SL 710A Servisna

SERVICE MANUAL
SL-710A
DB2-DD7100A
DB2-DD7100
Please read this manual before making any adjustments.
SINGLE NEEDLE DIRECT DRIVE STRAIGHT LOCK STITCHER

WITH THREAD TRIMMER
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This service manual is intended for SL-710A, DB2-DD7100A, DB2-DD7100 ; be sure to read the SL-710A, DB2-
DD7100A, DB2-DD7100 instruction manual before this manual.
Carefully read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS below and the whole of this manual to understand this product before you
start maintenance.
As a result of research and improvements regarding this product, some details of this manual may not be the same as
those for the product you purchased.
If you have any questions regarding this product, please contact a Brother dealer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Safety indications and their meanings
This service manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to ensure
safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people.
The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below.
Indications
The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
DANGER instructions will almost certainly result in death or severe injury.
The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
C AU T I O N instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to
equipment and surroundings.
Symbols
........................................ This symbol ( ) indicates something that you should be careful of. The
picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that must be
taken.
(For example, the symbol at left means beware of injury.)
........................................ This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must not do.
........................................ This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do. The picture
inside the circle indicates the nature of the thing that must be done.
(For example, the symbol at left means you must make the ground
connection.)
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2. Notes on safety
DANGER
Wait at least 10 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet
before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in
severe injury.
CAUTION
Environmental requirements
Use the sewing machine in an area which is free The relative humidity should be within the range of
from sources of strong electrical noise such as 45 % to 85 % during use, and no dew formation
high-frequency welders. should occur in any devices.
Sources of strong electrical noise may cause Excessively dry or humid environments and dew
problems with correct operation. formation may cause problems with correct
operation.
Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage
should be within 10% of the rated voltage for Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during use.
the machine. Exposure to direct sunlight may cause problems
Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this with correct operation.
may cause problems with correct operation. In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the
The power supply capacity should be greater than power and disconnect the power cord from the
wall outlet.
the requirements for the sewing machines Lightning may cause problems with correct
electrical consumption.
Insufficient power supply capacity may cause operation.
problems with correct operation.
The ambient temperature should be within the
range of 5 to 35 during use.
Temperatures which are lower or higher than this
may cause problems with correct operation.
Installation
Machine installation should only be carried out by If using a work table which has casters, the
a qualified technician. casters should be secured in such a way so that
they cannot move.
Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician
for any electrical work that may need to be done. Use both hands to hold the machine head when
tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If
The sewing machine weighs more than 36 kg. only one hand is used, the weight of the machine
The installation should be carried out by two or head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand
more people. may get caught.
Do not connect the power cord until installation is
complete, otherwise the machine may operate if Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could when handling the lubricating oil, so that no oil
result in injury. gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise
inflammation can result.
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground Furthermore, do not drink the oil under any
connection is not secure, you run a high risk of circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and
receiving a serious electric shock, and problems diarrhea.
with correct operation may also occur. Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
When securing the cords, do not bend the cords
excessively or fasten them too hard with staples, Use a lamp which is rated at 6 V AC and 20 W or
otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric less. If a lamp with a higher rating than this is
shocks could occur. used, it could cause the lamp wires and the
transformer to overheat and burn out, which could
result in fire.
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CAUTION
Sewing
This sewing machine should only be used by Attach all safety devices before using the sewing
operators who have received the necessary machine. If the machine is used without these
training in safe use beforehand. devices attached, injury may result.
The sewing machine should not be used for any Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any
applications other than sewing. objects against the machine while sewing, as this
may result in personal injury or damage to the
Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the machine.
machine. Use both hands to hold the machine head when
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that if tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If
a needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may only one hand is used, the weight of the machine
enter your eyes and injury may result. head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand
Turn off the power switch at the following times, may get caught.
otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is If an error occurs in machine operation, or if abnormal
depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. noises or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the
When threading the needle power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother
When replacing the bobbin and needle dealer or a qualified technician.
When not using the machine and when leaving
the machine unattended If the machine develops a problem, contact your
nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
If using a work table which has casters, the casters should
be secured in such a way so that they cannot move.
Cleaning
Turn off the power switch before carrying out Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
cleaning, otherwise the machine may operate if when handling the lubricating oil, so that no oil
the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise
result in injury. inflammation can result.
Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting it Furthermore, do not drink the oil under any
back or returning it to its original position. If only one hand circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and
is used, the weight of the machine head may cause your diarrhea.
hand to slip, and your hand may get caught. Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
Maintenance and inspection
Disassembly, assembly, maintenance and inspection Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting it
of the sewing machine should only be carried out by a back or returning it to its original position. If only one hand
qualified technician. is used, the weight of the machine head may cause your
hand to slip, and your hand may get caught.
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to
carry out any maintenance and inspection of the If the power switch needs to be left on when
electrical system. carrying out some adjustment, be extremely
careful to observe all safety precautions.
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet at the following Be careful not to touch your fingers or the lubrication
times, otherwise the machine may operate if the amount check sheet against moving parts such as
treadle is depressed by mistake, which could the rotary hook or the feed mechanism when
result in injury. checking the amount of oil supplied to the rotary
When carrying out inspection, adjustment and hook, otherwise injury may result.
maintenance
Use only the proper replacement parts as
When replacing consumable parts such as the
specified by Brother.
rotary hook and knife
Turn off the power switch before inserting or If any safety devices have been removed, be
absolutely sure to re-install them to their original
removing the plug, otherwise damage to the
positions and check that they operate correctly
control box could result.
before using the machine.
Any problems in machine operation which result
from unauthorized modifications to the machine
will not be covered by the warranty.
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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.
Safety devices Thread take-up cover

Finger guard
Thread take-up cover, etc.
2
Finger guard
0766M
4. About the ground symbol

There is a ground symbol which is shown on
the control box in the position shown in the
illustration.
If other equipment needs to be grounded,
connect the ground wire to the screw which
is next to this ground symbol.
If the ground connection is not secure, you
run a high risk of receiving a serious shock,
and problems with correct operation may Ground symbol
also occur.
Screw
0767M
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INDEX
1. SPECIFICATIONS.................................... 1 6. ASSEMBLY.......................................................29
2. OPTIONAL PARTS .................................. 3 6-1. Stitch length dial, reverse stitching lever
and feed regulator mechanism....................29
3. NOTES ON HANDLING .......................... 4 6-2. Rotary hook shaft, thread trimmer
cam and gear...............................................31
4. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS ............. 5 6-3. Plunger ........................................................31
4-1. Upper shaft and needle bar mechanism .......5 6-4. Lower shaft, lower shaft gear
4-2. Lower shaft and rotary hook mechanism ......5 and feed regulator set..................................32
4-3. Feed mechanism ...........................................6 6-5. Timing belt, motor and pulley ......................34
4-4. Quick reverse mechanism .............................7 6-6. Knee lifter lever mechanism ........................36
4-5. Lubrication mechanism 6-7. Needle bar and thread take-up mechanism 36
(Thread take-up lever and rotary hook)........8 6-8. Presser foot mechanism..............................39
4-6. Thread trimmer mechanism ........................10 6-9. Feed rocker shaft ........................................40
4-6-1. Thread trimmer operation..........................10 6-10.Spring ..........................................................40
4-6-2. Upper and lower thread trimming..............12 6-11.Feed bar mechanism...................................41
4-7. Tension release mechanism ........................13 6-12.Sub tank, wick holder and wick ...................42
4-8. Thread wiper mechanism .............................14 6-13.Thread tension mechanism .........................43
4-9. Presser foot lifter mechanism 6-14.Oil (Feed rocker shaft).................................44
(-9[][], Option) (built into machine head)......14
6-15.Thread trimming mechanism.......................44
4-10. Lower thread detector mechanism .............15
6-15-1. Installing the thread trimmer cam lever 44
5. DISASSEMBLY ...............................................16 6-15-2. Adjusting the needle and
5-1. Bed cover and safety switch........................16 feed mechanism timing................................45
6-15-3. Installing the movable knife and
5-2. Connectors ..................................................17
fixed knife.....................................................46
5-3. Solenoid-type presser lifter
6-15-4. Adjusting the thread trimming timing....47
(-9[][], Option) ..............................................17
6-16.Rotary hook and bobbin case
5-4. Lower thread detector
holder position bracket ................................48
(-31[], -41[], -91[], Option) ............................17
6-17.Ruler plate and needle plate .......................49
5-5. Covers and operation panel ........................18
6-18.Reverse actuator assembly
5-6. Tension release wire, ground wire and
and presser hoot..........................................49
thread trimmer solenoid...............................19
6-18-1. Adjusting the presser foot height.............50
5-7. Wick holder and oil tube
(Thread take-up lever) .................................20 6-18-2. Adjusting the thread guide height............50
5-8. Oil tank, Bed under cover and sub tank ......20 6-18-3. Adjusting the tension spring
vertical position............................................50
5-9. Quick reverse solenoid ................................21
6-18-4. Adjusting the thread tension bracket
5-10. Needle, presser hoot and
forward/back position...................................50
reverse actuator assy ..................................22
6-19.Tension release wire ...................................51
5-11. Thread tension mechanism ........................22
6-20.Quick reverse solenoid ................................52
5-12. Needle plate and Feed dog .......................22
6-21.Bed under cover (Gear box)........................53
5-13. Bobbin case, rotary hook and
thread trimming mechanism ........................23 6-22.Oil tank ........................................................54
5-14. Feed bar mechanism..................................23 6-23.Tension release wire ...................................55
5-15. Feed rocker shaft .......................................23 6-24.Ground wire .................................................55
5-16. Presser foot mechanism.............................24 6-25.Operation panel ...........................................55
5-17.Knee lifter lever mechanism ........................24 6-26.Face plate and thread take-up cover...........56
5-18. Needle bar and thread take-up mechanism25 6-27.Safety switch ...............................................57
5-19. Pulley and motor ........................................25 6-28.Arm cover, rear cover and
bobbin winder tension assembly .................57
5-20. Timing belt ..................................................26
6-29.Other devices ..............................................57
5-21. Spring and feed regulator ...........................26
6-30.Connectors ..................................................58
5-22. Lower shaft, lower shaft gear and
feed regulator set.........................................27 6-31.Lubrication ...................................................59
5-23. Plunger, rotary hook shaft, gear 6-32.Bed cover and knee lifter lever ....................60
and thread trimmer cam ..............................27 6-33.Test operation..............................................61
5-24. Stitch length dial .........................................28 6-34.Adjusting the safety switch position.............62
5-25. Reverse stitching lever and feed regulator.28
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7. ADJUSTMENTS ..............................................63 17. SPEED SETTING METHODS ............... 100
7-1. Adjusting the thread tension spring .............63 17-1.Types of speed settings............................ 100
7-2. Adjusting arm thread guide R......................64 17-2.Setting method.......................................... 100
7-3. Adjusting the presser foot height.................64 17-3.Checking the speed settings..................... 101
7-4. Adjusting of the feed dog height..................65
18. CLEARING THE MEMORY DATA ....... 102
7-5. Adjusting the feed dog angle .......................66
7-6. Adjusting the needle bar height...................67
19. CHECKING THE MOTOR AND
7-7. Adjusting the needle and POWER SUPPLY ...................................... 103
feed mechanism timing ...............................67 20. CHECKING THE SOLENOIDS ............. 104
7-8. Adjusting the needle and rotary
21. WIRING DIAGRAMS ................................ 105
hook timing ..................................................68
21-1.Control circuit board assembly ................. 105
7-9. Quick reverse mechanism ...........................69
21-2.Power supply circuit board assembly
7-10.Matching stitch lengths for normal
(DD7100A, 710A) ..................................... 111
feed and reverse feed..................................69
21-3.Power supply circuit board assembly
7-11.Synchronizer Adjustment ............................70
(DD7100) .................................................. 120
7-12.Adjusting the tension release wire...............71
21-4.Transformer .............................................. 129
7-13.Adjusting the treadle....................................72
21-5.Operation panel B-40................................ 130
7-14.Adjusting the rotary hook lubrication amount.......73
21-6.Operation panel B-100.............................. 133
8. CONTROL SYSTEM ....................................75
22. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 136
9. REMOVING AND INSTALLING
22-1.Sewing ...................................................... 136
THE CONTROL BOX ...................................76 22-2.Error code displays ................................... 143
10. CONTROL BOX AND
MOTOR RATING PLATE ...........................77
11. CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD ...................79
12. FUNCTION SETTING METHODS ..........81
12-1.DIP switch functions ....................................81
12-2.Parameter setting flowchart.........................82
12-3.Parameters ..................................................83
12-4.Memory switch setting flowchart .................86
12-5.Memory switches.........................................87
13. TREADLE UNIT ASSEMBLY ...................90
13-1.Types...........................................................90
13-2.Standard setting values ...............................91
13-3.Setting method for standard
depression strokes ......................................92
14. STANDING OPERATION PEDAL ...........96
14-1.Installing the foot plug..................................96
14-2.Connectors ..................................................97
15. Puller
(commercially available) ..........................98
15-1.Timing..........................................................98
15-2.Connector ....................................................98
15-3.Binding the cord...........................................98
16. AUTO BOBBIN CHANGER ......................99
16-1.Timing..........................................................99
16-2.Connector ....................................................99
16-3.Binding the cord...........................................99
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1. SPECIFICATIONS
1. SPECIFICATIONS
Machine head
Models 30 31 40 41 90 91
Thread trimmer Solenoid
DD7100- A Thread wiper Solenoid
DD7100- Quick reverse Solenoid
SL-710A- Automatic presser lifter Solenoid
Bobbin thread detector
1 3 5
For light-weight and For medium-weight For heavy-weight
Use
difficult-to-sew materials materials
Sewing speed 220 - 4,000 rpm 220 - 5,000 rpm * 220 - 3,500 rpm
Start backtacking and continuous backtacking
220 - 1,800 rpm
speed
End backtacking speed 1,800 rpm
Maximum stitch length 4.2 mm 5 mm
Needle bar stroke 29 mm 31 mm 35 mm
Thread take-up stroke 57.4 mm 61 mm
Feed dog 4 row 3 row 3 row (Long stitch)
Feed dog height 0.8 mm 1.2 mm
Presser Presser bar lifter 6 mm
foot Knee lifter 13 mm
height Automatic presser lifter 10 mm
Presser foot pressure 10 - 40N 40 - 79 N 57 - 98 N
Bed size 476 X 178 mm
Arm pocket size 266.5 X 134.5 mm
Needle (DB X 1) NS # 9 # 11 # 22
For light-weight For medium-weight For heavy-weight
Rotary hook
materials materials materials
Motor AC servo motor (three-phase/single-phase, 4-pole, 400 W)
Control circuit Microprocessor
Weight 36 kg (41 kg for sub-class-900)
* When using the rotary hook RP(Lubrication-free rotary hook),set the sewing speed to 4,000 rpm or less.
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1. SPECIFICATIONS
Operation panel
Operation panel Part code
B-40 J80627-001
B-100 J80629-001
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2.OPTIONAL PARTS
2. OPTIONAL PARTS
Part name Part code
DD7100A, 710A S80008-001
Presser foot lifting solenoid set A With knee switch
DD7100 183959-001
DD7100A, 710A S80009-001
Presser foot lifting solenoid set B Without knee switch
DD7100 183960-001
DD7100A, 710A S80007-001
Lower thread detector set
DD7100 183955-001
Thread wiper set 183956-001
Tension gauge set 183922-101
Sensor ll J80755-001
Part name Part code

Set for new synthetic fabric * For -[][]3 models 183910-101
If changing -[][]1 models to new synthetic fabric specifications, or if using the machine with standard specifications but
with the rotary hook replaced by the rotary hook RP (lubrication-free rotary hook), please use the following parts.
S44338-901 (Rotary hook box assembly)*

S35786-001 (Cap screw)
* When using the rotary hook RP (lubrication-free rotary hook), set the sewing speed to 4,000 rpm or less.
Table parts
Part name Part code
Standing operation 2 pedal #6

J80081-040
(Two pedals +kick pedal)
0772M
Standing operation 3 pedal #40

J80380-040
(Three pedals)
Standing operation 3 pedal two-speed

J80630-001
0773M (Three pedals)
Spacer set 183504-009
0527M
Caster set 183501-001
0528M
Foot plug set, NDD (for control box) J02953-001
1144M
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3. NOTES ON HANDLING
3. NOTES ON HANDLING
About the machine set-up location
Do not set up this sewing machine near other equipment such
as televisions, radios or cordless telephones, otherwise such
equipment may be affected by electronic interference from the
sewing machine.
The sewing machine should be plugged directly into an AC
wall outlet. Operation problems may result if extension cords
are used.
0774M
Carrying the machine

The machine should be carried by the arm by two people as
shown in the illustration.
* Do not hold the machine by the machine pulley.
0775M
Tilting back the machine head

While pulling the bottom rear of the bed toward you with your
left hand, push the top right of the arm body with your rigth
hand to tilt back the machine head.
* Be careful not to get your left hand caught between the
bottom of the bed and the table.
0776M
Returning the machine head to the upright position
1. Clear away any tools, etc. which may be near the table holes.
2. While holding the face plate with your left hand, gently return
the machine head to the upright position with your right hand.
0777M
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4. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS
The mechanisms operate in the order of the numbers given in the illustrations.
4-1. Upper shaft and needle bar mechanism
5 Needle take-up lever

3 Upper shaft
4 Thread take-up crank 2 Rotor
1 Pulley
(1)
6 Needle bar
clamp
7 Slide block
(2)
8 Needle bar
The needle bar is guided by the needle bar bush U (1) and needle bar bush D (2). 1626M
4-2. Lower shaft and rotary hook mechanism

3 Joint
4 Timing pulley U
2 Rotor
1 Pulley
5 Timing belt
8 Lower shaft gear 6 Timing pulley D

7 Lower shaft
9 Gear
10 Rotary hook shaft assy
11 Rotary hook
1627M
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4-3. Feed mechanism

1628M
Vertical movement of feed bar
1 Pulley
3 F-lifting eccentric
wheel assy
4 Feed bar
2 Lower shaft
Horizontal movement of feed bar
1 Pulley
3 Level feed
eccentric wheel
2 Lower shaft 4 Level feed

connecting rod
8 Feed bar
5 Feed regulator assy
7 Feed rocker bracket arm
6 Feed
1629M
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4-4. Quick reverse mechanism

1630M
2 Quick reverse solenoid

3 Solenoid lever
1 Actuator 4 Shaft
(1)
5 Handle shaft arm

6 Connecting rod
7 Stud arm
9 F-regulator connecting rod S

13 Feed rocker shaft
8 Joint 12 Feed rocker arm
11 Feed rocker arm link
<Normal feed> <Reverse feed>
13 Feed rocker shaft

12 Feed rocker arm
11 Feed rocker arm link

1631M 1632M
1. When the actuator is pressed lightly, the movement is transmitted to the various parts as shown in the illustration, so
that the angle of the feed regulator assembly is reversed.
2. When the angle of the feed regulator assembly is reversed, the feed rocker arm link and feed rocker arm change from
normal feed to reverse feed.
* Operation occurs in the same way as described above even when the reverse stitching lever (1) is lowered.
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4-5. Lubrication mechanism (Thread take-up lever and rotary hook)

The lubrication mechanism for this sewing machine is a dry head method, with the oil supplied from a tank.
The oil level can be checked through the oil gauge window, without needing to tilt back the machine head or operate the
sewing machine.
DD7100A, 710A
When adding the lubricating oil for the first time after unpacking the sewing machine, pour 130 ml of lubricating oil in
through oil filler hole (1). The oil gauge in the oil gauge window (2) will rise as far as the upper reference line. (Refer to
page 59 for details on the lubrication method.)
1633M
To upper shaft, thread take-up

lever, needle bar, etc.
(2)
(3)
Upper reference line
Oil gauge
(4) (1)
Lower reference line
(5)
Used oil To rotary hook and rotary (2) Oil gauge window
hook shaft
(4) Oil gauge
(6)
(6)
Plunger pump
Decrease Increase
(5)
1634M 1635M 1636M
1. The lubricating oil that is poured into the oil filler hole (1) is stored in the oil tank (3).
2. The lubricating oil in the oil tank (3) is drawn up by the plunger pump (4).
3. The lubricating oil in the sub tank (5) is transferred to parts such as the thread take-up lever and needle bar by wicks.
* The rotary hook lubrication amount can be adjusted using the adjusting screw (6). (Refer to page 73.)
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DD7100
When adding the lubricating oil for the first time after unpacking the sewing machine, pour 120 ml of lubricating oil in
through oil filler hole (1). The oil gauge in the oil gauge window (2) will rise as far as the upper reference line. (Refer to
page 59 for details on the lubrication method.)
1637M
(2)
(3)
(1)
Oil gauge
(4)
Lower reference line
To upper shaft, thread take-up (2) Oil gauge window

Used oil lever, needle bar, etc.
To rotary hook and rotary
hook shaft
(4)
Oil gauge
(6)
(6)
Plunger pump
Decrease Increase
1634M 1635M 1638M
1. The lubricating oil that is poured into the oil filler hole (1) is stored in the oil tank (3).
2. The lubricating oil in the oil tank (3) is drawn up by the plunger pump (4).
3. The lubricating oil that is drawn up by the plunger pump (4) is transferred to parts such as the thread take-up lever and
needle bar by oil tubes and wicks.
* The rotary hook lubrication amount can be adjusted using the adjusting screw (6). (Refer to page 73.)
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4-6. Thread trimmer mechanism

4-6-1. Thread trimmer operation
The figure below shows the thread trimmer without the high-speed rotary hook.
1) When the thread trimmer signal is received
1 Solenoid plunger
2 Solenoid lever
3 Thread trimmer cam lever shaft
4 Roller
(Moves over thread trimmer cam (1))
(1)
1639M
2) Thread trimmer holder action
4 Forked shaft
3 Roller block
5 Thread trimmer lever
6 Thread trimmer
connecting rod
2 Roller
1 Thread trimmer cam

7 Thread trimmer holder
8 Movable knife 1640M
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3) Thread trimming complete stop
1641M
4 Solenoid
(1) Thread trimmer lever plunger
<1> Thread trimmer lever <2> Forked shaft
<3> Roller block
3 Solenoid lever
<4> Roller
(3) Thread trimmer holder 2 Thread trimmer lever
(2) Thread trimmer

connecting rod 1 Spring
(4) Movable knife
4) Thread trimmer safety device

When the movable knife does not return to its original position, the mechanism operates as shown in the illustration
below to move the movable knife to a position where it will not touch the needle.
4 Forked shaft
3 Roller block
5 Thread trimmer lever
2 Return pin
7 Thread trimmer holder
6 Thread trimmer connecting rod 1 Thread trimmer cam
8 Movable knife 1642M
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4-6-2. Upper and lower thread trimming
Movable knife
1643M 1644M
1. When the needle rises 1.8mm (2.2mm with heavy- 2.The thread trimmer signal is then relayed, and the
weight materials) above the down position the rotary thread trimmer cam drives the movable knife. The
hook point catches the loop formed by the needle. rotary hook catches the upper thread and passes it
through the inner rotary hook.
Movable knife Lower thread
Fixed knife Movable knife

Upper thread
Lower thread
finger
1645M 1646M
3. The tip of the movable knife passes through the middle of the triangular loop formed underneath the needle plate
by the rotary hook to separate the upper and lower threads. At this time, the thread take-up lever moves up slightly
from its lowest position. (The angular movement of the upper shaft is approximately 330.)
* If the timing of this operation is advanced, it will affect the separation of the upper and lower threads by the
movable knife, and it may result in thread trimming errors.
Upper thread
Lower thread
Fixed knife
Movable knife
Lower thread
finger
1647M (As seen with fixed knife removed) 1648M
4. The upper and lower threads caught by the movable knife in 3 above are gradually spread by the knife and lower
thread finger and cut by the fixed knife tip. The thread take-up lever has now approached the top of its stroke.
When the knife is spreading the thread, the tension release relieves the upper thread tension to prevent excessive
tension and to enable the upper thread to be smoothly extended. The length of thread spread by the movable knife
determines the length of thread remaining from the needle tip and bobbin when thread trimming is complete, and
effects stitch formation at the beginning of the next sewing procedure.
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4-7. Tension release mechanism

1649M
When a thread trimming
signal is input 9 Discs
8 Disc presser
5 Tension release plate
4 Tension
1 Thread trimmer release wire
solenoid
6 Tension release stud 3 Solenoid lever
7 Pin
2 Bolt
1650M Seen from underneath
4 Tension release wire
4 Tension
1 Thread trimmer release wire
solenoid
3 Solenoid lever
5 Tension 2 Bolt
release plate 1652M
6 Tension release stud
When raising the presser foot using a knee lifter or knee switch
3 Tension 1 Knee lifter

release plate connecting rod
4 Tension
Tension release release stud
stud Pin
Discs
Disc presser 2 Presser bar
1651M lifter lever
1653M
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4-8. Thread wiper mechanism

When a thread wiping signal is
received after the thread is trimmed
1 Thread wiper solenoid

(Spring)
2 Thread wiper rod
3 Thread wiper crank assy
4 Thread wiper
1654M
4-9. Presser foot lifter mechanism (-9[][], Option) (built into machine head)
1655M
When knee switch is pressed
9 Knee lifter connecting rod 8 Knee lifter lever
10 Presser bar
lifter lever
11 Guide bracket
7 Knee lifter
connecting rod D
12 Presser bar
13 Presser foot
6 Knee lifter lever D

5 Presser foot lifting rod
1 Presser foot solenoid

4 Presser foot lifting plate
3 Presser foot lifting shaft
2 Presser bar lifting lever
1656M
SL-710A
14
4-10.Lower thread detector mechanism

The lower thread detector mechanism has been designed for materials which do not allow thread jointing or re-sewing
to be carried out when the lower thread runs out.
The lower thread is detected after the thread is trimmed, and the amount of lower thread remaining is displayed on the
operation panel.
1658M
When a thread trimming
signal is input Amount of lower thread Remaining amount
remaining (%) setting value
(Bobbin case)
1 Shaft of pin
driving solenoid 4 Detect pin
3 Slider
2 Driving lever
3 Potentiolever
1657M
Detect pin
Slider
Driving lever
Shaft of pin driving solenoid
Potentiolever
1659M
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5. DISASSEMBLY
5. DISASSEMBLY
DANGER
severe injury.
CAUTION
Disassembly and assembly of the sewing Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
machine should only be carried out by a qualified when handling the lubricating oil, so that no oil
technician. gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the inflammation can result.
power cord from the wall outlet before Furthermore, do not drink the oil under any
disassembly, otherwise the machine may operate circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and
if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could diarrhea.
result in injury. Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
Use both hands to hold the machine head when Any problems in machine operation which result
tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If from unauthorized modifications to the machine
only one hand is used, the weight of the machine will not be covered by the warranty.
head may cause your hand to slit, and your hand
may get caught.
Disassemble each part in order of the numbers.
5-1. Bed cover and safety switch

1660M
3 Bed cover
1 Knee lifter lever

[-30[], 31[], 40[], 41[]]
2 Screw [DD7100A, 710A]

2 Snap pin [DD7100]
5 Screw
6 Washer
7 Safety switch
4 Band [Cut]
1661M
SL-710A
16
5. DISASSEMBLY
5-2. Connectors
1662M
1 Operating panel connector [Machine connector]
2 Synchronizer connector
3 Lower thread detector connector
4 Machine connector
7 Pins
6 Motor connector
5 Solenoid-type presser lifter connector
1663M
5-3. Solenoid-type presser lifter (-9[][], Option)

4 Studs [2 pcs]
3 Presser lifter solenoid assy
2 Bolts [3 pcs] 5 Shoulder screw

1 Shoulder screw 1664M
5-4. Lower thread detector (-31[], -41[], -91[], Option)
2 Lower thread detector

1 Screws [2 pcs]
1665M
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5. DISASSEMBLY
5-5. Covers and operation panel

1666M
2 Bobbin winder 3 Screws [4 pcs]
tension assy
4 Arm cover
1 Set screw
[Loosen]
5 Screws [2 pcs: Loosen]
6 Cords [2 pcs]
<DD7100>
8 Rear cover
7 Screws [6 pcs]
11 Screw
12 Thread take-up cover
13 Set screws [2 pcs: Loosen]
10 Face plate 15 Panel support

brackets [2 pcs]
9 Screws [3 pcs]
14 Operation panel
1667M
SL-710A
18
5. DISASSEMBLY
5-6. Tension release wire, ground wire and thread trimmer solenoid
1668M
7 Screw [2 pcs: Loosen]
1 Screw [Loosen]
2 Set screw [Loosen]
3 Nuts [2 pcs]
8 Screw
6 Ground wire
9 Thread trimmer solenoid [DD7100A,710A only]
5 Screw

lever shaft (Pull out)
11 Retaining ring E
14 Washer
18 Rubber cushion 13 Cushion
17 Collar
16 Spring
15 Thread trimmer cam lever assy
10 Set screw [Loosen] 1669M
1 Screw [Loosen]
2 Screw

[Remove from wire holder]

[Pull out from machine head]
1670M 1671M
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5. DISASSEMBLY
5-7. Wick holder and oil tube (Thread take-up lever)

4 Screw [Loosen]
5 Oil tube 1 Wick [Untie the knot]
[Remove from underneath machine head]
2 Screws [2 pcs]
3 Wick holder
1672M 1673M
5-8. Oil tank, Bed under cover and sub tank

1674M
<DD7100A, 710A>
10 Felt
2 Screw [Loosen] 9 Bed under cover
11 Screws [2 pcs]
12 Sub tank
3 Oil tubes
5 Oil tank
4 Screws [2 pcs] -3[][] -4[][] 1675M

Lubricating oil
1 Screw Lubricating
oil
1) Place a dish under the lubricating oil

outlet, and then remove the screw and
drain the lubricating oil. 7 Knee lifter arm connecting rod
2) Securely tighten the screw into the 8 Screws 6 Shoulder screw
lubricating oil outlet. [8 pcs]
While holding a pan under the gear box,

loosen the eight screws.
* The oil inside the gear box will start flowing
out from the gear box when you start to
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5. DISASSEMBLY
1676M
<DD7100>
10 Felt
2 Screw [Loosen] 9 Bed under cover
11 Oil gauge guide
3 Oil tubes
5 Oil tank
4 Screws [2 pcs] -3[][] -4[][] 1675M
Lubricating oil
1 Screw Lubricating
oil
1) Place a dish under the lubricating oil

outlet, and then remove the screw and
drain the lubricating oil.
2) Securely tighten the screw into the 8 Screws 7 Knee lifter arm connecting rod
[8 pcs] 6 Shoulder screw
lubricating oil outlet.
While holding a pan under the gear box,

* The oil inside the gear box will start flowing
out from the gear box when you start to
5-9. Quick reverse solenoid
1 Screw [3 pcs]
2 Quick reverse solenoid
1677M
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5. DISASSEMBLY
5-10. Needle, presser hoot and reverse actuator assy
<Presser foot with integrated

finger guard>
1678M
3 Screw 1 Set screw

4 Finger guard 7 Reverse actuator assy
2 Needle 6 Screws [2 pcs]
5 Presser hoot
1679M
5-11. Thread tension mechanism

2 Pre-tension assy
4 Arm thread guide
3 Screw
6 Thread tension bracket assy

7 Pin
8 Tension release stud

10 Thread guide D
9 Thread guide
1680M
5-12. Needle plate and Feed dog

1 Screws [2 pcs]
4 Screws [2 pcs]
2 Needle plate
5 Feed dog 6 Screw
7 Ruler plate
3 Slide plate
1681M
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22
5. DISASSEMBLY
5-13. Bobbin case, rotary hook and thread trimming mechanism

1682M
9 Screw 8 Lower thread finger
10 Fixed knife 7 Washer
6 Screw
2 Bobbin case holder position bracket
1 Screw
18 Screw [Loosen]
21 Forked shaft
22 Collar
19 Movable knife holder assy 11 Spring [Remove from stud]

16 Shoulder screw 20 Spring [Remove]
15 Knife holder presser plate
14 Screws [3 pcs]
Pull the movable knife holder in the direction
17 Movable knife of the arrow so that the two pan screws can
holder be seen from the needle plate side.
3 Bobbin case 13 Movable knife 13 Movable knife
12 Screws [2 pcs] 12 Screws [2 pcs]
4 Screws [3 pcs]
5 Rotary hook 1683M
5-14. Feed bar mechanism

5 Oil cap
7 Feed bracket assy [Separate]

2 Feed lifting rock bracket stud

[with wick]
4 Feed lifting eccentric wheel assy

1684M
5-15. Feed rocker shaft

6 Feed rocker shaft [Pull out from the left]
5 Set screw [2 pcs: Loosen-DD7100] 2 Rubber cap
5 Set screw [2 pcs: Loosen-
DD7100A, 710A] 3 Screw [Loosen]
4 Feed rocker arm [separate]

1 Rubber cap
7 Collar [Gear box]
8 Washer [Removable] [Removable]
1685M
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5. DISASSEMBLY
5-16. Presser foot mechanism

1686M
1 Adjusting screw
2 Spring guide
3 Spring
4 Washer
7 Thread guide
6 Bolt 10 Presser bar [Pull upward]

8 Guide bracket
5 Screw
9 Wick
15 Shaft [Slide to the right]
13 Spring
12 Washer
11 Retaining ring E
17 Shaft [Pull toward the outside]
16 Retaining ring E 19 Tension release plate

1687M 18 Washer 1688M
5-17. Knee lifter lever mechanism

1689M
3 Spring 5 Presser bar lifter lever assy
[Remove in the direction of the arrow]
2 Knee lifter connecting

rod D [slide]
1 Shoulder screw
4 Shoulder screw
6 Retaining ring E
<-3[][] -4[][]>
8 Knee lifter lever D
7 Lever shaft D
1690M
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24
5. DISASSEMBLY
5-18. Needle bar and thread take-up mechanism

1 Rubber cap
8 Rubber cap
12 Thread
7 Needle bar bush U take-up assy
10 Crank
4 Needle bar clamp
2 Screw [Loosen]
3 Needle bar
5 Slide block
1691M
5-19. Pulley and motor

3 Screws [3 pcs] 1692M
Be careful not to confuse the screws that secure

the motor and the circuit board at this time.
2 Pulley
4 Set screws
1 Set screws [Loosen two screws at motor side]
[2 pcs: Loosen]
5 Motor [and connectors]
Note;
Do not operate the motor by itself after it has
been removed.
1693M
If the motor will not come out

(2) 1. Insert the two screws (1) that were removed from
the end of the motor into the screw holes (A), and
(A) tighten them. This will support the motor and make it
easier to remove.
Note; Tighten the screws (1) alternately left and right
a little at a time.
(A) (1) 2. After removing the motor (2), remove the screws (1).
1694M
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5. DISASSEMBLY
5-20. Timing belt
4 Flange
[DD7100 only]
3 Fan
[DD7100 only]
2 Screws
[3 pcs: DD7100 only]
1 Timing belt
[Remove from timing pulley D] 4 Timing belt
[Remove from the arm] 1696M
Note;
For the DD7100A and 710A, the fan and
flange do not need to be removed.
1695M
5-21. Spring and feed regulator

10 Rubber cap
13 Feed regulator shaft L
14 Washer
12 Feed regulator support shaft
9 Stud arm
7 Eccentric pin
15 Feed regulator
[Only the top can be removed] 5 Spring
8 Set screws
[2 pcs: Loosen]
4 Cover stud Note;

3 Washer After removing the spring,
2 Spring washer reinstall the cover stud if
1 Bolt working on a flat surface.
1697M
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5. DISASSEMBLY
5-22. Lower shaft, lower shaft gear and feed regulator set
6 Lower shaft [Pull out]
<DD7100>
1 Set screw
[2 pcs: Loosen]
4 Set screw
[4 pcs: Loosen]
8 Lower shaft gear 1699M
5 Spacer [2 pcs]
2 Set screw
[2 pcs: Loosen] 4 Set screw [2 pcs]
3 Set screw [2 pcs: Loosen]
7 Feed regulator set
1698M
5-23. Plunger, rotary hook shaft, gear and thread trimmer cam
8 Rotary hook shaft [Pull out]
9 Gear

5 Spacers [2 pcs]
3 Plunger 4 Set screws [2 pcs]
2 Spring
1 Cap screw
1700M
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5. DISASSEMBLY
5-24. Stitch length dial

1701M
7 Spring
2 Stitch length dial
[Turn counterclockwise
all the way]
6 Positioning pin
1 Lock lever
[Unlock: DD7100A, 710A only]
3 Positioning pin
[Push with a screwdriver or similar]
5 Stitch length dial

4 Stopper [Turn counterclockwise
[Turn the stitch length dial counterclockwise again so that and remove]
the stopper goes past the positioning pin]
1702M 1703M
5-25. Reverse stitching lever and feed regulator

1704M
1 Spring
[Remove from groove]
9 Washer
8 Spacer
7 Screw [2 pcs]
6 Screw [with washer and collar]
5 Spring
4 Reverse stitching lever
3 Reverse lever plate
2 Screw
[With retaining ring E]

14 Set screws
12 Shaft [2 pcs: Loosen]
[Pull out]
15 Feed regulator
11 Bolt [Loosen]
13 Solenoid lever
Tilt back the machine head and loosen the

bolt from underneath the machine head.
10 Bolt [Loosen] 1705M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6. ASSEMBLY
DANGER
severe injury.
CAUTION
Disassembly and assembly of the sewing machine Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
should only be carried out by a qualified when handling the lubricating oil, so that no oil
technician. gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise
inflammation can result.
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the Furthermore, do not drink the oil under any
power cord from the wall outlet before assembly, circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and
otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle diarrhea.
is depressed by mistake, which could result in
injury. Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
Use only the proper replacement parts as
If the power switch needs to be left on when specified by Brother.
carrying out some adjustment, be extremely
careful to observe all safety precautions. If any safety devices have been removed, be
absolutely sure to re-install them to their original
Use both hands to hold the machine head when positions and check that they operate correctly
tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If before using the machine.
only one hand is used, the weight of the machine
head may cause your hand to slit, and your hand Any problems in machine operation which result
may get caught. from unauthorized modifications to the machine
will not be covered by the warranty.
6-1. Stitch length dial, reverse stitching lever and

feed regulator mechanism
1. Insert the feed regulator assembly (1) into the
1706M
(3) mounting hole in the arm so that the screw stop is
[2 pcs.] facing to the front.
2. Check that the feed regulator (2) moves smoothly with
no play in the direction of the arrow, and then tighten
Screw stop (2) the two set screws (3).
[A] 3. Set the feed regulator (2) so that it is horizontal as
(2)
shown in figure [A], insert the spring (4) and the
Horizontal positioning pin (5) into the mounting hole, and then
screw in the stitch length dial (6).
(1)
< For DD7100A, 710A >

(4)
The positioning pin (5) should be in the groove of the
(5)
lock lever (7) when screwing in the stitch length dial (6).
(6)
(5)
1707M (7) 1708M
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6. ASSEMBLY
4. Turn the stitch length dial (6) clockwise all the way.
5. Push the positioning pin (5) with a screwdriver or
(5) similar, and then turn the stitch length dial (6)
clockwise again so that the stopper (7) passes to the
(6) right of the positioning pin (5).
(7)
(6)
1709M 1710M
6. Set the bolt (8) so that it is facing away from you as

(9) shown in the illustration, and then pass the shaft (11)
through the solenoid lever (9) and the handle shaft
(11)
arm (10).
(9)
(10)
(8)
(8)
1711M
1712M 7. Place the washer (12) and spacer (13) onto the shaft
(11), and then tighten the two screws (14) and the
[F] screw (with washer and collar) (15).
(18)
8. Pass the shaft (11) through the spring (16).
(16) <DD7100A, 710A>
Hook the end of the spring onto the inside of the screw
(14)
(15) and under surface (D) as shown in figure (B).
<DD7100>
(12) Hook the end of the spring onto the inside of the screw
(11)
(19) (13)
(15) and under the stopper (17) as shown in figure (C).
(20) (15)
(16) 9. Insert the reverse stitching lever (18).
(18) 10. Set the reverse lever plate (19) so that it is facing as
(E)
shown in the illustration, and while inserting it into the
groove in the reverse stitching lever (18), place it onto
the shaft (11).
[B] <DD7100A,710A> [C] <DD7100> 11. Tighten the screw (20).
12. Tilt back the machine head.
(16) (17) (16) 13. Use tweezers or similar to hook the longer end of the
spring (16) into the second groove behind the reverse
(D) stitching lever (18) from underneath as shown in figure
(11) (11) [F].
(15) (15)
1713M 1714M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-2. Rotary hook shaft, thread trimmer cam and gear

1. Insert the rotary hook shaft (1) into the arm so that the
screw stops are at the right, and then place the thread
(2) trimmer cam (2) onto the rotary hook shaft (1) so that it
faces as shown in the illustration.
(7)
2. Push the rotary hook shaft (1) all the way to the right,
and then install the gear (3).
(1) 3. Insert the spacers (4) into the holes in the thread
trimmer cam (2), and then tighten the set screws (5)
(3) (two places).
4. Push the rotary hook shaft (1) 16.25 mm to the left of
the edge of the bush (6), and then tighten the two set
screws (7) and the two set screws (8).
* Align the screw stops of the rotary hook shaft (1)
(8)
with the set screw above the set screws (7) and (8).
* Check that the rotary hook shaft (1) turns smoothly
(5) with no play in the axial (left-right) direction.
(4)
(1) Screw stops
16.25mm
(1)
(6)
1715M
6-3. Plunger
1. Insert the plunger (1) into the mounting hole as far as it
will go.
2. Tighten the cap screw (3) that is attached to the spring
(2).
(2) (1)
(3)
1716M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-4. Lower shaft, lower shaft gear and feed regulator set
1. Hold the lower shaft (1) so that it faces as shown in the
illustration, insert it into the arm, and pass it trough the
<DD7100> lower shaft gear (2) and the level feed eccentric wheel
(3) of the feed regulator assembly inside the gear box.
2. Insert the lower shaft (1) into timing pulley D (4) until it
is almost to the edge of timing pulley D (4).
(10) 3. Set so that the set screw (6) above the gear (5) and
the set screw (7) below the lower shaft gear (2) are
(2) (3)
facing forward, and then align the blade of the gear (5)
(4) with the blade of the lower shaft gear (2). In this
condition, align the screw stops on the lower shaft (1),
(1) and then tighten the lower set screws (7).
4. Tighten the upper set screws (7).
5. Tighten the two set screws (8).
(At this time, align the screw stops of the lower shaft
(8)
(1) with the lower set screws (8).)
6. For the DD7100A and 710A, insert the two spacers (9)
into the screw holes in timing pulley D (4).
(9) 7. While pushing the lower shaft (1) in the direction of
(10)
timing pulley D (4), tighten the two set screws (10)
(5) [four set screws (10) for the DD7100].
Screw stops
(6) * Check that the lower shaft (1) turns smoothly with
no play in the axial (left-right) direction.
Align
(1)
(7)
(2)
1717M
8. Insert the stud arm (11) into the arm, and then place it
straight into the joint (12).
(12)
(11)
1718M
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6. ASSEMBLY
1719M
9. Push back the feed regulator (13) as shown in the
illustration, set so that the lower set screw (14) is
facing toward the front, align it with the screw stop of
(13) the stud arm (11) and then tighten the set screw (14).
* Tighten the set screw (14) so that the stud arm (11)
and joint (12) turn smoothly with no play.
10. Tighten the upper set screw (15).
(15) Screw stops
(12) (11)
(14)
1720M
11. Insert the feed regulator support shaft (16) into the
gear box (17) as far as the inside edge and so that the
Screw stops screw stop is facing toward the front.
12. Insert feed regulator shaft L (18) into the gear box (17)
so that it protrudes about 2--3 mm from the inside
(18) (17)
(19) edge and so that the screw stop is facing toward the
front, and then install the washer (19).
(16)
2 - 3mm
Screw stops
1721M
13. Push back the feed regulator (13) so that it goes into
the gear box (17), and then insert feed regulator shaft
(20) L (18) and the feed regulator support shaft (16) into
(18) the holes in the feed regulator (13).
(21)
14. Push feed regulator shaft L (18) further in until the feed
(16) regulator (13) moves easily, and then tighten the set
screws (20) and (21).
(13)
(17)
1722M
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6. ASSEMBLY
15. Align the lower set screw (22) and the set screw (7),
then align the lower set screw (22) with the screw stop
(23) of the lower shaft (1) and tighten the set screw (22). At
this time, make sure that the movement of the feed
regulator (13) does not become stiffer.
16. Tighten the upper set screw (22).
17. Insert the rubber cap (23) into the left side of the gear
(13) box.
(1)
(7) (22)
1723M
6-5. Timing belt, motor and pulley

1. Insert the timing belt (1) through the motor mounting
hole, and place it onto timing pulley U (2).
(2) (3) 2. Install the flange (3) and the fan (4) to timing pulley U
(4) (2) with the three screws (5).
<For DD7100A, 710A>
This step is not required.
(5)
(1) 1724M
(8)
3. First pass the connector (7) of the motor (6) into the
(6) arm, and then insert the motor (6) into the arm as far
(9) as it will go.
4. Align the screw holes (8) in the arm with the screw
(11)
holes (9) in the motor, and then secure the motor by
tightening the three screws (10).
* Be careful not to confuse screw holes (9) and (11).
(10)
(9)
(7) (8)
1725M
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6. ASSEMBLY
5. Tighten the two motor-side screws (12) of the joint.

* At this time, align the screw stop of the rotor (13)
(13) Screw stops
with the upper set screw (12).
(12)
1726M
6. Set the rotor (13) so that the screw stop is facing

Screw stops upward, and then install the pulley (14).
7. Secure the pulley (14) to the rotor (13) with the two set
screws (15)
* At this time, the screw stop of the rotor (13) should
be aligned with the set screw (15) that is at the rear
Turning relative to the turning direction of the pulley (14).
(15)
direction
(13)
(14)
1727M

9. Check that the timing belt (1) is correctly attached to
timing pulley U (2) (refer to 1. on page 34), and then
set the timing belt (1) onto timing pulley D (16).
* While pushing the timing belt (1) in the direction of
the arrow, turn the pulley (14) to set the timing belt
(1) onto timing pulley D (16).
(16)
(1) 1728M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-6. Knee lifter lever mechanism

1. Move the knee lifter connecting rod D (1) as far to the
left as possible, and then insert knee lifter lever D (2)
into the arm bed.
2. Insert lever shaft D (3) into knee lifter lever D (2) from
underneath, and then attach retaining ring E (4).
(1)
(4)
<-3[][],-4[][]>
(2)
(3)
1729M
3. Insert presser bar lifter lever assembly (5) from the

side of the machine head, and then install the knee
(5)
lifter lever (7) to the arm bed with the shoulder screw
(6) as shown in the illustration.
(7) 4. Install knee lifter connecting rod D (1) to the knee lifter
lever (7) with the shoulder screw (8).
(1)
(6)
(8) 1730M
(7) 5. Install the spring (9) to the shoulder screw (6) so that it
(9) faces as shown in the illustration.
6. Hook the bent end of the spring (9) onto the knee lifter
(6) (9) lever (7).
1731M 1732M
6-7. Needle bar and thread take-up mechanism

1. Insert the thread take-up support shaft (1) into the
(1)
machine head as shown in the illustration.
2. Insert the crank (2) into the thread take-up assembly
(3), and then insert it into the upper shaft assembly (4)
as far as it will go.
(2)
(3)
(4)
1733M
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6. ASSEMBLY
3. Set the thread take-up crank (5) so that line (A) is at a

1734M
right angle to line (B) on the crank (2), and then while
(5)
pushing the crank (2), tighten the set screw (6).
(At this time, align the screw stop of the crank (2) with
the set screw (6) when tightening it.)
(6)
(2)
(A)
(5)
Approx. 90
(B)
(2)
1735M
4. Turn the pulley to rotate the thread take-up crank (5),

and then tighten the two set screws (6).
(3) 5. Turn the pulley back and forth two or three times by
about 90. (The upper shaft will turn and the thread
(7)
take-up assembly (3) will move into position.)
(6)
After doing this, provisionally tighten the set screw (7)
on the face plate.
(5)
1736M
6. Gently move the thread take-up lever (8) to the left and
right and check that there is a small amount of
sideways play in the thread take-up lever (8).
(8)
Positioning notch 7. Set the thread take-up support shaft (1) so that the
positioning notch is vertical, and then tighten the two
(7) set screws (7).
(1)
1737M
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6. ASSEMBLY
8. Insert the needle bar (9) into the arm from above.
(C) 9. Tap needle bar bush U (10) into the arm so that the
hole (C) is facing toward the pulley.
* Tap in needle bar bush U (10) while checking that
(10) the needle bar (9) can move up and down
smoothly.
(This is to check that needle bar bush U (10) is
being tapped in straight downward.)
* Tap in needle bar bush U (10) until its top is about
(9) flush with the top of the arm.
10. Pull the needle bar (9) out from the bottom of the arm.
1738M
11. Tighten the set screw (11) to secure needle bar bush
(11) U (10).
12. Insert the slide block (12) into the groove in the arm so
(10)
that the bevelled side is facing inward.
13. Insert the needle bar clamp (13) into the crank rod (14)
(14) and the slide block (12).
(12)
(13)
1739M
14. Insert the needle bar (9) into the arm from above.
15. Set the needle bar (9) so that the screw hole (D) is
(17)
facing toward the pulley.
16. Turn the pulley to set the needle bar (9) to its lowest
(18)
position, and then align the reference line (E) on the
(15) needle bar (9) with the bottom edge of needle bar
bush D (15) in accordance with the type of needle to
(9)
be used.
17. Tighten the screw (16) of the needle bar clamp (13).
18. Insert the rubber caps (17) and (18).
(E) (9)
DB X 1 (16)
DA X 1
DP X 5 (13)
(15)
(D)
0924M 1740M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-8. Presser foot mechanism

1. Insert the shaft (1) into the arm.
2. Place the tension release plate (2) and the washer (3)
onto the shaft (1).
3. Place the presser bar lifter lever (4) onto the shaft (1).
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) 1741M
4. Push the shaft (1) to the right, and then install retaining
ring E (5) to the left-side groove.
(2) 5. Move the shaft (1) to the left, and then tighten the set
screw (6) on the arm.
(1)
6. Place the spring (7) onto the shaft (1), and then attach
it to the tension release plate (2) and to the pin of the
(6) (7)
arm.
(8) 7. Place the washer (8) onto the shaft (1), and then install
retaining ring E (5) to the right-side groove.
(9)
(5)
(7)
1742M
8. Insert the presser bar (10) through the top of the arm,
and insert it into the bush (11).
(20) 9. Attach the wick (12) to the presser bar (10).
10. Install the guide bracket (13) to the arm and to the
(19)
presser bar (10).
(18) 11. Install the thread guide (14) to the guide bracket (13),
and provisionally tighten it with the bolt (15) and the
(17) screw (16).
12. Place the washer (17) on top of the presser bar (10),
(14) and then insert the spring (18) and the spring guide
(19) through the top of the arm.
(15) (10)
13. Install the adjusting screw (20) to the top of the arm.
(13)
(16) (12)
(11)
1743M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-9. Feed rocker shaft

1744M 1. Place the washer (2) onto the feed rocker shaft (1),
and then insert the feed rocker shaft (1) into the arm.
(A) (3) (4) * Insert the feed rocker shaft (1) so that the screw
stop (A) of the feed rocker shaft (1) is facing upward
and the oil tube hole (B) is facing downward.
2. When the feed rocker shaft (1) is in the position shown
(2) in the illustration, place the collar (3) onto it, and then
(1) push the feed rocker shaft (1) in further.
(B) * Tap a wedge or similar into the feed rocker arm (4)
<DD7100A>
so that the feed rocker shaft (1) can pass through.
(1) <DD7100> (5) <710A> (5)
3. Align the screw stop (A) on the feed rocker shaft (1)
with the rear set screw (5) relative to the pulley turning
direction, and then secure the collar (3) by tightening
the two set screws (5).
* Check that the feed rocker shaft (1) moves
smoothly with no play.
(3)
1745M
(6) (4)
4. Remove the wedge, and then tighten the screw (6) of
the feed rocker arm (4).
* Check that the feed regulator (7) moves easily.
(8)
5. Insert the rubber cap (8) into the hole in the right side
of the gear box.
(7)
1746M
6-10. Spring
1. Insert the eccentric pin (1) into the connecting rod (2)
and the stud arm (3) so that the mark is facing in the
opposite direction to the motor (toward the bottom).
2. Tighten the set screw (4).
(4) 3. Loosen the bolt (5), and then remove the cover stud
(2) (6).
(1) 4. Install the spring (7) to the stud arm (3) and stud (9) so
that it faces as shown in the illustration.
5. Install the cover stud (6) with the bolt (5).
Mark
(7)
(3)
(5)
(9)
(6)
1747M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-11. Feed bar mechanism

1. Install the feed dog (1) to the feed bracket assembly
(3)
(2) with the two screws (3).
(1)
(2)
1748M
(14) (4) 2. Place the feed bracket assembly (2) onto the feed
1749M
rocker shaft (4).
(6) 3. Insert the wick (5) into the hole in the feed rocker shaft
(4), and then insert the oil cap (6).
(5)
(2)
(1) (8)
(13)
(10)
[A] (10)
(8)
[B] (9)
(12)
(6)
4. Provisionally install the needle plate (7) in order to

position the feed bracket assembly (2).
(7)
1750M
5. Move the feed bracket assembly (2) to the left and
right until the left and right clearances between the
feed dog (1) and the needle plate (7) are the same.
(1) [Feed dog left/right adjustment]
6. Place the feed lifting eccentric wheel assembly (8)
onto the lower shaft (9).
(7)
7. Place the end of the feed bracket assembly (2) into the
fork in the feed lifting eccentric wheel assembly (8),
and then insert the feed lifting rock bracket stud (10).
8. Align the O mark of the feed lifting rock bracket stud
(10) with the reference line on the feed lifting eccentric
Clearance Clearance 1751M wheel assembly (8), and then tighten the set screw
(11). (Figure (A))
9. Align the O mark of the feed lifting eccentric wheel (12)
Clearance with the reference line on the lower shaft (9), and then
tighten the two set screws (13). (Figure (B))
10. Adjust the forward/back position of the feed dog (1).
Movement range
1) Turn the stitch length dial to the maximum setting.
2) Turn the pulley to rotate the feed bracket assembly
(2) in order to adjust so that the clearance between
Clearance
the movement range of the feed dog (1) and the
needle plate (7) is equal at the front and the back.
1752M 3) Tighten the two screws (14).
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-12.Sub tank, wick holder and wick

<DD7100A, 710A>
<DD7100A, 710A>
1. Install the sub tank (1) to the arm bed with the two
screws with washer (2).
* Be careful not to bend the oil gauge (3) at this time.
2. Insert all of the oil tubes (4) containing the wicks
through the hole in the arm bed.
(4)
(Continue to step 3.)
(3)
(2)
(1)
1753M
<DD7100>
<DD7100>
1. Insert the oil gauge guide (1) into the mounting hole in
the arm bed so that it faces as shown in the
illustration.
* Be careful not to bend the oil gauge (3) at this time.
2. Insert all of the oil tubes (4) containing the wicks
(4) through the hole in the arm bed.
(1)
(3)
1754M
3. Route the oil tube (4) as shown in the illustration.

(4)
1755M
1755M
4. Use piano wire or similar to pass the wick in the oil

(7) tube (4) through the thread take-up support shaft (5)
Piano wire
5. Use your finger to check that the end of the oil tube (4)
is inserted into the hole in the thread take-up support
shaft (5).
(4) 6. Secure the oil tube (4) with the cord holder (6), and
tighten the screw (7) from outside the arm.
(6)
(5)
1756M
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6. ASSEMBLY
7. Install the wick holder (8) to the arm with the two
screws (9).
8. Tie together the wick that is coming out from the wick
(5) (9) holder (8) and the wick that is coming out from the
thread take-up support shaft (5).
9. Lift the felt support (10) up slightly.
10. Pull the wick (11) and insert the end under the felt
(8) (12).
11. Run the wick (13) along the inside of the arm and
(11) insert the end under the felt (12).
12. Clamp the felt (12) with the felt support (10).
(12)
(13)
(10)
1757M
6-13. Thread tension mechanism

1. Insert the pre-tension assembly (1) into the arm so
that it faces as shown in the illustration, and then
(2)
tighten the set screw (2).
2. Insert the tension release stud (3) into the mounting
(1) hole.
3. Insert the pin (5) into the thread tension bracket
assembly (4), then insert it into the mounting hole and
tighten the set screw (6).
4. Install the arm thread guide (7) with the screw (8).
(7) (8) (7) * Tighten the screw (8) so that it comes to about the
center of the arm thread guide (7).
(8) 5. Install thread guide D (9) to the groove in needle bar
bush D (10) so that the part that catches the thread
(4)
faces toward the front.
(5) 6. Install the thread guide (11) to the needle bar, and then
(3)
align the needle set screw hole (A) with the needle bar
hole.
(6)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(11) (A)
1758M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-14. Oil (Feed rocker shaft)

1. Secure the end of the wick in the oil tube (1) using a
(1) clip (2) or similar as shown in the illustration. (This is to
(2)
prevent the wick from being pulled into the oil tube.)
2. Pass the oil tube (1) behind the rotary hook shaft (3),
and insert oil cap (4) into the mounting hole in the feed
(DD7100A,710A)
(DD7100) rocker shaft (5).
(4) (5)
(7) 3. Secure the oil tube (1) with the cord holder (6) and
tighten the screw (7).
(4)
(6)
(1) (3)
1759M
6-15. Thread trimming mechanism

6-15-1. Installing the thread trimmer cam lever
1. Place the collar (2) onto the forked shaft (1), and then
(3) (2) (1) insert it into the bush (3).
(4) 2. Insert the thread trimmer cam lever shaft (4) into the
bed so that the groove is at the right.
3. Install the rubber cushion (5), collar (6) and spring (7)
to the thread trimmer cam lever shaft (4).
4. With the slide block of the thread trimmer cam lever
(8) set into the forked shaft (1), insert the thread
Slide block trimmer cam lever shaft (4) into the thread trimmer
cam lever (8).
(8)
(5)
(6)
(7)
1760M
5. Push the thread trimmer cam lever (8) to the left, and
[A] (8) then place the washer (9) and cushion (10) onto the
(10) thread trimmer cam lever shaft (4). (Figure (A))
(12)
6. Push the thread trimmer cam lever shaft (4) to the right
so that the groove can be seen, and then install
retaining ring E (11). (Figure (B))
(4)
7. Push the thread trimmer cam lever (8) back to the right,
(9) and then tighten the set screw (12).
[B]
(8)
(4)
(11)
1761M
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6. ASSEMBLY
8. Place the spring (13) onto the bush (14) so that it

faces as shown in the illustration.
(14)
(13) 9. Place the thread trimmer lever (15) onto the bush (14).
(15) * It will be easier to do this if you insert a screwdriver
(21) or similar into the gap.
(20) 10. Hook the spring (13) onto the thread trimmer lever (15)
as shown in the illustration.
(19)(17)
11. Place the movable knife holder (16) and the knife
holder presser plate (17) onto the pump bush (18),
and then tighten the three pan screws (19).
(18)
12. Connect the thread trimmer lever (15) and the thread
trimmer connecting rod (20) by tightening the shoulder
(16)
screw (21).
(13)
(15)
1762M
13. With the solenoid lever (22) pushed all the way to the
(24) right, install the thread trimmer solenoid (23) with the
three screws (24).
(23) <For DD7100A, 710A>
(22)
At this time, install the stopper bracket (25) with two of
the screws (24) also.
* Push the solenoid lever (22) to the left and check that
the solenoid lever (22) can move sideways by 5 - 6
mm.
(24)
(25)
[DD7100A,710A only]
1763M
6-15-2. Adjusting the needle and feed mechanism timing

Adjust so that the needle (3) is positioned as described
<-[][]1,-[][]3>
below (depending on the sub-class) when the feed dog
(3)
(1) drops from its highest position until it is level with the
top of the needle plate (2).
(2) Approx. 1 mm For sub-classes -[][]1 and -[][]3
The needle (3) should move down from its highest
(1) position until the tip of the needle (3) is approximately 1
mm below the top of the needle plate (2).
<-[][]5> For sub-class -[][]5
The needle (3) should move down from its highest
(3)
position until the tip of the needle (3) is approximately 3
Approx. 3 mm mm above the top of the needle plate (2).
(2)
(1)
1764M
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6. ASSEMBLY
1. Install the needle (3) to the needle bar with the screw
1765M 1766M
(4).
3. Loosen the two set screws (5) [four set screws for the
DD7100].
Timing
(5) pulley D (4)
(3)
4. Turn the feed lifting eccentric wheel (6) toward you

so that the feed dog (1) moves down from its highest
(1) position until it is level with the top of the needle plate
(2).
5. With the feed dog (1) secured in place, turn the pulley
toward you to adjust the position of the needle (3) in
accordance with the sub-class when the needle is
moving down from its highest position.
6. Tighten the two set screws (5) [four set screws for the
DD7100].
(6)
(2)
1767M
6-15-3. Installing the movable knife and fixed knife

1. Remove the needle plate and the needle.
(1) 2. Install the movable knife (1) to the movable knife
holder (3) with the two pan screws (2).
(3)
(2) 1768M

(5)
(6) 4. Install the fixed knife (4) to the bed with the pan screw
(4) (5).
(8) 5. Install the lower thread finger (6) to the bed with the
(7) washer (7) and screw (8).
1769M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-15-4. Adjusting the thread trimming timing

Remove the fed dog.
Needle bar lowest position Raised 5 mm
Thread trimmer cam position adjustment
1. Turn the pulley to raise the needle bar 5 mm from its
lowest position (reference line (a) position) so that
reference line (b) is aligned with the bottom of the
Reference line (a) Reference line (b)
needle bar bush.
DA X 1 DB X 1 DA X 1 DB X 1
DP X 5 DP X 5
1770M
2. From the above position, push the thread trimmer

solenoid (1) with a finger in the direction of the arrow.
(1)
(4) At this time, adjust the position of the thread trimmer
cam (2) so that the roller shaft (4) of the thread trimmer
(C) cam lever assembly (3) touches the hollow (c) in the
Cam rotating direction
thread trimmer cam (2), and so that the clearance
between the surface of the thread trimmer cam (2) and
(5) the roller shaft (4) is 0.6--0.8 mm. Then tighten the set
(2) (3) screw (5). (Figure (A))
[A] [B]
0.6 - 0.8 mm 0.5 mm 3. Check that the clearance between the surface of the
(4) thread trimmer cam (2) and the roller shaft (4) is 0.5
mm when the roller shaft (4) returns to the right.
(4)
(Figure (B))
(2) (2) * Tighten the set screw (5) at a torque of
1771M approximately 4 N.m.
Movable knife and fixed knife position adjustment
(4) 1772M
1. Turn the pulley and push the thread trimmer solenoid
(3)
(1) with a finger.
2. While doing this, turn the pulley again until the roller
shaft (4) of the thread trimmer cam lever assembly (3)
(2) is sitting on top of the thread trimmer cam (2). In this
1773M
(6) position, move the thread trimmer lever (7) to adjust so
1mm (6) that the amount of overlap between the tip of the fixed
1mm knife (5) and the edge of the movable knife (6) is 1 mm.
Then tighten the screw (8).
(5)
* At this time, adjust so that the meshing amount is 1
(5)
mm, using the alignment of the marks on the thread
(10)
(6) trimmer holder and the bush as a guide.
* Tighten the screw (8) so that there is no play in the
(5) forked shaft (9).
* The lower thread finger (10) must be below the
(10) movable knife (6).
(7)
(8)
(9)
Marks
1774M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-16. Rotary hook and bobbin case holder position bracket

1. Remove the feed dog.
3. Place the high-speed rotary hook (2) onto the rotary
hook shaft (1), and provisionally secure it with the
three set screws (3).
(4)
* When installing the high-speed rotary hook (2),
check that it does not touch the lower thread finger
(6) (4).
4. Install the bobbin case holder position bracket (5) with
the screw (6).
(5) At this time, align the notch in the high-speed rotary
hook (2) with the projection of the bobbin case holder
(2) position bracket (5).
(1) (5)
(2) * Check that there is just enough clearance between
(3) the bobbin case holder position bracket (5) and the
high-speed rotary hook (2) for the thread being
used to pass comfortably in between.
1775M
5. Adjust the needle and high-speed rotary hook (2)

1776M
timing.
Needle bar lowest position Raised 1.8mm (2.2mm)
1) Install the needle.
2) Turn the pulley raise the needle bar 1.8 mm (or 2.2
(7) mm for sub-class -[][]5) from its lowest position
(reference line (a) position) so that reference line
Reference line (a) Reference line (b)
(b) is aligned with the bottom of the needle bar
DA X 1 DB X 1 DA X 1 DB X 1 bush (7).
DP X 5 DP X 5 3) Loosen the three set screws (3), and then adjust
the position of the high-speed rotary hook (2) at the
(9) condition described in step 2) above.
Align the rotary hook tip (8) with the center of
(8) the needle (9).
(At this time, the clearance between the top
0 - 0.5 mm edge of the needle hole and the rotary hook tip
(8) should be 0 - 0.5 mm.)
Adjust the clearance between the rotary hook
tip (8) and the needle (9) to 0 - 0.5 mm.
4) Tighten the three set screws (3).
0929M
(9) 0 - 0.05 mm
0 - 0.05 mm
(8)
(3)
1078M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-17. Ruler plate and needle plate

(5)
1. Remove the needle for safety while working.
(7)
(6)
2. Install the ruler plate (1) to the bed with the screw (2).
3. Install the feed dog (3) to the feed bar (4) with the two
(3)
(2) screws (5).
(1) 4. Install the needle plate (6) to the bed with the two pan
screws (7).
(8)
5. Install the feed dog (3) so that the clearances between
the left and right sides of the feed dog (3) and the
needle plate (6) are the same.
(4) 6. Tilt back the machine head and install the slide plate
1777M (8).
(3)
(6)
Clearance Clearance
1751M
6-18. Reverse actuator assembly and presser hoot

1. Install the reverse actuator (1) to the arm with the two
screws (2).
2. Install the presser foot (3) and finger guard (4) to the
presser bar with the screw (5).
(4) (3)
(5)
(1)
[A]
(3) (2)
1779M 1778M
<DD7100A, 710A> 3. Pass the cord (6) of the reverse actuator (1) under the
arm as shown in the illustration.
(6)
<DD7100>
1780M (6)
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-18-1. Adjusting the presser foot height

(4) The standard height for the presser foot (1) is 6 mm when
(1) the presser foot (1) is raised by the presser bar lifter (2).
(2) 1. Raise the presser foot (1) using the presser bar lifter
(2).
2. Move the presser bar (3) up and down until the
(3) presser foot (1) is 6 mm above the top of the needle
plate.
In addition, adjust so that the groove of the presser
(1)
foot (1) is parallel to the groove of the needle plate.
Parallel 3. Tighten the bolt (4).
1781M
6 mm
1782M
6-18-2. Adjusting the thread guide height

(6) The standard height for the thread guide (5) is 121 mm
(5) above the top of the bed when the presser foot (1) is
(2)
lowered.
1. Lower the presser foot (1).
2. Loosen the screw (6).
121 mm 3. Adjust the position of the thread guide (5) so that it is
121 mm above the top of the bed, and then tighten the
screw (6).
(1)
1783M
6-18-3. Adjusting the tension

(7) spring vertical position
The standard position for the tension spring (7) is 6 - 8
mm (4 - 6 mm for sub-class -[][]5) above the top of the
thread guide (5) when the presser foot is lowered.
< For sub-classes -[][]1 and -[][]3>
1. Lower the presser foot.
6 - 8 mm
2. Loosen the set screw (8).
< For sub-class -[][]5>
3. Turn the thread tension bracket (9) to adjust the
4 - 6mm (9)
position of the tension spring (7).
(5) (8) * Check the forward/back position of the thread tension
0916M bracket (9) when tightening the set screw (8).
(10)
6-18-4. Adjusting the thread tension
bracket forward/back position
The correct forward/back position of the thread tension
bracket (9) is when the tension discs (10) start to open
when the presser foot is 4 mm above the needle plate.
(11) 1. Loosen the set screw (8).
2. Move the thread tension bracket (9) forward and back
to adjust so that the tension discs (10) start to open
(9) when the presser foot rises to 4 mm above the needle
plate.
* Check the vertical position of the tension spring (7)
when tightening the set screw (8).
4 mm 1784M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-19. Tension release wire

1. Insert the terminal (2) end of the tension release wire
1785M
(1) (1) through the top of the arm, and attach it to the
tension release plate (3).
(3)
(2)
2. Pass the other end of the tension release wire (1)

(1)
through the arm as shown in the illustration.
1786M
3. Secure the tension release wire (1) with the wire

(1) holder (4) as shown in the illustration.
(4)
(4)
(1)
Approx. 10 mm
1787M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-20. Quick reverse solenoid

1. Pass the cord (2) of the quick reverse solenoid (1)
under the bed.
(A) 2. Install the quick reverse solenoid (1) to the arm with
the three screws (4) so that the plunger pin (3) fits into
the groove (A) in the solenoid lever.
(4)
* Pull the plunger (5) by hand and check that the
plunger pin (3) fits into the groove (A) in the
solenoid lever.
(1)
(5)
(2) (3)
1788M
Quick reverse solenoid adjustment

(6) 1. Turn the stitch length dial to the maximum setting.
3. Check that the position of the solenoid lever screw (6)
can be verified when the machine head is restored to
its normal position.
1789M
4. Return the machine head to its normal position, and

loosen the screw (6).
5. Check that the plunger pin (3) is in the groove (A) in
0.2 - 0.5mm the solenoid lever.
6. With the reverse stitching lever (7) lowered all the way,
(8)
push the plunger (5) until the clearance between the
(5)
(A) (3) setting plate (8) of the quick reverse solenoid (1) and
the plunger (5) is 0.2 - 0.5 mm.
7. Tighten the screw (6).
* If the above clearance of 0.2 - 0.5 mm is large, the
Push operation of the quick reverse solenoid (1) will
become slower.
In addition, if the clearance is small, the impact
noise from the quick reverse solenoid (1) will
become more apparent.
(7) (6) (1)
1790M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-21. Bed under cover (Gear box)

1791M
2. Insert the felt (1) into the gear box as shown in the
illustration.
(5) 3. Install the bed under cover (2) to the bed with the eight
screws (3).
(4) * Be careful not to clamp the felt (1) at this time.
4. Pour 70 ml of lubricating oil in through the oil filler hole
(4), and insert the rubber cap (5). (When the felt has
absorbed the lubricating oil, the oil level will be
(1)
reduced by about 50 ml.)
* Use only the lubricating oil (Nisseki Mitsubishi
Sewing Lube 10N; VG10) specified by Brother.
(2) * Do not add more than the specified volume of
lubricating oil.
(3)
If you add too much lubricating oil, it may result in oil
leaks.
5. For sub-classes -3[][] and -4[][], connect the knee lifter
connecting rod (6) and the knee lifter arm (7) by
tightening the shoulder screw (8).
Checking the amount of oil

Check the amount of oil inside the gear box according to
the method below which matches the model being used.
<DD7100A, 710A>
Refer to "Cleaning" in the Instruction Manual.
<-3 [][], -4[][]> <DD7100>
Refer to SE Information No. 2001-019.
(7)
(6)
(8) 1792M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-22. Oil tank

<DD7100A, 710A>
1. Install the oil tank (1) to the bed with the two screws
(11) (2).
(10) 2. Place the tube clip (4) onto the oil tube (3).
(9) (5) 3. Insert the oil tube (3) into the sub tank (5), and clamp it
(7)
with the tube clip (4).
4. Insert the oil tube [L=110] (6) into the oil feeding pipe
(7), and insert oil tube MS (8) into the oil feeding pipe
(9).
5. Insert the oil tube (10) from the horizontal feed shaft
into the hole (11) at the rear of the oil tank (1).
(4)
(3)
(6) (1)
(8)
(2)
1793M
<DD7100>
1. Install the oil tank (1) to the bed with the two screws
(11) (2).
(13)
(10)
(9) (5) 2. Place the tube clip (4) onto the oil tube (3).
(7) 3. Insert the oil tube (3) into the oil gauge guide (5), and
clamp it with the tube clip (4).
4. Insert oil tube S (6) into the oil feeding pipe (7), and
insert oil tube M (8) into the oil feeding pipe (9).
5. Insert the oil tube (10) from the horizontal feed shaft
into the hole (11) at the rear of the oil tank (1).
6. Insert the oil tube (13) from the oil gauge guide (5) into
the terminal (14).
(4)
(3)
(14)
(6) (1)
(8)
(2)
1794M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-23. Tension release wire

1. With the holder (2) installed to the tension release wire
1795M
(1), pass the tension release wire (1) around the wire
holder (3) and install it to the solenoid lever (5) with the
(7)
two nuts (4).
* Tighten the two nuts (4) when the solenoid lever (5)
is at the center of the threaded part at the end of the
(1) tension release wire (1).
(2) 2. Move the outside of the tension release wire (1) to the
(6) position where the tension discs (7) start to open when
(8)
the solenoid plunger (6) is pressed by 2 - 3 mm, and
then tighten the set screw (8) to secure it in that
position.
* At this time, the holder (2) should be under the set
2 - 3 mm screw (8).
(3)
(4)
(5) 1796M
6-24. Ground wire

1. Secure the ground wire (1) to the bed with the screw
(2) (2).
(The ground symbol (3) indicates the location.)
2. Group the ground wire (1), oil tube (4) [DD7100 only]
and thread trimmer solenoid cord (5) together in that
order, and secure them together with the cord holder
(6).
(6)
(5)
(4) DD7100 only
(3) (1)
1797M
6-25. Operation panel

1. Pass the cord (2) of the operation panel (1) through
(4)
(3) the hole in the arm.
(2) 2. Insert the two panel support brackets (3) into the
mounting holes.
3. Install the operation panel (1) to the arm, and then
secure it by tightening the two set screws (4).
(1)
1798M
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6. ASSEMBLY
4. Pass the cord (2) of the operation panel (1) under the
(2) arm as shown in the illustration.
1799M
6-26. Face plate and thread take-up cover

1. Install the face plate (1) to the arm with the three
screws (2).
(4)
2. Install the thread take-up cover (3) to the arm with the
(3) screw (4).
3. Install the needle (5).
(2)
(1)
(5)
(2)
1800M
<DD7100A, 710A> 4. Pass the thread wiper cord (6) under the arm as
(8) (6) shown in the illustration.
5. Secure the thread wiper cord (6) together with the
reverse actuator cord (7) using the cord holder (8).
(7)
<DD7100>
(8) (6)
(7) 1801M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-27. Safety switch

(3) 2. Install the safety switch (1) to the bed with the washer
(2) (2) and screw (3).
(1)
1802M
6-28. Arm cover, rear cover and bobbin winder tension assembly
1. Install the arm cover (1) to the arm with the four
screws (2).
(5) 2. Install the rear cover (3) to the arm with the seven
screws (4).
(2) 3. Insert the bobbin wider tension (5) into the mounting
hole so that it faces as shown in the illustration, and
(1)
then secure it with the set screw (6).
(6)
(4)
(3)
1803M
6-29. Other devices

Refer to the Instruction Manual for details on installing other devices.
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-30. Connectors
1804M 1. Insert the pins for the solenoid cords and the safety
switch cord into the sewing machine 14P connector
(2)
(A) (1).
(B) Match the numbers on the sewing machine 14P
connector (1) with the numbers (tube marks) (2) on
each pin.
Insert the split ends (A) of each pin so that they face
(1)
toward the locking mechanism (B) for the sewing
machine 14P connector (1).
14P Code 14P Code

1 (Ground wire) 8 -
2 - 9 -
3 Thread trimmer solenoid 10 Thread trimmer solenoid
4 Thread wiper 11 Thread wiper
5 Quick reverse solenoid 12 Quick reverse solenoid
6 Reverse actuator 13 Reverse actuator
(5) (3) 7 Safety switch 14 Safety switch
(1)
(6) 2. Insert the sewing machine 14P connector (1), the
lower thread detector mechanism 8P connector (3),
(8)
the solenoid-type presser lifter connector (4), the
synchronizer connector (5) and the operation panel
connector (6) into the control box circuit board.
3. Insert the motor connector (7) into the side of the
control box.
4. Bind the cords together with a cable tie (8).
(7) 5. Tilt back the machine head.
(4) 6. Close the control box cover (9).
* Be careful not to clamp the cords inside the control
(9) 1805M box.
7. Bind the cords with a cable tie (10).
(10)
1806M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-31. Lubrication
Use only the lubricating oil (Nisseki Mitsubishi Sewing Lube 10N; VG10) specified by Brother.
<DD7100A, 710A>
1. Pour 130 ml of lubricating oil from the accessory oil
(2) bottle (2) in through the oil filler hole (1).
* Do not pour all of the lubricating oil in at once at this
time. Pour the lubricating oil bit by bit while checking
the oil gauge to make sure that the lubricating oil
does not overflow from the oil filler hole (1)
(1) 2. Check that the oil gauge comes to the upper reference
(3) line in the oil gauge window (3).
Oil gauge
Low reference line
0783M
<DD7100>
(1) 1. Remove the oil tank cap (1), and pour in 120 ml of
lubricating oil from the accessory oil bottle (2).
(Use the reference line as a guide when pouring.)
2. Replace the oil tank cap (1).
(2)
Reference line
1807M
3. Return the machine head to its original position.

4. Check that the oil gauge comes to the upper reference
line in the oil gauge window (3).
(3)
Oil gauge
Low reference line
1808M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-32. Bed cover and knee lifter lever

1. Install the bed cover (1) to the bed.
2. For sub-classes -30[], -31[], -40[] and -41[], push the
knee lifter lever (2) onto the knee lifter shaft (3).
(3)
(1)
(2)
(DD7100A,710A)
(DD7100)
1809M
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-33. Test operation

CAUTION
Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while sewing, as this may result
in personal injury or damage to the machine.
For machines with a lower thread detector, set the lower

thread remainder limit before carrying out test operation.
(2)
Turning on the power
Press the ON power switch (1).
The power indicator (2) will illuminate.
(1)
0789M 0790M
Test operation
0791M
1. Check that the machine sews at low speed when the
treadle is gently pressed to position (B).
Treadle Then check that it sews at high speed when the
treadle is gently pressed to position (C).
2. After pressing the treadle forward, check that the
needle is lowered to the top of the needle plate when
the treadle is returned to the neutral position (A) [when
needle down stopping has been set].
3. If the treadle is pressed to position (D) [or if it is
(A) pressed to position (D) and then returned to the
(B) neutral position (A)], thread trimming is carried out and
(C) the needle then rises above the needle plate and
stops.
(D)
0792M
If the sewing machine does not operate when the treadle is pressed
If "of" is flashing on the operation panel, check the position of the safety switch. (Refer to the next page.)
If this does not solve the problem, refer to the description of error code "of" (page 144).
If there is no error display on the operation panel, refer to page 140.
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6. ASSEMBLY
6-34. Adjusting the safety switch position

1810M
The safety switch (1) is normally installed as shown in
[A]
figure (A).
However, if the processing method used for the table
leaves too much space between the machine head and
the table hole, it may adversely affect the operation of the
safety switch (1).
(1)
Adjustment method
(2) The standard amount of clearance between the machine
head and the table hole is 1.25 mm. (At this time, the
clearance between the safety switch (1) and the table
hole is 4.5 mm.)
[B] If the clearance is too great, place a washer (2) on the
machine head side as shown in figure (B) and re-install
the safety switch (1).
* If the position cannot be satisfactorily adjusted in this
way, add more washers of the same thickness.
Table
Machine bed
1.25 mm
(1)
(2)
4.5 mm
1811M
<Safety switch operation> 1812M

If the spring stroke is to small, the safety
switch will not operate.
(2)
Clearance
is too large
By changing the position of the safety switch, the

By changing
required spring the be
stroke can position of the safety switch,
maintained.
the required spring stroke can be maintained.
(2)
4.5 mm
1813M
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7. ADJUSTMENTS
7. ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing Turn off the power switch and disconnect the
machine should only be carried out by a qualified power cord from the wall outlet at the following
technician. times, otherwise the machine may operate if the
treadle is de pressed by mistake, which could
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to result in injury.
carry out any maintenance and inspection of the
When carrying out inspection, adjustment and
electrical system.
maintenance.
If any safety devices have been removed, be When replacing consumable parts such as the
absolutely sure to re-install them to their original rotary hook and knife.
positions and check that they operate correctly
If the power switch needs to be left on when
before using the machine. carrying out some adjustment, be extremely
Use both hands to hold the machine head when careful to observe all safety precautions.
tilting it back or returning it to its original position.
If only one hand is used, the weight of the macnine
head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand
may get caught.
7-1. Adjusting the thread tension spring

Thread tension spring position
The standard position of the thread tension spring (1) is 6
(1) - 8 mm [4 - 6 mm for -[][]5 models] above the surface of
the thread guide (3) when the presser foot (2) is lowered.
1. Lower the presser foot (2).
<-[][]1, -[][]3> 2. Loosen the set screw (4).
6 - 8 mm 3. Turn the thread tension bracket (5) to adjust the spring
(2) <-[][]5> (5)
position.
4 - 6 mm
(3) (4) 4. Securely tighten the set screw (4).
1195M 0916M
Thread tension spring tension

The standard tension of the thread tension spring (1) is
0.1- 0.2 N for - [][] 1 models, 0.25 - 0.35 N for - [][]3
models, and 0.3 - 0.5 N for -[][]5 models.
(1)
1. Push the needle thread with your finger until it is
(3) slightly higher than the thread tension bracket (5) and
(5)
so that the upper thread is not pulled out.
2. Pull the upper thread down until the thread tension
spring (1) is at the same height as the base of the
(6) thread guide (3), and then measure the tension of the
thread tension spring(1).
Scale
3. Insert a screwdriver into the slot of the thread tension
(7)
stud (6), and turn the screwdriver to adjust the tension
of the thread tension spring (1).
Note: If using the tension gauge (7) (sold separately) to
measure the tension, take the reading from the
scale on the side of the red line.
<-[][]1> <-[][]3> <-[][]5>

0.1 - 0.2 N 0.25 - 0.35 N 0.3 - 0.5 N
0917M
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7. ADJUSTMENTS
7-2. Adjusting arm thread guide R

The standard position of arm thread guide R (1) is the
position where the screw (2) is in the center of the
adjustable range for arm thread guide R. (1).
Becomes greater Becomes less
* 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 thread take-up amount
will become greater.)
(2) When sewing thin material, move arm thread guide
R (1) to the right. (The thread take-up amount will
become less.)
0918M
7-3. Adjusting the presser foot height

The standard height of the presser foot (1) is 6 mm when
the presser foot (1) is raised by means of the presser bar
(4) lifter (2).
(3) 1. Loosen the nut (3) of the adjustment screw (4), and
then turn the adjustment screw (4) so that there is no
pressure applied to the presser foot.
2. Raise the presser bar lifter lever (2). The presser foot
(1) will also rise.
(6)
3. Remove the oil cap (5).
(5) 4. Loosen the bolt (6) and then move the presser bar (7)
up or down until the presser foot (1) is at the standard
height of 6 mm.
5. Tighten the bolt (6).
6. Replace the oil cap (5).
(2) 7. Adjust the presser foot pressure using the adjustment
screw (4), and then tighten the nut (3).
(7)
(1) 6 mm
1196M
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7. ADJUSTMENTS
7-4. Adjusting of the feed dog height

The standard height of the feed dog (1) when it is at its
<-[][]1, -[][]3>
maximum height above the top of the needle plate is 0.8
0.8 mm
mm for -[][]1/[][]3 models, and 1.2 mm for -[][]5 models.
<-[][]5>
1.2 mm
(1)
1930M
1. Turn the pulley until the feed dog (1) rises to the
highest position.
(6) 2. Tilt back the machine head.
(5) 3. Loosen screw (2).
(4) 4. Turn the feed lifting rock bracket stud (3) within a
range of 90 from the reference line (4) to adjust the
(4)
Becomes (3) vertical height of the feed bar (5). (Fig.[A])
higher
(2) 5. Tighten the screw (2).
Becomes * If you are worried about the angle of the feed dog (1),
(3)
lower turn the shaft (6) while carrying out the above
(2) adjustment. (Figure (B))
(Refer to "7-5. Adjusting the feed dog angle" on the
1814M
next page for details of this operation.)
[A]
Becomes higher
(3) Needle plate
(1)
(2)
Standard
Becomes lower 1815M
[B]
Becomes higher Becomes higher
(3) (6)
(1)
Standard Standard
Becomes lower Becomes lower

1816M
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7. ADJUSTMENTS
7-5. Adjusting the feed dog angle

The standard angle for the feed dog (1) when it is at its
highest position above the needle plate is when the
(2) mark (or V groove) on the shaft (2) is aligned with the feed
(3) rocker bracket arm (3) and the feed dog (1) is parallel to
Raise the front the needle plate.
(2) 1. Turn the machine pulley to move the feed dog (1) to its
highest position above the needle plate.
(4)
(5) 3. Loosen the two set screws (4).
Lower
the front (3) 4. Turn the shaft (2) in the direction of the arrow within a
range of 90 with respect to the standard position. (Fig.
1817M
[C])
[C] * In order to prevent puckering, lower the front of the
feed dog (1).
* In order to prevent the material from slipping, raise
the front of the feed dog (1).
Raise the front 5. Securely tighten the set screws (4).
Parallel
Needle (2) (4)
plate
(1)
* If you would like to tilt the feed dog (1) further, turn the
Standard
feed lifting rock bracket stud (5) while carrying out the
above adjustment. (Figure [D])
(Refer to "7-4. Adjusting the feed dog height" on the
previous page for details of this operation.)
Lower the front * The height of the feed dog (1) will change after the
1818M angle has been adjusted, so it will be necessary to re-
[D] adjust the height of the feed dog (1).
Raise the front

Back is lowered
(5) (2)
(1)
Standard
Standard
Back is raised Lower the front

1819M
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7. ADJUSTMENTS
7-6. Adjusting the needle bar height

(2)
Reference line (a), which is the second line from the
0924M
bottom of the needle bar (1)(fourth line from the bottom
(1) when using a DA X 1 needle) should be aligned with the
lower edge of the needle bar bush D (2) as shown in the
illustration when the needle bar (1) is at its lowest position.
1. Turn the machine pulley to set the needle bar (1) to its
(a)
lowest position.
DB X 1 DA X 1
2. Remove the oil cap (3).
DP X 5
3. Loosen the screw (4) and then move the needle bar
(1) up or down to adjust its position.
4. Securely tighten the screw (4).
5. Replace the oil cap (3).
(4)
(1)
(3)
1197M
7-7. Adjusting the needle and feed mechanism timing

The standard position for point of the needle is as
0926M
described below when the feed dog (1) is lowered from its
highest position until it is aligned with the top of the needle
<For thin and medium-thick materials> <For thick materials>
plate (2). (At this time, the mark (4) on the vertical cam
(3) should be aligned with the - mark on the lower shaft.
Approx. 1 mm Approx. 3 mm Refer to [A] in the illustration.)
(2) (2)
[For thin and medium-thick materials]
The top of the feed dog (1) and the top of the
(1) (1) needle plate (2) should be aligned, and the point of
the needle should be approximately 1 mm below
the needle plate (2).
[For thick materials]
The top of the feed dog (1) and the top of the
needle plate (2) should be aligned, and there
(3)
should be a clearance of approximately 3 mm
between the point of the needle and the needle
(C) plate (2).
(4)
(5) 1. Tilt back the machine head. (Refer to page 8.)
2. Loosen the two set screws (5), and then turn the
(B) vertical cam (3) sligtly to adjust the timing.
If setting the timing to the standard timing, turn the
vertical cam (3) until the mark (4) is aligned with
the - mark on the lower shaft ([A] in the illustration).
To prevent material slippage from occurring, retard
[C] [A] [B]
the needle timing. (Turn the vertical cam (3) in the
direction of (B). Refer to [B] in the illustration.)
To improve thread tightening, advance the direction
of (C). Refer to [C] in the illustration.)
Note: Do not turn the vertical cam (3) too far in the
Needle timinig is (Standard) Needle timinig is direction of (C), otherwise it could cause the
Advanced retarded needle to break.
3. After adjustment is completed, securely tighten the
0927M two screws (5).
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7. ADJUSTMENTS
7-8. Adjusting the needle and rotary hook timing

0928M 0929M
The tip of the rotary hook (3) should be aligned with the
(2) center of the needle (4) when the needle bar (1) moves
(1)
(4) up from its lowest position to the position where reference
0 - 0.5 mm line (b), which is the line at the bottom of the needle bar
(3)
(1) (third line from the bottom when using a DA X 1
needle), is aligned with the lower edge of the needle bar
bush D (2) as shown in the illustration.
(b) 1.8 mm 1. Turn the machine pulley to raise the needle bar (1)
from its lowest position until reference line (b) is
DB X 1 DA X 1 aligned with the lower edge of the needle bar bush D
DP X 5 (2) as shown in the illustration.
(The needle should rise by 1.8 mm [2.2 mm for -[][] 5
0 - 0.05 mm
specifications] and the distance from the needle hole
0 - 0.05 mm to the tip of the rotary hook should be 0 - 0.5 mm.)
(3) 2. Loosen the set screws (5), and then align the tip of the
rotary hook (3) with the center of the needle (4).
(5)
The distance between the tip of the rotary hook (3)
and the needle (4) should be approximately 0 - 0.05
mm.
3. Securely tighten the set screws (5).
1078M
Checking the clearance between the rotary hook

<Seen from above>
and bobbin case holder position bracket
Check that the clearance between the rotary hook (6) and
the bobbin case holder position bracket (7) is enough to
allow the thread being used to pass through smoothly.
The clearance should be 0.4 - 0.7 mm for light and
(7)
medium-weight materials, and 0.6 - 0.9 for heavy-weight
materials.
(6)
(6)
(7)
<Light and medium-weight materials>

0.4 - 0.7 mm
<Heavy-weight materials>
0.6 - 0.9 mm
1820M 1821M
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7. ADJUSTMENTS
7-9. Quick reverse mechanism

1. Turn the stitch length dial to the maximum setting.
(1) 2. Remove the rear cover.
4. Check that the position of the solenoid lever screw (1)
can be verified when the machine head is restored to
its normal position.
* If the automatic presser lifter has been installed,
remove it. (Refer to page 17.)
5. Return the machine head to its normal position, and
loosen the screw (1).
6. Check that the plunger pin (2) is in the groove (A) in
1789M
the solenoid lever.
7. With the reverse stitching lever (3) lowered all the way,
0.5 - 0.7 mm push the plunger (6) until the clearance between the
setting plate (5) of the quick reverse solenoid (4) and
(5)
the plunger (6) is 0.5 - 0.7 mm.
(A) (2) (6)
8. Tighten the screw (1).
* If the above clearance of 0.5 - 0.7 mm is large, the
operation of the quick reverse solenoid (4) will
Push become slower.
In addition, if the clearance is small, the impact
noise from the quick reverse solenoid (4) will
become more apparent.
(3) (1) (4)

1790M
7-10. Matching stitch lengths for normal feed and reverse feed
1822M The following operation matches the stitch lengths for
normal feed and reverse feed.
1. Turn the stitch length dial to the "3" setting.
Normal feed
2. At a low sewing speed (220 rpm), sew using normal
feed and using reverse feed (11 stitches in each
direction)
Reverse feed 3. If adjustment is required, carry out the following.
1) Tilt back the machine head.
11 stitches
* If the automatic presser lifter has been installed,
remove it. (Refer to page 17.)
2) Loosen the screw (1).
3) Adjust by turning the eccentric pin (2) within a range
(1)
of 90. (If the eccentric pin (2) is turned more than
(2)
90, the adjustment will be reversed.)
Normal feed length becomes If the stitch length is larger for normal feed
smaller than for reverse feed
(2) Turn the eccentric pin (2) clockwise.
If the stitch length is smaller for normal feed
Normal feed length than for reverse feed
becomes longer Turn the eccentric pin (2) counterclockwise.
4) After adjusting, securely tighten the screw (1).
1823M
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7. ADJUSTMENTS
7-11. Synchronizer Adjustment

The synchronizer uses a single element to detect the
0931M
needle up stop position. The needle down single is fixed.
Checking method
Needle down position 1. Turn on the power switch.
2. Stop the machine with the needle in the needle down
19 - 25 mm position.
Check that the distance from the top of the needle
plate to the bottom edge of the needle set screw is 19
- 25 mm at this time.
3. After the thread is trimmed, stop the machine with the
0741M needle in the needle up position.
4. Check that the distance from the top of the needle
(2) plate to the tip of the needle is within the value shown
in the illustration in accordance with the machine
Needle up position
model.
<-[][]1>
8 - 10.5 mm Adjusting the needle up stop position.
<-[][]3> 1. Turn off the power switch.
10 - 12.5 mm 2. Loosen the screw (1).
<-[][]5>
12.5 - 15 mm 3. Move the screw (1) in the direction of rotation of the
machine pulley to raise the needle bar (2) to a higher
stop position.
Move the screw in the other direction to lower the
needle bar stop position.
4. Securely tighten the screw (1).
Note: Do not turn the pulley while the screw (1) is
Becomes lower (1) loosened, otherwise other parts may become
damaged as a result of the looseness.
Becomes higher
0932M
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7. ADJUSTMENTS
7-12. Adjusting the tension release wire

If the tension discs stay open or if the upper thread pulls
1824M
Open out of the needle after thread trimming, carry out the
following adjustments.
2 - 3 mm * Lower the presser foot when making these
Opening
(1) starts adjustment.
A. If the upper thread pulls out of the needle
(The tension release wire does not operate
enough during thread trimming)
(5) When the solenoid plunger (1) is pushed by 2 - 3
mm, the tension discs (2) start opening, and when
it is pushed all the way, the tension discs (2)
(6)
should always be open.
(4) When the solenoid plunger (1) is released, the
tension discs (2) close.
(3)
1. Loosen the nuts (3) and (4), and then push the
solenoid plunger (1) by 2 - 3 mm.
2. Tighten the left-side nut (3) until the tension discs (2)
start to open.
3. Check that the tension discs (2) open fully when the
solenoid plunger (1) is pushed all the way, and that the
tension discs (2) close when the solenoid plunger (1)
is released.
4. Tighten the right-side nut (4).
(2)
B. If the tension discs stay open
0.5 - 1 mm 1. Check that the solenoid lever (5) has returned fully.
2. Check that the tension release wire (6) is not
stretched.
3. Adjust using nuts (3) and (4) as described above.
* If adjustment is not possible, adjust the tension of
the tension release wire (6). (Refer to 6-23 on page
55.)
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7. ADJUSTMENTS
7-13. Adjusting the treadle

Adjusting the treadle pressure
0939M
If the machine starts running at low speed when your foot
is simply resting on the treadle, or if the treadle pressure
is felt to be too weak, adjust the position (a to c) at which
(4)
the treadle spring (1) is hooked onto the treadle lever (2).
(3)
* The treadle pressure will increase from position a to
(1)
position c.
(2)
Adjusting the treadle return pressure
1. Loosen the nut (3) and turn the bolt (4).
The treadle return pressure becomes heavier as the
bolt (4) is tightened, and it becomes lighter as the bolt
(4) is loosened.
2. Tighten the nut (3).
Adjusting the treadle stroke
abc
Remove the nut (5), and then move the connecting rod
joint (6) from the position in figure A to the position in
figure B. The treadle stroke will then be increased by
A B approximately 27 %.
* This adjustment will also affect the treadle pressure
(5)
(5) and the treadle return pressure, so these setting
should be readjusted if necessary.
(6)
(6)
0940M
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7. ADJUSTMENTS
7-14. Adjusting the rotary hook lubrication amount

CAUTION
Be careful not to touch your fingers or the lubrication amount check sheet against moving parts such as
the rotary hook or the feed mechanism when checking the amount of oil supplied to the rotary hook,
otherwise injury may result.
Use the following procedure to check the amount of oil being supplied to the rotary hook when replacing the rotary hook
or when changing the sewing speed.
Note: If changing from the normal rotary hook to the rotary hook RP (lubrication - free rotary hook), a different
procedure should be followed. Refer to page 74 for further details.
0933M
Checking the lubrication amount
1. Run the machine at the normal sewing speed for
approximately 1 minute without sewing any material
Approx. 25 mm
(following the same start/stop pattern as when actually
sewing).
(1)
2. Place the lubrication amount check sheet (1)
Approx. 70 mm underneath the rotary hook (2) and hold it there. Then
run the sewing machine at the normal sewing speed
for 8 seconds. (Any type of paper can be used as the
(2) lubrication amount check sheet (1).)
3. Check the amount of oil which has spattered onto the
sheet.
Bed
(1)
5 - 10 mm
0934M
Spattered oil
Too much Correct Too little
0935M
Adjusting the lubrication amount

2. Turn the lubrication adjustment screw (3)
approximately 45 to adjust the lubrication amount.
(3)
If the rotary hook lubrication adjustment screw (3) is
turned clockwise, the lubrication amount becomes
greater.
Less oil More oil
If the rotary hook lubrication adjustment screw (3) is
turned counterclockwise, the lubrication amount
becomes smaller.
0936M
3. Check the lubrication amount again according to the
procedure given in Checking the lubrication amount
above.
* Turn the lubrication adjustment screw (3) and check
the lubrication amount repeatedly until the
lubrication amount is correct.
4. Check the lubrication amount again after the sewing
machine has been used for approximately two hours.
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7. ADJUSTMENTS
When changing from the normal rotary hook to the rotary hook RP (lubrication-free rotary hook)
0937M
1. While referring to the instruction manual, replace the
rotary hook RP and the cap screw.
2. Tighten the lubrication adjustment screw (3) as far as it
will go, and then turn it back the other way about three
full turns.
(3) (At this time, the head (A) of the lubrication adjustment
screw (3) should be almost flush with the edge (B) of
the bed.)
Note: If the sewing machine is used while the
lubrication adjustment screw (3) is in the fully-
tightened position, it will cause oil to leak out
through the gap between the rotary hook shaft (4)
and the bracket (5).
(4)
(5)
(3)
(A)
(B)
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8. CONTROL SYSTEM
8. CONTROL SYSTEM
(5)
(6)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(2)
1825M
Turn on the power switch (1).

A. When the treadle is depressed
1. When the treadle (2) is depressed, a voltage corresponding to the amount of treadle depression is transmitted by the
treadle unit (3) to the control box (4).
2. The DD motor (5) that is directly linked to the sewing machine receives a voltage that corresponds to the treadle
depression amount from the control box (4), causing the DD motor (5) to operate at the speed represented by the
treadle depression amount, and this makes the sewing machine operate.
B. When the treadle is returned to the neutral position
1. When the treadle (2) is returned to the neutral position (when the operator's foot is removed from the treadle), a signal
indicating that the treadle is at the neutral position is transmitted by the treadle unit (3) to the control box (4), and the
electrical brake is then applied to slow the DD motor (5).
2. The encoder circuit board that is installed to the DD motor (5) sends a signal to the control box (4) so that the electrical
brake is applied in order to stop the sewing machine at the stopping position (needle up or needle down) set by the
pulley (6) that is attached to the DD motor (5).
C. When the treadle is depressed backward
1. When the treadle (2) is depressed backward, a signal indicating thread trimmer operation is transmitted by the treadle
unit (3) to the control box (4), and the DD motor (5) slows down to the thread trimming speed (inching speed).
2. The encoder circuit board that is installed to the DD motor (5) sends a signal to the control box (4) so that
the electrical brake is applied in order to stop the sewing machine at the needle up stopping position set by
the pulley (6) that is attached to the DD motor (5). The thread trimming operation is carried out
immediately before the sewing machine stops at the needle up stop position.
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9. REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX
9. REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX

DANGER
Wait at least 10 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall
outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can
result in severe injury.
Removal
(2) (4) 1. Remove the cable tie (1), and then disconnect the
(3) (5) connectors (2) to (6) from the sewing machine.
(1)
(1)
(6)
1826M
2. Disconnect the power supply connector (7) and the

motor connector (8).
(8)
(7)
1827M
3. Loosen the nuts (9) and (10) (without removing them).

(11) 4. Remove the bolt (11) and nut (12).
(10)
To rear
(12) (9)
1828M
5. Pivot the control box around the bolt (13) and pull it out
to remove it from the table.
(13)
Installation
Install by following the removal procedure in reverse.

1829M
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10. CONTROL BOX AND MOTOR RATING PLATE

Control box
Check the phase, voltage and type for the control box.
Some specifications are identical for both single- and three-phase.
Model
MD-721:DD7100/Single-phase MD-722: DD7100A/Single-phase MD-7220:SL-710A/Single-phase
MD-731:DD7100/Three-phase MD-732: DD7100A/Three-phase MD-7320:SL-710A/Three-phase
Phase
Voltage (number in brackets indicates factory default setting)
1830M
Serial No.
NO. K 0 1 A 111 0 1
Design revision symbol (A, B, C...)

Year of manufacture (last two digits of year)
Month of manufacture (A - M)
Type
DD7100A,DD7100 SL-710A
*[ ] [ ] * [ ] * [ ]*- [ ]***- [ ]*
Compliance
E 4 or 5 CE compliant
N Others None
Speed (limit speed setting)
3 7 3,000 rpm
4 8 3,500 rpm
5 9 4,000 rpm
6 A 4,500 rpm
7 B 5,000 (4,700) rpm
Treadle unit
G 4 No modulation forward & back first step

H 6 Modulation of forward & back first step
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Motor
Serial No.
NO. G 0 1 A 11111
Design revision symbol (A, B, C...)

Year of manufacture (last two digits of year)
Month of manufacture (A - M)
brother DD7100A brother DD7100

MD720A MD710A
NO. G01A11111 NO. G97D11111
brother SL-710A
M-72A
NO. D02A22222
For DD7100A and SL-710A (J80829-001) For DD7100 (J80625-001)

1831M 1832M
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11. CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD

DANGER
severe injury.
Name and function of each part
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(24)
(23)
(22)
(21) (20) (19) (18) (17) (16) (15) (14)
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Name Function
Connectors (5) Operation panel connector Connect to sewing machine connectors.
(8) Synchronizer connector
(10) Lower thread detector connector
(11) Sewing machine connector
(12) Solenoid-type presser lifter connector
(4) Coupler connector Connect to power supply circuit board connectors.
(3) Relay connector
(1) Treadle connector Connect to treadle unit connector.
(23) Standing operation connector (Already connected for some specifications.)
(14) Control power supply connector Connect to transformer connectors.
(20) Illumination lamp connector
(9) Puller connector For optional devices.
(15) Output power supply connector
(22) Bobbin changer connector
Fuses (13) Solenoid power supply fuse (8 A) For preventing overcurrent
(19) Illumination lamp power supply
fuse (5 A)
Terminal board (17) Terminal board For illumination lamp (6 V)
DIP switch (18) DSW 8-element DIP switch (*1)
Control dials (2) PVR Coordinates the treadle unit (24) and control circuit
board (16). (*2)
(21) FVR Use to adjust the fluorescent tube and lamp if they
are flickering when the sewing machine starts. (*3)
LED indicators (6) Red LED Indicates power supply circuit board problems.
(7) Green LED Indicates that the power is on.
*1: When using the automatic presser lifter, set DIP switch 2 to ON. If the sewing machine is used while DIP switch 2 is
set to OFF, the sewing machine may start operating before the presser foot is lowered. (Refer to page 81.)
*2: This is adjusted at the time of shipment from the factory, and should generally not be touched. However, it should be
adjusted when either the control circuit board (16) or treadle unit (24) is replaced. (Refer to page 92.)
*3: This is set to the right-most position at the time of shipment from the factory. The flickering is reduced if turned to the
left, but the sewing machine operation will become slower.
In addition, the maximum speed may become lower.
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12. FUNCTION SETTING METHODS

12-1. DIP switch functions
DANGER
severe injury.
Control box
DIP switches
ON: Up
OFF: Down
0973M
Presser foot position when the foot pedal is ON Presser foot is lowered. (Export specification)
1 returned to the neutral position after thread Presser foot is kept raised. (Japanese specification
trimming OFF
only) (See NOTE 1.)
Setting of a delay from the time the presser foot is ON With delay
2
turned OFF until the motor starts (See NOTE 2.) OFF Without delay
The machine stops with the needle at its highest
ON
position due to reverse rotation.
3 Needle up stop position due to reverse rotation
The machine stops with the needle at its highest
OFF
position without reverse rotation.
ON
4
OFF
5 Spare
6 Limited speed setting 1 Maximum sewing speed (during high-speed sewing)
that can be through the operation panel (See NOTE
7 Limited speed setting 2 3.)
8 Always set to off. (See NOTE 4.)
(NOTE 1) Once the knee lifter switch is used to lower the presser foot, the foot pedal can not be used to raise the
presser foot while the machine is stopped; at this time, only the knee lifter is able to raise and lower the
presser foot.
(NOTE 2) For -900 series specification macnines (machines with an automatic presser foot lifter), be sure to set DIP
switch 2 to on.
(NOTE 3) Limited sewing speeds depend on settings for DIP switches 6 and 7 as shown in the following table. When
the maximum sewing speed is specified as 5,000 rpm on the operation panel, it is actually limited to 4,700
rpm.
If the setting of memory switch 04 is changed to on, the set sewing speed is not limited to 4,700 rpm.
DIP switch 6 DIP switch7 Limited speed

OFF OFF 3,500 rpm
ON OFF 4,000 rpm
OFF ON 4,500 rpm
ON ON 5,000 rpm
(NOTE 4) If DIP switch 8 is set to on, all pedal operations are deactivated. Be sure to set it to off.
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12-2. Parameter setting flowchart

Start
Set memory switch 01 to ON. *1
Turn off all LEDs.

For the B-100 operation panel, select
pattern 1.
Leave the machine stopped after thread
trimming.
Press the thread trimming and AUTO

keys. (The LED of the thread trimming
key will blink, and a parameter number
will appear on the AB displays.)
Select the desired parameter number using The data currently set for the parameter can
be checked only while the key below the A
the and keys below the B display.
display is kept pressed. *2
Change Finish
other parameter setting
or finish setting?
Change
Press the thread trimming key. (The Changing No more changes
value corresponding to the currently set Completely?
parameter number will blink.)
Further changes
Change the value using the and keys Indicate parameter number
Indicate parameter number
below the AB displays. *3 99 using the and keys
below the B display.
90.
Related to No
backtacking?
Press the thread trimming
Yes key.
Press the thread trimming keys. (The
plus or minus symbol currently selected End
will blink.)
Select the plus or minus symbol using
the key below the B display. *4
Press the thread trimming key.

(Parameter number will reappear.)
*1: Refer to the memory switch setting flowchart.

*2: As to the data related to backtacking, press the key to indicate the timing angle
(X15) and key to indicate a plus or minus symbol.
*3: As to backtacking information, the timing angle (X15) will appear.
*4: Select a plus < > or minus symbol < > for the value determined in *3.
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12-3. Parameters
The parameter numbers appear on the panel.
Parameter No.10 - 33
Parameter No. Default value Data value setting range Function
10 15 (150 ms) 00 - 25 [X10] (0 - 250 ms) Time delay from the time the machine starts to operate
with the automatic presser foot raised to the time the
moter operates.
11 05 (50 ms) 03 - 10 [X10] (30 - 100 ms) Time delay from the time the thread wiper turns OFF
until the automatic presser foot turns ON
12 *1 03 01 - 10 Time from when lower thread solenoid finally turns
(From design OFF to when motor can operate
change B onward)
13 30 (300 ms) 10 - 90 [X 10] (100 - 900 ms) Time to keep the automatic presser foot lifter raised
14 (a) 36 (3 min) 00 - 60 [X 5] (5sec - 5 min) The presser foot signal will be automatically off after the
set time passes. When the data is set to 00, the presser
foot signal is not automatically off.
15 (b) 00 (30ms) 00 - 60 [X 2.5] (0 - 150 ms) Time from the presser foot lowering command to
when the presser foot momentarily turns ON
16 12 10 - 12 Detection voltage constant from the presser foot
lowering command to when the presser foot
momentarily turns ON
17 10 (10s) 05 - 30 (5 - 30 s) Continuous puller ON time
18 40 (40 stitches) 00 - 99 (0 - 99 stitches) Number of stitches from sewing start to lowering of

puller
20 02 (20ms) 01 - 07 [X10] (10 - 70ms) Time delay from end of thread trimming to the time
when thread wiper turns ON
21 05 (50ms) 04 - 10 [X10] (40 - 100ms) Thread wiper ON time
22 50 (50ms) 40 - 70 [X1] (40 - 70ms) Lower thread detect pin ON control time (all areas)
23 10 (10ms) 05 - 25 [X1] (5 - 25ms) First ON time for lower thread detect pin
24 07 (7ms) 01 - 15 [X1] (1 - 15ms) First OFF time for lower thread detect pin
26 03 (30ms) 00 - 05 [X10] (0 - 50ms) Time delay from the time the thread wiper turns OFF to
the time when the lower thread detect pin turns ON
27 (c) 05 (0.5s) 02 - 50 [X0.1] (0.2 - 5.0s) Time delay from the time when the machine stops
with the needle at its highest/lowest position to the
lower thread detect pin ON (Lower thread detection
function at the needle up/down stop with the foot
pedal in neutral)
30 -04 (-60 ) -23 to +23 (units of 15) ON timing for quick reverse device during start
(- appears as "-", and + backtacking and continuous backtacking
appears as " ".)
31 00 (0 ) -23 to +23 (units of 15) OFF timing for quick reverse device during start
(- appears as "-", and + backtacking and continuous backtacking
appears as " ".)
32 +02 (30 ) -23 to +23 (units of 15) OFF timing for quick reverse device during end
(- appears as "-", and + backtacking.
appears as " ".)
33 (d) -04 (-60 ) -23 to +23 (units of 15) 2nd ON timing for quick reverse device during
(- appears as "-", and + double end backtacking
appears as " ".)
*1 ... Values are X10 ms. 1834M
Notes
(a) The timer-off function for the presser foot is activated only when memory switch 36 is set to off.
(b) The indicated parameters are only enabled when memory switch 35 is set to ON.
(c) The lower thread detection function for the needle up/down stop when the pedal is positioned at neutral is activated
only when memory switch 51is set to on.
(d) The indicated parameters are the settings when memory switch 22 is set to ON.
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Parameter No.P0 - S5
Parameter
Default value Data value setting range Function
No.
P0 00 (0 mm) -07 - 07 [X0.25] Thread trimmer operating point of depression stroke
(-1.75 - 1.75 mm)
P1 -01 (-0.25 mm) -05 - 05 [X0.25] Back automatic presser lifter operating point of
(-1.25 - 1.25 mm) depression stroke
P2 01 (0 mm) -05 - 05 [X0.25] Forward automatic presser lifter operating point of
(-1.25 - 1.25 mm) depression stroke
P3 00 (0 mm) -05 - 05 [X0.25] Low speed start operating point of depression stroke
(-1.25 - 1.25 mm)
P4 00 (0 mm) -05 - 05 [X0.25] Speed change starting point of depression stroke
(-1.25 - 1.25 mm)
P5 00 (0 mm) -06 - 06 [X0.75] Maximum speed reaching point of depression stroke
(-4.5 - 4.5 mm)
S4 -01 (-0.25 mm) -02 - 02 [X0.50] Speed change starting point of standing operation
(-1.0 - 1.0 mm) variable speed pedal
S5 00 (0 mm) -02 - 02 [X0.50] Maximum speed reaching point of standing operation
(-1.0 - 1.0 mm) pedal
With the value being 0 at the treadle neutral position, the value is positive when the treadle is depressed forward, and
negative when the treadle is depressed backward. The value is added to or deducted from the standard setting value.
(Refer to page 91 for details.)
Speed (Example 1: Changing setting for P0)
Neutral Depression stroke

1835M
Neutral Depression stroke 1836M
Neutral Depression stroke 1837M
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<Parameter time setting>
T** in the diagram (where ** is a two-digit number)

corresponds to the various parameter numbers.
Depressed forward
Depressed backward
Needle down signal

Needle up signal
Thread trimming
(with no lower thread)
Thread wiping
Lower thread
detector
Presser foot lifiting
Motor
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12-4. Memory switch setting flowchart
Start
Leave the machine stopped after thread trimming

Turn off all LEDs (except for the LED of the needle up/down stop key).
(For the B-100 operation panel, select pattern 1.)
Press the needle up/down stop key while pressing the thread trimming
key.
(A memory switch number will appear on the AB displays, and either of
the two LEDs of the needle up/down stop key will be lit to indicate the
direction of movement. On the B-40 or B-100 operation panel, the setting
will be indicated on the D display.)
Indication when memory switch is set

Select the desired memory switch number using the and keys to off
below the AB displays.
Press the needle up/down stop key to change the setting of the memory And
switch.
(Either of the two LEDs of the needle up/down stop key will be lit. On the
B-40 or B-100 operation panel, the and keys below the D display 0975M
can be used instead.)
Indication when memory switch is set
to on
Change
Change other memory switch setting
or finish setting?
Finish And
Keep pressing the thread trimming key at least for 1 second to cause a
beep to be issued.
0976M
(All LEDs except for the LED of the needle up/down stop key will be
turned off.)
End
(NOTE) If the power is turned off before the end operation, memory switch settings are not renewed.
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12-5. Memory switches

Memory switches 01 - 08
ON Parameter setting can be changed.
01 Parameter setting
OFF Parameter setting change is prohibited.
Forward step is possible during backward step
ON
(for thread trimming).
02 Interlocking along with forward step
Forward step is impossible during backward step
OFF
(for thread trimming).
Power supply drop check (reset detection) function is
ON
03 Power supply drop check activated.
OFF Without the above-mentioned function
The same as settings of DIP switches 6 and 7.
ON
04 Limited sewing speed (See NOTE 1.)
OFF Maximum sewing speed is limited to 4,700rpm.
ON Needle penetration force is strong.
05 Needle penetration force
OFF Needle penetration force is ordinary.
ON Overtime function disabled
06 Overtime function
OFF Overtime function enabled (3 minutes)
Independent backtacking speed ON Backtacking speed is not limited by high speed setting
07
setting OFF Backtacking speed is limited by high speed setting
Number of stitches and sewing speed can be set using the
Slow start function (From design ON
08 operation panel
change C onward)
OFF Low speed is fixed at 2 stitches
(NOTE 1) When the power is turned on again, sewing speed can be set up to 5,000 rpm.
Thread trimming and thread wiper ON Without thread trimming and thread wiper
11
output OFF With thread trimming and thread wiper
Presser foot position after thread ON Presser foot is raised when the foot pedal is in neutral.
12
trimming (See NOTE 2.) OFF Presser foot is lowered when the foot pedal is in neutral.
Presser foot position after the machine ON Presser foot is at its highest position.
13
stops with the pedal in neutral OFF Presser foot is at its lowest position.
ON It is used as the thread trimming switch.
14 Actuator switch
OFF It is used as the reverse and correction switches.
ON Ordinary slowdown stop and control
15 Slowdown stop control
OFF Slowdown and stop control with 1 stitch elimination
ON Unable to be used
16 Lower thread remaining detection
OFF Able to be used.
ON A forward stitch or half stitch can be corrected. (See NOTE 3.)
17 Half-stitch correction A forward stitch can be corrected. A half stitch cannot be
OFF
corrected. (See NOTE 3.)
A forward stitch or reverse stitch can be corrected.
ON
(See NOTE 3.)
18 Reverse stitch correction
A forward stitch can be corrected. A reverse stitch cannot be
OFF
corrected. (See NOTE 3.)
(NOTE 2) It is activated when DIP switch 1 is set to on.

(NOTE 3) A forward stitch can be corrected when the LED of the correction switch is lit. A half stitch or reverse stitch can
be corrected when the LED of the correction switch is not lit.
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Start backtacking is performed in the order of lengths A, B, A,
ON
21 Double start backtacking then B.
OFF Start backtacking is performed in the order of lengths A and B.
End backtacking is performed in the order of lengths C, D, C,
ON
and D (B, A, B, and A on the B-20 operation panel).
22 Double end backtacking
End backtacking is performed in the order of lengths C and
OFF
D (B and A on the B-20 operation panel).
Extra 10 stitches are added to the number of stitches set for
Number of stitches for start ON
23 both lengths A and B.
backtacking plus 10 stitches
OFF No extra stitches are added.
Extra 10 stitches are added to the number of stitches set for
Number of stitches for end ON both lengths C and D
24
backtacking plus 10 stitches (B and A on the B-20 operation panel).
OFF No extra stitches are added.
Feed direction when the start ON The machine will stop with the reverse feed remaining on.
25
backtacking is completed OFF The machine will stop after feed is returned to normal.
ON End backtacking will start without speed slowing down.
26 Start end backtacking The machine will slow the sewing speed gradually to start
OFF
low speed sewing, then shift to end backtacking.
Forward stitching for the number of stitches set in the A
display, and backward stitching for the number of stitches set
ON
in the B display will be performed repeatedly for the number
27 Continuous backtacking setting
of times set in the D display. (The C display will be blank.)
Continuous stitching will be performed for lengths A, B, C,
OFF
and D as specified in the ABCD displays.
Number of stitches for continuous ON Extra 10 stitches are added to each lengths A, B, C, and D.
28
backtacking plus 10 stitches OFF No extra stitches are added.
Sewing can be suspended by returning the foot pedal to
Start backtacking suspension by foot ON neutral. During start backtacking, sewing speed depends on
pedal being placed in neutral or the foot pedal stroke.
31
backtacking speed change during the Sewing can not be suspended by returning the foot pedal to
start backtacking OFF neutral. During start backtacking, sewing speed is fixed
regardless of the foot pedal stroke.
The number of backtack stitches for fixed stitching, label
ON
attaching, or pleats presser sewing can be changed.
The number of backtack stitches on
32 The number of backtack stitches is fixed to 4 (for fixed
the B-20 or B-40 operation panel
OFF stitching, label attaching, and pleats presser sewing) (See
NOTE 4)
ON Without reverse stitching (Fixed stitching will be called back.)
33 Pleats presser stitching direction
OFF With reverse stitching (Ordinary pleats presser stitching)
ON -
34 -
OFF -
ON Manual soft drop function (NOTE 5)
35 Presser foot soft drop function
OFF Automatic soft drop function (NOTE 6)
Timer-off function is not activated. (Presser foot will not be
ON
36 Presser foot timer-off function lowered by timer.)
OFF Timer-off function is activated. (See NOTE 7)
Automatic presser lifter output selection ON Pneumatic-type presser lifter-compatible (Duty 1:1)
37
(From design change B onward) OFF Solenoid-type presser lifter-compatible (Duty 1:6)
ON
38
OFF
(NOTE 4) For the B-40 operation panel, the number of end backtack stitches can be changed for fixed stitching or
pleats presser sewing.
(NOTE 5) Adjustment is required using parameter No. 15. If set to "00", response is fastest and operating noise increases.
(NOTE 6) Can be adjusted using parameter No. 16. If set to "10", response is fastest and operating noise increases.
(NOTE 7) Timer-off function is not activated when parameter No.14 is set to 00.
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ON Foot pedal can be used after lower thread alarm.
41 Mode after lower thread alarm After lower thread alarm, the foot pedal operation is
OFF
deactivated until the cancel key is pressed.
Rotary hook used with the lower ON 1.7-time rotary hook
42
thread detector OFF Standard rotary hook
ON -
43 (See NOTE 8.)
OFF Be sure to set to off.
ON -
44 (See NOTE 8.)
OFF Be sure to set to off
ON Without any delay.
45 Delayed start of standing operation
OFF With a delay (for 80 ms).
Impossible to make an emergency stop using presser lifter
ON
Emergency stop by presser lifter pedal
46
pedal during standing operation During automatic sewing, emergency stop can be
OFF
performed using presser lifter pedal.
Impossible to make an emergency stop using variable
ON
Emergency stop using variable speed speed pedal.
47
pedal during standing operation During automatic sewing, emergency stop can be
OFF
performed using variable speed pedal.
Lifting the presser foot using thread ON It is always deactivated after the presser lifter pedal is used.
48 trimming pedal during standing
OFF It is activated.
operation
Lower thread is detected while the machine is stopped by
Lower thread detection after the ON
putting foot pedal in neutral for the specified time.
51 machine is stopped by putting foot
Lower thread is not detected after the machine is stopped
pedal in neutral (See NOTE 9). OFF
by putting foot pedal in neutral.
Needle up/down stop key operation is deactivated. (Needle
ON
52 Needle up/down stop key operation stop position cannot be changed.)
OFF Needle up/down stop key operation is activated.
ON
53
OFF
Actuator correction stitches after ON Correction enabled
54 thread trimming ends (From design
OFF Correction disabled
change B onward)
ON
55
OFF
ON
56
OFF
ON
57
OFF
ON
58
OFF
(NOTE 8) Do not change these settings.
(NOTE 9) The time for delay can be changed in parameter No.27. If the foot pedal is pushed forward within the time,
lower thread will not detected. The default delay is 0.5 seconds.
This function is available for sewing process without thread trimming.
Memory switch 61
Puller output selection (lifting/lowering ON Synchronizer signal output
61
the puller) OFF Puller output
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13. TREADLE UNIT ASSEMBLY

13-1.Types
Two different types are available: a type that controls the automatic presser lifter, and a type does not control the
automatic presser lifter.
The two specifications are changed over by (A) changing the attachment position of the spring (1) inside the treadle
unit, and (B) resetting the depression stroke signal.
Specification Treadle unit G Treadle unit H

Operation Does not control automatic presser lifter Controls automatic presser lifter
<A> [a] [b]
Difference in spring
position
(1) (1)
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<B> Carry out the setting in "Setting method for Carry out the setting in "Setting method for
Signal setting standard depression strokes" on page 92. standard depression strokes" on page 92.
"F1" and "r1" are set at the neutral position. "F1" and "r1" are set at the first modulation point
for the depression force.
Depression force <When depressed forward and depressed backward> <When depressed forward and depressed backward>
The depression force hardly changes at all from The depression force suddenly changes at a
the start of depression until full depression. point between the start of depression and full
depression.
Depression signal <When depressed forward and depressed backward> <When depressed forward and depressed backward>
No automatic presser lifter signal is output. An automatic presser lifter signal is output at the
point before the depression force suddenly
changes, and the sewing machine starts at the
point after the depression force suddenly
changes.
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13-2.Standard setting values

Parameter Symbol Specification Treadle unit G Treadle unit H
No. (diagram Operation Does not control automatic
Controls automatic presser lifter
below) presser lifter
Spring position setting No forward/back 1st step
Forward/back 1st step modulation
modulation (Figure [a] on
(Figure [b] on previous page)
previous page)
Function Length from S0 Length from S0
Force (N) Force (N)
(mm) (mm)
- S0 Neutral point 0 - 0 -
Forward automatic
P2 S1 presser lifter operating - - 2 (*1) 10
point
Low speed operation
P3 S2 3 10 5 25
starting point
Speed change starting
P4 S3 6 - 7 -
point
Maximum speed
P5 S4 S5-1 - S5-1 -
reaching point
Maximum forward
- S5 14.5 12 14.5 32
depression point
Back automatic presser
P1 S6 - - 2 (*2) 14
lifter operating point
Thread trimmer
P0 S7 5 22 5 35
operating point
Maximum back
- S8 8 28 8 43
depression point
*1 : Enabled when DIP switch 1 is ON and memory switch 13 is ON.
*2 : Enabled when memory switch 13 is OFF.
When the connecting rod installation position is on the inside, the measurement value is the amount of movement of the
treadle from the neutral position to the forward position and to the backward position.
For treadle unit -H, the point of change (F) in the forward depression force is between S1 and S2, and the point of
change (R) in the backward depression force is between S6 and S7.
Speed
Backward Forward
Neutral 1841M
depression depression
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13-3. Setting method for standard depression strokes

CAUTION
If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying out some adjustment, be extremely careful to observe all
safety precautions.
When the specifications of the treadle unit are changed or if the treadle unit or control circuit board are replaced, it will be
necessary to make new settings according to the procedure described below.
Use the following procedure to set the operating positions for the depression stroke.
1) Signal setting entry

1. Set DIP switch No.8 to ON.
2. Turn on the power switch.
(1)
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3. Press the thread trimming key (2) and the AUTO key
(2) (3) (4) (3) simultaneously.
FF will appear in columns A and B (4) of the display
window.
1843M
4. Press the thread trimming key (2).

(2) (4)
A value of 05 or higher will flash in columns A and B
(4) of the display window.
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2) Memorizing the maximum forward position

Carry out the following procedure while pressing the treadle forward as far as it will go.
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1. Turn the PVR so that 45 appears in columns A and B

(4)
(4) of the display window.
1845M

(2) (4) nn will flash in columns A and B (4) of the display
window.
1846M
3) Memorizing the neutral position

Carry out the following procedure while removing your foot from the treadle.
1847M
(4) 1. Check the nn is flashing in columns A and B (4) of

the display window.
1848M

(2) rr will flash in columns A and B (4) of the display
(4)
window.
1849M
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4) Memorizing the maximum backward position

Carry out the following procedure while pressing the treadle backward as far as it will go.
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(4) 1. Check that rr is flashing in columns A and B (4) of the

display window.
1851M
(2) 2. Press the thread trimming key (2).

(4)
F1 will flash in columns A and B (4) of the display
window.
1852M
5) Memorizing the modulation position when pressing the treadle forward
Press gently Press the treadle forward until the depression force suddenly becomes heavier, and hold the
pedal in that position while carrying out the following procedure. (For treadle unit H)
If the depression force of the pedal does not change suddenly when it is pressed forward, carry
out the following procedure with your foot removed from the pedal. (For treadle unit G)
Or in the
neutral position
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(4) 1. Check that F1 is flashing in columns A and B (4) of

the display window.
1854M
(2) (4)
r1 will flash in columns A and B (4) of the display
window.
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6) Memorizing the modulation position when pressing the treadle backward

Press gently
Press the treadle backward until the depression force suddenly becomes heavier, and hold the
pedal in that position while carrying out the following procedure. (For treadle unit H)
If the depression force of the pedal does not change suddenly when it is pressed backward,
Or in the
neutral position carry out the following procedure with your foot removed from the pedal. (For treadle unit G)
1850M
1. Check that r1 is flashing in columns A and B (4) of

(4)
the display window.
1856M

(2) 99 will flash in columns A and B (4) of the display
(4)
window.
1857M
7) Completion of setting
1. Check that 99 is flashing in columns A and B (4) of
(4)
the display window.
1858M

(2) (4) Columns A and B (4) of the display window will be
cleared.
1859M
3. Turn off the power switch (1).

4. Set DIP switch No.8 to OFF.
(1)
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14. STANDING OPERATION PEDAL

Some sub-classes are not equipped with
<With foot plug set> <Without foot plug set>
a foot plug set.
In such cases, install the foot plug set
(J02953-001) by the following procedure.
Foot plug
1861M 1862M
14-1. Installing the foot plug

DANGER
severe injury.
1. Remove the three screws (1), and then remove the

treadle unit (2).
(2)
(1)
1863M
2. Install the foot plug (3).

3. Install the ground wire with the screw (4).
(3)
(3)
1864M
4. Insert the connector (5) of the foot plug (3) into the
CN3 connector of the control circuit board.
(6)
5. With the connector (5) passed through the opening (6),
(2) install the treadle unit (2) with the three screws (1).
(5)
<CN3>
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14-2. Connectors
At control box
No. Standing operation

pedal
9P connector
1 DC+8 V
2 High-speed switch
3 Thread trimmer switch
4 SOV
5 Spare
6 Low-speed switch
7 Presser foot switch
8 Variable speed input
9 Ground
1866M
At pedal
<Note>
Connector types
Manufacturer Connector No. Connector terminal
MOLEX 1292 P 1380 TL
1867M
<A> Two-step pedal <B> Variable speed pedal

Thread trimming
Thread trimming
High speed
High speed
Low speed
Presser foot
Low speed
Presser foot
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15. Puller (commercially available)
15. Puller (commercially available)

DANGER
severe injury.
15-1. Timing
Obtain the puller output from the CN15 connector on the
<CN15> control circuit board.
The puller is lowered after the 40th stitch from the
sewing start.
After the sewing machine stops, it is raised together
with the automatic presser lifter, and then after 10
seconds it is lowered.
Note:
The 40th stitch and 10 seconds settings given above can
be changed by changing the parameter settings.
1869M
15-2. Connector
The following puller connector is provided.
Part name Part code

Puller connector assembly J03126-001
<Note>
If purchasing the connector as a single part from the
manufacturer, specify the following number.
Manufacturer MOLEX
(1) Puller output
Connector No. 5557-10R
(6) Puller power supply
Connector terminal 5556PBTL
Terminal puller 57031-6000
1870M
15-3. Binding the cord

Secure the puller cord (1) using a cable tie (2).
(2)
(1)
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16. AUTO BOBBIN CHANGER
16. AUTO BOBBIN CHANGER

DANGER
severe injury.
16-1. Timing
Obtain the bobbin changer signal from the CN6 connector
on the control circuit board.
When the lower thread amount is detected, a "L"
signal is output from pin (3) of CN6 for 500 ms.
The motor will not operate while a "L" signal is being
output from pin (2) of CN6.
<CN16>
1872M
16-2. Connector
The following bobbin changer connector is provided.
Part name Part code

Bobbin changer connector
J03136-001
assembly
1873M
<At control circuit board> 1874M Note: If purchasing the connector as a single part from
the manufacturer, specify the following number.
(1) DC5V
(2) Input from bobbin changer Manufacturer MOLEX
(3) Output to bobbin changer
Connector No. 51103-400
Connector terminal 50351-8100
(4) SoV
<At bobbin changer>
+5V
Photocoupler
SoV
Start prevention switch 1875M
16-3.Binding the cord

Pass the bobbin changer cord (1) under the control circuit
(2) board and secure it using a cable tie (2).
(1)
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17. SPEED SETTING METHODS

17-1. Types of speed settings
Type of speed Minimum setting
Speed setting range Initial setting
Signal Speed unit
Lo Low speed 150 - 300 220 10
Tt Thread trimming speed 150 - Low speed 220 10
SL Slow speed Low speed - 1000 220 100
Start backtacking limit
LI (*1) Low speed - 3000 1800 100
speed
Low speed - Start backtacking limit
Sb (*2) Start backtacking speed 1800 100
speed
Eb End backtacking speed Low speed 3000 1800 100
H (*2) High speed Low speed - Limit speed Limit speed 100
Au Automatic speed Low speed - High speed Limit speed 100
Stop improvement
Po (Do not change.) 1500 100
speed
*1: The actual speed for LI is dependent on Sb.
*2: Sb (Start backtacking speed) and H (High speed) can also be set and changed using the operation panel.
17-2.Setting method
DANGER
severe injury.
1. Set DIP switch 8 to ON.
2. Turn on the power switch (1).
(1)
1842M
(4) 3. Press the half stitch key (2) and the AUTO key (3)
simultaneously.
(2) (3) The "Lo" (Low speed) symbol will appear in LED
display AB (4).
1877M
(4) 4. Press the sewing speed key (5).

5. The "Lo" (Low speed) setting speed will appear in LED
display ABCD (4).
(5)
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6. Press the sewing speed key (5).

(4) 7. The "t" (Thread trimming speed) symbol will appear in
(5) LED display AB (4).
1879M
8. In this way, the symbol and the corresponding speed

(5) LED display
will appear in the order given in the "Types of speed
settings" table on the previous page each time the
sewing speed key (5) is pressed.
1880M
(4) 9. Press the sewing speed key (5) several times to

display the speed setting corresponding to the symbol
(5) for the speed that you would like to set in LED display
ABCD (4).
10. Press the and keys (6) to change the speed
setting.
* If you would like to operate the machine at this point
to check the speed, proceed to "17-3. Checking the
speed settings".
(6)
11. When the setting is complete, turn off the power switch (1).
1881M
12. Set DIP switch 8 to OFF.
17-3.Checking the speed settings

While the setting speed is being displayed as described in
Speed setting
step 10 above, carry out the following operations.
1. Press the half stitch key (1).
The sewing machine will operate at the set speed.
2. Press the half stitch key (1) once more to stop the
sewing machine.
(1) 3. Return to step 10 above.
1882M
Note:
When checking the "H" (High speed) setting, carry out the following operations.
1. Press the half stitch key (1) to start the sewing machine at low speed.
2. Depress the treadle to the maximum.
The sewing machine will operate at the high speed that has been set.
3. Return the treadle to the neutral position. The sewing machine will decelerate to low speed.
4. Press the half stitch key (1) once more to stop the sewing machine.
5. Return to step 10 above.
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18. CLEARING THE MEMORY DATA
18. CLEARING THE MEMORY DATA

Types of data that are cleared
Clearing the memory data returns all of the following data items to the factory default settings.
Panel settings
Memory switch settings
Parameter settings
Speed settings
Lower thread counter data
Forced clearing method

While holding down the half stitch key, turn on the power.
The memory data will be cleared, and the power indicator on the operation panel will illuminate and "CL" will appear in
the LED display. After this both will start flashing. In addition, the buzzer will sound continuously.
(After this, carry out the "Confirming the clear" below.)
Automatic clearing
If the sewing machine's computer judges that the memory data is corrupted when the power is turned on, the memory
data will be cleared automatically.
In this case, the power indicator on the operation panel will illuminate and "CL" will appear in the LED display. After this
both will start flashing. In addition, the buzzer will sound continuously.
(If the sewing machine has done this, carry out the "Confirming the clear" below.)
Confirming the clear

If "CL" is flashing in the LED display of the operation panel and the buzzer is sounding continuously, press the half stitch
key. The buzzer will stop sounding and the sewing machine can then be used.
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19. CHECKING THE MOTOR AND POWER SUPPLY
19. CHECKING THE MOTOR AND POWER SUPPLY

CAUTION
Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before carrying out these operations,
otherwise the sewing machine may operate if the treadle is pressed by mistake, and injury may result.
If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying out some adjustment, be extremely careful to observe all
safety precautions.
Motor connector <4P>

Power supply connector <6P>
1827M
Motor
1. Disconnect the motor connector (4P) from the control box.
2. Measure the resistance of the motor connector using
an ohmmeter in the x1 range.
If the value is as shown in the table below, the
connector is normal.
Between 2 - 3
Between 3 - 4 Approx. 2 - 3
Between 4 - 2
1883M
Power switch
<100 V type> 1. Disconnect the power supply connector (6P) from the
control box.
2. Turn on the power switch.
3. Measure the voltage at the power supply connector
using the AC voltage range of a multimeter, and check
Ground wire
that the voltage is within the allowable range for the
specified voltage rating.
<100 V type (100 - 120 V)>
Measure the AC voltage between terminals 2 - 3.
<200 V type (200 - 240 V)>
[A] For three-phase
<200 V type>
Measure the AC voltage between terminals 4 -
5, 5 - 6 and 6 - 4.
[B] For single-phase
Measure the AC voltage between terminals 4 -
6.
1884M
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20. CHECKING THE SOLENOIDS
20. CHECKING THE SOLENOIDS

DANGER
severe injury.
Control box
Lower thread detector connector <8P>
Sewing machine connector <14P>
Solenoid-type presser
lifter connector (4P)
1885M
Machine head
1. Disconnect the sewing machine connector (14P) from
Sewing machine connector (14P)
the control box.
2. Measure the resistance of the sewing machine
connector using an ohmmeter in the x1 range.
If the values are as shown in the table below, the
Thread trimmer solenoid connector is normal.
Between 3 - 4 Thread trimming solenoid: Approx. 7
Thread wiper solenoid Between 4 - 11 Thread wiper solenoid: Approx. 6
Quick reverse solenoid Between 5 - 12 Quick reverse solenoid: Approx. 7
Between 6 - 13 When actuator is pressed: Approx. 0
Actuator switch When actuator is released:
Between 7 - 14 When machine head is upright (switch
Safety switch ON): 0
1886M
When machine head is tilted back
(switch OFF):
Solenoid-type presser lifter connector
1. Disconnect the solenoid-type presser lifter connector
Solenoid-type presser lifter connector (4P) (4P) from the control box.
2. Measure the resistance of the solenoid-type presser
Knee switch
lifter connector using an ohmmeter in the x1 range.
If the values are as shown in the table below, the
Presser lifter solenoid connector is normal.
Between 2 - 4 Presser lifter solenoid: Approx. 9
Between 1 - 3 When knee switch is pressed: Approx. 0
1887M
When knee switch is released:
Lower thread detector
1. Disconnect the lower thread detector connector (8P)
Lower thread detector connector (8P)
from the control box.
2. Measure the resistance of the lower thread detector
connector using an ohmmeter in the x1 range.
If the value is as shown in the table below, the
connector is normal.
Between 4 - 8 Lower thread solenoid Approx. 12
Lower thread solenoid
1888M
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
1889M
21. WIRING DIAGRAMS

21-1. Control circuit board assembly (1/6)
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Control circuit board assembly (2/6)
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Control circuit board assembly (3/6) 1890M
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Control circuit board assembly (4/6) 1891M
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1892M
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1893M
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
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21-2. Power supply circuit board assembly (DD7100A, 710A)
Power supply circuit board assembly (DD7100A, 710A) D-ADD1-110V (1/3)
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
1895M
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
1896M
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1897M
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1898M
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1899M
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
1900M
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
1901M
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
1902M
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
1903M
21-3. Power supply circuit board assembly (DD7100)

Power supply circuit board assembly (DD7100) D-NDD1-120V (1/3)
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
1904M
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1905M
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
1906M
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
1907M
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
Power supply circuit board assembly (DD7100) D-NDD1-230V (3/3) 1908M
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
1909M
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1910M
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1911M
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1912M
21-4. Transformer
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1913M
21-5. Operation panel B-40

Operation panel B-40 (1/3)
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21-6. Operation panel B-100
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
1917M
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21. WIRING DIAGRAMS
Operation panel B-100 (3/3) 1918M
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22. TROUBLESHOOTING
22. TROUBLESHOOTING
Please check the following points before calling for repairs or service.
If the following suggestions do not solve the problem, turn off the machine power supply and contact your nearest
Brother service center.
DANGER
Wait at least 10 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall
outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can
result in severe injury.
CAUTION
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before carrying out troubleshooting, otherwise the
machine will operate if the treadle is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
22-1. Sewing
Problem Possible cause Page
1. Upper thread is not Is the upper thread tension too weak, or is the lower thread tension too
tight. strong?
Adjust the upper thread tension or lower thread tension. Instruction manual
Is the needle and feed mechanism timing correct?
Advance the needle timing. 67
0573M
2. Lower thread is not Is the lower thread tension too weak, or is the upper thread tension too
tight. strong?
Adjust the lower thread tension or upper thread tension. Instruction manual
0574M
3. Loops appear in seam. Is the thread path not smooth enough?

Use a file with a fine grain or sandpaper to polish smooth the thread
path. -
Is the bobbin not turning smoothly?
Pull out the lower thread to check that there is no slackness in the thread
0977M tension, or replace the bobbin or bobbin case. Instruction manual
4. Skipped stitches occur Is the needle tip bent? Is the needle tip blunt?
while sewing. If the needle tip is bent or broken, replace the needle. -
Is the needle properly installed?
If it is incorrect, install the needle correctly. Instruction manual
Is the machine properly threaded?
If it is incorrect, thread the thread correctly. Instruction manual
Is the presser foot pressure too weak?
Adjust the presser foot pressure. Instruction manual
Is the needle too thin?
Replace the needle with a needle that is one rank thicker. -
Is the presser foot too high?
Adjust the height of the presser foot. 64
Is the needle and rotary hook timing incorrect?
Adjust the height of the needle bar. 67
Adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook. 68
Is the thread tension spring too weak?
Adjust the tension of the thread tension spring. 63
Is the rotary hook tip broken?
If it is broken, replace the rotary hook. 48
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5. Skipped stitches at Are the thread tension spring tensions too strong?
sewing start Reduce the tension of the thread tension springs. 63
Thread unravelling at Is the thread tension spring operating range too large?
sewing start Lower the position of the thread tension spring. 63
Are the trailing lengths of the upper threads too short after thread
trimming?
Adjust the pretension. Instruction manual
Are the threads not being trimmed cleanly?
Sharpen the fixed knives, or replace the fixed and movable knives if
necessary. Instruction manual
Is the needle too wide?
Try using a needle with a count that is one lower than the current needle.
Is the length of thread trailing out from the bobbin case after thread -
trimming too short?
If the bobbin is spinning loosely, replace the stopper spring in the bobbin
case. -
Is the sewing speed too fast at the sewing start?
Use the slow start feature. Instruction manual
Is the needle up stop position too high?
Adjust the synchronizer. 70
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6. Uneven seam Is the presser foot pressure too weak?
Is the feed dog too low?
Adjust the feed dog height. 65
Is the bobbin scratched?
If the bobbin is damaged, smooth it with an oiled grindstone or replace it. -
0473M
7. Large degree of puckering Is the upper thread tension too strong?

(excess tension) Make the upper thread tension as weak as possible. Instruction manual
Is the lower thread tension too strong?
Make the lower thread tension as weak as possible. Instruction manual
Are the thread tension spring tensions too strong?
Make the thread tension spring tension as weak as possible. 63
Is the thread tension spring operating range too large?
Lower the position of the thread tension spring to as low a position as
possible. 63
Is the presser foot pressure too strong?
Is the sewing speed too fast?
Reduce the sewing speed slightly. Instruction manual
Is the angle of the feed dog incorrect?
Tilt the front of the feed dog down slightly. 66
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8. Seam position is incorrect. Is the presser foot pressure too strong?
Is the angle of the feed dog incorrect?
Tilt the front of the feed dog up slightly. 66
Is the needle and feed mechanism timing correct?
Retard the needle timing. 67
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9. Lower thread is tangled Is the bobbin spinning direction correct when the lower thread is being
at the sewing start. pulled?
Spinning of bobbin Set the bobbin so that it turns in the opposite direction to the rotary hook. Instruction manual
during thread trimming Is there too much thread wound onto the bobbin?
The bobbin winding amount should not be more than 80%. Instruction manual
Is the free spinning prevention spring attached?
Lower Attach the free spinning prevention spring. -
thread Is the bobbin turning smoothly?
If the bobbin is not turning smoothly, replace the bobbin. -
Is a bobbin other than the light-alloy bobbins specified by Brother being
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used?
Use only bobbins which are specified by Brother. -
80%
0801M
10.Upper and lower Is the needle bent or is the needle tip broken?
threads are breaking. Replace the needle if it is bent or broken. -
Is the needle properly threaded?
If it is incorrect, thread the needle correctly. Instruction manual
Is the rotary hook sufficiently lubricated?
If the oil gauge is down to the lower reference line in the oil sight glass,
add more oil. 59
Is the upper or lower thread tension too weak or too strong?
Adjust the upper thread or lower thread tension. Instruction manual
Is the upper thread may be loose because the thread tension spring
operating range is too small?
Adjust the position of the thread tension spring. 63
Is the rotary hook, feed dog or other part damaged?
If they are damaged, smooth them with an oiled grindstone or replace
the damaged parts. 48, 49
Is the thread path damaged?
If the thread path is damaged, smooth it with sandpaper, or replace the
damaged part. -
0471M
11. Incorrect thread trimming. Is the fixed knife or movable knife damaged or worm?
(upper and lower Replace the fixed knife or the movable knife. Instruction manual
threads are both not Is the fixed knife and movable knife meshing amount correct?
being trimmed). Adjust the fixed knife and movable knife meshing amount. 47
Is the movable knife operating correctly?
Measure the resistance between terminals 3-4 of the sewing machine
connector with an ohmmeter. If the measured value is not normal,
replace the thread trimmer solenoid. 104
12. Incorrect thread trimming. Is the needle properly installed?

(upper thread or If it is incorrect, install the needle correctly. Instruction manual
lower thread is not Is the fixed knife or movable knife blunt?
being trimmed). Replace the fixed knife or the movable knife. Instruction manual
Is the fixed knife and movable knife meshing amount correct?
Adjust the fixed knife and movable knife meshing amount. 47
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13. Movable knife does Is the resistance between terminals 3 - 4 of the sewing machine
not operate. connector normal?
Measure the resistance between terminals 3 - 4 of the sewing machine
connector with an ohmmeter. If the measured value is not normal,
replace the thread trimmer solenoid. 104
Is the sewing machine connector
disconnected from the control
circuit board? Or, is the thread
trimmer solenoid cord
disconnected from the sewing
machine connector?
If the sewing machine connector
is connected correctly, there may
be a problem with the control
circuit board. Contact the place
0987M
of purchase. 58
14. Broken needle Is the material being pushed or pulled with excessive force during
sewing? -
Is the needle bent, is the needle tip broken, or is the needle hole
blocked?
Replace the needle. -
Is the needle and rotary hook timing incorrect?
Adjust the height of the needle bar. 67
Adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook. 68
Is the needle timing advanced too far with respect to the feed dog?
Retard the needle timing. 67
Caution
It is extremely dangerous to leave any pieces of broken needle
sticking in the material. If the needle breaks, search for all pieces until
the whole of the needle is found again.
Furthermore, we recommend that through steps be taken to account
for such needles to comply with product liability regulations.
0469M
15. The stitch lengths in the Is the eccentric pin adjusted properly?
normal feed direction Adjust the eccentric pin. 69
and reverse feed
direction are not equal.
16. An impact noise is Is the quick reverse solenoid clearance correct?

heard from the quick Adjust the position of the solenoid lever. 52
reverse solenoid.
17.Oil gauge is not visible Is the oil tank empty?

in oil sight glass. Fill the oil tank with oil. 59
Is the rotary hook lubrication adjusting screw too loose?
Check the rotary hook lubrication amount, and adjust the rotary hook
lubrication adjusting screw. 73
Is the oil gauge damaged?
Replace the oil gauge. 42
Oil gauge
0979M
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22. TROUBLESHOOTING

18.Machine does not Is the power supply connector
operate when power is disconnected from the control
turned on and treadle box?
is pressed. Insert the connector securely. Instruction manual
1) Operating panel power

indicator does not 1002M
illuminate.
Is the power supply plug incorrectly wired or is the voltage incorrect?
Check the power plug wiring and the power supply voltage. (Try -
inserting into a different wall socket.)
2) Only operating panel Is DIP switch No.8 inside the

power indicator control box set to ON?
illuminates. Set DIP switch No.8 to OFF. 81
1003M
1001M
3) Operation panel operates Is the treadle unit connector
normally. inside the control box
disconnected?
Securely connect the connector. 96
0998M
Has the treadle unit or control circuit board been replaced?
Adjust the depression stroke to the standard setting. 92
Is operation possible using the standing operation pedal?
If operation is not possible, turn the power off and then back on again. -
19. Machine does not Is the sewing speed setting or backtack speed setting incorrect?
operate at high speed. Set the speed to a higher speed using the operating panel. Instruction manual
Is the FVR inside the control box
at the maximum setting?
Turn the FVR clockwise to the
maximum setting. 80
Treadle unit signal abnormality. 1920M

20. Thread is trimmed Treadle unit signal abnormality.

when treadle is Adjust the depression stroke to the standard setting. 92
returned to the
neutral position.
21. Startup is slow. Is the FVR inside the control box
at the maximum setting?
Turn the FVR clockwise to the
maximum setting. 80
1920M
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22. TROUBLESHOOTING

22.Sewing machine starts Is DIP switch 2 inside the control
operating before box set to OFF?
presser foot is lowered Set DIP switch 2 to ON. 81
(solenoid-type presser
lifter specifications).
1921M
23. Presser foot does Is the solenoid-type presser lifter

not lower (solenoid- 1P connector also connected?
type presser lifter If not using the 1P connector, -
specifications). disconnect it.
Treadle unit signal abnormality. 1922M

24. Machine stops during Is the power supply voltage too low?
sewing. Check the power supply. 103
(If the power cord is too long or too many appliances are being run from
a single outlet, this may cause voltage drops which will in turn cause the
reset function to activate and stop the machine, even if the power supply
itself is normal.)
25. Lower thread detector Is the lower thread detector

does not operate. connector inside the control box
disconnected?
Insert the connector securely. Instruction manual
Is the lower thread detector relay 0993M

cord inside the machine head
disconnected?
Securely connect the cord. -
Is memory switch No. 16 set to ON?

Set memory switch No. 16 to OFF. 87
0994M
26. None of the solenoids Is the 8 A fuse inside the control

operate. box blown?
If the 8 A fuse is blown, check
the resistances of all the
solenoids, and replace any
solenoid that has an abnormal
resistance. 104
After this, replace the 8 A fuse.
1923M
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22. TROUBLESHOOTING

27. The thread trimmer and Is memory switch No. 11 set to ON?
thread wiper solenoids Set memory switch No. 11 to OFF. 87
do not operate. Are the solenoid resistances normal?
If the resistances are not normal, replace the solenoids. 104
Is the 8 A fuse inside the control box
blown?
If the 8 A fuse is blown, check
the resistances of all the
solenoids, and replace any
solenoid that has an abnormal
resistance. 104
After this, replace the 8 A fuse.
1919M
28. Motor does not operate Problem with speed sensor.

smoothly, or motor Replace the motor. 34
makes an abnormal
noise.
29. Fluorescent lamp This can occur if the power supply capacity is not sufficient.
flickers. Adjust the FVR inside the control box.
The flicker is reduced when the FVR is turned to the left. 80
(The sewing machine start-up also becomes slower when this is done.)
30. The illumination lamp Is the lamp blown?

does not turn on. Replace the lamp (6 V). -
Is the 5 A fuse inside the control
box blown?
Replace the 5 A fuse. 80
Is the lamp cord disconnected
from the terminal board inside
the control box?
Securely connect the cord. 80
Is the CN9 connector inside the
Terminal
control box disconnected? 5 A fuse board
Securely connect the connector. 80
CN9
1924M
31. Stitch number display Problem with control box.

on operation panel is Replace the control box. 76
flashing.
32. Some other operating Clear the memory data. The settings will be returned to their factory
problem is found. defaults. 102
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22. TROUBLESHOOTING
22-2. Error code displays

If an error code is flashing on the operation panel display
Error code Possible cause Page

bo Is the bobbin changer power
switch turned on?
Turn on the bobbin changer -
power switch.
0996M
Is a standby signal still being input from the bobbin changer?

Check the bobbin changer. -
0995M
dp Is DIP switch 8 inside the control

(DD7100A, 710A only) box set to ON?
Set DIP switch 8 to OFF. 81
1925M 1003M
Ec Malfunction of speed sensor, or open circuit in cord.

Replace the motor. 34
0999M
Er Has the setting for standard depression strokes been set correctly?
Repeat the setting for standard depression strokes. 92
Treadle unit malfunction.
Replace the treadle unit. 96
1000M
L Is the motor connector inside the

control box disconnected?
Has the machine locked up? 0989M
Turn off the power and then turn the machine pulley by hand and check -
that it turns easily.
0988M
O Was a key other than the half stitch key on the operation panel still on
when the power was turned on?
Take your hand off the operation panel and turn the power switch on. -
Problem with operation panel.
Replace the operation panel. 55
1926M
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22. TROUBLESHOOTING

oF Is the machine connector inside
the control box disconnected?
Is the machine head tilted back?

Return the machine head to its
normal position.
Check the operation of the safety switch. 62, 104
0986M 0987M
ot This appears on the display when the sewing machine has been
operating continuously for 3 minutes or more.
Turn the power switch off and then back on again, and then operate the -
sewing machine normally.
0991M
ou Is the power supply voltage abnormally

high? Voltage rating label
Check that the power supply voltage
matches the control box voltage
specifications. 77
0980M 0981M
P Is connector CN7 or CN8 inside

Securely connect the connectors. 80
Problem with control box.
Replace the control box. 76
1927M 1928M
PE Is the treadle unit connector

inside the control box
disconnected?
Insert the connector securely. 96
Treadle unit malfunction.

Replace the treadle unit. 96
0997M 0998M
rE Is the power supply voltage too low?

Check the power supply voltage. 103
Was the power turned on while the treadle was still depressed?
Return the treadle to the neutral position, and then turn on the power
switch. -
0990M
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U Is the synchronizer connector inside
Problem with synchronizer.

Replace the motor. 34
0982M 1929M
UE Is detector pin (1) of the bobbin

thread detector not retracted
correctly?
Retract the detector pin (1). (1)
Use an Allen key to move the (2)
slider (2), and check that the
detector pin (1) moves correctly. Instruction manual
Problem with lower thread detector.

Replace the lower thread detector. Instruction manual
0984M 0985M
Uo Is the lower thread detector 0993M

connector inside the control box
disconnected?
Is there an open circuit in the

lower thread detector connecting
cord inside the machine head?
Replace the lower thread detector
or the connecting cord. -
0994M
0992M
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SERVICE MANUAL
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177
Printed in Japan 117-S11

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Part name Part code

S44338-901 (Rotary hook box assembly)*

Standing operation 2 pedal #6

Standing operation 3 pedal #40

Standing operation 3 pedal two-speed

Spacer set 183504-009

Caster set 183501-001

Foot plug set, NDD (for control box) J02953-001

Carrying the machine

Tilting back the machine head

Returning the machine head to the upright position

4-1. Upper shaft and needle bar mechanism

5 Needle take-up lever

4-2. Lower shaft and rotary hook mechanism

8 Lower shaft gear 6 Timing pulley D

4-3. Feed mechanism

Horizontal movement of feed bar

2 Lower shaft 4 Level feed

4-4. Quick reverse mechanism

2 Quick reverse solenoid

5 Handle shaft arm

9 F-regulator connecting rod S

<Normal feed> <Reverse feed>

13 Feed rocker shaft

11 Feed rocker arm link

4-5. Lubrication mechanism (Thread take-up lever and rotary hook)

To upper shaft, thread take-up

Upper reference line

(4) Oil gauge

1634M 1635M 1636M

Upper reference line

Lower reference line

To upper shaft, thread take-up (2) Oil gauge window

1634M 1635M 1638M

4-6. Thread trimmer mechanism

3 Thread trimmer cam lever shaft

2) Thread trimmer holder action

5 Thread trimmer lever

1 Thread trimmer cam

8 Movable knife 1640M

3) Thread trimming complete stop

(3) Thread trimmer holder 2 Thread trimmer lever

(2) Thread trimmer

4) Thread trimmer safety device

8 Movable knife 1642M

4-6-2. Upper and lower thread trimming

Movable knife Lower thread

Fixed knife Movable knife

1647M (As seen with fixed knife removed) 1648M

4-7. Tension release mechanism

1650M Seen from underneath

4 Tension release wire