Changing Needle Bar Cushions - English
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Remove the covers between each head by removing the two lower screws and loosening the two upper screws on the BE-1204 or one upper screw. Technical Reference Title: Changing needle bar cushions Models: BE-1204C, BE-1206B 1. Remove the right end cover by removing the two lower screws and loosening two upper screws. Remove Loosen 4. Make sure the machine power is turned off. 2. Plus removing a screw on the BE-1206. 3. Remove the right end cover by removing the two lower screws and loosening the one upper screw on the cover behind the head. 1
Remove the covers between each head by removing the two lower screws and loosening the two upper screws on the BE-1204 or one upper screw. Technical Reference Title: Changing needle bar cushions Models: BE-1204C, BE-1206B 1. Remove the right end cover by removing the two lower screws and loosening two upper screws. Remove Loosen 4. Make sure the machine power is turned off. 2. Plus removing a screw on the BE-1206. 3. Remove the right end cover by removing the two lower screws and loosening the one upper screw on the cover behind the head. 1
Rotary Hook Support Bar - English
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... removing the two screws as indicated by the red arrows. 3. Technical Reference Title: Date: Models: Adjusting / Replacing rotary hook support bar May 27, 2008 BE-1204C/BE-1206B 1.
... removing the two screws as indicated by the red arrows. 3. Technical Reference Title: Date: Models: Adjusting / Replacing rotary hook support bar May 27, 2008 BE-1204C/BE-1206B 1.
Instruction Manual - English
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Please keep this manual before using the machine. TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE BE-1204B-BC BE-1204C-BC BE-1206B-BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL PC Control type Please read this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
Please keep this manual before using the machine. TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE BE-1204B-BC BE-1204C-BC BE-1206B-BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL PC Control type Please read this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
Instruction Manual - English
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...parts. The picture inside the circle indicates the nature of injury that must make the ground connection".) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1 With industrial sewing machines, it correctly. The picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that you very much for... buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Symbols -------- Before using the machine or physical damage to use it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in...
...parts. The picture inside the circle indicates the nature of injury that must make the ground connection".) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1 With industrial sewing machines, it correctly. The picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that you very much for... buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Symbols -------- Before using the machine or physical damage to use it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in...
Instruction Manual - English
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... problems with correct operation. Exposure to 35°C during use . Do not use , and no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any circumstances, as high-frequency welders. The relative humidity should be done. Keep the oil out of the reach of... opening the face plate of children. Lightning may occur. 2 Notes on the sound floor so that it will not move. 2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC
... problems with correct operation. Exposure to 35°C during use . Do not use , and no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any circumstances, as high-frequency welders. The relative humidity should be done. Keep the oil out of the reach of... opening the face plate of children. Lightning may occur. 2 Notes on the sound floor so that it will not move. 2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC
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...heat, or put a strain on the table. Continuing to wear protective goggles when using the sewing machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3 If this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. Be sure to use beforehand. Do not touch any moving parts, ... inside the controller, turn off the power switch before using the machine. Then contact your eyes and injury may enter your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. If goggles are noticed, immediately turn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine...
...heat, or put a strain on the table. Continuing to wear protective goggles when using the sewing machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3 If this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. Be sure to use beforehand. Do not touch any moving parts, ... inside the controller, turn off the power switch before using the machine. Then contact your eyes and injury may enter your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. If goggles are noticed, immediately turn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine...
Instruction Manual - English
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...to do not pull on when carrying out some adjustment, be absolutely sure to re-install them to perform the following operations. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to carry out any safety devices have been removed, be extremely careful to the machine will not be carried out... by the warranty. 4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC When replacing a fluorescent lamp, use the same-type lamp having a rating of the sewing machine should only be covered by a qualified technician....
...to do not pull on when carrying out some adjustment, be absolutely sure to re-install them to perform the following operations. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to carry out any safety devices have been removed, be extremely careful to the machine will not be carried out... by the warranty. 4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC When replacing a fluorescent lamp, use the same-type lamp having a rating of the sewing machine should only be covered by a qualified technician....
Instruction Manual - English
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If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 Electric shock danger display 2 Electric shock danger display W1408Q 3 Injury warning display Hazardous voltage will cause injury. 4 Injury caution display W1410Q 5 Injury caution display W1200Q W1202Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5 3 Warning labels * The following warning labels appear on the labels at all times when using the machine. Please follow the instructions on the sewing machine.
If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 Electric shock danger display 2 Electric shock danger display W1408Q 3 Injury warning display Hazardous voltage will cause injury. 4 Injury caution display W1410Q 5 Injury caution display W1200Q W1202Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5 3 Warning labels * The following warning labels appear on the labels at all times when using the machine. Please follow the instructions on the sewing machine.
Instruction Manual - English
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Otherwise burns may also occur. 11 Direction of operation W1205Q 6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may result. 10 ...
Otherwise burns may also occur. 11 Direction of operation W1205Q 6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may result. 10 ...
Instruction Manual - English
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... remove the disk out of the programmer. W1216Q Use a commercially available cleaning disk to protect it on the disk. W1218Q 8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC W1211Q Do not use floppy disks under direct sunlight. Before Starting Operation Do not force open the shutter for direct contact with solvent or...
... remove the disk out of the programmer. W1216Q Use a commercially available cleaning disk to protect it on the disk. W1218Q 8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC W1211Q Do not use floppy disks under direct sunlight. Before Starting Operation Do not force open the shutter for direct contact with solvent or...
Instruction Manual - English
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Slide the notch in this direction to provide write-protection for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion. To do so, slide the write-protect notch to write data. Slide the notch in this direction to open the slot as shown below. W1219Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 9 A write-protected disk is available for disks which contain important data. Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is read-only. It is recommended to prevent data loss or overwriting.
Slide the notch in this direction to provide write-protection for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion. To do so, slide the write-protect notch to write data. Slide the notch in this direction to open the slot as shown below. W1219Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 9 A write-protected disk is available for disks which contain important data. Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is read-only. It is recommended to prevent data loss or overwriting.
Instruction Manual - English
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...starting embroidering operation. Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Explains how to use the production report program. Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for individual model is BE-1206B-BC. BE-1204B-BC - Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Provides explanations on machine operation during embroidering. Chapter 7 Operation of Machine Provides information on the ... on the specifications of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available. 10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC
...starting embroidering operation. Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Explains how to use the production report program. Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for individual model is BE-1206B-BC. BE-1204B-BC - Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Provides explanations on machine operation during embroidering. Chapter 7 Operation of Machine Provides information on the ... on the specifications of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available. 10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC
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... for Embroidering...3-6 Run the Software ...3-7 Turn on the Machine Power ...3-7 Register the Machine Name...3-8 Retrieve the Embroidery Data ...3-8 Start Embroidering ...3-9 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11 Names of Machine Components...2-2 2.
... for Embroidering...3-6 Run the Software ...3-7 Turn on the Machine Power ...3-7 Register the Machine Name...3-8 Retrieve the Embroidery Data ...3-8 Start Embroidering ...3-9 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11 Names of Machine Components...2-2 2.
Instruction Manual - English
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... Point Symmetry ...5-17 Repeat ...5-17 Resize...5-20 Delete Stitch ...5-20 Insert or Delete Code...5-21 Insert Lock Stitch ...5-22 12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC
... Point Symmetry ...5-17 Repeat ...5-17 Resize...5-20 Delete Stitch ...5-20 Insert or Delete Code...5-21 Insert Lock Stitch ...5-22 12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC
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... Minimizing and Aligning Windows ...6-21 Language ...6-23 Copying Data to Other Machines ...6-23 Configuration...6-24 Upgrading the Machine Program ...6-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 13
... Minimizing and Aligning Windows ...6-21 Language ...6-23 Copying Data to Other Machines ...6-23 Configuration...6-24 Upgrading the Machine Program ...6-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 13
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... Position ...6-57 Centering Pattern ...6-58 Saving Data ...6-59 Save ...6-59 Save As...6-59 Test ...6-60 Running Other Programs...6-61 14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC
... Position ...6-57 Centering Pattern ...6-58 Saving Data ...6-59 Save ...6-59 Save As...6-59 Test ...6-60 Running Other Programs...6-61 14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC
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... Time Setting ...8-17 Save As CSV...8-18 Printing Production Report ...8-19 Page Setup ...8-19 Print...8-19 Copying Report Data ...8-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 15
... Time Setting ...8-17 Save As CSV...8-18 Printing Production Report ...8-19 Page Setup ...8-19 Print...8-19 Copying Report Data ...8-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 15
Instruction Manual - English
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... 1. Attachment and Adjustment of Presser Foot Height...10-8 4. Adjusting Needle Bar Height ...10-2 2. Attaching Bobbin Winder...13-2 16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC Cleaning ...9-2 1-1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook ...9-2 1-2 Cleaning of Optional Equipment 1. Thread Wiper Adjustment ...10-9 Chapter 11 Error code list Chapter 12 Troubleshooting...
... 1. Attachment and Adjustment of Presser Foot Height...10-8 4. Adjusting Needle Bar Height ...10-2 2. Attaching Bobbin Winder...13-2 16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC Cleaning ...9-2 1-1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook ...9-2 1-2 Cleaning of Optional Equipment 1. Thread Wiper Adjustment ...10-9 Chapter 11 Error code list Chapter 12 Troubleshooting...
Instruction Manual - English
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...12 needle six-head embroidery machine 12 needle four-head embroidery machine Application Sewing speed Distance between heads BE-1206B Pattern embroidery Maximum 1000 rpm 360 mm BE-1204B Maximum feed range 450 (V) × 360 (H) mm...Tajima format) 3.5 2DD floppy disk (Barudan FDR/FMC format) 3.5 2DD floppy disk (ZSK format) 3.5 floppy disk (brother ECS format) Automatic thread trimmer Upper and lower thread breakage detector Single phase 200 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V,1.1 kVA...After setup) 3040 (W) × 1360 (L) × 1750 (H) mm 1-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC
...12 needle six-head embroidery machine 12 needle four-head embroidery machine Application Sewing speed Distance between heads BE-1206B Pattern embroidery Maximum 1000 rpm 360 mm BE-1204B Maximum feed range 450 (V) × 360 (H) mm...Tajima format) 3.5 2DD floppy disk (Barudan FDR/FMC format) 3.5 2DD floppy disk (ZSK format) 3.5 floppy disk (brother ECS format) Automatic thread trimmer Upper and lower thread breakage detector Single phase 200 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V,1.1 kVA...After setup) 3040 (W) × 1360 (L) × 1750 (H) mm 1-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC
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Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-3
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-3