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Brother BES-962BC instruction manual Embroidering Procedures

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Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures

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Brother BES-962BC instruction manual Embroidering Procedures

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BES-962BCBES-1262BC Precautions Safety indications and their meanings This symbol indicates something that you should be carefulEnvironmental requirements Sewing Gefahr Peligro BES-962BC Explanation of models Procedure of Reading This ManualConfiguration of this manual Adjustment List of Error CodesTroubleshooting Connection and Installation of Optional EquipmentContents Editing Embroidery Data Moving DataEmbroidering 133 149Operation of Machine Maintenance Creating Production ReportConnection and Installation of Optional Equipment AdjustmentError code list Troubleshooting Chapter An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Specifications Configuration of Software SoftwareNecessary Systems Program FunctionsHelp Relationship among ProgramsClick How to Use the MouseBasic Operation of Software Double-click DragNames of Screen Components MenuTool bar Scroll bar, scroll box, and scroll arrowMessages and symbols This symbol indicates a problem if it occursSelection of Menu To continue the current operationHandling of floppy disk Protecting data in floppy disks Chapter Preparation of Embroidery Machine Names of Machine Components BES-1262BCInstallation Transportation of MachineWhen 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 Grounding Connection of Power SupplyUninterruptive power supply Installation of Software Preparation for Embroidering Upper ThreadingWThread guide Tension disc Preparation of Embroidery Machine Replacement of Bobbin Removing bobbin case Replacing bobbinReplacing and Selecting Needle Removing needleAttaching needle Relationship between materials and needlesAttachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame If a tubular round arm has a backlash Move the end of the tubular round arm to the leftWeight of fabrics, make an adjustment If tubular round arms are not in a horizontal positionHorizontal position inclined because Four roller spacers are inserted beforeHolder base optional Keep the frame connecting plate attached to the X-feed frame Preparation of Embroidery Machine Preparation of Embroidery Machine Adjustment of tension spring Correct adjustment Adjustment of Thread TensionAdjustment of upper thread Check that the bobbin is pushed out Chapter Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel Operation PanelCanceling errors Switches at Machine Heads Switches on Tension PlateStop switch Start switchHead switch Mending switchStep BACK/FWD switch Thread Sensor lampRetrieve the embroidery data by using explorer Flowchart of Preparation for EmbroideringRun PC Run software Turn on the machine power. Turn on the Machine Power Run the SoftwareRegister the Machine Name Retrieve the Embroidery DataEnter a machine name Click OKStart Embroidering Embroidering Procedures Chapter Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Functions Command Reference File menuEdit menu View menuDescription of Screen Creating a Directory Double-click data, or click data Transferring dataTransferring DST and DSB data Transferring data on a network Drag Data CopySelect from Menu Moving Data Deleting Data Click data for selectionRecreate an icon Click and select the data displayed as Icon is not completedSelect all Select Select all from the Edit menuRenaming Data Select Rename from Edit menu or click Enter a new data nameFinding Data Click FindFinding Files With Wildcard Characters Using ?Using Adjusting Screen Display File display formatFile sorting order Updating to the latest informationReading Data in Floppy Disk Reading DOS Format DataFollowing data formats can be registered DOS format data Non DOS format dataDo not change extension .ECS Converting the Non DOS format data Viewing FilesChange ECS data into DST data and save Viewing DetailesPreview and Refresh Viewing IconClick 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 OKWriting Data in DST Format Viewing Pattern Information Following items can be checkedChapter Editing Embroidery Data Change menu Editing Embroidery Data Save Zoom Out Thread Redo Flip Repeat Print Help Open Click a file for selection and click Open Opening Embroidery DataSelect Open from File menu or click Setting Display CenteringZoom ZoomZoom Out RangeFit to window Select Zoom Zoom Out from View menu or clickTrim and pause Needle PenetrationEmbroidering Start/End Microstitch Needle Bar and Speed RangeChange of display color Displays status of the needle bar and speed range102 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 numberTool bar Status BarSelect Tool Bar from View menu Select Status Bar from View menuBack to Previous Status UndoRedo Select Undo from the Edit menu or clickSelect Rotate from View menu or click Select angle EditingRotate Horizontal Flip Vertical FlipPoint Symmetry Repeat110 Resize Delete StitchInsert or Delete Code Insert Lock Stitch Stitch length Method of lock stitchChanging Data Changing StartChanges the start position of embroidering Select Start from Change menuSelect End from Change menu Changing EndChanges the end position of embroidering Mask Group Select Group from Change menu Setting Group for RepetitionSelecting from Menu Merge If the position is acceptable, click Yes Pattern is mergedSaving Data SaveSave As Renames and saves the edited data as a new file123 Printing Data Select Print from File menu or clickEmbroidering When the Power to the Machine is Off When the Power to the Machine is OnConfiguration menu Machine menuOperation menu Settings menu Window menu129 Select Tool Bar from View menu and put the check mark Settings before Turning On the MachineDisplaying the Tool Bar Reset Interface Board Displaying the Status BarUpgrading the Version of Interface Board Communication PortLanguage Click OK Exit and rerun the softwareSettings after Turning Power On Zoom OutRefer to Select Zoom In from Display menu or clickWhole Pattern Zoom In Specified RangeFit to Window Hoop Hoop position fine adjustmentGrid Designate the adjusting position and click OK Setting Needle Bar Displays the needle bar and speed rangeChanging display colors Double-click the thread spool or needle bar number139 Drag a thread spool to the desired needle bar number Setting Ranges There are two methods for setting rangesChanging all ranges Changing individual rangeGrid Setting Select Grid setting from the View menu Set the pitchBackground color Changes the background color of the dataRenaming Machine Select Rename Machine from Machine menu Enter a new nameSetting Window Display Detail specification of the machine can be displayedDetail specification of the embroidery data can be checked Viewing Machine InformationMinimizing and Aligning Windows Minimize Window SizeSelect Cascade or Tile from Window menu Window is minimizedChanging window size Arrange IconsCopying Data to Other Machines Changes display languageSets the environment of data reading and display ConfigurationUpgrading the Machine Program Setting the Machine Select Needle Default from Settings menuNeedle Bar Patterns are sewn by one needleResetting temporary stop of all the needle bars Same Speed RangePause Stopping all the needle bars temporarilySpeed Range Head Operation SuspendHoop Feed Position Embroidery AreaGray cross appears and shows the hoop feed position Sets the embroidery areaEmbroidery Hoop Select Embroidery Hoop and the type from Settings menuWhen Tubular All is selected 154 When Semi-wide cap All is selected Thread Trimming Following items can be setBoring Select Boring from Settings menuClick the setting item to put the check mark Click OK Thread Breakage Sensor Sets automatic hoop feed for a thread breakage Automatic Step BackAutomatic Hoop Feed End of embroidery Select Mending from Settings menu MendingAdjust Click OK when the items are setActivating speed up of driving shaft Activate escape with pauseShort stitch speed reduction Thin Material or Thick Material Area Trace Default Settings Show Setting Select Default Settings from Settings menu Click OK169 Load Setting Load the setting Set file has an extension of ecmSave Setting Load Hoop Round frameSquare frame Spider net frame173 Tubular frame Holder base frame Tubular round frameCap frame semi-wide frame Cap frame wide frameStarting Embroidering Press the button. Embroidering starts CancelingPause Moving the Home Position Select Home Position from Operation menu or clickEntering in the Step-forward/Step-back Mode Step-forward/Step-backSetting 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 functionStepping Forward/Back Resuming Embroidering Specifying the ValueSpecify the travel length from the embroidery start point Click in the tool barMoving Embroidery Position Centering Pattern Select Move Pattern from Operation menu Pattern is moved186 Test Following programs can be started Running Other ProgramsSelecting Embroidery Data Edit Individual Start Operation of Machine Preparation for Embroidering Operating ProceduresPower Source Procedure to Stop the Machine Resetting Machine StopResetting Emergency Stop Stopping the MachinePermission for Hoop Movement Measures against Thread Breakage Remedies194 195 Jog Embroidering Hoop Feed PositionAutomatic Hoop Movement in Area Area CheckExternal Tracing Jog Switches Hoop Movement to Start PositionPress the Start switch restarts embroidering Inching Mode during Embroidering Forcible Hoop MovementPressing the Stop switch Resets the inching mode Operation of Machine 200 Chapter Creating Production Report Details Displays detail data. 203 Click OK Specify the period to read Displaying ReportFollowing reports can be displayed Display Contents Display Example of DetailsDisplay Example of Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar Display Example of Thread Breakage Information in Pattern Displays thread breakage information for each patternDisplay Example of Output Information 209 Display Example of Total Output Information Following tab windows can be set Setting Display ItemsGeneral Details CollateStorage Main items to be displayedThread Breakage Information on Needle Bar Thread Breakage Information in PatternReason for stoppage Output InformationItems to be displayed Total Output Information Target machineRecess Time Setting Total maintenance timeClick and select the applicable machine for calculation Total recess timeSave As CSV Setup Select Page setup from the File menuPrinting Production Report PrintCopying Report Data Set the period to be deleted Click OK Select Delete report files from Settings menuDeleting Report Maintenance Cleaning Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary HookCleaning of Needle Plate Cleaning of Lower Shaft Module FanOiling Head225 Greasing Grease two places indicated by the arrow once a monthLoosen four bolts t, and remove needle Bar case yFoot guide plate Up cam o and the work clamp cam !0Grease 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 qAdjustment 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 Position241 Thread Wiper Adjustment Adjusting the Belt Tension Adjustment 244 Error code list 245246 247 248 249 250 Troubleshooting Check these points once again Problem Check Point Mechanical SectionProblem Check Point AgainElectrical 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 TheseTroubleshooting 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 out155-962,C62