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Please keep this manual before using the machine. ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE BES-916AC BES-1216AC INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
Please keep this manual before using the machine. ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE BES-916AC BES-1216AC INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
Instruction Manual - English
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...916AC. Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Provides explanations on machine operation during embroidering. Chapter 7 Maintenance Describes appropriate maintenance of setting the machine and working environment. The display is provided by identifying the model name. Chapter 5 Setting This Chapter describes procedures of the machine. Check the model before using the machine. Chapter 8 Adjustment Explains how to edit the embroidery... of the following chapters: Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine This Chapter describes the specifications, installation and preparatory ...
...916AC. Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Provides explanations on machine operation during embroidering. Chapter 7 Maintenance Describes appropriate maintenance of setting the machine and working environment. The display is provided by identifying the model name. Chapter 5 Setting This Chapter describes procedures of the machine. Check the model before using the machine. Chapter 8 Adjustment Explains how to edit the embroidery... of the following chapters: Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine This Chapter describes the specifications, installation and preparatory ...
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... Guard Bar 21 3-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand 22 3-6 Lubrication to Power Source 28 4-5 Preparation of Machine for Operation 28 4-6 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame 32 4-7 Adjustment of Thread Tension 36 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel...23 4. Preparation for Embroidering 24 4-1 Upper Threading 24 4-2 Replacement of Embroidery Data from Floppy Disk 49 Reading from Memory 52 12 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC Specifications 18 2. Names of Embroidery Machine 1. Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Before Starting Operation 6 Procedure of Reading This...
... Guard Bar 21 3-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand 22 3-6 Lubrication to Power Source 28 4-5 Preparation of Machine for Operation 28 4-6 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame 32 4-7 Adjustment of Thread Tension 36 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel...23 4. Preparation for Embroidering 24 4-1 Upper Threading 24 4-2 Replacement of Embroidery Data from Floppy Disk 49 Reading from Memory 52 12 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC Specifications 18 2. Names of Embroidery Machine 1. Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Before Starting Operation 6 Procedure of Reading This...
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Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine
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... area Feed system Stitch length Storage medium Thread trimming Needle thread breakage Power supply Weight Dimensions Options 9 needle embroidery machine head 12 needle embroidery machine head Pattern embroidery Maximum 1200 rpm Max. 300 (V) x 450 (H) mm (flat hoop area) 300 (V) x 450 ...brother ECS format) Automatic thread trimmer Needle thread breakage detector Single phase 120 V, 200 V, 220 V, 240 V, 500 VA 195 kg 1050 (W) x 1016 (L) x 1484 (H) mm Embroidery hoops in different sizes, Bobbin winder, Parts for boring 18 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine...
... area Feed system Stitch length Storage medium Thread trimming Needle thread breakage Power supply Weight Dimensions Options 9 needle embroidery machine head 12 needle embroidery machine head Pattern embroidery Maximum 1200 rpm Max. 300 (V) x 450 (H) mm (flat hoop area) 300 (V) x 450 ...brother ECS format) Automatic thread trimmer Needle thread breakage detector Single phase 120 V, 200 V, 220 V, 240 V, 500 VA 195 kg 1050 (W) x 1016 (L) x 1484 (H) mm Embroidery hoops in different sizes, Bobbin winder, Parts for boring 18 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine...
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Chapter 1 Preparation of Machine Components BES-916AC Thread guide bar Pulley (A) Thread tension dial Thread take-up Inner thread guide Embroidery hoop Table Power switch Control box Thread guide A, B 9-bar cotton stand Operation panel Floppy disk drive Carriage Guard bar BES-1216AC Pulley (A) Thread tension dial Thread take-up Inner thread guide Embroidery hoop Thread guide bar Table Power switch Control box Thread guide A, B 12-bar cotton stand Operation panel Floppy disk drive Carriage Guard bar BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 19 Names of Embroidery Machine 2.
Chapter 1 Preparation of Machine Components BES-916AC Thread guide bar Pulley (A) Thread tension dial Thread take-up Inner thread guide Embroidery hoop Table Power switch Control box Thread guide A, B 9-bar cotton stand Operation panel Floppy disk drive Carriage Guard bar BES-1216AC Pulley (A) Thread tension dial Thread take-up Inner thread guide Embroidery hoop Thread guide bar Table Power switch Control box Thread guide A, B 12-bar cotton stand Operation panel Floppy disk drive Carriage Guard bar BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 19 Names of Embroidery Machine 2.
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... machines, exercise care not to connect the ground. The sewing machine weighs more people. Install a machine in bodily injuries. When relocating the machine, raise leveling seats q. Chapter 1 Preparation of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with casters e. 20 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of Embroidery Machine...
... machines, exercise care not to connect the ground. The sewing machine weighs more people. Install a machine in bodily injuries. When relocating the machine, raise leveling seats q. Chapter 1 Preparation of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with casters e. 20 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of Embroidery Machine...
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3-3 Installation of Operation Panel Operation panel Chapter 1 Preparation of the frame. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 21 Fix it with bolts and washers from the lower side of Embroidery Machine Loosen thumb bolt q. q 3-4 Mounting of use, and tighten thumb bolt q. Adjust the operation panel position for ease of Guard Bar q q q Attach guard bar q to the machine.
3-3 Installation of Operation Panel Operation panel Chapter 1 Preparation of the frame. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 21 Fix it with bolts and washers from the lower side of Embroidery Machine Loosen thumb bolt q. q 3-4 Mounting of use, and tighten thumb bolt q. Adjust the operation panel position for ease of Guard Bar q q q Attach guard bar q to the machine.
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... screws r. 3. For safety reason, attach vinyl tubes to the cotton stand assembly q, while fitting into the two holes. 2. q 22 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand BES-916AC r e w 1. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide support bars w using the two screws r. 3. Attach two thread guide...
... screws r. 3. For safety reason, attach vinyl tubes to the cotton stand assembly q, while fitting into the two holes. 2. q 22 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand BES-916AC r e w 1. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide support bars w using the two screws r. 3. Attach two thread guide...
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... after unpacking or after leaving the machine without operation for keeping the machine head in injury. BES-916AC BES-1216AC BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 23 Proper lubrication is pressed by mistake, which could result in good condition. Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case ... at the top and the bottom of each needle bar. (See the left figure.) Note) • Use the Brother's specified embroidery machine oil (Nisseki Embroidery Lube No. 10 or the equivalent). • Supplying an excessive amount of oil will cause dripping onto the material.
... after unpacking or after leaving the machine without operation for keeping the machine head in injury. BES-916AC BES-1216AC BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 23 Proper lubrication is pressed by mistake, which could result in good condition. Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 3-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case ... at the top and the bottom of each needle bar. (See the left figure.) Note) • Use the Brother's specified embroidery machine oil (Nisseki Embroidery Lube No. 10 or the equivalent). • Supplying an excessive amount of oil will cause dripping onto the material.
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..., lead it around the thread guide, and then pass it from the lower side. 2. Push up . 24 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC Pass an upper thread from the cotton stand through the hole of the START switch, resulting in bodily... injuries. 4-1 Upper Threading BES-916AC qThread guide tension disc wThread breakage pulley eUpper thread guide (upper) rUpper thread guide (middle) tThread guide (upper) ...pass it on the spring. 4. After passing the thread through the hole of Embroidery Machine 4.
..., lead it around the thread guide, and then pass it from the lower side. 2. Push up . 24 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC Pass an upper thread from the cotton stand through the hole of the START switch, resulting in bodily... injuries. 4-1 Upper Threading BES-916AC qThread guide tension disc wThread breakage pulley eUpper thread guide (upper) rUpper thread guide (middle) tThread guide (upper) ...pass it on the spring. 4. After passing the thread through the hole of Embroidery Machine 4.
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... yThread guide A uLower thread guide iNeedle bar thread guide Inner thread guide uLower thread guide 1. Bring the thread back to the inner thread guide. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 25 Chapter 1 Preparation of the thread guide right above each hole of lower thread guide u. Pass the thread through the hole of... it to needle bar thread guide at the front of upper thread guide(middle) r and thread guide(upper) t. 5. Pass the thread through the holes of Embroidery Machine 6.
... yThread guide A uLower thread guide iNeedle bar thread guide Inner thread guide uLower thread guide 1. Bring the thread back to the inner thread guide. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 25 Chapter 1 Preparation of the thread guide right above each hole of lower thread guide u. Pass the thread through the hole of... it to needle bar thread guide at the front of upper thread guide(middle) r and thread guide(upper) t. 5. Pass the thread through the holes of Embroidery Machine 6.
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Hold the knob w and take out the bobbin e. q e Replacing bobbin r t t Pull out by about 50 mm. 26 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC If not, the slip prevention spring of the spring or replace it with a new one. Pull out the thread from the bobbin ... bobbin case does not work. Pull out the thread by about 0.5 mm. Slide the thread under the tension spring t through the notch r. 3. Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-2 Replacement of Bobbin Note) Remove dust, lint and oil from the hole of the tension spring t. 4. Removing bobbin case 1. Close the knob and take out...
Hold the knob w and take out the bobbin e. q e Replacing bobbin r t t Pull out by about 50 mm. 26 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC If not, the slip prevention spring of the spring or replace it with a new one. Pull out the thread from the bobbin ... bobbin case does not work. Pull out the thread by about 0.5 mm. Slide the thread under the tension spring t through the notch r. 3. Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-2 Replacement of Bobbin Note) Remove dust, lint and oil from the hole of the tension spring t. 4. Removing bobbin case 1. Close the knob and take out...
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... #11 because its rounded point prevents the knit thread from the front). BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 27 Attaching needle With the flat side facing the front, insert the needle all the way until it meets the end of Embroidery Machine 1. For knitted materials, use a heavy-duty needle (#11 ~ #16). Close the rotary...
... #11 because its rounded point prevents the knit thread from the front). BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 27 Attaching needle With the flat side facing the front, insert the needle all the way until it meets the end of Embroidery Machine 1. For knitted materials, use a heavy-duty needle (#11 ~ #16). Close the rotary...
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...home position or the position where it by hand. q (This figure shows model BES-916AC.) Note) If thread take -up the message "Moving frame" and sounds a beep as a warning. Then, the X and Y carriages move the embroidery hoop to align thread take -up q, which will interfere with the others. Failure ...? (2) Are threads passed smoothly? (4) Are lower thread settings complete? (2) Is the hoop clamped securely? (2) Are needle bars positioned at the end of Embroidery Machine 4-4 Connection to Power Source DANGER Be sure to do so may result in the drive position, is out of...
...home position or the position where it by hand. q (This figure shows model BES-916AC.) Note) If thread take -up the message "Moving frame" and sounds a beep as a warning. Then, the X and Y carriages move the embroidery hoop to align thread take -up q, which will interfere with the others. Failure ...? (2) Are threads passed smoothly? (4) Are lower thread settings complete? (2) Is the hoop clamped securely? (2) Are needle bars positioned at the end of Embroidery Machine 4-4 Connection to Power Source DANGER Be sure to do so may result in the drive position, is out of...
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... needle end or the presser foot. Turn knob e slowly. The message "Moving frame" appears and a buzzer sounds three times. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 29 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine When the machine is raised, it was located at the end of the previous operation. 6. Note) Do not turn the knob forcibly. 3. Check if...
... needle end or the presser foot. Turn knob e slowly. The message "Moving frame" appears and a buzzer sounds three times. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 29 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine When the machine is raised, it was located at the end of the previous operation. 6. Note) Do not turn the knob forcibly. 3. Check if...
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..., each needle bar is in the embroidering posi- BES-916AC • BES-1216AC tion is stopped or suspended, be sure to return the needles to the normal stop position. (Refer to "STOP POSITION." 2. Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine If the machine is raised to the top by pushing its end. Set... needle bars in the drive position are out of the normal position, the message "Needle stop position" on or when restarting embroidering while the machine is lowered with needle bar clamp y. (The thread take -ups horizontally. • If the needle bar in the jump position at the...
..., each needle bar is in the embroidering posi- BES-916AC • BES-1216AC tion is stopped or suspended, be sure to return the needles to the normal stop position. (Refer to "STOP POSITION." 2. Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine If the machine is raised to the top by pushing its end. Set... needle bars in the drive position are out of the normal position, the message "Needle stop position" on or when restarting embroidering while the machine is lowered with needle bar clamp y. (The thread take -ups horizontally. • If the needle bar in the jump position at the...
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Follow the steps below to the status before shipment. Memory has been cleared. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 31 Turn off the machine power switch. 2. Press . When DEL is pressed, only the embroidery data is saved. 4. Therefore, other setting data is cleared. Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Clearing internal memory Internal memory can be reset to clear memory: 1. Hold down DEL , and turn on the power switch. 3.
Follow the steps below to the status before shipment. Memory has been cleared. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 31 Turn off the machine power switch. 2. Press . When DEL is pressed, only the embroidery data is saved. 4. Therefore, other setting data is cleared. Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Clearing internal memory Internal memory can be reset to clear memory: 1. Hold down DEL , and turn on the power switch. 3.
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Loosen two screws r. Make an adjustment using screw y. 32 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-6 Attachment of the X carriage into the inner holes. 2. Attach square frame t. 3. As shown in Figure B, fit the right metal part to the screw. As shown ... square frame is not set properly, stitches may be skipped, threads may be broken, or the material may shrink during embroidering. Fit the projections of Embroidery Hoop and Frame Attaching a square frame and a flat hoop frame (standard) e y w Figure A r t q Figure B r 1.
Loosen two screws r. Make an adjustment using screw y. 32 BES-916AC • BES-1216AC Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 4-6 Attachment of the X carriage into the inner holes. 2. Attach square frame t. 3. As shown in Figure B, fit the right metal part to the screw. As shown ... square frame is not set properly, stitches may be skipped, threads may be broken, or the material may shrink during embroidering. Fit the projections of Embroidery Hoop and Frame Attaching a square frame and a flat hoop frame (standard) e y w Figure A r t q Figure B r 1.
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... the right and left metal parts of tubular round frame r and fit projections y into the inner holes. 2. Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Attaching a tubular round frame (optional) Note) When using screw u. 4. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 33 e w Figure A r t q Figure B t y r u Figure C t y 1. Attach two frame sets w for the tubular round frame according to X carriage q with...
... the right and left metal parts of tubular round frame r and fit projections y into the inner holes. 2. Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Attaching a tubular round frame (optional) Note) When using screw u. 4. BES-916AC • BES-1216AC 33 e w Figure A r t q Figure B t y r u Figure C t y 1. Attach two frame sets w for the tubular round frame according to X carriage q with...
