BES-916AC INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BES-1216AC

Please read this manual before using the machine.

Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.

ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE

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Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine,
please read the safety instructions 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

DANGER failure to follow the instructions will almost certainly result in death
or severe injury.

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where

CAUTION failure to follow the instructions could cause injury when using the
machine or physical damage to equipment and surroundings.

Symbols

................. This symbol ( ) indicates something that you should be careful of.
The picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that must be
taken. (For example, the symbol at left means "beware of injury".)

................. This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must not do.

................. This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do.

The picture inside the circle indicates the nature of the thing that must be done.
(For example, the symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".)

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2 Notes on safety

DANGER
Wait at least 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 The ambient temperature should be within the
from sources of strong electrical noise such as range of 5°C to 35°C during use.
high-frequency welders. Temperatures which are lower or higher than this
Sources of strong electrical noise may cause may cause problems with correct operation.
problems with correct operation.
The relative humidity should be within the range
Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage of 45% to 85% during use, and no dew forma-
should be within ±10% of the rated voltage for tion should occur in any devices.
the machine. Excessively dry or humid environments and
Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this dew formation may cause problems with cor-
may cause problems with correct operation. rect operation.

The power supply capacity should be greater Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during use.
than the requirements for the sewing machine's Exposure to direct sunlight may cause prob-
electrical consumption. lems with correct operation.
Insufficient power supply capacity may cause
In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the
problems with correct operation.
power and disconnect the power cord from the
The air supply should have a capacity greater wall outlet.
than the machine air consumption. If air is not Lightning may cause problems with correct
supplied sufficiently, a machine malfunction operation.
may occur.

Installation
Machine installation should only be carried out Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
by a qualified technician. when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so
that no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto
Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified elec-
your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.
trician for any electrical work that may need to
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease un-
be done.
der any circumstances, as they can cause vom-
The sewing machine weighs more than 195 kg. iting and diarrhoea.
The installation should be carried out by two or Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
more people.
Avoid setting up the sewing machine near
Do not connect the power cord until installa- sources of strong electrical noise such as high-
tion is complete, otherwise the machine may frequency welding equipment.
operate if the start switch is pressed by mis- If this precaution is not taken, incorrect machine
take, which could result in injury. operation may result.

Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground Secure the machine with the nuts when install-
connection is not secure, you run a high risk of ing it so that it will not move by placing the lev-
receiving a serious electric shock, and problems eling seat on the sound floor.
with correct operation may also occur.

When securing the cords, do not bend the cords

excessively or fasten them too hard with
staples, otherwise there is the danger that fire
or electric shocks could occur.

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Sewing

This sewing machine should only be used by Secure the machine with the nuts when install-
operators who have received the necessary ing it so that it will not move by placing the lev-
training in safe use beforehand. eling seat on the sound floor.

The sewing machine should not be used for any Attach all safety devices before using the sew-
applications other than sewing. ing 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
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that any objects against the machine while sewing,
if a needle breaks, parts of the broken needle as this may result in personal injury or damage
may enter your eyes and injury may result. to the machine.

Turn off the power switch at the following times, Do not touch the pulse motor and sewing ma-
otherwise the machine may operate if the start chine bed section during operation or for 30 min-
switch is pressed by mistake, which could re- utes after operation. Otherwise burns may result.
sult in injury.
If an error occurs in machine operation, or if ab-
• When threading the needle
normal noises or smells are noticed, immediately
• When replacing the bobbin and needle
turn off the power switch. Then contact your
• When not using the machine and when leav-
nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
ing the machine unattended
If the machine develops a problem, contact your
Do not get on the table.
nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
Table may be damaged.

Cleaning

Turn off the power switch before starting any Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
cleaning work, otherwise the machine may op- when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so
erate if the start switch is pressed by mistake, that no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto
which could result in injury. your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease un-
der any circumstances, as they can cause vom-
iting and diarrhoea.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

Maintenance and inspection

Maintenance and inspection of the sewing ma- If the power switch needs to be left on when
chine should only be carried out by a qualified carrying out some adjustment, be extremely
technician. careful to observe all safety precautions.

Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electri- Use only the proper replacement parts as speci-
cian to carry out any maintenance and inspec- fied by Brother.
tion of the electrical system.
If any safety devices have been removed, be ab-
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the solutely sure to re-install them to their original
power cord from the wall outlet at the following positions and check that they operate correctly
times, otherwise the machine may operate if the before using the machine.
treadle is depressed by mistake, which could
result in injury. Any problems in machine operation which re-
• When carrying out inspection, adjustment sult from unauthorized modifications to the ma-
and maintenance chine will not be covered by the warranty.
• When replacing consumable parts such as
the rotary hook and knife.

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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.

1 Safety devices: Finger guard, Belt cover, etc.

CAUTION
Moving parts
may cause injury.

Operate with safety devices.

turn off main switch before
changing needle, cleaning
etc.

2
DANGER GEFAHR DANGER PELIGRO
Hazardous voltage Hochspannung Un voltage non adapté Un voltaje inadecuado
will cause injury, verletzungsgefahr! provoque des blessures. puede provocar las
heridas.
Turn off main Vor Öffnen des Pour ouvrir cette plaque,
switch and unplug Gehäuses couper le contact Antes de abrir esta
power cord before Hauptschalter general de la machine tapa, desconecte la
opening this cover. ausschalten und et debrancher le cable máquina y
Netzstecker ziehen! d’alimentation. desenchufela de la red.

3 Never touch or push the thread 4 Never touch or push the

take up during operation as it needle bar during operation
may result in injuries machine. as it may result in injuries or
damage to the sewing ma-
chine.

5 Direction of operation

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4
Finger guard
3

BES-916AC

Belt cover

4 5

3 1

Guard cover

Finger guard

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Before Starting Operation

Do not force open the shutter for Do not bring disks near magnetic
direct contact with the magnetic matters such as magnetic
area. screwdriver or the back side of the
programmer.

Do not store floppy disks in an Do not use floppy disks under high
extremely high or low ambient humidity.
temperature.

Do not use or store floppy disks in a Do not store floppy disks under
dusty place. direct sunlight.
Do not place it on cloth.

Do not bend the disk. Do not put Avoid contact with solvent or drink.
things on the disk.

Store it in the case immediately after Use a commercially available

using it to protect it from dust and cleaning disk to clean the head of
damage. the floppy disk drive periodically.

Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit.

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 Protecting data in floppy disks
Write-protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion.
A write-protected disk is read-only. It is recommended to provide write-protection
for disks which contain important data.
To do so, slide the write-protect notch to open the slot as shown below.

Slide the notch in this direction to

prevent data loss or overwriting.

Slide the notch in this direction to write

data.

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Procedure of Reading This Manual

Explanation of models
This manual explains two models:
- BES-916AC (9 needles)
- BES-1216AC (12 needles)

Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name. Check
the model before using the machine. The display is BES-916AC.

Configuration of this manual

This manual consists of the following chapters:

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine

This Chapter describes the specifications, installation and preparatory procedures of
starting up the machine.

Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures

Provides explanations on the operation panel and briefly reviews the flow of
embroidering processes.

Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering

This Chapter describes procedures of reading sewing data and sewing.

Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data

Explains how to edit the embroidery data.

Chapter 5 Setting
This Chapter describes procedures of setting the machine and working environment.

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine

Provides information on machine operation during embroidering.

Chapter 7 Maintenance
Describes appropriate maintenance of the machine.

Chapter 8 Adjustment
Explains how to adjust the needles.

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 Chapter 9 List of Error Messages
Provides information on error codes and action to be taken.

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Provides troubleshooting for the machine.

Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment

Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment
available.

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Screen Composition
Initial Screen

Starting Sewing Selection of Embroidery data

Operation ( page 60) ( page 49)

Canceling of Sewing
STOP

Thread trimming Setting of Needle Bars

( page 80)

Hoop Retract

Area Check Editing of Embroidery data

( page 65)

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 Setting of thread breakage sensor ( page 82)

Setting of Machine ( page 85)

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Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................ 1
Before Starting Operation .......................................................................... 6
Procedure of Reading This Manual ........................................................... 8
Screen Composition ................................................................................. 10

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine

1. Specifications ........................................................................................ 18
2. Names of Machine Components .......................................................... 19
3. Installation ............................................................................................. 20
3-1 Transportation of Machine .......................................................................... 20
3-2 Installation of Machine ................................................................................ 20
3-3 Installation of Operation Panel .................................................................... 21
3-4 Mounting of Guard Bar ................................................................................ 21
3-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand ........................................................................... 22
3-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case .................................................................. 23
4. Preparation for Embroidering .............................................................. 24
4-1 Upper Threading ......................................................................................... 24
4-2 Replacement of Bobbin ............................................................................... 26
4-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle ................................................................. 27
4-4 Connection to Power Source ...................................................................... 28
4-5 Preparation of Machine for Operation ......................................................... 28
4-6 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame .............................................. 32
4-7 Adjustment of Thread Tension .................................................................... 36

Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures

Functions of Operation Panel .................................................................. 40
Operation Panel ................................................................................................ 40
Shut-off switch unit ............................................................................................ 43
Stop switch unit ................................................................................................. 43
Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering ............................................ 44
Turn on the Machine Power .............................................................................. 45
Retrieve the Embroidery Data ........................................................................... 46
Start Embroidering ............................................................................................ 46

Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering

What Can the Machine Do? ...................................................................... 48
Selection of Data ....................................................................................... 49
Registration of Embroidery Data from Floppy Disk ........................................... 49
Reading from Memory ....................................................................................... 52

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 Registration of Embroidery Data from BE-100 .................................................. 53
Deletion of Embroidery Data from Machine Memory ........................................ 54
Modification of Embroidery Data Name .................................................. 56
Sewing Operation ...................................................................................... 60
Before Starting Sewing ..................................................................................... 60
Starting Sewing Operation ................................................................................ 60
Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing ............................................................... 61
Step Forward and Step-Back ................................................................... 62
Step Forward/Step-Back Mode ......................................................................... 62
Setting Amount or Timing of Step Forward/Step-Back ..................................... 62
For Step Forward (Back) ................................................................................... 63
Resuming Sewing ............................................................................................. 63
Writing the embroidering data ................................................................. 64

Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data

What Can the Machine Do? ...................................................................... 66
Rotation ...................................................................................................... 67
Enlargement and Reduction .................................................................... 68
Mirror .......................................................................................................... 70
Repetition ................................................................................................... 72
Other Editing ............................................................................................. 74

Chapter 5 Setting
What Can the Machine Do? ...................................................................... 78
Setting of Needle Bars .............................................................................. 80
Thread Breakage Sensor .......................................................................... 82
Setting of sensor validity/invalidity .................................................................... 82
Thread Breakage Sensitivity ............................................................................. 82
Automatic Step-Back ......................................................................................... 83
Setting of Lower Thread Counter/Stitch Counter .............................................. 84
Setting of Machine .................................................................................... 85
Embroidery Hoop .............................................................................................. 85
Speed Range .................................................................................................... 86
Speed of Each Speed Range ............................................................................ 87
Setting of Mending ............................................................................................ 88
Thread Trimming Length ................................................................................... 88
Thread Withdrawal Feed Length ....................................................................... 89
Inching ............................................................................................................... 90
Sewing Area ...................................................................................................... 91

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 Registration of Sewing Start Position ................................................................ 92
Hoop Retract Point ............................................................................................ 92
Hoop Automatic Retract .................................................................................... 93
Movement to Registered Sewing Start Point .................................................... 93
Setting of Environment ............................................................................. 94
Return to Start Point .......................................................................................... 94
Speed Range .................................................................................................... 94
Checking the Embroidery Area ......................................................................... 95
Feed rate adjustment ........................................................................................ 96
Setting of RS-232C Communication Speed ...................................................... 96
Display Language ............................................................................................. 97
Alarm Sound ..................................................................................................... 98
Motive Speed .................................................................................................... 99
Small-Pitch Deletion ........................................................................................ 100
XY Feed Power Increase ................................................................................ 101
Boring .............................................................................................................. 102
Lock Stitch ....................................................................................................... 103
Speed Limit in a Short Pitch ............................................................................ 106
Feed Timing .................................................................................................... 107
Automatic Input Setting ................................................................................... 108
Display of Information ............................................................................ 111
Pattern Information .......................................................................................... 111
Features of Machine ....................................................................................... 112
Information about Versions ............................................................................. 113

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine

1. Operating Procedures ........................................................................ 116
1-1 Power Source ........................................................................................... 116
1-2 Preparation for Embroidering .................................................................... 116
2. Machine Stop ....................................................................................... 117
2-1. Stopping the Machine with the stop switch unit ....................................... 117
2-2. Emergency Stop of the Machine with the shut-off switch unit .................. 117
3. Hoop Feed Position ............................................................................ 118
4. Area Check .......................................................................................... 119
4-1 External Tracing ........................................................................................ 119
4-2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area .......................................................... 119
5. Jog Switches ....................................................................................... 120
5-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position ............................................................. 120
5-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement) ............... 121
6. Detection of Home Position ............................................................... 122

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 Chapter 7 Maintenance
1. Cleaning ............................................................................................... 124
1-1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook ................................................. 124
1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate .......................................................................... 125
2. Oiling .................................................................................................... 126
2-1 Head ......................................................................................................... 126

Chapter 8 Adjustment
1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height .............................................................. 130
2. Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook ............... 134
3. Adjustment of Presser Foot Height ................................................... 135
4. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer .......................................................... 136
5. Thread Wiper Adjustment .................................................................. 137
6. Adjusting the Belt Tension ................................................................. 138

Chapter 9 Error code list

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Mechanical Section ................................................................................. 144
Electrical Section .................................................................................... 146

Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment

Attaching Bobbin Winder ....................................................................... 152

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Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine

1. Specifications
Embroidery machine used 9 needle embroidery machine head 12 needle embroidery machine head

Application Pattern embroidery

Sewing speed Maximum 1200 rpm

Max. 300 (V) x 450 (H) mm (flat hoop area)

Sewing area
300 (V) x 450 (H) mm (tubuler square hoop area)
85 (V) x 360 (H) mm (with cap frame)

Feed system By pulse motor wire drive

Stitch length 0.1 ~ 12.7 mm (minimum pitch: 0.1 mm)

3.5 2DD floppy disk (Tajima format)

Storage medium 3.5 2HD floppy disk (the equivalent to Tajima format)
3.5 2DD floppy disk (Barudan FDR/FMC format) (embroidary data in
FDR35III/V format only)
3.5 2DD floppy disk (ZSK format)
3.5 floppy disk (brother ECS format)

Thread trimming Automatic thread trimmer

Needle thread breakage Needle thread breakage detector

Power supply Single phase 120 V, 200 V, 220 V, 240 V, 500 VA

Weight 195 kg

Dimensions 1050 (W) x 1016 (L) x 1484 (H) mm

Embroidery hoops in different sizes, Bobbin winder,

Options
Parts for boring

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2. Names of Machine Components

BES-916AC

Thread guide bar

Pulley (A) Thread guide A, B

Thread tension dial

9-bar cotton stand

Thread take-up
Operation panel
Inner thread guide
Embroidery hoop

Floppy disk drive

Carriage

Table

Power switch
Guard bar

Control box

BES-1216AC

Pulley (A) Thread

guide bar
Thread tension dial Thread guide A, B

12-bar cotton stand

Thread take-up

Inner thread guide Operation panel

Embroidery hoop

Floppy disk drive

Carriage

Table

Power switch

Guard bar

Control box

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3. Installation

DANGER
Embroidery machines should be installed only Install a machine in a place away from a high-
by trained engineers. frequency welding machine or other machines
that may generate a strong electric noise. Fail-
Electric wiring should be laid by your distribu- ure to do so may cause the embroidery machine
tor or electric experts. to malfunction.

The sewing machine weighs more than 195 kg. Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground
The installation should be carried out by two or connection is not secure, you run a high risk of
more people. receiving a serious electric shock, and problems
with correct operation may also occur.
Do not connect the power source until installa-
tion is completed. Doing so may start the ma- Secure the machine with the nuts when install-
chine unintentionally through an accidental ing it so that it will not move by placing the lev-
activation of the START switch, resulting in eling seat on the sound floor.
bodily injuries.

* After installation is completed, get the power supply from a dedicated outlet.
* When connecting multiple machines, exercise care not to exceed the capacity of the outlet.

3-1 Transportation of Machine

When relocating the machine, lift it by the steel frame.
Note) Never lift the machine by the table or the guard bar.

3-2 Installation of Machine

1. Adjust leveling seats q by turning nuts w
in the direction of the arrow until the table
top is placed horizontally.

2. If the table is not stable, loosen nuts w and

turn leveling seats q for adjustment.
When relocating the machine, raise leveling seats q.
e The machine can then be moved with casters e.
w

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3-3 Installation of Operation Panel

Loosen thumb bolt q. Adjust the operation
Operation panel panel position for ease of use, and tighten
thumb bolt q.

3-4 Mounting of Guard Bar

Attach guard bar q to the machine. Fix it with bolts and washers from the lower side of the
frame.

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3-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand

BES-916AC

1. Attach two thread guide support bars w to

r the cotton stand assembly q, while fitting
into the two holes.
e

2. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the

thread guide support bars w using the two
w screws r.

3. For safety reason, attach vinyl tubes to the

end of the thread guide assembly e.

BES-1216AC

r 1. Attach two thread guide support bars w to

the cotton stand assembly q, while fitting
e into the two holes.

2. Mount the thread guide assembly e on the

thread guide support bars w using the two
w
screws r.

3. For safety reason, attach vinyl tubes to the

end of the thread guide assembly e.

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3-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case

CAUTION
Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the machine may operate if the start
switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

Proper lubrication is necessary for keeping the machine head in good condition.

Before operating the machine for the first

time after unpacking or after leaving the
machine without operation for a long
period of time, supply one or two drops of
oil to two sections at the top and the bottom
of each needle bar. (See the left figure.)
Note) • Use the Brother's specified embroidery ma-
chine oil (Nisseki Embroidery Lube No. 10
or the equivalent).
• Supplying an excessive amount of oil will
cause dripping onto the material.

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4. Preparation for Embroidering

CAUTION
Turn off the power switch before starting preparation.
Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch,
resulting in bodily injuries.

4-1 Upper Threading

BES-916AC

qThread guide tension disc

wThread breakage pulley

eUpper thread
guide (upper)

rUpper thread
guide (middle)

tThread guide Spring

(upper)

Inner thread
guide

yThread
guide A

uLower thread
guide

iNeedle bar
thread uLower thread
guide guide

1. Pass an upper thread from the cotton stand through the holes of the thread guide right above each
cotton stand bar. When passing the thread, pass it through the first hole from the lower side, lead
it around the thread guide, and then pass it through the second hole also from the lower side.
2. Push up the thread guide tension disc with your finger, and pass it from the left to the lower
hole. Wind the thread clockwise twice around thread breakage pulley w.
3. Pass the thread through the hole of upper thread guide(upper) e. Wind the thread clockwise
once around the rotary tension disc and place it on the spring.
4. Pass the thread through each hole of upper thread guide(middle) r and thread guide(upper) t.
5. After passing the thread through the hole of thread guide(upper) t, insert the thread into the
right side of the inner thread guide and pass it through the hole of the thread take-up.

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6. Bring the thread back to the inner thread guide. Insert the thread into the hole from the upper
section into thread guide A y and lower thread guide u.
7. Pass the thread through the hole of the needle bar thread guide i and pass it through the
needle eye. Do not pass it through the presser foot. Pass it to needle bar thread guide at the
front of lower thread guide u.

BES-1216AC

qThread guide tension disc

wThread breakage pulley

eUpper thread
guide (upper)

rUpper thread
guide (middle)

tThread guide Spring

(upper)

Inner thread
guide
yThread
guide A

uLower thread
guide

iNeedle bar
thread uLower thread
guide guide

1. Pass an upper thread from the cotton stand through the holes of the thread guide right above each
cotton stand bar. When passing the thread, pass it through the first hole from the lower side, lead
it around the thread guide, and then pass it through the second hole also from the lower side.
2. Push up the thread guide tension disc with your finger, and pass it from the left to the lower
hole. Wind the thread clockwise twice around thread breakage pulley w.
3. Pass the thread through the hole of upper thread guide(upper) e. Wind the thread clockwise
once around the rotary tension disc and place it on the spring.
4. Pass the thread through each hole of upper thread guide(middle) r and thread guide(upper) t.
5. After passing the thread through the hole of thread guide(upper) t, insert the thread into the
front side of the inner thread guide and pass it through the hole of the thread take-up.
6. Bring the thread back to the inner thread guide. Insert the thread into the hole from the upper
section into thread guide A and lower thread guide u.
7. Pass the thread through the hole of the needle bar thread guide i and pass it through the
needle eye. Do not pass it through the presser foot. Pass it to needle bar thread guide at the
front of lower thread guide u.

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4-2 Replacement of Bobbin

Note) Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement.

Removing bobbin case

1. Open the rotary hook cover q.

w
2. Hold the knob w and take out the bobbin
case.

3. Close the knob and take out the bobbin e.

Replacing bobbin

1. Put a new bobbin in the bobbin case.

Check the winding direction. (refer the figure)
If the bobbin is inserted in the reverse direction, the lower
thread may slip too much, resultingin a problem in em-
broidering.
Check that the bobbin is pushed out of the bobbin case
by about 0.5 mm. If not, the slip prevention spring of the
bobbin case does not work. Adjust the height of the
spring or replace it with a new one.
Bobbin
0.5mm

r
2. Slide the thread under the tension spring
t t through the notch r.

3. Pull out the thread from the hole of the

t tension spring t.

4. Pull out the thread by about 50 mm.

Pull out by about
50 mm

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Attaching bobbin case

1. Hold the knob w and attach the bobbin

w
case securely.

2. Close the rotary hook cover q.

4-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle

Removing needle
Loosen the set screw q and remove the needle
w.

Attaching needle
q With the flat side facing the front, insert the
needle all the way until it meets the end of the
w
needle bar. Tighten the set screw q firmly.
Note) • Set the needle so that the notched part will
come on the rotary hook side.
• The needle eye should not be angled to the
left (when viewed from the front).

* Relationship between materials and needles Selecting needle

Material Needle Needle thickness • When using special threads such as gold,
silver, and rame yarn, use a heavy-duty
Denim #14, needle (#11 ~ #16). For better finish, paste
Leather #16, #18
the waxed paper on the back of the
Handkerchief DB x K5 #9, #10 material.

Shirt #11, • In general, use DBxK5 #11 ~ #18 according

Towel #12, #13 to the material thickness. For knitted
materials, use DBxK23 #11 because its
rounded point prevents the knit thread from
breaking.

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4-4 Connection to Power Source

DANGER
Be sure to connect an earth cable.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

Use a cord plug that matches the receptacle type.

4-5 Preparation of Machine for Operation

Check the following before turning on the power

Thread (1) Are upper thread settings complete? (2) Are threads passed smoothly?
(3) Are threads passed through needles? (4) Are lower thread settings complete?

Embroidery hoop (1) Is there any looseness in the material? (2) Is the hoop clamped securely?

Needle stop position (1) Are thread take-ups aligned horizontally? (2) Are needle bars positioned at the top?

Note) If thread take-up q, which is not in the drive

position, is out of alignment, raise it by hand.
The stopper works to align thread take-up q
with the others.

Turning on the power switch brings up the

message "Moving frame" and sounds a
beep as a warning. Then, the X and Y
q
carriages move the embroidery hoop to the
(This figure shows model BES-916AC.) home position or the position where it was
located at the end of the previous
operation. Check that there is no obstacle
above the hoop which will interfere with
needles or presser feet.

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When the machine is turned on:

The message "Needle case lock" may appear while a buzzer sounds intermittently. In such a
case, the machine is not ready to start because the needle bar case is not positioned correctly,
and thus the needles are not in proper alignment with the holes of the needle plates. Follow
the steps below to fix this.

1. Check if the needles stop in the normal

w position.
When cam plate w is raised, it is in the automatic jump
position. This is the normal position.

BES-916AC 2. Turn knob e slowly.

If knob e cannot be turned or is too heavy to rotate,
thread take-up q or the needle bar is not in the normal
position. Check if any obstacle interferes with the needle
end or the presser foot.
Note) Do not turn the knob forcibly.

3. There is a dead zone in which the needle

bar case cannot be moved even by turning
knob e. Turn the knob to the normal
position in the vicinity of the center of the
dead zone.
e
4. Press STOP
.

5. The message "Moving frame" appears and

BES-1216AC a buzzer sounds three times. The X and Y
carriages move automatically so as to bring
the hoop center to the home position or to
the position where it was located at the end
of the previous operation.

6. The main menu appears.

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If the machine is not ready to operate because the needle bars in the drive position are out of
the normal position, the message "Needle stop position error" appears. Follow the steps
below if this occurs.

1. Set "100° ( )" on the pulley to "STOP

POSITION."

2. Press STOP
.
Note) Check if the needle bars are lowered. If so,
return them to the normal stop position. (Re-
fer to "Normal needle stop position" on page
30.)

3. The message "Moving frame" appears and

a buzzer sounds four times. The X and Y
carriages move automatically so as to bring
the hoop center to the home position or to
the position where it was located at the end
of the previous operation.

4. The main menu appears.

Normal needle stop position

Viewing the inside through the clearance,

each needle bar is in the jump position at
the top (as shown in the figure) and needle
bar vertical piece t lowers to keep it from
y contact with needle bar clamp y. (The
t thread take-ups are aligned horizontally.)

Note) When the power switch has been turned on

or when restarting embroidering while the
machine is stopped or suspended, be sure to
return the needles to the normal stop posi-
tion.
• Align all thread take-ups horizontally.
t • If the needle bar in the embroidering posi-
tion is lowered with needle bar vertical
piece t, separate them in the following
manner. For safety, insert a tool such as a
y screwdriver into the clearance at the front
left side of the needle bar case and turn the
needle bar vertical piece t by pushing its
end. When the needle bar and the needle
bar vertical piece are separated, the needle
bar is raised to the top by the spring.

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Clearing internal memory

Internal memory can be reset to the status before shipment.

Follow the steps below to clear memory:

1. Turn off the machine power switch.

2. Hold down DEL , and turn on the power switch.

3. Press .
When D EL is pressed, only the embroidery data is cleared. Therefore, other setting data is saved.

4. Memory has been cleared.

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4-6 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame

Attaching a square frame and a flat hoop frame (standard)

t q

Figure A Figure B

1. Attach flat hoop frame (assembly) q to X carriage w, and tighten two screws e.
Fit the projections of the X carriage into the inner holes.

2. Loosen two screws r. Attach square frame t.

3. As shown in Figure A, fit the left metal part of the square frame to the screw. As shown in
Figure B, fit the right metal part to the screw. Tighten two screws r securely.

4. If the material over the square frame is not set properly, stitches may be skipped, threads
may be broken, or the material may shrink during embroidering. Make an adjustment using
screw y.

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Attaching a tubular round frame (optional)

Note) When using a tubular round frame with the frame for it, remove table from the machine.

Figure A

e
r t

Figure B r Figure C

t u
t
y

1. Attach two frame sets w for tubular round frame to X carriage q with two screws e.
Fit the projections of the X carriage into the inner holes.

2. As Figures B and C show, while pushing up plate springs t, insert the right and left metal
parts of tubular round frame r and fit projections y into the hole of the tubular round frame.

3. If the material over the tubular round frame is not set properly, stitches may be skipped,
threads may be broken, or the material may shrink during embroidering. Make an adjustment
using screw u.

4. Remove screw o in Figure A. Position frame arms i R and L for the tubular round frame
according to the mounting pitch of the tubular round frame, and attach the arms.
Note) Attach the frame arms R and L symmetrically.

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Attaching a sash frame set (optional)

1. Turn off the machine power switch.

e
r 2. Pull X carriage q fully toward you. Loosen
two screws e. Remove flat hoop frame
t
(assembly) w with spring washers r and
w
plane washers t from X carriage q.
Note) Save the two screws, spring washers, and
plane washers removed in the above step.
They will be used later.
q

3. Fit spacer u to the projection of frame base

u plate assembly y mounted on X carriage
Projection
q.

Projection
y

q y

4. After attaching spacer u, attach sash

e
frame i in the same manner and fix them
r using screws e, spring washers r, and
t plane washers t removed in step w.
Note) When attaching the sash frame, check that the
i
side with felt affixed to the back faces the
front.

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5. Put material over sash frame i. Attach two

o
clips 290 o to both vertical sides securely.
!0 Also attach two clips 220 !0 to both
horizontal sides securely.
With a sash frame, the allowable embroidery area is 300
mm (vertical) x 450 mm (horizontal).

!0

i o 300mm

450mm

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4-7 Adjustment of Thread Tension

Adjustment of upper thread
Adjust upper thread tension to 0.7~1.3N when
the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread
guide.

0.7~1.3N

Upper stitch * Correct adjustment

width
Turn the upper thread tension dial so that the
Upper needle thread can be pulled to the back of the
thread
material and that the lower stitch width will be
about 1/3 of the upper stitch width.

Lower
thread
Lower
stitch
width

Adjustment of tension spring

6~8mm

0.07~0.12N

1. The tension spring should be adjusted to 6~8 mm in height and 0.07~0.12 N in force.

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2. For adjusting the height, loosen the screw q and turn the tension spring bracket w.

3. For adjusting the tension spring force, insert a driver tip in the groove of the thread tension
bar e and turn it.

Lower thread tension

The standard tension of the lower thread is
0.15~ 0.3N.
This tension may vary depending on the used
thread. In general, press the bobbin case to a
smooth vertical surface and hang the
designated number of coins. Turn the thread
tension screw so that the lower thread will come
out smoothly.
Note) Check that the bobbin is pushed out of the
bobbin case by about 0.5 mm. If not, the slip
prevention spring of the bobbin case does not
work. Adjust the spring in height or replace it
with a new one. (Refer to “Replacing Bob-
To tighten bin” on page 26.)

To loosen

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After installation of machine start embroider-
ing. This chapter explains about the opera-
tion panel on the machine as well as pre-
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Functions of Operation Panel

Operation Panel

BES-1216AC

FLAT CAP

HOOP

ESC 1 2 3
. ABC DEF

START
INS 4 5 6
GHI JKL MNO

DEL 7 8 9
PQRS TUV WXYZ

STOP END 0
SPACE

Starts embroidering.

Restarts after moving the carriage to embroidering start position by using the jog switch.

Restarts embroidering after a suspension.

STOP

Cancels errors during embroidering.

Suspends embroidering.

Selects sewing data. ( "Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" page 47)

Specifies a sequence of colors (sequence of needle changes) in sewing data.

( "Setting of Needle Bars" page 80)

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Edits sewing data. ( "Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" page 65)

Sets the upper thread breakage sensor. ( "Thread Breakage Sensor" page 82)

Machine motions can be set. ( "Chapter 5 Setting" page 77)

Trims thread during suspension.

Moves the hoop to a preset hoop retract position. When this switch is pressed again, the
hoop returns to the previous position.

Checks the embroidering area.

Moves the hoop automatically into the embroidering area when the embroidery position
is out of the area.

ESC 1 2 3
. ABC DEF

INS 4 5 6
GHI JKL MNO

DEL 7 8 9
PQRS TUV WXYZ

END 0
SPACE

Used for selecting data and setting functions.

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FLAT CAP

HOOP

Selects the flat or cap hoop. This selection should be done before turning the power ON
to the machine. The setting will not be changed if the selection is done after turning the
power OFF.

Moves the hoop.

Step-back or forward is available during suspension. (Use switches only.)

Changes the speed range during embroidering (Use switches only).

Carries out inching of the hoop when the switch is pressed in the inching mode.

Move the cursor for selecting sewing data and an icon.

Moves the needle bar. The needle moves by the diameter every time this switch is pressed.

Change to the screen for selecting sewing data.

Operation panel

Contrast volume
Adjusts the screen contrast.

SBUS interface connector

Not used (Do not connects anything.)

RS-232C interface connector

Connect personal computer with BE-100 installed, etc.

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Shut-off switch unit

The operation panel is equipped with the shut-off switch unit, depending on the
model.

Power switch Emergency stop switch

Power switch
Press this switch to turn on the machine. The switch is valid while the breaker
switch is on and the emergency stop switch is reset.

Emergency stop switch

Press this switch to shut off the machine. Pressing the switch locks it while it is held
down. To unlock the switch, turn it clockwise.

Stop switch unit

The operation panel is equipped with the stop switch unit, depending on the model.

Stop switch

Stop switch
Press this switch to stop embroidering. When the switch is pressed, "Release stop
SW to operate!" appears. Pressing the switch locks it while it is held down. To
unlock the switch, turn it clockwise.

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Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering

Turn on the machine power. ( page 45).

Retrieve the embroidery data ( page 46).

"Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" ( page 47)

Edit the retrieved embroidery data.

"Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" ( page 65)

Press on the operation panel.

Press on the operation panel.

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Turn on the Machine Power

1. Turn on the power to the machine.

2. A message is displayed on the LCD as soon as the power is turned ON.

BES-916AC

BES-1216AC

3. The alarm sounds three times. The needle bar and the presser foot move
up. The hoop moves back to the zero point and the sewing screen is
displayed.

The speed range and actual speed is displayed.

A sequence of changing colors is displayed.

A sequence of colors is displayed.

A total number of stitches is displayed.

A data name is displayed.

A number of colors registered in data is displayed.
A kind of hoop is displayed.
Operational icons are basically displayed; however, some icons,
such as , may not be on the screen.
STOP

Feed timing according to the cloth thickness is displayed.

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Retrieve the Embroidery Data

The description in this section is based on the method of reading data which is
registered in the memory unit of the machine.
Refer to "Selection of Data" ( Page 49) for details.

1. Press switch.
Data saved in the machine is displayed.

2. Select a screen by pressing keys, and select required data by

pressing ten keys or .
When using ten keys for data selection, input a numerical figure (1 ~ 9) which indicates each
data name. Required embroidery data is selected and read.

3. Press key.
Required embroidery data is selected and read.

Selected embroidery data is read.

Start Embroidering
1. Press to check the embroidering area.

2. Press to start embroidering.

Sewing is started and the next screen is displayed.

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What Can the Machine Do?

Selection of Embroidery Data

Registration of data from the floppy disk ( Page 49)

Reading of data from the memory ( Page 52)

Registration of data created by BE-100 ( Page 53)

(These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.)

Modification of data name ( Page 56)

Deletion of embroidery data ( Page 54)

Embroidering Operation
Embroidering start ( Page 60)

Embroidering feedhold ( Page 61)

Embroidering cancel ( Page 61)

Step forward/step back ( Page 62)

Step forward (back) stitch by stitch

Step forward (back) by every 10 stitches

Step forward (back) by every 100 stitches

Step forward (back) until a next color change

Step forward (back) to the embroidering start point

of a next pattern
Step forward (back) by a specified number of
stitches ( Page 62)

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Selection of Data
Select data in order to start sewing.

Data to use for actual embroidering is selected from data registered in the machine
memory. A maximum of 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be
registered in the machine memory; however, depending on the combination of
embroidery data, the number of total stitches available may become less.
When using data in a floppy disk or in BE-100, register it in the machine memory
once before selection.
If there is no space in the machine memory, delete unnecessary data to make a
space.

Data in a floppy disk

Machine memory

Registration

Data created by BE-100

Sewing
Reading

Registration of Embroidery Data from Floppy Disk

Register embroidery data from a floppy disk into the machine memory.

Types of data to be registered are as shown below.

• DOS-formatted data
Data format Extension Icon

ECS Data with a name of [xxxx.ECS]

Tajima Data with a name of [xxxx.DST]

Barudan Data with a name of [xxxx.DSB]

Zanks (DSK) Data with a name of [xxxx.DSZ]

Data received from BE-100 Data with a name of [xxxx.STH]

(These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.)

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• Other data
Data format Icon

Barudan FDR

Barudan FMC

Zanks ZSK
(These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.)

Loading and Loading of Floppy Disk

1. When loading a floppy disk, set it straight with the labeled surface facing
this side.

2. When unloading a floppy disk, press the eject switch.

3. When it comes out, pull it straight.

When the access lamp if ON, never press the eject switch. Otherwise, embroidery data in the
floppy disk may be destroyed.

Eject switch

Access lamp

Registration of Sewing Data into Machine Memory

1. Load a floppy disk with sewing data.

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2. Press .

3. Select a screen for data registration by pressing .

Currently displayed screen

No. of screens to be selected
Data in machine memory

Currently selected embroidery data Number of stitches in selected embroidery data

When there is no data

4. Select an area for registration, using ten keys or , then press

.

A space available is automatically selected.

Pressing automatically locates the first space in the memory.

5. Data in the floppy disk is displayed. Press to select a screen.

Currently displayed screen

No. of screens to be selected
Data in floppy disk

Icon indicating a kind of selected data

Pressing displays a pattern name.

Name of a selected embroidery pattern

(It may be the same as a file name.)

6. Select data to register by pressing ten keys or then press .

Data is newly registered in the machine memory.

Select embroidery data and press . The selected data is automatically registered in the
memory and the machine enters a standby status.

If registration is done without loading a floppy disk, the following screen is displayed after the
step 4 is finished.
Load a floppy disk for data registration.

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Reading from Memory

Data to use for sewing can be selected from the machine memory.

A maximum 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be registered in

the memory.

1. Press .
Embroidery data registered in the memory is displayed.

2. Select a screen by pressing .

Currently displayed screen

No. of screens to be selected

3. Select embroidery data to read by pressing ten keys or .

4. Press .
Embroidery data is selected and read.

When a free space is specified in the memory, a screen for reading data from the floppy disk is
displayed.
Refer to "Registration of Sewing Data into Machine Memory" (steps 5 and afterward on Page
51).

5. The initial screen is displayed.

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Registration of Embroidery Data from BE-100

Connect the operation panel and the personal computer with BE-100 installed in
order to register the embroidery data into the machine memory.

1. Connect the personal computer with BE-100 installed and the operation
panel by means of the RS-232C cable.
Personal computer with BE-100 installed

Operation panel

Dedicated communication cable (Option)

2. Press the .

3. Select the data registration screen by pressing the .

4. Select an area for data registration by pressing ten keys or , and

then press the key.

5. Press the .

When a floppy disk is set

When no floppy disk is set

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6. Press the .

7. The BE-100 embroidery data is displayed. Press the and select a

required screen.

8. Select embroidery data to register by pressing ten keys or , and

then press the key.
The data is registered in the machine memory.

Deletion of Embroidery Data from Machine Memory

Embroidery data can be deleted from the machine memory.

1. Press .
A list of registered data is displayed.

2. Select a screen by pressing .

Currently displayed screen

No. of screens to be selected

3. Select embroidery data to delete by pressing ten keys or .

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4. When DEL is pressed, the confirmation message is displayed.

5. When key is pressed, selected embroidery data is deleted from the

memory.

When deleting embroidery data in the machine memory entirely:

When deleting embroidery data registered in the machine memory entirely, turn
ON the power to the machine while pressing D E L . (Refer to “Clearing internal
memory” on page 31.)

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Modification of Embroidery Data Name

Name of embroidery data registered in the machine memory can be modified.

This example shows how to modify the data name "FLOWER" to "TEST003".

A maximum number of characters to use for an embroidery data name is 8.

The following kinds of characters can be used.
It is impossible to input a " . " or space.
Alphabetical characters (A ~ Z) Numerical characters (0 ~ 9)

0 through 9 . An input character changes depending on the number of times

Use SPACE WXYZ

each is pressed as shown below.

5 1 time 7 1 time

JKL PQRS 5 times

4 times 4 times
3 times 3 times
2 times 2 times

_ (underbar), - (hyphen)

Use 1 . .

1
.
3 times
2 times

1. Press .
Embroidery data saved in the memory is displayed.

2. A list of embroidery data is displayed. Select a screen by pressing .

Currently displayed screen

No. of screens to be selected

3. Select embroidery data to modify the name by pressing ten keys or

.

4. Press .

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When selected data has a pattern name, the name is displayed. Press the key once again.

5. Input a new data name by pressing ten keys.

When modifying embroidery data names entirely

6. Pressing DEL
deletes currently reversed characters.

7. Press 8 twice.
TUV

"T" is input.

8. Press 3 three times.

DEF

"E" is input.

9. Press 7 five times.

PQRS

"S" is input.

10. Press 8 twice.

TUV

"T" is input.

11. Press 0 once.

SPACE

"0" is input.

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12. Press .
When inputting the same character continuously, press the to move the cursor to the right.

13. Press 0 once.

SPACE

"0" is input.

14. Press 3 once.

DEF

"3" is input.

15. After inputting a data name, press .

A data name is modified by the above procedures.

When modifying only one character:

[FLNWER] can be modified to [FLOWER] in the following procedures.

6. Press .

7. Press twice and display "N" reversely.

8. Press DEL .
"N" is deleted.

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9. Press 6 four times.

MNO

"O" is input.

10. Press .
A data name is modified by the above procedures.

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Sewing Operation

Before Starting Sewing

Select a hoop to set on the machine.

The following operation should be done before turning the power ON to the
machine. Otherwise, it will damage the hoop.

1. Select either the flat hoop or cap hoop, using FLAT or CAP switch on the
operation panel.
When a flat or tabular hoop , or a sash frame is set on the machine, select [FLAT].
When a cap hoop is set, select [CAP].

FLAT CAP

HOOP
2. Specify an embroidery hoop set on the machine, referring to "Embroidery
Hoop" ( Page 85).

Starting Sewing Operation

For details of specifying a sewing start position, refer to "Registration of Sewing
Start Position" ( Page 92).
When is pressed while the message "Area over" is indicated on the screen,
a dialog box is displayed for confirming whether or not to start sewing forcibly.
Pressing starts sewing; however, depending on the start position, an
interference with the frame may occur. Exercise added care when doing so.

1. Check that sewing data has been selected, then press .

Sewing is started.
The current embroidering status is indicated.
Indicates a sequence of color changes.

No. of current stitches

Indicates a name of data currently used for sewing.

Indicates the number of data currently used for sewing.

Currently selected speed range

The range can be modified by pressing .

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Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing

Feedhold

1. Press STOP .
Sewing is interrupted.

Cancellation
1. Press ESC while sewing is interrupted.
When repetition of patterns is set, a pattern which is currently being sewn is canceled. When
canceling all patterns, press ESC once again.

2. A message for confirmation is displayed. When canceling sewing, press

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Step Forward and Step-Back

Stitches can be advanced (step forward) or retracted (step-back) without sewing.

Step Forward/Step-Back Mode

1. Press when selecting either mode before starting sewing and press

STOP when selecting a mode during sewing.

Setting Amount or Timing of Step Forward/Step-Back

A step forward/step-back amount or timing can be selected as described below.

For stepping forward (back) stitch by stitch

For stepping forward (back) by 10 stitches

For stepping forward (back) by 100 stitches

For stepping forward (back) up to the next (previous) color change

For stepping forward up to the sewing start point of a next pattern if

repetition of patterns is set.

Specify the number of stitches for stepping forward (back).

1. Select a required item as described above by pressing .

When the number of stitches is specified, the needle steps forward

(back) to an input position:

1. Press the five times.

2. Input the number of stitches to move by pressing ten keys.

3. Press the END .

The needle steps forward (back) as specified.

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4. The embroidery head advances (retracts) by a specified number of

stitches.

For Step Forward (Back)

1. Press .
Stitches steps forward (back) by a specified amount.

Resuming Sewing

1. Press .
Sewing is started.

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Writing the embroidering data

The embroidering data stored in the memory of the machine is written to the floppy disk.

The format of the data to be written is brother ESC or TAJIMA TFD.

1. Press the button.

The embroidering data stored in the memory is displayed.

2. The list of the embroidering data is displayed. Select the screen by

pressing .

3. Select the embroidering data to be written with numeric keys or .

4. Press the END button.

5. Designate the thread trimming feed number with .

It cannot be designated when the ECS data format is selected.
Use numeric keys, , or the DEL button to change the file name.

In any data format other than the ECS format In the ECS data format

6. Highlight the icon of the data format with and designate the format
of the data to be written with .

7. Highlight the edit value validating or invalidating icon with and

designate validating or invalidating of the edit value.

8. Set the formatted floppy disk.

9. Press the END button.

The selected embroidering data is stored on the floppy disk.

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Editing of Embroidering Data
Pressing on the operation panel after
reading embroidering data displays the em-
broidering data editing screen. Simple op-
eration by using embroidering data is avail-
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What Can the Machine Do?

Editing
Enlargement/reduction is executed ahead of rotation. When an embroidery
pattern is so set to be rotated by 90˚ and then enlarged by 2 times in the X-axis
direction, the X-axis enlargement is executed first and rotation by 90˚ is executed
afterwards. Therefore, a pattern is enlarged by 2 times at the sewing point.
Rotation of embroidery pattern ( Page 67)

Enlargement/reduction of embroidery pattern in the X-axis direction

( Page 68)

Enlargement/reduction of embroidery pattern in the Y-axis direction

( Page 68)

Mirror pattern ( Page 70)

Right/left mirror pattern

Up/down mirror pattern

Zero point symmetric mirror pattern

No. of repetitions in the horizontal direction (lines) ( Page 72)

No. of repetitions in the vertical direction (rows) ( Page 72)

( ) Distance in the horizontal direction between two outer hoop

centers ( Page 72)

( ) Distance in the vertical direction between two outer hoop

centers ( Page 72)

Direction of repetitions ( Page 72)

Horizontal direction from upper left to lower right

Vertical direction from upper right to lower left

Horizontal direction from lower right to upper left

Vertical direction from lower left to upper right

Horizontal direction from upper right to lower left

Vertical direction from upper left to lower right

Horizontal direction from lower left to upper right

Vertical direction from lower right to upper left

0 stitch deletion ( Page 74)

Thread trimming feed number ( Page 75)
Swing width correction ( Page 75)

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Rotation
A pattern can be rotated.

A maximum range of rotation is 1 ~ 359 degrees.

The rotating direction is counterclockwise.
Rotating angle can be set in either of the following.

By using Angle can be specified in increments of 90˚. Setting of 90˚,180˚

or 270˚ is available.

By using ten keys Angle can be specified in increments of one degree.

1. Read sewing data.

2. Press .

3. Press to select an angle or use ten keys to specify an angle.

4. Press END .
The initial screen is displayed again.

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Enlargement and Reduction

A pattern can be enlarged or reduced.

The enlargement and reduction ratio is 50 ~ 200%.

The number of stitches does not change even by enlargement or reduction of a
pattern. However, stitches may become too rough or close if enlargement or
reduction is excessive.
There are the following two types of enlargement/reduction.
• Enlargement/reduction at the same ratio in both the X and Y directions
• Enlargement/reduction at different ratios in the X and Y directions

1. Read sewing data.

2. Press .

Enlargement/reduction at the same ratio in the X/Y directions

3. Press .
are reversed in black.

4. Input enlargement/reduction ratio by pressing ten keys.

5. Press END .
The initial screen is displayed again.

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Enlargement/reduction at different ratios in the X/Y directions

3. Press twice.
is reversed in black.

4. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the X direction by pressing ten keys.

5. Press .
is reversed in black.

6. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the Y direction by pressing ten keys.

7. Press END .
The initial screen is displayed again.

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Mirror
A pattern can be reversed as if it is reflected in the mirror.

Right/left mirror pattern

Up/down mirror pattern

Zero point-symmetric mirror pattern

Up/down mirror pattern Right/left mirror pattern Zero point-symmetric mirror

pattern.

Right/left mirror pattern The pattern is reversed in the right/left

direction on the basis of the embroidering
start point.

Up/down mirror pattern The pattern is reversed in the up/down

direction on the basis of the embroidering
start point.

Zero point-symmetric mirror pattern The pattern is reversed on the basis of

the embroidering start point.

1. Sewing data is read.

2. Press .

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Right/Left Mirror Pattern

3. Keep pressing until is displayed.

4. Press END .
The initial screen is displayed again.

Up/Down Mirror Pattern

3. Keep pressing until is displayed.

4. Press END .
The initial screen is displayed again.

Zero Point-Symmetric Mirror Pattern

3. Keep pressing until is displayed.

4. Press END .
The initial screen is displayed again.

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Repetition
A pattern is repeatedly copied as many times as specified.

The number of repetitions is 1 ~ 99 in both the vertical (row) and horizontal (line)
directions.
There are the following eight directions of repetitions.
Horizontal direction from upper left to lower right

Vertical direction from upper right to lower left

Horizontal direction from lower right to upper left

Vertical direction from lower right to upper left

Vertical direction from lower left to upper right

Horizontal direction from upper right to lower left

Vertical direction from upper left to lower right

Horizontal direction from lower left to upper right

There are the following two types of intervals between repetitions.

By setting a distance between the outer hoops of each pattern

By setting a distance between the centers of each pattern

1. Read sewing data.

2. Press twice.

3. Input the number of repetitions in the vertical and horizontal directions,

by pressing ten keys.
The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing .

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4. Press .

5. Input intervals between repetitions by pressing ten keys.

The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing .
Press for setting a distance between the centers of each pattern.

For setting a distance between the outer

hoops of each pattern

For setting a distance between the centers

of each pattern

6. Select the direction of repetitions by pressing .

7. Press END .
The initial screen is displayed again.

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Other Editing
Setting of other functions related to editing is available.

The following types of setting is available.

0 stitch deletion For deleting stitches at the same point without

stepping forward or back.
This function is previously set to (for not deleting
0stitch)upon shipment.
For deleting 0 stitch
For not deleting 0 stitch

Thread trimming feed number For setting the number of feeds for thread trimming
This function is previously set to (ECS data)
or (Except ECS data)upon shipment.
~ For thread trimming at the number of feeds
indicated on the icon
For not thread trimming by feeding

Swing width correction For setting the needle swing width correction amount
The correction amount can be set in increments of 0.1mm.
The setting range is -0.5 ~ 2.0mm in both the X and
Y directions. (The setting range is displayed as "-5
~ 20" on the screen.)
This function is previously set to 0(no swing width
correction)upon shipment.

1. Read sewing data.

2. Press three times.

0 Stitch Deletion

3. Select this function by pressing .

4. Press END after setting is finished.

Press when setting continuously.

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Thread Trimming Feed Number

3. Select this function by pressing .

4. Select the number of feeds by pressing .

5. Press END after setting is finished.

Sewing Width Correction

Correction values within -5 ~ 20 can be input. However, excessively large values
may result in distortion of a pattern.

3. Select this function by pressing .

4. Select a correction amount in the X direction by pressing .

5. Reverse by pressing .

6. Input a correction amount in the Y direction by pressing .

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7. Press END after setting is finished.

Press when setting continuously.

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This Chapter describes how to set a sewing
speed, correct trouble including thread break-
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What Can the Machine Do?

Setting of Needle Bars

Needle bars allocated in the sequence of embroidering ( Page 80)

Setting of Thread Breakage Sensor

Thread breakage sensor ON/OFF ( Page 82)

Thread breakage sensitivity ( Page 82)

Number of stitches in automatic step back ( Page 83)

Display of total stitch number in automatic step back

Lower thread counter counts ( Page 84)

Stitch counter indication ( Page 84)

Setting of Machine
Selection of embroidery hoop ( Page 85)

Speed range ( Page 86)

Speed in speed range ( Page 87)

Thread trimming length ( Page 89)

Thread removal feed length ( Page 89)

Inching ON/OFF ( Page 90)

Sewing area ( Page 91)

Resetting of thread breakage error ( Page 88)

Setting of Environment
Return to start point after embroidering end ( Page 94)

Method of reflecting modified machine speed ( Page 94)

Method of checking the embroidery area ( Page 95)

Feed rate adjustment ( Page 96)

Data transfer speed ( Page 96)

Display language ( Page 97)

Alarm sound ( Page 98)

Motive speed ( page 99)

Small-pitch deletion ( Page 100)

XY Feed Power ( Page 101)

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Setting of Boring
Boring mode ON/OFF ( page 102)

Data shift ON/OFF ( page 103)

Setting of Lock Stitch

Lock stitch ON/OFF (sewing start position) ( page 103)

Lock stitch ON/OFF (sewing send position) ( page 104)

Lock stitch ON/OFF (sewing start position after thread trimming) ( page 105)

Setting of speed limit in a small pitch

Speed limit in a short pitch ( page 106)

Display of Information
Display of pattern information ( Page 111)

Features of machine ( Page 112)

Version information ( Page 113)

Feed timing ( Page 107)

Automatic input setting ( Page 108)

Hoop Retract Point

Hoop retract point ( Page 92)

Automatic hoop retract ON/OFF ( Page 93)

Hoop Movement
Registration of embroidering start point ( Page 92)

Movement to registered sewing start point ( Page 93)

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Setting of Needle Bars

Needle bars allocated in the sequence of sewing can be modified.

This setting is explained on the basis of the BES-1216AC screen.

Either feedhold or hoop retract can be inserted.

1. Press .

2. Select a sewing sequence to modify by pressing .

The current embroidering sequence is selected while embroidering is interrupted.

Press for modifying all sequences at one time.

3. Input the number of a needle bar by pressing ten keys.

When inputting a numerical figure exceeding 10, press the 0 first.
SPACE

Insertion of Feedhold
Press and reverse the display on the right of a point to insert a feedhold, then
press STOP
.

A feedhold mark is displayed.

4. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

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Insertion of Hoop Retract

1. Press to highlight the position right next to the position to insert the
hoop retract and press .

2. Press the END button.

The changed setting is stored and the previous screen is displayed.

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Thread Breakage Sensor

Validity or invalidity and sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor can be set.

Setting of sensor validity/invalidity

This function is previously set to valid upon shipment.

1. Press .

2. Activate or deactivate the thread breakage sensor by pressing .

Valid Invalid

3. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again.

Thread Breakage Sensitivity

Sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor can be set.

The sensitivity can be set within the range of 1 ~ 100. Sensitivity increases as
the figure decreases.
This function is previously set to 10 upon shipments.

1. Press twice.

2. Select the needle bar for which the sensitivity is modified by pressing
.
The number of needle bars changes in the sequence of :
ALL (all needle bars) 1 2 ... 9 or 12 (max.) ALL ...

3. Select by pressing .

4. Input sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor.

5. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

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Automatic Step-Back
The number of stitches to step back automatically in case of a thread breakage can
be set.

Setting can be done within the range of 0 ~ 10 stitches.

This function is previously set to 0 stitches upon shipments.

1. Press twice.

2. Select by pressing .

3. Input the number of stitches to step back automatically by pressing ten

keys.
Pressing sets whether to execute an extra step-back by a sensitivity amount of the thread
breakage sensor in the automatic step-back mode.

Total number of stitches to step back in

the automatic step-back mode

When stepping back by a sensitivity

amount of the thread breakage sensor

When stepping back by preset number of

stitches

4. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

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Setting of Lower Thread Counter/Stitch Counter

The lower thread counter reduces the indication each time one pattern is finished.
After the reduction is finished, an error message can be displayed.
The stitch counter increases the indication stitch by stitch.
The lower thread counter can be validated or invalidated by pressing .
The stitch counter can be cleared to zero by pressing DEL .

1. Press three times.

2. Input the number of counts of the lower thread counter by pressing ten
keys.

Number of stitches

3. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again.

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Setting of Machine
Machine motions can be set.

Embroidery Hoop
Specify a type of an embroidery hoop set on the machine.

A type of a hoop can be selected when a cap hoop is selected by a switch on the
operation panel.
When a cap hoop is selected Semi-wide cap frame

Wide cap frame

Baseball cap frame

1. Press .

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Select a type of a hoop by pressing .

Currently selected hoop

5. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

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Speed Range
A range of speed for each needle bar can be set.
This setting is explained on the basis of the BES-916AC screen.
The speed range can be set within the range of 1 ~ 6.

1. Press .

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Select a needle bar by pressing .

When setting the same speed range for all needle bars, press .

When modifying the speed range for one

needle bar

When modifying the speed range for all

needle bars

5. Input a required speed range by pressing ten keys.

6. After modification is finished, press END .

Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

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Speed of Each Speed Range

Maximum speed of each range can be set.

Speed can be input in increments of 10rpm.

The upper limit of a speed to be set varies depending on a selected hoop.

1. Press .

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Select a speed range to modify by pressing .

Upper limit of speed to be set in each range

Maximum speed
Lowest speed

5. Input a required speed by pressing ten keys.

6. After modification is finished, press END .

Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

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Setting of Mending
Details of mending can be set in case of a thread breakage.

Contents of each setting item are as described below.

Item Contents

For setting whether to reset a thread breakage error automatically

This function is previously set to (Manual) upon shipments.
For resetting an error automatically

For resetting an error manually

1. Press .

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Press for modifying a resetting method.

5. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the initial screen is displayed again.

Thread Trimming Length

Length of thread to leave on the needle bar after thread trimming can be set for
each needle bar.

This setting is explained on the basis of the BES-916AC screen.

Thread trimming length can be set within the range of 1 ~ 6.
This function is previously set to 4 upon shipments.

1. Press .

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2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Select a needle bar to modify by pressing .

Press for setting the same speed range for all needle bars.

5. Input thread length by pressing ten keys.

Thread length can be input within the range of 1 ~ 6. Length decreases as the figure decreases.

6. After setting is finished with all needle bars, press END .

Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

Thread Withdrawal Feed Length

Thread withdrawal length can be set before thread trimming.

The input range is 0 ~ 100mm.

This function is previously set to 15mm upon shipments.
1. Press .

2. Select by pressing .

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3. Press .

4. Input thread withdrawal length by pressing ten keys.

5. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

Inching
Whether to select the inching mode for thread trimming can be set.

This function is previously set to selected upon shipments.

1. Press .

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Set whether to select the inching mode by pressing .

5. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

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Sewing Area
An allowable area for sewing can be set.

A maximum sewing area using a flat hoop is as shown below.

450mm

(0, 0)
1

(300mm)

(450, 300)

1. Press .

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Specify coordinates of the upper left of the sewing area. Move the hoop
by pressing .

Indicates a currently set embroidery area

5. Press .
Pressing set a maximum area designated for a currently set hoop.

6. Specify coordinates of the lower right of the sewing area. Move the hoop
by pressing .

7. Press END .
Pressing restores a status before modification of setting.

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Registration of Sewing Start Position

Register a position to start sewing.

When returning to a registered sewing start position, hold down STOP and press
.

1. Press the key.

The hoop coordinates are displayed.

2. Shift the hoop to a position to start sewing by pressing the .

3. Press END .

4. Press the key.

Hoop Retract Point

The hoop basic point (retract point) can be set when sewing is interrupted.

When restarting sewing after the hoop is retracted during an interrupt, press .

1. Press .

2. Move the hoop by pressing .

Current hoop coordinates

3. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again.
The hoop returns to the initial point.

Cancellation of Setting
1. Press once again.
Modified setting is canceled and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again. The hoop
returns to the initial point.

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Hoop Automatic Retract

Set whether to move the hoop automatically to the retract point at the end of sewing.

This function is previously set to no hoop automatic retract upon shipments.

1. Press .

2. Select whether to retract the hoop automatically by pressing .

For automatically retracting the hoop

For not retracting the hoop automatically

3. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the initial screen or halt screen is displayed again.

Movement to Registered Sewing Start Point

This operation should be done before starting sewing.

1. Hold down STOP and press .

2. The hoop moves and the zero point is detected. Then the hoop moves to
a registered start point.

3. The initial screen is displayed again.

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Setting of Environment

Return to Start Point

Whether to return to the start point after sewing is finished can be set.

1. Press twice.

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Select by pressing .

5. Select whether to validate a return to the start point by pressing .

When the start point return is valid

When the start point return is invalid

6. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

Speed Range
For setting whether to reflect modified machine speed to all needle bars.

1. Press twice.

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

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4. Select by pressing .

5. Modify setting by pressing .

Press ESC
ESC for invalidating the modification.

6. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

Checking the Embroidery Area

The embroidery area can be checked according to the following procedure.

The following two checking methods (rectangle and octagon) can be selected.
Item Contents

Checking by rectangle tracing

Checking by octagon tracing

1. Press twice.

2. Select with .

3. Press .

4. Press to select .

5. Press to change the settings.

Checking with the rectangle

Checking with the octagon

6. Press END .
The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed.

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Feed rate adjustment

A feed rate is adjustable.

A feed rate can be set in the range of "1 (normal)" to "5 (slow)".
This function is previously set to "1" upon shipment.

1. Press twice.

2. Select with .

3. Press .

4. Select the desired feed rate with .

5. Press END .
The new feed rate is saved. The previous screen appears.

Setting of RS-232C Communication Speed

Speed for transferring embroidery data between the operation panel and a personal
computer with BE-100 installed.

The transmission speed can be selected within the range of 9600, 19200, 38400
and 115200. (unit : bps)

1. Press twice.

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

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4. Select [RS Speed] by pressing .

5. Select cpmmunication speed by pressing .

6. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

Display Language
A language to display on the screen can be set.

The following languages can be selected.

Display Contents

JPN Japanese

Eng English

Españl Spanish

fr. French

1. Press twice.

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Select [Language] by pressing .

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5. Select a language to display by pressing .

6. Press END .
The previous screen is displayed again with a display in a selected language.

Alarm Sound
Whether to generate a sound in case of an error can be set.

The following sounds can be set.

ON A sound is generated until the error is reset.

OFF A sound is generated twice.

5 A sound is generated five times.

1. Press twice.

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Select [Beep] by pressing .

5. Select a kind of sound by pressing .

6. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

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Motive Speed
The startup speed of the main shaft can be set.

The following startup speed can be set.

NOMAL Starts up the main shaft at the normal speed.

UP Speeds up the startup speed of the main shaft.

CAP Speeds up the startup speed of the main shaft when using the cap frame.

FLAT Speeds up the startup speed of the main shaft when using a frame other
than the cap frame.

1. Press twice.

2. Select with .

3. Press .

4. Select "Motive Speed" with .

5. Select the type of the startup speed of the main shaft with .

6. Press the END button.

The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed.

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Small-Pitch Deletion
Stitches less than preset can be deleted.

Settings in the range of OFF to 1.0 mm (in units of 0.1 mm) are valid. When OFF
is chosen, stitch deletion is not carried out.
This function is previously set to "OFF" upon shipment.

1. Press twice.

2. Select with .

3. Press .

4. Select "Del. small stch" with .

5. Select the maximum stitch to be deleted with .

6. Press END .

The new setting is saved and calculation is performed. The previous screen is displayed.
For example, if 0.3 mm is set, stiches shorter than 0.3 mm are deleted.

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XY Feed Power Increase

The frame movement power for positioning before starting embroidering can be
switched.

The following settings can be set.

NOMAL Frame movement at normal power. (by the jog switches)

UP Frame movement at increased power (by the jog switches)

This setting is not valid to the frame feed during embroidering.

1. Press twice.

2. Select with .

3. Press .

4. Select "XY power" with .

5. Select the XY feed power with .

6. Press END .
The new setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed.

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Boring
Whether to validate or invalidate the boring mode and to shift data in case of boring
can be set.

This setting is available only for sewing data which has been created for boring.
The machine itself cannot check if the sewing data is for boring or not. Therefore,
make sure to check the data before starting sewing.
Mount the following optional accessories on the machine before starting sewing.
• Boring knife
• Needle plate for boring, Finger guard
If editing including enlargement, reduction or rotation is done using sewing data
created for boring, the correct sewing may not be available.
This function is previously set to :
• Boring mode valid/invalid : invalid
• Data shift valid/invalid : invalid

Validation/Invalidation of Boring Mode

1. Press twice.

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Select by pressing .

5. Validate or invalidate the boring mode by pressing .

When the boring mode is valid

When the boring mode is invalid

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Validation/Invalidation of Data Shift

1. Press twice.

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Select by pressing .

5. Validate or invalidate the data shift by pressing .

When the data shift is valid

When the data shift is invalid

6. Press END .
Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again.

Lock Stitch
Lock stitch can be set at the sewing start and end positions and sewing start position
after trimming thread.

Setting lock stitch at the sewing start position

1. Press twice.

2. Select with .

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3. Press .

4. Select with .

5. Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch.

Validating the lock stitch

Invalidating the lock stitch

6. Press the END button.

The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed.

Setting the lock stitch on the sewing send position

1. Press twice.

2. Select with .

3. Press .

4. Select with .

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5. Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch.

Validating the lock stitch

Invalidating the lock stitch

6. Press the END button.

The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed.

Setting the lock stitch at the sewing start position after thread trimming
1. Press twice.

2. Select with .

3. Press .

4. Select with .

5. Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch.

Validating the lock stitch

Invalidating the lock stitch

6. Press the END button.

The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed.

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Speed Limit in a Short Pitch

Speed can be limited when stitching in a designated pitch.

The pitch can be designated between 0.0 and 2.0 mm in units of 0.1 mm.
The speed can be set from 400 rpm to the maximum speed available for the
current frame in units of 10 rpm.

1. Press twice.

2. Select with .

3. Press .

4. Designate the stitch length to be limited with .

5. Designate the speed to be limited with .

6. Press the END button.

The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed.

Invalidating speed limit in a short pitch

1. Press the button after the setting screen is displayed.

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2. Press the END button.

The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed.

Feed Timing
The timing of needle drop and hoop movement can be adjusted according to the
cloth thickness.

Either thick or thin cloth can be selected. Thin cloth is set as the standard
thickness.

1. Press three times.

2. Select with .

3. Press .

4. Select the thickness with .

5. Press the END button.

The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed.

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Automatic Input Setting

Sewing data can be read from a floppy disk or a computer automatically or
semiautomatically.

The following items can be selected.

Item Contents

Choose whether or not to read sewing data automatically.

Reads data manually.

Reads data from a floppy disk automatically.

Reads data from a floppy disk semiautomatically.

Reads data from a computer automatically.

Reads data from a computer semiautomatically.

Choose whether or not to continue data reading from the start

automatically on completion of sewing.
Discontinues data reading on completion of sewing.

Continues data reading from the start automatically on

completion of sewing.

Choose whether or not to reflect the initial edit data also in sewing
operations according to other data.
The initial edit data is reflected.

The initial edit data is not reflected.

1. Press three times.

2. Select with .

3. Press .

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4. Choose "MANU," "AUTO," or "S-AUTO" with .

The following steps are not necessary when is selected.

Go to step 8 when you select .

Go to step 5 when you select .

5. Select with .

6. Press and choose whether or not to continue data reading from the
start automatically on completion of sewing.

7. Select with .

8. Press and choose whether or not to reflect the initial edit data also in
operations according to other data.

This does not appear when "S-AUTO" is

selected in step 4.

9. For reading data from a floppy disk, insert the floppy disk into the
operation panel.
For reading data from a computer, establish connection with it.

10. Press END .

11. Select the desired sewing data item with , and press .
"AUTO" or "EM5" appears.

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12. Press . Sewing starts.

"AUTO" or "S-AT" appears.

13. When sewing is complete, press .

In the automatic mode, the next data is read and the machine is brought to a state of standby.
In the semi-automatic mode, the next sewing data is selected. Select the desired data with
and press .

14. To discontinue sewing by automatic input, follow steps 1 to 4 and select

. Press END .

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Display of Information
Information about the machine and patterns can be displayed on the screen.

Pattern Information
Detailed information about a selected pattern can be checked.

Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below.

Size of sewing data (mm)

Coordinates of embroidering start point

Coordinates of embroidering end point

Number of stitches

Number of colors

Name of data

1. Press three times.

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Check information about patterns.

5. Press ESC .
The previous screen is displayed again.

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Features of Machine
Detailed information of the machine can be checked.

Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below.

Maximum moving range of flat hoop

Maximum moving range of cap hoop

Number of heads

Number of needle bars per head

1. Press three times.

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Check information about the machine.

5. Press ESC .
The previous screen is displayed again.

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Information about Versions

Information about CPU ROM version, etc. can be checked.

Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below.

Panel CPU ROM version

Main CPU ROM version

Upper axis CPU ROM version

Interface CPU ROM version

Feed wave form table version

1. Press three times.

2. Select by pressing .

3. Press .

4. Check information about versions.

The version is displayed by numerical figures (1 ~ 255).

Panel CPU ROM version

Upper axis CPU ROM version

Interface CPU ROM version

Feed wave form table version

Main CPU ROM version

5. Press ESC .
The previous screen is displayed again.

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1. Operating Procedures
1-1 Power Source
1. Turn the power on to the machine.

2. When the machine is equipped with the

shut-off switch unit, Reset the emergency
stop button.

3. When the machine is equipped with the

shut-off switch unit, Press the power
switch.

4. A message is displayed on the LCD.

• The alarm sounds three times and the

needle bar and the presser foot move
upward. Then the hoop moves to the zero
Power switch Emergency stop switch
point and the sewing data screen is
displayed.
Note) When turning the power off and back it on
again, wait for at least 10 seconds.

1-2 Preparation for Embroidering

• Select embroidering data.

• Using the jog switches ( ), determine a position to start embroidering.

Note) An error message is displayed on the LCD if a pattern comes out of the hoop.

• Pressing starts embroidering.

• After embroidering is finished, the machine is placed in the stand-by state.

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2. Machine Stop
2-1. Stopping the Machine with the stop switch unit

Press the stop switch (option) or STOP

to
stop the operation of the machine.

The stop switch adopts the push-lock

method.
Stop switch

Resetting Machine Stop

• When the stop switch (option) is locked, the

message, "Release stop SW to operate!",
is displayed on the operation panel.

• To reset the stop switch, turn it

counterclockwise. The knob of the switch
pops up and machine stop is reset.

2-2. Emergency Stop of the Machine with the shut-off switch unit
When the emergency stop switch (option)
is pressed, all power except that for the
fluorescent lamp is turned off.

Power switch Emergency stop switch

Resetting Emergency Stop (shut-off)

When turning the emergency stop switch

in the direction of the arrow illustrated on
the switch, the knob of the switch pops up
and emergency stop is reset.

Press the power switch to turn on the

power again.
Power switch Emergency stop switch

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3. Hoop Feed Position

• In order to ease mounting and dismounting of the embroidery hoop, another needle position
can be set as a hoop feed position in the movable area additionally to the current needle
position.

• In order to ease material attachment while operation is suspended, the hoop can be moved
to the feed position at any time by the hoop feed switch.

• The hoop can also be moved to the feed position automatically after embroidering is finished.
Refer to "Hoop Automatic Retract" on Page 93 for details.

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4. Area Check
4-1 External Tracing
• If the check switch is pressed in other
cases than "area over", the rectangular
outline of the pattern is traced.

Embroidering
start position
Note) The outline of pattern can be checked in rect-
angle or octagon by setting "Checking em-
broidery area" in "Enviromment 1".

4-2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area

0.1mm
(Example)

0.1mm

Embroidering area

• If "area over" is displayed, press the check

switch. The hoop automatically moves
inside the embroidering area, where the
pattern is set, at the nearest position.

Note) After finishing the movement inside the area by this function, execute external tracing. Then, check that
the needle and the presser foot do not interfere with the hoop before starting embroidering.

Embroidering area

If the pattern is not held in the embroidering area as shown below, the hoop cannot move into the area.
Enlarge the embroidering area on the operation panel.

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5. Jog Switches
5-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position
The hoop can be moved before starting embroidering and the start position can be set
arbitrarily.

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5-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement)

Note) • Moving the frame greatly in the inching mode may cause an interference with the machine.
Pay utmost care in the inching mode.
• Although the distance of the frame moved in the inching mode is stored even after turning OFF the
power, if the power is turned ON again and sewing is started, the pattern may be embroidered in a
different position. Be sure to use the inching mode appropriately.

1. Press the while pressing the STOP

switch in order to select the inching mode.

2. Press the jog switch and the hoop moves

to the direction of the pressed switch.

Note) • Note that the forcible hoop movement will

produce deviation of embroidering by the
amount.
• If the hoop and material are deviated from
each other during embroidering, correct it
by using the jog switches.

3. Pressing the "END" switch

resets the inching mode. END

4. Press the "START" switch

restarts embroidering.

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6. Detection of Home Position

After the home position is detected, the hoop returns to the initial position.

1. Press 0 while pressing with the machine stopped.

SPACE STOP

Initial screen Temporary stop screen

2. The hoop moves and the home position is detected.

3. The initial screen is displayed again.

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CAUTION
Turn off the power switch before starting maintenance.
Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch,
resulting in bodily injuries.

Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so that no oil or
grease gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and
diarrhoea.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

• Keep the machine clean at all times to prevent machine trouble.

• Keep the machine clean.

Remove dirt with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, clean with the detergent-soaked cloth, then wipe off
the detergent with a cloth dampened with (hot) water.

• Caution
Never use benzene or thinner for cleaning the machine.

1. Cleaning
1-1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook

Lubricate these points.

• Clean rotary hooks daily using the brush provided. If a rotary hook is too dirty, cleaning with
a compressor (compressed air) is recommended.

• If thread breakage or rotary hook noise occurs during embroidering, lubricate the race of the
rotary hook.
Note) • Use the dropper provided to supply oil. Use BROTHER's embroidery machine oil (equivalent to Nisseki
Sewing Lub No. 10).
• Supply a proper amount of oil. Any excess may stain fabrics, etc.

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1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate

Broken threads left around the movable or fixed knives or the thread holding plate may result
in thread trimming failure or parts damage. Clean them once a month.

Remove broken threads from this section.

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2. Oiling
To extend the machine's service life, supply oil to the following places at regular intervals.
The models BES-916AC and BES-1216AC adopt centralized wick lubrication (including rotary
hooks). Before daily operation, supply oil as needed while checking the oil level through the
oil window.
(Note) • When oiling, be sure to supply Brother's machine oil (Nisseki Sewing Lube #10 or the equivalent) using
the dropper.
• Excessive oiling may cause the material to be stained.
• Lubricate the rotary hook.

2-1 Head

When the machine has been unpacked or has not been used over a prolonged period

Supply 7 or 8 drops of oil to the points

indicated by the arrows in the figure before
starting operation.

BES-916AC

Supply oil to the top and the bottom of each

needle bar (18 points) daily as shown in the
figure.

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BES-1216AC
Supply oil to the top and the bottom of each
needle bar (24 points) daily as shown in the
figure.

Daily oiling

Supply oil to the points indicated by the

arrows in the figure.
Note) • Refill the machine front tank with oil once a
week.
• The machine front tank may run dry in one
Machine rear or two hours. Since the tank contains an
tank oil storage device, it lubricates the machine
gradually even if the tank is empty.

Machine front tank

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Before operation
Before starting operation of the machine, move the needle case fully to the right and the left, and use
a cloth to wipe greasy dirt off the needle bar guide rail and the pressure foot shaft (indicated by the
arrows in the figure) from the rear of the needle bar case.

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CAUTION
Turn off the power switch and pull out the plug If adjustment should be made while the power
before starting adjustment. Failure to do so may switch is turned on, pay special attention to your
start the machine unintentionally through an safety.
accidental activation of the START switch, re-
sulting in bodily injuries. Maintenance and inspection of the machine
should be conducted only by trained engineers.
• Adjustment

1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height

y
u
q t
e

180°
r

Oil cap
10.8mm
w

Tighten the bolt

uso that the
clearance can be
even.
y

t
Do not hit
this section.
u

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1. Dismount the pulley cover and turn the pulley q until the pulley scale indicates 180° and the
needle bar is set at the lowest position. (The pulley " " mark and the stop mark " " are
aligned.)

2. Insert the positioning bar w into the hole of the pulley q and fix the upper shaft.
Note) Turn the pulley securely in the clockwise direction to eliminate a backlash.

3. Loosen Needle bar guide bracket set screw e and the bolt u of the top dead center stopper
t when the needle tip is positioned 10.8 mm above the center of the rotary hook shaft.
Adjust the position of the needle bar thread guide so that the set screw r on it is turned to
the right by 25 ~ 30°. Tighten Needle bar guide bracket set screw e securely.
Note) When tightening the needle bar clamp set screw e, the hole in the needle bar guide should face the front.

4. After adjustment is finished, remove the positioning bar w.

5. Set the needle bar at the highest position (where the pulley indication mark " " and the
cover indication mark " " are aligned). Lightly press the top dead center stopper t toward
the cushion rubber y, and tighten Socket head bolt for top dead center stopper u while
pressing down the needle bar clamp so that it faces the front.
Note) Make sure that the top dead center stopper does not hit the needle bar guide rail i at this time.

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When using the bottom dead center gauge

180°

Oil cap
w

u
i o

e y
Cutting
section

r 10.8mm

Cutting
section

Tighten the bolt

oso that the
clearance can be
even.
i

!0

u Do not hit
this section.
o

!0

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1. Turn the pulley q until the scale of pulley q indicates 180° (where the pulley indication mark
" " and the stop mark " " are aligned) and the needle bar is set at the lowest position.

2. Insert the positioning bar w into the hole of the pulley q and fix the upper shaft.
Note) Turn the pulley securely in the clockwise direction.

3. Insert the bottom dead center gauge e into the rotary hook r.

4. Loosen the screw y of the needle bar clamp t, then move the needle bar up and down until
the needle tip touches the gauge e lightly.
Note) • The needle point should touch the gauge at a place other than the cutting section.
• The bottom dead center gauge should be set in or removed from the rotary hook with its cutting section
facing upward.

5. Tighten the screw y of the needle bar clamp t securely.

6. After adjustment is finished, remove the positioning bar w.

7. Set the needle bar at the highest position (where the pulley indication mark " " and the
cover indication mark " " are aligned). Lightly press the top dead center stopper u toward
the cushion rubber i, and tighten Socket head bolt for top dead center stopper o while
pressing down the needle bar clamp so that it faces the front.
Note) Make sure that the top dead center stopper u does not hit the needle bar guide rail !0 at this time.

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2. Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook

0.2-0.4mm
2mm r

y q

2mm

w
t

1. Select needle bar No. 1.

The above figure shows model BES-916AC. For model BES-1216AC, needle bar No. 12 corresponds to y.

2. Remove two flat countersunk head screws w, and remove needle plate e.

3. Make an adjustment so that the needle is brought to rotary hook r when it rises 2 mm from
the needle bar bottom point (180°) (in the position where the mark " " of the pulley is aligned
with the stop mark " ").

4. Loosen screws t of the rotary hook. Adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary
hook to 0.2 to 0.4 mm. Tighten the two screws temporarily. The needle bar height will be
about 2 mm (Figure A).

5. Select the second needle bar (bar No. 12 for BES-1216AC) y. Check that a clearance of 0.2
to 0.4 mm is left between the needle and the rotary hook. Tighten the three screws of the
rotary hook.
Note) If the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook is not within 0.2 to 0.4 mm, repeat step 3 and
adjust both clearances at needle bar No. 1 and No. 9 (No. 12 for BES-1216AC) to the range of 0.2 to 0.4 mm
respectively.

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3. Adjustment of Presser Foot Height

Material

1. Turn the power switch off.

2. Select the needle bar No. 1.

3. Loosen the screw w of the presser foot q, and adjust the presser foot q until it comes
above the cloth top surface when it is at the alignment position (where the pulley B indication
mark " " and the cover indication mark " " are aligned).
Note) When the presser feet have been adjusted in height, check that each needle lowers to the center of the
presser foot hole.

4. Turn on the power switch and lower presser foot q with the lever.

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4. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer

1. Bring fixed knife e into contact with spring
y
pin w of needle plate base q, and tighten
the screw.
t When attaching fixed knife e, adjust the distance from
the knife to hole rof the needle plate to 10 mm.
r

10mm q

t y
2. Advance movable knife t from fixed knife
e by 1.2 mm. Adjust thread trimmer
connecting rod y so as to keep the same
condition even after thread trimming.

1.2mm

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5. Thread Wiper Adjustment

!0
r

u y

i
Align
t

BES-916AC

y
i Needle

1. Move solenoid arm q in the direction of the arrow with your finger. Loosen three bolts e
and adjust thread hook w for smooth movements.

2. If there is a difference in motion between needle bars No. 1 and No. 9 (No. 12 for BES-1216AC),
loosen four screws r and make an adjustment by moving thread presser base t in the
direction of the arrow.
Make sure that no interference will occur when pressure foot y is raised by the solenoid.

3. Move finger guard plate u up and down, and align the top of finger guard i with the tips of
the needles.

4. After the above steps are complete, check thread hook w for smooth movements.
If the thread hook does not move smoothly, apply grease (Grease Tank BR2 (black)) to the gray part of thread guide
solenoid base !0 and check its movements.
Note) • Care should be taken if the finger guard is inclined. If the finger guard in such a state is pushed exces-
sively toward the needle at the time of color change, it may interfere with the presser foot.
• Then make an adjustment in the crosswise direction by sliding bolt o of finger guard i.

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6. Adjusting the Belt Tension

The belt Tension is adjusted to the optimum tension at the time of shipment from the factory.
However, as the belt is used,it becomes run in and may loosen around the machine pulley
and motor pulley . Use the following procedure to check the belt tension.

q
w

9.8 N of pressure

Bring a push-pull into contact with belt q. Adjust the deflection of the belt to 8 mm when a
9.8 N pressure is applied. Loosen nut w and adjust nut e for proper deflection.

The machine operating direction is counterclockwise when seen from the machine pulley
end.

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Code Error Messages Error Measures

E-00 ERROR 00 No error occurs.

This is not usually displayed.
Either motor of main shaft, X- or Y-axis has
E-01 ERROR 01
locked.
Overtravel occurs during home position detect- Turn the power off and on once. If the same error occurs
E-02 Overtravel
ing movement. again, the area sensor is faulty.
Stop SW was pressed during The stop switch is pressed during home position Press the to restart the home position detecting movement
E-03 STOP

home positioning detecting movement. again.

Turn the power off and on once. If the same error occurs
E-04 Zero positioning is out of range Zero detecting movement out of range
again, the home position sensor is faulty.
Adjust the pulley stop position (100 degrees) above the needle
E-05 Needle stop position error Needle stop position error
and press the . STOP

E-06 Needle bar case position error Needle bar case position error This is not usually displayed.

Press the . If the same error occurs again, the color

E-07 Needle case lock Needle bar case lock STOP

change mechanism is faulty.

Stop while needle bar case Stop switch or emergency switch was pressed
E-08 This is not usually displayed.
transferring while the needle bar case is traveling.
Turn the power off and on once. If the same error occurs
E-09 X-axis home position error X-axis home position detection error
again, the X-axis mechanism is faulty.

E-0A Thread breakage error Thread breaking error After passing through the thread, press the STOP
.

E-0B ERROR 0B Stop or emergency stop during sewing

E-0C ERROR 0C Insufficient bobbin thread

This is not usually displayed.
E-0D ERROR 0D The machine does not return to the home position.

E-0F ERROR 0F Undefined error

Turn the power off and on once. If the same error occurs
E-14 Y-axis home position error Y-axis home position error
again, the Y-axis mechanism is faulty.
Stop error during SSP processing (when press-
E-15 Press for reatart. Hoop movement restarts if you press .
ing the stop key while the hoop is moving)
Needle with specified number is out of movable
E-16 ERROR 16
area.

E-17 ERROR 17 Speed Vol. No. is out of range. This is not usually displayed.

E-1A ERROR 1A Destination coordinates error

Tracing is cancelled if the key is pressed when the ma-

STOP

E-1C Restart perimeter The machine stops during mask tracing. chine is stopped during mask tracing. Press the key to
continue tracing.
This is displayed when the stop switch is pressed while the
Stop while transferring to next The machine stops while the needle is moving
E-1D hoop is moving. Press the to move the hoop again. (It is
repeat pattern between patterns during repeat sewing.
necessary to press the again to start sewing.)

Errors E-1C and E-1D are not displayed due to mechanical problems.

Presser foot down error while searching for Press the . If the same error occurs again, adjust the
E-1F Presser foot down error STOP

home position just after the power is turned on. presser foot switch.

E-21 Area over Hoop overhang(+X)

E-22 Area over Hoop overhang(+Y)

E-23 Area over Hoop overhang(+X, +Y)

E-24 Area over Hoop overhang(-X) Pattern or the needle position is out of the embroidering area.
Reset the embroidering area on the panel or move the hoop to
the sewable position.
E-25 Area over Hoop overhang(+X, -X)

E-26 Area over Hoop overhang(-X, +Y)

E-27 Area over Hoop overhang(+X, -X, +Y)

E-28 Area over Hoop overhang(-Y)

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E-29 Area over Hoop overhang(+X, -Y)

E-2A Area over Hoop overhang(+Y, -Y)

E-2B Area over Hoop overhang(+X, +Y, -Y)

E-2C Area over Hoop overhang(-X, -Y)

E-2D Area over Hoop overhang(+X, -X, -Y)

E-2E Area over Hoop overhang(-X, +Y, -Y)

E-2F Area over Hoop overhang(+X, -X, +Y, -Y) Pattern or the needle position is out of the embroidering area.
Reset the embroidering area on the panel or move the hoop to
the sewable position.
E-31 Area over Needle overhang(+X)

E-32 Area over Needle overhang(+Y)

E-33 Area over Needle overhang(+X, +Y)

E-34 Area over Needle overhang(-X)

E-36 Area over Needle overhang(-X, +Y)

E-38 Area over Needle overhang(-Y)

E-39 Area over Needle overhang(+X, -Y)

E-3C Area over Needle overhang(-X, -Y)

This function is not supported.

E-41 Invalid start-up error Turn the power off and on once.
Turn off the power

E-42 ERROR 42 XY movement error Press the STOP

.

Turn the power off and on once. If the same error occurs
E-43 Slave I/F EEPROM read error Slave I/F EEPROM read error
again, the main PC is faulty.
Press the . If it occurs frequently, the main shaft mecha-
E-A1 Main(Z) motor lock Spindle motor lock STOP

nism is faulty.

E-A5 ERROR A5 Spindle motor CPU error

Main shaft motor CPU communication com-

E-A6 ERROR A6 This is not usually displayed.
mand error

E-A7 ERROR A7 Main shaft motor CPU send/receive error

Adjust the pulley stop position (100 degrees) above the needle
E-A8 ERROR A8 Main shaft stop position signal error and press the . If the error occurs frequently, the parts
STOP

related to the main shaft stop position sensor are faulty.

E-A9 Spindle CPU parameter error Spindle CPU parameter error This is not usually displayed.

E-C1 ERROR C1 Area over during embroidering Set the embroidering area again on the panel.

E-C2 Wiper out error Wiper out error If the wiper is tangled with a thread, remove it. Press the STOP
.

E-C3 ERROR C3 Embroidering data buffer empty

E-C9 Embroidering start error Embroidering start error This is not usually displayed.

E-CA ERROR CA No sewing permisson

Press the to cancel the error and press the

STOP
. If the same
E-CB Spindle rotation speed error Spindle rotation speed error error occurs again, there is a possibility that the spindle is over-
loaded.
Turn the power off and on once. If the same error occurs
E-CD ERROR CD Speed command can not be received.
again, the main PCB is faulty.

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Turn off the power and check the fan harness. Turn on the
E-E3 Exhaust fan motor stop Cooling fan motor stop. power again. If the same error occurs again, the fan or the
main PCB is faulty.
Over-run error during interfacing to main PCB
E-E5 ERROR E5
CPU
Framing error during interfacing to main PCB
E-E6 ERROR E6
CPU

E-E7 ERROR E7 Parity error during interfacing to main PCB CPU

Receiving time up error during interfacing to

E-E8 ERROR E8
main PCB CPU
Send/Receive inconsistent error during interfac-
E-E9 ERROR E9
ing to main PCB CPU
ACK code receiving error during interfacing to
E-EA ERROR EA
main PCB CPU
Send/Receive ID code error during interfacing to
E-EB ERROR EB
main PCB CPU
Send data checksum error during interfacing to
E-EC ERROR EC
main PCB CPU
Data empty error during interfacing to main PCB
E-ED ERROR ED
CPU

E-EF ERROR EF Receiving error on interface

E-F1 ERROR F1 Send time up error

This is not usually displayed.
E-F2 ERROR F2 Request-to-waiting time up error

E-F3 ERROR F3 Request-to-recive time up error

E-F4 ERROR F4 Receive command error

E-F5 ERROR F5 NACK code receiving error

Data requested for needle position can not be

E-F6 ERROR F6
returned.

E-F7 ERROR F7 It is not receive command for the request one.

E-F8 ERROR F8 PRE code error

E-F9 ERROR F9 No applicable command

E-FA ERROR FA Interface receive data sum check error

E-FB ERROR FB Send time up error

E-FF ERROR FF No status is returned from main shaft CPU.

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If there is any indication of trouble with the
machine, check and correct as described in
the table. If the trouble cannot be corrected,
turn off the power and contact your distribu-
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Problem Check Point
Thread breakage • Is the machine properly threaded?
• Is thread tension too high?
• Is the rotary hook assembly clogged?
• Is there thread in the bobbin?
• Is the needle bent?
• Is there a rough edge or flaw on the needle plate, rotary hook, or
bobbin case that might cut the thread?
• Is the needle installed correctly (direction, angle, etc.)
• Is the presser foot in contact with the material?
• Are the thread thickness and needle size correct?
• Is a thread with right-hand twist being used? (If such a thread is
used, replace with a thread with left-hand twist.)
• Is there any adhesive on the needle?
• Is the material tension too weak?
• Is there too much play between the outer rotary hook and inner
rotary hook?
• Does the outer rotary hook turn smoothly?
Check these points once again

• Is the clearance between the rotary hook stopper and the rotary
hook adjusted correctly?
• Does the thread come out from the bobbin case smoothly?

Needle (presser foot) interference • Is the embroidery hoop too small?

with embroidery hoop • Check the size and needle start position in the sewing data.

Needle breakage • Is the needle attached correctly (direction, height, etc.)?

• Is the needle bent?
• Is the rotary hook attached correctly?
• Is the timing set correctly?
• Is there any backlash with the needle bar case (back/forth and
right/left)?
• Is the rotary hook stopper correctly attached to stop the rotary
hook?
• Is the needle size correct and the tip sharp?
• Does the thread pass through the hole center of the presser
foot?

Not embroidered properly • Is the material edge caught in the machine?

(Are embroidery hoop and other related parts operating
correctly?)
• Is the material stretched properly?
• Is thread tension proper?
Does the lower thread come out smoothly?

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Problem Check Point

Machine operation abnormal • Is any set screw of the rotary encoder loosened?
• Is any set screw of the machine pulley loosened?
• Is any set screw of the machine motor pulley loosened?
• Is embroidery data normal?

Machine operation abnormal • Is the XY carriage belt damaged?

• Are any set screws for the XY pulley loosened?
• Are any set screws for the coupling of the XY pulse motor
loosened?

Upper shaft locks at a certain point • Is the thread take-up stopped due to interference with the upper
in one cycle case cover?
[Adjustment]
Thread take-up

Upper case cover Bolt

Needle case
Thread take-up
Check these points once again

operating lever

Loosen the hexagon socket head cap screw of the thread take-
up operating lever and adjust the take-up movable range.
Tighten it securely afterwards.
• Are the needle bar clamp and the top dead center stopper
positioned correctly?

Upper shaft pulley does not turn. • Is the presser foot lifted at a retract position when the power is
turned on?
Lower the presser foot using the lever.

Stitches cannot be made. • Is the needle attached properly?

• Is the timing of the needle and rotary hook correct?

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Cautions
• Be sure to turn off the power of the machine and unplug the power cord before checking cable
connections.
• When you check connection of the cables as instructed in this manual, also check connection and
continuity between connectors.
• Carry out items described in the "Measures" section in order of appearance.
• Some checks and replacement works can be conducted only by repair people. In such cases,
contact your dealer.
Symptom Measures
The machine does not operate even • Is the power cord of the machine plugged in?
if the power is turned on. Plug in the power cord.
• Is the connector in the control box connected?
Connect it after checking the types and colors of the connectors.
• Is fuse F1 or F5 on the power PCB in the control box blown?
Replace the fuse with a new one. If the fuse is blown again,
something is faulty. Check to see if the wiring is correct. Replace
the control box with a new one.

The machine does not operate even • Is the stop switch (Option) turned on?
if the power is turned on. Reset the stop switch.
The message, "Release stop SW to
operate!", is displayed on the panel.

An overtravel error occurs. • Is the frame within the cap frame area?
Move the frame within the cap frame area and turn on the power.
• Check to see if the signal of the X area sensor turns ON and OFF in
PORT test mode.
When the signal does not change, refer to the block diagram showing
the cable connections and check to see if connection from the X cap
sensor to the main PCB is proper. Replace the X cap sensor with a
new one.
The needle stop position error oc- • Is the pulley manually turned and out of the stop angle?
curs. Turn the pulley, adjust the needle at the stop position, and reset the
error.
• Check the signal of the stop position sensor in the encoder test mode.
Refer to the adjustment or cable connection block diagram and
check connection from the needle position detention sensor to the main
PCB. Replace the needle position detection sensor with a new one.
• Is the main shaft brake solenoid operating?
If not, refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and
check to see if the connections from the brake solenoid to the power
PCB and from connector P27 of the power PCB to connector P1 of the
main PCB are proper.

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Symptom Measures
The needle stop position error oc- • Are there any problems with the main shaft mechanism? (i.e., The
curs. screw of the main shaft pulley is loose.)

The needle bar case lock error oc- • Is the INDEX motor rotating?
curs. If not, refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and
check to see if connection from the INDEX motor to the main PCB is
proper.
Check the resistance values of pins 1 and 2 and pins 3 and 4 at the
connector section of the INDEX motor. The normal resistance value is
approximately 10 Ω.
If it is not normal, replace the INDEX motor with a new one. Also
replace the main PCB with a new one.
• Manually turn the color change pulley.
If it is abnormally heavy, adjust the color change mechanism and
the needle bar case.
• Start the machine after invalidating its initial setting and enter the needle
bar case test mode. Do figures on the panel change when the color
change pulley is manually turned?
If not, check to see if connection from the needle bar position sensor
to connector P7 of the head PCB is proper.
• Replace the needle bar position sensor (potentiometer) with a new
one.
• Replace the head PCB with a new one.

X-axis or Y-axis home position de- • Was the XY carriage moving?

tection error occurs. If so, refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and
check to see if connection from the X and Y area sensor to the main
PCB is proper.
• Was the XY motor rotating?
If so, check the XY carriage mechanism.
• If the XY motor is not rotating, refer to the cable connection block
diagram and check to see if connection from the XY motor to the main
PCB is proper.

The thread breakage error frequently • Enter the needle bar case test mode and turn the thread breakage
occurs although thread is not broken. sensor pulley while switching the needle bar from number 1 in
ascending order.
If there is no problem, lower the thread breakage sensitivity value of
the machine controller. (The standard value is 0.)
• Check connection from the thread breakage sensor PCB to the head
PCB if the number does not blink.
• Replace the thread breakage sensor PCB with a new one.

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Symptom Measures
The main shaft motor lock error oc- • Enter the encoder signal mode and manually turn the main shaft pulley.
curs. If it is abnormally heavy, the main shaft mechanism is faulty.
• Does the main shaft motor rotate at all when the error occurs?
If it does not rotate at all, check fuse F1 and F5 on the power supply
PCB in the control box. Refer to the block diagram showing the cable
connections and check to see if connection from the main shaft motor
to the main PCB is proper. Also check connection of connectors P15
and P16 of the main PCB and connectors P1 and P2 on the power
PCB in the box, and connection from connector P14 of the main PCB
to the 14v terminal of the power transformer.
• Manually turn the main shaft pulley in the encoder signal test mode
and check to see if the stop position signal and encoder signal are
proper.
If either of the signals does not change, refer to the block diagram
showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from the
encoder and stop position sensor to the main PCB is proper.

ERROR A8 frequently occurs. • In the encoder signal test mode, manually turn the main shaft pulley
and check to see that the stop position signal is correct.
If the signal does not change, refer to the cable connection block
diagram and check to see if connection from the stop position sensor
to the main PCB is proper.

Wiper out error occurs. • Does the wiper remain projected?

If the wiper is tangled with a thread, remove it. If the wiper does not
return smoothly, adjust it.
• Enter the solenoid test mode and operate the wiper solenoid. Check
the icon on the panel.
If the panel is not changed, check to see if connection from the
wiper sensor to the head PCB is proper. Replace the wiper sensor
with a new one. Replace the head PCB with a new one.

Main shaft rotation speed error oc- • Enter the encoder signal test mode and manually turn the main shaft
curs. pulley.
If it is abnormally heavy, the main shaft mechanism is faulty.
• Refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check
to see if connection from the main shaft motor to the main PCB is
proper. Also check the connection from connectors P14 of the main
PCB to the 14v terminal of the power transformer.

Exhaust fan motor stops. • Refer to the block diagram showing the cable connections and check
to see if connection of connector P22 of the main PCB in the control
box is proper.
• Check fuse F3 on the power supply PCB.
If it is blown, replace it with a new one. If it becomes blown again,
the 24v system circuit is faulty.

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ERROR E5 to ERROR FF frequently • Replace the main PCB with a new one.
occur.

All solenoids of head do not operate. • Refer to the block diagram showing cable connections and check fuse
F2 on the power supply PCB.
If it is blown, replace it with a new one. The 60v circuit is faulty if the
fuse is blown immediately after turning on the power even after
replacing the fuse.

Jump solenoid does not operate. • Check to see if connection from the jump solenoid to connector P10 of
the head PCB is proper.
• Check the resistance value of the jump solenoid which does not operate
with the connector section. The normal resistance value is
approximately 185Ω.
If it is faulty, replace the solenoid with a new one. In this case, the
head PCB may also be faulty. Also replace the head PCB with a new
one if it does not operate properly even after replacing the solenoid.
• Replace the head PCB with a new one.

Wiper solenoid does not operate. • Check to see if connection from the wiper solenoid to connector P11 of
the head PCB is proper.
• Check the resistance value of the wiper solenoid which does not
operate with the connector section. The normal resistance value is
approximately 28Ω.
If it is faulty, replace the solenoid with a new one. In this case, the
head PCB may also be faulty. Also replace the head PCB with a new
one if it does not operate properly even after replacing the solenoid.
• Replace the head PCB with a new one.

Pickker solenoid does not operate. • Check to see if connection from the pickker solenoid to connector P8
of the head PCB is proper.
• Check the resistance value of the pickker solenoid which does not
operate with the connector section. The normal resistance value is
approximately 426Ω.
If it is faulty, replace the solenoid with a new one. In this case, the
head PCB may also be faulty. Also replace the head PCB with a new
one if it does not operate properly even after replacing the solenoid.
• Replace the head PCB with a new one.

Thread trimmer solenoid does not • Check to see if connection from the thread trimmer solenoid to
operate. connector P20 of the main PCB is proper.
• Check the resistance value of the thread trimmer solenoid which does
not operate with the connector section. The normal resistance value is
approximately 27Ω.
If it is faulty, replace the solenoid with a new one. In this case, the
main PCB may also be faulty. Also replace the main PCB with a new
one if it does not operate properly even after replacing the solenoid.
• Replace the main PCB with a new one.

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Symptom Measures
Pressor foot solenoid does not oper- • Check to see if connection from the pressor foot solenoid to connector
ate. P20 of the main PCB is proper.
• Check the resistance value of the pressor foot solenoid which does not
operate with the connector section. The normal resistance value is
approximately 80Ω.
If it is faulty, replace the solenoid with a new one. In this case, the
main PCB may also be faulty. Also replace the mainPCB with a new
one if it does not operate properly even after replacing the solenoid.
• Replace the main PCB with a new one.

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Attaching Bobbin Winder

Mounting method

1. Loosen four screws q and remove table (L)

w.
t
y 2. Attach spool shaft B t to the removed
table (L) w with washer e and nut r.
Mount table (L) w on the machine with four
w screws. Fit spool mat A y to spool shaft B
t.

e
r

!1

!2

!0

3. Attach bobbin winder guide bracket u to the cotton stand i with screws.

4. Attach bobbin winder assembly !0 equipped with bobbin winder plate o using two screws,
washers, and nuts. Fit the connector !2 on the bobbin winder side to nylon connector !1.

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Winding lower thread

y
r

q w

1. Turn on the power switch.

2. Fit bobbin q to the bobbin winder shaft w.

3. Pass a thread through thread guide e.

4. Wind the thread around bobbin q several times in the direction of the arrow.

5. Press bobbin hold r.

Note) • If the thread cannot be wound evenly, loosen screw t and move thread guide e from side to side for
adjustment.
• To wind more thread around the bobbin, loosen screw y and shift bobbin hold r.

6. After winding is finished, remove the bobbin from the bobbin winder shaft and trim the thread
using tread trimmer u.
Note) • If the thread passed though thread guide e comes off, loosen knob i. If the thread is wound loosely,
tighten knob i.
• If circuit protector o is activated, the bobbin winder motor does not rotate. Wait for a while until the
motor cools and press the circuit protector. (If the motor is still hot, the pressed circuit protector will
come out.)

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BROTHER INDUSTRIES,LTD. NAGOYA,JAPAN

Printed in Japan 155-916, C16
S93916-002
2000, 03, H(1)

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