Porter International Flange Machine PFM-1000

Remove the machine from its stand and set it on a table

Screw out drain plug (3) and drain oil

Loosen lower knife holder screw (1) as shown in Fig. 12.

Push the lower knife holder (2) to the left as far as it will go and lightly tighten screw (1).

Remove upper Knife screw (5) and withdraw knife downward.

Turn handwheel until upper knife clamp (4) is at its lowest position.

Replace with new knife but do not tighten screw (5) completely.

Set the blade so that its cutting edge overlaps lower knife by 0.5-1.0mm as shown in Fig. 13. Retighten screw (5) securely.

Loosen screw (1), then the holder (2) will return to position by spring action.

Sign off on the upper knife replacement

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Slide left looper into lever6, making sure it reaches the pin 3 of slot, then tighten screw 4

Turn handwheel by hand until needle bar ascends 3mm from the lowest position.

Move lever 6 so that looper point comes to the scarf of right needle and just touches needle (the clearance 0 - 0.1 mm).

Turn handwheel until looper is at its extreme left position.

Adjust the distance from the centerline of right needle to point of looper to 3mm.

Sign off on the Overedge Left Looper Adjustment

Warning: Ensure the machine is turned off and cooled down before starting the procedure

Amount of oil poured into reservoir

Oil level between the two lines on gauge

Sign off on the oil maintenance

Warning: Ensure the machine is turned off before starting the procedure

Is the main feed 0.8 - 1.0 mm above the surface of needle plate at its highest position?

Adjust feeds 1 and 3 by raising or lowering feeds until proper height is obtained

Sign off on the feed height adjustment