Brother LK3-B448E instruction manual Using the counters, Using the bobbin thread counter

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11. Using the counters

11.Using the counters

11-1 . Using the bobbin thread counter

If you use the bobbin thread counter to set the number of articles which can be sewn with the amount of bobbin thread available, you can stop the bobbin thread running out in the middle of sewing a pattern.

 

 

 

1. Press the SELECT switch q until the COUNTER in-

 

 

 

dicator w illuminates.

 

 

 

2. While pressing the TEST switch e, press the RESET

 

 

 

switch r.

 

 

 

* The COUNTER indicator wwill flash and the counter

 

 

 

 

will switch to bobbin thread counter setting mode.

 

 

 

3. Press the DISPLAY SET switches t to set the num-

 

 

 

ber of articles to be sewn.

 

 

 

The bobbin thread counter can be set to sew a num-

r

 

 

 

ber of articles from one (“0001”) through to 9999

 

 

 

 

(“9999”).

 

 

 

 

If the bobbin thread counter is set to “0000”, sew-

e

w

y

 

ing is carried out without the number of articles sewn

 

 

 

 

being counted.

 

 

 

If you press the RESET switch r while setting the

 

 

 

 

bobbin thread counter, the setting will return to

 

 

 

 

“0000”.

 

q

t

4. Press the TEST switch e.

 

* The number displayed in the display window y will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

then be stored as the bobbin thread counter setting.

5.Each time the sewing of a single article is completed, the number being displayed in the display window y will become smaller. When the number of articles set by the bobbin thread counter have all been sewn, “0000” will be displayed in the display window y, and an alarm will start sounding continuously.

*The sewing machine will not operate during this time, even if the foot switch is depressed.

6.Replace the bobbin, and then press the RESET switch r.

*The alarm will then stop sounding, and the number which was set in step 3. above will be re-displayed in the display window y.

11-2 .Using the production counter

The production counter can be displayed in the display window y separately from the bobbin thread counter.

r

w

et

1.Press the SELECT switch q until the SPEED indica- tor w illuminates.

2.While pressing the TEST switch e , press the RE-

SET switch r .

*The COUNTER indicator t and the SPEED indica- tor w will illuminate, and the production counter will be displayed in the display window y.

Press the RESET switch r to reset the production counter to “0000”.

 

 

• You can also press the DISPLAY SET switches u

 

 

to set the production counter to the desired value.

3.

When the foot switch is depressed, the sewing ma-

 

y

chine will start sewing.

 

4.

If you press the TEST switch e or the SELECT switch

 

 

q, the display will return to showing the bobbin thread

 

 

counter.

qu

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LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16

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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 partNeedle SpecificationsSpecifications SpecificationsProgram list Specifications Program No Optional parts Installation Power tableInstallation 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 liquid cooling tank, optional Installing the vibrating bowlInstalling the control box for vibrating bowl Installing the shooter Installing the button feederP11 Connecting the cordsControl box for vibrating bowl connection Installation Button feeder connectionInstalling the button feeder cover Installation Power switch connectionPower switch connector control box 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 Lubrication pointsLubrication Draining the oil Applying greaseOperation Name and function of each operation panel itemOperation S E TY-SCALE Setting the sewing speed Operating procedureSetting the program number Setting the X-scale and Y-scaleOperating the vibrating bowl Operating the button feederChecking the sewing pattern When checking by operating only the feed mechanismTo ensure safety during use Checking the sewing patternThreading the upper thread Installing the needleCorrect use Selecting the needle and threadWinding the lower thread Replacing the bobbin case and threading the thread Thread tension reference guideLower thread tension Upper thread tension Thread take-up amount Adjusting arm thread guide RSewing SewingBefore starting sewing Maintenance and inspection Maintenance and inspectionCleaning the rotary hook Cleaning the control box air inlet portCleaning the eye guard Wipe the eye guard clean with a soft clothChecking the needle Adjustments AdjustmentsTileing back the machine head Adjusting the needle bar lift amount Adjusting the needle bar heightAdjusting the driver needle guard Adjusting the needle clearanceAdjusting the shuttle race thread guide Adjusting the movable knife Adjusting the thread take-up amountAdjustments Replacing the movable knife and fixed knife Adjusting the button clamp lift amount Adjusting the holding pressure Adjusting the position of the button holderAdjustment 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 replacementAdjustment Adjustment when the button thickness changes Adjusting the button carrier plateIf button hole arrangements differ Adjustment Adjusting the feeder position adjustment Vertical feed position Adjustment Adjusting the needle locationHorizontal feed position Button hole gapReplacement 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 counters Using the countersUsing the bobbin thread counter Using the production counterP1 P2 Using user programsUsing user programs Recording a user programClearing the user programs Using user programs Using a user programRecording a cycle sewing program Using the cycle sewing functionUsing the cycle sewing function Press the P1 switch oClearing a cycle sewing program Using the cycle sewing function Using a cycle sewing programChanging functions using the DIP switches Changing functions using the DIP switchesOperation panel DIP switches Setting the presser modeDIP switches inside the control box P1 P2 P3 P4 Clearing all memory settingsChanging special functions using the memory switches Memory switches 00 0FMemory switches 30 4F Memory switches 20 2FTable of error codes Table of error codesErrors generated when optional equipment is connected Segment LED alphabetPanel display Text display 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

The Brother LK3-B448E is a versatile and innovative sewing machine designed to meet the needs of both home sewers and professionals alike. This comprehensive machine is especially advantageous for users who want to experiment with intricate designs and achieve high-quality results with ease.

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