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Brother BE-1204B Instruction Manual

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BE-1204B-BC
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TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE
TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL BE-1204B-BC BE-1206B-BC Stand-Alone type Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    --------- This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates the nature of the thing that must be done. (For example, the symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 4: Notes On Safety

    Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on installation is complete, otherwise the the sound floor so that it will not move. machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 5 Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep the oil out of the reach of children. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 6: Maintenance And Inspection

    Any problems in machine operation which result • When replacing consumable parts such from unauthorized modifications to the machine as a rotary hook, a knife, or a fluorescent will not be covered by the warranty. lamp BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 7: Warning Labels

    Brother dealer. Electric shock danger display W1408Q Electric shock danger display 3 Injury warning display Hazardous voltage will cause injury. W1410Q Injury caution display W1200Q Injury caution display W1202Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 8 Ground mark 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. Direction of operation W1205Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 9 W1207Q W1208Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 10: Before Starting Operation

    Use a commercially available cleaning disk to clean protect it from dust and damage. the head of the floppy disk drive periodically. W1218Q W1217Q Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 11: Protecting Data In Floppy Disks

    To do so, slide the write-protect notch to open the slot as shown below. Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting. Slide the notch in this direction to write data. W1219Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 12: Procedure Of Reading This Manual

    List of Error Messages Provides information on error codes and action to be taken. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for the machine. Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 13 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 14: Screen Composition

    Selection of Embroidery data Operation (→ page 3-17) (→ page 3-3) W0397Q Canceling of Sewing Thread trimming Setting of Needle Bars (→ page 5-4) W0481Q Hoop Retract Area Check Editing of Embroidery data (→ page 4-1) W0451Q W0465Q W0601Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 15 Setting of thread breakage sensor (→ page 5-6) W0488Q W0490Q W0494Q Setting of Machine (→ page 5-9) W0609Q W0620Q W0621Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    Sewing Operation ............................... 3-17 Before Starting Sewing ............................3-17 Starting Sewing Operation ............................. 3-17 Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing ........................3-18 Step Forward and Step-Back............................. 3-19 Step Forward/Step-Back Mode ..........................3-19 Setting Amount or Timing of Step Forward/Step-Back ................... 3-19 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 17 Return to Start Point...............................5-20 Speed Range .................................5-21 Checking the Embroidery Area ..........................5-21 Slow sewing needle number at start-up .........................5-22 Setting of RS-232C Communication Speed ......................5-23 Display Language ..............................5-24 Alarm Sound ................................5-25 Motive Speed .................................5-26 Small-Pitch Deletion...............................5-27 Automatic pause insertion............................5-28 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 18 2-1 Head.................................. 7-4 2-2 Lower shaft ................................ 7-5 3. Greasing..................................7-6 3-1 Cam grooves ..............................7-6 3-2 Lower gear ................................ 7-8 3-3 Diving shaft................................ 7-8 3-4 Needle bar flip-up mechanism ........................... 7-9 3-5 Feed Guide Section............................7-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 19 4-2 Checking the Movable Knife Position.........................8-9 5. Thread Wiper Adjustment ............................8-12 Chapter 9 Error code list Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section..............................10-2 Electrical Section ................................10-4 Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 1. Attaching Bobbin Winder ............................11-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 20 Contents BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Preparation Of Embroidery Machine

    Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    2320 (W) × 810 (L) × 1400 (H) mm Dimensions (After setup) (After setup) 3040 (W) × 1360 (L) × 1750 (H) mm 2320 (W) × 1360 (L) × 1750 (H) mm Options Embroidery hoops in different sizes, Bobbin winder BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 23 • Cap frame (6 head: 6, 4 head: 4) Cap frame drive assembly (6 head: 6, 4 head: 4) Base frame set (6 head: 12, 4 head: 8) Set frame base set (1) Others Table assembly • Bobbin winder BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 24: Names Of Machine Components

    Emergency stop switch Start switch Stop switch Control box Rotary hook cover (Safety device) Main power switch W1220Q The machine heads are numbered 1 to 6 (1 to 4 in four head models) from the right front. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 25: Installation

    ! ! ! ! When using a fork lift The central seal Lift forks W1222Q Viewing the machine from the back, position their center at the central seal, insert the forks under the legs and lift the machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 26 More than More than 45° 45° W1223Q Hook on the eyebolts with each belt to lift up the machine. When lifting the machine, make sure that the belts do not contact the machine table or the tension plate. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 27: Installation Of Machine

    After adjusting four adjustment bolts M20 [1], turn nuts M20 [5] in the direction of the arrow to fasten them. If the floor is not strong enough, the embroidery machine may be rocked during operation. In such a case, it is recommended that a secure base of concrete be placed below the embroidery machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 28: Preparation Of Needle Bar Case

    Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case W1225Q Repeat the procedures below for all the heads: Unscrew the screw [1], then detach the bracket [3] and pin [2]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 29: Mounting Of Table

    • This operation is required only when the table set is purchased separately from the machine. • The table is a standard attachment. Tentatively mount 4 (3 in four-head models) table supports Front [1] on the leg front using 4 bolts each. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 30 Insert the table backing plate [4] into the table backing rubber on the table support Rear [6]. Adjust table supports front [7] in height so as to make the table parallel with the floor. Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws [8] firmly. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-10...
  • Page 31 Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws firmly. Attach four(three in four head models) thumb bolts to the lower front steel pipe of the leg section. Fasten the table and the leg section using table stays (4 pcs(3pcs in four head models)) [7]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-11...

  • Page 32: Mounting Of Cotton Stand

    Mount the thread guide assembly [4] on the thread guide support bars [3] using the four screws [5]. •When mounting, use one flat washer [6] below the thread guide support bar [3]. •Pay careful attention to the front and back directions of the thread guides (A, B, C). BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-12...

  • Page 33: Lubrication To Needle Bar Case

    • Use the Brother’s specified oil (Nippon Oil, Embroidery Lube 10N; VG10) for this. • Supplying an excessive amount of oil will cause dripping onto the material. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-13...

  • Page 34: Grounding

    Perform a grounding cable connection. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or machine malfunction. Grounding cable W1231Q When connecting the power supply, make sure to connect it to the grounding cable (with green and yellow stripes). When plugging in the outlet, use a plug suited to the outlet. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-14...

  • Page 35: Preparation For Embroidering

    No.2, 5, 8, 11 Thread Guide tension disc No.1, 4, 7, 10 Tension stand inner thread guide Spring Rotary disc Tension stand lower thread guide Inner thread guide Lower thread guide Pressure foot Needle bar thread guide W1232Q W1233Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-15...
  • Page 36 Pass the thread through the hole of the wire of the needle bar thread guide [6] and pass it through the needle eye. Pass it through the presser foot. Pass it to presser spring at the front of lower thread guide [5]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-16...

  • Page 37: Replacement Of Bobbin

    Check that the bobbin is pushed out of the bobbin case by about 0.5 mm. If not, the slip prevention spring of the bobbin case does not work. Adjust the height of the spring or replace it with a new one. Bobbin 0.5mm W1237Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-17...
  • Page 38 Pull out the thread by about 50 mm. Pass the thread through the thread guide [6]. ! ! ! ! Attaching bobbin case W1241Q Hold the knob [2] and attach the bobbin case securely. Close the rotary hook cover [1]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-18...

  • Page 39: Replacing And Selecting Needle

    Tighten the set screw [1] firmly. • Set the needle so that the notched part will come on the rotary hook side. • The needle should not be angled to the left (when viewed from the front). BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-19...

  • Page 40: Attachment Of Embroidery Hoop And Frame

    X-feed sash [5] (S58650), and fit the tubular round arm fixing nut [2] on the back side of the thumb bolt M6 [1] into the hole on the X-feed sash. While keeping the nut in the hole, slide the thumb bolt M6 toward the edge and tighten it firmly at the outermost point. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-20...
  • Page 41 If adjustments are needed, loosen bolts of the F table support Front [12] and move it in the direction of the arrow. Tighten each bolt securely after the adjustment is completed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-21...
  • Page 42 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Attaching the holder base Mount the holder base vertically to the X-axis feed sash [1] and flat frame C6-360 [2] using the thumb bolts [3]. W1246Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-22...
  • Page 43 Set the material. Then set sash clips 290 [5] horizontally and set sash clips 220 [6] vertically. Six head models: Sash clips 290 12 units, sash clips 220 10 units Four head models: Sash clips 290 10 units, sash clips 220 6 units BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-23...

  • Page 44: Adjustment Of Thread Tension

    The standard force of the tension spring is 0.2 to 0.3 N at the start of the motion when it is pulled in the direction illustrated. Adjust it so that the tension spring does not move when the upper thread is pulled out slowly from the presser foot. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-24...
  • Page 45 Adjust the spring in height or replace it with a new one. (Refer to “Replacing Bobbin” on page 1-17.) W1396Q We recommend the use of the optional gauge set TM-3 (S59956-001). BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-25...
  • Page 46 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-26...

  • Page 47: Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures

    Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine start embroidering. This chapter explains about the operation panel on the machine as well as precautions for the actual embroidering process.

  • Page 48: Functions Of Operation Panel

    Sewing without home position detection (i.e. the frame does not move) is available when turning on the power with this key pressed. Selects sewing data. (→ "Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" page 3-1) Specifies a sequence of colors (sequence of needle changes) in sewing data. (→ "Setting of Needle Bars" page 5-4) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 49 Selects the flat or cap hoop. This selection should be done before turning the power ON to the machine. The setting will not be changed if the selection is done after turning the power OFF. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 50 Moves the needle bar. The needle moves by the diameter every time this switch is pressed. Change to the screen for selecting sewing data. Operation panel Contrast volume Adjusts the screen contrast. W1256Q SBUS interface connector Not used (Do not connects anything.) RS-232C interface connector Connect personal computer with BE-100 installed, etc. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 51: Switches At Machine Heads

    In BE-1206B-BC models, this switch is located between the head 2 and 3, and also between the head 5 and 6. In BE-1204B-BC models, this switch is located between the head 1 and 2, and also between the head 3 and 4.

  • Page 52: Lamps And Switches On The Thread Tension Stand

    • Switching of the mending should be done when the machine is suspended during embroidering. Flip the switch up to Flip up the switch further to suspend the head. switch ON/OFF the mending. Flip the switch down to suspend the head. W1259Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 53: Flowchart Of Preparation For Embroidering

    Retrieve the embroidery data (→ page 2-9). "Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" (→ page 3-1) Edit the retrieved embroidery data. "Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" (→ page 4-1) Press on the operation panel. Press on the operation panel. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 54: Turn On The Machine Power

    A number of colors registered in data is displayed. A kind of hoop is displayed. Operational icons are basically displayed; however, some icons, such as , may not be on the screen. An angle at which the hoop feeding finishes is displayed. W0406Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 55: Retrieve The Embroidery Data

    Required embroidery data is selected and read. W0405Q Selected embroidery data is read. W0406Q Start Embroidering Press to check the embroidering area. Press to start embroidering. W0406Q Sewing is started and the next screen is displayed. W0439Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 56 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-10...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3 Selection Of Data And Embroidering

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering This Chapter describes how to select em- broidery data in order to start embroidering.

  • Page 58: What Can The Machine Do

    Step forward (back) by every 100 stitches Step forward (back) until a next color change Step forward (back) to the embroidering start point of a next pattern Step forward (back) by a specified number of stitches (→ Page 3-19) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 59: Selection Of Data

    Data with a name of [xxxx.STH] (These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.) • Other data Data format Icon Barudan FDR Barudan FMC Zanks ZSK (These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 60 When the access lamp if ON, never press the eject switch. Otherwise, embroidery data in the floppy disk may be destroyed. Eject switch Access lamp W0396Q Registration of Sewing Data into Machine Memory Load a floppy disk with sewing data. W0395Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 61 No. of screens to be selected Data in floppy disk Icon indicating a kind of selected data W0400Q Pressing displays a pattern name. Name of a selected embroidery pattern (It may be the same as a file name.) W0401Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 62 . The selected data is automatically registered in the memory and the machine enters a standby status. If registration is done without loading a floppy disk, the following screen is displayed after the step 4 is finished. Load a floppy disk for data registration. W0588Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 63: Reading From Memory

    When a free space is specified in the memory, a screen for reading data from the floppy disk is displayed. Refer to "Registration of Sewing Data into Machine Memory" (steps 5 and afterward on Page 3-5). The initial screen is displayed. W0406Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 64: Registration Of Embroidery Data From Bes-100E

    Select the data registration screen by pressing the W0397Q Select an area for data registration by pressing ten keys or , and then press the key. W0399Q Press the When a floppy disk is set W0400Q When no floppy disk is set W0588Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 65: Deletion Of Embroidery Data From Machine Memory

    Embroidery data can be deleted from the machine memory. Press A list of registered data is displayed. Select a screen by pressing Currently displayed screen No. of screens to be selected W0397Q Select embroidery data to delete by pressing ten keys or W0410Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 66 All embroidery data can be deleted from the machine memory. Turn ON the power to the machine while pressing The confirmation message is displayed. Confirm the description to delete, press switch. W0770Q Delete all embroidery data. Reset settings. Delete all embroidery data and reset settings. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-10...

  • Page 67: Tape Reader Input Setting

    READ button Paper tape W0414Q Set device to read from to memory. Refer to “Automatic input setting” (→ page 5-34) for the setting procedure. Press four times. The tape data selection screen is shown. W0593Q W0416Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-11...
  • Page 68 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Choose the type of the tape data with keys. W0417Q Press The data will be read now. W0594Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-12...

  • Page 69: Modification Of Embroidery Data Name

    Embroidery data saved in the memory is displayed. A list of embroidery data is displayed. Select a screen by pressing Currently displayed screen No. of screens to be selected W0397Q Select embroidery data to modify the name by pressing ten keys or BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-13...
  • Page 70 Input a new data name by pressing ten keys. When modifying embroidery data names entirely Pressing deletes currently reversed characters. W0423Q Press twice. "T" is input. W0424Q Press three times. "E" is input. W0425Q Press five times. "S" is input. W0426Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-14...
  • Page 71 W0429Q 13. Press once. "0" is input. W0430Q 14. Press once. "3" is input. W0431Q 15. After inputting a data name, press A data name is modified by the above procedures. W0432Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-15...
  • Page 72 [FLNWER] can be modified to [FLOWER] in the following procedures. Press W0433Q Press twice and display "N" reversely. W0434Q Press "N" is deleted. W0435Q Press four times. "O" is input. W0436Q 10. Press A data name is modified by the above procedures. W0437Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-16...

  • Page 73: Sewing Operation

    Indicates a sequence of color changes. No. of current stitches Indicates a name of data currently used for sewing. Indicates the number of data currently used for sewing. Currently selected speed range The range can be modified by pressing W0439Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-17...

  • Page 74: Feedhold And Cancellation Of Sewing

    When repetition of patterns is set, a pattern which is currently being sewn is canceled. When canceling all patterns, press once again. A message for confirmation is displayed. When canceling sewing, press W0595Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-18...

  • Page 75: Step Forward And Step-Back

    When the number of stitches is specified, the needle steps forward (back) to an input position: Press the five times. Input the number of stitches to move by pressing ten keys. W0596Q Press the The needle steps forward (back) as specified. W0597Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-19...

  • Page 76: For Step Forward (Back)

    Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering The embroidery head advances (retracts) by a specified number of stitches. W0598Q For Step Forward (Back) Press Stitches steps forward (back) by a specified amount. Resuming Sewing Press Sewing is started. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-20...

  • Page 77: Writing The Embroidering Data

    Highlight the icon of the data format with and designate the format of the data to be written with Highlight the edit value validating or invalidating icon with and designate validating or invalidating of the edit value with Set the formatted floppy disk. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-21...
  • Page 78 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Press the button. The selected embroidering data is stored on the floppy disk. W0600Q W0476Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-22...

  • Page 79: Chapter 4 Editing Of Embroidering Data

    Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Pressing on the operation panel after read- ing embroidering data displays the embroidering data editing screen. Simple operation by using embroidering data is available on this screen.

  • Page 80: What Can The Machine Do

    Vertical direction from upper left to lower right Horizontal direction from lower left to upper right Vertical direction from lower right to upper left 0 stitch deletion (→ Page 4-10) Thread trimming feed number (→ Page 4-10) Swing width correction (→ Page 4-11) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 81: Rotation

    By using ten keys Angle can be specified in increments of one degree. Read sewing data. Press Press to select an angle or use ten keys to specify an angle. W0451Q Press The initial screen is displayed again. W0452Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 82: Enlargement And Reduction

    • Enlargement/reduction at different ratios in the X and Y directions Read sewing data. Press Enlargement/reduction at the same ratio in the X/Y directions Press are reversed in black. W0451Q Input enlargement/reduction ratio by pressing ten keys. W0453Q Press The initial screen is displayed again. W0454Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 83 Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the X direction by pressing ten keys. W0455Q Press is reversed in black. W0456Q Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the Y direction by pressing ten keys. W0457Q Press The initial screen is displayed again. W0458Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 84: Mirror

    The pattern is reversed on the basis of the Zero point-symmetric mirror pattern embroidering start point. Sewing data is read. Press Right/Left Mirror Pattern Keep pressing until is displayed. W0451Q Press The initial screen is displayed again. W0461Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Up/Down Mirror Pattern Keep pressing until is displayed. W0451Q Press The initial screen is displayed again. W0462Q Zero Point-Symmetric Mirror Pattern Keep pressing until is displayed. W0451Q Press The initial screen is displayed again. W0463Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 86: Repetition

    By setting a distance between the centers of each pattern Read sewing data. Press twice. Input the number of repetitions in the vertical and horizontal directions, by pressing ten keys. The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing W0465Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 87 For setting a distance between the outer hoops of each pattern W0467Q For setting a distance between the centers of each pattern W0468Q Select the direction of repetitions by pressing W0469Q Press The initial screen is displayed again. W0470Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 88: Other Editing

    This function is previously set to 0(no swing width correction) upon shipment. Read sewing data. Press three times. 0 Stitch Deletion Select this function by pressing W0601Q Press after setting is finished. Press when setting continuously. W0602Q Thread Trimming Feed Number Select this function by pressing W0601Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-10...
  • Page 89 Select a correction amount in the X direction by pressing W0605Q Reverse by pressing. W0606Q Input a correction amount in the Y direction by pressing W0607Q Press after setting is finished. Press when setting continuously. W0607Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-11...
  • Page 90 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-12...

  • Page 91: Chapter 5 Setting

    Chapter 5 Setting This Chapter describes how to set a sewing speed, correct trouble including thread break- age and others related to machine motions.

  • Page 92: What Can The Machine Do

    Slow sewing needle number at start-up (→ Page 5-22) Data transfer speed (→ Page 5-23) Display language (→ Page 5-24) Alarm sound (→ Page 5-25) Motive speed (→ Page 5-26) Small-pitch deletion (→ Page 5-27) Auto pause ins. (→ Page 5-28) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 93: Setting Of Lock Stitch

    Automatic input setting (→ Page 5-34) Hoop Retract Point Hoop retract point (→ Page 5-18) Automatic hoop retract ON/OFF (→ Page 5-19) Hoop Movement Registration of embroidering start point (→ Page 5-18) Movement to registered sewing start point (→ Page 5-19) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 94: Setting Of Needle Bars

    W0484Q Insertion of Hoop Retract Press to highlight the position right next to the position to insert the hoop retract, then press W0486Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 95 Chapter 5 Setting Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. W0485Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 96: Thread Breakage Sensor

    The number of needle bars changes in the sequence of : ALL (all needle bars) → 1 → 2 → ... 9 or 12 (max.) → ALL → ... Selected needle bar (All needle bars : Each needle bar : W0490Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 97: Automatic Step-Back

    When stepping back by a sensitivity amount of the thread breakage sensor W0492Q When stepping back by preset number of stitches W0493Q Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 98: Setting Of Lower Thread Counter/Stitch Counter

    ! The stitch counter can be cleared to zero by pressing Press three times. Input the number of counts of the lower thread counter by pressing ten keys. Number of stitches W0494Q Press Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 99: Setting Of Machine

    Semi-wide cap frame Wide cap frame Press Select by pressing W0609Q Press Select a type of a hoop by pressing Currently selected hoop W0496Q Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. W0497Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 100: Speed Range

    When modifying the speed range for all needle bars W0500Q Input a required speed range by pressing ten keys. W0501Q After modification is finished, press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-10...

  • Page 101: Speed Of Each Speed Range

    Upper limit of speed to be set in each range Maximum speed Lowest speed W0503Q Input a required speed by pressing ten keys. W0504Q After modification is finished, press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. W0505Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-11...

  • Page 102: Setting Of Mending

    (This setting is effective only once after resetting the error.) For trimming both upper and lower threads For trimming the lower thread only For not trimming any thread ! Refer to "Mending" (→ Page 6-5). Press Select by pressing W0609Q Press W0612Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-12...
  • Page 103 The machine does not stop if the automatic step-back setting is lower than the input value. Modify this figure. W0509Q After setting all items, press Modified setting is saved and the initial screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-13...

  • Page 104: Thread Trimming Length

    Thread length can be input within the range of 1 ~ 10. Length decreases as the figure decreases. When inputting "10", press the first. W0513Q After setting is finished with all needle bars, press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. W0514Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-14...

  • Page 105: Thread Withdrawal Feed Length

    ! This function is previously set to 15mm upon shipments. Press Select by pressing W0609Q Press W0619Q Input thread withdrawal length by pressing ten keys. W0516Q Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-15...

  • Page 106: Inching

    ! This function is previously set to selected upon shipments. Press Select by pressing W0609Q Press Set whether to select the inching mode by pressing W0518Q Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-16...

  • Page 107: Sewing Area

    Specify coordinates of the lower right of the sewing area. Move the hoop by pressing Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-17...

  • Page 108: Registration Of Sewing Start Position

    Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again. The hoop returns to the initial point. Cancellation of Setting Press once again. Modified setting is canceled and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again. The hoop returns to the initial point. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-18...

  • Page 109: Hoop Automatic Retract

    This operation should be done before starting sewing. Hold down and press The hoop moves and the zero point is detected. Then the hoop moves to a registered start point. W0617Q W0618Q W0619Q The initial screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-19...

  • Page 110: Setting Of Environment

    Select whether to validate a return to the start point by pressing When the start point return is valid W0532Q When the start point return is invalid W0533Q Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-20...

  • Page 111: Speed Range

    Contents Checking by rectangle tracing Checking by octagon tracing Checking by rectangle tracing with the needle bar No. 1 used. Checking by octagon tracing with the needle bar No. 1 used. Press twice. Select with W0620Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-21...

  • Page 112: Slow Sewing Needle Number At Start-Up

    Slow sewing needle number at start-up Indicates the initial needle number to sew at the lowest speed in the beginning or restarting. ! The setting range is 1 to 10 needles. Press two times. Press to select W0620Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-22...

  • Page 113: Setting Of Rs-232C Communication Speed

    (115200 is used for embroidery network system BES-300N.) Press twice. Select by pressing W0620Q Press W0621Q Select [RS Speed] by pressing W0622Q Select communication speed by pressing Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. W0623Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-23...

  • Page 114: Display Language

    Portuguese Press twice. Select by pressing W0620Q Press W0621Q Select [Language] by pressing W0622Q Select a language to display by pressing W0624Q Press The previous screen is displayed again with a display in a selected language. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-24...

  • Page 115: Alarm Sound

    A sound is generated five times. Press twice. Select by pressing W0620Q Press W0621Q Select [Beep] by pressing W0622Q Select a kind of sound by pressing W0625Q Press Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-25...

  • Page 116: Motive Speed

    W0620Q Press W0621Q Select "Motive Speed" with W0626Q Select the type of the startup speed of the main shaft with W0627Q Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-26...

  • Page 117: Small-Pitch Deletion

    Select with W0620Q Press W0621Q Select "Del. small stch" with W0628Q Select the maximum stitch to be deleted with W0629Q Press W0630Q The new setting is saved and calculation is performed. The previous screen appears. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-27...

  • Page 118: Automatic Pause Insertion

    Select [ Auto pause ins. ] by pressing W0633Q Select whether or not to insert a pause automatically by pressing W0634Q Press The renewed setting is stored and the screen changes into the previous one. Pressing will cancel the modification of the setting. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-28...

  • Page 119: Lock Stitch

    W0636Q Select with W0562Q Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch. Validating the lock stitch W0562Q Invalidating the lock stitch W0563Q Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-29...
  • Page 120 W0636Q Select with W0562Q Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch. Validating the lock stitch W0564Q Invalidating the lock stitch W0565Q Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-30...
  • Page 121 W0636Q Select with W0562Q Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch. Validating the lock stitch W0566Q Invalidating the lock stitch W0567Q Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-31...

  • Page 122: Speed Limit In A Short Pitch

    W0620Q Press W0637Q Designate the stitch length to be limited with W0569Q Designate the speed to be limited with W0570Q Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. W0571Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-32...

  • Page 123: Feed Timing

    The standard value is 110 degrees (100 degrees for cap hoop). Press twice. Select with W0638Q Press W0639Q Designate the feed end angle with W0575Q Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. W0576Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-33...

  • Page 124: Automatic Input Setting

    The initial edit data is not reflected. ! To choose network as the device and to read the data via the network will require another software and so on. Please consult our sales office or service station nearby in this case. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-34...
  • Page 125 Shows the mode for the reading. Shows the device to read from. W0580Q Press to change the order of the data. Each pressing on the key will switch to the registered date order or the alphabetical order. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-35...
  • Page 126 If MANU (manual) is selected, the next data to be read will be shown here. Choose the required data with keys and press W0582Q 11. To discontinue the automatic sewing, follow the steps 1 to 4 then set the device to read from to memory, and press BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-36...

  • Page 127: Display Of Information

    Coordinates of embroidering start point Coordinates of embroidering end point Number of stitches Number of colors Name of data Press three times. Select by pressing W0638Q Press Check information about patterns. W0583Q Press The previous screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-37...

  • Page 128: Features Of Machine

    Maximum moving range of cap hoop Number of heads Number of needle bars per head Press three times. Select by pressing W0638Q Press W0641Q Check information about the machine. W0585Q Press The previous screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-38...

  • Page 129: Information About Versions

    The version is displayed by numerical figures (1 ~ 255). Panel CPU ROM version Main axis CPU ROM version Interface CPU ROM version Feed wave form table version Main CPU ROM version W0587Q Press The previous screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-39...
  • Page 130 Chapter 5 Setting BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-40...

  • Page 131: Chapter 6 Operation Of Machine

    Chapter 6 Operation of Machine...

  • Page 132: Operating Procedures

    , determine a position to start embroidering. An error message is displayed on the LCD if a pattern comes out of the hoop. Pressing starts embroidering. After embroidering is finished, the machine is placed in the stand-by state. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 133: Machine Stop

    When turning the emergency stop switch in the direction of the arrow illustrated on the switch, the knob of the switch pops up and emergency stop is reset. Press the power switch to turn on the power again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 134: Measures Against Thread Breakage

    When the switch is pressed for 5 stitches or more, the machine continues operation without holding the switch. To stop the machine, press the switch to the opposite side. Press the switch on the operation panel or the start switch located between the machine heads to resume operation. W1270Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 135: Mending

    The head with the error will restart sewing from specified position. Heads with no thread breakage are suspended during that period. When the stitches reach the position of the thread breakage, all the heads will restart the sewing. However, heads already set to suspension are excluded. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 136 (The position B does not become the end position; the position A remains the end position.) When enabled MENDING function of the machine head whose MENDING function is disabled: • The thread tension stand lamp will illuminate green, and mending is executed for the machine head. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 137: Jog Embroidering

    • Jog embroidering can be executed as long as the start switch at the machine head is held down. Never apply a tape on the switch to keep jog operation for a long time. Doing so may cause damage to the machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 138: Hoop Feed Position

    • The hoop can also be moved to the feed position automatically after embroidering is finished. Refer to "Hoop Automatic Retract" on Page 5-19 for details. Press BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 139: Area Check

    • If the pattern is not held in the embroidering area as shown below, the hoop cannot move into the area. Enlarge the embroidering area on the operation panel. Embroidering area W1281Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 140: Jog Switches

    Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 7. Jog Switches 7-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position W1282Q The hoop can be moved by pressing before starting embroidering and the start position can be set arbitrarily. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-10...

  • Page 141: Inching Mode During Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement)

    Note that the forcible hoop movement will produce deviation of embroidering by the amount. • If the hoop and material are deviated from each other during embroidering, correct it by using the jog switches. Pressing resets the inching mode. Press restarts embroidering. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-11...

  • Page 142: Detection Of Home Position

    After the home position is detected, the hoop returns to the initial position. Press while pressing with the machine stopped. Initial screen Temporary stop screen W0406Q W0440Q The hoop moves and the home position is detected. W1285Q W1286Q W1285Q The initial screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-12...

  • Page 143: Chapter 7 Maintenance

    Chapter 7 Maintenance...

  • Page 144: Cleaning

    3 or 4 hours operation. • Use the dropper provided to supply oil. Use Brother’s specified oil (Nippon Oil, Embroidery Lube 10N; VG10). • Supply a proper amount of oil. Any excess may stain fabrics, etc. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 145: Cleaning Of Needle Plate

    1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate Remove broken threads from this section. W1290Q Broken threads left around the movable or fixed knives or the lower thread holding plate may result in thread trimming failure or parts damage. Clean them once a month. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 146: Oiling

    ! Supply one or two drops of oil to each needle bar from the oil supply holes of the lower cover daily. W1221Q ! Lubricate the felt on the top surface of the head once a week. Felt W1291Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 147: Lower Shaft

    Chapter 7 Maintenance 2-2 Lower shaft ! Lubricate the lower shaft bush R through the hole once a month. W1292Q ! Lubricate the lower shaft bush F every 3 months. W1293Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 148: Greasing

    Unscrew the lower flat screw [2] fixing the head front cover L [1)], and loosen the upper fixing screw [3]. Remove the head front cover L [1]. W1295Q Unscrew the two adjusting bolts [4] and detach the jump part stepping motor [5]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 149 11. Grease all the cam grooves of the thread take-up driving cam [10]. 12. Attach the head front cover R [9]. Apply seal adhesive (equivalent of Three Bond 1215) to the attaching face of the head before attaching the cover. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 150: Lower Gear

    3-3 Driving shaft ! Supply grease to the driving shaft every three months. Unscrew four screws fixing the table cover L, and remove the table cover L. Grease the intermediate gear. W1397Q Attach the table cover L. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 151: Needle Bar Flip-Up Mechanism

    ! Supply grease to the needle bar flip-up mechanism every three months. Unscrew three screws fixing the head cover R, and remove the head cover R. Grease all the cam grooves and two gears. W1398Q Attach the head cover R. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 152: Feed Guide Section

    Unscrew the screw [7] and remove the Y-feed covers R front [8], R rear [9], L front [10] and L rear [11]. Grease the X-feed linear guide parts (2 positions) and Y-feed linear guide parts (2 positions), and slide those parts to spread the grease. Assemble all the components in the reverse order. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-10...

  • Page 153: Chapter 8 Adjustment

    Chapter 8 Adjustment...

  • Page 154: Adjusting Needle Bar Height

    • Adjustment 1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height 11.3mm W1304Q W1305Q Tighten the bolt [6] so that the clearance can be even. Do not hit this section. W1306Q W1296Q W1307Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 155 • When tightening the upper dead point stopper bolt [6], insert the longer side of the attached wrench into the bolt and tighten it by using the shorter side. Excessive tightening may make the needle bar movement sluggish. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 156 Chapter 8 Adjustment ! When using the bottom dead center gauge W1304Q W1306Q W1296Q Cutting section 11.3 mm Cutting section W1308Q Tighten the bolt [8] so that the clearance can be even. Do not hit this section. W1307Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 157 • When tightening the upper dead point stopper bolt [8], insert the longer side of the attached wrench into the bolt and tighten it by using the shorter side. Excessive tightening may make the needle bar movement sluggish. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 158: Attachment And Adjustment Of Rotary Hook

    Loosen the screw [6] of the rotary hook cutting section and adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook to be within 0.1 to 0.3 mm. Confirm that the height of the needle bar is 1.8 mm then. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 159 Check with needle bars of No. 2 to No. 12 if the clearance between each needle and the rotary hook is within 0.1 to 0.3 mm. If there are any needles with clearances out of the range above, adjust them again to get proper clearances. Fully tighten the screw [6]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 160: Adjustment Of Presser Foot Height

    When the presser feet have been adjusted in height, check that each needle lowers to the center of the presser foot hole. Adjust the arrow plate to align with 100 degrees, and then change colors. Adjust the needle bar No.2 - No.12 similarly. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 161: Adjustment Of Thread Trimmer

    Bring the fixed knife [1] to right side centering on the pin [2]. Tighten the bolt [3]. 4-2 Checking the Movable Knife Position W1264Q Toward this side W1317Q W1319Q Triangle part of W1320Q W1321Q movable knife Turn the power switch on and wait until the hoop home position detection is finished. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 162 Tighten the two bolts [3] while pulling them forward by the backlash amount. • Tighten the two bolts [3] so that the thread trimmer connecting rods A [2] and B [1] are positioned in a straight line. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-10...
  • Page 163 "Release stop SW to operate!" disappears. Turn the power switch off once, then on again. Check that the clearance between the movable knife [4] and the fixed knife [5] is 1 mm. When adjusting again, follow the step 2 and after. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-11...

  • Page 164: Thread Wiper Adjustment

    [5] in the direction of the arrow. Make sure that no interference will occur when pressure foot [6] return to home position. After the above steps are complete, check upper thread hook [2] for smooth movements. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-12...

  • Page 165: Chapter 9 Error Code List

    Chapter 9 Error code list...
  • Page 166 ON the F/B switch on the Failed in the reading of X home E-12 Y sensor reading error head to either side. If the same error occurs position sensor again, the I/O CPU communication is faulty. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 167 E-26 Hoop overhang (-X, +Y) Area over E-27 Hoop overhang (+X, -X, +Y) Area over E-28 Hoop overhang (-Y) Area over E-29 Hoop overhang (+X, -Y) Area over BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 168 A and B are connected correctly, not Main shaft rotation The main shaft rotated the E-48 mixed-up each other. If those connections are abnormal opposite way correct, then check if the pin connections of the main shaft motor connectors are correct. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 169 It may usually occur momentarily when turning off E-BC No power error No power error the machine. If it occurs when the machine is on, it is a power failure detection error. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 170 Turn OFF the power. The possible causes for this Thread trimming motor error are, troubles of the thread trimming motor, E-D4 Thread trimming motor overcurrent overcurrent troubles of the main PCB, and troubles of the drive PCB. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 171 E-F5 ERROR F5 NACK code receiving error Data requested for needle position E-F6 ERROR F6 can not be returned. It is not receive command for the E-F7 ERROR F7 request one. E-F8 ERROR F8 PRE code error BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...
  • Page 172 No applicable command Interface receive data check sum E-FA ERROR FA error This is not usually displayed. E-FB ERROR FB Send time up error No status is returned from spindle, E-FF ERROR FF lower shaft motor, or CPU. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC...

  • Page 173: Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 10 Troubleshooting If there is any indication of trouble with the machine, check and correct as described in the table. If the trouble cannot be corrected, turn off the power and contact your distributor for corrective actions.

  • Page 174: Mechanical Section

    • Is the XY carriage belt loosened? • Is the XY carriage belt damaged? • Are any set screws for the XY drive pulley loosened? • Are any fixing screws for the coupling of the Y drive shaft loosened? BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-2...
  • Page 175 • Are the needle bar clamp and the top dead center stopper positioned correctly? ! Stitches cannot be made. • Is the needle attached properly? • Is the timing of the needle and rotary hook correct? BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-3...

  • Page 176: Electrical Section

    • Check the signal of the stop position sensor in the encoder test mode. → Refer to the adjustment or cable connection block diagram and check connection from the needle position detention sensor to the main PCB. Replace the needle position detection sensor with a new one. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-4...
  • Page 177 → If either of the signals does not change, refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the encoder and stop position sensor to the power supply PCB is proper. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-5...
  • Page 178 P3 and P4 of the drive PCB . When all three fans in the control box • Check fuse in the fuse holder at the side of the control box. stop → If it is blown, replace it with a new one. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-6...
  • Page 179 P12 of the head PCB is proper. Wiper motor does not operate. • Check to see if connection from the wiper motor to connector P8 and P9 of the head PCB is proper. • Replace the head PCB with a new one. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-7...
  • Page 180 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-8...

  • Page 181: Chapter 11 Connection And Installation Of Optional Equipment

    Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment...

  • Page 182: Attaching Bobbin Winder

    Mount the spool shaft B [5] and pan [6], spool mat [7], and spool cushion [8] with nut 5 [15] and spring washer [16]. Insert the thread winder harness [9] in the 2P (No. 6) connectors on the rear of the control box. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-2...
  • Page 183 If the circuit protector [9] functions, the bobbin winder motor does not rotate. Leave it for a while for cooling. Then press the circuit protector [9]. (The thread does not come out when the motor is not cooled enough.) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-3...
  • Page 184 Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-4...

  • Page 186: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1.Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177 855-C43, C65 SA2108-001 2003.04.WB(1)

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