Brother BE-1204B-BC, BE-1206B-BC User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BE-1204B-BC BE-1206B-BC

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Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.

TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE

Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine,

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please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual.

With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such as the needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts. Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before operating the machine so that you will know how to use it correctly.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Safety indications and their meanings

This instruction 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 in 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.

when using the machine or physical

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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 o can result in severe injury.

ening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present

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 volta 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.

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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.

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 humidit 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.

should be within the range of

Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done.

The sewing machine weights more than 700 Kg (600 Kg in four head models). 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.

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Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handlin 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.

the lubricating oil or grease, so that

Avoid setting up the sewing machine near

sources of strong electrical noise such as high-frequency welding equipment. 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.

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 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.

ulse motor and sewing machine

Do not operate this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

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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the lubricating oil or grease, so that

Maintenance and inspection

ying

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

erform the following operations. Otherwise, the machine is started if the start switch is pressed by mistake. Injury may occur in such a case.

• When carr or maintenance

• When replacing consumable parts such as a rotary hook, a knife, or a fluorescent lamp

out inspection, adjustment,

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.

1 Electric shock danger display

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2 Electric shock danger display 3 Injury warning display

Hazardous voltage will cause injury.

4 Injury caution display

5 Injury caution display

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6 Injury caution display

7 Injury caution display

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.

8 High temperature caution display 9 High temperature caution display

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Do not touch this part during activitation or for 30 minutes after shut-off. Otherwise burns may result.

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10 Ground 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.

11 Direction of operation

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Before Starting Operation

Do not force open the shutter for direct contact with the magnetic area.

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Do not store floppy disks in an extremely high or low ambient temperature.

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Do not use or store floppy disks in a dusty place. Do not place it on cloth.

Do not bring disks near magnetic matters such as magnetic screwdriver or the back side of the programmer.

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Do not use floppy disks under high humidity.

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Do not store floppy disks under direct sunlight.

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Do not bend the disk. Do not put things on the

Avoid contact with solvent or drink.

disk.

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Store it in the case immediately after using it to protect it from dust and damage.

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Use a commercially available cleaning disk to clean the head of the floppy disk drive periodically.

Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit.

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Protecting data in floppy disks

Write-protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion. A write-protected disk is read-only. It is recommended to provide write-protection for disks which contain important data. To do so, slide the write-protect notch to open the slot as shown below.

Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting.

Slide the notch in this direction to write data.

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Procedure of Reading This Manual

Explanation of models

This manual explains two models:

- BE-1204B-BC

- BE-1206B-BC

Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name. Check the model before using the machine. The display is BE-1206B-BC.

Configuration of this manual

This manual consists of the following chapters:

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine

This Chapter describes the specifications, installation and preparatory procedures of starting up the machine.

Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures

Provides explanations on the operation panel and briefly reviews the flow of embroidering processes.

Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering

This Chapter describes procedures of reading sewing data and sewing.

Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data

Explains how to edit the embroidery data.

Chapter 5 Setting

This Chapter describes procedures of setting the machine and working environment.

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine

Provides information on machine operation during embroidering.

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Describes appropriate maintenance of the machine.

Chapter 8 Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the needles.

Chapter 9 List of Error Messages

Provides information on error codes and action to be taken.

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Provides troubleshooting for the machine.

Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment

Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available.

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Screen Composition

Initial Screen

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Starting Sewing Operation (→ page 3-17)

Canceling of Sewing

Thread trimming

Hoop Retract

Selection of Embroidery data (→ page 3-3)

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Setting of Needle Bars (→ page 5-4)

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rea Check

Editing of Embroidery data (→ page 4-1)

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Setting of thread breakage sensor (→ page 5-6)

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Setting of Machine (→ page 5-9)

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Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................................. 1

Before Starting Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 8

Procedure of Reading This Manual..............................................................................................................................10

Screen Composition...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine

1. Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

2. Names of Machine Components ............................................................................................................................. 1-4

3. Installation.................................................................................................................................................................1-5

3-1 Transportation of Machine................................................................................................................................. 1-5

3-2 Installation of Machine.......................................................................................................................................1-7

3-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case........................................................................................................................1-8

3-4 Mounting of Table .............................................................................................................................................. 1-9

3-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand................................................................................................................................ 1-12

3-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case.......................................................................................................................1-13

3-7 Grounding........................................................................................................................................................1-14

4. Preparation for Embroidering................................................................................................................................1-15

4-1 Upper Threading..............................................................................................................................................1-15

4-2 Replacement of Bobbin ................................................................................................................................... 1-17

4-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle......................................................................................................................1-19

4-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame ................................................................................................... 1-20

4-5 Adjustment of Thread Tension ......................................................................................................................... 1-24

Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures

Functions of Operation Panel......................................................................................................................................2-2

Operation Panel.......................................................................................................................................................2-2

Switches at Machine Heads ....................................................................................................................................2-5

Lamps and switches on the thread tension stand .................................................................................................... 2-6

Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering ...............................................................................................................2-7

Turn on the Machine Power..................................................................................................................................... 2-8

Retrieve the Embroidery Data ................................................................................................................................. 2-9

Start Embroidering................................................................................................................................................... 2-9

Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering

What Can the Machine Do? .........................................................................................................................................3-2

Selection of Embroidery Data....................................................................................................................... 3-2

Embroidering Operation...........................................................................................................................................3-2

Selection of Data .......................................................................................................................................................... 3-3

Registration of Embroidery Data from Floppy Disk..................................................................................................3-3

Reading from Memory ............................................................................................................................................. 3-7

Registration of Embroidery Data from BES-100E.................................................................................................... 3-8

Deletion of Embroidery Data from Machine Memory ............................................................................................... 3-9

Tape Reader Input Setting ......................................................................................................................................... 3-11

Modification of Embroidery Data Name....................................................................................................................3-13

Sewing Operation....................................................................................................................................................... 3-17

Before Starting Sewing ..........................................................................................................................................3-17

Starting Sewing Operation..................................................................................................................................... 3-17

Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing ................................................................................................................... 3-18

Step Forward and Step-Back.....................................................................................................................................3-19

Step Forward/Step-Back Mode.............................................................................................................................. 3-19

Setting Amount or Timing of Step Forward/Step-Back........................................................................................... 3-19

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For Step Forward (Back) ........................................................................................................................................3-20

Resuming Sewing ..................................................................................................................................................3-20

Writing the embroidering data ...................................................................................................................................3-21

Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data

What Can the Machine Do?..........................................................................................................................................4-2

Editing.............................................................................................................................................................4-2

Rotation .........................................................................................................................................................................4-3

Enlargement and Reduction ........................................................................................................................................4-4

Mirror .............................................................................................................................................................................4-6

Repetition ......................................................................................................................................................................4-8

Other Editing ...............................................................................................................................................................4-10

Chapter 5 Setting

What Can the Machine Do?..........................................................................................................................................5-2

Setting of Needle Bars..................................................................................................................................5-2

Setting of Thread Breakage Sensor .............................................................................................................5-2

Setting of Machine........................................................................................................................................5-2

Setting of Environment .................................................................................................................................5-2

Setting of Lock Stitch ......................................................................................................................................5-3

Setting of speed limit in a small pitch..............................................................................................................5-3

Display of Information...................................................................................................................................5-3

Hoop Retract Point .......................................................................................................................................5-3

Hoop Movement.......................................................................................................................................................5-3

Setting of Needle Bars..................................................................................................................................................5-4

Thread Breakage Sensor..............................................................................................................................................5-6

Setting of sensor validity/invalidity............................................................................................................................5-6

Thread Breakage Sensitivity ....................................................................................................................................5-6

Automatic Step-Back................................................................................................................................................5-7

Setting of Lower Thread Counter/Stitch Counter......................................................................................................5-8

Setting of Machine........................................................................................................................................................5-9

Embroidery Hoop .....................................................................................................................................................5-9

Speed Range .........................................................................................................................................................5-10

Speed of Each Speed Range................................................................................................................................. 5-11

Setting of Mending .................................................................................................................................................5-12

Thread Trimming Length ........................................................................................................................................5-14

Thread Withdrawal Feed Length ............................................................................................................................5-15

Inching ...................................................................................................................................................................5-16

Sewing Area...........................................................................................................................................................5-17

Registration of Sewing Start Position .....................................................................................................................5-18

Hoop Retract Point.................................................................................................................................................5-18

Hoop Automatic Retract .........................................................................................................................................5-19

Movement to Registered Sewing Start Point..........................................................................................................5-19

Setting of Environment ..............................................................................................................................................5-20

Return to Start Point...............................................................................................................................................5-20

Speed Range .........................................................................................................................................................5-21

Checking the Embroidery Area ..............................................................................................................................5-21

Slow sewing needle number at start-up .................................................................................................................5-22

Setting of RS-232C Communication Speed ...........................................................................................................5-23

Display Language ..................................................................................................................................................5-24

Alarm Sound ..........................................................................................................................................................5-25

Motive Speed .........................................................................................................................................................5-26

Small-Pitch Deletion...............................................................................................................................................5-27

Automatic pause insertion......................................................................................................................................5-28

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Contents

Lock Stitch ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-29

Speed Limit in a Short Pitch...................................................................................................................................5-32

Feed Timing...........................................................................................................................................................5-33

Automatic Input Setting..........................................................................................................................................5-34

Display of Information................................................................................................................................................5-37

Pattern Information ................................................................................................................................................ 5-37

Features of Machine.............................................................................................................................................. 5-38

Information about Versions .................................................................................................................................... 5-39

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine

1. Operating Procedures.............................................................................................................................................. 6-2

1-1 Power Source....................................................................................................................................................6-2

1-2 Preparation for Embroidering............................................................................................................................. 6-2

2. Machine Stop ............................................................................................................................................................ 6-3

2-1 Stopping the Machine........................................................................................................................................ 6-3

2-2 Emergency Stop of the Machine........................................................................................................................6-3

2-3 Resetting Emergency Stop ................................................................................................................................ 6-3

3. Measures against Thread Breakage .......................................................................................................................6-4

3-1 Remedies ..........................................................................................................................................................6-4

3-2 Mending.............................................................................................................................................................6-5

4. Jog Embroidering..................................................................................................................................................... 6-7

5. Hoop Feed Position.................................................................................................................................................. 6-8

6. Area Check................................................................................................................................................................ 6-9

6-1 External Tracing.................................................................................................................................................6-9

6-2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area ................................................................................................................... 6-9

7. Jog Switches...........................................................................................................................................................6-10

7-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position .................................................................................................................... 6-10

7-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement) ...................................................................... 6-11

8. Detection of Home position................................................................................................................................... 6-12

Chapter 7 Maintenance

1. Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................... 7-2

1-1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook .......................................................................................................... 7-2

1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate................................................................................................................................... 7-3

2. Oiling .........................................................................................................................................................................7-4

2-1 Head.................................................................................................................................................................. 7-4

2-2 Lower shaft........................................................................................................................................................ 7-5

3. Greasing....................................................................................................................................................................7-6

3-1 Cam grooves ..................................................................................................................................................... 7-6

3-2 Lower gear ........................................................................................................................................................7-8

3-3 Diving shaft........................................................................................................................................................7-8

3-4 Needle bar flip-up mechanism........................................................................................................................... 7-9

3-5 Feed Guide Section.........................................................................................................................................7-10

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Chapter 8 Adjustment

1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height....................................................................................................................................8-2

2. Attachment and Adjustment of Rotary Hook ..........................................................................................................8-6

3. Adjustment of Presser Foot Height .........................................................................................................................8-8

4. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer ................................................................................................................................8-9

4-1 Attaching the Fixed Knife ...................................................................................................................................8-9

4-2 Checking the Movable Knife Position.................................................................................................................8-9

5. Thread Wiper Adjustment ......................................................................................................................................8-12

Chapter 9 Error code list

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Mechanical Section.....................................................................................................................................................10-2

Electrical Section........................................................................................................................................................10-4

Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment

1. Attaching Bobbin Winder .......................................................................................................................................11-2

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Chapter 1

Preparation of Embroidery Machine

Chapter 1 Preparations of operation

1. Specifications

Embroidery machine used

Application Pattern embroidery

Sewing speed Maximum 1000 rpm

Distance between heads 360 mm

Maximum feed range

Sewing area

Feed system By timing belt and stepping motor drive

Stitch length 0.1 ~ 12.7 mm (minimum pitch: 0.1 mm)

Storage medium

Thread trimming Automatic thread trimmer

Thread breakage detect Upper and lower thread breakage detector

Power supply

Weight 700 kg 600kg

Dimensions

Options Embroidery hoops in different sizes, Bobbin winder

12 needle six-head embroidery machine

450 (V) × 360 (H) mm

95 (V) × 360 (H) mm (With cap frame)

450 (V) × 360 (H) mm (With sash frame)

430 (V) × 300 (H) mm (With maximum-size tubular square hoop/flat hoop)

85 (V) × 360 (H) mm (With cap frame)

3.5 2DD floppy disk (Tajima format)

3.5 2HD floppy disk (the equivalent to Tajima format)

3.5 2DD floppy disk (Barudan FDR/FMC format)

3.5 2DD floppy disk (ZSK format)

3.5 floppy disk (brother ECS format)

Single phase 200 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V,1.7 kVA

Flourescent lamp: 92VA 49W (Maximum)

(Before assembly)

3036 (W) × 800 (L) × 1405 (H) mm

(After setup)

3112 (W) × 1345 (L) × 1750 (H) mm

12 needle four-head embroidery machine

(Before assembly)

2320 (W) × 800 (L) × 1405 (H) mm

(After setup)

2396 (W) × 1345 (L) × 1750 (H) mm

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Accessories

Chapter 1 Preparations of operation

Standard Accessories Optional Accessories

Embroidery hoop

• Tubular square hoop 26 × 43 (6 head: 6, 4 head: 4)

• Tubular round arm set

• Holder base 30 × 43 (6 head: 6, 4 head: 4)

Other embroidery hoops in different sizes

(6 head: 7, 4 head: 5)

• Sash frame assembly

* Other Tajima embroidery hoops that can

be used with BAS-412A and BES-916AC

• Cap frame (6 head: 6, 4 head: 4) Cap frame drive assembly (6 head: 6, 4 head: 4) Base frame set (6 head: 12, 4 head: 8) Set frame base set (1)

Others Table assembly • Bobbin winder

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2. Names of Machine Components

Fluorescent lamp switch

Flat / Cap hoop select switch

Operation panel

Thread tension dial

Thread tension base switch

Thread guide C

STEP BACK / FWD switch

Thread guide B

Thread guide A

Cotton stand

Fluorescent lamp switch

Table

Emergency stop switch

Start switch

Stop switch

Leg

Rotary hook cover (Safety device)

Main power switch

Power switch

Control box

The machine heads are numbered 1 to 6 (1 to 4 in four head models) from the right front.

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3. Installation

Chapter 1 Preparations of operation

DANGER

Embroidery machines should be installed onl by trained engineers.

Electric wiring should be laid by your distributor or electric experts.

The sewing machine weights more than 700 Kg (600 Kg in four head models).

The installation should be carried out by four or more people.

Do not connect the power source until installation is completed. Doing so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries.

Install a machine in a place away from a highfre

uency welding machine or other machines that may generate a strong electric noise. Failure to do so may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction.

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.

Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on the sound floor so that it will not move.

After installation is completed, get the power supply from a dedicated outlet.

When connecting multiple machines, exercise care not to exceed the capacity of the outlet.

3-1 Transportation of Machine

When relocating the machine, push the steel frame. Never push the cover or carriage.

!!!! When using a fork lift

The central seal

Lift forks

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1. Viewing the machine from the back, position their center at the central seal, insert the forks under the legs and lift the machine.

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!!!! When using a crane

Belt

More than 45°

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2. Hook on the eyebolts with each belt to lift up the machine.

When lifting the machine, make sure that the belts do not contact the machine table or the tension plate.

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3-2 Installation of Machine

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Chapter 1 Preparations of operation

[1]

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1. Place Footboard [4], a rubber cushion 10 [3] (provided with the machine), and PE sheet [2] under each of four adjustment bolts M20 [1]. The Footboard must be on the rubber cushion.

2. Fit four adjustment bolts M20 [1] into the hole of Footboard [4], and adjust the embroidery machine in height. The adjustment must be made in such a manner that the four bolts are under an equal load when the machine is placed down. (To lower adjustment bolt M20 [1], turn it in the direction of the arrow.) Also, the casters should be raised.

3. After adjusting four adjustment bolts M20 [1], turn nuts M20 [5] in the direction of the arrow to fasten them.

If the floor is not strong enough, the embroidery machine may be rocked during operation. In such a case, it is recommended that a secure base of concrete be placed below the embroidery machine.

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3-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case

[1]

[2]

Repeat the procedures below for all the heads:

1. Unscrew the screw [1], then detach the bracket [3] and pin [2].

[3]

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3-4 Mounting of Table

!!!! Preparation for mounting the table

Table guide bridge

Chapter 1 Preparations of operation

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• This operation is required only when the table set is purchased separately from the machine.

• The table is a standard attachment.

1. Tentatively mount 4 (3 in four-head models) table supports Front [1] on the leg front using 4 bolts each.

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Chapter 1 Preparations of operation

!!!! For embroidering with tubular square hoop or cap frame (lower position)

[8]

[3]

[7]

[6]

[4]

[6]

[5]

[2]

[1]

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1. Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to each of table parts R [1], M [2](six head models only), and L [3] from the back.

2. Put the table backing plate [4] of each table on to the table guide bridge [5], and slide to the other side. Insert the table backing plate [4] into the table backing rubber on the table support Rear [6].

3. Adjust table supports front [7] in height so as to make the table parallel with the floor.

4. Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws [8] firmly.

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!!!! For embroidering with flat hoop/sash frame (upper position)

[5]

[4]

[2]

[3]

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[1]

[7]

[6]

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1. Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to each of table parts R [1], M [2](six head models only), and L [3] from the back.

2. Insert the table backing plate [4] of each table into the table backing rubber on the table support Middle [5].

3. Adjust the height of the table support Front [6] to be even with the upper surface of the bed.

4. Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws firmly.

5. Attach four(three in four head models) thumb bolts to the lower front steel pipe of the leg section. Fasten the table and the leg section using table stays (4 pcs(3pcs in four head models)) [7].

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3-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand

Thread guide A

Thread guide B

Thread guide C

[5]

Front

[1]

[2]

[4]

[3]

[6]

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1. Attach the cotton stand bars[2] to the cotton stand assembly[1].

2. Attach four thread guide support bars [3] to the cotton stand assembly [1], while fitting into the four holes.

3. Mount the thread guide assembly [4] on the thread guide support bars [3] using the four screws [5].

•When mounting, use one flat washer [6] below the thread guide support bar [3].

•Pay careful attention to the front and back directions of the thread guides (A, B, C).

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3-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case

Proper lubrication is necessary for keeping the machine head in good condition.

CAUTION

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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Before operating the machine for the first time after unpacking or after leaving the machine without operation for a long period of time, supply one or two drops of oil to each needle bar from the oil supply holes of the lower cover.

• Use the Brother’s specified oil (Nippon Oil, Embroidery Lube 10N; VG10) for this.

• Supplying an excessive amount of oil will cause dripping onto the material.

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3-7 Grounding

Perform a grounding cable connection. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or machine malfunction.

CAUTION

Grounding cable

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When connecting the power supply, make sure to connect it to the grounding cable (with green and yellow stripes). When plugging in the outlet, use a plug suited to the outlet.

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4. Preparation for Embroidering

CAUTION

Turn off the power switch before starting preparation. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries.

4-1 Upper Threading

Chapter 1 Preparations of operation

[3] Ten si on stand inner thread guide

[1]

[2] Thread Guide tension disc

Rotary disc

[4] Tension stand lower thread guide

Inner thread guide

[5] Lower thread guide

Needle bar No.3, 6, 9, 12

No.2, 5, 8, 11

No.1, 4, 7, 10

Spring

[6] Needle bar thread guide

Pressure foot

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1. Pass an upper thread from the cotton stand through the hole of the thread guide right above each cotton stand bar. Pass the thread from the back to the front hole.

The cotton stand (top view)

Pass a thread in the order indicated in the figure.

Front

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2. Pass the thread through the upper hole of the pretension[1]. Push up the thread guide tension disc with your finger, and pass it from the left to the lower hole.

3. Pass the thread through the upper hole of the 2nd pretension. Push up the thread guide tension disc[2] with your finger, and pass it from the left to the lower hole.

4. Wind the thread clockwise once around the rotary disc and place it on the spring.

5. Pass the thread through the hole of tension stand inner thread guide [3].

6. After passing the thread through the hole of tension stand lower thread guide [4], insert the thread into the right side of the inner thread guide and pass it through the hole of the thread take-up.

7. Bring the thread back to the inner thread guide. Insert the thread into the hole from the upper section.

8. Pass the thread through the hole of the wire of the needle bar thread guide [6] and pass it through the needle eye. Pass it through the presser foot. Pass it to presser spring at the front of lower thread guide [5].

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4-2 Replacement of Bobbin

Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement.

!!!! Removing bobbin case

[2]

[1]

[3]

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1. Open the rotary hook cover [1].

2. Hold the knob [2] and take out the bobbin case.

3. Close the knob and take out the bobbin [3].

!!!! Replacing bobbin

Pull out by about 50 mm

[4]

[5]

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1. Put a new bobbin in the bobbin case.

Check the winding direction. Check that the bobbin is pushed out of the bobbin case by about 0.5 mm. If not, the slip prevention spring of the bobbin case does not work. Adjust the height of the spring or replace it with a new one.

[6]

Bobbin

0.5mm

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2. Slide the thread under the tension spring [5] through the notch [4].

3. Pull out the thread from the hole of the tension spring [5].

4. Pull out the thread by about 50 mm.

5. Pass the thread through the thread guide [6].

!!!! Attaching bobbin case

[2]

[1]

1. Hold the knob [2] and attach the bobbin case securely.

2. Close the rotary hook cover [1].

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4-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle

* Relationship between materials and needles

Material Needle Needle thickness

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Denim

Leather

Handkerchief #9, #10

Shirt

Towe l

DB × K5

#14,

#16, #18

#11,

#12, #13

!!!! Selecting needle

• When using special threads such as gold, silver, and rame yarn, use a heavy-duty needle (#11~ #16). For better finish, paste the waxed paper on the back of the material.

• In general, use DB×K5 #11 ~ #18 according to the material thickness. For knitted materials, use DB×K23 #11 because its rounded point prevents the knit thread from breaking.

[1]

[2]

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!!!! Removing needle

Loosen the set screw [1] and remove the needle [2].

!!!! Attaching needle

With the flat side facing the front, insert the needle all the way until it meets the end of the needle bar. Tighten the set screw [1] firmly.

• Set the needle so that the notched part will come on the rotary hook side.

• The needle should not be angled to the left (when viewed from the front).

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4-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame

!!!! Tubular square hoop

[4]

[3]

[1]

[2]

[5]

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1. Loosen the thumb bolt M6 [1] to draw it to the center.

2. Align the positioning hole on the tubular round arm frame [4] with the positioning pin [3] (S58665) on the X-feed sash [5] (S58650), and fit the tubular round arm fixing nut [2] on the back side of the thumb bolt M6 [1] into the hole on the X-feed sash.

3. While keeping the nut in the hole, slide the thumb bolt M6 toward the edge and tighten it firmly at the outermost point.

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!!!! Holder base (optional)

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[8]

[1]

[10]

[5]

[9]

[12]

[7]

Table

Felt

[9]

[11]

[1] [3]

-axis cover

1mm 1mm

[2]

[4]

[6]

[3]

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Attaching the holder base frame

1. Set the table. (Refer to “Mounting of Table” on page 1-9.)

2. Insert the frame connecting plate F [4] into the holder base frame L [1], flat frame C6-360 [2] and holder base frame R [3], using bolts and washers.

3. Attach the flat frame S connecting plates L [5] and R [6] to the holder base frames L [1] and R [3].

4. Attach the flat frame S6-360 set [7] to the flat frame S connecting plates L [5] and R [6], using bolts of 4×12 and washers of middle 4.

5. Remove 4 bolts [9] from the front of X-feed sash [8].

6. Put the frame connecting plates L [10] and R [11] on the X-feed sash [8]. Fix them with bolts and washers.

7. Check that the clearance between the mounted flat frame C6-360 [2] and the table is even when viewed from the machine front. If adjustments are needed, loosen bolts of the F table support Front [12] and move it in the direction of the arrow.

8. Tighten each bolt securely after the adjustment is completed.

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Attaching the holder base

1. Mount the holder base vertically to the X-axis feed sash [1] and flat frame C6-360 [2] using the thumb bolts [3].

[3]

[1]

[3]

[2]

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[4]

[1]

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[2]

[1]

[3]

[5]

[6]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[3]

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Attaching the sash frame

1. Set the table. (Refer to "3-4 Mounting of Table" (Page 1-9) for details.)

2. Mount two vertical sash frames [1] on the holder base frames L and R, and two horizontal sash frames [2] on the X-axis feed sash [3] and the holder base frame C6-360 [4], using the screws.

3. Set the material. Then set sash clips 290 [5] horizontally and set sash clips 220 [6] vertically. Six head models: Sash clips 290 12 units, sash clips 220 10 units Four head models: Sash clips 290 10 units, sash clips 220 6 units

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4-5 Adjustment of Thread Tension

!!!! Adjustment of upper thread

0.8~1.4N

Upper stitch width

Upper thread

Lower

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Lower stitch width

Adjust upper thread tension to 0.8~1.4N when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide.

* Correct adjustment

thread

Turn the upper thread tension dial so that the needle thread can be pulled to the back of the material and that the lower stitch width will be about 1/3 of the upper stitch width.

!!!! Adjustment of tension spring

[1]

6~8mm

14mm

[2]

0.2~0.3N

[3]

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1. The standard height of the tension spring is the point from where the upper thread comes down by about 14 mm when it is pulled with certain tension which does not pull out the thread.

2. The standard force of the tension spring is 0.2 to 0.3 N at the start of the motion when it is pulled in the direction illustrated. Adjust it so that the tension spring does not move when the upper thread is pulled out slowly from the presser foot.

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3. For adjusting the height, loosen the screw [1] and turn the tension spring bracket [2].

4. For adjusting the tension spring force, insert a driver tip in the groove of the thread tension bar [3] and turn it.

!!!! Lower thread tension

To tighten

To loosen

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The standard tension of the lower thread is 0.15 ~ 0.3N. This tension may vary depending on the used thread. In general, press the bobbin case to a smooth vertical surface and hang the designated number of coins. Turn the thread tension screw so that the lower thread will come out smoothly.

Check that the bobbin is pushed out of the bobbin case by about 0.5 mm. If not, the slip prevention spring of the bobbin case does not work. Adjust the spring in height or replace it with a new one. (Refer to “Replacing Bobbin” on page 1-17.)

We recommend the use of the optional gauge set TM-3 (S59956-001).

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Chapter 2

Embroidering Procedures

After installation of machine start embroidering. This chapter explains about the operation panel on the machine as well as precautions for the actual embroidering process.

Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures

Functions of Operation Panel

Operation Panel

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Starts embroidering.

Restarts after moving the carriage to embroidering start position by using the jog switch.

Restarts embroidering after a suspension.

Cancels errors during embroidering.

Suspends embroidering.

Sewing without home position detection (i.e. the frame does not move) is available when turning on the power with this key pressed.

Selects sewing data. (→ "Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" page 3-1)

Specifies a sequence of colors (sequence of needle changes) in sewing data. (→ "Setting of Needle Bars" page 5-4)

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Edits sewing data. (→ "Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" page 4-1)

Sets the upper thread breakage sensor. (→ "Thread Breakage Sensor" page 5-6)

Machine motions can be set. (→ "Chapter 5 Setting" page 5-1)

Trims thread during suspension.

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Moves the hoop to a preset hoop retract position. When this switch is pressed again, the hoop returns to the previous position.

Checks the embroidering area.

Moves the hoop automatically into the embroidering area when the embroidery position is out of the area.

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Used for selecting data and setting functions.

Turning on the power with key pressed will display the memory clear selection screen.

Selects the flat or cap hoop. This selection should be done before turning the power ON to the machine. The setting will not be changed if the selection is done after turning the power OFF.

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Moves the hoop.

Step-back or forward is available during suspension. (Use

switches only.)

Changes the speed range during embroidering (Use switches only).

Carries out inching of the hoop when the switch is pressed in the inching mode.

Move the cursor for selecting sewing data and an icon.

Turning on the power with key pressed will display the test mode screen.

Moves the needle bar. The needle moves by the diameter every time this switch is pressed.

Change to the screen for selecting sewing data.

Operation panel

Contrast volume

djusts the screen contrast.

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SBUS interface connector

Not used (Do not connects anything.)

RS-232C interface connector

Connect personal computer with BE-100 installed, etc.

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Switches at Machine Heads

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Step forward switchStep back switch

Start switch

Stop switch

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! Stop switch

Stops embroidering operation. "Release stop SW to operate!" is displayed on the screen as soon as the machine stops. Refer to "Stopping the machine" ( page 6-3) to stop flashing.

In BE-1206B-BC models, this switch is located between the head 2 and 3, and also between the head 5 and 6. In BE-1204B-BC models, this switch is located between the head 1 and 2, and also between the head 3 and 4.

! Start switch

Starts embroidering. Holding down this switch executes embroidering at a low speed. When resuming embroidering after a stop, release stop before pressing this switch. Refer to "Stopping the machine" ( page 6-3) for details.

! STEP BACK/FWD switch

When BACK switch is pressed, the machine steps back. When FWD switch is pressed, the machine steps forward. If you keep the switch pressed for a while, the machine will continue stepping even after you let the switch alone. If any error occurs, it can be reset. When the sewing is suspended during the area checking, pushing this switch can move the head to the previous or the next vertex of the outlined rectangle pattern.

In BE-1206B-BC models, switches are located between the head 1 and 2, and also between the head 5 and 6. In BE-1204B-BC models, switches are located between the head 1 and 2, and also between the head 3 and 4.

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Lamps and switches on the thread tension stand

The thread tension stand has lamps and switches mounted on it.

Switches can set movements of the heads such as to drive, to suspend or mending, and those statuses can be checked by lamps.

Thread tension stand lamp Thread tension stand switch

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! Thread tension stand lamp

Shows statuses of each head of the machine.

Lamp illumination Machine head status

Off

Illuminates green The head is ready to drive.

Blinks green The head has an error. Blinking will change into illuminating when the error is cleared.

Blinks red

The head is suspended

The head is not suspended but its mending is set to OFF.

Some other head has an error.

The head has a thread breakage error. Blinking will change into illuminating when the error is cleared.

! Thread tension stand switch

Sets drive/suspend of each head and ON/OFF of the mending. Mending is a function to drive or suspend the head for the specified time period when the machine steps back during embroidering.

• Switching of drive/suspend should be done when the machine is stopped.

• Switching of the mending should be done when the machine is suspended during embroidering.

Flip the switch up to suspend the head.

Flip up the switch further to switch ON/OFF the mending.

Flip the switch down to suspend the head.

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Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering

Turn on the machine power. (→ page 2-8).

Retrieve the embroidery data (→ page 2-9).

"Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" (→ page 3-1)

Edit the retrieved embroidery data.

"Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" (→ page 4-1)

Press on the operation panel.

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Press on the operation panel.

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Turn on the Machine Power

Main power switch

Emergency stop switch

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Flat / Cap hoop select switch

Power switch

1. Turn on the main power switch.

2. Reset the emergency stop switch.

3. Change the Flat / Cap hoop select switch on the operation panel according to the hoop to be used.

4. Press the power switch.

5. A message is displayed on the LCD as soon as the power is turned ON.

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6. The alarm sounds three times. The hoop moves back to the zero point and the sewing screen is displayed.

The speed range and actual speed is displayed.

sequence of changing colors is displayed.

sequence of colors is displayed.

total number of stitches is displayed.

data name is displayed.

number of colors registered in data is displayed.

kind of hoop is displayed.

Operational icons are basically displayed; however, some icons, such as

n angle at which the hoop feeding finishes is displayed.

, may not be on the screen.

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Retrieve the Embroidery Data

The description in this section is based on the method of reading data which is registered in the memory unit of the machine. Refer to "Selection of Data" (→ Page 3-3) for details.

1. Press

Data saved in the machine is displayed.

2. Select a screen by pressing

switch.

keys, and select required data by pressing ten keys or

When using ten keys for data selection, input a numerical figure (1 ~ 9) which indicates each data name. Required embroidery data is selected and read.

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3. Press key.

Required embroidery data is selected and read.

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Selected embroidery data is read.

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Start Embroidering

1. Press to check the embroidering area.

2. Press

Sewing is started and the next screen is displayed.

to start embroidering.

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Chapter 3

Selection of Data and Embroidering

This Chapter describes how to select embroidery data in order to start embroidering.

Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering

What Can the Machine Do?

Selection of Embroidery Data

Registration of data from the floppy disk (→ Page 3-3)

Reading of data from the memory (→ Page 3-7)

Registration of data created by BE-100 (→ Page 3-8)

(These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.)

Modification of data name (→ Page 3-13)

Deletion of embroidery data (→ Page 3-9)

Embroidering Operation

Embroidering start (→ Page 3-17)

Embroidering feedhold (→ Page 3-18)

Embroidering cancel (→ Page 3-18)

Step forward/step back (→ Page 3-19)

Step forward (back) stitch by stitch

Step forward (back) by every 10 stitches

Step forward (back) by every 100 stitches

Step forward (back) until a next color change

Step forward (back) to the embroidering start point of a next pattern

Step forward (back) by a specified number of stitches (→ Page 3-19)

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Selection of Data

Select data in order to start sewing.

! Data to use for actual embroidering is selected from data registered in the machine memory. A

maximum of 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be registered in the machine memory; however, depending on the combination of embroidery data, the number of pieces or total stitches available may become less.

! When using data in a floppy disk or in BES-100E, register it in the machine memory once before

selection. If there is no space in the machine memory, delete unnecessary data to make a space.

Registration

Data in a floppy disk

Data created by BES-100E

Reading

Sewing

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Registration of Embroidery Data from Floppy Disk

! Types of data to be registered are as shown below.

• DOS-formatted data

Data format Extension Icon

ECS Data with a name of [xxxx.ECS]

Tajima Data with a name of [xxxx.DST]

Barudan Data with a name of [xxxx.DSB]

Zanks (ZSK) Data with a name of [xxxx.DSZ]

Data received from BE-100 Data with a name of [xxxx.STH]

(These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.)

Machine memory

• Other data

Barudan FDR

Barudan FMC

Zanks ZSK

Data format Icon

(These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.)

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Loading and Loading of Floppy Disk

1. When loading a floppy disk, set it straight with the labeled surface facing this side.

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2. When unloading a floppy disk, press the eject switch.

3. When it comes out, pull it straight.

When the access lamp if ON, never press the eject switch. Otherwise, embroidery data in the floppy disk may be destroyed.

Registration of Sewing Data into Machine Memory

1. Load a floppy disk with sewing data.

Eject switch

ccess lamp

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2. Press .

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3. Select a screen for data registration by pressing

Currently displayed screen No. of screens to be selected Data in machine memory

Currently selected embroidery data

When there is no data

Number of stitches in selected embroidery data

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4. Select an area for registration, using ten keys or

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A space available is automatically selected. Pressing

automatically locates the first space in the memory.

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, then press .

5. Data in the floppy disk is displayed. Press

Icon indicating a kind of selected data

Pressing displays a pattern name.

Name of a selected embroidery pattern (It may be the same as a file name.)

to select a screen.

Currently displayed screen No. of screens to be selected Data in floppy disk

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6. Select data to register by pressing ten keys or

then press .

Data is newly registered in the machine memory.

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Select embroidery data and press . The selected data is automatically registered in the memory and the machine enters a standby status.

If registration is done without loading a floppy disk, the following screen is displayed after the step 4 is finished. Load a floppy disk for data registration.

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Reading from Memory

Data to use for sewing can be selected from the machine memory.

! A maximum 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be registered in the memory.

1. Press

Embroidery data registered in the memory is displayed.

2. Select a screen by pressing

Currently displayed screen No. of screens to be selected

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3. Select embroidery data to read by pressing ten keys or

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4. Press .

Embroidery data is selected and read.

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When a free space is specified in the memory, a screen for reading data from the floppy disk is displayed.

Refer to "Registration of Sewing Data into Machine Memory" (steps 5 and afterward on Page 3-5).

5. The initial screen is displayed.

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Registration of Embroidery Data from BES-100E

Connect the operation panel and the personal computer with BES-100E installed in order to register the embroidery data into the machine memory.

1. Connect the personal computer with BES-100E installed and the operation panel by means of the RS-232C cable.

Personal computer with BES-100E installed

Operation panel

Dedicated communication cable (Option)

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2. Press the .

3. Select the data registration screen by pressing the

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4. Select an area for data registration by pressing ten keys or

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5. Press the .

When a floppy disk is set

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, and then press the key.

When no floppy disk is set

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6. Prepare the BES-100E, and then press the

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7. The BES-100E embroidery data is displayed. Press the

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8. Select embroidery data to register by pressing ten keys or

The data is registered in the machine memory.

and select a required screen.

, and then press the key.

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Deletion of Embroidery Data from Machine Memory

Embroidery data can be deleted from the machine memory.

1. Press

A list of registered data is displayed.

2. Select a screen by pressing

3. Select embroidery data to delete by pressing ten keys or

Currently displayed screen No. of screens to be selected

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4. When is pressed, the confirmation message is displayed.

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5. When key is pressed, selected embroidery data is deleted from the memory.

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When deleting embroidery data in the machine memory entirely:

All embroidery data can be deleted from the machine memory.

1. Turn ON the power to the machine while pressing

The confirmation message is displayed.

2. Confirm the description to delete, press switch.

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Delete all embroidery data.

Reset settings.

Delete all embroidery data and reset settings.

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Tape Reader Input Setting

The followings describe how to input data from the tape reader.

! Tape reader is required in the registration of tape data.

! Confirm that the tape reader is connected properly to the operation panel before the operation.

! Compatible data formats for the reading are the followings:

• TAJIMA

• BARUDAN

• ZSK

! The data transfer rates of the tape reader and the embroidery machine have to be synchronized

each other before sewing.

! The stored data in the memory is titled as “Tape Date”.

1. Turn on the power switch of the tape reader.

2. Set the tape to read after the READ button is illuminated.

Power switch

READ button

Paper tape

3. Set device to read from to memory.

Refer to “Automatic input setting” (→ page 5-34) for the setting procedure.

4. Press four times.

The tape data selection screen is shown.

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5. Choose the type of the tape data with

6. Press .

The data will be read now.

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Modification of Embroidery Data Name

Name of embroidery data registered in the machine memory can be modified.

This example shows how to modify the data name "FLOWER" to "TEST003".

! A maximum number of characters to use for an embroidery data name is 8.

! The following kinds of characters can be used.

! It is impossible to input a " . " or space.

Alphabetical characters (A~Z) Numerical characters (0~9)

Use through . An input character changes depending on the number of times each is pressed as shown below.

3 times

2 times

1 time

4times

2 times

1 time

5 times

4times

3 times

_ (underbar), - (hyphen)

Use .

3 times

2 times

1. Press .

Embroidery data saved in the memory is displayed.

2. A list of embroidery data is displayed. Select a screen by pressing

Currently displayed screen No. of screens to be selected

3. Select embroidery data to modify the name by pressing ten keys or

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4. Press .

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When selected data has a pattern name, the name is displayed. Press the key once again.

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5. Input a new data name by pressing ten keys.

When modifying embroidery data names entirely

6. Pressing

deletes currently reversed characters.

7. Press twice.

"T" is input.

8. Press three times.

"E" is input.

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9. Press five times.

"S" is input.

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10. Press twice.

"T" is input.

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11. Press once.

"0" is input.

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12. Press .

When inputting the same character continuously, press the to move the cursor to the right.

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13. Press once.

"0" is input.

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14. Press once.

"3" is input.

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15. After inputting a data name, press .

A data name is modified by the above procedures.

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When modifying only one character:

[FLNWER] can be modified to [FLOWER] in the following procedures.

6. Press

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7. Press twice and display "N" reversely.

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8. Press .

"N" is deleted.

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9. Press four times.

"O" is input.

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10. Press .

A data name is modified by the above procedures.

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Sewing Operation

Before Starting Sewing

Select a hoop to set on the machine.

! The following operation should be done before turning the power ON to the machine. Otherwise, it

will damage the hoop.

1. Select either the flat hoop or cap hoop, using FLAT or CAP switch on the operation panel.

When a flat or tabular hoop, or a sash frame is set on the machine, select [FLAT]. When a cap hoop is set, select [CAP].

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2. Specify an embroidery hoop set on the machine, referring to "Embroidery Hoop" (→ Page 5-9).

Starting Sewing Operation

! For details of specifying a sewing start position, refer to "Registration of Sewing Start Position" (→

Page 5-18).

! When

displayed for confirming whether or not to start sewing forcibly. Pressing

however, depending on the start position, an interference with the frame may occur. Exercise added care when doing so.

1. Check that sewing data has been selected, then press

Sewing is started.

is pressed while the message "Area over" is indicated on the screen, a dialog box is

starts sewing;

The current embroidering status is indicated.

Indicates a sequence of color changes.

No. of current stitches

Indicates a name of data currently used for sewing.

Indicates the number of data currently used for sewing.

Currently selected speed range The range can be modified by pressing

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Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing

Feedhold

1. Press

Sewing is interrupted.

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Cancellation

1. Press

When repetition of patterns is set, a pattern which is currently being sewn is canceled. When canceling all patterns, press

while sewing is interrupted.

once again.

2. A message for confirmation is displayed. When canceling sewing, press .

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Step Forward and Step-Back

Stitches can be advanced (step forward) or retracted (step-back) without sewing.

Step Forward/Step-Back Mode

1. Press when selecting either mode before starting sewing and press when selecting a mode during sewing.

Setting Amount or Timing of Step Forward/Step-Back

A step forward/step-back amount or timing can be selected as described below.

For stepping forward (back) stitch by stitch

For stepping forward (back) by 10 stitches

For stepping forward (back) by 100 stitches

For stepping forward (back) up to the next (previous) color change

For stepping forward up to the sewing start point of a next pattern if repetition of patterns is set.

Specify the number of stitches for stepping forward (back).

1. Select a required item as described above by pressing .

When the number of stitches is specified, the needle steps forward (back) to an input position:

1. Press the

five times.

2. Input the number of stitches to move by pressing ten keys.

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3. Press the .

The needle steps forward (back) as specified.

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4. The embroidery head advances (retracts) by a specified number of stitches.

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For Step Forward (Back)

1. Press

Stitches steps forward (back) by a specified amount.

Resuming Sewing

1. Press .

Sewing is started.

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Writing the embroidering data

The embroidering data stored in the memory of the machine is written to the floppy disk.

! The format of the data to be written is brother ESC or TAJIMA TFD.

1. Press the

The embroidering data stored in the memory is displayed.

button.

2. The list of the embroidering data is displayed. Select the screen by pressing .

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3. Select the embroidering data to be written with numeric keys or

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4. Press the button.

5. Designate the thread trimming feed number with

It cannot be designated when the ECS data format is selected.

Use numeric keys,

, or the button to change the file name.

In any data format other than the ECS format In the ECS data format

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6. Highlight the icon of the data format with and designate the format of the data to be written

with

7. Highlight the edit value validating or invalidating icon with invalidating of the edit value with

and designate validating or

8. Set the formatted floppy disk.

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9. Press the button.

The selected embroidering data is stored on the floppy disk.

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Chapter 4

Editing of Embroidering Data

Pressing on the operation panel after reading embroidering data displays the embroidering

data editing screen. Simple operation by using embroidering data is available on this screen.

Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data

What Can the Machine Do?

Editing

! Enlargement/reduction is executed ahead of rotation. When an embroidery pattern is so set to

be rotated by 90° and then enlarged by 2 times in the X-axis direction, the X-axis enlargement is executed first and rotation by 90° is executed afterwards. Therefore, a pattern is enlarged by 2 times at the sewing point.

Rotation of embroidery pattern (→ Page 4-3)

Enlargement/reduction of embroidery pattern in the X-axis direction (→ Page 4-4)

Enlargement/reduction of embroidery pattern in the Y-axis direction (→ Page 4-4)

Mirror pattern (→ Page 4-6)

Right/left mirror pattern

Up/down mirror pattern

Zero point symmetric mirror pattern

No. of repetitions in the horizontal direction (lines) (→ Page 4-8)

No. of repetitions in the vertical direction (rows) (→ Page 4-8)

Distance in the horizontal direction between two outer hoop centers

)

(

0 stitch deletion (→ Page 4-10) Thread trimming feed number (→ Page 4-10) Swing width correction (→ Page 4-11)

(→ Page 4-8)

Distance in the vertical direction between two outer hoop centers

)

(→ Page 4-8)

Direction of repetitions (→ Page 4-8)

Horizontal direction from upper left to lower right

Vertical direction from upper right to lower left

Horizontal direction from lower right to upper left

Vertical direction from lower left to upper right

Horizontal direction from upper right to lower left

Vertical direction from upper left to lower right

Horizontal direction from lower left to upper right

Vertical direction from lower right to upper left

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Rotation

A pattern can be rotated.

! A maximum range of rotation is 1 ~ 359 degrees.

! The rotating direction is counterclockwise.

! Rotating angle can be set in either of the following.

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By using

By using ten keys Angle can be specified in increments of one degree.

Angle can be specified in increments of 90°. Setting of 90°, 180° or 270° is available.

1. Read sewing data.

2. Press

3. Press

to select an angle or use ten keys to specify an angle.

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4. Press .

The initial screen is displayed again.

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Enlargement and Reduction

A pattern can be enlarged or reduced.

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! The enlargement and reduction ratio is 50 ~ 200%.

! The number of stitches does not change even by enlargement or reduction of a pattern. However,

stitches may become too rough or close if enlargement or reduction is excessive.

! There are the following two types of enlargement/reduction.

• Enlargement/reduction at the same ratio in both the X and Y directions

• Enlargement/reduction at different ratios in the X and Y directions

1. Read sewing data.

2. Press

Enlargement/reduction at the same ratio in the X/Y directions

3. Press

are reversed in black.

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4. Input enlargement/reduction ratio by pressing ten keys.

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5. Press .

The initial screen is displayed again.

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3. Press

twice.

is reversed in black.

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4. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the X direction by pressing ten keys.

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5. Press .

is reversed in black.

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6. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the Y direction by pressing ten keys.

7. Press .

The initial screen is displayed again.

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Mirror

A pattern can be reversed as if it is reflected in the mirror.

Right/left mirror patter

Up/down mirror patter

Zero point-symmetric mirror patter

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! Up/down mirror pattern → Right/left mirror pattern → Zero point-symmetric mirror pattern.

Right/left mirror pattern

Up/down mirror pattern

Zero point-symmetric mirror pattern

1. Sewing data is read.

2. Press

Right/Left Mirror Pattern

3. Keep pressing

until is displayed.

The pattern is reversed in the right/left direction on the basis of the embroidering start point.

The pattern is reversed in the up/down direction on the basis of the embroidering start point.

The pattern is reversed on the basis of the embroidering start point.

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4. Press .

The initial screen is displayed again.

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3. Keep pressing

until is displayed.

4. Press .

The initial screen is displayed again.

Zero Point-Symmetric Mirror Pattern

3. Keep pressing

until is displayed.

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4. Press .

The initial screen is displayed again.

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Repetition

A pattern is repeatedly copied as many times as specified.

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! The number of repetitions is 1 ~ 99 in both the vertical (row) and horizontal (line) directions.

! There are the following eight directions of repetitions.

Horizontal direction from upper left to lower right

Vertical direction from upper right to lower left

Horizontal direction from lower right to upper left

Vertical direction from lower left to upper right

Horizontal direction from upper right to lower left

Vertical direction from upper left to lower right

Horizontal direction from lower left to upper right

Vertical direction from lower right to upper left

! There are the following two types of intervals between repetitions.

By setting a distance between the outer hoops of each pattern

By setting a distance between the centers of each pattern

1. Read sewing data.

2. Press

twice.

3. Input the number of repetitions in the vertical and horizontal directions, by pressing ten keys.

The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing .

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4. Press .

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5. Input intervals between repetitions by pressing ten keys.

The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing .

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Press

for setting a distance between the centers of each pattern.

For setting a distance between the outer hoops of each pattern

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For setting a distance between the centers of each pattern

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6. Select the direction of repetitions by pressing

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7. Press .

The initial screen is displayed again.

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Other Editing

Setting of other functions related to editing is available.

The following types of setting is available.

0 stitch deletion For deleting stitches at the same point without stepping forward or back.

This function is previously set to

For deleting 0 stitch For not deleting 0 stitch

Thread trimming feed number

Swing width correction For setting the needle swing width correction amount

For setting the number of feeds for thread trimming This function is previously set to

upon shipment.

~ For thread trimming at the number of feeds indicated on the icon

For not thread trimming by feeding

The correction amount can be set in increments of 0.1mm. The setting range is -0.5 ~ 2.0mm in both the X and Y directions. (The setting range is displayed as "-5 ~ 20" on the screen.) This function is previously set to 0(no swing width correction) upon shipment.

(for deleting 0stitch) upon shipment.

(ECS data) or (Except ECS data)

1. Read sewing data.

2. Press

three times.

0 Stitch Deletion

3. Select this function by pressing

4. Press after setting is finished.

Press when setting continuously.

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Thread Trimming Feed Number

3. Select this function by pressing

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4. Select the number of feeds by pressing

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5. Press after setting is finished.

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Swing Width Correction

Correction values within -5 ~ 20 can be input. However, excessively large values may result in distortion of a pattern.

3. Select this function by pressing

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4. Select a correction amount in the X direction by pressing

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5. Reverse by pressing.

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6. Input a correction amount in the Y direction by pressing

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7. Press after setting is finished.

Press when setting continuously.

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Chapter 5 Setting

This Chapter describes how to set a sewing speed, correct trouble including thread breakage and others related to machine motions.

Chapter 5 Setting

What Can the Machine Do?

Setting of Needle Bars

Needle bars allocated in the sequence of embroidering (→ Page 5-4)

Setting of Thread Breakage Sensor

Thread breakage sensor ON/OFF (→ Page 5-6)

Thread breakage sensitivity (→ Page 5-6)

Number of stitches in automatic step back (→ Page 5-7)

Display of total stitch number in automatic step back (→ Page 5-7)

Lower thread counter counts (→ Page 5-8)

Stitch counter indication (→ Page 5-8)

Setting of Machine

Selection of embroidery hoop (→ Page 5-9)

Speed range (→ Page 5-10)

Speed in speed range (→ Page 5-11)

Thread trimming length (→ Page 5-14)

Thread removal feed length (→ Page 5-15)

Inching ON/OFF (→ Page 5-16)

Sewing area (→ Page 5-17)

Resetting of thread breakage error (→ Page 5-12)

Needle bar stop at mending stop point (→ Page 5-12)

Method of thread trimming before thread breakage error (→ Page 5-12)

Method of thread trimming before stop (→ Page 5-12)

Setting of Environment

Return to start point after embroidering end (→ Page 5-20)

Method of reflecting modified machine speed (→ Page 5-21)

Method of checking the embroidery area (→ Page 5-21)

Slow sewing needle number at start-up (→ Page 5-22)

Data transfer speed (→ Page 5-23)

Display language (→ Page 5-24)

Alarm sound (→ Page 5-25)

Motive speed (→ Page 5-26)

Small-pitch deletion (→ Page 5-27)

Auto pause ins. (→ Page 5-28)

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Setting of Lock Stitch

Lock stitch ON/OFF (sewing start position) (→ Page 5-29)

Lock stitch ON/OFF (sewing end position) (→ Page 5-30)

Lock stitch ON/OFF (sewing start position after thread trimming) (→ Page 5-31)

Setting of speed limit in a small pitch

Speed limit in a short pitch (→ Page 5-32)

Display of Information

Display of pattern information (→ Page 5-37)

Features of machine (→ Page 5-38)

Version information (→ Page 5-39)

Feed timing (→ Page 5-33)

Chapter 5 Setting

Automatic input setting (→ Page 5-34)

Hoop Retract Point

Hoop retract point (→ Page 5-18)

Automatic hoop retract ON/OFF (→ Page 5-19)

Hoop Movement

Registration of embroidering start point (→ Page 5-18)

Movement to registered sewing start point (→ Page 5-19)

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Setting of Needle Bars

Needle bars allocated in the sequence of sewing can be modified.

! This setting is explained on the basis of the BE-1206B-BC screen.

! Either feedhold or hoop retract can be inserted.

1. Press

2. Select a sewing sequence to modify by pressing

The current embroidering sequence is selected while embroidering is interrupted.

Press for modifying all sequences at one time.

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3. Input the number of a needle bar by pressing ten keys.

When inputting a numerical figure exceeding 10, press the first.

Insertion of Feedhold

Press

to highlight the position right next to the position to insert the feedhold, then press .

Insertion of Hoop Retract

Press

to highlight the position right next to the position to insert the hoop retract, then press .

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4. Press .

Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

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Thread Breakage Sensor

Validity or invalidity and sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor can be set.

Setting of sensor validity/invalidity

! This function is previously set to valid for all heads upon shipment.

! Each pressing on the key will switch the combination of the thread breakage sensors in the

following order:

Upper thread sensor and lower thread sensor both valid

Upper thread sensor valid, lower thread sensor invalid

Invalid

1. Press .

2. Specify the number of a machine head by pressing ten keys and validate or invalidate the thread breakage sensor.

Each pressing on ten keys will switch the setting to valid or invalid.

Heads with which the sensor is valid

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Pressing on key will switch the setting of the thread breakage sensor in each head to valid or invalid.

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3. Press .

Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again.

Thread Breakage Sensitivity

Sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor can be set.

! The sensitivity can be set within the range of 1 ~ 100. Sensitivity increases as the figure decreases. ! This function is previously set to 10 upon shipments.

1. Press

2. Select the needle bar for which the sensitivity is modified by pressing

The number of needle bars changes in the sequence of : ALL (all needle bars) → 1 → 2 → ... 9 or 12 (max.) → ALL → ...

twice.

Selected needle bar (All needle bars :

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3. Select by pressing

4. Input sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor.

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5. Press .

Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

Automatic Step-Back

The number of stitches to step back automatically in case of a thread breakage can be set.

! Setting can be done within the range of 0 ~ 10 stitches.

! This function is previously set to 0 stitches upon shipments.

1. Press

twice.

2. Select

by pressing

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3. Input the number of stitches to step back automatically by pressing ten keys.

Pressing sets whether to execute an extra step-back by a sensitivity amount of the thread breakage sensor in the automatic step-back mode.

Total number of stitches to step back in the automatic step-back mode

When stepping back by a sensitivity amount of the thread breakage sensor

When stepping back by preset number of stitches

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4. Press .

Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

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Setting of Lower Thread Counter/Stitch Counter

! The lower thread counter reduces the indication each time one pattern is finished. After the

reduction is finished, an error message can be displayed.

! The stitch counter increases the indication stitch by stitch.

! The lower thread counter can be validated or invalidated by pressing .

! The stitch counter can be cleared to zero by pressing

1. Press

three times.

2. Input the number of counts of the lower thread counter by pressing ten keys.

Number of stitches

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3. Press .

Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again.

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Chapter 5 Setting

Setting of Machine

Machine motions can be set.

Embroidery Hoop

Specify a type of an embroidery hoop set on the machine.

! A type of a hoop to be selected varies depending on a type of a hoop (flat or cap) selected by a

switch on the operation panel.

When a flat hoop (FLAT) is selected Tabular square hoop

Flat hoop

Sash frame

Small flat hoop

When a cap hoop (CAP) is selected

1. Press .

2. Select

by pressing

3. Press .

4. Select a type of a hoop by pressing

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Semi-wide cap frame

Wide cap frame

Currently selected hoop

5. Press .

Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

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Speed Range

A range of speed for each needle bar can be set.

! This setting is explained on the basis of the BE-1206B-BC screen.

! The speed range can be set within the range of 1 ~ 6.

1. Press

2. Select

by pressing

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3. Press .

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4. Select a needle bar by pressing

When setting the same speed range for all needle bars, press .

When modifying the speed range for one needle bar

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When modifying the speed range for all needle bars

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5. Input a required speed range by pressing ten keys.

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6. After modification is finished, press .

Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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