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Sunstar Precision SWF Series Manual

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FOUR-HEAD AUTOMATIC
EMBROIDERY MACHINE WITH
FLAT
SIX-HEAD AUTOMATIC
EMBROIDERY MACHINE WITH FLAT
SWF/D- Series
M M M M E E - -
S S U U N N S S T T A A R R P P R R E E C C I I S S I I O O N N C C O O . . , , L L T T D D . .

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

The purpose of the SWF Series bobbin winder tire by Sunstar Precision is to wind thread onto the bobbin smoothly and evenly, ensuring correct tension and alignment to avoid thread breaks, skipped stitches, or tangles during sewing.

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  • Page 1 MANUAL FOUR-HEAD AUTOMATIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE WITH FLAT SIX-HEAD AUTOMATIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE WITH FLAT SWF/D- Series M M M M E E - - S S U U N N S S T T A A R R P P R R E E C C I I S S I I O O N N C C O O . . , , L L T T D D . .
  • Page 2 THIS IS AN INSTRUCTION FOR SAFE USE OF 4, 6-HEAD FLAT AUTOMATIC EMBROIDERY MACHINES. READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES …………………………………………………………………… CHAPTER 1 1-1) MACHINE DELIVERY ……………………………………………………………… 1-2) MACHINE INSTALLATION ………………………………………………………… 1-3) MACHINE OPERATION …………………………………………………………… 1-4) REPAIR ……………………………………………………………………………… 1-5) PLACEMENT OF WARNING STICKERS ………………………………………… 1-6) CONTENTS OF WARNING STICKERS …………………………………………… ………………………………… CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND MACHINE ASSEMBLY ……………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 4 7-4-5) EMBROIDERY DATA SET-UP …………………………………………… 7-37 7-4-6) EMBROIDERY DESIGN EDITING ……………………………………… 7-42 …………………………………………………… 7-4-7) FRAME MOVEMENT 7-51 7-4-8) FLOAT (NON-STITCHING FUNCTIONS) ……………………………… 7-53 7-4-9) MACHINE DATA SET-UP ………………………………………………… 7-54 7-4-10) THE FLOPPY DRIVE AND DISK ……………………………………… 7-58 7-4-11) MANUAL CUTTING ……………………………………………………… 7-61 7-4-12) OFFSET SET-UP …………………………………………………………...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Safety Rules

    CHAPTER SAFETY RULES The following set of safety rules categorized as DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION indicates possibilities of physical or property damages if not fully observed. : These safety instructions MUST be observed to be safe from danger when installing, delivering, or DANGER repairing the machine.

  • Page 6: 1-2) Machine Installation

    2) Using a Forklift Make sure that size and weight of the forklift is sufficient to support the machine. Use the pallet to place the machine so that its center is on the forklift arm (see [Fig.1-2]). Lift the machine carefully so that the machine does not tilt to either side.

  • Page 7: 1-3) Machine Operation

    1-3) MACHINE The SWF Automatic Embroidery Machine is designed for applying OPERATION embroidery to fabric and other similar materials. Pay careful attention to the stickers on certain WARNING CAUTION parts of the machine. Make sure to observe the following when operating the machine: 01) Read thoroughly and fully understand the manual before operating the WARNING...

  • Page 8: 1-5) Placement Of Warning Stickers

    Observe the directions on ALL warning stickers placed on the machine as 1-5) PLACEMENT OF reminders for your safety. WARNING STICKERS 1) Location of Warning Stickers WARING Fire or death may be caused by high voltage electric shock. Don’t open the cover except for service man assigned by SWF.

  • Page 9: 1-6) Contents Of Warning Stickers

    1-6) CONTENTS OF 1) Warning WARNING STICKERS ⓐ WARNING Injury may be caused by winding. Be sure to turn off the power before cleaning, lubricating, adjusting or repairing. [ Notice ] Cover in the “WARNING” means all covers near operating part of the machine. ⓑ...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation And Machine Assembly

    CHAPTER INSTALLATION AND MACHINE ASSEMBLY Install your machine in an appropriate environment and with adequate electrical supply. Failure to follow the directions may result in machine malfunction. 2-1) ENVIRONMENT 1) Temperature: ① 0 � 40℃ (32 � 104°F) when the machine is in operation ②...

  • Page 11: 2-3) Leveling The Machine

    2-3) LEVELING THE MACHINE The machine must be accurately leveled (especially front and back) to prevent the needle from moving out of position. 1) Use the adjusting bolts installed at the four stands to level the machine (front, rear, left, and right). Use a level gauge.

  • Page 12: 2-4) Assembly Of Peripheral Devices

    2-4) ASSEMBLY OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES 1) Assembling Upper Thread Stand Spool plate Support Thread holder [Fig.2-4] 2) Assembling Operation Box CN6(I/O Board to thread joint Board 40P) CN5(Joint Board to I/O Board 34P) Operation box CN5(Joint Board to I/O Board 30P) CN2(From SPMS to joint &...

  • Page 13: Parts Of The Machine

    CHAPTER PARTS OF THE MACHINE � ⑪ ⑩ ⑦ � ③ ④ ⑨ � ⑧ � ⑫ ② � ⑬ � ① ⑥ ⑤ ⑭ � � ⑮� � � [Fig.3-1] ① Machine Body ⑩ Head � Encoder ② Table ⑪...
  • Page 14 CHAPTER FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 1) EXPANDED MEMORY SIZE The machine can store a maximum of 100 designs. The basic memory size is 2 million stitches. 2) MIRROR IMAGE CONVERSION AND DESIGN DIRECTION You can turn the design from 0�to 359�in the increments of 1�and also reverse the design in the X direction (mirror image).
  • Page 15 12) AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF UPPER AND LOWER THREAD BREAKS The machine detects when the upper thread breaks or the lower thread is out of the needle and automatically stops the machine. 13) AUTOMATIC RETURN TO STOP POINT IN UNEXPECTED BLACKOUT When the power fails unexpectedly, the frame moves back to the exact point where the stitching stopped.

  • Page 16: Functions For Basic Machine Operation

    EDIT MACHINE TRIM OFFSET M-SETTING NEEDLE PREVIOUS STOP START SUNSTAR PRECISION CO., LTD. ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ [Fig.5-1] ① LCD Menu Screen Shows 4 lines of 20 letters and indicates the menu you selected using key ⑥. ② Cursor Button Moves the cursor on the screen ①.
  • Page 17 [NOTE] function ① Selects menu ② Sets number inputs ③ Completes work: when the machine stops during operation, hold [SET] key until you hear a loud beep. The machine will complete the work (Press [SET] until the RUN MODE indicator light is turned off). ⑦...
  • Page 18 [Right] [Bottom] ① ② ⑦ ⑥ ⑤ ③ [Fig. 5-3] ④ [Fig. 5-2] ① Acryl cover: protects the floppy disk drive ② Disk Out: takes the disk out ③ FDD: runs and reads the floppy disk ④ Work Lamp: blinks when FDD is in operation ⑤...

  • Page 19: 5-2) Emergency Power And Start/Stop/Bar Switch

    5-2) EMERGENCY POWER AND START/STOP/BAR SWITCH 5-2-1) Emergency Power Switch Starting the machine in the initial stage ① Turn on the main power ([Fig.5-4]). ② Press the emergency power switch (green color). ③ Emergency power switch will not turn on if the main power is off. Emergency power switch [Fig.5-4] [NOTE]...
  • Page 20 ① START/STOP for starting embroidery and stopping the machine BUTTON OPERATION MACHINE OPERATION Machine starts and embroidery work begins. Press START Machine “inches (see Note1)” until you release the button. Hold START Machine stops. Press STOP [NOTE 1] You cannot perform non-stitching (floating) at the start of the embroidery because the function is not in the start menu.

  • Page 21: 5-3) Emergency Stop

    5-3) EMERGENCY STOP Press EMERGENCY STOP if you have to stop the machine immediately, i.e. machine error. [Fig.5-6] ① EMERGENCY STOP will turn off the machine. ② To restart the machine, rotate the main shaft to 100� . ③ Turn the EMERGENCY STOP button off and then on again. [Fig.5-7]...

  • Page 22: 5-4) Lamp On Thread Tension Adjustment Board

    5-4) LAMP ON THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT BOARD 1) Switch ① For normal operation, turn the toggle switch on to turn on the indicator lamp. ② If the machine stopped after detecting a thread break, move the frame back to the location of the thread break using STOP button and restart the machine to pick up stitching (design edit).
  • Page 23 5-5) NEEDLE STOP CLUTCH The needle bar moves when the red signal on the clutch is facing the operator ([Fig.5-9]). Turn the clutch 90�in the direction of the arrow to stop the needle bar. Clutch [Fig.5-9] �The trimmer and the take-up lever continue to move even when the needle bar is stopped by the clutch.

  • Page 24: 5-6) Upper Threading And Tension Adjustment

    5-6) UPPER THREADING AND TENSION ADJUSTMENT 1) Upper Threading Upper thread stand Upper thread (from the upper thread stand) Sub thread adjuster Thread tension adjustment board Thread detecting roller Thread detecting board Take-up lever spring Rotary tension disk Main thread tension adjuster Upper thread guide...
  • Page 25 Threading the sub Threading the thread Threading the main Threading around the tension adjuster detector roller tension adjuster needle Thread holder Thread guide Thread Sensing spring (lower) Roller One and One turn Thread Guide Disk half turn (Pass through the Rotary Tension Disk middle of shaft) Fix the upper thread...
  • Page 26 3) Take-Up Spring � � CORRECT × × WRONG Connect between the take-up spring and the stopper. Take-up spring unable to connect with the stopper (due to dust or foreign substances in the stopper.) stopper Take-up spring [Fig.5-13] ① Take-up Spring Functions Difference in the length of the upper thread pulled by the take-up lever and pulled by the hook creates tension or looping.

  • Page 27: 5-7) Lower (Bobbin) Threading And Tension Adjustment

    5-7) LOWER (BOBBIN) THREADING AND TENSION ADJUSTMENT 1) Lower Threading ① Use cotton yarn (#80-#120) for your lower thread. ② Threading the bobbin: � Insert the threaded bobbin into the bobbin case with the thread coming out from the case slot. Pull the thread through the thread guide.

  • Page 28: 5-8) Bobbin Winder

    5-8) BOBBIN WINDER 1) Major Parts and Functions [Fig.5-17] � ⑥ ⑧ � ③ ⑤ ④ ② ① � � � ⑬ � ⑦ ⑨ ⑫ ⑩ ⑪ ⑮ ⑭ [Fig.5-17] ① POWER SW: main power switch ② TIME: adjusts the volume of thread on the bobbin (MIN - MAX) ③...
  • Page 29 2) Bobbin Winding ① Insert the bobbin onto the shaft and manually wind the thread 5-6 times around the bobbin in the desired direction. Press [START] to rotate the bobbin. ② Bobbin should stop winding according to the embedded timer. If you want to stop winding before the bobbin automatically stops, press [STOP].
  • Page 30 5) Product Information PACKAGE SIZE MODEL NAME SPEED POWER SPECIFICATION (TOTAL WEIGHT) AC 110/220V BW-02 420×155×125 450×190×170 3,200rpm 50/60Hz (Bobbin Winder) 3.9kg 4.5kg 6) Precautions ① Make sure to check the power/voltage supply before use (voltage is set at 220V but 110V can also be used. To use 110V, adjust the voltage switch underneath the machine).

  • Page 31: 5-9) Floppy Disks

    ⑤ Adjust the tension on the bobbin thread with the tension adjusting bolts. [CAUTION] Too tight tension of the bobbin thread may block smooth pulling of the thread and cause thread breaks or short tails. 5-9) FLOPPY DISKS Make sure to meet the following guidelines when using floppy disks. [CAUTION] You can use pre-formatted disks, but be sure to use disks of recognized quality.
  • Page 32 ■ ■ Inserting the Disk Disk Out [Fig.5-22] ① Press the cover of the disk drive to open (as shown in the left picture of [Fig.5-22]). ② Insert the floppy disk into the drive in the direction shown in the right picture of [Fig.5-22] ■...

  • Page 33: 5-10) In And Out Of Designs

    5-10) IN AND OUT OF DESIGNS You can use a floppy disk or a tape reader to read a design with SWF Machine. You can write the design on the floppy disks. See “ LCD Monitor Manual 3-5-1. In and Out of Designs.” 5-10-1) Floppy You can store a design from the floppy disk to the memory (see 7-18 Floppy for details).

  • Page 34: 5-12) Needle-Hook Timing Control

    5-12) NEEDLE-HOOK TIMING CONTROL 1) Needle ① It is very important to select the right needle for the type of thread and fabric used. ② Inappropriate needle may cause bad embroidery, thread breaks, skipped stitches, etc. ③ For normal embroidery, use a DB×K5 needle. [CAUTION] DB×K5 needle has an eye twice larger than that of DB1 (used for normal sewing).
  • Page 35 ② When inserting the needle, make sure that the groove Needle insert hole of the needle is facing front. Shaft of the needle should be inserted completely into the needle bar. Needle groove (front) [Fig.5-24] [CAUTION 1] For special threads such as artificial silk, turn the needle slightly to the right to prevent thread breaks (see [Fig.5-25]).
  • Page 36 4) Relationship between Needle and Hook ① Adjusting Timing between Needle and Hook Default timing of the needle and the hook is set by the main shaft angle of 201� and varies as below. Hook Top edge of Top edge of the Hook point point needle eye...
  • Page 37 [CAUTION] Functions by Needle Shape ① Size of the hole and groove differs by needle. � Front groove: protects the thread from the heat of the Front groove sewing friction (which may cause thread breaks). � Back groove: helps regulate the hook timing and prevents looping.
  • Page 38 5) Relationship between the Take-up Lever and the Hook Hook point timing is directly related to thread tension and thread breaks. The following pictures show the location of hook when the take-up lever starts to move up from the lower dead stop (main shaft rotation angle: 292� ). Fast Hook Timing Groove of the hook is in the (A) range.

  • Page 39: 5-13) Assembly And Functions Of Thread Detector

    5-13) ASSEMBLY AND FUNCTIONS OF THREAD DETECTOR 5-13-1) Functions of Thread Detector Detection of the breaks of upper or lower threads prevents ill quality embroidery. The thread- break detector unit contains rollers that sense the smooth feeding of the thread. Any dust, thread remnants, etc. will interfere the rollers’...

  • Page 40: Basic Machine Operation

    CHAPTER BASIC MACHINE OPERATION TURN ON THE MAIN POWER � IS THE OPERATIONG SYSTEM INSTALLED? � IS THE DESIGN INPUT KEY PRESSED? INSTALL OPERATING SYSTEM ARE THERE PREVIOUSLY WORKED DESIGNS? � ARE THERE DESIGNS IN MEMORY? � � READ DESIGN FROM DISK READ IN DESIGN OR TAPE �...

  • Page 41: Navigating The Control Panel

    CHAPTER NAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL 7-1) INSTALLING THE OPERATING SYSTEM You may have to install an operating system in the event of the deletion of the system due to controller box malfunction or an upgrade to the latest OS version. You will see the program on the screen when: ※...
  • Page 42 If the machine operating system is not in the memory, or if keys were pressed at the same time, the system installation program will appear (see below). = I N S T A L L P R O G R A M = [Machine Information] 1.
  • Page 43 1. VERSION INSTALL 2. VERSION BACKUP � 3. ENCODER SETTING 4. C/C SETTING Press � SYSTEM WRITE: 55[%] [>>>>> Insert DISK 2 into the drive and move the cursor to “1. VERSION INSTALL” 1. VERSION INSTALL 2. VERSION BACKUP � 3.
  • Page 44 When the installation is completed, 12. MACHINE SETTING the cursor will be at “12. MACHINE SETTING” 13. EXIT � Press � Select the machine type (check the machine model). 1. SWF - T series 2. SWF - W series If you select “3. SWF - U Series” the screen will look like this: 3.
  • Page 45 12. MACHINE SETTING Press 13. EXIT � 12. MACHINE SETTING Move the cursor to “13. EXIT” to go to the new program. 13. EXIT � Press S Y S T E M C H A N G E . . . [ Machine data display] �...
  • Page 46 If the selection is incorrect, the machine will not operate normally. CAUTION ※ Machine Model by Series Type Name Description Bridge Type Arm + Flat Table Single-head Wide SWF/ � -W1201 Embroidery Machine 4-head Flat Embroidery SWF/ � -WE1204 Machine 6-head Flat Embroidery SWF/ �...

  • Page 47: 7-2) Main Indication Screen

    7-2) MAIN INDICATION SCREEN The screen has two parts: one for machine information and the other for menu display. 1) Machine Information Screen (VFD) Displays the current condition of the machine. You can select one of the four display styles. ①...
  • Page 48 2) Menu Screen (LCD) Displays the set-ups and the main & sub menus selected. ① Set-up There are 10 types of set-up information. Four will be listed at a time. Press UP or DOWN on the right side of the LCD screen to move to another screen. NAME STITCH 16850...

  • Page 49: 7-3) The Function Menu

    7-3) THE FUNCTION MENU 7-3-1) Outline of Function Menu reads in or outputs designs In and Output of Designs PP. ~ (7-4-1) basic set-up (scale up/down, rotation, etc.) Basic Set-Up PP. ~ (7-4-2) Auxiliary Work measures length, checks paths, etc. PP.

  • Page 50: 7-3-2) Function Menu Diagram

    7-3-2) Function Menu Diagram ★ DESIGN IN/OUT EMB CALL FDD CALL GNT2910 EXTERNAL INPUT GNT4604 SERIAL PARALLEL EXTERNAL OUTPUT SERIAL DESIGN DELETE PARALLEL DESIGN COPY MEMORY INITIAL AUXILIARY WORK LENGTH MEASURE DESIGN TRACE OPTIMIZE TRACE MACHINE SET-UP MACHINE TEST JUMP SOL TEST WIPER SOL TEST PICKER SOL TEST TRIM SYSTEM TEST...

  • Page 51: 7-4) Use Of Function Menu

    7-4) USE OF FUNCTION MENU 7-4-1) In and Out of Designs When the machine is turned on and the embroidery information loads, press . You will see the following screen: 1. EMB CALL 2. FDD CALL 3. EXTERNAL INPUT 4. EXTERNAL OUTPUT The sub menus for design input and output are: 1.
  • Page 52 12372 � 5954 7281 17325 Move the cursor to memory #8. 18294 13826 � 21064 16850 Press 1. EMB CALL 2. FDD CALL � 3. EXTERNAL INPUT 4. EXTERNAL OUTPUT Press NAME � STITCH 16850 COLOR Check the menu screen that the design was called with no errors.
  • Page 53 ■ FDD CALL : Reads the Design from the Floppy Disk Ex) Move “GOLF” from the floppy disk to Location#30. Number of stitches:7667. Place the cursor at “2. FDD CALL” . 1. EMB CALL � 2. FDD CALL 3. EXTERNAL INPUT 4.
  • Page 54 Move the cursor using the UP and DOWN keys to “30” . SELECT EMPTY ROOM ===> # 30 � EMB READ 55[%] Press [>>>>> �Function that input automatically The screen shows the copying progress. needle bar of ZSK diskette. (You can select information of needle bar in case of copy design of ZSK NEEDLE SEQ ZSK diskette)
  • Page 55 ■ ■ New Menu for Design Calls ⇒ Revision of the functions in “7.4.1. In & Out of Design” Select a design using EMB CALL or FDD CALL and you will see the following screen. 1. BASIC SETTING 2. NEEDLE SETTING 3.
  • Page 56 ■ ■ EXTERNAL INPUT: Reading Design from Outside 1] GNT2910 2] GNT4604 3] SERIAL 4] PARALLEL 1. GNT2910: reads data from Tape Reader 2. GNT4604: reads data from Tape Reader 3. SERIAL: enables data correspondence between PC and the machine 4.
  • Page 57 The following screen will appear after all data has been read from the tape. To store the data, move the cursor to “YES” and press DO YOU WANT TO SAVE ? � [YES] [NO] ※ The tape format is automatically detected as shown above.
  • Page 58 ■ ■ DESIGN DELETE: Deleting Design in Memory Ex) Deleting a design in memory #30. Number of stitches : 7667 Place the cursor at “5. DESIGN DELETE.” 2. FDD CALL 3. EXTERNAL INPUT � 4. EXTERNAL OUTPUT 5. DESIGN DELETE Press �...
  • Page 59 ※ If you delete a design that is currently in use, you will see the following message: ① On Machine Information Screen: = = = = S W F - E M B = = = = ②On Menu Screen: NOT LOAD DESIGN!...
  • Page 60 Press to copy. SELECT EMPTY ROOM ===> # 17 � Selecting the memory room. Move to #35 by moving the cursor UP/DOWN or using the numerical keys. SELECT EMPTY ROOM ===> # 35 � Press 1. EMB CALL 2. FDD CALL �...
  • Page 61 ■ ■ MEMORY INITIAL: Deleting All Designs in Memory Ex) Deleting all designs in the memory Place the cursor at “7. MEMORY INITIAL” 4. EXTERNAL OUTPUT � 5. DESIGN DELETE 6. DESIGN COPY 7. MEMORY INITIAL Press DO YOU WANT TO FORMAT ? �...

  • Page 62: 7-4-2) Basic Set-Up Functions

    7-4-2) Basic Set-up Functions When the machine is turned on and operating system loads, press . This allows the set-up of basic design changes. Set-up items are as follows: ① X_Scale: Reduces or enlarges the design along the X axis (left to right). �...
  • Page 63 ④ Mirror: Reverses the design on the X axis, the Y axis, or both. � [No] [YES] [Mirror on the X axis] � [No] [YES] [Mirror on the Y axis] � [No] [YES] [Mirror on the X & Y axis] ⑤...
  • Page 64 ⑥ X SATIN: � [Changing the satin width 2mm on each side] [After widening] Sets the width of a satin stitch in the X direction. The setting can increase in increments of 0.1mm on each side. The default is 0 and the range is from 0 to 5. ⑦...
  • Page 65 Move the cursor to set up the X Scale and press X_SCALE � [RANGE : 50-200[%]] ==> Input “150” using the numerical keys. X_SCALE � [RANGE : 50-200[%]] ==>150 Press 1] X_SCALE : 150[%] 2] Y_SCALE : 100[%] � 0� � 3] ANGLE 4] MIRROR NO MIRROR...
  • Page 66 Move the cursor to set up the Angle and press 0� � ANGLE [RANGE : 0 - 359� � ] � ==> Input “45” using the numerical keys and press 1] X_SCALE : 150[%] � 2] Y_SCALE : 120[%] 45� � 3] ANGLE 4] MIRROR NO MIRROR...

  • Page 67: 7-4-3) Sub Work

    Press DOWN once. JUMP X[mm] 96.5 Y[mm] 135.0 � ANGLE The X and Y lengths changed and the Angle is set at 45 degrees. Press WORK INFO 100/18294 st[ � Machine Information Screen shows 100 stitches progressed already. 7-4-3) Sub Work Press when the machine is turned on and the operating system loads.
  • Page 68 ■ ■ Length Measure - measuring length between two selected points Use the manual key to reach the standard point. � Place the cursor at “1. LENGTH MEAUSRE” in the sub menu. 1. LENGTH MEASURE 2. DESIGN TRACE � 3. OPTIMIZE TRACE Press [ MACHINE INFORMATION DISPLAY ] 0 , Y :...
  • Page 69 ■ ■ Design Trace - tracing outline of the selected design ① This function enables you to quickly check if the X and Y limits of the selected design will fit in the current hoop. Start ② The arrows in the picture show the path of the design trace. The design will be traced at its furthest points (maximum and minimum X and Y).
  • Page 70 Ex) Calling and tracing a design in memory #5 Call design from #5 using EMB CALL. NAME SWF002 � STITCH 18294 COLOR Press 1. LENGTH MEASURE 2. DESIGN TRACE � 3. OPTIMIZE TRACE Move the cursor to “2. Design Trace” and press FRAME TRACE �...
  • Page 71 ■ ■ Optimize Trace ① This enables you to quickly check the outline of the selected design by tracing the outline. Start ② The arrows in the picture show the path of the trace. The design will be traced at its furthest points. If it is too large for the hoop, the frame stops and the message “Frame Limit Error”will appear on the screen.

  • Page 72: 7-4-4) Repetition Work

    7-4-4) Repetition Work Press when the operating system loads. You will see a screen like this: The following parameters must be set for repetition work. 1. X REPEAT: sets the number of X repetitions 2. Y REPEAT: sets the number of Y repetitions 3.
  • Page 73 Moving +20mm Moving –20mm Start point of design � � (+ 20 mm) Move Move (– 20 mm) Start point of design � X/Y PRIORITY Set the priority between X and Y directions. [X set as priority] [Y set as priority] �...
  • Page 74 [NOTE] The number of needle bars (color changes) is indicated on the start menu screen. NAME SWF002 STITCH 18294 COLOR Ex) Calling a design from memory #5 for repetition work with the parameters set as below X REPETITION: 5 Y DESIGN INTERVAL: – 40mm Y REPETITION: 5 X/Y PRIORITY: X X DESIGN INTERVAL: 40mm...
  • Page 75 Input “40” for X design interval and press ==== REPEAT SETTING ==== � 4] Y Design Interval -300 - > +300[mm] => Input “– 40” for X design interval and press ==== REPEAT SETTING ==== 5] Y/X Priority � Y(0), X(1) =>...
  • Page 76 ==== REPEAT SETTING ==== 6] Design Interval � JUMP(0), STOP(1) => ( JUMP) Input “0” for JUMP CODE and press NAME REPEAT � STITCH 457350 COLOR Press if you want to cancel repetition work. DO YOU WANT TO CANCEL ? �...

  • Page 77: 7-4-5) Embroidery Data Set-Up

    7-4-5) Embroidery Data Set-up Press when the operating system loads and you will see the following screen: There are 2 sub menus for data set-up. 1. EMB FUNCTION: sets parameters for the embroidery work. 2. MACHINE FUNCTION: sets parameters for the machine operation. ※...
  • Page 78 4 JUMP STEP : No Trimming, Jump Stitch 5 JUMP STEP : Trimming and Frame Move ④ AUTO ORIGIN (Return to the start position) This move the frame back to the start position after work is finished. The default is “YES.” Select “0” for “NO” if you do not want to use this function.
  • Page 79 ⑫ ST BACKTACK (Automatic back-tack) This selects a back-tack, a stitch at the start of the embroidery (to prevent thread unraveling). The default is “NO.” ⑬ AUTO BACK (Automatic back stitching after detection of thread break) This sets the number of the stitches that the frame automatically moves back when it detects a thread break. The default is 2 stitches and the range is from 0 to 5 in the increments of 1 stitch.
  • Page 80 ⑤ UP_THD SENSE (Upper thread detection) This selects the upper thread sensor function and the number of stitches for detection. Bobbin thread is not detected when this is set at “0.” The default is “1” and you can set up to 10 stitches. (*Only upper thread sensor functions in the WHEEL TYPE) ⑥...
  • Page 81 ⑪ MIN SPEED (Minimum speed limit) This sets the minimum machine speed. The default is 300 rpm and the range is from 300 rpm to the maximum speed limit in the increments of 10 rpm. ⑫ JUMP SPEED This sets the speed limit for jump stitching (frame moves without sewing). The default is 750 rpm and the range is from the maximum to the minimum speed limit in the increments of 10rpm.

  • Page 82: 7-4-6) Embroidery Design Editing

    7-4-6) Embroidery Design Editing Press when the operating system loads and you will see a screen like this: The following sub menus are available for editing the selected design. 1. STITCH EDIT: edits the stitch data of the selected design. 2.
  • Page 83 500] 501] � EDIT The cursor is on DEL. Press PREVIOUS if you want to move back to the stitch data. The cursor key is used to select DEL, INS, or EDIT. Move the cursor to EDIT. 500] � 501] EDIT Press === STITCH EDIT ===...
  • Page 84 Function code change is not on the menu, so press 500] 501] � EDIT STITCH 500 data has been changed. Using the same procedure, select STITCH 700 and select EDIT. === STITCH EDIT === X DATA � Y DATA FUNCTION : NORMAL(0) Press twice to change the...
  • Page 85 Press 700] 701] � EDIT Data for STITCH 500 has been revised. To delete STITCH 800, press cursor key and 800] � 801] EDIT Move the cursor to DEL and press 800] 801] � EDIT STITCH 800 is deleted and STITCH 801 is now changed to STITCH 800.
  • Page 86 For data insert, move the cursor to 900] INS and press 901] � EDIT STITCH 900 is changed to STITCH 901.X=0, Y=0, and NORMAL CODE was set for STITCH 900. Using the same procedures, set JUMP CODE. 900] 901] � EDIT Press to end...
  • Page 87 Place the cursor at “2.DESIGN DIVIDE” and press � DESIGN DIVIDE STITCH= [ST] Input 1000 using the numerical keys and press SELECT EMPTY ROOM ===> # 18 � To store sub-design 1, select #35 using the cursor. Press SELECT EMPTY ROOM ===>...
  • Page 88 Press to check if the original design is separated. Move the cursor to #35. 10898 55961 � 1000 17294 ■ ■ DESIGN FILTERING: Optimizing the selected design Ex) Editing the design in memory #5: setting the minimum stitch width at over 0.3mm and storing it in memory #17 (number of stitches: 18294) Call the design in #5 and press 1.
  • Page 89 SELECT EMPTY ROOM � ===> # 17 Select #17 using the cursor key. Press 1. STITCH EDIT � 2. DESIGN DIVIDE 3. DESIGN FILTERING Press to check the editing 11113 10898 55961 � 17550 number of stitches changed from 18294 to 17550, stored in #17 7-49...
  • Page 90 ■ ■ SPEED CODE: Setting the speed in operation mode Ex) Slowing down the speed while working on design from memory #5 (number of stitches: 18294) from STITCH 1000 to STITCH 2000 Stop the machine at STITCH 1000 by pressing �...

  • Page 91: 7-4-7) Frame Movement

    7-4-7) Frame Movement Press when the operating system loads and you will see the following screen: 1. DATA ORIGIN 2. ORIGIN 3. POWER RESUME ■ ■ DATA ORIGIN (Frame moves back) Your SWF machine remembers the stopped position of the frame when it stops during operation (bar switch, thread break detection, etc.) After you move the frame by frame movement key and do work, you can use the function to automatically move the frame back to the previously stopped location to resume embroidery work.
  • Page 92 ■ ■ POWER RESUME In case the frame was moved during blackout, this function moves the frame back to the previous position before the blackout. � Start point of embroidery � Stop point of embroidery � Frame moved by POWER RESUME ※...

  • Page 93: 7-4-8) Float (Non-Stitching Functions)

    7-4-8) Float (Non-Stitching Functions) Press when the operating system loads and you will see the following screen: 1. 100 STITCH 2. 1000 STITCH 3. 10000 STITCH 4. COLOR 1. 100 STITCH: forward or backward movement in units of 100 stitches. 2.

  • Page 94: 7-4-9) Machine Data Set-Up

    7-4-9) Machine Data Set-up Press when the operating system loads and you will find the following screen: This indicates the machine settings and information. The sub menus are: 1. MACHINE TEST 2. MACHINE SET 3. ERROR LIST 1. MACHINE TEST: tests solenoid or thread detecting functions. 2.
  • Page 95 ■ ■ MACHINE SET: Sets frame limit Select “2.MACHINE SET,” press and you will find the following screen: The function has three sub-menus. 1. MACHINE SET 2. FRAME ORIGIN 3. FRAME LIMIT SET 1) MACHINE SET It sets parameters for machine set-up (selects CUT NEEDLE). ①...
  • Page 96 � CUTTING NEEDLE SET 1 => USE, 0 => NO Press to end the [100001000000] process. 2) FRAME ORIGIN This moves the frame back to the start position. Start position of the frame must be set so the frame can move back to the previous position in case of a power failure.
  • Page 97 Set P1X=100, P1Y=500 using P1X : 100, P1Y : � Press � P2X : 100, P2Y : Set P2X=1500, P2Y= –500 using � P2X : 1500, P2Y : -500 Press ■ ■ ERROR LIST: List of the most recent errors Ex) Reading the latest errors Move the cursor to “3.ERROR LIST”...

  • Page 98: 7-4-10) The Floppy Drive And Disk

    7-4-10) The Floppy Drive and Disk Press when the operating system loads and you will see a screen like this: 1. FDD SAVE 2. FDD DELETE 3. FDD FORMAT 1. FDD SAVE: copies data in the memory onto a floppy disk. 2.
  • Page 99 FORMAT : 55[%] [>>>>> [CAUTION] Incorrect selection of disk type may cause damage � to the disk. Refer to the disk type indicated on the disk. If the disk information is not available, set “2HD”if there are two holes on the left and the right.
  • Page 100 To copy the design onto a disk, you have to select an output format. In this case, select “1.SWF” and press EMB WRITE : 55[%] [>>>>> � 1. FDD SAVE 2. FDD DELETE 3. FDD FORMAT To delete the design copied onto the disk, move the cursor to “2.FDD DELETE”...

  • Page 101: 7-4-11) Manual Cutting

    7-4-11) Manual Cutting Press when the operating system loads and you will see the following screen: TRIMMING OPERATION RUN => START SWITCH CANCEL => PREVIOUS You can perform manual trimming other than the automatic trimming set by DESIGN CODE. Press START on the menu screen and the machine will automatically start trimming.
  • Page 102 1. Start point ③ 2. Stitch for offset 3. Stitch for finish of embroidery 4. Middle offset point 5. Offset point ④ ② ① a) ④ : path at the start of the embroidery b) ① → ③ → ① : Movement from the offset stitch to the offset point c) ②...

  • Page 103: 7-4-13) Needle Bar Selection

    Set X=600, Y=1500 using key and press � MIDDLE OFFSET => FRAME MOVE Set X=800, Y=2000 using key and press OFFSET POINT � => FRAME MOVE 7-4-13) Needle Bar Selection Press when the operating system loads and you will see a screen like this: ==== NEEDLE SELECT...
  • Page 104 Ex) Setting the needle order as 1-2-10-11-12 and arranging offset between 10 and 11 Press when the embroidery information loads ==== NEEDLE SELECT ==== ]: 1 / 1 � [END] [INSERT] [DEL] Press “1” numerical key ==== NEEDLE SELECT ==== ]: 1 / 1 �...
  • Page 105 and “1” for 11 Press ==== NEEDLE SELECT ==== � [12AoB ]: 5 / 5 [END] [INSERT] [DEL] and “2” for 12 Press ==== NEEDLE SELECT ==== [12AoBC ]: 6 / 6 � [END] [INSERT] [DEL] Press to end set-up ==== NEEDLE SELECT...
  • Page 106 Ex) Using INSERT and DEL to change the needle order from [1-2-10-offset-11-12] to [1-2-3-10-11-12] Press when the embroidery information loads ==== NEEDLE SELECT ==== [12AoBC ]: 1 / 6 � [END] [INSERT] [DEL] Move the cursor to A to insert “3” in between “2”...
  • Page 107 Move the cursor to “o” to delete the offset point between A and B ==== NEEDLE SELECT ==== [123AoBC ]: 3 / 7 � [END] [INSERT] [DEL] ※“3”is inserted between 2 and A Press ==== NEEDLE SELECT ==== [123AoBC ]: 3 / 7 �...

  • Page 108: Chapter 8 Error Messages And Correction

    CHAPTER ERROR MESSAGES AND CORRECTION 8-1) MAIN SHAFT MOTOR ERROR MESSAGE CORRECTION ERROR Main shaft is not located at the fix Use a lever to adjust the shaft angle Main shaft didn’ t stop at 100� position at 100� when machine stopped Main motor driver irregular signal Turn the main switch OFF and ON Error in main shaft motor driver...

  • Page 109: 8-4) Encoder

    8-4) ENCODER ERROR MESSAGE ERROR CORRECTION Error in A of the main shaft Check cable connection. Turn the Encoder A signal does not vary encoder. main power OFF and ON again. Error in Z of the main shaft Check cable connection. Turn the Encoder Z signal does not vary encoder.

  • Page 110: 8-7) Tape Reader & Communication

    8-7) TAPE READER & COMMUNICATION ERROR MESSAGE ERROR CORRECTION Error in data read from the tape Re-input the data through the tape Read data error reader. reader. Network system not found! Network device is not connected. Check the network connection. 8-8) MEMORY ERROR MESSAGE ERROR...

  • Page 111: The Control Box

    CHAPTER THE CONTROL BOX 9-1) CHANGING FUSE IN JOINT BOARD OF M/C WITH LESS THAN 12 HEADS Refer to the table below and fill the exact amount of fuse when changing fuse in the joint board. Fuse Capacity (Picker Sol, Trimming (Jump Sol, Wiper motor) (Wiper Sol, Picker Sol) Fuse...

  • Page 112: 9-2) Standard Voltage For X, Y Drivers (By Machine Type)

    9-2) STANDARD VOLTAGE FOR X, Y DRIVERS (BY MACHINE TYPE) Each machine has different structures and capacities of X, Y drivers. Refer to the table below for optimal settings for each machine type. Voltage setting SWF Embroidery Machine Series Reference SWF/ -W1201 ※...

  • Page 113: Maintenance And Inspection

    CHAPTER CHAPTER MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 10-1) CHECK POINTS FOR REGULAR INSPECTION Safety rules must be observed during the inspection. CAUTION 1) Clean, oil, and grease the set parts of the machine on a regular basis. 2) Inspect tension of each driver belt. 3) Failure to perform regular inspections may cause the following: �...
  • Page 114 Hook Guide rail to the ② take-up lever ① ③ Trimming cam box ⑥ Movable blade Lower thread holder ④ Fixed blade ⑤ [Fig.10-1] 10-2...

  • Page 115: 10-3) Oil Supply

    10-3) OIL SUPPLY Make sure to turn the power OFF during oil supply. CAUTION Sun Star is not responsible for machine damages or wear-outs caused by insufficient oiling. CAUTION 1) Oil supply Use the SWF sewing machine oil (Spindle Oil) or ISO-standard VG18. 2) Manual oil supply Where to Oil Oiling cycle...
  • Page 116 3) Semi-Automatic Greasing from Oil Tank ① Greasing Cycle: once in 2-3 days [Fig.10-3] [CAUTION] � Use the SWF sewing machine oil (Spindle Oil) or ISO-standard VG18. � Make sure to fill the oil tank to the middle point between HIGH and LOW. 10-4...
  • Page 117 ② Grease supply Make sure to turn OFF the main power during the grease supply. CAUTION Use high-quality mineral-based lithium grease. Where to Grease Greasing cycle Reference Fig. Inside the arm ① Take-up lever drive cam ② Needle bar drive cam Once in 3 months ③...
  • Page 118 Turn OFF the main power during the grease supply. CAUTION Use lithium-type grease (JIS No.2) - Albania No.2. Where to Grease Greasing cycle Reference Fig. Head drive LM guide Once a month ① [CATUION] Do NOT grease the parts not indicated (needle bar, hook, etc.) ①...

  • Page 119: 10-4) Drive Belt Tension

    10-4) DRIVE BELT TENSION Turn OFF the main power when inspecting drive belt tension. CAUTION Too weak or too tight tension on the drive belt may cause machine malfunction or damages (abnormal wear-out of drive unit). Inspect the driver belt on a regular basis. Location for inspection Inspection cycle Inspection...

  • Page 120: Chapter 11 Machine Adjustments

    CHAPTER CHAPTER MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS Turn OFF the main power when adjusting the machine. WARNING 11-1) ADJUSTING THE TRIMMERS 11-1-1) Adjusting the Position of the Trimming Cam (Insert Angle of Movable Blade) The movable blade is started by the trimmer cam in the angle it is inserted. As one of the basic trimming functions, it arranges the upper thread tails in the needle after trimming.

  • Page 121: 11-1-2) Adjusting Space Between Movable Blade And Hook

    11-1-2) Adjusting Space between Movable Blade and Hook To adjust a space between the movable blade and the hook, remove or insert a spacer (t 0.1) between the blade base and the hook base. In the case of spacer removal, make sure to check if the hook does not interfere with the movable blade.

  • Page 122: 11-1-4) Adjusting Tension On Lower Thread Holder

    11-1-4) Adjusting Tension on Lower Thread Holder By holding the thread coming from the bobbin case after trimming, the lower thread holder forms starting stitches after trimming. ① Unscrew the movable blade crank. Cut the lower thread with the movable blade and check the cross-section of the thread.

  • Page 123: 11-3) Picker Adjustment

    11-3) PICKER ADJUSTMENT If the position or the starting height of the picker is incorrect, the machine may not be able to separate the upper and the lower thread and cut them both, resulting in short upper thread. ① Adjusting the picker position Correct position Manually move the picker so it touches the...
  • Page 124 ② If the wiper does not move well, unscrew the driver link and adjust the wiper lever up and down. Unfasten the bracket screw so there is lesser overload from upper thread holder bracket. Adjust and fasten the bracket back at the point where the wiper moves well.

  • Page 125: 11-5) Adjusting Height Of Presser Foot

    11-5) ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF PRESSER FOOT 1) Relationship between Presser Foot and Needle/ Embroidery Material Presser foot For stable stitching, the presser foot must be pressing Needle Needle the embroidery material before the needle pierces into the material. The same is true for when the needle Embroidery comes out of the material.

  • Page 126: 11-6) Correct Position Of Needle

    11-6) CORRECT POSITION OF NEEDLE ① Make sure to check the position of the needle - it may change during machine delivery or leveling. First check if the needle is bent. Then turn the main shaft lever to set the shaft at around 130� . Position the needle at the lower dead stop and check if the needle is at the center of the needle hole on the plate.

  • Page 127: 11-7) Adjusting Half-Turn Film For Color Change

    11-7) ADJUSTING HALF-TURN FILM FOR COLOR CHANGE Adjust the half-turn film as below to align the needle to the center of the needle hole on the plate for automatic color change. ① Turn the hand lever for color change and align the roller at the center of the straight line of the cam (see [Fig.11- 7]).

  • Page 128: 11-9) Jump Solenoid Adjustment

    11-9) JUMP SOLENOID ADJUSTMENT Adjust the position of the jump solenoid if the solenoid has been replaced or it malfunctions. 1) Adjusting the Standby Position (assembling the solenoid and the bracket) Screw ① Use the spanner for jump solenoid adjustment 3.5mm (included in the SWF basic kit) to unfasten the solenoid.

  • Page 129: Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER TROUBLESHOOTING DANGER CAUTION Inspect/repair the machine by the guideline when in machine failures. Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference ① Loose belt tension / belt Operation failure Adjust belt tension / change belt damage ② Power failure or short-circuit Check fuse in main shaft motor of fuse and change fuse...
  • Page 130 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference Bad Color ① Incorrect position of needle Refer to user’ s manual Set main shaft angle back at Change stop 100� , if you manually moved it for cleaning, inspection or repair. ② Failure to sense signals for Run manual color change and Ref.
  • Page 131 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference Poor detection ① Failure of thread detecting Disassemble the roller and clean of upper thread roller the roller and bush bearing. ② Poor connection & quality Check the plate connection and of tension adjusting plate change the circuit board Bad jump ①...
  • Page 132 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference Thread breaks ① Stitch is too small/dense Re-punch design tape Check design for thread ② Frequent thread break in � Re-punch after checking Ref. 7-42, 7-4-6) the same spot design � Correct the stitches on operation box ③...
  • Page 133 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference ⑦ Bad thread (weak, Change thread Check the thread used uneven thickness, poorly ※ How to select thread twisted, old) � Select soft thread with even thickness � Choose left-twisted thread ⑧ Right-twisted thread Change to left-twisted thread �...
  • Page 134 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference ⑫ Dent on thread path on Remove dent or change the case hook and bobbin case ⑬ Narrow space between Adjust space Set it at 0.5-0.7mm for hook holder and groove smooth feeding of upper for hook holder (on hook) thread Hook...
  • Page 135 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference Skipped ① Bent needle Stitches ② Inadequate needle size for Change needle Ref. 5-19, 5-12) thread ③ Incorrect installation of Adjust installation needle ④ Poor timing of needle and Adjust timing hook ⑤ Large gap between needle groove and hook point ⑥...
  • Page 136 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference Poor stitch ① Weak upper thread tension Adjust tension Ref. 5-10, 5-6) 2) tension ② Uneven upper thread Clean main and sub tension tension due to foreign adjusters in the thread tension substances adjusting plate ③...
  • Page 137 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference Puckering ① Excessive thread tension Adjust tension Ref. 5-10, 5-6) 2) Ref. 5-12, 5-7) 2) ② Excessive pressure of Change presser foot spring presser foot ③ Needle failure - Change needle worn out/damaged needle needle is too large for thread ※...
  • Page 138 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference Trimmer return ① Poor connection of sensor Check connection failure ② Bad circuit board Change circuit board ③ Bad sensor or sensor �change sensor Ref. 11-3, 11-2) position. �clean around the sensor �adjust location of the sensor Dirty area around the sensor.
  • Page 139 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference Short upper ① Upper thread is trimmed � check upper thread tension The default is MEDIUM � set thread after too short and comes Ref. 7-44, 7-5-3) LONG MEDIUM trimming unthreaded length of trimmed thread in Ref.

  • Page 140: Chapter 13 Block Diagram

    CHAPTER BLOCK DIAGRAM 13-1...

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