SWF E-Series User manual

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MANUAL
Single Head Automatic
Embroidery Machine
(New Compact Type)
SWF/E- Series
MMMMEE--006600331100

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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CONGRATULATIONS
on the purchase of your machine
SWF/E-T601C or SWF/E-T901C
SWF/E-T1201C or SWF/E-T1501C
and
WELCOME to the SWF FAMILY !!
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OUR SUCCESS IS IMPORTANT TO US. We want to be your partner in business where you machine
is concerned. Your machine is manufactured to the highest standards by the SunStar (SunStar Precision
Company, Ltd.Korea). Both the manufacturer and their United States distributors are dedicated to
product quality and customer care.
Taking the time to understand your machine, its maintenance needs, and its operation will make you more
comfortable with your purchase. Knowledge of your equipment and confidence in its operation can only benefit
your business from both a safety standpoint and in more efficient production.
We urge you to read your manual and mark any sections that you wish to discuss with your installation
technician, customer support or during any training session. Your manual pages are printed on one side only, so be
sure to make use of the space provided for making notes. While we have taken great care to make this manual as
complete and easy to understand as possible, we still welcome your comments and suggestions.
CONTACT INFORMATION:

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CHAPTER 1 SAFETY RULES ............................................................................................................. 1
Delivery of Your Machine
Installation
Machine Operation
Troubleshooting
Placement of Warning Stickers
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND MACHINE ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 7
Environment
Electricity
Leveling the Machine
Assembly of Peripheral Devices
CHAPTER 3 PARTS OF THE MACHINE .......................................................................................... 16
CHAPTER 4 FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES ................................................................................... 17
CHAPTER 5 BUTTON AND SWITCH OPERATION ....................................................................... 19
CHAPTER 6 THREADING AND TENSION ..................................................................................... 21
The Upper Thread Path
Threading the Machine
Tension control on Upper Thread
Take-up Spring
Bobbin Threading and Tension Adjustment
Bobbin Winder
CHAPTER 7 THE NEEDLE, THE HOOK AND THE STITCHES .................................................... 28
Stitch Formation
The Needle and Hook
The Needle
Changing the Needle
Relationship Between Needle and Hook
Relationship Between Take-Up Lever and Hook
Thread-Break Detecting Unit
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION.......................................................................... 37
Oil Supply
Grease Supply
CHAPTER 9 MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................ 44
CHAPTER 10 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 57
CHAPTER 11NEEDLE CHART .......................................................................................................... 67
CHAPTER 12 BACKING ...................................................................................................................... 68
CHAPTER 13 HOOPING AND TENSIONS ........................................................................................ 69

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SAFETY RULES
CHAPTER 1
When operating a machine of any type, it is important to take precautions in order to safeguard
the user and the equipment. Whether the machine is owner operated or run by an employee,
procedures should be followed in order to ensure that the operator is not injured and the machine
is not damaged.
DANGER
When moving, handling, installing or performing maintenance on your machine,
it is important to observe all DANGER signals.
WARNING
When operating the machine, observe all WARNING signs in order to protect
against personal injury.
CAUTION
Follow all CAUTION signs to safeguard your machine during installation in your
work environment.
NOTICE
When operating the machine, observe NOTICE signs in order to protect the
machine from physical damage or breakdown.
TIP
Tips to help you learn about embroidery and produce quality embroidery.

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DELIVERY OF YOUR MACHINE
1) When removing the crated machine from the
delivery truck, be sure to keep the crate in a
horizontal position to prevent damage to the
machine or injury to the workmen.
2) All workers should wear safety shoes and, when
moving the machine, be sure to hold the machine
by the handles on the right and left sides.
3) When using a forklift, make sure all helpers are
out of the way of the moving equipment. Make
sure that all obstacles in the path of the forklift
are removed. Ensure that the size and the power
of the forklift is sufficient to support the
machine. Place the machine in the center of the
forklift arm and lift it carefully to maintain the
weight balance.
DANGER
Safeguarding your machine begins with delivery. Only trained and experienced
persons, familiar with any special transporting instructions, should be employed
to move your new machine.

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INSTALLATION
1) Ensure that the floor has a structure that is strong enough to support the weight of the machine.
2) Air conditioning and air filtering eliminates humidity that can cause corrosion and also dust that can
block filters and screens. Make sure your machine’s environment is as clean as possible.
3) Direct sunlight can cause the paint of the machine to fade.
4) Allow at least 50cm(20 inches) of space on each side of the machine for safety and convenience. Keeping
the machine away from the wall allows room to move around the machine for maintenance and
threading. It is also a safeguard against things falling on or against the machine.
5) Explosion: DO NOT operate the machine when there are inflammable substances in the air.
6) Lighting: Secure sufficient lighting for the operator. Lighting is not part of the SWF machine.
7) Machine Overturn: DO NOT place the machine on unstable stands or tables. Machine fall may cause
serious injuries or machine damages. Abrupt stop during the machine delivery or external shocks may
also overturn the machine.
MACHINE OPERATION
1) Dress for safety. Long, unbound hair, jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, dangling earrings and wide
sleeves can get caught in the machine. Avoid wearing these items while operating the machine. Do not
lean near or against any moving parts.
2) Wear shoes with non-slip soles.
3) Clear all personnel away from the machine before turning on the power. Customers and those unfamiliar
with the machine, especially small children, should not be allowed near the machine at any time.
4) Keep your hands away from the moving parts of the machine such as the needle, hook, take-up lever,
pulley and bobbin case when the machine is in operation.
CAUTION
The foundation under the machine and the environment is very important.
WARNING
The SWF machines are designed for applying embroidery to fabric and other
similar materials. Pay careful attention to the CAUTION and WARNING
stickers placed on the machine. They are intended to call attention to safety
rules. While operating the machine, please observe the following :

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5) DO NOT remove the safety cover on the hand wheel and the shaft. Covers are meant to protect the parts
of the machine from dust and foreign objects as well as protect the operator.
6) Be sure the main power is turned off and the main switch is set to OFF before opening the cover of any
electrical component or control box.
7) Be sure main switch is OFF before turning the main shaft manually.
8) Although the machine has a STOP phase between thread trims, color changes, and frame movements,
you should not attempt to change or thread needles at that time. When changing or threading needles,
turn the machine off using the main switch or be sure you are at the end of any designs and the machine
is permanently paused until the operator activates the motor again.
9) DO NOT lean against the cradle or place your fingers near the guide grooves of the frame during
operation.
10) DO NOT put any objects on the table of the embroidery machine. The table is meant to hold the goods
being embroidered. NOT your tools and supplies. Objects that impede the movement of the pantograph
can not only damage the machine but also cause severe registration problems during stitching.
11) DO NOT use a bent or damaged needle. If you are unsure of the state of the needle, DO NOT use it.
WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT.
12) Change your needle plate when switching from caps to flats and vice versa.
13) Lower the tabletop when stitching tubular goods, but remember to raise it when stitching flat goods. The
tabletop helps support the product. especially heavy jackets.
NOTICE
Observe the following to avoid damage to the machine or functional failures.
Take precautions during operation to help avoid accidents that result in
downtime which affects production and profit.

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This sticker warns against high voltage, electric shock and burn.
1) Only professional technicians should open any covers marked with this sticker.
2) Wait four minutes after turning the main switch to OFF before opening the cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Covers in the warning stickers refer to all covers near operating parts of the machine.
CONTENTS OF WARNING STICKERS
1) Before cleaning or repairing the machine, turn off the main power and wait for four minutes so that the
machine electricity is completely discharged. NOTE : When doing any routine troubleshooting, be aware
that it takes about10 minutes after turning off the main switch before the electricity is fully discharged
from the X/Y main shafts and drive box.
2) DO NOT change the settings or any parts on the machine without confirmation from SWF or its
distributors.
3) Use ONLY SWF parts on your machine.
4) Be sure to replace all covers when you are finished with your cleaning or repairs.
WARNING
· Injury may be caused by winding.
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Be sure to check that safety cover
is closed before running machine.
· Don’t put your hands near the
moving parts while machine is
running.
WARNING
· Injury may be caused by
moving needle.
· Ensure that the machine is in a
stop condition before changing,
threading or rethreading of
needle or changing of needles.
DANGER
If you should have any problems with your new machine, contact the A/S
Engineers at your SWF dealership. They are trained at SWF training centers
and are ready and able to assist you.

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PLACEMENT OF WARNING STICKERS
WARNING STICKERS are placed on the machine as reminders to operate your equipment safely. When
operating your machine, be sure to observe the directions on ANY warning stickers.
[View from the right-front]
[View from the left-front]
WARNING
· Burn or death may be caused
by high voltage electric shock.
· Don’t open the cover except
for service man assigned by
SWF.
· When open the cover turn off
power and wait for 6 minutes.
WARNING
· Injury may be caused by winding.
· Be sure to check that safety
cover is attached before running
machine.
· Don’t put your hands near the
moving parts while machine is
running
· Physical damage may be caused
by winding.
· Don’t put your hands near the
arrow while the main shaft is
rotating
WARNING
· Physical injury may be
caused by crevice.
· Don’t put your finger in a
chink on the table.
WARNING
· Injury may be caused by
moving needle.
· Ensure that the machine is in a
stop condition before changing,
threading or rethreading of
needle or changing of needles.
WARNING

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INSTALLATION AND MACHINE ASSEMBLY
CHAPTER 2
Install you machine in an appropriate environment and with adequate and proper electrical supply.
Failure to follow directions may result in injury to the operator or damage to the machine.
ENVIRONMENT
1) Temperature : During machine operation the temperature should range between 0 and 40 degrees
Celsius(32-104 degrees Fahrenheit). When the machine is not in operation the temperature should fall
between-25 and 55 degrees Celsius(-13 and 131 degrees Fahrenheit).
2) Humidity : The relative humidity should fall between 45 and 90%
3) Height: 1,000m above sea (max)
4) Grounding: Ensure the electricity is properly grounded.
5) Light : Close any doors and windows near the machine to protect from direct light as well as dust and
humidity.
6) Placement : Place the machine on a flat concrete floor that is strong enough to sustain the weight.
CAUTION
Do not let moisture drops on the machine.
Provide air conditioning to control humidity and to prevent dust and corrosion.
DANGER
Properly ground the machine to avoid electric shock. Use a three-wire grounding
(grounding resistance below 100 ohms).

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ELECTRICITY
1) Grounding : Make sure that the electricity is properly grounded.
2) Input Voltage (regulate when installing) : 100V, 110V, 120V, 200V, 220V, 240V
3) Available Range of Voltage : On the transformers in the machine are wire taps that can be varied to match
the voltage of the facility. These must be set within 10% of the facility’s voltage.
4) Electric Capacity and Electric Power : Minimum input voltage(640 voltage amps is equivalent to 400
watts.) Each machine should have its own 20amp circuit breaker.
5) Insulation Resistance : The cover of the wires should have a resistance of more than 10 M ohms.
(Measure with 500V insulation tester)
6) Noise (LpAd) should measure 82.6dB (A) working 1200 SPM on SIO 10821-CA M1.
DANGER
Electric shock can result if the machine is not properly grounded. Use a three-
wire grounding (grounding resistance : below 100 ohms)
WARNING
1) Check the voltage supply where the machine is being installed.
2) Install the cable away from the operator’s work space to prevent accident or injury.
3) Have the electrical supply and its installation checked by a certified electrician for
safety’s sake.

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LEVELING THE MACHINE
The machine must be leveled when it is installed. Balancing the machine horizontally protects the
needle from moving out of position.
Nut
Adjusting
bolt
Nut
Adjusting bolt
Rubber
Caster
1) When there is no stand attached. adjust the front,
rear, left and right of the machine using the level
adjusting bolt. When the machine is level,
tighten the fixing nut.
2) When there is a stand attached, insert the four
horizontally adjusting bolts into the holes on the
stand. Then place the four rubber mats (for
vibration prevention) under each of the bolts.
Adjust the bolts until the caster is raised above
the level of the floor. Use a level to adjust the
machine using the horizontally adjusting bolts so
that the machine is level on all four sides. When
the machine is level, tighten down the fixing
nuts.
CAUTION
1) The machine must be balanced horizontally in all four directions : front, back, left and
right.
2) If the height of the four adjusting bolts varies over 10mm, use spacers beneath the
lower bolts to make the heights even.

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Horizontal balance front and back Horizontal balance left to right
ASSEMBLY OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES
STAND ASSEMBLY
Level Gauge
Level Gauge
Detailed item connected with stand assembly desires to endure and offers ‘stand manual’.

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TABLE ASSEMBLY
1) When using the border frame, attach the table ⓑ
to the main body of the machine.
2) Attach the table ⓑto the machine by inserting
the table supporting plate into the table pressing
plate as shown. When assembly is complete,
fasten it with the table fixing screw.
Table Screw
Table
ⓑ
Table Supportting Plate Table Pressing Plate
Table ⓑ
Table Screw

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DISASSEMBLING THE TABLE
1) Unscrew the fixing bolt and pull the table ⓑ
forward to disassemble it.
2) Attach the optional magnetic holder base to the
frame attachment plate as shown.
Screw
Magnetic
Embroidery Frame
Frame Connection Plate
Magnetic Holder Base
Table ⓑ
Table Screw

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TUBULAR TO BORDER FRAME CONVERSION
1) Disassemble the tubular attachment Plate from
the frame connection plate by unfastening the
fixing screws as shown.
2) Fasten the optional border frame to the
connection plate with the fixing screws. Tighten
the screws snugly.
Plus
screw
Frame
joint
Border frame
Border frame
attachment
Screw
Frame
Connection
Plate
Tubular Frame Attachment
CAUTION
After removing the fixing screws, place them in a safe place to use when attaching
the tubular attachment.

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Installing Lamp (Optional)
1) Disassemble the cover on the left and install the
lamp as shown in the picture.
Lamp

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Screw
Border Frame
Frame
Connection
Plate
Border Frame
Connection Plate
1) Separate the border connection Plate from the
frame connection plate by removing the fixing
screws.
BORDER TO TUBULAR FRAME CONVERSION
Plus screw
Frame joint
Tubular frame
attachment
2) Attach the tubular attachment plate to the frame
attachment with the fixing screws. Tighten the
screws snugly.
CAUTION
After removing the fixing screws, place them in a safe place to use when attaching
the tubular attachment.