Brother LK3-B448E instruction manual Maintenance and inspection, Cleaning the rotary hook

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9. Maintenance and inspection

9. Maintenance and inspection

CAUTION

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

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 diarrhoea. Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

9-1. Cleaning the rotary hook

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1.Pull the large shuttle hook cover toward you to open it, and thenremove the bobbin case.

2.Open the large shuttle hook set claw q in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then remove the large shuttle hook w and the inner rotary hook e.

3.Clean all the dust and thread ends from around the driver r, the top of the rotary hook thread guide and the shuttle race.

9-2. Cleaning the control box air inlet port

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Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter in the air inlet port w of the control box q at least once a month.

*If the machine is used while the air inlet port is blocked, the inside of the control box will overheat.

When this happens, the overheating error code [E-d0] will be displayed and you will not be able to operate the sewing machine.

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Contents LK3-B448E Indications SymbolsEnvironmental requirements Lightning may cause problems with correct operationIii SewingLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16 Contents Changing functions using the DIP switches Name of each part Name of each partSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications NeedleProgram list Specifications Program No Optional parts Installation InstallationPower table Installing the motor pulley Installing the motorInstalling the control box Installing the cushions Installing the oil panInstalling the head rest Installing the machine headInstalling the control box for vibrating bowl Installing the liquid cooling tank, optionalInstalling the vibrating bowl Installing the shooter Installing the button feederP11 Connecting the cordsControl box for vibrating bowl connection Installation Button feeder connectionPower switch connector control box Installing the button feeder coverInstallation Power switch connection Connecting the ground wire Installing the operation panelInstalling the V-belt Installing the foot switch Installing the belt coverInstalling the spool stand Installing the eye guard Installing the motor coverAdjustment by the accessory spring Lubrication LubricationLubrication points Draining the oil Applying greaseOperation OperationName and function of each operation panel item S E TY-SCALE Setting the program number Operating procedureSetting the X-scale and Y-scale Setting the sewing speedOperating the vibrating bowl Operating the button feederTo ensure safety during use When checking by operating only the feed mechanismChecking the sewing pattern Checking the sewing patternCorrect use Installing the needleSelecting the needle and thread Threading the upper threadWinding the lower thread Lower thread tension Upper thread tension Replacing the bobbin case and threading the threadThread tension reference guide Thread take-up amount Adjusting arm thread guide RBefore starting sewing SewingSewing Cleaning the rotary hook Maintenance and inspectionCleaning the control box air inlet port Maintenance and inspectionChecking the needle Cleaning the eye guardWipe the eye guard clean with a soft cloth Tileing back the machine head AdjustmentsAdjustments Adjusting the needle bar lift amount Adjusting the needle bar heightAdjusting the shuttle race thread guide Adjusting the driver needle guardAdjusting the needle clearance Adjusting the movable knife Adjusting the thread take-up amountAdjustments Replacing the movable knife and fixed knife Adjusting the button clamp lift amount Adjustment Adjusting the holding pressureAdjusting the position of the button holder Adjusting the button clamp height Adjusting the thread wiper Adjusting the needle up stop positionIf buttons are not fed properly, check the following Adjusting the vibrating bowlAdjustment for excess buttons in the button shooter Button clamp adjustment Button replacementIf button hole arrangements differ Adjustment Adjustment when the button thickness changesAdjusting the button carrier plate Adjustment Adjusting the feeder position adjustment Horizontal feed position Adjustment Adjusting the needle locationButton hole gap Vertical feed positionReplacement the V-belt Sewing machine Belt P1 P2 P3 P4 Checking the input sensor and DIP switch inputChecking the input voltage Moving stitch patterns Using the bobbin thread counter Using the countersUsing the production counter Using the countersUsing user programs Using user programsRecording a user program P1 P2Clearing the user programs Using user programs Using a user programUsing the cycle sewing function Using the cycle sewing functionPress the P1 switch o Recording a cycle sewing programClearing a cycle sewing program Using the cycle sewing function Using a cycle sewing programOperation panel DIP switches Changing functions using the DIP switchesSetting the presser mode Changing functions using the DIP switchesDIP switches inside the control box Changing special functions using the memory switches Clearing all memory settingsMemory switches 00 0F P1 P2 P3 P4Memory switches 30 4F Memory switches 20 2FTable of error codes Table of error codesPanel display Text display Errors generated when optional equipment is connectedSegment LED alphabet LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting40,46 Hole of the button Needle drops into15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone

LK3-B448E specifications

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