Brother BES-100E- Manuals

4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Maintenance and inspection 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 and inspection of the electrical system. Turn off the power sw...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5 3 Warning 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 Electric...

8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Before Starting Operation Do not force open the shutter for direct contactwith the magnetic area. Do not bring disks near magnetic matters such asmagnetic screwdriver or the back side of theprogrammer. W1209Q W1210Q Do not store floppy disks in an extremely high orlow amb...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 9 Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion. A write-protected disk is read-only. It is recommended to provide write-protection for disks which contain important data. To do so, slide the write-protect...

10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Procedure of Reading This Manual Explanation of models This manual explains two models:- BE-1204B-BC- BE-1206B-BC Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name. Check the model before using the machine. The display is BE-1206B-BC. Configurati...

12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Screen Composition Initial Screen W0406Q Starting Sewing Operation ( → page 3-17) Selection of Embroidery data ( → page 3-3) W0397Q Canceling of Sewing Thread trimming Setting of Needle Bars ( → page 5-4) W0481Q Hoop Retract Area Check Editing of Embroidery data ( → page...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 13 Setting of thread breakage sensor ( → page 5-6) W0488Q W0490Q W0494Q Setting of Machine ( → page 5-9) W0609Q W0620Q W0621Q

14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Contents Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................................. 1Before Starting Operation ................................................................

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 15 Contents For Step Forward (Back) ........................................................................................................................................3-20Resuming Sewing .....................................................................................

16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Contents Lock Stitch ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-29Speed Limit in a Short Pitch...............................................................

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 17 Contents Chapter 8 Adjustment 1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height....................................................................................................................................8-22. Attachment and Adjustment of Rotary Hook ...................................

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-3 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Accessories Standard Accessories Optional Accessories Embroidery hoop • Tubular square hoop 26 × 43 (6 head: 6, 4 head: 4) • Tubular round arm set (6 head: 7, 4 head: 5) • Holder base 30 × 43 (6 head: 6, 4 head: 4) Other embroidery ho...

1-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 2. Names of Machine Components W1220Q The machine heads are numbered 1 to 6 (1 to 4 in four head models) from the right front. Fluorescent lamp switch Operation panel Thread tension dial Thread guide C Thread guide B Thread guide A Th...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-5 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3. Installation DANGER Embroidery machines should be installed only by trained engineers. Electric wiring should be laid by your distributor or electric experts. Install a machine in a place away from a high- frequency welding machine...

1-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation ! ! ! ! When using a crane W1223Q 2. Hook on the eyebolts with each belt to lift up the machine. When lifting the machine, make sure that the belts do not contact the machine table or the tensionplate. Belt More than 45° More than45°

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-7 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3-2 Installation of Machine W1224Q 1. Place Footboard [4], a rubber cushion 10 [3] (provided with the machine), and PE sheet [2] under each of four adjustment bolts M20 [1]. The Footboard must be on the rubber cushion. 2. Fit four adj...

1-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case W1225Q Repeat the procedures below for all the heads: 1. Unscrew the screw [1], then detach the bracket [3] and pin [2]. [1] [3] [2]

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-9 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3-4 Mounting of Table ! ! ! ! Preparation for mounting the table W1226Q • This operation is required only when the table set is purchased separately from the machine.• The table is a standard attachment. 1. Tentatively mount 4 (3 in f...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-11 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation ! ! ! ! For embroidering with flat hoop/sash frame (upper position) W1228Q 1. Attach four hexagon socket head cap screws to each of table parts R [1], M [2](six head models only), and L [3] from the back. 2. Insert the table backing ...

1-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand W1229Q 1. Attach the cotton stand bars[2] to the cotton stand assembly[1]. 2. Attach four thread guide support bars [3] to the cotton stand assembly [1], while fitting into the four holes. 3. Mount the th...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-13 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case Proper lubrication is necessary for keeping the machine head in good condition. CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the machine may operate if the start sw...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-15 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 4. Preparation for Embroidering CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting preparation. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries....

1-16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 1. Pass an upper thread from the cotton stand through the hole of the thread guide right above each cotton stand bar. Pass the thread from the back to the front hole. W1234Q 2. Pass the thread through the upper hole of the pretension...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-17 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 4-2 Replacement of Bobbin Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement. ! ! ! ! Removing bobbin case W1235Q 1. Open the rotary hook cover [1]. 2. Hold the knob [2] and take out the bobbin case. 3. Close the knob ...

1-18 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 2. Slide the thread under the tension spring [5] through the notch [4]. 3. Pull out the thread from the hole of the tension spring [5]. 4. Pull out the thread by about 50 mm. 5. Pass the thread through the thread guide [6]. ! ! ! ! A...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-19 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 4-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle * Relationship between materials and needles Material Needle Needle thickness Denim Leather #14, #16, #18 Handkerchief #9, #10 Shirt Towel DB × K5 #11, #12, #13 ! ! ! ! Selecting needle • When using...

1-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 4-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame ! ! ! ! Tubular square hoop W1243Q 1. Loosen the thumb bolt M6 [1] to draw it to the center. 2. Align the positioning hole on the tubular round arm frame [4] with the positioning pin [3] (S...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-21 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation ! ! ! ! Holder base (optional) W1244Q Attaching the holder base frame 1. Set the table. (Refer to “Mounting of Table” on page 1-9.) 2. Insert the frame connecting plate F [4] into the holder base frame L [1], flat frame C6-360 [2] an...

1-22 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation Attaching the holder base 1. Mount the holder base vertically to the X-axis feed sash [1] and flat frame C6-360 [2] using the thumb bolts [3]. W1246Q [2] [3] [1] [3]

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-23 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation ! ! ! ! Sash frame (optional) W1247Q Attaching the sash frame 1. Set the table. (Refer to "3-4 Mounting of Table" (Page 1-9) for details.) 2. Mount two vertical sash frames [1] on the holder base frames L and R, and two horiz...

1-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 4-5 Adjustment of Thread Tension ! ! ! ! Adjustment of upper thread W1248Q W1249Q Adjust upper thread tension to 0.8~1.4N when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide. * Correct adjustment Turn the upper thread tension di...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-25 Chapter 1 Preparations of operation 3. For adjusting the height, loosen the screw [1] and turn the tension spring bracket [2]. 4. For adjusting the tension spring force, insert a driver tip in the groove of the thread tension bar [3] and turn it. ! ! ! ! Lower thread t...

Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine start embroidering. This chapter explains about the operation panel on the machine as well as precautions for the actual embroidering process.

2-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel Operation Panel W1253Q Starts embroidering.Restarts after moving the carriage to embroidering start position by using the jog switch.Restarts embroidering after a suspension. Cancels errors during embroideri...

2-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Moves the hoop.Step-back or forward is available during suspension. (Use switches only.) Changes the speed range during embroidering (Use switches only). Carries out inching of the hoop when the switch is pressed in the inching mode.Mov...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-5 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Switches at Machine Heads W1257Q ! Stop switchStops embroidering operation. "Release stop SW to operate!" is displayed on the screen as soon as the machine stops. Refer to "Stopping the machine" ( page 6-3) to stop flash...

2-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Lamps and switches on the thread tension stand The thread tension stand has lamps and switches mounted on it.Switches can set movements of the heads such as to drive, to suspend or mending, and those statuses can be checked by lamps. W1...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-7 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering Turn on the machine power. ( → page 2-8). Retrieve the embroidery data ( → page 2-9). "Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" ( → page 3-1) Edit the retrieved embroidery data."...

2-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Turn on the Machine Power W1262Q W1265Q W1404Q W1266Q 1. Turn on the main power switch. 2. Reset the emergency stop switch. 3. Change the Flat / Cap hoop select switch on the operation panel according to the hoop to be used. 4. Press th...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 2-9 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Retrieve the Embroidery Data The description in this section is based on the method of reading data which is registered in the memory unit of the machine. Refer to "Selection of Data" ( → Page 3-3) for details. 1. Press switch. ...

Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering This Chapter describes how to select em - broidery data in order to start embroidering.

3-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering What Can the Machine Do? Selection of Embroidery Data Registration of data from the floppy disk ( → Page 3-3) Reading of data from the memory ( → Page 3-7) Registration of data created by BE-100 ( → Page 3-8) (These icons are...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-3 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Selection of Data Select data in order to start sewing. ! Data to use for actual embroidering is selected from data registered in the machine memory. A maximum of 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be registe...

3-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Loading and Loading of Floppy Disk 1. When loading a floppy disk, set it straight with the labeled surface facing this side. W0395Q 2. When unloading a floppy disk, press the eject switch. 3. When it comes out, pull it straig...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-5 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 2. Press . 3. Select a screen for data registration by pressing . W0397Q When there is no data W0398Q 4. Select an area for registration, using ten keys or , then press . W0399Q A space available is automatically selected.Pre...

3-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 6. Select data to register by pressing ten keys or then press . Data is newly registered in the machine memory. W0402Q Select embroidery data and press . The selected data is automatically registered in the memory and the mac...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-7 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Reading from Memory Data to use for sewing can be selected from the machine memory. ! A maximum 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be registered in the memory. 1. Press . Embroidery data registered in the mem...

3-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Registration of Embroidery Data from BES-100E Connect the operation panel and the personal computer with BES-100E installed in order to register the embroidery data into the machine memory. 1. Connect the personal computer wi...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-9 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 6. Prepare the BES-100E, and then press the . W0589Q W0590Q 7. The BES-100E embroidery data is displayed. Press the and select a required screen. W1198Q 8. Select embroidery data to register by pressing ten keys or , and then...

3-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 4. When is pressed, the confirmation message is displayed. W0591Q 5. When key is pressed, selected embroidery data is deleted from the memory. W0592 W0413 When deleting embroidery data in the machine memory entirely: All emb...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-11 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Tape Reader Input Setting The followings describe how to input data from the tape reader. ! Tape reader is required in the registration of tape data. ! Confirm that the tape reader is connected properly to the operation pane...

3-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 5. Choose the type of the tape data with keys. W0417Q 6. Press . The data will be read now. W0594Q

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-13 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Modification of Embroidery Data Name Name of embroidery data registered in the machine memory can be modified. This example shows how to modify the data name "FLOWER" to "TEST003". ! A maximum number of chara...

3-14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 4. Press . W0422Q When selected data has a pattern name, the name is displayed. Press the key once again. W0401Q 5. Input a new data name by pressing ten keys. When modifying embroidery data names entirely 6. Pressing delete...

3-16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering When modifying only one character: [FLNWER] can be modified to [FLOWER] in the following procedures. 6. Press . W0433Q 7. Press twice and display "N" reversely. W0434Q 8. Press . "N" is deleted. W0435Q 9. Pre...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-17 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Sewing Operation Before Starting Sewing Select a hoop to set on the machine. ! The following operation should be done before turning the power ON to the machine. Otherwise, it will damage the hoop. 1. Select either the flat ...

3-18 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing Feedhold 1. Press . Sewing is interrupted. W0440Q Cancellation 1. Press while sewing is interrupted. When repetition of patterns is set, a pattern which is currently being sewn is canceled...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-19 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Step Forward and Step-Back Stitches can be advanced (step forward) or retracted (step-back) without sewing. Step Forward/Step-Back Mode 1. Press when selecting either mode before starting sewing and press when selecting a mo...

3-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 4. The embroidery head advances (retracts) by a specified number of stitches. W0598Q For Step Forward (Back) 1. Press . Stitches steps forward (back) by a specified amount. Resuming Sewing 1. Press . Sewing is started.

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3-21 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Writing the embroidering data The embroidering data stored in the memory of the machine is written to the floppy disk. ! The format of the data to be written is brother ESC or TAJIMA TFD. 1. Press the button. The embroiderin...

4-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data What Can the Machine Do? Editing ! Enlargement/reduction is executed ahead of rotation. When an embroidery pattern is so set to be rotated by 90° and then enlarged by 2 times in the X-axis direction, the X-axis enlargement is execu...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-3 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Rotation A pattern can be rotated. W0558Q ! A maximum range of rotation is 1 ~ 359 degrees. ! The rotating direction is counterclockwise. ! Rotating angle can be set in either of the following. By using Angle can be specified in in...

4-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Enlargement and Reduction A pattern can be enlarged or reduced. W0450Q W1395Q ! The enlargement and reduction ratio is 50 ~ 200%. ! The number of stitches does not change even by enlargement or reduction of a pattern. However, stit...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-5 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Enlargement/reduction at different ratios in the X/Y directions 3. Press twice. is reversed in black. W0451Q 4. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the X direction by pressing ten keys. W0455Q 5. Press . is reversed in black. W045...

4-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Mirror A pattern can be reversed as if it is reflected in the mirror. W0560Q ! Up/down mirror pattern → Right/left mirror pattern → Zero point-symmetric mirror pattern. Right/left mirror pattern The pattern is reversed in the right...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-7 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Up/Down Mirror Pattern 3. Keep pressing until is displayed. W0451Q 4. Press . The initial screen is displayed again. W0462Q Zero Point-Symmetric Mirror Pattern 3. Keep pressing until is displayed. W0451Q 4. Press . The initial scre...

4-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Repetition A pattern is repeatedly copied as many times as specified. W0450Q W0464Q ! The number of repetitions is 1 ~ 99 in both the vertical (row) and horizontal (line) directions. ! There are the following eight directions of re...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-9 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data 4. Press . W0466Q 5. Input intervals between repetitions by pressing ten keys. The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing . Press for setting a distance between the centers of each pattern. For setting a di...

4-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Other Editing Setting of other functions related to editing is available. The following types of setting is available. 0 stitch deletion For deleting stitches at the same point without stepping forward or back.This function is pre...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 4-11 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data 4. Select the number of feeds by pressing . W0603Q 5. Press after setting is finished. W0604Q Swing Width Correction Correction values within -5 ~ 20 can be input. However, excessively large values may result in distortion of a pa...

Chapter 5 Setting This Chapter describes how to set a sewing speed, correct trouble including thread break- age and others related to machine motions.

5-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting What Can the Machine Do? Setting of Needle Bars Needle bars allocated in the sequence of embroidering ( → Page 5-4) Setting of Thread Breakage Sensor Thread breakage sensor ON/OFF ( → Page 5-6) Thread breakage sensitivity ( → Page 5-6) Number of stitch...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-3 Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Lock Stitch Lock stitch ON/OFF (sewing start position) ( → Page 5-29) Lock stitch ON/OFF (sewing end position) ( → Page 5-30) Lock stitch ON/OFF (sewing start position after thread trimming) ( → Page 5-31) Setting of speed limit in a small p...

5-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Needle Bars Needle bars allocated in the sequence of sewing can be modified. ! This setting is explained on the basis of the BE-1206B-BC screen. ! Either feedhold or hoop retract can be inserted. 1. Press . 2. Select a sewing sequence to mod...

5-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Thread Breakage Sensor Validity or invalidity and sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor can be set. Setting of sensor validity/invalidity ! This function is previously set to valid for all heads upon shipment. ! Each pressing on the key will switch...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-7 Chapter 5 Setting 3. Select by pressing . 4. Input sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor. W0491Q 5. Press . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Automatic Step-Back The number of stitches to step back automatically in case of a threa...

5-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Lower Thread Counter/Stitch Counter ! The lower thread counter reduces the indication each time one pattern is finished. After the reduction is finished, an error message can be displayed. ! The stitch counter increases the indication stitch...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-9 Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Machine Machine motions can be set. Embroidery Hoop Specify a type of an embroidery hoop set on the machine. ! A type of a hoop to be selected varies depending on a type of a hoop (flat or cap) selected by a switch on the operation panel. Wh...

5-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Speed Range A range of speed for each needle bar can be set. ! This setting is explained on the basis of the BE-1206B-BC screen. ! The speed range can be set within the range of 1 ~ 6. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . W0609Q 3. Press . W0610Q 4. Sel...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-11 Chapter 5 Setting Speed of Each Speed Range Maximum speed of each range can be set. ! Speed can be input in increments of 10rpm. ! The upper limit of a speed to be set varies depending on a selected hoop. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . W0609Q 3. Press . W0611Q 4. S...

5-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Mending Details of mending can be set in case of a thread breakage. ! Contents of each setting item are as described below. Item ContentsFor setting a mending end point (number of stitches before a thread breakage) within therange of 1 ~ 10...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-13 Chapter 5 Setting Setting of thread breakage error resetting method 4. Select by pressing . 5. Press for modifying a resetting method. W0507Q For setting whether to stop embroidering temporarily at the mending stop point 4. Select by pressing . 5. Press and select whet...

5-14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Thread Trimming Length Length of thread to leave on the needle bar after thread trimming can be set for each needle bar. ! This function is previously set to 5 upon shipments. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . W0609Q 3. Press . W0613Q 4. Select a nee...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-15 Chapter 5 Setting Thread Withdrawal Feed Length Thread withdrawal length can be set before thread trimming. ! The input range is 0 ~ 100mm. ! This function is previously set to 15mm upon shipments. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . W0609Q 3. Press . W0619Q 4. Input th...

5-16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Inching Whether to select the inching mode for thread trimming can be set. ! This function is previously set to selected upon shipments. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . W0609Q 3. Press . 4. Set whether to select the inching mode by pressing . W0518...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-17 Chapter 5 Setting Sewing Area An allowable area for sewing can be set. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . W0609Q 3. Press . W0615Q 4. Specify coordinates of the upper left of the sewing area. Move the hoop by pressing . W0521Q 5. Press . Pressing set a maximum area des...

5-18 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Registration of Sewing Start Position Register a position to start sewing. ! When returning to a registered sewing start position, hold down and press . 1. Press the key. The hoop coordinates are displayed. W0522Q 2. Shift the hoop to a position to st...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-19 Chapter 5 Setting Hoop Automatic Retract Set whether to move the hoop automatically to the retract point at the end of sewing. ! This function is previously set to no hoop automatic retract upon shipments. 1. Press . 2. Select whether to retract the hoop automatically ...

5-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Environment Return to Start Point Whether to return to the start point after sewing is finished can be set. 1. Press twice. 2. Select by pressing . W0620Q 3. Press . 4. Select by pressing . W0532Q 5. Select whether to validate a return to t...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-21 Chapter 5 Setting Speed Range For setting whether to reflect modified machine speed to all needle bars. 1. Press twice. 2. Select by pressing . W0620Q 3. Press . 4. Select ( or ) by pressing . W0534Q 5. Modify setting by pressing . Press for invalidating the modificati...

5-22 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting 3. Press . 4. Press to select . W0535Q 5. Press to change the settings. Checking with the rectangle W0535Q Checking with the octagon W0536Q 6. Press or for the selection when using the needle bar No. 1. Checking with the rectangle (needle bar No. 1) W...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-23 Chapter 5 Setting 3. Press . 4. Input the needle number using ten keys. W0540Q 5. Press . The revised setting is now registered and the screen will return to the previous one. Setting of RS-232C Communication Speed Speed for transferring embroidery data between the ope...

5-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Display Language A language to display on the screen can be set. ! The following languages can be selected. Display Contents JPN Japanese Eng English Españl Spanish fr. FrenchTraditional Chinese IT. Italian Portug Portuguese 1. Press twice. 2. Select ...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-25 Chapter 5 Setting Alarm Sound Whether to generate a sound in case of an error can be set. ! The following sounds can be set. ON A sound is generated until the error is reset. OFF A sound is generated twice. 5 A sound is generated five times. 1. Press twice. 2. Select b...

5-26 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Motive Speed The startup speed of the main shaft can be set. ! The following startup speed can be set. NOMAL Starts up the main shaft at the normal speed. UP Speeds up the startup speed of the main shaft. CAP Speeds up the startup speed of the main sh...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-27 Chapter 5 Setting Small-Pitch Deletion Stitches less than preset can be deleted. ! Settings in the range of OFF to 1.0 mm (in units of 0.1 mm) are valid. When OFF is chosen, stitch deletion is not carried out. ! "0.3" is set before shipment. 1. Press twice. 2. ...

5-28 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Automatic pause insertion A pause signal will be inserted automatically between the same two needle numbers when reading the DST data which had been set to the needle on the setting screen of needle bar number. ! The following settings are available. ...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-29 Chapter 5 Setting Lock Stitch Lock stitch can be set at the sewing start and end positions and sewing start position after trimming thread. Setting lock stitch at the sewing start position 1. Press twice. 2. Select with . W0620Q 3. Press . W0636Q 4. Select with . W0562...

5-30 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Setting the lock stitch on the sewing send position 1. Press twice. 2. Select with . W0620Q 3. Press . W0636Q 4. Select with . W0562Q 5. Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch. Validating the lock stitch W0564Q Invalidating the lock stitch W0...

5-32 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Speed Limit in a Short Pitch Speed can be limited when stitching in a designated pitch. ! The pitch can be designated between 0.0 and 2.0 mm in units of 0.1 mm. ! The speed can be set from 400 rpm to the maximum speed available for the current frame i...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-33 Chapter 5 Setting Invalidating speed limit in a short pitch 1. Press the button after the setting screen is displayed. W0571Q 2. Press the button. The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed. W0572Q Feed Timing The timing of needle drop and hoo...

5-34 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Automatic Input Setting The sewing data can be read from floppy disks or personal computers by manual, automatic or full automatic operation. ! The following items are available for the settings. Item Contents Choose the device to read from. Reads fro...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-35 Chapter 5 Setting 1. Press three times. 2. Select with keys. W0638Q 3. Press . W0640Q 4. Choose the device to read from with keys. W0578Q The factory setting is memory. Go to step 5 if the chosen device is floppy disk, personal computer or network. Go to step 6 if memo...

5-36 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting 9. Press to start the sewing. W0581Q 10. Press when the sewing is completed. If AUTO (automatic) is selected, the next data will be read here, then the machine gets into a standbystatus.If MANU (manual) is selected, the next data to be read will be sh...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-37 Chapter 5 Setting Display of Information Information about the machine and patterns can be displayed on the screen. Pattern Information Detailed information about a selected pattern can be checked. ! Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Size of s...

5-38 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 5 Setting Features of Machine Detailed information of the machine can be checked. ! Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Maximum moving range of flat hoop (for all heads) Maximum moving range of cap hoop Number of heads Number of needle b...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5-39 Chapter 5 Setting Information about Versions Information about CPU ROM version, etc. can be checked. ! Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Panel CPU ROM version Main CPU ROM version Main axis CPU ROM version Interface CPU ROM version Feed wave f...

6-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 1. Operating Procedures 1-1 Power Source W1262Q W1265Q W1404Q W1266Q 1. Turn on the main power switch. 2. Reset the emergency stop switch. 3. Change the Flat / Cap hoop select switch on the operation panel according to the hoop to be used....

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-3 Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 2. Machine Stop 2-1 Stopping the Machine W1267Q W1268Q Press the stop switch or to stop the operation of the machine. When the stop switch is pressed, the message, "Release stop SW to operate!", is displayed on the operation panel....

6-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 3. Measures against Thread Breakage 3-1 Remedies W1258Q 1. If embroidering is suspended due to thread breakage, the Thread tension base lamp of the machine head blinks in red. 2. Correct the broken thread and pass it through again. Refer t...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-5 Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 3-2 Mending In case that a head stops for some reasons such as thread breakage, only the stopped head will retry sewing by specified number of stitches when the head is recovered, and after that, all the heads will restart normal sewing.• ...

6-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 6 Operation of Machine Manual operation of the mending Setting or cancellation of the mending can be specified during the suspension of embroidering with individual heads regardless of thread breakage.• End positions of the mending can not be individualized acco...

6-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 5. Hoop Feed Position • In order to ease mounting and dismounting of the embroidery hoop, another needle position can be set as a hoop feed position in the movable area additionally to the current needle position. • In order to ease materi...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-9 Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 6. Area Check 6-1 External Tracing W1278Q If is pressed in other cases than "area over", the rectangular outline of the pattern is traced. The outline of pattern can be checked in rectangle or octagon by setting "Checking embro...

6-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 7. Jog Switches 7-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position W1282Q The hoop can be moved by pressing before starting embroidering and the start position can be set arbitrarily.

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 6-11 Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 7-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement) • Moving the frame greatly in the inching mode may cause an interference with the machine. Pay utmost care in the inching mode. • Although the distance of the frame moved in th...

6-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 6 Operation of Machine 8. Detection of Home position After the home position is detected, the hoop returns to the initial position. 1. Press while pressing with the machine stopped. Initial screen Temporary stop screen W0406Q W0440Q 2. The hoop moves and the ho...

7-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 7 Maintenance CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting maintenance. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries. Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves ...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-3 Chapter 7 Maintenance 1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate W1290Q Broken threads left around the movable or fixed knives or the lower thread holding plate may result in thread trimming failure or parts damage. Clean them once a month. Remove brokenthreads from this section.

7-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 7 Maintenance 2. Oiling Supply oil to the following places at regular intervals. • When oiling, be sure to supply Brother’s specified oil (Nippon Oil, Embroidery Lube 10N; VG10) using the dropper. • Excessive oiling may cause the material to be stained. • Be sur...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-5 Chapter 7 Maintenance 2-2 Lower shaft ! Lubricate the lower shaft bush R through the hole once a month. W1292Q ! Lubricate the lower shaft bush F every 3 months. W1293Q

7-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 7 Maintenance 3. Greasing Supply grease to the following places at regular intervals. • When greasing, be sure to use the grease tank EM-30L (white) provided with the machine. • For overhauling, contact your distributor or refer it to trained experts. 3-1 Cam gr...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-7 Chapter 7 Maintenance 5. Grease all the cam grooves of the work clamp cam. W1297Q 6. Attach the jump part stepping motor [5] and tentatively tighten the adjusting bolt [4]. 7. Adjust the position of the bolt [4] so that the jump part [6] touches the roller [7] of the ju...

7-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 7 Maintenance 3-2 Lower gear ! Supply grease to the lower gear every three months. 1. Unscrew the 4 flat head screws fixing the bed cover B, and remove the bed cover B. 2. Grease the lower gear. W1301Q 3. Attach the bed cover B. 3-3 Driving shaft ! Supply grease...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 7-9 Chapter 7 Maintenance 3-4 Needle bar flip-up mechanism ! Supply grease to the needle bar flip-up mechanism every three months. 1. Unscrew three screws fixing the head cover R, and remove the head cover R. 2. Grease all the cam grooves and two gears. W1398Q 3. Attach the...

7-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 7 Maintenance 3-5 Feed Guide Section ! Check the X-feed linear guides (2 positions) and the Y-feed linear guides (one each on the right and left, and one point on bed No. 3). W1302Q W1303Q Procedure 1. Unscrew the screw [1] and remove the X-feed covers R [2] an...

8-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 8 Adjustment ! When using the bottom dead center gauge W1304Q W1306Q W1296Q W1308Q W1307Q [5] [6] [4] [1] [7] [8] [6] [3] [2] Tighten the bolt [8] so that the clearance can be even. Do not hit this section. [9] [9] [2] [7] [8] 11.3 mm Cutting section Cutting sec...

8-6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 8 Adjustment 2. Attachment and Adjustment of Rotary Hook W1309Q W1310Q W1311Q W1314Q W1312Q W1313Q 1. Turn the power switch off. 2. Select the needle bar No. 1 [1]. 3. Remove two flat screws [2] and dismount the needle plate [3]. 4. Adjust so that the needle [4]...

8-8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 8 Adjustment 3. Adjustment of Presser Foot Height W1314Q W1315Q 1. Turn the power switch off. 2. Select the needle bar No. 1. 3. Loosen the screw [2] of the presser foot [1], and adjust the presser foot [1] until it comes above the cloth top surface when it is a...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 8-9 Chapter 8 Adjustment 4. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer 4-1 Attaching the Fixed Knife W1316Q Bring the fixed knife [1] to right side centering on the pin [2]. Tighten the bolt [3]. 4-2 Checking the Movable Knife Position W1264Q W1317Q W1320Q W1321Q 1. Turn the power switch...

8-10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 8 Adjustment 2. Press the stop switch in order to ensure maximum safety during adjustment. W1267Q Adjust the movable knife position in this state. 3. Loosen two bolts [3] that connect the thread trimmer connecting rods B [1] and A [2]. 4. Tighten the two bolts ...

8-12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 8 Adjustment 5. Thread Wiper Adjustment W1325Q 1. Move wiper lever assy [1] in the direction of the arrow with your finger. Loosen two bolts [3] and adjust upper thread hook [2] for smooth movements. 2. If there is a difference in motion between needle bars No....

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting If there is any indication of trouble with the machine, check and correct as described in the table. If the trouble cannot be corrected, turn off the power and contact your distributor for corrective actions.

10-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Mechanical Section Problem Check point ! Thread breakage • Is the machine properly threaded?• Is thread tension too high?• Is the rotary hook assembly clogged?• Is there thread in the bobbin?• Is the needle bent?• Is there a rough edge or fla...

10-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Electrical Section Cautions• Be sure to turn off the power of the machine and unplug the power cord before checking cable connections. • When you check connection of the cables as instructed in this manual, also check connection and continuit...

11-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment 1. Attaching Bobbin Winder W1327Q 1. Mount two pieces of bobbin stand L [2] on the thread winder stay [1] with nut 4 [10]. 2. Mount the thread winder assembly (set) [3] on the thread winder stay [1] with the ...

BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11-3 Chapter 11 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment ! Winding lower thread W1328Q 1. Turn the power switch on. 2. Set the bobbin [1] in the bobbin winder shaft [2]. 3. Put the thread through the thread guide [3]. 4. Wind the thread around the bobbin [1] severa...

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