Single needle direct drive needle feed lock stitcher with thread trimmer (85 pages)
Summary of Contents for Brother S-7000DD
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S-7000DD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. SINGLE NEEDLE STRAIGHT LOCK STITCHER WITH THREAD TRIMMER...
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Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions and the explanations given in the instruction manual. With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such as the needle and thread take-up, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts.
) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates the · · · · · nature of the thing that must be done. (For example, the symbol at left means “you must make the ground connection”.) S-7000DD...
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Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to Secure the table so that it will not move when tilting be done.
If the table moves, it may crush your feet or cause other injuries. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to carry out any maintenance and inspection of the Use both hands to hold the machine head when electrical system.
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The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. Touching areas where high voltages are present can Be careful not to get your hands result in severe injury.
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Transformer box (100 V/400 V system only) Control box Oil tank 0591D S-7000DD...
7-3. Adjusting of the feed dog height ....30 7-4. Adjusting the feed dog angle ......30 7-5. Adjusting the needle bar height....31 7-6. Adjusting the needle and feed mechanism timing ........31 7-7. Adjusting the needle and rotary hook timing............. 32 S-7000DD...
Presser foot height Knee lifter 13 mm 1.0 mm Feed dog height 0.8 mm 1.2 mm Needle (DB x 1, DP x 5) #11 - #18 #19 - #22 Motor AC servo motor (4-pole, 450 W) Control circuit Microprocessor S-7000DD...
If the table moves, it may crush your feet or cause other injuries. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done. Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting it back or returning it to its original position.
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(7) is at the desired position within a distance of 13 mm of the needle plate when the knee liter plate is fully pressed. 8. After adjustment is completed, securely tighten the nut (6). Within 13 mm 0482D S-7000DD...
3) If lubricating oil is added until the oil level goes above the upper reference line (5) on the oil tank (4). <Lubrication oil replenishment interval> If the oil level drops below the lower reference line (7) on the oil tank (4), be sure to replenish the oil. 0483D S-7000DD...
2. INSTALLATION 2-4. Connecting the cords CAUTION Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician When securing the cords, do not bend the cords for any electrical work that may need to be done. excessively or fasten them too hard with staples,...
<Seen from underneath table> ・ Take care when tapping in the staples (8) to make sure that they do not pierce the cords. ・ Do extension cords, otherwise machine operation problems may result. Control box Green and yellow wire (ground wire) 0486D S-7000DD...
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2. INSTALLATION 3. Install the cores (10) in the two places shown in the illustration. (10) Core [2 pcs] (11) Screws [2 pcs] (12) Washers [2 pcs] (13) Nuts [2 pcs] 0588D S-7000DD...
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NOTE: ・ Take care when tapping in the staples (5) to make sure that they do not pierce the cords. ・ Do extension cords, otherwise machine operation problems may result. Green and yellow wire (ground wire) 0589D S-7000DD...
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NOTE: ・ Take care when tapping in the staples (7) to make sure that they do not pierce the cords. ・ Do extension cords, otherwise machine operation problems may result. Green and yellow wire (ground wire) 0590D S-7000DD...
(0 - 9) in the A, B, C and D columns of the display are sewn continuously. After the sewing machine sews a full cycle of stitches set by A, B, C and D, the thread is trimmed automatically. 0495D S-7000DD...
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After this, the sewing speed corresponds to the treadle depression amount. 0497D Half stitch key When the sewing machine is stopped, the needle bar can be moved up and down by pressing this key. 0498D S-7000DD...
・ If the treadle is depressed backward before sewing of the set number of start backtack stitches is complete, end backtacking will not be carried out. ・ If thread trimming lock is set, the sewing machine will stop in the needle up position without thread trimming being carried out. 2160M S-7000DD...
If the treadle is depressed again, operation will resume from the point where it was interrupted. ・ If thread trimming lock is set, the sewing machine will stop in the needle up position without thread trimming being carried out. 2159M S-7000DD...
・ When the B key is pressed, the setting increases by 100. ・ When the A key is pressed, the setting decreases by 100. NOTE: The setting range is from 220 to 4000 sti/min. 0506D S-7000DD...
・ When the B key is pressed, the setting increases by 100. ・ When the A key is pressed, the setting decreases by 100. NOTE: The setting range is from 220 to 3000 sti/min. 0508D S-7000DD...
If the ENTER key is pressed again for 2 seconds or more, the counter display will return to the initial value and counting from the initial value will be possible. S-7000DD...
When the thread trimming counter is displayed, you can press the or D key to adjust the counter value (0 to 9999). ・ When the D key is pressed, the counter value increases by 1. ・ When the C key is pressed, the counter value decreases by 1. 0513D S-7000DD...
If the ENTER key is pressed again for 2 seconds or more, the counter display will return to the initial value and counting from the initial value will be possible. S-7000DD...
ABCD indicator will switch off and the display will return to the setting item. 0518D The setting will be stored and the display will (Setting item) return to the setting item. 0519D Setting mode will be exited and normal operation will be possible. 0520D S-7000DD...
ABCD indicator will switch off and the display will return to the setting item. 0518D The setting will be stored and the display will return to the setting item. (Setting item) 0523D Setting mode will be exited and normal operation will be possible. 0520D S-7000DD...
ABCD indicator will switch off and the display will return to the setting item. 0522D The setting will be stored and the display will return to the setting item. (Setting item) 0525D Setting mode will be exited and normal operation will be possible. 0520D S-7000DD...
0528D 0529D The setting will be stored and the display will return to the setting item. (Setting item) 0530D Normal sewing machine operation will then be possible. 0520D * For details on other adjustment items, refer to the Service Manual. S-7000DD...
Once initialization is complete, the main display will change to display “End”. 4. Press the FUNC key. Initialization mode will be exited and normal sewing machine operation will then be possible. * For details on initialization items other than “1. ALL”, refer to the Service Manual. S-7000DD...
2. Return the machine head to its original position. 3. Replace the needle if it is bent or if the tip is broken. 4. Check that the upper threads have been threaded correctly. 5. Carry out a test sewing. 0532D S-7000DD...
When replacing parts and installing optional accessories, be sure to use only genuine Brother parts. Brother will not be held responsible for any accidents or problems resulting from the use of non-genuine parts. <Fixed knife>...
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. carry out any maintenance and inspection of the ・...
6. Replace the oil cap (5). 7. Adjust the presser foot pressure using the adjustment screw (4), and then tighten the nut (3). NOTE: After adjusting, check that the needle moves down into the center of the groove in the presser foot. Needle 0534D S-7000DD...
5. Securely tighten the set screws (4). NOTE: Lower The height of the feed dog (1) will change after the angle the front has been adjusted, so it will be necessary to re-adjust the height of the feed dog (1). Raise the front 3865M S-7000DD...
If the vertical cam (4) is turned too far in the direction of <A>, it may cause the needle to break. 3. After adjusting, securely tighten the set screw (5). 4. Replace the rubber cap (3). Needle timing is Needle timing (Standard) advanced is retarded 0536D S-7000DD...
(3) with the center of the needle (4). The distance between the tip of the rotary hook (3) and the needle (4) should be approximately 0 - 0.05 mm. 3. Securely tighten the set screws (5). 3869M S-7000DD...
7. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 7-8. Adjusting the rotary hook lubrication amount CAUTION Be careful not to touch your fingers or the lubrication amount check sheet against moving parts such as the rotary hook or the feed mechanism when checking the amount of oil supplied to the rotary hook, otherwise injury may result.
・ Is the thread take-up spring too weak? Adjust the tension of the thread take-up spring. ・ Is the needle and rotary hook timing correct? Adjust the height of the needle bar. Adjust the clearance between the needle and the tip of the rotary hook. 0470M S-7000DD...
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Adjust the presser foot pressure. ・ Is the sewing speed too fast? Gradually reduce the maximum sewing speed using the operation panel. ・ Is the angle of the feed dog correct? Tilt the front of the feed dog down slightly. 0978M S-7000DD...
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Attach the anti-spin spring. ・ Is the bobbin turning smoothly? If the bobbin is not turning smoothly, replace the bobbin. ・ Is a bobbin other that the light-alloy bobbins specified by Brother being used? Use only bobbins which are specified by Brother.
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Set the maximum sewing speed to a higher speed. Nothing appears on the ・ Is the power supply connector disconnected from the control box? 7~11 operation panel display. Insert the connector securely. ・ Is the operation panel connector at the control box disconnected? Insert the connector securely. S-7000DD...
・ Was the actuator switch being pressed when the power switch was turned on? Turn off the power switch and check that the actuator switch is not being pressed. ・ There is a problem with the actuator switch. Check the connection of the 12-pin solenoid connector. Replace the actuator switch. S-7000DD...
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Replace the motor or the control box. E132 ・ Problem with motor. Replace the motor. Problem with ・ Problem with main P.C. board motor operation. Replace the control box. E140 ・ Motor reverse operation was detected. Replace the motor. Motor reverse operation. S-7000DD...
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・ Data could not be correctly written to the panel when adjusting the needle up stop position. Error writing data Repeat the write operation. to head detector ・ Alternatively, turn the power off and then back on again to reset the machine. unit. S-7000DD...
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Check the resistances of the solenoids. overcurrent. ・ Problem with main PCB. Replace the control box. If an error code that is not listed above appears or if carrying out the specified remedy does not solve the problem, contact the place of purchase. S-7000DD...