CONTENTS Replacing the Spool Stand ................... Replacing the Thread tension panel ................Replacing the Head set right cover (unit) ..............To Replace Right Cover and Left Cover ............... Replacing the Base Cover and Bed Cover ..............Replacing the Thread Tension Panel and Thread Catcher Panel ........ Checking the Thread Paths (1) ..................
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CONTENTS Replacing the Jump Solenoid ..................Adjusting a Play in the Moving Head ................Replacing the Moving Head (1) .................. Replacing the Moving Head (2) .................. Adjusting the Needle Drop Position (Back or Forth) ..........Adjusting the Needle Height ..................Replacing the Needle Bar, Needle Spring and Cushion ..........
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CONTENTS Adjusting the Dynamic Cutter Blade ................Adjusting the Bobbin Thread Holder ................Adjusting the Thread Keeper ..................Adjusting the X-carriage Belt Tension ................. Replacing the X-carriage Belt ..................Adjusting the Y-carriage Belt Tension ................. Replacing the Y-carriage Belt ..................Adjusting the Timing Belt Tension ................
Replacing the Spool Stand Setscrew To remove: 1. Remove the setscrews(3 pcs.) and spool stand. To attach: 2. Attach the spool stand and tighten the setscrews (3 pcs.). Spool stand Replacing the Thread tension panel Thread tension panel To remove: Setscrew 1.
Replacing the Head set right cover (unit) Head set right cover (unit) RCS knob Cap, Setscrew A To remove: 1. Turn the RCS knob counterclockwise to remove it. 2. Remove caps, and setscrews A (2 pcs.). Remove the head set right cover (unit). 3.
To Replace Right Cover and Left Cover Upper hook 1 Upper hook 2 Right Cover To remove: 1. Remove the LED lamp connector (see page 5). Unhook the right cover from the hook. • To remove the right cover, Unhook the cover from upper hook 1, upper hook 2 and the hook on handwheel side.
Replacing the Base Cover and Bed Cover Setscrew A Base Cover To remove: 1. Remove the setscrews A (6 pcs.). 2. Lift the back of the machine and remove the base cover from the base cover. To attach: 3. Attach the machine into the base cover. 4.
Replacing the Thread Tension Panel and Thread Catcher Panel Thread tension panel To remove: 1. Remove the setscrews A (2 pcs.) and thread tension panel. 2. Loosen the setscrews B (3 pcs.) Setscrew A Setscrew B Thread tension panel Setscrew B Setscrew A Lower thread guide plate Thread catcher panel...
Checking the Thread Paths (1) To avoid seam puckering, skipped stitches or thread breaking, keep the thread paths in the best condition. 1. Tension control, detecting roller Detecting rollers should spin smoothly. Tension controls and detecting rollers should be free from lint or dust. Detecting roller 2.
Checking the Thread Paths (2) Upper side 6. Needle plate There should be no burrs or scratches. Lower side 7. Presser foot There should be no burrs or scratches, especially inside of the presser foot hole. There should be no warp in the presser foot.
Replacing the Needle Needle clamp screw To remove: 1. Loosen the needle clamp screw. 2. Remove the needle. Needle To attach: 3. Insert the needle into the needle clamp with the long groove facing you. Push the needle up as far as it will 4.
Adjusting the Bobbin Thread Tension * Use cotton thread size 120. Rear view Guide path 1. Guide the thread to the left to pass it into the guide path as shown. Thread Side view Front hole Adjusting screw 2. Pulling the thread from the front hole in the direction of arrow, measure the thread tension with a tension meter.
Checking the Lowest Position of the Needle 1. Remove the spool stand, head set right cover (unit) right cover and left cover (see pages 5 to 6). 2. Turn the handwheel to set the index disk at 270°. 3. Push the needle bar down to engage the needle bar clutch.
Replacing the Needle Bar Rest To remove: 1. Remove spool stand, head set right cover (unit), lateral moving unit, right cover and left cover. Thread 2. Disconnect the thread catcher unit connector. catcher unit Remove the setscrews A (2 pcs.) and setscrew B. connecter Remove the thread catcher unit.
Replacing the Take-up Lever Cam Roller Setscrew Drive cover To remove: 1. Remove spool stand, head set right cover (unit), right cover, left cover and thread tension panel. (see pages 4 to 6 and 8). 2. Remove the setscrews (3 pcs.) and drive cover. Thread take-up lever spring 3.
Adjusting the Take-up Lever Timing To remove: 1. Remove spool stand, head set right cover (unit), right cover and left cover. 2. Turn the handwheel to set the index disk at 6º. 3. Insert the positioning pin from the left side of the arm. The positioning pin goes into the pin groove of take-up lever cam if the timing is correctly adjusted.
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Replacing the Presser Foot Cam (1) Replacing the Presser Foot Cam (1) *You need to remove the crank when replacing the presser foot cam. *The presser foot cam shall be replaced as the crank unit. Setscrew A Left face plate 1 Remove the spool stand, head set right cover, right cover, 1.
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Replacing the Presser Foot Cam (2) Replacing the Presser Foot Cam (2) Setscrew C 5. Loosen the setscrews C (2pcs.). 5 Loosen the setscrews C (2 pcs.). Crank (unit) 6. Remove the setscrew B. 6 Remove the setscrew B. Pull the crank out to the front to remove it. Pull the crank out to the front to remove it.
Replacing the Presser Foot Cam (3) Replacing the Presser Foot Cam (3) 7. Apply the grease to the groove of the presser foot cam. 7 Apply the grease to the groove of the presser foot cam. * Recommended grease: MOLYKOTE (R) EM-30L. * Recommended grease: MOLYKOTE (R) EM-30L.
Replacing and Adjusting the Presser Foot (1) 1. Remove the lower thread guide plate unit and thread catcher panel. (see page 8) 2. Loosen the needle clamp screw and the setscrew. Remove the needle, needle clamp and needle clamp cushions (2 pcs.). Needle cramp cushion NOTE:...
Replacing and Adjusting the Presser Foot (2) 7. Turn the handwheel to set the index disk at 0º (L). 8. Insert the 1.2 mm thick gauge between the needle plate and the presser foot. 9. Tighten the setscrew. Setscrew 10. Turn the handwheel to reset the index disk at 270º. 11.
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Replacing the Presser Foot Return Spring and Washer (1) Step 1: Open the Needle Change Adjusting Window of the Factory Adjusting Mode. Turn the power switch on while pressing the Start/ Stop Setscrew A button and Thread cutter button at the same time to open Setscrew A the Factory Adjusting window.
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Replacing the Presser Foot Return Spring and Washer (2) 6. Loosen the needle bar holder screw. Needle bar holder screw Pull the needle bar up until the bottom end of the needle bar reaches the bottom end of the presser foot holder.
Step 3: Adjusting the Height of the Needle Bar Replacing the Presser Foot Return Spring and Washer (3) and Presser Foot Needle rest (view from the side 12 Remove the bobbin case. of the moving head) 13 Hold the needle bar holder and push the needle bar Step 3: Adjusting the Height of the Needle Bar down until it clicks.
Replacing the Thread Catcher To remove: 1. Remove spool stand, head set right cover (unit), right cover, left cover, moving head. (see page 4) 2. Disconnect the thread catcher connector. Remove the setscrews A (2 pcs.), setscrew B and the thread catcher.
Replacing the Thread Catcher Hook To remove: 1. Remove the thread catcher unit (see page 25). 2. Loosen the setscrews (6 pcs.) and remove the thread catcher guide. 3. Remove the thread catcher hook screw. Remove the thread catcher hook. To attach: 4.
Replacing the Jump Solenoid 1. Remove the head set right cover (unit)(see page 5). Jump solenoid Setscrew 2. Disconnect the connector. Remove the setscrews (3 pcs.) and jump solenoid. Connector Slope cam 3. The slope cam should slide on the slope cam guide smoothly.
Adjusting a Play in the Moving Head 1. Remove head set right cover (unit) (see page 5). 2. Check the play of the moving head by pushing the head Needle drop adjusting rail in the direction of the arrows. If there is a detectable play, loosen the setscrew and tighten it while pressing the adjusting roller against the needle drop adjusting rail.
Replacing the Moving Head (1) To remove: 1. Remove the spool stand, head set right cover (unit), Cord clamp Setscrew right cover and left cover. Connector Connector 2. Disconnect the connectors. Remove the setscrew of the cord clamp. 3. Remove either the left or right side of stopper screw on Connector Connector the rail shaft.
Replacing the Moving Head (2) 6. Turn the handwheel to set the index disk at 270º. 7. Turn the idler gear to set the moving head to the needle bar No. 3. Push the needle bar No. 3 down to engage the needle bar clutch.
Adjusting the Needle Drop Position (Back or Forth) 1. Set the moving head to needle bar No. 3 (see “Needle bar number setting” of the instruction book). Push the needle bar No. 3 down to engage the needle bar clutch. Setscrew 2.
Adjusting the Needle Height 1. Remove the lower thread guide plate and thread catcher panel. (see page 8) 2. Remove the bobbin case. 3. Push the needle bar down to engage the needle bar clutch. 4. Turn the handwheel to set the index disk at 5º. 5.
Replacing the Needle Bar, Needle Spring and Cushion 1. Remove the presser foot (see pages 20 and 21). 2. Loosen the needle bar holder screw. Needle bar Needle bar spring 3. Pull the needle bar up and out of the frame. To remove the parts on the needle bar, pull the needle bar as far as the desired part can be removed.
Replacing the Rotation Stopper Plate To remove: 1. Remove moving head (see pages 22 and 23). Setscrew 2. Remove the setscrews (6 pcs.) and rotation stopper plate. To attach: 3. Attach the rotation stopper plate with the setscrews (6 pcs.). The setscrews should be positioned at the center of each holes when tightening each setscrews.
Replacing the Thread Take-up Lever 1. Remove moving head (see pages 29 and 30). Thread take-up lever shaft Setscrew 2. Remove the E-ring. 3. Loosen the setscrew on the thread take-up lever shaft. 4. Pull the thread take-up lever shaft out in the direction of the arrow.
Adjusting the Check Spring Tension Check spring tension is not necessary to adjust under normal conditions. However, you need to adjust the tension of the check spring when it is replaced. Setscrew C Setscrew 1. Remove the setscrews A (2 pcs.) and the lower thread guide plate.
Adjusting the Check Spring Stroke Check spring stroke is not necessary to adjust under normal conditions. However, you need to adjust the stroke of the check spring when it is replaced. 1. Loosen the setscrew. Move the adjuster up or down so the distance between the top of the check spring and the bottom side of the thread guide pin is 7 mm.
Adjusting the Thread Catcher Holder 1. Remove the head set right cover (unit) (see page 5). Setscrew A Rod shaft 2. Remove the thread catcher panel and lower thread guide plate (see pages 8). 3. Loosen the setscrews A (4 pcs.). 4.
Replacing the Thread Catcher Loop Tape 1. Remove the head set right cover (unit) (see page 5). 2. Remove the thread catcher panel and lower thread guide plate (see pages 8). Setscrew A 3. Remove the setscrews A (4 pcs.) and remove the thread catcher holder unit.
Replacing the Lateral Moving Unit Setscrew A Drive cover To remove: 1. Remove the spool stand, right cover and left cover (see pages 4 and 5). 2. Remove the thread tension panel (see page 4). 3. Remove the setscrews A (3 pcs.) and remove the driver cover.
Adjusting the Hook Timing 1. Remove the setscrews A (2pcs.) and needle plate. Setscrew A 2. Loosen the setscrews (3 pcs.) on the hook. 3. Select No. 3 needle bar in the Ready to Sew mode (see the instruction book) and push the needle bar down.
Adjusting the Position of the Hook Stopper 1. Loosen the setscrew to move the hook stopper. 2. Move the hook stopper to align the center with the needle and make a 0.6 to 0.8 mm clearance between the hook. Setscrew Tighten the setscrew securely.
Replacing the Thread Cutter Driving Roller 1. Remove the spool stand and right cover (see pages 4 and 5). 2. Loosen the setscrew and remove the pivot pin. Remove the lever unit from the frame. Pivot pin Setscrew Lever unit 3.
Replacing the Dynamic Cutter Blade 1. Remove the setscrews A (2 pcs.) and needle plate. 2. Turn the power switch on while pressing the Start/ Stop button and Thread cutter button at the same time to open the Factory Adjusting window. Press the Phase key to open the Phase Sensor adjusting window and press the All Int key.
Replacing the Static Cutter Blade 1. Remove the setscrews A and needle plate. 2. Turn the power switch on while pressing the Start/ Stop button and Thread cutter button at the same time to open the Factory Adjusting window. Press the Cut Adjust key to open the Cut Motor Setscrew A adjusting window.
Adjusting the Static Cutter Blade 1. Remove the setscrews A (2pcs.) and needle plate. 2. Turn the power switch on while pressing the Start/ Stop button and Thread cutter button at the same time to open the Factory Adjusting window. Setscrew A Press the Cut Adjust key to open the Cut Motor adjusting window.
Adjusting the Dynamic Cutter Blade 1. Remove the spool stand, head set right cover and left cover (see pages 4 to 6). 2. Remove the setscrews A (2 pcs.) and needle plate. 3. Turn the power switch on while pressing the Start/ Setscrew A Stop button and Thread cutter button at the same time to open the Factory Adjusting window.
Adjusting the Bobbin Thread Holder Setscrew A 1. Remove the setscrews A (2pcs.) and needle plate. 2. Place the bobbin thread between the dynamic cutter blade and bobbin thread holder. Close the dynamic cutter blade to clamp the bobbin thread. 3.
Adjusting the Thread Keeper Gauge bobbin 1. Insert the gauge bobbin (a 1.6 mm thick spacer stuck on it) into the bobbin case and insert the bobbin case into the hook. 2. Loosen the setscrews A (2 pcs.) and insert a 2 mm thick gauge between the frame of the solenoid and washer on the plunger.
Adjusting the X-carriage Belt Tension 1. Remove the spool stand, head set right cover and left cover (see pages 4 to 6). 2. Loosen the setscrews A (2 pcs.) and remove the X-carriage cover. 3. Shift the hoop supporter to the extreme left end. Set the push-pull gauge at the right side of the machine frame and push the X-carriage timing belt.
Replacing the X-carriage Belt 1. Remove the spool stand, head set right cover and left cover (see pages 4 to 6). 2. Loosen the setscrews A (2 pcs.) and remove the X-carriage cover. 3. Shift the hoop supporter to the extreme left end. Remove the setscrews C (2 pcs.) and the X-belt holder.
Adjusting the Y-carriage Belt Tension 1. Remove the spool stand, head set right cover and left cover (see pages 4 to 6). 2. Shift the X-carriage to the extreme front end. Push-pull gauge 3. Shift the X-carriage to the extreme front end. Set the push-pull gauge in line with the front end of the base frame and push the Y-carriage timing belt.
Replacing the Y-carriage Belt 1. Remove the spool stand, head set right cover and left cover (see pages 4 to 6). 2. Remove the setscrews B (2 pcs.) and the Y-belt holder. Setscrew B 3. Loosen the setscrews A (2 pcs.) and shift the Y-belt pulley in the direction of the arrow.
Adjusting the Timing Belt Tension Push-pull gauge Timing belt 1. Remove the spool stand, head set right cover and left cover (see pages 4 to 6). 2. Place a scale on the DC motor. Set the push-pull 5 mm gauge in line with the scale as illustrated and push the timing belt.
Replacing the Timing Belt 1. Remove the spool stand, head set right cover and left cover (see pages 4 to 6). Setscrew A Pointer 2. Remove the setscrews A (2 pcs.) and the pointer. 3. Remove the setscrews B (3 pcs.) and Shielding case B. 4.
Adjusting the Motor Belt Tension 1. Remove the spool stand, head set right cover and left cover (see pages 4 to 6). 2. Place a scale under the stud bolt. Set the push-pull gauge in line with the scale as illustrated and push Motor belt the timing belt.
Replacing the Motor Belt 1. Remove the spool stand, head set right cover and left cover (see pages 4 to 6). 2. Remove the setscrews A (2 pcs.) and the pointer. Pointer Setscrew A 3. Remove the setscrews B (3 pcs.) and DC motor. 4.
Replacing the DC Motor 1. Remove the spool stand, head set right cover and left cover (see pages 4 to 6). 2. Disconnect the motor connector. Remove the three DC motor setscrews A and DC motor. 3. Attach the DC motor and tighten the setscrews A (3 pcs.) slightly.
To Reset Motor Drive Time To Reset Motor Drive Time To Reset Motor Drive Time A warning message will appear when the motor drive time A warning message will appear when the motor drive time A warning message will appear when the motor drive time has exceeded 1,000 hours.
Adjusting the Upper Shaft Timing 1. Remove the spool stand and right cover (see pages 4 and 6). 2. Open the factory adjusting menu window and press the Phase key to open the Phase Sensor adjusting window. 3. Turn the handwheel clockwise. The indication next to Bottom dead pt.
Adjusting the Moving Head Stop Position 1. Remove the spool stand, right cover, left cover and tension control panel (see pages 4 to 6). 2. Open the factory adjusting menu window and press the Needle key to open the Needle Change adjusting window.
Adjusting the Needle Stop Position 1. Remove the spool stand, right cover, left cover and tension control panel (see pages 4 to 6). 2. Turn the lateral movement idler gear to select needle bar No. 1. 3. Open the factory adjusting menu window and press the Needle key to open the Needle Change adjusting window.
Adjusting the Carriage Home Position 1. Remove the spool stand, right cover, left cover, base cover and X-carriage cover (see pages 4 to 7). 2. Attach the Hoop M1 (MB Hoop 240 X 200) to the hoop supporter. Front 3. Open the factory adjusting menu window and press the X/Y Motor key to open the X/Y Motor adjusting window.
Securing the Cables in the Moving Head (Upper Part) (Effective from Machine Serial Number 771850001) Secure the cables to prevent the cables from getting caught in a slit of thread tensions or interfering with the parts when the moving head moves. Securing the cables Bundle the cables with the Nylon clip and secure them with the 2 cord binders as shown.
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Instructions for Updating MB-7/eXpressive 970 (for machine only) Be sure to follow the steps in order. 1. Press and hold the start/stop button and the thread cutter button, and turn the power switch on. 2. Press and hold the trace button and the “ ”...
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Instructions for Updating MB-7/eXpressive 970 (for RCS/machine) Be sure to follow the steps in order. 1. Insert the updating USB flash drive (for RCS/machine) into the USB port of the RCS unit. Follow the steps 1-4 of updating for machine only. 5. Make sure that the LCD display shows the version num- ber as follows.
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Instructions for Updating MB-7/eXpressive 970 (for RCS only) Be sure to follow the steps in order. 1. Insert the updating USB flash drive (for RCS only) into the USB port of the RCS unit. Follow the steps 1-4 of updating for machine only. No change 5. Make sure that the LCD display shows the version 771A-A:1-2.00-002 number as follows.
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Adjusting the sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor (Not necessary for machines with the old printed board G) 1. For Version 2.00 and 3.00: Press and hold the start/stop button and the thread cutter button, and turn the power switch on. 2.
NOTE: When updating the machine of version 1.00, replace with the new sensor roller shaft spring (771043006) and the new printed board G (771509016). Ver1.00 machines Product code Destination Machine serial number 771A 6D4500001 - 6H4500504 6E3500001 - 6G3500025 771225001 - 771225040 JEBV 605500032 - 605500041 Taiwan...
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MB-7e (V2) PARTS LIST PARTS DESCRIPTION 770611A01 Right cover (unit) 000081005 Setscrew 4x8 771612208 Head set right cover (unit) 770007B01 Head set right cover 770418003 LCD window 770526016 Printed circuit board K (unit) 770397016 Brightness adjusting dial 770328108 Button panel...
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MB-7e (V2) PARTS LIST PARTS DESCRIPTION 770008006 X carriage cover 000101437 Setscrew 4x6 770612205 Base cover (unit) 770012209 Base cover 000081038 Setscrew 4x8 770605401 Bed cover (unit) (U.S.A.) (Canada) 770605102 Bed cover (unit) (Australia) (UK) (Brazil) 770605205 Bed cover (unit) (Continental Europe)
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MB-7e (V2) PARTS LIST PARTS DESCRIPTION 770636009 Keeper (unit) 770062008 Keeper base 770061007 Keeper 000002105 Snap ring E-3 770063009 Stopper 770637000 Keeper solenoid (unit) 770060006 Keeper rod 770059002 Solenoid base 000036108 Thrust washer 770450007 O ring 000001609 Snap ring E-5...
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MB-7e (V2) PARTS LIST PARTS DESCRIPTION 770642008 Upper face plate (unit) 770113005 Upper face plate 770116008 Cushion B 770117009 Supporting metal 770132000 Left guide plate 770107006 Left face plate 771002014 Thread take-up lever guide 771001002 Rail shaft 770115007 Stopper screw...
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MB-7e (V2) PARTS LIST PARTS DESCRIPTION 771601008 Dynamic head (unit) 770659008 Thread take-up lever (unit) 770163000 Needle bar 770162009 Needle bar supporting upper spring 770153007 Head drive pin 771004005 Thread take-up lever shaft 000071404 Washer 6 770168005 Spring cushion 770169006...
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MB-7e (V2) PARTS LIST PARTS DESCRIPTION 770506009 Jump solenoid (unit) 770507000 Right face plate (unit) 770565006 Motor harness (unit) 770212005 Printed circuit board set plate 771040003 Spacer 770210003 Thread catcher hook 770539207 Pulse motor (unit) 770204004 Horizontal motor gear A...
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MB-7e (V2) PARTS LIST PARTS DESCRIPTION 771032002 Thread tension panel 770252007 Guide pin 770515001 Pretension (unit) 771017001 Thread tension bracket 000001609 Snap ring E-5 771018002 Release shaft 770243005 Thread release arm A 770244006 Thread release arm B 771506002 Thread tension A (unit)
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MB-7e (V2) PARTS LIST PARTS DESCRIPTION 770532004 Stepping motor (unit) 770379001 Motor gear 770380005 X gear 000002507 Snap ring E-4 850110106 X gear set plate 770262000 X drive pulley 000070311 Washer 5 770271002 X drive pulley shaft supporter 770585002 Short connector...
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MB-7e (V2) PARTS LIST PARTS DESCRIPTION 771616006 Thread guide (unit) 770359016 Thread guide arm 000230506 Setscrew 3x6 771035005 Thread guide stand 771615005 Spool stand (unit) 770407009 Pretension spring 000002301 Snap ring E-2 770405007 Pretension plate 795023004 Spool stand shaft 771034004...
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MB-7e (V2) PARTS LIST 18 (U.S.A.) (Canada) 18 (Australia) 18 (UK) 18 (Continental Europe) 18 (Brazil)