Brother LK3-B448E Using the cycle sewing function, Recording a cycle sewing program

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13. Using the cycle sewing function

13. Using the cycle sewing function

What is the cycle sewing function?

The cycle sewing function lets you program up to four patterns for cycle sewing of patterns in a predeter mined order.

Recording a cycle sewing program

1.Set DIP switch q-3 to ON, and then record the pat- terns which you would like to use for cycle sewing. (Refer to “12-4. Using user programs”.)

*Cycle sewing cannot be performed using patterns (P1 to P16) which have not had a user program assigned.

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2.Set the memo-03 switch to ON. (Refer to page 45 for how to do this.)

3.While pressing the TEST switch w, press the SE- LECT switch e.

* All of the menu indicators (r to i) will illuminate and the mode

will switch to recording mode.

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4. Press the P1 switch o.

•“Pc 1” will appear in the display window!00to indi- cate that cycle sewing program No. 1 is being re- corded.

*Programs P2, P3 and P4 switches can also be used for program- ming.

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5.Press the SELECT switch e. *The PROGRAM No. indicator r will illuminate and “1- -” will appear in the display window!0.

6.Press the DISPLAY SET switches !1to select the number for the user program that you would like to

record.

7.Press the SELECT switch e. *“2- -” will appear in the display window!0.

8.Press the DISPLAY SET switches !11to select the number for the user program that you would like to record.

9.Repeat steps 5. and 6. to record all programs which you would like to include for cycle sewing.

*After “9- -” is displayed, “A- -”, “b- -”, “c- -”, “d- -”, “E- -” and “F- -” will be displayed in that order so that up to the 15th pattern can be recorded.

*If you would like to return to a previous number during the recording procedure, press the P1 switch so that “Pc 1” is displayed, and then return to step 4.

10.Press the TEST switch w.

•This completes the setting of cycle sewing program No. 1.

*The menu indicators (r to i) will all illuminate and “c1-1” will appear in the display window!0to indicate that the cycle sewing program No.1 is currently selected.

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Contents LK3-B448E Symbols IndicationsLightning may cause problems with correct operation Environmental requirementsSewing IiiLK3-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 Power tableInstallation Installing the motor Installing the motor pulleyInstalling the control box Installing the oil pan Installing the cushionsInstalling the machine head Installing the head restInstalling the liquid cooling tank, optional Installing the vibrating bowlInstalling the control box for vibrating bowl Installing the button feeder Installing the shooterConnecting the cords P11Installation Button feeder connection Control box for vibrating bowl connectionInstalling the button feeder cover Installation Power switch connectionPower switch connector control box Installing the operation panel Connecting the ground wireInstalling the V-belt Installing the belt cover Installing the foot switchInstalling the motor cover Installing the spool stand Installing the eye guardAdjustment by the accessory spring Lubrication Lubrication pointsLubrication Applying grease Draining the oilOperation Name and function of each operation panel itemOperation S E TY-SCALE Setting the X-scale and Y-scale Operating procedureSetting the program number Setting the sewing speedOperating the button feeder Operating the vibrating bowlChecking the sewing pattern When checking by operating only the feed mechanismTo ensure safety during use Checking the sewing patternSelecting the needle and thread Installing the needleCorrect use Threading the upper threadWinding the lower thread Replacing the bobbin case and threading the thread Thread tension reference guideLower thread tension Upper thread tension Adjusting arm thread guide R Thread take-up amountSewing SewingBefore starting sewing Cleaning the control box air inlet port Maintenance and inspectionCleaning the rotary hook Maintenance and inspectionCleaning the eye guard Wipe the eye guard clean with a soft clothChecking the needle Adjustments AdjustmentsTileing back the machine head Adjusting the needle bar height Adjusting the needle bar lift amountAdjusting the driver needle guard Adjusting the needle clearanceAdjusting the shuttle race thread guide Adjusting the thread take-up amount Adjusting the movable knifeAdjustments 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 needle up stop position Adjusting the thread wiperAdjusting the vibrating bowl If buttons are not fed properly, check the followingAdjustment for excess buttons in the button shooter Button replacement Button clamp adjustmentAdjustment Adjustment when the button thickness changes Adjusting the button carrier plateIf button hole arrangements differ Adjustment Adjusting the feeder position adjustment Button hole gap Adjustment Adjusting the needle locationHorizontal feed position Vertical feed positionReplacement the V-belt Sewing machine Belt Checking the input sensor and DIP switch input P1 P2 P3 P4Checking the input voltage Moving stitch patterns Using the production counter Using the countersUsing the bobbin thread counter Using the countersRecording a user program Using user programsUsing user programs P1 P2Using user programs Using a user program Clearing the user programsPress the P1 switch o Using the cycle sewing functionUsing the cycle sewing function Recording a cycle sewing programUsing the cycle sewing function Using a cycle sewing program Clearing a cycle sewing programSetting the presser mode Changing functions using the DIP switchesOperation panel DIP switches Changing functions using the DIP switchesDIP switches inside the control box Memory switches 00 0F Clearing all memory settingsChanging special functions using the memory switches P1 P2 P3 P4Memory switches 20 2F Memory switches 30 4FTable 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 Needle drops into Hole of the button15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone

LK3-B448E specifications

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