Brother S-7000DD Instruction Manual

Brother S-7000DD Instruction Manual

Single needle straight lock stitcher with thread trimmer
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S-7000DD
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SINGLE NEEDLE STRAIGHT LOCK STITCHER
WITH THREAD TRIMMER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    ) 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...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Maintenance And Inspection

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 Transformer box (100 V/400 V system only) Control box Oil tank 0591D S-7000DD...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 9 S-7000DD S-7000DD...
  • Page 10: Machine Specifications

    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...
  • Page 11: Installation

    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.
  • Page 12: Installation 2-1. Table Processing Diagram

    0592D 2-2. Installation 1. Control box + Oil pan (1) Control box (2) Bolts [4 pcs] (3) Nuts [4 pcs] (4) Spring washers [4 pcs] (5) Washers [4 pcs] 2. Connecting rod (6) Connecting rod (7) Nut 0478D S-7000DD...
  • Page 13 0480D S-7000DD...
  • Page 14 (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...
  • Page 15: Lubrication

    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...
  • Page 16: Connecting The Cords

    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,...
  • Page 17: Other Cords

    <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...
  • Page 18 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...
  • Page 19 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...
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21: Using The Operation Panel (Basic Operations)

    (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...
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23: Sewing Start And End Backtack Stitches

    ・ 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...
  • Page 24: Sewing Continuous Backtack Stitches

    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...
  • Page 25: Using The Operation Panel (Advanced Operations)

    ・ 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...
  • Page 26: Setting The Start Backtack Sewing Speed

    ・ 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...
  • Page 27: Setting The Counters

    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...
  • Page 28: Thread Trimming Counter

    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...
  • Page 29: Needle Replacement Counter

    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...
  • Page 30: Setting Basic Functions

    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...
  • Page 31: Correction Sewing

    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...
  • Page 32: Setting Thread Wiping

    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...
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Needle Up Stop Position

    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...
  • Page 34: Resetting All Settings To Their Defaults

    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...
  • Page 35: Cleaning

    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...
  • Page 36: Replacing The Fixed Knife And Movable Knife

    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>...
  • Page 37: Standard Adjustments

    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 ・...
  • Page 38: Adjusting The Presser Foot Height

    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...
  • Page 39: Adjusting Of The Feed Dog Height

    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...
  • Page 40: Adjusting The Needle Bar Height

    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...
  • Page 41: Adjusting The Needle And Rotary Hook Timing

    (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...
  • Page 42: Adjusting The Rotary Hook Lubrication Amount

    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.
  • Page 43: Sewing

    ・ 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...
  • Page 44 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...
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 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...
  • Page 47: Error Code Displays

    ・ 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...
  • Page 48 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...
  • Page 49 ・ 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...
  • Page 50 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...
  • Page 51: Segment Display

    9. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY 9. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY 4268M S-7000DD...
  • Page 52: Instruction Manual

    * Please note that the contents of this manual may differ slightly from the actual product purchased as a result of product improvements. http://www.brother.com/ 1-5, Kitajizoyama, Noda-cho, Kariya 448-0803, Japan. © 2013 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. S-7000DD This is the original instructions.

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