Page 1 BES-963 INSTRUCTION MANUAL BES-1263 Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. NINE NEEDLE SIX HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, 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.
Page 4: Notes On Safety
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 face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury.
Page 5: Maintenance And Inspection
CAUTION Sewing This sewing machine should only be used by Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts operators who have received the necessary on the sound floor before use the machine so training in safe use beforehand. that it will not move. The sewing machine should not be used for any Attach all safety devices before using the sew- applications other than sewing.
Page 6: Warning Labels
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. Safety devices: Finger guard, Belt cover, etc.
Page 7 Finger guard Belt cover BES-963BC BES-963BC • BES-1263BC...
Page 8: Before Starting Operation
Before Starting Operation Do not force open the shutter for Do not bring disks near magnetic direct contact with the magnetic m a t t e r s s u c h m a g n e t i c area.
Page 9: Protecting Data In Floppy Disks
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.
Page 10: Procedure Of Reading This Manual
Procedure of Reading This Manual Explanation of models This manual explains two models: - BES-963BC (9 needles) - BES-1263BC (12 needles) Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name. Check the model before using the machine. The display is BES-963BC. Configuration of this manual This manual consists of the following chapters: Chapter 1...
Page 11 Chapter 9 List of Error Messages Provides information on error codes and action to be taken. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for the machine. Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available. BES-963BC • BES-1263BC...
Page 12: Screen Composition
Screen Composition Initial Screen Starting Sewing Selection of Embroidery data Operation ( page 70) page 57) Canceling of Sewing STOP Thread trimming Setting of Needle Bars page 90) Hoop Retract Area Check Editing of Embroidery data page 75) BES-963BC • BES-1263BC...
Page 13 Setting of thread breakage sensor ( page 92) Setting of Machine ( page 95) BES-963BC • BES-1263BC...
Page 14: Table Of Contents
Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................1 Before Starting Operation ................6 Procedure of Reading This Manual ............8 Screen Composition ................. 10 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Specifications ..................18 2. Names of Machine Components ............19 3. Installation ..................... 20 3-1 Transportation of Machine ................
Page 15 Modification of Embroidery Data Name ..........66 Sewing Operation ..................70 Before Starting Sewing ..................70 Starting Sewing Operation ................70 Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing ............... 71 Step Forward and Step-Back ..............72 Step Forward/Step-Back Mode ................. 72 Setting Amount or Timing of Step Forward/Step-Back ........72 For Step Forward (Back) ...................
Page 16 Setting of Environment ................105 Return to Start Point ..................105 Speed Range ....................105 Checking the Embroidery Area ............... 106 Power Voltage ....................107 Setting of RS-232C Communication Speed ............ 107 Display Language ................... 108 Alarm Sound ....................109 Motive Speed ....................
Page 17 Chapter 7 Maintenance 1. Cleaning ....................138 1-1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook ..........138 1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate ................139 1-3 Cleaning of Lower Shaft Module Fan ............139 2. Oiling ....................140 2-1 Head ......................140 3.
Page 18 BES-963BC • BES-1263BC...
Page 19: Chapter 1 Preparation Of Embroidery Machine
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine...
Page 20: Specifications
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Specifications 9 needle embroidery machine head 12 needle embroidery machine head Embroidery machine used (six-head type) (six-head type) Application Pattern embroidery Sewing speed Maximum 1000 rpm Distance between heads 400 mm 450 (V) x 420 (H) mm (With all heads) Maximum feed range 450 (V) x 500 (H) mm (With every other head) 95 (V) x 360 (H) mm (With cap frame)
Page 21: Names Of Machine Components
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2. Names of Machine Components BES-963BC Rear Thread tension switch Operation panel Thread guide B Thread Thread tension dial Thread guide C guide A Cotton stand Pulley cover Fluorescent lamp Pulley Fluorescent lamp switch Control box Power switch F table...
Page 22: Installation
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. Installation DANGER Embroidery machines should be installed only Install a machine in a place away from a high- by trained engineers. frequency welding machine or other machines that may generate a strong electric noise. Fail- Electric wiring should be laid by your distribu- ure to do so may cause the embroidery machine tor or electric experts.
Page 23 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine When using a crane Rope L-shaped steel Rectangular bar Place two rectangular bars on the four L-shaped steels on the bottom of the machine steel frame. Loop four ropes around the bars and lift the machine. Note) When lifting the machine, make sure that the ropes do not contact the machine table or the tension plate.
Page 24: Installation Of Machine
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-2 Installation of Machine 1. Place an adjustment bolt base r, a rubber cushion 10 e (provided with the machine), and PE sheet w under each of four adjustment bolts M20 q. The adjustment bolt base must be on the rubber cushion.
Page 25: Preparation Of Needle Bar Case
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case BES-963BC 1. Loosen the bolt q and set screw o, and move the needle case w to the left. 2. Press the change bracket collar r against the change case base e on the light, while pressing the change bracket collar t against the change case base y on the left, and tighten the bolt q and set screw !0 .
Page 26 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-1263BC Bridge Connecting shaft Fixing bracket Fixing bracket B 1. Remove 3 pieces of fixing screw q, loosen 2 pieces of screw w and remove the color change cover e. 2. Remove the bolts r and detach the fixing bracket for transportation from the bridge and the connecting shaft.
Page 27: Mounting Of Table
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-4 Mounting of Table Preparation for mounting the F table 1. Tentatively mount the F table guides UN q and L w on both sides of the legs using two bolts each. 2. Tentatively mount three F table supports F e on the leg front using two bolts each. 3.
Page 28 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine For embroidering with tubular square hoop (middle position) Lower by 1 mm 1. Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to each of F table parts R q, M (2 pcs) w, and L e from the back. 2.
Page 29 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine For embroidering with cap frame (lower position) Note) If the F table is kept at the height adjusted for embroidering with tubular square hoop, the cap frame may interfere with the table. Lower the table by one level in this instance. 1.
Page 30 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine For embroidering with flat hoop/sash frame (upper position) 1. Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to each of F table parts R q, M (2 pcs) w, and L e from the back. 2.
Page 31: Mounting Of Cotton Stand
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand BES-963BC Front Thread guide C Thread guide B Thread guide A 1. Attach four thread guide support bars w to the cotton stand assembly q, while fitting into the four holes. 2.
Page 32 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-1263BC Front Thread guide C Thread guide B Thread guide A 1. Attach four thread guide support bars w to the cotton stand assembly q, while fitting into the four holes. 2. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide support bars w using the four screws r.
Page 33: Lubrication To Needle Bar Case
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 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.
Page 34: Grounding
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-7 Grounding CAUTION Perform a grounding cable connection. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or machine malfunc- tion. Grounding cable Note) • When connecting the power supply, make sure to connect it to the grounding cable (with green and yellow stripes).
Page 35: Preparation For Embroidering
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 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 BES-963BC Needle Bar No.3,6,9...
Page 36 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. Pass the thread through the upper hole of the 2nd pretension. Push up the thread guide tension disc with your finger, and pass it from the left to the lower hole. Wind the thread clockwise twice around thread breakage pulley e.
Page 37 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 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.
Page 38: Replacement Of Bobbin
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-2 Replacement of Bobbin Note) Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement. Removing bobbin case 1. Open the rotary hook cover B q. 2. Hold the knob w and take out the bobbin case.
Page 39: Replacing And Selecting Needle
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Attaching bobbin case 1. Hold the knob w and attach the bobbin case securely. 2. Close the rotary hook cover B q. 4-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle Removing needle Loosen the set screw q and remove the needle Attaching needle With the flat side facing the front, insert the needle all the way until it meets the end of the...
Page 40: Attachment Of Embroidery Hoop And Frame
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame Tubular square hoop 1. Insert the fixing pins of the tubular round arms R q and L w into the notches of the X-axis feed frame e. Slide the arm to the right and left and lower the fixing lever r to fix them. 2.
Page 41 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine • By changing the tubular round arm mounting width, various sizes can be set. Note) Change the width, referring to the pin position. 360mm 400mm 600mm 500mm Note) If two pins cannot be inserted, remove one. •...
Page 42 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine • If tubular round arms are not in a horizontal position: Follow these steps for adjustment: If the tubular round arms cannot be set in a horizontal position (inclined) because of the weight of fabrics, make an adjustment using roller spacers in the following steps.
Page 43 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Holder base (optional) Felt Table Do not remove these screws. Attaching the holder base frame 1. Set the table. (Refer to "3-4 Mounting of Table" (Page 25) for details.) 2. Insert the frame connecting plate F r into the holder base frame LN q, holder base frame CN w, and holder base frame RN e, using bolts and washers.
Page 44 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 6. Check that the clearance between the Y-axis cover ! 1 and the mounted holder base frames LN q and RN e is even when viewed from the right and left sides. Loosen the right and left bolts of the F table guide UN !2 and move it in the direction of arrow for [Adjustment] adjustment.
Page 45 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3. When the mounting pitch of the holder base is 550 mm, mount the holder base vertically to the X-axis feed frame q and holder base frame C w using the thumb bolts r. BES-963BC •...
Page 46 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Sash frame (optional) Attaching the sash frame 1. Set the table. (Refer to "3-4 Mounting of Table" (Page 25) for details.) 2. Mount two vertical sash frames q on the holder base frames L and R, and two horizontal sash frames w on the X-axis feed frame e and the holder base frame C r, using the screws.
Page 47: Adjustment Of Thread Tension
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-5 Adjustment of Thread Tension Adjustment of upper thread Adjust upper thread tension to 0.7~1.3N when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide. 0.7~1.3N * Correct adjustment Upper stitch width Turn the upper thread tension dial so that the needle thread can be pulled to the back of the Upper thread...
Page 48 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 2. For adjusting the height, loosen the screw q and turn the tension spring bracket w. 3. For adjusting the tension spring force, insert a driver tip in the groove of the thread tension bar e and turn it.
Page 49: Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine start embroider- ing. This chapter explains about the opera- tion panel on the machine as well as pre- cautions for the actual embroidering process.
Page 50: Functions Of Operation Panel
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel Operation Panel BES-1263BC FLAT HOOP E S C E S C A B C D E F S T A R T I N S I N S G H I J K L M N O D E L D E L...
Page 51 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Edits sewing data. ( "Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" page 75) Sets the upper thread breakage sensor. ( "Thread Breakage Sensor" page 92) Machine motions can be set. ( "Chapter 5 Setting" page 87) Trims thread during suspension. Moves the hoop to a preset hoop retract position.
Page 52 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures FLAT HOOP 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. Moves the hoop.
Page 53: Switches At Machine Heads
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Switches at Machine Heads BES-963BC BES-1263BC START Between head No. 1 and No. 2 Between head No. 3 and No. 4 Start switch Between head No. 5 and No. 6 Stop switch Stop switch Between head No. 2 and No. 3 Between head No.
Page 54 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures THREAD SENSOR lamp When red light is on, thread breakage sensor is functioning. When the light is off, the sensor is not effective. When the embroidery machine stops due to thread breakage, the lamp flashes. HEAD switch When it is set to ON, needle bar on the head moves for embroidering.
Page 55: Flowchart Of Preparation For Embroidering
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Turn on the machine power. ( page 54). Retrieve the embroidery data ( page 55). "Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" ( page 57) Edit the retrieved embroidery data. "Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" ( page 75) Press on the operation panel.
Page 56: Turn On The Machine Power
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Turn on the Machine Power Turn on the power to the machine. A message is displayed on the LCD as soon as the power is turned ON. BES-963BC BES-1263BC The alarm sounds three times. The needle bar and the presser foot move up.
Page 57: Retrieve The Embroidery Data
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures 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 59) for details. Press switch.
Page 58 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures BES-963BC • BES-1263BC...
Page 59: Chapter 3 Selection Of Data And Embroidering
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering This Chapter describes how to select em- broidery data in order to start embroidering.
Page 60: What Can The Machine Do
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering What Can the Machine Do? Selection of Embroidery Data Registration of data from the floppy disk ( Page 59) Reading of data from the memory ( Page 62) Registration of data created by BE-100 ( Page 63) (These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.) Modification of data name (...
Page 61: Selection Of Data
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 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;...
Page 62 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering • Other data Data format Icon Barudan FDR Barudan FMC Zanks ZSK (These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.) Loading and Loading of Floppy Disk When loading a floppy disk, set it straight with the labeled surface facing this side.
Page 63 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Press 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 Number of stitches in selected embroidery data When there is no data Select an area for registration, using ten keys or , then press...
Page 64: Reading From Memory
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 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. Press Embroidery data registered in the memory is displayed. Select a screen by pressing Currently displayed screen No.
Page 65: Registration Of Embroidery Data From Be-100
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Registration of Embroidery Data from BE-100 Connect the operation panel and the personal computer with BE-100 installed in order to register the embroidery data into the machine memory. Connect the personal computer with BE-100 installed and the operation panel by means of the RS-232C cable.
Page 66: Deletion Of Embroidery Data From Machine Memory
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Press the The BE-100 embroidery data is displayed. Press the and select a required screen. Select embroidery data to register by pressing ten keys or , and then press the key. The data is registered in the machine memory. Deletion of Embroidery Data from Machine Memory Embroidery data can be deleted from the machine memory.
Page 67 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering When is pressed, the confirmation message is displayed. When key is pressed, selected embroidery data is deleted from the memory. When deleting embroidery data in the machine memory entirely: When deleting embroidery data registered in the machine memory entirely, turn ON the power to the machine while pressing BES-963BC •...
Page 68: Modification Of Embroidery Data Name
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 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.
Page 69 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering When selected data has a pattern name, the name is displayed. Press the key once again. Input a new data name by pressing ten keys. When modifying embroidery data names entirely Pressing deletes currently reversed characters. Press twice.
Page 70 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 12. Press When inputting the same character continuously, press the to move the cursor to the right. 13. Press once. SPACE "0" is input. 14. Press once. D E F "3" is input. 15.
Page 71 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Press four times. M N O "O" is input. 10. Press A data name is modified by the above procedures. BES-963BC • BES-1263BC...
Page 72: Sewing Operation
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 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. Select either the flat hoop or cap hoop, using FLAT or CAP switch on the operation panel.
Page 73: Feedhold And Cancellation Of Sewing
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing Feedhold Press S T O P Sewing is interrupted. Cancellation Press while sewing is interrupted. When repetition of patterns is set, a pattern which is currently being sewn is canceled. When canceling all patterns, press once again.
Page 74: Step Forward And Step-Back
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Step Forward and Step-Back Stitches can be advanced (step forward) or retracted (step-back) without sewing. Step Forward/Step-Back Mode Press when selecting either mode before starting sewing and press when selecting a mode during sewing. S T O P Setting Amount or Timing of Step Forward/Step-Back A step forward/step-back amount or timing can be selected as described below.
Page 75: For Step Forward (Back)
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering The embroidery head advances (retracts) by a specified number of stitches. For Step Forward (Back) Press Stitches steps forward (back) by a specified amount. Resuming Sewing Press Sewing is started. BES-963BC • BES-1263BC...
Page 76: Writing The Embroidering Data
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 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. Press the button.
Page 77: Chapter 4 Editing Of Embroidering Data
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Pressing on the operation panel after reading embroidering data displays the em- broidering data editing screen. Simple op- eration by using embroidering data is avail- able on this screen.
Page 78: What Can The Machine Do
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.
Page 79: Rotation
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data 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. By using Angle can be specified in increments of 90˚. Setting of 90˚,180˚ or 270˚...
Page 80: Enlargement And Reduction
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Enlargement and Reduction A pattern can be enlarged or reduced. 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.
Page 81 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Enlargement/reduction at different ratios in the X/Y directions Press twice. is reversed in black. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the X direction by pressing ten keys. Press is reversed in black. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the Y direction by pressing ten keys. Press The initial screen is displayed again.
Page 82: Mirror
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data 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 Up/down mirror pattern Right/left mirror pattern Zero point-symmetric mirror pattern. Right/left mirror pattern The pattern is reversed in the right/left direction on the basis of the embroidering...
Page 83 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Right/Left Mirror Pattern Keep pressing until is displayed. Press The initial screen is displayed again. Up/Down Mirror Pattern Keep pressing until is displayed. Press The initial screen is displayed again. Zero Point-Symmetric Mirror Pattern Keep pressing until is displayed.
Page 84: Repetition
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Repetition A pattern is repeatedly copied as many times as specified. 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...
Page 85 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Press Input intervals between repetitions by pressing ten keys. The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing Press for setting a distance between the centers of each pattern. For setting a distance between the outer hoops of each pattern For setting a distance between the centers of each pattern...
Page 86: Other Editing
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data 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 not deleting 0stitch)upon shipment.
Page 87 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Thread Trimming Feed Number Select this function by pressing Select the number of feeds by pressing Press after setting is finished. Swing Width Correction Correction values within -5 ~ 20 can be input. However, excessively large values may result in distortion of a pattern.
Page 88 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Press after setting is finished. Press when setting continuously. BES-963BC • BES-1263BC...
Page 89: Chapter 5 Setting
Chapter 5 Setting This Chapter describes how to set a sewing speed, correct trouble including thread breakage and others related to machine motions.
Page 90: What Can The Machine Do
Chapter 5 Setting What Can the Machine Do? Setting of Needle Bars Needle bars allocated in the sequence of embroidering ( Page 90) Setting of Thread Breakage Sensor Thread breakage sensor ON/OFF ( Page 92) Thread breakage sensitivity ( Page 92) Number of stitches in automatic step back ( Page 93) Display of total stitch number in automatic step back...
Page 91: Setting Of Lock Stitch
Chapter 5 Setting Data transfer speed ( Page 107) Display language ( Page 108) Alarm sound ( Page 109) Motive speed ( page 110) Small-pitch deletion ( Page 111) Release B1 error ( page 112) Setting of Boring Boring mode ON/OFF ( page 113) Data shift ON/OFF ( page 114)
Page 92: Setting Of Needle Bars
Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Needle Bars Needle bars allocated in the sequence of sewing can be modified. This setting is explained on the basis of the BES-1263BC screen. Either feedhold or hoop retract can be inserted. Press Select a sewing sequence to modify by pressing The current embroidering sequence is selected while embroidering is interrupted.
Page 93 Chapter 5 Setting Insertion of Hoop Retract Press to highlight the position right next to the position to insert the hoop retract and press Press the button. E N D The changed setting is stored and the previous screen is displayed. BES-963BC •...
Page 94: Thread Breakage Sensor
Chapter 5 Setting 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. Press Specify the number of a machine head by pressing ten keys and validate or invalidate the thread breakage sensor.
Page 95: Automatic Step-Back
Chapter 5 Setting Input sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor. Press E N D 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.
Page 96: Setting Of Lower Thread Counter/Stitch Counter
Chapter 5 Setting 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 D E L...
Page 97: Setting Of Machine
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.
Page 98: Speed Range
Chapter 5 Setting Speed Range A range of speed for each needle bar can be set. This setting is explained on the basis of the BES-1263 screen. The speed range can be set within the range of 1 ~ 6. Press Select by pressing...
Page 99: Speed Of Each Speed Range
Chapter 5 Setting Speed of Each Speed Range Maximum speed of each range can be set. Speed can be input in increments of 10rpm. The upper limit of a speed to be set varies depending on a selected hoop. Press Select by pressing Press...
Page 100: Setting Of Mending
Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Mending Details of mending can be set in case of a thread breakage. Contents of each setting item are as described below. Item Contents For setting a mending end point (number of stitches before a thread breakage) within the range of 1 ~ 10.
Page 101 Chapter 5 Setting Setting of thread breakage error resetting method Select by pressing Press for modifying a resetting method. For setting whether to stop embroidering temporarily at the mending stop point Select by pressing Press and select whether to stop embroidering temporarily. Setting of thread trimming method after stopping Select a thread trimming method by pressing Setting of mending stop position...
Page 102: Thread Trimming Length
Chapter 5 Setting Thread Trimming Length Length of thread to leave on the needle bar after thread trimming can be set for each needle bar. This function is previously set to 5 upon shipments. Press Select by pressing Press Select a needle bar to modify by pressing Press for setting the same speed range for all needle bars.
Page 103: Inching
Chapter 5 Setting Press Select by pressing Press Input thread withdrawal length by pressing ten keys. Press E N D Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Inching Whether to select the inching mode for thread trimming can be set. This function is previously set to selected upon shipments.
Page 104: Sewing Area
Chapter 5 Setting Sewing Area An allowable area for sewing can be set. A maximum sewing area during operation of every other machine heads is as shown below. 500mm (0, 0) (450mm) (500, 450) Press Select by pressing Press Specify coordinates of the upper left of the sewing area. Move the hoop by pressing Indicates a currently set embroidery area Press...
Page 105: Registration Of Sewing Start Position
Chapter 5 Setting Registration of Sewing Start Position Register a position to start sewing. When returning to a registered sewing start position, hold down and press STOP Press the key. The hoop coordinates are displayed. Shift the hoop to a position to start sewing by pressing the Press E N D Press the...
Page 106: Hoop Automatic Retract
Chapter 5 Setting Hoop Automatic Retract Set whether to move the hoop automatically to the retract point at the end of sewing. This function is previously set to no hoop automatic retract upon shipments. Press Select whether to retract the hoop automatically by pressing For automatically retracting the hoop For not retracting the hoop automatically Press...
Page 107: Setting Of Environment
Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Environment Return to Start Point Whether to return to the start point after sewing is finished can be set. Press twice. Select by pressing Press Select by pressing Select whether to validate a return to the start point by pressing When the start point return is valid When the start point return is invalid Press...
Page 108: Checking The Embroidery Area
Chapter 5 Setting Select by pressing Modify setting by pressing Press for invalidating the modification. E S C Press E N D Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Checking the Embroidery Area The embroidery area can be checked according to the following procedure. The following two checking methods (rectangle and octagon) can be selected.
Page 109: Power Voltage
Chapter 5 Setting Power Voltage Voltage of power supplied to the machine can be specified. Available voltage is 200V, 220V, 230V and 240V. Item Contents 200V 220V 230V 240V Press twice. Select by pressing Press Select voltage by pressing Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.
Page 110: Display Language
Chapter 5 Setting Press Select [RS Speed] by pressing Select cpmmunication speed by pressing Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Display Language A language to display on the screen can be set. The following languages can be selected. Display Contents Japanese...
Page 111: Alarm Sound
Chapter 5 Setting Select [Language] by pressing Select a language to display by pressing Press The previous screen is displayed again with a display in a selected language. Alarm Sound Whether to generate a sound in case of an error can be set. The following sounds can be set.
Page 112: Motive Speed
Chapter 5 Setting Motive Speed The startup speed of the main shaft can be set. The following startup speed can be set. NOMAL Starts up the main shaft at the normal speed. Speeds up the startup speed of the main shaft. Speeds up the startup speed of the main shaft when using the cap frame.
Page 113: Small-Pitch Deletion
Chapter 5 Setting Small-Pitch Deletion Stitches less than preset can be deleted. Settings in the range of OFF to 1.0 mm (in units of 0.1 mm) are valid. When OFF is chosen, stitch deletion is not carried out. "0.3" is set before shipment. Press twice.
Page 114: Release B1 Error
Chapter 5 Setting Release B1 error The resetting method of the b1 error can be set. The following resetting methods can be set. MANUAL Manually resets entanglement AUTO Automatically resets entanglement RETRY Automatically resets entanglement and restarts the operation Press twice.
Page 115: Boring
Chapter 5 Setting Boring Whether to validate or invalidate the boring mode and to shift data in case of boring can be set. This setting is available only for sewing data which has been created for boring. The machine itself cannot check if the sewing data is for boring or not. Therefore, make sure to check the data before starting sewing.
Page 116: Lock Stitch
Chapter 5 Setting Validation/Invalidation of Data Shift Press twice. Select by pressing Press Select by pressing Validate or invalidate the data shift by pressing When the data shift is valid When the data shift is invalid Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Lock Stitch Lock stitch can be set at the sewing start and end positions and sewing start position after trimming thread.
Page 117 Chapter 5 Setting Press Select with Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch. Validating the lock stitch Invalidating the lock stitch Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. Setting the lock stitch on the sewing send position Press twice.
Page 118 Chapter 5 Setting Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch. Validating the lock stitch Invalidating the lock stitch Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. Setting the lock stitch at the sewing start position after thread trimming Press twice.
Page 119: Speed Limit In A Short Pitch
Chapter 5 Setting Speed Limit in a Short Pitch Speed can be limited when stitching in a designated pitch. The pitch can be designated between 0.0 and 2.0 mm in units of 0.1 mm. The speed can be set from 400 rpm to the maximum speed available for the current frame in units of 10 rpm.
Page 120: Feed Timing
Chapter 5 Setting Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. Feed Timing The timing of needle drop and hoop movement can be adjusted according to the cloth thickness. The value can be designated between 95 and 125 degrees in 1-degree units. The smaller values are suitable for thick material and the larger ones are suitable for thin material.
Page 121: Automatic Input Setting
Chapter 5 Setting Automatic Input Setting Sewing data can be read from a floppy disk or a computer automatically or semiautomatically. The following items can be selected. Item Contents Choose whether or not to read sewing data automatically. Reads data manually. Reads data from a floppy disk automatically.
Page 122 Chapter 5 Setting Select with Press and choose whether or not to continue data reading from the start automatically on completion of sewing. Select with Press and choose whether or not to reflect the initial edit data also in operations according to other data. This does not appear when "S-AUTO"...
Page 123 Chapter 5 Setting 13. When sewing is complete, press In the automatic mode, the next data is read and the machine is brought to a state of standby. In the semi-automatic mode, the next sewing data is selected. Select the desired data with and press 14.
Page 124: Display Of Information
Chapter 5 Setting Display of Information Information about the machine and patterns can be displayed on the screen. Pattern Information Detailed information about a selected pattern can be checked. Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Size of sewing data (mm) Coordinates of embroidering start point Coordinates of embroidering end point Number of stitches...
Page 125: Features Of Machine
Chapter 5 Setting Features of Machine Detailed information of the machine can be checked. Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Maximum moving range of flat hoop (for all heads) Maximum moving range of flat hoop (for every other head) Maximum moving range of cap hoop Number of heads Number of needle bars per head...
Page 126: Information About Versions
Chapter 5 Setting Information about Versions Information about CPU ROM version, etc. can be checked. Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Panel CPU ROM version Main CPU ROM version Machine's bridge type (W: wide bridge S: standard bridge) Upper axis CPU ROM version Lower axis CPU ROM version Rotary hook type (1: earlier type 2: new type)
Page 127: Chapter 6 Operation Of Machine
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine...
Page 128: Operating Procedures
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 1. Operating Procedures 1-1 Power Source 1. Turn the power on to the machine. 2. Reset the emergency stop button. 3. Press the power switch. 4. A message is displayed on the LCD. • The alarm sounds three times and the needle bar and the presser foot move upward.
Page 129: Machine Stop
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 2. Machine Stop 2-1. Stopping the Machine Press the stop switch or to stop the S T O P operation of the machine. The stop switch adopts the push-turn-lock method. If you want the machine to remain stopped, turn the stop switch clockwise while pushing it.
Page 130: Measures Against Thread Breakage
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 3. Measures against Thread Breakage 3-1 Remedies 1. If embroidering is suspended due to thread breakage, the THREAD SENSOR lamp of the machine head with a thread breakage blinks. 2. Correct the broken thread and pass it through again.
Page 131: Mending
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 3-2 Mending The machine head whose MENDING lamp is lit performs embroidering by the preset number stitches. When it is completed, all the machine heads start normal embroidering operation. • The MENDING lamps except for the machine head whose needle thread has been broken are turned off.
Page 132 Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 1. Turn off the MENDING lamp No. 3 at the No.1 Stitch No.2 Stitch No.3 Stitch standby position A. (The position A should be the mending end position.) 2. Press the jog switch or to move it backward.
Page 133: Jog Embroidering
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 4. Jog Embroidering • Jog embroidering can be used for BES-963BC BES-1263BC preventing the thread from slipping from the needle at the start of embroidering. • Jog embroidering can be executed as long as the start switch at the machine head is held down.
Page 134: Area Check
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 6. Area Check 6-1 External Tracing • If the check switch is pressed in other cases than "area over", the rectangular outline of the pattern is traced. Embroidering start position Note) The outline of pattern can be checked in rect- angle or octagon by setting "Checking em- broidery area"...
Page 135: Jog Switches
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 7. Jog Switches 7-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position The hoop can be moved before starting embroidering and the start position can be set arbitrarily. BES-963BC • BES-1263BC...
Page 136: Inching Mode During Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement)
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 7-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement) Note) • Moving the frame greatly in the inching mode may cause an interference with the machine. Pay utmost care in the inching mode. • Although the distance of the frame moved in the inching mode is stored even after turning OFF the power, if the power is turned ON again and sewing is started, the pattern may be embroidered in a different position.
Page 137: Detection Of Home Position
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 8. Detection of Home position After the home position is detected, the hoop returns to the initial position. Press while pressing with the machine stopped. S T O P SPACE Initial screen Temporary stop screen The hoop moves and the home position is detected.
Page 138 Chapter 6 Operation of Machine BES-963BC • BES-1263BC...
Page 139: Chapter 7 Maintenance
Chapter 7 Maintenance...
Page 140: Cleaning
Chapter 7 Maintenance CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting maintenance. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries. Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so that no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.
Page 141: Cleaning Of Needle Plate
Chapter 7 Maintenance 1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate Broken threads left around the movable or fixed knives or the lower thread holding plate may result in thread trimming failure or parts damage. Clean them once a month. Remove broken threads from this section.
Page 142: Oiling
Chapter 7 Maintenance 2. Oiling To extend the machine's service life, supply oil to the following places at regular intervals. (Note) • When oiling, be sure to supply Brother's machine oil (Nisseki Sewing Lube #10 or the equivalent) using the dropper. •...
Page 143 Chapter 7 Maintenance BES-963BC Lubricate the following part indicated by the arrow ("clearance" between the connecting rod and the needle thread take-up bearing) once a week. (Note) • In lubrication, select needle bar 9 and remove arm cover L to check the lubrication area. Be sure to wipe off excessive oil spilt at the lower part of the arm.
Page 144: Greasing
Chapter 7 Maintenance 3. Greasing To extend the machine's service life, supply grease to the following places at regular intervals. (Note) • When greasing, be sure to use the grease tank BR2 (black) provided with the machine. • For overhauling, contact your distributor or refer it to trained experts. 3-1 Head Grease two places indicated by the arrow once a month.
Page 145 Chapter 7 Maintenance BES-1263BC 1. Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. 2. Loosen four screws q, and remove the head cover w, and loosen two screws e and remove the head cover Rr. (Note) Because the heads No.1 and No.2 have the head covers R and L respectively, remove both the the covers when greasing.
Page 146 Chapter 7 Maintenance Grease the places indicated by the arrow once in six months. (Note) When greasing, be sure to use the grease tank BR2 (black) provided with the machine. BES-963BC 1. Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. 2.
Page 147 Chapter 7 Maintenance BES-1263BC 1. Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. 2. Loosen four screws q, and remove the head cover w, and loosen two screws e and remove the head cover Rr. (Note) Because the heads No.1 and No.4 have the head covers R and L respectively, remove both the the covers when greasing.
Page 148: Feed Guide Section
Chapter 7 Maintenance 3-2 Feed Guide Section Check the X-feed linear guides (2 positions) and the Y-feed linear guides (one each on the right and left, and one point on bed No. 3). (Note) When greasing, be sure to use the grease tank 30 provided with the machine. Procedure 1.
Page 149: Chapter 8 Adjustment
Chapter 8 Adjustment...
Page 150: Adjusting Needle Bar Height
Chapter 8 Adjustment CAUTION Turn off the power switch and pull out the plug If adjustment should be made while the power before starting adjustment. Failure to do so may switch is turned on, pay special attention to your start the machine unintentionally through an safety.
Page 151 Chapter 8 Adjustment 1. Dismount the pulley cover and turn the pulley B q until the pulley scale indicates 180˚ and the needle bar is set at the lowest position. (The pulley B " " mark and the stop mark " " are aligned.) 2.
Page 152 Chapter 8 Adjustment When using the bottom dead center gauge 180° Cutting section 10.8mm Cutting section Tighten the bolt o so that the clearance can be even. Do not hit this section. BES-963BC • BES-1263BC...
Page 153 Chapter 8 Adjustment 1. Turn the pulley B q until the scale of pulley B q indicates 180˚ (where the pulley B indication mark " " and the stop mark " " are aligned) and the needle bar is set at the lowest position. 2.
Page 154: Replacing (Attaching) Rotary Hook
Chapter 8 Adjustment 2. Replacing (Attaching) Rotary Hook 1. Turn the power switch off. 2. Tighten the screw q of the rotary hook cutting section to fit to that of the lower Lower shaft w. shaft 3. When mounting, press it inward until it stops.
Page 155: Adjustment Of Clearance Between Needle And Rotary Hook
Chapter 8 Adjustment 3. Adjustment of Clearance Between Needle and Rotary Hook 1. Turn the power switch off. 2. Select the needle bar No. 1 q. The illustration at the left shows the case of BES- 963BC. For BES-1263BC, the No. 12 needle becomes needle bar No.
Page 156: Adjustment Of Timing Between Needle And Rotary Hook
Chapter 8 Adjustment 4. Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook 1. Turn the power switch on. 100˚ 2. Check that the machine pulley B q is at the stop position (at 100˚ of the scale). If not, turn the pulley B q until it comes to the stop position.
Page 157: Adjustment Of Presser Foot Height
Chapter 8 Adjustment 6. After timing adjustment the is finished for each head, set the pulley B q to the stop position (at 100˚ of the scale) and press . The machine enters the standby state. The adjustment of the rotary hook is completed and the timing is stored.
Page 158: Adjustment Of Thread Trimmer
Chapter 8 Adjustment 6. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer 6-1 Attaching the Fixed Knife Attach the fixed knife q to the pin w and move it backward to the end of the slot, then mount it there. 6-2 Checking the Movable Knife Position 1.
Page 159 Chapter 8 Adjustment • The thread trimmer connecting rod B w has a backlash of about 0.1 ~ 0.2 mm back and forth. Tighten the two bolts e while pulling them forward by the backlash amount. • Tighten the two bolts e so that the thread trimmer connecting rods B w and C q are positioned in a straight line.
Page 160: Thread Wiper Adjustment
Chapter 8 Adjustment 7. Thread Wiper Adjustment BES-963BC Needle 1. Move solenoid arm q in the direction of the arrow with your finger. Loosen three bolts e and adjust thread hook w for smooth movements. 2. If there is a difference in motion between needle bars No. 1 and No. 9 (No. 12 for BES-1263BC), loosen four screws r and make an adjustment by moving thread presser base t in the direction of the arrow.
Page 161: Adjusting The Belt Tension
Chapter 8 Adjustment 8. Adjusting the Belt Tension The belt Tension is adjusted to the optimum tension at the time of shipment from the factory. However, as the belt is used,it becomes run in and may loosen around the machine pulley and motor pulley .
Page 162 Chapter 8 Adjustment BES-963BC • BES-1263BC...
Page 163: Chapter 9 Error Code List
Chapter 9 Error code list...
Page 164: Chapter 9 Error Code List
Chapter 9 Error code list Code Error Messages Error Measures E-00 ERROR 00 No error occurs. This is not usually displayed. Either motor of main shaft, X- or Y-axis, or lower E-01 ERROR 01 This is not usually displayed. shaft has locked. Overtravel occurs during home position detect- Turn the power off and on once.
Page 165: Chapter 9 Error Code List
Chapter 9 Error code list Code Error Messages Error Measures E-21 Area over Hoop overhang(+X) E-22 Area over Hoop overhang(+Y) E-23 Area over Hoop overhang(+X, +Y) E-24 Area over Hoop overhang(-X) E-25 Area over Hoop overhang(+X, -X) E-26 Area over Hoop overhang(-X, +Y) E-27 Area over...
Page 166: Chapter 9 Error Code List
Chapter 9 Error code list Code Error Messages Error Measures E-A5 ERROR A5 Spindle motor CPU error Spindle motor CPU communication command E-A6 ERROR A6 This is not usually displayed. error E-A7 ERROR A7 Spindle motor CPU send/receive error Adjust the pulley stop position (100 degrees) above the needle E-A8 ERROR A8 Spindle stop position signal error...
Page 167 Chapter 9 Error code list Code Error Messages Measures Error Press the or turn on the F/B switch on the head to either side STOP E-CB Spindle rotation speed error Spindle rotation speed error to cancel the error and press the .
Page 168: Chapter 9 Error Code List
Chapter 9 Error code list Code Error Messages Error Measures E-F9 ERROR F9 No applicable command E-FA ERROR FA Interface receive data sum check error This is not usually displayed. E-FB ERROR FB Send time up error No status is returned from spindle, lower shaft E-FF ERROR FF motor, or CPU.
Page 169: Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting If there is any indication of trouble with the machine, check and correct as described in the table. If the trouble cannot be corrected, turn off the power and contact your distribu- tor for corrective actions.
Page 170: Mechanical Section
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section Problem Check Point Thread breakage • Is thread tension too high? • Is the machine properly threaded? • Is the rotary hook assembly clogged? • Is there thread in the bobbin? • Is the needle bent? •...
Page 171 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Problem Check Point Machine operation abnormal • Is the XY carriage belt damaged? • Are any set screws for the XY pulley loosened? • Are any set screws for the coupling of the XY pulse motor loosened? Upper shaft locks at a certain point •...
Page 172: Electrical Section
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Electrical Section Cautions • Be sure to turn off the power of the machine and unplug the power cord before checking cable connections. • When you check connection of the cables as instructed in this manual, also check connection and continuity between connectors.
Page 173 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures The needle stop position error oc- • Is the main shaft brake solenoid operating? curs. If not, refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if the connections from the brake solenoid to the power PCB and from connector P27 of the power PCB to connector P1 of the main PCB are proper.
Page 174 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures X-axis or Y-axis home position de- • Was the XY carriage moving? tection error occurs. If so, refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the X and Y area sensor to the main PCB is proper.
Page 175 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Thread is frequently tangled in the • Is thread tangled in the rotary hook? rotary hook. Clean the rotary hook. • Conduct BC sensor test of the test mode. If there is any failure, replace the lower shaft module with a new one.
Page 176 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Lower shaft motor overcurrent error • Is the red LED for the BC PCB off? If not, refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and occurs. check to see if the connection from the BC PCB to the main PCB is proper.
Page 177 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Presser foot down error occurs. • Is the presser foot attached? If not, attach it. • Does it rise and drop immediately? If so, adjust the presser foot sensor. • Does the presser foot rise and make some noise for a while? If so, check to see if connection from the presser foot sensor to the head PCB is proper.
Page 178 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Only cooling fan motor stops. • Check to see if the cooling fans on the left of the main PCB and inward of the power supply PCB are rotating. If either of them is at standstill, check to see if connection from the cooling fan which is at standstill to P20 or P25 of the power supply PCB in the control box is proper.
Page 179 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Y-axis motor overcurrent stop oc- • Measure the resistance values of pin 1 and pin 2, pin 2 and pin 3, pin 3 curs. and pin 4, pin 4 and pin 5, and pin 5 and pin 1 at each connector section of the Y-axis motor with the tester and check to see if they are approximately 2.4Ω.
Page 180 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom Measures Wiper solenoid does not operate. • Check to see if connection from the wiper solenoid to connector P11 of the head PCB is proper. • Check the resistance value of the wiper solenoid which does not operate with the connector section.
Page 181: Connection And Installation Of Optional Equipment
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment...
Page 182: Attaching Bobbin Winder
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Attaching Bobbin Winder 1. Mount two pieces of bobbin stand L w on the thread winder stay q with nut 4 !0 . 2. Mount the thread winder assembly (set) e on the thread winder stay q with the tightening screw ! 1 .
Page 183 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Winding lower thread 1. Turn the power switch on. 2. Set the bobbin q in the bobbin winder shaft 3. Put the thread through the thread guide e. 4. Wind the thread around the bobbin q several times in the direction of the arrow.
Page 184 INSTRUCTION MANUAL BROTHER INDUSTRIES,LTD. NAGOYA,JAPAN Printed in Japan 155-963, C63 S93963-002 2000.03. H (1)

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Specifications

Names of Machine Components

Installation

Preparation for Embroidering

Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures

Functions of Operation Panel

Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering

Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering

What Can the Machine Do

Selection of Data

Modification of Embroidery Data Name

Sewing Operation

Step Forward and Step-Back

Writing the Embroidering Data

Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data

What Can the Machine Do

Rotation

Enlargement and Reduction

Mirror

Repetition

Other Editing

Chapter 5 Setting

What Can the Machine Do

Setting of Needle Bars

Thread Breakage Sensor

Setting of Machine

Setting of Environment

Display of Information

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine

Operating Procedures

Machine Stop

Measures against Thread Breakage

Jog Embroidering

Hoop Feed Position

Area Check

Jog Switches

Detection of Home Position

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Cleaning

Oiling

Greasing

Chapter 8 Adjustment

Adjusting Needle Bar Height

Replacing (Attaching) Rotary Hook

Adjustment of Clearance between Needle and Rotary Hook

Adjustment of Timing between Needle and Rotary Hook

Adjustment of Presser Foot Height

Adjustment of Thread Trimmer

Thread Wiper Adjustment

Adjusting the Belt Tension

Chapter 9 Error Code List

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Mechanical Section

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