14. Changing functions using the DIP switches

14. Changing functions using the DIP switches

14-1. Operation panel DIP switches

The operation panel DIP switches q are used to change functions which might need to be changed depending on the sewing conditions.

NOTE:

Always turn off the power before setting the DIP switches.

The functions shown in the table below can be changed by means of these DIP switches.

* All DIP switches are set to OFF at the time of shipment.

q

Switch

Motion when set to ON

 

 

 

DIPA-1

Presser does not automatically lift after sewing is

See “12-2. Setting the presser

completed.

 

mode”

DIPA-2

Two-pedal mode is available.

 

 

 

 

DIPA-3

User program mode is available.

 

 

 

 

DIPA-4

 

 

 

 

DIPA-5

The presser does not rise automatically when a split is found.

 

 

 

 

Displays the enlargement/reduction ratio in millimeter units instead of as a percentage.

DIPA-6

(After changing this setting, be sure to carry out the auto-clear operation by referring to

 

page 38.)

 

DIPA-7

Enlargement of pattern size is not available.

 

 

 

 

DIPA-8

Program number is fixed.

 

 

 

 

14-2. Setting the presser mode

Through the combination of DIP switches A-1 and A-2 on the operation panel, presser motions can be set as follows:

DIPA-1

DIPA-2

Pedal specifications

Raising the presser at the sewing end

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single pedal

Presser is raised automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

Single pedal

Presser is raised by pressing the pedal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

Two pedals

Presser is raised automatically, then it is lowered by

 

 

 

pressing the pedal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

ON

Two pedals

Presser is kept lifted while the pedal is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Brother LK3-B448E Changing functions using the DIP switches, Operation panel DIP switches, Setting the presser mode

LK3-B448E specifications

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