Installing The Machine Head - Brother DH4-B981 Instruction Manual

3. INSTALLATION

3-5. Installing the machine head

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1. Insert the accessory bed base cushions A q into the bed base, and then place the machine head on top of the
1. work table.
1. NOTE: When placing the machine head on top of the work table, have two or more people there to hold the handles
1. Note: and the rear of the head as indicated in the illustration.
2. Open the front cover w, and then use the bolt e, washer r, rubber sheet t, bed base cushion A q, large
washer y and nut u to attach the front right corner of the bed base to the work table.
3. Open the rear cover i, and then attach the bed base to the work table in two places inside the base in the same
way as in step 2. above.
4. Remove the bolt o and the washer.
NOTE: The bolt o and washer should be kept, as they will be needed again if the machine head is moved.
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5. Raise the machine head, and then attach the front left corner of the bed base to the work table in the same way as
in the steps above.
5. NOTE: Make sure that steps 2. to 4. above have been completed before raising the machine head.
Raising the machine head
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1. While holding the handles of the machine head q with both hands, gently raise the machine head.
1. NOTE: Be sure to turn the power supply off before raising the machine head.
2. If you wish to keep the machine head in the raised position, insert the head support lever w securely into the hinge
lever support shaft e.
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NOTE: Always check that the head support lever w and the hinge lever support shaft e are meshed.
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Lowering the machine head
Pull the machine head down toward you gently, remove the head support lever w from the hinge lever support
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shaft e, and then gently lower the machine head.
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NOTE: Do not hold the machine head by the feed bracket r or X feed shaft A t when it is being raised and lowered.
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