Brother rh-918a manual Contents

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CONTENTS

1. NAMES OF EACH PART

1

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2

2-1. Specifications

2

2-2. Sewing shape

3

2-3. Optional parts

3

2-4. PD-9810, Programmer

3

2-5. Replacement parts list for

 

 

specification changes

4

3. INSTALLATION

5

3-1.

Table processing diagram

5

3-2.

Installing the motor

6

3-3. Installing the motor pulley

7

3-4. Installing the control box

7

3-5. Installing the machine head

8

3-6. Installing the oil container

10

3-7. Installing the operation panel

10

3-8.

Tightening the V-belt

11

3-9. Installing the spool stand

12

3-10.Installing the hand switch

12

3-11.Installing the air unit and the valve unit

12

3-12. Connecting the wiring

13

3-12-1. Connections inside the control box

14

3-12-2. Connecting the motor cables

15

3-12-3. Connecting the air tubes

15

3-12-4. Securing the cables

16

3-13.Connecting the air tubes

17

3-13-1. Adjusting the air pressure

17

3-14.Connecting the power cord

18

3-15.Installing the programmer

 

 

(sold separately)

19

3-16.Installing the foot switch (option)

19

3-17.Installing the indexer (option)

20

3-17-1. Installing the indexer main unit

20

3-17-2. Installing the upper thread presser

21

3-17-3. Replacing the plate presser and

 

 

presser plate

21

3-17-4. Installing the valve unit

21

3-17-5. Connecting the connectors

22

3-17-6. Connecting the air tubes

23

3-17-7. Securing the air tubes and cables

23

3-17-8. Installing the hand switch

24

4. LUBRICATION

25

4-1.

Adding oil

25

4-2.

Lubrication

25

5. CORRECT USE

27

5-1.

Data initialization

27

5-2. Changing the lower thread and

 

 

gimp trimming

27

5-3.

Installing the needle

28

5-4. Threading the upper thread

28

5-5. Threading the lower thread

29

5-6.

Threading the gimp

30

5-7.

Setting the material

31

5-8. Setting the installation position

 

 

for cloth feed plate (L) (-52 specifications)

33

5-9.

Replacing the PROMs

34

6. OPERATION

35

6-1. Name and function of

 

 

each operation panel item

35

6-2.

Starting up

36

6-3.

Program setting method

37

6-3-1. Parameter table ( Taper bar )

37

6-3-2. Parameter table ( Straight bar tacking )

40

6-4.

Cycle program

43

6-5.

Production counter

44

6-6. Using the program memos

44

7. SEWING

45

7-1.

Automatic sewing

45

7-2. Using the EMERGENCY STOP switch

46

7-3. Adjusting the thread tension

47

7-4. Needle and knife position

48

7-5. Setting the feed bracket to

 

 

the front position

49

7-6. Switching between single-pedal

 

 

and dual-pedal operation

49

7-7. Using test feed mode

50

7-8.

Using manual mode

51

7-9. Changing the mode during an operation

52

7-10.Moving the cloth feed bar

 

 

(-52 specifications)

52

8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

53

8-1.

Cleaning

53

8-2.

Draining the oil

54

8-3. Checking the air filter

54

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS

55

9-1. Adjusting the height of the

 

 

spreader and looper

55

9-2. Adjusting the needle and looper timing

56

9-3. Adjusting the loop stroke

57

9-4.

Adjusting the height of the needle bar

58

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Contents RH-981A Safety Instructions SymbolsIndications Environmental requirements Sewing 3122Q Contents Changing Functions Using Fly indexer -52 specifications Names of Each PartSpecifications SpecificationsFly indexer specifications -52 specifications Sewing shape Optional partsPD-9810, Programmer Replacement parts list for specification changes SpecificationsInstallation Table processing diagramInstalling the motor Installing the motor pulley Installing the control boxInstalling the machine head Raising the machine head Lowering the machine headInstalling the oil container Installing the operation panelTightening the V-belt Installing the air unit and the valve unit Installing the spool standInstalling the hand switch Connecting the valve cablesConnecting the wiring Connections inside the control box P18 PanelConnecting the motor cables Connecting the air tubesSecuring the cables To increase the air pressure Installing the air tubesAdjusting the air pressure To decrease the air pressureConnecting the power cord Installing the programmer sold separately Installing the foot switch optionInstalling the indexer option Installing the indexer main unitInstalling the upper thread presser Installing the valve unitReplacing the plate presser and presser plate Connecting the connectors Securing the air tubes and cables Installing the hand switch Lubrication LubricationAdding oil Filling the arm oil tankOiling the looper, spreader and looper base Removing the work clamp platesCorrect USE Data initializationChanging the lower thread and gimp trimming Installing the needle Threading the upper threadFor upper thread trimming specifications For upper and lower thread trimming specifications -01, -02Threading the lower thread Threading the gimp 02,-52Setting the material 00, -01, -02 specificationsSpecifications Cloth setting position When set to the left setting positionHorizontal setting position Installation position Standard specificationLarge size specification Replacing the PROMs Operation Name and function of each operation panel itemStarting up Program setting method Parameter table Taper barOperation OFF Parameter table Straight bar tacking Operation OFF Cycle program Using the program memos Program memo contentsProduction counter Sewing Automatic sewingUsing the Emergency Stop switch Adjusting the thread tension Reference valuesUpper thread tension Needle and knife position Relationship between knife position and eyelet shapeExplanation of the cutting space function Setting the feed bracket to the front position Switching between single-pedal and dual-pedal operationUsing test feed mode Using manual mode Changing the mode during an operation Moving the cloth feed bar -52 specificationsCleaning and Maintenance CleaningDraining the oil Checking the air filterSpreader height Standard AdjustmentsAdjusting the height of the spreader and looper Looper heightAdjusting the needle and looper timing Adjusting the loop stroke Adjusting the height of the needle bar Adjusting the clearance between the looper and needleAdjusting the needle guard Adjusting the spreader mounting positionsAdjusting the spreader timing Adjusting the needle racking width stitch widthChanging the knife cutting length Replacing the hammer Adjusting the contact between the knife and the hammer Adjusting the contact between the knife and the hammerFiling the cutting surface of the hammer Adjusting the cutting pressure Replacing the knifeAdjusting the position of the work clamp plate Adjusting the cloth opening amount Measuring the opening amountAdjusting the trimming of the upper thread Adjusting the trimming of the lower thread and gimpLower thread presser -02, -52 specifications Auxiliary clamp arm -02, -52 specifications Adjusting the cloth feeding speed -52 specificationsAt the time of shipment 3110Q Adjusting the indexer hole spacing -52 specifications Using the set screw collarAdjusting the position of limit switch L -52 specifications Adjusting the position of limit switch R -52 specificationsChanging Functions Using the Memory Switches Memory switch table Changing Functions Using the DIP Switches Panel DIP switchesCircuit board DIP switches Circuit board DIP switch CCircuit board DIP switch D List of Error Codes Errors after power is turned onErrors during operation Hardware errors Skipped stitches occur TroubleshootingProblem Cause Remedy Thread breaks Needle breaksLower thread is not cut Problem Cause Remedy Upper thread is not cutCleanly Thread slips out118-981

rh-918a specifications

The Brother RH-918A is a versatile and innovative machine tailored for both personal and professional use. As a robust electronic sewing machine, it combines functionality and user-friendly features that cater to a wide range of sewing enthusiasts, from beginners to advanced users.

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