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Adjustment of Thread Tension

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3-5 Adjustment of Thread Tension Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine Adjustment of upper thread Adjust upper thread tension to 0.7~1.3N when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide. 0.7~1.3N Upper stitch width Upper thread Lower thread Lower stitch width * Correct adjustment Turn the upper thread tension dial so that the needle thread can be pulled to the back of the material and that the lower stitch width will be about 1/3 of the upper stitch width. Adjustment of tension spring q w e 6~8mm 0.07~0.12N 1. The tension spring should be adjusted to 6~8 mm in height and 0.07~0.12 N in force. BES-962BC • BES-1262BC 55

Section	Page
Cover-top	1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	3
Procedure of Reading This Manual	8
Contents	10
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine	17
1. Specifications	18
2. Software	19
2-1 Necessary Systems	19
2-2 Configuration of Software	19
2-3 Notes on use	20
2-4 Help	20
2-5 Basic Operation of Software	21
2-6. Handling of floppy disk	25
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine	27
1. Names of Machine Components	28
2. Installation	29
2-1 Transportation of Machine	29
2-2 Installation of Machine	31
2-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case	32
2-4 Mounting of Table	34
2-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand	38
2-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case	40
2-7 Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for connecting 4 sets)	41
2-8 Connection of Power Supply	43
2-9 Installation of Software	44
3. Preparation for Embroidering	45
3-1 Upper Threading	45
3-2 Replacement of Bobbin	48
3-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle	49
3-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame	50
3-5 Adjustment of Thread Tension	57
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures	59
Functions of Operation Panel	60
Operation Panel	60
Switches at Machine Heads	62
Switches on Tension Plate	62
Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering	64
Run the Software	65
Turn on the Machine Power	65
Register the Machine Name	66
Retrieve the Embroidery Data	66
Start Embroidering	67
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data	69
Functions (Command Reference)	70
Description of Screen	71
Creating a Directory	72
Transferring data	73
Copy	75
Select from Menu	75
Drag Data	75
Moving Data	76
Select from Menu	76
Drag Data	76
Deleting Data	77
Recreate an icon	78
Select all	79
Renaming Data	80
Finding Data	81
Adjusting Screen Display	83
Reading Data in Floppy Disk	84
Reading DOS Format Data	84
Converting the Non DOS format data	86
Reading Data in Paper Tape	90
Settings for Data Reading	92
Writing Data in DST Format	93
Viewing Pattern Information	94
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data	95
Functions (Command Reference)	96
Description of Screen	98
Opening Embroidery Data	99
Setting Display	100
Centering	100
Zoom	100
Needle Penetration	102
Embroidering Start/End	102
Trim and pause	102
Microstitch	103
Needle Bar and Speed Range	103
Thread Color	107
Tool bar	108
Status Bar	108
Back to Previous Status	109
Undo	109
Redo	109
Editing	110
Rotate	110
Horizontal Flip	111
Vertical Flip	111
Point Symmetry	111
Repeat	111
Resize	113
Delete Stitch	113
Insert or Delete Code	114
Insert Lock Stitch	115
Changing Data	116
Changing Start	116
Changing End	117
Mask	118
Group	119
Setting Group for Repetition	120
Selecting from Menu	120
Merge	121
Saving Data	123
Save	123
Save As...	124
Viewing Pattern Information	125
Printing Data	126
Chapter 6 Embroidering	127
Functions (Command Reference)	128
When the Power to the Machine is Off	128
When the Power to the Machine is On	128
Description of Screen	131
Settings before Turning On the Machine	132
Displaying the Tool Bar	132
Displaying the Status Bar	133
Upgrading the Version of Interface Board	133
Reset Interface Board	133
Communication Port	133
Language	134
Settings after Turning Power On	135
Tool Bar	135
Status Bar	135
Zoom In	135
Zoom Out	135
Zoom In Specified Range	136
Fit to Window	136
Whole Pattern	136
Grid	137
Hoop	137
Hoop position fine adjustment	137
Needle Penetration	138
Thread Color	139
Needle Bar and Speed Range	139
Setting Needle Bar	139
Setting Ranges	143
Grid Setting	144
Background color	144
Renaming Machine	145
Viewing Machine Information	146
Design Information	146
Setting Window Display	146
Minimizing and Aligning Windows	147
Language	149
Copying Data to Other Machines	149
Configuration	150
Upgrading the Machine Program	150
Setting the Machine	151
Needle Bar	151
Same Speed Range	152
Pause	152
Speed Range	153
Head Operation Suspend	153
Hoop Feed Position	154
Embroidery Area	154
Embroidery Hoop	155
Thread Trimming	158
Boring	159
Thread Breakage Sensor	160
Automatic Step Back	161
Automatic Hoop Feed	161
End of embroidery	162
Mending	163
Adjust	164
Activating speed up of driving shaft	165
Activate escape with pause	165
Short stitch speed reduction	166
Thin Material or Thick Material	167
Area Trace	168
Default Settings	169
Show Setting	170
Load Setting	172
Save Setting	173
Load Hoop	174
Embroidering	179
Starting Embroidering	179
Moving the Home Position	181
Step-forward/Step-back	182
Entering in the Step-forward/Step-back Mode	182
Setting Step-forward/Back Distance or Timing	183
Stepping Forward/Back	184
Resuming Embroidering	185
Moving Embroidery Position	186
Centering Pattern	187
Saving Data	188
Save	188
Save As...	188
Test	189
Running Other Programs	190
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine	191
1. Operating Procedures	192
1-1 Power Source	192
1-2 Preparation for Embroidering	192
2. Stopping the Machine	193
2-1 Procedure to Stop the Machine	193
2-2 Resetting Machine Stop	193
2-3 Emergency Stop of the Machine	193
2-4 Resetting Emergency Stop	193
3. Permission for Hoop Movement	194
4. Measures against Thread Breakage	195
4-1 Remedies	195
4-2 Mending	196
5. Jog Embroidering	198
6. Hoop Feed Position	198
7. Area Check	199
7-1 External Tracing	199
7-2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area	199
8. Jog Switches	200
8-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position	200
8-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement)	201
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report	203
Functions (Command Reference)	204
Description of Screen	205
Displaying Report	206
Display Example of Details	207
Display Example of Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar	208
Display Example of Thread Breakage Information in Pattern	209
Display Example of Output Information	210
Display Example of Total Output Information	212
Setting Display Items	213
General	213
Details	214
Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar	215
Thread Breakage Information in Pattern	215
Output Information	216
Total Output Information	217
Recess Time Setting	218
Save As CSV...	219
Printing Production Report	220
Page Setup	220
Print	220
Copying Report Data	221
Deleting Report	222
Chapter 9 Maintenance	223
1. Cleaning	224
1-1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook	224
1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate	225
1-3 Cleaning of Lower Shaft Module Fan	225
2. Oiling	226
2-1 Head	226
3. Greasing	228
3-1 Head	228
3-2 Feed Guide Section	232
Chapter 10 Adjustment	233
1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height	234
2. Replacing (Attaching) Rotary Hook	238
3. Adjustment of Clearance Between Needle and Rotary Hook	239
4. Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook	240
5. Adjustment of Presser Foot Height	241
6. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer	242
6-1 Attaching the Fixed Knife	242
6-2 Checking the Movable Knife Position	242
7. Thread Wiper Adjustment	244
8. Adjusting the Belt Tension	245
Chapter 11 Error code list	247
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting	253
Mechanical Section	254
Electrical Section	256
Personal Computer Section	265
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment	267
Attaching Bobbin Winder	268