Butterfly B1501B/T Operation manual

Butterfly Embroidery Machine
B1501B/T Single-Head 15 Needle
Operation and Service Manual
© Copyright 2020
TheEmbroideryWarehouse
TheEmbroideryWarehouse

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© 2020 TheEmbroideryWarehouse
PO BOX 11977
Fort Worth, Texas
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted, or
viewed in any form or by any means without permission in writing by its
publisher.
Version 1.51
Last Revision –10/30/2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents..........................................................................................................................................3
About this document ....................................................................................................................................6
1 General Information .............................................................................................................................7
1.1 About the Machine .......................................................................................................................7
1.2 Compatible Design Formats..........................................................................................................7
1.3 Type of Embroidery Applications..................................................................................................7
1.4 Warranty and return policy ..........................................................................................................8
1.5 Contact and technical information ...............................................................................................9
2 Setting up your equipment.................................................................................................................11
2.1 Included with your equipment ...................................................................................................11
2.2 Getting to know your machine ...................................................................................................12
2.2.1 Front View...........................................................................................................................12
2.2.2 Control Panel.......................................................................................................................12
2.2.3 Left View .............................................................................................................................13
2.2.4 Right View ...........................................................................................................................13
2.3 Out of the crate setup.................................................................................................................14
2.3.1 Unboxing.............................................................................................................................14
2.3.2 Setting up stand (Complete) ...............................................................................................14
2.3.3 Setting up stand (Using Table Top).....................................................................................14
2.3.4 Placing machine on stand (Without Table Top)..................................................................14
2.4 Setting up thread rack tree.........................................................................................................15
2.5 Setting up threading tubes .........................................................................................................16
2.6 Setting the spools........................................................................................................................17
2.7 Threading and tensions of your machine ...................................................................................18
2.8 Setting Upper Thread..................................................................................................................19
2.8.1 Upper Thread Threading.....................................................................................................19
2.8.2 Upper Thread Tension ........................................................................................................21
2.9 Setting Bobbin.............................................................................................................................23
2.9.1 Bobbin Thread Threading....................................................................................................23

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2.9.2 Bobbin Thread Tensions......................................................................................................24
2.10 Needles .......................................................................................................................................26
2.10.1 Recommended Needles......................................................................................................26
2.10.2 Changing or Replacing Needles...........................................................................................26
3 Hooping...............................................................................................................................................29
3.1 Setting up the tubular arms........................................................................................................29
3.2 Hooping a tubular hoop..............................................................................................................30
4 Using the Control Panel ......................................................................................................................32
4.1 About the control panel..............................................................................................................32
4.2 Basic Control Panel Operations...................................................................................................33
4.2.1 Load design from USB / Memory stick................................................................................33
4.2.2 Load design from memory (internal memory) ...................................................................33
4.2.3 Color Changes .....................................................................................................................33
4.2.4 Changing Orientation of Design..........................................................................................33
4.2.5 Centering and Tracing.........................................................................................................34
5 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................36
5.1 Oiling ...........................................................................................................................................36
5.1.1 Oil Point Breakdown ...........................................................................................................37
5.1.2 Oil and Lubrication Videos ..................................................................................................38
5.2 Timing and Synchronization Points.............................................................................................38
5.3 Electronics Specs.........................................................................................................................38
6 Glossary...............................................................................................................................................39
6.1 Glossary.......................................................................................................................................39
7 Frequently Asked Questions ...............................................................................................................41
7.1 FAQS............................................................................................................................................41
8 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................42
8.1 Machine specifications................................................................................................................42
9 Troubleshooting and Technical Support.............................................................................................43
9.1 Technical Support .......................................................................................................................43
9.2 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................43
9.3 Error Codes .................................................................................................................................44
10 Pictures ...........................................................................................................................................46
10.1 Pictures & Videos........................................................................................................................46

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11 Part Book.........................................................................................................................................47
11.1 Parts Book ...................................................................................................................................47
11.1.1 Frame and Table Components............................................................................................49
11.1.2 Rotary Hook Box..................................................................................................................52
11.1.3 Thread Cut Components.....................................................................................................55
11.1.4 Machine Head.....................................................................................................................58
11.1.5 Needle Bar Drive Components............................................................................................61
11.1.6 Upper Thread Holder ..........................................................................................................63
11.1.7 Color Change System ..........................................................................................................66
11.1.8 Needle Bar Bracket (1)........................................................................................................68
11.1.9 Needle Bar Bracket (2)........................................................................................................70
11.1.10 X-Axis Drive Components................................................................................................72
11.1.11 Y-Axis Drive System.........................................................................................................75
11.1.12 Tension Base ...................................................................................................................78
11.1.13 Automatic Winding Components....................................................................................80
11.1.14 Electrical Control Components .......................................................................................82
11.1.15 Operating Plate ...............................................................................................................84
11.1.16 Cap Drive Components ...................................................................................................86
11.1.17 Cap Base Components ....................................................................................................88
11.1.18 Cap Frame .......................................................................................................................90
11.1.19 Thread Support ...............................................................................................................92
11.1.20 Embroidery Frame ..........................................................................................................94

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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
This document is to be used as a reference user’s manual for the Butterfly B1501B/T –Single
Head 15 Needle Embroidery Machine.
We highly encourage you to completely review the entire contents of this manual before setting
up or using your embroidery machine.
To download a copy of this manual at any time, please go to:
http://www.ButterFlyEmb.com/Butterfly_Embroidery_Machine_Manual.pdf

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1GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 ABOUT THE MACHINE
The Butterfly B1501B/T is a single head (single station) embroidery machine with 15 needles
(colors). This allows the user to embroider up to one garment at one time with one needle at a time.
The machine automatically color changes (as indicated or preprogrammed by the embroidery machine
design). A color change is in essence selecting a different needle with a different color thread in the
needle. The machine has a USB port (memory stick) that reads several different embroidery formats.
The user manually loads the pre-digitized designs into the machine off of the USB port and/or the
network when applicable.
1.2 COMPATIBLE DESIGN FORMATS
The Butterfly machine work with the following design formats all saved on a standard USB flash
(thumb or memory) drive. Instruction on how to save to these formats can be found in your software
user manual. If you do not have software that will write to one of the compatible formats, please go to
http://www.Threadses.com to download Threads - Free Digitizing / Editing Embroidery Software.
DST (Tajima Format)
EXP (Melco DOS Format)
1.3 TYPE OF EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS
The Butterfly machine is comparable with most all of the major industrial (commercial)
embroidery machines. Some embroidery equipment may or may not have special equipment attached
to offer additional types of embroidery. The following general list includes several applications where
the Butterfly Embroidery Machine might be used. Typically to change from one type of embroidery
setting to the next requires the operator to manually change out adapters.
This general list includes but is not limited to:
Flat Embroidery Work
oFlat embroidery work typically includes works done when the embroidery
machine tabletop (removable on the Butterfly) is left on the machine. This
refers to anything typically flat in nature or design such as

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Drapery
Table Cloths
Aprons
Yard goods (yard referring to a measurement of fabric/material)
Etc.
Tubular Embroidery Work
oTubular Embroidery Work typically refers work that is done with the removable
tabletop removed from the machine. This allows for the embroidery work to be
draped down from the machine hanging from the embroidery hoop. Tubular is
currently the most popular form because it makes hooping and embroidering
shirts much easier. Hooping a Tubular Frame is general much less time
consuming and easier than hooping with other types of hoops or frames.
T-Shirt
Polos
Pillow Cases
Bags
Back of Hats
Etc.
Cap (270 degree) Embroidery
oCap embroidery refers to embroidery done directly on a baseball style cap/hat
Baseball Caps
Etc.
1.4 WARRANTY AND RETURN POLICY
Below is a summary of our warranty and return policy. We highly recommend you to read the
full warranty and return policy document.
Our warranty covers up to 5 years on all non-consumable parts and electronics one the Butterfly
Embroidery Machine. Our warranty does not cover misuse or user damages. To redeem warranty
repairs or service, the device must be sent back to our corporate office. Labor is covered for one year
via phone support, web support (email, webcam, chat, etc.) and in-house (OUR HEADQUARTERS). Labor
warranty is automatically voided if the machine is worked on by non-authorized or non-approved
parties.
Returns may be accepted for up to 5 days after receiving the equipment. The equipment must
be returned in its original packing, undamaged. Refund will be issued upon returning the device minus
ALL shipping costs. A restocking fee typically always applies.

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1.5 CONTACT AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Corporate office:
2954 SE Loop 820
Fort Worth, Texas
76140 / USA
[phone]
http://www.ButterFlyEmb.com
Mailing:
PO BOX 11977
Fort Worth, Texas
76110 / USA
Parts and Accessories:
http://www.EmbAccess.com
Electronics Repairs and servicing:
http://www.PLRElectronics.com

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