BAS-326H-484 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BAS-326H-484 SF

Please read this manual before using the machine.

Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.

DIRECT DRIVE
PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC PATTERN SEWER
<TREBLE HOOK>
Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine,
please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual.

With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of
moving parts such as the needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is always a
danger of injury that can be caused by these parts. Follow the instructions from training personnel
and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before operating the machine so that you will
know how to use it correctly.

BAS-326H-484, BAS-326H-484 SF
 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
[1] Safety indications and their meanings
This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to ensure
safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people.
The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below.

Indications
The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
DANGER instructions will result in death or serious injury.

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
WARNING instructions could result in death or serious injury.

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
CAUTION instructions may result in minor or moderate injury.

Symbols

･･････ This symbol ( ) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture inside the triangle
indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken.
(For example, the symbol at left means “beware of injury”.)

･･････ This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must not do.

･･････ This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates the
nature of the thing that must be done.
(For example, the symbol at left means “you must make the ground connection”.)

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[2] Notes on safety

DANGER
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet
before opening the control box cover. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury.

WARNING
Do not allow any liquids to get onto this sewing machine, otherwise fire, electric shocks or operating problems may
occur.
If any liquid gets inside the sewing machine (machine head or control box), immediately turn off the power and
disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet, and then contact the place of purchase or a qualified
technician.

CAUTION
Environmental requirements
Use the sewing machine in an area which is free from The pneumatic delivery capability should be greater
sources of strong electrical noise such as electrical than the requirements for the sewing machine's total
line noise or static electric noise. air consumption.
Sources of strong electrical noise may cause Insufficient pneumatic delivery capability may cause
problems with correct operation. problems with correct operation.
Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage should The ambient temperature should be within the range
be within ±10% of the rated voltage for the machine. of 5°C to 35°C during use.
Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this may Temperatures which are lower or higher than this
cause problems with correct operation. may cause problems with correct operation.
The power supply capacity should be greater than the
requirements for the sewing machine's power The relative humidity should be within the range of
consumption. 45% to 85% during use, and no dew formation should
Insufficient power supply capacity may cause occur in any devices.
problems with correct operation. Excessively dry or humid environments and dew
formation may cause problems with correct operation.
Do not connect anything to the USB port other than
the USB memory. If this is not observed, problems In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the power
with operation may result. and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
Lightning may cause problems with correct operation.

Installation
Machine installation should only be carried out by a All cords should be secured at least 25 mm away
qualified technician. from any moving parts. Furthermore, do not
Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician excessively bend the cords or secure them too firmly
for any electrical work that may need to be done. with staples, otherwise there is the danger that fire or
electric shocks could occur.
The sewing machine weighs approximately 88 kg.
The installation should be carried out by three or Install the safety covers to the machine head and
more people. motor.

Do not connect the power cord until installation is If using a work table which has casters, the casters
complete. If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, should be secured in such a way so that they cannot
the sewing machine might start operating and injury move.
could result. Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when
Hold the machine head with both hands when tilting it handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they
back or returning it to its original position. do not get into your eyes or onto your skin. If the oil
Furthermore, do not apply excessive force when and grease get into your eyes or onto your skin,
tilting back the machine head. The sewing machine inflammation can result.
may become unbalanced and fall down, and serious Furthermore, do not drink or eat the lubricating oil or
injury or damage to the sewing machine may result. grease. They may cause diarrhea or vomiting.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground
connection is not secure, you run a high risk of
receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with
correct operation may also occur.

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 CAUTION
Sewing
To prevent problems, do not use objects with sharp If using a work table which has casters, the casters
points to operate the LCD panel. should be secured in such a way so that they cannot
move.
This sewing machine should only be used by
operators who have received the necessary training Attach all safety devices before using the sewing
in safe use beforehand. machine. If the machine is used without these
The sewing machine should not be used for any devices attached, injury may result.
applications other than sewing. Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any
Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the objects against the machine while sewing, as this
machine. may result in personal injury or damage to the
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that if a machine.
needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may enter If an error occurs in machine operation, or if abnormal
your eyes and injury may result. noises or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the
Turn off the power switch at the following times. If the power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother
foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing dealer or a qualified technician.
machine might start operating and injury could result.
If the machine develops a problem, contact your
• When replacing the bobbin and needle
nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
• When not using the machine and when leaving the
machine unattended

Cleaning
Turn off the power switch before carrying out Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when
cleaning. If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they
the sewing machine might start operating and injury do not get into your eyes or onto your skin. If the oil
could result. and grease get into your eyes or onto your skin,
inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink or eat the lubricating oil or
grease. They may cause diarrhea or vomiting.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

Maintenance and inspection

Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine Hold the machine head with both hands when tilting it
should only be carried out by a qualified technician. back or returning it to its original position.
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to Furthermore, do not apply excessive force when
carry out any maintenance and inspection of the tilting back the machine head. The sewing machine
electrical system. may become unbalanced and fall down, and serious
injury or damage to the sewing machine may result.
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power
cord before carrying out the following operations. If If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying
the foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing out some adjustment, be extremely careful to observe
machine might start operating and injury could result. all safety precautions.
• Inspection, adjustment and maintenance When replacing parts and installing optional
• Replacing consumable parts such as the rotary accessories, be sure to use only genuine Brother
hook parts.
Brother will not be held responsible for any accidents
Disconnect the air hoses from the air supply and wait
or problems resulting from the use of non-genuine
for the needle on the pressure gauge to drop to “0”
parts.
before carrying out inspection, adjustment and repair
of any parts which use the pneumatic equipment. If any safety devices have been removed, be
absolutely sure to re-install them to their original
positions and check that they operate correctly before
using the machine.
To prevent accidents and problems, do not modify
the machine yourself.
Brother will not be held responsible for any accidents
or problems resulting from modifications made to the
machine.

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[3] Warning labels
The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine.
Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or are
difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer.

2
.

*Safety devices
Devices such as eye guard, finger guard,
thread take-up cover, side cover,
rear cover, solenoid cover, inner cover, outer
cover, fixed cover and gas spring support
cover

3 Be careful not to get your hand caught when tilting back

the machine head and returning it to its original position. 8

4 Be sure to connect the ground.

If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high
risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems
with correct operation may also occur.

Direction of operation
5

Be careful to avoid injury from moving parts.

6

7 Do not hold, otherwise problems with

operation or injury may occur.

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Rear cover
Solenoid cover

Inner cover L
Outer cover
Fixed cover

Side cover

Thread take-up cover

Eye guard

Finger guard

Inner cover R
Outer cover
Fixed cover

Gas spring support cover

3730B

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 CONTENTS

1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS ................ 1 6. CLEANING ........................................... 32

2. SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 2 6-1. Cleaning the rotary hook...................................32
6-2. Cleaning the control box air inlet ports .............32
3. INSTALLATION .................................... 3 6-3. Draining the oil ..................................................33
3-1. Table processing diagram ................................ 3 6-4. Checking the regulator......................................33
3-2. Installing the control box................................... 4 6-5. Cleaning the eye guard.....................................33
3-3. Installing the oil pan.......................................... 4 6-6. Checking the needle .........................................33
3-4. Installing the machine head.............................. 5 6-7. Lubrication.........................................................33
3-5. Installing the LCD panel ................................... 8
7. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS .............. 34
3-6. Installing the two-pedal foot switch ................. 9
7-1. Checking the machine head switch ..................34
3-7. Connecting the cords........................................ 9
7-2. Adjusting the sensitivity of the thread
3-8. Connecting the ground wire.............................. 13
breakage sensor ...............................................35
3-9. Connecting the power cord............................... 14
7-3. Thread take-up spring.......................................36
3-10. Installing the cotton stand............................... 17
7-4. Arm thread guide R...........................................36
3-11. Installing the pneumatic unit ........................... 18
7-5. Adjusting the needle and rotary hook timing.....37
3-12. Adjusting the speed controller ........................ 19
7-6. Adjusting the needle clearance.........................37
3-13. Installing the eye guard .................................. 20
7-7. Adjusting the thread take-up amount................38
3-14. Installing the side cover and rear cover.......... 20
7-8. Adjusting the clearance between the
3-15. Lubrication ...................................................... 21
inner hook and the hook stopper ......................38
3-16. Installing the machine head fixing bolt ........... 22
7-9. Replacing the movable and fixed knives ..........39
3-17. Checking the machine head switch................ 22
7-10. Adjusting the position of the movable knife ....40
4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING..... 23 7-11. Adjusting the engagement of the movable
4-1. Installing the needle.......................................... 23 knife and fixed knife .......................................41
4-2. Threading the upper thread .............................. 24 7-12. Installing the feed plate ...................................42
4-3. Winding the lower thread.................................. 26 7-13. Adjusting the thread wiper ..............................44
4-4. Installing the bobbin case ................................. 27 7-14. Intermittent presser foot installation position
4-5. Installing the anti-spin spring ............................ 28 (-484 SF specifications only) ........................44
4-6. Thread tension.................................................. 28 7-15. Adjusting the intermittent presser foot
4-6-1. Lower thread tension ............................... 28 (-484 SF specifications only) ........................45
4-6-2. Upper thread tension ............................... 29 7-16. Adjusting the work clamp lift amount ..............47
4-7. Starting up ........................................................ 29 7-17. Adjusting the air pressure ...............................47
5. SEWING................................................ 30 7-18. If processing the work clamps and the feed
5-1. Sewing .............................................................. 30 plate to a shape that matches the sewing
5-2. Using the STOP switch..................................... 31 pattern.............................................................48
8. LIST OF ERROR CODES..................... 49
9. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................... 55

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 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS

1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS

<BAS-326H-484 SF>

<BAS-326H-484>

3731B

(1) Power switch Safety devices:

(2) Control box (10) Finger guard
(3) LCD panel (11) Eye guard
(4) Work clamp switch (12) Thread take-up cover
(5) Start switch (13) Rear cover
(6) STOP switch
(7) Pulley
(8) Cotton stand
(9) Solenoid valve

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2. SPECIFICATIONS

2. SPECIFICATIONS

With intermittent presser foot 3714B

Sewing machine Lock stitch pattern tacking sewing machine

Stitch formation Single needle lock stitch

Max. sewing speed 2,200 sti/min

Max. sewing area (XxY) 220 x 100 mm

Feed mechanism Intermittent feed, pulse motor drive

Stitch length 0.05 − 12.7 mm

Maximum No. of stitches 20,000 stitches (per program)

No. of sewing data items
999 (Internal memory, SD card, USB memory) (*1)
that can be stored
Pneumatic cylinder method
Work clamp lift method
Separate-type work clamp

Work clamp height Max. 27.5 mm

Intermittent presser foot lift
19.5 mm (*2)
amount
Intermittent presser foot
2 − 4.5 mm, 4.5 − 10 mm or 0 (Default setting 3 mm) (*2)
stroke
Hook Treble hook

Wiper device Standard equipment

Thread trimmer Standard equipment

Thread take-up device Standard equipment

Cycle programs 30

Motor 550 W AC servo motor

Machine head Approx. 88 kg, LCD panel Approx. 0.8 kg

Weights
Control box 9 kg (Differs depending on destination)
Single-phase 110V / 220V / 230V, 3-phase 220V / 380V / 400V
Power source
(For single-phase 110 V and three-phase 380 V/400 V, the trans box is required.)
Air pressure 0.5 MPa 1.8 l/min.
(*1) The number of data items and stitches that can be stored will vary depending on the number of stitches in each
program.
No guarantees of operation can be given for any media.
(*2) Only applicable to -484 SF specifications.

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 3. INSTALLATION

3. INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Machine installation should only be carried out by a All cords should be secured at least 25 mm away from
qualified technician. any moving parts. Furthermore, do not excessively
bend the cords or secure them too firmly staples,
Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric
for any electrical work that may need to be done. shocks could occur.
The sewing machine head weighs approximately Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground
88kg. The installation should be carried out by three or connection is not secure, you run a high risk of
more people. receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with
Do not connect the power cord until installation is correct operation may also occur.
complete. Install the safety covers to the machine head and
If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing motor.
machine might start operating and injury could result.
Hold the machine head with both hands when tilting it
back or returning it to its original position.
Furthermore, do not apply excessive force when tilting
back the machine head. The sewing machine may
become unbalanced and fall down, and serious injury
or damage to the sewing machine may result.

3-1. Table processing diagram

• The thickness of the table should be at least 40 mm, and it should be strong enough to bear the weight and vibration of the
sewing machine.
• Check that the control box is at least 10 mm away from the leg. If the control box and the leg are too close together, it may result
in incorrect sewing machine operation.

3679B

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3-2. Installing the control box

Remove the six screws (1), and then
remove the control box cover (2).
(3) Control box
(4) Bolts [4 pcs.]
(5) Plain washers [4 pcs.]
(6) Spring washers [4 pcs.]
(7) Nuts [8 pcs.]

3033B

(8) Power switch

(9) Wood screws [2 pcs.]
(10) Staples [4 pcs.]

Operator

1841B

3-3. Installing the oil pan

(1) Oil pan
(2) Nails [6 pcs.]
(3) Waste oil tank

3034B

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3-4. Installing the machine head

(1) Pins [2 pcs.]
(2) Set screws [2 pcs.]
(3) Hinge rubber assemblies [2 pcs.]
Place the machine head gently on top of
the oil pan.

Pulse motor NOTE:

• Be careful not to get the cords
clamped between the machine head
and the oil pan.
• When holding the machine head, do
not hold it by the pulse motor. This
may cause problems with operation
Approx. 20 mm of the pulse motor.

Approx. 20 mm

3690B

(4) Hinge holders [2 pcs.]

(5) Bolts [4 pcs.]
(6) Plain washers [4 pcs.]
(7) Nuts [4 pcs.]
(8) Head rest
(9) Bolts with washer [4 pcs.]

3691B

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(10) Auxiliary plate

(11) Bolts with washer [8 pcs.]
Loosen the eight bolts with washer (11),
Needle plate
and adjust so that the auxiliary plate (10)
is 0 to 0.5 mm above the needle plate.
NOTE:
• Install the auxiliary plate (10) so that
it is horizontal.
If the auxiliary plate (10) is lower than
the needle plate, the feed plate may
get caught on the needle plate.

3431B

Move the work clamp arm all the way to

the right when looking from the front of
the sewing machine (the direction of the
Work clamp arm arrow in the illustration), and then gently
tilt back the machine head.
NOTE:
• Three or more people should tilt
back the machine head, and it
should be tilted gently while being
held with both hands.
• Be careful not to clamp any items
such as screwdrivers under the
cushion when tilting back the
3432B machine head.

(12) Bobbin winder tension assembly

(13) Set screw [1 pc.]

3521B

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(14) Gas spring holders [2 pcs.]

(15) Spacer
(16) Bolt
(17) Nut
(18) Gas spring
(19) Shaft collars [2 pcs.]
(20) Gas spring shaft D
Be sure to (21) Plain washers [2 pcs.]
install so that (22) Retaining rings E [2 pcs.]
the side with (23) Bolts [2 pcs.]
“UP” on it is (24) Plain washers (medium) [2 pcs.]
facing upward.
(25) Plain washers (large) [2 pcs.]
(26) Spring washers [2 pcs.]
(27) Nuts [2 pcs.]
(28) Gas spring shaft U
(29) Retaining rings E [2 pcs.]
(30) Plain washers (small) [2 pcs.]
(31) Absorber setting plate
(32) Bolts with washer [2 pcs.]

3534B

(33) Gas spring support cover

(34) Bolts with washer [6 pcs.]

3692B

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3. INSTALLATION

Gently return the machine head to its

original position.

1. Remove the two screws (35), and

then temporarily remove the machine
head switch assembly (36).
2. Use the two screws (35) which were
removed to install the machine head
switch assembly (36) in the position
shown in the illustration.
3. Check that the machine head switch
as turned on as shown in figure [A].

* If the machine head switch is not

turned on, adjust the installation
position while referring to “3-17.
Checking the machine head switch”.

3536B

3-5. Installing the LCD panel

(1) Cradle
(2) Rubber cushion
(3) Wood screws [4 pcs.]
(4) Setting plate
(5) Flat screws [4 pcs.]
(6) LCD panel
(7) Staples [2 pcs.]
• Pass the cord of the LCD panel (8)
through the table hole, and then insert
it into the (PANEL) connector (9) on
the side of the control box.
• Tighten the four wood screws (3) so
that the thickness of the rubber
cushion (2) is 5 mm.

3554B

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3-6. Installing the two-pedal foot switch

(1) Two-pedal foot switch
(2) Conversion harness

Connect the connector for the two-pedal foot switch (1) to the
conversion harness (2). Insert the conversion harness (2) into
the P15 (PEDAL) connector on the main board. (Refer to "3-7.
Connecting the cords".)
* Be sure to make the ground connection. (Refer to “3-8.
Connecting the ground wire”.)

<Two-pedal foot switch operating method>

When the work clamp switch (left) is depressed, both work
clamps are lowered, and when the start switch (right) is
depressed, the sewing machine starts sewing.
* The work clamp lowering method can be changed using
memory switch No. 002. (Refer to "2-2. List of memory
switch settings" in the "LCD Panel/Operation Panel"
Instruction Manual.)

3693B
Work clamp switch (2-step)
Start switch
4923Q

3-7. Connecting the cords

1. Gently tilt back the machine head.
2. Pass the cord bundle through the hole
in the work table.
3. Loosen the two screws (1), and then
open the cord presser plate (2) in the
direction of the white arrow and pass
the cord bundle through the opening.
4. Securely connect the connectors as
indicated in the table below.
(Refer to the next page.)

NOTE:
• Check that the connector is facing the
correct way, and then insert it firmly
until it locks into place.
• Secure the cables with cable ties and
cord clamps, while being careful not to
pull on the connector.

3694B

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< Main board >

Lock the cord

clamp securely.

<Removal>

Press the tab.

<Securing>

3695B

Connection location on Cord clamps /

Connectors
main board cable ties
X pulse motor encoder [5-pin] White P17 (X-ENC) (2)
Y pulse motor encoder [5-pin] Blue P18 (Y-ENC) (2)
Intermittent presser foot pulse motor encoder [5-pin] Black *1 P19 (P-ENC) (2)
Machine head switch [3-pin] P14 (HEAD-SW) (2)
Conversion harness (two-pedal foot switch) [7-pin] White P15 (PEDAL) (2)
Machine head memory [6-pin] P16 (HEAD-M) (2)
Thread trimmer solenoid [6-pin] P2 (SOL1) (1)
Tension release solenoid [4-pin] P3 (SOL2) (1)
X pulse motor [4-pin] White P21 (XPM) (1)
Y pulse motor [4-pin] Blue P22 (YPM) (1)
Intermittent presser foot pulse motor [4-pin] Black *1 P23 (PPM) (1)
Home position sensor [12-pin] White P8 (SENSOR1) (2) (3)
STOP switch [6-pin] White P9 (HEAD) (2) (3)
Valve harness [12-pin] P35 (EX-OUT1) (2) (3)
Upper thread breakage detector [2-pin] White P36, P9(HEAD) (2) (3)
Thread trimming cylinder sensor harness [16-pin] P10 (EX-IN1) (2) (3)

NOTE: Route the X, Y and Iintermittent presser foot pulse motor harnesses so that they do not touch the power supply board
at the bottom of the control box.
*1: Only applicable to -484 SF specifications.

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< Motor board >

Lock the cord clamps

securely.

3537B

Connection location on
Connectors Cord clamps
motor board
Upper shaft motor [4-pin] （UVW） (4)
Synchronizer [10-pin] P11（SYNC） (2) (3)

5. Close the cord presser plate (6) in the direction of the white
arrow, and secure it by tightening the two screws (5).
NOTE:
Close the cord presser plate (6) securely so that no
foreign objects, insects or small animals can get inside the
control box.
6. Check that the cords do not get pulled, and then gently return
the machine head to its original position.

3538B

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(PANEL)

Connector D-sub connector

LCD panel [9-pin] (PANEL)
3557B

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3-8. Connecting the ground wire

CAUTION
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric
shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

3696B

(1) Ground wire from the machine head

(2) Ground wires from two-pedal foot switch harness (2 wires)
• Tighten the control box cover with the six screws. Check that the cords are not clamped by the cover at this time.
NOTE: Make sure that the ground connections are secure in order to ensure safety.

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3-9. Connecting the power cord

CAUTION
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric
shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

Connect cords that match the voltage

specifications.

< EU specifications＞
(1) Filter box
(2) Screws [4 pcs.]
(3) Staples [6 pcs.]
(4) Power cord

1. Attach an appropriate switch and cable

to the power cord (4). (The green and
yellow wire is the ground wire.)
2. Insert the power plug into a
properly-grounded electrical outlet.
NOTE:
< Seen from underneath table > • Take care when tapping in the staples
(3) to make sure that they do not pierce
the cords.
• Do not use extension cords, otherwise
machine operation problems may
result.

Control box

Leg

Green and yellow wire (ground wire)

3665B

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<200 V system >

(1) Power switch
(2) Wood screws [2 pcs.]
Operator

3146B

3638B (3) 3-pin power supply connector

(4) Power cord
(5) Staples [5 pcs.]

1. Attach an appropriate plug to the

power cord (4). (The green and yellow
wire is the ground wire.)
2. Insert the power plug into a
properly-grounded electrical outlet.

NOTE:
• Take care when tapping in the staples
(5) to make sure that they do not pierce
the cords.
• Do not use extension cords, otherwise
machine operation problems may
result.

3. Use the six screws to tighten the cover

of the control box. Check that none of
the cords are being clamped by the
cover at this time.

Green and yellow wire

(ground wire)

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<100 V / 400 V system >

(1) Power switch
(2) Wood screws [2 pcs.]
Operator

3146B

2348B (3) Transformer box

(4) Transformer box plates [2 pcs.]
(5) Screws [with washer] [4 pcs.]
(6) 3-pin power supply connector
(7) Staples [6 pcs.]
(8) Cord clamps [2 pcs.]
(9) Power cord

1. Attach an appropriate plug to the

power cord (9). (The green and yellow
wire is the ground wire.)
2. Insert the power plug into a
properly-grounded electrical outlet.

* The inside of the control box uses

single-phase power.

NOTE:
• If the ground connection is not secure,
electric shocks, operating errors or
damage to electronic components such
as PCBs may occur.
• Take care when tapping in the staples
(7) to make sure that they do not pierce
the cords.
• Do not use extension cords, otherwise
machine operation problems may
result.

3. Use the six screws to tighten the cover

of the control box. Check that none of
the cords are being clamped by the
cover at this time.

Green and yellow wire

(ground wire)
3658B

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3-10. Installing the cotton stand

(1) Cotton stand

NOTE:
Securely tighten the nut (3) so that the
two washers (2) are securely clamped
so that the cotton stand (1) does not
move.

3640B

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3-11. Installing the pneumatic unit

1. Install the pneumatic unit underneath
the work table.
(1) Solenoid valve assembly
(2) Washers [2 pcs.]
(3) Wood screws [2 pcs.]
(4) Rubber hose

NOTE:
Make sure that the pneumatic unit
does not touch the control box or the
work table leg.

3732B

3733B

After installing the pneumatic unit,

adjust the air presser.
(Refer to “7-17. Adjusting the air pressure”.)

Valve nos.

2. Connect each of the air tubes (5) to the valves so that all of the numbers match respectively.
The air tubes (5) marked with an A connect to the front valve connections (A), and those marked with B connect to the rear
connections (B).
3. Open the air cock (6).

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3-12. Adjusting the speed controller

<Adjusting the lifting and lowering speed for the work clamps>
You can adjust the lifting and lowering speed for the work
clamps using the knobs (1) and (2) on valves 1 and 2.
Valve 1 adjusts the right work clamp (3), and valve 2 adjusts
the left work clamp (4).
The knobs (1) and (2) should be adjusted so that the left and
right work clamps operate at the same speed.
• When the upper knob (1) is tightened, the lifting speed
Valve 2 becomes slower. When it is loosened, the lifting speed
becomes faster.
• When the lower knob (2) is tightened, the lowering speed
becomes slower. When it is loosened, the lowering speed
becomes faster.
You can operate the work clamps when the power is turned off
by pressing the manual buttons (5).
Valve 1

4646M

<Adjusting the thread wiper operating speed>

Valve 3 is used for adjusting the operating speed of the thread

wiper (6).
To use, fully tighten both the upper and lower knobs (7) and (8),
and then loosen them both by 6 turns.

NOTE:
If the knobs (7) and (8) are tightened more than the settings
Valve 3 mentioned above, upper thread wiping may not be carried
out correctly.

3735B

<Adjusting the thread take-up lever operating speed>

Valve 4 is used for adjusting the operating speed of the thread
take-up lever (9).
To use, fully tighten both the upper and lower knobs (10) and
(11), and then loosen them both by 6 turns.
NOTE:
If the knobs (10) and (11) are tightened more than the
settings mentioned above, the upper thread trailing length
Valve 4
may not be maintained correctly.

3734B

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3-13. Installing the eye guard

CAUTION
Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine.
If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result.

(1) Bolt (loosen)

(2) Eye guard (tilt forward)
(3) Eye guard assembly
(4) Plain washers [2 pcs.]
(5) Bolts [2 pcs.]

After installing the eye guard assembly

(3), return the eye guard (2) to its original
angle, and then tighten the bolt (1) to
secure it in place.

3048B

3-14. Installing the side cover and rear cover

(1) Side cover
3702B
(2) Screws [4 pcs.]
(3) Rear cover
(4) Screws [4 pcs.]

NOTE:
Be careful not to clamp the cords when
installing the side cover and the rear
cover.

3703B

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3-15. Lubrication

CAUTION
Do not connect the power cord until lubrication is complete.
If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing machine might start operating and injury could result.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they do not get into
your eyes or onto your skin. If the oil and grease get into your eyes or onto your skin, inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink or eat the lubricating oil or grease. They may cause diarrhea or vomiting.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

The sewing machine should always be lubricated and the oil supply replenished before it is used for the first time, and also after
long periods of non-use.
Use only the lubricating oil <JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation Sewing Lube N10; VG10> specified by Brother.
* If this type of lubricating oil is difficult to obtain, the recommended oil to use is <Exxon Mobil Essotex SM10; VG10>.

1. Fill the arm-side oil tank with oil.

2. Fill the bed-side oil tank with oil.
NOTE:
Be sure to fill the machine with oil
when the oil level is down to about
one-third full in the oil sight glass. If the
oil drops below the one-third level,
there is the danger that the machine
may seize during operation.

3682B

3709B 3710B

3. Remove the bobbin case and add 2-3 drops of oil to the sliding parts (1) of the outer rotary hook and inner hook.
4. If using the needle cooler (2), fill it with optional silicon oil (100 mm2/s). (Refer to “4-2. Threading the upper thread”.)

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3-16. Installing the machine head fixing bolt

When transporting the sewing machine, secure the machine head to the table with the machine head fixing bolts.
(1) Plain washers [2 pcs.]
(2) Machine head fixing bolts [2 pcs.]

NOTE:
When operating the sewing machine,
remove the machine head fixing bolts.

3570B

3-17. Checking the machine head switch

1. Turn on the power.
2. Check that no error numbers appear.

<If error [E050], [E051] or [E055] is displayed>

If the machine head switch (1) is not turned on, error [E050],
[E051] or [E055] will occur.

Use the screw (2) to adjust the installation position of the

machine head switch as shown in the illustration.

3054B

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4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING

4-1. Installing the needle

CAUTION
Turn off the power switch before installing the needle.
If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing machine might start operating and injury could result.

1. Loosen the set screw (1).

2. Insert the needle (2) in a straight line as far as it will go,
making sure that the long groove on the needle is at the
front, and then securely tighten the set screw (1).

3057B

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4-2. Threading the upper thread

Thread the upper thread correctly as shown in the illustration below.
* When using threading mode for threading, the tension discs (1) will open so that the thread can be threaded more easily.
Refer to <Threading mode> (P.25)

3704B

[If using a needle cooler unit]

Thread the
upper thread

Needle cooler

3059B 3558B

• Turn the machine pulley (2) and raise the thread take-up (3) to its highest position before threading the upper thread.
(This will make threading easier and it will prevent the thread from coming out at the sewing start.)
• When threading the thread through the needle, allow a distance of approximately 45 mm between the needle hole and the end
of the thread.
If it is too long, the thread may become tangled, and if it is too short, the thread may pull out at the sewing start.
• If you would like to adjust the sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor, refer to "7-2. Adjusting the sensitivity of the thread
breakage sensor".

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<Threading mode>
Threading mode is safe because the sewing machine will not start even when the start switch is depressed.
1 Turn on the power.

3055B

2 Touch the Thread key on the screen.

• The work clamps (and the intermittent presser foot *1) will
drop.
• The tension discs (1) will open.

3 Threading the thread.

4 Ending threading mode Touch the OK key on the screen.

The display will return to the previous screen.

• The work clamps (and the intermittent presser foot *1) will
return to where it was before threading mode was started.

*1: The intermittent presser foot is only applicable to -484 SF specifications.

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4-3. Winding the lower thread

CAUTION
Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while winding the lower thread, as this may
result in personal injury or damage to the machine.

3443B 1. Place the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft (1).
2. Thread the thread as shown in the illustration, wind the
thread around the bobbin several times, and then press the
bobbin presser arm (2).
3. Turn on the power.
4. Lower the work clamps (and the intermittent presser foot)
before depressing the start switch.
Home position detection will be carried out.
5. Touch the Wind key (4) on the screen.
6. The display will switch to the thread winding mode screen.
7. Check that the needle does not touch the work clamps (and
the intermittent presser foot), and then lower the work
clamps (and the intermittent presser foot) before depressing
the start switch.
8. Keep depressing the start switch until the lower thread stops
being wound onto the bobbin.
9. Once winding of the set amount of lower thread (80 - 90% of
the bobbin capacity) is completed, the bobbin presser arm
(2) will return automatically.
10. Remove the bobbin, hook the thread onto the knife (3), and
then pull the bobbin in the direction of the arrow to cut the
thread.
11. Touch the OK key (5) to return to the previous screen.

3550B

(4)

(5)

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Adjusting the bobbin winding amount

Loosen the screw (6) and move the bobbin presser (7).

If the thread winds onto the bobbin unevenly

Loosen the set screw (8) and move the bobbin winder
tension assembly (9) up and down to adjust.
* For case A, move the bobbin winder tension assembly
Case A (9) down, and for case B, move it upward.

Case B
3708B

4-4. Installing the bobbin case

CAUTION
Turn off the power switch before installing the bobbin case.
If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing machine might start operating and injury could result.

3712B 4665M

Pull

3230Q

1. Pull the hook cover (1) downward to open it.

2. While holding the bobbin so that the thread winds to the left, insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.
3. Pass the thread through the thread slot (2), pass it underneath the spring (3), and then pass it through the thread guide (4),
leaving a trailing-out length of about 30 mm.
4. Hold the latch on the bobbin case and insert the bobbin case into the rotary hook.

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4-5. Installing the anti-spin spring

If the following situations occur, operation can be improved by using an anti-spin spring.
• The lower thread becomes tangled inside the bobbin case
• Uneven thread tightening occurs at the sewing start

Installation Removal
1. While inserting the projections on 2. Push the anti-spin spring (1) to insert it Use the tip of a screwdriver
the anti-spin spring (1) into the securely so that it does not lift up or similar to remove as
grooves of the bobbin case, insert above the inside edge (A) of the shown in the illustration.
the anti-spin spring (1). bobbin case.
Insert so that the higher middle
part is facing upward.

4715M 4716M

4-6. Thread tension

[Thread tension reference]
Upper thread #4 or similar

Lower thread #4 or similar

Upper thread tension (N) 2.5 − 3.0

Lower thread tension (N) 1.0 − 1.5

Pre-tension (N) 0.3 − 0.6

Needle DP x 17 #25

Normal sewing speed 1,300 sti/min

4-6-1. Lower thread tension

Adjust the lower thread tension by turning the adjusting
screw (1).

Weaker Stronger

3185Q

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4-6-2. Upper thread tension

1. Turn the tension nut (1) (main tension) to adjust the
tension as appropriate for the material being sewn.
2. Use the tension nut (2) (sub tension) to adjust so that the
upper thread trailing length after thread trimming is about
45 mm.

Stronger

Weaker

Stronger
Weaker

3706B

4-7. Starting up
2979B
Before turning on the power, check that the needle bar
is at the needle up stop position.
Turn the pulley (1) in the direction of the arrow until the
ridge at the bottom of the thread take-up (2) is aligned with
the index mark.

Aligned

3711B

Turn on the power.

If a program has been registered, the program number and
a preview of the sewing pattern will be displayed.
No programs are registered at the time of shipment from the
factory, and so "---" is displayed as the program number
(No.).
For details on the sewing data reading method, refer to "3.
USING STORAGE MEDIA" in the “LCD Panel/Operation
Panel” Instruction Manual.

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5. SEWING
WARNING
Do not allow any liquids to get onto this sewing machine, otherwise fire, electric shocks or operating problems may
occur.
If any liquid gets inside the sewing machine (machine head or control box), immediately turn off the power and
disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet, and then contact the place of purchase or a qualified
technician.

CAUTION
Turn off the power switch at the following times.
If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing machine might start operating and injury could result.
• When replacing the bobbin and needle
• When not using the machine and when leaving the machine unattended
Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while sewing, as this may result in
personal injury or damage to the machine.

5-1. Sewing
1. Turn on the power.
2. Touch the △ or ▽ key to select the number for the
program to be sewn.
* For details on reading sewing data from SD cards and
USB memory devices, refer to "3-4. Importing items of
sewing data separately" in the LCD Panel/Operation
Panel” Instruction Manual.
3. Lower the work clamps (2) and the depress the start
switch (1).
Home position detection will be carried out.
4. Place the materials under the work clamps (2).
5. Depress the work clamp switch (3).
The work clamps (2) will be lowered.
6. Depress the start switch (1).
The sewing machine will start sewing.
7. After sewing is completed, the thread trimmer will
operate. And then the work clamps (2) will be raised.

Use work clamps which will hold the material securely

3551B so that it does not slip. If the material slips when using
the standard work clamps and feed plate, process
them so that the material does not slip.

3707B

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5-2. Using the STOP switch

If you press the emergency stop switch (1) to during actual sewing, an error dialog box will be displayed and the sewing
machine will immediately stop.
3111B <Clearing>
1. Touch the Reset key (2).
• The thread will be trimmed, and then the error dialog
box on the screen will disappear and the buzzer will
stop.
2. A dialog box asking you to confirm if you want to
continue sewing will be displayed.

(3) (4)

(2)

<Continuing sewing from a stopping point>

If the thread breaks or the lower thread runs out during sewing, you can then continue sewing from the point where the
thread broke or ran out.

1 Touch "Yes" (3) to switch to the resewing standby screen.

2
Touch the keys (5) and (6) on the screen to return
to the position where sewing is to be resumed.

When you touch the key (5), the feed will move backward

(5) (6) by 1 stitch, and when you touch the key (6), the feed will
move forward by 1 stitch.

3 Depress the start switch.

The sewing machine will start operating and sewing will start.

Start switch 3655B

<Returning to the sewing start position without continuing sewing>

If you do not wish to continue sewing, touch "No" (4).
・After home position detection is carried out, the mechanism will return to the sewing start position.

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6. CLEANING
CAUTION
Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning.
If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing machine might start operating and injury could result.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they do not get
into your eyes or onto your skin. If the oil and grease get into your eyes or onto your skin, inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink or eat the lubricating oil or grease. They may cause diarrhea or vomiting.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

6-1. Cleaning the rotary hook

Remove the bobbin case, and then remove the dust and lint
from around the shuttle.
Also wipe the bobbin to remove oil.

4677M

6-2. Cleaning the control box air inlet ports

Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filters in the air inlet
ports (2) of the control box (1) at least once a month.

3715B

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6-3. Draining the oil

1. Remove and empty the waste oil tank (1) whenever it is
full.
2. After emptying the waste oil tank (1), screw it back into
its original position.

3117B

6-4. Checking the regulator

1. If water collects in the bottle of the regulator (1), close
the air cock (2), and then turn the drain cock (3) in the
direction of the arrow to drain the water.
2. After draining the water, tighten the drain cock (3).
3. Open the air cock (2).

Open
Close

4678M

6-5. Cleaning the eye guard

Wipe the eye guard clean with a soft cloth.
NOTE:
Do not use solvents such as kerosene or thinner to
clean the eye guard.

3118B

6-6. Checking the needle

Always check that the tip of the needle is not broken and
also that the needle is not bent before starting sewing.

3119B

6-7. Lubrication
Lubricate the sewing machine while referring to "3-15. Lubrication".

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7. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine Hold the machine head with both hands when tilting it
should only be carried out by a qualified technician. back or returning it to its original position.
In addition, do not apply excessive force when tilting
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to back the machine head. The sewing machine may
carry out any maintenance and inspection of the become unbalanced and fall down, and serious injury
electrical system. or damage to the sewing machine may result.

Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying
cord before carrying out the following operations. out some adjustment, be extremely careful to observe
If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing all safety precautions.
machine might start operating and injury could result.
If any safety devices have been removed, be
• Inspection, adjustment and maintenance absolutely sure to re-install them to their original
• Replacing consumable parts such as the rotary positions and check that they operate correctly before
hook using the machine.

7-1. Checking the machine head switch

Check that the machine head switch is turned on as
shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
If the machine head switch is not turned on, errors
"E050", "E051" and "E055" will be generated.

3547B

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7-2. Adjusting the sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor

1. Open the cover (1) and remove the upper thread from
the photo sensor (2).
2. Turn the control (3) to the right <a> until the LED (4)
illuminates.
3. Turn the control (3) to the left <b> until the LED (4)
switches off.
4. Place the upper thread into the photo sensor (2), and
close the cover (1).

NOTE:
• Thread breakages may be difficult to detect depending
on the thickness of the thread and the type of material
being sewn. In such cases, turn the control (3) to adjust
the sensitivity, or change the number of stitches for
judgment of an upper thread breakage.
* Contact the place of purchase for information on
changing the number of stitches for judgment of an
upper thread breakage.
• If foreign objects get into the photo sensor (2), it will not
be possible to detect thread breakages. Clean inside
the photo sensor (2) to keep it free from dust and other
foreign particles.
• If applying silicone to the thread, apply the silicone
between the thread breakage detector and the thread
take-up. If silicone is applied to the thread before it
passes through the photo sensor (2), the sensor
3577B window inside the photo sensor (2) will become dirty,
and detection errors or other problems with operation
may occur.

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7-3. Thread take-up spring

Thread take-up spring
2−4
height (mm)
Thread take-up spring
1.0 − 1.4
tension (N)

<Thread take-up spring height>

Loosen the set screw (1) and turn the adjuster to adjust.
Lower Higher

4682M

<Thread take-up spring tension>

Turn the tension stud (2) with a screwdriver to adjust the
tension.

Stronger

Weaker
4683M

NOTE:
If the thread tension spring is not adjusted correctly, the upper thread trailing length will be uneven after thread trimming.

7-4. Arm thread guide R

The standard position of arm thread guide R (1) is when
the screw (2) is installed to the screw hole (3) on the left
side and the arm thread guide R (1) is pushed to the
right side as far as it will go.
More thread Less thread To adjust the position, loosen the screw (2) and then
move arm thread guide R (1).
* If upper thread breakages or poor thread tightening
occur when sewing heavy-weight materials, move arm
thread guide R (1) to the left.
(The thread take-up amount will become greater.)
* If upper thread breakages or poor thread tightening
occur when sewing light-weight materials, install the
screw (2) to the screw hole (4) on the right side, and
then move arm thread guide R (1) to the left or right to
adjust its position.
3717B (The thread take-up amount will become smaller.)

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7-5. Adjusting the needle and rotary hook timing

4667M 4685M

4686M 4687M

Turn the pulley (1) by hand in the direction of the arrow to raise the needle bar from the lowest position until the lowest
reference line on the needle bar (reference line B) is aligned with the lower edge of the needle bar bush (2), and then
loosen the two set screws (4) and move the rotary hook to adjust so that the rotary hook tip (3) is aligned with the center of
the needle.

7-6. Adjusting the needle clearance

4667M 4688M

Turn the pulley (1) in the direction of the arrow to align the rotary hook tip (2) with the center of the needle, and then loosen
the two set screws (3) and move the rotary hook forward or back to adjust so that the clearance between the needle and the
rotary hook tip (2) is 0.01 to 0.08 mm.

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7-7. Adjusting the thread take-up amount

Less thread

Thread take-up More thread

amount (stroke)

3718B 4689M

At the time of shipment from the factory, the thread take-up amount (stroke) of the thread take-up lever (1) is adjusted to the
standard amount of 5 mm. Adjust this amount according to the sewing conditions to prevent the thread from pulling out at
the sewing start.

Adjustment method
Loosen the pre-tension nut (2), and then turn the stopper (socket bolt) (3) to adjust the extension position of the thread
take-up cylinder (4).
* If you would like to reduce the upper thread trailing amount, tighten the stopper (3).
* If you would like to increase the upper thread trailing amount, loosen the stopper (3).
NOTE:
If you make the stroke of the thread take-up lever (1) to be shorter than necessary, it will cause the upper thread trailing
length to become too short and the thread will pull out.
In addition, if the stroke is made to be longer than necessary, it will cause the upper thread trailing length to become too
long, and the thread will become tangled on the underside of the material being sewn, creating an untidy finish.

7-8. Adjusting the clearance between the inner hook and the hook
stopper

Approx. 0.8 mm

Approx.
0.8 mm

4690M

Loosen the two screws (3) and move the hook stopper setting base (4) to adjust so that the tip of the hook stopper (1) is
approximately 0.8 mm away from the needle drop surface of the inner hook (2).

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7-9. Replacing the movable and fixed knives

3719B

1. Loosen the two bolts (1) and then remove the feed plate (2).
2. Open the hook cover, remove the two screws (3) and the four flat screws (4), and then remove the needle plate (5).

3720B 3721B

3. Remove the movable knife (6) and the fixed knife (7).
4. Install the new movable knife (6) and fixed knife (7) while referring “7-11. Adjusting the engagement of the movable knife
and fixed knife”.
* Apply grease to the outside of the movable knife collar (8) at this time.
* Install the fixed knife (7) 0.5 mm away from the needle hole plate (9).
5. Check that the movable knife (6) and fixed knife (7) cut the thread cleanly. Replace the movable knife spacer with
accessory spacers (10) (t=0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7) so that the knives trim the thread accurately.
* If the knife pressure is too weak and the thread is not completely cut, use a thinner movable knife spacer (10).
* If the knife pressure is too strong and the movable knife turns stiffly, use a thicker movable knife spacer (10).

6. Apply grease to the pin (11), place it into the movable

knife connecting plate (12), and install it to the needle
plate (5).
7. Check that the needle is aligned with the center of the
needle hole.

3722B

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7-10. Adjusting the position of the movable knife

3059B 3355B 3350B

<View from side of thread trimmer cam>

Reverse position (position where driving

lever is at its lowest point)

3351B 3352B

1. Open the top cover and tilt back the machine head.
2. Turn the pulley (1) by hand to move the needle bar to its lowest position.
3. Loosen the nut (2), tighten the set screw (5) until the collar (3) touches the inside of the groove in the thread trimmer cam
(4), and then loosen the set screw (5) by approximately 1/4 of a turn.
4. Tighten the nut (2), and then check that the collar (3) is not touching the inside of the groove in the thread trimmer cam (4).
In addition, push the driving lever (6) by hand toward the thread trimmer cam (4) until the collar (3) touches the groove of
the thread trimmer cam (4), and then check that the driving lever (6) returns smoothly to its original position when it is
released.
5. Turn the pulley (1) by hand in the direction of the arrow to move the needle bar to its lowest position, and push the thread
trimming solenoid (7) as far as it will go.
6. With the collar (3) inserted into the groove of the thread trimmer cam (4), turn the pulley (1) by hand to set the driving lever
(6) to the reverse position and so that the driving lever (6) is at its lowest point (when the thread take-up (8) is close to its
lowest position).

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3353B 3723B

7. Loosen the two screws (9), and then remove the cover (10).
8. Loosen the bolt (11).
9. Push the movable knife (12) in the direction of the arrow to take up the play, and then move the movable knife connecting
plate (13) forward or back to adjust so that the V section (A) is aligned with the index mark (B) on the needle plate.
10. After tightening the bolt (11), check the above position once more.
11. Replace the cover (10).

7-11. Adjusting the engagement of the movable knife and fixed knife

4699M
<1>

Knife
Knife

Knife

Knife

4700M
3211Q

A. Once the movable knife (1) and fixed knife (2) are overlapping as shown in Fig. <1>, tighten the shoulder screw (3).
B. Turn the movable knife (1) while the shoulder screw (3) is still tightened. (Move in the direction of the arrow)
C. Loosen the shoulder screw (3).
D. Turn the movable knife (1) while the shoulder screw (3) is still loosened. (Move in the direction of the arrow)

Repeat above steps A Æ B Æ C Æ D Æ A four or five times to maintain the cutting performance of the knife.

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7-12. Installing the feed plate

1 Touch the Settings key.

2 Select “Sewing Machine Adjustment”.

3 Select “Feed plate installation”.

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4014M

Depress the work clamp switch (1) to lower the work clamps, and then depress the start switch (2).
・After the home position is detected and the work clamps drop, the feed mechanism will move to the feed plate
installation position and then the work clamps will rise.
3724B
5

Index
mark

Use a 2 mm diameter pin to align the holes in the X feed bracket (3) and the needle plate (4) with the two holes in the
feed plate (5), and then tighten the two bolts (6).
NOTE: Install the feed plate so that the surface with the index mark is facing upward.

6 End feed plate installation mode When the installation is complete, touch the
OK key to exit the mode.

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7-13. Adjusting the thread wiper

4702M

Open
Close

Approx. 2mm

Approx. 3mm

4703M 4704M 4705M

1. Close the air cock (1).

2. Loosen the two screws (4) and shift the entire solenoid setting plate (5) up or down to adjust so that the thread wiper (3) is
15 mm in front of the needle center when the thread wiper cylinder (2) is pushed up to its full stroke.
3. Loosen the screw (6) and adjust the position of the thread wiper (3) so that the distance from the thread wiper to the tip of
the needle is approximately 2 mm and the tip of the thread wiper (3) is approximately 3 mm from the center of the needle
when the thread wiper (3) passes below the needle during operation.
NOTE: Check that the thread wiper (3) does not touch the finger guard.
4. Open the air cock (1).

7-14. Intermittent presser foot installation position

(-484 SF specifications only)
Install the intermittent presser foot (1) with the screw (2)
so that the distance from the bottom of the intermittent
presser foot to the top of the needle plate is 19.5 mm
when the sewing machine is stopped and the
intermittent presser foot (1) is raised.

4706M

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7-15. Adjusting the intermittent presser foot (-484 SF specifications only)

The intermittent presser foot stroke can be adjusted to within 2 − 10 mm by adjusting the position of the stepping clamp
connecting rod and changing the installation position of stepping clamp link.
<Changing the installation position of stepping clamp link>

5010Q 5011Q

1. Remove the face plate.

2. Remove the two screws (1) and the two shoulder screws (2), and then remove stepping clamp link (3).
3. Change the installation position for stepping clamp link (3) to either A, B or C above.
If the position of the stepping clamp connecting rod is adjusted as described in the following at any one of the installation
positions, the adjustment range for the intermittent presser foot stroke will as given in the following table.
Installation position Intermittent presser foot stroke range

A 2 − 4.5mm

B 4.5 − 10mm

0 mm (Intermittent presser foot does not move up and

C
down) 4707M

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<Stepping clamp connecting rod position adjustment>

5014Q

Index mark

3138B 5015Q

1. Loosen the screw (1), and then open the cover (2).
2. Loosen the nut (3), and then adjust the position of the stepping clamp connecting rod (4).
• When the stepping clamp connecting rod (4) is raised, the intermittent presser foot stroke will increase.
• When the stepping clamp connecting rod (4) is lowered, the intermittent presser foot stroke will decrease.
Next, adjust the needle bar and intermittent presser foot timing.
3. Turn the pulley in the direction of the arrow to raise the needle bar from the lowest position until the lowest reference line
on the needle bar (reference line B) is aligned with the lower edge of the needle bar bush (5).
(If using a DP x 5 needle, align with the second reference line from the top (reference line b).)
4. Open the top cover and loosen the two set screws (6).
5. Align the index marks of the stepping clamp cam (7) and the stepping clamp connecting rod (4), and then tighten the two
set screws (6).

3139B 3511B
Check the following after changing the intermittent presser foot stroke.

Needle plate

1. With the intermittent presser foot (1) lowered, turn the pulley in the direction of the arrow to move the intermittent
presser foot (1) to its lowest position.
2. Check that the presser foot (1) does not touch the needle plate and that the presser bar clamp (2) does not touch the
presser bar bush (3).
<If they are touching>
Remove the motor cover (4).
Loosen the nut (5), and turn the bolt (6) until it is pressing against the intermittent drive lever (7), and then adjust until
the two points mentioned above are not touching.

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7-16. Adjusting the work clamp lift amount

The maximum lift amount for the work clamp is 27.5 mm above the surface of the needle plate.

Max. 27.5 mm

5018Q 3143B

1. Turn on the air, and then depress the work clamp switch (1) to raise the work clamps (2).
2. Loosen the two bolts (4) of the work clamp arm lever (3), and move the work clamp arm lever (3) up or down to adjust.

7-17. Adjusting the air pressure

Lift up the handle (2) of the regulator (1) and then turn it to
adjust the air pressure to 0.5 MPa.
After adjustment is complete, push the handle (2)
downward to lock it.

If water has collected in the bottle of the regulator (1), turn

the drain cock (3) in the direction indicated by an arrow to
drain the water.

NOTE:
Open the air cock (4) slowly.

3726B

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7-18. If processing the work clamps and the feed plate to a shape that
matches the sewing pattern
Process the work clamps and feed plate which match the sewing pattern, while referring to the processing diagram below.
* Values in ( ) are the recommended sizes when sewing using the maximum area (220x100 mm).

<Work clamp processing diagram>

The left and right work clamps are symmetrical.

Center of sewing area 3513B

<Feed plate processing diagram>

Recommended thickness 1.5 mm

Center of sewing area

[mm] 3727B

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8. LIST OF ERROR CODES

DANGER
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet
before opening the control box cover. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury.

If a malfunction occurs with the sewing machine, a buzzer will sound and an error code will appear on the screen.
Follow the remedy procedure to eliminate the cause of the problem.

Switch-related errors
Code Cause of error and remedy
The STOP switch was pressed.
E010
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
The STOP switch was pressed.
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
E011
You can press the keys on the LCD panel to move the feed in order to continue sewing.
The STOP switch was pressed.
E012 Press the RESET key to clear the error, and then depress the start switch to move the feed mechanism to the
home position.
The STOP switch was still being pressed when the power was turned on, or there is a problem with the STOP
E015 switch connection.
Turn off the power, and then check that connector P9 on the main board is properly inserted.
Problem with the STOP switch connection.
E016
Turn off the power, and then check that connector P9 on the main board is properly inserted.
The start switch was pressed without the work clamp being lowered.
E020
First lower the work clamp.
The start switch was pressed when the power was turned on.
E025
Release foot from the start switch.
Work clamp switch was being depressed when power was turned on.
E035
Release foot from the switch.
Machine head tilting was detected after the power was turned on.
E050 Turn off the power, and then return the machine head to its original position.
Check that the connector P14 on the main board is properly inserted.
Machine head tilting was detected while the sewing machine was operating.
E051
Turn off the power, and then check that the connector P14 on the main board is properly inserted.
Machine head tilting was detected when the power was turned on.
E055 Turn off the power, and then return the machine head to its original position.
Check that the connector P14 on the main board is properly inserted.
Touch panel was being touched when power was turned on.
E064
Turn off the power and then turn it back on again without touching panel.
A key on the LCD panel was still being pressed when the power was turned on, or key is faulty.
E065
Turn off the power and then turn it back on again without touching panel.

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Motor-related errors
Code Cause of error and remedy
The needle bar is not stopped in the needle up stop position.
E110
Turn the pulley until the point where the error display disappears.
Upper shaft did not stop at the needle up stop position when the sewing machine stopped.
E111 Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P11 and P1 on the motor board and the connector P6 on the
main board are properly inserted.
Thread trimming was not completed.
E121
Turn off the power, and then check if the cutting edges of the fixed knife and movable knife are damaged or worn.
Main motor stopped due to a problem, or resolver is faulty.
E130 Turn off the power, and then turn the pulley and check if the sewing machine has locked up. Check connectors
P11 and P1 on the motor board, P6 on the main board and P4 of the main motor are properly inserted.
Resolver is not connected correctly.
E131
Turn off the power, and then check that the connector P11 on the motor board is properly inserted.
Problem detected with main motor operation.
E132 Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P11 and P1 on the motor board, the connector P6 on the
main board and the connector P4 of main motor are properly inserted.
Main motor stopping position is incorrect.
Turn off the power, and then check P11 and P1 on the motor board, P6 on the main board and P4 of main motor
E133
are properly inserted.
Main motor is overheating, or temperature sensor is faulty. Turn off the power, and then check the main motor.
Main motor is overheating, or temperature sensor is faulty.
Turn off the power, and then check the main motor.
E150
(When sewing data with a small number of stitches (15 stitches or less) is sewn repeatedly, the main motor may
overheat and this error code may be generated.)

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Feed mechanism-related errors

Code Cause of error and remedy
X-feed motor home position cannot be detected. Problem with X-feed motor or poor X home position sensor
E200 connection.
Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P17, P21 and P8 on the main board are properly inserted.
X-feed motor stopped due to a problem.
E201 Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the X-feed direction.
Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P17 and P21 on the main board are properly inserted.
X-feed motor stopped due to a problem during sewing.
E204 Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the X-feed direction.
Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P17 and P21 on the main board are properly inserted.
X-feed motor stopped due to a problem while moving to the sewing start position.
E205 Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the X-feed direction.
Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P17 and P21 on the main board are properly inserted.
X-feed motor stopped due to a problem during test feeding.
E206 Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the X-feed direction.
Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P17 and P21 on the main board are properly inserted.
Y-feed motor home position cannot be detected. Problem with Y-feed motor or poor Y home position sensor
E210 connection.
Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P18, P22 and P8 on the main board are properly inserted.
Y-feed motor stopped due to a problem.
E211 Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the Y-feed direction.
Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P18 and P22 on the main board are properly inserted.
Y-feed motor stopped due to a problem during sewing.
E214 Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the Y-feed direction.
Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P18 and P22 on the main board are properly inserted.
Y-feed motor stopped due to a problem while moving to the sewing start position.
E215 Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the Y-feed direction.
Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P18 and P22 on the main board are properly inserted.
Y-feed motor stopped due to a problem during test feeding.
E216 Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the Y-feed direction.
Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P18 and P22 on the main board are properly inserted.
Feed motor stopped due to a problem.
E230 Reduce the sewing speed or change the operation settings to the settings for heavy-weight materials.
Ask the place of purchase for details on the setting method.

Work clamp-related errors

Code Cause of error and remedy
Work clamp home position cannot be detected. Problem with work clamp motor or poor work clamp home
E300 position sensor connection.
Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P19, P23 and P8 on the main board are properly inserted.
Work clamp raised or lowered position cannot be detected.
E301 Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the work clamp vertical direction. Turn off the
power, and then check that connectors P19 and P23 on the main board are properly inserted.

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Communication and memory-related errors

Code Cause of error and remedy
Communication error was detected between the main board and the motor board when the power was turned on.
E401 Turn off the power, and then check that connector P5 on the main board and the connector P2 on the motor
board are properly inserted.
Communication error was detected between the main and the panel.
Turn off the power, and then check that the connector P10 on the programmer main board inside the LCD panel,
E410
the connector on the right side of the control box, connectors P5 and P32 on the main board and the connector
P2 on the motor board are properly inserted.
Communication error was detected between the main and the motor board.
E411 Turn off the power, and then check that the connector P5 on the main board and the connector P2 on the motor
board are properly inserted.
No storage media is inserted.
E420 Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Insert the storage media and then try again.
The program number is invalid or it has no corresponding data.
E421 Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Check that data for this program number is present.
Error occurred while reading.
E422 Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Check the data.
Error occurred while writing to storage media.
Check the storage media. It may be write-protected.
E425 There is a possibility of a failure of the storage media or free space shortage of storage media.
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Use the specified storage media.
The program containing the specified program has been cleared.
E427
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Cannot be accessed to the main board (flash memory).
E430
Turn off the power, and then turn it back on again.
Cannot be accessed to the programmer main board (flash memory).
E435
Turn off the power, and then turn it back on again.
Cannot be accessed to the main board (EEPROM).
E440
Turn off the power, and then turn it back on again.
Cannot be accessed to the programmer main board (EEPROM).
E445
Turn off the power, and then turn it back on again.
Model selection cannot be read from the machine head detector.
E450
Turn off the power, and then check that the connector P16 on the main board is properly inserted.
Machine head detector is not connected.
Turn off the power, and then check that the connector P16 on the main board is properly inserted.
E452
If you press the RESET key to clear the error, you can restart the machine using the backup data in the machine
head detector.
Problem with data in machine head detector.
E453
Turn off the power, and then turn it back on again.
Problem with data in machine head detector.
E454
Press the RESET key to clear the error and then data is recovered.
The program number is invalid or it has no corresponding data. Press the RESET key to clear the error.
E471
Check that data for this program number is present in the internal memory.
Internal memory is full and copying is not possible.
E474
Press the RESET key to clear the error. Delete the sewing data.

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Data editing-related errors

Code Cause of error and remedy
The enlargement ratio setting caused the sewing data to extend outside the sewing area.
E500 Set the enlargement ratio again.
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
The enlargement ratio caused the stitch length to exceed the maximum length of 12.7 mm.
E502
Press the RESET key to clear the error. Set the enlargement ratio again.
Error in data.
E510 Press the RESET key to clear the error. Please try again.
If an error occurs while reading the data, revise the data.
No end code has been input into pattern data.
E511
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Number of stitches exceeds allowed maximum.
E512
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
Extended option output number already exists.
Press the RESET key to clear the error.
E520
Change the extended option output number.
If not using the extended option output, initialize the data to clear the extended option program.
Memory switch version does not match.
E582
Press the RESET key to clear the error. Read data for the same version.
User parameter version does not match.
E583
Press the RESET key to clear the error. Read data for the same version.

Device-related errors
Code Cause of error and remedy
Upper thread breakage occurred. Thread the upper thread. Press the RESET key to clear the error.
E600
Re-sewing is possible.
Problem with the lower thread detector.
E670
Turn off the power, and then check the lower thread detector.

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Board-related errors
Code Cause of error and remedy
Abnormal rise in power supply voltage.
E700
Turn off the power, and then check the input voltage.
Abnormal rise in main motor drive voltage.
E701
Turn off the power, and then check the voltage.
Abnormal drop in power supply voltage.
E705
Turn off the power, and then check the input voltage.
Abnormal current was detected in main motor.
Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems with the sewing machine.
E710
Turn off the power, and then check that connectors P11 and P1 on the motor board, P6 on the main board and
P4 of the main motor are properly inserted.
Abnormal current was detected in pulse motor.
E711
Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems with the work clamp operation.
External error input (AIRSW) was detected.
E730
Turn off the power, and then check the air pressure.

Version updating-related errors

Code Cause of error and remedy
No main software is present.
E860
Install the main control software.
No motor software is present.
E865
Install the motor control software.
Software update request is not accepted.
E880
Turn off the power, and then turn it back on again.
Software updating did not complete normally.
E881
Turn off the power, and then repeat the software update procedure.
No software data is present in the storage media.
E883
Check that the software data has been saved into the correct folder.
There is a problem with the software data.
E884
Write the correct data into the storage media.
E887 Software updating could not be carried out. Turn off the power, and then turn it back on again.
It failed to send and receive software update file.
E888
Please try again.
Written data to flash memory is incorrect.
E889
Please try again.
Software updating could not be carried out.
E890
Please try again.

Other errors
Code Cause of error and remedy
E920 Failed to read bar-code. Press the RESET key to clear the error.

If an error code that is not listed above appears or if carrying out the specified remedy does not solve the problem,
contact the place of purchase.

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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
・ Please check the following points before calling for repairs or service.
・ If the following remedies do not fix the problem, turn off the power and consult a qualified technician or the place of
purchase.

CAUTION
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before carrying out these operations.
The machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

Items with "*" in the "Reference" column should only be checked by a qualified technician.

Problem Cause Remedy Reference

Check if the machine head switch cord

is disconnected. P. 10
Sewing machine does
not start when the Adjust the position of the machine head P. 8
power is turned on and Machine head switch does not work. switch. P. 34
the start switch is
If the machine head switch is
depressed.
malfunctioning, replace it with a new
one.

Air cock is closed. Open the air cock. P. 18

Adjust the regulator so that the air

Air pressure is too weak. P. 47
The following parts do pressure is about 0.5 MPa.
not work.
・Work clamp Work clamp:
・Thread wiper Adjust the speed controller by
P. 19
loosening it 4 turns from the
・Thread trimmer Speed controller has been tightened
fully-tightened position.
cylinder too far.
・Thread take-up lever (applicable to thread trimmer cylinder
and thread take-up lever) Adjust the speed controller by
loosening it 6 turns from the P. 19
fully-tightened position.

Work clamp does not Work clamp arm lever position is Adjust the position of the work clamp
rise to the maximum P. 47
incorrect. arm lever.
height.
Work clamp pressure is Adjust the regulator so that the air
Air pressure is too weak. P. 47
too weak. pressure is about 0.5 MPa.
Work clamp pressure is
not uniform at front and Work clamp is tilted. Adjust the tilt of the work clamp. *
back of work clamp.

Adjust the height of the thread wiper. P. 44

The thread wiper is obstructing the
Thread wiper does not needle. Adjust the operating stroke of the
P. 44
operate correctly. thread wiper.
Adjust the operating stroke of the
Thread wiper position is incorrect. P. 44
thread wiper.

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(*1) Refer to the “LCD Panel/Operation Panel” Instruction Manual.

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Problem Cause Remedy Reference

Lower thread winds to Height of bobbin winder tension Adjust the height of the bobbin winder
P. 27
one side. assembly is incorrect. tension assembly.
Lower thread winding Adjust the position of the bobbin
Bobbin presser position is incorrect. P. 27
amount is incorrect. presser.
Select a needle that is suitable for the
Needle is too thick. P. 28
sewing conditions.
When threading the thread through the
needle, allow a distance of
P. 24
approximately 45 mm between the
needle hole and the end of the thread.
Adjust the sub-tension so that the
upper thread trailing length after thread P. 29
trimming is approximately 45 mm.
Upper thread trailing length is too short.
Thread unraveling at Increase the stroke of the thread
sewing start. take-up lever.
* Adjusting the stroke of the thread
take-up lever should be carried out P. 38
also if adjusting the sub-tension fails
to prevent the thread from pulling
out.
Amount of lower thread being fed out Set the feeding amount to
P. 27
from bobbin is too small. approximately 30 mm.

Sewing start speed is too fast. Adjust the sewing start speed. (*1)

Rotary hook tip is missing. Replace the part. *

Needle is too thin.

Select a needle that is suitable for the
P. 28
sewing conditions.
Needle is too thick.

Needle is bent. Replace the needle. P. 23

Install the needle so that it faces

Needle is not installed correctly. P. 23
correctly.
Clearance between needle and rotary
Adjust the needle clearance. P. 37
Skipped stitches occur. hook tip is too large.
Needle and rotary hook timing is
Adjust the timing. P. 37
incorrect.
Replace the needle hole plate with one
with a smaller needle diameter.
Use a thinner feed plate.
* Recommended thickness: 1.5 mm
Material is flapping. Process the work clamps and the feed
P. 48
plate into shapes that can hold the
*
material near the seam.
Adjust the intermittent height of the
intermittent presser foot. (*1)
(-484 SF specifications only)

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Problem Cause Remedy Reference

Select a thread which is suitable for the

Thread is too thick for the needle. P. 28
needle.
Install the needle so that it faces
Needle is not installed correctly. P. 23
correctly.

Thread is not threaded correctly. Thread the thread correctly. P. 24

Damage or burring in parts such as the
Repair the respective part by buffing it.
rotary hook, hook stopper, needle hole *
Upper thread is Alternatively, replace the part.
plate, needle or thread path.
breaking.
Needle and rotary hook timing is
Adjust the timing. P. 37
incorrect.

Upper thread tension is too strong. Reduce the upper thread tension. P. 29

Thread take-up spring tension is too Reduce the tension of the thread
P. 36
strong. take-up spring.
Use a needle cooler unit. P. 21, 24
Thread breaks due to heat.
Reduce the sewing speed. (*1)
Damage to the needle hole plate or Repair the respective part by buffing it.
*
Lower thread is bobbin case. Alternatively, replace the part.
breaking.
Lower thread tension is too strong. Reduce the lower thread tension. P. 28

Needle is bent. Replace the needle. P. 23

Select a needle that is suitable for the

Needle is too thin. P. 28
sewing conditions.
Needle and rotary hook tip are
Needle breaks. Adjust the needle clearance. P. 37
touching.
Needle and rotary hook timing is
Adjust the timing. P. 37
incorrect.

Feed timing is too slow. Advance the feed timing. *

Replace the movable knife with a new

Movable knife is blunt. P. 39
one.
Sharpen the fixed knife or replace it
Fixed knife is blunt. P. 39
with a new one.

Upper thread is not cut. Adjust the timing. P. 37

Movable knife is not picking up the
upper thread. Adjust the standby position of the
P. 40
movable knife.
Movable knife is not picking up the
needle thread because the last stitch is Refer to "Skipped stitches occur". P. 56
being skipped.

Lower thread is not cut. Lower thread tension is too weak. Increase the lower thread tension. P. 28

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Problem Cause Remedy Reference

Select a needle that is suitable for the

Needle is too thin. P. 28
sewing conditions.
Hole diameter in needle hole plate is Replace the needle hole plate with one
too small. with a larger hole diameter.
Use a thicker feed plate.
Feed plate is too thin.
*Recommended thickness: 1.5 mm
Hole diameter of intermittent presser
Replace the intermittent presser foot
foot is too small.
with one with a larger hole diameter.
(-484 SF specifications only)
Sliding parts of outer rotary hook and
Lubricate the felts for the sliding parts
inner hook have little or no sewing P. 21
Upper thread is not of the outer rotary hook and inner hook.
machine oil.
tight.
Damage or burring in parts such as the
Repair the respective part by buffing it.
rotary hook, hook stopper, needle hole *
Alternatively, replace the part.
plate, needle or thread path.

Lower thread tension is too strong. Reduce the lower thread tension. P. 28

Increase the upper thread tension.

Upper thread tension is too weak. *Adjust the upper thread tension after P. 29
adjusting the lower thread tension.
Thread take-up spring tension is too Increase the tension of the thread
P. 36
weak. take-up spring.
Adjust the forward-back clearance
between the tip of the hook stopper
Upper thread does not release
and the surface of the inner hook P. 38
correctly from hook stopper.
needle drop section to approximately
0.8 mm.

Feed timing is too fast. Retard the feed timing. *

Intermittent height of intermittent

0573M Adjust the intermittent height of the
presser foot is too low. (*1)
intermittent presser foot.
(-484 SF specifications only)
Lower thread is not
Lower thread tension is too weak. Increase the lower thread tension. P. 28
tight.
Reduce the upper thread tension.
Upper thread tension is too strong. *Adjust the upper thread tension after P. 29
0574M adjusting the lower thread tension.
Uneven thread
tightening at the sewing Bobbin spinning. Use an anti-spin spring. P. 28
start.
Adjust the sub-tension so that the
upper thread trailing length after thread P. 29
trimming is approximately 45 mm.
Poor seam finish on Reduce the stroke of the thread
underside of material at Upper thread trailing length is too long. take-up lever.
the sewing start. * Adjusting the stroke of the thread
P. 38
take-up lever should be carried out
also if adjusting the sub-tension fails
to improve the seam finish.
Replace the movable knife with a new
Movable knife is blunt. P. 39
one.
Sharpen the fixed knife or replace it
Fixed knife is blunt. P. 39
Upper thread trailing with a new one.
length is irregular.
Sub-tension is too weak. Adjust the sub-tension. P. 29

Thread take-up spring tension is too Increase the tension of the thread
P. 36
weak. take-up spring.

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* Please note that the contents of this manual may differ slightly from the actual product purchased as a result of product improvements.

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This is the original instructions. I5111075B E
2016.03. B (1)