Brother BE-1204C-BC, BE-1206B-BC, BE-1204B-BC instruction manual Sewing, Cleaning

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Installation

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.

CAUTION

Sewing

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

Keep children away from the sewing machine.

The sewing machine should not be used for any applications other than sewing.

Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the machine.

If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that if a needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may enter your eyes and injury may result.

Always use the proper needle plate. Any wrong plate can cause needles to break.

Do not use a bent needle.

Turn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

•When threading the needle

•When replacing the bobbin and needle

•When not using the machine and when leaving the machine unattended

•When cleaning the machine.

Do not get on the table.

Table may be damaged.

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

Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result.

Do not touch any moving parts, press any objects against the machine, or pull/push the cloth during sewing. Doing so may result in personal injury, machine damage, or needle breakage.

Do not touch the pulse motor and sewing machine bed section during operation or for 30 minutes after operation. Otherwise burns may result.

Never drop or insert foreign objects or a screwdriver into the ventilation openings or the machine inside.

Touching any high-voltage area may result in an electric shock.

Never damage, alter, heat, or put a strain on the power cable as well as other cables. Doing so may result in a fire or an electric shock.

If the controller is exposed to water or a chemical agent or if its entry is found inside the controller, turn off the power switch immediately. Continuing to use the machine under such a condition may result in a fire or an electric shock.

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

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

Cleaning

Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so that no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result. Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and diarrhoea.

Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

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Contents BE-1204B-BC BE-1204C-BC BE-1206B-BC Page Damage to equipment and surroundings Safety indications and their meaningsIndications Environmental requirements InstallationSewing CleaningMaintenance and inspection Injury caution display W1206Q W1400Q W1208Q Before Starting Operation Protecting data in floppy disks Explanation of models Procedure of Reading This ManualConfiguration of this manual Contents Functions Command Reference Changing Data Embroidering Operating Procedures Error code list Troubleshooting Chapter An Introduction Embroidery Machine Specifications BE-1204B-BC BE-1204C-BC BE-1206B-BC Software Configuration of SoftwareNecessary Systems Program FunctionsRelationship among Programs HelpClick How to Use the MouseBasic Operation of Software Drag Double-clickMenu Names of Screen ComponentsTool bar Scroll bar, scroll box, and scroll arrowSelection of Menu List of commands is displayed. Click the required commandBE-1204B-BC BE-1206B-BC Chapter Preparation of Embroidery Machine Names of Machine Components Transportation of Machine InstallationWhen using a fork lift Hook on the eyebolts with each belt to lift up the machine When using a craneInstallation of Machine Preparation of Needle Bar Case Preparation for mounting the table Mounting of TableW1227Q For embroidering with flat hoop/sash frame upper position Mounting of Cotton Stand Lubrication to Needle Bar Case Be sure to ground the personal computer Terminator Uninterruptive power supply Connection of Power SupplyGrounding Select the language and click Next Installation of SoftwareUpper Threading Preparation for EmbroideringW1234Q Removing bobbin case Replacement of BobbinReplacing bobbin Put a new bobbin in the bobbin caseAttaching bobbin case Selecting needle Replacing and Selecting NeedleRemoving needle Attaching needleTubular square hoop BE-1204B,BE-1206B Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and FrameHolder base optional W1246Q BE-1204B Sash clips 290 10 units, sash clips 220 6 units Sash frame optionalAdjustment of tension spring Adjustment of Thread TensionAdjustment of upper thread Lower thread tension BE-1204B-BC BE-1206B-BC Chapter Embroidering Procedures Operation Panel Functions of Operation PanelSwitch Switches at Machine Heads Lamps and switches on the thread tension stand Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Run the Software Turn on the Machine PowerRetrieve the Embroidery Data Register the Machine NameClick OK ClickStart Embroidering BE-1204B-BC BE-1206B-BC Chapter Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data File menu Functions Command ReferenceEdit menu View menuDescription of Screen Select New Folder from File menu Creating a DirectoryEnter a new folder name Click OK New directory is added to the windowTransferring DST and DSB data Transferring dataIf no image appears Transferring data on a networkSelect from Menu CopyDrag Data Select destination directory. Name copy dataSelect the destination directory and click Save Moving DataDeletes embroidery data Click data for selection Deleting DataSelect Delete from Edit menu or click Click Yes to delete the selected dataRecreate an icon Select All Select Rename from Edit menu or click Enter a new data name Renaming DataExtension Click Find Finding DataFinding Files With Wildcard Characters Adjusting Screen Display Reading DOS Format Data Reading Data in Floppy DiskNon DOS format data Image of the selected pattern appearsSelect the directory to save and name the file Viewing Files Converting the Non DOS format dataThis function is not available with Windows NT Viewing Icon Click Select data to read and click OK Select the directory to save the file and name the file Reading Data in Paper Tape W0997Q Settings for Data Reading Writing Data in DST Format Viewing Pattern Information Chapter Editing Embroidery Data Change menu BE-1204B-BC BE-1206B-BC Fit to Window Opening Embroidery Data Centering Setting DisplayZoom ZoomSelect Zoom Zoom Out from View menu or click Zoom OutRange Fit to windowTrim and pause Needle PenetrationEmbroidering Start/End Displays status of the needle bar and speed range MicrostitchNeedle Bar and Speed Range Change of display color Select a new color on the Color selection screen W1021Q Thread Color Setting the rangeChanging needle bar allocation Drag the embroidering sequence on the needle bar numberStatus Bar Tool barSelect Tool Bar from View menu Select Status Bar from View menuBack to Previous Status Repeats the canceled step of UndoUndo RedoSelect Rotate from View menu or click Select angle EditingRotate Vertical Flip Horizontal FlipPoint Symmetry RepeatW0716Q W0717Q Set the vertical and horizontal margin for sewing area Margin setting with Auto setting selectedDelete Stitch ResizeResizes the image Click OK Deleted result is displayed. Click OKSelect Insert or delete code from the Edit menu Insert or Delete CodeSelect the movement method of needle position Move the needle position to the desired positionIf the lock stitch can be inserted, click Yes Insert Lock StitchChanging Start Changing DataChanges the start position of embroidering Select Start from Change menuSelect End from Change menu Changing EndChanges the end position of embroidering Mask Group Select Group from Change menu Setting Group for RepetitionSelecting from Menu Merge Pattern is merged If the position is acceptable, click YesSave Saving DataRenames and saves the edited data as a new file Save AsViewing Pattern Information Prints data in editing Select Print from File menu or click Printing DataBE-1204B-BC BE-1206B-BC Embroidering When the Power to the Machine is On When the Power to the Machine is OffConfiguration menu Machine menuOperation menu Window menu Settings menuW1060Q Displaying the Tool Bar Settings before Turning On the MachineThere are two kinds of tool bars as follows Select Tool Bar from View menu and put the check markDisplaying the Status Bar Reset Interface BoardUpgrading the Version of Interface Board Communication PortClick OK Exit and rerun the software LanguageChanges display language Zoom Out Settings after Turning Power OnEnlarges the image to 125% Reduces the image to 80%Fit to Window Zoom In Specified RangeWhole Pattern Displays the whole embroidery areaAdjusts the view position of embroidery hoop Hoop position fine adjustmentGrid HoopDesignate the adjusting position and click OK Same function Setting Needle BarSelect Thread Color from View menu and put the check mark Displays the needle bar and speed rangeDouble-click the thread spool or needle bar number Changing display colorsSelect a new color on the Color selection screen Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number There are two methods for setting ranges Setting RangesChanging all ranges Click Up to increase range. Click Down to reduce rangeBackground color Grid SettingSets the pitch and the color of grid Changes the background color of the dataRename the registered machine Renaming MachineDetail specification of the machine can be displayed Setting Window DisplayDetail specification of the embroidery data can be checked Viewing Machine InformationSelect Cascade or Tile from Window menu Minimizing and Aligning WindowsMinimize Window Size Window is minimizedChanging window size Arrange IconsMinimized windows are aligned Click and select the machine name of the destination Copying Data to Other MachinesSets the environment of data reading and display ConfigurationUpgrading the Machine Program Select Needle Default value from Settings menu Setting the MachineNeedle Bar Patterns are sewn by one needleSame Speed Range Resetting temporary stop of all the needle barsPause Embroiders patterns at the specified speed rangeSets the machine head for rest Speed RangeHead Operation Suspend Gray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position Hoop Feed PositionEmbroidery Hoop Embroidery AreaSets the embroidery area Type of specified embroidery hoop changes the displayFollowing shows the screen example with the frame selected Select Embroidery Hoop and the type from Settings menuThread Trimming Thread Breakage Sensor Adjust the sensor sensitivitySets automatic hoop feed for a thread breakage Automatic Step BackAutomatic Hoop Feed End of embroidery Select End of embroidery from Settings menuMending Select Mending from Settings menuSets the details of mending Items and descriptions are as followsClick OK when the items are set AdjustAdjustment value of the needle is set When setting is complete, click OKWhen the item selection is completed, click OK Select Driving shaft from Settings menu and check itDriving shaft Activate escape with pauseShort stitch speed reduction Reduces speed when stitching in a designated pitchThin / Thick Material Adjusts the timing of needle drop and hoop movementTrace with needle No Area TraceItems for setting and initialization are as follows Default SettingsResets changes of the machine setting to the default Shows the setting contents and defaults Show SettingAfter checking, check OK Select Show Setting from Settings menuSelect the folder and click Open Load SettingLoad the setting Select the registration folder and put a file name Save SettingSaves the edit settings Load the optional hoop displayed in Hoop Load HoopSPIDERNETFRAME19B.ehp Tubular round frame TUBULARROUND07.ehp TUBULARROUND09.ehp Select Load hoop from Settings menu Embroidering Pause Moving the Home Position Step-forward/Step-back Select step-forward/back distance or timing Canceling step-forward/step-backSteps forward/back the stitches actually Stepping Forward/BackResuming Embroidering Moving Embroidery Position Centering Pattern Saving Data Test Running Other Programs Embroidering Operation of Machine Power Source Operating ProceduresPreparation for Embroidering Pressing starts embroideringMachine Stop Resetting Emergency StopStopping the Machine Emergency Stop of the MachinePermission for Hoop Movement Remedies Measures against Thread BreakageMending Case of Mending usage Manual operation of the mendingJog Embroidering Hoop Feed Position Automatic Hoop Movement in Area Area CheckExternal Tracing Hoop Movement to Start Position Jog SwitchesPressing resets the inching mode Press restarts embroidering Inching Mode during Embroidering Forcible Hoop MovementChapter Creating Production Report Items to be displayed Sets the display item. → W1177Q Click OK Specify the period to read Displaying ReportFollowing information is indicated under the Reason column Display Example of DetailsDisplay in graph Display in textClick tab to display other patterns with the graph Display Example of Thread breakage Information in PatternDisplays thread breakage information for each pattern Display Example of Output Information Details of reason for stoppage Display Example of Total Output Information W1186Q General Setting Display ItemsMain items to be displayed Displays each event and the time DetailsMain items to be displayed Thread Breakage Information on Needle BarThread Breakage Information in Pattern Items to be displayed Output InformationTotal Output Information Recess Time Setting Save As CSV Printing Production Report SetupPrint Printing method is set as requiredCopying Report Data Maintenance Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook CleaningCleaning of Needle Plate Supply oil to the following places at regular intervals OilingHead Lubricate the lower shaft bush F every 3 months Lower shaftSupply grease to the following places at regular intervals GreasingCam grooves Attach the head cover front L Grease all the cam grooves of the work clamp camAttach the table cover L Lower gearAttach the bed cover B Attach the head cover R Needle bar flip-up mechanismFeed Guide Section Adjustment Adjusting Needle Bar Height 10-3 When using the bottom dead center gauge 10-5 Attachment and Adjustment of Rotary Hook Fully tighten the screw Adjustment of Presser Foot Height Thread Wiper Adjustment Adjustment 10-10 Error code list Press Or turn on the F/B switch on the head to either Needle bar No. of the destination is out Press CPU Or turn on the F/B switch on the head to either side PCB CPU 11-7 Error code list 11-8 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section Once again Electrical Section 12-5 12-6 12-7 Trouble Check Point Personal Computer SectionChapter Connection and Installation Optional Equipment Attaching Bobbin Winder Winding lower thread Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 13-4 Page Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. 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BE-1204B-BC, BE-1204C-BC, BE-1206B-BC specifications

The Brother BE-1206B-BC and BE-1204B-BC are advanced embroidery machines designed for professional and commercial use, offering an exceptional blend of technology and user-friendly features. These machines cater to various embroidery needs, making them ideal for custom apparel, home decor, and promotional items.

One of the standout features of both models is their high-speed embroidery capability. The BE-1206B-BC operates at a maximum speed of 1,200 stitches per minute, allowing for efficient and rapid production. The BE-1204B-BC, while slightly slower at 1,000 stitches per minute, still maintains a competitive edge in terms of productivity. This high-speed operation ensures that users can complete large orders in a timely manner without sacrificing quality.

Both machines come equipped with a powerful computerized embroidery system that includes a user-friendly LCD touchscreen. This interface allows users to easily navigate through various settings, designs, and functions. With built-in fonts and a library of design options, users can customize their projects to meet specific requirements quickly. Additionally, the machines support USB connectivity, enabling users to easily import custom designs from a variety of sources, including computers and USB drives.

Precision is a hallmark of the Brother BE-1206B-BC and BE-1204B-BC. They feature advanced tension control and a patented needle threading system, ensuring consistent stitch quality across different fabric types. The machines also include a variety of presser feet and needle options, allowing for versatility in tackling various projects, from delicate materials to thicker fabrics.

Another significant characteristic of these machines is the automatic color change feature, which streamlines the embroidery process. Users can load multiple colors, and the machine will automatically switch between them as needed, reducing manual intervention and enhancing efficiency. The BE-1206B-BC boasts six needles, while the BE-1204B-BC has four, making it easier to handle multi-colored designs without interruption.

Durability and reliability are also important aspects of the Brother BE-1206B-BC and BE-1204B-BC. Constructed with high-quality materials, these machines are designed to withstand the rigors of industrial use. They also ensure minimal maintenance requirements, allowing operators to focus on their creative projects rather than machine upkeep.

In summary, the Brother BE-1206B-BC and BE-1204B-BC embroidery machines combine speed, precision, and ease of use, catering to businesses looking to enhance their embroidery capabilities. With a robust set of features and technologies, these machines represent an excellent investment for those looking to produce high-quality embroidered products efficiently.
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