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- Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 1
HE-800B INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE LOCKSTITCH BUTTON HOLER - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
very 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 to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such as the - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
[1] Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to ensure safe operation thing that must be done. (For example, the symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".) HE-800B i - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
problems with correct operation. Installation Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother is used, the weight of the machine problems with correct operation may also occur. All cords should be secured at least 25 mm away from any moving parts 800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
hand is used, the weight of the machine head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand may get caught. When replacing parts and installing optional accessories, be sure to use only genuine Brother parts. Brother will not be held responsible for any accidents or problems resulting from the use of - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
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 a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. iv HE - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
4730M 4731M Oil tank (accessory) HE-800B 4732M v - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
arm thread guide 28 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION 29 5-1. Name and function of each operation panel item 29 5-2. Starting the sewing machine 31 5-3. Operating the treadle 32 5-4. Program setting method 33 5-4-1. Parameter list 35 5-4-2. Setting the length - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
the lower thread clamp timing......... 70 9-10. Adjusting the bobbin presser 70 10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES 71 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 77 11-1. Upper thread breakage 77 11-2. Skipped stitches 78 11-3. Uneven seams (1) ...... 30. Operation panel display freezes and operation is not possible 96 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
MAJOR PARTS 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS (1) Power switch (4) Treadle (7) Tension release lever Safety devices (9) Eye guard (12) Motor cover (2) Control box (5) Stop switch (8) Pulley (10) Thread take-up cover (13) Slide cover (3) Operation panel (6) Cotton stand (11) Finger guard 4733M 1 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
program stitch no. 3,000 stitches) -2 -3 Schmetz 134 Nm90 Schmetz 134 Nm75 SD memory card (No guarantees of operation can be given for any media.) Single-phase 100V / 220V, 3-phase 220V / 380V / 400V (For single-phase 100 V and three-phase 380 V/400 V, the trans box is required.) HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
2. SPECIFICATIONS 2-2. Standard sewing pattern list Rectangle Rear tack Radial Round Straight bar tack Front tack Radial-rectangle Round-rectangle Eyelet-rectangle Rectangle-radial -taper tack Round-taper tack Eyelet-taper tack Rectangle-tack Radial-tack Round-tack Eyelet-tack 3 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
your Brother dealer or hand is used, the weight of the machine head may mm away from any moving parts. Furthermore, do not excessively receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur should be strong enough to bear the weight and vibration of the sewing machine. - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
HX800B" to indicate that it is an HX-control box for HE-800B sewing machines. Operator Table 4735M Remove the six screws (1), and then (7) until the clearance between the base of the table and the top of the box setting plate (9) is 14 mm. Leg 10mm or more NOTE: Check that the control box - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
bed base (1). 3. Install the bed base (1) with the three flat washers (5) and wood screws (6), and then install the two rubber caps (7). 4. Remove the four bolts (3). 5. Set the magnet (8) in the position shown in the illustration. 4069M HE - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
to hit it with the machine head when placing the machine head on top of it. ・ Make sure that the felt support (4) do not touch the bed base (3). 2. Install the machine head with the four spring washers (5) and four bolts will not be sufficiently stable when it is tilted back. 4740M 7 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
panel cord is not being clamped when screwing the operation panel into the table. The cord may become damaged if it is clamped. 4742M HE-800B 8 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
bundle (1) through the hole (2) into the control box. 3. Securely connect the connectors as indicated in the table below. (Refer to the next page.) 4745M 9 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
and the tension release solenoid harness so that they do not touch the cutter P.C. board and the power supply P.C. board. (Continued on next page) HE-800B 10 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
the control box. 5. Check that the cords (1) do not get pulled, and then gently return the machine head to its original position. 4748M 11 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run the risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. 4749M (1) Ground wire from the machine head (Ground mark position) * The recommended tightening torque for the ground - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
figure . The treadle stroke will increase by approximately 1.25 times. * This adjustment will also affect the treadle pressure and the treadle return pressure, so these settings should be readjusted if necessary. 13 HE - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result. (1) Eye guard assembly (2) Washer (3) Screw 4754M HE-800B 14 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
only the lubricating oil specified by Brother. * If this type of lubricating oil is difficult to obtain, the recommended oil to use is oil window (2). If it cannot be seen, problems such as seizure of the mechanism may occur. 3898Q 15 HE - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
paper (4) or similar to catch the oil drops. As a guide, the optimum position can be obtained if the adjusting screw risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Connect cords problems may result. Green and yellow wire (ground wire) 4935M HE - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
you run the risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Connect cords that match the not pierce the cords. • Do not use extension cords, otherwise machine operation problems may result. 3. Use the six screws to tighten the cover of the control - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
NOTE: • If the ground connection is not secure, electric shocks, operating errors or damage to electronic components such as P.C. boards may occur. • not pierce the cords. • Do not use extension cords, otherwise machine operation problems may result. 3. Use the six screws to tighten the cover of the - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
error numbers appear on the operation panel. If the safety switch (2) is not turned on, error error is displayed. 2) Tighten the two bolts (3). 3. After checking that no error slide cover (5) will close from its own weight or momentum, and your fingers or other - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
3-18. Installing the auxiliary table 3. INSTALLATION 1. Provisionally install the two table support plates (1) to the auxiliary table (2) with the four bolts (3). 2. Install the the bed (4) and the auxiliary table (2), tighten the four bolts (3). Set so that there is no clearance 4763M HE - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
needle, otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. Use a Schmetz Nm 134 needle. 1. Loosen the set screw (1). 2. Insert the needle as far as it will go so that the groove is facing toward you. 3. Securely tighten the - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
pull out the thread. ▪ After threading the arm thread guide (4), pass the thread under the thread guide (5) as shown in the illustration to make it easier ▪ If you start sewing without passing the thread through the thread guide (5), error "E600" will be generated and the sewing machine will stop. ▪ - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
threading mode, the needle will return to the middle position. If you press the ▲ key, the needle will move to the right. 4769M 23 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against of the lower thread is complete. (Once winding of the set amount of lower thread is complete (80% to 90% Case A If the thread winds onto the bobbin unevenly Loosen the set screw (7) and move the bobbin wider tension bracket (8) up and - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
cover (6). 5. Hold the latch on the bobbin case and insert the bobbin case into the rotary hook. 6. Close the rotary hook cover (6). 4773M 25 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
have been stored in programs 1 to 50 can be set using parameter No. 53. Make the following adjustments in accordance with the seam shape which has been set. [Stitch patterns] case drops gently by its own weight (0.05 - 0.25 N) while the thread end coming out of the bobbin case is held. 2813Q - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
the purl area. 4. Measure the upper thread tension as shown in the illustration. 5. Press the THREAD key to exit threading mode. Closed 4776M 27 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
take-up spring height 4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING Loosen the set screw (1), and turn the entire thread tension adjuster material to be sewn. Weaker Stronger 4-5-5. Adjusting arm thread guide Index mark The standard position of arm thread guide (1) is when the screw (2) is aligned with the index - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
is used to decrease the values for program numbers and parameter numbers. (6) key This key is used to increase the values for program numbers and parameter numbers. (7) key This key is used to decrease the values for parameter settings and memory switch settings. (8) key This key is used to increase - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
in the key illuminates when test feeding mode is active. (18) PROGRAM key This key is used to start program mode. The "PROGRAM" indicator in the key illuminates when program mode is active. (19) MEMSW (memory switch) key This key . (26) SD card slot This is the slot for the SD card. HE-800B 30 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
will show the standby condition*1 for the mode that was active when operation last stopped (if it was automatic sewing mode, test feeding mode or program mode). *1: The "standby condition" is the name for the period from the point after switching to one of these modes until the first operation - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
material. * The work clamp rises while the treadle is being depressed backward, and it returns to the neutral position when the treadle is released. HE-800B 32 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
number (2) that was last selected and the setting (3) for that parameter will appear in the display. * You can also start program mode by pressing a shortcut key. In this case, the parameter number that corresponds to the shortcut key will be selected. (Refer to the next page.) 4918M 33 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
(OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION) 4 Select the parameter number (2) for the parameter that you would like to change. (Refer to "5-4-1. Parameter list".) 4787M 5 Change the setting (3) for the parameter. 4919M 4792M 6 Apply the changed setting. Flashing * The flashing display means that the - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
Parameter list ・Parameters that are not applicable to a particular program will be skipped and not displayed. ・The allowable setting range for some parameters may vary from the range specified, depending on the settings of other parameters dimensions have been set to 5.4x19 mm, the initial value for the - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
Sewing speed (zigzag part) 1,000-4,000 sti setting value for eyelet types. (*4) If underlays exist and the setting setting speed exceeds the sewing speed (zigzag part), the speed during sewing will equal the sewing speed (zigzag part). (*5) If the setting speed exceeds the sewing speed (zigzag part - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION) No. Setting items 18 Front tack length (except taper tack) Setting range 0.5-5.0 mm Unit Initial value 0.1 1.0 19 Front 0.1 0.0 2 7 0.1 3.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 1.0 0.05 0.30 0.1 0.0 2 7 4796M 4797M 4798M 4799M 4800M 37 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
(rectangle only) 31 Rear tack vector shape (rectangle only) 1: 2: Setting range 1.0-3.0 mm -1.0-1.0 mm 1: Triangle 2: Rectangle 3: Saw-shape Unit 3: (*6) If sewn-together underlays and rectangle underlays have been set at the same time, rectangle underlays will be sewn after sewn-together underlays - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
Underlay sewing start length 46 Underlay zigzag width for first cycle Setting range 0.30-1.00 mm 2.0-10.0 mm 0.0-3.0 mm 47 Underlay double stitch 1-2 times 0.0-0.8 mm 1-6 stitches OFF: Condense stitch 0.1-1.5 mm (Normally set to 1.0.) Unit 0.05 Initial value 0.80 0.1 4.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 2.0 1 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION) No. Setting items 53 Stitch type (Whip/Purl) Whip Setting range 1-16 Purl Unit Initial value 1 -2 specifications: timing -4-6 stitches -4-4 stitches -4-4 stitches -4-4 stitches -5-0 stitches 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 HE-800B 40 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
the length is not set correctly, problems may occur, such as the bar tacking areas being cut by the cutter. 5-4-3. Buttonhole sewing size A. Length of the hole (Parameter No.02) B. Zigzag width (Parameter No.08) C. Cutter X space (Parameter No.04) D. Cutter Y space (Parameter No.05) E. Front tack - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
parameter number 05 (Cutter Y space) is set to 1.0 mm, parameter number 18 (Front tack length) is set to 1.0 mm and parameter number 25 (Rear tack length) is set programs 1: Triangle Parameter No. 31 2: Rectangle 3: Saw-shape 4805M 4806M 4807M Setting range 1: Triangle General sewing Setting - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
reinforce the buttonhole. ▪ If parameter No. 46 (underlay zigzag width for first cycle) [Dimension A in the illustration] is set to about 0.4 mm, the of underlays, or use shortcut key 1 or parameter No. 15 to reduce the sewing speed (zigzag part). ▪ When underlays above are sewn together, the - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
selected from the following four patterns. 1: Cutting during sewing Parameter No. 06 2: Cutting after sewing 3: Cutting before sewing operates before the left zigzag stitch of the last cycle is sewn. Setting range 4: Cutting before sewing + Cutting during sewing ▪ Does not operate HE-800B 44 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION) 5-8. Copying programs To create a program with parameters that are almost exactly the same as those of another program, you can copy the original program and change just the parts which need to be changed. 1 Press any one of the - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
then be carried out. 4794M (In this example, the details of the program number for the copying source [P03] will be copied to the program number for the copying destination [P15] (2).) 4813M 6 If you press the COPY key, program copy mode will end. (The sewing machine will return to the mode that - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
the moving parts or press might touch the moving parts of the needle trimmer and the cause of the problem. 4893M 6-1. Automatic sewing ( program number (2). Information such as the sewing pattern (1), the program program (Refer to P. 33) Cycle program (Refer to P. 52) 4787M 47 4817M The program - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
sewing pattern which has been programmed without actually sewing the program. (The needle will not Select the program number (2) for test feeding. The sewing pattern (1), the program number (2) Independent program (Refer to P. 33) Cycle program (Refer to P. 52) 4787M 4821M The program number - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
by hand also moves the needle up and down, so if material has been set and the sewing machine is threaded with thread, manual sewing can be carried out. Number of stitches remaining 5 Test feeding complete When the detection, and then they will return to the sewing start position. 49 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
sewing The STOP switch is used to stop the sewing machine if a problem occurs such as a thread breakage. Press the STOP key. Off 4829M The buzzer will stop sounding. 2 Eliminate the cause of the problem. 3 Press the RESET key once more. (The display will change alternately.) - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
paused)> 1 Press the RESET key. Off 4829M The buzzer will stop sounding. 2 Eliminate the cause of the problem. 3 Press the key once. (The display will change alternately.) 4830M 4832M 4 Press the and keys to determine to continue sewing from the point where sewing was paused. 51 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
program P01 with cutter operation on, and one step of independent program P03 with cutter operation off. Example: Setting contents for cycle program C1 Step number Independent program Select cycle program number C1 (1). Independent program Cycle program 4787M 4890M The program number (1) - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
program mode. 4839M 4789M 4 Set the contents (3) for step 1 to "P01". (1) Cycle program number (2) Step number (3) Contents (program number, cutter operation) set enabled. * The "--" in "P--" means that no setting has been made. When "--" is set, the contents for all subsequent steps are cleared. - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
operation when a cycle program is selected and automatic sewing is being carried out will occur as shown in the table at right in accordance with the setting of the CUTTER ON indicator which is currently selected. Cutter operation CUTTER ON indicator ON OFF HE-800B Cycle program P P Yes No - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
from the factory. You can change the settings for these memory switches if required. The settings for the memory switches are valid for all programs. Refer to "7-2-1. List of memory switch settings" for details on memory switch Nos. and settings. 1 Press the MEMSW key. 4848M (1) Memory switch - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
List of memory switch settings No. Setting items Work clamp height when treadle is depressed 001 Settings can be made in units of 1 mm. Setting 60: When the FUNC key is pressed, the parameter setting screen for the number which has been set is displayed. OFF Display screen contrast 1-15 10 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
Normal sewing machine operation will then be possible. Initialization level and settings that are reset or initialized. Program settings (Parameter) [P01-P50] Cycle programs [C1-C9] Program No. Cycle step no. Parameter No. Memory switch Production counter Lower thread counter Lower thread counter - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
setting If memory switch no. 302 is set the lower thread counter to set the number of articles which setting mode.) 4858M 4859M 3 Set the counting value (1). 4929M 4930M 4792M 4 Apply the changed setting will return to automatic sewing mode and the setting will not be changed. - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
the production counter setting If memory switch no. 302 is set to "2-PRODUCT", to production counter setting mode.) 4863M 4864M 3 Set the counting value (1). 4931M 4932M 4792M 4 Apply the changed setting. * When * If you would like to return the setting to "0", press the RESET key. 4794M - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
counter setting mode and lower thread counter setting mode . (Refer to the table below for details.) 1 Press the FUNC key while the sewing machine is in standby during automatic sewing mode, test feeding mode, program mode or cycle program at standby in setting mode automatic sewing mode, - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
1. Remove lint and dust from the thread passages. 4873M 2. Remove lint and dust from around the work clamp (1) and upper thread trimmer (2). 4874M 61 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
air inlet port Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter in the air inlet port (2) of the control box (1) at least once a month. 4875M HE-800B 62 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
the two bolts (2), and then remove the length feed plate (1). 2. Clean the underside of the length feed plate (1) and the needle plate (3). 3971Q 63 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
your Brother dealer When replacing consumable parts such as the hand is used, the weight of the machine head before carrying out the tasks listed below. 1. Turn on loosen the set screw (3) of the needle bar clamp. 5. Insert the "1" part of the . * Different gauges (optional part) are used for each of - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
(6) just begins to rise from its lowest position. 4881M 7. Insert the "2" part of the gauge (7) between the needle plate (8) and the lower edge of the and application for the sewing machine being adjusted. 8. Tighten the two set screws (4) of the rotary hook joint (3). 9. Close the slide cover 800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
pressure The standard distance A is 30 mm (approximately 30 N). Loosen the nut (1) and turn the adjusting screw (2) to adjust the work clamp pressure. 3978Q HE-800B 66 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
cutter and the needle bar (3) is 0.3 mm. * Check that the needle bar (3) does not touch the cutter when it moves sideways. 0.3 mm 3980Q 67 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
tilting of the work clamp (3) causes skipped stitches to occur when sewing material joints, use the accessory auxiliary sheet (4) as shown in the illustration. HE-800B 68 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
4. Press the THREAD key. Trimmer 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 approximately 1.0-1.5 mm. NOTE: If cutter and needle breakage may occur. 4. Press the THREAD key. 69 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
support (2) and move feed guide shaft B (1) to the left or right. 3. Gently return the machine head to its original position. 3988Q 9-10. Adjusting the bobbin presser 1. Press the THREAD key to switch to threading mode. 2. Gently tilt back the machine head. 3. Loosen the set 800B 70 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
will result in serious injury from electric shocks. If a problem should occur with the sewing machine, the buzzer will sound and an error code and error message will appear in the display. Follow the remedy procedure on the main P.C. board if a triple pedal is being used) being used) 71 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
Upper shaft motor-related errors Items with a "*" in the "Page" column should only be handled by a qualified technician. Code Cause Remedy Page Turn that there are no correctly at the needle up stop position problems with the cutter mechanism, the thread trimming * after sewing. 800B 72 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES Code E132 E133 E150 Cause Remedy Page Problem detected with upper shaft motor operation. Turn off the power, and then check that synchronizer connector P11 on the motor and then move the work clamp up and down and check that it moves smoothly. Page 10* * 73 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
. Code Cause Remedy Page E401 Communication error detected error. Use a different SD card. ** E425 An error occurred while writing to the SD card. Press the RESET key to clear the error. Check if the media is write-protected and if it has enough free space. ** E430 Problem 800B 4888M 74 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 84
program (999 stitches) exceeded. Error in memory switch version detected. When the power is turned off and then back on, the zigzag pitch will be set automatically to x1.5 in order to reduce the number of stitches. Turn off the power and carry out level 2 initialization. E583 Error in parameter - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 85
of the control program. Turn off the power, and then check that there are no problems with the wiring and the P.C. boards inside the control box which are to have their firmware versions updated. Page * 10, 11* 10, 11* * * 10, 11* 10, 11* 10, 11* If an error code that is not listed above appears - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 86
service. • If the following remedies do not fix the problem, turn off the power switch and consult a qualified technician or the place of purchase. CAUTION Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before carrying out troubleshooting or replace the part. thread path Especially 800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 87
Rotary hook 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Check Needle bar height and needle bar lift amount (The gauge is an option part.) Gap between the guide position Adjust the arm thread guide position. 28 Bobbin case Damaged outside of Polish with buff or replace the part. bobbin case and bent * Use the HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 88
TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Work clamp Rotary hook Thread tension Needle bar play Lower thread clamp Check Work clamp pressure Relation between work clamp assembly and sewing length Blunt rotary hook tip Needle bar height and needle bar lift amount (The gauge is an option part rubber.) 79 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 89
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11-3. Uneven seams (1) ...... At the sewing start Items with a "*" in the "Page" column should only be handled by a qualified 35 - 40mm Bobbin presser position Bobbin insertion Adjust the bobbin presser position. Insert the bobbin correctly. 4002Q 70* 25 HE-800B 80 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 90
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11-4. Uneven seams (2) ...... Lower thread is lifted up at the sewing start The end of the lower thread protrudes above the seam at the so that upper thread does not pull out of trimmer assembly at the sewing start. Page 69* 69* Screw Decrease Increase * 4000Q 81 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 91
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11 stitch Set using parameter number 53. Tension release Tension release timing Use parameter numbers 54 to 57 to set the Tension release timing Use parameter numbers 54 to 57 to set the timing for changing the setting values for parameter numbers 51 and 52. Page 39 HE - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 92
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11-10. Uneven seams (8) ...... Thread sticking out at end backtack Items with a "*" in the "Page" column should only be handled by a qualified technician. Cause Check Remedy Backtack shape Checking the number of Adjust the setting values for parameter numbers 51 end - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 93
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11-12. Uneven seams (10) ...... All stitches Items with a "*" in the "Page Polish with buff or replace the part. bobbin case and bent * Use the HE-800B bobbin case. * bobbin holder spring, etc. Stitch patterns Purl stitch, whip stitch Set using parameter number 53. 40 HE - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 94
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11-13. Upper thread run out Items with a "*" in the the installation position of upper thread trimmer assembly by moving the setting plate assembly. ・ Upper thread trimmer longitudinal position adjustment ・Upper thread Approx. 0.5 mm 4107M (Continued on next page) 85 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 95
TROUBLESHOOTING Check End of tension release at the beginning of sewing Opening amount of zigzag tension discs and bar tack tension discs Remedy Use parameter number 54 to retard the timing for changing the thread tension (increase the setting 65* part.) Thread parameter numbers 10 to 13 to set - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 96
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11-14. Unraveling of upper thread trimmer assembly by moving the setting plate assembly. ・ Upper thread trimmer longitudinal Burr on tips of upper thread Polish with buff or replace the part. trimmer M and upper thread trimmer U. Check burr on upper - 1 mm 4008Q 87 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 97
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11-15. Upper thread miss-trimming Items with a "*" in the installation position of upper thread trimmer assembly by moving the setting plate assembly. ・ Upper thread trimmer longitudinal position adjustment ・Upper of the trimmer driving arm roller. cutting depth * HE-800B 88 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 98
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11-16. Needle strikes upper thread trimmer Items with a installation position of upper thread trimmer assembly by moving the setting plate assembly. ・ Upper thread trimmer longitudinal position adjustment ・Upper mm. * 5.5 - 6.0 mm 4012Q (Continued on next page) 89 HE-800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 99
11. TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Upper thread trimmer faces frontward. Rotary hook Needle bar height and needle bar lift amount (The gauge is an option part.) 1. Adjust the needle bar height to "1" on the gauge. 2. Adjust the needle and rotary to the cutter. 89, 90* 0.3 mm 67* HE-800B 4016Q 90 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 100
TROUBLESHOOTING ). Damage to mechanism parts Loose screws cutter ・Replace any parts that are damaged. 10* * * Cutter bar guide 4017Q Smoothness of cutter Adjust the cutter bar guide so that the cutter operates ). Cutter bar guide Smoothness of cutter Adjust the cutter bar guide so that the cutter - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 101
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11-20. Cutter and upper thread trimmer touch Items with a "*" in the " ・ Use parameter number 04 to set the cutter X space. ・ Use parameter number 03 to set the correction of the cutter X position. Cutter Cutter play Cutter knife bending Adjust the cutter bar guide so that - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 102
parts: Length feed plate (for specification -3), work clamp assembly (for knits), needle plate 1.2 (for specification -3) ・Use parameter number 47 to reduce the underlay feed pitch to about 0.5. ・Use parameter number 14 to reduce the underlay sewing speed. * If sewing knitted wear, problems - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 103
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11-24. Work clamp is not raised (2) ...... Pulse thread trimmer Interference between fixed knife set, lower thread clamp, lower thread presser and lower thread retainer. Repair or replace the parts. Lower thread trimmer link A sensor position. sensor position * HE-800B 94 - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 104
TROUBLESHOOTING 11-25. Lower thread is not trimmed (pulls when material is removed) Items with a "*" in the "Page" column should only be handled by a qualified technician. Cause Check Remedy Fixed knife set Fixed knife and movable Adjust the fixed knife set are any problems with the 800B - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 105
TROUBLESHOOTING the thread correctly through the thread guide. Error [E301] Upper thread trimmer the machine pulley backward to set the mechanism position needle of the arrow to set the thread trimming mechanism to ・ Check if there are any problems with the inside control box. connection - Brother International HE-800B | Instruction Manual - English - Page 106
INSTRUCTION MANUAL * Please note that the contents of this manual may differ slightly from the actual product purchased as a result of product improvements. © 2012 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. This is the original instructions. HE-800B SB3902-001 E 2012.10. B (1)
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