Brother BE-1204B User manual

BE-1204B-BC
BE-1204C-BC
BE-1206B-BC
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TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE
TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE<WIDE AREA>
TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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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
DANGER The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to
follow the instructions will almost certainly result in death or severe injury.
CAUTION The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to
follow the instructions could cause in
j
ur
y
when usin
g
the machine or
p
h
y
sical
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 turnin
g
off the
p
ower switch and disconnectin
g
the
p
ower cord from the wall
outlet before o
p
enin
g
the face
p
late of the control box. Touchin
g
areas where hi
g
h volta
g
es are
p
resent
can result in severe injury.
CAUTION
Environmental requirements
Use the sewing machine in an area which is
free from sources of strong electrical noise
such as high-frequency welders.
Sources of strong electrical noise may cause
problems with correct operation.
Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage
should be within ±10% of the rated volta
g
e for
the machine.
Voltage fluctuations which are greater than
this may cause problems with correct
operation.
The power supply capacity should be greater
than the requirements for the sewing
machine's electrical consumption.
Insufficient power supply capacity may cause
problems with correct operation.
The air supply should have a capacity greater
than the machine consumption. If air is not
supplied sufficiently, a machine malfunction
may occur.
The ambient temperature should be within the
range of 5°C to 35°C during use.
Temperatures which are lower or higher than this
may cause problems with correct operation.
The relative humidit
y
should be within the ran
g
e of
45% to 85% during use, and no dew formation
should occur in any devices.
Excessively dry or humid environments and dew
formation may cause problems with correct
operation.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during use.
Exposure to direct sunlight may cause problems
with correct operation.
In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the
power and disconnect the power cord from the
wall outlet.
Lightning may cause problems with correct
operation.
Do not use this machine outdoors.
Installation
Machine installation should only be carried
out by a qualified technician.
Never operate the sewing machine with any
ventilation openings blocked.
Keep the ventilation openings of the sewing
machine free from the accumulation of lint or
dust.
Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified
electrician for any electrical work that may
need to be done.
The sewing machine weighs approximately
700 kg.
The installation should be carried out by four
or more people.
Do not connect the power cord until
installation is complete, otherwise the
machine may operate if the start switch is
pressed by mistake, which could result in
injury.
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground
connection is not secure, you run a high risk of
receiving a serious electric shock, and problems
with correct operation may also occur.
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.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
when handlin
g
the lubricatin
g
oil or
g
rease, 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.
Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on
the sound floor so that it will not move.

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Installation
Avoid setting up the sewing machine near
sources of strong electrical noise such as
high-frequency welding equipment.
If this precaution is not taken, incorrect
machine operation may result.
CAUTION
Sewing
This sewing machine should only be used by
operators who have received the necessary
training in safe use beforehand.
Keep children away from the sewing machine.
The sewing machine should not be used for
any applications other than sewing.
Be sure to wear protective goggles when
using the machine.
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger
that if a needle breaks, parts of the broken
needle may enter your eyes and injury may
result.
Always use the proper needle plate. Any
wrong plate can cause needles to break.
Do not use a bent needle.
Turn off the power switch at the following
times, otherwise the machine may operate if
the start switch is pressed by mistake, which
could result in injury.
• When threading the needle
• When replacing the bobbin and needle
• When not using the machine and when
leaving the machine unattended
• When cleaning the machine.
Do not get on the table.
Table may be damaged.
Do not operate this machine where aerosol
(spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
Attach all safety devices before using the sewing
machine. If the machine is used without these
devices attached, injury may result.
Do not touch any moving parts, press any objects
against the machine, or pull/push the cloth during
sewing. Doing so may result in personal injury,
machine damage, or needle breakage.
Do not touch the
p
ulse motor and sewin
g
machine
bed section during operation or for 30 minutes
after operation. Otherwise burns may result.
Never drop or insert foreign objects or a
screwdriver into the ventilation openings or the
machine inside.
Touching any high-voltage area may result in an
electric shock.
Never damage, alter, heat, or put a strain on the
power cable as well as other cables. Doing so
may result in a fire or an electric shock.
If the controller is exposed to water or a chemical
agent or if its entry is found inside the controller,
turn off the power switch immediately.
Continuing to use the machine under such a
condition may result in a fire or an electric shock.
If an error occurs in machine operation, or if
abnormal noises or smells are noticed,
immediately turn off the power switch. Then
contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified
technician.
If the machine develops a problem, contact your
nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
Cleaning
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.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
when handlin
g
the lubricatin
g
oil or
g
rease, 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.

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Maintenance and inspection
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing
machine should only be carried out by a
qualified technician.
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified
electrician to carry out any maintenance and
inspection of the electrical system.
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the
power cable (do not pull on the cable itself)
from the wall outlet before attempting to
p
erform the followin
g
o
p
erations. Otherwise,
the machine is started if the start switch is
pressed by mistake. Injury may occur in
such a case.
• When carr
y
in
g
out ins
p
ection, ad
j
ustment,
or maintenance
• When replacing consumable parts such
as a rotary hook, a knife, or a fluorescent
lamp
If the power switch needs to be left on when
carrying out some adjustment, be extremely
careful to observe all safety precautions.
Use only the proper replacement parts as
specified by Brother.
When replacing a fluorescent lamp, use the
same-type lamp having a rating of 40 watts.
Wait until the fluorescent lamp cools off before
replacement. Failure to do so can result in
burns.
If any safety devices have been removed, be
absolutely sure to re-install them to their original
positions and check that they operate correctly
before using the machine.
Any problems in machine operation which result
from unauthorized modifications to the machine
will not be covered by the warranty.

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3 Warning labels
* The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine.
Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels
have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer.
1 Electric shock danger display
W1408Q
2 Electric shock danger display 3 Injury warning display
Hazardous voltage will
cause injury.
W1410Q
4 Injury caution display
W1200Q
5 Injury caution display
W1202Q

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6 Injury caution display 7 Injury caution display
Never touch or push the
thread take up during
operation as it may result in
injuries machine.
Never touch or
p
ush the needle
bar during operation as it may
result in injuries or damage to
the sewing machine.
8 High temperature caution display 9 High temperature caution display
W1201Q
W1206Q
Do not touch this part during activitation
or for 30 minutes after shut-off. Otherwise
burns may result.
10 Ground mark
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run
a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct
operation may also occur.
11 Direction of operation
W1205Q

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W1400Q
W1208Q
5
4
6
7
5
8
9
11
4
8
8
4
4
1
2
10
3

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Before Starting Operation
Do not force open the shutter for direct contact
with the magnetic area.
Do not bring disks near magnetic matters such as
magnetic screwdriver or the back side of the
programmer.
W1209
Q
W1210Q
Do not store floppy disks in an extremely high or
low ambient temperature.
Do not use floppy disks under high humidity.
W1211Q W1212Q
Do not use or store floppy disks in a dusty place.
Do not place it on cloth.
Do not store floppy disks under direct sunlight.
W1213Q W1214Q
Do not bend the disk. Do not put things on the
disk.
Avoid contact with solvent or drink.
W1215Q W1216Q
Store it in the case immediately after using it to
protect it from dust and damage.
Use a commercially available cleaning disk to clean
the head of the floppy disk drive periodically.
W1217Q
W1218Q
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.
W1219Q
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 three models:
- BE-1204B-BC
- BE-1204C-BC
- BE-1206B-BC
Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name. Check the model before
using the machine. The display is BE-1206B-BC.
Configuration of this manual
This manual consists of the following chapters:
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine
Provides information on the specifications of the embroidery machine, software installation
environment, and basic software operations.
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine
Describes machine installation and preparation to be conducted before starting embroidering
operation.
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures
Provides explanations on the operation panel and briefly reviews the flow of embroidering
processes.
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data
Explains how to use the Embroidery Data Explorer.
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data
Explains how to use the Embroidery Data Editor.
Chapter 6 Embroidering
Explains how to use the Machine Controller.
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine
Provides information on machine operation during embroidering.
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report
Explains how to use the production report program.
Chapter 9 Maintenance
Describes appropriate maintenance of the machine.
Chapter 10 Adjustment
Explains how to adjust the needles.
Chapter 11 List of Error Codes
Provides information on error codes and action to be taken.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
Provides troubleshooting for the machine.
Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment
Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available.

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Contents
Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................1
Before Starting Operation ...............................................................................................................................................8
Procedure of Reading This Manual ..............................................................................................................................10
Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine
1. Specifications............................................................................................................................................................1-2
Accessories..............................................................................................................................................................1-3
2. Software.....................................................................................................................................................................1-4
2-1 Necessary Systems ...........................................................................................................................................1-4
2-2 Configuration of Software...................................................................................................................................1-4
2-3 Notes on use......................................................................................................................................................1-5
2-4 Help ...................................................................................................................................................................1-5
2-5 Basic Operation of Software ..............................................................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine
1. Names of Machine Components..............................................................................................................................2-2
2. Installation .................................................................................................................................................................2-3
2-1 Transportation of Machine..................................................................................................................................2-3
2-2 Installation of Machine .......................................................................................................................................2-5
2-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case ........................................................................................................................2-6
2-4 Mounting of Table...............................................................................................................................................2-7
2-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand ................................................................................................................................2-10
2-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case .......................................................................................................................2-11
2-7 Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for connecting 4 sets) ..........................................................2-12
2-8 Connection of Power Supply............................................................................................................................2-14
2-9 Grounding ........................................................................................................................................................2-15
2-10 Installation of Software...................................................................................................................................2-16
3. Preparation for Embroidering ................................................................................................................................2-17
3-1 Upper Threading ..............................................................................................................................................2-17
3-2 Replacement of Bobbin....................................................................................................................................2-19
3-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle......................................................................................................................2-21
3-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame ....................................................................................................2-22
3-5 Adjustment of Thread Tension..........................................................................................................................2-26
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures
Functions of Operation Panel......................................................................................................................................3-2
Operation Panel .......................................................................................................................................................3-2
Switches at Machine Heads.....................................................................................................................................3-4
Lamps and switches on the thread tension stand ....................................................................................................3-5
Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering................................................................................................................3-6
Run the Software .....................................................................................................................................................3-7
Turn on the Machine Power .....................................................................................................................................3-7
Register the Machine Name.....................................................................................................................................3-8
Retrieve the Embroidery Data..................................................................................................................................3-8
Start Embroidering ...................................................................................................................................................3-9

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Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data
Functions (Command Reference) ............................................................................................................................... 4-2
Description of Screen .................................................................................................................................................. 4-3
Creating a Directory ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Transferring data .......................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Copy .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4-7
Select from Menu..................................................................................................................................................... 4-7
Drag Data ................................................................................................................................................................ 4-7
Moving Data .................................................................................................................................................................. 4-8
Select from Menu..................................................................................................................................................... 4-8
Drag Data ................................................................................................................................................................ 4-8
Deleting Data................................................................................................................................................................. 4-9
Recreate an icon......................................................................................................................................................... 4-10
Select All ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4-11
Renaming Data ........................................................................................................................................................... 4-12
Finding Data................................................................................................................................................................ 4-13
Adjusting Screen Display .......................................................................................................................................... 4-15
Reading Data in Floppy Disk ..................................................................................................................................... 4-16
Reading DOS Format Data.................................................................................................................................... 4-16
Converting the Non DOS format data .................................................................................................................... 4-18
Reading Data in Paper Tape ...................................................................................................................................... 4-22
Settings for Data Reading.......................................................................................................................................... 4-24
Writing Data in DST Format ....................................................................................................................................... 4-25
Viewing Pattern Information...................................................................................................................................... 4-26
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data
Functions (Command Reference) ............................................................................................................................... 5-2
Description of Screen .................................................................................................................................................. 5-4
Opening Embroidery Data ........................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Setting Display.............................................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Centering ................................................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Zoom ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
Needle Penetration.................................................................................................................................................. 5-8
Embroidering Start/End............................................................................................................................................ 5-8
Trim and pause........................................................................................................................................................ 5-8
Microstitch ............................................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Needle Bar and Speed Range ................................................................................................................................. 5-9
Thread Color.......................................................................................................................................................... 5-13
Tool bar.................................................................................................................................................................. 5-14
Status Bar .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-14
Back to Previous Status............................................................................................................................................. 5-15
Undo ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-15
Redo ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-15
Editing ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5-16
Rotate .................................................................................................................................................................... 5-16
Horizontal Flip........................................................................................................................................................ 5-17
Vertical Flip ............................................................................................................................................................ 5-17
Point Symmetry ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-17
Repeat ................................................................................................................................................................... 5-17
Resize.................................................................................................................................................................... 5-20
Delete Stitch .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-20
Insert or Delete Code............................................................................................................................................. 5-21
Insert Lock Stitch ................................................................................................................................................... 5-22

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Changing Data.............................................................................................................................................................5-23
Changing Start .......................................................................................................................................................5-23
Changing End ........................................................................................................................................................5-24
Mask ......................................................................................................................................................................5-25
Group ...........................................................................................................................................................................5-26
Setting Group for Repetition...................................................................................................................................5-27
Selecting from Menu ..............................................................................................................................................5-27
Merge ...........................................................................................................................................................................5-28
Saving Data .................................................................................................................................................................5-30
Save.......................................................................................................................................................................5-30
Save As..................................................................................................................................................................5-31
Viewing Pattern Information ......................................................................................................................................5-32
Printing Data................................................................................................................................................................5-33
Chapter 6 Embroidering
Functions (Command Reference)................................................................................................................................6-2
When the Power to the Machine is Off.....................................................................................................................6-2
When the Power to the Machine is On.....................................................................................................................6-2
Description of Screen...................................................................................................................................................6-5
Settings before Turning On the Machine ....................................................................................................................6-6
Displaying the Tool Bar ............................................................................................................................................6-6
Displaying the Status Bar .........................................................................................................................................6-7
Upgrading the Version of Interface Board ................................................................................................................6-7
Reset Interface Board ..............................................................................................................................................6-7
Communication Port.................................................................................................................................................6-7
Language .................................................................................................................................................................6-8
Settings after Turning Power On .................................................................................................................................6-9
Tool Bar....................................................................................................................................................................6-9
Status Bar ................................................................................................................................................................6-9
Zoom In....................................................................................................................................................................6-9
Zoom Out .................................................................................................................................................................6-9
Zoom In Specified Range.......................................................................................................................................6-10
Fit to Window .........................................................................................................................................................6-10
Whole Pattern ........................................................................................................................................................6-10
Grid ........................................................................................................................................................................6-11
Hoop ......................................................................................................................................................................6-11
Hoop position fine adjustment................................................................................................................................6-11
Needle Penetration ................................................................................................................................................6-12
Thread Color ..........................................................................................................................................................6-13
Needle Bar and Speed Range ...............................................................................................................................6-13
Setting Needle Bar.................................................................................................................................................6-13
Setting Ranges ......................................................................................................................................................6-17
Grid Setting ............................................................................................................................................................6-18
Background color ...................................................................................................................................................6-18
Renaming Machine ................................................................................................................................................6-19
Viewing Machine Information .................................................................................................................................6-20
Design Information .................................................................................................................................................6-20
Setting Window Display .........................................................................................................................................6-20
Minimizing and Aligning Windows ..........................................................................................................................6-21
Language ...............................................................................................................................................................6-23
Copying Data to Other Machines ...........................................................................................................................6-23
Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................6-24
Upgrading the Machine Program ...........................................................................................................................6-24

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Setting the Machine.................................................................................................................................................... 6-25
Needle Bar............................................................................................................................................................. 6-25
Same Speed Range .............................................................................................................................................. 6-26
Pause .................................................................................................................................................................... 6-26
Speed Range......................................................................................................................................................... 6-27
Head Operation Suspend ...................................................................................................................................... 6-27
Hoop Feed Position ............................................................................................................................................... 6-28
Embroidery Area.................................................................................................................................................... 6-29
Embroidery Hoop................................................................................................................................................... 6-29
Thread Trimming ................................................................................................................................................... 6-31
Thread Breakage Sensor....................................................................................................................................... 6-32
Automatic Step Back ............................................................................................................................................. 6-33
Automatic Hoop Feed ............................................................................................................................................ 6-33
End of embroidery ................................................................................................................................................. 6-34
Mending................................................................................................................................................................. 6-35
Adjust..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-36
Driving shaft........................................................................................................................................................... 6-37
Activate escape with pause ................................................................................................................................... 6-37
Short stitch speed reduction .................................................................................................................................. 6-38
Thin / Thick Material .............................................................................................................................................. 6-39
Area Trace ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-40
Trace with needle No.1.......................................................................................................................................... 6-40
Default Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-41
Show Setting ......................................................................................................................................................... 6-42
Load Setting .......................................................................................................................................................... 6-44
Save Setting .......................................................................................................................................................... 6-45
Load Hoop ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-46
Embroidering .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-50
Starting Embroidering ............................................................................................................................................ 6-50
Moving the Home Position ........................................................................................................................................ 6-52
Step-forward/Step-back ............................................................................................................................................. 6-53
Entering in the Step-forward/Step-back Mode ....................................................................................................... 6-53
Setting Step-forward/Back Distance or Timing....................................................................................................... 6-54
Stepping Forward/Back.......................................................................................................................................... 6-55
Resuming Embroidering ........................................................................................................................................ 6-56
Moving Embroidery Position ..................................................................................................................................... 6-57
Centering Pattern ....................................................................................................................................................... 6-58
Saving Data ................................................................................................................................................................. 6-59
Save ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6-59
Save As... .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-59
Test .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6-60
Running Other Programs........................................................................................................................................... 6-61

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Chapter 7 Operation of Machine
1. Operating Procedures ..............................................................................................................................................7-2
1-1 Power Source ....................................................................................................................................................7-2
1-2 Preparation for Embroidering .............................................................................................................................7-2
2. Machine Stop.............................................................................................................................................................7-3
2-1 Stopping the Machine ........................................................................................................................................7-3
2-2 Emergency Stop of the Machine ........................................................................................................................7-3
2-3 Resetting Emergency Stop ................................................................................................................................7-3
3. Permission for Hoop Movement ..............................................................................................................................7-4
4. Measures against Thread Breakage........................................................................................................................7-5
4-1 Remedies...........................................................................................................................................................7-5
4-2 Mending .............................................................................................................................................................7-6
5. Jog Embroidering .....................................................................................................................................................7-8
6. Hoop Feed Position ..................................................................................................................................................7-9
7. Area Check ..............................................................................................................................................................7-10
7-1 External Tracing ...............................................................................................................................................7-10
7-2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area..................................................................................................................7-10
8. Jog Switches...........................................................................................................................................................7-11
8-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position.....................................................................................................................7-11
8-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement).......................................................................7-12
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report
Functions (Command Reference)................................................................................................................................8-2
Description of Screen...................................................................................................................................................8-3
Displaying Report .........................................................................................................................................................8-4
Display Example of Details ......................................................................................................................................8-5
Display Example of Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar ...........................................................................8-6
Display Example of Thread breakage Information in Pattern ...................................................................................8-7
Display Example of Output Information....................................................................................................................8-8
Display Example of Total Output Information .........................................................................................................8-10
Setting Display Items..................................................................................................................................................8-12
General ..................................................................................................................................................................8-12
Details ....................................................................................................................................................................8-13
Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar.........................................................................................................8-14
Thread Breakage Information in Pattern ................................................................................................................8-14
Output Information .................................................................................................................................................8-15
Total Output Information.........................................................................................................................................8-16
Recess Time Setting ..............................................................................................................................................8-17
Save As CSV... .............................................................................................................................................................8-18
Printing Production Report........................................................................................................................................8-19
Page Setup ............................................................................................................................................................8-19
Print........................................................................................................................................................................8-19
Copying Report Data ..................................................................................................................................................8-20

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Chapter 9 Maintenance
1. Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................... 9-2
1-1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook .......................................................................................................... 9-2
1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate................................................................................................................................... 9-3
2. Oiling ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9-4
2-1 Head.................................................................................................................................................................. 9-4
2-2 Lower shaft........................................................................................................................................................ 9-5
3. Greasing.................................................................................................................................................................... 9-6
3-1 Cam grooves ..................................................................................................................................................... 9-6
3-2 Lower gear ........................................................................................................................................................ 9-8
3-3 Driving shaft....................................................................................................................................................... 9-8
3-4 Needle bar flip-up mechanism........................................................................................................................... 9-9
3-5 Feed Guide Section......................................................................................................................................... 9-10
Chapter 10 Adjustment
1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height ................................................................................................................................. 10-2
2. Attachment and Adjustment of Rotary Hook........................................................................................................ 10-6
3. Adjustment of Presser Foot Height.......................................................................................................................10-8
4. Thread Wiper Adjustment...................................................................................................................................... 10-9
Chapter 11 Error code list
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
Mechanical Section .................................................................................................................................................... 12-2
Electrical Section........................................................................................................................................................ 12-4
Personal Computer Section ...................................................................................................................................... 12-8
Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment
1. Attaching Bobbin Winder....................................................................................................................................... 13-2

Chapter 1
An Introduction of
Embroidery Machine

1-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine
1. Specifications
Embroidery machine used 12 needle six-head
embroidery machine
12 needle four-head
embroidery machine
12 needle four-head
embroidery
machine<wide area>
BE-1206B BE-1204B BE-1204C
Application Pattern embroidery
Sewing speed Maximum 1000 rpm
Distance between heads 360 mm 500 mm
Maximum feed range 450 (V) ×360 (H) mm
95 (V) ×360 (H) mm (With cap frame)
450 (V) ×500 (H) mm
95 (V) ×360 (H) mm
(With cap frame)
Sewing area
450 (V) ×360 (H) mm (With sash frame)
430 (V) ×300 (H) mm (With maximum-size tubular
square hoop/flat hoop)
85 (V) ×360 (H) mm (With cap frame)
450 (V) ×500 (H) mm
(With sash frame)
440 (V) ×400 (H) mm
(With maximum-size
tubular square hoop/flat
hoop)
85 (V) ×360 (H) mm
(With cap frame)
Feed system By timing belt and stepping motor drive
Stitch length 0.1 ~ 12.7 mm (minimum pitch: 0.1 mm)
Storage medium
3.5 2DD floppy disk (Tajima format)
3.5 2HD floppy disk (the equivalent to Tajima format)
3.5 2DD floppy disk (Barudan FDR/FMC format)
3.5 2DD floppy disk (ZSK format)
3.5 floppy disk (brother ECS format)
Thread trimming Automatic thread trimmer
Thread breakage detect Upper and lower thread breakage detector
Power supply Single phase 200 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V,1.1 kVA
Flourescent lamp: 92VA 49W (Maximum)
Weight 700 kg 600kg 670kg
Dimensions
(Before assembly)
3040 (W) ×810 (L) ×
1400 (H) mm
(After setup)
3040 (W) ×1360 (L) ×
1750 (H) mm
(Before assembly)
2320 (W) ×810 (L) ×
1400 (H) mm
(After setup)
2320 (W) ×1360 (L) ×
1750 (H) mm
(Before assembly)
3040 (W) ×810 (L) ×
1400 (H) mm
(After setup)
3040 (W) ×1360 (L) ×
1750 (H) mm
Options Embroidery hoops in different sizes, Bobbin winder