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KE-434C KE-435C INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH PATTERN TACKER ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH PATTERN TACKER WITH STEPPING FOOT - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
you 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 , the symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".) i KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
the wall outlet. Lightning may cause problems with correct operation. Installation Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any and diarrhoea. Keep the oil out of the reach of children. KE-434C,435C ii - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
Brother dealer or a qualified technician. If the machine develops a problem, contact your nearest Brother qualified technician. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified proper replacement parts as specified by Brother. If any safety devices have been machine. Any problems in machine operation which - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
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 run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. 5 Direction of operation Thread - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
clearance 37 10-5. Adjusting the shuttle race thread guide 37 3-1. Power table 4 3-2. Installing the 10-18. Work clamp adjustment (KE-435C 49 10-19. Changing the work clamp lift (KE-435C 49 3-15. Installing the foot TROUBLESHOOTING 73 and frame side cover 35 9-7. Cleaning the eye guard - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
1. NAME OF EACH PART 2593Q 1. NAME OF EACH PART 2594Q KE-435C 0298Q 2476Q 2477Q [KE-434C/Solenoid specifications] Specifications with inner clamping device (1) Power switch (2) Control box (3) Operation panel (4) Foot switch (5) Motor (6) Tension release lever (7) EMERGENCY STOP switch (8) - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
length Number of stitches Maximum stitch number Work clamp lifter KE-434C Electronic lockstitch pattern tacker KE-435C Electronic lockstitch pattern tacker with stepping foot Single needle lock pattern using the PS-3000. Consult with your local Brother Sales Office for details. 2 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
stitches (15 stitches or less) is sewn repeatedly (short cycle operation), the upper shaft motor may overheat and the "E-20" error code may be generated. KE-434C,435C 3 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work not secure, you run the risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Install the belt covers to the machine head 4 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
sticker is attached to the side of the control box (in the position shown in the illustration). (KE series machine heads can only be used with control boxes which have the IM sticker attached.) Spacers Flat two screws (9). 5. Secure the power switch cord with the three staples (10). KE-434C,435C 5 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
the work table so that the notches are aligned with the tabs in the oil pan, and secure them in place with the nails (2). 2492Q 6 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
two nuts. 4. Check that the head position switch is turned on as shown in Figure 1. 5. Connect the motor cord connector (7) to the accessory cord connector (8). KE-434C,435C 7 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
. 2497Q 3-9. Installing the liquid cooling tank, optional 1. Remove the rubber plug, and then push the liquid cooling tank (1). 2. Tighten it with the set screw (2). 2498Q 8 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
wire CAUTION 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. 2741Q Connect to the power switch. However, the black wire is insulated to the inside of the box and - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
3. INSTALLATION 3-12. Connecting the cords 2502Q 2503Q 2504Q 2744Q 10 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
arrow, and secure it by tightening the screws (5). Note: Check that the cords do not get pulled when the machine head is tilted back gently. KE-434C,435C 11 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
(18) and that they are not clamped by the cover at this time. Note: Check that the main PROM ( * ) is version MN-G or later. 12 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
-434C] Cylinder L Upper knob Cylinder R Lower knob Switch 3. INSTALLATION Pneumatic work clamp 0319Q Reversal cylinder Reverse work clamp [KE-435C] Cylinder L Stepping cylinder Cylinder R Upper knob Lower knob Switch 0433Q Connect air tubes in accordance with the identified numbers in the - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
ground cord (11) to the machine head. 4. Connect the air hose (12). 5. Adjust the air pressure. (Refer to "10-16. Adjusting the air pressure".) 14 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
than that of the reverse work clamp. Next, adjust the control knobs so that the reverse work clamp operates more quickly. (Valve 3) Stepping work clamp (KE-435C) Adjust the control knobs so that the left and right work clamps both operate at the same speed. (Valve 1 and 2) Adjust the control knobs - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
plug (15). * Note that the spring (16) will come out when the screw (14) is removed. 2. Turn foot switch support plate B (13) back to front, and then install it with the bolt (17), spring washer (18) and flat washer (19 while referring to "Setting the work clamp mode" on page 60. 16 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
plate 3. INSTALLATION 2599Q 1. Install the four needle sub plate supports (1) with the four screws (2). 2. Insert the needle sub as the needle plate (6). 2600Q 5. Provisionally secure the two auxiliary plate supports (7) with the washers (8) and the screws (9) and (10), and then firmly tighten the - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
3-17. Installing the spool stand Assemble the spool stand (1) while referring to the spool stand instruction manual, and then install the spool stand (1) at the right side of the work table. 2509Q the eye guard assy (2) to the face plate (1) with the two screws (3). 2510Q 18 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
oil on the felt of the shuttle race base, problems with sewing may result, so add oil to the felt until it is slightly soaked. Note 4: Use only specified Brother oil (Nisseki Mitsubishi Sewing Lube 10N;VG10) for the the liquid cooling tank (2), fill it with silicon oil (100 mm2/s). KE-434C,435C 19 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
(8)→,x -SCALE indicator (9)→SPEED indicator (10)→COUNTER indicator(11) (7) PROGRAM NO. indicator ........ Illuminates when the SELECT switch (6) is pressed to shown the program number setting. 20 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
to set and select user programs. (14) Display window This display window will indicate the current statu for the selected menu, error or memory switch. KE-434C,435C 21 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
work clamp. * The needle racking width for backtack stitches (with stitch widths of 1 mm or less) is not enlarged or reduced. If this results in problems, set memo-0d to "ON". 22 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
26) after setting has been completed to make sure that the needle hole does not go out of the area circumscribed by the work clamp. KE-434C,435C 23 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
. (Refer to "14. SETTING THE WORK CLAMP MODE". When the start switch (right side) is depressed, sewing starts. Start switch Work clamp switch 0330Q 24 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
work clamp has returned to the desired position, depress the foot switch. The sewing machine will then resume sewing. 0093Q 5-5. Operating the thread wiper switch (KE-435C) The thread wiper can be turned on and off using the thread wiper switch (1). 2608Q - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
8 to ON. When DIP switch 7 is ON ... The sewing pattern cannot be enlarged. When DIP switch 8 is ON ... The program number cannot be changed. 26 KE-434C,435C 0090Q 0085Q 0085Q 2609Q 0092Q 0093Q 2459Q - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
pull the thread through. [Two holes] Spun rayon yarn 2525Q [One hole] 2523Q Synthetic thread 2526Q [When using the liquid cooling tank] 2524Q Approx. 40mm KE-434C,435C 0102Q 27 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
winder thread tension stud (7) clockwise; if it winds on as shown in B, turn the bobbin winder thread tension stud (7) counterclockwise. Case A 2531Q Case B 2532Q 28 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
(N) 0.1 - 0.3 ← 0.3 - 0.5 ← Needle DP × 5 #14 ← DP × 17NY #19 ← The sewing conditions given in the above table may need to be changed depending on the article being sewn. KE-434C,435C 29 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
7. CORRECT USE 7-6-2. Guide to maximum sewing speed Use 8 layers of denim 12 layers of denim Ordinary materials Max. sewing speed(rpm) Standard hook Large hook 2, remaining length of upper thread to 35 - 40 mm, when the thread take-up lever is not used. Stronger Weaker 2537Q 30 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
amount will become greater.) * When sewing thin material, move arm thread guide R (1) to the right. (The thread take-up amount will become less.) 7-6-8. Thread take-up amount [KE-434C] Become less Become greater [KE-435C] Become greater Become less 2540Q 2541Q Loosen the screw (1) and move the - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
sewing is completed and the thread has been trimmed, feed will move automatically to the next starting point and the work clamp (3) will rise. 32 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
race body (2) and the shuttle hook (3). 2548Q 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. 2549Q KE-434C,435C 33 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
oil on the felt of the shuttle race base, problems with sewing may result, so add oil to the felt until it is slightly soaked. Note4: Use only specified Brother oil (Nisseki Mitsubishi Sewing Lube 10N;VG10) for liquid cooling tank (2), fill it with silicon oil (100 mm2/s). 2513Q 34 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
2463Q Wipe the eye guard clean with a soft cloth. Note: Do not use solvents such as kerosene or thinner to clean the eye guard. 0128Q KE-434C,435C 35 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
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 5 needle, use the second reference line from the top of the needle (reference line b). 36 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
01 - 0.08 mm. 10-5. Adjusting the shuttle race thread guide 2558Q Install the shuttle race thread guide (1) by pushing it in the direction of the arrow so the needle plate hole. Note: If the shuttle race thread guide is in the wrong position, thread breakages, soiled thread or catching of - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
434C] * To reduce the thread take-up amount, move the stopper (3) upward. * To increase the thread take-up amount, move the stopper (3) downward. [KE-435C] * To reduce the thread take-up amount, move the stopper (3) downward. * To increase the thread take-up amount, move the stopper (3) upward. Note - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
needle plate when in this condition (the procedure 3.) and the movable knife (5) is pushed to the machine pulley side so that there is no play. KE-434C,435C 39 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
the needle hole plate (12). 6. Place the thread trimming connecting rod (6) onto the connecting rod lever pin (7), and then install to the needle plate(5). 40 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
the arrow) while the screw is still loosened. Repeat above steps A , B, C and D four or five times to maintain the cutting performance of the knife. 0150Q KE-434C,435C 41 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
to the sliding part of the work clamp (1) (grease is already applied at the time of shipment), and check that the movement becomes easier. 42 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
can also be used with the KE434C, 435C. Replace the feed bar guide cover (1) with the feed bar guide cover assembly, LL (2) (optional). Then 311F work clamp and the KE-434C, KE435C work clamp interchangeably Use the optional work clamp 434EMK2 air (5) with the KE434C, KE-435C work clamp. It can then - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
sewing machine stops. 2. Loosen the screw (4) and move the thread guide connecting plate (5) up or down so that the thread wiper is . 30 mm 2579Q 1. Loosen the set screw (2) and move the wiper arm support (3) up or down to adjust so that the clearance between the top of the KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
should normally always turn off the power when changing DIP switch settings. 3. Press the TEST switch (2) again to return the display to the normal condition. KE-434C,435C 45 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
of the memory setting. Note: This operation causes memory switches to be returned to their initial settings, and user program setting to be cleared. 46 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
position to a desired position, carry out steps 2. to 6. above while the display window (6) is flashing. The stitch pattern will not be moved at this time. KE-434C,435C 47 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
the adjusting bolt (4) so that the presser crank (2) can be horizontal when the reversal cylinder piston rod (1) is moved to the left extreme. 2624Q 48 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
hole, remove cap (3), loosen screw (4), and turn the work camp (presser bar) to adjust. 2625Q 10-19. Changing the work clamp lift (KE-435C) Standard work clamp (1) lift is 3 mm (max. 8 mm). 3 - 5mm Increase Decrease 0.5 - 1mm 2626Q 2483Q 2627Q Adjusting work clamp lift to 3 - 5 mm 1. Loosen - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
you press the TEST switch (3) or the SELECT switch (1), the display will return to showing the bobbin thread counter. 11. USING THE COUNTERS 2585Q 50 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
, be sure to carry out the auto-clear operation by referring to page 46.) Enlargement of pattern size is not available. Program number is fixed. KE-434C,435C 51 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
a result, the thread take-up will rise slightly at the sewing start, and this may result in the thread pulling out under certain conditions. 52 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
will be displayed; once No.2 is completed, No.3 will be displayed. Thus the next unrecorded program letter is always displayed.) 3. Press the SELECT switch (3). * The PROGRAM NO. indicator (4) will illuminate. in the display to indicate that user program No.1 is currently selected. KE-434C,435C 53 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
data in user program P2, the contents of P3 will be transferred to P2, and the contents of P4 will be transferred to P3. 54 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
material specifications *2 ON when the inner clamping device is being used, and "--" at other times 2590Q Initial value Solenoid Pneumatic -- -- ON ON -- -- -- -- -- -- * 1 -- -- -- -- * 2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- : OFF KE-434C,435C 55 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
) − Stores the amount of parallel movement in memory. (Use the memory all clear operation to clear the setting.) − -- : OFF Initial value Solenoid Pneumatic -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- : OFF 56 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
for DIP switches A-1 and A-2.) Refer to "14. SETTING THE WORK CLAMP MODE" for details of the available modes. KE-434C pneumatic specifications and KE-435C KE-434C inner clamping device specifications Changes the allowable speed/sewing pitch. 1 (Fast) ←→ 3 (Standard) Changes the path taken when - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
((4) to (8)) will all illuminate and "c1-1" will appear in the display window (10) to indicate that the cycle sewing program No.1 is currently selected. 58 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
be cleared. Note: If you clear a user program after any cycle sewing programs have been recorded, all recorded cycle sewing programs will also be cleared. KE-434C,435C 59 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
the start pedal is depressed, both left and right pressers are lowered 10 Two pedals simultaneously. When the start pedal is released, sewing starts. 60 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
home position. The start (right) pedal is used to start sewing. For the KE-435C, both work clamps are lowered when DIP switch A-2 is ON, and the stepping time the right work clamp is lowered and then sewing starts. For the KE-435C, the right work clamp is lowered when DIP switch A-2 is ON, and - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
work 1B 2A 2B 2A clamp mode Both pressers lower, but only right presser lowers in light work 2B 2A 1B 2A clamp mode 62 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
the air and move the work clamp by hand) to check that the work clamps do not touch the needle. Lift Thickness of material 2630Q KE-434C,435C 63 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
remedy procedure to eliminate the cause of the problem. Code Cause Remedy E-10 Emergency stop head to its original position. E-20 Problem with machine motor stopping, or synchronizer the needle up stop position".) Refer to "18. Troubleshooting". Turn off the power and check the connection of - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
board), or power relay is not operating Turn off the power and contact a qualified service technician. (malfunction of power supply circuit board). Bad connection in cable between power supply segment LED alphabet Panel display Text display A b c d E F 6 H L O KE-434C,435C 65 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
body S59161-991 LF 152682-101 A S59162-991 LG 152686-101 B Spring tension 104525-001 107606-001 S06548-001 C Spring 145519-001 144588-001 B 66 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
guide, needle bar Needle assy Needle Medium materials S41222-101 B 107415-414 For spec. with inner clamping device: 145646-419 DP×5 #14 107415-014 For spec. with inner clamping device: 145646-014 16. GAUGE PARTS LIST ACCORDING TO SUBCLASSES Heavy materials 152890-001 A For stepping foot (KE-435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
-001 D S29997-001 E S10212-101 ED S30925-001 F S10213-001 FD S30926-001 FM S49980-001 H S30450-001 L S25127-001 M S34348-001 3 S40217-001 68 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
the top edge of the sewing area. * Refer to "Note to sewing" on page 62 for details of the reverse stitching area. Sewing area 2715Q KE-434C,435C 69 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
sizes in 2. and 3. above. * If the size in step 2. is larger than the size in 3., then use the size in step 2. for processing. 2633Q 70 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
all along the side of the work clamp plate that does not have a ridge line. 4. Then make a step of 0.5 mm as shown in the illustration. KE-434C,435C 71 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
crank (6) so that it faces as shown in the illustration, align its groove with the washer (8), and then tighten the screw (1) to secure it. 72 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
out troubleshooting, otherwise the machine will operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. Problem 17 mm (25 mm). Grease the presser plate and presser arm lever support. Adjust the position of the thread wiper. Work clamp is not lowered. KE-434C,435C 73 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
18. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Check Remedy Upper thread breaks. Upper thread tension is too strong. Upper thread tension Adjust the upper thread tension. correct needle for the material. Adjust the work clamp pressure so that the inner clamping device oper- 48 ates. 74 KE-434C,435C - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
18. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Check Remedy Upper thread is not -up spring tension and height Needle bar lift amount Shuttle race thread guide position Shuttle race thread guide position Upper thread tension Turn the sub-tension nut to adjust the 30 38 30 30 31 10, 11 7 KE-434C,435C 75 - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
when using synthetic threads. operation. Fill the tank with silicone oil (100mm2/s) Three-pedal foot switch (for pneumatic) Work clamp plate, OT (for KE-435C only) Use according to particular sewing needs in order to provide an even clamping force. * Refer to the separate parts book for further - Brother International KE-435C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177 Printed in Japan 118-V34 S91V34-202 2002.10.B(1)
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KE-434C
KE-435C
Please read this manual before using the machine.
Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH PATTERN TACKER
ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH PATTERN TACKER WITH STEPPING FOOT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL