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- Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 1
BE-1204B-BC BE-1206B-BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL Stand-Alone type Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
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much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual. With industrial sewing machines, it is normal at left means "you must make the ground connection".) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done. The sewing machine weights more than 700 Kg (600 Kg in four head models). children. Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on the sound floor so that it will not move. 2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
administered. If the machine develops a problem, contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. Cleaning Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the machine may operate if the . Keep the oil out of the reach of children. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
precautions. Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother. When replacing a fluorescent lamp, use the same-type machine. Any problems in machine operation which result from unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be covered by the warranty. 4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
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. 1 Electric shock danger display 2 Electric shock danger - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
during operation as it may result in injuries or damage to the sewing machine. 8 High temperature caution display 9 High temperature caution display W1206Q Do electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. 11 Direction of operation W1205Q 6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
5 4 2 10 8 8 4 1 9 4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6 7 5 W1207Q 8 3 11 4 W1208Q 7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
Store it in the case immediately after using it to protect it from dust and damage. W1216Q Use a commercially available cleaning disk to clean the head of the floppy disk drive periodically. W1217Q Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit. W1218Q 8 BE-1204B - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
below. Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting. Slide the notch in this direction to write data. W1219Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
the model name. Check the model before using the machine. The display is BE-1206B-BC. Configuration of this manual This manual consists of the following chapters: Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine This Chapter describes the specifications, installation and preparatory procedures - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
W0406Q Starting Sewing Operation (→ page 3-17) Selection of Embroidery data (→ page 3-3) Canceling of Sewing Thread trimming W0397Q Setting of Needle Bars (→ page 5-4) Hoop Retract Area Check W0481Q Editing of Embroidery data (→ page 4-1) W0451Q W0465Q W0601Q 12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
Setting of thread breakage sensor (→ page 5-6) W0488Q W0490Q W0494Q Setting of Machine (→ page 5-9) W0609Q W0620Q W0621Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 13 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
INSTRUCTIONS...1 Before Starting Operation...8 Procedure of Reading This Manual...10 Screen Composition...12 Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine 1. Specifications ...1-2 2. Names of Machine Components ...1-4 3. Installation...1-5 3-1 Transportation of Machine 19 14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
of Machine ...5-9 Embroidery Embroidery Area ...5-21 Slow sewing needle number at start-up ...5-22 Setting of RS-232C Communication Speed ...5-23 Display Language ...5-24 Alarm Sound ...5-25 Motive Speed ...5-26 Small-Pitch Deletion...5-27 Automatic pause insertion...5-28 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
of Rotary Hook ...7-2 1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate...7-3 2. Oiling ...7-4 2-1 Head...7-4 2-2 Lower shaft ...7-5 3. Greasing...7-6 3-1 Cam grooves ...7-6 3-2 Lower gear ...7-8 3-3 Diving shaft...7-8 3-4 Needle bar flip-up mechanism ...7-9 3-5 Feed Guide Section...7-10 16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
the Movable Knife Position...8-9 5. Thread Wiper Adjustment ...8-12 Chapter 9 Error code list Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section...10-2 Electrical Section ...10-4 Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 1. Attaching Bobbin Winder ...11-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 17 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
Contents 18 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
six-head embroidery machine 12 needle four-head embroidery machine Pattern embroidery Maximum (ZSK format) 3.5 floppy disk (brother ECS format) Automatic thread trimmer Upper ) 2320 (W) × 1360 (L) × 1750 (H) mm Embroidery hoops in different sizes, Bobbin winder 1-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
sizes • Sash frame assembly * Other Tajima embroidery hoops that can be used with BE-1201A-AC etc. • Cap frame (6 head: 6, 4 head: 4) Cap frame drive assembly (6 head: 6, 4 head: 4) Base frame set (6 head: 12, 4 head: 8) Set frame base set (1) • Bobbin winder BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
guide A Fluorescent lamp switch Table Emergency stop switch Start switch Stop switch Leg Rotary hook cover (Safety device) Power switch Control box Main power switch W1220Q The machine heads are numbered 1 to 6 (1 to 4 in four head models) from the right front. 1-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
Failure to do so may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction. Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on the - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
1 Preparations of operation ! When using a crane Belt More than 45° More than 45° W1223Q 2. Hook on the eyebolts with each belt to lift up the machine. When lifting the machine, make sure that the belts do not contact the machine table or the tension plate. 1-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
M20 [1], turn nuts M20 [5] in the direction of the arrow to fasten them. If the floor is not strong enough, the embroidery machine may be rocked during operation. In such a case, it is recommended that a secure base of concrete be placed below the embroidery machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case [1] [2] [3] Repeat the procedures below for all the heads: 1. Unscrew the screw [1], then detach the bracket [3] and pin [2]. W1225Q 1-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
of operation [1] W1226Q • This operation is required only when the table set is purchased separately from the machine. • The table is a standard attachment. 1. Tentatively mount 4 (3 in four-head models) table supports Front [1] on the leg front using 4 bolts each. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
to the other side. Insert the table backing plate [4] into the table backing rubber on the table support Rear [6]. 3. Adjust table supports front [7] in height so as to make the table parallel with the floor. 4. Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws [8] firmly. 1-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
of the bed. 4. Tighten all hexagon socket head cap screws firmly. 5. Attach four(three in four head models) thumb bolts to the lower front steel pipe of the leg section. Fasten the table and the leg section using table stays (4 pcs(3pcs in four head models)) [7]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-11 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
Mount the thread guide assembly [4] on the thread guide support bars [3] using the four screws [5]. •When mounting, use one flat washer [6] below the thread guide support bar [3]. •Pay careful attention to the front and back directions of the thread guides (A, B, C). 1-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
machine head in good condition. CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the machine Brother's specified oil (Nippon Oil, Embroidery Lube 10N; VG10) for this. • Supplying an excessive amount of oil will cause dripping onto the material. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
to do so may result in electric shock or machine malfunction. Grounding cable W1231Q When connecting the power supply, make sure to connect it to the grounding cable (with green and yellow stripes). When plugging in the outlet, use a plug suited to the outlet. 1-14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
start the machine unintentionally through guide [2] Thread Guide tension disc No.2, 5, 8, 11 No.1, 4, 7, 10 Rotary disc Spring [4] Tension stand lower thread guide Inner thread guide [5] Lower thread guide [6] Needle bar thread guide Pressure foot W1232Q W1233Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
thread into the hole from the upper section. 8. Pass the thread through the hole of the wire of the needle bar thread guide [6] and pass it through the needle eye. Pass it through the presser foot. Pass it to presser spring at the front of lower thread guide [5]. 1-16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
spring of the bobbin case does not work. Adjust the height of the spring or replace it with a new one. Bobbin 0.5mm W1237Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-17 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
from the hole of the tension spring [5]. 4. Pull out the thread by about 50 mm. 5. Pass the thread through the thread guide [6]. ! Attaching bobbin case [2] [1] 1. Hold the knob [2] and attach the bobbin case securely. 2. Close the rotary hook cover [1]. W1241Q 1-18 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
notched part will come on the rotary hook side. • The needle should not be angled to the left (when viewed from the front). BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-19 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 4-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame ! Tubular square hoop [4] [1] [2] [5] [3] W1243Q 1. Loosen the thumb bolt M6 [1] to draw it to the center. thumb bolt M6 toward the edge and tighten it firmly at the outermost point. 1-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
flat frame C6-360 [2] and the table is even when viewed from the machine front. If adjustments are needed, loosen bolts of the F table support Front [12] and move it in the direction of the arrow. 6. Tighten each bolt securely after the adjustment is completed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-21 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Attaching the holder base 1. Mount the holder base vertically to the X-axis feed sash [1] and flat frame C6-360 [2] using the thumb bolts [3]. [3] [1] [3] [2] W1246Q 1-22 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
C6-360 [4], using the screws. 3. Set the material. Then set sash clips 290 [5] horizontally and set sash clips 220 [6] vertically. Six head models: Sash clips 290 12 units, sash clips 220 10 units Four head models: Sash clips 290 10 units, sash clips 220 6 units BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-23 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
width W1249Q Adjust upper thread tension to 0.8~1.4N when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide. * Correct adjustment Turn the upper thread tension dial so that the needle thread can be pulled to thread is pulled out slowly from the presser foot. 1-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
with a new one. (Refer to "Replacing Bobbin" on page 1-17.) We recommend the use of the optional gauge set TM-3 (S59956-001). W1396Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-25 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 1-26 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine start embroidering. This chapter explains about the operation panel on the machine as well as precautions for the actual embroidering process. - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
. (→ "Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" page 3-1) Specifies a sequence of colors (sequence of needle changes) in sewing data. (→ "Setting of Needle Bars" page 5-4) 2-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
embroidering area. Moves the hoop automatically into the embroidering area when the embroidery position is out of the area. W1254Q Used for selecting data and ON to the machine. The setting will not be changed if the selection is done after turning the power OFF. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
contrast. SBUS interface connector Not used (Do not connects anything.) W1256Q RS-232C interface connector Connect personal computer with BE-100 installed, etc. 2-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
screen as soon as the machine stops. Refer to "Stopping the machine" ( page 6-3) to stop flashing. In BE-1206B-BC models, this switch is located between the head 2 and 3, and also between the head 5 and 6. In BE-1204B-BC models, this switch is located between the head 1 and 2, and also between the - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
the machine is stopped. • Switching of the mending should be done when the machine is suspended during embroidering. Flip the switch up to suspend the head. Flip up the switch further to switch ON/OFF the mending. Flip the switch down to suspend the head. W1259Q 2-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
page 2-8). Retrieve the embroidery data (→ page 2-9). "Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" (→ page 3-1) Edit the retrieved embroidery data. "Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" (→ page 4-1) Press on the operation panel. Press on the operation panel. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Turn on the Machine Power Main power switch Emergency stop switch Flat / A message is displayed on the LCD as soon as the power is turned ON. BE-1204B-BC W1263Q BE-1206B-BC W1264Q 6. The alarm sounds three times. The hoop moves back to the zero point and the - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
key. Required embroidery data is selected and read. Selected embroidery data is read. W0405Q Start Embroidering W0406Q 1. Press 2. Press to check the embroidering area. to start embroidering. W0406Q Sewing is started and the next screen is displayed. W0439Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures 2-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering This Chapter describes how to select embroidery data in order to start embroidering. - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering What Can the Machine Do? Selection of Embroidery Data Registration of data from the floppy disk (→ Page 3-3) Reading of data from the memory (→ pattern Step forward (back) by a specified number of stitches (→ Page 3-19) 3-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
data registered in the machine memory. A maximum of 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be registered in the machine memory; however, depending on the combination of embroidery data, the number of icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
it straight. When the access lamp if ON, never press the eject switch. Otherwise, embroidery data in the floppy disk may be destroyed. Eject switch Registration of Sewing Data into Machine Memory 1. Load a floppy disk with sewing data. Access lamp W0396Q W0395Q 3-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
Currently selected embroidery data Currently displayed screen No. of screens to be selected Data in machine memory Number of stitches in selected embroidery data W0397Q name. Name of a selected embroidery pattern (It may be the same as a file name.) W0401Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
selected data is automatically registered in the memory and the machine enters a standby status. If registration is done without loading a floppy disk, the following screen is displayed after the step 4 is finished. Load a floppy disk for data registration. W0588Q 3-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
screens to be selected W0397Q 3. Select embroidery data to read by pressing ten keys or . W0404Q 4. Press . Embroidery data is selected and read. W0405Q When Data into Machine Memory" (steps 5 and afterward on Page 3-5). 5. The initial screen is displayed. W0406Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
operation panel and the personal computer with BES-100E installed in order to register the embroidery data into the machine memory. 1. Connect the personal computer with BES-100E installed and the operation panel disk is set W0400Q When no floppy disk is set W0588Q 3-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
can be deleted from the machine memory. 1. Press . A list of registered data is displayed. 2. Select a screen by pressing . Currently displayed screen No. of screens to be selected W0397Q 3. Select embroidery data to delete by pressing ten keys or . W0410Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
the machine memory. 1. Turn ON the power to the machine while pressing . The confirmation message is displayed. 2. Confirm the description to delete, press switch. W0770Q Delete all embroidery data. Reset settings. Delete all embroidery data and reset settings. 3-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
followings: • TAJIMA • BARUDAN • ZSK ! The data transfer rates of the tape reader and the embroidery machine have to be synchronized each other before sewing. ! The stored data in the memory is titled as . The tape data selection screen is shown. W0593Q W0416Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-11 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 5. Choose the type of the tape data with keys. 6. Press . The data will be read now. W0417Q W0594Q 3-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
. Embroidery data saved in the memory is displayed. 2. A list of embroidery data is displayed. Select a screen by pressing . Currently displayed screen No. of screens to be selected W0397Q 3. Select embroidery data to modify the name by pressing ten keys or . BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-13 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
data name by pressing ten keys. When modifying embroidery data names entirely 6. Pressing deletes currently reversed characters. 7. Press twice. "T" is input. W0423Q 8. Press three times. "E" is input. W0424Q 9. Press five times. "S" is input. W0425Q W0426Q 3-14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
. W0429Q 14. Press once. "3" is input. W0430Q W0431Q 15. After inputting a data name, press . A data name is modified by the above procedures. W0432Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-15 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
. 8. Press . "N" is deleted. W0434Q 9. Press four times. "O" is input. W0435Q W0436Q 10. Press . A data name is modified by the above procedures. W0437Q 3-16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
a sash frame is set on the machine, select [FLAT]. When a cap hoop is set, select [CAP]. W0438Q 2. Specify an embroidery hoop set on the machine, referring to "Embroidery Hoop" (→ Page 5-9). Starting Sewing Operation The range can be modified by pressing . W0439Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-17 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
currently being sewn is canceled. When canceling all patterns, press once again. 2. A message for confirmation is displayed. When canceling sewing, press . W0595Q 3-18 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
times. 2. Input the number of stitches to move by pressing ten keys. W0596Q 3. Press the . The needle steps forward (back) as specified. W0597Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-19 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 4. The embroidery head advances (retracts) by a specified number of stitches. W0598Q For Step Forward (Back) 1. Press . Stitches steps forward (back) by a specified amount. Resuming Sewing 1. Press . Sewing is started. 3-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
data The embroidering data stored in the memory of the machine is written to the floppy disk. ! The format of the data to be written is brother ESC or TAJIMA TFD. 1. Press the button. The . and designate validating or 8. Set the formatted floppy disk. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-21 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 9. Press the button. The selected embroidering data is stored on the floppy disk. W0600Q W0476Q 3-22 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Pressing on the operation panel after read- ing embroidering data displays the embroidering data editing screen. Simple operation by using embroidering data is available on this screen. - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data What Can the Machine Do? Editing ! Enlargement/reduction is executed ahead of rotation. When an embroidery pattern is so set to be rotated by 90° and then trimming feed number (→ Page 4-10) Swing width correction (→ Page 4-11) 4-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
. 2. Press . 3. Press to select an angle or use ten keys to specify an angle. W0451Q 4. Press . The initial screen is displayed again. W0452Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
3. Press . are reversed in black. W0451Q 4. Input enlargement/reduction ratio by pressing ten keys. W0453Q 5. Press . The initial screen is displayed again. W0454Q 4-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
black. W0455Q W0456Q 6. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the Y direction by pressing ten keys. W0457Q 7. Press . The initial screen is displayed again. W0458Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 84
. 1. Sewing data is read. 2. Press . Right/Left Mirror Pattern 3. Keep pressing until is displayed. W0451Q 4. Press . The initial screen is displayed again. W0461Q 4-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 85
Point-Symmetric Mirror Pattern 3. Keep pressing until is displayed. W0451Q 4. Press . The initial screen is displayed again. W0463Q Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 86
of repetitions in the vertical and horizontal directions, by pressing ten keys. The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing . W0465Q 4-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 87
between the centers of each pattern W0468Q 6. Select the direction of repetitions by pressing . W0469Q 7. Press . The initial screen is displayed again. W0470Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 88
pressing . 4. Press Press W0601Q after setting is finished. when setting continuously. W0602Q Thread Trimming Feed Number 3. Select this function by pressing . W0601Q 4-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 89
by pressing. W0605Q W0606Q 6. Input a correction amount in the Y direction by pressing . 7. Press Press W0607Q after setting is finished. when setting continuously. W0607Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-11 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 90
Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data 4-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 91
Chapter 5 Setting This Chapter describes how to set a sewing speed, correct trouble including thread breakage and others related to machine motions. - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 92
the embroidery area (→ Page 5-21) Slow sewing needle number at start-up (→ Page 5-22) Data transfer speed (→ Page 5-23) Display language (→ Page 5-24) Alarm sound (→ Page 5-25) Motive speed (→ Page 5-26) Small-pitch deletion (→ Page 5-27) Auto pause ins. (→ Page 5-28) 5-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 93
short pitch (→ Page 5-32) Display of Information Display of pattern information (→ Page 5-37) Features of machine (→ Page 5-38) Version information (→ Page 5-39) Feed timing (→ Page 5-33) Automatic input setting ) Movement to registered sewing start point (→ Page 5-19) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 94
Bars Needle bars allocated in the sequence of sewing can be modified. ! This setting is explained on the basis of the BE-1206B-BC screen. ! Either feedhold or hoop retract can be inserted. 1. Press . 2. Select a sewing sequence to modify by pressing . The current embroidering sequence is - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 95
4. Press . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. W0485Q Chapter 5 Setting BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 96
lower thread sensor invalid Invalid 1. Press . 2. Specify the number of a machine head by pressing ten keys and validate or invalidate the thread breakage sensor. Each pressing (max.) → ALL → ... Selected needle bar (All needle bars : Each needle bar : ) W0490Q 5-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 97
sensor W0492Q When stepping back by preset number of stitches W0493Q 4. Press . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 98
by pressing ten keys. Number of stitches W0494Q 3. Press . Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again. 5-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 99
Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Machine Machine motions can be set. Embroidery Hoop Specify a type of an embroidery hoop set on the machine. ! A type of a hoop to be selected varies depending on a type of a is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. W0497Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 100
5 Setting Speed Range A range of speed for each needle bar can be set. ! This setting is explained on the basis of the BE-1206B-BC screen. ! The speed range can be set within the range of 1 ~ 6. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . W0609Q W0610Q 4. Select a needle bar by pressing - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 101
speed by pressing ten keys. W0504Q 6. After modification is finished, press . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. W0505Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-11 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 102
end point and then starting all heads automatically For not stopping embroidering at the mending end point and continuing embroidering Manually trim the lower thread immediately after (→ Page 6-5). 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . W0609Q W0612Q 5-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 103
before mending) by pressing ten keys. The machine does not stop if the automatic step-back setting is lower than the input value. Modify this figure. W0509Q After setting all items, press . Modified setting is saved and the initial screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-13 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 104
. W0513Q 6. After setting is finished with all needle bars, press . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. W0514Q 5-14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 105
4. Input thread withdrawal length by pressing ten keys. W0516Q 5. Press . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Chapter 5 Setting BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-15 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 106
4. Set whether to select the inching mode by pressing . W0518Q 5. Press . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. 5-16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 107
the upper left of the sewing area. Move the hoop by pressing . Indicates a currently set embroidery area W0521Q 5. Press . Pressing set a maximum area designated for a currently set hoop. 6. Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-17 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 108
again. Modified setting is canceled and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again. The hoop returns to the initial point. 5-18 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 109
and the zero point is detected. Then the hoop moves to a registered start point. W0617Q W0618Q W0619Q 3. The initial screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-19 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 110
valid W0532Q When the start point return is invalid W0533Q 6. Press . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. 5-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 111
Speed Range For setting whether to reflect modified machine speed to all needle bars. 1. Press twice. 2. Select the previous screen is displayed again. Checking the Embroidery Area The embroidery area can be checked according to the following with . W0620Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-21 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 112
lowest speed in the beginning or restarting. ! The setting range is 1 to 10 needles. 1. Press two times. 2. Press or to select . 5-22 W0620Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 113
will return to the previous one. Setting of RS-232C Communication Speed Speed for transferring embroidery data between the operation panel and a personal computer with BE-100 installed. ! The setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. W0623Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-23 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 114
pressing W0621Q . W0622Q 5. Select a language to display by pressing . W0624Q 6. Press . The previous screen is displayed again with a display in a selected language. 5-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 115
pressing . W0622Q 5. Select a kind of sound by pressing . W0625Q 6. Press . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Chapter 5 Setting BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-25 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 116
startup speed of the main shaft with . W0627Q 6. Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. 5-26 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 117
the maximum stitch to be deleted with . 6. Press . W0629Q W0630Q The new setting is saved and calculation is performed. The previous screen appears. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-27 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 118
needle numbers. OFF Does not insert pauses. ! Those settings will be retained after turning off the machine. 1. Press twice. 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . W0620Q W0621Q 4. Select [ Auto pause . Pressing will cancel the modification of the setting. 5-28 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 119
the lock stitch W0562Q Invalidating the lock stitch W0563Q 6. Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-29 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 120
lock stitch W0564Q Invalidating the lock stitch W0565Q 6. Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. 5-30 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 121
the lock stitch W0566Q Invalidating the lock stitch W0567Q 6. Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-31 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 122
the speed to be limited with . W0570Q 6. Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. W0571Q 5-32 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 123
W0639Q 4. Designate the feed end angle with . W0575Q 5. Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. W0576Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-33 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 124
selection screen is shown at the first reading only. Data for the reading cannot be changed manually. This mode is not available when the device to read from is set to network. software and so on. Please consult our sales office or service station nearby in this case. 5-34 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 125
to change the order of the data. Each pressing on the key will switch to the registered date order or the alphabetical order. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-35 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 126
status. If MANU (manual) is selected, the next data to be read will be shown here. Choose the required data with keys and press . W0582Q 11. To discontinue the automatic sewing, follow the steps 1 to 4 then set the device to read from to memory, and press . 5-36 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 127
Display of Information Information about the machine and patterns can be displayed on the screen. Pattern Information Detailed information about a 3. Press . W0638Q 4. Check information about patterns. W0583Q 5. Press . The previous screen is displayed again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-37 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 128
heads) Maximum moving range of cap hoop Number of heads Number of needle bars per head 1. Press three times. 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . W0638Q W0641Q 4. Check information about the machine. W0585Q 5. Press . The previous screen is displayed again. 5-38 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 129
Interface CPU ROM version Feed wave form table version Main CPU ROM version W0587Q 5. Press . The previous screen is displayed again. Chapter 5 Setting BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-39 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 130
Chapter 5 Setting 5-40 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 131
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 132
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 1. Operating Procedures 1-1 Power Source Main power switch Emergency stop switch Flat / Cap hoop comes out of the hoop. 3. Pressing starts embroidering. 4. After embroidering is finished, the machine is placed in the stand-by state. 6-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 133
, "Release stop SW to operate!", is displayed on the operation panel. 2-2 Emergency Stop of the Machine W1269Q When the emergency stop switch is pressed, all power except that for the fluorescent lamp is turned . Press the power switch to turn on the power again. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 134
5 stitches or more, the machine continues operation without holding the switch. To stop the machine, press the switch to the opposite side. 5. Press the switch on the operation panel or the start switch located between the machine heads to resume operation. W1270Q 6-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 135
will restart sewing from specified position. Heads with no thread breakage are suspended during that period. 3. When the stitches reach the position of the thread breakage, all the heads will restart the sewing. However, heads already set to suspension are excluded. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 136
B does not become the end position; the position A remains the end position.) When enabled MENDING function of the machine head whose MENDING function is disabled: • The thread tension stand lamp will illuminate green, and mending is executed for the machine head. 6-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 137
slipping from the needle at the start of embroidering. • Jog embroidering can be executed as long as the start switch at the machine head is held down. Never apply a tape on the switch to keep jog operation for a long time. Doing so may cause damage to the machine. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 138
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 5. Hoop Feed Position • In order to ease mounting and dismounting of the embroidery hoop, another needle position can be set as a hoop feed position in the movable Refer to "Hoop Automatic Retract" on Page 5-19 for details. 1. Press . 6-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 139
Machine Embroidering star position W1278Q If is pressed in other cases than "area over", the rectangular outline of the pattern is traced. The outline of pattern can be checked in rectangle or octagon by setting "Checking embroidery panel. Embroidering area BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC W1281Q 6-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 140
Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 7. Jog Switches 7-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position The hoop can be moved by pressing be set arbitrarily. W1282Q before starting embroidering and the start position can 6-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 141
Hoop Movement) • Moving the frame greatly in the inching mode may cause an interference with the machine. Pay utmost care in the inching mode. • Although the distance of the frame moved in the . 3. Pressing resets the inching mode. 4. Press restarts embroidering. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-11 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 142
, the hoop returns to the initial position. 1. Press while pressing with the machine stopped. Initial screen W0406Q 2. The hoop moves and the home position is detected. W1285Q W1286Q W1285Q 3. The initial screen is displayed again. Temporary stop screen W0440Q 6-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 143
Chapter 7 Maintenance - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 144
out of the reach of children. • Keep the machine clean at all times to prevent machine trouble. • Remove dirt with a soft, dry cloth. Brother's specified oil (Nippon Oil, Embroidery Lube 10N; VG10). • Supply a proper amount of oil. Any excess may stain fabrics, etc. 7-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 145
movable or fixed knives or the lower thread holding plate may result in thread trimming failure or parts damage. Clean them once a month. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 146
sure to supply Brother's specified oil (Nippon Oil, Embroidery Lube 10N; Head ! Supply one or two drops of oil to each needle bar from the oil supply holes of the lower cover daily. ! Lubricate the felt on the top surface of the head once a week. Felt W1221Q W1291Q 7-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 147
2-2 Lower shaft ! Lubricate the lower shaft bush R through the hole once a month. Chapter 7 Maintenance ! Lubricate the lower shaft bush F every 3 months. W1292Q W1293Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 148
white) provided with the machine. • For overhauling, head front cover L [1)], and loosen the upper fixing screw [3]. Remove the head front cover L [1]. [4] [5] [3] [1] [2] W1295Q 4. Unscrew the two adjusting bolts [4] and detach the jump part stepping motor [5]. 7-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 149
head front cover R [9]. [9] [10] [8] 11. Grease all the cam grooves of the thread take-up driving cam [10]. W1299Q 12. Attach the head front cover R [9]. Apply seal adhesive (equivalent of Three Bond 1215) to the attaching face of the head before attaching the cover. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 150
3-2 Lower gear ! Supply grease to the lower gear every three months. 1. Unscrew the 4 flat head screws fixing the bed cover B, and remove the bed cover B. 2. Grease the lower gear. 3. cover L. 2. Grease the intermediate gear. 3. Attach the table cover L. W1397Q 7-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 151
3-4 Needle bar flip-up mechanism ! Supply grease to the needle bar flip-up mechanism every three months. 1. Unscrew three screws fixing the head cover R, and remove the head cover R. 2. Grease all the cam grooves and two gears. 3. Attach the head cover R. W1398Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 152
Y-feed covers R front [8], R rear [9], L front [10] and L rear [11]. 4. Grease the X-feed linear guide parts (2 positions) and Y-feed linear guide parts (2 positions), and slide those parts to spread the grease. 5. Assemble all the components in the reverse order. 7-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 153
Chapter 8 Adjustment - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 154
the machine should be conducted only by trained engineers. 1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height [1] W1304Q [5] [4] [6] W1306Q W1296Q [5] [6] [4] [2] [3] 11.3mm W1305Q Tighten the bolt [6] so that the clearance can be even. [7] Do not hit this section. [7] W1307Q 8-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 155
the needle bar guide rail [7] at this time. • When tightening the upper dead point stopper bolt [6], insert the longer side of the attached wrench into the bolt and tighten it by using the shorter side. Excessive tightening may make the needle bar movement sluggish. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 156
W1306Q [6] [7] [8] [4] [5] W1296Q [3] [7] [6] [8] Cutting section [2] 11.3 mm Tighten the bolt [8] so that the clearance can be even. [9] Do not hit this section. W1308Q [9] W1307Q 8-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 157
machine Socket head guide rail [9] at this time. • When tightening the upper dead point stopper bolt [8], insert the longer side of the attached wrench into the bolt and tighten it by using the shorter side. Excessive tightening may make the needle bar movement sluggish. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 158
hook manually until the point of rotary hook [5] turns up. 6. Loosen the screw [6] of the rotary hook cutting section and adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook to be within 0.1 to 0.3 mm. Confirm that the height of the needle bar is 1.8 mm then. 8-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 159
. If there are any needles with clearances out of the range above, adjust them again to get proper clearances. 9. Fully tighten the screw [6]. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 160
foot hole. 4. Adjust the arrow plate to align with 100 degrees, and then change colors. Adjust the needle bar No.2 - No.12 similarly. 8-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 161
1mm [4] W1320Q Triangle part of movable knife W1321Q 1. Turn the power switch on and wait until the hoop home position detection is finished. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-9 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 162
forward by the backlash amount. • Tighten the two bolts [3] so that the thread trimmer connecting rods A [2] and B [1] are positioned in a straight line. 8-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 163
again. Check that the clearance between the movable knife [4] and the fixed knife [5] is 1 mm. 7. When adjusting again, follow the step 2 and after. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-11 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 164
will occur when pressure foot [6] return to home position. 3. After the above steps are complete, check upper thread hook [2] for smooth movements. 8-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 165
Chapter 9 Error code list - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 166
head to either side. Adjust the position of needle bar case manually, then press the or turn ON the F/B switch on the head during embroidering. The machine does not return to head to either side. If the same error occurs again, the I/O CPU communication is faulty. 9-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 167
coordinates error The machine has reached the mending stop position. Press the , or turn ON the F/B switch on the head to either side .) Errors E-1C and E-1D are not displayed due to mechanical problems. Remove unused presser foot, or it may be damaged Presser foot BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 9-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 168
not supported. Turn off the power Needle overhang (-X, -Y) The status of presser foot is issued as an alarm when every second machine is used PC is faulty. E-44 Inter-head CPU communication error Failed in the communication with inter-head CPU Press the or turn ON the F/B switch on the head - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 169
No power error Spindle motor lock Main PC board temperature too high Spindle motor Press the or turn on the F/B switch on the head to either side. If it occurs frequently, the main machine. If it occurs when the machine is on, it is a power failure detection error. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 9-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 170
PC board head to either side. If the same error occurs again, the power PCB or the power supply is faulty. Turn OFF the power. The possible causes for this error are, troubles of the thread trimming motor, troubles of the main PCB, and troubles of the drive PCB. 9-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 171
troubles of the needle bar case motor, troubles of the main PCB, and troubles of the drive PCB. Turn OFF the power. The possible causes for this error are troubles of the jump motor and troubles of the head data received in the inner-machine communication Receiving error on BC • BE-1206B-BC 9-7 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 172
sum error Send time up error No status is returned from spindle, lower shaft motor, or CPU. Measures This is not usually displayed. 9-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 173
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting If there is any indication of trouble with the machine, check and correct as described in the table. If the trouble cannot be corrected, turn off the power and contact your distributor for corrective actions. - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 174
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section Check these points once again Problem ! Thread breakage ! Needle (presser foot) interference with embroidery hoop ! Needle breakage ! Not embroidered properly ! Machine operation abnormal Check point • Is the machine properly threaded? • Is thread - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 175
Check these points once again Problem ! Upper shaft locks at a certain point in one cycle Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Check point • Is the thread take-up stopped due to interference with the thread properly? • Is the timing of the needle and rotary hook correct? BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 176
Troubleshooting Electrical Section Cautions • Be sure to turn off the power of the machine and unplug the power cord before checking cable connections. • When you check connection of the cables as instructed in this manual position detection sensor with a new one. 10-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 177
Troubleshooting the red LED on the head blinks. → If there is no problem, lower the thread breakage sensitivity value of the machine controller. (The standard the main shaft motor to the drive PCB is proper. • Manually turn the main shaft pulley in the encoder signal test mode BC • BE-1206B-BC 10-5 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 178
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Symptom ERROR A8 frequently occurs. head PCB with a new one. • Turn the power off once and on again. If the same error occurs again, replace the main PCB with a new one. • Enter the encoder signal test mode and manually it with a new one. 10-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 179
the head PCB properly. • Check to see if connection from the jump motor to connector P11 and P12 of the head PCB is proper. • Check to see if connection from the wiper motor to connector P8 and P9 of the head PCB is proper. • Replace the head PCB with a new one. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 180
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 10-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 181
Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 182
the thread winder assembly (set) [3] on the thread winder stay [1] with the tightening screw [11]. 3. Mount the thread guide [4] with the drilling bolt set 6 × 20 [14] and nut 6 [13]. 4. Mount the spool shaft B [5] (No. 6) connectors on the rear of the control box. 11-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 183
Press the bobbin hold [4]. If the thread cannot be wound evenly, loosen the screw [5] and move the thread guide [3] right and left for adjustment. In order to wind more threads around the bobbin, loosen the thread [6] not come out when the motor is not cooled enough.) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-3 - Brother International BE-1204C | Stand Alone Type Instruction Manual - English - Page 184
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