HappyJapan HCS3 User manual

S3V617-2
HCS3
Compact Single-head Embroidery Machine
Original instructions
INSTRUCTION BOOK
Program Ver. *3.00 ~

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INDEX
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 1-1
WARNING LABELS & THEIR LOCATIONS ..... 1-2
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
Remove the machine from box,
How to carry machine ............................. 2-1
Placement of Accessories....................... 2-2
Accessories............................................. 2-3
Assemble machine unit........................... 2-4
Assemble table (Option) ......................... 2-4b
Assemble table stay and table (Option).. 2-4c
Assemble border frame (Option)............. 2-4e
Machine installation ................................ 2-5
Grounding instruction, Disposal of a battery .. 2-7
MAIN PARTS............................................. 3-1
THE CONTROL BOX ................................ 3-3
DRIVE MODE............................................ 3-4
Frame change................................... 3-8a
MENU................................................... 3-A
INSERTING A NEEDLE............................. 4-1
SELECT NEEDLES AND THREADS ....... 4-2
BACKING MATERIALS ............................. 4-3
BOBBIN WINDING
Winding the bobbin ................................. 4-4
Removing the bobbin.............................. 4-5
Inserting the bobbin ................................ 4-5
Adjusting bobbin thread tension.............. 4-5
Inserting the bobbin case........................ 4-5
THREADING THE MACHINE
How to thread upper thread .................... 4-6
HOW TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS and SCROLLBAR 4-8
DISPLAYING THE PATTERN IN SETTING MODE ... 4-9
TURNING THE MACHINE ON
How to turn on the machine.................... 5-1
How to turn off the machine.................... 5-1c
Calendar and clock setting...................... 5-2
MESSAGE................................................. 5-3
PREPARATION OF PATTERN DATA
Connecting to a PC................................. 5-4
Reading embroidery pattern data from
the PC .....................................................5-4b
Read embroidery pattern data ............... 5-5
Reading pattern data .............................. 5-6
Search..................................................... 5-8
Selection of folders ................................. 5-9
How to select patterns from memory ...... 5-A
Erasing patterns from memory................ 5-B
NEEDLE BAR SELECTION ......................5-E
SEWING WITH TUBULAR FRAMES
Installing and removing the frame base.. 6-1
How to hoop............................................ 6-2
Putting the hoop on the machine ............ 6-3
Starting to embroider .............................. 6-4
CAP FRAME (OPTION)
Changing the needle plate...................... 7-1
Installing and removing the cap drive frame .. 7-2
Normal cap frame ................................... 7-5
Wide cap frame....................................... 7-8
Starting to embroider ..............................7-B
Use of Y +10mm cap hold frame ............ 7-D
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSIONS... 8-1
SEWING
What to do if the thread breaks while sewing 9-1
Stopping and resuming sewing............... 9-1
Loss of power while embroidering .......... 9-2
Moving the hoop while embroidering and then returning to
the correct location (Position)
............................. 9-3
Moving back to the starting point (Origin) 9-3
Going back to the beginning of the design (Top) ... 9-4
Placing the design in the center of the selected
embroidery frame
(Center) ........................... 9-4
Rotating and mirroring designs (Convert) .. 9-5
Starting in the middle of a design (Position) ... 9-6
POSITION ALIGNMENT BY DEFINING 2 POINTS .. 9-8
POSITION .................................................9-B
Piece number.......................................... 9-C
Bobbin thread alarm..............................9-Cb
Work save .............................................9-Ce
REGISTER ................................................9-D
Entry........................................................ 9-E
Return .....................................................9-F
READING
Join ....................................................... 10-1
Pattern Read Settings........................... 10-3
PATTERN
Locking pattern data ..............................11-1
Trace type ..............................................11-2
Export.....................................................11-3
Renaming patterns.................................11-5
Copying pattern data..............................11-6
Moving pattern data ...............................11-7
Renaming folders...................................11-9
Sort ........................................................11-A
Thread break report .............................. 11-B
0_1 U801
0-1

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INDEX
0_2 U801
0-2
Retrieve built-in data from machine ...... 11-C
Searching pattern data.......................... 11-D
NEEDLE BAR SELECTION .................... 12-1
Auto setting................................................12-2
Thread color...............................................12-4
Color change data registration...................12-6
Color change data read .............................12-7
Repetition of color group setting................12-8
FRAME CONFIRMATION ............................13-1
Frame selection ............................................13-2
Adjusted for embroidery area ....................13-4
User-dened frames (1 ~ 5).......................13-7
User-dened frames (6 ~ 20).................... 13-A
How to change center point of frame (1 ~ 5, 6 ~ 20) ..... 13-H
Non registered .......................................... 13-J
PATTERN SETTINGS ..................................14-1
Scaling .......................................................14-2
Width adjustment .......................................14-3
Angle..........................................................14-4
Repeat sewing ...........................................14-5
Auto origin..................................................14-7
Offset .........................................................14-8
Frame out ................................................. 14-D
MACHINE SETTINGS..................................15-1
LOCK STITCHES.........................................15-5
LETTER........................................................16-1
QUEUE.........................................................17-1
Alter and Execution ...................................17-2
Needle bar selection and Pattern settings ........17-4
Registration of QUEUE setting ..................17-6
Read QUEUE setting.................................17-7
OTHER SETTINGS
Create network ..........................................18-1
Wire LAN connection setting .....................18-2b
Wireless LAN connection settings (Option) ...18-2e
Version information ....................................18-3
Language...................................................18-5
Calibrate ....................................................18-6
User maintenance mode............................18-8
Report...........................................................19-1
GUIDE ..........................................................20-1
SCREEN SAVER..........................................21-1
i-CUSTOM............................................... 22-1
LAN connection .........................................22-2b
TASK RESERVATION ............................. 22-2c
Reading................................................. 22-2d
Needle bar selection ............................. 22-2e
Setting................................................... 22-2f
Search................................................... 22-2g
List ........................................................ 22-2h
Letter..................................................... 22-2i
Layout ................................................... 22-2j
USER MANAGEMENT
Registration of administrator......................22-3
Registration of user....................................22-6
Selection of user (Login)............................22-8
Selection of user (Login) at power ON.......22-9
LAYOUT ...................................................... 22-A
THREAD SET...........................................22-J
SPECIFICATIONS • MAINTENANCE
Specications.............................................23-1
Oiling..........................................................23-1
Cleaning of rotary hook
Cleaning of thread cutting knife .................23-2
ERRORS AND WHAT TO DO ......................24-1
INITIALIZING OF MACHINE SETTINGS
Re-Initialization of machine system ......... 25-1
Initialize the PMS .................................. 25-1
Initialize the Network............................. 25-1
Initializing of machine speed......................25-2
HELPFUL HINTS..........................................26-1
EMBROIDERY TERMS................................26-2
BUILT-IN FONT LIST....................................26-3
BUILT-IN PATTERNS LIST...........................26-4
VARIOUS SPECIAL FRAMES (OPTIONS) .... 27-1

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1_1 N401
1-1
This electrical appliance is intended for household use.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, includ-
ing the following.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used
by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attach-
ments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it
has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest
authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjust-
ment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10.Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing ma-
chine needle.
11.Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12.Do not use bent needles.
13.Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14.Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such
as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
15.Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating,
or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING LABELS & THEIR LOCATIONS
1_2 UB01
1-2
Trapping hazard
Shut the cover when starting the machine.
Do not put hands in while the machine is running.
Trapping, Puncture, Cut hazard wherever this
label is found
Shock hazard on all electrical components
Injury risk on moving head(s)
Keep hands away from the moving heads while the
machine is running.
Laser beam (Class 1)
Do not stare into the beam.
ES-HMF-5113-0
WARNING
Shut the cover when starting the
machine. Do not put hands in
while the machine is running.
Fear of serious injury.
ES-HMF-5117-0
CAUTION
Keep hands away from the
moving heads while the
machine is running.
Possibility of injury.
Laser beam (Class 1)
CAUTION
Do not stareintothe beam.
CAUTION: Injury risk on frame and car-
riage
Keep hands away from the
drive frame while the machine is
running.
ES-HMF-5114-0
CAUTION
Possibility
of injury.
Keep hands away
from the drive
frame while
the machine
is running.
WARNING: Injury risk warning
for all needles
Keep fi ngers away from
the needles while
the machine is running.
ES-HMF-5112-1
Fear of serious injury.
Keep fingers away from
the needles while
the machine is running.
WARNING

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SETTING UP THE MACHINE
2_1 UB01
2-1
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
The machine is quite heavy for one person to carry.
Please use two persons when unpacking or carrying.
CAUTION: To avoid problems.
Make sure to hold bottom of the machine body when
removing from the box.
Do not hold any other place. (bed, moving head,
control box etc.).
We recommend unpacking should be done where it has enough room.
Remove the machine from box
1. Remove 2 straps from the carton.
2. Lift the box (upper) to remove.
3. Take out the accessories.
Refer to the next page.
4. Take out the styrene foam (right) and (left)
in the direction of the arrow.
5. Take out the styrene foam (lower front), (lower
right), and (lower left).
Be careful not fall down the machine, tilt the
machine slightly when taking out the styrene form
(lower right) and (lower left).
6. Carry the machine to installation location.
Please keep those packing materials in case
of necessary for repair or other reasons.
Packing procedure is the reverse from
unpacking procedure.
Straps
Box (upper)
Styrene foam
Styrene foam
Styrene foam
How to carry machine
The unpacked machine should be carried by 2 person with the hand position at shown in
photos.
Right side
Left side
The person
holding the
machine from
right side need
to hold the
machine arm by
left hand.
Styrene
Styrene
Right hand
Left hand
Left hand
Right side

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SETTING UP THE MACHINE
2_1b U801
2-2
Placement of Accessories
Conrm all the accessories are contained when unpacking.
Frame base
USB ash drive (Instruction manual,
Parts list, Happy Link Software)
Instruction manual
Embroidery frame (Round)
Embroidery frame (Square)
Thread stand
Thread guide bracket
Carriage
Thread stand felt (13 pcs)
Power line cord ass’y
Oiler
Sewing machine oil
Thread guide pillar (2 pcs)
Thread stand pin (13 pcs)
Wave washer (13 pcs)
Tool box
Antenn (Option WLAN)

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18
19
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
Accessories
Please conrm you have received the following.
2_2 U701
2-3
1. Thread guide bracket
2. Thread guide pillar (2 pcs)
3. Thread stand
4. Thread stand felt (13 pcs)
5. Thread stand pin (13 pcs)
6. Wave washer (13 pcs)
7. Carriage
8. Frame base
9. Embroidery frame (square) PTA-32320-360
10. Embroidery frame (Round) PTA-15-360
11. Needle (DB X K5) (10 pcs)
12. Oiler
13. Sewing machine oil
14.USBashdrive
(Instruction manual, Parts list. Happy Link Software)
15. Bobbin (1 pc)
16.Instructionbook(USBashdrive)
17.Powerlinecordass’y(Ashapewillbechanged
depending on a destination)
18. Fuse (6A)
19. Off set screw driver
20. #2 (+) Screw driver
21. 2 mm (-) Screw driver
22. 3 mm hexagonal driver
23. 2.5 mm hexagonal driver
24. Brush
25.Clamplter
26. Stylus
Tools
1246
3
789
11 12 13 14 16
19
20 21 22 23
5
24
26
25
30. Antenn (Option WLAN)
15
10

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Assemble machine unit
1. Put the thread stand on to the machine and insert the
thread guide pillar.
(set nut knob nut into the thread guide pillar and 2
washers)
Turn the thread guide pillar clockwise with a 3 mm hex-
agonal driver until tight.
Turn the knob nut clockwise with a 3 mm hexagonal
driver until tight.
2. Insert the thread stand pin with wave
washer on the thread stand by turning
clockwise, Then insert thread stand felt.
3. Install the fasten collars to the thread
guide pillar.
4. Install the thread guide bracket with
supplied screws (M6 x 10 2 pcs).
5. Lift the fasten collar up and x with 2.5
mm hexagonal driver.
2_4 U701
2-4
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
1
3
4
5
2
1
4
4
3

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2-4a
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
6. Loosen the screw with a offset driver and remove the
red shipping collars that are equipped on the both
side of the guide bar. (Keep the shipping collars. It is
necessary when packing.)
7. Put the carriage and carriage arm together with screw
(M4 X 8 2 pcs).
2 pins in the upper carriage arm will t into holes on
the lower carriage.
8. Remove the xing screw (M3 1 pcs) that xing the arm
indicated by the arrow. (Keep the xing screw.
It is necessary when packing.)
9. Raise slowly the control box to the front then x it with
2 supplied screws (M4 1 pcs).
10. Connect the cable of carriage to the machine with
xed screw.
11. Install the arm for tubular embroidery. Please refer to
(page 6-1) “Installing and removing the frame base”.
Or, Install the cap frame for the cap embroidery.
Please refer to (page 7-1) “Installing and removing the
cap drive frame”.
12. Insert built-in stylus into the holder (slot) of control
box.
When taking the machine apart in case of packing,
the process is opposite of assembling the machine.
Please do exactly the opposite way of assembling.
When packing the machine up for transportation,
be sure to select the sixth needle and x it with
shipping collars on the both side of the guide bar.
9
6
7
8
10
12

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2-4b
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
1. Attach the stud (4 places) with the included
screws (M6x16).
2. Place the table so that the bed of the ma-
chine fi ts in the recess of the table and push
it in the direction of the arrow until it hits the
machine.
3. Adjust the stud adjuster so that the bottom
of the needle plate and the top of the table
are at the same height.
Also, adjust the table so that it is horizontal.
4. Tight knob screws (2 pieces) for fi x the Table
bracket.
Carriage arm is not touching to table.
Please reverse procedure when remove the
table.
Needle plate
Assemble table (Option)
Installing theTable.
When using the border frame, it is necessary to set the table in advance.
Table
Stud
Table bracket
Carriage arm Carriage arm
Lock nut Fix by Lock nut
Higher Lower
Knob screwst

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2-4c
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
1. Attach the studs (2 pieces) to the rear side
of the table with the provided screws (M6x16).
Attach the table stay A to the front side of
the table with the provided screw (M6x16),
attach the table stay B with the Wing bolt,
and install the table stay A with the adjuster
with the Wing bolt.
2. Place the table with studs and table stay
upside down in front of the embroidery ma-
chine.
At this time, loosen and adjust the wing bolt
so that the height of the adjuster is about
the same as the bottom surface of the nee-
dle plate.
Assemble table stay and table (Option)
Installing the table using the table stay.
When fi xing the table, use the table stays to place the front of the table on the fl oor.
When using the border frame, it is necessary to set the table in advance.
Table stay A
Wing bolt
Table stay B
Adjuster
Wing bolt
Stud
Table stay A
Adjuster
Needle plate

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2-4d
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
3. Place the table so that the bed of the ma-
chine fi ts in the recess of the table and push
it in the direction of the arrow until it hits the
machine.
4. Adjust the stud adjuster so that the bottom
of the needle plate and the top of the table
are at the same height.
Also, adjust the table so that it is horizontal.
5. Tight knob screws (2 pieces) for fi x the Table
bracket.
Carriage arm is not touching to table.
Please reverse procedure when remove the
table stay and table.
Needle plateTable
Table bracket
Carriage arm Carriage arm
Lock nut Fix by Lock nut
Higher Lower
Knob screwst
Lock nut Fix by Lock nut
Higher Lower
Stud
Table stay

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2-4e
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
Carriage
Border frame
1. Push in the direction of the arrow so that the
fixing base of the border frame fi ts under
the fixing base of the X carriage.
2. Place the border frame on the carriage
guide and tighten the knob bolt completely.
Move the frame base right or left when it is
hard to tighten the knob bolts
Please reverse procedure when remove the
border frame.
Assemble border frame (Option)
When using the border frame, it is necessary to attach the table in advance. 2-4b, 2-4c
Carriage
Fixing base
Knob bolt
Guide
Pushing
against
Border frame Fixing base

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Machine installation
1. Please use a stout table to set the machine
on.
Please check for any shaking or excessive vi-
brating of the machine table when the machine is
running.
If you have a problem, Please use a stronger
table for the machine.
2_4 O728
2-5
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
350 mm 350 mm 720 mm
2. Please sit the machine level on the table.
3. Please be sure you have this much room
around your machine for it to move.
It is possible for the embroidery frame to hit you
and cause injury.

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2_5 O728
2-6
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
0 ~ 10 mm
4. Please be sure you have this much room around
your cap drive for it to move.
Please machine on the table positioning like right side
drawing.
5. Please do not sit the machine near any
kind of other electric equipment
(Examples: Microwave or electric tool).
Has possible to wrong movement of the ma-
chine.
6. Please keep away from dusty and high mois-
ture environments.
Has case of rusting or damaging.
7. Please do not sit the machine in direct sun-
shine or windy locations.
Has case of rusting or damaging.

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Grounding instruction (for type of 120V)
This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides
a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER – Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in
a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with
or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the
cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualied electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the product – if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualied electrician.
This product is for use on a nominal 120 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the
plug illustrated in sketch A in Figure. A temporary adaptor, which looks like the adaptor illustrated
in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch
B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adaptor should be used only until
a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualied electrician. The green colored rigid ear,
lug, and the like, extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent ground such as
a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be held in place by
the metal screw.
2_6 I916
2-7
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
Disposal of a battery
A battery is had built-in to this embroidery machine.
When you dispose of a battery, according to each country or a method determined in each area,
please dispose appropriately.
Metal screw
Cover of grounded
Grounding
Grounding
Grounding methods
Adapter
AB
C

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1. Hook cover
2. Bobbin case
3. Hook
4. Needle plate
5. Thread check spring
6. Take-up lever cover
7. Take-up lever
8. Lower rectifier
9. Thread tension
10. Detecting roller
11. Minor thread tension
12. Thread guide support
13. Thread guide
14. Upper rectifier
15. Thread stand pin
16. Thread stand felt
17. Thread stand
18. Needle bar selection knob
19. Control box
20. USB port
(Standard-B receptacle)
21. USB port
(Standard-A receptacle)
22. LAN port
23. Frame base
24. Carriage
25. Fuse (6A)
26. Terminal box
27. Power switch
When turning offthe machine, be
sure to press (Power off)
key on the control box to turn off
the machine. 5-1c
MAIN PARTS
3_1 V610
3-1
CAUTION
Do not charge your smartphone etc via the USB port (Standard-A
receptacle) .
If you make a mistake, you can not operate the control box or can
not read from the USB port.
In this cace disconnect the USB cord and turn it back on once.
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3-2
MAIN PARTS
28. 糸糸糸糸
29. 糸糸糸糸糸糸
30. 糸糸糸
BOBBIN WINDING
7
5
6
1
4
2
3
1. Upper Thread guide
2. Thread stand pin
3. Thread stand felt
4. Thread guide
5. Thread tension
6. Spindle
7. Lever
CONTROL BOX
45
1. Emergency stop button
2. Display (L.C.D.)
3. LAN port
4. Thread cut button
5. Start/Stop button
6
37
1
2
16
8
6. USB port (Standard-A receptacle)
7. USB port (Standard-B receptacle)
8. Stylus
6