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
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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