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USER’S MANUAL TEHX-C & TEHX-C & TFHX SERIES TFHX SERIES M-EFHX07-E (2004 .01)
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FOREWORD This manual is a guidebook for using TAJIMA automatic embroidery machines TFHX series and TEHX-C (referred to as machine hereafter) correctly. Please read this manual thoroughly, understand the contents, and then use the machine. This manual is composed of the following contents.
APPLYING POSITION OF WARNING LABELS..................4 CHAPTER 1 OUTLINE OF THE MACHINE MAIN FUNCTIONS ......................... 1-1 TFHX SERIES NAME OF EACH PART ..................1-2 NAME OF EACH PART OF TEHX-C ....................1-4 POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATION, POWER SUPPLY/DRIVER BOX ......... 1-5 SWITCHING OF POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATION (100/200 V)..........
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CONFIRMATION OF THE NUMBER OF STITCHES UP TO AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION..4-19 MANUAL LUBRICATION ......................4-20 Chapter 1 TABLE UP/DOWN......................... 4-21 SEQUIN DEVICE UP/DOWN ......................4-22 CHAPTER 5 SETTING FOR THE MACHINE MAX REVOLUTION ........................5-1 Chapter 2 LOW SPEED R.P.M........................5-2 LIMIT OF MAX REVOLUTION ......................
INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT CAUTION Install the machine on a sturdy floor. The floor structure must be strong enough to bear the machine weight (indicated on the spec. plate). Prevent the operation noise in the environment. To prevent the sound insulation performance of the factory in addition to the operation with reduced noise of this machine, use the interior finish materials which show high sound insulat- ing performance for the walls, ceiling, and floor of the factory.
CAUTIONS ON MACHINE OPERATION CAUTIONS ON MACHINE OPERATION CAUTION For long life machine operation, operate the machine with about 70% of the maximum speed as “operation for total fitting” for about one month after installation. By performing operation for total fitting, life of the machine will become longer, which will be useful to avoid unexpected troubles.
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CAUTIONS ON MACHINE OPERATION WARNING <During the Machine Operation> Do not use a device such as a cellular phone that generates microwave near the control circuits of the power supply box, the operation panel box, etc. Microwave may cause malfunctioning of the machine.
Do not detach the warning labels nor make them illegible by painting, etc. If a warning label is missed or damaged, please consult your local distributor. Applying position of warning labels [TFHX series] Although the shape of stand differs depending on model, applying position is the same.
MAIN FUNCTIONS MAIN FUNCTIONS NOISE-REDUCTION MECHANISM Variety of noise-reduction mechanism keeps working environment com- Rotary-type tension disk fortable. POWER FAILURE MEASURE It is possible to prevent the loss of products due to design displacement, etc. if power is shut off during machine operation. CLEAN-UP FUNCTION It disposes fine stitch data automatically to prevent skip stitches and thread breakage.
TFHX SERIES NAME OF EACH PART TFHX SERIES NAME OF EACH PART TFHX ....................Operation panel Emergency stop switch Color change motor Thread guide system Rotary-type tension base Y-axis motor Embroidery frame Tension base switch Thread breakage indicator lamp Machine table...
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TFHX SERIES NAME OF EACH PART TFHX-II ....................Operation panel X-axis motor Color change motor Thread guide system Rotary-type tension base Stop switch Start switch Y-axis motor Emergency stop switch Embroidery frame Tension base switch Thread breakage indicator lamp Main shaft motor...
NAME OF EACH PART OF TEHX-C NAME OF EACH PART OF TEHX-C TEHX-C ..................... Color change motor Operation panel Color change box Thread guide system Rotary-type tension base Stop switch Start switch Y-axis motor Emergency stop switch Tension base switch Thread breakage indicator lamp Stand Hydraulic cylinder...
POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATION, POWER SUPPLY/DRIVER BOX POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATION, POWER SUPPLY/DRIVER BOX POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS ..........Electric specifications of this machine are defined as described below. Use the machine under these conditions. VOLTAGE, ALLOWABLE VOLTAGE RANGE: +/-10% OF THE RATED VOLTAGE FREQUENCY: 50/60 HZ CAPACITY, POWER CONSUMPTION (MAX) TFHXII, TFHX-IIC: 1.3 kVA 700 W...
SWITCHING OF POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATION (100/200 V) SWITCHING OF POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATION (100/200 V) It is possible to change power supply specification by changing connecting method of short connector in the power supply box/driver box (excluding 7 to 20 head machines of TEHX-C). WARNING When performing this work, be sure to turn off the pri- mary power supply to prevent electric shock.
OPERATION PANEL OPERATION PANEL Function of each part............... Indicator lamp of frame back/forward setting (p.4-8, p.5-9) Lit: frame back Unlit: frame forward Indicator lamp of automatic/manual start setting (p.6-13) Lit: automatic Unlit: manual Display area (p.2-10) Various types of setting contents will be displayed. Set key (p.1-9) Use it to call each function.
OPERATION PANEL Cover Protective cover for the FDD Disk ejection button [Right side view] Used to eject a floppy disk from the FDD. Floppy disk drive (FDD) A device that drives a floppy disk to be read or written Operation indicator lamp It blinks when the FDD is working.
EACH SETTING KEY EACH SETTING KEY Function of each setting key............ MENU KEY A: Screen Screen number Function Page number Design data input (Memory) p.3-1 Design data input (Floppy disk) p.3-2 p.3-4 Design data input (External device) p.3-8 Memory deletion Standby input p.3-6 MENU KEY B:...
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1-10 1-10 EACH SETTING KEY FUNCTION KEY F1: Screen Function Page number Jump conversion p.6-32 Automatic jump p.6-33 Satin stitch p.6-34 All head sewing after frame back p.6-36 Backlash p.6-35 FUNCTION KEY F2: Screen Function Page number Low Speed R.P.M. p.5-2 The number of inching times at start p.5-4...
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1-11 EACH SETTING KEY FUNCTION KEY F6: Screen Function Page number Table up/down (Execute) p.4-21 Sequin device up/down (Execute) p.4-22 DATA EDIT KEY: Screen Function Page number Stitch data edit (modify) p.3-10 Stitch data edit (insert) p.3-14 Stitch data edit (delete) p.3-18 Stitch data edit (cleanup) p.3-21...
1-12 1-12 ROTARY-TYPE TENSION BASE ROTARY-TYPE TENSION BASE Thread breakage indicator lamp Tension base switch Center Bottom Function of tension base switch ..........“Center” position (normal operation) Set the switch to the “center” position usually. When the machine stops by thread breakage detection, starting the machine For details of start position of all head sewing after frame back, read p.6-36.
1-13 NEEDLE BAR SUSPENSION LEVER NEEDLE BAR SUSPENSION LEVER This lever switches a needle bar to be suspended/ready to operate mechani- cally. WARNING Do not perform work such as changing thread, etc. at the head of which needle bars are suspended during running of the machine.
Position of power switch after pressing emergency stop switch differs depending on model. restarting the machine after stopping it by the emergency stop switch in pro- TFHX series: “OFF” position cess of embroidery, follow the procedure described below. TEHX-C: “Center” (middle of ON and OFF) posi-...
START AND STOP START AND STOP WARNING Do not have your hands, face, etc. access to moving parts such as needle, take-up lever, etc. until you con- firm complete stop of the machine. Even if stop of the machine by stop switch is performed, the machine may not stop immediately due to preventive function of dis- placement of design.
START AND STOP ....Operation by start/stop switch (excluding TFHX) Stop switch (red) Start switch (green) Start switch During stop Press and release Operation starts immediately Start of inching operation Keep on pressing When released, the machine will run normally. Stop switch During stop Press and release...
FLOPPY DISK AND FLOPPY DISK DRIVE FLOPPY DISK AND FLOPPY DISK DRIVE ................ Floppy disk CAUTION Do not put the floppy disk near magnets or a TV. Do not expose the floppy disk to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight. Shutter Do not place objects on floppy disk.
INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE Outline This operation installs program software to the machine. Perform this opera- tion when setting up the machine or upgrading the version. CAUTION When performing installation of software, all design data currently stored in the memory will be deleted. Therefore, write necessary data to floppy disk before installation of software (p.3-23).
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INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE Turn “ON” the power switch while pressing the [SET]. Keep on pressing the [SET] even after turning “ON” the power switch. The screen display will become as shown below. Even at this moment, keep on pressing the [SET]. When LED of the menu key A lights, release the [SET] and press the F3 key.
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INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE At completion of installation of software, LED of all menu keys will light. At the same time, the screen display will become as shown below. [TEHX-C] 1. Version number of software 2 ROM version number 1. The number of needles 2.
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INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE [TEHX-C] Set the number of needles............An example when selecting 15 (needles) Set................... Set the number of heads of the machine......... An example when selecting 12 (heads) Set................... Take out floppy disk from FDD. Perform operation of “Frame origin memory” (p.4-10) continuously.
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INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE [TFHX, TFHX-C, TFHX-II, TFHX-IIC] Set the number of needles............An example when selecting 15 (needles) Set................... Set the machine type............... Select among “2”, “2C”, “L”, and “LC”. Although “N” and “NC” are displayed, do not select them.
2-10 DISPLAY OF DISPLAY AREA DISPLAY OF DISPLAY AREA Display after turning on the power........... When turning “ON” the power switch, self-check of software will be per- formed. During self-check, the screen display as shown below will appear. [TEHX-C] 1. Version number of software 2 ROM version number [TFHX, TFHX-C, TFHX-II, TFHX-IIC] Usual display ................
2-11 INSPECTIONS BEFORE STARTING OPERATION INSPECTIONS BEFORE STARTING OPERATION Before operating the machine or embroidering, be sure to inspect the items in If you do not know how to cope with, please con- the table described below. If abnormality has been found in result of inspec- sult the distributor.
2-12 BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURE BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURE The description explains basic operating procedure up to start of embroidery. [Turn ON the primary power supply] Turn ON the primary power supply......Set an external device (Only when inputting design data from an external device) Turn “ON”...
DESIGN DATA INPUT (MEMORY) DESIGN DATA INPUT (MEMORY) Outli Outline Call design data registered in the memory to perform data set [*1]. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Design data 1 to 99 Setting screen 1. Screen number 2.
DESIGN DATA INPUT (FLOPPY DISK) DESIGN DATA INPUT (FLOPPY DISK) Outli Outline Input design data stored in floppy disk (FD) to the memory of the machine to perform data set [*1]. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Design data registered in 1 to 111 (2DD), 1 to 223 (2HD) Memory-registered design 1 to 99...
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DESIGN DATA INPUT (FLOPPY DISK) Selection of design data registered in floppy disk ..... An example when selecting G003 Set....................1. The smallest design No. among numbers that can be stored in the memory will be displayed. 2. The design name registered in the floppy disk will be displayed.
The smallest design No. among numbers that can be stored in the memory. Selection of code format of design data to read ......T: An example when selecting (Tajima) Set....................Supplement In a state where it is possible to perform embroidery...
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DESIGN DATA INPUT (EXTERNAL DEVICE) Selection of memory registration No......... An example when selecting registration No. 18 Set (End)..................The selected registration No.will be displayed. GC06...
STANDBY INPUT STANDBY INPUT Outli Outline Input design data [*1] from an external device (DG/ML) that is connected to It is possible to perform standby input only when data is not set or machine start or frame forward the serial I/F connector (p.1-8) to the memory temporarily. In addition, design is not performed even if data set was performed.
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STANDBY INPUT Switching to standby mode ............Set....................[In a state of standby of input] It will blink Input of design data Input design data from an external device. During input of design data, the indicator lamp will light. It will light Standby operation When pressing the [SET] in a state of standby of operation, the indicator lamp of the menu key A...
MEMORY DELETION MEMORY DELETION Outli Outline Delete design data registered in the memory. There are following two types of It is not possible to perform memory deletion in process of embroidery. “Memory deletion”. Delete the selected design data only Delete all design data Contents to be set Setting item Setting range...
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MEMORY DELETION Selection of deleting method When deleting the selected design data only ..... An example when selecting design No. 18 Set (End) ................The next design No. to the deleted one will be dis- played. The screen will switch alternately. When returning to usual display: A When performing other setting•operation: B, C 5...
3-10 STITCH DATA EDIT (MODIFY) STITCH DATA EDIT (MODIFY) Outli Outline Modify stitch data of design data registered in the memory. Perform modification of stitch data by one stitch unit. It is also possible to select stitch data to modify by using search function. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range...
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3-11 STITCH DATA EDIT (MODIFY) Selection of design data to edit ..........An example when selecting design No. 5 Set....................1. Stitch No.: An example of the first stitch 2 X data: An example of +2.5 mm 3 Y Data: An example of -3.2 mm 4.
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3-12 STITCH DATA EDIT (MODIFY) Set ..................1 The initial stitch data that includes S (Stop) will be searched. It is only possible to search the current and subsequent stitches during embroidery. 2. Every pressing the [SET] will cause stitch data that includes the same function code will be searched in order of precedence.
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3-13 STITCH DATA EDIT (MODIFY) Set....................To modify Y data Select Y data value after modification ........An example when selecting -12 (-1.2 mm) Set....................Modification of function code Select function code after modification [*1]....... An example when selecting J (Jump) Set (End)..................
3-14 STITCH DATA EDIT (INSERT) STITCH DATA EDIT (INSERT) Outli Outline Insert stitch data to design data registered in the memory. Perform insertion of stitch data by one stitch unit. It is also possible to select a target for insertion by using search function.
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3-15 STITCH DATA EDIT (INSERT) Selection of design data to edit ..........An example when selecting design No. 5 Set....................1. Stitch No.: An example of the first stitch 2 X data: An example of +2.5 mm 3 Y Data: An example of -3.2 mm 4.
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3-16 STITCH DATA EDIT (INSERT) Set ..................1 The initial stitch data that includes S (Stop) will be searched. It is only possible to search the current and subsequent stitches during embroidery. 2. Every pressing the [SET] will cause stitch data that includes the same function code will be searched in order of precedence.
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3-17 STITCH DATA EDIT (INSERT) Set....................Setting for Y data Select Y data value of stitch data to insert ......... An example when selecting -12 (-1.2 mm) Set....................Setting for function code Select function code [*1]............An example when selecting J (Jump) Set (End)..................
3-18 STITCH DATA EDIT (DELETE) STITCH DATA EDIT (DELETE) Outli Outline Delete stitch data of design data registered in the memory. Perform deletion of stitch data by one stitch unit. It is also possible to select stitch data to delete by using search function.
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3-19 STITCH DATA EDIT (DELETE) Selection of stitch data to delete When not using search function Set ..................When embroidery is in halfway, the current stitch data No. will be displayed. In this case, it is possible to select the current and subsequent stitches. Select stitch data..............
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3-20 STITCH DATA EDIT (DELETE) Set ..................This completes the selection of stitch data. Proceed to “4. Set (End)”. Set (End)..................The contents of the next stitch data will be displayed as the 348th stitch on the screen. When deleting other stitch data: Return to “3. Selec- tion of stitch data to delete“...
3-21 STITCH DATA EDIT (CLEANUP) STITCH DATA EDIT (CLEANUP) Outli Outline Delete a fine stitch in design data registered in the memory and make the next It is not possible to perform operation of cleanup in process of embroidery. stitch absorb the fine stitch. CAUTION The original design data will be overwritten to design data after cleanup by this operation.
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3-22 STITCH DATA EDIT (CLEANUP) Selection of design data to edit ..........An example when selecting design No. 5 Set....................The current setting value will be displayed. Selection of stitch length to clean up ......... An example when selecting stitch length 0.6 mm Set (End)..................
3-23 FLOPPY DISK (DESIGN DATA WRITING) FLOPPY DISK (DESIGN DATA WRITING) Outli Outline Write design data registered in the memory to floppy disk (FD). Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Design data (Memory) 1 to 99 Design data (FD) 1 to 111 (2DD), 1 to 223 (2HD) Design name 0 to 9, A to Z (max.
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3-24 FLOPPY DISK (DESIGN DATA WRITING) Oper Operation Insert floppy disk (FD) to the FDD. Selection of floppy disk (write)..........Set....................The smallest design No. among numbers registered in the memory will be displayed. Selection of memory design data to write to FD......An example when selecting design No.
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3-25 FLOPPY DISK (DESIGN DATA WRITING) Registration of design name when writing to floppy disk ..An example when selecting “M”. In this example, “MAPLE” is applied to design name. Set....................Select “A”................... Set....................Select “P” ................... Set....................Select “L”..................Set....................
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3-26 FLOPPY DISK (DESIGN DATA WRITING) Select “E” ................... Set....................Set (End)..................It blinks during writing. When returning to usual display: A When performing other setting•operation: B, C 5 6 F F GC06...
3-27 FLOPPY DISK (DESIGN DATA DELETING) FLOPPY DISK (DESIGN DATA DELETING) Outli Outline Delete design data stored in floppy disk (FD) by one design unit. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Design data 1 to 111 (2DD), 1 to 223 (2HD) Setting screen 1.
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3-28 FLOPPY DISK (DESIGN DATA DELETING) Selection of design data to delete..........An example when selecting design No. 18 Set (End)..................When returning to usual display: A When performing other setting•operation: B, C 5 6 F F GC06...
3-29 FLOPPY DISK (FORMATTING) FLOPPY DISK (FORMATTING) Outli Outline Format floppy disk. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Floppy disk type 2DD, 2HD Setting screen 1. Screen number 2. Floppy disk type CAUTION Do not turn OFF the power in process of this operation. When the power is turned OFF or power failure occurs, a part or all of design data in floppy data will be dam- aged.
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3-30 FLOPPY DISK (FORMATTING) Selection of floppy disk type to format........An example when selecting 2DD Set....................The warning buzzer will sound. Set (End)..................Degree of progress will be displayed with “ ”. When returning to usual display: A When performing other setting•operation: B, C 5...
MANUAL COLOR CHANGE MANUAL COLOR CHANGE Outline Perform color change manually. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Needle bar number 1 to the last needle Setting screen 1. Screen number 2. Needle bar number CAUTION When performing this operation, do not have your hands, etc.
44-2-2 MANUAL THREAD TRIMMING MANUAL THREAD TRIMMING Outline Perform thread trimming manually. Setting screen 1. Screen number 2. Manual thread trimming CAUTION When performing this operation, do not put your hands, etc. near needle or on the machine table. You could be injured by moving needle and frame.
MANUAL ORIGIN RETURN MANUAL ORIGIN RETURN Outline Move the embroidery frame to the origin (start position of design) [*1]. Setting screen 1. Screen number 2. Manual origin return CAUTION When performing this operation, do not put your hands, etc. on the machine table. You could be injured by moving frame.
44-4-4 MANUAL OFFSET MANUAL OFFSET Outline Return the embroidery frame that was moved by manual frame travel to the original position. Setting screen 1. Screen number 2. Manual offset CAUTION When performing this operation, do not put your hands, etc. on the machine table. You could be injured by moving frame.
TRACE TRACE Outline It is not possible to perform operation of trace in Move the frame along embroidery range of design data of which data has process of embroidery. been input. For details of trace, read p.8-6. Setting screen 1. Screen number 2.
44-6-6 MANUAL FRAME TRAVEL MANUAL FRAME TRAVEL Outline Move the embroidery frame to a free setting position. There are following three types in “Manual frame travel”. Frame travel by manual frame travel key Frame travel by jog dial/jog shuttle Frame travel by jog remote-controller (option) CAUTION When performing this operation, do not put your hands, etc.
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MANUAL FRAME TRAVEL [Jog remote-controller (option)] Selection of frame travel mode ..........It is possible to perform frame travel by jog remote-controller only when the display is the usual display (p.2-10). Press the manual frame travel mode key to light either of LED When you do not use the jog remote-controller, lamps.
44-8-8 FRAME BACK/FORWARD FRAME BACK/FORWARD Outline After setting frame back/forward, perform frame back/forward by stop code To perform frame back/forward by feed unit (1, 3, 5 stitches), use the stop switch or bar switch (p.2- unit or specifying the number of stitches. 2, p.5-9).
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FRAME BACK/FORWARD Set....................The warning buzzer will sound. When returning to usual display: A When performing other setting•operation: B, C When executing frame back/forward in the next, perform the follow- ing operation. 5 6 F F [Frame back/forward by stop code unit] Set (End) ..................
44-10- FRAME ORIGIN MEMORY (TFHXII, TFHX-IIC) FRAME ORIGIN MEMORY (TFHXII, TFHX-IIC) Outline Make the machine memorize the origin of the embroidery frame [*1]. Per- form this operation after installing software or when the frame was moved by hand with the power turned “OFF”. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range...
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4-11 FRAME ORIGIN MEMORY (TFHXII, TFHX-IIC) It is not possible to use jog remote-controller Execution of frame origin memory ..........(option) or jog dial/jog shuttle. Move the frame by manual frame travel key from the left end to the center direction and make the machine detect the origin of X-axis.
44-12- FRAME ORIGIN MEMORY (TFHX, TFHX-C, TEHX-C) FRAME ORIGIN MEMORY (TFHX, TFHX-C, TEHX-C) Outline Make the machine memorize the origin of the embroidery frame [*1]. Per- form this operation after installing software or when the frame was moved by hand with the power turned “OFF”. Setting screen 1.
4-13 POWER RESUME (TFHXII, TFHX-IIC) POWER RESUME (TFHXII, TFHX-IIC) Outline When embroidering work was interrupted by power shut off (including stop To return the embroidery frame to the correct position, “Frame origin memory” (p.4-10) must by the emergency stop switch) during running of the machine, move the be set.
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44-14- POWER RESUME (TFHXII, TFHX-IIC) Execution of power resume............An example when selecting to make the machine stop at the fixed position after thread trimming Do not select “ ” When selecting “ ”, “ +ATH”, warning buzzer will sound. Set....................
4-15 POWER RESUME (TFHX, TFHX-C, TEHX-C) POWER RESUME (TFHX, TFHX-C, TEHX-C) Outline When embroidering work was interrupted by power shut off (including stop To return the embroidery frame to the correct position, “Frame origin memory” (p.4-12) must by the emergency stop switch) during running of the machine, move the be set.
44-16- STITCH COUNTER/DESIGN TIME STITCH COUNTER/DESIGN TIME Outline Display the number of stitches that have been embroidered up to now (stitch It is possible to reset stitch counter at any time you desire. Design time will be reset when the counter) and the actual embroidery time that has been spent for embroidering current embroidery is finished and next the one design (design time).
4-17 CONFIRMATION MODE CONFIRMATION MODE Outline Confirm the current setting contents. It is not possible to change setting contents. It is possible to perform this operation only when display is usual display (p.2-10). Explanation for only “Data input” and “Needle bar selection”...
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44-18- CONFIRMATION MODE [Confirmation of setting for needle bar selection] When 12 steps are set and the third step is currently specified It is possible to confirm setting contents of needle bar selection even if setting for color change is set to “Manual”.
The number of stitches will not change when set- p.7-7 ting for automatic lubrication system ( ) is (option for TFHX series). set to “Not to use”. Setting screen 1. Screen number 2. The number of stitches up to performing auto-...
44-20- MANUAL LUBRICATION MANUAL LUBRICATION Outline Activate automatic lubrication system (option for TFHX series) manually to When performing this operation, the number of stitches up to automatic lubrication (p.4-19) will perform lubrication. be reset. It is possible to perform this operation regardless Contents to be set of setting for automatic lubrication system (p.7-...
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4-21 TABLE UP/DOWN TABLE UP/DOWN Outline Move up/down the machine table. This operation aims at model equipped with auto sub-table lifter. Contents to be set It is possible to perform this operation only when Y-axis drive system is positioned at the rearmost Setting item Setting range (Possible to operate),...
44-22- SEQUIN DEVICE UP/DOWN SEQUIN DEVICE UP/DOWN Outline Move up/down sequin device (optional for TFHX series) It is possible to perform this operation only when setting for sequin device (p.7-5) is set to “L, R, LR”. Contents to be set...
MAX REVOLUTION MAX REVOLUTION Outline This is a setting for the maximum number of revolutions of the main shaft of It is not possible to set the maximum number of revolutions exceeding the value of “Limit of max the machine. revolution”...
LOW SPEED R.P.M. LOW SPEED R.P.M. Outline This is a setting for the minimum number of revolutions of the main shaft of It is not possible to set low speed r.p.m. exceed- the machine. ing the value of “Max revolution” (p.5-1). Contents to be set Optimum value for the number of low speed rev- olutions differs depending on embroidery condi-...
LIMIT OF MAX REVOLUTION LIMIT OF MAX REVOLUTION Outline This is a setting for upper limit value to the number of revolutions of the main It is not possible to increase the maximum num- ber of revolutions (p.5-1) exceeding the value set shaft of the machine.
THE NUMBER OF INCHING TIMES AT START THE NUMBER OF INCHING TIMES AT START Outline Set the number of inching times when starting the machine by start switch or The value set at p.6-10 will be applied at start of the machine after data set, and start of the bar switch after stopping the machine in the middle of embroidery.
FRAME DRIVE START TIMING FRAME DRIVE START TIMING Outline Set drive start timing of the embroidery frame. Relationship between timing and thread tension Contents to be set 230° 260° Setting item Setting range Weak Strong Frame drive start timing 230 to 260° (in increments of 10 °) Setting screen 1.
FRAME TRAVEL SPEED FRAME TRAVEL SPEED Outline Set origin return and travel speed of the embroidery frame at offsetting. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Frame travel speed 100, 200 mm/Second Setting screen 1. Screen number 2. Frame travel speed Oper Operation Selection of frame travel speed ..........
ADJUSTMENT OF STOP POSITION OF MAIN SHAFT Outline Adjust stop position (degrees) of the main shaft. Setting is possible only for TFHX series. When the main shaft stops with deviation from Contents to be set stop position (97.5 to 107.5), adjust stop position by this setting.
FRAME DRIVE METHOD FRAME DRIVE METHOD Outline This setting reduces looping. Setting is possible only for TFHX series. The number of revolutions (rpm) will be limited Contents to be set by this setting (looping-reduction frame drive) as described below. Setting item...
FRAME BACK/FORWARD FRAME BACK/FORWARD Outline This is a setting for frame back/forward, and feed unit. The value set here will become contents of move- ment of frame back/forward by stop switch or bar switch (p.2-2). Contents to be set Setting item Setting range B: Frame back Frame back/forward...
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5-10 FRAME BACK/FORWARD Selection of feed unit ..............Select “ ”. Set....................Change..................An example when selecting 3 (stitches) Set (End)..................When returning to usual display: A When performing other setting•operation: B, C 5 6 F F GC06...
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5-11 TABLE UP/DOWN DEVICE TABLE UP/DOWN DEVICE Outline This setting makes table up/down device become possible to use. This setting aims at model equipped with auto sub-table lifter. Contents to be set It is not possible to make setting for table up/ down device during embroidery.
UPPER THREAD BREAKAGE DETECTION UPPER THREAD BREAKAGE DETECTION Outline Set how many consecutive upper thread breakage signals are treated as thread When upper thread breakage is detected, “Thread breakage indicator lamp” (p.1-12) will light in breakage red and code number 291 will be displayed to stop the machine.
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UPPER THREAD BREAKAGE DETECTION Oper Operation [All needle bar unit] Selection of upper thread breakage detection ......The current setting value will be displayed. Change..................An example when selecting 3 (times) Set (End)..................When returning to usual display: A When performing other setting•operation: B, C 5...
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UPPER THREAD BREAKAGE DETECTION Selection of the number of detecting times of needle bar num- ber 1 An example when selecting 2 (times) It is also possible to select needle bar number by turning the jog shuttle. Set....................Needle bar number 2 Selection of the number of detecting times of needle bar num- ber 2 An example when selecting 4 (times)
UNDER THREAD BREAKAGE DETECTION (DETECTING TIMES) UNDER THREAD BREAKAGE DETECTION (DETECTING TIMES) Outline Set how many times of consecutive detection of under thread breakage infor- When under thread breakage is detected, “Thread breakage indicator lamp” (p.1-12) will blink in mation [*1] are treated as thread breakage. It is possible to set the number of red and code number 293 will be displayed to detecting times by all needle bars/each needle bar unit.
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UNDER THREAD BREAKAGE DETECTION (DETECTING TIMES) Oper Operation [All needle bar unit] Selection of under thread breakage detection (the number of detecting times) ................The current setting value will be displayed. Change..................An example when selecting 4 (times) Set (End)..................When returning to usual display: A When performing other setting•operation: B, C 5...
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UNDER THREAD BREAKAGE DETECTION (DETECTING TIMES) Selection of the number of detecting times of needle bar num- ber 1 An example when selecting 4 (times) It is also possible to select needle bar number by turning the jog shuttle. Set....................Needle bar number 2 Selection of the number of detecting times of needle bar num- ber 2...
UNDER THREAD BREAKAGE DETECTION (MOVEMENT RATIO) UNDER THREAD BREAKAGE DETECTION (MOVEMENT RATIO) Outline This is a setting for making the machine detect under thread breakage. It is When under thread breakage is detected, “Thread breakage indicator lamp” (p.1-12) will blink in possible to perform setting by all needle bar/each needle bar unit.
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UNDER THREAD BREAKAGE DETECTION (MOVEMENT RATIO) Oper Operation [All needle bar unit] Selection of under thread breakage detection (movement amount ratio) ................The current setting value will be displayed. Change..................60An example when selecting (%) Set (End)..................When returning to usual display: A When performing other setting•operation: B, C 5...
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UNDER THREAD BREAKAGE DETECTION (MOVEMENT RATIO) Selection of movement amount ratio of needle bar number 1 ... An example when selecting 60 (%) It is also possible to select needle bar number by turning the jog shuttle. Set....................Needle bar number 2 Selection of movement amount ratio of needle bar number 2 ...
6-10 AUTOMATIC THREAD TRIMMING (ATH) AUTOMATIC THREAD TRIMMING (ATH) Outline Set to perform/not to perform thread trimming at every step of color change and the details. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range (To use) [*A], Use of ATH (To use) [*B] (Not to use) Picker OFF timing...
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6-11 AUTOMATIC THREAD TRIMMING (ATH) Oper Operation Selection of automatic thread trimming ........The current setting value will be displayed. Setting for use of ATH ............... An example when selecting “To perform” automatic thread trimming Set....................The current setting value will be displayed. Setting for picker OFF timing (thread trim length)....
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6-12 AUTOMATIC THREAD TRIMMING (ATH) Setting for the number of times of return stitching at start after thread trimming An example when selecting 2 (times) Set....................The current setting value will be displayed. Setting for return stitch length............ An example when selecting 0.8 (mm) Set (End)..................
6-13 AUTOMATIC COLOR CHANGE/AUTOMATIC START AUTOMATIC COLOR CHANGE/AUTOMATIC START Outline This setting sets color change method (automatic/manual) and start method When color change method is set to “manual”, it is not possible to set for start method. (automatic/manual) after color change. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range...
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6-14 AUTOMATIC COLOR CHANGE/AUTOMATIC START Setting for start mode ..............An example when selecting automatic B Set (End)..................When setting color change mode to “automatic”, the screen will become setting screen for “Needle bar selection” (p.6-15) as shown left regardless of set- ting contents of start mode.
6-15 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Outline This is a setting for order of needle bars to use (needle bar to use at every step of color change). Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Needle bar number 1 to 9, a to f (10 to 15) [*A] Offsetting at automatic (To perform),...
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6-16 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Set....................1. Step 3 2. The same needle bar number as step 2 will be dis- played. Selection of step 3 ..............An example when selecting needle bar number 12 Set (End)..................When returning to usual display: A When performing other setting•operation: B, C 5...
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6-17 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Setting example 2: When changing the current setting 3, 6, 12, and 7 to 2, and 1 this time Selection of needle bar selection..........The current setting value will be displayed. Change of step 1................. An example when selecting needle bar number 2 Set....................
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6-18 NEEDLE BAR SELECTION Setting example 3: When performing setting again When changing needle bar number “1” of step 2 to “6” in the screen as shown below Selection of step 2 ..............An example when selecting step 2 Change of step 2................. An example when selecting needle bar number 6 Set (End)..................
6-19 REPEAT REPEAT Outline This setting is used to embroider design data input in the memory repeatedly. It is not possible to perform setting for repeat in process of embroidery. Contents to be set For details of repeat, read p.8-2. Setting item Setting range U (Usual repeat),...
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6-20 REPEAT Oper Operation Selection of repeat..............The current setting value will be displayed. Setting for repeat mode .............. An example when selecting U (Usual repeat) Set....................The current setting value will be displayed. Setting for the number of repeats in X direction......An example when selecting 10 (times) Set....................
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6-21 REPEAT Set....................Setting for design interval amount in Y direction...... An example when selecting 55 (mm) It is also possible to perform setting by jog dial/jog shuttle. Set....................The current setting value will be displayed. Setting for X/Y repeat priority ........... An example when selecting Y Set....................
6-22 AUTOMATIC OFFSET AUTOMATIC OFFSET Outline This setting makes the frame move to the front [*1] automatically when It is not possible to perform setting for automatic offset in process of embroidery. embroidery is finished. For details of automatic offset, read p.8-3. Contents to be set After setting automatic offset, the display will become usual display as described below (p.2-...
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6-23 AUTOMATIC OFFSET Oper Operation Selection of automatic offset............The current coordinates of the frame become X: 0, Y: 0. Setting for offset middle position..........It is possible to omit setting for offset middle posi- tion by pressing the [SET]. It is also possible to perform setting by jog dial or jog remote-controller (option).
6-24 OFFSETTING AT AUTOMATIC COLOR CHANGE OFFSETTING AT AUTOMATIC COLOR CHANGE Outline This setting makes the frame move to the front [*1] automatically at color The frame does not move when setting for auto- matic offset (p.6-22) is not set. change code in process of embroidery and end code.
6-25 AUTOMATIC START AFTER AUTOMATIC DATA SET AUTOMATIC START AFTER AUTOMATIC DATA SET Outline This setting makes the machine start automatically to embroider the same design repeatedly at the same position after finishing embroidery. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Automatic start after automatic data (To perform),...
6-26 AUTOMATIC ORIGIN RETURN AUTOMATIC ORIGIN RETURN Outline This setting makes the frame return to the origin (start position of design) [*1] automatically after end of embroidery. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range (To perform), (Not to Automatic origin return perform) Setting screen 1.
6-27 PRESET HALT PRESET HALT Outline This setting makes the machine stop automatically. There are five types of Preset halt stopping method. When counting reaches set value, code number will be dis- Halting method Code number played to stop the machine. Halt by stitch Halt by data Contents to be set...
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6-28 PRESET HALT Selection of preset setting value..........An example when selecting 50 (designs) Set (End)..................When returning to usual display: A When performing other setting•operation: B, C 5 6 F F HB01...
6-29 STOP AT LOWER D. POINT (PSEUDO-FIXED POSITION) STOP AT LOWER D. POINT (PSEUDO-FIXED POSITION) Outline This setting makes the machine stop at pseudo-fixed position (lower dead When the machine stops at pseudo-fixed position, usual display will become as described below. point) when it is stopped by end code 2 [*1].
6-30 DATA CONVERSION DATA CONVERSION Outline Based on design data that has been input, this setting transforms size or direc- It is not possible to perform setting for data con- version in process of embroidery. tion of the design. For details of data conversion, read p.8-1. Contents to be set When inputting another design data, it will return to the initial value.
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6-31 DATA CONVERSION Setting for Y scale ratio.............. An example when selecting 180 (%) Set....................The current setting value will be displayed. Setting for rotating angle............An example when selecting 90 (°) Set....................The current setting value will be displayed. Selection of reversion..............
6-32 JUMP CONVERSION JUMP CONVERSION Outline For details of jump conversion, read p.8-5. This is a setting for making how many consecutive jump codes perform frame stepping and frame travel method. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range 1 to 9 (the number of stitches to perform jump The number of conversion) stitches...
6-33 AUTOMATIC JUMP AUTOMATIC JUMP Outline This is a setting for causing longer stitch length than the set value to perform jumping automatically. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range 4.0 to 9.9 (in increments of 0.1 mm) Stitch length (Not to perform automatic jump) Setting screen 1.
6-34 SATIN STITCH SATIN STITCH Outline This setting reduces/enlarges satin stitch length. For details of satin stitch, read p.8-6. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range -1.0 to 1.0 (in increments of 0.1 mm) Amount of reduction/ (Not to perform reduction/enlarge- enlargement ment) Setting screen...
6-35 BACKLASH BACKLASH Outline For details of backlash, read p.8-5. This is a setting for correcting mechanical error of X/Y-axis drive system gen- erated when stitch of design data is reversed. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Correcting value for X-axis back- lash -0.5 to 0.5 (in increments of 0.1 Correcting value for Y-axis back-...
6-36 ALL HEAD SEWING AFTER FRAME BACK ALL HEAD SEWING AFTER FRAME BACK Outline This setting sets start position of all head sewing when starting the machine When performing frame back after detection of thread breakage, the head where thread breakage after performing frame back, and sets whether the machine stops at the start detected will sew all section of frame back regard- position or not.
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6-37 ALL HEAD SEWING AFTER FRAME BACK Set (End)..................When motion of stop at start point is set to “ stop)”, the machine will stop at the start position at all-head sewing and code number [1D1] will be dis- played. Start the machine with bar switch or start switch.
Option BORING DEVICE BORING DEVICE Outline Perform setting for making boring device possible to be used and the details. It is not possible to perform setting for boring device in process of embroidery. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Use the setting range separately as shown below according to whether design data includes offset 1 (To use): Not to perform data processing [*A]...
Option CORDING CORDING Outline This setting makes cording device become possible to use. It is not possible to perform setting for cording device in process of embroidery. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Cording (To use), (Not to use) Setting screen 1.
Option NETWORK NETWORK Outline This is a setting for making two-way network possible with use of DG/ML. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Network (To use), (Not to use) Setting screen 1. Screen number 2. Network Oper Operation Selection of network ..............
Option UNDER THREAD TRIMMING SELECTION UNDER THREAD TRIMMING SELECTION Outline This is a setting for making the machine trim under thread when travel It is not possible to perform setting for selection of under thread trimming at present. amount of frame stepping after thread trimming is the setting value and more. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range...
HIGH-SPEED SEQUIN DEVICE HIGH-SPEED SEQUIN DEVICE Outline This is a setting for making sequin device (option for TFHX series) available It is not possible to perform setting for sequin for use and for sequin feed amount. device in process of embroidery.
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Option HIGH-SPEED SEQUIN DEVICE Setting for R-side sequin feed amount ........An example when selecting 10 (mm) Set (End)..................When returning to usual display: A When performing other setting•operation: B, C 5 6 F F GC06...
Option AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM Outline This is a setting for making automatic lubrication system (option for TFHX series) available for use and for the number of stitches for lubrication. Contents to be set Setting item Setting range Automatic lubrication sys- (To use), (Not to use)
Option BOBBIN CHANGER BOBBIN CHANGER Outline This is a setting for making bobbin changer (option for TFHX, TFHX-II) available for use. Contents to be set Setting screen 1. Screen number 2. Bobbin changer Oper Operation Selection of bobbin changer............The current setting value will be displayed. Change..................
DATA CONVERSION DATA CONVERSION Enlargement/Reduction When setting all of enlargement•reduction, rota- It is possible to perform enlargement•reduction to X and Y directions tion, and reversion, embroidery will be per- by 50 to 200%. formed with the following order of priority. 1.
REPEAT REPEAT It is possible to perform embroidery repeatedly. Design start position Direction of repeat is determined by “Direction” at design interval setting. Design interval in Y direction + (no display) Design interval in X direction + (no display) Priority to X Priority to Y The left illustration is an example when both X and Y are minus directions.
OFFSET OFFSET Manual offset This function makes the embroidery frame return to the original posi- A: Free setting point B: Frame travel position tion when the machine was stopped at free setting point in process of embroidery and the embroidery frame was moved to the front by man- ual frame travel.
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OFFSET Offsetting at automatic color change A: Middle position This function makes the embroidery frame move to the front automati- B: Color change point cally at color change point in process of embroidery. C: Offset start position D: End position of design 1.
JUMP CONVERSION, BACKLASH JUMP CONVERSION, BACKLASH Travel method of frame at jump conversion There are following two types of travel method of frame at jump con- version. Batch processing As data is Explanation is given taking the following jump data as an example. All broken lines (---) are jump data Batch processing Traveling of...
TRACE, SATIN STITCH TRACE, SATIN STITCH Trace This function makes the frame move along the outer circumference of the design that has been set. When repeat is set, only one design at the begin- ning will be traced. When data conversion or automatic offset is set, the frame will move according to the setting.
9-999 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING When the machine stopped There are two main machine stop factors: one is stop by occurrence of error and another is An example of display of stop by normal stop factor. When the machine operation is interrupted with code number dis- code number played on the screen, carry out the troubleshooting referring to the code chart below.
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TROUBLESHOOTING When the pre-reading buffer becomes empty During operation: Lower the r.p.m. and output data is absent. During frame forward: <TEHX-C multi-head machine only> Wait until all design data is read. Overflow of memory capacity Delete unnecessary designs registered in memory. Available range to perform frame back was Do not perform frame back any more.
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9-999 TROUBLESHOOTING Format the floppy disk. Floppy disk format has an error. Replace with a new formatted floppy disk. Copy other designs to a new floppy disk and dispose Abnormality occurred in reading/writing. of the old floppy disk. The write protect window of the floppy disk is Close the write protect window.
TROUBLESHOOTING IF TROUBLE OCCURS CAUTION Adjustment includes some complicated works. Consult your local distributor before working.................... Cause of troubles and adjustments Symptom Cause Corrective Action Loose or broken belts Adjust the belt tension or replace the belt. Adjust the needle position so that needle position is Needle position signal, NOT detected.
9-999 TROUBLESHOOTING Thread is not trimmed. Adjust the ATH knife position. Matters related Adjust the thread trimming length by setting for Thread comes off at start of sewing. to ATH “Picker off timing” (p.6-10). Poor tensioning of upper thread Adjust the tension. Needle bar acti- vates even if the Replace the tension base card.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING Daily maintenance should be performed by personnel who has been trained properly. When restarting operation, attach all covers that were detached. CAUTION Be sure to perform daily maintenance (inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and greasing). If daily maintenance is not performed, problem could occur. If the machine is not used for a long period, turn the power switch ON in regular intervals.
CAUTION Keep the lubrication cycle as shown below. Deviated lubrication cycles may cause thread break- age. When performing lubrication, use only Tajima's genuine SF oil or equivalent (#150 spindle oil: ISO viscosity grade = VG18). [TFHX series] Lubrication Points...
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MAINTENANCE [TEHX-C] Lubrication Points Cycle Every 3 to 4 hours of Rail section of rotary hook (1) operation Needle bar (2), needle bar drive shaft (3), inside of the arm (4), felt packing (5), take-up Once/week lever bearing case (6) Inside of the cylinder bed (front) (7) Once/3 months HB01...
CAUTION When performing greasing, consult the distributor. Use the recommended goods (mineral oil-based lithium grease) or equivalent. [TFHX series] Greasing spot Cycle Presser foot cam (1), take-up lever drive cam (2), roller of take-up lever drive lever...
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9-10 MAINTENANCE [TEHX-C] Greasing spot Cycle Take-up lever drive cam (1), roller of take-up lever drive lever (2), spiral bevel gear Once/3 months (3), Roller chain (4) Case linear section (5), X-axis/Y-axis drive system (6), ATH cam (7) Once/6 months For the machine with greasing holes (A), inject grease from the greasing hole using greasing gun, etc.
If the machine needs repairs, the repairs must be done only by the service personnel assigned and trained by Tajima or qualified technician. (Consult your distributor.) Do not change the specification nor modify the parts of the machine without due consultation with Tajima.
TERMINOLOGY TERMINOLOGY ABSOLUTE ORIGIN A mechanical origin to detect the absolute origin of embroidery frame Abbreviation of Automatic Frame Changer. Device for performing automatic embroidery continuously against piece goods fabric to be embroidered AFC VALVE Air valve that activates AFC. APPLIQUE The method to sew colored clothes, etc.
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TERMINOLOGY DESIGN INTERVAL FUNCTION Moving method when moving one design to the next design in embroidering the same design repeatedly. Moving method includes by stitch and by frame stepping (frame stepping only for TMLH series) DIP SWITCH A small slide switch to change conditions of machine movements Abbreviation of Dual in Package Switch.
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TERMINOLOGY MANUAL FRAME TRAVEL To move the embroidery frame to a free setting position by key switch operation. MANUAL THREAD TRIMMING To activate the ATH by key switch operation to trim thread(s). MARKING To draw illustrations or letters by scorching the surface of the material by laser irradiation (only when laser processing). To make the basting data (marking design) for positioning the material to be embroidered in applique embroidery or placing M-AXIS Drive shaft to rotate nipple or bobbin (TMLH series)
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(for example +27 and -27) exist on X or Y data at the same time TAJIMA TWO-WAY NETWORK SYSTEM (OPTION) System that performs centralized control of plural machines using a personal computer. It can transmit design data or receive running condition of each machine.
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TFHX-II, TFHX-IIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM *1: Under thread trimming retractable ATH spec. M/C with 8 heads. *2: M/C without under thread retractable ATH spec. and M/C with 6 or less heads. OPTION Color change Potentiometer motor Automatic lubrication Bobbin changer system (TFHX-II) Electro-magnetic valve...
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TFHX, TFHX-C ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM *1: Under thread trimming retractable ATH spec. M/C with 8 and more heads. *2: M/C without under thread retractable ATH spec. and M/C with 6 or less heads. *5: 3-phase spec. M/C, and single-phase Standard/M-spec. M/C. Color change Potentiometer...
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TEHX-C ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM *1: Under thread trimming retractable ATH spec. M/C with 8 and more heads. *2: M/C without under thread retractable ATH spec. and M/C with 6 or less heads. *5: 3-phase spec. M/C, and single-phase Standard/M-spec. M/C. *6: Single-phase spec.
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Tokai Industrial Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. NO.1800, Ushiyama-cho, Kasugai, Aichi-pre., 486-0901, Japan Telephone:568-33-1161 Fax:568-33-1191 Distributed by: Tajima Industries Ltd. 19-22, Shirakabe, 3-chome, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, 461-0011, Japan Telephone:52-932-3444 Fax:52-932-2457 Authorized Distributor: Copy, reprint and reform of a part or whole of this manual without our permission is prohibited.
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