Brother rh-918a manual Adjusting the contact between the knife and the hammer

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9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS

9-11. Adjusting the contact between the knife and the hammer

 

 

 

 

 

0971Q

1. Knife incision

2. Knife incision

3. Two knife

4. Partial knife

is correct

is too deep

incisions

incision

 

 

 

 

 

3090Q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.Remove the hammer. (Refer to the previous page.)

2.If the knife incision on the surface of the hammer is very deep, if there are two or more incisions on the hammer because different knives were used, or if only part of the incision has been made, grind the surface of the hammer smoothly until a single knife incision can still be seen faintly.

3.The cutting pressure over the whole of the hammer should be uniform so that the material will be cut cleanly.

Grind the surface of the hammer so that the knife incision will be uniform over the whole of the hammer.

*The hammer can be filed until its height is 19 mm.

4.If the material cannot be cut cleanly even though the hammer has been ground correctly, check whether the tip of the knife is worn.

*If the tip is worn, replace the knife.

Do not use the old hammer after the knife has been replaced, otherwise it may damage the tip of the knife.

Adjusting the contact between the knife and the hammer

To see the knife incision more easily, color the cutting surface of the hammer with a marker pen.

1.Operate the hammer three times with the knife making a mark on it each time.

2.Adjust the position of the hammer or contact between the knife and the hammer until the knife consistently makes a mark in the same place.

Filing the cutting surface of the hammer

Use a flat file for filing.

1.Filing the cutting surface of the hammer on which the knife incision breaks off or is shifted 1-1. Grip the hammer in a vise.

1-2. File the surface of the hammer smoothly until the knife incision is erased away.

2.Filing the cutting surface of the hammer in which knife incision is deep

2-1. Grip the hammer in a vise.

2-2. File the surface of the hammer smoothly until a single knife incision can still be seen faintly.

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Contents RH-981A Safety Instructions SymbolsIndications Environmental requirements Sewing 3122Q Contents Changing Functions Using Names of Each Part Fly indexer -52 specificationsSpecifications SpecificationsFly indexer specifications -52 specifications Sewing shape Optional partsPD-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 Installing the hand switch Installing the spool standInstalling the air unit and the valve unit Connecting the valve cablesConnecting the wiring P18 Panel Connections inside the control boxConnecting the air tubes Connecting the motor cablesSecuring the cables Adjusting the air pressure Installing the air tubesTo increase the air pressure To decrease 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 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 Adding oil LubricationLubrication Filling the arm oil tankRemoving the work clamp plates Oiling the looper, spreader and looper baseCorrect USE Data initializationChanging the lower thread and gimp trimming Threading the upper thread Installing the needleFor upper thread trimming specifications For upper and lower thread trimming specifications -01, -02Threading the lower thread 02,-52 Threading the gimpSetting 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 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 Using the program memos Program memo contentsProduction counter Automatic sewing 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 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 oilAdjusting the height of the spreader and looper Standard AdjustmentsSpreader height Looper 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 Auxiliary clamp arm -02, -52 specifications Adjusting the cloth feeding speed -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 Problem Cause Remedy Thread breaks TroubleshootingSkipped stitches occur Needle breaksCleanly Problem Cause Remedy Upper thread is not cutLower thread is not cut Thread slips out118-981

rh-918a specifications

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