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Safety indications and their meanings
Indications
Damage to equipment and surroundings
Installation
Environmental requirements
Cleaning
Sewing
Maintenance and inspection
Injury caution display
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Before Starting Operation
Protecting data in floppy disks
Procedure of Reading This Manual
Configuration of this manual
Explanation of models
Contents
Functions Command Reference
Changing Data
Embroidering
Operating Procedures
Error code list Troubleshooting
Chapter An Introduction Embroidery Machine
Specifications
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Configuration of Software
Software
Necessary Systems
Program Functions
Help
Relationship among Programs
How to Use the Mouse
Basic Operation of Software
Click
Double-click
Drag
Names of Screen Components
Menu
Tool bar
Scroll bar, scroll box, and scroll arrow
List of commands is displayed. Click the required command
Selection of Menu
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Chapter Preparation of Embroidery Machine
Names of Machine Components
Installation
When using a fork lift
Transportation of Machine
When using a crane
Hook on the eyebolts with each belt to lift up the machine
Installation of Machine
Preparation of Needle Bar Case
Mounting of Table
Preparation for mounting the table
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For embroidering with flat hoop/sash frame upper position
Mounting of Cotton Stand
Lubrication to Needle Bar Case
Be sure to ground the personal computer
Terminator
Connection of Power Supply
Uninterruptive power supply
Grounding
Installation of Software
Select the language and click Next
Preparation for Embroidering
Upper Threading
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Replacement of Bobbin
Removing bobbin case
Replacing bobbin
Put a new bobbin in the bobbin case
Attaching bobbin case
Replacing and Selecting Needle
Selecting needle
Removing needle
Attaching needle
Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame
Tubular square hoop BE-1204B,BE-1206B
Holder base optional
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Sash frame optional
BE-1204B Sash clips 290 10 units, sash clips 220 6 units
Adjustment of Thread Tension
Adjustment of upper thread
Adjustment of tension spring
Lower thread tension
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Chapter Embroidering Procedures
Functions of Operation Panel
Operation Panel
Switch
Switches at Machine Heads
Lamps and switches on the thread tension stand
Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering
Turn on the Machine Power
Run the Software
Register the Machine Name
Retrieve the Embroidery Data
Click OK
Click
Start Embroidering
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Chapter Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data
Functions Command Reference
File menu
Edit menu
View menu
Description of Screen
Creating a Directory
Select New Folder from File menu
Enter a new folder name
Click OK New directory is added to the window
Transferring data
Transferring DST and DSB data
Transferring data on a network
If no image appears
Copy
Select from Menu
Drag Data
Select destination directory. Name copy data
Moving Data
Select the destination directory and click Save
Deleting Data
Deletes embroidery data Click data for selection
Select Delete from Edit menu or click
Click Yes to delete the selected data
Recreate an icon
Select All
Renaming Data
Extension
Select Rename from Edit menu or click Enter a new data name
Finding Data
Click Find
Finding Files With Wildcard Characters
Adjusting Screen Display
Reading Data in Floppy Disk
Reading DOS Format Data
Non DOS format data
Image of the selected pattern appears
Select the directory to save and name the file
Converting the Non DOS format data
This function is not available with Windows NT
Viewing Files
Viewing Icon Click
Select data to read and click OK
Select the directory to save the file and name the file
Reading Data in Paper Tape
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Settings for Data Reading
Writing Data in DST Format
Viewing Pattern Information
Chapter Editing Embroidery Data
Change menu
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Fit to Window
Opening Embroidery Data
Setting Display
Centering
Zoom
Zoom
Zoom Out
Select Zoom Zoom Out from View menu or click
Range
Fit to window
Needle Penetration
Embroidering Start/End
Trim and pause
Microstitch
Needle Bar and Speed Range
Displays status of the needle bar and speed range
Change of display color
Select a new color on the Color selection screen
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Setting the range
Thread Color
Changing needle bar allocation
Drag the embroidering sequence on the needle bar number
Tool bar
Status Bar
Select Tool Bar from View menu
Select Status Bar from View menu
Repeats the canceled step of Undo
Back to Previous Status
Undo
Redo
Editing
Rotate
Select Rotate from View menu or click Select angle
Horizontal Flip
Vertical Flip
Point Symmetry
Repeat
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Margin setting with Auto setting selected
Set the vertical and horizontal margin for sewing area
Resize
Delete Stitch
Resizes the image
Click OK Deleted result is displayed. Click OK
Insert or Delete Code
Select Insert or delete code from the Edit menu
Select the movement method of needle position
Move the needle position to the desired position
Insert Lock Stitch
If the lock stitch can be inserted, click Yes
Changing Data
Changing Start
Changes the start position of embroidering
Select Start from Change menu
Changing End
Changes the end position of embroidering
Select End from Change menu
Mask
Group
Setting Group for Repetition
Selecting from Menu
Select Group from Change menu
Merge
If the position is acceptable, click Yes
Pattern is merged
Saving Data
Save
Save As
Renames and saves the edited data as a new file
Viewing Pattern Information
Printing Data
Prints data in editing Select Print from File menu or click
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Embroidering
When the Power to the Machine is Off
When the Power to the Machine is On
Configuration menu
Machine menu
Operation menu
Settings menu
Window menu
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Settings before Turning On the Machine
Displaying the Tool Bar
There are two kinds of tool bars as follows
Select Tool Bar from View menu and put the check mark
Reset Interface Board
Displaying the Status Bar
Upgrading the Version of Interface Board
Communication Port
Language
Changes display language
Click OK Exit and rerun the software
Settings after Turning Power On
Zoom Out
Enlarges the image to 125%
Reduces the image to 80%
Zoom In Specified Range
Fit to Window
Whole Pattern
Displays the whole embroidery area
Hoop position fine adjustment
Adjusts the view position of embroidery hoop
Grid
Hoop
Designate the adjusting position and click OK
Setting Needle Bar
Same function
Select Thread Color from View menu and put the check mark
Displays the needle bar and speed range
Changing display colors
Double-click the thread spool or needle bar number
Select a new color on the Color selection screen
Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number
Setting Ranges
There are two methods for setting ranges
Changing all ranges
Click Up to increase range. Click Down to reduce range
Grid Setting
Background color
Sets the pitch and the color of grid
Changes the background color of the data
Renaming Machine
Rename the registered machine
Setting Window Display
Detail specification of the machine can be displayed
Detail specification of the embroidery data can be checked
Viewing Machine Information
Minimizing and Aligning Windows
Select Cascade or Tile from Window menu
Minimize Window Size
Window is minimized
Arrange Icons
Minimized windows are aligned
Changing window size
Copying Data to Other Machines
Click and select the machine name of the destination
Configuration
Upgrading the Machine Program
Sets the environment of data reading and display
Setting the Machine
Select Needle Default value from Settings menu
Needle Bar
Patterns are sewn by one needle
Resetting temporary stop of all the needle bars
Same Speed Range
Pause
Embroiders patterns at the specified speed range
Speed Range
Head Operation Suspend
Sets the machine head for rest
Hoop Feed Position
Gray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position
Embroidery Area
Embroidery Hoop
Sets the embroidery area
Type of specified embroidery hoop changes the display
Select Embroidery Hoop and the type from Settings menu
Following shows the screen example with the frame selected
Thread Trimming
Adjust the sensor sensitivity
Thread Breakage Sensor
Automatic Step Back
Automatic Hoop Feed
Sets automatic hoop feed for a thread breakage
Select End of embroidery from Settings menu
End of embroidery
Select Mending from Settings menu
Mending
Sets the details of mending
Items and descriptions are as follows
Adjust
Click OK when the items are set
Adjustment value of the needle is set
When setting is complete, click OK
Select Driving shaft from Settings menu and check it
When the item selection is completed, click OK
Driving shaft
Activate escape with pause
Reduces speed when stitching in a designated pitch
Short stitch speed reduction
Adjusts the timing of needle drop and hoop movement
Thin / Thick Material
Area Trace
Trace with needle No
Default Settings
Resets changes of the machine setting to the default
Items for setting and initialization are as follows
Show Setting
Shows the setting contents and defaults
Select Show Setting from Settings menu
After checking, check OK
Load Setting
Load the setting
Select the folder and click Open
Save Setting
Saves the edit settings
Select the registration folder and put a file name
Load Hoop
Load the optional hoop displayed in Hoop
SPIDERNETFRAME19B.ehp
Tubular round frame TUBULARROUND07.ehp TUBULARROUND09.ehp
Select Load hoop from Settings menu
Embroidering
Pause
Moving the Home Position
Step-forward/Step-back
Canceling step-forward/step-back
Select step-forward/back distance or timing
Stepping Forward/Back
Steps forward/back the stitches actually
Resuming Embroidering
Moving Embroidery Position
Centering Pattern
Saving Data
Test
Running Other Programs
Embroidering
Operation of Machine
Operating Procedures
Power Source
Preparation for Embroidering
Pressing starts embroidering
Resetting Emergency Stop
Machine Stop
Stopping the Machine
Emergency Stop of the Machine
Permission for Hoop Movement
Measures against Thread Breakage
Remedies
Mending
Manual operation of the mending
Case of Mending usage
Jog Embroidering
Hoop Feed Position
Area Check
External Tracing
Automatic Hoop Movement in Area
Jog Switches
Hoop Movement to Start Position
Inching Mode during Embroidering Forcible Hoop Movement
Pressing resets the inching mode Press restarts embroidering
Chapter Creating Production Report
Items to be displayed Sets the display item. →
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Displaying Report
Click OK Specify the period to read
Display Example of Details
Following information is indicated under the Reason column
Display in text
Display in graph
Display Example of Thread breakage Information in Pattern
Displays thread breakage information for each pattern
Click tab to display other patterns with the graph
Display Example of Output Information
Details of reason for stoppage
Display Example of Total Output Information
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Setting Display Items
General
Details
Main items to be displayed Displays each event and the time
Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar
Thread Breakage Information in Pattern
Main items to be displayed
Output Information
Items to be displayed
Total Output Information
Recess Time Setting
Save As CSV
Setup
Printing Production Report
Print
Printing method is set as required
Copying Report Data
Maintenance
Cleaning
Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook
Cleaning of Needle Plate
Oiling
Head
Supply oil to the following places at regular intervals
Lower shaft
Lubricate the lower shaft bush F every 3 months
Greasing
Cam grooves
Supply grease to the following places at regular intervals
Grease all the cam grooves of the work clamp cam
Attach the head cover front L
Lower gear
Attach the bed cover B
Attach the table cover L
Needle bar flip-up mechanism
Attach the head cover R
Feed Guide Section
Adjustment
Adjusting Needle Bar Height
10-3
When using the bottom dead center gauge
10-5
Attachment and Adjustment of Rotary Hook
Fully tighten the screw
Adjustment of Presser Foot Height
Thread Wiper Adjustment
Adjustment 10-10
Error code list
Press Or turn on the F/B switch on the head to either
Needle bar No. of the destination is out Press
CPU
Or turn on the F/B switch on the head to either side
PCB CPU
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Error code list 11-8
Troubleshooting
Mechanical Section
Once again
Electrical Section
12-5
12-6
12-7
Personal Computer Section
Trouble Check Point
Chapter Connection and Installation Optional Equipment
Attaching Bobbin Winder
Winding lower thread
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 13-4
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