SunStar SWF/KX Series User manual

USER ’’ S MANUAL
KX-Series AUTOMATI C
EMBROIDERY MACHINE
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SWF/KX-Series
MME-220928

1. THIS IS AN INSTRUCTION FOR SAFE USE OF AUTOMATIC
EMBROIDERY MACHINES. READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE.
2. CONTENTS IN THIS INSTRUCTION MAY CHANGE, WITHOUT
PRIOR NOTICE, FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MACHINE QUALITY AND
THUS MAY NOT CORRESPOND TO THE MACHINE YOU
PURCHASED. CONTACT YOUR SALES AGENT FOR INQUIRIES.
3. THIS IS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED AS AN INDUSTRIAL
MACHINE. IT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR OTHER THAN
INDUSTRIAL PURPOSE.

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CONT ENT S
CHAPTER 1 SAFETY RULES 4
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·KX- Single Head
1-1) MACHINE DELIVERY
1-2) MACHINE INSTALLATION
1-3) MACHINE OPERATION
1-4) MACHINE OPERATION
1-5) MACHINE REPAIR
1-6) PLACEMENT OF WARNING STICKERS
1-7) CONTENTS OF WARNING STICKERS
·KX- Tubular
1-1) MACHINE DELIVERY
1-2) PLACEMENT OF WARNING STICKERS 11
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND MACHINE ASSEMBLY 12
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·KX- Single Head
2-1) ENVIRONMENT
2-2) ELECTRICITY
2-3) LEV ELING THE MACHINE
2-4) ASSEMBLY OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES
·KX- Tubular
2-1) LEV ELING THE MACHINE
2-2) ASSEMBLY OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES 19
25CHAPTER 3 PARTS OF THE MACHINE
CHAPTER 4 FUNCTIONS FOR BASIC MACHINE OPERATION 26
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·KX- Single Head
4-1) POWER OPERATION SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
4-2) ENABLING AND DISABLING EMERGENCY STOP
4-3) LAMP SWITCH FUNCTION OF THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT PLATE
4-4) UPPER THREADING
4-5) LOWER (BOBBIN) THREADING AND TENSION ADJUSTMENT
4-6) NEEDLE-HOOK TIMING CONTROL
·KX- Tubular
4-1) HOW TO OPERATE START/ STOP SWITCH 32
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 34
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·KX- Single Head
5-1) CHECK POINTS FOR REGULAR INSPECTION
5-2) CLEANING
5-3) OIL SUPPLY
·KX- Single Head
5-1) Oiling via Pump
5-2) DRIVE BELT TENSION 42
CHAPTER 6 BLOCK DIAGRAM 43

The following set of safety rules categorized as DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION indicates possibilities of
physical or property damages if not fully observed.
Only trained and experienced persons, familiar with the relevant safety
instructions, should deliver the machine. Make sure to fully observe following
instructions.
1) Delivery by Workers
Make sure to wear safety shoes, and hold the machine firmly by the handles
the left and right sides.
2) Using a Forklift
Make sure that size and weight of the forklift is sufficient to support the
machine. Use the pallet to place the machine so that its center is on the
forklift arm and carefully lift the machine.
Make sure all persons and
obstacles are out of the
way of the moving equip-
ment.
1-1) MACHINE
DELIVERY
DANGER
: These safety instructions MUST be observed to be safe from danger when installing, delivering, or
repairing the machine.
: These safety instructions MUST be observed to be safe from machine injuries.
: These safety instructions MUST be observed to prevent predictable machine errors.
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
[ Warning ]
Make sure to maintain the weight balance in machine deliveries, especially
when unloading machine from a forklift or crane, in order to prevent injury or
machine damages.
SAFETY RULES
CHAPTER 1
·KX-Single Head
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Installation environment may incur machine malfunction or breakdown.
Make sure to meet the following conditions.
1) The foundation under the machine, i.e. table or desk, must be strong enough
to support the weight of the machine.
2) Air conditioning can eliminate dust and humidity that can cause pollution
and corrosion of the machine. Make sure your machine is regularly cleaned.
3) Long exposure to direct sunlight can cause the paint of the machine to fade
or change of machine shape.
4) Allow at least 50cm (20 inches) of space on each side of the machine for
convenient maintenance.
*Please refer to for installation details.
2. Machine Installation and Assembly
The SWF Automatic Embroidery Machine is designed for applying
embroidery to fabric and other similar materials.
Pay careful attention to the CAUTION and WARNING stickers placed on
the machine. While operating the machine, please observe the following:
1) Read thoroughly and fully understand the manual before operating the
machine.
2) Dress for safety. Long and unbound hair, jewelry such as necklaces,
bracelets, and wide sleeves can get caught in the machine. Wear shoes with
non-slip soles.
3) Clear all persons from the machine before turning on the power.
4) Keep your hands or head away from the moving parts of the machine such
as needle, hook, take-up lever, and pulley when the machine is in operation.
5) Do not remove the safety cover on the pulley or shaft when the machine is
in operation.
6) Be sure the main power is turned off and the power switch is set to OFF
before opening the cover of any electrical component or control box.
7) Be sure the main switch is OFF before manually turning the main shaft.
8) Turn the machine off when threading needles or inspecting the finished
embroidery.
9) Do not lean against the cradle or place your fingers near the guide grooves
of the frame.
1-2) MACHINE
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
1-3) MACHINE
OPERATION
WARNING
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Observe the following to avoid damage to the machine or functional
failures.
1) Do not put any objects on the table of the embroidery machine.
2) Do not use a bent or damaged needle.
3) Change your needle plate when switching from caps to flats and vice versa.
1-4) MACHINE
OPERATION
1-5)
MACHINE REPAIR
DANGER
CAUTION
Only SWF-trained and selected repair engineers should do repair work.
1) Before cleaning or repairing the machine, make sure the main power is
turned off and wait for 10 minutes so that the machine electricity
is completely discharged.
2) Do not change the settings or any parts on the machine without confirmation
from SWF. Such change may cause safety accidents.
3) Use only SWF parts when repairing your machine.
4) Replace all safety covers when you are finished with your cleaning or
repairs.
[ Notice ]
It takes about 10 minutes after turning off the main switch before the electricity
is fully discharged from X/Y main shafts and drive.
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Observe the directions on ANY warning stickers placed on the machine as
reminders for your safe operation of the machine.
1) Placement of Warning Stickers
1-6) Placement of
Warning Stickers
[from front right]
[from front left]
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A) WARNING
1-7) Contents of
Warning Stickers
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ONLY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONS, FAMILIAR WITH THE
RELEVANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, SHOULD HANDLE THE MACHINE.
MAKE SURE TO FULLY OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
1) Using a crane
Make sure that the crane is large enough to hold the machine. Use a nylon
rope of sufficient strength. Place a wooden block at either side of the
machine before tying the rope. The angle should be 40°Δor less. Make sure
that the rope does not touch the table.
Square strut
Hexagon Bolts
Hexagon Nuts
nylon rope
·KX-Tubular
※Make sure all persons
and obstacles are out
of the way of the
moving equipment.
1-1) DELIVERY OF
YOUR MACHINE
DANGER
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2) Using a Forklift
Make sure that size and weight of the forklift is sufficient to support the
machine. Use the pallet to place the machine so that its center is on the
forklift arm. Lift the machine carefully so that the machine does not tilt to
either side.
[WARNING]
Make sure to maintain the weight balance in machine deliveries,
especially when unloading the machine from a forklift or crane, in
order to prevent injury or machine damages.
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KX-Tubular
1-2) Placement of
Warning Stickers
[Front]
[From top]
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Install your machine in an appropriate environment and with adequate electrical supply. Failure to follow the
directions may result in machine malfunction.
2-1) ENVIRONMENT
1) Temperature:
(1) 15~40°C (59~104°F) when machine is in operation
(2) −25~55°C (-13~131°F) when the machine is not in operation
2) Humidity: 45~90% (relative)
3) Grounding: Ensure the electricity is properly grounded.
4) Close any doors and windows near the machine to prevent direct light, dust, and humidity.
5) Foundation under the machine must be strong enough to support the weight of the machine.
=> It is recommended to use the SWF stand.
2-2) ELECTRICITY
Check if the input voltage of the machine is in the right range of the voltage supply before installing or operating
the machine. The input voltage is as follows:
1) Input voltage (adjust when installing): 100V, 110V, 120V, 200V, 220V, 240V
2) Allowed range of voltage: within 10% of the voltage set.
3) Electric capacity and Minimum input voltage: 600VA (400W)
4) Insulation resistance: over 10M ohms (measured with 500V insulation tester)
Warning
• Check the voltage supply where the machine will be installed.
• Install the cable away from the operator’s work space to prevent accident or injury.
INSTALLATION AND MACHINE ASSEMBLY
CHAPTER 2
[ Caution ]
• Do not let moisture drops on the machine.
• Provide air conditioning to control humidity and to eliminate dust and corrosion.
Danger
Properly ground the machine to avoid a possibility of electric shock. Use three-wire grounding
(grounding resistance below 100 ohms).
·KX-Single Head
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2-3) LEVELING THE MACHINE
The machine must be accurately leveled (horizontally balanced) when installed to prevent the needle from moving
out of position.
1) If there is no stand attached, adjust the front, rear, left
and right of the machine using the bolts. Tighten the
bolts when the machine is leveled.
2) If there is a stand attached, insert the four horizontal
adjusting bolts into the holes on the stand. Adjust the
bolts until the caster is raised above the floor level and
the machine is level on all four sides. When the
machine is level, tighten the bolts.
[ Caution ]
• The machine must be horizontally balanced on all four sides: front, back, left, and right.
• If the difference in heights of the four bolts is over 10mm, place spacers beneath the lower adjusting bolts to
make the heights even.
Level adjusting
bolt
Fixing nut
Level adjusting bolts
Support
Support rubber
Caster
Fixing nut
Support Fixing nut
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1) Conversion from Tubular Frame to Boarder Frame
①Disassemble the tubular arms
Unfasten the screws and disassemble the tubular arms from frame connection plate.
[ Caution ]
Put the disassembled screws in a safe place to use when attaching the border frame.
Screws
Frame connection
plate
Tubular arms
Screws
②Assemble the border frame
Fasten the frame to the connection plate with the screws. Tighten the screws.
2-4) ASSEMBLY OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES
Screws
Frame connection
plate
Border Frame
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2) Assemble the Table
①Assemble the table support
Fix the supporter A and supporter B that support the table to the body using fixing screws.
①Table fixed
Put the table on the support A and fix it to the support A using the clamp under the table. Adjust the support
so that the height of the table top and the bed cover top are the same.
Supporter B
Supporter A
Clamp
Table
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3) Conversion from Border Frame to Round tubular frame
①Disassemble the border frame
Unfasten the screws to disassemble the border frame from the connecting plate.
[ Caution ]
Put the disassembled screws in a safe place to use when attaching the tubular frame.
Screws
Frame
connecting plate
Border frame
②attach the left tubular frame arm to the holes for the round frame.
Tubular round
frame
Screws
Screws
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* Frame support plate mounting hole location
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2-1) LEVELING THE MACHINE
The machine must be accurately leveled (especially front and back) to prevent the needle from moving out of
position.
1) Use the adjusting bolts installed at the four stands to level the machine (front, rear, left, and right). Use a level
gauge.
①Check the voltage supply where the machine will be installed.
②Install the cable away from the operator’s work space to prevent accident or injury.
③If the difference in heights of the four bolts is over 10mm, place spacers beneath the lower adjusting bolts to
make the heights even.
2) The machine must be horizontally balanced on all four sides - front, rear, right, and left.
3) Using the level gauge
Use a nut to fully fasten the adjusting bolts when the machine is leveled.
[CAUTION]
The level gauge does not measure accurately on a square pipe or a table.
Level gauge
Level gauge
Adjusting bolts
Level base
·KX-Tubular
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2-2) ASSEMBLY OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES
1) Assembling Upper Thread Stand
2) Assembling Operation Box
Spool plate
thread holder
Operation box
support
Power Cable
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3) TABLE ASSEMBLY
① Unscrew the eight clamps underneath the table and the bolts to disassemble the table.
② Adjust the table support at an appropriate height and fasten the bolts.
Clamp
Clamp
Clamp
Table support
Table
Table support
bolts
ⓐ
ⓑ
ⓒ
ⓐ
ⓑ
ⓒ
Bolts
Table height
Work type
ⓐ
board
ⓑ
tubular
ⓒ
cap
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