Feed Guide Section | Brother BES-962BC specification

Chapter 9 Maintenance

3-2 Feed Guide Section

Check the X-feed linear guides (2 positions) and the Y-feed linear guides (one each on the right and left, and one point on bed No. 3).

(Note) When greasing, be sure to use the grease tank 30 provided with the machine.

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Procedure

	w	1. Loosen 12 screws q, and remove the X-
		feed cover w.
	q	2. Loosen eight screws e, and remove the
	q	cover r.
		cover r.
		r
		3. Remove thirteen screws t. Remove bed
		covers B y and C u.
		t
	r	y
	r	e
		e

4. Grease the X-feed linear guides (3 positions), the Y-feed linear guides (one each on the right and left), and the linear guide inside the No. 3 bed. Slide the guide to spread grease entirely.

* After greasing, assemble in the reverse order.

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Brother BES-962BC instruction manual Feed Guide Section

Contents

BES-962BCBES-1262BC Precautions Safety indications and their meanings This symbol indicates something that you should be careful Environmental requirements Sewing Gefahr Peligro BES-962BC Configuration of this manual Procedure of Reading This ManualExplanation of models Adjustment List of Error CodesTroubleshooting Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Contents Editing Embroidery Data Moving Data Embroidering 133 149 Operation of Machine Maintenance Creating Production Report Error code list Troubleshooting AdjustmentConnection and Installation of Optional Equipment Chapter An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Specifications Configuration of Software SoftwareNecessary Systems Program Functions Help Relationship among Programs Basic Operation of Software How to Use the MouseClick Double-click Drag Names of Screen Components MenuTool bar Scroll bar, scroll box, and scroll arrow Messages and symbols This symbol indicates a problem if it occursSelection of Menu To continue the current operation Handling of floppy disk Protecting data in floppy disks Chapter Preparation of Embroidery Machine Names of Machine Components BES-1262BC Installation Transportation of Machine When using a crane Installation of Machine Preparation of Needle Bar Case Bridge Connecting shaft Fixing bracket Fixing bracket B Mounting of Table For embroidering with tubular square hoop middle position Preparation of Embroidery Machine For embroidering with flat hoop/sash frame upper position Mounting of Cotton Stand BES-1262BC Lubrication to Needle Bar Case Control box Preparation of Embroidery Machine Uninterruptive power supply Connection of Power SupplyGrounding Installation of Software Preparation for Embroidering Upper Threading WThread guide Tension disc Preparation of Embroidery Machine Replacement of Bobbin Removing bobbin case Replacing bobbin Replacing and Selecting Needle Removing needleAttaching needle Relationship between materials and needles Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame If a tubular round arm has a backlash Move the end of the tubular round arm to the left Weight of fabrics, make an adjustment If tubular round arms are not in a horizontal positionHorizontal position inclined because Four roller spacers are inserted before Holder base optional Keep the frame connecting plate attached to the X-feed frame Preparation of Embroidery Machine Preparation of Embroidery Machine Adjustment of upper thread Adjustment of Thread TensionAdjustment of tension spring Correct adjustment Check that the bobbin is pushed out Chapter Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel Operation Panel Canceling errors Switches at Machine Heads Switches on Tension PlateStop switch Start switch Head switch Mending switchStep BACK/FWD switch Thread Sensor lamp Run PC Run software Turn on the machine power. Flowchart of Preparation for EmbroideringRetrieve the embroidery data by using explorer Turn on the Machine Power Run the Software Register the Machine Name Retrieve the Embroidery DataEnter a machine name Click OK Start Embroidering Embroidering Procedures Chapter Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Functions Command Reference File menuEdit menu View menu Description of Screen Creating a Directory Transferring DST and DSB data Transferring dataDouble-click data, or click data Transferring data on a network Select from Menu CopyDrag Data Moving Data Deleting Data Click data for selection Recreate an icon Click and select the data displayed as Icon is not completed Select all Select Select all from the Edit menu Renaming Data Select Rename from Edit menu or click Enter a new data name Finding Data Click Find Using Using ?Finding Files With Wildcard Characters Adjusting Screen Display File display formatFile sorting order Updating to the latest information Reading Data in Floppy Disk Reading DOS Format DataFollowing data formats can be registered DOS format data Non DOS format data Do not change extension .ECS Converting the Non DOS format data Viewing FilesChange ECS data into DST data and save Viewing Detailes Click Viewing IconPreview and Refresh Select data to read and click OK Click Save Reading Data in Paper Tape Click Save Settings for Data Reading Select Setup from Tool menu Select port and speed Click OK Writing Data in DST Format Viewing Pattern Information Following items can be checked Chapter Editing Embroidery Data Change menu Editing Embroidery Data Save Zoom Out Thread Redo Flip Repeat Print Help Open Select Open from File menu or click Opening Embroidery DataClick a file for selection and click Open Setting Display CenteringZoom Zoom Zoom Out RangeFit to window Select Zoom Zoom Out from View menu or click Embroidering Start/End Needle PenetrationTrim and pause Microstitch Needle Bar and Speed RangeChange of display color Displays status of the needle bar and speed range 102 Select a new color on the Color selection screen 104 Setting the range Thread ColorChanging needle bar allocation Drag the embroidering sequence on the needle bar number Tool bar Status BarSelect Tool Bar from View menu Select Status Bar from View menu Back to Previous Status UndoRedo Select Undo from the Edit menu or click Rotate EditingSelect Rotate from View menu or click Select angle Horizontal Flip Vertical FlipPoint Symmetry Repeat 110 Resize Delete Stitch Insert or Delete Code Insert Lock Stitch Stitch length Method of lock stitch Changing Data Changing StartChanges the start position of embroidering Select Start from Change menu Changes the end position of embroidering Changing EndSelect End from Change menu Mask Group Selecting from Menu Setting Group for RepetitionSelect 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 123 Printing Data Select Print from File menu or click Embroidering When the Power to the Machine is Off When the Power to the Machine is OnConfiguration menu Machine menu Operation menu Settings menu Window menu 129 Displaying the Tool Bar Settings before Turning On the MachineSelect Tool Bar from View menu and put the check mark Reset Interface Board Displaying the Status BarUpgrading the Version of Interface Board Communication Port Language Click OK Exit and rerun the software Settings after Turning Power On Zoom OutRefer to Select Zoom In from Display menu or click Fit to Window Zoom In Specified RangeWhole Pattern Grid Hoop position fine adjustmentHoop Designate the adjusting position and click OK Setting Needle Bar Displays the needle bar and speed range Changing display colors Double-click the thread spool or needle bar number 139 Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number Setting Ranges There are two methods for setting rangesChanging all ranges Changing individual range Grid Setting Select Grid setting from the View menu Set the pitchBackground color Changes the background color of the data Renaming Machine Select Rename Machine from Machine menu Enter a new name Setting Window Display Detail specification of the machine can be displayedDetail specification of the embroidery data can be checked Viewing Machine Information Minimizing and Aligning Windows Minimize Window SizeSelect Cascade or Tile from Window menu Window is minimized Changing window size Arrange Icons Copying Data to Other Machines Changes display language Upgrading the Machine Program ConfigurationSets the environment of data reading and display Setting the Machine Select Needle Default from Settings menuNeedle Bar Patterns are sewn by one needle Resetting temporary stop of all the needle bars Same Speed RangePause Stopping all the needle bars temporarily Speed Range Head Operation Suspend Hoop Feed Position Embroidery AreaGray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position Sets the embroidery area When Tubular All is selected Select Embroidery Hoop and the type from Settings menuEmbroidery Hoop 154 When Semi-wide cap All is selected Thread Trimming Following items can be set Click the setting item to put the check mark Click OK Select Boring from Settings menuBoring Thread Breakage Sensor Automatic Hoop Feed Automatic Step BackSets automatic hoop feed for a thread breakage End of embroidery Select Mending from Settings menu Mending Adjust Click OK when the items are set Activating speed up of driving shaft Activate escape with pause Short stitch speed reduction Thin Material or Thick Material Area Trace Default Settings Show Setting Select Default Settings from Settings menu Click OK 169 Load Setting Load the setting Set file has an extension of ecm Save Setting Load Hoop Round frameSquare frame Spider net frame 173 Tubular frame Holder base frame Tubular round frame Cap frame semi-wide frame Cap frame wide frame Starting Embroidering Pause CancelingPress the button. Embroidering starts Moving the Home Position Select Home Position from Operation menu or click Entering in the Step-forward/Step-back Mode Step-forward/Step-back Setting Step-forward/Back Distance or Timing Canceling step-forward/step-backClick of the step forward/back tool bar Click the icon to select the desired function Stepping Forward/Back Resuming Embroidering Specifying the ValueSpecify the travel length from the embroidery start point Click in the tool bar Moving Embroidery Position Centering Pattern Select Move Pattern from Operation menu Pattern is moved 186 Test Selecting Embroidery Data Edit Individual Start Running Other ProgramsFollowing programs can be started Operation of Machine Power Source Operating ProceduresPreparation for Embroidering Procedure to Stop the Machine Resetting Machine StopResetting Emergency Stop Stopping the Machine Permission for Hoop Movement Measures against Thread Breakage Remedies 194 195 Jog Embroidering Hoop Feed Position External Tracing Area CheckAutomatic Hoop Movement in Area Jog Switches Hoop Movement to Start Position Pressing the Stop switch Resets the inching mode Inching Mode during Embroidering Forcible Hoop MovementPress the Start switch restarts embroidering Operation of Machine 200 Chapter Creating Production Report Details Displays detail data. 203 Following reports can be displayed Displaying ReportClick OK Specify the period to read Display Contents Display Example of Details Display Example of Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar Display Example of Thread Breakage Information in Pattern Displays thread breakage information for each pattern Display Example of Output Information 209 Display Example of Total Output Information General Setting Display ItemsFollowing tab windows can be set Details CollateStorage Main items to be displayed Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar Thread Breakage Information in Pattern Items to be displayed Output InformationReason for stoppage Total Output Information Target machine Recess Time Setting Total maintenance timeClick and select the applicable machine for calculation Total recess time Save As CSV Setup Select Page setup from the File menuPrinting Production Report Print Copying Report Data Deleting Report Select Delete report files from Settings menuSet the period to be deleted Click OK Maintenance Cleaning Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook Cleaning of Needle Plate Cleaning of Lower Shaft Module Fan Oiling Head 225 Greasing Grease two places indicated by the arrow once a month Loosen four bolts t, and remove needle Bar case yFoot guide plate Up cam o and the work clamp cam !0 Grease the places indicated by the arrow once in six months 229 Feed Guide Section Adjustment Adjusting Needle Bar Height 233 When using the bottom dead center gauge 235 Replacing Attaching Rotary Hook Adjustment of Clearance Between Needle and Rotary Hook Turn the power switch off Select the needle bar No q Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook Adjustment of Presser Foot Height Adjustment of Thread Trimmer Adjust the movable knife position in this stateAttaching the Fixed Knife Checking the Movable Knife Position 241 Thread Wiper Adjustment Adjusting the Belt Tension Adjustment 244 Error code list 245 246 247 248 249 250 Troubleshooting Check these points once again Problem Check Point Mechanical Section Problem Check Point Again Electrical Section Symptom Measures PCB PCB is proper. Replace the lower shaft fan with a new one Is proper Mode or turn the power off once and on again If not, switch the tap connection 261 262 Personal Computer Section Trouble Check PointPoints These Troubleshooting 264 Connection and Installation Optional Equipment Attaching Bobbin Winder Trim the thread using the thread trimmer u Wind the thread around the bobbin qPress the bobbin hold r After winding is finished, pull out 155-962,C62