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  • Brother International HE-800A | Instruction Manual - English - Page 1
    HE-800A ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH BUTTON HOLER
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    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 to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts ground connection".) HE-800A i
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    after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury. CAUTION Environmental requirements Use the sewing machine in an area which is
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    inspection Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to carry out any maintenance and inspection of the electrical system. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the
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    labels 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 2 3 Be sure to connect the ground. If
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    52 5-11. Bobbin thread counter 53 5-12. Using the program memos 53 5-13. Adding patterns created using the programming software for electronic pattern sewer 54 6. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN . 55 6-1. Test feed mode 55 6-2. Manual mode 56 7. CORRECT USE 57 7-1. Installing the needle 57
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    80 12-1. Initializing all programs 80 12-2. Initializing a single program 80 13. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES 81 13-1. Panel DIP switches 81 13-2. Circuit board DIP switches 83 14. ERROR CODE TABLE 85 15. GAUGE PARTS LIST 89 16. TROUBLESHOOTING 92 16-1. Upper thread
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    does not return 105 16-20. Cutter and upper thread scissors touch ... 105 16-21. Seam is cut 105 16-22. Upper thread mis-winding 106 16-23. Work noise occurs when needle zigzags 109 16-28. Sewing machine stops during sewing ...... 109 16-29. Upper shaft does not rotate as far as the
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    １. NAME OF EACH PART (1) Power switch (4) Treadle (7) Spool stand Safety devices (10) Eye guard (13) Belt cover plate (16) Belt retainer 1 (2) Control box (5) AC servo motor (8) Pulley (11) Thread take-up cover (14) Finger guard (3) Operation panel (6) Stop switch (9) Tension release lever (12
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    32 mm D: Max. buttonhole length 40 mm 2193Q Max. sewing speed Zigzag mechanism Feed 21 90 700 stitches / program (Overall cycle program stitch no. 3,000 stitches) -2 -3 Schmetz 134 Nm90 Schmetz 134 Nm75 P-ROM (Custom made pattern can be added by the programming software for electronic
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    2. SPECIFICATIONS ２-２. Standard sewing pattern list [1] Rectangle Rear tack [2] Radial [3] Round [4] Straight bar tack Front tack [0] Free ( above shapes, you can create and use up to 9 additional custom made patterns using the programming software for electronic pattern sewer. 3 HE-800A
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    helps to keep the cutter blade sharp. * The standard cutter can be used. Parts name Needle plate set 1.2RB -2 Needle plate set 1.4RB Needle plate set set 1.6RB-3 Parts code S51361-001 S51362-001 S51363-001 S51364-001 S51365-001 S51366-001 ３-２. Leg parts Parts name Parts code Spacer set 2038Q
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    Parts code Two pedals + work clamp lifter pedal 2040Q J80081-040 ３-４. Ruler Horizontal ruler Vertical ruler Three pedals 2041Q Harness for standing operation pedal 3854Q J80380-040 S47750-000 Parts name Parts code Ruler assy 800E 2043Q S50350-001 Ruler assy 2044Q S50477-001 5 HE-800A
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    S53996-101 2045Q ３-７. PD-8000, Programmer You can use the icon keys to retrieve parameters at a single touch, and to display them as icons on the LED screen so that the settings can be changed easily. It allows you to easily transfer data between different sewing machines. 3855Q HE-800A 6
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    shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Install the belt covers to the machine head and motor. ４-１. Table processing diagram Use the power table which has been specially designed for each sewing machines. Positioning Table/legs assembly Vertical Horizontal Model code BLL-H80
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    [Horizontal positioning] 4. INSTALLATION ４-２. Installing the motor 2195Q Install the motor (1) with the three bolts (2), flat washers (3), spring washers (4) and nuts (5). 3856Q HE-800A 8
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    Install the four flange nuts (1) to the underside of the work table. Note: When the machine head is positioned horizontally, some flange nut installation locations may be inaccessible after the control box them with the screws (1). (They will be opened again when the cords are connected.) 9 HE-800A
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    (1) with the two screws (2). 2. Secure the power switch (1) cord and the motor (4) cord with the six staples (3). 3859Q ４-６. Installing the bed base 3860Q 1. Place the three flat washers (5) and wood screws (6), and then install the two rubber caps (7). 4. Remove the four bolts (3). HE-800A 10
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    with the machine head when placing the machine head on top of it. 2. Install the machine head with the four spring washers (4) and four bolts (5). Note: Make sure that the felt support (6) do as it will go, the machine head will not be sufficiently stable when it is tilted back. 2778Q 11 HE-800A
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    at the side of the box. Table 3864Q ４-１０. Routing the connector cord and installing the oil stopper plate 3865Q 1. Gently tilt back the machine head. 2. Pass the cords (1) through the hole in the work table. 3. Install the oil stopper plate (2). 4. Move the connector cord (1) so that it
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    shock, and problems with correct machine head harness (1) into the control box. 2. Gently tilt back the machine head. 3. Pull the harness (1) through the cord clamp (2) at the top of the control box. * This cord clamp is not used when the machine head is positioned horizontally. 3868Q 13 HE-800A
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    of the other harnesses. Harness (9) Zigzag motor (10) Tension release solenoid Mark Main P.C. board indication M16 P16㧔NPM㧕 M19 P19㧔OPSOL㧕 3871Q HE-800A 14
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    position sensor M11 P11㧔ORG㧕 (13) Stop switch M10 P10㧔HEAD㧕 3872Q 7. Secure the work table with the machine head positioned vertically. 8. Gently return the machine head to its extension cord, otherwise machine operation problems may result. • Do not connect a power
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    ground wire.) 4. Connect the harness (4) to the standing operation pedal harness (1). * Connect the harness (4) and the standing operation pedal harness (1) inside the control box. HE-800A 16
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    top of the leg or on the treadle support plates) or underneath the work table. Check x 8) 2071Q 3) Table leg installation (treadle support plates) 3875Q 4035Q 1. Remove the four screws 2. Place the transformer on top of the two treadle support plates (3) as shown in the diagram, and then secure
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    underneath the work table Work table hole positions 4. INSTALLATION 3878Q 2075Q 3877Q 3879Q Standard BROTHER work tables are provided with installation holes for use in installing the transformer. 1. Remove the four screws (1). 5. Secure the cords to the work table using staples. HE-800A 18
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    belt tension is too loose, or if the V-belt is stretched, the following problems could occur. a. The stopping position may shift, b. The needle bar may drift when the machine stops, c. An extra stitch may be sewing when the machine stops, d. An abnormal noise may be heard due to V-belt slipping, and
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    protector (6). 3. After adjusting, tighten the screw (4). 3885Q ４-１３. Installing the belt cover plate Note: If the machine head is positioned horizontally, there is no need to install the belt cover plate. 3 mm or more also should not be projected out from the edge of the work table. HE-800A 20
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    lever (2) with the nut (3). 3888Q Fig. A Fig. B 3889Q 3890Q Adjusting the treadle pressure If the machine starts running when your foot is simply resting on the treadle, or if the treadle pressure is too weak return pressure, so these settings should be readjusted if necessary. 21 HE-800A
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    position (horizontal positioning only) Note: If the machine head is positioned horizontally, install the treadle unit to the motor. 3891Q 3892Q 1. Disconnect the connector (2) of the treadle unit (1) 7. Re-connect the connector (2) of the treadle unit (1) inside the control box. 3893Q HE-800A 22
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    instruction manual, and then install the spool stand (1) at the left side of the work table. 3894Q ４-１６. Installing the eye guard CAUTION Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine ] 1. Install the eye guard support (4) to the machine head with the screw (5). 2.
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    power switch before starting lubricating, otherwise the machine may Sewing Lube 10 N; VG10> specified by Brother. * If this type of lubricating oil is difficult to obtain, the recommended oil to use is Lubricating the bed base 3897Q 1. Gently tilt back the machine
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    arm. * When using the machine, check that the oil is visible through the oil window (2). If it cannot be seen, problems such as seizure of the sewing machine is run at a speed of 4,000 rpm for three cycles to sew about 114 stitches. Use Kraft paper (4) or similar to catch the oil drops. As a guide
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    (2) in the direction of the arrow, and then secure it with the two screws (3), the screw (4) and the flat washer (5). Note: When tilting back the machine head, remove the screws (3), loosen the screw (4) and then remove the belt cover (2). HE
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    is illuminated, the sewing machine will not start even if the treadle is depressed. (3) RESET key Used to reset errors, and to raise and lower the work clamp. (4) Cutter on indicator When this indicator is illuminated, the cutter operates during automatic sewing. When it is switched off, the cutter
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    sewing pattern. (11) Manual mode indicator Illuminates during manual mode. In this mode, a single stitch is sewn each time the machine pulley is turned manually. (12) Program counter or error codes. • In test feed mode and manual mode, the number of stitches remaining is displayed. • In program mode,
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    then release it. * The sewing machine will move to the home position, and the work clamp will move to the neutral position. * After the home position has been reached, the mode will change to the mode which was active when the power was turned off (automatic/test feed/manual/program). 29 HE-800A
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    Insertion and removal of the material Normal position Buttonhole positioning Sewing 1. When the treadle is not depressed machine starts sewing. (Figure 4) 4. When the treadle is depressed backward to the position in [D], the work clamp rises to the height which has been set using memory switch
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    switch 2 - No.1 to ON. (Refer to "13. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES pedal (right side) is depressed, sewing starts. When the work clamp lifter start pedal (right side) is depressed, sewing starts. When the work clamp lifter pedal 3908Q When circuit board DIP switch 2 - No. 3 is set to
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    the mode to automatic, test feed or manual mode. 2. Press the program No. keys (2) and (3) to select the program number (1 - 90) for the program to be changed. * The program number will flash in the program number LED (4). 3. Press the ENTER key (5). * The program number will be accepted and the
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    manual mode. 2. Press the program No. keys (2) and (3) to select the program number 3, and then press the ENTER key (4). 3. Press the SELECT key (1) to change the mode to program mode. 4. Press the program . A round buttonhole sewing pattern has now been set for program No. 03. 3911Q 33 HE-800A
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    program number 10. 3912Q First, set parameter number 01 to "buttonhole stitch (free) setting value 0". 1. Press the SELECT key (1) to change the mode to automatic, test feed or manual mode. 2. Press the program No. keys (2) and (3) to select the program the program No the program No.
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    , test feed or manual mode. 2. Press the program No. keys (2) and (3) to select the program number 11, and program mode. 4. Press the program No. keys (2) and (3) to select the parameter number 02 (length of knife). 5. Check that the length of the knife that is installed to the sewing machine
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    to a particular program will be skipped and not displayed. No. Setting items 00 Sewing speed (zigzag part) 01 Buttonhole stitch/Straight tack stitch 0: 1: 2: 3: 4: Setting range 1,000 - 4,000rpm 0: Buttonhole (free) 1: Buttonhole (rectangle) 2: Buttonhole (radial) 3: Buttonhole (round
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    (at left) 0.30 - 0.70 0.01 0.50 11 Stitch type Whip (W): Purl (P): 1 1 Rear tack Left zigzag stitch Right zigzag stitch Front tack 3919Q 3920Q 37 HE-800A
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    tack width 1.5 - 6.0mm 0.1 2.0 16 Running speed 17 Running length 1,000 - 3,000rpm 3.0 - 32.0mm 100 2,000 0.1 11.0 18 Running pitch 1.0 - 5.0mm 0.1 2.0 19 Running width 0.5 - 3.0mm 0.1 1.0 HE-800A 38
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    range 0: Rectangle 1: Radial 2: Round 3: Tack 4: Taper tack Rectangle Radial Round Tack Taper tack 21 Front tack length (except taper tack) 0.5 - 5.0mm Unit 1 Default 0 0.1 1.0 22 1.0 - 5.0mm 0.1 3.0 26 Front tack sideways correction (rectangle only) -1.0 - 1.0mm 0.1 0.0 39 HE-800A
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    ) 0.05 - 1.00mm 33 Rear tack width correction (except radial, eyelet) -2.0 - 2.0mm 0.05 0.30 0.1 0.0 34 No. of rear tack stitch (radial, eyelet) 5 - 11 stitches 2 7 35 Eyelet buttonhole radius (eyelet type only) 1.0 - 3.0mm 0.1 2.0 HE-800A 40
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    rear 2 - 14 stitches tack vector shape (When sewing saw-shaped rear tack stitches for rectangular buttonholes) 39 No. of stitches in Y direction for rear 1 - 5 stitches tack vector shape (When sewing saw-shaped rear tack stitches for rectangular buttonholes) 40 Start backtack 0 - 6 stitches 1 1
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    1 0 0: 1: 2: 3: of the last cycle is sewn (standard) 1: Operates when sewing is finished and material is feeding. 2: Operates immediately before the left zigzag stitch of the last 1 0 48 Underlay speed 49 Underlay feed pitch 1,000 - 3,000rpm 0.5 - 6.0mm 100 2,000 0.1 2.0 HE-800A 42
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    0mm Unit 0.1 Default 0.8 51 Underlay sewing start length 2.0 - 10.0mm 0.1 4.0 52 Underlay sewing start pitch 0.2 - 2.0mm 0.1 for saw-shaped stitch with underlay) 1 - 5 stitches 1 1 55 2-cycle sewing 0: No double stitch 1 0 1: Double stitch 1:Double stitch 2:Crossed double stitch
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    0mm 59 Slow start stitches 60 Slow speed 61 Rear tack speed 62 Front tack speed 63 Sewing start tension apply timing 0 - 4 stitches 500 - 1,500rpm 500 - 4,000rpm 500 - tack tension release timing -4 - 4 stitches 0.1 0.0 1 1 100 800 100 4,000 100 4,000 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 HE-800A 44
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    set to 1.0) 0.1 OFF 69 Program copy Available sewing area OFF, 1 - 90 (Specify copy source) 1 OFF The available sewing area (C x D) is panel DIP switch B correctly in accordance with the work clamp and needle plate being used. (Refer to "13-1. Panel DIP switches".) If DIP switch B is
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    problems may occur, such as the bar tacking stitches being cut by the knife. Buttonhole sewing size A. Length of knife (Parameter No.02) B. Zigzag width (Parameter No.05) C. Knife X space (Parameter No.06) D. Knife Y space (Parameter No.07) E. Front tack length (Parameter No.21
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    sewing area is 4.0 mm and parameter number 06 (Knife X space) is set to 0.4 mm and parameter number 05 (Zigzag width) is set to 1.5 mm, the eyelet buttonhole sewing area is 32.0 mm and parameter number 07 (Knife Y space) is set to 1.0 mm, parameter number 21 number 21 ( switch B also. B. Set parameter
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    programs 1: Triangle Parameter No. 37 2: Rectangle 5. OPERATION 3: Saw-shape 3928Q 3929Q 3930Q Setting range 1: Triangle General sewing Setting range 2: Rectangle ▪ This is effective for preventing the material from getting stuck in the needle hole when sewing overlap when sewing the reverse
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    programs sewing is complete without the before sewing, so that the buttonhole serves to reinforce the buttonhole. ▪ If parameter Note: ▪ When sewing underlays, the number problems, reduce the number of underlays or drop the sewing speed. ▪ When underlays above are sewn together, the order of sewing
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    the following four patterns. Parameter No. 44 0 1 2 5. OPERATION 3 Operates when the front tack of the last buttonhole cycle is sewn. 3935Q Operates near the front tack when sewing is finished and material is feeding. 3936Q Operates immediately before the left zigzag stitch of the last
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    program number 3 and C2 is set to program number 10. Step C1 C2 Program switched off during cycle sewing, the cutter operation will always be off. 5. Press the ENTER key (2) to accept the program (2) to accept the program number 10. * The program number LED (4). Clearing the cycle program Program
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    FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES".) 3941Q 1. Press the SELECT key (1) to change the mode to automatic mode. 2. Press the parameter keys (2) and (3) simultaneously. * "PC" will flash in the program number LED (4), and to automatic mode without the production counter value being changed. HE-800A 52
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    will start sounding continuously. * The sewing machine will not operate during this time, even program memos 3943Q Insert the program memos (1) into the rear of the operation panel (2) for safekeeping. Program memo contents 1) Easy reference guide 2) Error code table 3) Parameter table 4) Program
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    sewer You can use the programming software for electronic pattern sewer to create your own sewing patterns. Up to nine of the patterns which you create in this way can be programmed into a P-ROM. DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from
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    6. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN ６. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN You can check the sewing pattern which has been programmed, and also the needle zigzagging and feed operation. Checking can be carried out using test feed mode, or by turning the machine pulley by hand in manual mode. These two modes can
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    Manual mode 6. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN 3947Q 3905Q 1. Press the SELECT key (1) to change the mode to automatic mode. 2. Press the program No. keys (2) and (3) to select the number for the program to be checked, and then press the ENTER key (4). * The program [C], the sewing machine will move
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    7. CORRECT USE ７. CORRECT USE CAUTION Turn off the power switch before installing the needle, otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. ７-１. [At the time of shipment] Spec. -2 Needle 134 Nm90 -3 134 Nm75 3948Q 57 HE-800A
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    upper thread CAUTION Turn off the power switch before threading the thread, otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is depressed Note: ▪ If you start sewing without passing the thread through the thread guide (5), error "E-01" will be generated and the sewing machine will stop. ▪ The thread
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    parts or press any objects against the machine while winding the lower thread, as this may result in personal injury or damage to the machine switch. 4. Depress the treadle to set the machine to the home position. 5. While pressing the ENTER key (3), depress the treadle until the machine B HE-800A
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    case CAUTION Turn off the power switch before removing or inserting the bobbin case, otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is the slot (3). 3. When sewing whip stitches, pull approximately 40 mm of thread out from the thread hole (4), and when sewing purl stitches, pull approximately
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    of the seams for all patterns which have been stored in programs 1 to 90 can be set using parameter No. 11. stitch. This pattern is identical to the zigzag pattern of a lock stitch zigzag machine. Purl stitch (seal stitch) The above pattern in which the upper needle thread . 2813Q 61 HE-800A
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    thread tension for whip stitches (with zigzag tension open) When using a program that has whip stitches set, press the RESET key to lower the work Upper thread tension for purl stitches (with zigzag tension closed) When using a program that has purl stitches set, press the RESET key to lower the work
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    spring tension to between approximately 0.1 0.2 N in accordance with the material to be sewn. Weaker Stronger 3959Q Adjusting arm thread guide Index mark The standard position of arm thread guide (1) is when the screw (2) is aligned with the index mark. The standard position for the arm thread
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    Depress the treadle from the 1st step [B] to the 2nd step [C]. The sewing machine will start sewing. * Once the sewing operation has completed normally, the production counter will increase by 1 if in production counter display mode (DIP switch A - No. 4 = OFF). If in lower thread counter mode (DIP
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    the machine is starting, and the work clamp can be raised while the sewing machine is stopped. ▪ Always turn off the power before changing any of the DIP switch settings. Any changes to the DIP switch positions will not be effective until the power is switched off and back on again. 65 HE-800A
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    the sewing machine stops, in order to make threading easier. An alarm will sound while the error is being displayed, but if circuit board DIP switch 1 - No. 7 is set to ON, you can set the alarm to sound only three times. (Refer to "13. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES".) HE-800A 66
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    clamp in the other program (without shifting the material) [Re-sewing in the other program] The other program number can be retrieved when re-sewing. (For example, if there is a program which has already been assigned to a different program number which has the same buttonhole shape and which has
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    without the broke thread being detected, you can operate the sewing machine in test feed mode or manual mode until the needle zigzagging and material feed reach the point where sewing was interrupted, and then complete the rest of the sewing. 3967Q 1. Press the SELECT key (1) to change the mode to
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    AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning, otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is depressed needle plate to remove any dust and thread scraps. If you continue using the sewing machine while dust or thread scraps have built up, it may cause the work
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    base 1. Remove the belt cover, and then gently tilt back the machine head. 2. Place the oil tank (1) against the underside of overheat. When this happens, the overheating error code ("E40") will be displayed and you will not be able to operate the sewing machine. ９-４. Cleaning the eye guard 3970Q
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    check that the tip of the needle is not broken and also the needle is not bent before starting sewing. 2163Q ９-６. Cleaning the length feed plate Clean the length feed plate (1) if foreign materials such as the underside of the length feed plate (1) and the needle plate (3). 3971Q 71 HE-800A
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    sewing machine should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to carry out any maintenance and inspection of the electrical system. Turn off the power switch and disconnect parts such as the rotary hook Use both hands to hold the machine
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    are used for each of the two specifications -2 and -3, so make sure that the gauge being used matches the specifications and application for the sewing machine being adjusted. Note: When installing the rotary hook joint, install using the set screw so that the oil inlets in the rotary hook and
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    which helps to prevent the cutter from getting stuck and which helps maintain the cutting edge is available as an option. (Refer to "3. OPTIONAL PARTS".) 2. Loosen the two screws (4), and move the cutter holder (5) to adjust so that the clearance between the cutter and the needle bar (3) is 0.3 mm
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    is lowered by pressing the RESET key after setting the machine to the home position. Center of the needle 5.5 1 mm. Note: The work clamp (3) will tilt when sewing joints, so adjust so that the upper thread scissors (2) do sewing material joints, use the accessory auxiliary sheet (4) as shown
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    Adjusting the upper thread scissors opening timing After setting the sewing machine to the home position, press the RESET key and fully opening timing adjustment 1. Loosen the two bolts (7), and then adjust the support plate (8) so that the back plate (5) and the cam (6) overlap by HE-800A 76
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    support (2) and move feed guide shaft B (1) to the left or right. 3988Q １０-９. Adjusting the bobbin presser 1. Set the sewing machine machine pulley (1) is inside the mark of the machine pulley (1). The machine pulley sewing machine is started, and error code "E-02" will be displayed. Turn the machine
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    USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES １１. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES • The memory switch settings are valid for all programs (program Nos. 1 to 90). • When a memory switch number is being displayed in the program number LED, a dot will appear after the memory switch number. (Example: 00
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    OFF, 100 - 1,000ms sewing 11. Home position return switch No. 07. 08. 09. Unit 1 Default 1 1 0 1 0 1 13 1 10 0.1 OFF 1 0 1 0 1 0 100 OFF 1 1 1 0 - OFF - OFF - OFF Neutral position Work clamp lowered ON position No. 08. Machine start ON position No. 09. 79 HE-800A
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    switches ࡮Production counter and lower thread counter * If any cycle programs a single program 1. Select the number of the program to be switch. * The number of the program that will be initialized will appear in the program program have been initialized, "- -" will appear in the program
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    switch settings. Any changes to the DIP switch positions will not be effective until the power is switched off and back on again. 3993Q Note: Move the switches properly. DIP switch sewing ON (All programs will be set to 2-cycle sewing regardless of the setting for parameter No. 55.) 2-cycle sewing
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    mm (Sewing area: 4.0 × 32.0 mm) Default OFF OFF OFF‫ޔ‬OFF‫ޔ‬OFF OFF OFF‫ޔ‬OFF * If the programs are initialized when Nos. 3, 4 and 5 are set to OFF, OFF and ON respectively, the initial value for parameter No. 02 - Cutter size will be set to 6.0 mm. (Normal default value is 13.0 mm.) HE-800A 82
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    DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching 8 OFF OFF Zigzag motor energization is not turned off during pauses or when a thread breakage occurs 83 HE-800A
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    2 13. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES 3995Q Note: Move the switches properly. No. ON/OFF Setting items Default ON Pedal: for standing operation 1 specifications 6 OFF 200V, 220V, 230V, 380V, 400V specifications ON/OFF ON - 7 OFF - OFF ON - 8 OFF - OFF HE-800A 84
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    power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury. If a malfunction should occur with the sewing machine, a buzzer will sound and an error code will appear
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    . * This error can occur if a three-phase sewing machine is used with a single-phase power supply. Turn off the power and initialize the parameter settings. Turn off the power and initialize the parameter settings. Use the programming device (the programming software for the electronic pattern sewer
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    ERROR CODE TABLE Code E-55 E-59 E-62 E-63 E-64 E-70 E-74 E-80 E-81 E-90 Cause Stitch no. error (Exceeds 700 stitches.) Sewing data error Needle up error during operation Needle down error during operation Timing signal error during operation Machine motor running error EEPROM error an error still
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    does not exceed the sewing area, the error will be cleared. B. By initializing the program While pressing the ENTER key, press the RESET key. All parameters (00 to 69) for the program will then be initialized and the machine will switch to program mode. C. By initializing all programs Refer to "12
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    15. GAUGE PARTS LIST １５. GAUGE PARTS LIST Needle plate S50663-001 (1.2 mmS) S50664-001 (1.4 mmS) S50665-001 (1.6 mmS) S51248-101 (1.2 mmS)
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    15. GAUGE PARTS LIST [A] Work clamp assembly, with finger guard [B] Work clamp assembly [C] Finger guard [D] Work C 159080-000 C 159081-000 D 145136-001 D 144630-001 D S55348-001 D 144632-001 Sewing area 4 × 20 Sewing area 4 × 32 Sewing area 5.4 × 32 Sewing area 5.4 × 40 HE-800A 90
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    15. GAUGE PARTS LIST Cutter S51117-001 S51290-001 S51351-001 S51352-001 S51353-001 S51354-001 1/4 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 S51355-001 S51356-001 001 S01272-001 S01273-001 29 S03280-001 S01274-001 32 S01275-001 3/8 S01276-001 7/16 S35630-001 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 91 HE-800A
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    Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before carrying out troubleshooting, otherwise the machine may operate if the from the direction of the face plate, attach needle so that the notched part of needle faces frontward. Insert the end of the needle shank so stitches. HE-800A 92
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    inner and rotary hook. Adjust the arm thread guide position Polish with buff or replace the part. * Use the HE-800A bobbin case. Page 72, 73 73 25 73 and stroke Work clamp pressure Relation between work clamp assembly and sewing length Blunt rotary hook point Needle bar height and needle bar
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Thread tension Needle bar plate Lower thread clamp Check Zigzag thread upper thread tension Vertical and longitudinal needle bar play Lower thread retainer cam Remedy Adjust the upper thread tension appropriately. Reduce the needle bar play, or replace the parts sewing sewing
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    16. TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Check Lower thread (bobbin Lower clamp lifting speed Reduce the setting for memory switch No. 02. 79 １６-４. Uneven seams (2) ...... Lower thread is lifted up at the sewing start The end of the lower thread protrudes Screw - Lower thread clamp 3999Q 95 HE-800A
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    16. TROUBLESHOOTING １６-５. Uneven seams (3) ......Seam lifts up at the sewing start Seam lifts up and does not tighten at the sewing start Cause Upper scissors thread Upper thread feeding Check Upper thread scissors to the inclined face of the opening cam. Page 44 58 60 62 76 HE-800A 96
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    16. TROUBLESHOOTING １６-９. Uneven seams (7) ...... Loose thread end at end backtack Cause Backtack shape Check shape Check Remedy the backtack Set the value for knit material, replace with the -3 needle plate. ࡮Replace with a needle plate with a smaller needle hole. Page 41 41 - 97 HE-800A
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    winder guide. - Uneven bobbin winding Move bobbin winder tension bracket up and down to adjust. 59 Lower thread Lower thread tension Adjust the lower thread tension. 61 Bobbin case Damaged outside of Polish with buff or replace the part. bobbin case and bent * Use the HE-800A bobbin
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    TROUBLESHOOTING ࡮Upper thread trimmer cutting depth adjustment Page Service manual Upper thread trimmer assembly holding force 4005Q Adjust Use parameter number 63 to retard the tension the beginning of sewing release timing. 44 Opening amount of zigzag tension discs and mm 4008Q 99 HE-800A
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Check Upper thread feeding Thread take-up amount Remedy Loosen the screw to decrease thread take-up amount so that upper thread does not pull out of scissors assembly at the sewing start. Page Increase Screw Decrease - Rotary hook Machine Use memory switch No. 800A 100
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    16. TROUBLESHOOTING Unraveling of adjustment Page Service manual 4005Q Burr on tips of upper thread trimmer M and upper thread trimmer U. Polish with buff or replace the part. Check 4008Q Work clamp lifting speed Use memory switch No. 02 to retard the work clamp lifting speed. 79 101 HE
  • Brother International HE-800A | Instruction Manual - English - Page 110
    TROUBLESHOOTING thread trimmer cutting depth adjustment Page Service manual Upper thread trimmer assembly holding force trimmer driving arm roller. Service manual Needle strikes upper thread trimmer cutting depth adjustment Page Service manual upper thread operating force 4005Q trimmer
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Work clamp home Work clamp home After setting the sewing machine to the home position sensor position sensor position position, the face plate, insert needle fully into needle bar so that the notched part of needle faces frontward. Adjust the needle and hook timing. 1. Adjust 800A
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    TROUBLESHOOTING blade Damage to cutter mechanism parts Loose screws Check for a disconnected cord. Memory switches Remedy Install the cutter so ࡮Replace any parts that are damaged. ࡮Tighten any loose screws. Connect the cords. If the material is heavy and difficult to cut, use memory switch No. 00
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Solenoid stopper Check Nut Cutter sensor position Remedy Check if the nut is loose, and tighten it securely. ࡮Adjust the cutter sensor position. ࡮ Check if the mounting screws are loose, and tighten them securely. 4.5 ± 0.5 mm Cutter sensor Page - - Cutter bar guide guide
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    TROUBLESHOOTING M and upper thread guide with buffer. ࡮Check for burrs on the top surface of upper thread trimmer M. ࡮Replace the parts. Adjust the lateral position treadle is depressed backward? Remedy Change the settings of memory switch Nos. 04, 05, 06. Check the cord connections and contacts
  • Brother International HE-800A | Instruction Manual - English - Page 115
    TROUBLESHOOTING Work clamp is not raised (2) Pulse motor stepping sound can be heard Cause Machine sewing joints. Upper thread scissors Apply grease to the inclined face of the opening operation cam. 76 Lower thread trimmer Interference between Repair or replace the parts switch memory switch
  • Brother International HE-800A | Instruction Manual - English - Page 116
    16. TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Upper scissors thread Work 76 - Lower thread is not trimmed (pulls when material is removed) Cause Machine stopping position Check Rotary hook touches lower thread retainer at the stop position Remedy against the upper thread scissors. 76 HE-800A 4018Q 108
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    16. TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Feed home position sensor Feed timing belt Check Feed home position the stopper position. Page - Sewing machine stops during sewing Cause Thread breakage detector Pauses Threading Error [E-07] Check Thread breakage detector position Panel DIP switch A - No. 3 Upper
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HE-800A
ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH BUTTON HOLER