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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