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KE-430F BE-438F INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE LOCKSTITCH BAR TACKER ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE LOCKSTITCH BUTTON SEWER - Brother International KE-430F | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
MAJOR PARTS 1 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2 2-1. Machine specifications 2 2-2. List of Sewing Patterns (KE-430F 3 2-3. List of Sewing Patterns (BE-438F 8 spring 64 9-1-3. Arm thread guide C 65 9-1-4. Needle bar bush thread guide D ..........65 9-2. Adjusting the needle bar height 65 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
(BE-438F 69 9-10. Adjusting the holding pressure (BE-438F) ... 70 9-11. Adjusting the position of the button clamp (BE-438F 70 9-12. Adjusting the thread wiper 70 9-13. Checking the machine head switch 71 10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES 72 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 76 12. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY LIST 79 KE-430F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
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 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
KE-430F BE-438F Electronic direct drive lockstitch bar feed mechanism (pulse-motor driven mechanism) 0.05 - 12.7 mm 0.05 - 6.4 mm Refer to "List of Sewing Patterns" for the number of equipment Standard equipment -03, -0K, -0F specifications: Standard equipment; -05 specifications: Option - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
List of Sewing Patterns (KE-430F /reduction ratio is 100%. For medium-weight materials (-03) No. Pattern No.of Tacking size 72 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. Pattern No KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
materials (-05) No. Pattern No.of Tacking size (mm) stitches Length Width No. Pattern No.of Tacking size (mm) stitches Length Width 80 31 16 3 83 43 24 3 81 36 16 3 84 57 24 3 82 44 16 3 85 65 24 3 For knitted materials Straight bar tacking KE-430F, BE-438F 4 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
Length Width No. 26 28 3 10 28 Vertical straight bar tacking Pattern No.of Tacking size (mm) stitches Length Width 19 0.3 10 27 35 3 10 29 21 0.3 10 40 32 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 5 68 3 24 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
2. SPECIFICATIONS Crescent bar tacking No. Pattern No.of Tacking size (mm) stitches Length Width No. Pattern No.of Tacking size (mm) stitches Length Crossed tacking Pattern No. of stitches Tacking size (mm) Length Width 84 16 16 49 93 9.6 9.6 51 105 30 26 KE-430F, BE-438F 6 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
local 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. 7 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
2. SPECIFICATIONS 2-3. 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. KE-430F, BE-438F 8 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
. *5 When sewing of one side is completed, the thread will be trimmed without the button clamp rising, and then the other side will be sewn. 9 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
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 10 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
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 or the risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Install the KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
for 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 KE-430F, BE-438F 12 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
Pass the felt (13) and the oil tube (14) through the hole in the dust oiler setting plate (15) into the oiler (16). 2284B 13 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
hole 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 KE-430F, BE-438F 14 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
securely clamped and so that the cotton stand (1) does not move. 3-7. Installing the button tray (BE-438F) 3636M Install the button tray at a place convenient for operation. (1) Button tray holder (2) Wood screws may result. (1) Eye guard assembly (2) Screws [2 pcs] 2287B 15 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
into place. • Secure the cables with cable ties and cord clamps, while being careful not to pull on the connector. 2288B (Continued on next page.) KE-430F, BE-438F 16 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
(YPM) P23 (PPM) 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. 17 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
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 18 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
, 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 19 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
3-11. Installing the rear cover 3. INSTALLATION (1) Rear cover (2) Screws [4 pcs] NOTE: Be careful not to clamp the cords when installing the rear cover (1). 2293B KE-430F, BE-438F 20 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
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 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
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 KE-430F, BE-438F 22 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
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) 23 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
not 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 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
no error numbers appear on the operation panel. If the machine head switch (1) is not turned on, error [ Specifications Display Medium-weight materials [ - 03] Heavy-weight materials Knitted materials [ - 05] [ - 0K] Foundation KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
be threaded more easily. (Refer to following page.) [When using the needle cooler (option)] [Two holes] Spun rayon yarn Synthetic thread [One hole] Approx. 40mm KE-430F, BE-438F 2301B 26 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
/CLAMP key. • The work clamp/button clamp will return to where it was before threading mode was started. THREAD/CLAMP indicator switches off 2390B 27 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
BEFORE SEWING 4-3. 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 28 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
bobbin case will not drop by its own weight while the thread end coming out of the bobbin case is held. weaker stronger 2536Q 29 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
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 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING [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 and foundation garments 2,500 NOTE: The thread - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
for use with the thread nipper device. Refer to "2-2. 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 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
plate cam (1). 4115M 4-8. Adjusting the button clamp (BE-438F) 0.5 - 1.0mm 1. Insert the button in the 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 33 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
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 the SELECT key (14) is pressed to switch to the sewing speed setting. KE-430F, BE-438F 34 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
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. 35 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
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. KE-430F, BE-438F 36 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
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 to display will return to the normal display. TEST indicator switches off 37 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
3200 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 KE-430F, BE-438F 2406B 2407B - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
when skipped stitches might easily occur. Display Initial value 430F: Medium-weight materials (-03), knitted wear (-0K), foundation garments (-0F) 2456B 4th stitch 500 600 700 900 1200 1200 2500 430F: Heavy-weight materials (-05) Lo1 Lo2 Lo3 Sewing speed for 1st stitch 200 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
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 "5-2. Program setting method" to change the necessary parameters. KE-430F, BE-438F 40 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-4. Checking the sewing pattern (KE-430F) Use test feed mode to check the needle movement with only the work clamp operating. Check 1st step. The work clamp will rise and the preparation for sewing will be completed. 4441Q 41 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
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 KE-430F, BE-438F 42 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
use> has the setting value of "5" added to it in so that the upper thread tension applied will be "81".) 2382B 2383B 43 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
. Press the TEST key. ・ The changes will be memorized and the sewing machine will switch to home position detection standby. TEST indicator switches off 2404B KE-430F, BE-438F 44 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
OPERATIONS) 6-2. List of memory switches by memory switch nos. 151 - 100 OFF 155. (Refer to the Service Manual for details of memory switch nos. 151 - 155.) ON The speed OFF OFF ON ON 0 *1: Off for KE-430F and ON for BE-438F. *2: The setting is enabled when memory switch No. 402 is set - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
"ON", the slow start pattern is set to Lo8 or Lo9 and when the sewing speed value is set to 1500 sti/min or more. KE-430F, BE-438F 46 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
key (3) for 2 seconds or more, you can return the lower thread counter to its initial value even if the current value is not "0000". 47 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
being pressed. 2432B ・ While pressing the ENTER key, press the F2 key. The lower thread counter will be displayed while the keys are being pressed. KE-430F, BE-438F 48 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
been applied. ・ If you press the / keys (4), the / keys (5) or the TEST key without pressing the ENTER key, you can cancel the parameter changes. 49 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
, repeat steps 2 to 5 above. 7 End cycle program recording mode. Press the TEST key. 2404B This completes the recording of cycle programs. TEST indicator switches off KE-430F, BE-438F 50 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
) key key key Cycle program No. (C01 - C30 (*2) ) Step No. 2439B *1: 1 to 64 for the 438F *2: Only the numbers which have been recorded are displayed. ・ The cycle program number is displayed in the PROGRAM No. detection again.) 2382B 2383B (Continued on next page) 51 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
Program No. 200 - 999 (*2) Cycle program No. C01 - C30 (*2) Program No. (*3) 1 - 89 (*1) or Program No. 200 - 999 (*2) *1: 1 to 64 for the 438F *2: Only the numbers which have been recorded are displayed. *3: Only when program numbers 200 to 999 have not been recorded. KE-430F, BE-438F 52 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
Item specified by memory Item specified by memory switch No. 407 switch No. 408 switch No. 409 switch No. 410 2442B 2443B 2444B 2445B 53 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
to be initialized as shown below. * For details on initialization items other than "init ALL", refer to the service manual. PROGRAM No. display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Main display Initialization item 「ALL」 *1 *2 「PALL」 will then be complete. 3 Press the TEST key. 2448B 2404B KE-430F, BE-438F 54 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
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 | Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
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 slow start pattern. * Refer to the list of parameters in "5-2. Program setting method". 2460B KE-430F, BE-438F 56 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
race base (2) and the shuttle hook (3). 4462Q 3. Clean all the dust and thread ends from around the driver (4), the top of the rotary hook thread guide and the shuttle race. 4482Q 57 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
the needle is not broken and also the needle is not bent before starting sewing. 2311B 8-6. Lubrication Carry out the lubrication referring to "3-12. Lubrication". KE-430F, BE-438F 58 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
8. MAINTENANCE 8-7. Applying grease (Work clamp: KE-430F) Viewed from directly above Grease Periodically apply grease to the sliding parts of the work clamp (1) and the work clamp arm reset procedure but without applying grease, problems with the sewing machine may result. 59 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
Use Brother-specified "Grease unit (SB1275-001)". 1. Removing the grease assembly 8. MAINTENANCE 1. Remove the four screws (1), and then remove inside the rear cover (2). 2. Using the tube 2458B Use in "B. Applying grease to the rock gear shaft F". 2313B KE-430F, BE-438F 60 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
grease, in order to make sure that the grease is applied evenly without missing any parts. 7. Check that enough grease has been applied so that it is overflowing slightly from , grease may leak out and problems with sewing machine operation such as seizing may occur. 2316B 61 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
key (5) for 2 seconds or more. (This completes the reset procedure.) 3. When you press the TEST key (6), the displays will return to their normal displays. 2344B KE-430F, BE-438F 62 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
Brother parts such 05 N. 9-1-1. Upper and lower thread tension Heavy-weight materials (-05) #30 or equivalent BE-438F #60 or equivalent #50 or equivalent 1.2 - 1.8 [70 - 130]*1 #60 or equivalent 0.5 - 1.2 [50 - 150]*1 0.2 - 0.3 0.1 - 0.4 DP x 17NY #19 DP x 17NY #12 2318B 63 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
take-up spring height (mm) Thread take-up spring tension (N) Medium-weight materials (-03) Lower Higher KE-430F Knitted wear (-0K) Foundation garments (-0F) 6 - 11 0.2 - 0.4 Heavy-weight materials (-05) 0.6 - 1.0 BE-438F 6 - 11 0.15 - 0.35 < Thread take-up spring height > Loosen the set - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
(5) and then move the needle bar up or down to adjust so that the second reference line from the bottom of the needle bar (reference line A) is aligned with the lower edge of the needle bar bush (3). * If using a DP x 5 needle, use the highest reference line (reference line a). 65 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
line from the top. Note: Check that the wiper and the needle do not touch when lowering the needle bar. If the wiper is in a position where it will touch the needle, move the wiper to the right that the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook is 0.01 - 0.08 mm. KE-430F, BE-438F 66 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
, thread breakages, soiled thread or thread entanglements may occur. The position of the shuttle race thread guide is adjusted at the time of shipment from the factory. It should not be changed if at all bolts (1) are aligned with the reference line on the oil tank plate (3). 67 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
it trims the thread cleanly. Note: If the movable knife spacer (11) is too thick, it will not be possible to trim the thread. 2334B KE-430F, BE-438F 68 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
the work clamp lifter plate (3), to the top of the work clamp arm lever plate (2) and to the sliding part of the work clamp (4) (grease is already applied at the time of shipment), and check that the movement becomes is too large, the button clamp will not be raised. 2386B 69 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
wiper (1) and the needle point is approximately 2 mm when the thread wiper (1) is aligned with the center of the needle. Note: Check that the needle bar thread guide (3) and the thread wiper base shaft (4) are not touching at this time. 2338B Approx. 2 mm 2335B KE-430F, BE-438F 70 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
operation panel. If the machine head switch (1) is not turned on, error [E050], [E051] or [E055] will occur. Use the screw (2) to adjust the installation position of the machine head switch as shown in the illustration. 2295B 71 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
error code will appear in the display window. Follow the remedy procedure to eliminate the cause of the problem. Warnings displayed as symbols Code bar is not in the needle up stop position. Turn the pulley until this error display disappears. Switch-related errors Code KE-430F, BE-438F 72 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
carry out the reset procedure. (Refer to the service manual for the reset procedure.) Upper shaft did not overheat and the "E150" error code may be generated.) Feed mechanism-related errors Code E200 E201 E204 E205 problem with the vertical work clamp/button clamp position. 73 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
TABLE OF ERROR CODES Communication and memory-related errors Code E400 E401 E410 E411 E420 E421 E422 E424 E425 E427 E428 E430 E440 E450 E451 E452 E474 Cause and remedy Communication error detected the RESET key to clear the error. Clear any unnecessary additional patterns. KE-430F, BE-438F 74 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 84
in pulse motor. Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems with the work clamp/button clamp operation. If an error code that is not listed above appears or if carrying out the specified remedy does not solve the problem, contact the place of purchase. 75 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 85
cord before carrying out troubleshooting, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. Problem Cause Remedy Work clamp does not rise. (KE-430F) Work clamp operation is sluggish. Grease the sliding part of the work clamp. Too - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 86
. Button breaks. (BE-438F) Needle is too thin. Use the correct needle for the material. Needle is striking the button. (BE-438F) Refer to "5-6. Checking the sewing pattern" . Needle is striking the button. Refer to "5-6. Checking the sewing pattern" . P. 30 P. 42 P. 42 77 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 87
11. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Upper thread is bar lift amount. Shuttle race thread guide is not Adjust the position of the shuttle race separating the threads. thread guide. Poor seam finish on reverse side of material. Shuttle race thread guide 63 P. 64 P. 17 P. 25 KE-430F, BE-438F 78 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 88
12. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY LIST 12. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY LIST 4268M 79 KE-430F, BE-438F - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 89
MEMO KE-430F, BE-438F 80 - Brother International KE-430F | Instruction Manual - English - Page 90
INSTRUCTION MANUAL © 2010 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. This is the original instructions. KE-430F, BE-438F SB1256-001 E 2010.05.B(1)
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