CONTENTS I. MECHANICAL SECTION (WITH REGARD TO THE SEWING MACHINE) ......... 1 1. SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 1 2. CONFIGURATION ....................... 2 3. INSTALLATION ......................3 3-1. Removing the bed fixing bolt ..................3 3-2. Adjusting the safety switch .................... 3 3-3. Installing the throat plate auxiliary cover (RSZ type) ..........4 3-4.
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5-6. Device operation lamp ....................30 II. OPERATION SECTION (WITH REGARD TO THE PANEL) ....31 1. PREFACE ........................31 2. WHEN USING IP-500 ....................36 2-1. Name of each section of IP-500 ................... 36 2-2. Buttons to be used in common ................... 37 2-3.
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2-6-1. Changing over the input mode between the normal mode and the main-body input mode ..77 2-6-2. Memory switch .........................78 2-6-3. Setting the counter ........................87 2-6-4. Setting the clock ........................89 2-6-5. Registering the pattern shortcut key ..................90 2-6-6. Setting the multi-function ......................91 2-7.
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1-9. Replenishing the designated places with grease ............ 141 1-9-1. Location where exclusive grease is provided ................142 1-9-2. Points to be applied with JUKI Grease A ................142 1-9-3. Portions to which the linear-guide specific grease is applied ..........144 1-10. Draining waste oil ..................... 145 1-11 Adjusting the amount of oil supplied to the hook ...........
I. MECHANICAL SECTION (WITH REGARD TO THE SEWING MACHINE) 1. SPECIFICATIONS AMS-221F △△ 3020RSZ Sewing machine : Sewing machine head only AMS-221F △△ 3020RSW specifications : Provided with automatic bobbin thread winding and feeding device (AW-3) Sewing area X (lateral) direction Y (longitudinal) direction 300 mm ×...
3. INSTALLATION 3-1. Removing the bed fixing bolt Remove bed fixing bolt ❶ . This bolt is necessary to transport the sewing machine. ❶ 3-2. Adjusting the safety switch In the case error 302 occurs when the sewing machine runs after setup, remove screws ❶ (six ❶...
3-3. Installing the throat plate auxiliary cover (RSZ type) 1. The stay and the like are set to the throat plate auxiliary cover and the fitting screws and washers to the bed are packed together with the accessories at the time of deliv- ery.
1. Fix the throat plate auxiliary cover ❸ so that is higher than ❶ the throat plate ❷ (within 0.3 mm). When it is lower than ❸ the throat plate ❷ , needle breakage or the like due to the defective feed will be caused.
3-4-2. Installing the feeding unit Connect tube ❷ which is affixed with wire mark 11 label to the joint of feeding unit ❶ . ❶ ❷ Attach feeding unit ❶ to the table with three ❶ wood screws ❸ . The table has three pilot holes for the wood screws.
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Pass nozzle thread guide tube through table hole from undersurface of the table and draw the tube until its length above the table becomes the predetermined length. Then, secure it with two cable clip bands . Secure wire and nozzle thread guide tube with one cable clip band . Then, secure them with another cable clip band under the aforementioned one.
3-4-3. Preparing the AW-3 Cut vinyl string (at two locations) which is used for securing the carrier arm ❷ . Cut vinyl string which secures the nozzle ❸ . ❷ ❸ – 8 –...
3-5. Installing the panel ■ Installing the IP-500 ❹ Fix operation panel installing plate ❸ to an optional place on the table with two wood ❸ screws ❹ . As a guide, two perforated holes ❶ (two lo- cations) have been factory-made on the right- hand side of the table.
3-6. Installing the foot pedal In the case of two-pedal unit A ❶ Connect connector ❶ of the pedal to connec- tor CN109 ❹ of the electrical box. Secure ground wire ❷ of the pedal with set- ❷ screw ❺ that is attached to the electrical box. In the case of three-pedal unit B ❶...
3-7. Installing the thread stand ❷ ❶ ❸ ❸ Assemble the thread stand device and place it in hole ❸ in the back of right section of the table. Tighten locknut ❶ to fix the thread stand. When ceiling wiring is possible, pass the power cord through spool rest rod ❷ . [ For the AMS-221F △△...
3-8. Installing the air hose Connecting the air hose ❷ Close Connect the air hose to the regulator. Adjustment of air pressure Open Open air cock ❶ , pull up and turn air regula- ❶ tor knob ❷ to adjust the air pressure to 0.5 to 0.55 MPa (for the AMS-221F3020RSW) / 0.35 to 0.4 MPa (for the AMS-221F3020RSZ).
When the supply air contains a considerable amount of carbon and dust Mist separator (Most troubles in the air solenoid valves are caused by carbon.) Be sure to install a mist separator. Standard equipment supplied by JUKI Filter regulator Air solenoid valve Air cylinder Cautions for main piping •...
3-10. Installing the eye protection cover WARNING : Be sure to attach this cover to protect the eyes from the disperse of needle breakage. Use eye protection cover ❶ after securely attach- ing it on face plate cover ❸ with screw ❷ . If the feeding frame comes in contact ❸...
3-12. Changing over the supply voltage DANGER : 1. To avoid electrical shock hazards, turn OFF the power and open the control box cover after about five minutes have passed. 2. Open the control box cover after turning OFF the power without fail. Then, changing over the supply voltage.
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② Changing over the supply voltage of the electrical box of the AW-3 device Change the con- nection of the black wire according to the supply voltage specification. 1. Turn OFF the power switch. Wait for five min- Color of wire Color of wire (White) ( Black ) Input voltage utes or more. Terminal number 2. Detach the cover from the electrical box of 200V this device.
Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the sewing machine. Use [JUKI No. 2 oil] (supplied in the accessory box) for your sewing machine. ❶ Apply one drop of oil to the hook race ❶ part Check that the place between lower line B and upper line A is filled with oil.
4-2. Attaching the needle WARNING : Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the sewing machine. Loosen setscrew ❶ and hold needle ❷ with the long groove facing toward you. Then fully insert it into the hole in the needle bar, and tighten setscrew ❶...
4-4. How to thread the device with the bobbin thread (RSZ type) WARNING : Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the sewing machine. 4-4-1. Installing and removing the bobbin case Open hook cover ❶...
4-5. How to thread the device with the bobbin thread (RSW type) WARNING : Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the sewing machine. 4-5-1. How to thread the device with the bobbin thread In order to accurately measure the length of thread from the bobbin thread cone ❶...
When the thread is put in thread path tube ❽ , it is sucked. Put the thread in the tube, while pulling the thread from the bobbin thread cone, until the length of thread coming out of the tip of nozzle becomes approximately 13 cm.
[ How to load a bobbin in the device ] Load the bobbin case fitted with a bobbin, as ❸ described in (1), in bobbin setting section ❷ of the device. ❷ Load the bobbin case fitted with a bobbin while putting your hand from under the right side of the cover located this side of the device.
4-6. Adjusting the thread tension If thread tension controller No. 1 ❶ is turned ❶ clockwise, the length of remaining thread on the needle after thread trimming will be shorter. If it is turned counterclockwise, the length will be longer. Longer Shorten the length to an extent that the thread is Shorter...
4-7. Intermediate presser height 1. When raising the intermediate presser height, turn the pulley by hand to lower the needle bar, and confirm that the needle bar does not interfere with the intermediate presser. (When using DP X 5 needle, use the sewing machine with the height of 3.5 mm or less.) 2.
5. OPERATION OF THE SEWING MACHINE 5-1. Sewing [In case of 2P pedal] 2P pedal 1) Set a workpiece on the sewing machine. 2) Depress the pedal switch A, and the feeding frame will come down. Depress it again, and the feeding frame will go up.
5-2. Needle thread clamp device Stitch failures (slip-off of the needle thread, stitch skipping and needle-thread stains) are prevented during the high-speed start procedure as well as consistent sewing performance is ensured by operating the needle thread clamp device. The needle thread clamp device can be turned ON/OFF with A.
5-3. Bird’s nest reducing device When the bird’s nest reducing device is used, the needle thread is trimmed at the beginning of sewing. As a result, the needle thread that remains on the reverse side of material is shortened, thereby reduc- ing the formation of so-called bird’s nest (thread tangling) to contribute neater finish of the reverse side of material.
5-4. Adjusting the intermediate stop position of the feeding frame (left) (For the separately-driven feeding frame with a double-stepped stroke function) WARNING : Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the sewing machine.
5-5. LED hand light WARNING : In order to prevent injury to persons due to an abrupt start of the sewing machine, neither put your hands near the needle entry area nor put your feet on the pedal when adjusting brightness of the LED light.
5-6. Device operation lamp Lamp ❶ mounted next to the power switch indi- cates that the device is in operation. ❶ Lamp status Meaning Light up (ON state) Indicates that the device is in operation. While the lamp lights up, the device is engaged in removal of remaining thread from the bobbin or winding of a bobbin.
II. OPERATION SECTION (WITH REGARD TO THE PANEL) 1. PREFACE * Service patterns are contained in the main body of sewing machine φ60 Pitch 3mm VD00102.VDT 1) Kind of sewing data handled with IP-500 Pattern name Description Users' pattern Pattern that can be stored in the body. Max.
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4) Folder structure of the media Store each file in the directories below of the media. Media drive VDATA Vector format data VD00 . VDT : Store in ¥VDATA. Store vector format data. VD00 . VDT M3 data : AMS00 .
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5) USB port ■ Inserting a device into the USB port Detach the cover from the right side face of the IP- 500. Insert a USB thumb drive into the USB port. Then, copy the data to be used from the IP-500 onto the main body of sewing machine.
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• When the storage space of a USB device is partitioned, only one partition is accessible. • Some type of the USB device may not be properly recognized by this sewing machine. • JUKI does not compensate for loss of data stored on the USB device caused by using it with this sewing machine.
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Smart App] , various data such as pattern data and maintenance information can be browsed, edited and copied by means of NFC (Near Field communication) communication function included in the JUKI Smart App. Refer to the Instruction Manual for JUKI Smart App for details of JUKI application for An- droid "JUKI Smart App".
2. WHEN USING IP-500 2-1. Name of each section of IP-500 (Front) (Right side) ⑩ ① ④ ③ ⑤ ⑥ ② ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ① Touch panel・LCD display section This button is used for changing over the screen between the ②...
2-2. Buttons to be used in common The buttons which perform common operations in each screen of IP-500 are as follows : This button is used for closing the screen. → CANCEL button In the case this button is pressed when the parameter setting screen is displayed, the data being changed is cancelled.
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② Selecting the pattern to be sewn When the power is turned ON, the pattern setting screen is displayed. A is pressed, the When SEWING SHAPE button pattern list screen on which a sewing shape can be selected is displayed. "II-2-4-7.
2-4. LCD section during the user pattern selection procedure 2-4-1. Pattern setting screen Button and display Description NEW CYCLE PATTERN When this button is pressed, the new cycle pattern creation screen is displayed. → Refer to "II-2-5-3. How to create a new cycle pattern" p.71.
2-4-2. Sewing screen Button and display Description SHAPE CONFIRMATION When this button is pressed, the shape confirmation screen is displayed. On this button screen, confirmation of the sewing shape can be carried out. → Refer to "II-2-4-5. How to check the sewing pattern shape" p.48.
2-4-3. Multifunction tab display Tab for each function is displayed. The type of tab displayed on the pattern setting screen and that displayed on the sewing screen are different. Select the tab you want to use with the MULTIFUNCTION TAB DISPLAY SELECTION button. Pattern setting Item Sewing screen...
② Editing the parameter Edit the parameter value by pressing the numeric key buttons B, +/- button ③ Confirming the edited content D is pressed, the edited content is When ENTER button finalized and the display is returned to the HOME tab display. ④...
2) Checking the registered content of the pattern shortcut ① Displaying the pattern shortcut registration list When PATTERN REGISTRATION DISPLAY button the pattern shortcut registration list screen is displayed. ② Checking the patterns It is possible to select a folder and check the patterns regis- tered in the folder.
Enlargement / reduction tab It is possible to enlarge / reduce the pattern immediately before starting sewing. Enlargement / reduction of the pattern is computed, in the aforementioned case, by the "number of stitches fixing method (by increasing / decreasing the number of pitches) regardless of the memory switch setting.
[In case of 3P pedal] 3P pedal The aforementioned steps of procedure 1), 2) and 3) can be carried out in the reverse order by setting the memory switch U081 appropriately. ⇨ ⇨ ⇨ Place a sewing product under the feeding frame. Depress pedal A of the pedal switch, and the feeding frame (right) will come down to clamp the...
Bobbin information tab → Refer to "II-2-10. Bobbin information tab" p.110. Device tab → Refer to "II-2-11. Example of operation" p.111.. *1 : Displayed only for the AW-3 device. 2-4-4. How to change the parameter Parameters of the selected pattern can be changed. WARNING : After you have changed the XY enlargement / reduction ratio, be sure to check the pattern shape.
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Item Input range Initial value ❶ Two-step stroke 10 to 300(msec) 70(msec) ❷ Thread tension reference value 0 to 200 Set value for pattern ❸ Travel amount in X direction 0.00(mm) ❹ Travel amount in Y direction 0.00(mm) ❺ XY enlargement/reduction ratio 1.00 to 400.00(%) 100.00(%) ❻...
2-4-5. How to check the sewing pattern shape It is possible to check the needle entry point positions and to check whether the sewing pattern extends outside the feeding frame. 1) Basic operation ① Displaying the sewing screen Display the patturn setting screen. Press READY button A to display the sewing screen on which the sewing machine A is pressed, can start sewing.
2) Selecting the travel method when proceeding stitching Other than the one-stitch forward/backward method, the feeding frame travel method during stitch pro- ceeding can be selected the following ones. The travel method can be changed over in sequence by pressing CHANGEOVER button Travel method Sewing screen One-stitch forward / backward...
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③ Editing the thread tension Lower the feeding frame. Proceed stitching. D is pressed, the thread tension When SETTING button increase/decrease value input screen is displayed. Enter a desired value on this screen with numeric keypad E and +/- button G is pressed, the thread tension When ENTER button increase/decrease value command is inserted to the current...
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2) How to edit the intermediate presser height ① Displaying the pattern shape confirmation screen A on Press PATTERN SHAPE CONFIRMATION button the sewing screen to display the pattern shape confirmation screen. When INTERMEDIATE PRESER HEIGHT SETTING K is pressed, the intermediate presser is lifted button and lowered.
2-4-7. How to select a sewing shape Select the pattern you want to sew. 1) Basic operation ① Displaying the pattern setting screen Only on the pattern setting screen, the sewing shape can be selected. On the sewing screen, press READY button to display the pattern setting screen.
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2) Selecting a medium pattern ① Inserting the medium Insert the medium into the sewing machine while the pattern setting screen is displayed. B to display the pattern Press SEWING SHAPE button list screen. ② Setting the reference destination to the medium F on the pattern list screen is When SETTING button pressed, the pattern list setting screen is displayed.
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4) Narrowing down Only the patterns, from among the saved sewing patterns, that contain the characters entered for their file names or comments can be displayed. ① Displaying the narrow-down screen K is pressed on the When NARROW DOWN button pattern list screen, the narrow-down screen is displayed.
2-4-8. How to use temporary stop The sewing machine can be stopped by pressing the temporary stop switch ❶ during sewing. At this time, the error screen "E050: Temporary stop error" is displayed to inform that the stop switch has been pressed. ❶...
(2) To perform re-sewing from the start ① Release the error A to release the error. Press RESET button When the error is reset, the thread trimming screen is dis- played. ② Perform thread trimming B to perform thread trim- Press THREAD TRIM button ming.
2-4-10. How to wind a bobbin on the sewing machine head In the case of using the AW-3 device with your sewing machine, refer to "II-2-9. How to use the AW-3" p.99. (1) When performing winding bobbin thread while performing sewing ❶...
(2) When performing winding bobbin thread only ① Display the bobbin winding screen A is pressed on the When BOBBIN WINDER button pattern setting screen, the feeding frame comes down. Then, the bobbin winding screen is displayed. ② Start bobbin winding Depress the start pedal, and the sewing machine rotates and starts winding bobbin thread.
2-4-11. How to edit characters Characters used in the file name and comment information of the sewing data stored in the sewing ma- chine can be edited. 1) Basic operation ① Displaying the character edit screen A is When CHARACTER EDIT button pressed on the pattern setting screen, the character edit screen is displayed.
2-4-12. Setting of the skip of sewing data "Sew/not sew" can be set to the pattern consisting of two or more elements that are divided with thread trimming. In the case that two or more materials are used for sewing one piece of pattern data but a part of materials lacks, use this function to sew the lacked material.
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④ Confirming the sewing data skip setting E is pressed, the sewing data skip When ENTER button setting is saved. Then, the screen returns to the pattern setting screen or the sewing screen. ⑤ Cancelling the sewing data skip setting F is pressed, the sewing data skip When CLOSE button setting is discarded.
2-4-13. How to correct the pattern position (Position correction function) The position correction function can be acquired the correction value by teaching the reference position of the object causing when the pattern data and the material are shifted due to the error of the presser foot and the unit in use.
(1) How to correct the position on the pattern-by-pattern basis / cycle-by-cycle basis For the correction of position on a pattern-by-pattern / cycle-by-cycle step basis, the correction amount of position can be set with reference to the coordinates of an arbitrary needle entry point of the selected pattern data.
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③ Displaying the pattern position correction screen After the needle entry point you want to use as the reference position is reached, press automatic correction button to display the pattern position correction screen. For the pattern position correction, as many as two points can be designated as the reference position according to the intended use.
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⑦ Setting enable/disable C of the reference position cor- rection In this step of procedure, enable/disable of the position correc- tion that has been set in the previous procedure is set. The enable/disable status is changed over by pressing enable/ disable changeover button [In the case the reference position correction is set to enable...
(2) How to correct the position on the device-by-device basis For the correction of position on the device-by-device basis, the position correction amount can be set with reference to arbitrary coordinates. The correction of position can be set on the list screen. ①...
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③ Teaching correction amount C is pressed, the position correc- When teaching button tion teaching screen is displayed. G is pressed, the presser foot When move button travels from the reference-position coordinates, and the travel amount is displayed as the correction amount. C is pressed, the press- When teaching button er foot travels to the reference-position coordinates.
2-5. LCD section when selecting the cycle pattern This sewing machine is able to combine two or more pattern data and sew them in sequence. As many as 30 patterns can be registered in one cycle pattern. Use this function when you want to sew several different sewing shapes on a sewn product.
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Button and display Description BOBBIN WINDER button When this button is pressed, the bobbin winding screen is displayed. On this screen, winding of a bobbin can be carried out. → Refer to "II-2-4-10. How to wind a bobbin on the sewing machine head" p.57.
2-5-2. Sewing screen Button and display Description SHAPE CONFIRMATION When this button is pressed, the shape confirmation screen is displayed. On this button screen, confirmation of the sewing shape can be carried out. → Refer to "II-2-4-5. How to check the sewing pattern shape" p.48.
Button and display Description FEEDING FRAME INITIAL When this button is pressed while the sewing machine temporarily stops sewing, the POSITION button feeding frame is returned to the start of sewing and is lifted. CURRENT STEP Step to be sewn can be proceeded to the next one with this button. CHANGEOVER button (+) CURRENT STEP Step to be sewn can be returned to the previous one with this button.
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② Creating a new file Enter the file name of a new cycle pattern you want to create. → Refer to "II-2-4-11. How to edit characters" p.59. B is pressed, the cycle pattern set- When ENTER button ting screen is displayed. ③...
2-5-4. How to edit steps of the cycle pattern Insertion / changeover / deletion of the registered steps of a cycle pattern can be carried out. 1) Basic operation ① Displaying the cycle step edit screen A is pressed on the cycle pat- When STEP EDIT button tern setting screen, the cycle step edit screen is displayed.
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2) Inserting a step A step is inserted into the position immediately before the pat- tern that is currently selected with PATTEN SELECTION button ① Selecting a pattern into which a step is inserted D is pressed on the step When STEP INSETION button edit screen, the pattern selection screen is displayed.
2-5-5. How to set skipping of a cycle step(s) It is possible to set to skip a desired step(s). Use this function in the case there is a step(s) that you want to temporarily skip without changing the registered step information for the cycle pattern. ①...
2-5-6. How to sew one step in repletion It is possible to sew a desired step registered in a cycle pattern in repetition. Use this function in the case there is a step(s) that you want to temporarily skip without changing the registered step information for the cycle pattern.
Table display list The below-stated items are shown on the list screen. Name of item Overview Mode changeover This item is used for changing over the input mode between the normal (Normal ⇔ Main-body input) mode and the main-body input mode Memory switch This item is used for setting the memory switch data.
2-6-2. Memory switch Memory switch data are the motion data that the sewing machine has in common and the data that operate on all sewing patterns in common. (1) How to change the memory switch data Initial value Setting Unit & Name Selection item range...
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Initial value Setting Unit & Name Selection item range Meaning HS3020RSZ GS3020RSZ HS3020RSW GS3020RSW 200 to Sewing speed for the 4th stitch of soft U013 1,500 start (Without the thread clamp) sti/min 2,800 200 to Sewing speed for the 5th stitch of soft U014 2,000 start (Without the thread clamp)
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Initial value Setting Unit & Name Selection item range Meaning HS3020RSZ GS3020RSZ HS3020RSW GS3020RSW 0: Standard (linear) U030 Setting of the thread tension output 1: Low-tension detailed setting 0 to 2 2: Hight-tension detailed setting 0: Without buzzer sound U032 Buzzer selection 1: Panel operating sound 0 to 2 2: Panel operating sound + error...
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Initial value Setting Unit & Name Selection item range Meaning HS3020RSZ GS3020RSZ HS3020RSW GS3020RSW 0: Without origin retrieval 1: With origin retrieval (on a pat- With/without origin retrieval at the end U040 tern-by-pattern basis) 0 to 2 of sewing (in the case of cycle sewing) 2: With origin retrieval (after the end of each cycle) 0: Feeding frame goes up...
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Initial value Setting Unit & Name Selection item range Meaning HS3020RSZ GS3020RSZ HS3020RSW GS3020RSW 0: Standard (Front position) U070 Selection of thread clamping position 0 to 1 1: Back position 0: Thread breakage detection is disa- Selection of enable / disable of thread bled U071 0 to 1...
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Initial value Setting Unit & Name Selection item range Meaning HS3020RSZ GS3020RSZ HS3020RSW GS3020RSW With / without the latch for pedal 0: Without U087 0 to 1 switch 4 1: With 0: Prohibited 1: Increase / decrease of the number Enlargement / reduction function U088 of stitches (pitch is fixed)
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Initial value Setting Unit & Name Selection item range Meaning HS3020RSZ GS3020RSZ HS3020RSW GS3020RSW 0: Wiper operates above the interme- diate presser 1: Wiper operates above the inter- Position of the intermediate presser / U105 mediate presser (at the lower end 0 to 2 wiper operation position of intermediate presser)
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Initial value Setting Unit & Name Selection item range Meaning HS3020RSZ GS3020RSZ HS3020RSW GS3020RSW Timing at which the thread trimmer U314 waits and moves before thread trim- -4 to 6 ming at the beginning of sewing Timing at which the thread trimmer U315 trims the thread at the beginning of -4 to 6...
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Initial value Setting Unit & Name Selection item range Meaning HS3020RSZ GS3020RSZ HS3020RSW GS3020RSW Period of time to be elapsed before U403 the backlight is turned OFF automati- 0 to 20 cally Period of time to be elapsed from the U404 start of sewing to turning-OFF of the 0 to 300...
2-6-3. Setting the counter 1) Basic operation ① Setting the counter When COUNTER SETTING button A is pressed on the list screen, the counter setting screen is displayed. ② Selecting the type of counter When COUNTER TYPE SELEC- TION button B is pressed, the counter type selection screen is displayed.
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④ Setting the current value of counter F is When CURRENT VALUE SETTING button pressed, the counter current value input screen is displayed. Enter the current value with numeric keypad J. Then, press ENTER button + / - button to confirm. 2) "Count complete"...
3) Counter current-value changing procedure during sew- When the COUNTER CURRENT-VALUE button which is displayed on the pattern setting screen or on the HOME tab of sewing screen, is pressed, the current value of counter can be changed. → Refer to "II-2-4-4.
2-6-5. Registering the pattern shortcut key Pattern that is saved in the sewing machine can be registered to PATTERN SHORTCUT key. The registered patterns are displayed on the pattern setting screen or on the pattern shortcut tab of sewing screen to allow selection of the pattern. Vector data and cycle pattern data can be registered to PATTERN SHORTCUT key.
2-6-6. Setting the multi-function For the multifunction setting, display / hide is set to each tab on the pattern setting screen and sewing screen. ① Displaying the multi-function setting screen A is selected on the list screen, When the multi-function setting screen is displayed. ②...
It is the data of needle entry point created with Vector data PM-1, and the data format that can be operated ××××××.VDT in common between JUKI sewing machines. M3 data ××××××.M3 Pattern data for the AMS-B, -C and -D Series Standard format for sewing ××××××.DAT...
2-7-3. Performing communication by using USB Data can be sent/received to/from a personal computer or the like, by means of a USB cable. If the contact part becomes dirty, failure of contact will be caused. Do not touch by hand, and control so that dust, oil or other foreign material does not adhere to it.
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⑤ Determining the destination file name The destination file name on the communication screen displays the file name that is same as the name of file to be written. If you do not want to change the file name, proceed to ⑥...
2-7-5. Taking in plural data together For the vector data, M3 data, sewing standard format data and cycle pattern data, two or more pieces of data can be selected at a time and written collectively. The write destination file name becomes the same one as the selected file. ①...
2-8. Information list 1) Basic operation In this step of procedure, the information list screen is displayed. In the case of the operator level display, only the confirmation of set contents and clearing of the current value are possible. Setting cannot be changed on the operator level display.
2-8-1. Maintenance personnel management setting This is the function to display the warning screen when the counter reaches its target value. As many as five warning items can be set. 1) Setting the warning counter The warning level setting can be carried out on the screen shown in the case of the maintenance personnel level.
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⑤ Editing the warning counter When D is pressed, the warning counter edit screen is dis- played. The following items can be set on the warning counter edit screen. When the warning counter count condition setting button is pressed, the counter type selection screen is displayed. On the counter type selection screen, count condition of the warn- ing counter can be selected.
2-9. How to use the AW-3 The AMS-221F model of sewing machine is provided with the AW operation function for setting up the AW-3 device and the AW setting item list function in relation to the automatic bobbin changing. In the case of operating the AW-3 device independently, open the AW operation screen. In the case of setting the AW-3 device, open the AW setting item list screen.
2-9-1. Operating the AW < Data input screen > < Bobbin check screen > < AW error screen > A on the data input screen, the AW operation screen is normally displayed. If no When you press bobbin is loaded on the sewing machine, however, the bobbin check screen will be displayed; and if an error related to the AW-3 device has occurred, the error screen will be displayed.
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Ⓐ : Bobbin change button This button is used for winding a bobbin with new thread in the case of changing the thread, etc. Ⓐ is pressed, the When bobbin fitted in hook ❶ is replaced by another ❶ bobbin which is present at bobbin case standby position ❷...
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Ⓓ : Threaded bobbin loading button This button is used for loading a threaded bobbin in the hook ❶ . Be sure to check the bobbin to be loaded in the hook ❶ is wound with thread before pressing Ⓓ . If an empty bobbin is loaded in the hook ❶...
2-9-2. AW number of stitches input mode, AW operation mode and setting of the allowance length of the remaining length A on the AW operation screen, the AW set- When you press ting item list screen is displayed. < AW operation screen > On the AW setting item list screen, the below-listed data items can be set by pressing the buttons corresponding to the respective data Ⓐ...
(1) Setting the AW bobbin changing method Ⓐ on the AW setting item list screen, the U345 Bobbin chang- When you press ing method selection screen is displayed. AW bobbin changing method can be set to the "auto" or "manual". The initial value of the bobbin changing method selection can be set with the memory switch U345.
(2) Setting the thread winding length Ⓑ on the AW setting item When you press list screen, the thread winding length setting screen is displayed. A : Numeric keypad Bobbin-thread winding length can be entered with the numeric keypad. Bobbin-thread winding length : Min. 2 m Max.
(3) Setting of the allowance length of the remaining thread Ⓒ on the AW setting When you press item list screen, the allowance length of remaining thread screen is displayed. The allowance length of remaining thread is designed to be used when the bobbin changing method is set to "Auto".
(4) Setting of the thread unraveling strength Ⓓ on the AW setting item When you press list screen, the thread raveling strength setting screen is displayed. The initial value of the thread raveling strength can be set with the memory switch U357. If you want to save the thread raveling strength set with this AW setting function, the saving operation to be carried out will differ according to the destination you want to save it.
(5) Adjusting the bobbin thread end length Ⓔ on the AW setting When you press item list screen, the bobbin thread end length adjustment screen is displayed. * This function, however, does not work with this ma- chine. < Bobbin thread end length adjustment screen >...
(7) Setting of the number of stitches to be sewn before changing the bobbin The number of stitches to be sewn before changing the bobbin has to be set only under the manual mode. In the case of the auto mode, preset number of stitches will be automatically updated.
2-10. Bobbin information tab When the sewing machine is used with the "K200 AW device option" of the memory switch (level 2) set to "Enable" and the "U345 Bobbin changing method" set to "Auto", the detailed bobbin information can be displayed using bobbin information tab by setting the bobbin information tab of the multi-func- tion to "ON".
2-11. Example of operation This clause gives an example of how to actually operate the device. 2-11-1. In the case both of the two bobbins have been taken out of the device or both of the two bobbins are empty Turn the power to the device.
2-11-2. In the case both of the two bobbins have been taken out of the device or one (or both) of the two bobbins is wound with thread In this case, the steps of procedure to be taken up to step 2) are same with those in the case of (1).
2-11-3. In other case (In the case one or two bobbins are loaded in the device (including the hook) other than the case (2).) Turn the power to the device. If a bobbin is loaded in the bobbin setting section, take it out. If any other bobbin still remains in the device (or in the hook), A to make the bobbin setting press...
2-12. Turning OFF of the power Do not turn OFF the power to the device in the following cases unless there is an emergency. Device movement: ① While the device is engaged in the removal of thread remaining on the bobbin ②...
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Error code Description Error handling procedure ① Take out the relevant bobbin from the bobbin setting E075 When winding a bobbin, the device has failed to tangle the thread in the section. If any thread remaining on the bobbin, remove it by hook.
2-14. Detection of errors related to the AW 2-14-1. Error detection under the normal conditions F is pressed or use of any function of the AW device is at- tempted in the state no bobbin is loaded in the AW (in the state two bobbins are not loaded) or in the state an error has been detected on the data input screen, the AW error screen will be displayed.
In the case "E074 Remaining-thread removal error", "E075 Tan- gling error", "E076 Bobbin winding error", "E077 Threading error, or thread trimming" has been detected, the AW error screen will be displayed. On this screen, the error is reset by loading an empty bobbin or a thread bobbin in the AW device.
3. ERROR CODE LIST Error Place of Description of error Display message How to recover code recovery E007 Machine lock Turn OFF the Main shaft of the sewing machine power fails to rotate due to some trouble E008 Head connector abnormality Turn OFF the Memory of machine head cannot power...
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Error Place of Description of error Display message How to recover code recovery Pattern data size over E024 Possible to re- Data input Memory size is over. start after reset. screen E030 Needle bar position missing Turn hand Data input error pulley to bring screen...
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Error Place of Description of error Display message How to recover code recovery Bobbin Thread twining fault "III-2-13. E075 Refer to Error display and check Thread cannot be tangled on the error handling screen bobbin when winding the bobbin procedure" p.114 for the error resetting...
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Error Place of Description of error Display message How to recover code recovery Grease-up error E221 Possible to re- Data input When the sewing machine sews start after reset. screen sixty million stitches, sewing is disabled. It is possible to clear with memory switch U245 .
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Error Place of Description of error Display message How to recover code recovery Keylock reset error E417 Possible to re- Previous Keylock cannot be reset. start after reset. screen E418 Renaming disabled error Possible to re- Previous Renaming is disabled since the start after reset.
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Error Place of Description of error Display message How to recover code recovery Turn OFF the AW device fault (Standby E722 power position bobbin-sensor error) Turn OFF the AW data fault (EEPROM) E723 power Turn OFF the E724 AW data fault (Adjustment power value) Turn OFF the...
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Error Place of Description of error Display message How to recover code recovery 33 V low voltage E817 Turn OFF the power E822 X motor overvoltage error Turn OFF the power E823 Y motor overvoltage error Turn OFF the power E824 Thread trimming motor Turn OFF the...
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Error Place of Description of error Display message How to recover code recovery Main shaft IPM overcurrent E900 Turn OFF the protection power E902 Main shaft overcurrent Turn OFF the power E907 X feed motor origin retrieval Turn OFF the error power When origin sensor signal is...
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Error Place of Description of error Display message How to recover code recovery X motor position slip error E926 1. In case of error 1. Step display during screen sewing Possible to re- start after reset 2. In case of error 2.
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Error Place of Description of error Display message How to recover code recovery Intermediate presser motor E935 Turn OFF the overload error power E946 HEAD RELAY p.c.b. trouble Turn OFF the When data writing to HEAD power RELAY p.c.b. cannot be performed Turn OFF the E951...
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Error Place of Description of error Display message How to recover code recovery Thread trimming motor E988 Turn OFF the overcurrent error power E989 Thread clamp motor Turn OFF the overcurrent error power E990 Intermediate presser motor Turn OFF the overcurrent error power E991...
4. MESSAGE LIST Message No. Display message Description M507 Confirmation of travel of the presser foot) Are you sure you want to move the presser foot? M519 Confirmation of deletion of registered NFC terminal M520 Erase confirmation of Users' pattern Erase is performed.
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Message No. Display message Description M537 Deletion confirmation of thread tension command Deleting is performed. OK ? Deletion confirmation of intermediate presser M538 increase/decrease value Deleting is performed. OK ? M542 Format confirmation Formatting is performed. OK ? M544 Data corresponding to panel does not exist. Data does not exist.
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Message No. Display message Description M623 Motor installation angle fault The motor encode value is too close to the origin when the motor passes the origin sensor. Shift the motor installation angle by a half rotation from the current position. Confirmation of shift to the magnetic pole M624 detection mode...
III. MAINTENANCE OF SAWING MACHINE 1. Maintenance of the sewing machine head 1-1. Adjusting the height of the needle bar (Changing the length of the needle) WARNING : Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the sewing machine.
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Turn handwheel ❼ by hand to ascend the needle bar ❽ . Adjust so that lower marker line ❾ on the ❼ ascending needle bar aligns with the bottom end of the needle bar bushing lower . ❾ ❽ : Marker line for DP×17 : When lower marker line for DP ×...
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[ Adjustment of the bobbin case holder position bracket ]] Loosen setscrews of bobbin case holder position bracket . Move bobbin case holder position bracket to the right and left to adjust so that the center of bobbin case holder position bracket is aligned with the center of the needle.
1-3. Adjusting the height of the feeding frame WARNING : Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the sewing machine. Loosen setscrews ❷ located on the right and left sides of feed bracket ❶ . Moving cloth presser link ❸...
1-4. Adjusting the vertical stroke of the intermediate presser WARNING : Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the sewing machine. * Turn ON the power once, and turn OFF the power again after making the intermediate presser in the lowered state.
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In this step of procedure, the position of the bird's nest reducing device is adjusted. Loosen needle hole guide screw ❻ . Detach needle hole guide ❼ . Turn the power to the sewing machine. Keep M button held pressed to select Then, the list of check pro- grams is displayed.
1-6. The moving knife and counter knife (Shorter-thread remaining type) WARNING : Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the sewing machine. Length of thread remaining on the material at the end of sewing can be reduced. For synthetic filament thread #20, the length of thread remaining on the material at the end of sewing is reduced by approximately 1 mm.
1-8. Raising the machine head WARNING : Tilt/raise the sewing machine head with both hands taking care not to allow your fingers to be caught in the head. Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the sewing machine.
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To return the sewing machine to its initial position, follow the steps of procedure described below. Return stopper release lever ❻ to its initial position. (Return the lever until it is fixed.) Carefully return machine head grip ❶ to its ❻...
1-9. Replenishing the designated places with grease * Perform grease supplement when the errors below are displayed or once a year (either one which is earlier). If grease has decreased due to cleaning of the sewing machine or any other reasons, be sure to immediately add grease.
1-9-1. Location where exclusive grease is provided JUKI Grease A ❶ , exclusive joint for JUKI Grease, setscrew and exclusive grease for linear guide ❷ are supplied in the accessory box. Add grease periodically (when the grease runout warning No. E220 is displayed on the panel or once a year) to points to be applied with grease.
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Remove setscrew ❽ from the intermediate ❻ presser bar bushing grease hole. Put JUKI Grease A through inlet ❾ . Tighten screw ❽ to fill inside the bushing with JUKI Grease A. ❼ ❷ Do not wipe off the grease applied onto the periphery of needle bar inside the frame.
1-9-3. Portions to which the linear-guide specific grease is applied To add grease to the points specified below, use the accessory grease (part number: 40097886) supplied with the unit. If any grease other than the specified one is used, the related components can be damaged.
1-10. Draining waste oil When polyethylene oiler ❶ becomes filled with oil, remove polyethylene oiler ❶ and drain the oil. ❶ 1-11 Adjusting the amount of oil supplied to the hook The oil quantity to be supplied to the hook is decreased by tightening adjustment screw ❶...
1-12. Replacing the fuse DANGER : 1. To avoid electrical shock hazards, turn OFF the power and open the control box cover after about five minutes have passed. 2. Open the control box cover after turning OFF the power without fail. Then, replace with a new fuse with the specified capacity.
1-13. Disposal of batteries The operation panel incorporates batteries for operating the clock while the power is turned OFF. Dispose of the batteries appropriately according to the relevant local laws and regulations in your country / region. ■ How to remove batteries Detach operation panel ❶...
2. Maintenance of the AW device 2-1. Cleaning Periodically carry out cleaning of each section of the device with an air gun supplied with the unit as an accessory. CAUTION : In order to prevent the device from malfunctioning or being damaged, be sure to check the following items before using it.
2-1-3. Cleaning the mechanical section Carry out cleaning of the mechanical section once ❶ ❸ a twice a week. Carry out cleaning of each belt ❶ and pulley ❷ with an air gun. In addition, carry out cleaning of moving sections other than those shown in the figure appropriately.
2-2. Replacing the fuse DANGER : In order to prevent accidents due to an electrical shock, be sure to turn OFF the power switch and remove the power plug from the receptacle before replacing the fuse. In addition, be sure to attach the rated fuse.
2-4. Corrective measure against idling of the bobbin CAUTION : Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the sewing machine. If a sewing trouble occurs due to frequent idling of 19 mm bobbin when performing thread trimming, loosen ❹...
3. TROUBLESHOOTING 3-1. Troubles with sewing and corrective measures Trouble Cause Corrective measures Page ① Stitches are slipped at the start. 1. The needle ○ Adjust the clearance between the needle and the shuttle to 0.05 to 0.15 mm. thread slips off at the start of bar- ○...
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Trouble Cause Corrective measures Page ① The needle is bent. 3. The needle often ○ Replace the bent needle. breaks. ② The needle strikes the intermediate ○ Correct the position of the intermediate presser foot. presser foot. ③ The needle is too thin for the ○...
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Trouble Cause Corrective measures Page ① The tension of thread take-up 8. Uneven length of ○ Increase the tension of the thread take- the needle thread spring is too low. up spring. ② The thread trimmer fails to trim ○ Adjust the position of the moving knife 136, 1 38 the thread at the correct timing.
3-2. Troubles with the AW device and corrective measures Display and description of Cause Error handling procedure error ① The power plug is not inserted or Power cannot be ○ Check how the power is supplied. turned ON. contact failure. ②...
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Display and description of Cause Error handling procedure error ① Obstacles such as dust, etc. gather E076 ○ Carry out maintenance referring to “III-2-1. Cleaning” p.148. Bobbin-thread on the moving section. winding is not ② Thread of the bobbin thread cone ○...
Place an order for the interchangeable plate set of the following part number. It should be noted that the feeing frame of the AMS-221EN Series can be used with the AMS-221F as it JUKI interchangeable plate set part No. For AMS-221F △△ 3020...
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