting piece on (2) - Pedal the pull rod To adjust the pedal: Adjust the pedal (3) so that it is centered relative to the axis of the needle.
Setup Inserting the machine head WARNING Risk of injury from moving parts! Crushing possible. Ensure that your hands are not jammed when inserting the machine head. NOTICE Property damage may occur! Possible damage to the machine head from impact with the tabletop or the ground.
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Setup Fig. 33: Inserting the machine head (1) ① ② ③ ④ ⑧ 5 mm ⑦ ⑤ ⑥ (1) - Eye bolt (5) - Screws (2) - Rubber mounts (6) - pull rod (3) - Corner rubber inlays (7) - Pin (4) - Permanent magnet (8) - Locking washer of the tilt sensor...
Setup Assembling the reel stand Fig. 34: Assembling the reel stand ① (1) - Reel stand To assemble the reel stand: Assemble the reel stand (1). Insert the reel stand (1) into the hole in the tabletop and attach it with the nut below the tabletop. Operating Instructions 967 PURE - 00.0 - 12/2020...
Setup Electrical connection DANGER Risk of death from live components! Unprotected contact with electricity can result in serious injuries or death. Only qualified specialists may perform work on electrical equipment. Important The voltage on the type plate of the sewing motor must correspond to the mains voltage.
Setup 6.10 Checking the lubrication All wicks and felt bits of the machine head are soaked in oil at the factory. The oil is conveyed to the reservoir during use. This is why you should avoid filling too much oil during initial filling (...
Decommissioning Decommissioning WARNING Risk of injury from a lack of care! Serious injuries may occur. ONLY clean the machine when it is switched off. Allow ONLY trained personnel to disconnect the machine. CAUTION Risk of injury from contact with oil! Oil can cause a rash if it comes into contact with skin.
Disposal Disposal CAUTION Risk of environmental damage from improper disposal! Improper disposal of the machine can result in serious environmental damage. ALWAYS comply with the national regulations regarding disposal. The machine must not be disposed of in the normal household waste.
Troubleshooting Errors in sewing process Error Possible cause Remedial action Unthreading Needle thread tension is Check pretension at seam too firm beginning Service Instructions Needle thread was cut at the wrong time Service Instructions Needle thread tension too high during cutting Thread Needle thread and hook...
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Troubleshooting Error Possible cause Remedial action Skip stitch Needle is Insert new needle • blunt • bent • not properly inserted Needle thread and hook Check threading path of thread have not been needle thread and hook threaded correctly thread Thread tension is set too Check thread tension firm...
Technical data 10 Technical data 10.1 Data and characteristic values Technical data Unit 967 PURE Machine type Lockstitch 301 Hook type Barrel shuttle, XL large Number of needles Needle strength [Nm] 120-280 Thread strength [Nm] 40/3-5/3 (needle thread) 60/3-8/3 (hook thread) Stitch length [mm] 15/15...
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Technical data Operating Instructions 967 PURE - 00.0 - 12/2020...
Appendix 11.1 Speed limits of the machine according to walking foot stroke Maximum revolutions of the Walking foot stroke [mm] machine [1/min] 2 - 7 1250 7 - 9 1100 9 - 11 11 - 12 11.2 Stroke limits of the walking foot according to material Sewing material thickness Maximum stroke of the walking...
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