Service Documents

To embroider the same design repeatedly 99 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Chapter 5 PT10 [d] Number of repeats in lengthwise [e] Interval in lengthwise (mm) [f] Priority embroidering direction (crosswise/lengthwise) It is the setting which is prior to embroider, crosswise or lengthwise. [g] To embroider the next design after thread trimming It is displayed only and cannot be changed. 6-1-2. How to operate The following is an example that repeat pattern "pb", the number of repeats in crosswise "3", interval in crosswise "60", the number of repeats in lengthwise "2", interval in lengthwise "50", priority direction "X" are set. (1) To open screen (2) To select repeat pattern (3) To select number of repeats in crosswise When performing this operation, do not put your hands etc. on the machine table. Moving frame could injure you. Repeat direction will be decided by code. Selecting "-" will perform embroidering at front. (No display) ! CAUTION 4 Repeat pb 3

• Cover
• Chapter 1
• Items that must be followed carefully
• 1. Safety Precautions 2
• 2. Important warning items for safe operation (UL-spec. and CSA-spec. machines) 6
• 3. Warning labels 9
• 4. Inspection before starting work 11
• 1. Safety Precautions
• 1-1. Warning
• 1-2. Caution
• 2. Important warning items for safe operation (UL-spec. and CSA-spec. machines)
• DANGER
• WARNING
• WARNING (1)
• DANGER (1)
• DANGER (2)
• 3. Warning labels
• 3-1. Single-head machine
• 3-2. Multi-head machine
• 4. Inspection before starting work
• Chapter 2
• Name and the way to use of each part
• 1. Name of each part 14
• 2. How to use each part 16
• 1. Name of each part
• 1-1. Single head machine
• 1. Thread course
• 2. Operation panel (p.16)
• 3. Head (p.68)
• 4. Needle Base LED Lamp (p.21)
• 5. Emergency stop switch (p.21)
• 6. Stand (option)
• 7. Cylinder bed
• 8. Start/stop switch (p.70)
• 9. Power switch (p.36)
• 10. Caster
• 11. Vibration-preventive base
• 1-2. Multi-head machine
• 1. Y-axis motor
• 2. Thread course
• 3. Operation panel (p.16)
• 4. X-axis motor
• 5. Power switch (p.36)
• 6. Emergency stop switch (p.21)
• 7. Start/stop switch (p.70)
• 8. Border frame
• 9. Head (p.68)
• 10. Cylinder bed
• 11. Table up/down device (p.23)
• 2. How to use each part
• 2-1. Operation panel
• 2-1-1. Front face
• 1. Sleep mode key (p.20)
• 2. Condition of the machine
• 3. Design confirming mode key (i key in the manual) (p.31)
• 4. Jog dial
• 5. Jog shuttle
• 6. Escape key (E key in a sentence)
• 7. Set key
• 8. Frame travel key(p.62)
• 2-1-2. Side face
• (1) USB port
• (2) USB memory
• 2-1-3. Back face
• (1) LAN port
• (2) LAN cable
• (3) USB port
• 2-2. Sleep mode key
• 2-2-1. How to switch to the sleep mode
• (1) Set the screen to the main screen.
• (2) Press the sleep mode key long. The sleep mode key will light up in red.
• 2-2-2. How to cancel the sleep mode
• 2-3. Emergency stop switch
• (1) Turn the switch clockwise. (The power will be turned ON).
• (2) Start the operation.
• (1) Turn the switch clockwise.
• (2) Press the sleep mode key.
• (3) Start the operation.
• 2-4. Needle Base LED Lamp
• 2-5. Main shaft handle, Color change handle (Single-head machine only)
• 2-5-1. Color change handle
• 2-5-2. Main shaft handle
• (1) Press F3 key while pressing SET key.
• (2) Select "2 Weak brake", and press Set key.
• (3) Select "NO" in the below screen, and press SET key.
• (4) Push the handle and turn it to the direction indicated by an arrow.
• (5) To finish working, adjust the main shaft angle in the screen to 100°.
• (6) Press E key.
• 2-6. To move Up/Down the table (Multi-head machine only)
• 2-6-1. How to operate
• (1) Move the frame to the rearmost position by Manual Frame Travel.
• (2) Press D2 key.
• (3) Select "3 Table Up/Down" and press SET key.
• (4) Select "○" and press SET key.
• (5) Perform Table Up/Down.
• (6) After moving up the table to the uppermost, fix the toggle clamp.
• 2-7. Option and others
• 2-7-1. Jog remote-controller (Option for multi-head machine)
• 2-7-2. Bar code reader
• Chapter 3
• Screen
• 1. Screen display 28
• 2. Message display 32
• 1. Screen display
• 1-1. Main screen
• 1-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 1. Design name
• 2. Design (of which data is set) to be embroidered from now
• 3. The number of total stitches of design
• 4. Current needle bar No.
• 5. Setting for automatic offset (p.159)
• 6. Needle bar No. selected in every step (p.55)
• 7. Setting to return the frame to the front during embroidery (p.161)
• 8. Frame that is currently set
• 9. Software Frame Limit (p.91)
• 10. Revolution limit function for each design
• 11. Maximum speed (p.66)
• 12. Current number of stitches
• 13. Current frame position (mm)
• 14. Start position of design
• 15. Ratio of finish of embroidery
• 1-2. List screen
• 1. Cursor
• 1-3. Setting screen
• 1. Select YES/NO by using the jog dial and press SET key.
• 1-4. Character/numeric value input screen
• 1. File name (up to 8 characters)
• 2. To return the cursor, to delete a character
• 3. To decide a character and a numeric value input
• 4. Switching of large letter/small letter
• 1-5. Design confirming screen
• 1. Design (of which data is set) to be embroidered from now
• 2. File name
• 3. Design size
• 4. The number of total stitches of design
• 5. Current frame position
• 6. Current number of stitches
• 7. Contents of the current stitch
• 8. The number of times of embroidering this design continuously
• 9. Step(p.55)
• 10. Enlargement/reduction/reversion of design
• 11. Repeat of design
• 12. Current setting contents
• 13. It indicates the next page exists.
• 14. Stop factor occurred at last (p.199)
• 2. Message display
• 2-1. Condition data
• (1) Color change order
• (2) Start position of design
• (1) Enlargement/reduction/reversion of design (p.96)
• (2) Repeat of design (p.98)
• (3) Automatic offset (p.159)
• 2-1-1. When reading a design (Example: TAJIMA_W), stored in USB memory, by a personal computer
• 2-1-2. Storing or reading of condition data
• 2-2. Start position of design
• 2-3. Offset return
• OK to execute offset return?
• Chapter 4
• To embroider
• 1. Turn ON the power 36
• 2. To pass thread, to set fabric 39
• 3. To register a design in the memory of the machine 42
• 4. To decide a design to embroider and the color change order 52
• 5. To decide the design start position 59
• 6. Checking items before embroidering 66
• 7. Embroidery starts 70
• 1. Turn ON the power
• 1-1. Power switch
• 1-1-1. Single-head machine
• 1-1-2. Multi-head machine
• (1) Turn the handle toward direction A to the position of the groove.
• (2) Push the lock plate to the direction indicated by a big arrow and return the handle to the direction B (the original position).
• (3) Lock.
• 1-2. Turn ON the power
• (1) After turning on the power, the screen will switch as the figure below. Wait for a while until the power starts up.1
• (2) When the power starts up, the following message will appear. Then, press SET (This message will not be displayed in multi-head machine).
• 2. To pass thread, to set fabric
• 2-1. To pass thread
• (1) To raise the lever
• (2) To pass the thread
• (3) Return the lever after threading. (The screw should face to the front.
• 2-2. To set the fabric to the embroidery frame
• 3. To register a design in the memory of the machine
• (1) To use USB memory
• (2) Use a personal computer (DG/ML by Pulse is necessary)
• 3-1. To use USB memory (Data Input USB)
• 3-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Layer directory
• [b] Folder
• [c] Shank
• 3-1-2. How to operate
• (1) Set a USB memory.
• (2) To open screen
• (3) Select a design
• (a) Design in a folder
• (b) Design on the screen
• (4) To read condition file
• (5) To move the frame to the design start position
• 3-2. To use a personal computer (Data Input Lan)
• 3-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 3-2-2. How to operate (not to use the bar code reader)
• (1) After connecting the LAN cable to the LAN port at the back of the operation panel, start up DG/ML by Pulse.
• (2) Check if network setting is "YES" (p.186).
• (3) To open screen
• (4) Select a design
• (5) To read condition file
• (6) To move the frame to the design start position
• 3-2-3. How to operate (to use bar code reader)
• (1) After connecting the LAN cable to the LAN port at the back of the operation panel, start up DG/ML by Pulse.
• (2) Check if network setting is "YES" (p.186).
• (3) Connect the bar code reader to the USB port of the operation panel (p.19).
• (4) To set to main screen
• (5) To read bar code
• 3-2-4. How to operate (To use bar code reader during operation)
• (a) When operation on the panel is performed
• (b) When the machine is started/stopped
• (c) When the power is turned ON again
• (a) Pre-reading is available in one design only.
• (b) When reading the bar code plural times during operation, the design read finally will be selected.
• (c) When a design embroidering is interrupted during the operation and the data of the other design is set, a pre-reading design will be deleted.
• (d) When a design embroidering is interrupted during the operation and the data of a pre-reading design is set, read the bar code again.
• (e) When frame forward is performed at the design while embroidering and the end code is output, the data of a pre-reading design will not be set.
• (a) Selected design is not stored in Spooler
• (b) Misreading of bar code reader
• 4. To decide a design to embroider and the color change order
• 4-1. To decide a design to embroider (Data Setting)
• 4-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Layer directory
• [b] Folder
• [c] Design registered in the memory of the machine
• 4-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) Select a design
• (a) Design in a folder
• (b) Design on the screen
• (3) To move the frame to the design start position
• 4-2. To decide color change sequence (Needle Bar Selection)
• 4-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Design (of which data is set) to be embroidered from now
• [b] Step
• [c] Offset mark
• 4-2-2. How to operate (not to insert the offset mark)
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select the needle bar No. to use at the step 1
• 4-2-3. How to operate (to insert the offset mark)
• (1) To select the step to insert the offset mark
• (2) To insert the offset mark
• 4-3. To change color automatically / To start operation automatically (Auto Color Change "AC" / Auto Start "AS")
• 4-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Setting to perform color change automatically according to color change order
• [b] Setting to start operation automatically after color change
• [c] Setting to start operation automatically when the same needle bar No. is selected at before- and-after steps.
• 4-3-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To perform automatic color change
• (3) To perform automatic start
• (4) Starts automatically at same color
• 5. To decide the design start position
• 5-1. To check the design size and the setting contents of the design (Check of design)
• 5-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 5-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• 5-2. To lower the needle bar to adjust the frame position (Needle bar operation)
• 5-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 5-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To lower the needle bar
• 5-3. To move the frame to the design start position (Manual frame travel)
• 5-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• (1) If the frame moves to the rear, the mark will be "Y:-".
• (2) If the frame moves to the front, the mark will be "Y:+".
• (3) If the frame moves to the right, the mark will be "X:-".
• (4) If the frame moves to the left, the mark will be "X:+".
• 5-3-2. How to operate
• (1) To use frame travel key
• (a) Switch to main screen
• (b) To move the frame to design start position
• (2) To use Jog dial /Jog shuttle
• (b) To decide the frame travel direction
• (c) To move the frame to design start position
• (3) To use Jog remote-controller (Option for multi-head machine)
• (a) Switch to main screen
• (b) To move the frame to design start position
• 5-4. To check if the design fits in an embroidery space (Trace)
• 5-4-1. Explanation on the screen
• 5-4-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To execute
• (a) The frame will move again after stopping temporarily.
• (b) Code No.225 will be displayed.
• (c) After checking the size of the design, move the frame to the design start position.
• (d) Perform tracing again.
• (a) Suspend the operation by the bar switch or the stop switch.
• (b) Press E key.
• (c) After that, follow the message described below.
• 6. Checking items before embroidering
• 6-1. Maximum speed (Max revolution)
• 6-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 6-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) Select maximum speed
• 6-2. Embroidery head
• (1) Tension base switch
• (2) Needle bar suspension lever (equipped only to the multi-head machine)
• (3) Middle thread guide adjusting lever
• 7. Embroidery starts
• 7-1. Start and stop
• 7-1-1. Start/stop switch
• (1) When starting the operation, press the start switch.
• (2) To stop the machine, press the stop switch.
• (3) To start slow operation, keep on pressing the start switch. Releasing it will become normal operation.
• 7-2. Frame back (to return the frame) / Frame forward (to advance the frame)
• (1) Operation by operation panel
• (2) Operation by stop switch or bar switch
• 7-2-1. Frame back/forward by stop switch
• 7-3. The countermeasure when thread breaks
• (1) The thread breakage indicator lamp lights in red or blinks in green.
• (2) Code No. (number indicating stop factor) will be displayed on the operation panel.
• (a) Pass the upper thread, or change the under thread (bobbin).
• (b) Start the operation after performing frame back by several stitches.
• 7-4. Completion of embroidery
• Chapter 5
• Functions concerning embroidery
• 1. To change color 76
• 2. To trim thread 77
• 3. To set the embroidery speed 87
• 4. To stop the machine 90
• 5. To change the direction and the size of the design 96
• 6. To embroider the same design repeatedly 98
• 7. To adjust finishing of sewing 102
• 8. To increase embroidering efficiency 114
• 9. To edit design 119
• 10. Setting and resetting of password 129
• 11. Other functions that must be remembered 132
• 1. To change color
• 1-1. To change color manually (Manual Color Change)
• 1-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 1-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select needle bar No. and execute color change
• 2. To trim thread
• 2-1. To trim thread manually (Manual Thread Trimming)
• 2-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 2-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To execute thread trimming
• 2-2. To trim thread automatically (ATH)
• 2-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] To trim thread automatically
• [b] Length of remaining upper thread after thread trimming (1 in the right figure)
• [c] Number of lowering the needle bar by slow operation at start after thread trimming or after data set
• [d] The number of return stitches at start of sewing
• [e] Stitch length of [d] described above
• [f] Tie stitching at thread trimming
• [g] Stitch length of [f] described above
• [h] Coming-out amount of hook (thread holder) (2 in the right figure)
• 2-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To trim thread automatically
• (3) To select thread trim length
• (4) To select number of inching times at start after thread trimming
• 2-3. To change thread breakage detecting sensitivity (Thread Detection)
• (1) Thread breakage is detected even when thread is not broken.
• (2) Thread breakage detection timing is late.
• 2-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Setting how many consecutive times of detection of upper thread breakage are regarded as thread breakage
• [b] Setting how many consecutive times of detection of "under thread (ratio)" are regarded thread breakage to stop the machine
• [c] Set sensitivity of [b]. Change this value according to the type of fabric and thread to use. It enables to prevent mis-detection.
• 2-3-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select number of upper thread breakage detecting times
• (3) To select number of under thread breakage detecting times (unit)
• 2-4. To trim thread by the number of consecutive jump stitches (Jump Convert)
• 2-4-1. Explanation on the screen
• 2-4-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select number of consecutive jump codes
• 2-5. To add thread trimming code to the design and trim thread (Data Edit "Insert")
• 2-5-1. Explanation on the screen
• 2-5-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select a design
• (3) To select stitch No. to perform thread trimming
• (4) To select "Insert" and decide
• (5) To select "Modify" to move the cursor
• (6) To select "ATH"
• (7) To decide
• 2-6. To change thread trim timing (ATH Start Timing)
• 2-6-1. Explanation on the screen
• 2-6-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F2 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F2 key
• (4) To select ATH drive start timing
• 3. To set the embroidery speed
• 3-1. To limit embroidering speed by stitch length (Min. Revolution)
• 3-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 3-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select Low speed R.p.1M.
• 3-2. To change maximum speed only in some section (Revolution Limit)
• 3-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 3-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) Select maximum speed
• 3-3. To decide upper limit value of the maximum speed (Max. Revolution Limit)
• 3-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• 3-3-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F2 key while pressing SET, and press SET further
• (3) To cancel the password
• (4) To select limit of max revolution
• 4. To stop the machine
• 4-1. To stop the machine automatically when reaching the set value (Preset Halt)
• 4-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] The machine will stop when counting reaches the number of set stitches (display of 1D2).
• [b] The machine will stop when embroidery stitch length reaches the set length (display of 1D2).
• [c] The machine will stop when the number of designs reaches the set numbers (display of 1D2).
• [d] The machine will stop when counting reaches the number of set stitches (display of OIL).
• [e] The machine will stop short of the end code by one stitch (display of 1D2).
• [f] Quantity of beads attached to Lochrose embroidery device (option) at left
• [g] Quantity of beads attached to Lochrose embroidery device (option) at right
• 4-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select value of halt by the number of stitches
• 4-2. To stop the machine before needle bar hits the frame (Software Frame Limit)
• 4-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 4-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To make software frame limit effective
• (3) To decide P1 (Point 1)
• (4) To decide P2 (Point 2)
• 4-3. To stop the machine with needle bar stuck in the material (Stop at Lower D.Point)
• 4-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• 4-3-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To set Stop at Lower D. Point
• 4-4. To stop at Frame Limit (Frame Limit setting)
• 4-4-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Stop at Frame Limit
• 4-4-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F1 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F1 key
• (4) To make Frame Limit Setting effective
• 5. To change the direction and the size of the design
• 5-1. To perform enlargement, rotation, reversion (Data Conversion)
• 5-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Crosswise (X) scale ratio (%)
• [b] Lengthwise (Y) scale ratio (%)
• [c] Rotating angle (°)
• [d] Reversion
• 5-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select crosswise scale ratio
• (3) To select lengthwise scale ratio
• 6. To embroider the same design repeatedly
• 6-1. To repeat to crosswise and lengthwise direction (Repeat)
• 6-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Repeat pattern
• [b] Number of repeats in crosswise
• [c] Interval in crosswise (mm)
• [d] Number of repeats in lengthwise
• [e] Interval in lengthwise (mm)
• [f] Priority embroidering direction (crosswise/lengthwise)
• [g] To embroider the next design after thread trimming
• 6-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select repeat pattern
• (3) To select number of repeats in crosswise
• (4) To select interval in crosswise (mm)
• (5) To select number of repeats in lengthwise
• (6) To select interval in lengthwise (mm)
• (7) To select priority embroidering direction
• 6-2. To repeat at the same place (A.S. after Auto Data Set)
• 6-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 6-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To set automatic start after automatic data set
• 7. To adjust finishing of sewing
• 7-1. To adjust driving error of the frame (Backlash)
• 7-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Correcting value in crosswise
• [b] Correcting value in lengthwise
• 7-1-2. Explanation for operation
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select correcting value in crosswise
• 7-2. To adjust stitch length of satin stitch (Satin Stitch)
• 7-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Whole: All satin stitches in the design are targets.
• [b] 1/2 of the value will be added to both sides of stitch length.
• 7-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select applicable range
• (3) To select adding amount
• 7-3. To divide a long stitch (Auto Jump)
• 7-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• 7-3-2. Explanation for operation
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select stitch length to perform automatic jump
• 7-4. To change stitching condition in every needle bar (Setting in units of Needle bar)
• 7-4-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Needle bar No. applied to sewing condition
• [b] Maximum speed
• [c] Setting how many consecutive times of detection of upper thread breakage are regarded as thread breakage
• [d] Setting how many consecutive times of detection of "under thread (ratio)" of [e] are regarded thread breakage to stop the machine
• [e] Set sensitivity of [d]. Change this value according to the type of fabric and thread to use. This enables to prevent mis-detection.
• [f] Length of remaining upper thread at thread trimming (1 in the right figure)
• [g] The number of return stitches at start of sewing
• [h] Return stitch length at start of sewing
• [i] Tie stitch length at thread trimming
• 7-4-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F1 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F1 key
• (4) To select needle bar No.
• (5) Select maximum speed
• (6) To select number of upper thread breakage detecting times
• 7-5. To delete a fine stitch (Cleanup)
• 7-5-1. Explanation on the screen
• 7-5-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select a design
• (3) To select stitch length to remove
• (4) To execute
• 7-6. To change thread tension (Frame start timing)
• 7-6-1. Explanation on the screen
• 7-6-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F2 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F2 key
• (4) To select Frame Drive Start Timing
• 7-7. To make a remaining upper thread inconspicuous (Upper thread lock timing)
• 7-7-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Timing to open upper thread lock
• [b] Timing to close upper thread lock
• 7-7-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select remaining length of upper thread after start of sewing
• 7-8. To adjust stitching length according to a stitch length (Frame drive adjustment)
• 7-8-1. Explanation on the screen
• 7-8-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F2 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F2 key
• (4) To select stitch in crosswise direction of around 4 mm
• 8. To increase embroidering efficiency
• 8-1. To change number of lowering needle bar at slow operation (Number of inching times at start)
• 8-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 8-1-2. Explanation for operation
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select number of lowering needle bar at slow operation
• 8-2. To collect up frame moving amount of consecutive jump stitches in a batch to feed the frame all at once (Jump code combination)
• 8-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 8-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To set Jump Code Combination
• 8-3. To change moving speed of needle bar case (Color change speed)
• 8-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• 8-3-2. How to operate
• (1) Press the F5 key within 10 seconds after turning ON the power, and keep on pressing the key. If the version of the software is displayed, release the key.
• (2) To select color change speed
• 8-4. To change travel speed of the frame (Frame Travel Speed)
• 8-4-1. Explanation on the screen
• 8-4-2. Explanation for operation
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select Frame Travel speed
• 8-5. To set data of the design automatically after embroidery is finished (Automatic Data Set after finishing embroidery)
• 8-5-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Perform Automatic Data Set of the design embroidered after finishing embroidery.
• [b] Delete the design automatically after finishing embroidery.
• 8-5-2. Explanation for operation
• (1) Set to the main screen.
• (2) Press A key while pressing SET key.
• (3) Press A key.
• (4) Select NO (Not to perform Automatic Data Set of the design).
• (5) Select YES (Delete the design automatically).
• 9. To edit design
• 9-1. To modify the stitch (Data Edit "Modify")
• 9-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 9-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select a design
• (a) To select stitch No. by using search function, refer to the detail page. (p.121)
• (b) To select the stitch No. by the jog dial/jog shuttle, follow the explanation below.
• (3) To select stitch No. to change
• (4) To select "Modify"
• (5) To edit X data
• (6) To edit Y data
• (7) To modify the function code
• (8) Decide the modification.
• (3) To make search function effective
• (4) To search stitch by function code
• (5) To complete to search and select "Modify"
• (6) To edit X data
• (7) To edit Y data
• (8) To modify the function code
• (9) Decide the modification.
• 9-2. To modify the stitch (Data Edit "Insert")
• 9-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 9-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select a design
• (a) To select stitch No. by using search function, refer to the detail page (p.125).
• (b) To select the stitch No. by the jog dial/jog shuttle, follow the explanation below.
• (3) To select stitch No. to insert
• (4) To select "Insert"
• (5) To execute insertion
• (6) To select "Modify" to move the cursor
• (7) To select "Jump".
• (8) To decide insertion
• (3) To make search function effective
• (4) To search stitch by function code
• (5) To complete to search and select "Insert"
• (6) To execute insertion
• (7) To select "Modify" to move the cursor
• (8) To select "Jump".
• (9) To decide insertion
• 9-3. To delete the stitch (Data Edit "Delete")
• 9-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• 9-3-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select a design
• (a) To select stitch No. by using search function, refer to the detail page (p.128).
• (b) To select the stitch No. by the jog dial/jog shuttle, follow the explanation below.
• (3) To select stitch No. to delete
• (4) To select "Delete"
• (5) To decide deletion
• (3) To make search function effective
• (4) To search stitch by function code
• (5) To select "Delete"
• (6) To decide deletion
• 10. Setting and resetting of password
• 10-1. To change password (Functional limit of password)
• 10-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 10-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F1 key while pressing SET
• (3) To input current password
• (a) To input "0"
• (b) To input remaining password "0", "0", "0" in the same procedure.
• (c) To decide
• (4) To input password after change
• (a) To input "Z"
• (b) To input "Y"
• (c) To input remaining password "9", "8" in the same procedure.
• (d) To decide
• (5) To input password again after change
• (a) To input password in the same procedure
• (b) To decide
• 10-2. To cancel the password
• 10-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 10-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To input password "0"
• (2) To input remaining password "0", "0", "0" in the same procedure.
• (3) To decide
• 11. Other functions that must be remembered
• 11-1. To check the number of total stitches up to now (Total Stitch Counter)
• 11-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• (1) When the current embroidery is finished and the machine starts next
• (2) When data is set
• 11-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• 11-2. To color in every needle bar (Needle Bar Color)
• 11-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 11-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select needle bar No.
• (3) To select color
• (4) To decide
• 11-3. To display the setting color when making the design (Needle bar information)
• 11-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• 11-3-2. How to operate
• (1) Set to the main screen.
• (2) Press B key while pressing SET key.
• (3) Press B key.
• (4) Select YES.
• 11-4. To check version of current software (Software Version)
• 11-4-1. Explanation on the screen
• 11-4-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F4 key while pressing SET
• 11-5. To switch display language (Language)
• 11-5-1. Explanation on the screen
• 11-5-2. Explanation for operation
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F4 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F4 key
• (4) To select language
• 11-6. To release fixing of main shaft motor (weak brake)
• 11-6-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Fixing of main shaft motor
• [b] Current main shaft angle
• 11-6-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F3 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F3 key
• (4) To select "Not to fix"
• 11-7. To display or not to display the screen of Read Condition File
• 11-7-1. Explanation on the screen
• 11-7-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press A key while pressing SET key, and press SET key further
• (3) Not to display the screen of Read Condition File
• Chapter 6
• Functions concerning frame movement
• 1. To return the frame (Frame Back) / to advance the frame (Frame Forward) 142
• 2. Necessary works after replacing the frame 147
• 3. To return the frame to the original position 151
• 4. To return the frame to the design start position 157
• 5. To move the frame to the position registered 159
• 1. To return the frame (Frame Back) / to advance the frame (Frame Forward)
• 1-1. To switch frame back / frame forward
• 1-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 1-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select FF (Frame Forward)
• 1-2. To execute by color change unit, to specify number of stitches to execute
• 1-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] To perform frame back or frame forward in color change unit
• [b] To perform frame back or frame forward by specifying the number of stitches
• 1-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select FF (Frame Forward)
• (3) To move the cursor to "Color Change Unit"
• (4) To perform Frame Forward in Color Change Unit
• 1-2-3. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select FF (Frame Forward)
• (3) To move the cursor to "Specification by the number of stitches"
• (4) To input the number of stitches and execute
• 1-3. To change a frame feed amount of frame back / frame forward
• 1-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• 1-3-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To move the cursor to "FB/FF feed unit"
• (3) To select frame feed amount
• 1-4. To set All Head Sewing Start Point (Frame Back All Head Sew)
• 1-4-1. Explanation on the screen
• 1-4-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select All Head Sewing Start Point
• (3) The machine stops at the position just before All Head Sewing Start Point.
• 2. Necessary works after replacing the frame
• 2-1. To change drive mode according to the frame that is equipped (Frame Type)
• 2-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 2-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select the frame
• (3) To execute Frame Origin Memory (The below message will not be displayed for the multi-head machine.)
• 2-2. To rotate the design by 180° when a cap frame is equipped (Design rotation by 180° on Cap Frame)
• 2-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 2-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press B key while pressing SET
• (3) To make the design rotation by 180° on Cap Frame effective
• 3. To return the frame to the original position
• 3-1. To return the frame that was moved to the original position (Manual Offset)
• 3-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 3-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To perform manual offset
• 3-2. To return moved frame to original position and start operation (Frame return movement after manual frame travel)
• 3-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Setting to return/not to return the frame by operating the bar switch or the start switch
• 3-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F2 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F2 key
• (4) To return the frame by operating the bar switch or the start switch, and start working.
• 3-3. To prevent displacement of design when the power is shut off during operation (Power resume)
• 3-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• 3-3-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F2 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F2 key
• (4) To execute after thread trimming
• 3-4. To memorize frame origin (Frame origin memory)
• (1) There is a possibility that the frame was moved by hand in the state of power OFF or during sleep mode in such a case as changing frame.
• (2) After installation of software
• (3) When frame driver is changed
• 3-4-1. Explanation on the screen
• 3-4-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F2 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F2 key
• (4) To execute Frame origin memory
• 3-5. To perform Frame origin memory when the power is turned ON (Frame origin memory with the power-ON)
• (1) When the power is turned ON
• (2) When releasing sleep mode
• (3) When "Frame type" is changed
• 3-5-1. Explanation on the screen
• 3-5-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F1 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F1 key
• (4) To display the message
• 4. To return the frame to the design start position
• 4-1. To return the frame to the design start position manually (Return to the design start position)
• 4-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 4-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To execute design start position return
• 4-2. To return the frame to the design start position automatically (Auto Origin Return)
• 4-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 4-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To make Auto origin return effective
• 5. To move the frame to the position registered
• 5-1. To move the frame automatically at the start and the end of embroidery (Automatic Offset)
• (1) At the start of embroidery, the frame will pass from the offset start position [A] through the offset middle position [B] and move to the design start position [C], then the embroidery will start.
• (2) When embroidery is finished, the frame will pass from the design end point [D] through the offset middle position [B] and return to the offset start position [A].
• 5-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Offset middle position [B]
• [b] Offset start position [A]
• 5-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To decide design to embroider (to perform data set)
• (2) To move the frame to the design start position [C]
• (3) To open screen
• (4) To decide OF1 (Offset Middle Position [B])
• (5) To decide OF2 (Offset Start position [A])
• 5-2. To move the frame automatically at the start, in the middle and the end of embroidery
• (1) At the start of embroidery, the frame will pass from the offset start position [A] through the offset middle position [B] and move to the design start position [C] by the operation of the bar switch or the start switch (described as switch operat...
• (2) During embroidery, the frame will pass from the color change point [D] through the offset middle position [B] and return to the offset start position [A]. After performing works for applique here, the frame will pass through the offset middle pos...
• (3) When embroidery is finished, the frame will pass from the design end point [E] through the offset middle position [B] and return to the offset start position [A].
• 5-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 5-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select the step to insert the offset mark
• (3) To insert the offset mark
• 5-3. To return the frame to the offset start position manually (Return to the offset origin)
• 5-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• 5-3-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To execute offset return
• Chapter 7
• Function for storing and deleting of design
• 1. Design stored in the memory of the machine 166
• 2. Design stored in USB memory 178
• 1. Design stored in the memory of the machine
• 1-1. To delete a design (Memory Delete)
• 1-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 1-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) Select a deleting method.
• (3) To select and decide a design
• 1-2. To move a design (Movement of a design)
• 1-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 1-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select a design
• (a) Design in a folder
• (b) Design on the screen
• (3) To select destination to move and decide
• 1-3. To copy a design (Copy of a design)
• 1-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• 1-3-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select a design
• (a) Design in a folder
• (b) Design on the screen
• (3) To select the location to store and decide
• 1-4. To change the file name of the design (Changing design name)
• 1-4-1. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select a design
• (a) Design in a folder
• (b) Design on the screen
• (3) To change file name
• (a) To return the cursor to the top of the file name
• (b) To select "A"
• (c) To select "1"
• (d) To select "0"
• (e) To select "Enter" and decide
• 1-5. To change a folder name (Changing folder name)
• 1-5-1. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) Select a folder.
• (3) Change a folder name.
• (a) To return the cursor to the top of the folder name
• (b) To select "D"
• (c) To set to input small characters
• (d) To select "e"
• (e) To select "s"
• (f) To input the remaining characters (ign1) in the same way.
• (g) To select "Enter" and decide
• 1-6. To sort a design (Design sort "in memory")
• 1-6-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Priority to sorting
• [b] Sorting method in "Time"
• [c] Sorting method in "Fail Name"
• 1-6-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press A key while pressing SET key, and press SET key further
• (3) To select priority to sorting
• (4) To select sorting method
• 1-7. To store a design to a USB memory (USB "Save")
• 1-7-1. Explanation on the screen
• 1-7-2. How to operate
• (1) To set USB memory
• (2) To open screen
• (3) To cancel the password
• (4) To select a design
• (a) Design in a folder
• (b) Design on the screen
• (c) To select "Enter" and decide
• (5) To select saving format to USB memory and decide
• 2. Design stored in USB memory
• 2-1. To delete a design (USB Delete)
• 2-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 2-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To set USB memory
• (2) To open screen
• (3) To select a design
• (a) Design in a folder
• (b) Design on the screen
• (4) To delete
• 2-2. To sort a design (Design sort "USB")
• 2-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Priority to sorting
• [b] Sorting method in "Time"
• [c] Sorting method in "Fail Name"
• 2-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To set a USB memory
• (2) To set to main screen
• (3) To press A key while pressing SET key
• (4) To press A key
• (5) To select priority to sorting
• (6) To select sorting method
• Chapter 8
• Optional device etc.
• 1. To make optional device available for use 184
• 2. To set details of the device 193
• 3. Functions concerning optional device 196
• 1. To make optional device available for use
• 1-1. Sequin device
• 1-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Type of Sequin Device equipped to the left side
• [b] Type of Sequin Device equipped to the right side
• 1-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F3 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F3 key
• (4) To select type of sequin
• 1-2. Network
• 1-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 1-2-2. How to operate
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F3 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F3 key
• (4) To input design data from Sidekick
• 1-3. Zigzag Cording Device
• 1-3-1. Explanation on the screen
• 1-3-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To equip Zigzag cording device to the right side
• 1-4. Lochrose Embroidery Device
• 1-4-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Type of device
• [b] Jump insertion
• [c] Jump insertion
• [d] Moving up of device at frame stepping
• 1-4-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To equip to left side
• (3) To insert non-data jump code automatically
• 1-5. Cording Device
• 1-5-1. Explanation on the screen
• 1-5-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To use cording device
• (3) To select needle bar No.
• 1-6. Boring Device
• 1-6-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Setting of Boring
• [b] Needle bar No. equipped with device
• 1-6-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select boring step
• (3) To select needle bar No.
• 1-7. Auto sub-table lifter
• 1-7-1. Explanation on the screen
• 1-7-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select YES (to use)
• 2. To set details of the device
• 2-1. Sequin Device IV
• 2-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• [a] Feed amount of sequin chips for the device at the left side
• [b] Feed amount of sequin chips for the device at the right side
• [c] Insertion of jump data when a sequin chip is sewn on
• [d] Moving up of device at frame stepping
• [e] Feed out sequin chips one by one by manual operation. (p.195)
• 2-1-2. How to operate
• (1) To open screen
• (2) To select the feed amount of sequin chips of the device at the left side
• (3) To insert jump data
• (4) To move up the device at frame stepping
• 2-1-3. How to operate
• (1) Set the tension base switch to "Middle" position. (This head is not to be suspended head.)
• (2) To open screen
• (3) To move the cursor to "Sequin chip feed"
• (4) To select R (Right side Sequin Device)
• (5) To feed out sequin chips
• 3. Functions concerning optional device
• 3-1. To make the air compressor available for use (Air Pressure Sensor)
• 3-1-1. Explanation on the screen
• 3-1-2. Explanation for operation
• (1) To set to main screen
• (2) To press F3 key while pressing SET
• (3) To press F3 key
• (4) To use air compressor
• 3-2. Lochrose counter
• 3-2-1. Explanation on the screen
• 3-2-2. How to operate
• Chapter 9
• Countermeasure when some trouble occurs in the machine
• 1. Countermeasure when the machine stopped 200
• 2. Trouble examples and Corrective actions 207
• 1. Countermeasure when the machine stopped
• 1-1. Normal stop
• 1-2. Abnormal stop
• 1-3. Stop due to malfunction
• 2. Trouble examples and Corrective actions
• 2-1. Thread breakage is highly visible.
• 2-2. Needle breaks.
• 2-3. Bad finishing of sewing
• 2-4. To suspend the error head
• 2-4-1. Working procedure
• (1) Detach the thread stand plate.
• (2) Connect the jumper connector to the connector of the head card.
• Chapter 10
• Maintenance and Inspection
• 1. Items that must be followed carefully 212
• 2. Cleaning 213
• 3. Lubrication 215
• 4. Greasing 217
• 5. Inspection, Repair 220
• 1. Items that must be followed carefully
• 2. Cleaning
• (1) ATH, rotary hook
• (2) Head
• (3) Drive system
• 3. Lubrication
• (1) Rotary hook
• (2) Inside of head
• 4. Greasing
• CAUTION
• (1) Head
• (2) ATH Cam, etc.
• 5. Inspection, Repair
• Chapter 11
• Appendix
• 1. Spec. of the machine 222
• 2. Function code 225
• 3. Electrical component 227
• 4. Terminology 230
• 1. Spec. of the machine
• 1-1. Power supply specifications
• (1) Voltage,allowable voltage range: 10% of the rated voltage
• (2) Power consumption (max) Single head machine: 250 VA, 150 W 2 or more head machine: 2.0 kVA, 1.4 kW
• (3) Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• (4) Insulation resistance: 10M ohms and larger (at 500 V Megger)
• 1-2. Ambient noise level
• (1) Measuring position
• (2) Working condition of the machine
• (3) RPM
• (4) Measuring instrument
• 1-3. Switching of input voltage (Single-head machine only)
• (a) When the machine was moved for installation to the place whose voltage spec. is different from that at shipment
• (b) When you replace power supply card and connection of the connector CN11 is different from your voltage spec.
• 1-3-1. How to switch
• 1-4. Machine weight
• 2. Function code
• 2-1. Function codes that can be edited by this machine
• 2-2. Function codes that cannot be edited by this machine (display only)
• 3. Electrical component
• 3-1. Layout of electrical component, card
• 3-2. Electrical system diagram (Single-head machine)
• 3-3. Electrical system diagram (Multi-head machine)
• 4. Terminology