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TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE
TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE<WIDE AREA>
TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE
This service manual is intended for BE-1204B, 1204C, 1206B; be sure to read the BE-1204B, 1204C,
1206B instruction manual before this manual.
Carefully read the “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” below and the whole of this manual to understand this
product before you start maintenance.
As a result of research and improvements regarding this product, some details of this manual may not
be the same as those for the product you purchased.
If you have any questions regarding this product, please contact a Brother dealer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Safety indications and their meanings
This service manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided
in order to ensure safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or
other people. The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below.
Indications
DANGER
CAUTION
Symbols
-------- This symbol (
The picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken. (For
example, the symbol at left means "beware of injury".)
--------- This symbol (
--------- This symbol (
The picture inside the circle indicates the nature of the thing that must be done.
(For example, the symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".)
The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
instructions will almost certainly result in death or severe injury.
The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to
equipment and surroundings.
) indicates something that you should be careful of.
) indicates something that you must not do.
) indicates something that you must do.
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2 Notes on safety
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall
outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present
can result in severe injury.
DANGER
CAUTION
Environmental requirements
Use the sewing machine in an area which is
free from sources of strong electrical noise
such as high-frequency welders.
Sources of strong electrical noise may cause
problems with correct operation.
Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage
should be within ±10% of the rated voltage for
the machine.
Voltage fluctuations which are greater than
this may cause problems with correct
operation.
The power supply capacity should be greater
than the requirements for the sewing
machine's electrical consumption.
Insufficient power supply capacity may cause
problems with correct operation.
The air supply should have a capacity greater
than the machine consumption. If air is not
supplied sufficiently, a machine malfunction
may occur.
Installation
Machine installation should only be carried
out by a qualified technician.
Never operate the sewing machine with any
ventilation openings blocked.
Keep the ventilation openings of the sewing
machine free from the accumulation of lint or
dust.
Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified
electrician for any electrical work that may
need to be done.
The sewing machine weighs approximately
700 kg.
The installation should be carried out by four
or more people.
Do not connect the power cord until
installation is complete, otherwise the
machine may operate if the start switch is
pressed by mistake, which could result in
injury.
The ambient temperature should be within the
range of 5°C to 35°C during use.
Temperatures which are lower or higher than this
may cause problems with correct operation.
The relative humidity should be within the range of
45% to 85% during use, and no dew formation
should occur in any devices.
Excessively dry or humid environments and dew
formation may cause problems with correct
operation.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during use.
Exposure to direct sunlight may cause problems
with correct operation.
In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the
power and disconnect the power cord from the
wall outlet.
Lightning may cause problems with correct
operation.
Do not use this machine outdoors.
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground
connection is not secure, you run a high risk of
receiving a serious electric shock, and problems
with correct operation may also occur.
When securing the cords, do not bend the cords
excessively or fasten them too hard with staples,
otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric
shocks could occur.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so that
no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your
skin, otherwise inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease under
any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting
and diarrhoea.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on
the sound floor so that it will not move.
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Avoid setting up the sewing machine near
sources of strong electrical noise such as
high-frequency welding uipment.
If this precaution is not taken, incorrect
machine operation may result.
Installation
CAUTION
Sewing
This sewing machine should only be used by
operators who have received the necessary
training in safe use beforehand.
Keep children away from the sewing machine.
The sewing machine should not be used for
any applications other than sewing.
Be sure to wear protective goggles when
using the machine.
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger
that if a needle breaks, parts of the broken
needle may enter your eyes and injury may
result.
Always use the proper needle plate. Any
wrong plate can cause needles to break.
Do not use a bent needle.
Turn off the power switch at the following
times, otherwise the machine may operate if
the start switch is pressed by mistake, which
could result in injury.
• When threading the needle
• When replacing the bobbin and needle
• When not using the machine and when
leaving the machine unattended
• When cleaning the machine.
Do not get on the table.
Table may be damaged.
Do not operate this machine where aerosol
(spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
Attach all safety devices before using the sewing
machine. If the machine is used without these
devices attached, injury may result.
Do not touch any moving parts, press any objects
against the machine, or pull/push the cloth during
sewing. Doing so may result in personal injury,
machine damage, or needle breakage.
Do not touch the pulse motor and sewing machine
bed section during operation or for 30 minutes
after operation. Otherwise burns may result.
Never drop or insert foreign objects or a
screwdriver into the ventilation openings or the
machine inside.
Touching any high-voltage area may result in an
electric shock.
Never damage, alter, heat, or put a strain on the
power cable as well as other cables. Doing so
may result in a fire or an electric shock.
If the controller is exposed to water or a chemical
agent or if its entry is found inside the controller,
turn off the power switch immediately.
Continuing to use the machine under such a
condition may result in a fire or an electric shock.
If an error occurs in machine operation, or if
abnormal noises or smells are noticed,
immediately turn off the power switch. Then
contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified
technician.
If the machine develops a problem, contact your
nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
Cleaning
Turn off the power switch before starting any
cleaning work, otherwise the machine may
operate if the start switch is pressed by
mistake, which could result in injury.
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Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so that
no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your
skin, otherwise inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease under
any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting
and diarrhoea.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
Maintenance and inspection
Disassembly, assembly, maintenance and
inspection of the sewing machine should only
be carried out by a qualified technician.
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified
electrician to carry out any maintenance and
inspection of the electrical system.
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the
power cable (do not pull on the cable itself)
from the wall outlet before attempting to
perform the following operations. Otherwise,
the machine is started if the start switch is
pressed by mistake. Injury may occur in
such a case.
• When carrying out inspection, adjustment,
or maintenance
• When replacing consumable parts such as
a rotary hook, a knife, or a fluorescent lamp
If the power switch needs to be left on when
carrying out some adjustment, be extremely
careful to observe all safety precautions.
Use only the proper replacement parts as
specified by Brother.
When replacing a fluorescent lamp, use the
same-type lamp having a rating of 40 watts.
Wait until the fluorescent lamp cools off before
replacement. Failure to do so can result in
burns.
If any safety devices have been removed, be
absolutely sure to re-install them to their original
positions and check that they operate correctly
before using the machine.
Any problems in machine operation which result
from unauthorized modifications to the machine
will not be covered by the warranty.
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3 Warning labels
* The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine.
Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels
have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer.
Never touch or push the
thread take up during
operation as it may result in
injuries machine.
Never touch or push the needle
bar during operation as it may
result in injuries or damage to
the sewing machine.
8High temperature caution display9High temperature caution display
W1206Q
Do not touch this part during activitation
or for 30 minutes after shut-off. Otherwise
burns may result.
W1201Q
10Ground mark
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run
a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct
operation may also occur.
10. Needle bar flip-up mechanism.............................................................................................................................1-10
11. Cap frame device.................................................................................................................................................. 1-11
Chapter 2 Parts replacement and adjustment
1. Replacement and adjustment of jump driving assy, cloth presser cam, thread take-up driving cam, needle bar
driving cam, driving belt and upper shaft sensor.................................................................................................. 2-1
2. Replacement and adjustment of thread take-up lever......................................................................................... 2-11
3. Replacement and adjustment of work clamp....................................................................................................... 2-12
4. Replacement and adjustment of stepping motor for thread sweeping and wiper sensor ............................... 2-13
5. Replacement and adjustment of picker solenoid ................................................................................................ 2-16
6. Replacement and adjustment of movable knife and fixed knife.........................................................................2-19
7. Replacement and adjustment of Timing belt, X ...................................................................................................2-21
8. Replacement and adjustment of Timing belt, Y ...................................................................................................2-23
9. Adjusting Needle Bar Height ................................................................................................................................. 2-26
10. Attachment and Adjustment of Rotary Hook......................................................................................................2-30
Chapter 3 Electrical components
1. Location of the PCB .................................................................................................................................................3-1
2. Replacement of PCB inside the control box ..........................................................................................................3-3
2-1. How to detach and attach the control box ........................................................................................................3-3
2-2. Replacement of the main PCB ......................................................................................................................... 3-5
2-3. Replacement of the power supply PCB ............................................................................................................ 3-7
2-4. Replacement of the drive PCB ...................................................................................................................... 3-10
2-5. Replacement of the SBUS PCB (For PC-type model).................................................................................... 3-12
2-6. Replacement of the relay PCB ....................................................................................................................... 3-14
2-7. Replacing the panel PCB (For PC-type model) .............................................................................................. 3-15
2-8. Replacement of the control panel PCB (For SA-type model) ......................................................................... 3-16
3. Replacement of head switch PCB of thread tension base and tension base PCB ........................................... 3-18
4. Replacement of I/O PCB (1, 2) and step back/forward switch PCB....................................................................3-21
5. Replacement of head PCB..................................................................................................................................... 3-23
6. Replacement of I/O PCB.........................................................................................................................................3-25
7. Replacement of picker PCB...................................................................................................................................3-26
8-1. Types and capacity of fuses ........................................................................................................................... 3-28
8-2. Replacement of fuses..................................................................................................................................... 3-28
9. Description of P-ROM ............................................................................................................................................ 3-29
10. Replacement of change color motor, collar, w/dog and change color sensor PCB ....................................... 3-30
11. Replacement and adjustment of index sensor................................................................................................... 3-32
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12. Description of connectors....................................................................................................................................3-35
12-1. Main PCB......................................................................................................................................................3-35
12-3. Power supply PCB........................................................................................................................................3-47
12-6. Head switch PCB..........................................................................................................................................3-58
12-7. Tension base PCB ........................................................................................................................................3-59
12-9. Head PCB.....................................................................................................................................................3-61
1. Entering into the test mode......................................................................................................................................4-1
2. Selecting the test mode menu .................................................................................................................................4-1
3. Function of the test mode ........................................................................................................................................4-3
3-2. Needle bar moving test ....................................................................................................................................4-3
3-3. Carriage sensor test (Fine adjustment of the carriage origin point) ..................................................................4-5
3-4. Encoder signal test ...........................................................................................................................................4-6
3-5. LED SW test .....................................................................................................................................................4-7
3-7. Solenoid test .....................................................................................................................................................4-9
3-8. Main shaft motor rotation test..........................................................................................................................4-10
3-9. Detailed version of CPU in the machine .........................................................................................................4-11
3-10. Power supply voltage adjustment .................................................................................................................4-12
3-11. Modifications of X-direction slowing area of a cap frame and its reduction ratio ...........................................4-14
3-12. Modification of the stitch compensation value on the sewing machine .........................................................4-15
Contents
Chapter 5 Test mode (For PC Control type)
1.Test mode on the operation panel ............................................................................................................................5-1
1-1. Starting test mode.............................................................................................................................................5-1
1-2. Selecting test mode menu ................................................................................................................................5-1
1-3. Test mode functions..........................................................................................................................................5-2
2. Test mode and each function on the PC.................................................................................................................5-9
2-1. PC test mode ....................................................................................................................................................5-9
2-2. Confirming the program version......................................................................................................................5-10
2-3. Power supply voltage adjustment ...................................................................................................................5-14
2-4. Modifications of X-direction slowing area of a cap frame and its reduction ratio.............................................5-16
2-5. Modification of the stitch compensation value on the sewing machine ...........................................................5-18
Chapter 6 6. Upgrading version of machine program ...............................................................6-1
1-1. Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook .........................................................................................................7-1
1-2. Cleaning of Needle Plate ..................................................................................................................................7-2
2-1. Head .................................................................................................................................................................7-3
The mechanisms operate in the order of the numbers given in the illustrations.
1. Feed guide mechanism
[X direction]
<1>.X-pulse motor
<2>.Timing belt
<3>.X-driving carriage
<4>.X-feed frame
[Y direction]
1.Y-pulse motor
2.Y-driving connecting shaft
3.Y-driving pulley
4.Y-driving belt
5.X-carriage
6.Y-feed frame
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2. Crank shaft mechanism
1.Motor
2.Timing belt
3.Driving pulley
4.Connecting shaft upper
5A.Cloth presser cam
5B.Thread take-up driving cam
5C.Needle bar driving cam
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3.Presser foot mechanism
Chapter 1 Mechanical Descriptions
1.Driving pulley
2.Connecting shaft upper
3.Presser foot cam
4.Work clamp driving lever assy
5.Driving connector
6.W-clamp lifting parts
7.Work clamp bracket
8.Presser foot
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4.Thread take-up mechanism
1.Driving pulley
2.Connecting shaft upper
3.Thread take-up driving cam
4.Thread take-up driving lever
5.Lever
6.Thread take-up lever
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5. Needle bar mechanism
Chapter 1 Mechanical Descriptions
1.Driving pulley
2.Connecting shaft upper
3.Needle bar driving cam
4.Connecting rod
5.Needle bar driving lever
6.Driving connector
7.Needle bar lifting parts
8.Needle bar clamp
9.Needle bar
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6.Lower shaft and rotary hook mechanisms
1.Motor
2.Timing belt
3.Driving pulley
4.Gear
5.Driving shaft lower
6.Lower shaft gear
7.Lower shaft
8.Rotary hook
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7.Thread trimmer mechanism
Chapter 1 Mechanical Descriptions
1.Thread trimmer motor
2.Thread trimmer gear
3.Driving lever
4.Connedtion shaft
5.T-trimmer connecting rod lever
6.T-trimmer connecting rod, B
7.T-trimmer con. rod assy, A
8.Movable knife
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8.Thread wiper mechanism
1.Wiper motor bracket
2.Wiper lever
3.Upper thread hook
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9.Picker mechanism
Chapter 1 Mechanical Descriptions
1.Picker solenoid
2.Picker lever
3.Picker base
4.Picker
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10.Needle bar flip-up mechanism
1.Change color motor
2.Change color gear
3.Shaft
4.Change cam
5.Change roller base
6.Needle bar case
7.Change bracket collar
8.Connection shaft
*AChange color sensor
*BDog
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11.Cap frame device
Chapter 1 Mechanical Descriptions
[X direction]
<1>.X-feed frame
<2>.Cap frame
<3>.Wire
<4>.Driving ring
[Y direction]
1.Y-feed frame
2.Fixing lever
3.Driving ring
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Chapter 2 Parts replacement and adjustment
Chapter 2Parts replacement and adjustment
1. Replacement and adjustment of jump driving assy, cloth presser cam,
thread take-up driving cam, needle bar driving cam, driving belt and
upper shaft sensor
[Removing procedure]
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1.Unscrew the screws of cover lower and
upper (1) and cover R (2) to remove them.
Unscrew the screws of side cover L (3) to
remove it.
Also remove the other covers.
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2.Detach the connector of tension base
harness (5) from I/O PCB (4).
Unscrew the screws of base (6) to remove it.
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3.Take off 4 bolts of thread take-up cover (7) to
remove it.
4.Take off 4 bolts of needle bar case (8) to
remove it.
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5.Loosen 2 bolts of bearing collar pulley (9),
and also loosen 1 bolt of needle bar cam
collar (10) of each head.
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6.Unscrew 1of 2 screws of upper shaft sensor
base plate (11), and then loosen the other
one to fasten upper shaft sensor base plate
(11) upward temporary.
Take off 3 bolts of tensor pulley holder (12)
to remove it.
Detach driving belt (13) from driving pulley
(14).
Extract driving shaft upper (15) together with
driving pulley (14).
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7.To replace driving belt, loosen 2 set screws
of tension pulley holder (12) to extract
tension shaft (16), and then detach driving
belt (13).
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8.Unscrew 2 screws each of front cover R (17)
and front cover L (18) to remove both of
them.
9.Take off 2 bolts of jump driving assy (19) to
remove it.
Take off 2 bolts of wiper driving assy (20) to
remove it.
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10. Remove the base needle bar felt (21-1) and
loosen a set screw, socket to pull out the
base needle bar (21).
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11. Unscrew 2 screws of oil support A (22) to
remove it.
Loosen 3 set screws of driving lever shaft
(23) to extract it.
Loosen 1 bolt of needle bar cam collar (24)
to remove it.
Now needle bar cam (25) can be detached.
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12. Loosen 1 bolt of cloth presser cam collar
(26) to remove it.
Loosen 2 bolts of cloth presser cam (27) to
remove it.
To mount cloth presser cam collar (26),
insert positioning gauge pin (28) into the
positioning hole on the cam and fasten 1
bolt.
Grease the groove of cloth presser cam (27)
indicated by the arrow in the drawing.
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CAUTION
Use the positioning gauge pin included in
the attachment of the sawing machine.
Use the attached grease tank EM-30L for
the greasing.
13. Take off 2 bolts of thread take-up driving cam
(29) to remove it.
To mount thread take-up driving cam (29),
insert positioning gauge pin (28) into the
positioning hole on the cam and fasten 2
bolts.
Grease the groove of thread take-up driving
cam (29) indicated by the arrow in the
drawing.
CAUTION
Use the positioning gauge pin included in
the attachment of the sawing machine.
Use the attached grease tank EM-30L for
the greasing.
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14. Unscrew 2 screws of needle bar driving cam
(30) to remove it.
Grease needle bar driving cam (30) at the
position indicated by the arrow in the
drawing.
To mount needle bar driving cam (30), insert
positioning gauge pin (28) into the
positioning hole on the cam and fasten 2
screws.
CAUTION
Use the positioning gauge pin included in
the attachment of the sawing machine.
Use the attached grease tank EM-30L for
the greasing.
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[Mounting procedure]
To mount pieces, follow the reverse procedure to the disassembly. The followings are the key points in
the mounting.
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1.Grease the connecting shaft upper on spots that touches bearings of the driving pulley, driving
shaft support or each head.
2.Attach needle bar cam collar (2) to needle bar driving cam (1), insert driving shaft upper (3) and
fasten the bolt (4) temporary so that needle bar driving cam (1) rotates easily.
3.Insert driving lever shaft (5) into head (6), work clamp driving lever (7), spacer (8), needle bar
driving lever (9) and set screw collar (10), then fasten 3 set screws.
4.Spread a sealing agent on the left side of head (6) and lever shaft (5) to prevent oil leak.
5.Insert base needle bar (11) into head (6), work clamp lifting parts (12), and needle bar lifting parts
(13), and fasten 1 set screw (14).
6.Reset the wick (14-1) so that it touches the base needle bar felt (14-2).
7.Spread a sealing agent on the bottom faces of head (6) and base needle bar (11) to prevent oil
leak.
CAUTION
Rotate needle bar cam collar (2) and see if needle bar driving cam (1) rotates easily. If not, loosen
1 set screw (15) of driving lever shaft (5) to shift it toward the thrust for adjustment.
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