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KE-436C

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Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.

ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH PATTERN TACKER WITH STEPPING FOOT
AND PROGRAMMING FUNCTION

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for KE-436C

Page 1: ...Please read this manual before using the machine Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH PATTERN TACKER WITH STEPPING FOOT AND PROGRAMMING FUNCTION INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...fe 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 DANGER The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions will almost certainly result in death or severe injury CAUTION The instructions which follow this term indicate situations wh...

Page 3: ...rical storm turn off the power 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 qualified technician Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done The sewing machine weighs more than 56 kg The installation should be carrie...

Page 4: ...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 otherwise inflammation can result Furthermore do not drink the oil or eat the grease under any circumstances as they can cause vomiting and diarrhoea Keep the oil out of the reach of children Maintenance and inspection Maintenance and inspection of the sewing ...

Page 5: ... High temperature warning display Safety devices Eye guard Finger guard Thread take up cover Thread take up solenoid cover Belt cover Frame side cover etc 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 5 Direction of operation 2747Q 2670Q Thread take up cover Belt co...

Page 6: ... 29 6 2 Installing the needle 29 6 3 Threading the upper thread 29 6 4 Winding the lower thread 30 6 5 Replacing the bobbin case and threading the thread 31 6 6 Thread tension 31 7 SEWING 34 7 1 Before starting sewing 34 7 2 Sewing operation 34 8 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 36 8 1 Checking the needle 36 8 2 Cleaning the rotary hook 36 8 3 Lubrication 37 8 4 Draining the oil 38 8 5 Cleaning the cont...

Page 7: ...l 20 Thread take up cover 4 Work clamp switch 21 Belt cover 5 Start switch 22 Frame side cover 6 Motor 23 Thread take up solenoid cover 7 Programmer 8 Floppy drive 9 EMERGENCY STOP switch 10 Pulley 11 Spool stand 12 Thread take up lever 13 Wiper solenoid cover 14 Thread wiper switch 15 Dip switch 16 Integrater 17 Solenoid valve 2672Q 2671Q ...

Page 8: ...mer device Standard equipment Thread take up device Standard equipment Stepping foot lift amount 18 mm Stepping foot stroke 0 mm 3 8 mm Safety device built in stopping mechanism Data storage method 3 5 floppy disk 2HD 1 44MB 2DD Motor Three phase 400W induction motor Weights Machine head 56 kg Operation panel 2 8 kg Control box 10 20 kg depending on destination Power source Single phase 110 220 23...

Page 9: ...ay from any moving parts Furthermore do not excessively bend the cable or secure it too firmly staples otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric shocks could occur Be sure to connect the ground If the ground connection is not secure you run the risk of receiving a serious electric shock and problems with correct operation may also occur Install the belt covers to the machine head and mot...

Page 10: ...it does not fall down 2 Install the control box with the four accessory bolts 4 spacers 5 flat washers 6 and nuts 7 as shown in the illustration above Use two nuts 7 at each installation location and make sure that both nuts are tightened 3 Close the covers panel mounting assembly 2 and main P C board mounting plate 3 and tighten them with the screws 1 The main P C board mounting plate 3 will be o...

Page 11: ...e cushions 1 and then secure it in place with the five nails 3 so that the oil pan 2 is not at an angle 2 While pushing the oil pan 2 down from above screw in the oil container 4 3 5 Installing the cushions Place the two cushions 1 into the holes in the work table so that the notches are aligned with the tabs in the oil pan and secure them in place with the nails 2 Install so that the head of the ...

Page 12: ...plate is not installed 3 7 Installing the machine head 1 Insert the head hinges 1 into the machine head so that they are parallel and then secure them with the two set screws 2 2 Place the machine head gently on top of the rubber cushions 3 and cushions 4 Note Pull the cords 5 out as shown in the illustration above in order to prevent them from being clamped by the machine head 3 Install the hinge...

Page 13: ...th the washers 3 into the three holes from above and then tighten the nuts 5 washers 6 and cushion B 7 from below to secure the assembly Note Tighten until the thickness of cushion B 7 becomes about 1 mm 2 Pass the cords of the control panel assembly through the hole in the operation panel stand 1 3 Attach the rubber sheet 8 to the hole in the operation panel stand 1 and then secure it with the bo...

Page 14: ...e of the operation panel 3 3 12 Connecting the ground wire CAUTION Be sure to connect the ground If the ground connection is not secure you run the risk of receiving a serious electric shock and problems with correct operation may also occur 2674Q 2675Q 2676Q Vertical Flat 2741Q Connect to the power switch However the black wire is insulated to the inside of the box and is not used Connect to grou...

Page 15: ...3 INSTALLATION 9 KE 436C 3 13 Connecting the cords 2748Q 2502Q 2677Q 2678Q ...

Page 16: ...ecurely connect connectors P1 to P7 P11 P14 P18 and P20 as indicated in the table below Note Check that the connector is facing the correct way and then insert it firmly until it locks into place Furthermore lock the cord clamp at the top Machine head connectors Connection location No of pins Cord mark Connection location on circuit board Cord clamps used Head position switch 9 pin 1A P1 A ORG1 No...

Page 17: ... the figure and then bind them with some fastening bands Be sure not to crush the air tubes at that time Light work clamp mode can be used by changing over the air tube connections Refer to 12 Setting the work clamp mode 0433Q Cylinder L Stepping cylinder Cylinder R Upper knob Lower knob Switch 1092Q ...

Page 18: ...e Button hole diameter is 5 4 mm The pitch is 50mm 2 Install the air unit 8 to the beam with two accessory screws 9 and two bolts 10 3 Install the ground cord 11 to the machine head 4 Connect the air hose 12 5 Adjust the air pressure Refer to 9 14 Adjusting the air pressure 3 14 2 Adjusting the speed controller The speeds at which the work clamps are raised and lowered can be adjusted by loosening...

Page 19: ...ing washer 7 flat washer 8 bolt 9 spring washer 10 and flat washer 11 as shown in Figure A If foot switch support plate B 13 is used in a back to front position it can be used as shown in Figure B 1 Remove the screw 14 and rubber plug 15 Note that the spring 16 will come out when the screw 14 is removed 2 Turn foot switch support plate B 13 back to front and then install it with the bolt 17 spring...

Page 20: ...e 3 so that the X feed lever cap 4 sits on top of the needle sub plate 3 3 Install the needle sub plate 3 with the four screws 5 4 Loosen the screws 2 and make fine adjustments to the height of the needle sub plate 3 so that it is at the same height as the needle plate 6 5 Provisionally secure the two auxiliary plate supports 7 with the washers 8 and the screws 9 and 10 and then firmly tighten the...

Page 21: ...ion manual and then install the spool stand 1 at the right side of the work table 3 19 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 Install the eye guard assy 1 to the face plate with the two screws 2 2509Q 2684Q ...

Page 22: ... oil sight glass If oil is not added and the oil drops below this level there is the danger that the machine may seize during operation Note 2 Be sure to let the machine operate for a while after adding the oil Note 3 If there is no more oil on the felt of the shuttle race base problems with sewing may result so add oil to the felt until it is slightly soaked Note 4 Use only specified Brother oil ...

Page 23: ... to display data such as menus errors and memory switch settings 6 Menu switch Used to select the desired menu scale speed bobbin thread counter split No One of the indicators 7 11 illuminates to indicate the menu selected and the setting for that menu then appears on the display screen 5 The illuminated indicator changes in the following order each time the switch is pressed X SCALE indicator 7 Y...

Page 24: ...er of work pieces displayed in the bobbin thread counter to floppy disk 14 Bobbin Thread CHANGE Used to continue sewing after replacing the bobbin thread switch An alarm will sound when the counter reads 000 Sewing is not possible when the counter reads 000 Refer to 5 9 Using the bobbin thread counter 15 TEST switch Used to move the feed mechanism only in order to confirm a programmed stitch patte...

Page 25: ...ting to 2HD disks and BAS 300A data when writing to 2DD disks When using a 2HD disk use a disk which has been pre formatted as a 1 44 MB disk The programmer can be used to format these disks Refer to the programmer instruction manual for details TFD embroidery data can be embroidered after it has been converted by the programmer to BAS 300E data Restrictions when using 2DD floppy disks and KE 436C...

Page 26: ...the R W operation is not in operation eject the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive and keep it in a case for floppy disk only to prevent exposure of the disk to dust When the E 4F error Reading error of sewing data occurs very often 1 Clean the floppy disk drive using the cleaning disk 2 Read the sewing data If the E 4F error occurs again the floppy disk may be damaged In this case clean the f...

Page 27: ...ttern to disk Press the program select switch 3 on the operation panel to select the desired program number After programming the pattern using the stitch programmer press the R W switch 4 The disk drive indicator 5 will illuminate and a P will appear on the PROGRAM NO display 2 to indicate that the data is being written When the alarm sounds and the disk drive indicator 5 turns off the program nu...

Page 28: ...home position it will then move the sewing start position and the program number will stop flashing This only occurs the first time that a program is selected 4 Press the start switch 1 The needle will remain stationary as the work clamp advances through the pattern at low speed one stitch at a time Press the work clamp switch 2 to fast forward If the STEP BACK switch 17 is pressed while moving at...

Page 29: ...TOP switch 1 once more to release it Continuing sewing from a stopping point lf you press the EMERGENCY STOP switch after the thread breaks or the bobbin thread runs out during sewing you can then resume sewing from the point where the thread broke or ran out 1 Press the EMERGENCY STOP switch to release it 2 Press the STEP BACK RESET switch 17 to trim the thread 3 Press the STEP BACK RESET switch ...

Page 30: ...turn the dial 12 until the desired speed is displayed The display will change in steps of 10 rpm 5 9 Changing the X SCALE and Y SCALE settings 1 Press the MENU switch 6 until the X SCALE indicator 7 or the Y SCALE indicator 8 illuminates 2 While pressing the STEP BACK switch 17 turn the dial 12 until the desired ratio flashes on the display The scale setting is displayed as a percentage 3 The prog...

Page 31: ...2 While pressing the STEP BACK switch 17 turn the dial 12 to set the number of articles to be embroidered 3 Insert the floppy disk and press the bobbin thread SET switch 13 An alarm will beep twice This will record the number of work pieces shown in the counter 5 to the disk 4 The number shown in the counter 5 will decrease one each time the stitch pattern is completed When the number of patterns ...

Page 32: ...oduction counter value will appear on the program number display 2 and on the display screen 5 Press the B T CHANGE switch 14 The PRODUCTION counter will display 00000 The production counter can be set to a value between 00000 and 99999 by turning the dial 12 while pressing the STEP BACK switch 17 2 Depress the start switch to start embroidering 3 Press the TEST switch 15 or the MENU switch 6 The ...

Page 33: ... the SPLIT NO indicator 11 is illuminated 1 will then appear in the display screen 5 Then while pressing the STEP BACK switch 17 turn the dial 12 to change the contents appearing on the display screen 5 in order Example If three patterns have been programmed for split sewing the number on the display screen changes in the following order 1 2 3 1 2 4 When the start switch is pressed only the patter...

Page 34: ...icator 7 or Y SCALE indicator 8 illuminates 5 Turn the setting dial 12 to move the feed mechanism one pulse at a time If the setting dial is turned counterclockwise while the X SCALE indicator is illuminated the feed mechanism will move to the right If the setting dial is turned clockwise while the X SCALE indicator is illuminated the feed mechanism will move to the left If the setting dial is tur...

Page 35: ... the set screw 1 insert the needle 2 as far as it will go so that the groove is facing toward you and then tighten the set screw 1 6 3 Threading the upper thread CAUTION Turn off the power switch before threading the thread otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake which could result in injury Thread the upper thread correctly as shown in the illustration below N...

Page 36: ...ps being wound onto the bobbin Release the STEP BACK switch 3 after the machine starts operating If you release the start switch before winding is completed depress it once more while pressing and holding the STEP BACK switch 3 6 The bobbin presser 1 will automatically return to its original position after a set amount of thread 80 90 of the bobbin capacity has been wound on 7 Release the foot swi...

Page 37: ...ed at this time 3 Pass the thread through the lever thread hole 4 and then pull out approximately 30 mm of thread 6 6 Thread tension 6 6 1 Sewing conditions and thread tension Medium materials Heavy materials Use Standard hook Large hook Standard hook Large hook Upper thread 50 or equivalent 30 or equivalent Lower thread 60 or equivalent 50 or equivalent Upper thread tension N 0 6 0 9 1 0 1 3 1 2 ...

Page 38: ...thread tension Adjust the thread tension to the weakest possible tension by turning the thread tension nut 1 until the bobbin case will not drop by its own weight while the thread end coming out of the bobbin case is held 6 6 4 Upper thread tension Turn the tension nut 1 main tension to adjust the tension as appropriate for the material being sewn Furthermore turn the thread nut 2 sub tension to a...

Page 39: ...n the screw 2 and then move arm thread guide R 1 When sewing thick material move arm thread guide R 1 to the left The thread take up amount will become greater When sewing thin material move arm thread guide R 1 to the right The thread take up amount will become less 6 6 8 Thread take up amount Loosen the screw 1 and move the stopper 3 57 nut 2 to adjust the operating angle of the thread take up s...

Page 40: ...ch No 14 to ON 7 1 Before starting sewing Check that the needle bar is at its highest position Turn the machine pulley so that the index mark 1 on the pulley is between the marks 2 on the belt cover If the machine is started while the index mark 1 is not between these two marks 2 error message E 22 will be displayed only when memory switch No 14 is on 7 2 Sewing operation 1 Turn the power switch o...

Page 41: ...will then advance to the sewing start position and blinking will stop This is only required the first time a program is sewing 8 Press the start switch 7 again to start sewing 9 After sewing is completed the thread cutter will automatically operate then the work clamp will rise Note When the power is turned on after once being turned off the same pattern of sewing can be continued since the machin...

Page 42: ...iarrhoea Keep the oil out of the reach of children Wait until the motor has cooled down before cleaning the air holes The motor may be hot immediately after it has been used and it may cause burns if touched 8 1 Checking the needle Always check that the tip of the needle is not broken and also the needle is not bent before starting sewing 8 2 Cleaning the rotary hook 1 Pull the shuttle race cover ...

Page 43: ...ore oil on the felt of the shuttle race base problems with sewing may result so add oil to the felt until it is slightly soaked Note 4 Use only specified Brother oil Nisseki Mitsubishi Sewing Lube 10N VG10 for the machine oil 1 Fill the arm side oil tank with oil 2 Fill the bed side oil tank with oil 3 Add oil to the felt 1 of the shuttle race base When setting up the sewing machine and when it ha...

Page 44: ... the overheating error code E d0 will be displayed and you will not be able to operate the sewing machine 8 6 Cleaning the air holes of belt cover and frame side cover Remove the belt cover 1 and the frame side cover 2 and then clean the air holes 3 After cleaning install the belt cover 1 and the frame side cover 2 If dust collects in the air holes it may cause the motor to overheat The air holes ...

Page 45: ...to be left on when carrying out some adjustment be extremely careful to observe all safety precautions 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 9 1 Adjusting the needle bar height Turn the machine pulley to move the needle bar to the lowest position Then remove the rubber...

Page 46: ... the machine pulley to align the tip of the rotary hook with the needle center line Then loosen the set screw 1 and turn the eccentric shaft 2 to adjust so that the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook is 0 01 0 08 mm 9 5 Adjusting the shuttle race thread guide Install the shuttle race thread guide 1 by pushing it in the direction of the arrow so that the needle groove is aligned with ...

Page 47: ...just the operating angle of the thread take up solenoid 4 To reduce the thread take up amount move the stopper 3 downward To increase the thread take up amount move the stopper 3 upward Note Do not increase the stroke of the thread take up lever any more than is necessary If the sub thread tension is too high the needle thread length may become too short and the thread may come out of the needle F...

Page 48: ...read trimmer cam 4 3 In this condition turn the machine pulley to align the position of the roller 3 with the mark on the thread trimmer cam 4 4 Loosen the nut 6 and move the connecting rod lever 7 to the left or right to adjust so that the V section A is aligned with the index mark B on the needle plate when in this condition the procedure 3 and the movable knife 5 is pushed to the machine pulley...

Page 49: ...4 Remove the movable knife 8 and replace it with a new one At this time check that the movable knife 8 and the fixed knife 9 cut the thread cleanly If necessary adjust by using the appropriate movable knife washer 10 supplied as accessories Apply grease to the outside of the collar 11 at this time 5 Install the fixed knife 9 at a distance of 0 5 mm from the needle hole plate 12 6 Place the thread ...

Page 50: ...ls Heavy materials The maximum work clamp lift amount is 25 mm from the top of the needle plate The lift amount is adjusted as shown in the table at the time of shipment Lift amount 10 mm 14 mm 1 Raise the work clamp 1 and loosen the screws 2 2 Adjust the work clamp lift by moving the presser levers 3 and 4 up and down and then tighten the screws 2 If movement is sluggish when the work clamp 1 is ...

Page 51: ... 5 mm 1 Loosen the screw 2 and open the stepping cover 3 2 Loosen the nut 4 and adjust the stepping work clamp connecting rod 5 position When the stepping work clamp connecting rod is raised the lift will increase When lowered the lift will decrease Adjusting work clamp lift to 5 8 mm 1 Turn the upper shaft to set the work clamp to its lowest point Loosen the screw 9 of stepping work clamp arm R 8...

Page 52: ...tion is adjusted so that the index mark 2 on the machine pulley 1 is inside the mark 4 on the belt cover 3 If adjustment is necessary loosen the screw 5 at the U mark of the machine pulley 1 and adjust the position of the machine pulley 1 The machine pulley 1 stops later if it is turned clockwise and it stops earlier if it is turned counterclockwise Note The screw 6 at the D mark is an adjusting s...

Page 53: ...d loosen the bolt 5 and move the whole solenoid fixing plate 6 up or down to adjust so that the distance is approximately 25 mm 9 14 Adjustment of air pressure 1 Air pressure should be 0 5 Mpa The air pressure can be adjusted by pulling up and turning the control knob 2 on the integrator 1 After adjustment is complete push the control knob 2 downward to lock it 2 If water stands in the bottle of t...

Page 54: ...me position sensor When SPEED indicator is illuminated Needle up signal synchronizer When B T COUNTER indicator is illuminated 24 section signal synchronizer When SPLIT ON indicator is illuminated Needle down signal synchronizer 3 If the settings for DIP switch A at the side of the operation panel are changed at this time the number of theychanged switch will appear in the top row of the program n...

Page 55: ... input voltage is 100 V for 100 V specs 380 V for 380 V specs 400 V for 400 V specs 5 Press the TEST switch 3 once more to return the display to the normal condition 9 17 Clearing all memory settings If the sewing machine stops operating normally the cause may be that an incorrect memory setting may have been made by means of the memory switch for instance In such cases carry out the following pro...

Page 56: ...PA 7 DIPA 8 Thread breakage detector device is activated available as an option DIP switch B Switch Motion when set to ON DIPB 1 Single split mode activated DIPB 2 DIPB 3 Thread is not trimmed after an emergency stop DIPB 4 Needle cooler output is produced Needle cooler available as an option DIPB 5 When a rotating type thread breakage detector device is used detection precision is increased from ...

Page 57: ...ches are sewn at a low speed of 400 rpm DIPC 6 Low speed sewing is not performed at the start of sewing DIPC 7 The motor operates in reverse when the upper shaft stops to return the needle bar to close to its highest position Note DIPC 8 During an emergency stop the thread is trimmed and the needle bar stops in the raised position Note When the motor operates in reverse to raise the needle the thr...

Page 58: ...ay screen 3 matches the switch number 00 3F for the function that you would like to select from the table 4 Press the STEP BACK switch 2 to switch the setting appearing in the display screen 5 from OFF to ON If pressed once more If the B T CHANGE switch 6 is pressed at this time all memory switch settings will be changed to OFF 5 Press the TEST switch 1 The display will return to normal Note The f...

Page 59: ...d available as an option memo 0c memo 0d Clearing the emergency stop switch action is carried out using the STEP BACK switch Note The factory default setting is ON and it changes to ON when all memory settings are cleared ON memo 0E Test feeding is carried out at the same speed as normal sewing For checking feed operation memo 0F After sewing is finished the work clamp automatically opens and clos...

Page 60: ...he enlargement and reduction ratio settings at the operation panel are fixed at the values when memo 25 was set to ON memo 26 Thread trimming is not carried out memo 27 The sewing speed setting at the opration panel is fixed at the value when memo 27 was set to ON memo 28 Set to ON when using the thread take up device ON memo 29 Work clamp lifting and lower thread winding before home position dete...

Page 61: ... operation panel 0 1 Center of work clamp 2 Upper left corner of work clamp 3 Lower left corner of work clamp 4 Upper right corner of work clamp 5 Lower right corner of work clamp 6 Sewing start point 7 Sewing end point 8 Upper left corner of sewing pattern 9 Lower left corner of sewing pattern 10 Upper right corner of sewing pattern 11 Lower right corner of sewing pattern memo 3A 1 3 2 Changes th...

Page 62: ...d to start sewing Furthermore when DIP switch A 2 is at ON and if one presser is already lowered pressing the start pedal causes the other presser to be lowered and then sewing starts 9 Two pedals When the presser pedal is depressed to the 1st step both left and right pressers are raised simultaneously When it is pressed to the 2nd step sewing starts 10 Two pedals When the start pedal is depressed...

Page 63: ...ls at this time 2 After checking that everything is positioned correctly depress the presser pedal to the 2nd step to firmly clamp the article being sewn 3 Press the start pedal to start sewing Other hose connections and corresponding operations The hoses can be connected in combinations other than the one shown above so that only one side of the presser operates in light work clamp mode Cylinder ...

Page 64: ...it E 15 Start switch was depressed or connection of start switch is defective Turn off power and check it E 16 Machine head was tilted back Turn off power and tilt machine head back E 17 Operation panel switch was depressed when power was turned on Turn off power and check it E 20 Motor malfunctions or synchronizer is not connected correctly Or thermostat inside sewing machine motor has operated T...

Page 65: ...when there was no sewing available data Read sewing data again E A1 Can not detect home position X Y feed or connection of home position sensor is incorrect Turn off power and check X Y feed and connector P1 E c0 Motor PROM is not correctly inserted Turn off power and check it E c1 Cooling fan in control box does not operate Turn off power and check whether any thread scraps have built up Check fa...

Page 66: ...materials Extra heavy materials Needle hole plate φ2 2 S49980 001 FM φ2 6 S10212 101 E Bobbin case assy 159610 301 A 152690 401 B S59221 001 LC 154339 101 A 154340 101 B Tension spring S48664 001 AN Screw 154341 001 S16492 101 LA 159612 001 A 154342 001 B Spring anti spin S15667 001 LA Bobbin 159613 051 154663 001 B S44633 001 LAN 152685 903 A 152687 902 B Shuttle hook W BOX S59161 991 LF S59162 9...

Page 67: ...28 019 DP 17 25 145646 025 434ESF 2R S46544 001 Work clamp 434ESF 2L S46545 001 Feed plate 434ESF 2 S44942 001 Gauge parts The following are provided as optional gauge parts Each work clamp pair is used in combination with the feed plate directly below them Work clamps R L and feed plate 1 2 3 4 R 153493 001 S23377 001 519 S27836 001 895 156085 001 M L 153498 001 S23378 001 519 S27837 001 895 1560...

Page 68: ...89 001 S Work clamp 156084 001 L 156090 001 S Feed plate Gauge assy 434E MK2 S54984 001 Needle hole plate A S10211 001 AF S51449 001 BZ S41013 001 D S29997 001 E S10212 101 ED S30925 001 F S10213 001 FD S30926 001 FM S49980 001 H S30450 001 L S25127 001 M S34348 001 3 S40217 001 Home position standard plate ...

Page 69: ...te Adjust the work clamp lift amount 44 Clearance between thread wiper and needle tip Adjust the height of the thread wiper 47 The thread wiper is ob structing the needle Thread wiper position Adjust the operating dis tance of the thread wiper 47 Thread wiper does not operate correctly Thread wiper position is incorrect Thread wiper position Adjust the operating dis tance of the thread wiper 47 Lo...

Page 70: ...ng Lower thread tension Adjust the lower thread tension 32 Lower thread breaks Corners of needle hole plate or bobbin care are damaged Damage File smooth or replace the affected part Clearance between needle and rotary hook tip is too great Needle clearance Adjust the needle clear ance 40 Incorrect needle and rotary hook timing Needle bar lift amount Adjust the needle bar lift amount 39 Driver is ...

Page 71: ...ide is not separating the threads Shuttle race thread guide position Adjust the position of the shuttle race thread guide 40 Shuttle race thread guide is separating the threads insufficiently Shuttle race thread guide position Adjust the position of the shuttle race thread guide 40 Upper thread is not prop erly tight Upper thread tension Adjust the upper thread tension 32 Uneven upper thread lengt...

Page 72: ...rce Programmer assy Used to create sewing patterns for the KE 436C It can also be used to display error messages Thread breakage detector device Available as rotary type or fiber type stops sewing when a thread breakage is detected and warns the operator Needle cooler device This is a pneumatic type needle cooler which prevents the thread breaking due to heat It is particularly useful when sewing ...

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