Brother rh-918a Adjusting the spreader timing, Adjusting the needle racking width stitch width

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9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS

9-8. Adjusting the spreader timing

When the needle is at the inside sewing position, the left spreader should touch the left spreader stopper and stop immediately before the needle bar reaches its lowest position.

When the needle is at the outside sewing position, the right stopper should touch the right spreader stopper and stop immediately before the needle bar reaches its lowest position.

1. Raise the machine head.

2. Loosen the screw (1) and the nut (2), and then turn the adjusting screw (3) to adjust the spreader timing.

3. After adjusting, tighten the nut (2) and the screw (1).

3087Q

9-9. Adjusting the needle racking width (stitch width)

The needle racking width is set to 3 mm at the time of shipment from the factory.

Becomes smaller

Becomes larger

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Needle racking width 1.5 - 3.2 mm

3088Q

 

Loosen the needle racking adjustment nut (1) and then adjust the needle racking width by sliding the adjustment screw (2) vertically along the oval slot.

The stitch width becomes smaller as the adjustment screw (2) is moved upward.

Note: If the needle racking width is changed greatly, you should re-adjust the timing between the needle and the loopers.

(Refer to "9-2. Adjusting the needle and looper timing".)

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Contents RH-981A Symbols Safety InstructionsIndications Environmental requirements Sewing 3122Q Contents Changing Functions Using Names of Each Part Fly indexer -52 specificationsSpecifications SpecificationsFly indexer specifications -52 specifications Optional parts Sewing shapePD-9810, Programmer Specifications Replacement parts list for specification changesTable processing diagram InstallationInstalling the motor Installing the control box Installing the motor pulleyInstalling the machine head Lowering the machine head Raising the machine headInstalling the operation panel Installing the oil containerTightening the V-belt Connecting the valve cables Installing the spool standInstalling the hand switch Installing the air unit and the valve unitConnecting the wiring P18 Panel Connections inside the control boxConnecting the air tubes Connecting the motor cablesSecuring the cables To decrease the air pressure Installing the air tubesAdjusting the air pressure To increase the air pressureConnecting the power cord Installing the foot switch option Installing the programmer sold separatelyInstalling the indexer main unit Installing the indexer optionInstalling the valve unit Installing the upper thread presserReplacing the plate presser and presser plate Connecting the connectors Securing the air tubes and cables Installing the hand switch Filling the arm oil tank LubricationAdding oil LubricationRemoving the work clamp plates Oiling the looper, spreader and looper baseData initialization Correct USEChanging the lower thread and gimp trimming Threading the upper thread Installing the needleFor upper and lower thread trimming specifications -01, -02 For upper thread trimming specificationsThreading the lower thread 02,-52 Threading the gimp00, -01, -02 specifications Setting the materialSpecifications When set to the left setting position Cloth setting positionHorizontal setting position Standard specification Installation positionLarge size specification Replacing the PROMs Name and function of each operation panel item OperationStarting up Parameter table Taper bar Program setting methodOperation OFF Parameter table Straight bar tacking Operation OFF Cycle program Program memo contents Using the program memosProduction counter Automatic sewing SewingUsing the Emergency Stop switch Reference values Adjusting the thread tensionUpper thread tension Relationship between knife position and eyelet shape Needle and knife positionExplanation of the cutting space function Switching between single-pedal and dual-pedal operation Setting the feed bracket to the front positionUsing test feed mode Using manual mode Moving the cloth feed bar -52 specifications Changing the mode during an operationCleaning Cleaning and MaintenanceChecking the air filter Draining the oilLooper height Standard AdjustmentsAdjusting the height of the spreader and looper Spreader heightAdjusting the needle and looper timing Adjusting the loop stroke Adjusting the clearance between the looper and needle Adjusting the height of the needle barAdjusting the spreader mounting positions Adjusting the needle guardAdjusting the needle racking width stitch width Adjusting the spreader timingChanging 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 Replacing the knife Adjusting the cutting pressureAdjusting the position of the work clamp plate Measuring the opening amount Adjusting the cloth opening amountAdjusting the trimming of the lower thread and gimp Adjusting the trimming of the upper threadLower thread presser -02, -52 specifications Adjusting the cloth feeding speed -52 specifications Auxiliary clamp arm -02, -52 specificationsAt the time of shipment 3110Q Using the set screw collar Adjusting the indexer hole spacing -52 specificationsAdjusting the position of limit switch R -52 specifications Adjusting the position of limit switch L -52 specificationsChanging Functions Using the Memory Switches Memory switch table Panel DIP switches Changing Functions Using the DIP SwitchesCircuit board DIP switch C Circuit board DIP switchesCircuit board DIP switch D Errors after power is turned on List of Error CodesErrors during operation Hardware errors Needle breaks TroubleshootingProblem Cause Remedy Thread breaks Skipped stitches occurThread slips out Problem Cause Remedy Upper thread is not cutCleanly Lower thread is not cut118-981

rh-918a specifications

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