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KE-484C INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH PATTERN TACKER WITH TREBLE HOOK - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
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 , the symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".) KE-484C i - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
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 electrical work that may need to be done. The sewing machine the oil out of the reach of children. ii KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified machine. Any problems in machine operation which result from unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be covered by the warranty. KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
labels The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 2 3 High temperature warning display Safety - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
cushions 5 3-6. Installing the switching plate 6 3-7. Installing the machine head 6 3-8. Installing the head rest 7 3-9. Installing the sewing function 52 14. SETTING THE WORK CLAMP MODE .....54 14-1. Light work clamp 55 15. TABLE OF ERROR CODES 56 16. TROUBLESHOOTING 58 34 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
lever (10) Thread wiper switch Safety devices; (11) Finger guard (12) Eye guard (13) Thread take-up cover (14) Belt cover (15) Frame side cover 1 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
Weights Machine head: Brother Sales Office for details. Note when creating additional data 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 "E-20" error code may be generated. KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done. The sewing machine head weighs more than 56 kg. The installation and leg are touching, it could cause the sewing machine to operate incorrectly. 2739Q 3 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
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 washers two screws (9). 5. Secure the power switch cord with the three staples (10). KE-484C 4 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
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 5 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
machine head prevent the sewing machine from starting when the machine head is tilted back. Therefore, this means that the sewing machine in the illustration above in order to prevent them from being clamped by the machine head. 3. Install the hinge presser (6) with the two bolts and two nuts. - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
of the box. Refer to "3-11 Connecting the cords" for details on connecting the cord. 4. Secure the connector cord (5) with the staples (in three places). 7 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
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-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
3. INSTALLATION 3-11. Connecting the cords 2502Q 2503Q 2504Q 3221Q 9 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
Remove the screw (7), and then pass it through the terminal holes in the ground cord (8) from the machine head and the ground cord (9) from the operation panel. Then re-tighten the screw (7) so that the Check that the cords do not get pulled when the machine head is tilted back gently. KE-484C 10 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
removed PROM control assembly in the special case provided. 2) Bend the pins of the PROM control assembly which contains sewing data (16) so that they are at an angle of approximately 90°. 3) Make the directions of the PROM Note: Check that the main PROM ( * ) is version MN-L or later. 11 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
clamp mode can be used by changing over the air tube connections of work clamp cylinders. (Refer to "14. Setting the work clamp mode".) 3160Q KE-484C 12 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
is 50 mm.) 2. Install the air unit (8) to the beam with two accessory screws (9) and two bolts (10). 3. Install the ground cord (11) to the machine head. 4. Connect the air hose (12). 5. Adjust the air pressure. (Refer to "10-10. Adjusting the air pressure".) 13 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
wiper (Valve 4) Fully open the upper and lower control knobs. 4. Tension release and thread take-up (Valve 5) Fully open the upper and lower control knobs. KE-484C 14 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
(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 the work table leg, it may cause the sewing machine to operate incorrectly. 15 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
the four needle sub plate supports (1) with the four screws (2). 2. Insert the needle sub plate (3) from the front of the machine so that it is level. supports (7) with the washers (8) and the screws (9) and (10), and then firmly tighten the screws (9) and (10) in that order. 2601Q KE-484C 16 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
(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 3-17. Installing the eye guard CAUTION Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
machine Note 1: Fill the machine with oil when the 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 machine hook. * When setting up the sewing machine and when it hasn't been - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
when the power switch has been turned on. 2514Q (2) RESET switch Press this switch to reset the machine when an error occurs. (3) TEST switch Use this switch when you want to operate only the feed Illuminates when the SELECT switch (6) is pressed to shown the program number setting. 19 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
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-484C 20 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
points for X and Y feed *2 Custom-made program Note when creating additional data When sewing data with a small number of stitches (15 stitches or less) is sewn repeatedly this results in problems, set memo-0d to "ON" to enlarge or reduce the needle racking width for backtack stitches. 21 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
flashing in the display window. 5. OPERATION 2520Q 3166Q Note: Be sure to check the sewing pattern (refer to page 24) after setting has been completed to make sure that the start switch (right side) is depressed, sewing starts. 1st step 2nd step Start switch Work clamp switch 0330Q KE-484C 22 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
5. Once the work clamp has returned to the desired position, depress the start switch. The sewing machine will then resume sewing. 3168Q 5-5. Operating the thread wiper switch The thread wiper can be turned on and off using on, the work clamp may obstruct the thread wiper. 3169Q 23 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
work clamp switch (1). The work clamp will rise and the preparation for sewing will be completed. 0090Q 3170Q 3171Q 3172Q 0092Q 3173Q To ensure safety during 7 is ON ... The sewing pattern cannot be enlarged. When DIP switch 8 is ON ... The program number cannot be changed. KE-484C 2459Q 24 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
the upper thread CAUTION Turn off the power switch before threading the thread, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. Thread the upper thread correctly as shown in the illustration below. 3175Q Approx. 40mm 25 KE-484C 3176Q - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
4. Depress the foot switch (2) to move the feed mechanism to the sewing start and raise the work clamp. Depress the work clamp switch (3) bobbin. Release the BOBBIN. WIND switch (4) after the machine starts operating. If you release the start switch before winding A 3180Q KE-484C Case B 3181Q 26 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
Turn off the power switch before removing or inserting the bobbin case, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in tension (N) Pre-tension (N) #4 or equivalent #4 or equivalent 4.5 - 5.0 1.0 - 1.2 0 - 5 2.0 - 2.5 0.3 - 0.5 27 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
take-up spring height Lower Higher 3186Q Loosen the set screw (1) and turn the tensioner body to adjust the thread take-up spring height. 3187Q KE-484C 28 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
of the adjustable range for arm thread guide R (1). To adjust the position, loosen the screw (2) and then move arm thread guide R (1). * When sewing thick material, move arm thread guide R (1) to the left. (The * To increase the thread take-up amount, loosen the stopper (2). 3190Q 29 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
machine while sewing, as this may result in personal injury or damage to the machine. Before starting sewing ...... • Check that the needle bar is at its highest position. Turn the machine the start switch (3). 3191Q 3192Q 3193Q 4. Once sewing is completed and the thread has been trimmed, feed - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
off the power switch before carrying out cleaning, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch is pressed by mistake, tip of the needle is not broken and also the needle is not bent before starting sewing. 9-2. Cleaning the rotary hook 0121Q 3194Q 1. Pull the shuttle race cover toward you - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
is no more 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 the machine oil. 2685Q 1. Fill the arm-side oil tank with oil. 2. Fill the - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
happens, the overheating error code "E-d0" will be displayed and you will not be able to operate the sewing machine. 2551Q 9-6. Cleaning the air holes of belt cover and frame side cover Remove the belt cover (1) and the such as kerosene or thinner to clean the eye guard. 0128Q 33 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to carry out any maintenance the tip of the rotary hook is aligned with the needle center line. KE-484C 34 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
10-3. Adjusting the needle clearance Turn the machine pulley to align the tip of the rotary . You may need to adjust this setting depending on the sewing conditions to prevent the thread from pulling out at the sewing start. [Adjustment method] Loosen the nut (2) and move the untidy. 35 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
rod lever (3) to the left or right to adjust so that the V section A is aligned with the index mark B on the needle plate when the sewing machine in the stopped position and the movable knife (1) is pushed to the machine pulley side so that there is no play. KE-484C 36 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
screws (4), and then remove the needle plate (5). 3. Remove the two screws (6) and the feed bar guide plate FF (7). 4. Remove the thread trimmer connecting rod (8) from the connecting rod lever pin (9). 3208Q 3209Q connecting rod lever pin (9), and then install to the needle plate(5). 37 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
grease 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. KE-484C 38 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
machine stop position, and should not be loosened. * If the index mark (2) is not inside the mark (4) when the sewing machine is started, error code "E-50" will be displayed. Turn the machine pulley to move the index mark (2) to the correct position and then start the sewing machine. 39 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
38 mm 3216Q 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 is lowered 3.5 to 4.0 mm from the needle up stop position when the sewing machine stops. 2. Loosen the two bolts (4) and move the wiper solenoid cover KE-484C 40 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
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. 41 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
(3) again to return the display to the normal condition. 10-13. Clearing all memory settings If the sewing machine stops operating normally, the cause may be that an incorrect memory setting may have been made by means of their initial settings, and user program setting to be cleared. KE-484C 42 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
then press the start switch once to move the feed mechanism to the sewing start position. 2. Press the SELECT switch (1) until the PROGRAM NO. the whole of the pattern area into consideration so that no parts extend outside the sewing area when the pattern is sewn. * If you would like to set the feed - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
in the middle of sewing a pattern. 1. Press to sew a number of articles from one "0000", sewing is carried out 2584Q 5. Each time the sewing of a single article is sounding continuously. * The sewing machine will not operate during this is depressed, the sewing machine will start sewing. 4. If you - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
DIPA-5 DIPA-6 DIPA-7 DIPA-8 2586Q 0176Q Motion when set to ON Presser does not automatically lift after sewing is completed. Pedal mode is switched. See "14. Setting the presser mode" User program mode is available. of pattern size is not available. Program number is fixed. 45 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
stitches are sewn at a low speed of 400 rpm. Low speed sewing is not performed at the start of sewing. DIPB-7 The motor operates in reverse when the upper shaft stops, -up will rise slightly at the sewing start, and this may result in the thread pulling out under certain conditions. KE-484C 46 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
programs which can include details such as the program number, X scale, Y scale and sewing speed. If you are sewing certain patterns over and over again, it is useful to record the settings for these appear in the display to indicate that user program No.1 is currently selected. 47 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
work clamp, and depress the start switch. 3. Check the sewing pattern (see P.24), and then sew the pattern selected. * P1 to P4 can be selected P14 To select P15 0472Q Clearing the user programs 1. Switch the machine to recording mode by the procedure in steps 2. of recording a user KE-484C 48 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
are not enlarged or reduced.) -- memo-0E memo-0F Test feeding will be performed at the same speed as that for actual sewing. (This is used for checking feeding operation.) After sewing is finished, the work clamp automatically opens and closes once (practice operation). ---- : OFF 49 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
reset using the EMERGENCY STOP switch. -- memo-1F Thread is not trimmed when an emergency stop occurs during sewing. -- -- : OFF Switch memo-20 memo-21 memo-22 memo-23 clear operation to clear the setting.) Initial value --- -- ------- − -- -- : OFF KE-484C 50 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
Bottom-right − − − × 100 ms 0 Changes the work clamp lift timing after sewing is finished. memo-4E 2 - 9 × 7.5° 5 Tension release ON timing after thread trimming. 2 (Fast) ← 5 (Standard) →9 (Slow) memo-4F 14 - 19 × 7.5° 14 Thread trimming timing 14 (Standard) ↔ 19 (Slow) 51 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
return to step 4. 10. Press the TEST switch (2). • This completes the setting of cycle sewing program No. 1. * The menu indicators ((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. KE-484C 52 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
recorded user program. Clearing a cycle sewing program 1. Switch the machine to recording mode by the procedure sewing programs will 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. 53 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
right presser. 8 Three pedals (Option) The start (right) pedal is used to start sewing. Furthermore, when DIP switch A-2 is at ON, and if one presser is already lowered, the pressers are not raised automatically at the sewing end. • DIP switch A-2 is ignored except when memo-42 = 8. KE-484C 54 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
to the 2nd step to firmly clamp the article being sewn. 3. Press the start pedal to start sewing. Other hose connections and corresponding operations The hoses can be connected in combinations other than the one shown above right presser lowers in light work 2B 2A 1B 2A clamp mode 55 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
off the power, and then return the machine head to its original position. E-20 Problem with machine motor stopping, or synchronizer connection error. Or thermostat inside sewing machine motor has operated. Turn off the then check if the cooling fan is blocked with scraps of thread. KE-484C 56 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
sewing data available. Heat sink of control circuit which contains sewing data. occurs, contact a qualified service technician. Corrupted EEPROM data, and contact a qualified service technician. (malfunction of qualified service technician. . WIND switch to repeat the sewing. Turn off the power and - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
CAUTION Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before carrying out troubleshooting, otherwise the machine will operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. Problem Cause Check Remedy Work clamp does not rise. Work clamp lift amount is - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
16. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Check Remedy Upper thread breaks. Upper thread tension is too strong. Upper thread tension Adjust the upper thread tension. . Bent needle Replace the needle. Needle is too thin. Needle and thread Use the correct needle for the material. 59 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem thread because of skipped stitches at the sewing end. Skipped stitches at sewing end Refer to "Skipped stitches occur". too weak. Upper thread tension Adjust the upper thread tension. Machine does not operate when power is turned on and foot switch is 6 KE-484C 60 - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
17. OPTIONAL PARTS 17. OPTIONAL PARTS Three-pedal foot switch The switch has an independent left work clamp switch (left side), right work clamp switch (center) and start switch (right side). 3222Q 61 KE-484C - Brother International KE-484C | Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in Japan 118-B84 SA2032-001 2003.02.B(1)
KE-484C
Please read this manual before using the machine.
Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH PATTERN TACKER WITH TREBLE HOOK
INSTRUCTION MANUAL