Brother rh-918a Problem Cause Remedy Upper thread is not cut, Lower thread is not cut, Cleanly

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13. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Cause

 

 

 

 

Remedy

 

 

Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upper thread is not cut.

Knife is blunt.

 

 

Replace with a new knife.

 

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Knife does not move to the full

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stroke because air pressure is

Adjust the air pressure.

 

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too weak.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upper thread trimmer knife is

Install the upper thread trimmer

 

 

knife so that it cuts only one side

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not picking up the upper thread.

of the upper thread loop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movable knife is not picking up

Refer to the remedies given

 

 

the needle thread because the

under

“Skipped

stitches

occur”

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last stitch is being skipped.

 

in this troubleshooting chart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movable

knife

position

is

Adjust the position of the

66, 67

 

incorrect.

 

 

 

movable

knife

or

the

loop

 

 

 

 

spreader.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lower thread is not cut.

Knife is blunt.

 

 

Replace with a new knife.

 

63

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knife does not move to the full

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stroke because air pressure is

Adjust the air pressure.

 

63

 

too weak.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movable

knife

position

is

Adjust the position of the

 

 

movable

knife

or

the

loop

66, 67

 

incorrect.

 

 

 

spreader.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thread slips out of the

Thread nipper spring force is too

Adjust

the

force

of

the

thread

66, 67

needle at the sewing start.

weak.

 

 

 

nipper spring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upper thread length is too short

Install the upper thread trimmer

 

 

knife so that it cuts only one side

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after trimming.

 

 

of the upper thread loop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Needle and looper adjustment is

Adjust the needle bar height or

55

 

incorrect.

 

 

 

the looper and spreader height.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not enough upper thread

is

Adjust

the amount

of

upper

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being fed out.

 

 

thread being fed out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Material is not being cut

Cutting pressure is too weak.

 

Adjust the cutting pressure so

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cleanly.

 

 

 

 

that it is strong enough.

 

 

 

Knife and hammer are not

Grind the hammer surface.

62

 

contacting properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knife is blunt.

 

 

Replace with a new knife.

 

63

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RH-981A

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Contents RH-981A Symbols Safety InstructionsIndications Environmental requirements Sewing 3122Q Contents Changing Functions Using Fly indexer -52 specifications Names of Each PartSpecifications SpecificationsFly indexer specifications -52 specifications Optional parts Sewing shapePD-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 spool stand Installing the hand switchInstalling the air unit and the valve unit Connecting the valve cablesConnecting the wiring Connections inside the control box P18 PanelConnecting the motor cables Connecting the air tubesSecuring the cables Installing the air tubes Adjusting the air pressureTo increase 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 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 Lubrication Adding oilLubrication Filling the arm oil tankOiling the looper, spreader and looper base Removing the work clamp platesData initialization Correct USEChanging the lower thread and gimp trimming Installing the needle Threading the upper threadFor upper and lower thread trimming specifications -01, -02 For upper thread trimming specificationsThreading the lower thread Threading the gimp 02,-5200, -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 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 Program memo contents Using the program memosProduction counter Sewing Automatic 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 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 filterStandard Adjustments Adjusting the height of the spreader and looperSpreader height 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 Adjusting the cloth feeding speed -52 specifications Auxiliary clamp arm -02, -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 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Thread breaksSkipped stitches occur Needle breaksProblem Cause Remedy Upper thread is not cut CleanlyLower thread is not cut 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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