SERVICE MANUAL
Z-8550A
Z-8560A
Please read this manual before making any adjustments.
ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE ZIGZAG LOCK STITCHER
ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE ZIGZAG LOCK STITCHER
WITH THREAD TRIMMER
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
[1] Safety indications and their meanings
This service manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to ensure safe
operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people.
The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below.
Indications
The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
instructions will almost certainly result in death or severe injury.
DANGER
The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to
equipment and surroundings.
CAUTION
Symbols
This symbol (
) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture inside the triangle
· · · · ·
indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken.
(For example, the symbol at left means “beware of injury”.)
This symbol (
) indicates something that you must not do.
· · · · ·
· · · · ·
This symbol (
nature of the thing that must be done.
) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates the
(For example, the symbol at left means “you must make the ground connection”.)
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[2] Notes on safety
DANGER
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet
before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in
severe injury.
CAUTION
Environmental requirements
Use the sewing machine in an area which is free
from sources of strong electrical noise such as
high-frequency welders.
Sources of strong electrical noise may cause
problems with correct operation.
The ambient temperature should be within the
range of 5 C to 35 C during use.
Temperatures which are lower or higher than this
may cause problems with correct operation.
°
°
The relative humidity should be within the range of
45% to 85% during use, and no dew formation
should occur in any devices.
Excessively dry or humid environments and dew
formation may cause problems with correct
operation.
Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage
should be within 10% of the rated voltage for the
±
machine.
Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this
may cause problems with correct operation.
The power supply capacity should be greater than
the requirements for the sewing machine's
electrical consumption.
Insufficient power supply capacity may cause
problems with correct operation.
In the event of an electrical 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.
When securing the cords, do not bend the cords
excessively or fasten them too hard with staples,
otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric
shocks could occur.
Contact your Brother dealer or
a
qualified
electrician for any electrical work that may need to
be done.
If using a work table which has casters, the casters
should be secured in such a way so that they
cannot move.
The sewing machine weighs more than 50 kg. The
installation should be carried out by two or more
people.
Use both hands to hold the machine head when
tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If
only one hand is used, the weight of the machine
head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand
may get caught.
Do not connent the power cord until installation is
complete. The machine may operate if the treadle
is depressed by mistake, which could result in
injury.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that
they do not get into your eyes or onto your skin,
otherwise inflammation can result.
Turn off the power switch before inserting or
removing the plug, otherwise damage to the
control box could result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease
under any circumstances, as they can cause
vomiting and diarrhea.
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.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
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CAUTION
Sewing
This sewing machine should only be used by
operators who have received the necessary training
in safe use beforehand.
Attach all safety devices before using the sewing
machine. If the machine is used without these
devices attached, injury may result.
Never touch the knife on the face plate when
opening the thread takeup guard cover at times
such as when taking up slack in the thread,
otherwise injury may result.
The sewing machine should not be used for any
applications other than sewing.
Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the
machine.
Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any
objects against the machine while sewing, as this
may result in personal injury or damage to the
machine.
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that if a
needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may
enter your eyes and injury may result.
Turn off the power switch at the following times.
The machine may operate if the treadle is
depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
Use both hands to hold the machine head when
tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If
only one hand is used, the weight of the machine
head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand
may get caught.
ꢀ When threading the needle
ꢀ When replacing the bobbin and needle
ꢀ When not using the machine and when leaving the
machine unattended
If an error occurs in machine, or if abnormal noises
or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the
power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother
dealer or a qualified technician.
If the actuator is pressed by mistake when using the
correction sewing function, the needle will move in a
zigzag motion while the machine is operating, and
injury may result.
If the machine develops a problem, contact your
nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
If using a work table which has casters, the casters
should be secured in such a way so that they
cannot move.
Cleaning
Turn off the power switch before carrying out
cleaning. The machine may operate if the treadle is
depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that
they do not get into your eyes or onto your skin,
otherwise inflammation can result.
Do not directly touch sharp objects such as the tip
of the rotary hook when cleaning the rotary hook,
otherwise injury may result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease
under any circumstances, as they can cause
vomiting and diarrhea.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
When removing the needle plate, auxiliary needle
plate and knife unit, use a screwdriver that matches
the size of the screw heads.
If a screwdriver with a size that does not match is
used, it may damage the screw heads and cause
personal injury or damage to the sewing articles.
Use both hands to hold the machine head when
tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If
only one hand is used, the weight of the machine
head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand
may get caught.
Use only the proper replacement parts as specified
by Brother.
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CAUTION
Maintenance and inspection
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine
should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
Never touch the knife on the face plate when
opening the thread takeup guard cover, otherwise
injury may result.
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to
carry out any maintenance and inspection of the
electrical system.
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.
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet at the following times,
otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is
depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
When removing the needle plate, auxiliary needle
plate and knife unit, use a screwdriver that matches
the size of the screw heads.
If a screwdriver with a size that does not match is
used, it may damage the screw heads and cause
personal injury or damage to the sewing articles.
ꢀ When carrying out inspection, adjustment and
maintenance
ꢀ When replacing consumable parts such as the
rotary hook
Turn off the power switch before inserting or
removing the plug, otherwise damage to the control
box could result.
Use only the proper replacement parts as specified
by Brother.
Any problems in machine operation which result
from unauthorized modifications to the machine will
not be covered by the warranty.
If the power switch needs to be left on when
carrying out some adjustment, be extremely careful
to observe all safety precautions.
Use both hands to hold the machine head when
tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If
only one hand is used, the weight of the machine
head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand
may get caught.
[3] Warning labels
The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine.
Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or
are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer.
1
2
Safety devices:
(A) Finger guard
(B) Thread take-up guard cover
Be sure to connect the ground.
3
If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high
risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and
problems with correct operation may also occur.
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Direction of operation
If the actuator is pressed by mistake when using
the correction sewing function, the needle will
move in a zigzag motion while the machine is
operating, and injury may result.
4
6
5
Do not touch the thread takeup or the
knife, otherwise injury may result.
Oil pan
3316M
(For Europe)
3317M
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CONTENTS
1. MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS............... 1
2. SEWING PATTERN.............................. 2
5. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS ..........32
5-1. Needle bar and thread take-up mechanisms....32
5-2. Lower shaft and shuttle race mechanisms .......33
5-3. Zigzag mechanism............................................34
5-4. Presser foot mechanism...................................35
5-5. Feed mechanism ..............................................37
5-6. Lubrication mechanism.....................................40
5-7. Thread trimmer mechanism (8560A only) ........42
5-8. Tension release mechanism.............................43
3. FUNCTION SETTINGS......................... 3
3-1. Setting memory switches.................................. 3
3-2. List of memory switch settings ......................... 4
3-3. Data initialization .............................................. 14
3-3-1. Resetting the settings to their defaults .. 14
3-3-2. When data is initialized automatically.... 16
3-4. Error history checking method.......................... 17
3-4-1. Error history checking method............... 17
3-4-2. Error history display examples .............. 18
3-5. Software version checking method .................. 18
3-5-1. Version update checking method.......... 18
3-6. Checking input and output................................ 19
3-6-1. Input and output checking method ........ 19
3-6-2. Input and output check list..................... 19
3-7. DIP switch setting method................................ 21
5-9. Thread wiper mechanism
(8560A only, optional device) ...........................45
6. DISASSEMBLY ....................................46
6-1. Covers...............................................................47
6-2. Presser foot mechanism...................................48
6-3. Needle bar mechanism.....................................48
6-4. Zigzag mechanism............................................49
6-5. Rotary hook mechanism ...................................51
6-6. Lubrication mechanism.....................................52
6-7. Feed mechanism ..............................................52
6-8. Thread trimmer mechanism (8560A only) ........53
3-8. Needle zigzag home position adjustment
procedure ......................................................... 22
6-9. Thread wiper mechanism
4. USING CF CARDS ...............................23
(8560A only, optional device) ...........................54
4-1. Precautions when handling CF cards
(commercially available)................................... 23
7. ASSEMBLY ..........................................55
7-1. Thread wiper mechanism (8560A only)............55
7-2. Feed mechanism ..............................................56
7-3. Lubrication mechanism.....................................57
7-4. Zigzag mechanism............................................58
7-5. Needle bar mechanism.....................................59
7-6. Rotary hook mechanism ...................................60
7-7. Presser foot mechanism...................................61
7-8. Covers...............................................................62
4-2. Structure of a CF card folder............................ 23
4-3. Preparation for reading/writing data ................. 24
4-4. Reading additional sewing data into the sewing
machine............................................................ 25
4-5. Writing additional sewing data to CF cards...... 26
4-6. Reading memory switch data into the sewing
machine............................................................ 27
4-7. Writing memory switch data to a CF card........... 28
4-8. Updating the control program version.............. 29
7-9. Thread wiper mechanism
4-8-1. Control program version updating
procedure .............................................. 29
(8560A only, optional device) ...........................63
4-8-2. Restoring the control program if an error
occurs during version updating ............. 30
8. CHANGING THE FEED AMOUNT TO LONG
STITCH SPECIFICATIONS
4-9. Writing error log data to CF cards .................... 31
(from 2.0mm to 5.0mm)..........................64
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10-2. Applying grease ..............................................86
10-3. Resetting the cumulative operating time.........87
9. ADJUSTMENTS ...................................67
9-1. Actuator position............................................... 67
9-2. Adjusting the safety switch position.................. 68
9-3. Thread tension spring....................................... 69
9-4. Presser foot height ........................................... 70
9-5. Feed dog height................................................ 70
9-6. Feed dog angle................................................. 71
11. ELECTRICAL MECHANISM ..............88
11-1. Precautions while carrying out adjustments ...88
11-2. Control box internal configuration...................89
11-3. Description of fuses ........................................90
11-3-1. Power supply P.C. board
9-7. Feed dog forward/back and
(fuses and fuse resistors) ...................90
sideways position............................................. 71
11-3-2. Main P.C. board
9-8. Feed amounts for reverse stitching and
(fuses and fuse resistors) ...................91
condense stitching............................................ 72
11-4. Description of connectors ...............................92
11-4-1. Connector positions............................92
11-5. Troubleshooting ..............................................94
11-5-1. Troubleshooting procedure ................94
11-5-2. Diagnosis flowchart ............................95
11-5-3. Remedy ..............................................97
11-6. Wiring diagrams............................................101
9-9. Needle and feed timing..................................... 72
9-10. Needle bar height ........................................... 73
9-11. Needle zigzag forward/back position ............. 74
9-12. Needle zigzag sideways position ................... 75
9-13. Needle zigzag load......................................... 76
9-14. Needle and rotary hook timing ....................... 76
9-15. Bobbin case holder bracket position .............. 77
9-16. Adjusting the rotary hook lubrication amount.... 78
12. TREADLE UNIT................................ 103
12-1. Types ............................................................103
12-2. Standard setting values ................................104
9-17. Adjusting the presser foot floating amount
(minute lifting amount).................................... 79
9-18. Adjusting the treadle....................................... 79
12-3. Standard settings
9-19. Adjusting the quick reverse device
for treadle depression stroke........................105
(8550A-A31, 8560A)....................................... 80
9-20. Adjusting the tension release during thread
trimming (8560 only)....................................... 81
13. STANDING OPERATION PEDAL.... 107
13-1. Installing the foot plug...................................107
13-2. Connectors....................................................108
9-21. Adjusting the position of the thread trimming
cam (8560A only) ........................................... 82
9-22. Adjusting the tension of the plate spring
(8560A only) ................................................... 83
14. TROUBLESHOOTING...................... 109
15. ERROR CODES ............................... 114
9-23. Adjusting the thread trailing length after
thread trimming (8560A only)......................... 83
16. SEGMENT DISPLAY DEFINITION
9-24. Adjusting the thread wiper
(8560A only, optional device)......................... 84
TABLE.............................................. 117
10. APPLYING GREASE
(When “GrEASEUP” appears)..............85
10-1. To continue sewing temporarily without
applying grease .............................................. 85
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1. MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
1. MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
8550A
8560A
3
c
0
-
A
-
Thread trimmer
Upper thread feeding device
Back tack/condense device *1
-
-
-
c
c
c
8550A
-031, -A31
8560A
-331
SPECIFICATIONS
Use
Max. stitch length
Max. sewing speed
For light-weight to medium-weight materials
2.0mm *2
5,000rpm *3
14 patterns of eight types built-in
(Up to 99 different types of custom-made patterns can be added *4)
Sewing pattern
Max. zigzag width
Thread take-up lever
Needle bar stroke
Feed dog height
Presser foot
10 mm (Factory default 8 mm)
Rotary thread take-up
33.3mm
1mm
6mm
Lifting lever
Knee lifter
height
10mm
Presser foot pressure
Needle
Motor
10-30N
Schmets 134SUK Nm70/10
AC servo motor (4-pole, 450W)
Single-phase: 100 V; 3-phase: 200 V
Maximum electric power consumption: 400 VA
Microprocessor
Control box power supply voltage
Control circuit
*1… Used for sewing condensed stitches and backtack stitches.
*2… If replacing gauge parts and then changing the maximum feed amount setting, the maximum setting is 5 mm.
(Refer to “8. CHANGING THE FEED AMOUNT TO LONG STITCH SPECIFICATIONS”.)
*3… At the time of shipment from the factory, the maximum sewing speed is set to 4,000 rpm. If using a sewing speed
higher than this, use the memory switches to change the setting. (Ask the place of purchase for details.)
Furthermore, the maximum sewing speed may be limited by the type of sewing pattern and the zigzag width.
(Refer to “6-2-3. Setting the zigzag width” of the instruction manual.)
*4… The maximum number of custom-made patterns that can be stored is 99 patterns with a total of 49,500 stitches, at 500
stitches or less per pattern.
(Custom patterns can be created using the PS-300B (option device) and are saved into the control box using
commercially-available CF cards. Ask the place of purchase for details.)
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2. SEWING PATTERN
2. SEWING PATTERN
• This sewing machine is equipped with the following built-in sewing patterns. Select the pattern number from the operation
panel to use a pattern.(Refer to “6-2-2. Setting the sewing pattern” of the instruction manual.)
• Different zigzag widths and zigzag lengths can be set for each sewing pattern. (Refer to “5-6. Adjusting the stitch length”,
“6-2-3. Setting the zigzag width” of the instruction manual.)
Pattern no.
(Main display)
Sewing pattern
Notes
Straight stitch
Plain zigzag
2-step zigzag
3-step zigzag
If
is set in the column marked with
,
Crescent scallop
(24 stitches)
a reflection pattern can be sewn by
stopping the sewing machine and then
pressing the actuator.
(Refer to “6-2-2. Setting the sewing
pattern” of the instruction manual.)
Even scallop
(12 stitches)
Scallop
(left)
Standard scallop
(24 stitches)
<Reflection pattern>
Press the actuator
Sewing pattern
Even scallop
(24 stitches)
Crescent scallop
(24 stitches)
Even scallop
(12 stitches)
Sewing direction
Scallop
(right)
(Reflection)
Standard scallop
(24 stitches)
Even scallop
(24 stitches)
1276M
In the columns marked with
, the
number of stitches sewn in a straight line
can be set within the range of 1 to 99
stitches.
Blind stitch (left)
Blind stitch (right)
(No. of stitches)
1430M
Sewing patterns created using the
PS-300B (optional device) can be sewn.
(The pattern number is set in the columns
Custom made pattern
-
marked with
)
3320M-3333M
3334M-3348M
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3. FUNCTION SETTINGS
3. FUNCTION SETTINGS
3-1. Setting memory switches
• If the icon (1) on the LOCK key is on, release the lock before carrying out the
following operations.
• If the icon (2) on the MAX key is on, press the MAX key to return the main display
to the stitch number display (orange).
2238M
• The main display will change to green and memory switch
Memory switch No. setting value
1
2
setting mode will be enabled.
2239M
Memory switch No. selection
• Select the memory switch number for the value to be
changed while referring to the “List of memory switch
settings”.
Example:
Memory switch
No. 14
2240M
Changing the setting value
• Change the number within the setting range while referring to
3
4
“List of memory switch settings”.
Example:
Setting value
“1”
2241M
• The buzzer will sound for approximately 1 second, and the
setting value will be accepted.
• The main display will return to the stitch number display
(orange).
2242M
(Press for 2 seconds or more.)
NOTE:
• If the treadle is depressed before the ENTER key is pressed, the main display will return to an orange display and the
setting value will not be changed.
• If the memory switch number is changed after the setting value has been changed but before the ENTER key is
pressed, the setting value will not be changed.
Press the ENTER key for each memory switch number to accept the setting values.
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3. FUNCTION SETTINGS
3-2. List of memory switch settings
Memory switch No. 0 - 15
No.
Initial value
Setting range
Setting details
Needle up stop position setting
Higher
-10 - 10
(degrees)
0
0 (degrees)
Lower
0212B
Needle down stop position setting
Higher
-10 - 10
(degrees)
1
0 (degrees)
Lower
0212B
Depressing treadle forward when treadle is depressed backward (thread
trimming)
2
3
0
1
0 - 1
0 - 1
0: Disabled (Enabled after treadle is returned to neutral position and then
depressed forward)
1: Enabled
Power supply voltage drop check (reset detection) function
0: None
1: Enabled, [Err 95] displayed when voltage drops.
Buzzer (electronic sound) during panel operation
0: Yes
1: None
[Do not change this setting.]
Piercing force boosting operation
0: Yes
4
5
6
0
0
0
0 - 1
-
0 - 1
1: None
End backtacking speed
0: Limited by speed bar key setting
1: Not limited by speed bar key setting
End backtacking sewing speed
0: Speed can be set independently from start backtacking speed
1: Speed is set to start backtacking speed
7
9
0
0
0 - 1
0 - 1
Presser foot condition when treadle is returned to neutral position after
thread trimming
0: Presser foot is lowered (it is not lowered when DIP switch 1 is OFF)
1: Presser foot is not lowered
Presser foot condition when operation stops at the neutral treadle position
0: Presser foot is not lifted
1: Presser foot is lifted
12
13
14
15
0
0
0
0
0 - 1
0 - 1
0 - 1
0 - 1
Actuator function
0: Operates as a reverse stitch switch during sewing, and as a correction
stitch switch when sewing is stopped
1: Thread trimming switch
Deceleration stop control when treadle is returned to neutral position
0: Deceleration stop control without single stitch advance
1: Above control is not carried out
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3. FUNCTION SETTINGS
Memory switch No. 16 - 30
No.
Initial value
Setting range
Setting details
Overtime function
0: None
16
3 (minutes)
0 - 30 (minutes)
1-30: After continuous operation for the set length of time, operation stops
and [Err 190] is displayed.
Correction stitch function (correction stitch icon [when off/when on]
operation)
0: Half stitch correction sewing / Single stitch correction sewing
1: No correction sewing / Single stitch correction sewing
2: Reverse correction sewing (reverse feed) / Single stitch correction sewing
3: Forced single stitch sewing after thread trimming / Single stitch sewing
Thread wiping and presser foot lifting timing after thread is trimmed and
17
1
0 - 3
sewing stops
18
19
50 (ms)
50 (ms)
10 - 200 (ms)
10- 200 (ms)
2245M
Motor
Thread wiping
20
50 (ms)
10 - 200 (ms)
Presser
foot lifting
Needle up
(Fully ON)
Start backtacking operation
21
22
0
0
0 - 1
0 - 1
0: Stitch Nos. A, B (N backtacks)
1: Stitch Nos. A, B, A, B (N backtacks doubled)
End backtacking operation
0: Stitch Nos. C, D
1: Stitch Nos. C, D, C, D (N backtacks doubled)
Speed when changing to end backtacking
0: Speed decelerates to low speed, then end backtacking starts
1: Speed decelerates to end backtacking speed, then end backtacking starts
(allows shortening of cycle time)
Continuous backtacking operation
0: Stitch Nos. A, B, C, D
26
27
0
0
0 - 1
0 - 1
1: Stitch Nos. A, B x D times
Feed direction when sewing is stopped immediately after start backtacking is
complete
0: Quick reverse solenoid turns off and feed returns
to normal direction, then stops
28
30
0
0 - 1
1: After sewing stops, the quick reverse solenoid
turns off (if No. 31 is set to “0”, sewing starts again
when the treadle is depressed slghtly
2246M
Delay time for motor to start when presser foot is lifted and sewing machine
starts operating when automatic presser foot lifting is being used
150 (ms)
0 - 500 (ms)
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3. FUNCTION SETTINGS
Memory switch No. 31 - 46
No.
Initial value
Setting range
Setting details
Stopping while start backtacking is in progress, and speed during start
backtacking
0: When the treadle is returned to the neutral position, start backtacking
ends, sewing stops and the sewing speed becomes the start backtacking
(constant) speed
31
0
0 - 1
1: When the treadle is returned to the neutral position, start backtacking can
be stopped before it is finished, and the speed during start backtacking
becomes the speed corresponding to the treadle depression amount (low
speed - start backtacking speed)
32
33
300 (ms)
0
10 - 990 (ms)
0 - 1
Fully on time for presser foot lifter solenoid
Fixed stitch function using actuator switch
0: None
1: Yes
Presser foot soft down mode
0: Automatic mode (Adjustment required using No. 39)
1: Manual mode (Adjustment required using No. 38)
Presser foot lift time
0: No timer function (is not lowered)
1-240: Presser foot is lowered after set time has elapsed
35
36
0
0 - 1
180 (seconds)
(3 minutes)
0 - 240
(seconds)
Model setting for automatic presser foot lifter
0: Solenoid type (Duty while chopping can be varied using No. 115)
1: Pneumatic type (Duty while chopping can be varied using No. 116)
Delay time from presser foot lowering command until presser foot lifter
solenoid momentarily turns on (only enabled when No. 35 is set to “0”)
37
38
0
0 - 1
40 (ms)
20 - 120 (ms)
Sensing voltage constant from presser foot lowering command until presser
foot lifter solenoid momentarily turns on (only enabled when No. 35 is set to
“0”
39
40
41
12
0
10 - 12
0 - 1
If it is set to “10”, the response will be fastest and the operating noise will be
loudest.
Operation when presser foot is lifted and lowered using knee switch
This setting is only enabled when DIP switch No. 1 is set to “OFF”.
0: Presser foot cannot be lifted or lowered by depressing the treadle
backward
1: The above operation is possible.
Presser foot lifting after treadle is returned to neutral position so sewing
stops, and is then depressed backward to the 1st step
0: Possible
0
0 - 1
1: Not possible
When No. 42 is set to “1”, this function operates as though set to “0”.
Operation when treadle is depressed backward
0: Thread trimming operation
1: Thread trimming operation is disabled (presser foot is lifted when treadle
is depressed backward)
(The default setting for standard specifications is “1”, and the default setting
for other specifications is “0”.)
Operation when standing operation variable speed pedal is on
0:Sewing speed is in accordance with treadle depression amount
1: Operation is at the sewing speed set by the speed bar key (constant
speed)
42
44
0
0
0 - 1
0 - 2
2: Operation is at end backtacking speed
45
46
80 (ms)
0
0 - 500 (ms)
0 - 1
Delay time for motor to start when standing operation pedal turns on.
Operation during standing operation when AUTO function is on
0: Sewing stops before finished when presser lifter pedal turns on
(momentary stop operation)
1: Above function is disabled
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Memory switch No. 47 - 60
No.
Initial value
Setting range
0 - 1
Setting details
Operation during standing operation when AUTO function is on
0: When high-speed pedal turns on, sewing is momentarily stopped, and it
is resumed when pedal turns off.
47
0
1: Above function is disabled
This function is disabled when No. 49 is set to “1”.
Thread trimming pedal operation during standing operation after thread
trimming
0: Presser foot can be lifted and lowered
48
49
0
0
0 - 1
1: Above operation is disabled (only possible using presser foot lifter pedal)
Alternating operation of standing operation pedal and treadle
(Does not include operation of presser foot lifter pedal. In the case of
simultaneous operation, the standing operation pedal has priority.)
0: Treadle operation is disabled after standing operation pedal has been
used
1: Treadle operation is still enabled after standing operation pedal has been
used (alternating operation is possible)
Correction sewing using actuator switch after thread trimming
0: Forbidden (switch operation disabled)
1: Possible
0 - 1
0 - 1
51*
52
0
1 – 99
(stitches)
2 (stitches)
10 (stitches)
Number of slow start stitches
Counting units for stitch counter display
0: No counting operation
1-100: Display counts down by the set number of stitches
0 - 100
(stitches)
53*
Stitch counter warning operation (when (!) icon is displayed)
0: Starting using treadle is always enabled
1: Starting using treadle prevented (thread trimming is possible when
treadle is depressed backward)
54*
1
0 - 2
2: Operation using treadle fully prevented when treadle is returned to
neutral position and sewing stops
Operation when treadle is depressed backward or knee switch operation
when presser foot is lifted
0: Presser foot lifts when treadle is returned to neutral position
1: Presser foot lowers when treadle is returned to neutral position
Function for preventing accidental forward depression of the treadle to
cause the needle bar to move after the treadle has been depressed
55
56
0
0
0 - 1
0 - 1
backward and is then returned to the neutral position
0: Yes
1: None
Operation when treadle is depressed forward to the 1st step when the
presser foot is lifted
0: Presser foot is lowered
1: Presser foot is not lowered
Presser foot soft lift function
0: None
1: Yes (Settings for No. 59 and No. 60 are required.)
Presser foot soft lift timer setting
(When No. 58 is set to “1”)
57
58
59
0
0
0 - 1
0 - 1
0 (ms)
0 - 150 (ms)
Presser foot lifting
60
0 (ms)
0 - 99 (ms)
(Fully on)
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* : Settings indicated with * are enabled after the power is turned off and then back on again.
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Memory switch No. 68 - 69
No.
Initial value
Setting range
0 - 1
Setting details
Seam matching function during automatic backtacking
(Used when you would like seams to be accurately matched when using
automatic backtacking; No. 78 sets the stop position and No. 79 can be
used to change the time until restart.)
68
0
0: No stopping when material feed direction is changed
1: Momentarily stops when material feed direction is changed
Actuator (optional part) function
0: Function is disabled
1: Stitch counter actuator
2: Sewing speed actuator
69
1
0 - 3
3: Option actuator
(When set to “2”, reflection pattern sewing using the sewing machine
actuator switch is disabled. Correction sewing is enabled.)
<When set to stitch counter actuator>
Connect to connector P17 (OPT_SW) on the main circuit board.
1: Stitch counter actuator
2: Reflection pattern switch
1: Stitch counter warning LED
2: Reflection pattern LED
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• When the number of stitches displayed in the stitch counter reaches “-0”, the stitch counter warning LED illuminates.
(This is the same function as the “!” con display on the operation panel.)
• When the stitch counter actuator is pressed, the stitch counter warning LED switches off and treadle operation is enabled.
(This is the same operation as when the RESET switch is pressed.)
Memory switch No. 74 - 79
No.
Initial value
Setting range
-345 - 345
(degrees)
Setting details
Quick reverse solenoid on timing during start backtacking/continuous
backtacking
74
15 degrees
-345 - 345
(degrees)
-345 - 345
(degrees)
-345 - 345
(degrees)
Quick reverse solenoid off timing during start backtacking/continuous
backtacking
75
76
77
78
-30 degrees
-30 degrees
15 degrees
Quick reverse solenoid off timing during end backtacking
Quick reverse solenoid on timing during end backtacking
(Enabled when No. 22 or No. 26 is set to “1”)
Momentary stopping position when material feed direction is changed
(Enabled when No. 68 is set to “1”)
0 - 350
(degrees)
180 (degrees)
100 (ms)
The stopping position is the angle from when the needle up signal turns on.
Momentary stopping time when material feed direction is changed
(Quick reverse mechanism switches at stopping position. After the stopping
time has elapsed, sewing starts again automatically.)
79
10 - 500 (ms)
<Settings for memory switch No. 74 - 77>
• When set to negative (-) settings with the initial values as a reference, the quick reverse solenoid ON/OFF timing will
become faster. If the seams are too short immediately before changing occurs, change the setting in the (-) direction.
• When set to positive (+) settings with the initial values as a reference, the quick reverse solenoid ON/OFF timing will
become slower. If the seams are too short immediately after changing occurs, change the setting in the (+) direction.
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Memory switch No. 80 - 88
No.
80*
81*
82*
83*
84*
85*
86*
87*
Initial value
Setting range
-7 - 7
Setting details
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Backward depression on (thread trimming) point for treadle
Backward depression 1st step on (presser foot lifting) point for treadle
Forward depression 1st step on (presser foot lowering) point for treadle
Forward depression on (starting) point for treadle
Variable speed range starting point for treadle
High speed range reaching point for treadle
Variable speed range starting point for standing operation variable speed pedal
High speed range reaching point for standing operation variable speed pedal
Treadle speed curve
-5 - 5
-5 - 5
-5 - 5
-5 - 5
-6 - 6
-2 - 2
-2 - 2
Sewing speed
0: Constant
1: Curves downward
2: Curves upward
88*
0
0 - 2
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Treadle depression stroke
* : Settings indicated with * are enabled after the power is turned off and then back on again.
When the neutral position for the treadle is taken as “0”, depressing the treadle forward results in (+) values and depressing
the treadle backward results in (-) values, and these are added to or subtracted from the standard setting value.
(Ex. 1) No. 80 setting
Sewing
speed
Treadle backward
depression stroke
Neutral
Treadle forward
depression stroke
2258M
2259M
2260M
(Ex. 2) No. 83 setting
Sewing
speed
Treadle backward
depression stroke
Neutral
Treadle forward
depression stroke
(Ex. 3) No. 85 setting
Sewing
speed
Treadle backward
depression stroke
Neutral
Treadle forward
depression stroke
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Memory switch No. 90 - 110
No.
Initial value
160
Setting range
150 - INCH
(rpm)
150 - 300
(rpm)
500 - 2500
(rpm)
INCH - 1000
(rpm)
INCH - 3000
(rpm)
INCH - 3000
(rpm)
INCH - HIL
(rpm)
INCH - 5000
(rpm)
Setting details
90
Thread trimming speed (TRIM)
Low speed (INCH)
(rpm)
220
91
92
93
94
96
98
99
101
(rpm)
1400
(rpm)
300
(rpm)
3000
(rpm)
1200
(rpm)
HIL
Stop improvement position (POS)
[Do not change this setting.]
Slow speed (SLOW)
Start backtacking limit speed (SBL)
(Upper limit for start backtacking speed setting)
End backtacking speed (EBT)
Automatic sewing speed (AUTO)
Maximum sewing speed limit speed (HIL) (*2)
Maximum zigzag width setting
(rpm)
(*1)
8.0
(mm)
3.0 - 10.0
(mm)
Backtack zigzag width setting
0: Cannot be changed
1: Can be changed
Backtack selection when plain zigzag is selected
0: Plain zigzag
102
103
0
0
0 - 1
0 - 1
1: 3-step zigzag
Pattern reset when treadle is depressed backward
0: Starts from next pattern
1: Returns to start of patterns only if patterns 5 to 9 are selected
2: Returns to start of patterns when plain, 2-step or 3-step zigzag is selected
(patterns 2 to 9)
(Plain, 2-step and 3-step zigzag will be sewn at the position set by No. 105.)
Sewing start position when plain, 2-step or 3-step zigzag is selected
104
105
0
0
0 - 2
0 - 1
When stopped at left
0: Left edge
1: Right edge
Free
Left edge
Right edge
When stopped at right
Right edge
Left edge
This setting is enabled when No. 104 is set to “2”.
Blind stitch sewing start position
0: Zigzag section
1: Plain stitch section
2: Specified by the number of stitches
Sewing machine motor operation when [UP] is displayed
0: Disabled (hand operation only)
1: Operates (enabled when treadle depressed backward and half-stitch key is
106
108
0
0
0 - 2
0 - 1
pressed)
Needle zigzagging when treadle depressed backward
109
110
1
0
0 – 1
0 - 1
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
Sewing patterns with changed sewing pitch (T stitches)
0: Not possible
1: Possible
*1: Setting is read from machine head detection switch.
*2: This is the upper limit setting for the maximum sewing speed. Refer to “7-6. Setting the maximum sewing spped” of the
instruction manual for details on the maximum sewing speed settings.
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Memory switch No. 111 - 123
No.
Initial value
Setting range
Setting details
Limit speed for sewing patterns with changed sewing pitch (T stitches)
Needle lifting and needle lowering are carried out at low speed when No. 110
is set to “1”.
111
1000 (rpm)
500 - 2000
Low speed limit when sewing machine motor starts
0: No limit
1: When not at the needle up or needle down position, the needle bar speed is
limited to low speed until the needle up or needle down position
Changing speed using speed bar while sewing machine motor is operating
0: Can be changed
112
113
1
0
0 - 1
0 - 1
1: Cannot be changed
Operation when auto function is on (fixed stitch/name label sewing)
1: Automatic thread trimming is not carried out after fixed stitch/name label
sewing is complete
0: Automatic thread trimming is carried out after fixed stitch/name label sewing
is complete
114
115
0
0 - 1
On time for solenoid-type presser lifter solenoid during chopping
Presser foot lifting
1.0
(1.0 ms)
0.1 - 4.9
(0.1 - 4.9 ms)
(Fully on)
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Enabled when No. 37 is set to “0”.
On time for pneumatic-type presser lifter solenoid during chopping
Presser lifting
116
2.5
0.1 - 4.9
(2.5 ms)
(0.1 - 4.9 ms)
(Fully on)
2265M
Enabled when No. 37 is set to “1”
On time for quick reverse solenoid during chopping
Quick reverse solenoid
1.1
(1.1 ms)
0.1 - 4.9
(0.1 - 4.9 ms)
117
(Fully on)
2266M
Fully on time for quick reverse solenoid
85
(85 ms)
40 - 100
(40 - 100 ms)
118
119
120
Correction level when 2-step zigzag direction is reversed (“0” means no
correction)
* Enabled when zigzag width setting is 4.0, 4.2, …
1
2
0 – 2
0 - 3
0 - 2
Correction level when 3-step zigzag direction is reversed (“0” means no
correction)
* Enabled when zigzag width setting is 4.8 or higher
Correction level when 2-step zigzag direction is reversed (“0” means no
correction)
* Enabled when zigzag width setting is 4.1, 4.3, …
121
123
1
30 - 90
(degrees)
45 (degrees)
Servo lock release rotation angle [Do not change this setting.]
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Memory switch No. 125 - 148
No.
Initial value
Setting range
Setting details
Servo lock operation
0: None
1: When stopped
125
0
0 - 1
2: When presser foot lifting signal is on
Servo lock timer setting
0: No timer operation
1-120: Timer operation (1-120 seconds)
0 - 120
(seconds)
126
127
1 (seconds)
100 (hours)
0 - 500
(hours)
Time from when grease-up time warning is output until an error is output
Flicker reduction function (if fluorescent light is flickering)
0: None
1: “Medium” flicker reduction effect
2: “Small” flicker reduction effect
3: “Large” flicker reduction effect
128
0
0 - 3
129
130
0
0
-3 - 2
Gain during motor acceleration [Do not change this setting.]
Gain during motor deceleration [Do not change this setting.]
-3 - 2
0 - 1200
(hours)
0 - 40
(degrees)
0 - 120
131
137
138
139
140
700 (hours)
20 (degrees)
40 (degrees)
40 (ms)
Grease-up time
Thread trimmer on timing
(*) Angle from needle drop signal
Upper thread feeding on timing
(*) Angle from needle drop signal
Thread trimmer off timing
(*) Time from needle up stop
Upper thread feeding off timing
(*) Time from needle up stop
(degrees)
0 - 40 (ms)
40 (ms)
0 - 100 (ms)
141
142
30 (ms)
30 (ms)
5 - 60 (ms)
5 - 60 (ms)
Quick reverse solenoid on response time for T stitches
Quick reverse solenoid off response time for T stitches
Upper thread feeding solenoid fully on time
(*) No chopping when set to “0”
143
30 (ms)
0 - 60 (ms)
On time for upper thread feeding solenoid during chopping
Upper thread
feeding Solenoid
(fully ON)
1.0
(1.0 ms)
0.1 - 4.9
(0.1 - 4.9 ms)
144
0123B
Needle up stop position error display function after thread trimming
0: None
145
1
0 - 1
1: Yes ([Err 111] is displayed.)
Needle zigzag sync position (angle from needle up stop signal turning off x 8
degrees)
146
147
4
0
4 - 14
0 - 5
(degrees)
Needle zigzag sync delay
Machine head fan
0: Stopped
148
1
0 - 1
1: Operating (stops when machine head is tilted back and when an error
occurs)
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Memory switch No. 132 - 135
The following memory switch numbers are used for displaying maintenance information.
No.
132
133
135
Explanation of display details
Cumulative power on time (Actual time = Displayed time x 10 hours)
Cumulative running time (Actual time = Display xxxx x 10 hours)
ROM version (x.xxx)
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3-3. Data initialization
Initialization of memory data refers to returning all operation panel setting data (including data that has been set using
memory switches) to the factory default settings.
3-3-1. Resetting the settings to their defaults
<Initialization of all setting data>
While holding down the RESET key on the operation panel, turn on the power switch (1).
1
Orange display
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Green display
2
The operation panel settings will be returned to their factory
defaults.
After this, operation panel and treadle operation will be
possible.
3458M
<Initialization of speed data only>
While holding down the MAX key on the operation panel, turn on the power switch (1).
1
Orange display
0170B
Green display
2
The speed data will be set to the speed data for the
machine head detection unit.
After this, operation panel and treadle operation will be
possible.
0171B
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<Initialization of memory switch setting data only>
While holding down the FUNC key on the operation panel, turn on the power switch (1).
1
Orange display
0172B
Green display
2
The memory switch setting data will be initialized.
After this, operation panel and treadle operation will be
possible.
0173B
<Initialization of custom patterns only>
While holding down the CF key on the operation panel, turn on the power switch (1).
1
Orange display
0174B
Green display
2
The custom pattern data in the internal memory will be
displayed.
* If there is no custom pattern data in the internal memory,
the buzzer will sound twice.
0175B
Deleting all custom pattern data
Press and hold the RESET key. After this, press the ENTER key. The initial display will appear.
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3-3-2. When data is initialized automatically
All setting data will be initialized automatically at the following times.
• When the power switch is turned on for the first time
• When the power switch is turned on for the first time after the control box has been replaced
• When the power switch is turned on for the first time after the sewing machine for the current control box has been
replaced with a machine having different speed specifications
The operation panel and treadle cannot be used for approximately 4 seconds in all these cases.
After approximately 4 seconds, “iniT rPM” will appear in green in the main display. This indicates that the sewing machine’s
speed settings have been initialized.
NOTE:
If any of the settings relating to the sewing machine’s sewing speed are different from the setting data in the machine head
detection unit when the power switch is turned on, the data will be initialized automatically.
After the initialization is complete, “iniT rPM” will appear in green in the main display.
After this, operation panel and treadle operation will be possible.
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3-4. Error history checking method
3-4-1. Error history checking method
The past error history can be checked by the following procedure.
While holding down the TEST key on the operation panel, turn on the power switch (1).
* After the following display appears, keep the TEST key pressed down until the buzzer makes a short beep.
1
0176B
2
The error history order number (1) and the error code (2) will appear
in the main display.
(Refer to “3-4-2. Error history display examples” for details on
reading the display.)
0177B
To switch the error history display in order of errors
3
The error history will switch in order of the errors.
0178B
To display the time stamp for the error history that is currently being displayed
4
5
The time stamp will be displayed.
* The last seven digits (3) show the time stamp (1 hour). The time
displayed is the cumulative time since the power was turned on.
0179B
To return to the normal operating mode
Set the power switch (1) to OFF.
0180B
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3-4-2. Error history display examples
Setting items
If there is no error history
Main display (1)
[000]
Main display (2)
[E---]
Error [E110] is displayed first.
[001]
[E110]
3-5. Software version checking method
3-5-1. Version update checking method
While pressing the [Speed
* After the following display appears, keep the [Speed
] key on the operation panel, turn on the power switch (1).
1
] key pressed down until the buzzer makes a short beep.
0181B
Select the program that you would like to check the version for.
The display switches between a symbol (2) to indicate the
2
program and the current version (3) each time the key is
pressed.
* The programs indicated by the symbols (2) are as follows.
Symbol (2)
1MN
Program
Main program
2 MT
Motor program
Panel program
IPL program
3 PL
4 iP
0182B
When the TEST key is pressed, the mode returns to normal operation mode.
3
0183B
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3-6. Checking input and output
Use this to check for any malfunctions of the operation panel keys, circuit boards or sensors, and for checking for broken
cords and for adjusting sensor positions.
You can check whether the CPU is correctly reading the signals from keys and sensors.
3-6-1. Input and output checking method
While holding down the TEST key on the operation panel, turn on the power switch (1).
1
*
After the following display appears, keep the TEST key pressed down until the buzzer makes a short beep.
0176B
Check the responses from the keys and sensors while referring to “3-6-2. Input and output check list”.
To return to normal operation mode, turn the power switch off and then turn it back on again.
2
3
3-6-2. Input and output check list
Needle position, zigzag position and switch operation
Operation panel
indicator block
Operation block
Check item and checking method
Needle up signal ON/OFF position for upper shaft motor;
Turn the pulley by hand.
Needle down signal ON/OFF position for upper shaft
motor; Turn the pulley by hand.
Needle
position
signal
Needle up signal - ON
Needle down signal - ON
Needle up icon
Needle down icon
Home position signal ON/OFF position for needle zigzag
motor
Zigzag
Z phase signal - ON
A phase signal - ON
width/reference
line LED
Signal should turn ON/OFF near the needle bar center
position when the needle bar is turned by hand to the left
and right.
A phase ON/OFF position for needle zigzag motor
Signal should turn ON/OFF when the needle bar is turned
by hand to the left and right.
Needle
zigzag
position
signal
Left stop LED
B phase signal ON/OFF position for needle zigzag motor
Signal should turn ON/OFF when the needle bar is turned
by hand to the left and right.
Correction stitch icon should turn ON when the actuator
switch is pressed.
B phase signal - ON
Actuator switch - ON
Right stop LED
Correction stitch
icon
Machine head tilt detection
Switch - ON
When the machine head is tilted back, the TEST icon
turns ON.
Switch
TEST icon
When the knee switch is pressed, the slow start icon
turns ON.
Knee switch - ON
Slow start icon
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Treadle unit and standing operation pedal operation
Operation panel
indicator block
Operation block
Forward depression ON signal position
Depress the treadle unit forward.
Forward depression - ON
Forward depression - ON
Plain zigzag LED
Presser foot ON signal position
Depress the treadle unit forward gently.
(1st step - ON is when DIP 3-step zigzag LED
switch No. 2 is ON)
Treadle
unit
Backward depression to
Scallop left LED
1st step - ON
Presser foot ON signal position
Depress the treadle backward gently.
Backward depression
Scallop right LED
- ON
Backward depression ON signal position
Depress the treadle backward firmly.
High-speed switch
Plain zigzag LED
- ON
High-speed switch ON signal position
Turn on high-speed switch for standing operation pedal.
Low-speed switch
- ON
Low-speed switch ON signal position
Turn on low-speed switch for standing operation pedal.
CF LED
Standing
operation
pedal
Thread trimming switch ON signal position
Turn on thread trimming switch for standing operation
pedal.
Thread trimming switch
Scallop right LED
- ON
Presser foot Switch
Slow start icon
- ON
Presser foot switch ON signal position
Turn on presser foot switch for standing operation pedal.
Solenoids (only enable for EZ - 40 panel)
Operation block
Operating details
End backtack key
Thread trimmer solenoid operates.
Continuous backtack key
Start backtack key
Fixed stitch/name label key
P1 key
Thread wiper solenoid operates.
Quick reverse solenoid operates.
Presser foot solenoid operates.
Upper thread feeding solenoid operates.
Option solenoid operates.
P2 key
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3-7. DIP switch setting method
DANGER
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet
before opening the cover of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe
injury.
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Presser foot position when the treadle is
returned to the neutral position after thread
trimming
ON
OFF
Presser foot lowers (models for Europe)
Presser foot stays lifted (models for other than Europe)
(*1)
Enabled (models for Europe)
Disabled (models for other than Europe)
1
2
Presser foot lowering when treadle is
ON
OFF
depressed to 1st step
(*2)
ON
OFF
-
Key lock function available
Key lock function not available
Always set to OFF (*3)
3
4
Operation panel key lock
(*1) If the knee switch is used to momentarily lower the presser foot, the presser foot cannot be raised by operating the
treadle when the sewing machine has stopped.
In such cases, the presser foot can only be lifted and lowered using the knee switch.
(*2) Adjustment of the treadle unit is required when changing this function.
Change the hooking position of the spring inside the treadle unit, and set the depression stroke. (Refer to “12. TREADLE
UNIT”.)
(*3) When set to ON, treadle operation is disabled, so it should always be set to OFF.
If it is set to ON, [DIP SW4] (green) and [Err 101] (orange) will appear alternately in the main display of the operation
panel.
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3. FUNCTION SETTINGS
3-8. Needle zigzag home position adjustment procedure
OPERATION PROCEDURE
While pressing the [zigzag width/zigzag reference line position] key on the operation panel, turn on the power switch
(1).
1
The offset value will be displayed.
(Initial setting is “0”)
0185B
Move the needle bar to the needle up stop position, and then press and hold the RESET key for 2 seconds or more.
2
3
4
Home position detection will be carried out, and then the needle bar
will stop at the currently-recorded position.
After detection is complete, the [orG] display will stop flashing and
illuminate steadily.
* If [Err 200] appears, it indicates that there is a problem with the
needle zigzag motor home position.
* If [UP] appears, turn the pulley by hand to move the needle bar to
the needle up stop position, and then press the RESET key once
more. Home position detection will be carried out.
0186B
Use the home position checking tool, and press the [ U / V ] keys to change the offset value (-50 - 50) so that the
needle is at the home position.
The needle bar will move in accordance with the setting value.
When the setting has been changed, the [orG] display will change
from illuminated to flashing.
0187B
Move the needle bar to the needle up stop position, and then press the RESET key.
Home position detection will be carried out.
After detection is complete, the [orG] display will stop flashing and
illuminate steadily.
* If [UP] appears, turn the pulley by hand to move the needle bar to
the needle up stop position, and then press the RESET key once
more. Home position detection will be carried out.
0186B
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the needle to the home position.
5
6
Press the TEST key.
The [TEST] display and the [zigzag width/zigzag reference line
position] indicator will switch off.
The setting will be written to the machine head memory and
adjustment mode will be exited.
0183B
NOTE:
If the TEST key is pressed while [orG] is flashing, [Err 202] will appear.
Press the TEST key once more to exit adjustment mode. Repeat the procedure from step 3.
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4. USING CF CARDS
4. USING CF CARDS
4-1. Precautions when handling CF cards (commercially available)
• Use CF cards with a capacity of 32, 64, 128 or 256 MB.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the CF cards.
• Do not forcibly bend, drop or scratch CF cards or place heavy objects on top of them.
• Do not allow them to come into contact with liquids such as water, oil, solvents or drinks.
• Use and store the cards in places that are free from strong magnetic fields and electronic interference.
• Do not use or store the cards in places which are subject to vibration, shocks, direct sunlight, dust from items such as
thread scraps, high humidity, sudden changes in temperature, or strong magnetic fields from equipment such as speakers.
• Do not subject the memory cards to vibration or shocks or remove them from the sewing machine while data reading or
writing is in progress.
• The data on the CF cards may become lost or corrupted due to some malfunction or accident. It is recommended that you
make backups of important data.
• Be sure to turn off the power for the sewing machine before inserting and removing CF cards.
• CF cards are already formatted at the time of purchase, so do not reformat them.
• The recommended CF cards are commercially-available ones from SanDisk or HAGIWARA SYS-COM.CF cards from
other manufacturers can be used, but different formatting methods may mean that loading from or writing to such cards
may not be possible.
For more information, refer to the documentation provided with the CF card.
* This product is compatible with CF cards that have been formatted using the FAT16 method. Cards that have been
formatted using the FAT32 method cannot be used.
* CFTM is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
* Company names and product names appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective owners. However, no TM or other similar symbols appear in the main text of this manual.
4-2. Structure of a CF card folder
\BROTHER\ISM\ISMSYS\ISM04MN.MOT : Control program
\BROTHER\ISM\ISMDD00\ISMMSW.SEW : Memory switch data
\ISMHST.SEW : Error log data
\ISMS0901.SEW : Additional sewing data P No. = 91
\ISMS0902.SEW : Additional sewing data P No. = 92
\ISMS0999.SEW : Additional sewing data P No. = 99
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4-3. Preparation for reading/writing data
With the power turned off, insert the CF card into the CF slot.
1
NOTE:
• Make sure the CF card is facing the correct way.
• Always be sure to keep the cover closed except when inserting
and removing the CF card. If this is not done, dust may get inside
and cause problems with operation.
4453Q
Turn on the power switch (1).
2
3
MEMO icon illuminates.
* If no valid data can be found on the CF card,
the MEMO icon will not illuminate.
0188B
While pressing the TEST key, press the CF key to switch to CF card read/write mode.
The mode number will appear in (1) of the main display, and
the symbol name for that mode will appear in (2).
* The initial mode is additional sewing data reading mode
(r1). (Refer to the <Read/write mode list>.)
0189B
Select the mode.
4
The mode changes each time the key is pressed.
0190B
<Read/write mode list>
Mode No.
r 1
Symbol name
Setting items
[-SEd]
[SEd-]
[-MEM]
[MEM-]
[-SyS]
[LoG-]
Additional sewing data is read from the CF card into the sewing machine. *
Additional sewing data is written from the sewing machine to the CF card.
Memory switch settings are read from the CF card to the sewing machine.
Memory switch settings are written from the sewing machine to the CF card.
Control programs are read from the CF card and used to update the firmware version.
Error log data is written from the sewing machine to the CF card.
w 2
r 3
w 4
r 7
w 8
* The additional sewing data that can be use with this sewing machine is data that has been created for the
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4-4. Reading additional sewing data into the sewing machine
0197B
Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “4-3. Preparation for reading/writing data”.
1
Select [r 1] in CF data read/write mode.
2
0191B
3
0192B
Select the program numbers to be read (ALL, 1-99).
4
* If [ALL] is displayed, all additional sewing data will be
read at once.
0193B
The buzzer will sound and the selected sewing data will be read from the CF
card and copied into the sewing machine's internal memory. When [End] is
displayed, the process is complete.
5
Reading complete
0194B
Press the TEST key to exit read/write mode.
6
7
0195B
Set the power switch (1) to OFF and remove the CF card.
0196B
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4-5. Writing additional sewing data to CF cards
0211B
Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “4-3. Preparation for reading/writing data”.
1
Select [w 2] in CF data read/write mode.
2
0198B
3
0199B
Select the program numbers to be written (ALL, 1 - 99).
4
* If [ALL] is displayed, all additional sewing data will be
read at once.
0200B
The buzzer will sound and the selected sewing data will be copied from the
internal memory onto the CF card. When [End] is displayed, the process is
complete.
5
Writing complete
0194B
Press the TEST key to exit read/write mode.
6
7
0195B
Set the power switch (1) to OFF and remove the CF card.
0196B
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4-6. Reading memory switch data into the sewing machine
0197B
Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “4-3. Preparation for reading/writing data”.
1
Select [r 3] in CF data read/write mode.
2
0202B
The buzzer will sound and the memory switch data will be loaded from the CF card and
copied into the sewing machine's internal memory.
3
4
Reading
Finished when [End] is displayed.
0203B
Set the power switch (1) to OFF and remove the CF card.
0196B
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4-7. Writing memory switch data to a CF card
0211B
Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “4-3. Preparation for reading/writing data”.
1
Select [w 4] in CF data read/write mode.
2
0204B
3
The buzzer will sound and the memory switch data will be copied from the internal
memory onto the CF card.
Writing
Writing complete
0205B
Press the TEST key to exit read/write mode.
4
5
0195B
Set the power switch (1) to OFF and remove the CF card.
0196B
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4-8. Updating the control program version
0197B
4-8-1. Control program version updating procedure
Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “4-3. Preparation for reading/writing data”.
1
Select [r 7] in CF data read/write mode.
2
0206B
3
Version number for control program saved on CF card
0207B
4
5
Version updating in progress
Complete when [End] is displayed
NOTE:
* Version updating takes a maximum of 60 seconds. (The time taken will vary depending on the manufacturer and
storage capacity of the CF card being used.)
* Never remove the CF card or turn off the power switch while reading of the CF card is in progress.
0208B
* If the filename and folder name for the control program are incorrect, error [Err 421] will be displayed.
Set the power switch (1) to OFF and remove the CF card.
0196B
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4-8-2. Restoring the control program if an error occurs during version updating
If the version updating did not complete normally, such as because of a power outage, the sewing machine will not operate
correctly.
If this happens, restore the control program by the following procedure.
Insert the CF card containing the control program data into the CF card slot.
1
4453Q
Set the power switch (1) to ON.
2
The operation panel will switch off and the version updating will be
carried out.
When the power turns back on, the updating is complete.
0216B
Set the power switch (1) to OFF and remove the CF card.
3
0196B
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4-9. Writing error log data to CF cards
0211B
Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “4-3. Preparation for reading/writing data”.
1
Select [w 8] in CF data read/write mode.
2
0209B
The buzzer will sound and the error log data will be copied from the internal memory
onto the CF card.
3
Writing
Writing complete
0210B
Press the TEST key to exit read/write mode.
4
5
0195B
Set the power switch (1) to OFF and remove the CF card.
0196B
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5. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS
5. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS
Each mechanism operates in the order of the numbers shown in the illustration.
* <number> and [number] indicate the flow of operations that occur separately from each other.
* (number) indicates only the names of parts. (They are not part of the indication of operation flow.)
5-1. Needle bar and thread take-up mechanisms
1109B
1. Motor
2. Upper shaft
<2> Pulley
3. Thread take-up crank
4. Needle bar connecting rod shaft
5. Needle bar connecting rod
6. Needle bar clamp
7. Needle bar
[5] Rotary thread take-up lever
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5-2. Lower shaft and shuttle race mechanisms
0074B
1. Motor
2. Upper shaft
3. Timing pulley U
4. Timing belt
5. Timing pulley D
6. Lower shaft
7. Bevel gear
8. Bevel gear
9. Rotary hook driving shaft
10. Timing pulley 39
11. Timing belt
12. Timing pulley 26
13. Rotary hook shaft
14. Rotary hook
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5-3. Zigzag mechanism
1. Pulse motor
2. Motor lever
3. Zigzag connecting rod
4. Zigzag joint
5. Needle bar base
6. Needle bar
1110B
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5-4. Presser foot mechanism
1. Presser adjusting screw
2. Presser bar spring
3. Presser bar
4. Presser foot
1111B
1. Knee lifter
2. Knee lifter shaft
3. Knee lifter complying bar assembly
4. Knee lifter bar
5. Knee lifter lever
6. Knee lifter connecting rod
7. Presser bar lifter lever
8. Presser bar bracket
9. Presser bar
10. Presser foot
1112B
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1. Lifting lever
2. Presser bar lifter lever
3. Presser bar bracket
4. Presser bar
5. Presser foot
1113B
<For options>
1. Presser foot lifter solenoid set
2. Knee lifter shaft L
3. Knee lifter complying bar assembly
0079B
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5-5. Feed mechanism
[Forward/back movement]
1114B
1. Lower shaft
7. Feed rocker bracket arm
8. Feed bar
2. Level feed eccentric wheel
3. Feed driving connecting rod
4. Side connecting rod
5. Feed rocker arm
9. Feed dog (forward/back movement)
6. Feed rocker shaft
(1) Feed regulator
[Up/down movement]
1115B
1. Lower shaft
2. Lower shaft tip (eccentricity)
3. Feed lifting link
4. Feed bar
5. Feed dog (up/down movement)
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<Dial feed mechanism>
1. Stitch length dial 5
2. Feed regulator
3. Connecting rod U
4. Feed adjusting lever U
5. Connecting rod D
6. Feed adjusting lever D
7. Feed regulator shaft
8. Feed connecting lever
9. Feed regulator connecting rod
10. Feed regulator lever
11. Feed regulator
12 Feed regulator spring
1116B
Adjusting the stitch length dial changes the angle of the
feed regulator.
(1) Feed regulator
0084B
(2) Side connecting rod
(3) Feed driving connecting rod
(4) Feed rocker arm
Changing the angle of the feed regulator causes the amount
of horizontal feed movement to change.
(Continued on next page)
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<Backtacking mechanism>
Adjusting the condense dial changes the angle
of the feed regulator when the reverse stitching
lever is pushed down. When the condense dial
is aligned with the - side scale, the angle of the
feed regulator increases and feed is reversed.
1117B
1. Reverse stitching lever
2. Lever guide
3. Reverse lever shaft
4. Feed adjusting lever U
5. Connecting rod D
<4> Condense regulator
(Touching tip of screw)
<5> Feed regulating stud tip
6. Feed adjusting lever D
7. Feed regulator shaft
8. Feed connecting lever
9. Feed regulator connecting rod
10. Feed regulator lever
11. Feed regulator
(1) Condense dial 5
<8550A-A31, 8560A>
(1) Feed regulator shaft
0083B
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5-6. Lubrication mechanism
： Flow of oil
1176B
1. Oil feeding
2. Oil tank
3. Plunger pump
<3> Oil gauge window
4. Rotary hook shaft bush
5. Rotary hook shaft
6. Rotary hook
[5] Adjusting screw
(Continued on next page)
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： Flow of oil
1119B
0090B
1. Plunger pump
2. Rotary hook shaft bush
3. Rotary hook shaft
4. Felt
<3> Adjusting screw
(Adjusts the size of the outlet.)
<4> Bed
5. Screw
6. Lubricating felt
7. Wick felt
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5-7. Thread trimmer mechanism (8560A only)
0091B
1. Thread trimmer solenoid
2. Solenoid joint
3. Solenoid lever
4. Driving rod
5. Thread trimmer driving rod plate
6. Main lever assembly
7. Roller
8. Thread trimmer cam
9. Knife driving rod
10. Thread trimmer driving lever
11. Movable knife
(1) Fixed knife clutch
(2) Fixed knife
(3) Plate spring
(4) Movable knife
0092B
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5-8. Tension release mechanism
1120B
1. Lifting lever
<1> Knee lifter connecting rod
(Press the knee switch.)
2. Presser bar lifter lever
3. Tension release plate
4. Tension release stud
5. Tension release pin
(Press the tension disc presser.)
6. Tension disc presser
7. Rotary disc
(1) Tension release pin
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<During thread trimming (8560A only)>
1. Solenoid
2. Link
3. Lever B
4. Lever A
5. Tension release connecting rod
6. Tension release plate
7. Tension release stud
8. Tension release pin
1121B
<Upper thread feeding mechanism (8560A only)>
1. Solenoid
2. Link
3. Lever B
(Tension release is delayed
by the length of the slot)
4. Base
5. Wire
1122B
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5-9. Thread wiper mechanism (8560A only, optional device)
1. Thread wiper solenoid
2. Thread wiper rod
3. Thread wiper lever
4. Thread wiper crank shaft
5. Thread wiper
6. Thread wiper spring
1123B
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6. DISASSEMBLY
DANGER
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet
before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in
severe injury.
CAUTION
Disassembly should only be carried out by a
qualified technician.
Use only the proper replacement parts as specified
by Brother.
Turn off the power switch before carrying out
disassembly. If the treadle is depressed by mistake,
the sewing machine might start operating and injury
could result.
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.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when
handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they
do not get into your eyes or onto your skin. If the oil
and grease get into your eyes or onto your skin,
inflammation can result.
Any problems in machine operation which result
from unauthorized modifications to the machine will
not be covered by the warranty.
Furthermore, do not drink or eat the lubricating oil or
grease. They may cause diarrhea or vomiting.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
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6. DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble the parts in the order shown in the illustration.
* (number) indicates only the names of parts. (It does not indicate the disassembly order.)
6-1. Covers
1124B
1. Screw (Loosen)
10. Flat screws [7 pcs]
11. Face plate
2. Needle
3. Screws [2 pcs]
12. Face plate packing
13. Screws [6 pcs]
14. Rear cover
4. Thread take-up guard assembly
5. Flat screws [3 pcs]
6. Rotary thread take-up lever
7. Rotary take-up mounting plate
8. Flat screw
15. Panel
16. Screws [3 pcs]
17. Pulse motor cover
18. Window plate (8550A)
9. Thread guide
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6-2. Presser foot mechanism
1. Screw
2. Presser foot
3. Adjusting screw nut
(Loosen)
4. Presser adjusting screw
5. Spring guide
6. Spring
7. Spring guide collar
8. Screw (Loosen)
9. Presser bar bracket
10. Presser bar
1125B
6-3. Needle bar mechanism
1. Rubber cap
2. Screw
3. Thread guide
4. Screw (Loosen)
5. Needle bar
6. Needle bar clamp
7. Set screws [2 pcs]
(Loosen)
8. Needle bar connecting rod shaft
9. Needle bar connecting rod
1126B
0100B
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6-4. Zigzag mechanism
<For the 8560A>
Remove the solenoid before doing this.
(1) Screws [3 pcs]
(2) Shoulder screw
1127B
1. Shoulder screw
2. Knee lifter bar
0102B
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0103B
3. Screw
10. Set screw (Loosen)
4. Screw
11. Needle bar base guide R
12. Set screw (Loosen)
5. Bolt (Loosen)
6. Zigzag joint
13. Needle bar base guide pin (Loosen)
14. Needle bar base
(Pull out in the direction of the arrow.)
7. Wick
(Remove from needle bar base.)
8. Bolts [3 pcs]
(1) Needle bar base shaft
(2) Oil tank
9. Pulse motor assembly
(3) Wick
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6-5. Rotary hook mechanism
<For the 8560A>
0105B
0104B
0106B
1. Slide plate (8550A)
<1> Knife unit (8560A)
2. Flat screws [2 pcs]
3. Needle plate
4. Flat screws [2 pcs]
5. Auxiliary needle plate
6. Screws [2 pcs]
7. Feed dog
8. Scew
9. Bobbin case holder position bracket
10. Set screws [2 pcs] (Loosen)
11. Rotary hook
(1) Needle plate spacer (8560A)
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6-6. Lubrication mechanism
1. Screw
(Drain the oil from inside the gearbox.)
2. Screws [9 pcs]
3. Bed bottom cover assembly
4. Bottom cover packing
0107B
6-7. Feed mechanism
0108B
1. Screw (Loosen)
(1) Set screw collar
(2) Feed rocker arm
2. Set screws [2 pcs] (Loosen)
3. Screws [2 pcs] (Loosen)
4. Feed rocker shaft (Pull out to the left.)
5. Feed bar set
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6-8. Thread trimmer mechanism (8560A only)
1. Shoulder screw [2 pcs]
2. Knife driving rod
3. Washer
4. Screws [3 pcs]
5. Thread trimmer solenoid assembly
1128B
<Knife unit>
1. Screws [4 pcs]
2. Knife holder
3. Movable knife
4. Fixed knife
5. Knife bracket
0110B
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6-9. Thread wiper mechanism (8560A only, optional device)
1130B
1. Screw
2. Presser foot
3. Screw
4. Solenoid cover
5. Retaining ring
1129B
6. Washer
7. Screws [2 pcs]
8. Screw
9. Bolt
10. Wiper bracket
11. Screws [2 pcs]
12. Thread wiper base
13. Screws [6 pcs]
14. 14-pin machine connector
(1) Black
(2) White
A special tool is needed to pull out the pin.
0114B
1131B
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7. ASSEMBLY
Assemble each part in the order shown in the illustration.
* (number) indicates only the names of parts. (It does not indicate the assembly order.)
IMPORTANT: Be sure to apply grease in the required locations when reassembling, and also once every two years.
7-1. Thread wiper mechanism (8560A only)
1. Thread trimmer solenoid assembly
2. Screws [3 pcs]
3. Washer
4. Knife driving rod
5. Shoulder screws [2 pcs]
1132B
Adjust the length of the knife driving rod so that the
roller moves smoothly in and out of the straight
section A in the groove of the thread trimmer cam.
After assembling, carry out the adjustments in “9-21.
Adjusting the position of the thread trimming cam”.
<Knife unit>
0117B
1. Fixed knife
(1) Knife driving rod
(2) Thread trimmer cam
(3) Roller
2. Movable knife
3. Knife holder
4. Screws [4 pcs]
1177B
(4) Knife bracket
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7-2. Feed mechanism
1. Feed lifting link
2. Feed bar set
3. Feed rocker shaft
(Insert from the left all the way to
the right.)
(1) Spacer
(2) Bush L
(3) Feed rocker shaft
(4) Retaining ring
0118B
Push all the way to the left until it
touches, then tighten the set screw.
0119B
0120B
4. Set screw collar
5. Set screws [2 pcs]
6. Screws [2 pcs]
(Temporarily tighten)
(5) Bush M
Tighten after adjusting the feed dog.
Refer to “9-7. Feed dog forward/back and
sideways position”.
(6) Feed bar set
(7) Feed rocker shaft
(8) Feed rocker arm
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7-3. Lubrication mechanism
0121B
1. Bottom cover packing
2. Bed bottom cover assembly
3. Screws [9 pcs]
4. Screw
5. (Add lubricating oil [approx. 120 ml].)
(1) Bed
(2) Wick
(3) Felt
(4) Bed bottom cover
1134B
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7-4. Zigzag mechanism
1. Needle bar base
8. Wick
(Pull in oil tank.)
9. Wick (ring)
(Pass the shaft through the ring.)
10. Zigzag joint (Pass the shaft through.)
11. Bolt (Temporarily tighten)
12. Screw
(With needle bar base guide pin inserted)
2. Needle bar base guide R
3. Set screw
4. Needle bar base guide pin
5. Set screw
6. Pulse motor assembly
7. Bolts [3 pcs]
13. Screw
Pass the harness of
the pulse motor
encoder detection
unit through.
After carrying out the assembly operations
in “7-5. Needle bar mechanism”, tighten
while carrying out the adjustments in “9-12.
Needle zigzag sideways position”.Then
carry out the adjustments in “9-11. Needle
zigzag forward/back position”.
0122B
After pushing in needle bar base guide R, check that
there is no play between the needle bar base guide pin
and needle bar base guides R and F, and also that the
needle moves smoothly when it zigzags.
If there is a lot of looseness in the wick
(ring) after installing, pull only the wick
shown in the illustration through the oil tube
to adjust.
14. Knee lifter bar
15. Screw
0123B
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7-5. Needle bar mechanism
1. Needle bar connecting rod
2. Needle bar connecting rod shaft
3. Screws [2 pcs]
4. Needle bar clamp
Push in.
(1) Thread take-up crank
(2) Felt
0124B
5. Needle bar
6. Screw (Temporarily tighten)
7. Thread guide
8. Screw
9. Rubber cap
1135B
Face the needle check hole toward the front.
Tighten the screws after carrying out the
adjustment in “9-10. Needle bar height”.
0126B
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7-6. Rotary hook mechanism
Tighten after carrying out
the adjustments in “9-7.
Feed dog forward/back and
sideways position”.
Install after carrying out
the adjustments in “9-14.
Needle and rotary hook
timing”.
Tighten after carrying out
the adjustments in “9-14.
Needle and rotary hook
timing”.
Tighten after carrying
out the adjustments in
“9-15. Bobbin case
holder bracket position”.
1. Needle
2. Screw
1136B
3. Rotary hook
4. Set screws [2 pcs] (Temporarily tighten)
5. Bobbin case holder position bracket
6. Screw (Temporarily tighten)
7. Feed dog
8. Screws [2 pcs] (Temporarily tighten)
9. Needle plate
10. Flat screws [2 pcs]
11. Auxiliary needle plate
12. Flat screws [2 pcs]
13. Slide plate (8550A)
<13> Knife unit (8560A)
(1) Needle plate spacer (8560A)
0128B
<For the 8560A >
0129B
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7-7. Presser foot mechanism
1. Presser bar
2. Presser bar bracket
3. Screw
(Temporarily tighten)
4. Spring guide collar
5. Presser bar spring
6. Spring guide
7. Presser adjusting screw
8. Adjusting screw nut
0130B
Loosen once, and then
tighten after adjusting 12
and 13.
1137B
9. Lifting lever (Lift up)
10. Presser foot
11. Screw
12. (Adjust the height)
13. (Align the hole positions)
14. Screw
15. Presser adjusting screw
16. Adjusting screw nut
1138B
0133B
1139B
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7-8. Covers
Be careful of the knives.
1140B
1. Window plate (8550A)
2. Pulse motor cover
3. Screws [3 pcs]
4. Panel
10. Thread guide
11. Flat screw
12. Rotary take-up mounting plate
13. Rotary thread take-up lever
14. Flat screws [3 pcs]
15. Thread take-up guard assembly
16. Screws [2 pcs]
5. Rear cover
6. Screws [6 pcs]
7. Face plate packing
8. Face plate
9. Flat screws [7 pcs]
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7-9. Thread wiper mechanism (8560A only, optional device)
1. Thread wiper base
After assembling,
carry out the
adjustments in “9-24.
Adjusting the thread
wiper”.
2. Screws [2 pcs]
3. Solenoid setting plate
4. Screws [2 pcs]
5. Wiper bracket
6. Bolt
7. Washer
8. Retaining ring
9. Presser foot
10. Screw
11. Solenoid cover
12. Screw
13. Screw (Secure the harness.)
Align the bottom of the
presser bar bushing with
the bottom of the wiper
bracket.
Check that the thread wiper
connecting rod assembly
moves smoothly and the wiper
bracket is horizontal to the
arm, and then tighten.
1141B
14. 14-pin machine connector
15. (Secure with the 6 screws.)
(1) Black
(2) White
0137B
1142B
1143B
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8. CHANGING THE FEED AMOUNT TO LONG STITCH
SPECIFICATIONS (from 2.0mm to 5.0mm)
CAUTION
Replacement of parts should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before carrying out this operation.
The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
When removing the needle plate and the auxiliary needle plate, use a screwdriver that matches the size of the
screw heads.If a screwdriver that does not match the size of the screw heads is used, it may damage the screw
heads and result in injury to the operator or damage to the articles being sewn.
Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother.
1. Replace the feed dog (1) and needle plate (2) with the
ones for long stitches.
2. After this, change the maximum feed amount as
described below.
3498M
Changing the maximum feed amount
If the feed dog has been replaced by one that does not match the feed amount that is currently being used, the feed dog may
touch the needle plate if the stitch length dial or condense dial are mistakenly set to settings that are larger than the maximum
feed amount for the feed dog, and this could cause problems such as damage or noise.
In order to prevent dial setting errors such as this, change the maximum feed amount setting for the sewing machine to match
the maximum feed amount for the feed dog.
1. Tilt back the machine head.
2. For sewing machine models and specifications other than
8550A-031, loosen the two screws (1) so that the quick
reverse solenoid (2) can be moved up and down.
3499M
3. Loosen the screws (3) and (4).
4. Move the stopper (5) down as far as possible, and move
the stopper (6) up as far as possible.
(Continued on next page)
1178B
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5. Turn the stitch length dial (7) and the condense dial (8) to
the maximum feed amount for the feed dog being used.
(Set the condense dial (8) to a negative number.)
3501M
6. Check that the feed dog does not touch the needle plate
both when the reverse stitching lever (9) is not lowered and
when it is lowered.
If it touches, adjust the forward/back installation position
(centering) of the feed dog.
3502M
7. Without lowering the reverse stitching lever (9), move the
stopper (5) up until it touches F-regulator connecting rod
(10), and then tighten the screw (3). [Fig. A]
[A]
1179B
8. With the reverse stitching lever (9) lowered all the way,
move the stopper (6) down until it touches the F-regulator
connecting rod (10), and then tighten the screw (4). [Fig.
B]
[B]
1180B
Z-8550A, 8560A
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9. For sewing machine models and specifications other than
8550A-031, push the reverse stitching lever (9) down all
the way (so that the plunger (11) of the quick reverse
solenoid has moved to its highest position), and then
tighten the two screws (1) at the position where the quick
reverse solenoid (2) is touching to top of section (A) of
the plunger (11).
3505M
Turning the stitch length dial (1) to a setting greater than 2.5
In this case, replace gauge parts such as the feed dog with parts for using with a feed amount of more than 2.0 mm.
In addition, change the maximum feed amount setting while referring to page 64, and then adjust the stitch length dial (1) as
described below.
1. Turn the stitch length dial (1) all the way to “2.5”.
2. After this, push the left lever (2) while turning the stitch
length dial (1) so that it can be turned a second time.
When the stitch length dial (1) is turned a second time,
the settings will be those on the inside of the scale (3−5).
*
When turning the dial from a larger number to a smaller
number, it can be turned to the second time setting
without pushing the left lever (2).
Setting for 1st turn
Setting for 2nd turn
1164B
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9. ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine
should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
Use both hands to hold the machine head when
tilting it back or returning it to its original position.
If only one hand is used, the weight of the machine
head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand
may get caught.
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to
carry out any maintenance and inspection of the
electrical system.
Do not touch the face plate knives when opening the
thread take-up guard cover.
If they are touched, injury may result.
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power
cord at the following times.
The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed
by mistake, which could result in injury.
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.
• When carrying out inspection, adjustment and
maintenance
• When replacing consumable parts such as the
rotary hook and knives
When removing the needle plate, auxiliary needle
plate and knife unit, use a screwdriver that matches
the size of the screw heads.
If a screwdriver that does not match the size of the
screw heads is used, it may damage the screw
heads and result in injury to the operator or damage
to the articles being sewn.
If the power switch and air need to be left on when
carrying out some adjustment, be extremely careful
to observe all safety precautions.
9-1. Actuator position
The installation position of the actuator (1) can be adjusted
as shown in the illustration.
3506M
Adjust so that it is in a position where it is easy to operate.
NOTE:
If using a thread wiper device (option), adjust the position
of the actuator (1) within the range of (A) so that it does
not touch the thread wiper.
<Rear side>
1. Loosen the two screws (2).
2. Move the switch installation plate (3) to move the actuator
(1) to the desired position.
3. Tighten the two screws (2).
3507M
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9-2. Adjusting the safety switch position
The safety switch (1) is normally installed as shown in figure
[A].
3801M
However, if the processing method used for the table leaves
too much space between the machine bed and the table hole,
it may adversely affect the operation of the safety switch (1).
<Adjustment method>
The standard amount of clearance between the machine bed
and the table hole is 1.5 mm.
If the clearance is 3.5 mm or more, install the safety switch
(1) so that the washer (2) is on the machine bed side as
shown in Figure [B].
* If the position cannot be satisfactorily adjusted in this way,
add more washers of the same thickness.
<Safety switch operation>
3691M
If the spring stroke is too small, the safety
switch will not operate.
3.5 mm or more
Sewing
machine
Table
Clearance
is too large.
By changing the position of the safety switch,
the required spring stroke can be maintained.
Reduce the clearance.
3692M
3690M
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9-3. Thread tension spring
<Thread tension spring position>
3802M
The standard position of the thread tension spring (1) is 5-8
mm above the surface of the thread guide (3) when the
presser foot (2) is lowered.
1. Lower the presser foot (2).
2. Loosen the set screw (4).
3. Turn the thread tension bracket (5) to adjust the spring
position.
4. Securely tighten the set screw (4).
3512M
<Thread take-up spring tension>
The standard tension of the thread tension spring (1) is 0.25
to 0.30 N.
1. Press the upper thread slightly above the thread tension
bracket (5) with a finger to stop the thread spooling out.
2. Pull the upper thread down until the thread tension spring
(1) starts to move down, and measure the tension of the
thread tension spring (1) at this point.
3. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the groove in the thread
tension stud (6) and turn it to adjust the tension of the
thread tension spring (1).
Becomes stronger
NOTE: If using a tension gauge (7) (sold separately) to
measure the tension, take the reading from the scale
on the side of the red line.
Becomes weaker
Scale
3513M
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9-4. Presser foot height
The standard height of the presser foot (1) is 6 mm when
the presser foot (1) is raised by means of the lifting lever (2).
1. Loosen the two screws (3) and then remove the thread
take-up guard (4).
2. Loosen the nut (5) of the presser adjusting screw (6), and
then turn the presser adjusting screw (6) so that there is
no pressure applied to the presser foot.
3. Raise the presser foot (1) by using the lifting lever (2).
4. Loosen the screw (7) and move the presser bar (8) up
and down to adjust the height of the presser foot (1) to 6
mm.
5. Tighten the screw (7).
6. Adjust the presser foot pressure using the presser
adjusting screw (6), and then tighten the nut (5).
7. Install the thread take-up guard (4) with the two screws
(3).
3803M
3804M
9-5. Feed dog height
The standard height of the feed dog (1) when it is raised as
far as possible above the surface of the needle plate is as
given below.
<8550A>
<8560A>
1 mm
At the front
At the back
1.1 mm
0.9 mm
<8550A>
<8560A>
1. Turn the machine pulley to move the feed dog (1) to its
highest position above the needle plate.
2. Tilt back the machine head.
3. Loosen the screw (2).
4. Turn the pin (3) to move the feed bar (4) up and down in
order to adjust the height.
5. Tighten the screw (2).
Highest position
Lowest position
3516M
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9-6. Feed dog angle
The standard angle for the feed dog (1) is for the top of the
needle plate to be parallel with the top of the feed dog (1)
(for the 8550A) or raised slightly at the side closest to the
operator (for the 8560A) when the feed dog (1) is raised to
its highest position above the needle plate. (With the
mark on the feed bracket shaft (2) aligned with the mark on
the feed rocker bracket arm (3)).
3517M
1. Turn the machine pulley to move the feed dog (1) to its
highest position above the needle plate.
2. Tilt back the machine head.
3. Loosen the set screw (4).
4. Turn the feed bracket shaft (2) in the direction of the
arrow within a range of 90º with respect to the standard
position.
• In order to prevent puckering, lower the front of the
feed dog (1). (Fig. A)
Standard
• In order to prevent the material from slipping, raise the
front of the feed dog (1). (Fig. B)
(Front)
5. Securely tighten the set screw (4).
* When the angle of the feed dog (1) is adjusted, the height
and forward/back position of the feed dog (1) will also
change and will need to be readjusted.
Lowers the front
Raises the front
3518M
9-7. Feed dog forward/back and sideways position
Adjust the sideways clearances X between the feed dog (1)
0140B
and the needle plate so that that are approximately equal.
Adjust so that the clearances Y between the front and back
of the feed dog (1) and the needle plate are approximately
equal when the machine pulley is turned until the feed plate
(2) is moved to its furthest forward position and also when it
is moved to its furthest back position.
<Sideways clearance X adjustment>
Loosen the two screws (3) of the fed dog (1), and adjust the
position of the feed dog (1).
If adjustment is not possible using this method, adjust using
the following method.
<Forward/back clearance Y and sideways
clearance X adjustment>
Loosen the two screws (5) of the feed rocker bracket arm (4)
and adjust the position of the feed dog.
0141B
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9-8. Feed amounts for reverse stitching and condense stitching
The feed amounts for reverse stitching and condense
stitching are set using the condense dial (1).
If the stitch length for the finished stitches differs greatly from
the scale, carry out the following adjustment. (The scale is
intended as a guide.)
1. Set the condense dial (1) to “0”.
2. With the reverse stitching lever (2) pushed down, turn the
machine pulley about 10 times and check that the
material feed amount is zero.
If the feed amount is not zero, carry out the adjustments
in steps 3. and 4. below.
3. Move the condense dial (1) slightly to the left or right from
the “0” position on the scale.
Repeat the check in step 2. above, and find the position
where the material feed amount is zero.
4. At the position where the material feed amount is zero,
loosen the screw (3), turn only the dial of the condense
dial (1) to align it with the “0” position on the scale, and
then secure it by tightening the screw (3).
0142B
0143B
9-9. Needle and feed timing
Adjust so that the
(2) is aligned with the
mark on the level feed eccentric wheel
mark on the feed driving
connecting rod (3) when the reference line on the thread
take-up lever (1) is aligned with the mark (“B” for the 8550A,
“C” for the 8560A) on the face plate.
1. Tilt back the machine head.
2. Align the reference line on the thread take-up lever (1)
with the “B” mark (for the 8550A) or the “C” mark (for the
8560A) on the face plate.
3. Loosen the four set screws (4).
4. Turn the level feed eccentric wheel (2) to align
the
mark with the
mark on the feed driving
connecting rod (3).
5. Securely tighten the four set screws (4).
* After the needle and feed timing has been adjusted, also
carry out the adjustment in “9-14. Needle and rotary hook
timing”.
For the 8560A, also carry out the adjustment in “9-21.
Adjusting the position of the thread trimming cam”.
1181B
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9-10. Needle bar height
With the accessory needle bar height gauge (2) installed to
the needle bar (1), adjust so that the needle bar height
gauge (2) is touching the top of the needle plate (3) when
the needle bar (1) is at its lowest position.
3805M
1. Remove the needle (4) and the presser foot (5).
For the 8560A (Refer to Fig. A)
1) Remove the needle plate (3) and then the auxiliary
needle plate (6).
2) Remove the needle plate spacer (7).
3) Place the needle plate (3) onto the needle plate
installation surface.
2. Install the accessory needle bar height gauge (2) to the
needle bar (1), and then tighten it with the set screw (8).
3. Loosen the screw (9).
4. Move the needle bar up or down to adjust so that the
needle bar height gauge (2) is touching the top of the
needle plate (3) when the machine pulley is turned so
that the needle bar (1) is at its lowest position.
5. Securely tighten the screw (9).
Touching
6. Remove the needle bar height gauge (2).
7. For the 8560A, install the needle plate spacer (7), needle
plate (3) and auxiliary needle plate (6).
8. Install the presser foot (5) and the needle (4).
8560A (Fig. A)
3522M
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9-11. Needle zigzag forward/back position
Adjust so that the following are obtained.
1147B
• The needle is in the center of the needle hole in the
forward/back direction.
• There is no play in the needle bar in the forward/back
direction.
• When the power switch is turned off, the needle bar can
be moved smoothly sideways by hand.
* Carry out adjustment with the sewing machine set to the
following conditions.
• With the needle bar base assembly (1) and the zigzag
joint (2) not secured.
• With the screw (5) and nut (6) loosened so that the
needle bar base presser pin (3) is further in than needle
bar base guide R (4) as shown in the illustration.
• With the bolt (7) loosened.
0148B
1148B
1. Remove the presser foot. (Keep it removed while
adjustment is being carried out.)
2. Loosen the two set screws (hexagonal hole, 2.5 mm
width across flats) (8) and then push needle bar base
guide R (4) to adjust the position.
Turn the machine pulley and check that the needle drops
into the center of the needle hole.
3. Securely tighten the set screw (8).
* After adjusting, check that there is no forward/back play in
the needle bar, and also check that the needle bar can be
smoothly moved sideways by hand when the power
switch is turned off.
* After adjusting, carry out the adjustment in “9-12. Needle
zigzag sideways position”.
1149B
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9-12. Needle zigzag sideways position
Adjust the position of the needle so that it is in about the
center of the slot in the needle hole when the power is
turned on and the zigzag width and zigzag base line position
have both been set to 0 mm at the operation panel.
* When the straight stitch key on the operation panel is
pressed, the zigzag width will be set to 0.0 mm.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Remove the presser foot, rear cover (1) and window
plate (2) and also the solenoid for the 8560A). (Keep
them removed while adjustment is being carried out.)
3. Loosen the bolt (4) of the zigzag joint (3) and adjust the
needle position. In addition, set the motor lever (5) so
that the longer part is vertical.
4. Turn on the power switch.
* If “UP” is displayed, turn the machine pulley until the
display disappears.
0149B
5. Press the TEST key (6) on the operation panel and
check that the TEST icon (7) illuminates.
(For safety purposes, be sure to carry out this step. It
prevents the motor from operating even if the treadle is
depressed.)
6. Press the straight stitch key (8) on the operation panel.
7. Adjust the position of the needle so that it is at the center
of the needle hole (slot).
8. Securely tighten the bolt (4).
* When tightening the bolt (4), be careful not to apply to
much pressure to it or to twist the zigzag joint (3).
9. Press the TEST key (6) on the operation panel (the
TEST icon (7) will switch off) to return the sewing
machine to normal sewing mode.
10. Turn off the power switch.
0150B
0151B
0218B
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9-13. Needle zigzag load
This adjusts the resistance load for needle zigzagging.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Loosen the nut (1).
3. Tighten the screw (2) to increase the needle zigzag load.
* Adjust so that the load is 12-15 N.m when the needle
bar (3) moves sideways.
4. Securely tighten the nut (1).
* Be careful not to turn the screw (2) at this time.
* After adjusting, check the needle zigzag load again.
1150B
9-14. Needle and rotary hook timing
1. Turn on the power switch.
2. Press the TEST key (1) and check that the TEST icon (2)
illuminates.
(For safety purposes, be sure to carry out this step. it
prevents the motor from operating even if the treadle is
depressed.)
3. Set both the zigzag width and the zigzag base line
position to “0”.
(Refer to “6-2-4. Setting the zigzag base line position”
and “6-2-5. Setting the zigzag stop position” of the
Instruction Manual.)
3523M
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4. Remove the presser foot (3), needle plate (4), auxiliary
needle plate (5), feed dog (6) and needle plate spacer (7)
(8560A only).
1151B
5. Turn the machine pulley to raise the needle bar (8) from
its lowest position until the reference line on the thread
take-up lever (9) is aligned with the Ø mark on the face
plate, and then check the following.
• The tip of the rotary hook (10) should be aligned with
the center of the needle.
• The distance from the tip of the rotary hook (10) to the
needle should be 0 to 0.05 mm.
6. If the above settings are not correct, loosen the two set
screws (11) and adjust the position of the rotary hook
(12).
After adjusting, securely tighten the two screws (11).
7. Set the zigzag width to the maximum setting (8 mm).
8. Turn the machine pulley to move the needle to its furthest
left position so that the tip of the rotary hook (10) is
aligned with the center of the needle, and check that the
distance from the upper edge of the needle hole to the tip
of the rotary hook (10) is 0.2 to 0.5 mm at this time.
* If the distance is not correct, carry out the adjustment
in “9-10. Needle bar height”.
9. If needle deflection occurs when sewing material with
joints, bend the needle guard (13) as shown in the
illustration (A) so that it touches the needle.
* After this, check that the clearance between the tip of
the rotary hook (10) and the needle is 0 to 0.05 mm.
10. Press the TEST key (1). The TEST icon (2) will switch off.
(The mode will return to normal sewing mode.) Turn off
the power switch and continue the adjustment.
3525M
Maximum zigzag width
3527M
3526M
9-15. Bobbin case holder bracket position
Adjust so that the end of the bobbin case holder position
bracket (1) is 0 to 0.5 mm back from end (A) of the inner
rotary hook (2).
* The end of the bobbin case holder position bracket (1)
must never extend to the right of end (A) of the inner
rotary hook (2).
1. Loosen the screw (3) and adjust the position of the
bobbin case holder position bracket (1).
2. Securely tighten the screw (3).
3528M
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9-16. Adjusting the rotary hook lubrication amount
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch your fingers or the lubrication amount check sheet against moving parts such as the rotary
hook or the feed mechanism when checking the amount of oil supplied to the rotary hook.If they are touched, injury
may result.
Use the following procedure to check the amount of oil being supplied to the rotary hook after replacing the rotary hook or
when changing the sewing speed.
3529M
<Checking the lubrication amount>
1. Remove the thread from all points from the thread
take-up lever to the needle.
2. Use the lifting lever to lift the presser foot.
Approx. 25 mm
3. Run the machine at the normal sewing speed for
approximately 1 minute without sewing any material
(following the same start/stop pattern as when actually
sewing).
Approx. 50mm
4. Place the lubrication amount check sheet (1) to the left of
the rotary hook (2) and hold it there. Then run the sewing
machine at the normal sewing speed for 10 seconds.
3530M
(Any type of paper can be used as the lubrication amount
check sheet (1).)
5. Check the amount of oil which has spattered onto the
sheet.
* Be sure to repeat this operation three to four times to
check average lubrication amounts.
* If adjustment is necessary, carry out the following
operations in <Adjusting the lubrication amount>.
Spattered oil
Correct amount
Too much oil
Too little oil
0611M
<Adjusting the lubrication amount>
1. Tilt back the machine head.
3531M
2. Turn the adjusting screw (3) to adjust the lubrication
amount.
• If the rotary hook adjusting screw (3) is turned
clockwise, the lubrication amount becomes greater.
• If the rotary hook adjusting screw (3) is turned
counterclockwise, the lubrication amount becomes
smaller.
3. Check the lubrication amount again according to the
procedure given in <Checking the lubrication amount>
above.
* Turn the rotary hook adjusting screw (3) and check the
lubrication amount repeatedly until the lubrication
amount is correct.
Becomes Becomes
less
more
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9-17. Adjusting the presser foot floating amount (minute lifting amount)
When sewing stretch materials and materials with long pile,
you can make minute adjustments to the floating amount for
the presser foot (1) in accordance with the material.
3807M
1. Turn the sewing machine pulley by hand to move the
feed dog (2) below the needle plate (3).
2. Use the lifting lever to lower the presser foot (1).
3. Loosen the nut (4).
4. Use a hexagon wrench to turn the adjusting screw (5) to
adjust the floating amount.
• To raise the presser foot (1) …Turn the adjusting
screw (5) clockwise.
Floating amount
• To lower the presser foot (1) ...Turn the adjusting
screw (5) counterclockwise.
5. Tighten the nut (4).
* After making the adjustment, sew a piece of material to
check the floating amount.
Lower
Higher
3533M
3534M
9-18. Adjusting the treadle
<Forward depression sensitivity adjustment>
If the machine starts running at low speed when your foot is
simply resting on the treadle, or if the treadle pressure is felt
to be too weak, adjust the position (a to c) at which the
treadle spring (1) is hooked onto the treadle lever (2).
* a is the weakest position, and it becomes gradually
stronger at b and c respectively.
<Backward depression sensitivity adjustment>
1. Loosen the nut (3) and turn the bolt (4).
* When the bolt (4) is tightened, the treadle operation
becomes heavier, and when it is loosened, the
operation becomes lighter.
2. Tighten the nut (3).
<Adjusting the treadle stroke>
Remove the nut (5), and then move the connecting rod joint
(6) from the position in figure A to the position in figure B.
The treadle stroke will then be increased by approximately
30 %.
At this time, the treadle forward and backward depression
sensitivity will change, so readjust if necessary.
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9-19. Adjusting the quick reverse device (8550A-A31, 8560A)
0154B
0153B
Adjust so that the plunger rubber (3) touches the bottom of the quick reverse solenoid (2) when the reverse stitching lever (1)
is lowered to its lowest position while the feed amount is at the maximum setting.
1. Turn the condense dial (5) counterclockwise to its maximum setting.
2. Loosen the two screws (4).
3. Move the quick reverse solenoid (2) up or down to adjust.
4. Securely tighten the two screws (4).
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9-20. Adjusting the tension release during thread trimming (8560A only)
A
Be careful of the knives.
0155B
1165B
<a> : 6-7mm
<b> : 0.2-1.0mm
0158B
The tension release mechanism operates during thread trimming.
When the lifting lever (1) is lowered and the distance <a> for the plunger (3) of the solenoid (2) becomes 6 to 7 mm, the
tension discs begin to loosen. Carry out adjustment by the following procedure.
1. Remove all of the parts shown in Figure A. (Keep them removed while adjustment is being carried out.)
2. Lower the lifting lever (1).
3. Adjust the tension release connecting rod (4) and the crimping pin of the tension release plate (5) so that the distance <b>
is 0.2 to 1.0 mm.
* Loosen the two set screws (6), and move the lever (7) to adjust distance <b>.
(It is easier to adjust if you touch the tension release connecting rod (4) against the crimping pin and then adjust to the
distance shown in the illustration.)
4. While gently pushing the lever (7) toward the rear, tighten the two set screws (6).
5. Push in the plunger (3) of the solenoid (2) to the position shown in the illustration, and check the tension release start
timing.
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9-21. Adjusting the position of the thread trimming cam (8560A only)
The knife unit (1) should already be installed in the correct
way when the following adjustments are carried out.
3809M
<Horizontal position adjustment>
1. Tilt back the machine head.
2. Loosen the two screws (2).
3. Move the stopper (4) to adjust so that the edge of the
movable knife (3) is aligned with the edge of the knife unit
(1).
Flush
4. Securely tighten the two screws (2).
5. Loosen the two set screws (5) and the two set screws (6).
6. While pushing the thread trimming driving rod (7) by hand,
adjust the horizontal position of the thread trimming cam
(10) so that the roller (9) of the main lever (8) moves
smoothly in and out of the unbevelled straight section (A)
of the groove in the thread trimming cam (10).
7. Provisionally tighten the two set screws (5).
8. Place the set screw collar (11) firmly against the thread
trimming cam (10), and then securely tighten the two set
screws (6).
1182B
1166B
1157B
<Rotating direction adjustment>
1. While still pushing thread trimming driving rod (7) by hand,
turn the machine pulley slowly by hand toward you until
the reference line on the thread take-up lever (12) is
aligned with the T mark on the face plate. Adjust the
position of the thread trimming cam (10) so that the knife
begins to move at this point.
2. Securely tighten the two set screws (5).
3. While still pushing the thread trimming driving rod (7) by
hand, turn the machine pulley slowly by hand toward you
until the reference line on the thread take-up lever (12) is
aligned with the T mark on the face plate. Check that the
knife begins to move at this point.
1183B
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9-22. Adjusting the tension of the plate spring (8560A only)
Adjust the tension of the plate spring (1) so that the tension
3539M
is 0.03 to 0.11 N when the plate spring (1) is pulling the
lower thread (nylon thread: 100D 1 X 3 (Z)) after thread
trimming.
1. Remove the knife unit (2). (Refer to “11-1. Fixed knife and
movable knife (8560A only)” of the Instruction Manual.)
2. Move the knob (3) to slide out the movable knife (4), and
then hook the thread as shown in the illustration.
3. Return the movable knife (4) to trim the thread. After this,
measure the tension of the lower thread presser spring
(1) while it is pulling the lower thread.
4. Turn the screw (5) to adjust the tension of the plate spring
(1) to 0.03 to 0.11 N.
3540M
NOTE: If using a tension gauge (sold separately) to
measure the tension, take the reading from the
scale on the side of the red line.
Nylon
thread
Becomes
weaker
Becomes stronger
3541M
9-23. Adjusting the thread trailing length after thread trimming (8560A only)
<Standard position for upper thread feeding device>
3810M
The standard position for the upper thread feeding device is
as shown in the illustration.
1. Loosen the set screw (1).
2. Turn the base (2) so that the end of the wire (3) is at a
position 3 mm below the position where the upper thread
(4) passes.
3. Tighten the set screw (1).
* At this time, keep the end of the wire (3) 1 mm away
from surface (A) of the thread guide (5).
4. Loosen the two bolts (6).
5. Move the wire (3) to the left or right so that the end of the
wire (3) is 10 mm from the top-left edge of the thread
guide (5).
6. Tighten the bolts (6).
Seen from direction (B)
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<Adjusting the upper thread trailing amount>
Stronger
Weaker
The standard trailing length for the upper thread is 50-60
mm.
If adjustment is necessary, adjust the position of the wire e
as described below.
1. Loosen the set screw (1).
2. Turn the base (2) to adjust the vertical position of the end
of the wire (3).
• To increase the upper thread trailing amount, raise
the position of the wire (3) without letting it touch the
upper thread (4).
Should not touch
• To decrease the upper thread trailing amount, lower
the position of the wire (3) without letting it touch the
thread guide (5).
3. After adjusting, tighten the set screw (1).
Longer
Shorter
* At this time, keep the end of the wire (3) 1 mm away
from surface (A) of the thread guide (5).
Seen from direction (B)
NOTE:
If the tension of the pre-tension (6) is too strong, it will be more difficult to adjust the upper thread trailing amount.
The pre-tension (6) should be adjusted to as weak a tension as possible while still allowing the rotary disc (7) to rotate
smoothly.
* The thread tension will change at this time, so be sure to re-adjust the upper thread tension. (Refer to “9-1. Adjusting
the thread tension” of the Instruction Manual.)
9-24. Adjusting the thread wiper (8560A only, optional device)
<Horizontal position adjustment>
<When seen from the rear>
<When seen from the front>
• The front corner of the thread wiper (2) should be
positioned 9 mm away from the left edge of the needle
hole of the presser foot (3) (or the needle hole of the
needle plate (4)) when the solenoid plunger (1) is pushed
up as far as it will go.
• Loosen the two screws (5) and move the setting plate (6)
up or down to adjust.
<Height adjustment>
• Adjust so that the distance from the bottom edge of the
thread wiper (2) to the top of the needle plate (4) is 5 mm.
• Loosen the screw (7) and move the thread wiper (2) up or
down to adjust.
<Forward/back adjustment>
• Adjust so that the edge of the thread wiper (2) is
positioned 1 mm forward of the needle tip (8).
• Loosen the screw (7), and then turn the thread wiper (2)
to adjust.
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10. APPLYING GREASE (When “GrEASEUP” appears)
If “GrEASEUP” flashes on the main display (1) and a buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned on, it means that grease
needs to be applied. (The sewing machine will not operate at this time, even if the treadle is depressed.)
Apply grease while referring to the following page.
3481M
10-1. To continue sewing temporarily without applying grease
1. Press the RESET key (2).
2. The main display (1) will change to zigzag width/zigzag base line position display mode, and sewing will be possible when
the treadle is depressed.
(The power indicator (3) will flash.)
NOTE:
• The "GrEASEUP" notification will continue to appear and the power indicator (3) will flash each time the power switch is
turned on until you apply grease and reset the cumulative operating time (refer to pages 86 - 87).
• If you continue to use the sewing machine after the “GrEASEUP” notification appears without applying grease (or
without carrying out the reset procedure), “Err100” will appear after a certain period of time and the sewing machine will
be forcibly prevented from operating for safety reasons.
If this happens, apply grease and carry out the reset procedure.
* If you continue to use the sewing machine after carrying out the reset procedure but without applying grease,
problems with the sewing machine may result.
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10-2. Applying grease
Use Brother-specified <GREASE (SA2355-001)>.
1. Using the tube
2216M
2. Applying grease
1. Turn the power switch to “OFF”.
2. Apply grease in the places indicated by arrows [A] to [G] below.
1159B
1. Remove the screws.
2. Apply grease to each of the
holes until the grease
overflows slightly.
3484M
Grease
3. Tighten the screws in order to
push the grease in.
4. Turn the machine pulley by
hand to move the needle bar
up and down several times in
order to disperse the grease.
3483M
3485M
Grease
5. Use a cloth to wipe away any excess grease from
around the screws.
NOTE:
For screws (1) and (2), remove the screws once
more and then wipe around the seats with the
rag. After doing this, securely tighten the screws
(1) and (2).
3487M
3486M
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Use the tip of a long brush or similar to
apply approx 1g of grease to the places
indicated by arrows [E] to [G].
2. Apply approx 1g
of grease.
1. Pull the needle bar (3)
forward with your finger.
3. Turn the machine pulley to gently
apply the grease onto the felt.
Felt
4. Move the needle bar (3) back and
forth with your finger to spread
the grease.
After applying approximately 1g of grease to
the groove, move the needle bar (3) back and
forth with your finger to spread the grease.
3488M
After applying grease in the places indicated by arrows [A] to [G] above, carry out the reset operation described below.
10-3. Resetting the cumulative operating time
After the grease has been applied, carry out the following
procedure to reset the cumulative time between grease
applications.
1. Turn the power switch to “ON”. “GrEASEUP” will flash in
the main display (1) and the buzzer will sound.
2. Press the RESET key (2). The main display (1) will switch
to zigzag width/zigzag base line position display mode.
3. Press and hold the LOCK key (4) for 2 seconds or
more.The lock icon (5) will switch off and the lock will be
released.
4. Press the FUNC (Function) key (6). “n.134 xxx” will
appear in green in the main display (1).
(xxx represents the time between grease applications.)
5. Press the rightmost key (7). The “
” will change to “0”.
6. Press and hold the ENTER key (8) for two seconds or
more.
A long beep will sound and the main display (1) will
switch to zigzag width/zigzag base line position display
mode.
7. Depress the treadle to run the sewing machine for 1
second or more.
8. Turn the power switch to “OFF”. (This completes the
reset procedure.)
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11. ELECTRICAL MECHANISM
11. ELECTRICAL MECHANISM
DANGER
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet
before opening the cover of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe
injury.
11-1. Precautions while carrying out adjustments
Be sure to note the following cautions when opening the control box to carry out inspections and adjustments.
Electric shocks
High voltages can remain in large-capacity capacitors for up to 5 minutes in some circumstances, even when the power has
been turned off. Accordingly, wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power before carrying out the following operations.
• Opening and closing the control box
• Replacing fuses
• Inserting and disconnecting connectors
• Measuring resistance values
• Any other tasks that may involve touching components inside the control box
Some inspection items require the control box to be open when the power is turned on and voltages are measured.
At such times, be extremely careful never to touch anywhere other than the specified locations. In addition, note that high
voltages may remain for up to 5 minutes after the power is turned off.
Injury
The fan inside the control box turns while the power is turned on, so be careful not to get anything caught in it.
Be careful not to touch metallic objects such as the heat sink and cover when connecting and disconnecting connectors and
making measurements.
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11-2. Control box internal configuration
Main P.C. board
Secured to the side. This is the P.C. board that controls sewing machine operation.
There is 1 fuse on this P.C. board.
PMD P.C. board
Secured to the base plate. This is the P.C. board that drives the needle zigzag pulse motor.
Power supply P.C. board
Secured to the rear. This P.C. board generates the voltages that are required for control, and drives the main shaft motor.
There are 3 fuses on this P.C. board.
Cooling fan
This fan cools the inside of the control box.
The filters at the air intake slots in the cover and base plate should be cleaned about once a month.
Transformer (Two types are available depending on the power supply voltage specifications.)
This breaks down the power supply voltage into the voltages that are required for control operations.
NF P.C. board (Models for Europe only)
This eliminates the electrical interference that is generated by the power supply fan.
Control box
(1) Main P.C. board
(2) PMD P.C. board
(3) Power supply P.C. board
(4) Cooling fan
(5) Transformer
(6) NF P.C. board
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11-3. Description of fuses
11-3-1. Power supply P.C. board (fuses and fuse resistors)
When replacing the fuses and fuse resistors, be sure to use the parts specified below.
If the components on the P.C. boards are damaged, the fuses may blow again soon even after they have been replaced.
No.
200 V
Part name
Fuse 10A
(Glass tube fuse 10A-250V)
Parts code
Symptom when fuse blows
Power does not turn on and red LED (1) on
power supply P.C. board does not illuminate.
J 04417-001
system
F1,
F2
100 V
system
Fuse 20A
(Glass tube fuse 20A-250V)
Power does not turn on and red LED (1) on
power supply P.C. board does not illuminate.
J 02585-001
Fuse 5A
(Glass tube fuse 5A-250V)
Needle zigzag motor does not operate and
[Err 200] is displayed.
Needle zigzag motor does not operate and
[Err 200] is displayed.
Needle zigzag motor does not operate and
[Err 200] is displayed.
Sewing machine motor does not operate and
[Err 130] is displayed.
F3
J 04418-001
J 04415-001
J 02754-001
J 04482-001
J 04415-001
R70
R73
Fuse resistor 1/2W 0.47Ω
Fuse resistor 1/2W 0.22Ω
Fuse resistor 1/4W 0.47Ω
Fuse resistor 1/2W 0.47Ω
R1, R2, R3
R4
Sewing machine motor does not operate and
[Err 130] is displayed.
* The diagram of the power supply P.C. board shown below is for the 200 V systems. The power supply P.C. board for
100 V systems are the same as the one for 200 V systems except for the section indicated in the diagram.
100Ｖ
0161B
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11-3-2. Main P.C. board (fuses and fuse resistors)
No.
Part name
Parts code
Symptom when fuse blows
[Err 790] is displayed when the sewing machine
starts.
Fuse 8A
F
J04502-001
(Glass tube fuse 8A-250V)
Power does not turn on and green LED (1)
does not illuminate.
R25
Fuse resistor 1/2W 0.22Ω
J02754-001
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11-4. Description of connectors
A large number of problems are often caused by connectors that are not inserted correctly or which are contacting poorly. As
a result, check that all connectors are inserted correctly and that the pins and wires are crimped properly before carrying out
problem diagnosis.
11-4-1. Connector positions
Main P.C. board
0163B
PMD P.C. board
0164B
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11-5. Troubleshooting
11-5-1. Troubleshooting procedure
Carry out troubleshooting by following the procedure given below.
With the power turned off, check that all connectors are securely inserted while
referring to “11-4. Description of connectors”.
Checking connectors
Diagnosis flowchart
Remedy
1
2
3
Carry out diagnosis while following the steps in “11-5-2. Diagnosis flowchart” on the
next page, and if a problem No. is reached, continue to the next procedure.
Refer to “11-5-3. Remedy” for the item that corresponds to the problem No. After
identifying the cause in the “Cause” column, carry out the necessary inspections,
repairs or adjustments, and replace any parts if a problem is found.
NOTE:
When replacing the fuses, be sure to use a fuse with the same material and rating.
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11-5-2. Diagnosis flowchart
Description of symbols
Switch
operation
Setting and status
Power switch OFF
Judgment
OFF
Refer to the corresponding “Problem No.” in “11-5-3. Remedy”.
Problem No. xx
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11-5-3. Remedy
If a problem No. is reached while carrying out the diagnosis steps in “11-5-2. Diagnosis flowchart”, refer to the table for the
corresponding number.After identifying the cause in the “Cause” column, carry out the steps in the
“Inspection/Remedy/Adjustment” column, and if a malfunction is found, replace the parts specified in “Replacement if a
malfunction”.
The power indicator (red) on the power supply P.C. board does not illuminate when the power
switch is turned on.
Problem No. 1
Cause
Inspection/Remedy/Adjustment
Check the power cord.
• Is fuse F1 or F2 on the power supply P.C.
board blown?
• Is the primary coil of the transformer burnt
out?
Replacement if a malfunction
1. If the red LED on the power supply
P.C. board is not illuminated:
Malfunction of power supply P.C.
board or transformer
If fuse F1 or F2 is blown,
replace the power supply P.C.
board or transformer.
2. If the red LED on the power supply
P.C. board is illuminated:
1) Check if the secondary coil of the
transformer is burnt out or if there is an
open circuit.
Transformer
Malfunction of transformer, main
P.C. board or panel assembly
If the power indicator (green) on the main P.C.
board is not illuminated:
Main P.C. board
2) Check if fuse resistor R25 on the main P.C.
board is blown.
If the power indicator (green) on the main P.C.
board is illuminated:
3) (Replace the part(s) indicated at right.)
Main P.C. board or panel
assembly
Problem No. 2
An error code is displayed when the power switch is turned on.
Inspection/Remedy/Adjustment
Cause
Replacement if a malfunction
DC fan motor assembly
1. When [Err 740] is displayed:
The cooling fan for the oil pan is
disconnected or not operating, or
the cooling fan inside the control
box is not operating.
1) Check if thread scraps are blocking the
cooling fans (for oil pan and control box).
2) Check that connector P23 (FAN1) and
connector P32 (FAN2) are inserted into the
main P.C. board.
2. When [Err 65] is displayed:
One of the keys on the operation
panel is still depressed.
Check that connector P21 (PANEL) is inserted
into the main P.C. board.
Panel assembly
Treadle unit
3. When [Err 95] is displayed:
Power switch was turned on while
treadle was depressed.
Return the treadle to the neutral position and
turn the power switch off and back on again to
check.
4. When [Err 90] is displayed:
Poor connection for treadle unit
connector
Treadle unit
Check that connector P11 (PEDAL) is inserted
into the main P.C. board.
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Cause
Inspection/Remedy/Adjustment
Replacement if a malfunction
5. When [Err 91] is displayed:
Problem with treadle unit settings
Repeat the standard settings for the treadle
unit. (Refer to “12-3. Standard settings for
treadle depression stroke”.)
-
6. When [Err 450] is displayed:
Problem with machine head
memory data; Model selection
cannot be loaded
(Replace the part(s) indicated at right.)
Machine head memory unit
7. When [Err 452] is displayed:
Machine head memory cannot be
verified.
Check that connector P6 (HEAD-M) is inserted Machine head memory unit
into the main P.C. board.
8. When [Err 403] is displayed:
Poor connection between main
P.C. board and PMD P.C. board
1) Check that connector P31 (PMD) is inserted Harness, PMD P.C. board,
into the main P.C. board and that connector main P.C. board
P1 (MAIN) is inserted into the PMD P.C.
board.
2) Check if there is a harness short-circuit.
Harness
9. When [Err 401] or [Err 411] is
displayed:
Main P.C. board
Turn the power switch off and back on again.
Main P.C. board communication
error
10. When [Err 700] is displayed:
Abnormal rise in power supply
voltage
Check that the power supply voltage at the wall
-
outlet is within the range of the specification
voltage +/- 10%.
11. When [Err 705] is displayed:
Abnormal drop in power supply
voltage
Check that the power supply voltage at the wall
-
outlet is within the range of the specification
voltage +/- 10%.
12. When [Err 101] is displayed:
DIP switch No. 4 on the main P.C.
board is ON
Set DIP switch No. 4 to OFF and then turn the
power switch off and back on.
-
13. When [Err 200] is displayed:
Needle zigzag motor is not
connected
Check that connector P5 (PMD) is inserted into Needle zigzag motor or PMD
the PMD P.C. board.
P.C. board
14. When [Err 131] is displayed:
Encoder cord of sewing machine
motor is not connected.
Check that connector P13 (ENC) is inserted
into the main P.C. board.
Sewing machine motor or main
P.C. board
Problem No. 3
“UP” is displayed when the power switch is turned on.
Inspection/Remedy/Adjustment
Cause
Replacement if a malfunction
Malfunction of encoder P.C. board in
sewing machine motor
1) Turn the pulley to move the needle bar to
the needle up stop position.
Encoder P.C. board in sewing
machine motor
2) Check if the needle up signal remains on.
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Needle bar does not move to the home position and an error code is displayed when the
power switch is turned on.
Problem No. 4, 5, 6, 7
Cause
Inspection/Remedy/Adjustment
Replacement if a malfunction
1. When [Err 200] is displayed:
• Needle zigzag motor cannot
move to home position
Check that connector P3 (ENC) is inserted into Encoder P.C. board in needle
the main P.C. board.
zigzag motor
• Encoder cord of needle zigzag
motor is not connected.
2. When [Err 201] is displayed:
Problem with needle zigzag motor
or problem with sliding resistance
1) Check if there is too much or too little
needle zigzag sliding resistance. (Check if
there is variation in the load.)
-
2) Adjust the sliding resistance within the
range of 1.2 kgf to 1.5 kgf.
3. When [Err 202] is displayed:
Problem with home position
adjustment data for needle zigzag
motor
Check the home position adjustment.
-
4. When [Err 711] is displayed:
Abnormal current detected in needle
zigzag motor
(Replace the part(s) indicated at right.)
PMD P.C. board
Sewing machine motor does not operate and an error code is displayed when treadle is
depressed forward.
Problem No. 8, 9
Cause
Inspection/Remedy/Adjustment
Replacement if a malfunction
1. When [Err 50] is displayed:
Sewing machine safety switch
operation detected
Adjust the operation of the safety switch.
(Check the gap between the sewing machine
and the table.)
-
2. When [Err 130] is displayed:
Sewing machine motor does not
operate
Check that the sewing machine motor cord is
inserted into the side of the control box.
Power supply P.C. board or
main P.C. board
Sewing machine motor operates but an error code is displayed when the treadle is depressed
forward.
Problem No. 10
Cause
Inspection/Remedy/Adjustment
Replacement if a malfunction
Motor or encoder P.C. board
When [Err 132] is displayed:
Problem with A phase encoder signal
of sewing machine motor
(Replace the part(s) indicated at right.)
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Problem No. 11
Error code is displayed while sewing machine is operating.
Inspection/Remedy/Adjustment
Cause
Replacement if a malfunction
Power supply P.C. board
When [Err 710] is displayed while
sewing machine is operating:
Abnormal current detected in sewing
machine motor
(Replace the part(s) indicated at right.)
Problem No. 12
Sewing machine does not stop correctly (needle down stop or needle up stop).
Cause
Inspection/Remedy/Adjustment
Replacement if a malfunction
1. Needle stop position for sewing
machine motor cannot be verified.
Try carrying out the procedures in “3-6.
Checking input and output”.
-
-
2. Stop position for needle zigzag
motor cannot be verified
(If the needle zigzag stop position key is on,
stopping will be delayed when 3-step zigzags
are sewn.)
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11-6. Wiring diagrams
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12. TREADLE UNIT
12. TREADLE UNIT
12-1. Types
• Two types of treadle unit are available: a type which controls the automatic presser foot lifter and a type which does not
control it.
• It is possible to switch between the two specifications by <A> Changing the hooking position of the spring (1) inside the
treadle unit; <B> setting DIP switch No. 2; and <C> setting the treadle depression stroke.
SPECIFICATIONS
Operation
Treadle unit -G
Does not control the automatic presser foot lifter
Treadle unit -H
Controls the automatic presser foot lifter
<A>
[a]
[b]
Difference in
spring position
（1）
（1）
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<B>
DIP switch No. 2: OFF
DIP switch No. 2: ON
DIP switch
setting
<When treadle is depressed forward>
Presser foot control signal is not output while Automatic presser foot lifting signal is output
<When treadle is depressed forward>
treadle is being depressed.
immediately before the depression force suddenly
changes.
<C>
Make the settings in “12-3. Standard settings for Make the settings in “12-3. Standard settings for
Signal setting
treadle depression stroke”.
treadle depression stroke”.
Set the “Neutral position”, “Maximum forward
depression position” and “Maximum backward
depression position”.
Set the “Neutral position”, “Maximum forward
depression position” and “Maximum backward
depression position”.
The modulation position for the depression force
at the first step is set automatically.
<D>
<When depressing forward or depressing backward> <When depressing forward or depressing backward>
Depression force The depression force hardly changes at all from The depression force suddenly changes at a point
the start of depression until the maximum between the start of depression and the
depression.
maximum depression.
<E>
Depression
signal
<When depressed forward>
Sewing machine starts.
<When depressed backward>
Sewing machine starts. (*1)
<When depressing forward or depressing backward>
Automatic presser foot lifting signal is output
immediately before the depression force suddenly
changes, and the sewing machine starts at the
point after the force suddenly changes.
(*1) The presser foot lifting signal is output while the treadle is being depressed backward. However, if DIP switch No. 1 is
set to OFF, the presser foot lifting signal is not output while the treadle is being depressed backward after the knee
switch has been used to lift the presser foot.
In addition, if memory switch No. 41 is set to “1”, the presser foot lifting signal is no longer output while the treadle is
being depressed backward.
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12-2. Standard setting values
SPECIFICATIONS
Treadle unit -G
Automatic presser foot lifting Automatic presser foot lifting
does not occur occurs
No modulation at 1st step forward Modulation at 1st step forward
Treadle unit -H
Operation
Function
No.
Signal
(Diagram
below)
Spring position setting
Function
or backward
and backward
(Figure [a] on previous page)
(Figure [b] on previous page)
Length from S0
Force
(N)
-
Length from S0
Force
(N)
-
(mm)
0
(mm)
0
-
S0
S1
Neutral point
Forward automatic
presser foot lifting point
Low speed operation
starting point
Speed change starting
point
82
-
-
10
-
2 (*1)
5
10
25
-
83
84
85
-
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
3
6
7
Maximum speed arrival
point
S5-1
14.5
-
-
S5-1
14.5
2 (*2)
5
-
Maximum forward
depression point
Backward automatic
presser foot lifting point
Thread trimming
operation point
12
-
32
14
35
43
81
80
-
5
22
28
Maximum backward
depression point
8
8
(*1) Enabled when DIP switch No. 1 is set to “ON” and memory switch No. 13 is set to “1”.
(*2) Enabled when memory switch No. 12 is set to “0”.
• When the connecting rod installation position is on the inside, the setting value is the amount of movement when the
treadle is depressed forward or backward.
• For treadle unit -H, the point (F) where the forward depression force changes is in between S1 and S2, and the point (R)
where the backward depression force changes is between S6 and S7.
Sewing
speed
Depressed backward
Neutral
Depressed forward
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12. TREADLE UNIT
12-3. Standard settings for treadle depression stroke
DANGER
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet
before opening the cover of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe
injury.
Carry out the following reset procedure if the specifications for the treadle unit have been changed or if the treadle unit or
main P.C. board has been replaced.
The following procedure sets the operating positions for the treadle depression strokes to the standard values.
1) Entering signal settings
1. Set the power switch (1) to OFF.
2. Set DIP switch No 4 to “ON”.
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3. While pressing the straight stitch key (2), turn on the
power switch (1).
“PdFF x.xxx” will appear in the main display (3).
(x.xxx indicates the depression voltage.)
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2) Storing the maximum forward depression amount
Press the straight stitch key (2) while the treadle is at the
point of maximum forward depression.
“Pdnn x.xxx” will appear in the main display (3).
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3) Storing the neutral position
Press the straight stitch key (2) while your foot is released
from the treadle.
“Pdrr x.xxx” will appear in the main display (3).
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4) Storing the maximum backward depression amount
Press the straight stitch key (2) while the treadle is at the
point of maximum backward depression.
“Pd-- x.xxx” will appear in the main display (3).
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5) Ending the settings
1. Press the ENTER key (4).
The buzzer will sound and the main display (3) will switch
off.
NOTE:
If you do not press the ENTER key (4), the settings will
not be stored.
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2. Set the power switch (1) to OFF.
3. Set DIP switch No. 4 to “OFF”.
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13. STANDING OPERATION PEDAL
13. STANDING OPERATION PEDAL
The CDD foot plug assembly (J04099-001, sold separately) is required.
<Related table parts>
Part name
Code No.
Variable-speed standing
operation pedal 40 #6
(2 pedals + kick pedal)
J80081-040
0772M
Variable-speed standing
operation pedal 3 #40
(3 pedals)
J80380-040
J80630-001
Standing operation pedal 3
with 2-step speed
0773M
(3 pedals)
CDD foot plug assembly
J04099-101
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13-1. Installing the foot plug
DANGER
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet
before opening the cover of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe
injury.
0168B
1. Insert the foot plug (1) into connector <P12> on the main P.C. board.
2. Connect the connector (2) of the standing operation pedal to the foot plug (1).
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13-2. Connectors
<At foot plug>
No. Standing operation pedal
9P connector
DC+8V
High-speed switch
Thread trimming switch
SOV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Spare
Low-speed switch
Presser foot switch
Variable speed input
Ground
0220B
<At pedals>
NOTE:
Connector types
Name of
manufacturer
MOLEX
Connector No. Connector pins
1292P
1380TL
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<A> Two-step pedal
<B> Variable speed pedal
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14. TROUBLESHOOTING
14. TROUBLESHOOTING
• Please check the following points before calling for repairs or service.
• If the following remedies do not fix the problem, turn off the power switch and consult a qualified technician or the place of
purchase.
DANGER
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet
before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in
severe injury.
CAUTION
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before carrying out troubleshooting.
The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
Problem
Possible cause
Page
1
Upper thread is not tight.
• Is the upper thread tension too weak, or is the lower thread tension
too strong?
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Adjust the upper thread tension or lower thread tension.
• Was the thread threaded through the thread guide of the bobbin
case in accordance with the type and thickness of the sewing
article’s material.
Use thread guide
accordance with the material being
sewn.
A
or
B
in
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2
Lower thread is not tight.
• Is the lower thread tension too weak, or is the upper thread tension
too strong?
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Adjust the lower thread tension or upper thread tension.
• Was the thread threaded through the thread guide of the bobbin
case in accordance with the type and thickness of the sewing
article’s material.
Use thread guide
accordance with the material being
sewn.
A
or
B
in
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Problem
Skipped stitches occur
while sewing.
Possible cause
• Is the needle tip bent? Is the needle tip blunt?
If the needle tip is bent or broken, replace the needle.
• Is the needle properly installed?
If it is incorrect, install the needle correctly.
• Is the machine properly threaded?
If it is incorrect, thread the thread correctly.
• Is the presser foot pressure too weak?
Adjust the presser foot pressure.
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3
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• Is the needle too thin?
Replace the needle with a needle that is one rank thicker.
• Is the presser foot too high?
Adjust the height of the presser foot.
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• Is the needle and rotary hook timing incorrect?
Adjust the height of the needle bar.
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Adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook.
76 - 77
• Is the thread take-up spring too weak?
Adjust the tension of the thread take-up spring.
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4
Flattened zigzags appear
in the stitch during
intermittent sewing.
(8550A)
• Has the treadle been depressed backward?
Do not press the treadle backward when the sewing machine is
stopped.
(When memory switch No. 109 is set to “1”, needle zigzagging
also occurs when the treadle is depressed backward, in order to
prevent a flattened zigzag from being sewn if the treadle is
depressed backward by mistake.)
• Does the treadle move too easily when it is depressed backward?
Adjust the force required to depress the treadle backward so
that it is a bit heavier.
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5
Skipped stitches at sewing
start
Thread unravelling at
sewing start
• Is the thread take-up spring tension too strong?
Reduce the tension of the thread take-up spring.
• Is the thread take-up spring operating range too large?
Lower the position of the thread take-up spring.
• Is the needle too thick?
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Try using a needle with a count that is one lower than the
current needle.
<8550A>
• Is the needle bar at the needle up stop position at the sewing start?
Set the needle bar to the needle up stop position at the sewing
start.
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• Is the length of the upper thread trailing from the needle hole too
short?
Pull about 50 mm of thread through the needle hole at the
sewing start.
<8560A>
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Upper
thread
• Is the trailing length of the upper thread too short after thread
trimming?
Adjust the upper thread feeding device.
• Are the threads not being trimmed cleanly?
Sharpen the fixed knife with a whetstone, or replace the fixed
knife.
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Replace the movable knife.
• Is the length of thread trailing out from the bobbin case after thread
trimming too short?
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If the bobbin is spinning loosely, replace the anti-spin spring in
the bobbin case.
Adjust the tension of the lower thread presser spring.
• Is the needle up stop position too high?
Adjust the needle up stop position.
• Is the sewing speed too fast at the sewing start?
Use the slow start feature.
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Problem
Uneven seam
Possible cause
• Is the presser foot pressure too weak?
Adjust the presser foot pressure.
• Is the feed dog too low?
Page
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6
Adjust the feed dog height.
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• Is the bobbin scratched?
If the bobbin is damaged, smooth it with an oiled grindstone or
replace it.
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7
Horizontal thread tighten-
ing not balanced
• Is the upper thread tension or lower thread tension too strong or
too weak?
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Adjust the upper thread tension or lower thread tension.
Upper
thread
• Does the rotary disc rotate smoothly?
Adjust the pre-tension.
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• Is the tension of the thread take-up spring correct?
Adjust the tension of the thread take-up spring.
• Is the operating range of the thread take-up spring correct?
Adjust the position of the thread take-up spring.
• Is the needle and rotary hook timing incorrect?
Adjust the height of the needle bar.
Lower
thread
73
Adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook.
76 - 77
• Is the thread too thick for the needle?
Use the correct needle or the correct thread.
• Is the rotary hook, bobbin case, thread take-up lever or some other
part in the thread path damaged?
Repair the damage, or replace the part with a new one.
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• Is the upper thread tension too strong?
Make the upper thread tension as weak as possible.
• Is the lower thread tension too strong?
Make the lower thread tension as weak as possible.
• Is the point of the needle broken?
Large degree of puckering
(excess tension)
If the point of the needle is broken, replace the needle.
• Is the needle too thick?
Replace with as thin a needle as possible.
• Are the thread take-up spring tensions too strong?
Make the thread take-up spring tension as weak as possible.
• Is the thread take-up spring operating range too large?
Lower the position of the thread take-up spring to as low a
position as possible.
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• Is the presser foot pressure too strong?
Adjust the presser foot pressure.
• Is the sewing speed too fast?
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Use the sewing speed control keys to gradually reduce the
sewing speed.
• Is the angle of the feed dog incorrect?
Tilt the front of the feed dog down slightly.
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Problem
Possible cause
Page
9
Lower thread is tangled at
the sewing start.
• Is the bobbin spinning direction correct when the lower thread is
being pulled?
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Spinning of bobbin during
thread trimming
Set the bobbin so that it turns in the opposite direction to the
rotary hook.
• Is there too much thread
wound onto the bobbin?
The bobbin winding amount
should not be more than
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80 %.
• Is the anti-spin spring attached? (8560A)
Attach the anti-spin spring.
• Is the bobbin turning smoothly?
If the bobbin is not turning smoothly, replace the bobbin.
• Is a bobbin other than the light-alloy bobbins specified by Brother
being used? (8560A)
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Lower
thread
Instruction
manual
Use only bobbins which are specified by Brother.
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0628M
10 Upper and lower threads
are breaking.
• Is the needle bent or is the needle tip broken?
Replace the needle if it is bent or broken.
• Is the needle properly installed?
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If it is incorrect, install the needle correctly.
• Is the machine properly threaded?
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If it is incorrect, thread the thread correctly.
• Is the rotary hook sufficiently lubricated?
If the oil gauge is down to the lower reference line in the oil
gauge window, add more oil.
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• Is the upper or lower thread tension too weak or too strong?
Adjust the upper thread or lower thread tension.
• Is the upper thread may be loose because the thread take-up
spring operating range is too small?
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Adjust the position of the thread take-up spring.
• Is the needle and rotary hook timing incorrect?
Adjust the height of the needle bar.
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Adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook.
• Is the thread too thick for the needle?
76 - 77
Use the correct needle or the correct thread.
• Is the rotary hook, bobbin case, thread take-up lever or some other
part in the thread path damaged?
Repair the damage, or replace the part with a new one.
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11 Broken needles
• Is the material being pushed or pulled with excessive force during
sewing?
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• Is the needle properly installed?
If it is incorrect, install the needle correctly.
• Is the needle bent, is the needle tip broken, or is the needle hole
blocked?
Replace the needle.
• Is the needle and rotary hook timing incorrect?
Adjust the height of the needle bar.
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76 - 77
Adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook.
Caution
• It is extremely dangerous to leave any pieces of broken
needle sticking in the material. If the needle breaks,
search for all pieces until the whole of the needle is
found again.
• Furthermore, we recommend that through steps be
taken to account for such needles to comply with
product liability regulations.
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Problem
12 Incorrect thread trimming
(8560A)
Possible cause
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manual
• Is the fixed knife or movable knife damaged or worn?
Replace the fixed knife or the movable knife.
• Is the thread trimming timing incorrect?
(Upper and lower threads
are both not being
trimmed)
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Adjust the rotating direction of the thread trimming cam.
13 Incorrect thread trimming
(8560A)
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• Is the needle properly installed?
If it is incorrect, install the needle correctly.
• Is the fixed knife or movable knife blunt?
Replace the fixed knife or the movable knife.
• Do skipped stitches occur during sewing?
Refer to “Skipped stitches during sewing”.
(Upper thread or lower
thread is not being
trimmed)
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14 The thread wiper does not
wipe the thread. (8560A)
• Is the length of thread trailing from the needle hole too long after
thread trimming?
Adjust the upper thread feeding device.
15 Oil gauge (1) is not visible
in oil gauge window.
• Is the oil tank empty?
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Fill the oil tank with oil.
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16 Machine does not operate
at high speed.
• Is the sewing speed setting or backtack speed setting incorrect?
Use the sewing speed control keys to set the high speed.
Instruction
manual
17 Machine stops during
sewing.
• Is the fixed stitch key turned on? (8560A)
Press the fixed stitch key so that the indicator turns off.
• Is the power supply voltage too low?
Instruction
manual
Check the power supply.
(If the power cord is too long or too many appliances are being
run from a single outlet, this may cause voltage drops which will
in turn cause the reset function to activate and stop the
machine, even if the power supply itself is normal.)
18 Nothing appears on the
operation panel display.
• Is the operation panel
connector 8P inside the control
box disconnected?
Insert the connector securely.
Instruction
manual
3558M
19 “GrEASEUP” flashes on
the operation panel when
the power is turned on.
• This display is to notify you that it is time to apply grease.
Apply grease.
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15. ERROR CODES
15. ERROR CODES
DANGER
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet
before opening the cover of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe
injury.
If a malfunction should occur with the sewing machine, a buzzer will sound and an error code will appear in the display
window.
Follow the remedy procedure to eliminate the cause of the problem.
<Switch-related errors>
Code
Cause and remedy
Tilted back sewing machine has been detected. Check the operation of the safety switch. Turn off the power
before tilting back the machine head.
Err 50
Operation panel key was being pressed or actuator switch was being pressed while the power was turned on,
or malfunction of a key. Turn off the power switch and check.
Err 65
Err 90
Err 91
Poor connection of treadle unit cord. Turn off the power switch and check.
Problem with standard setting of treadle stroke. Readjust the treadle stroke to the standard setting.
Treadle was being depressed when power was turned on. Turn off the power switch, set the treadle to the
neutral position and then turn the power back on.
Err 95
<Upper shaft motor-related errors>
Code
Cause and remedy
Err 100
Err 101
Turn off the power and apply grease, and then carry out the reset operation.
DIP switch No.4 inside the control box is set to ON. Turn off the power and set DIP switch No.4 to OFF.
Needle bar does not stop in the needle up position and thread wiper cannot operate. Check the needle bar
position.
Sewing machine motor does not operate. Motor 4P connector is not connected correctly, sewing machine is
locked, or malfunction of control devices. Turn off the power switch, and check the motor 4P connector or turn
the pulley and check if it turns stiffly.
Err 111
Err 130
Encoder connector (P13) of sewing machine motor is not connected correctly, or malfunction of encoder P.C.
board.
Turn off the power switch and check.
Sewing machine motor is operating abnormally. Malfunction of encoder P.C. board, or encoder connector
(P13) of sewing machine motor is not connected correctly. Turn off the power switch and check.
Sewing machine motor is overheating abnormally. Displayed when the temperature protection has been
activated. After the temperature has dropped, turn the power back on.
Temperature sensor of sewing machine motor is not connected correctly. Turn off the power switch and check.
Sewing machine motor has operated continuously for 3 minutes or more. Sewing machine motor overtime
error. Turn off the power switch and then turn the power back on again.
Err 131
Err 132
Err 150
Err 151
Err 190
Err 191
Thread trimmer solenoid overtime error. (Thread trimming was not completed.)
<Feed mechanism-related errors>
Code
Cause and remedy
Needle zigzag motor home position cannot be detected. Needle zigzag motor connector is not connected
correctly to the needle zigzag encoder connector, or problem with needle zigzag motor. Turn off the power
switch and check.
Err 200
Needle zigzag motor stopped due to a problem. Turn off the power switch, move the needle bar sideways and
check that it does not move stiffly.
Problem with needle zigzag motor home position adjustment data. Re-adjust the home position.
Err 201
Err 202
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15. ERROR CODES
<Communication and memory-related errors>
Code
Cause and remedy
Communication error with motor CPU was detected when the power was turned on. Turn off the power switch
and then turn the power back on again.
Connection error with needle zigzag PMD P.C. board detected when power was turned on. Turn off the power
switch, and then check that connector P1 on the PMD P.C. board and connector P31 on the main P.C. board
are properly connected.
Err 401
Err 403
Err 411
Communication error with motor CPU detected. Turn off the power switch and then turn the power back on
again.
Communication error with needle zigzag PMD P.C. board detected. Turn off the power switch and then turn the
power back on again.
No CF card is inserted.
Program number on CF is invalid, or no data exists.
Change program No.
Err 413
Err 420
Err 421
Error occurred while reading CF card.
Check the data on the CF card.
Insufficient free space on CF card. Use a different CF card.
Error occurred while writing to CF card.
Use the specified type of CF card.
R/W key unneeded error
Problem with flash ROM data on main P.C. board.
Turn off the power switch and then turn the power back on again.
Data cannot be backed up to EEPROM.
Err 422
Err 424
Err 425
Err 427
Err 430
Err 440
Err 441
Err 442
Err 450
Turn off the power switch and then turn the power back on again.
Data cannot be read from EEPROM.
Turn off the power switch and then turn the power back on again.
Incorrect data initialized into EEPROM.
Turn off the power switch and then turn the power back on again.
Problem with data in machine head memory. (Model selection cannot be read.)
Turn off the power switch and then turn the power back on again.
Machine head memory is not connected.
Err 452
Err 474
Turn off the power switch and then turn the power back on again.
Internal memory is full and copying is not possible.
<Data editing-related errors>
Code
Cause and remedy
Problem with sewing data. (Invalid code in sewing data.)
For additional data, re-read the data from the CF card.
Number of stitches exceeds allowed maximum.
Err 510
Err 512
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15. ERROR CODES
<P.C. board-related errors>
Code
Cause and remedy
Err 700
Err 701
Err 705
Err 710
Abnormal rise in power supply voltage. Turn off the power switch and check the power supply voltage.
Abnormal rise in sewing machine motor power supply voltage. Turn off the power, and then check the voltage.
Problem with power supply P.C. board.
Abnormal drop in power supply voltage. Turn off the power switch and check the power supply voltage.
Abnormal current detected in sewing machine motor. Turn off the power switch, and then check if there are
any problems with the sewing machine. Problem with power supply P.C. board.
Abnormal current detected in needle zigzag motor. Turn off the power switch, move the needle bar sideways
and check that it does not move stiffly. Problem with PMD P.C. board.
Cooling fan connector is not connected correctly, or fan is not operating. Alternatively, the oil pan fan is not
connected correctly, or the fan is not operating. Turn off the power switch and check.
Blown solenoid fuse has been detected. Turn off the power switch and check.
(8A fuse on main P.C. board)
Abnormal current detected in sewing machine solenoid. Turn off the power switch and check the resistances
of the solenoids. Problem with main P.C. board.
Err 711
Err 740
Err 790
Err 791
NOTE:
S-7200A error code comparison table
Error code
Error details
S-7200A
Err 1
Err 2
Err 3
Err 4
Err 5
Err 6
Err 8
Z-8550A/8560A
Err 701
Err 710
Err 131
Err 130
Err 50
Overvoltage (450 V power supply voltage is over 450 V, or regeneration ON caused it to
rise above 450 V)
Overcurrent (Alarm signal detected in ARM IPM)
Sewing machine motor encoder
(If UVW pole pattern in encoder is an unrecognized pattern)
Lock detected (If either needle up or needle down signal is not input for 3 seconds)
Machine head tilt detection (if the machine head detection switch does not turn on when
the treadle is depressed forward)
Voltage drop (If treadle is depressed forward when power is turned on)
Sewing machine motor overtime (when motor has been run continuously for 3 minutes or
more)
Err 95
Err 190
Sewing machine motor abnormal overheating (if temperature sensor inside sewing
machine motor exceeds the specified temperature)
Solenoid overcurrent detection (If solenoid overcurrent detection has operated)
Problem with sewing machine motor temperature sensor (e.g. open circuit in temperature
sensor)
Err 9
Err 10
Err 11
Err 150
Err 791
Err 151
Err 12
Err 13
Err 790
Err 90
Blown solenoid fuse (If solenoid power supply + E1 is 0 V)
Treadle is not connected correctly (If treadle voltage is outside the specified range)
Machine head detection problem (If data in machine head detection unit is outside the
specified values)
Problem with sewing machine motor operation
(If sewing machine motor speed exceeds 5500 rpm when needle up or needle down signal
is detected)
Err 14
Err 15
Err 16
Err 450
Err 132
Err 191
Thread trimmer solenoid overtime (if thread trimmer solenoid operating time exceeds 0.8
sec.)
Err 20
Err 100
Err 101
Err 91
Err 100
Err 101
Problem with treadle setting (If treadle position data is outside the specified range)
Grease-up warning
If DIP switch No. 4 is ON
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16. SEGMENT DISPLAY DEFINITION TABLE
16. SEGMENT DISPLAY DEFINITION TABLE
LCD display character list
<Additional special symbols>
0169B
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MEMO
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SERVICE MANUAL
Printed in Japan
Z-8550A, 8560A
I5120896B
2006. 12. B (1)
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