Brother FD4-B271 User manual

FD4−B271, B272 1/27
2000.7
FD4-B271 B272
Flat bed bottom covering stitcher
Flat bed top and bottom covering stitcher
Specifications
FD3 - B27 2 -021-3 / TC3 / /
A B C D
AModel
1Bottom covering stitcher
2Top and bottom covering stitcher
BSpecifications
011 Plain stitching
021 Tape attaching
031 Covering
071 Elastic lace attaching (With top metering and
edge trimming device)
075 Elastic lace attaching (With pulse motor drive
top metering and edge trimming device)
OT1 Belt loop sewing (For thin and medium
materials)
OT2 Belt loop sewing (For heavy materials)
OU1 Belt loop sewing with front cutter
(For thin and medium materials)
OU2 Belt loop sewing with front cutter
(For heavy materials)
CNo. of needles / Needle gauge
12 needles
3.2 mm
22 needles
4.0 mm
32 needles
4.8 mm
42 needles
5.6 mm
52 needles
6.4 mm
63 needles
4.8 mm
73 needles
5.6 mm
83 needles
6.4 mm
DDevice
No accessories
TC1 Air-type tape cutter
TC3 Solenoid-type tape cutter
ATC1 Automatic tape cutter (Stitch number
type)
CH1 Air-type chain cutter
CH2 Bacuum-type chain cutter
TFV Automatic tape feeder (Vertical)
TFH Automatic tape feeder (Horizontal)
PM1 Pulse motor drive top metering device
* Included in –075 specification, PM1 can not be

FD4−B271, B272 2/27
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Specifications
2-Needle 3-Needle
Stitch pattern Stitch pattern
Sub-
class Application
Gauge
No. B271 B272 Gauge No. B271 B272
-011 Plain stitching
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-021 Tape attaching
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-031 Covering -3 -4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-071 Elastic lace attaching (w/top metering device & edge
trimming device)
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-075 Elastic lace attaching (w/pulse motor driven top metering device
& edge trimming device)
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-0T1 Belt loop sewing
(Thin & Medium)
-3
-4
-5 - - - -
-0T2 Belt loop sewing
(Thick)
-3
-4
-5 - - - -
-0U1 Belt loop sewing w/front cutter
(Thin & Medium)
-3
-4
-5 - - - -
-0U2 Belt loop sewing w/front cutter
(Thick)
-3
-4
-5 - - - -

FD4−B271, B272 3/27
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Height of
presser foot
(mm)
Needle size Stitch length
(mm) Differential
feed ratio
(mm) B271 B272
Max. speed
(rpm)
UYX128
#70
(#65 - #90) 3.6 0.7 - 1.8 7.0 5.0 6,500 *1
UYX128
#70
(#65 - #90) 3.6 0.7 - 1.8 7.0 5.0 6,500 *1
UYX128
#70
(#65 - #90) 3.6 0.7 - 1.8 7.0 5.0 6,500 *1
UYX128
#70
(#65 - #90) 3.6 0.7 - 1.1 7.0 5.0 5,000
UYX128
#70
(#65 - #90) 3.6 0.7 - 1.1 7.0 5.0 5,000
UYX128
#90
(#75 - #90) 4.2 0.7 - 1.6 7.0 -6,500
UYX128
#110
(#100 -
#130)
4.2 0.7 - 1.6 7.0 -6,500
UYX128
#90
(#75 - #90) 4.2 0.7 - 1.3 7.0 -4,500
UYX128
#110
(#100 -
#130)
4.2 0.7 - 1.3 7.0 -4,500
*1 Max. speed for B272 is 6,000 rpm.
Gauge No.
Gauge No. No. of needles No. of threads Gauge (mm)
-1 23 or 4 3.2
-2 23 or 4 4.0
-3 23 or 4 4.8
-4 23 or 4 5.6
-5 23 or 4 6.4
-6 34 or 5 4.8
-7 34 or 5 5.6
-8 34 or 5 6.4

FD4−B271, B272 4/27
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Optional device
TC1 Air-type tape cutter
Parts
Voltage Tape cutter device set air
For export S13074-002
TC3 Solenoid-type tape cutter
Parts
Voltage Tape cutter device set solenoid
For export 110 V S11642-102
For export 220 V S11642-104
For export 230 V S11642-106
For export 240 V S11642-107
For export 380 V S11642-108
For export 415 V S11642-109
ATC1 Automatic tape cutter
Parts
Voltage ATC device set solenoid
For export 110 V S11643-102
For export 220 V S11643-104
For export 230 V S11643-105
For export 240 V S11643-106
For export 380 V S11643-107
For export 415 V S11643-109
* When ATC1, TC1, or TC3 is used, a special needle plate is necessary. Refer to page 27 “Needle plates for
ATC1, TC1, and TC3”.

FD4−B271, B272 5/27
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CH1, CH2 Chain cutter device
Part name Part code
<CH1>
Chain cutter device set. (Air) For export S36510-102
<CH2>
Chain cutter device set. (Vacuum)
* With power supply switch •for blower
and silencer ‚.
For export
S13079-202
<CH2>
Chain cutter device set. (Vacuum)
* Without power supply switch •for blower
and silencer ‚.
(If using the optional blower assembly (*1), please
order this chain cutter device set.)
For export
S13080-102
(*1) Blower assembly for CH2
Single 100 V 50/60 Hz 0.09/0.12 kW 147909-204
3-phase 200/220 V 50/60 Hz 0.09/0.12 kW 147909-301
3-phase 380 V 50 Hz 0.09 kW 147909-202
3-phase 220/380 V 50 Hz 0.09 kW 147909-203
Single 220 V 50 Hz 0.09 kW 147909-205
Single 115 V 60 Hz 0.12 kW 147909-206
Single 240 V 50 Hz 0.09 kW 147909-207
3-phase 400/440 V 50 Hz 0.09 kW 147909-214

FD4−B271, B272 6/27
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TFH Automatic tape feeder <Horizontal>
Parts
Voltage <021> Horizontal tape feed set
For export 110 V S11259-202
For export 220 V S11259-203
For export 230 V S11259-204
For export 240 V S11259-205
For export 380 V S11259-206
For export 415 V S11259-207
TFV Automatic tape feeder <Vertical>
Parts
Voltage <071, 075> Vertical tape feed set
For export 110 V S11258-202
For export 220 V S11258-203
For export 230 V S11258-204
For export 240 V S11258-205
For export 380 V S11258-206
For export 415 V S11258-207

FD4−B271, B272 7/27
2000.7
Push button switch set
Part name Part code Q’t
y
Push button switch set S18962-001 1
* When PM1 device is used, this set can be attached and used instead of the knee switch.
Joint box assy
Part name Part code Q’t
y
Joint box assy S18854-001 1
* Use this for wiring when using many devices together.
Box set plate (B) assy
Part name Part code Q’t
y
Box set plate (B) assy S18852-001 1
* Use this when hanging the boxes of ATC1 and PM1 under the table.

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Special parts to use when using spun thread or cotton thread
Ref. No. Part name Part code Q’t
y
1Guide base S28941-001 1
2Washer 105161-004 1
3Screw, pan SM3.57-40 ×6 062670-612 1
4Thread guide (M) holder S28942-001 1
5Screw, pan SM3.18-40 ×5 062660-512 2
6Thread guide (M) S28943-001 3
7Set screw, socket (CP) SM3.18 146427-001 3
8Needle guard, BH S28945-001 1
----- Instruction manual 192271-032 1
* If there is a big difference among right, center, and left needle thread loop size, this thread guide (separate type) is
effective in preventing stitch skipping.
* This needle guard, BH is effective in preventing stitch skipping caused by unwanted left needle backward
movement.
* For attaching the parts listed above, refer to the instruction manual also listed above.

FD4−B271, B272 9/27
2000.7
Synchronizer
Ref. No. Part name Part code Q’t
y
1Synchronizer #17-2 J80347-001 1
3Synchronizer guide S28963-001 1
4Set screw, socket (CP) SM4.37 014680-622 1
* When using the synchronizer, use the motor and V belt listed below.
Motor
Single-phase MD-601R
3-phase MD-611R
V-belt
V-belt M 36

FD4−B271, B272 10/27
2000.7
Optional binder Single fold binding Double fold binding
Finished size
(mm) Tape size (mm) Parts No. Finished size
(mm) Tape size (mm) Parts No.
6 18 S09503-001 6 24 S09515-001
8 24 S09504-001 8 30 S09516-001
10 28 S09505-001 10 36 S09517-001
12 32 S09506-001 12 42 S09518-001
13 34 S09507-001 13 44 S09519-001
15 40 S09508-001 15 48 S09520-001
16 42 S09509-001 16 50 S09521-001
17 44 S09510-001 17 52 S09522-001
18 46 S09511-001 18 54 S09523-001
20 50 S09512-001 20 58 S09524-001
23 56 S09513-001 23 64 S09525-001
Binder for tape attachment
in the bed side type
<B271 B272-021>
25 60 S09514-001 25 68 S09526-001
6 18 S09527-001 6 24 S09539-001
8 24 S09528-001 8 30 S09540-001
10 28 S09529-001 10 36 S09541-001
12 32 S09530-001 12 42 S09542-001
13 34 S09531-001 13 44 S09543-001
15 40 S09532-001 15 48 S09544-001
16 42 S09533-001 16 50 S09545-001
17 44 S09534-001
18 46 S09535-001 18 54 S09547-001
20 50 S09536-001 20 58 S09548-001
23 56 S09537-001 23 64 S09549-001
Binder for tape attachment
in the bed on type
<B271 B272-011>
25 60 S09538-001 25 68 S09550-001
Finished size
(mm) Tape size (mm) Parts No.
8 16 S09551-001
9 18 S09552-001
10 20 S09553-001
12 24 S09554-001
15 30 S09555-001
Belt loop holder
without front cutter
B271-0T1 0T2
20 40 S09556-001
8 16 S09557-000
9 18 S09558-000
10 20 S09559-000
12 24 S09560-000
15 30 S09561-000
Belt loop holder
with front cutter
B271-0U1 0U2
20 40 S09562-000

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Optional parts
Front cover
* For using the gauges for –033 specification (for covering), order the front cover listed below together.
Ref. No. Part name Part code Q’ty
41-2 Front cover S21818-001 1
155 Guide (L) S21862-001 1
156 Guide (R) S21863-001 1
157 Screw, pan M4.76-32 ×8 062710-812 2
158 Washer 148847-001 2
Front cover for single needle linking (for –026-S)
Ref. No. Part name Part code Q’ty
41-5 Front cover S17477-001 1
Hemming guide
Ref. No. Part name Part code Q’ty
159 Guide (L) S21864-001 1
160 Guide (R) S21865-001 1
161 Screw, pan M4.76-32 ×8 062710-812 2
162 Washer 148847-001 2

FD4−B271, B272 12/27
2000.7
Processing the work table
* This sewing machine is a fully-submerged type. Refer to the diagram below to prepare the work table and
the machine head support. Furthermore, if processing a folding-type work table, you will need parts which
are sold separately. (Refer to page 13.)
* The top of the table should be 40 mm in thickness and should be strong enough to hold the weight and
withstand the vibration of the sewing machine.
Machine head support
*1 Machine head support connection positions
*2 Motor mounting holes
*3 Depth 10
*4 Machine head support plate mounting holes
*5 Depth 8
*6 Chain guide mounting hole

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Work table
*1 Machine head support connection positions (4 places)
*2 Cotton stand hole
* When using the chain cutter device (CH1 or CH2), process the shaded area .
* Dimensions in brackets, diagram B and cross-sectional diagrams C-C, D-D and E-E indicate the dimensions for
processing a folding-type work table with hinges.
Folding-type work table
* When processing a folding-type work table, please use the following parts which are available by separate
purchase.
Part name Part code Q’t
y
Stopper 101117-001 1
Wood screw, round M4.5 ×16 032461-606 1
Holder 119561-001 1
Wood screw, round M3.5 ×13 032361-306 2
Hinge S42189-000 2
Wood screw, flat M2.7 ×16 034281-605 8
Guide plate 106292-001 3
Wood screw, flat M3.5 ×16 034361-606 6

FD4−B271, B272 14/27
2000.7
Setting up the full-submerged table
* Use the nuts to adjut the height of the machine head.
Part name Part code Q’ty
Full submerged set S11560-001 1
* The above parts can be supplied individually.

FD4−B271, B272 15/27
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Gauge parts list
Model B271
B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272
Specifications 011-1 011-2 011-3 011-4 011-5 011-6
Label S19854-001 S19854-002 S19854-003 S19854-004 S19854-005 S19854-006
Application Plain stitching
No. of needles 222223
Needle gauge
(mm) 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.4 4.8
S08699-001 S08701-001 S08703-001 S08705-001 S08707-001 S08709-001
Needle clamp assy
S08779-201 S08786-201 S08788-201 S08790-201 S08792-201 S08794-201
Presser foot assy
S08717-001 S08718-001 S08719-001 S08720-001 S08721-001 S08722-001
Needleplate
S08882-001
Main feed dog
S08885-001
Differential feed
dog
S08913-001
Looper

FD4−B271, B272 16/27
2000.7
Gauge parts list
Model B271
B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272
Specifications 011-7 011-8 021-1 021-2 021-3 021-4
Label S19854-007 S19854-008 S19854-009 S19854-010 S19854-011 S19854-012
Application Plain stitching Tape stitching
No. of needles 332222
Needle gauge
(mm) 5.6 6.4 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6
S08711-001 S08713-001 S08699-001 S08701-001 S08703-001 S08705-001
Needle clamp assy
S08796-201 S08798-201 S08800-201 S08813-201 S08815-201 S08818-201
Presser foot assy
S08723-001 S08724-001 S08725-101 S08726-001 S08727-001 S08728-001
Needleplate
S08882-001 S08883-001
Main feed dog
S08885-001 S08886-001
Differential feed
dog
S08913-001
Looper

FD4−B271, B272 17/27
2000.7
Gauge parts list
Model B271
B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272
Specifications 021-5 021-6 021-7 021-8 031-3 021-4
Label S19854-013 S19854-014 S19854-015 S19854-016 S19854-017 S19854-018
Application Tape stitching Covering
No. of needles 233322
Needle gauge
(mm) 6.4 4.8 5.6 6.4 4.8 5.6
S08707-001 S08709-001 S08711-001 S08713-001 S08703-001 S08705-001
Needle clamp assy
S08820-201 S08822-201 S08824-201 S08826-201 S08828-201 S08830-201
Presser foot assy
S08729-001 S08730-001 S08731-001 S08732-001 S08733-001 S08734-001
Needleplate
S08883-001 S08882-001
Main feed dog
S08886-001 S08887-001
Differential feed
dog
S08913-001
Looper

FD4−B271, B272 18/27
2000.7
Gauge parts list
Model B271
B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272
Specifications 031-5 031-6 031-7 031-8 071-1 071-2
Label S19854-019 S19854-020 S19854-021 S19854-022 S19854-023 S19854-024
Application Covering Elastic lace attaching (w / top metering device & edge
trimming device)
No. of needles 233322
Needle gauge
(mm) 6.4 4.8 5.6 6.4 3.2 4.0
S08707-001 S08709-001 S08711-001 S08713-001 S08699-001 S08701-001
Needle clamp assy
S08832-201 S08834-201 S08836-201 S08838-201 S08840-201 S08848-201
Presser foot assy
S08735-001 S08736-001 S08737-001 S08738-001 S08739-001 S08740-001
Needleplate
S08882-001 S08883-001
Main feed dog
S08887-001 S08888-101
Differential feed
dog
S08913-001
Looper

FD4−B271, B272 19/27
2000.7
Gauge parts list
Model B271
B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272
Specifications 071-3 071-4 071-5 071-6 071-7 071-8
Label S19854-025 S19854-026 S19854-027 S19854-028 S19854-029 S19854-030
Application Elastic lace attaching
(w / top metering device & edge trimming device)
No. of needles 222333
Needle gauge
(mm) 4.8 5.6 6.4 4.8 5.6 6.4
S08703-001 S08705-001 S08707-001 S08709-001 S08711-001 S08713-001
Needle clamp assy
S08850-201 S08852-201 S08854-201 S08856-201 S08858-201 S08860-201
Presser foot assy
S08741-001 S08742-001 S08743-001 S08744-001 S08745-001 S08746-001
Needleplate
S08883-001
Main feed dog
S08888-101
Differential feed
dog
S08913-001
Looper

FD4−B271, B272 20/27
2000.7
Gauge parts list
Model B271
B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272 B271 B272
Specifications 075-1 075-2 075-3 075-4 075-5 075-6
Label S19854-048 S19854-049 S19854-050 S19854-051 S19854-052 S19854-053
Application Elastic lace attaching
(Pulse motor drive top metering device & edge trimming device)
No. of needles 222223
Needle gauge
(mm) 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.4 4.8
S08699-001 S08701-001 S08703-001 S08705-001 S08707-001 S08709-001
Needle clamp assy
S08840-201 S08848-201 S08850-201 S08852-201 S08854-201 S08856-201
Presser foot assy
S08739-001 S08740-001 S08741-001 S08742-001 S08743-001 S08744-001
Needleplate
S08883-001
Main feed dog
S08888-101
Differential feed
dog
S08913-001
Looper