Brother KE-436C Manuals

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  Table of Contents

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Chapter 1 Preparations of Operation

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  Connection
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  Handling the Programmer
  • 10

    After Use
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  Turning Power ON/OFF
  • 11

    Turning Power ON
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    Turning Power OFF
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  Handling of Floppy Disk
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    Protecting Data in Floppy Disks
  • 14

    Setting a Floppy Disk to the Floppy Disk Drive
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  Contents
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  Notes for Programming

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Chapter 2 Programming With Help Function

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  Please Read before Programming
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    Panel Description and Usage
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    Display Screen
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    Programming Flowchart
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  Description of Icons
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    Programming
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    Displaying a Pattern Image
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    Checking the Program Setting and Setting Attribute
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    Editing Data
  • 25

    Deleting Data
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  Programming Example
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    Programming for Each Stitch
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    Magnified Input
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    Lines
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    Curve
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    Double Stitch
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    Feed
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    Basting
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    Symmetrical Pattern
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    Splitting
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    Zigzag Stitch
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    Multiple Stitch
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  Example of Modified Program
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    Resizing Pattern
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    Changing Partially
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    Deleting the First Stitch
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    Changing the First Stitch Position
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    Adding Sewing Point before the First Stitch
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    Adding Escape Point before the First Stitch
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    Moving the Escape Point
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    Deleting the Escape Point
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    Moving the Pattern in Parallel 1
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    Moving the Pattern in Parallel 2
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    Deleting a Part of the Program During Programming
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    Moving a Part of Continuous Program in Parallel
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    Moving a Part of Continuous Program in Parallel Partially
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    Canceling Thread Breakage at the Last Stitch
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    Programming
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      Creating a Line
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      Creating a Curve
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      Creating a Circle
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      Creating an Arc
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      Creating a Semicircle
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      Creating a Zigzag Circle
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      Creating a Zigzag Stitch
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      Ending Programming
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      Creating Needle Drop Data
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      Creating Feed Data
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      Creating Basting Data
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      Creating Split Data
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      Creating Magnified Data
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      Carrying Out Double Stitch
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      Displaying the Data Image During Programming
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      Checking the Program Setting and Setting Attribute
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      Editing the Current Data
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      Deleting a Part of Data
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      Setting Low-speed Sewing
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      Inputting the Trigger (BAS-300 Series)
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      Creating a Multiple Stitch
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    Displaying a Pattern Image
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      Checking the Program Setting and Setting Attribute
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    Checking Each Stitch
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    Checking a Series of Stitches Automatically
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    Skipping
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    Editing Program
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    Deleting Data

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Chapter 3 Programming With Command Function

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  Please Read before Programming
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    Panel Description and Usage
  • 122

    Display Screen
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    Programming Flowchart
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  Description of Commands
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    Moving Needle Point
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    Deleting Data
  • 124

    Ending Programming
  • 125

    Creating Program
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    Editing Data
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    Setting Attribute
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    Other Operations
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  Programming Example
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    Programming for Each Stitch
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    Resizing Input
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    Lines
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    Curve
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    Double Stitch
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    Feed
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    Basting
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    Symmetrical Pattern
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    Splitting
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    Zigzag Stitch
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    Multiple Stitch
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  Example of Modified Program
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    Resizing Pattern
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    Changing Partially
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    Deleting the First Stitch
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    Changing the First Stitch Position
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    Adding Sewing Point before the First Stitch
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    Adding Escape Point before the First Stitch
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    Moving the Escape Point
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    Deleting the Escape Point
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    Moving the Pattern in Parallel 1
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    Moving the Pattern in Parallel 2
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    Deleting a Part of the Program During Programming
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    Moving a Part of Continuous Program in Parallel
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    Canceling Thread Breakage at the Last Stitch
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  Programming
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    Creating a Line
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    Creating a Curve
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    Creating a Circle (Zigzag Circle) By Specifying 3 Points
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    Creating a Circle (Zigzag Circle) By Specifying the Diameter
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    Creating a Circle (Zigzag Circle) By Specifying the Radius
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    Creating an Arc
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    Creating a Semicircle
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    Creating a Zigzag Stitch
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    Creating a Multiple Stitch
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    Creating Double Stitch
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    Parallel Stitch
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    Offset
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    Creating Feed Data
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    Creating Split Data
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    Creating Magnified Data
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    Low-speed Sewing
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    Setting the Option Output
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    Ending Programming
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  Editing Data
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    Moving Symmetrically to the Y Axis
  • 183

    Moving Symmetrically to the X Axis
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    Moving Symmetrically to a Point
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    Rotating a Pattern Clockwise (Counterclockwise)
  • 186

    Copying a Pattern Rotated Clockwise (Counterclockwise)
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    Resizing
  • 188

    Copying a Pattern Resized
  • 189

    Repeated Copying
  • 190

    Copying Symmetrically to a Point
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    Copying to the X Axis
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    Copying to the Y Axis
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    Copying in the Reverse Direction
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    Moving in Parallel
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  Displaying Image
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  Deleting Data
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    Deleting a Part of Data
  • 194

    Deleting Program Data

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Chapter 4 Extended Option Output (BAS-300 Series)

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  Function of Extended Option Output
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  Operating the Extended Option Output
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  Items Which Can Be Set in the Extended Option Output
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  Setting the Extended Option Output
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  Setting Enabling Conditions
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  Reading the Extended Option Output Data
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  Writing the Extended Option Output Data
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  Deleting the Extended Option Output Data
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  Table of Condition Number
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    Machine Operation Mode
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    Standard Input
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    Standard Output
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    Extended Option External Input
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    Extended Option Output
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    Table of Extended Option Input
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    Table of Extended Option Output
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    Example of Extended Option Output

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Chapter 5 Reading/Writing Data

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  Reading Data
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  Reading Additional Data
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  Writing Data to a Floppy Disk
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  Deleting Data in a Floppy Disk
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  Formatting a Floppy Disk
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  Reading Other Types of Data

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Chapter 6 Preference

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  Setting Preference
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  Instruction Manual

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  Safety Instructions
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  Warning Labels
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  Table of Contents

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1 Name of Each Part

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2 Specifications

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3 Installation

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  Power Table
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  Installing the Control Box
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  Installing the Rubber Cushions
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  Installing the Oil Pan
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  Installing the Cushions
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  Installing the Switching Plate
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  Installing the Machine Head
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  Installing the Head Rest
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  Installing the Liquid Cooling Tank, Optional
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  Installing the Operation Panel
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  Installing the Programmer (Option)
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  Connecting the Ground Wire
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  Connecting the Cords
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  Piping
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  Installing the Belt Cover
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  Installing the Foot Switch
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  Installing the Needle Sub Plate
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  Installing the Spool Stand
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  Installing the Eye Guard

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4 Lubrication

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  Lubrication Points

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5 Using the Operation Panel

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  Explanation of Panel
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  Using the Floppy Disk
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  Using the Program R/W (Read/write) Switch
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  Operating the Foot Switch
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  Using the TEST Switch (Checking the Sewing Pattern)
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  Using the Emergency Stop Switch
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  Using the Thread Wiper Switch
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  Adjusting the Sewing SPEED Control
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  Changing the X-SCALE and Y-SCALE Settings
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  Using the Bobbin Thread Counter
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  Using Production Counter
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  Using Single Split Mode
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  Shifting a Stitch Pattern

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6 Correct Use

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  Selecting the Needle and Thread
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  Installing the Needle
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  Threading the Upper Thread
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  Winding the Lower Thread
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  Replacing the Bobbin Case and Threading the Thread
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  Thread Tension

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7 Sewing

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  Before Starting Sewing
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  Sewing Operation

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8 Maintenance and Inspection

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  Checking the Needle
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  Cleaning the Rotary Hook
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  Lubrication
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  Draining the Oil
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  Cleaning the Control Box Air Inlet Port
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  Cleaning the Air Holes of Belt Cover and Frame Side Cover
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  Cleaning the Eye Guard

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9 Standard Adjustments

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  Adjusting the Needle Bar Height
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  Adjusting the Needle Bar Lift Amount
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  Adjusting the Driver Needle Guard
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  Adjusting the Needle Clearance
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  Adjusting the Shuttle Race Thread Guide
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  Adjusting the Thread Take-up Amount
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  Adjusting the Movable Knife
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  Adjusting the Work Clamp Lift Amount
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  Fixed Knife
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  Work Clamp Adjustment
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  Changing the Work Clamp Lift
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  Work Clamp Interchangeability
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  Adjusting the Needle Up Stop Position
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  Adjusting the Thread Wiper
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  Adjustment of Air Pressure
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  Checking the Input Sensor and DIP Switch Input
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  Checking the Input Voltage
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  Clearing All Memory Settings

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10 Dip Switch

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  Panel DIP Switch Functions
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  DIP Switches Inside the Control Box

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11 Changing Special Functions Using the Memory Switches

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12 Setting the Work Clamp Mode

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  Light Work Clamp

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13 Table of Error Codes

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14 Gauge Parts List According to Subclasses

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15 Troubleshooting

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  Amount
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  Refer to "Skipped Stitches Occur
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  Adjust the Position of the
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  Adjust the Upper Thread
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  Tension

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16 Optional Parts

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  Instruction Manual

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  Table of Contents

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Before Installation

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  Sewing Area
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  How to Make a Sewing Pattern
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  送り板の作り方
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  How to Make the Feed Plate
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  押え板の作り方
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  How to Make the Work Clamp Plate
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  押え足の取り外し
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  Removing the Presser Foot

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取り付ける前に

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  縫製範囲
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  縫製パターンの作り方

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Installation

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  Work Clamp Unit
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  エアー関係
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  Pneumatic System
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  配管
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  Piping
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  メモリースイッチの切り替え（ke-435b、435c
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  Setting the Memory Switch (KE-435B, 435C)
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  メモリースイッチの切り替え（ke-436b、436c
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  Setting the Memory Switch (KE-436B, 436C)
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  ディップスイッチの切り替え（ke-436b、436c
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  Setting the DIP Switch (KE-436B, 436C)

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取り付け方

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  押え関係

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Adjustment

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  Adjustment of Air Pressure
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  Adjustment of the Positioning Plates
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  押えクランクの水平位置調整
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  Adjustment of the Work Clamp Crank Horizontal Position
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  押え上げ速さの調整
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  Adjustment of the Work Clamp Plate Lifting Speed

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調整

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  空気圧の調整
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  位置決め板の調整

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縫製時の注意

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  Notes to Sewing Operations
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  Instruction Manual