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- Page 1 BE-438C INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH BUTTON SEWER...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual. With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such as the needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts. - Page 3 Furthermore, do not excessively bend the cords or secure them too firmly Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician with staples, otherwise there is the danger that fire or for any electrical work that may need to be done.
- Page 4 Furthermore, after tilting back the machine head, do Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to not push the face plate side or the pulley side from carry out any maintenance and inspection of the above, as this could cause the machine head to electrical system.
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Page 5: 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. Safety devices... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
7-7. Inserting the button ..........27 15. GAUGE PARTS LIST ....... 7-8. Adjusting the button holder ........27 16. TROUBLESHOOTING ......7-9. Adjustment by the accessory spring ..... 27 7-10. Replacing the PROM .......... 28 17. OPTIONAL PARTS ........8. SEWING ............ BE-438C... -
Page 7: Name Of Each Part
(11) Eye guard (3) Operation panel (12) Thread take-up cover (4) Foot switch (13) Belt cover (5) Motor (14) Frame side cover (6) Tension release lever (15) Thread take-up solenoid cover (7) Pulley (8) Spool stand (9) Thread take-up lever BE-438C... -
Page 8: Specifications
10,000.) Motor Three-phase 400W induction motor Machine head: 52kg, Operation panel: 0.6kg, Weights Control box: 9 - 19kg (depending on destination) Single-phase 220 - 230V Power source 3-phase 220, 380, 400, 415V Maximum electric power consumption; 600VA BE-438C... -
Page 9: Program List
X sewing width Y stitches − − − 3.4mm − − − − − 3.4mm − − 5-5-5 − 7-7-7 2.6mm 2.4mm − 5-5-5 − 7-7-7 10-10 12-12 3.4mm 3.4mm 10-10 12-12 BE-438C... - Page 10 *3 Thread is trimmed after sewing of one side is completed, because there is no crossover thread to be sewn. To continue sewing to the end, keep the foot switch depressed until sewing of the other side starts, or press the foot switch once more after sewing of the first side is completed. BE-438C...
- Page 11 * Do not use the button lifter spring. Note when creating additional data When sewing data with a small number of stitches (15 stitches or less) is sewn repeatedly (short cycle operation), the upper shaft motor may overheat and the “E-20” error code may be generated. BE-438C...
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Page 12: Installation
Furthermore, do not excessively bend the cable or secure it too firmly staples, Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric for any electrical work that may need to be done. -
Page 13: Installing The Control Box
3-2. Installing the control box Check that the IM sticker is attached to the side of the control box (in the position shown in the illustration). (BE-438C machine heads can only be used with control boxes which have the IM sticker attached.) Spacers... -
Page 14: Installing The Rubber Cushions
3-5. Installing the cushions Place the two cushions (1) into the holes in the work table so that the notches are aligned with the tabs in the oil pan, and secure them in place with the nails (2). 2492Q BE-438C... -
Page 15: Installing The Switching Plate
3. Install the hinge presser (6) with the two bolts and two nuts. 4. Check that the head position switch is turned on as shown in Figure 1. 5. Connect the motor cord connector (7) to the accessory cord connector (8). BE-438C... -
Page 16: Installing The Head Rest
Tap the head rest securely into the table hole. 2497Q 3-9. Installing the liquid cooling tank, optional 1. Remove the rubber plug, and then push the liquid cooling tank (1). 2. Tighten it with the set screw (2). 2498Q BE-438C... -
Page 17: Installing The Operation Panel
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run the risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Connect to the power switch. However, the black wire is insulated to the inside of the box and is not used. Connect to ground 2741Q BE-438C... -
Page 18: Connecting The Cords
3. INSTALLATION 3-12. Connecting the cords 2502Q 2503Q 2504Q 2742Q BE-438C... - Page 19 11. Tighten the cover (main P.C. board mounting plate (4)) with the six screws (3). Note: Check that the cords do not come into contact with the fan (14) and that they are not clamped by the cover at this time. Note: Check that the main PROM (15) is version MN-G or later. BE-438C...
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Page 20: Installing The Belt Cover
If using the optional two-pedal foot switch, change the setting of DIP switch A on the oreration panel while referring to "Setting the presser mode" on page 45. BE-438C... -
Page 21: Installing The Spool Stand
Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result. 3-17. Installing the eye guard Install the eye guard assy (2) to the face plate (1) with the two screws (3). 2510Q BE-438C... -
Page 22: Lubrication
Note 3: If there is no more oil on the felt of the shuttle race base, problems with sewing may result, so add oil to the felt until it is slightly soaked. Note 4: Use only specified Brother oil (Nisseki Mitsubishi Sewing Lube 10N;VG10) for the machine oil. 4-1. Lubrication points... -
Page 23: Operation
The illuminated indicator changes as follows each time the switch is pressed. PROGRAM NO. indicator (7)→X-SCALE indicator (8)→‚ x -SCALE indicator (9)→SPEED indicator (10)→COUNTER indicator(11) (7) PROGRAM NO. indicator..Illuminates when the SELECT switch (6) is pressed to shown the program number setting. BE-438C... - Page 24 (12) DISPLAY SET switches ..Used to change the menu details which are displayed in the window (14). (13) User program switches ..Used to set and select user programs. (14) Display window ....This display window will indicate the current statu for the selected menu, error or memory switch. BE-438C...
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Page 25: Operating Procedure
This completes the setting of the X-scale or 2518Q 2519Q Y-scale. Note: Be sure to check the sewing pattern (refer to page 21) after setting has been completed to make sure that the needle drops down into the hole of the botton. BE-438C... - Page 26 2520Q 2603Q Note: Be sure to check the sewing pattern (refer to page 21) after setting has been completed to make sure that the needle drops down into the hole of the botton. BE-438C...
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Page 27: Checking The Sewing Pattern
You can prevent accidental changes being made to programs by setting DIP switches 7 and 8 to ON. When DIP switch 7 is ON ... The sewing pattern cannot be enlarged. When DIP switch 8 is ON ... The program number cannot be changed. 2459Q BE-438C... -
Page 28: Correct Use
* If the tension release lever (1) is raised in the direction of the arrow, it will be easier to open the tension disc (2) and pull the thread through. 0386Q 2654Q [When using the liquid cooling tank] Approx.40mm 0102Q 0387Q BE-438C... -
Page 29: Winding The Lower Thread
* If the thread winds on as shown in A, turn the bobbin Case A winder thread tension stud (7) clockwise; if it winds on as shown in B, turn the bobbin winder thread tension stud (7) counterclockwise. Case B 2532Q BE-438C... -
Page 30: Replacing The Bobbin Case And Threading The Thread
#60 or equivalent 0.4 - 0.6 (mm) Upper thread tension (N) 0.7 - 1.3 Pre-tension (N) 0.1 - 0.3 TQ × 1 #12 Lower thread tension (N) 0.3 - 0.4 Needle Thread take-up spring height 9 - 11 (mm) BE-438C... - Page 31 35 - 40 mm when the thread take-up lever is not used. Stronger Weaker Stronger Weaker 2655Q 7-6-4. Thread take-up spring height Loosen the set screw (1) and turn the tensioner body to adjust the thread take-up spring height. Lower Higher 2656Q BE-438C...
- Page 32 (3). * To reduce the thread take-up amount, move the stopper (2) upward. * To increase the thread take-up amount, move the stopper (2) downward. Become less Become greater 2541Q BE-438C...
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Page 33: Inserting The Button
If you would like the button to be raised up more after it is sewn, install the accessory spring. 1. Install the spring support (1) with the bolt (2). 2. Install the spring (3) with the washer (4) and the screw (5). 2661Q BE-438C... -
Page 34: Replacing The Prom
PROM gently into the socket while checking that the pins of the PROM are going into the socket properly. 6. While pressing the RESET switch (6), turn on the power switch to initialize the memory. Note: All of the user programs, cycle programs and memory switches which have been recorded will then be cleared. BE-438C... -
Page 35: Sewing
(program Nos. 14, 15, 20, 22, 28, 29, 32, 33, 35), press the foot switch twice, or keep pressing it until the second sewing operation starts. 0395Q 5. Once sewing is completed and the thread has been trimmed, the button clamp will rise. BE-438C... -
Page 36: Maintenance And Inspection
(2) and the shuttle hook (3). 2548Q 3. Clean all the dust and thread ends from around the driver (4), the top of the rotary hook thread guide and the shuttle race. 2549Q BE-438C... -
Page 37: Lubrication
Note 3: If there is no more oil on the felt of the shuttle race base, problems with sewing may result, so add oil to the felt until it is slightly soaked. Note 4: Use only specified Brother oil (Nisseki Mitsubishi Sewing Lube 10N;VG10) for the machine oil. 2458Q 1. -
Page 38: Draining The Oil
In addition, be careful not to let any foreign matter get into the air holes. 2463Q 9-7. Cleaning the eye guard Wipe the eye guard clean with a soft cloth. Note: Do not use solvents such as kerosene or thinner to clean the eye guard. 0128Q BE-438C... -
Page 39: Standard Adjustments
Furthermore, after tilting back the machine head, do Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to not push the face plate side or the pulley side from carry out any maintenance and inspection of the above, as this could cause the machine head to electrical system. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Driver Needle Guard
If the shuttle race thread guide is in the wrong position, thread breakages, soiled thread or catching of the thread may occur. The position of the shuttle race thread guide is adjusted at the time of shipment from the factory. It should not be changed if at all possible. BE-438C... -
Page 41: Adjusting The Thread Take-Up Amount
If the sub-thread tension is too high, the needle thread length may become too short and the thread may come out of the needle. Furthermore, if the sub-thread tension is too weak, the needle thread length may become too long and the underside of the article being sewn may become untidy. BE-438C... -
Page 42: Adjusting The Movable Knife
4. Loosen the nut (6) and move the connecting rod lever (7) to the left or right to adjust so that the V section A is aligned with the index mark B on the needle plate when in this condition (the procedure 3.) and the movable knife (5) is pushed to the machine pulley side so that there is no play. BE-438C... - Page 43 5. Install the fixed knife (10) at a distance of 0.5 mm from the needle hole plate (13). 6. Place the thread trimming connecting rod (7) onto the connecting rod lever pin (8), and then install to the needle plate (6). BE-438C...
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Page 44: Adjusting The Button Clamp Lift Amount
Remove the button clamp presser spring (1), loosen the screw (2) and adjust the button clamp holder hook (3) by moving it up and down. * If the button clamp lift amount is too large, the button clamp will not be raised. * If the button clamp cannot be raised or lowered, error code “E-61” or “E-63” will be displayed. BE-438C... -
Page 45: Adjusting The Holding Pressure
1. Loosen the two hexagonal bolts (1) and adjust the button holder body (2) by moving it. 2. Check that the needle will go through the button hole with no contact. (Refer to “6. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN”.) 2668Q BE-438C... -
Page 46: Adjusting The Needle Up Stop Position
2. Loosen the screw (4) and move the thread guide connecting plate (5) up or down so that the thread wiper is approximately 20 mm from the needle when it is at the standby position. BE-438C... -
Page 47: Checking The Input Sensor And Dip Switch Input
The DIP switch can be changed at this time without turning off the power so that you can check the DIP switch input. However, you should normally always turn off the power when changing DIP switch settings. 3. Press the TEST switch (2) again to return the display to the normal condition. BE-438C... -
Page 48: Checking The Input Voltage
• This operation causes memory switches to be returned to their initial settings, and user program settings to be cleared. • If the optional emergency stop switch has been installed, you should reset memory switch No. 10 to ON. BE-438C... -
Page 49: Moving Stitch Patterns
* If you would like to set the feed position to a desired position, carry out steps 2. to 6. above while the display window (6) is flashing. The stitch pattern will not be moved at this time. BE-438C... -
Page 50: Using The Counters
3. When the foot switch is depressed, the sewing machine will start sewing. 4. If you press the TEST switch (3) or the SELECT switch (1), the display will return to showing the bobbin thread counter. 2585Q BE-438C... -
Page 51: Changing Functions Using The Dip Switches
Presser is raised automatically. − Single pedal Presser is raised by pressing the pedal. Presser is raised automatically, then it is lowered by pressing − Two pedals the pedal. Two pedals Presser is kept lifted while the pedal is pressed. BE-438C... -
Page 52: Dip Switches Inside The Control Box
When the motor operates in reverse to raise the needle, the thread take-up will stop at a position which is lower than its normal stopping position. As a result, the thread take-up will rise slightly at the sewing start, and this may result in the thread pulling out under certain conditions. BE-438C... -
Page 53: Using User Programs
Repeat steps 3. through to 11. to record further programs as desired. 12. Press the TEST switch (2). This completes the recording. * The menu indicators ((4) to (8)) will all illuminate and “P1” will appear in the display to indicate that user program No.1 is currently selected. BE-438C... - Page 54 If data has been recorded in user programs P1, P2, P3 and P4 and you then clear the data in user program P2, the contents of P3 will be transferred to P2, and the contents of P4 will be transferred to P3. BE-438C...
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Page 55: Changing Special Functions Using The Memory Switches
(This is used for checking feeding operation.) memo-0F After sewing is finished, the work clamp automatically opens and closes once (practice operation). * Set to ON at the time of shipment from the factory, and when all memory settings are initialized. BE-438C... - Page 56 − memo-25 memo-26 Enables the fiber-type thread breakage detector (when memo-21 is ON) − memo-27 Stores the amount of parallel movement in memory. memo-28 (Use the memory all clear operation to clear the setting.) memo-29 − − memo-2F BE-438C...
- Page 57 − − − memo-41 Changes the work clamp operating mode. (When set to “0”, the mode is − memo-42 0 - 10 selected according to the settings for DIP switches A-1 and A-2.) memo-43 − − − − memo-4F BE-438C...
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Page 58: Using The Cycle Sewing Function
• This completes the setting of cycle sewing program No. 1. The menu indicators ((4) to (8)) will all illuminate and “c1-1” will appear in the display window (10) to indicate that the cycle sewing program No.1 is currently selected. BE-438C... - Page 59 If you press and hold the RESET switch (12) until after the buzzer has sounded twice, all cycle sewing programs will be cleared. Note: If you clear a user program after any cycle sewing programs have been recorded, all recorded cycle sewing programs will also be cleared BE-438C...
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Page 60: Table Of Error Codes
(Refer to “10-15. Checking the input turned off. voltage”.) Turn off the power and check the input voltage. (Refer to E-91 Abnormal rise in power supply voltage. “10-15. Checking the input voltage”.) BE-438C... - Page 61 Turn the EMERGENCY STOP switch clockwise to release the lock, and then press the RESET switch to reset the error. E-14 Thread breakage detected. You can then press the STEP BACK switch to repeat the sewing. REFERENCE segment LED alphabet Panel display Text display BE-438C...
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Page 62: Gauge Parts List
15. GAUGE PARTS LIST • Feed plate 159971-001(Standard) 154665-101 154166-101 153833-101 153870-101 S49950-001 S49951-001 S49952-001 S49953-001 S49954-001 S49955-001 (1) • Button clamp spacer S52075-001 S52076-001(Standard) S52077-001 S52078-001 S52071-001 S52072-001(Standard) S52073-001 S52074-001 • Needle hole plate S40917-001 S40925-001 S52079-001 S52080-001 S52081-001 S52082-001(Standard) BE-438C... -
Page 63: Troubleshooting
25, 26 tension and height incorrect. up spring. Damaged burred File smooth or replace rotary hook, needle hole Damage or burring the affected part. plate or needle. Thread melting (synthetic Use a thread cooling Thread edge thread) device (optional) BE-438C... - Page 64 Refer to “Skipped stitches because skipped ng end occur”. stitches at the sewing end. Movable knife position is Adjust the position of the Movable knife position incorrect. movable knife. Turn the sub-tension nut Sub-tension is too weak. Sub-tension to adjust the tension. BE-438C...
- Page 65 12, 13 operate when power is connection connected. turned foot switch is depressed. Head position switch Adjust the position of the Switching plate position does not work. switching plate. Head position switch is Replace the head posi- broken. tion switch. BE-438C...
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Page 66: Optional Parts
/s). Emergency stop switch 0276Q If the emergency stop switch has been pressed during sewing, the machine can be stop. And, you can move the feed mechanism back in steps to the desired position and then start sewing again. BE-438C... -
Page 67: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177 Printed in Japan 118-V38 S91V38-202 2002.10.B(1)