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UNIVERSAL
43/6
Narrow Stitching Head
Edition
hohner Maschinenbau GmbH

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List of Contents
List of Contents
1 SAFETY INFORMATION 6
1.1 Purpose of this document ............................................................................................... 6
1.2 The operator.................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Safety symbols and the displays that have been used................................................... 6
1.4 Obligation and liability ..................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Correct use...................................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Organisational measures ................................................................................................ 7
1.7 Safety and protective devices ......................................................................................... 7
1.8 Non-formal safety measures ........................................................................................... 7
1.9 Staff training .................................................................................................................... 7
1.10 Parts of the equipment which are particularly dangerous............................................... 8
1.11 Maintenance and repair work, elimination of faults......................................................... 8
1.12 Structural modifications to the stitching head ................................................................. 8
1.13 Cleaning the machine and the disposal of waste products............................................. 8
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE STITCHING HEAD 10
2.1 General overview .......................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Conformity .....................................................................................................................11
2.3 Marking and type plate.................................................................................................. 11
2.4 Technical data............................................................................................................... 11
2.4.1 Normal stitch ............................................................................................................... 12
2.4.2 Loop stitch ................................................................................................................... 13
2.5 Dimensional sheet......................................................................................................... 15
2.6 Outfitting of the stitching head ...................................................................................... 15
2.6.1 Basic features.............................................................................................................. 15
3 OPERATION 16
3.1 Installation of the stitching head.................................................................................... 17
3.1.1 Clamping the stitching head ........................................................................................ 17
3.1.1.1 Lateral adjustment of the stitching head......................................................... 17
3.1.1.2 Front adjustment of the stitching head ........................................................... 17
3.1.2 Fitting the wire guide ...................................................................................................19
3.1.3 Fitting the clincher box ................................................................................................ 21
3.1.4 Adjusting the clincher box ........................................................................................... 23
3.2 Feeding the stitching wire ............................................................................................. 25
3.3 Removing the stitching wire .......................................................................................... 25
3.4 Removing the wire guide tubes in the event of a wire jam ........................................... 25
3.5 Straighten the stitching wire .......................................................................................... 27
3.6 Setting the stitch length................................................................................................. 29
3.6.1 Basic setting of the stitch length.................................................................................. 29
3.6.2 Fine adjustment of the stitch length ............................................................................ 29
3.6.3 Setting the leg length of the stitch ............................................................................... 31
3.7 Seting the former........................................................................................................... 33
3.8 Spine centering parts .................................................................................................... 35
3.8.1 Fitting the holding down device................................................................................... 35
3.8.2 Fitting the slide ............................................................................................................ 35
3.8.3 Setting the holding down device ................................................................................. 35
3.9 Exchangeable parts ...................................................................................................... 37
3.10 Procedure......................................................................................................................37
3.11 Adapting the stitch and leg length settings ................................................................... 37

List of Contents
4 SERVICING 38
4.1 Lubrication .................................................................................................................... 39
4.1.1 Lubricants.................................................................................................................... 39
4.1.2 Lubrication plan........................................................................................................... 39
4.2 Installation and replacement of parts............................................................................ 40
4.2.1 Replacing the former................................................................................................... 41
4.2.2 Removing the bender stop.......................................................................................... 43
4.2.3 Replacing the bender.................................................................................................. 45
4.2.3.1 Bender lock .................................................................................................... 45
4.2.3.2 Removing the bender lock.............................................................................. 45
4.2.4 Replacing the knife ..................................................................................................... 47
4.2.4.1 Rotating/Changing the flat knife ..................................................................... 47
4.2.4.2 Replacing the circular knife ............................................................................ 47
4.2.4.3 Adjusting the circular knife ............................................................................. 47
4.2.5 Replacing the driver (normal stitch) ............................................................................ 49
4.2.6 Replacing the driver (loop stitch) ................................................................................ 49
4.2.7 Replacing the clincher................................................................................................. 51
5 FAULTS 52
5.1 Causes and elimination of faults................................................................................... 52
7 LIST OF SPARE PARTS 55

Safety Information
1 Safety Information
1.1 Purpose of this document
This document will inform the operator of the Stitching Head 43/6 of the following:
• The safety symbols and signs
• The packing of the machine and its transportation
• The function and operation of the machine
• Commissioning the machine
• The elimination of faults which arise
• Servicing
Familiarity with this Operating Manual is thus a prerequisite for the safe and correct operation of
the stitching head. It must be read carefully by the operator before the machine is commissioned.
Keep the manual safely in a place where it is readily available and which is close to hand for
persons working on the machine.
1.2 The operator

The Stitching Head 43/6 must only be operated by trained personnel.
Training will be undertaken by the manufacturer or by persons who have been authorised by the
manufacturer to undertake such training.
1.3 Safety symbols and the displays that have been used
This symbol indicates immediate danger to the life or health of

persons in the immediate vicinity of the machine.
Non-observance of dangers which are so indicated can have grave
consequences and can cause serious damage to health, or may even to
lead to deaths.
This symbol indicates that a potentially dangerous situation has

arisen.
Non-observance of dangers which are so indicated can lead to slight injuries
to persons or damage to equipment.
This symbol indicates that tips on how to use the machine or

particularly useful information are available.
These will help you to use all of the functions of the machine in an optimal
manner.
- This symbol requires you to take action.
• This sign serves as a symbol for listing items.

Safety Information
1.4 Obligation and liability

The 43/6 Stitching Head has been built according to state-of-the art technology under observance
of all the recognised safety regulations. However, dangers to life and limb of the user or third
parties and damage to the system or other material assets can still occur during use.
The stitching head should only be used,
• for the purpose for which it was designed

• when it is in a perfect technical condition.
Faults which could reduce levels of safety when using the machine must be eliminated
immediately.
Warranties and liability on the part of the manufacturer are fundamentally covered by the
regulations laid down in our ”General sales and delivery conditions”.
Warranty claims will only be valid if the number label is affixed

(number label on stitching head housing).
1.5 Correct use

The Stitching Head 43/6 is designed exclusively for binding brochures and leaflets or similar
items.
Any use of the machine contrary to that described above is forbidden, since incorrect use of the
machine can present a danger.
1.6 Organisational measures

The user of machine is required to provide the required personal safety equipment. All existing
safety devices should be checked regularly.
1.7 Safety and protective devices

All safety and protective devices must be correctly attached to the machine and should be in full
working order before every start-up of the machine and Stitching Head 43/6.
Safety and protective devices may only be removed:
• After the machine has come to a standstill and

• As security against the machine starting up again.
1.8 Non-formal safety measures

The Operating Manual must be kept so that it is permanently at hand at the machine with
Stitching Head 43/6. There are also generally valid local regulations concerning accident
prevention and environmental protection measures which should be made available and observed
in addition to those described in the Operating Instructions.
All safety and danger signs on the machine should be maintained in a legible condition and should
be renewed where necessary.
1.9 Staff training

Only trained and instructed personnel may install, operate, set and maintain the stitching head.

Safety Information
1.10 Parts of the equipment which are particularly dangerous

There is a risk of injury in the area of moving parts of the stitching head.
1.11 Maintenance and repair work, elimination of faults

Undertake the required setting, servicing and inspection work on schedule.
The machine may only be operated in cycle mode during all servicing, inspection and repair work
on the Stitching Head 43/6.
Always make absolutely sure that the machine is only being operated by one person in order
to avoid any influence to the machine by any other persons.
1.12 Structural modifications to the stitching head

Changes to the stitching head, additions or modifications may only be undertaken with the
manufacturer's permission.
1.13 Cleaning the machine and the disposal of waste products

The functionality of the stitching head and perfect processing of the product can only be
guaranteed over a prolonged period of time if the stitching head is regularly cleaned and
maintained in accordance with the standard methods of mechanical engineering.
In this regard, particular attention should be paid to the regular removal of trimmed paper
residue and paper dust, as these can result in jamming of the stitching head or increased
wear.
Substances and materials used (e.g. solvents and lubricants) must be handled correctly and
disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Safety Information

Description of the machine
2 Description of the Stitching Head
Fig. 1

2.1 General overview

- Fig. 1 -
2.2 Conformity
The Stitching Head 43/6 conforms to the following guidelines and standards:
- Machine Guideline (89/392/EEC in version of 93/44/EEC)

- EN 1010-1:1998 (final draft version) and
EN 1010-4:1997 ”Machine safety – safety requirements in connection with the design and
manufacture of printing and paper processing machines”, ”Part 1: General requirements” and
”Part 4: Bookbinding, paper processing and paper finishing machines”.
- This Operating Manual takes account of DIN EN 292, machine safety, basic terminology, general
principles of design.
2.3 Marking and type plate

The type plate is located at the front of the stitching head.
2.4 Technical data

Net weight of the stitching head 1.35 kg / 2.98 lbs
Quality of the stitching wire Only use perfect quality classes, in normal or
steel strength as required. Pay attention to
abrasion resistance, as heavy abrasion will clog
the wire-guidance parts.

2.4.1 Normal stitch
Wire stitch dimensions
Max. stitch thickness
Stitching wire coil

No. 24 - 26
Ø 0.60 - 0.50 mm
(Ø 0.024 - 0.020 in.)
or:
Stitching wire coil
No. 26 - 28
Ø 0.50 - 0.40 mm
(Ø 0.020 - 0.016 in.)
or:
Stitching wire flat
Nr. I - III
0,70 x 0,35 - 0,75 x 0,55 mm
(0.028 x 0.014 - 0.030 x 0.022 in.)
Possible distances between wire

stitches and stitch thicknesses in mm
With holding down device

2.4.2 Loop stitch

Wire stitch dimensions
Max. stitch thickness
Stitching wire coil:

No. 24 - 26
Ø 0.60 - 0.50 mm
Ø 0.024 - 0.020 in.
Possible distances between wire

stitches and stitch thicknesses in mm
With holding down device

Stroke
Fig. 2

Fig. 3
2.5 Dimensional sheet

- Fig. 2 , Fig. 3-
2.6 Outfitting of the stitching head

2.6.1 Basic features
The stitching head is delivered with the following accessories:
DESIGNATION ORDER NUMBER

Allan key with T-handle SW4 46 00 033
Torx screwdriver T10 46 00 044
Torx screwdriver T20 46 00 045
Adjusting handle 94 64 115
Wire guide, complete according to machine manufacturer
Chlincher box, complete according to machine manufacturer

Operation
3 Operation

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Operation
3.1 Installation of the stitching head

3.1.1 Clamping the stitching head
- Fig. 4 -
The stitching head is held by a tenon block which is inserted into the stitching head mounting on
the machine.
- Unscrew tenon block from the stitching head with Allan key SW4 .
- Introduce tenon block laterally into the stitching head mounting .
- Insert stitching head into stitching head mounting, so that the driver lug can be inserted into
the stroke bar and the tenon block fits into the stitching head.
- Fix the stitching head by tightening the tenon block in the stitching head mounting using the Allan
key .
3.1.1.1 Lateral adjustment of the stitching head

- Fig. 4, Fig. 5 -
The center of the wire formed parts within the stitching head must be set to the desired stitching
position for the wire stitch by lateral adjustment.
- Loosen the tenon block with the Allan key .

- Move the stitching head sideways, until the desired position is reached.
- Fix the tenon block in the stitching head mounting with the Allan key.
3.1.1.2 Front adjustment of the stitching head

- Fig. 5 -
The lifting movement of the wire formed parts must drive the stitch accurately into the chlincher
box forming gap. (Cf. Chap. 3.1.4). If the center of the wire stitch is located too far in front of or
behind the chlincher box, or if the lifting movement is not precisely aligned with the chlincher box,
this can be corrected by adjusting the set screws on the stitching head.
- Remove stitching head.

- Adjust set screws .
- Fit stitching head.

Operation
Fig. 6

Operation
3.1.2 Fitting the wire guide

- Fig. 6 -
- Loosen the knurled screw and place the wire guide on the wire guide tube .
- Align wire guide to wire roller , in order to ensure perfect wire guidance.
- Tighten knurled screw in order to fix the wire guide .

Operation
Fig. 7

Operation
3.1.3 Fitting the clincher box

- Fig. 7 -
- Install slotted screws (and tenon block) laterally into the chlincher box mounting rail.
- Slide clincher box beneath the center of the stitching head.
- Fix chlincher box by tightening the locking nuts (and locking screws).

Operation
Fig. 8

Operation
3.1.4 Adjusting the clincher box

- Fig. 8 -
The center of the bender inside the stitching head must be precisely aligned to the center of the
clincher box.
- Loosen locking nuts (and locking screws).

- Move clincher box until it is precisely aligned with the center of the bender.
- Fix clincher box by tightening the locking nuts (and locking screws).

Operation

Fig. 9
Fig. 10

Operation
3.2 Feeding the stitching wire

- Fig. 9 -
- Shut off the wire transport (move triangular handle until you see the feed wheels disengaged).
- Push the stitching wire through from above, as follows:
through the eyes of the wire guide - between the two felt disks through into the wire return
lock - through the wire guidance tube and between the two feed wheels .
- Restart the wire transport (turn triangular handle to the left).

- Mount adjusting handle .
- Convey the wire to the knife by turning the adjusting handle to the right.
3.3 Removing the stitching wire
- Press adjusting disk on wire return lock downwards, in order to eliminate its clamping effect,
and pull the wire out.
3.4 Removing the wire guide tubes in the event of a wire jam
If a wire jam has occurred in the area of the wire guide tubes, this can be eliminated more easily
by removing the wire guide tubes.
- Loosen the clamping screw (slotted or Torx screw) and remove wire guide tubes
- Disentangle wire and remove from wire guide tubes.
- Press adjusting disk on wire return lock downwards in order to eliminate its clamping effect
and pull wire out.

Operation

Fig. 11

Operation
3.5 Straighten the stitching wire

- Fig. 11 -
The stitching wire must run absolutely straight out of the circular knife. The wire feed can be set to
run absolutely straight by turning the wire alignment roller which is arranged on eccentric
bearings.
Wire straightening procedure:
- First remove former. (cf. 4.2.1)
a) Activate the machine's jog switch if possible.
b) Manual wire feed (cf. 3.2 Feeding the stitching wire)

Wire can be fed by turning the provided adjusting handle in the clockwise direction. When
doing this, it is a good idea to cut off any overlong pieces of wire, by pressing down the knife
slider .
- Turn eccentric fixing of the wire alignment roller with the screwdriver until the stitching wire
runs absolutely straight out of the circular knife.
Please observe absolutely, that the wire alignment roller straightens the wire on the left
region (when leaving the wire guide tube ), in order to reach that the wire comes out straightly
and permanently.

Operation
N

Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14

Operation
3.6 Setting the stitch length

3.6.1 Basic setting of the stitch length
The setting is dependent on the stroke length of your machine.
Normal stitching:
The recommended wire length for 2-sheet stitching is approx. 23 mm.
- Fig. 12 -
- Set your machine for minimum stitching thickness.

- Begin your adjustment by turning the knob to the center of the “N“ mark.
Loop stitching:
The recommended wire length for 2-sheet loop stitching is approx. 33

mm.
- Fig. 13 -
- Set stitching unit to 2-sheet stitching.

- Set top of knife slider by turning the knob , to the center of the “L“ mark.
3.6.2 Fine adjustment of the stitch length

- Fig. 14 -
Fine adjustment of the wire length is performed by means of test stitches. If the stitch is not the
required length, more wire can be fed by turning knob clockwise (+), or less wire can be fed
by turning the knob anticlockwise (-) (cf. scale ).
1 revolution of the knob feeds around 0.8mm wire.

Operation

Fig. 15

Operation
3.6.3 Setting the leg length of the stitch

- Fig. 15 -
The leg length of the stitch is dependent on the thickness of the product to be stitched. The knife
box can be adjusted in order to adapt to the thickness of the product. The end of the scale pin
marks the set value for the stitch thickness in mm. The upper values on the scale (1 - 7)
serve to set stitching thicknesses for normal stitching and the lower values on the scale (-L-, 0
- 2) serve to set the thickness for loop stitching.
- Adjust knife box by turning the knurled wheel , until the end of the pin indicates the value
of the required stitch thickness (in mm) on the relevant scale.
- Test the leg length by a test stitch.

- Set the stitch to precisely the same leg length by turning the knurled wheel .
Normal stitch
move thumbwheel up move thumbwheel down

until the gap is centered until gap is centered
Loop stitch
move thumbwheel up move thumbwheel down

until the gap is centered until gap is centered

Operation

A A

Fig. 16

Fig. 17
Fig. 18

Operation
3.7 Seting the former

- Fig. 16, Fig. 17, Fig. 18 -
To guarantee perfect stitching, the former must swivel in far enough for the stitching wire
(arrow B) to be positioned exactly beneath the center of the groove (arrow A) of the bender .
A mirror placed on the chlincher box can be used to check the setting on the fitted stitching
head. The former must keep the wire (arrow B) exactly aligned with the groove (arrow A) of the
bender .
- Loosen the clamping screw .

- Turn the eccentric former stop until precisely aligned.
- Tighten the clamping screw .
When changing the stitching wire thickness, the former setting should be checked and corrected if
necessary.

Operation
correct incorrect incorrect
Fig. 19

Fig. 20
Fig. 21

Operation
3.8 Spine centering parts
The spine centering parts are only used for saddle stitching. They help to precisely position the
stitch in the center of the sheet fold (- cf. Fig. 19 -)
3.8.1 Fitting the holding down device

- Fig. 20 -
- Attach tension spring to the two spring bolts .

- Mount distance plate on stitching head.
- Place complete rod assembly with the guide plate on the distance plate and fix to the
housing with the help of the two countersunk screws .
- Ensure that the rod assembly runs smoothly.
3.8.2 Fitting the slide

- Fig. 21 -
- Insert slotted screw laterally into the chlincher box mounting.

- Fix slide with slot on slotted screw and tighten lightly using the locking nut .
- Push the complete slide against the chlincher box.
- Align the V-block of the slide to the center of the chlincher box with the help of the M5 setscrew
.
- Set the height of the V-block to approx. 0.5 mm above the chlincher box.
- Tighten the locking nut .
3.8.3 Setting the holding down device

- Fig. 20, Fig. 21 -
The centring V-block on the lower part of the rod linkage should lie approx. 3 - 5 mm beneath
the edge of the bender. This can be adjusted by moving the plate in the slot.
- Install stitching head in the stitching unit (cf. 3.1). You must ensure that the locating key of
the plate is positioned on the lifting bar and is not, as is the case with the stitching head
locating key, inserted into the locating groove.
- Loosen the 2 countersunk screws .
- Drive rod linkage into plate until the lower part of the rod linkage is positioned approx. 3 - 5
mm beneath the edge of the bender.
- Tighten the 2 countersunk screws .
The centring V-block can be moved backwards or forwards by turning the adjusting screw .
- Move centring V-block far enough backwards or forwards so that it is precisely aligned with
the V-block of the slide .

Changeover (stitch type)
Converting the Stitching Head (Standard Stitch / Loop Stitch)
Exchangeable parts for loop stitch

Fig. 22 Fig. 22a
Exchangeable parts for standard stitch
Fig. 23

Changeover (stitch type)
3.9 Exchangeable parts

- Fig. 22, Fig. 22a and Fig. 23 -
To change over from standard stitching to loop stitching, a set of exchangeable parts, art. no. 9964
400 is required, consisting of:
Bender -L-, cpl. Art. no. 9964 410

Former -L-, cpl. Art. no. 9964 420
Leaf spring -L- Art. Nr. 3964 427
3.10 Procedure
- Remove stitching head.

- Install additional leaf spring -L- . When installing the leaf spring -L- , please tighten the self-
locking hexagon head screw only so strong, that you can still turn the leaf springs.
- Remove former (cf. 4.2.1 Replacing the former).
- Remove bender (cf. 4.2.3 Replacing the bender).
- Remount bender and former for loop stitching in the inverse order.
- Install and set stitching head.
3.11 Adapting the stitch and leg length settings
As the loop stitch requires a longer wire piece, a new setting is required for the stitch and leg
length (cf. 3.6).

Servicing
4 Servicing

Servicing
4.1 Lubrication
After approx. 16 operating hours, the stitching head must be lubricated with the lubricants
described below.
The felt disks of the wire feed spring must also be lightly lubricated from each day.
If the stitching head is not regularly lubricated, greater wear will occur, the service life of the
stitching head will be considerably decreased and premature failure of the stitching head may
occur.
4.1.1 Lubricants
Lubricating grease for guideways and friction points:
High temperature high performance grease
Recommendation: RIVOLTA s.k.D. 4002 - Order no. 96 90 016
Oil for felt disks:

Guideway oil with viscosity class 65-70 (ISO- viscosity class in accordance with DIN 51 519).
4.1.2 Lubrication plan
Date Operating hours Oil or grease used Performed by:

status - display on Name
stitching unit Signature

Servicing
4.2 Installation and replacement of parts
Fig. 24
Fig. 25

Servicing
4.2.1 Replacing the former

- Fig. 24, Fig. 25 -
- Turn leaf spring to the side and remove former forwards.
Installation is performed in the reverse.
- Adjust former according to Chap. 3.7.

Servicing

Fig. 26

Servicing
4.2.2 Removing the bender stop

- Fig. 26 -
The bender stop dictates the lower position of the bender. This stop ensures that the bender does
not strike against the product during stitching of thin products and can damage them. The basic
setting of the bender stop is performed at the factory.
Before removing the bender stop read off and record the position of the left edge of the slide
on the scale , so that you can subsequently reset the bender stop to the same position.
- Unscrew the screw and remove bender stop with slide .
Installation is performed in the inverse order.

- First, screw in the screw lightly.
- Reset the slide by moving it to the read off scale value (arrow).
- Tighten the screw.

Servicing

B

A

Fig. 27
Fig. 28
C
Fig. 29
Fig. 30
Fig. 31

Servicing
4.2.3 Replacing the bender

- Fig. 27, Fig. 28 -
To replace the bender, the unit main slide - bender must be pulled far enough down out of
the stitching head to allow the bender to be lifted off the retaining bolt of the main slide.
- Remove bender stop (cf. Removing the bender stop).

- Remove former (cf. Replacing the former).
- Push main slide with bender downwards in the stitching head (arrow A).
- Remove bender from retaining bolt (arrow B).
4.2.3.1 Bender lock

Reliable wire forming is ensured by the bender lock fitted in the bender. This prevents the bender
from being pushed together in the wire forming phase.
4.2.3.2 Removing the bender lock

- Fig. 29, Fig. 30, Fig. 31 -
- Press actuating pin into the bender (arrow C) until the pin retainer protrudes far enough
from the bender to enable it to be turned.
- Turn pin retainer by 90° (arrow D) and remove.
- Remove actuating pin with spring.

- After fitting always check that the pin retainer and limiter pin operate smoothly.

Servicing

Fig. 32

A

Fig. 33
Fig. 34
B

Fig. 35
Fig. 36


Servicing
4.2.4 Replacing the knife

- Fig. 32 -
- To replace the knife, move the knife box completely away from the guide by turning the
knurling wheel and remove from the stitching head.
- Fig. 33 -
- Push the knife slider out of the knife box (arrow A)
- Change the knife (see following chapter)
- Fig. 35 -
- Replace knife slider in the knife box (arrow B), compressing the pressure spring of the knife
slider with a screwdriver, and pushing it into the knife box. Make sure that the pressure spring is
not bent.
- Fig. 32 -
- Place knife box on the guide .
- Attach flexible wire feed to bush in knife box.
- Return knife box to the desired position by turning the knurling wheel.
4.2.4.1 Rotating/Changing the flat knife

- Fig. 34 -
The flat knife has 2 cutting edges. If the first cutting edge is blunt, the knife can be rotated.
- Unscrew fastening screw .
- Rotate or replace flat knife and tighten fastening screw .
4.2.4.2 Replacing the circular knife

- Fig. 34 -
- Loosen the clamping screw and remove the circular knife .

- Screw setscrew completely into the knife box.
- Press new circular knife completely into the seat in the knife box.
- Adjust circular knife (cf. Adjusting the circular knife).
4.2.4.3 Adjusting the circular knife

- Fig. 36 -
The circular knife is adjusted so as to ensure clean cutting of the wire.

When the knives are mounted, set the clearance between the flat and circular knives by carefully
“levering” with a screwdriver.
- Loosen clamping screw and position circular knife exactly against the flat knife by "levering"
with a screwdriver.
- Tighten clamping screw .

Servicing

Fig. 37
Fig. 38
Fig. 39

Servicing
4.2.5 Replacing the driver (normal stitch)

- Fig. 37, Fig. 38 -
The driver can be used twice (only with normal stitching). If one side is damaged or deflected,
the driver can be turned round.
Drivers and benders are numbered . Care must be taken that drivers are always used with
matching benders ( see table below ), as their wire guiding grooves are different.
- Unscrew fastening screw and push the driver down out of the bender.
- Rotate driver.
or
- Change driver.
- Press shoe tongue back and push driver into the bender from beneath.
- Secure driver with fastening screw.
Round wire no. 24 - 26

Driver : 31 64 334 with bender: 31 64 324

Driver : 31 64 336 with bender: 31 64 326
4.2.6 Replacing the driver (loop stitch)

- Fig. 39 -
- Unscrew setscrew and push the driver down out of the bender.
- Change driver.
- Press shoe tongue back and push driver into bender from beneath.
- Secure driver with setscrews.

Driver -L-: 31 64 408 with bender -L-: 31 64 409

Servicing
Fig. 40

Servicing
4.2.7 Replacing the clincher

- Fig. 40 -
Remove clincher pusher downwards. Turn clincher upwards in the chlincher box and
remove from retention pin . Push new clincher onto retention pin and turn to the center of the
chlincher box. Replace clincher pusher.

Faults
5 Faults
5.1 Causes and elimination of faults
Below you will find some examples of faults, with information on the potential cause. If various
causes come into consideration, sometimes several suggestions may be made for the remedy:
You should not follow all of these before testing the result, but proceed step by step, with
intermediate testing. Worn parts should always be replaced.
Stitch Fault Potential cause and elimination of the fault

Back of stitch is - Weak or soft wire.
bent in a banana - Wire not aligned, cf. 3.5.
shape: - Circular or flat knife worn, cf. 4.2.4.
- Shoe tongue pressure too weak: remove
obstructing wire pieces or replace pressure spring
in shoe tongue.
- Wire groove in driver soiled, worn or damaged:
remove driver, cf. 4.2.5.
Clean driver groove or replace driver.
Back of stitch not - Stitching not pressed sufficiently: set stitching unit
securely to stitch thickness.
positioned:
Stitch legs are not - Stitching not pressed sufficiently: set stitching unit
sufficiently to stitch thickness.
clinched: - Clincher is not coming up far enough: adjust
clincher lift pressure on stitching unit.
- Time from clincher activation to lift movement is
incorrect: stitching unit must be reset by the
manufacturer.
Back of stitch is - Stitching not sufficiently pressed: set stitching unit

not securely to stitch thickness.
positioned and is - Weak or soft wire.
sagging in a - Shoe tongue pressure too weak: remove
saddle shape: obstructing wire pieces or replace pressure spring
in shoe tongue.
Stitch legs are - Weak or soft wire.

buckled and are - Wire not aligned, cf. 3.5.
not properly - Align chlincher box, cf. 3.1.4.
clinched: - Different leg lengths, cf. 3.6.3.
- Overall wire piece too short, cf. 3.6.2.
- Circular or flat knife worn, cf. 4.2.4.
Wire not - Weak or soft wire.

penetrating, - Bender groove blocked by wire pieces.
resulting in loop - Circular or flat knife worn, cf. 4.2.4.
formation: - Wire groove in driver soiled, worn or damaged:
remove driver: clean driver groove or replace
driver, cf. 4.2.5.
- Shoe tongue pressure too weak: remove
obstructing pieces of wire or replace pressure
spring in shoe tongue.
- Align chlincher box, cf. 3.1.4.

Faults
Stitch legs break - Bender lock defective, cf. 4.2.3.1.

off: - Wire too brittle: use a different wire quality.
- Former blocked by pieces of wire: remove wire
pieces, remove former if necessary.
- Gripper spring or gripper in former defective.
- Wire thickness not suitable for the wire guiding
parts (bender and driver).
- Adjust former to bender groove.
Hump at a stitch - Weak or soft wire.

corner: - Driver damaged, cf. 4.2.5.
- Circular or flat knife worn, cf. 4.2.4.
Stitch legs - Wire not aligned, cf. 3.5.
contract or - Circular or flat knife worn, cf. 4.2.4.
diverge:
Leg ends clinched - Wire not aligned, cf. 3.5.
the wrong way - Align clincher box, cf. 3.1.4.
round:
One or both legs - Weak or soft wire.

are clinched - Wire not aligned, cf. 3.5.
obliquely: - Circular or flat knife worn, cf. 4.2.4.
- Clincher damaged, cf. 3.1.3.
- Adjustment of clincher box mounting to stitching
head mounting, cf. 3.1.4.
Stitch legs are - Wire not aligned, cf. 3.5.

clinched obliquely - Adjustment of clincher box mounting to stitching
to the same side: head mounting, cf. 3.1.4.
Lightly bent wire - Wire not aligned, cf. 3.5.

pieces fall out: - Crimping lock defective, cf. 4.2.3.1.
- Bender worn, cf. 4.2.3.
Wire loop between - Wire not aligned, cf. 3.5.

conveyor wheels - Cutting slider jammed: circular knife set too
and wire guidance tightly to flat knife, cf. 4.2.4.3.
tube: - Cutting rocker locked, pressure spring in cutting
block defective.
- Lower wire tube in cutting block has shifted:
adjust slightly up or down.
- Former incorrectly set, cf. 4.2.1.
Remedy for faults: You will find most faults and their causes in the
loop stitching preceding section.
Straight wire - Weak leaf spring on former cover.

pieces fall out: - Wire not aligned, cf. 3.5.
- Former set incorrectly, cf. 4.2.1.


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hohner Maschinenbau GmbH

2 HK 43/6 hohner Maschinenbau GmbH

Stitching head no: ...........................

Machine manufacturer: ...........................

Type of manufacturer: ...........................

Company name: hohner Maschinenbau GmbH

Town: D-78532 Tuttlingen

Telephone: 07462 / 9468-0

Fax: 07462 / 9468-20

Spare Parts / Customer Service

Service telephone no: 07462 / 9468-23

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1.2 The operator

This symbol indicates immediate danger to the life or health of

This symbol indicates that a potentially dangerous situation has

This symbol indicates that tips on how to use the machine or

- This symbol requires you to take action.

• This sign serves as a symbol for listing items.

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1.4 Obligation and liability

• for the purpose for which it was designed

Warranty claims will only be valid if the number label is affixed

1.5 Correct use

1.6 Organisational measures

1.7 Safety and protective devices

• After the machine has come to a standstill and

1.8 Non-formal safety measures

1.9 Staff training

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1.10 Parts of the equipment which are particularly dangerous

1.11 Maintenance and repair work, elimination of faults

1.12 Structural modifications to the stitching head

1.13 Cleaning the machine and the disposal of waste products

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Description of the machine

2 Description of the Stitching Head

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Description of the machine

2.1 General overview

- Machine Guideline (89/392/EEC in version of 93/44/EEC)

2.3 Marking and type plate

2.4 Technical data

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Description of the machine

2.4.1 Normal stitch

Wire stitch dimensions

Max. stitch thickness

Stitching wire coil

Possible distances between wire

With holding down device

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Description of the machine

2.4.2 Loop stitch

Max. stitch thickness

- Restart the wire transport (turn triangular handle to the left).

- Loosen the clamping screw .