Brother S-7000DD User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read this manual before using the machine.

Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.

SINGLE NEEDLE STRAIGHT LOCK STITCHER

WITH THREAD TRIMMER

Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions 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, 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.

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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

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the

instructions will result in death or serious injury.

 

 

WARNING instructions could result in death or serious injury.

 

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the

 

instructions may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

 

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the

 

 

Symbols

· · · · ·

This symbol (

) indicates something that you should be careful of. 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 (

) indicates something that you must not do.

· · · · ·

This symbol (

) indicates something that you must do. 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”.)

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[2] Notes on safety

DANGER

Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the cover of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury.

WARNING

Do not allow any liquids to get onto this sewing machine, otherwise fire, electric shocks or operating problems may occur.

If any liquid gets inside the sewing machine (machine head or control box), immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet, and then contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician.

CAUTION

Environmental requirements

Use the sewing machine in an area which is free from sources of strong electrical noise such as electrical line noise or static electric noise.

Sources of strong electrical noise may cause problems with correct operation.

Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage should be within 10% of the rated voltage for the machine.

Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this may cause problems with correct operation.

The power supply capacity should be greater than the requirements for the sewing machine's power consumption.

Insufficient power supply capacity may cause problems with correct operation.

The ambient temperature should be within the range of 5 C to 35 C during use.

Temperatures which are lower or higher than this may cause problems with correct operation.

The relative humidity should be within the range of 45% to 85% during use, and no dew formation should occur in any devices.

Excessively dry or humid environments and dew formation may cause problems with correct operation.

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.

Installation

Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician.

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

The sewing machine weighs approximately 32 kg (70lb). The installation should be carried out by two or more people.

Do not connect the power cord until installation is complete. The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

Turn off the power switch before inserting or removing the plug, otherwise damage to the control box could result.

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.

If using a work table which has casters, the casters should be secured in such a way so that they cannot move.

Secure the table so that it will not move when tilting back the machine head. If the table moves, it may crush your feet or cause other injuries.

Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If only one hand is used, the weight of the machine head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand may get caught.

Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.

Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

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CAUTION

Sewing

This sewing machine should only be used by operators who have received the necessary training in safe use beforehand.

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.

Turn off the power switch at the following times. The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed 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

If using a work table which has casters, the casters should be secured in such a way so that they cannot move.

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 of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while sewing, as this may result in personal injury or damage to the machine.

Secure the table so that it will not move when tilting back the machine head. If the table moves, it may crush your feet or cause other injuries.

Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If only one hand is used, the weight of the machine head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand may get caught.

If an error occurs in machine operation, or if abnormal noises or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.

If the machine develops a problem, contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.

Cleaning

Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning. The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

Secure the table so that it will not move when tilting back the machine head. If the table moves, it may crush your feet or cause other injuries.

Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If only one hand is used, the weight of the machine head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand may get caught.

Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.

Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

Maintenance and inspection

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 cord from the wall outlet at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

When carrying out inspection, adjustment and maintenance

When replacing consumable parts such as the rotary hook and knife

Always be sure to turn off the power switch and then wait one minute before opening the motor cover. If you touch the surface of the motor, it may cause burns.

If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying out some adjustment, be extremely careful to observe all safety precautions.

Secure the table so that it will not move when tilting back the machine head. If the table moves, it may crush your feet or cause other injuries.

Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting it back or returning it to its original position.

If only one hand is used, the weight of the machine head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand may get caught.

When replacing parts and installing optional accessories, be sure to use only genuine Brother parts.

Brother will not be held responsible for any accidents or problems resulting from the use of non-genuine parts.

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.

To prevent accidents and problems, do not modify the machine yourself.

Brother will not be held responsible for any accidents or problems resulting from modifications made to the machine.

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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.

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2

Touching areas where high voltages are present can

result in severe injury. Turn off the power before

opening the cover.

3

 

 

* Safety devices: (A) Finger guard

(C) Motor cover

(B) Thread take-up cover

 

4

 

 

Be careful not to get your hands

 

 

 

caught

when

returning the

 

 

 

machine head to its original

5

 

 

position after it has been tilted.

 

 

 

Be careful to avoid injury from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the moving thread take-up.

6

 

 

High temperature warning

 

 

 

 

 

display

 

 

7

 

 

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.

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Direction of operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Transformer box

(100 V/400 V system only)

Control box

Oil tank

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CONTENTS

1. MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS ..................

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2. INSTALLATION ............................................

2

2-1. Table processing diagram.............................

3

2-2. Installation ....................................................

3

2-3. Lubrication ....................................................

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2-4. Connecting the cords.....................................

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2-4-1. Connecting the cords ................................

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2-4-2. Other cords.................................................

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3. USING THE OPERATION PANEL

 

(BASIC OPERATIONS).............................

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3-1. Names and functions ....................................

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3-2. Sewing start and end backtack stitches ......

14

3-3. Sewing continuous backtack stitches ..........

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4. USING THE OPERATION PANEL

 

(ADVANCED OPERATIONS)..................

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4-1. Switching the 4-column display ...................

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4-2. Setting the sewing speed ..............................

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4-2-1. Setting the maximum sewing speed ......

16

4-2-2. Setting the start backtack

 

sewing speed..............................................

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4-3. Setting the counters......................................

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4-3-1. Lower thread counter...............................

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4-3-2. Thread trimming counter........................

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4-3-3. Needle replacement counter....................

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4-4. Setting basic functions..................................

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4-4-1. Changing the needle stop position..........

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4-4-2. Correction sewing .....................................

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4-4-3. Setting thread wiping...............................

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4-5. Adjusting the needle up stop position..........

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4-6. Resetting all settings to their defaults ........

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5. CLEANING......................................................

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6. REPLACING THE FIXED KNIFE

 

AND MOVABLE KNIFE ..............................

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7. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS..................

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7-1. Adjusting arm thread guide R......................

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7-2. Adjusting the presser foot height.................

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7-3. Adjusting of the feed dog height ..................

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7-4. Adjusting the feed dog angle ........................

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7-5. Adjusting the needle bar height...................

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7-6. Adjusting the needle and feed

 

mechanism timing ........................................

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7-7. Adjusting the needle and rotary hook

 

timing.............................................................

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7-8. Adjusting the rotary hook lubrication

 

amount ..........................................................

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING................................

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8-1.

Sewing ...........................................................

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8-2.

Error code displays .......................................

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9. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY...............................

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1. MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

1. MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

 

3

4

Quick reverse

Thread wiper

 

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3

 

3A

 

5

Use

 

For light to

 

For medium-weight

 

For heavy-weight

 

medium-weight materials

materials

 

materials

 

 

 

Max. sewing speed

 

4,500 sti/min

 

4,500 sti/min

 

4,000 sti/min

Sewing speed at the time of shipment

 

 

4,000 sti/min

 

Start backtacking and continuous

 

 

220 - 3,000 sti/min

 

backtacking speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End backtacking speed

 

 

1,800 sti/min

 

Max. stitch length

 

4.2 mm

 

5 mm

 

Presser foot height

Lifting lever

 

 

6 mm

 

Knee lifter

 

 

13 mm

 

 

 

 

 

Feed dog height

 

0.8 mm

 

1.0 mm

 

1.2 mm

Needle (DB x 1, DP x 5)

 

#11 - #18

 

#19 - #22

Motor

 

 

AC servo motor (4-pole, 450

W)

 

Control circuit

 

 

 

Microprocessor

 

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2. INSTALLATION

2. INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician.

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

The sewing machine weighs approximately 32 kg (70lb). The installation should be carried out by two or more people.

Do not connect the power cord until installation is complete. The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

Secure the table so that it will not move when tilting back the machine head. If the table moves, it may crush your feet or cause other injuries.

Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If only one hand is used, the weight of the machine head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand may get caught.

About the machine set-up location

Do not set up this sewing machine near other equipment such as televisions, radios or cordless telephones, otherwise such equipment may be affected by electronic interference from the sewing machine.

The sewing machine should be plugged directly into an AC wall outlet. Operation problems may result if extension cords are used.

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Carrying the machine

The sewing machine should be carried by the arm and the motor cover by two people as shown in the illustration.

*Do not hold by any part other than the motor cover. If this is not observed, it may result in damage to the sewing machine.

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Tilting back the machine head

Hold section (A) with your foot so that the table does not move, and then push the arm with both hands to tilt back the machine head.

2101B

Returning the machine head to the upright position

1.Clear away any tools, etc. which may be near the table holes.

2.While holding the face plate with your left hand, gently return the machine head to the upright position with your right hand.

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2. INSTALLATION

2-1. Table processing diagram

The top of the table should be 40 mm in thickness and should be strong enough to hold the weight and with-stand the vibration of the sewing machine.

Drill holes as indicated in the illustration below.

Head rest hole

Cotton stand hole

Cord hole

Control box mounting hole

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2-2. Installation

1. Control box + Oil pan

(1) Control box

(2) Bolts [4 pcs]

(3) Nuts [4 pcs]

(4) Spring washers [4 pcs]

(5) Washers [4 pcs]

2. Connecting rod

(6) Connecting rod

(7) Nut

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3. Rubber cushions

(1)Rubber cushions [2 pcs]

(2)Nails [4 pcs]

(3)Head cushions (left) [2 pcs]

(4)Head cushions (right) [2 pcs]

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4. Machine head

(1)Hinges [2 pcs]

(2)Machine head

(3)Head rest

NOTE:

Bind the cords together and pass them through the cord hole

Tap the head rest (3) securely into the table hole. If the head rest (3) is not pushed in as far as it will go, the machine head will not be sufficiently stable when it is tilted back.

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0481D 5. Knee lifter plate

<Knee lifter adjustment>

1. Turn the machine pulley so that the feed dog is below the top of the needle plate.

2. Lower the presser foot (1) by using the lifting lever (2).

3. Loosen the nut (3).

4. Turn the screw (5) to adjust so that the amount of play in the knee lifter is approximately 2 mm when the knee lifter plate (4) is gently pressed.

5. Securely tighten the nut (3).

6. Loosen the nut (6).

7. Turn the adjusting screw (8) to adjust so that the presser foot (7) is at the desired position within a distance of 13 mm of the needle plate when the knee liter plate is fully pressed.

8. After adjustment is completed, securely tighten the nut

(6).

Within 13 mm

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2-3. Lubrication

CAUTION

Do not connect the power cord until lubrication has been completed, otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil, so that it does not get into your eyes or onto your skin.

If care is not taken, inflammation can result. Furthermore, do not drink the lubricating oil. Diarrhea or vomiting may result.

Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

When cutting the nozzle of the oil tank, hold the base of the nozzle securely.

If you hold the end of the nozzle, injury from the scissors may result.

The sewing machine should always be lubricated and the oil supply replenished before it is used for the first time, and also after long periods of non-use.

1. Hold the base of the nozzle of the accessory oil tank (1), and use scissors to cut about half-way along the straight section (A) of the nozzle.

2. Loosen and remove the nozzle, and then remove the seal

(2).

3. Tighten the nozzle.

4. Tilt back the machine head.

5. Remove the rubber cap (3), and pour lubricating oil into the oil tank (4) until it reaches the upper reference line (5). (Approx. 150 ml)

6. Replace the rubber cap (3).

7. Return the machine head to its original position.

NOTE:

When the machine head is tilted back at times such as the following, lubricating oil may leak out from the oil pan (6). 1) If the machine head is tilted back immediately after

sewing;

2) If the machine head is tilted back a long way when the head rest has been removed;

3) If lubricating oil is added until the oil level goes above the upper reference line (5) on the oil tank (4).

<Lubrication oil replenishment interval>

If the oil level drops below the lower reference line (7) on the oil tank (4), be sure to replenish the oil.

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2-4. Connecting the cords

CAUTION

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

Do not connect the power cord until all cords have been connected.

The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

When securing the cords, do not bend the cords excessively or fasten them too hard with staples, otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric shocks could occur.

Be sure to 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.

2-4-1. Connecting the cords

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(1) 8-pin operation panel connector

(2) 10-pin resolver connector

(3) 12-pin solenoid connector

(4) 4-pin motor connector

(5) 3-pin power supply connector

Align the flat edges

Lower the tab (6).

Push in securely until the tabs (6) engage.

Ground symbol

Green and yellow wire (ground wire)

2.Ground wire

(1)Ground wire

(2)Screw

(3)Power cord

1.Attach an appropriate plug to the power cord (3). (The green and yellow wire is the ground wire.)

2.Insert the power plug into a properly-grounded electrical outlet.

NOTE:

For Europe specifications, Americas 220 V specifications and 100 V/400 V system specifications, refer to “2-4-2. Other cords”.

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