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KE-430F BE-438F Basic Operation Manual ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE LOCKSTITCH BAR TACKER ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE LOCKSTITCH BUTTON SEWER Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. This basic operation manual describes basic - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
and thread take-up, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts. Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before operating the machine so that you will know how to use it correctly. KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic 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 the thing that must be done. (For example, the symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".) KE-430F, BE-438F i - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
problems with correct operation. Installation Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother , and problems with correct operation may also occur. All cords should be secured at least 25 mm away from any moving parts. Furthermore, KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
injury or damage to the machine. Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother. If any safety devices have been removed, be absolutely sure problems in machine operation which result from unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be covered by the warranty. KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic 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 has been tilted. Do not hold, otherwise problems with operation or injury may occur. 8 iv KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
Thread take-up cover Eye guard Finger guard 2274B Rear cover DT solenoid cover Side cover KE-430F, BE-438F oil tank 2506B 2275B v - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
CONTENTS 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS 1 2. USEFUL FUNCTIONS FOR OPTIMUM SEWING 2 3. LIST OF SEWING PATTERNS 3 3-1. List of sewing patterns (KE-430F 3 3-2. List of sewing patterns (BE-438F 8 4. INSTALLATION 11 4-1. Table processing diagram 11 4-2. Installing the control box 12 4-3. Installing the - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS 2276B BE-438F (1) Power switch (2) Control box (3) SD card slot (4) Operation panel (5) Foot switch (6) Work clamp (KE-430F) (7) Button clamp (BE-438F) (8) Pulley (9) Cotton stand Safety devices (10) Finger guard (11) Eye guard (12) Thread take-up - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
program and change just the parts which need to be changed. 03, -0K, -0F specifications). Page 31 This is used to stop the thread from pulling out at the sewing start, and at times when skipped stitches might easily occur. * The default setting for this memory switch is "OFF". 2 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
LIST OF SEWING PATTERNS 3-1. List of sewing patterns (KE-430F ratio is 100%. For medium-weight materials (-03) No. Pattern No.of Tacking 36 7 2 64 30 16 2 89 90 24 3 For heavy-weight materials (-05) No. Pattern No.of Tacking size (mm) stitches Length Width No. KE-430F, BE-438F 3 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
Width 10 21 10 0.3 44 46 9 15 11 28 10 0.3 12 28 20 0.3 23 35 25 0.3 45 70 9 25 24 42 25 0.3 25 45 25 0.3 4 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
3. LIST OF SEWING PATTERNS Vertical bar tacking Vertical straight bar tacking No. Pattern No.of Tacking size (mm) stitches Length Width No. Pattern No.of Tacking size (mm 3 16 30 28 0.3 10 41 36 3 16 46 27 0.3 20 42 44 3 20 47 44 0.3 25 43 68 3 24 KE-430F, BE-438F 5 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
3. LIST OF SEWING PATTERNS Crescent bar tacking No. Pattern No.of Tacking size (mm) stitches Length Width No. Pattern 34 35 12 7 37 No.of Tacking Crossed tacking Pattern No. of stitches Tacking size (mm) Length Width 84 16 16 49 93 9.6 9.6 51 105 30 26 6 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
LIST OF Brother sales office for details. Note when creating additional sewing patterns When sewing data with a small number of stitches (15 stitches or less) is sewn repeatedly (short cycle operation), the upper shaft motor may overheat and the "E150" error code may be generated. KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
OF SEWING PATTERNS 3-2. List of sewing patterns (BE-438F) The sewing patterns shown below have been preset into the sewing machine. Any sewing pattern can be selected the holes in the buttons is 2 mm or greater before using the programs. *3 Do not use the button lifter spring. 8 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
3. LIST OF SEWING PATTERNS No. No. of holes in button *4 14 *5 36 *4 28 *5 37 *4 15 *5 38 *4 29 *5 39 *1 59 16 *1 60 17 Pattern No. of threads 6-6 of one side is completed, the thread will be trimmed without the button clamp rising, and then the other side will be sewn. KE-430F, BE-438F 9 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
3. LIST OF SEWING PATTERNS No. No. of holes in button *1 64 *3 21 *3 34 *3*4 22 *3*5 43 *3*4 4 35 *3*5 44 46 Pattern No. of stitches or less) is sewn repeatedly (short cycle operation), the upper shaft motor may overheat and the "E150" error code may be generated. 10 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician at least 25 mm away from any moving parts. Furthermore, do not excessively bend the cable risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Install the KE-430F, BE-438F 2453B 11 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
installing the oiler (8) as shown in figure [A]. NOTE: • Make sure that the dust oiler setting plate (4) does not interfere with the hinge holder (2). 2281B 12 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
Pass the felt (13) and the oil tube (14) through the hole in the dust oiler setting plate (15) into the oiler (16). Figure1 2284B KE-430F, BE-438F 13 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
in the table, and then insert it into the control box through the hole in the side of the control box. (3) Staples [3 pcs] 2286B 14 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
clamped and so that the cotton stand (1) does not move. 4-7. Installing the button tray (BE-438F) 3636M Install the button tray at a place convenient for operation. (1) Button tray holder (2) Wood screws injury may result. (1) Eye guard assembly (2) Screws [2 pcs] 2287B KE-430F, BE-438F 15 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
place. • Secure the cables with cable ties and cord clamps, while being careful not to pull on the connector. 2288B (Continued on next page.) 16 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
) Cord clamps (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) NOTE: Route the X, Y and work clamp pulse motor harnesses so that they do not touch the power supply P.C. board. (Continued on next page.) KE-430F, BE-438F 17 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
get inside the control box. 6. Check that the cords do not get pulled, and then gently return the machine head to its original position. 2291B KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
, and problems with correct operation may also occur. (1) Ground wire from the machine head (Ground mark position) * The recommended tightening torque for the ground screws is 1.0±0.1 N・m. NOTE: Make sure that the ground connections are secure in order to ensure safety. 2292B KE-430F, BE-438F 19 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
4. INSTALLATION 4-11. Installing the rear cover (1) Rear cover (2) Screws [4 pcs] NOTE: Be careful not to clamp the cords when installing the rear cover (1). 2293B 20 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
the lubricating oil specified by Brother. * If this type of lubricating oil is difficult to obtain, the If the oil level drops below the lower reference line, problems with operation of the sewing machine such as seizing may occur KE-430F, BE-438F 21 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
If there is no more oil on the felt (6) of the shuttle race base assembly, problems with sewing may result. 2381B < When using the needle cooler (option)> If using the needle cords, otherwise machine operation problems may result. Green and yellow wire (ground wire) 2353B 22 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
do 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 box. Check that none of the cords are being clamped by the cover at this time. Green and yellow wire (ground wire) KE-430F, BE-438F 23 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
secure, electric shocks, operating errors or damage to electronic components problems may result. 3. Use the six screws to tighten the cover of the control box. Check that none of the cords are being clamped by the cover at this time. Green and yellow wire (ground wire) 2351B 24 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
05] [ - 0K] Foundation garments [ - 0F] 2339B After this, the program number will flash in the program No. display (6). 2. Depress the foot switch (7) to the 2nd step. The feed mechanism will move to the home position and the work clamp / button clamp will rise. 2nd step 2346B KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
threaded more easily. (Refer to following page.) [When using the needle cooler (option)] [Two holes] Spun rayon yarn Synthetic thread [One hole] Approx. 40mm 26 KE-430F, BE-438F 2301B - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
THREAD/CLAMP key. • The work clamp/button clamp will return to where it was before threading mode was started. THREAD/CLAMP indicator switches off 2390B KE-430F, BE-438F 27 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
BEFORE SEWING 5-3. Winding the lower thread CAUTION Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while winding the lower thread, as this may case A, move the bobbin winder tension assembly (8) down, and for case B, move it upward. Case B KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
nut (1) until the bobbin case will not drop by its own weight while the thread end coming out of the bobbin case is held. 2536Q KE-430F, BE-438F 29 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
equivalent DP x 5 #14 KE-430F Knitted wear (-0K) #60 or equivalent #80 or equivalent 0.8 - 1.2 [80 - 120]*1 Foundation garments (-0F) #60 or equivalent #60 or equivalent 0.2 - 0.3 0.05 - 0.3 DP x 5 #9 DP x 5 KN#11 Heavy-weight materials (-05) #30 or equivalent BE-438F #60 or equivalent #50 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
Guide to maximum sewing speed for KE-430F] Max. sewing speed (sti/min) Use Standard hook Large hook 8 layers of denim 3,200 2,500 12 layers of denim 2,700 Ordinary materials 2,700 2,500 For knitted materials Refer to "6-2. List of memory switches" in the instruction manual CD for details - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
for use with the thread nipper device. Refer to "3-1. List of Sewing Patterns (KE-430F)" for details of the sewing patterns. Specifications For medium-weight materials (-03) For heavy-weight materials (-05) For knitted wear (-0K) For foundation garments (-0F) Standard - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
plate cam (1). 4115M 5-8. Adjusting the button clamp (BE-438F) 0.5 - 1.0mm 1. Insert the button in the button support (1) with the bolt (2). 2. Install the spring (3) with the washer (4) and the screw (5). * Adjust so that the spring (3) is in the middle of the button. 2308B KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
Power indicator Illuminates when the power is turned on. (2) CAUTION indicator Illuminates when an error occurs. (3) RESET key Used to reset errors. (4) TEST key Used to switch to test mode, or it can be used SELECT key (14) is pressed to switch to the sewing speed setting. 34 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
numbers. (16) Menu display Displays information such as menu setting values, memory switch settings and error codes. (17) Setting keys Used to change the value which is displayed in the PROGRAM No. , F4] Used to directly select program numbers and cycle program numbers. KE-430F, BE-438F 35 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
200 to 999. Restrictions due to program numbers selected Program No. 1 to 89 (430F), 1 to 64 (438F) Pattern selection Not possible operation Patterns that can be Patterns with same number as program or the TEST key, the changes to the program contents will be canceled. 36 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
speed Æ Slow start patternÆ Upper thread tension 5 Change the setting for the parameter. (Refer to "List of parameters" on the next page for details on parameter changes. ) Press the setting. or key The display will return to the normal display. TEST indicator switches off KE-430F, BE-438F 37 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
sti/min 438F: 200 sti/min to 2700 sti/min Setting units are 100 sti/min. Sewing speed (Initial value is 2000 sti/min.) * The setting is displayed in units of 10 sti/min. For a setting of 2000 sti/min, the display will be "200".) Initial value 38 KE-430F, BE-438F 2405B 2406B - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
stitches might easily occur. Display Initial value 430F: Medium-weight materials (-03), knitted wear (-0K), foundation garments (-0F stitch 500 600 700 900 1200 1200 2500 430F: Heavy-weight materials (-05) Lo1 Lo2 Lo3 Sewing speed for 1st stitch KE-430F, BE-438F Initial value 2409B 39 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
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 Select the program number to be used for creating Carry out steps 4 onward in "6-2. Program setting method" to change the necessary parameters. KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 6-4. Checking the sewing pattern (KE-430F) Use test feed mode to check the needle movement with only the work clamp operating. to the 1st step. The work clamp will rise and the preparation for sewing will be completed. KE-430F, BE-438F 4441Q 41 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
of sewing machine operation at this time, the button clamp will move forward by one stitch when the needle bar is near the needle up position.) In addition, when the foot switch is depressed to the 2nd step will be complete. 1st step TEST indicator switches off 2404B 4441Q 42 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
of use> has the setting value of "5" added to it in so that the upper thread tension applied will be "81". ) 2382B 2383B KE-430F, BE-438F 43 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
to carry out threading. Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while sewing, as this position. 4441Q 4. Set the material under the work clamp (2). (For the BE-438F, insert the button and place the material under the button clamp (3). . 4116M KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
(3). 2. Press the or key (4) to set the sewing speed. (Sewing speed values: KE-430F: 200 to 3200; BE-438F: 200 to 2700) 2451B * This setting cannot be made the slow start pattern. * Refer to the list of parameters in "6-2. Program setting method". KE-430F, BE-438F 45 - Brother International KE-430F | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
PDF format. ・ Basic Operation Manual ・ Instruction Manual ・ Parts Book Recommended system configuration for using the Document CD OS: Browser version: Windows® XP Service Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. This is the original instructions. KE-430F, BE-438F SB1255-001 E 2010.05.B(1)
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ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE LOCKSTITCH BAR TACKER
ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE LOCKSTITCH BUTTON SEWER
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