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BE-0901E-AC-PC BE-1201B-AC-PC INSTRUCTION MANUAL PC Control type Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. NINE NEEDLE ONE HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE ONE HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE

Section	Page
Cover1	1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	3
Before Starting Operation	9
Procedure of Reading This Manual	11
Contents	12
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine	19
1. Specifications	20
2. Software	22
2-1 Necessary Systems	22
2-2 Configuration of Software	23
2-3 Notes on use	24
2-4 Help	24
2-5 Basic Operation of Software	25
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine	29
1. Names of Machine Components	30
2. Installation	31
2-1 Transportation of Machine	31
2-2 Installation of Machine	31
2-3 Installation of Operation Panel	32
2-4 Mounting of Guard Bar	32
2-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand	33
2-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case	34
2-7 Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for connecting 4 sets)	35
2-8 Connection of Power Supply	37
2-9 Installation of Software	39
3. Preparation for Embroidering	40
3-1 Upper Threading	40
3-2 Replacement of Bobbin	42
3-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle	43
3-4 Preparation of Machine for Operation	44
3-5 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame	47
3-6 Adjustment of Thread Tension	51
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures	53
Functions of Operation Panel	54
Operation Panel	54
Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering	56
Run the Software	57
Turn on the Machine Power	57
Register the Machine Name	58
Retrieve the Embroidery Data	58
Start Embroidering	59
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data	61
Functions (Command Reference)	62
Description of Screen	63
Creating a Directory	64
Transferring data	65
Copy	67
Select from Menu	67
Drag Data	67
Moving Data	68
Select from Menu	68
Drag Data	68
Deleting Data	69
Recreate an icon	70
Select All	71
Renaming Data	72
Finding Data	73
Adjusting Screen Display	75
Reading Data in Floppy Disk	76
Reading DOS Format Data	76
Converting the Non DOS format data	78
Reading Data in Paper Tape	82
Settings for Data Reading	84
Writing Data in DST Format	85
Viewing Pattern Information	86
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data	87
Functions (Command Reference)	88
Description of Screen	90
Opening Embroidery Data	91
Setting Display	92
Centering	92
Zoom	92
Needle Penetration	94
Embroidering Start/End	94
Trim and pause	94
Microstitch	95
Needle Bar and Speed Range	95
Thread Color	99
Tool bar	100
Status Bar	100
Back to Previous Status	101
Undo	101
Redo	101
Editing	102
Rotate	102
Horizontal Flip	103
Vertical Flip	103
Point Symmetry	103
Repeat	103
Resize	106
Delete Stitch	106
Insert or Delete Code	107
Insert Lock Stitch	108
Changing Data	109
Changing Start	109
Changing End	110
Mask	111
Group	112
Setting Group for Repetition	113
Selecting from Menu	113
Merge	114
Saving Data	116
Save	116
Save As...	117
Viewing Pattern Information	118
Printing Data	119
Chapter 6 Embroidering	121
Functions (Command Reference)	122
When the Power to the Machine is Off	122
When the Power to the Machine is On	122
Description of Screen	125
Settings before Turning On the Machine	126
Displaying the Tool Bar	126
Displaying the Status Bar	127
Upgrading the Version of Interface Board	127
Reset Interface Board	127
Communication Port	127
Language	128
Settings after Turning Power On	129
Tool Bar	129
Status Bar	129
Zoom In	129
Zoom Out	129
Zoom In Specified Range	130
Fit to Window	130
Whole Pattern	130
Grid	131
Hoop	131
Hoop position fine adjustment	131
Needle Penetration	132
Thread Color	133
Needle Bar and Speed Range	133
Setting Needle Bar	133
Setting Ranges	137
Grid Setting	138
Background color	138
Renaming Machine	139
Viewing Machine Information	140
Design Information	140
Setting Window Display	140
Minimizing and Aligning Windows	141
Language	143
Copying Data to Other Machines	143
Configuration	144
Upgrading the Machine Program	144
Setting the Machine	145
Needle Bar	145
Same Speed Range	146
Pause	146
Speed Range	147
Hoop Feed Position	148
Embroidery Area	149
Embroidery Hoop	149
Thread Trimming	151
Boring	152
Thread Breakage Sensor	153
Automatic Step Back	154
Automatic Hoop Feed	154
End of embroidery	155
Mending	156
Adjust	157
Driving shaft	158
Activate escape with pause	158
Short stitch speed reduction	159
Thin / Thick Material	160
Area Trace	161
Default Settings	162
Show Setting	163
Load Setting	165
Save Setting	166
Load Hoop	167
Embroidering	172
Starting Embroidering	172
Moving the Home Position	174
Step-forward/Step-back	175
Entering in the Step-forward/Step-back Mode	175
Setting Step-forward/Back Distance or Timing	176
Stepping Forward/Back	177
Resuming Embroidering	178
Moving Embroidery Position	179
Centering Pattern	180
Saving Data	181
Save	181
Save As...	181
Running Other Programs	182
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine	183
1. Operating Procedures	184
1-1 Power Source	184
1-2 Preparation for Embroidering	184
2. Machine Stop	185
2-1 Stopping the Machine with the stop switch unit	185
2-2 Emergency Stop of the Machine with the shut-off switch unit	185
3. Permission for Hoop Movement	186
4. Jog Switches	187
4-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position	187
5. Area Check	188
5-1 External Tracing	188
5-2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area	188
6. Hoop Feed Position	189
7. Measures against Thread Breakage	190
7-1 Remedies	190
8. Inching Mode	191
8-1 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement)	191
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report	193
Functions (Command Reference)	194
Description of Screen	195
Displaying Report	196
Display Example of Details	197
Display Example of Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar	198
Display Example of Thread breakage Information in Pattern	199
Display Example of Output Information	200
Display Example of Total Output Information	202
Setting Display Items	204
General	204
Details	205
Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar	206
Thread Breakage Information in Pattern	206
Output Information	207
Total Output Information	208
Recess Time Setting	209
Save As CSV...	210
Printing Production Report	211
Page Setup	211
Print	211
Copying Report Data	212
Chapter 9 Maintenance	213
1. Cleaning	214
1-1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook	214
1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate	215
2. Oiling	216
2-1 Head	216
Chapter 10 Adjustment	219
1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height	220
2. Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook	224
3. Adjustment of Presser Foot Height	225
4. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer	226
5. Thread Wiper Adjustment	227
6. Adjusting the Belt Tension	228
Chapter 11 Error code list	229
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting	233
Mechanical Section	234
Electrical Section	236
Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment	241
1. Attaching Bobbin Winder	242