LK3-B430E INSTRUCTION MANUAL

LK3-B431E
LK3-B432E
LK3-B433E

Please read this manual before using the machine.

Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.

ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH BAR TACKER

ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH BELT LOOP BAR TACKER
ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH EYELET BUTTONHOLE END
BAR TACKER
ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH DECORATIVE PATTERN TACKER
Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instruc-
tions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual.

With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such as the
needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts. Follow
the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before operating the machine so
that you will know how to use it correctly.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Safety indications and their meanings

This instruction 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 instructions
DANGER will almost certainly result in death or severe injury.

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instruc-
CAUTION tions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to equipment and sur-
roundings.

Symbols

................ This symbol ( ) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture inside the triangle indi-
cates 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 5 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 from The ambient temperature should be within the range
sources of strong electrical noise such as high- of 5°C to 35°C during use.
frequency welders. Temperatures which are lower or higher than this may
Sources of strong electrical noise may cause prob- cause problems with correct operation.
lems with correct operation. The relative humidity should be within the range of 45%
Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage should to 85% during use, and no dew formation should occur
be within ±10% of the rated voltage for the machine. in any devices.
Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this may Excessively dry or humid environments and dew for-
cause problems with correct operation. mation may cause problems with correct operation.

The power supply capacity should be greater than the Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during use.
requirements for the sewing machine's electrical Exposure to direct sunlight may cause problems with
consumption. correct operation.
Insufficient power supply capacity may cause prob- In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the power
lems with correct operation. and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
Lightning may cause problems with correct operation.

Installation
Machine installation should only be carried out by a All cords should be secured at least 25 mm away from
qualified technician. any moving parts. Furthermore, do not excessively
Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician bend the cords or secure them too firmly with staples,
for any electrical work that may need to be done. otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric shocks
could occur.
The sewing machine weighs more than 47 kg. The
installation should be carried out by two or more people. Install the belt covers to the machine head and motor.

Do not connect the power cord until installation is

complete, otherwise the machine may operate if the If using a work table which has casters, the casters
foot switch is pressed by mistake, which could result should be secured in such a way so that they cannot
in injury. move.
Hold the machine head with both hands when tilting it Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when
back or returning it to its original position. handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they do
Furthmore, after tilring back the machine head, do not not get into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise in-
push the face plate side or the pulley side from above, flammation can result.
as this could cause the machine head to topple over, Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease un-
which may result in personal injury or damage to the der any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting
machine. and diarrhoea.
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connec- Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
tion is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a
serious electric shock, and problems with correct
operation may also occur.

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 CAUTION
Sewing
This sewing machine should only be used by opera- If using a work table which has casters, the casters
tors who have received the necessary training in safe should be secured in such a way so that they cannot
use beforehand. move.
The sewing machine should not be used for any Attach all safety devices before using the sewing
applications other than sewing. machine. If the machine is used without these devices
attached, injury may result.
Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the
machine. Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that if a objects against the machine while sewing, as this may
needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may enter result in personal injury or damage to the machine.
your eyes and injury may result.
If an error occurs in machine, or if abnormal noises or
Set the needle to the needle up stop position before smells are noticed, immediately turn off the power
turning off the power. switch. Then contact your nearest Brother dealer or a
If this is not done, the wiper may strike the needle, qualified technician.
which might cause the needle to break.
If the machine develops a problem, contact your
Turn off the power switch at the following times, nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch
is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
• When threading the needle
• When replacing the needle and bobbin
• When not using the machine and when leaving the
machine unattended

Cleaning
Set the needle to the needle up stop position before Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when
turning off the power. handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they do
If this is not done, the wiper may strike the needle, not get into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise in-
which might cause the needle to break. flammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease un-
Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning,
der any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting
otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch
and diarrhoea.
is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

Maintenance and inspection

Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine Hold the machine head with both hands when tilting it
should only be carried out by a qualified technician. back or returning it to its original position.
Furthermore, after tilting back the machine head, do
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to
not push the face plate side or the pulley side from
carry out any maintenance and inspection of the
above, as this could cause the machine head to topple
electrical system.
over, which may result in personal injury or damage to
Set the needle to the needle up step position before the machine.
turning off the power.
Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by
If this is not done, the wiper may strike the needle,
Brother.
which might cause the needle to break.
If any safety devices have been removed, be abso-
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power
lutely sure to re-install them to their original positions
cord from the wall outlet at the following times,
and check that they operate correctly before using the
otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch
machine.
is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
• When carrying out inspection, adjustment and Any problems in machine operation which result from
maintenance unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be
• When replacing consumable parts such as the ro- covered by the warranty.
tary hook
If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying
out some adjustment, be extremely careful to observe
all safety precautions.

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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.

Hazardous voltage Hochspannung Un voltage non adapté Un voltaje inadecuado

will cause injury. verletzungsgefahr! provoque des blessures. puede provocar las
heridas.
Turn off main Bitte schalten sie den Eteindrel'interrupteur et
switch and wait 5 hauptschalter aus und attendre 5 minutes Apagar el interruptor
minutes before warten sie 5 minuten, avantd' ouvrir le capot principal y esperar 5
opening this cover. bevor sie diese minutos antes de abrir
abdeckung öffnen. esta cubierta.

2 Safety devices
Eye guard
Finger guard
Moving parts Thread take-up cover
may cause injury. Thread take-up solenoid cover
Belt cover
Operate with safety devices.
Motor cover, etc.
Turn off main switch before
threading, changing bobbin
and needle, cleaning etc.

3 Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a
serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

4 Direction of operation 4

Eye guard Thread

take-up
cover

2
Belt cover
Thread take-
up solenoid
cover 3 1
Finger
guard

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Motor cover
Thread take-up cover 4
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Belt cover
Thread take-up Finger Motor cover
solenoid cover guard

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 CONTENTS

1. NAME OF EACH PART ............................... 01 9-4. Cleaning the control box air inlet
port ........................................................ 31
2. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 02 9-5. Cleaning the eye guard ....................... 31
9-6. Checking the needle ............................ 31
2-1. Specifications ....................................... 2
2-2. Program list .......................................... 3 10.STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS ................. 32
3. INSTALLATION ............................................. 07 10-1. Adjusting the needle bar height ......... 32
10-2. Adjusting the needle bar lift
3-1. Power table ........................................... 7 amount .................................................. 32
3-2. Installing the motor ............................. 9 10-3. Adjusting the driver needle guard ..... 33
3-3. Installing the motor pulley .................. 9 10-4. Adjusting the needle clearance .......... 33
3-4. Installing the control box .................... 10 10-5. Adjusting the shuttle race thread
3-5. Installing the rubber cushions ............ 11 guide ...................................................... 33
3-6. Installing the oil pan ............................ 11 10-6. Adjusting the thread take-up
3-7. Installing the cushions ......................... 11 amount .................................................. 34
3-8. Installing the machine head ............... 12 10-7. Adjusting the movable knife ............... 34
3-9. Installing the head rest ........................ 12 10-8. Adjusting the work clamp lift
amount .................................................. 36
3-10. Installing the liquid cooling tank,
optional ................................................. 12 10-9. Work clamp pressure adjustment ...... 37
3-11. Installing the operation panel ............. 13 10-10.Work clamp closing-distance
adjustment ............................................ 38
3-12. Connecting the ground wire ............... 13
10-11.Work clamp interchangeability ........... 38
3-13. Connecting the cords ........................... 14
10-12.Adjusting the needle up stop
3-14. Installing the V-belt .............................. 15 position ................................................. 39
3-15. Installing the belt cover ....................... 16
10-13.Adjusting the thread wiper ................. 39
3-16. Installing the foot switch ..................... 16
10-14.Checking the input sensor and
3-17. Installing the motor cover ................... 17 DIP switch input ................................... 40
3-18. Installing the spool stand .................... 17 10-15.Checking the input voltage ................. 41
3-19. Installing the eye guard ...................... 17 10-16.Clearing all memory settings ............. 41
10-17.Moving stitch patterns ......................... 42
4. LUBRICATION ............................................... 18
4-1. Lubrication points ................................ 18 11.USING THE COUNTERS ......................... 43
11-1. Using the bobbin thread counter ....... 43
5. OPERATION .................................................. 19
11-2. Using the production counter ............ 43
5-1. Name and function of each
operation panel item ........................... 19 12.CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING
5-2. Operating procedure ............................ 21 THE DIP SWITCHES ................................ 44
12-1. Operation panel DIP switches ............ 44
6. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN ....... 22
12-2. Setting the presser mode ................... 44
7. CORRECT USE ......................................... 23 12-3. DIP switches inside the control
box ......................................................... 45
7-1. Selecting the needle and thread ........ 23 12-4. Using user programs ........................... 46
7-2. Installing the needle ............................ 23
7-3. Threading the upper thread ................ 23 13.CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
7-4. Winding the lower thread ................... 24 USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES ........ 48
7-5. Replacing the bobbin case and 13-1. Using the cycle sewing function ........ 50
threading the thread ............................ 25
7-6. Sewing conditions and thread 14.TABLE OF ERROR CODES ...................... 52
tension ................................................... 25
15.GAUGE PARTS LIST ACCORDING
8. SEWING ................................................... 28 TO SUBCLASSES .................................... 54

9. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ....... 29 16.TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 62

9-1. Cleaning the rotary hook .................... 29
9-2. Lubrication ............................................ 30 17.OPTIONAL PARTS ....................................... 65
9-3. Draining the oil ..................................... 31

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1 . NAME OF EACH PART

1. NAME OF EACH PART

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u
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!1 !3
!5 e

!0 B432E Mark II

!4 q
t
w

o i

!2
r
!1
LK3-B430E Mark II u
LK3-B432E Mark II y !3
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!5 !0 !4
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r
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Safety devices;
qPower switch !0 Finger guard
wControl box !1 Eye guard
eOperation panel !2 Thread take-up cover
rFoot switch !3 Belt cover
t Motor !4 M otor cover
yTension release lever !5 Thread take-up solenoid cover
uPulley
iSpool stand
oThread take-up lever

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 2 . SPECIFICATIONS

2 . SPECIFICATIONS
2-1 . Specifications
BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

LK3-B430E-3 LK3-B431E-3 LK3-B432E LK3-B433E-3

MADE IN JAPAN MADE IN JAPAN MADE IN JAPAN MADE IN JAPAN

1 2 Bar tacking length 6 - 14mm 1 Ordinary materials

Ordinary materials
5 3 Bar tacking length 14 - 25mm 2 Denim
2 Denim 7 Knitted materials
7 Knitted materials

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Electronic lockstitch Electronic lockstitch Electronic lockstitch Electronic lockstitch
eyelet buttonhole decorative pattern
bar tacker belt loop bar tacker end bar tacker tacker
Stitch formation Single needle lock stitch
Maximum sewing
2,700rpm 2,500rpm
speed
Maximum pattern size 30 × 10 mm max. 12 × 3 mm max. 30 × 30 mm max.
Feed mechanism R-θ intermittent feed mechanism (pulse-motor driven mechanism)
Stitch length 0.1-10.0 mm
Variable (14, 15, 19,
21, 22, 28, 29, 30, 35, Variable ( 21, 28, 35, Variable ( 21, 28, 35
Number of stitches 42, 43, 45, 56, 64 42, 45 stitches pre- stitches pre-set) Variable
stitches pre-set) set)

Maximum stitch
20,000 stitches (including 10,000 stitches which can be added)
number
Work clamp lifter Solenoid type
Work clamp height 17 mm max.
Rotary hook Shuttle hook (shuttle hook 2, optional)
Wiper device Standard equipment
Thread trimmer
Standard equipment
device

Standard equipment Standard equipment

Thread take-up device Standard equipment
(Option for -2 spec.) (Option for -2 spec.)

Data storage method P-ROM (Any sewing pattern can be added using BAS-PC/300.)
Number of user
16
programs
Number of cycle
4
programs
33 sewing patterns 6 sewing patterns 3 sewing patterns
Number of stored are set already are set already are set already
data (Up to 100 patterns can be added. Total number of stitches of stored data
which can be added is within 10,000.)
Motor Three-phase 400W induction motor
Machine head: 47kg, Operation panel: 0.6kg,
Weights
Control box: 9-19kg (depending on destination)

Single-phase 220-230V
Power source 3-phase 220, 380, 400, 415V
Maximum electric power consumption; 600VA

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2-2 . Program list

Sewing patterns are limited as shown in the table below. (Any program is available as long as the sewing
pattern is within the work clamp and feed plate in size.)
The sewing size is the length when the enlargement/reduction ratio is 100%.
[B430E Mark II]
Specifica- No. of Standard bar Standard bar
Use Program No. Sewing pattern
tion stitches tacking length tacking width

1 42 16mm 2mm
-1
4 30 16mm 2mm

5 29 10mm 2mm

8 21 7mm 2mm
For ordinary
materials
13 35 10mm 2mm
-5
15 42 10mm 2mm

20 28 7mm 2mm

21 35 7mm 2mm

2 42 20mm 3mm

3 35 20mm 3mm

6 30 16mm 3mm

14 35 16mm 3mm
-2 For denim
16 43 16mm 3mm

17 42 24mm 3mm

18 56 24mm 3mm

19 64 24mm 3mm

* The difference between -1 and -5 specifications for ordinary material is that the standard presser foot and
feed plate are different.

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Specifica- No. of Standard bar Standard bar

Use Program No. Sewing pattern
tion stitches tacking length tacking width

7 28 8mm 2mm

9 21 7mm 2mm

22 14 7mm 2mm
For knitted
-7
materials
31 28 8mm 2mm

32 22 8mm 2mm

33 15 8mm 2mm

* To prevent thread breakage due to heat, set the sewing speed to a maximum of 2,500 rpm for sewing
knitted materials.
* The sewing start and sewing end of the sewing patterns for program numbers 31 to 33 are in the middle of
the pattern.

<Straight bar tacking>

No. of Standard bar Standard bar
Program No. Sewing pattern
stitches tacking length tacking width

10 21 10mm 0.3mm

11 28 10mm 0.3mm

12 28 20mm 0.3mm

23 35 25mm 0.3mm

24 42 25mm 0.3mm

25 45 25mm 0.3mm

* Use the presser foot and feed plate for straight bar tacking when using the
above programs.

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<Vertical bar tacking &

vertical straight bar No. of Standard bar Standard bar
Program No. Sewing pattern
tacking> stitches tacking length tacking width

26 28 3mm 10mm

Vertical bar
tacking

27 35 3mm 10mm

28 19 0.3mm 10mm

vertical 29 21 0.3mm 10mm

straight bar
tacking

30 28 0.3mm 10mm

* Use the presser foot and feed plate for straight bar tacking when using the above
programs.

If you want to sew a pattern other than standerd patterns, you can create your original pattern using the BAS-
PC/300. Consult with your local Brother sales Office for details.

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[B431E Mark II]

No. of Standard bar Standard bar
Program No. Sewing pattern
stitches tacking length tacking width

1 21 10mm 0.3mm

2 28 10mm 0.3mm

3 28 20mm 0.3mm

4 35 25mm 0.3mm

5 42 25mm 0.3mm

6 45 25mm 0.3mm

[B432E Mark II]

No. of Standard bar Standard bar
Program No. Sewing pattern
stitches tacking length tacking width

1 21 6mm 2mm

2 28 6mm 2mm

3 35 6mm 2mm

[B433E Mark II]

This model has no standard patterns. You can use the BAS-PC/300 pattern software (sold separately) to create
the pattern, or consult your nearest BROTHER dealer.

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3. INSTALLATION

3. INSTALLATION

CAUTION
Machine installation should only be carried All cords should be secured at least 25 mm
out by a qualified technician. away from any moving parts. Furthermore,
do not excessively bend the cable or se-
Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified
cure it too firmly staples, otherwise there is
electrician for any electrical work that may
the danger that fire or electric shocks could
need to be done.
occur.
The sewing machine head weighs more than
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground
47 kg. The installation should be carried out
connection is not secure, you run the risk
by two or more people.
of receiving a serious electric shock, and
Do not connect the power cord until installa- problems with correct operation may also
tion is complete, otherwise the machine may occur.
operate if the foot switch is depressed by mis-
Install the belt covers to the machine head
take, which could result in injury.
and motor.
Hold the machine head with both hands when
tilting it back or returning it to its original posi-
tion. Furthermore, after tilting back the ma-
chine head, do not push the face plate side
or the pulley side from above, as this could
cause the machine head to topple over, which
may result in personal injury or damage to
the machine.

3-1 . Power table

• Use the power table which has been specially Model Model code
designed for each sewing machines. B430E-, B432E-, B433E
* If using a commercially-available table, process Table/ legs 127-V30-00001
Mark II
it as shown in the illustration below. assembly
B431E Mark II 127-V31-00001
NOTE:
The thickness of the table should be at least 40 mm, and it should be strong enough to bear the weight and vibration of
the sewing machine.
If the distance A between the insides of the legs is less than 740 mm, move the control box installation position closer
to the motor (B = 247 mm).
Check that the control box is at least 10 mm away from the leg. If the control box and leg are touching, it could cause the
sewing machine to operate incorrectly.

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Control Box Operation

panel cord
Motor
hole

Counterbore
depth 23

2-ø3
Section A-A depth 5
b

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Motor
Operation
panel
cord hole
Control Box

Counterbore depth 23

Section A-A

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3-2 . Installing the motor

Install the motor u to the work table with the four ac-
cessory bolts q, cushions w, cushion collars e, flat
q washers r, spring washers t and nuts y.
At that time, fix by setting bolts q a little to the right
of oval hole on motor.

NOTE:
Tighten the nuts y so that the clearance between the table
and the cushion collars e is approximately 1 mm.
w
e

q
u r
t
y

Table

1mm

3-3 . Installing the motor pulley

Place the motor pulley q onto the shaft of the motor
w so that the key groove is aligned, and then tighten
the set screw e so that the center of the V groove in
the motor pulley q is aligned as closely as possible
with the center of the belt hole in the power table.

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3-4 . Installing the control box

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!0 r Table

t Cushions
t yCushion collars
3mm
y u Rubber collers

u i Flat washers
i
o o Nuts
!1

!2
w

e q

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r
!3

!2 !0

!1 t
y
u
i
o

e q

1. Remove the 12 screws q, and then open the covers (panel mounting assembly w and main P.C. board
mounting plate e).
NOTE:
When opening the cover, hold it securely so that it does not fall down.
2. Install the control box with the four accessory bolts r, cushions t, cushion collars y, rubber collars u,
flat washers i and nuts o as shown in the illustration above. At this time, leave a gap of approximately
3 mm between the work table and the top of the box.
* Use two nuts o at each installation location, and make sure that both nuts are tightened.
3. Close the covers (panel mounting assembly w and main P.C. board mounting plate e), and tighten them
with the screws q.
* The main P.C. board mounting plate e will be opened again during “3-13. Connecting the cords”, so
provisionally tighten it with the screw q.
4. Install the power switch !0 with the two screws !1 .
5. Secure the power switch cord with the three staples !2 .
6. Pass the motor cord through the cord hole !3 .

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3-5. Installing the rubber cushions

Install the rubber cushions q with the nails w.

3-6 . Installing the oil pan

1. Insert the tabs of the oil pan w into the holes for
the cushions q, and then secure it in place with
q the five nails e so that the oil pan w is not at an
angle.
2. While pushing the oil pan w down from above,
screw in the oil container r.
w

3-7 . Installing the cushions

Place the two cushions q into the holes in the work
w table so that the notches are aligned with the tabs in
the oil pan, and secure them in place with the nails w.

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3-8 . Installing the machine head

y
66 17
u
13

e
r

1. Insert the head hinges q into the machine head so that they are parallel, and then secure them with the
two set screws w.
2. Place the machine head gently on top of the rubber cushions e and cushions r.
NOTE:
Pull the cords t out as shown in the illustration above in order to prevent them from being clamped by the machine
head.
3. Install the hinge presser y with the two screws u.

3-9 . Installing the head rest

Tap the head rest q into the table hole.
q NOTE:
Tap the head rest securely into the table hole.

3-10 .Installing the liquid cooling tank, optional

1. Remove the rubber plug, and then push the liquid
cooling tank q.
w 2. Tighten it with the set screw w.
q

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3-11 . Installing the operation panel

The operation panel can be installed to either the top or bottom of the work table.

Top of work table Bottom of work table

q r
q r
e

t Table

w
Table
t

1. Install the rear frame q to the work table (top or bottom) with the four wood screws w.
2. Install the front frame e to the rear frame q with the four screws r.
* The vertical orientation of the front frame e is the same whether it is installed to the top or the bottom of
the work table.
3. Insert the connector cord t into the control box through the hole at the side of the box. Refer to “3-13.
Connecting the cords” for details on connecting the cord.
4. Secure the connector cord t with the staples (in three places).

3-12 . Connecting the ground wire

CAUTION
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run the risk of receiv-
ing a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

Red Connect to the power switch. However, the

White black wire is insulated to the inside of the box
Black and is not used.
Yellow/Green Connect to ground

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3-13 . Connecting the cords

q
t
!2 !3
o y
w P8
P1
P2 u
q
P3 i

!1
e
r P4
!0 P5
P6
P11 P7

Machine head connectors

Connection location on circuit board
Connection location No. of pins Cord mark
X, Y, Sewing sensor 12-pin z P1 (ORG2)
Synchronizer 5-pin x P2 (SYNCHRO)
Machine specification
8-pin c P3 (SELECT)
select connector
Thread take-up
5-pin v P4 (SOL2)
solenoid*
Presser solenoid
4-pin b P5 (SOL)
Thread trimmer solenoid
Pulse motor, Y 4-pin (blue) n P6 (YPM)
Pulse motor, X 4-pin m P7 (XPM)
Operation panel 26-pin None P8 (PANEL)
Upper shaft motor 3-pin None P11 (UVW)
* Provided as an option for B430E Mark II-2 and B433E Mark II-2 specifications. In addition, the
B432E Mark II also has a movable solenoid connected.

1. Gently tilt back the machine head.

NOTE:
After tilting back the machine head, do not push the face side or the pulley side from above.
2. Pass the cords q through the hole w in the work table.
3. Gently return the machine head to its original position.
4. Remove the six screws e, and then open the control box cover (main P.C. board mounting plate r).
NOTE:
When opening the cover, hold it securely so that it does not fall down.
5. Loosen the two screws t,and then open the cord presser plate y in the direction of the white arrow and
pass the cords q through the opening.
6. Loosen the screw o, and then attach the ground cord u for the machine head and the ground cord i for
the operation panel as shown in the illustration.
7. Loosen the screw !1, and then attach the ground cord !0 for the upper shaft motor as shown in the illustra-
tion.
8. Securely connect connectors P1 to P8 and P11 as indicated in the table.
9. Secure the cords q with the cord clamps !2 and !3.
10. Close the cord presser plate y in the direction of the black arrow, and secure it by tightening the screws t.
NOTE:
Check that the cords do not get pulled when the machine head is tilted back gently.
11. Tighten the cover (main P.C. board mounting plate r) with the six screws e.

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3-14 . Installing the V-belt

1. Gently tilt back the machine head, and then place
the V-belt q into the V grooves on the machine
w
head pulley w and the motor pulley e.
NOTE:
After tilting back the machine head, do not push the
face plate side or the pulley side from above.
2. Gently return the machine head to its original po-
sition.
q
* Be careful not to clamp the cords at this time.
3. Provisionally install the accessory tension pulley
assembly r with the accessory flat washer, spring
washer and bolt.
4. Adjust the belt tension by moving the tension pul-
ley assembly to the right and left so that there is 9-
-10 mm of deflection in the V-belt q when it is
e gently pushed in the middle with a force of ap-
proximately 10 N. After adjusting, tighten the bolt
A to secure the left pulley assembly.
5. Move the right tension pulley so that there is a
A Approx. gap of about 1 mm between it and the V-belt q,
1mm
and then tighten the bolt B to secure the right
pulley assembly.
NOTE:
Use brother specified V-belt (belt, VM).
The V-belt q may stretch slightly when it is first used,
B so adjust the belt tension after about 3,000 cycles of
use.
When above belt tension is week, this will be cause of
Approx. 9-10mm following problems;
r • Noise & vibration become large.
10N
• Needle up stop position becomes unstable.
• Error message [E-50] is displayed.
Check that the motor is positioned so that the V-
belt is straight. (Fig.1)

Sewing
machine

V-belt

Motor

Fig.1

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3-15 . Installing the belt cover

e
u
t r

1. Loosen the two screws w of the upper cover q and the two screws r of bed cover Le.
2. Insert the belt cover t in the direction of the arrow, and then secure it with the two screws w, the two
screws r and the screw y.
* When tilting back the machine head, loosen the screws w and r, remove the screw y and then remove
the belt cover t first.
3. Attach the rubber plug u to the belt cover.

3-16. Installing the foot switch

[A] r
y u !1
i !0 e
q
o
w

!2 t !3 !6 !4 !5

[B]
e

!7 !8 !9

1. Insert the connector of the foot switch e into the connector w of the control box q.
2. Install the foot switch e to the work table leg !2 with foot switch support plate A r, foot switch support
plate C t, the bolt y, spring washer u, flat washer i, bolt o, spring washer !0 and flat washer !1 as
shown in Figure A.

♦If foot switch support plate B !3 is used in a back-to-front position, it can be used as shown in Figure. B.
1. Remove the screw !4 and rubber plug !5.
* Note that the spring !6 will come out when the screw !4 is removed.
2. Turn foot switch support plate B !3 back to front, and then install it with the bolt !7 , spring washer !8 and
flat washer !9 as shown in Figure. B.
NOTE:
If using the foot switch without installing it to the work table leg, move the foot switch at least 10 mm away from the
leg. If the foot switch is not fully in contact with the work table leg when the foot switch is used, for example, if it is
just hooked loosely onto the work table leg, it may cause the sewing machine to operate incorrectly.
If using the optional two-pedal foot switch, change the setting of DIP switch A on the oreration panel while referring
to "Setting the presser mode" on page 44.

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3-17 . Installing the motor cover 3-18 . Installing the spool stand
q

w
q
r
e

y
t

1. Install the motor cover q to the motor back cover Assemble the spool stand q while referring to the
w with the screws e and the flat washers r. spool stand instruction manual, and then install the
2. Pass the motor shaft through the notch in the mo- spool stand q at the right side of the work table.
tor back cover w, and then tighten the screws y
and the washers u so that the clearance between
the motor pulley t and the motor cover q is
uniform.

3-19 . Installing the eye guard

CAUTION
Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine.
If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result.

Install the eye guard assy w to the face plate q with

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the two screws e.
q
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w
e

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4. LUBRICATION

CAUTION
Turn off the power switch before starting lubricating, otherwise the machine may operate if the
foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so
that they do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease under any circumstances, as they can cause
vomiting and diarrhoea.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
NOTE 1: Fill the machine with oil when the oil level is down to about one-third full in the oil sight glass.
If oil is not added and the oil drops below this level, there is the danger that the machine may seize during
operation.
NOTE 2: Be sure to let the machine operate for a while after adding the oil.
NOTE 3: If there is no more oil on the felt of the shuttle race base, problems with sewing may result, so add oil to the felt
until it is slightly soaked.
NOTE 4: Use only specified Brother oil (Nisseki Sewing Libe 10) for the machine oil.

4-1 . Lubrication points

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1. Fill the arm-side oil tank with oil. 2. Fill the bed-side oil tamk with oil
* When setting up the sewing machine and when
it hasn’t been used for an extended period of
time, be sure to add 2-3 drops of oil at the place
indicated by the arrow.

q w

3. Add oil to the felt q of the shuttle race base. 4. If using the liquid cooling tank w, fill it with silicon
* When setting up the sewing machine and when it oil (100 mm2/s).
hasn’t been used for an extended period of time,
be sure to add 2-3 drops oil to the felt.

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5 . OPERATION
5-1 . Name and function of each operation panel item

B430E    Series

u
q P PROGRAM NO.
POWER
P1 P2
i
X-SCALE
w
o P3 P4
RESET Y-SCALE
!0
SPEED
r
!1 !4
e
TEST COUNTER

t
BOBBIN.WIND SELECT

q POWER indicator .................. Illuminates when the power switch has been turned on.

w RESET switch ...................... . Press this switch to reset the machine when an error occurs.

e TEST switch ......................... Use this switch when you want to operate only the feed mechanism in order
to check a pattern.

r TEST indicator ...................... Illuminates when the TEST switch has been pressed.

t BOBBIN. WIND switch ......... Press this switch to wind the lower thread.

y SELECT switch ..................... Use this switch to select a menu (program number, X and Y feed, speed and
counter). Each time the switch is pressed, one of the menu indicators (u to
!1 ) illuminates, and the setting for that menu item appears in the display !4 .
The illiminated indicator changes as follows each time the switch is pressed.
PROGRAM NO. indicator u →X-SCALE indicator i →Y-SCALE indicator o →SPEED indicator !0 →COUNTER indicator !1

u PROGRAM NO. indicator ..... Illuminates when the SELECT switch y is pressed to shown the program
number setting.

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P PROGRAM NO.
POWER
P1 P2
i !3
X-SCALE

o P3 P4
RESET Y-SCALE
!0
SPEED

!1 !4
TEST COUNTER

BOBBIN.WIND SELECT
!2
y

i X-SCALE indicator ................ Illuminates when the SELECT switch y is pressed to shown the X-scale set-
ting.

o Y-SCALE indicator ................ Illuminates when the SELECT switch y is pressed to shown the Y-scale set-
ting.

!0 SPEED indicator ................... Illuminates when the SELECT switch y is pressed to shown the speed set-
ting.

!1 COUNTER indicator ............. Illuminates when the SELECT switch y is pressed to show the bobbin thread
or production counter setting.

!2 DISPLAY SET switches ........ Used to change the menu details which are displayed in the window !4 .

!3 User program switches ....... Used to set and select user programs.

!4 Display window .................... This display window will indicate the current statu for the selected menu,
error or memory switch.

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5-2 . Operating procedure

Preparation Factory Variable range
Turn on the power switch. default
B430E MarkII B431E MarkII B432E MarkII B433E MarkII
(The POWER indicator q will illuminate and the pro- Program No. 0 *1 1 – 33 1–6 1–3 100 – *2
gram number will flash in the display window !4 .)
X-scale (%) 100 20 – 200
Y-scale (%) 100 20 – 200
Speed (rpm) 2,000 1,000 – 2,700 1,000 –2,500
*1 For checking the origin points for X and Y feed
*2 Custom-made program
5-2-1 . Setting the program number
Determine the appropriate program from the program list which is given on pp. 3 - 5.

Press the SELECT switch y

1 until the PROGRAM NO. in- 2 Press the DISPLAY SET
switches !2 until the desired 3 Depress the foot switch to
the second step.
dicator illuminates. program number is flashing * The display will stop flashing
in the display window. and illuminates steadily, and
the feed mechanism will move
to the sewing start position.

P PROGRAM NO.

X-SCALE
y 1st step
Y-SCALE 2nd step

SPEED

SELECT
This completes the setting of the
COUNTER
!2 program number.

5-2-2 . Setting the X-scale and Y-scale

Press the SELECT switch y Press the DISPLAY SET Depress the foot switch to
1 until the X-scale or Y-scale 2 switches !2 until the de- 3 the second step.
indicator illuminates. sired scale setting is flash- * The display will stop flashing
ing in the display window. and illuminates steadily, and
the feed mechanism will move
(The setting is displayed as a per-
to the sewing start position.
PROGRAM NO.
centage.)
P

X-SCALE 1st step

y 2nd step
Y-SCALE

SPEED !2
SELECT This completes the setting of the X-
COUNTER
scale or Y-scale.

5-2-3 . Setting the sewing speed

NOTE:
Press the SELECT switch y Press the DISPLAY SET
1 until the SPEED indicator il- 2 switches !2 until the de-
Be sure to check the sewing pattern
(refer to page 22) after setting has
luminates. sired speed setting is flash- been completed to make sure that
ing in the display window. the needle hole does not go out of
the area circumscribed by the work
clamp.
P PROGRAM NO.

X-SCALE
y
Y-SCALE

SPEED

COUNTER
SELECT
!2

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6. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN

■ When checking by operating only the feed mechanism

1. Turn on the power switch.

(The POWER indicator will illuminate and the program number will flash in the display window.)

2. Press the TEST switch.

(The TEST indicator will illuminate.) TEST

3. Depress the foot switch to the second step. 1st step

Only the feed mechanism will move. 2nd step
[Check that the needle hole q does not protrude past the frame of the work clamp w.]
* If you depress the foot switch again and keep it depresses after the feed mechanism has started to
q
move, the feeding speed will increase.
* If you would like to stop the feed while it is moving, press the TEST switch.
w

4. Press the TEST switch.

(The TEST indicator will switch off and the test mode will be cleared.) TEST

5. Depress the foot switch.

The work clamp will rise and the preparation for sewing will be completed.

To ensure safety during use ......

You can prevent accidental changes being made to
programs by setting DIP switches 7 and 8 to ON.
When DIP switch 7 is ON
... The sewing pattern cannot be enlarged.
When DIP switch 8 is ON
... The program number cannot be changed.

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7. CORRECT USE
7-1 . Selecting the needle and thread Needle Thread Main application
Different needles and threads are used for different DP × 5 #9 #100 - #60 Knitted materials
sewing applications.
Refer to the table at right for details on which needle DP × 5 #14 #80 - #50 Ordinary materials
and thread to select. DP × 17NY #19 #50 - #20 Denim

7-2 . Installing the needle

CAUTION
Turn off the power switch before installing
q
the needle, otherwise the machine may
q
operate of the foot switch is depressed by
mistake and serious injury could result.

Loosen the set screw q, insert the needle w as far as

it will go so that the groove is facing toward you (for
w w the B431E Mark II, the groove is on the left side), and
then tighten the set screw q.

7-3 . Threading the upper thread

CAUTION
Turn off the power switch before threading the thread, otherwise the machine may operate if the
foot switch is depressed by mistake and serious injury could result.

Thread the upper thread correctly as shown in the illustration below.

* If the tension release lever q is raised in the direction of the arrow, it will be easier to open the tension disc
w and pull the thread through.

[Two holes] [One hole]

Spun rayon yarn

9
10
9 q
11
11
10
w
[When using the liquid cooling tank]

Synthetic thread

9 Approx. 40mm

11
10

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7-4 . Winding the lower thread

CAUTION
Do not touch or place anything against any of the moving parts while winding the lower thread,
otherwise personal injury or damage to the machine may result.

1. Place the bobbin all the way onto the shaft.

2. Thread the thread as shown in the illustration at

right, wind the thread around the bobbin sev-
eral times in the direction of the arrow, and then q
press the bobbin presser q.

3. Turn on the power switch.

(The POWER indicator on the operation panel will
illuminate.)

4. Check that the needle is not touching the presser foot,

and then while pressing the BOBBIN. WIND switch w, de-
press the foot switch e to start the machine. Keep de-
pressing the foot switch e until the lower thread stops
being wound onto the bobbin. BOBBIN.WIND
Release the BOBBIN. WIND switch w after the machine starts
operating. If you release the foot switch before winding is com-
pleted, depress it once more while pressing and holding the
w e
BOBBIN. WIND switch w.

5. The bobbin presser q will automatically return to its original position after a set amount of thread (80 -
90% of the bobbin capacity ) has been wound on.

6. Release the foot switch e.

7. Remove the bobbin, 8. To wind more thread onto t

hook the thread onto the bobbin, loosen the set
the knife r, and then screw t and pull the bob-
pull the bobbin in the bin presser q outward.
direction of the arrow
to cut the thread. r
q

<<If the thread winds onto the bobbin unevenly>>

If the thread winds onto the bobbin unevenly, loosen w
the nut q and turn the bobbin winder thead tension
stud w to adjust.
Case A
* If the thread winds on as shown in A, turn the bob-
bin winder thread tension stud w clokwise; if it
winds on as shown in B,turn the bobbin winder
thead tension stud w counterclockwise. q

Case B

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7-5. Replacing the bobbin case and threading the thread

CAUTION
Turn off the power switch before removing and replacing the bobbin case, otherwise the machine
may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake and serious injury could result.

w r 30mm

Pull the shuttle race cover q toward Insert a new bobbin into the bobbin Pass the thread through the lever
you to open it. case, and then pass the thread thread hole r, and then pull out ap-
through the slot w and pull it out proximately 30 mm of thread.
from the thread hole e. Check that
the bobbin turns in the direction of
the arrow when the thread is pulled
at this time.

7-6 . Sewing conditions and thread tension

Ordinary materials Denim Knitted materials

Use
Standard Standard
Large hook Large hook Standard hook
hook hook
#50 or #30 or
Upper thread ← ← #60 or equivalent
equivalent equivalent
#60 or #50 or
Lower thread equivalent ← equivalent ← #80 or equivalent
Upper thread tension 0.6 - 0.9 1.0 - 1.3 1.2 - 1.6 1.4 - 1.8 0.8 - 1.2
(N)
Lower thread tension 0.2 - 0.3 ← 0.2 - 0.3 ← 0.25 - 0.3
(N)
Thread take-up spring 6-8 ← 6-8 ← 8-9
height (mm)
Thread take-up spring 0.15 - 0.35 ← 0.4 - 0.6 ← 0.4 - 0.5
tension (N)
Pre-tension (N) 0.1 - 0.3 ← 0.3 - 0.5 ← 0.1 - 0.3

Needle DP × 5 #14 ← DP × 17NY #19 ← DP × 5#9

The sewing conditions given in the above table may need to be changed depending on the article being sewn.

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7-6-1. Guide to maximum sewing speed

<Standard hook>
NOTE:
Use Max. sewing speed(rpm) The thread may break due to heat under some sewing
conditions. If this happens, reduce the sewing speed, or
8 layers of denim 2,700 use the liquid cooling tank (option).
12 layers of denim 2,300
Ordinary materials 2,700
knitted materials 2,500

<Large hook>

Use Max. sewing speed(rpm)

8 layers of denim 2,500
Ordinary materials 2,500

7-6-2 . Lower thread tension

Adjust the thread tension to the weakest possible ten-
sion by turning the thread tension nut q until the bob-
bin case will not drop by its own weight while the
thread end coming out of the bobbin case is held.

weaker stronger

7-6-3 . Upper thread tension

Turn the tension nut q(main tension) to adjust the
tension as appropriate for the material being sewn.
w Furthermore, turn the thread nut w(sub-tension) to ad-
just the remaining length of upper thread to 35 - 40
mm, when the thread take-up lever is not used.

Stronger
Weaker

Stronger
Weaker
q

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7-6-4 . Thread take-up spring height 7-6-5. Thread take-up spring tension

Lower Higher

q
Stronger
q Weaker

Loosen the set screw q and turn the tensioner body Turn the tension stud q with a screwdriver.
to adjust the thread take-up spring height.

7-6-6. Adjusting arm thread guide R

The standard position of arm thread guide Rq is the
Become greater Become less
position where the screw w is in the center of the
adjustable range for arm thread guide Rq.
To adjust the position, loosen the screw w and then
move arm thread guide Rq.
* When sewing thick material, move arm thread guide
Rq to the left. (The thread take-up amount will be-
come greater.)
* When sewing thin material, move arm thread guide
q Rq to the right. (The thread take-up amount will
become less.)
w

7-6-7. Thread take-up amount

Loosen the screw q and move the stopper (3.57 nut)
w to adjust the operating angle of the thread take-up
solenoid e.
* To reduce the thread take-up amount, move the
stopper w upward.
* To increase the thread take-up amount, move the
stopper w downward.

Become less

Become greater

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8. SEWING

CAUTION
Turn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot
switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
• Threading
• When replacing the needle
• When not using the machine and when leaving the machine unattended.
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.

Before starting sewing ......

• Check that the needle bar is at its highest position. q
Turn the machine pulley so that the index mark q
on the pulley is between the marks w on the belt
cover.
* If the machine pulley stop position is incorrect,
error "E-50" may be displayed, or the wiper may w
come into contact with the needle and break the
tip of the needle.

1. Turn on the power switch.

(The POWER indicator will illuminate and the program number will flash in the display.)

2. Depress the foot switch to the 2nd step. 1st Step

The feed mechanism will move to the starting 2nd Step
position and the work clamp q will rise.
* Note that if the foot switch is pressed to the
2nd step while the display is illuminated, the
machine will start operating.

3. Place the material to be sewn under the work clamp

q
q, and then depress the foot switch.
When the foot switch is pressed to the 1st step,
the work clamp q will lower.
If you would like to shift the position of the mate-
rial, release the foot switch. The work clamp q will
then rise again.
When the foot switch is pressed to the 2nd step,
the machine will start operating.

4. Once sewing is completed and the thread has been trimmed, the work clamp q will rise.

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9 . MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

CAUTION
Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning, otherwise the machine may operate if the
foot switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so
that they do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease under any circumstances, as they can cause
vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

9-1 . Cleaning the rotary hook

1. Pull the shuttle race cover toward you to open it,
and then remove the bobbin case.

2. Open the setting claw q in the direction indicated

by the arrow, and then remove the shuttle race
body w and the shuttle hook e.

e w

3. Clean all the dust and thread ends from around

the driver r, the top of the rotary hook thread
guide and the shuttle race.

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9-2. Lubrication
NOTE1: Fill the machine with oil when the oil level is down to about one-third full in the oil sight glass.
If oil is not added and the oil drops below this level, there is the danger that the machine may seize during
operation.
NOTE2: Be sure to let the machine operate for a while after adding the oil.
NOTE3: If there is no more oil on the felt of the shuttle race base, problems with sewing may result, so add oil to the felt
until it is slightly soaked.
NOTE4: Use only specified Brother oil (Nisseki Sewing Libe 10) for the machine oil.
1. Fill the arm-side oil tank with oil.
* When setting up the sewing machine and when
it hasn’t been used for an extended period of
time, be sure to add 2-3 drops of oil at the place
indicated by the arrow.

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2. Fill the bed-side oil tamk with oil.

3. Add oil to the felt q of the shuttle race base.

* When setting up the sewing machine and when
it hasn’t been used for an extended period of
time, be sure to add 2-3 drops oil to the felt.

4. If using the liquid cooling tank w, fill it with silicon

oil (100 mm2/s).

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9-3 . Draining the oil

1. Remove and empty the waste oil container q
whenever it is full.
2. After emptying the waste oil container q, screw it
back into its original position.

9-4 . Cleaning the control box air inlet port

Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter in the air inlet
port w of the control box q at least once a month.

w * If the machine is used while the air inlet port is

blocked, the inside of the control box will overheat.
q When this happens, the overheating error code (“E-
d0”) will be displayed and you will not be able to
operate the sewing machine.

9-5 . Cleaning the eye guard

Wipe the eye guard clean with a soft cloth.
NOTE:
Do not use solvents such as kerosene or thinner to clean
the eye guard.

9-6 . Checking the needle

Always check that the tip of the needle is not broken
and also the needle is not bent before starting sew-
ing.

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10 . STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing Hold the machine head with both hands
machine should only be carried out by a quali- when tilting it back or returning it to its origi-
fied technician. nal position. Furthermore, after tilting back
the machine head, do not push the face
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electri-
plate side or the pulley side from above, as
cian to carry out any maintenance and inspec-
this could cause the machine head to topple
tion of the electrical system.
over, which may result in personal injury or
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the damage to the machine.
power cord from the wall outlet at the follow-
If the power switch needs to be left on when
ing times, otherwise the machine may oper-
carrying out some adjustment, be extremely
ate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake,
careful to observe all safety precautions.
which could result in injury.
· When carring out inspection, adjustment and If any safety devices have been removed,
maintenance be absolutely sure to re-install them to their
· When replacing consumable parts such as original positions and check that they op-
the rotary hook and knife erate correctly before using the machine.

10-1 . Adjusting the needle bar height

q
q

a A e
(DP × 5) DP × 17

Turn the machine pulley to move the needle bar to the lowest position. Then remove the rubber plug w,
loosen the set screw e and then move the needle bar up or down to adjust so that the second reference line
from the bottom of the needle (reference line A) is aligned with the lower edge of the needle bar bush q.
* If using a DP × 5 needle, use the highest reference line (reference line a).

10-2 . Adjusting the needle bar lift amount

q
q t

w
t e

r
b B y
(DP × 5) DP × 17 t
e
Adjust the needle bar lift amount as described below so that the tip of the rotary hook is aligned with the
center of the needle when the machine pulley is turned to raise the needle bar from its lowest position until
the lowest reference line on the needle (reference line B) is aligned with the lower edge of the needle bar bush
q.
* If using a DP × 5 needle, use the second reference line from the top of the needle (reference line b ).
1. Open the support w in the direction of the arrow, and remove the felt support e.
2. Loosen the screw r , and move the driver to adjust so that the tip of the rotary hook is aligned with the
needle center line.
* When returning the felt support e, place it as shown in the illustration so as not to clamp the felt t, and
then gently press the felt t and the wick y until they are at the same height as the rotary hook race.
* Return the support w to its original position.

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10-3 . Adjusting the driver needle guard

Needle center line

Tip

e
w

Turn the machine pulley to align the tip of the rotary hook with the needle center line. Then loosen the set
screw w and turn the eccentric shaft e to adjust so that the driver needle guard q contacts the needle.
If the needle contact pressure is too great, skipped stitches may occur. On the other hand, if the driver needle
guard qis not touching the needle, the tip of the inner rotary hook will obstruct the needle, resulting in an
excessively high amount of friction.

10-4 . Adjusting the needle clearance

0.01 - 0.08mm q w

Turn the machine pulley to align the tip of the rotary hook with the needle center line. Then loosen the set
screw q and turn the eccentric shaft w to adjust so that the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook
is 0.01 - 0.08 mm.
10-5 . Adjusting the shuttle race thread guide

Install the shuttle race thread guide q by pushing it in the direction of the arrow so that the needle groove is
aligned with the center of the needle plate hole.
NOTE:
If the shuttle race thread guide is in the wrong position, thread breakages, soiled thread or catching of the thread may
occur.

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10-6.Adjusting the thread take-up amount

At the time of shipment from the factory, the thread take-up amount (stroke) of the thread take-up lever q is
adjusted as shown in the table below. You may need to adjust this setting depending on the sewing conditions
to prevent the thread from pulling out at the sewing start.

Thread take-up amount (stroke)

e

Become
less
Become
greater
w

q r
B430E MarkII B431E MarkII B432E MarkII B433E MarkII
spec. -1,-5 -7 -2,-3 – -1 -7
Thread take- 5mm 0mm 0mm 5mm 5mm 0mm
up amount

Loosen the screw w and move the stopper (3.57 nut) e to adjust the operating angle of the thread take-up
solenoid r.
* To reduce the thread take-up amount, move the stopper e upward.
* To increase the thread take-up amount, move the stopper e downward.
NOTE:
Do not increase the stroke of the thread take-up lever any more than is necessary.
If the sub-thread tension is too high, the needle thread length may become too short and the thread may come out of
the needle. Furthermore, if the sub-thread tension is too weak, the needle thread length may become too long and the
underside of the article being sewn may become untidy.

10-7 . Adjusting the movable knife

q
B

e w

Loosen the nut w and move the connecting rod lever e to the left or right to adjust so that the V section A is
aligned with the index bark B on the needle plate when the sewing machine in the stopped position and the
movable knife q is moved toward the index mark.

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10-7-1 . Replacing the movable knife and fixed knife

q w
y
e

r
t
y

1. Open the large shuttle hook cover, remove the screws q and w, and then remove the feed plate e.
2. Remove the two screws r and the two screws t, and then remove the needle plate y.
3. Remove the thread trimmer connecting rod u from the connecting rod lever pin i.

o
!2
!3

!1
!0

0.5mm

!0

4. Remove the movable knife o and replace it with a new one. At this time, check that the movable knife o
and the fixed knife !0 cut the thread cleanly. If necessary, adjust by using the appropriate movable knife
washer !1 (supplied as accessories).
* Apply grease to the outside of the collar !2 at this time.
5. Install the fixed knife !0 at a distance of 0.5 mm from the needle hole plate !3 .
6. Place the thread trimming connecting rod uonto the connecting rod lever pin i, and then install to the
needle plate y.

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10-7-2. Adjusting the engagement of the movable knife and fixed knife

Fig. 1 Movable knife

A B C D

Cutting
edge Fix knife

Cutting
edge
Cutting
edge

Cutting
edge

A. After the movable knife and fixed knife are properly engaged, tighten the screw as shown in Fig.1.
B. Turn the movable knife (in the direction of the arrow) while the screw is still tightened.
C. Loosen the screw.
D. Turn the movable knife (in the direction of the arrow) while the screw is still loosened.
Repeat above steps A, B, C and D four or five times to maintain the cutting performance of the knife.

10-8 . Adjusting the work clamp lift amount

[B430E-, B431E-, B433E MarkII]
The maximum work clamp lift amount is 17 mm from the top of the needle plate.
The lift amount for each model is adjusted as shown in the table at the time of shipment.

e
w
r q
17mm

B430E Mark II B431E Mark II B433E Mark II

spec. -1,-5 -2 -7 -2,-3 -1 -2 -7
+1 +1
Lift amount 10 0 mm 14 0 mm 9 +10 mm 10 +10 mm 10 +1
0 mm 14 +10 mm 9 +1
0 mm

1. To adjust the work clamp lift amount, loosen the bolt q and move the presser arm lever plate w up or
down.
2. Apply grease to the bottom of the presser plate e to the top of the presser arm lever plate w and to the
sliding part of the work clamp (grease is already applied at the time of shipment), and check that the
movement becomes easier.
3. Check that there is a gap between the presser arm lever plate w and the presser plate e when the presser
foot is lowered.
* If movement is sluggish when the work clamp is being raised and lowered, it may not be possible to
increase the work clamp lift amount.
* If the work clamp cannot be raised or lowered, error code “E-61” or “E-63” will be displayed.

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[B432E Mark II]

The maximum work clamp lift amount is 17 mm from the top of the needle plate when the machine is
1
stopped. The lift amount is adjusted 13+ mm at the time of shipment.
0

y
t

w
e r q

17mm

While the machine is stopped, loosen the bolt q and move the presser roller attachment plate w vertically to
adjust the lift amount.
* When making this adjustment, check to see if the work clamp will open. Also, readjust the closing distance
of the work clamp according to the second procedure of “10-10. Work clamp closing-distance adjustment”.
* Loosen the nut t and turn the stop lever adjusting screw y to adjust the position of the stop lever e so that it does
not touch the adjusting ring r when the presser foot is raised.
* If the work clamp cannot be raised or lowered, error code “E-61” or “E-63” will be displayed.
10-9.Work clamp pressure adjustment(B432E Mark II)
Loosen the lower adjusting ring q as much as pos-
sible (to the extent that the material being sewn does
not slip and alter the pattern). Then, adjust the pres-
sure by turning the upper adjusting ring w.

w
q

* Removal of the work clamp spring

Lower the work clamp, then place the adjusting ring
r e in the hole of the frame, remove the tip of the
adjusting screw from the lever holder r, and re-
t
move the work clamp spring t.

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10-10. Work clamp closing-distance adjustment (B432E Mark II)

q e
e

0.3 - 0.5mm

1. With the presser closing lever q pushed all the way by hand in the direction of the arrow in the illustra-
tion, loosen the nut w and move the presser closing roller e so that the gap is 0.3 - 0.5 mm when the work
clamp is closed while the sewing machine is in operation.
* As the presser closing roller e is brought closer to the presser closing lever q, the gap of the work clamp
is narrowed. Note, however that if the presser closing roller e is moved closer than necessary, the opera-
tion of the presser closing lever q may be impaired.

u
y
r
i

r
8 - 9mm t 3 - 4mm

2. By loosening the nut y and turning the stop lever adjusting screw u, adjust the stop lever r so that it
separates from the stop position adjusting plate t when the work clamp is elevated 8 - 9 mm above the
surface of the needle plate.
3. Loosen the nut i and move the work clamp so that the closing distance becomes 3 - 4 mm when the work
clamp is in the lowered position. Then, push the nut i all the way in the direction indicated by the arrow,
and tighten it.

10-11. Work clamp interchangeability (B433E Mark II)

The B430E Mark II work clamp can also be used with
the B433E Mark II.
q Remove the screw q, washer w and cover support
r
w stand e, and then change the installation position for
the presser arm assembly r from the standard instal-
e lation position A to installation position B.

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10-12. Adjusting the needle up stop position

The needle up stop position is adjusted so that the
index mark w on the machine pulley q is inside the
mark r on the belt cover e.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the screw t at the
"U" mark of the machine pulley q and adjust the po-
sition of the machine pulley q. The machine pulley q
stops later if it is turned clockwise, and it stops earlier
e
if it is turned counterclockwise.
NOTE:
r The screw y at the "D" mark is an adjusting screw for the
needle down detection function and is adjusted to match
q the feed timing, so it should not be loosened.
The screw u is a screw for detecting the machine stop
position, and should not be loosened.
t * If the index mark w is not inside the mark r when
w
y u the sewing machine is started, error code "E-50" will
be displayed. Turn the machine pulley to move the
index mark w to the correct position and then start
the sewing machine.

10-13. Adjusting the thread wiper

w
e
r
q

2±0.5mm t

Approx.
20mm

1. Loosen the set screw w and move the wiper arm support e up or down to adjust so that the clearance
between the top of the thread wiper and the needle point q is 2 ± 0.5 mm when the thread wiper is aligned
with the center of the needle.
* Before carrying out this adjustment, check that the needle bar is lowered 5 to 5.5 mm from the needle up
stop position when the sewing machine stops.
2. Loosen the screw r and move the thread guide connecting plate t up or down so that the thread wiper
is approximately 20 mm from the needle when it is at the standby position.

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10-14. Checking the input sensor and DIP switch input

B430E    Series

P PROGRAM NO.
P1 P2
POWER q
X-SCALE

e P3 P4
RESET Y-SCALE

SPEED

w TEST r
COUNTER

BOBBIN.WIND SELECT

1. When the X-SCALE indicator q is illuminated and the RESET switch e is pressed while the TEST switch w
is being pressed, the state of the X home position signal will appear on the display window r.
· When sensor is ON · When sensor is OFF

2. Each time the SELECT switch t is pressed, a different indicator will illuminate and the operating condition
for the corresponding item will appear on the display window r.
· When X-SCALE indicator is illuminated ...... X home position sensor (ON when home position detected)
· When Y-SCALE indicator is illuminated ...... Y home position sensor (ON when home position detected)
· When SPEED indicator is illuminated ......... Synchronizer ( * 1)
· When COUNTER indicator is illuminated ... Presser sensor (ON when presser is lowered)
· When PROGRAM NO. indicator is illuminated ... Work clamp closed sensor (ON when work clamp is open
[B432E Mark II only])

* 1 The synchronizer display simultaneously displays the needle up signal (3rd digit), the 24-section signal
(2nd digit) and the needle down signal (1st digit).

[ H L L] “H” when the sensor is on, and “L” when the sensor is off
Needle down signal
24-section signal
Needle up signal

If the DIP switches at the side of the operation panel are changed at this time, the number of the DIP switch
which was changed will be displayed in the 4th digit position of the display window r for about one
second.

NOTE:
The DIP switch can be changed at this time without turning off the power so that you can check the DIP switch input.
However, you should normally always turn off the power when changing DIP switch settings.

3. Press the TEST switch w again to return the display to the normal condition.

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10-15. Checking the input voltage

B430E    Series

P PROGRAM NO.
POWER
P1 P2
X-SCALE

r w P3 P4
RESET Y-SCALE

SPEED

e TEST t
COUNTER

BOBBIN.WIND SELECT

Specifications Display Notes

200V [090 - 110]
220V [100 - 120] “100” is displayed when the input voltage is 200 V.
230V [105 - 125]

100V
“110” is displayed when the input voltage is
380V
[100 - 120] 100V (for 100-V spece.), 380V (for 380-V spece.),
400V
400V (for 400-V spece.)or 415V (for 415-V spece.).
415V

1. Turn on the power switch.

2. Press the SELECT switch q until the Y-SCALE indicator w illuminates.
3. While pressing the TEST switch e, press the RESET switch r.
4. If the input voltage is normal, the input voltage conditions will be shown in the display window t as
indicated in the table above.
5. Press the TEST switch e again to return the display to the normal condition.

10-16. Clearing all memory settings

If the sewing machine stops operating normally, the cause may be that an incorrect memory setting may have
been made by means of the memory switch, for instance. In such cases, carry out the following procedure to
clear the memory, and also check the DIP switch settings.
[ Method ]
While pressing the RESET switch, turn on the power. This will clear all of the memory setting.
NOTE
• This operation causes all settings stored in memory such as memory switch and user program settings to be cleared.
• If the optional emergency stop switch has been installed, you should reset memory switch No. 10 to ON.

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10-17 . Moving stitch patterns

· Programs which have already been programmed can be moved up, down and to the left and right. (How-
ever, such patterns will be reset if the power supply is turned off or the program number is changed.)
· The feed position can be set to the any position desired.

B430E    Series

w
P PROGRAM NO.
POWER
P1 P2
u
X-SCALE

r i P3 P4
RESET Y-SCALE

SPEED
t
e TEST y
COUNTER

BOBBIN.WIND SELECT

q o

1. Select the program number, and then press the start switch once to move the feed mechanism to the
sewing start position.
2. Press the SELECT switch q until the PROGRAM NO. indicator w illuminates.
3. While pressing the TEST switch e, press the RESET switch r.
* The TEST indicator t will illuminate and < > will appear in the display window y.
4. Press the SELECT switch q so that either the X-SCALE indicator u or Y-SCALE indicator i illuminates.
5. Press the DISPLAY SET switches o to move the feed mechanism one pulse at a time.
• If the DISPLAY SET ( ) switch is pressed while the X-SCALE indicator is illuminated, the feed mecha-
nism will move to the left.
• If the DISPLAY SET ( ) switch is pressed while the X-SCALE indicator is illuminated, the feed mecha-
nism will move to the right.
• If the DISPLAY SET ( ) switch is pressed while the Y-SCALE indicator is illuminated, the feed mecha-
nism will move down.
• If the DISPLAY SET ( ) switch is pressed while the Y-SCALE indicator is illuminated, the feed mecha-
nism will move up.
6. When the TEST switch e is pressed after the above fine adjustments have been made, the TEST indicator
t and display window y will both switch off and movement of the stitch pattern will be completed.
NOTE:
When moving the stitch pattern, take the whole of the pattern area into consideration so that no parts extend outside
the sewing area when the pattern is sewn.
* If you would like to set the feed position to a desired position, carry out steps 2. to 6. above while the display window
y is flashing. The stitch pattern will not be moved at this time.

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11. USING THE COUNTERS

11-1 . Using the bobbin thread counter
If you use the bobbin thread counter to set the number of articles which can be sewn with the amount of
bobbin thread available, you can stop the bobbin thread running out in the middle of sewing a pattern.
1. Press the SELECT switch q until the COUNTER
indicator w illuminates.
2. While pressing the TEST switch e, press the RE-
SET switch r.
* The COUNTER indicator w will flash and the
B430E    Series
counter will switch to bobbin thread counter set-
ting mode.
POWER
P PROGRAM NO. P1 P2 3. Press the DISPLAY SET switches t to set the num-
X-SCALE ber of articles to be sewn.
r P3 P4 • The bobbin thread counter can be set to sew a
RESET Y-SCALE number of articles from one (“0001”) through to
SPEED 9999 (“9999”).
e w y If the bobbin thread counter is set to “0000”,
TEST COUNTER sewing is carried out without the number of ar-
ticles sewn being counted.
BOBBIN.WIND S E L E C T
• If you press the RESET switch r while setting
the bobbin thread counter, the setting will return
t to “0000”.
q 4. Press the TEST switch e.
* The number displayed in the display window y
will then be stored as the bobbin thread counter
setting.
5. Each time the sewing of a single article is completed, the number being displayed in the display window y
will become smaller. When the number of articles set by the bobbin thread counter have all been sewn,
“0000” will be displayed in the display window y, and an alarm will start sounding continuously.
* The sewing machine will not operate during this time, even if the foot switch is depressed.
6. Replace the bobbin, and then press the RESET switch r.
* The alarm will then stop sounding, and the number which was set in step 3. above will be re-displayed in
the display window y.

11-2 .Using the production counter

The production counter can be displayed in the display window y separately from the bobbin thread counter.
1. Press the SELECT switch q until the SPEED indi-
cator w illuminates.
2. While pressing the TEST switch e , press the RE-
SET switch r .
B430E    Series * The COUNTER indicator t and the SPEED indi-
cator w will illuminate, and the production
P PROGRAM NO. counter will be displayed in the display window
P1 P2
POWER y.
X-SCALE
• Press the RESET switch r to reset the produc-
r P3 P4 tion counter to “0000”.
RESET Y-SCALE
w • You can also press the DISPLAY SET switches
SPEED u to set the production counter to the desired
e t y value.
TEST COUNTER
3. When the foot switch is depressed, the sewing ma-
chine will start sewing.
BOBBIN.WIND SELECT 4. If you press the TEST switch e or the SELECT
switch q, the display will return to showing the
q u bobbin thread counter.

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12. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES

12-1. Operation panel DIP switches
The operation panel DIP switches q are used to
change functions which might need to be changed
depending on the sewing conditions.

NOTE:
Always turn off the power before setting the DIP
switches.

The functions shown in the table below can be

changed by means of these DIP switches.
* All DIP switches are set to OFF at the time of ship-
ment.
q

Switch Motion when set to ON

Presser does not automatically lift after sewing
DIPA-1 See “12-2. Setting the presser
is completed.
mode”
DIPA-2 Two-pedal mode is available.
DIPA-3 User program mode is available.
DIPA-4 –
DIPA-5 The presser does not rise automatically when a split is found.
Displays the enlargement/reduction ratio in millimeter units instead of as a
DIPA-6 percentage. (After changing this setting, be sure to carry out the auto-clear
operation by referring to page 41.)
DIPA-7 Enlargement of pattern size is not available.
DIPA-8 Program number is fixed.

12-2. Setting the presser mode

Through the combination of DIP switches A-1 and A-2 on the operation panel, presser motions can be set as
follows:

DIPA-1 DIPA-2 Pedal specifications Raising the presser at the sewing end
− − Single pedal Presser is raised automatically.
ON − Single pedal Presser is raised by pressing the pedal.
Presser is raised automatically, then it is lowered by
− ON Two pedals
pressing the pedal.
ON ON Two pedals Presser is kept lifted while the pedal is pressed.

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12-3 . DIP switches inside the control box

DANGER
Wait at least 5 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 volt-
ages are present can result in severe injury.

The DIP switches q inside the control box are used to

change functions which do not often need to be
changed once they have been set.

The functions can be changed as shown in the table

below by changing the positions of the DIP switches
q.
* All DIP switches are set to OFF at the time of ship-
ment.
NOTE:
When opening the cover, hold it securely so that it does
not fall down.

Switch Motion when set to ON

DIPB-1 First two stitches are sewn at a low speed of 260 rpm.
DIPB-2 Last two stitches are sewn at a low speed of 260 rpm.
DIPB-3 –
DIPB-4 Last two stitches are sewn at a low speed of 700 rpm.
DIPB-5 First two stitches are sewn at a low speed of 400 rpm.
DIPB-6 Low speed sewing is not performed at the start of sewing.
The motor operates in reverse when the upper shaft stops, to return the needle
DIPB-7
bar to close to its highest position. *NOTE
DIPB-8 Area checking of the sewing data is not carried out.
*NOTE:
When the motor operates in reverse to raise the needle, the thread take-up will stop at a position which is lower than
its normal stopping position. As a result, the thread take-up will rise slightly at the sewing start, and this may result in
the thread pulling out under certain coditions.

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12-4. Using user programs

User program ...
It can store sixteen different programs which can include details such as the program number, X scale, Y
scale and sewing speed. If you are sewing certain patterns over and aver again, it is useful to record the
settings for these patterns into a user program.

Recording a user program

1. Turn off the power switch and then set DIP switch B430E    Series
A-3 of the DIP switches q to ON. !1
r PROGRAM NO.
P P1 P2
POWER
t
X-SCALE
2. Turn on the power switch. !2 y P3 P4
RESET Y-SCALE
While pressing the TEST switch w, press the SE-
u
LECT switch e. SPEED

w i o
TEST
* All of the menu indicators (r to i) will illuminate and the COUNTER

mode will switch to recording mode.

* In addition, “PP 1” will appear in the display window o to
BOBBIN.WIND SELECT
indicate that user program No.1 is being recorded. (Once
recording of No.1 is completed, No.2 will be displayed; once
No.2 is completed, No.3 will be displayed. Thus the next
e !0
unrecorded program letter is always displayed.)
q

3. Press the SELECT switch e .

* The PROGRAM NO. indicator r will illuminate.

4. Press the DISPLAY SET switches !0 to select the number for the program that you would like to record.

5. Press the SELECT switch e. * The X-SCALE indicator t will illuminate.

6. Press the DISPLAY SET swithes !0 to select the X scale setting that you would like to record.

7. Press the SELECT switch e. * The Y-SCALE indicator y will illuminate.

8. Press the DISPLAY SET switches !0 to select the Y scale setting that you would like to record.

9. Press the SELECT switch e. * The SPEED indicator u will illuminate.

10. Press the DISPLAY SET switches !0 to select the speed setting that you would like to record.

11. Press the SELECT switch e. * This completes the recording of user program No.1.
* “PP 2” will then appear in the display window o, to indicate that user program No.2 is now being recorded.
Repeat steps 3. through to 11. to record further programs as desired.

12. Press the TEST switch w. This completes the recording.

* The menu indicators ( e to i ) will all illuminate and “p1” will appear in the display to indicate that user program No.1 is currently
selected.

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Using a user program

1. Press the DISPLAY SET switches !0 to select the speed program number for the user program that you
would like to use.
*The user program numbers P1 to P4 can also be selected using the user program switches !1.

2. Depress the foot switch to the second step.

3. Check the sewing pattern (see P.22), and then sew the pattern selected.

Clearing the user programs

1. Switch the machine to recording mode by the procedure in steps 2. of recording a user program.

2. Use the DISPLAY SET switches !0 to specify the user program number which is to be cleared of data.

3. Press the RESET switch !2 .

* The buzzer will sound and the user program with the number selected will be cleared.
* If you press and hold the RESET switch !2 until after the buzzer has sounded twice, all user programs
will be cleared.
NOTE:
If data has been recorded in user programs P1, P2, P3 and P4 and you then clear the data in user program P2, the
contents of P3 will be transferred to P2, and the contents of P4 will be transferred to P3.

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13. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES

The functions of the switches on the operation panel q can be changed to carry out special functions.
NOTE:
After changing the memory switch settings, press the power switch to turn the power off and then back on again.
The memory switches “00 - 2F” are set to OFF at the time of shipment.
1. Turn on the power switch.
2. While pressing the TEST switch w, press the BOB-
BIN. WIND switch e.
* “00 - - ” will appear in the display window r. B430E    Series

3. Press the DISPLAY SET switches t to set the two

digits at the left of the display window r to the P PROGRAM NO. P1 P2
POWER
corresponding number (00 to 4F) of the function X-SCALE
shown in the table below that you would like to
q P3 P4
select. RESET Y-SCALE

4. When the BOBBIN. WIND switch e is pressed, the

SPEED
two spaces at the right in the display window will
w r
change from “ - - ” to “ON”. TEST COUNTER

* If you press the RESET switch y at this time,

memory switches from 00 to 2F will all be set to e
BOBBIN.WIND SELECT
OFF (“--”), and memory switches from 30 to 4F
will be returned to their initial settings. t
5. Press the TEST switch w .
* The display will return to normal.
■Memory switches 00 - 0F
Switch Motion when set to ON
At the end of sewing, the feed plate will be returned to the sewing start point via
memo-00
mechanical home position.
Work clamp will move to the sewing start point, and then will be lifted.
memo-01 (The work clamp rises at the final stitch to enable the quick taking out of the
workpieces.)
Feed will move automatically to the next starting point at the same time as a user
memo-02 program is switched.
(Normally it moves to the starting point after sewing starts.)
When sewing using programs, the programs which have been set will be sewn in
memo-03
numerical order. (Cycle sewing mode is set.)
The sewing speed will be fixed at the minimum speed for the maximum pitch of the
memo-04 sewing data.(Set this to ON if you are concerned that vartations in pitch may cause
changes in the sewing speed.)
Increases the presser solenoid lifting force (Set to ON when using the optional
memo-05 spring for extra-heavy material)
memo-06 Enlargement and reduction ratio settings for X and Y become the same.
memo-07 –
memo-08 Test feeding is carried out stitch by stitch when the foot switch is depressed.
The sewing start point becomes the reference point for enlargements and
memo-09 reductions.(The reference point for enlargements and reductions is normally the
center of the sewing frame.)
memo-0A* Work clamp does not close.
memo-0b* Work clamp closes when it is lower.
Needle stops in up position during emergency stop.
memo-0c
(EMERGENCY STOP switch is available as an option.)
The bar tacking stitches (with a pitch of less than 1 mm) are also enlarged and
memo-0d reduced. (Normally stitches with a pitch of less than 1 mm are not enlarged or
reduced.)
Test feeding will be performed at the same speed as that for actual sewing.
memo-0E
(This is used for checking feeding operation.)
After sewing is finished, the work clamp automatically opens and closes once
memo-0F
(practice operation).
*B432E Mark II only.
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■ Memory switches 10 - 1F
Switch Motion when set to ON
memo-10 The optional emergency stop switch can be used.
memo-11 - memo-13 —
memo-14 Solenoid wiper can be used (available as an option).
memo-15 —
memo-16 Needle cooler output is enabled. (Needle cooler is available by special order.)
memo-17 Thread take-up device is not operated at the sewing end.
memo-18 Thread take-up device operates one stitch before the sewing end.
memo-19 Presser position errors are not detected.
memo-1A Needle up stop position errors are not detected.
Presser can be moved up and down before the home position is detected.
memo-1b (Normally the presser cannot be moved up and down until after the home position has
been detected.)
memo-1c —
memo-1d —

memo-1E Errors can be reset using the EMERGENCY STOP switch. (EMERGENCY STOP switch is
available as an option.)
Thread is not trimmed when an emergency stop occurs during sewing. (EMERGENCY
memo-1F STOP switch is available as an option.)

■ Memory switches 20 - 2F
Switch Motion when set to ON

memo-20 Machine head from previous B430E series is used. (Only the operation panel and box are
Mark II.)
memo-21 Rotating-type thread breakage detector operates. (Device is available by special order.)
During thread breakage detection, sensitivity is decreased from 8 to 14 stitches at the
memo-22 sewing start. (Sensitivity during sewing is three stitches.)
When DIP switch A-8 is simultaneously ON, setting values changed using the operation
memo-23
panel are ignored.
memo-24 - memo-2F —

■ Memory switches 30 - 4F
30 to 4F are set by entering two-digit values.
These values are incremented using the P2 switch, and decremented using the P4 switch.
Switch Possible setting range Units Initial value Explanation
/zc:30 Limits the maximum area in the horizontal direction (X)
memo-30 0 - 30 mm
x :12
/z:10 Limits the maximum area in the vertical direction (Y)
memo-31 0 - 30 mm
x:3,c:30
/zx :12 - 27 × 100rpm 27
memo-32 Changes the maximum sewing speed.
c :12 - 25 × 100rpm 25
Changes the feed timing
memo-33 1 - 10 × 7.5° 5 1 (Fast) ←5 (Standard) →10 (Slow)
The sewing speed at the sewing start is 400 rpm for the
memo-34 0-5 Needle 0 specified number of stiches.
memo-35 3-9 × 100rpm 4 Changes the sewing start speed specified by memo-34.
memo-36 — — — —

memo-37 1 - 20 × 7.5° 10 Changes the feed timing one stitch before the sewing end.
1 (Fast) ←10 (Standard)→20 (Slow)

memo-38 1 - 20 × 7.5° 10 Changes the feed timing two stitches before the sewing
end.     

memo-39 1 - 20 × 7.5° 10 Changes the feed timing for the third stitch at the sewing start.
1 (Fast) ←10 (Standard) →20 (Slow)
memo-3A 1 - 20 × 7.5° 10 Changes the feed timing for the second stitch at the sewing start.
memo-3b 1 - 20 × 7.5° 10 Changes the feed timing for the first stitch at the sewing start.
memo-3c — — — —
memo-3d — — — —
memo-3E — — — —
memo-3F — — — —
memo-40
- — — — —
memo-4F

NOTE:/...B430E Mark II, z...B431E Mark II, x...B432E Mark II, c...B433E Mark II

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13-1. Using the cycle sewing function

What is the cycle sewing function?
The cycle sewing function lets you program up to four patterns for cycle sewing of patterns in a predeter
mined order.

Recording a cycle sewing program

1. Set DIP switch q-3 to ON, and then record the q

patterns which you would like to use for cycle
sewing. (Refer to “12-4. Using user programs”.)
* Cycle sewing cannot be performed using patterns (P1 to P16)
which have not had a user program assigned.

2. Set the memo-03 switch to ON. (Refer to page 48

for how to do this.) B430E    Series
o
r
P PROGRAM NO.
P1 P2
POWER
t
3. While pressing the TEST switch w, press the SE- X-SCALE
LECT switch e. !2 y P3 P4
RESET Y-SCALE
* All of the menu indicators (r to i) will illuminate and the
u
mode will switch to recording mode. SPEED

w i !0
TEST COUNTER

4. Press the P1 switch o.

BOBBIN.WIND SELECT
• “Pc 1” will appear in the display window !0 to
indicate that cycle sewing program No. 1 is be- !1
e
ing recorded.
* Programs P2, P3 and P4 switches can also be used for pro-
gramming.

5. Press the SELECT switch e. *The PROGRAM No. indicator r will illuminate and “1- -” will appear in the display window !0 .

6. Press the DISPLAY SET switches !1 to select the number for the user program that you would like to
record.

7. Press the SELECT switch e. *“2- -” will appear in the display window !0 .

8. Press the DISPLAY SET switches !1 to select the number for the user program that you would like to
record.

9. Repeat steps 5. and 6. to record all programs which you would like to include for cycle sewing.
* After “9- -” is displayed, “A- -”, “b- -”, “c- -”, “d- -”, “E- -” and “F- -” will be displayed in that order so that up to the 15th pattern can
be recorded.
* If you would like to return to a previous number during the recording procedure, press the P1 switch so that “Pc 1” is displayed, and
then return to step 4.

10. Press the TEST switch w.

• This completes the setting of cycle sewing program No. 1.
* The menu indicators (r to i) will all illuminate and “c1-1” will appear in the display window !0 to indicate that the cycle sewing
program No.1 is currently selected.

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Using a cycle sewing program

1. When “c1-1” is flashing in the display window !0 , press the foot switch to the second step.

2. Start sewing.

3. “c1-1”, “c1-2”, “c1-3” are sewn in order for each article, and when the last-recorded pattern has been
sewn, the display returns to “c1-1".
* If you press one of the DISPLAY SET switches !1 when “c1-*” is displayed, you can return to the previous stitch pattern or skip a
stitch pattern.
* If you press the SELECT switch e when “c1-*” is displayed, you can check the contents of the recorded user program.

Clearing a cycle sewing program

1. Switch the machine to recording mode by the procedure in step 3. of recording a user program.

2. Use one of the P* switches (user program switches) to specify which cycle sewing program to clear.
* Press the P1 switch o if you would like to clear cycle sewing program No. 1. (“Pc 1” will be displayed.)

3. Press the RESET switch !2.

* The recorded contents of the specified cycle sewing program will then be cleared.
* If you press and hold the RESET switch !2 until after the buzzer has sounded twice, all cycle sewing programs will be cleared.

NOTE:
If you clear a user program after any cycle sewing programs have been recorded, all recorded cycle sewing programs
will also be cleared.

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14. TABLE OF ERROR CODES

DANGER
Wait at least 5 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 volt-
ages are present can result in severe injury.
If a malfunction should occur with the sewing machine, a buzzer will sound and an error code will appear in
the display window. Follow the remedy procedure to eliminate the cause of the problem.
Code Cause Remedy
Machine specification select connector is Turn off the power and check if connectors P3 is
E-13
not connected properly. disconnected.
Turn off the power, and then turn the machine
Problem with machine motor stopping, or pulley to check if the machine has locked up. Check
E-20
synchronizer connection error. the synchronizer connection. Check if connectors
P11, P12 and P13 are disconnected.
Turn off the power and check the ground wire
E-21 Machine motor operation error. connection.
Data is outside possible sewing area due Press the RESET switch, and then set the
E-30
to enlargement ratio setting. enlargement ratio again.
Stitch pattern data overlaps the sewing Press the RESET switch, and then reset the memory
E-31
area when area limiting is active. switches “30” and “31” or enlargement ratio.
The data format of the user program (% or After changing the setting of DIP switch A-6, clear
E-32 mm) does not match the setting of DIP all memory settings. (Refer to “10-16. Clearing all
switch A-6. memory settings”.)
Press the RESET switch, and then set the
E-40 Length of a stitch exceeds 10 mm.
enlargement ratio again.
If programming a new sewing data, repeat the
E-41 Abnormality in the sewing data.
procedure from the beginning.
Press the RESET switch and specify a correct
E-42 Invalid program number specified.
number.
Turn the pulley to align the index mark with the
Needle bar does not stop when the needle needle up stop position. (Refer to “10-12. Adjusting
E-50
is raised. the needle up stop position”.) Check the V-belt
tension. (Refer to “3-14. Installing the V-belt”.)
E-60 Presser has not been lowered.
E-61 Presser cannot be raised. Refer to “16. Troubleshooting”.
E-62 Presser is not raised. Turn off the power and check the connection of
E-63 Presser cannot be lowered. presser sensor connector P1.
E-64 * Work clamp does not close.
Turn off the power, and then check if the cooling
E-70 Cooling fan does not operate.
fan is blocked with scraps of thread.
E-80 Motor PROM is not correctly inserted. Turn off the power and check.
Foot switch was depressed when the
E-81 Turn off the power and check.
power was turned on.
An operation panel switch was depressed Turn off the power and check the operation panel.
E-82
when the power was turned on. Check that all panel cords are normal.
Turn off the power and check the input voltage.
Abnormal drop in power supply voltage,
After turning off the power, wait 3 seconds or more
E-90 or power was turned on again
before turning it on again. (Refer to “10-15.
immediately after it was turned off.
Checking the input voltage”.)
Turn off the power and check the input voltage.
E-91 Abnormal rise in power supply voltage.
(Refer to “10-15. Checking the input voltage”.)
*B432E Mark II only

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Code Cause Remedy

Home position cannot be detected
Turn off the power and check the connection of
E-A0 (malfunction of home position sensor), or
home position sensor connector P1.
malfunction of power supply circuit board.
Press the RESET switch.
You tried to change the program number
E-b0 Set DIP switch A-8 to OFF before trying to change
when DIP switch A-8 was set to ON.
the program number.
Heat sink of control circuit board is Turn off the power and clean the air intake port of
E-d0
abnormally hot. the box.
Turn off the power, and turn it back on. If the error
Malfunction of EEPROM (malfunction of
E-E0 continually occurs, contact a qualified service
main circuit board).
technician.
Press the RESET switch to reset the error. However,
Corrupted EEPROM data, or main PROM the data (memory switches, display and user
E-E1 programs) will be reset to the backup data or
version has been upgraded.
initialized.
Press the RESET switch to reset the error. However,
Corrupted EEPROM control information the data (memory switches, display and user
E-E2
data. programs) will all be initialized.

Solenoid short-circuit (malfunction of

main circuit board), or power relay is not Turn off the power and contact a qualified service
E-F0
operating (malfunction of power supply technician.
circuit board).
Bad connection in cable between power
Turn off the power and check if connectors P16 is
E-F1 supply circuit board and main circuit
disconnected.
board.
Abnormal current detected in power Turn off the power and contact a qualified service
E-F2
supply circuit board. technician.

■ Errors generated when optional equipment is connected

Code Cause Remedy
Turn the EMERGENCY STOP switch clockwise to
E-10 Emergency stop switch was pressed. release the lock, and then press the RESET switch
to reset the error.

Turn the EMERGENCY STOP switch clockwise to

Emergency stop switch was pressed release the lock, and then press the RESET switch
E-11
during sewing. to reset the error. You can then press the STEP
BACK switch to repeat the sewing.
Emergency stop switch is being
E-12 continually pressed, or emergency switch Turn off the power and check.
connection error.

Turn the EMERGENCY STOP switch clockwise to

release the lock, and then press the RESET switch
E-14 Thread breakage detected.
to reset the error. You can then press the STEP
BACK switch to repeat the sewing.

REFERENCE segment LED alphabet

Panel display

Text display A b c d E F 6 H L o

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15. GAUGE PARTS LIST ACCORDING TO SUBCLASSES

The following are standard gauge parts according to each specification.
(In the following table, parts marked with ★ are common with the LK3-B430E; parts with ✩ are common with
the BAS-311E.)

B430E Mark II
Specification
-2 -1 -5 -7
Part name
Needle hole plate ✩ ✩
(φ2.6) (φ2.2) (φ1.6)
S10212-101 E S49980-001 FM S10211-001 A

Bobbin case assy ★ ★ ★

152690-301 B 159610-201 A
159610-201 A
✩ ✩
S15902-401 LA S15902-401 LA

Tension spring ★ ★ ★
154340-001 B 154339-001 A
154339-001 A
✩ ✩
S16074-101 LA S16074-101 LA

Screw ★ ★
154341-001
154341-001
S16492-101 LA ✩

Spring,
154342-001 B ★ 159612-001 A ★ ★
anti-spin
159612-001 A
S15667-001 LA ✩ S15667-001 LA ✩

Bobbin ★ ★
159613-051
159613-051
S15665-001 LA ✩

Shuttle hook
152687-902 B ★ 152685-903 A ★ ★
152685-903 A
S15663-991 LB ✩ S15662-992 LA ✩

Large shuttle hook ★ ★

152686-101 B 152682-101 A

Spring tension ★ ★
107606-001 104525-001

Spring ★ ★
144588-001 B 145519-001

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B430E Mark II
Specification
-2 -1 -5 -7
Part name
Thread guide, ★ ★
needle bar
152890-001 A S41222-001 B

A B
Needle assy ★ ★ ★
S37928-419 107415-414 107415-409

Needle ★ ★ ★
DP × 17 NY #19 DP × 5 #14 DP × 5 #9
S37928-019 107415-014 107415-009

Work clamp arm

assy
S49591-001 S49594-001 S49596-001 S51095-001

Work clamp, 5.6 × 23 ★ 4 × 18 ★ 4 × 12 ★ 4 × 12 ★

U
(for 3mm use) (for 2mm use) (for 2mm use) (for 2mm use)
R. 153608-101 R. 152777-001 R. 152779-001 R. 49695-001
L. 154527-001 L. 152778-001 L. 152780-001 L. S49694-001
Feed plate
12 × 31 16 × 24 5.4 × 13.4
S49697-001 (Submerged-type, L) (Submerged-type, S) (for 2mm use)
S49698-001 S49700-001 S49696-001

B431E Mark II B432E Mark II

Spec. -2 -3 –
Part name
Needle hole plate (φ2.2) (φ2.2)
S49980-001 FM S49980-001 FM
Bobbin case assy ★ ★
159610-201 A 159610-201 A

✩ ✩
S15902-401 LA S15902-401 LA

Tension spring ★ ★
154339-001 A 154339-001 A

✩ ✩
S16074-101 LA S16074-101 LA

Screw ★ ★
154341-001 154341-001

✩ ✩
S16492-101 LA S16492-101 LA

Spring, ★ ★
159612-001 A 159612-001 A
anti-spin
✩ ✩
S15667-001LA S15667-001 LA

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B431E Mark II B432E Mark II

Spec. -2 -3 –
Part name
Bobbin ★ ★
159613-051 159613-051 A

✩ ✩
S15665-001LA S15665-001 LA

Shuttle hook ★ ★
152685-903 A 152685-903 A

✩ ✩
S15662-992 LA S15662-992 LA

Large shuttle hook ★ ★

152682-101 A 152682-101 A

Spring tension ★ ★
104525-001 104525-001

Spring ★ ★
145519-001 145519-001

Thread guide, ★ ★
Needle bar
S41222-001 B S41222-001 B

A B
Needle assy ★ ★
107415-414 107415-414

Needle ★ ★
DP × 5#14 DP × 5#14
107415-014 107415-014

Work clamp arm

assy 431-S 431-L
–
S51848-001 S51851-001

Work clamp, U
431-S 431-L
–
154416-101 154417-101

Feed plate
432
S51853-001 S S51852-001 L
S51084-001

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B433E Mark II
Spec. -2 -1 -7
Part name
Needle hole plate (φ2.6) ✩ (φ2.2) (φ1.6) ✩
S10212-101 E S49980-001 FM S10211-001 A
Bobbin case assy ★ ★ ★
152690-301 B 159610-201 A
159610-201 A
✩
S15902-401 LA

Tension spring ★ ★ ★
154340-001 B 154339-001 A
154339-001 A
✩
S16074-101 LA

Screw ★ ★
154341-001
154341-001
✩
S16492-101 LA

Spring, ✩ ★ ★
154342-001 B 159612-001 A
anti-spin
159612-001 A
✩
S15667-001 LA

Bobbin ★ ★
159613-051
159613-051
✩
S15665-001 LA

Shuttle hook ★ ★ ★
152687-902 B 152685-903 A
152685-903 A
✩ ✩
S15663-991 LB S15662-992 LA

Large shuttle hook ★ ★

152686-101 B 152682-101 A

Spring tension ★ ★
107606-001 104525-001

Spring ★ ★
144588-001 B 145519-001

Thread guide, ★ ★
Needle bar
152890-001 A S41222-001 B
A B
Needle assy ★ ★ ★
S37928-419 107415-414 107415-409

Needle ★ ★ ★
DP × 17 NY#19 DP × 5 #14 DP × 5#9
S37928-019 107415-014 107415-009

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B433E Mark II
Spec. -2 -1 -7
Part name
Presser blank
433-2 433-1
S41353-001 S41352-001

Feed plate blank

433-2 433-1
S41355-001 S41354-001

Standard sizes for work clamps and feed plates are as follow:
(The actual sewing area has 1.5 mm margin on every size; inside the lines which the dimensions indicate.)

Model B430E Mark II

Spec. -2 -1 -5 -7
R 153608-101 152777-001 152779-001 S49695-001
L 154527-001 152778-001 152780-001 S49694-001

Work

4
4
4

clamp, U
18 12 12
5.6

23

S49697-001 S49698-001 S49700-001 S49696-001

30.2
4

5.4
Feed
21.2

24
16
12

plate 31

13.4

Model B431E Mark II B432E Mark II

Spec. -2 -3 –
R 118249-001
154416-101 154417-101
L 118250-001

Work
3

clamp,
U 16 27
10

S51853-001 S51852-001 S51084-001

33
17 28
Feed
21

plate
3
3

21

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< Gauge parts >

The following are provided as optional gauge parts.
Each work clamp pair and presser pair are used in combination with the feed plate directly below them.
• Work clamps (★) and feed plate (For B430E Mark II)
1 2 3 4
R 152781-001 (For denim) 153201-001 (PL) 153203-001 (PS) S00906-001 (1 Inch)
L 152782-001 (For denim) 153202-001 (PL) 153204-001 (PS) S00907-001 (1 Inch)

5.6
5.6
Work

5
clamp, U
23 22 12
28.4

S49942-001 (For denim) S49943-001 (PL) S49944-001 (PS) S49946-001 (1 Inch)

32.9
Feed 23 23 13

21.2
plate
6

6
5 6 7 8
S33747-001 (30mm) 153201-001 (For denim) 152777-001 (PM) 152779-001
R
(For knitted materials)
S33748-001 (30mm) 153202-001 (For denim) 152778-001 (PM) 152780-001
L (For knitted materials)
5.6

Work

4
4
5

clamp, U
33 22 18 12

S49948-001 (30mm) S49949-001(For denim) S49943-001 (PL) S49699-001

(For knitted materials)

Feed
5.6

5
23 13
plate
16

33
27

9
S49945-001(MS)
112.5
Feed
plate
60

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10 11 12 13
S46771-001 S46771-001 S46774-001 S46774-001
R (For straight bar (For straight bar (For vertical bar (For vertical bar
tacking) tacking/submerged) tacking) tacking/submerged)
S46770-001 S46770-001 S46773-001 S46773-001
L (For straight bar (For straight bar (For vertical bar (For vertical bar
tacking) tacking/submerged) tacking) tacking/submerged)

5.6

5.6
Work

13

13
clamp, U
32.4 32.4
4.4 4.4

S49970-001 S49974-001 S49971-001 S49975-001

(For straight bar (For straight bar (For vertical bar (For vertical bar
tacking) tacking/submerged) tacking) tacking/submerged)
Feed
plate
3

16.5

23
13
33 42
5 15

156006-001 017680-512 156006-001 017680-512 156006-001 017680-512 156006-001 017680-512

Work
clamp, U

Bolt

14 15 15994-000
S46780-001 20.4
S46777-001
R (For crescent bar Presser
(For circular stitching)
tacking) blank 38

S46779-001
S46776-001
L (For crescent bar
(For circular stitching)
tacking) S49976-000

Work
10

clamp, U
φ13 14.6 with lozenge
S49977-000
S49973-001
S49972-001 42
(For crescent bar Feed
(For circular stitching)
tacking) plate
Feed blank
34

plate
10

S49978-000
φ13 14.6

156006-001 017680-512 156006-001 017680-512

Work
clamp, U Without lozenge

Bolt

* Separate programs must be created if using 14 or 15.

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15. GAUGE PARTS LIST ACCORDING TO SUBCLASSES

• Presser and feed plate (For B433E Mark II)

1 2 3 4
S43441-001 S46788-001
S46791-001
R (For vertical bar S43955-001 (For vertical bar
(for circular stitching)
tacking) tacking)
S43442-001 S46787-001
S46790-001
L (For vertical bar S43956-001 (For vertical bar
(for circular stitching)
tacking) tacking)

25

23
4
Presser

φ1
3
4.6 20 5.8
S43440-001 S46786-001
S46789-001
(For vertical bar 156087-001 (For vertical bar
(for circular stitching)
tacking) tacking)
Feed 13.6
34 6
plate
20
34

23

φ1
3
5 6
S46794-001 S46785-001
R (For crescent bar (For straight bar
taccking) tacking)
S46793-001 S46784-001
L (For crescent bar (For straight bar
taccking) tacking)
3

Presser
10

32.8
14.6
S46792-001 S46783-001
(For crescent bar (For straight bar
taccking) tacking)
Feed
plate 33
10

14.6

• Needle hole plate (✩)

A S10211-001 AF S51449-001 BZ S41013-001 D S29997-001 E S10212-101 ED S30925-001

φ1.6
φ4 φ10
φ1.6 φ2.2 φ2.6 φ2.6 φ3.4
3
2.8
For knitted 3 3 3 3
materials For denim φ2.6
F S10213-001 FD S30926-001 FM S49980-001 H S30450-001 L S25127-001 M S34348-001

φ2.2
φ10 φ2.6 φ4.7 φ6.5
φ2.2 φ2.2
3 φ3.3 φ4
3 3 For ordinary 4.8 2.8 2.8
materials

61 LK3-B430E-, B431E-, B432E-, B433E- Mark II

 16. TROUBLESHOOTING

16. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Check Remedy Page

*1
Sliding part of the Grease the sliging
Work clamp work clamp part of the work 36
operation is sluggish.
lubrication clamp.

Presser lifter amount Distance between Adjust the height of

work clamp and top the work clamp to 36 • 37
is too great. of needle plate within 17 mm.
Presser does not rise. *1
Too much friction between Presser plate and Grease the presser
presser plate and presser presser arm lever plate and presser arm 36
arm lever support. support lubrication lever support.

Presser is contacting Thread wiper standby Adjust the position of 39

thread wiper. position the thread wiper.

Presser does not Presser lifter link is Link return spring is Hook the link return
drop. not moving back. unhooked. spring properly.

Presser lift amount is Incorrect position of Distance between

presser arm lever work clamp and top Adjust the work 36 • 37
incorrect. clamp lift amount.
plate. of needle plate
*2
Work clamp does not Whether stop lever is
Incorrect position of Adjust the position of 38
close. presser closing roller. engaged with stop position presser closing roller.
adjustment bar or not

The thread wiper is Clearance beween

obstructing the thread wiper and Adjust the height of 39
needle. needle tip the thread wiper.
Thread wiper does
not operate correctly.
Thread wiper Thread wiper Adjust the operating
distance of the thread 39
position is incorrect. position wiper.

Lower thread winds Bobbin winder thread Bobbin winder thread Adjust the height of
tension stud height is the thread tension 24
to one side. tension stud height
incorrect. stud.

Lower thread
winding amount is Bobbin presser Thread winding Adjust the position of 24
incorrect. position is incorrect. amount the bobbin presser.

Stitches being Refer to "Skipped Refer to "Skipped

skipped at the sewing
start. stitches occur" stitches occer".

Threads comes Uneven upper thread Adjust the sub- 26

unthreaded. Upper thread length
length. tension.

Upper thread is too Thread take-up lever Adjust the thread 34

short. stroke take-up lever stroke.

* 1 Not applicable for the B432E Mark II.

* 2 B432E Mark II only.

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16. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Check Remedy Page

Upper thread tension Upper thread tension Adjust the upper 26

is too strong. thread tension.

Needle is installed Install the needle so

Needle direction that the groove is 23
incorrectly. facing forward.

Thread is too thick for Thread and needle Use the correct 23
the needle. thread for the needle.
Upper thread breaks.
Thread take-up Thread take-up Adjust the tension
spring tension and spring tension and and height of the 27
height are incorrect. height thread take-up spring.
Damaged or burred File smooth or
rotary hook, needle Damage or burring replace the afffected
hole plate or needle. part.

Thread melting Thread edge Use a thread cooling 65

(synthetic thread) device (optional).

Lower thread tension Adjust the lower

is too strong. Lower thread tension thread tension. 26
Lower thread breaks.
Corners of needle File smooth or
hole plate or bobbin Damage replace the affected
care are damaged. part.

Clearance between
needle and rotary Needle clearance Adjust the needle 33
hook tip is too great. clearance.

Incorrect needle and Needle bar lift Adjust the needle bar
rotary hook timing. amount lift amount. 32

Skipped stitches Driver is contacting Clearance between Adjust the driver

occur. needle more than is driver and needle needle guard. 33
necessary.

Needle is bent. Bent needle Replace the needle.

Needle is installed Install the needle so

Needle direction that the groove is 23
incorrectly. facing forward.

Needle clearance Adjust the needle 33

clearance.
Needle is touching
the rotary hook.
Needle bar lift Adjust the needle bar 32
amount. lift amount.
Needle breaks.
Needle is bent. Bent needle Replace the needle.

Use the correct

Needle is too thin. Needle and thread needle for the
material.

63 LK3-B430E-, B431E-, B432E-, B433E- Mark II

 16. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Check Remedy Page

Fixed knife is blunt. Fixed knife blade Sharpen or replace

the fixed knife.

Adjust the position of

Shuttle race thread the shuttle race 33
Movable knife does guide position thread guide.
not pick up the
thread. Needle bar lift Adjust the needle bar 32
amount lift amount.
Upper thread is not
trimmed. The movable knife does not pick
up the thread because of skipped Skipped stitches at Refer to "Skipped
stitches at the sewing end. sewing end stitches occur".

Movable knife Movable knife Adjust the position of 34

position is incorrect. position the movable knife.

Sub-tension is too Turn the sub-tension

Sub-tension nut to adjust the 26
weak.
tension.

Thread take-up Thread take-up Adjust the tension

spring tension and spring tension and and height of the 27
height are incorrect. height thread take-up spring.

Incorrect needle and Needle bar lift Adjust the needle bar
Thread jamming. 32
rotary hook timing. amount lift amount.

Shuttle race thread Adjust the position of

guide is not separating Shuttle race thread the shuttle race 33
the threads. guide position thread guide.

Shuttle race thread Adjust the position of

guide is not separating Shuttle race thread the shuttle race 33
the threads. guide position thread guide.

Upper thread is not Upper thread tension. Adjust the upper 26

Poor seam finish on properly tight. thread tension.
reverse side of
material. Uneven upper thread Adjust the sub-
Upper thread length 26
length. tension.

Upper thread is too Thread take-up lever Adjust the thread 34

long. stroke take-up lever stroke.

Upper thread tension Upper thread tension

Adjust the upper
26
is too weak. thread tension.

Incorrect thread Lower thread tension Lower thread tension Adjust the lower 26
tightness. is too weak. thread tension.

Thread take-up Thread take-up Adjust the tension

spring tension and spring tension and and height of the 27
height are incorrect. height thread take-up spring.

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17. OPTIONAL PARTS

17. OPTIONAL PARTS

■ Two-pedal foot switch ....................................... The presser switch and the start switch have been separated,
giving the operator more flexibility to select the best method
of working.

■ Two-step foot switch ......................................... This is a pedal-type foot switch.

■ Liquid cooling tank . .......................................... This helps to prevent thread breakages caused by friction
when using synthetic threads.
Fill the tank with silicone oil (100 mm2/s).

■ Work clamp set QC ............................................ The work clamp can be easily replaced by loosening the bolt
and moving work clamp arm levers.

65 LK3-B430E-, B431E-, B432E-, B433E- Mark II

 17. OPTIONAL PARTS

■ Solenoid thread wiper ....................................... This wipes the thread independently of the work clamp op-
eration.

■ Thread take-up device . ..................................... This ensures a longer upper threaed trailing.(This thread take-
up device is for denim material.)

■ Emergency stop switch . ................................... If the emagency stop switch has been pressed during sew-
ing, the machine can be stop. And, you can move the feed
mechanism back in steps to the desired position and then
start sewing again.

LK3-B430E-, B431E-, B432E-, B433E- Mark II 66

 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BROTHER INDUSTRIES,LTD. NAGOYA,JAPAN

Printed in Japan 118-V30, V31
V32, V33
S91V30-102,-10+
2000.03. B (1)