TAJIMA TCMX 601 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
TCMX 601
M-XL01-E
(2006.07)
TCMX 601

Foreword
This manual is a guidebook for using TAJIMA automatic embroidery machine TCMX 601 correctly. Please read this manual
thoroughly and operate the machine after understanding the contents.
This manual is composed of the following contents.
1. Warning and caution 9. Parameter (rpm, frame drive)
2. Name of each part and function 10. Parameter (embroidery, head)
3. Operation panel 11. Software installation and necessary operations
4. Basic operation 12. Setting for option
5. Functions that are frequently used 13. Troubleshooting
6. Convenient functions 14. Maintenance
7. Design data, memory processing 15. Supplemental documentation
8. To operate the machine manually
Concerning optional devices, please refer to the instruction manual of the optional device you have selected.
The contents of this manual may contain discrepancies in detailed information when compared with the actual product you have
purchased due to difference of target model or continued research and improvements.If any question about the products or contents
of this manual arises, please consult your TAJIMA distributor.
Please keep this manual with care near the machine for quick reference.
Tokai Industrial Sewing Machine Co., Ltd.
Important safety instructions
Operation of the machine requires correct operation. Items that require your special attention on operation are specified below with
the warning symbol and signal word. These items must be strictly observed to ensure safety. Signal word definition is given below.
*1: A condition caused by electric shock, injury, fracture of a bone, etc., that leads to aftereffects, or an injury that
necessitates hospitalization or visits to a hospital over a long period.
*2: An injury that does not necessitate hospitalization or visit to a hospital over a long period.
: Prohibited items
: Items that may cause electric shock if not observed
: Items that must be followed carefully to ensure safe operation
DANGER
Indicates that there is a lot of danger of death or serious injuries (*1) if the instruction is not
observed.
WARNING
Indicates that there is a likelihood of death or serious injuries (*1) if the instruction is not
observed.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury (*2) or property damage.
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1.WARNING AND CAUTION
Be sure to observe the contents.
1. WARNING.............................................................P.1-2
2. CAUTION..............................................................P.1-4
3. WARNING LABELS ..............................................P.1-6
2.NAME OF EACH PART AND FUNCTION
Please read the contents before you operate the machine.
1. MAIN FUNCTIONS ...............................................P.2-2
2. NAME OF EACH PART ........................................P.2-4
3. POWER SWITCH .................................................P.2-4
4. BAR SWITCH, START/STOP SWITCH................P.2-5
5. EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH.............................P.2-5
6. CM HEAD .............................................................P.2-6
3.OPERATION PANEL
Please read the contents before you perform embroidery working.
1. OPERATION • SETTING KEY..............................P.3-2
2. SCREEN DISPLAY...............................................P.3-3
3. CONNECTION WITH A PERIPHERAL DEVICE ..............P.3-4
4. FRAME TRAVEL OPERATION ............................P.3-5
5. CHANGE AND SETTING OF THE NUMBER OF REVO-
LUTIONS ..............................................................P.3-6
6. SETTING OF FLOPPY DISK................................P.3-7
7. SETTING OF A MEMORY CARD.........................P.3-8
4.BASIC OPERATION
The following is the procedure of basic operations up to start of
embroidery.
1. TURN ON THE POWER. ......................................P.4-2
.........Power ON
2. INPUT OF DESIGN DATA....................................P.4-2
.........Input design data to the memory to make the machine possible to
perform embroidery (data set).
3. AUTO COLOR CHANGE (AC)/AUTO START (AS) ......P.4-8
.........This setting performs color change automatically and start the
machine automatically after color change.
4. AUTO STITCH TYPE SELECTION ......................P.4-9
.........Set color change order according to design to embroider.
5. PERFORM FRAME TRAVEL TO THE DESIGN START
POSITION........................................................... P.4-11
.........Move the frame manually to the start position of design.
6. SETTING FOR THE NUMBER OF REVOLUTIONS .......P.4-12
.........Set the number of revolutions (max revolution) that is suitable for
the design to embroider.
7. CONFIRMATION OF HEAD TO USE................. P.4-13
......... Check the switch.
8. START ................................................................ P.4-13
......... Start of embroidery
5.FUNCTIONS THAT ARE FREQUENTLY
USED
These operations are frequently used.
1. FRAME BACK/FORWARD (STITCH UNIT) ......... P.5-2
......... Perform FB/FF by stitch unit.
2. FRAME BACK/FORWARD (COLOR CHANGE UNIT) ...... P.5-3
......... It is possible to perform FB/FF quickly to a color change position.
3. FRAME BACK/FORWARD (SPECIFICATION BY THE
NUMBER OF STITCHES) .................................... P.5-4
......... It is possible to perform FB/FF quickly by the number of specified
stitches.
4. MANUAL COLOR CHANGE................................. P.5-5
......... This function performs color change manually.
5. MANUAL THREAD TRIMMING............................ P.5-5
......... This function trims thread manually.
6. AUTOMATIC ORIGIN RETURN........................... P.5-8
......... This function embroiders design repeatedly.
7. AUTOMATIC ORIGIN RETURN........................... P.5-8
......... This function will return the frame automatically to the origin (the
start position of design) after embroidery is finished.
8. MANUAL OFFSET................................................ P.5-9
......... This function return the frame that was moved in the middle of
embroidery to the original position
9. OFFSETTING AT AUTOMATIC COLOR CHANGE ....... P.5-10
......... This function makes the frame move to the front (the position, as
you desire) in the middle of embroidery (at color change) and
embroidery is finished.
10. AUTOMATIC OFFSET ....................................... P.5-12
......... When embroidery is finished, this function makes the frame move
automatically to the front (the position, as you desire).
11. TRACE................................................................ P.5-14
......... Move the frame to check embroidery range.
12. SETTING FOR FRAME BACK/FORWARD........ P.5-15
......... Set switching of frame back (FB)/forward (FF) and feed unit.
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6.CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
Please use these functions actively.
1. CONFIRMATION OF DESIGN (CONFIRMATION MODE) .... P.6-2
......... This function makes a list of details of design data.
2. MANUAL ORIGIN RETURN................................. P.6-3
......... This function makes the embroidery frame move to the origin
(start position of design) in the middle of embroidery.
3. TOTAL STITCH COUNTER/DESIGN TIME ......... P.6-3
......... This function checks the number of total stitches and/or time spent
for embroidery.
4. POWER RESUME................................................ P.6-4
......... When the power is shut down, this function prevents displacement
of design.
5. CHECKING OF SOFTWARE VERSION .............. P.6-4
......... This function checks software version.
6. PRESET HALT ..................................................... P.6-5
......... When counting reaches a set value, the machine will stop automat-
ically.
7. NEEDLE BAR COLOR ......................................... P.6-6
......... This function performs color scheme to each looper and displays
an image of finished sewing.
8. AUTOMATIC START AFTER AUTOMATIC DATA SET ... P.6-7
......... This function makes the machine to perform embroidery repeat-
edly at the same position.
9. SLEEP MODE ...................................................... P.6-7
......... This function switches the machine to power save mode.
7.DESIGN DATA, MEMORY PROCESSING
Edit, sore and/or delete design data.
1. DATA CONVERSION........................................... P.7-2
..... Enlargement, reduction, rotation of design
2. CLEANUP............................................................. P.7-3
......... This function removes fine stitches.
3. DATA EDIT (MODIFY/DELETE)........................... P.7-4
......... This function modifies and/or deletes a stitch.
4. DATA EDIT (INSERT) .......................................... P.7-6
......... This function inserts a stitch.
5. FLOPPY DISK PROCESSING (SAVE) ................ P.7-9
......... This function stores design data to a floppy disk.
6. FLOPPY DISK PROCESSING (DELETE).......... P.7-11
......... This function deletes design data in a floppy disk.
7. MEMORY CARD PROCESSING (SAVE) .......... P.7-12
......... This function stores design data to a memory card.
8. MEMORY CARD PROCESSING (DELETE)...... P.7-13
......... This function deletes design data in a memory card.
9. DELETING MEMORY DESIGN.......................... P.7-14
......... This function deletes design data in the memory.
10. INITIALIZATION OF MEMORY .......................... P.7-15
......... This function deletes all memory designs and returns each setting
value and password to the initial value.
8.TO OPERATE THE MACHINE MANU-
ALLY
Activate the machine manually.
1. MANUAL NEEDLE HEIGHT SELECTION........... P.8-2
.........This operation changes needle height.
2. MANUAL STITCH TYPE SELECTION................. P.8-2
.........This operation switches stitch type (loop stitch/chain stitch).
3. D-AXIS ORIGIN RETURN.................................... P.8-3
.........This function makes the driving shaft (D-axis) that rotates sewn
needle and nipple return to the origin. At the same time, the looper
will also return to the origin.
4. LOOPER FIXED POSITION RETURN................. P.8-4
.........This operation returns looper to the fixed position.
9.PARAMETER (RPM, FRAME DRIVE)
Set working conditions of the machine.
1. FRAME TRAVEL SPEED .................................... P.9-2
.........Set origin return and travel speed of the embroidery frame at off-
setting.
2. MAX REVOLUTION ............................................. P.9-2
.........Set the maximum RPM of the main shaft of the machine in CM
head and FM head respectively.
3. FRAME TYPE ...................................................... P.9-3
.........This function sets the frame to use.
4. FRAME DRIVE START TIMING .......................... P.9-3
.........Set drive start timing of the embroidery frame.
5. LIMIT OF MAX REVOLUTION............................. P.9-4
.........Set the upper limit of value of “Max revolution”.
10.PARAMETER (EMBROIDERY, HEAD)
Set working conditions of the machine.
1. WEAK BRAKE.................................................... P.10-2
.....This setting applies brake to the main shaft motor at stop of the
machine.
2. THREAD BREAKAGE DETECTION.................. P.10-2
.....Set sensibility of thread breakage detection.
3. THREAD MANAGEMENT AFTER THREAD TRIMMING .... P.10-3
.....This setting selects whether cut end of thread after thread trim-
ming is pulled out onto the fabric or not to prevent fray of thread.
4. THE NUMBER OF TIE STITCHES .................... P.10-3
.........Set the number of tie stitches (chain stitches) to prevent fray of
thread.
5. FRAME BACK FUNCTION ................................ P.10-4
.........This setting selects whether to perform frame back or not.
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11.SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND
NECESSARY OPERATIONS
Software installation and necessary setting items
1. INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE (IN CASE OF FLOP-
PY DISK)............................................................. P.11-2
.........Install the software from the floppy disk to the machine.
2. INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE (IN CASE OF MEMO-
RY CARD)........................................................... P.11-4
.........Install the software from the memory card to the machine.
3. LANGUAGE ........................................................ P.11-6
.........Switch the language which you use.
4. MACHINE TYPE ................................................. P.11-7
.........Set specific information of the machine.
5. FRAME ORIGIN MEMORY ................................ P.11-8
.........Make the machine memorize the origin of the embroidery frame
(the center of the embroidery space).
6. SETTING FOR PASSWORD.............................. P.11-9
.........Set password.
7. SETTING FOR EACH SETTING ITEM (PARAMETER) .... P.11-11
.........Since each setting value including option (parameter) returns after
installation of software, perform setting again according to need.
12.SETTING FOR OPTION
These settings make each option available for use.
1. TAPING (CM HEAD) ...........................................P.12-2
.........This setting makes the taping device available for use.
2. NETWORK..........................................................P.12-2
.........This setting makes two-way network by LAN connection possible.
13.TROUBLESHOOTING
How to cope with troubles is described.
1. COPING WITH ERROR CODE ..........................P.13-2
2. USUAL STOP FACTOR .....................................P.13-4
3. THE MACHINE DOES NOT WORK NORMALLY. .............P.13-5
14.MAINTENANCE
Periodical maintenance is necessary.
1. WARNING...........................................................P.14-2
2. CLEANING..........................................................P.14-2
3. LUBRICATION....................................................P.14-3
4. GREASING .........................................................P.14-4
5. INSPECTION ......................................................P.14-5
6. REPAIR...............................................................P.14-5
15.SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
Please refer to each documentation.
1. TERMINOLOGY.................................................. P.15-2
2. AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL ................................... P.15-7
3. POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS ................ P.15-7
4. SELECTING NEEDLE FOR CHENILLE EMBROIDERY ..... P.15-8
5. COMBINATION OF CHENILLE EMBROIDERY NEE-
DLE, NIPPLE AND NEEDLE PLATE.................. P.15-8
6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM.................... P.15-9
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Warning and caution
Be sure to observe the contents.
1. WARNING .......................................................... P.1-2
2. CAUTION ........................................................... P.1-4
3. WARNING LABELS ........................................... P.1-6

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Warning and caution
1. Warning
WARNING
To prevent accidents resulting in injury or death and physical damage, the following items must be
observed strictly when operating the machine.
[Before Starting the Machine]
This machine is designed for industrial use. Use this machine for semi- or finished textile
products and similar materials. Using the machine for other purposes must be avoided.
Use the machine in the environment where only authorized persons are permitted to enter, so
that unauthorized persons will not manipulate the machine.
Only the persons who are sufficiently trained for the operation must operate the machine.
Do not have children access to vicinity of the machine.
The rear of the machine is not a working area. If you have
to move to the rear of the machine, make sure to turn off
the main switch.
Do not stand on the machine. Using the bar switch as a
grip to support yourself is strictly prohibited.
Read this manual and thoroughly understand the
contents of operation before starting the machine.
Wear proper clothes and tidy up yourself so that you can
smoothly perform the operation.
A single operator should operate the machine in principle.
If plural operators are working together, make sure that no
one is working near the moving units of the machine
before starting the machine.
Do not damage, modify or heat the power or other cables.
Do not exert undue force to them, either. Otherwise the
cables will be damaged causing fire and electric shock.
Insert the power cable plug fully. If a metallic part touches a blade in the plug, it may cause fire
and/or electric shock.
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WARNING
[During the Machine Operation]
Do not use a device such as a cellular phone that generates
microwave near the control circuits of the power supply box,
the operation panel box, etc. Microwave may cause
malfunctioning of the machine.
Do not remove the covers for the shaft and the pulleys when
the machine is running. Do not run the machine without the
covers.
Do not have your hands, etc. access to the vicinity of needle
during operation. Sticking of needle could injure you.
Do not put your hands or face near the moving parts of the machine.
Keep away electrical units from water and chemicals. Entry or splashing of them into control
units leads to short circuits, causing fire, electric shock and other troubles. If water or other
chemicals enter the unit, shut off the power at the primary power source of the machine and
contact your local distributor.
[During Machine Adjustments]
Stop the machine before carrying out work near the needles such as threading the needle and
checking the finish of embroidery.
Shut off the power supply by turning off the power switch before manually rotating the main
shaft of the machine.
Turn off the primary power source before opening the electrical boxes. Be sure to turn off the
power switch of the machine before turning off the primary power source. If not, it may cause
electric shock.
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2. Caution
CAUTION
For long life machine operation, operate the machine with about 70% of the maximum speed as
“operation for total fitting” for about two weeks after installation. By performing operation for
total fitting, life of the machine will become longer, which will be useful to avoid unexpected
troubles.
CAUTION
[When Operating the Machine]
Do not use bent needles or needles that are not suitable for the
material.
After the completion of work, shut off the power supply switch
of the machine and also the primary power supply switch of
power distributor panel.
Do not put things on the table.
CAUTION
[During Machine Adjustments]
Do not start the machine with the needle bar (1) detached. If
you start the machine with the needle bar (1) detached, the
parts inside of the arm will be broken.
Do not tighten the screw (2) too much. Over-tightening screw
will cause the needle bar (3) not to reciprocate smoothly.
After tightening the screw (2), move up and down the needle
bar reciprocator block (4) to check if the needle bar (3)
reciprocates smoothly.
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CAUTION
[Installation environment]
Do not transport, store, and operate the machine in the area of which altitude exceeds 1,000m.
Prevent the operation noise in the environment.
This machine is designed to reduce noise during operation. To improve the
sound insulation performance in a factory still more, use the interior finish
materials which show high sound insulating performance for the walls, ceiling,
and floor of the factory.
Install the machine on a sturdy floor.
The floor structure must be strong enough to bear the machine weight (indicated
on the spec. plate).
Avoid dust and moisture.
Since dust and moisture lead to dirt and rust on the machine, use the machine in
an environment of facility of air conditioner, and clean the working place
periodically. Use caution not to expose the machine to direct wind from the air
conditioner so that embroidery threads do not become disheveled.
Humidity: 30 to 95%RH (relative humidity) without condensation
Ambient temperature: 5 to 40°C (during operation), -10 to 60°C (during
storage)
Avoid direct sunlight.
If the machine is exposed to direct sunlight over an extended period of time, the
machine body may be discolored or deformed. Put curtains or shades to the site
to prevent the machine from direct sunlight.
Provide enough space for maintenance.
Taking account of workability when maintaining and inspecting the machine,
provide 50 cm or more working area to right, left and rear directions of the
machine against obstacles such as walls.
Pay attention to interference of radio wave
Although the machine is designed not to apply radio wave to other equipment,
there could be cases where it causes interference depending on operation
environment and type of equipment. If such problems arise, install the
equipment as apart from the machine as possible.
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3. Warning labels
The machine has warning labels that bear instructions for safe operation. Machine operators must follow the instructions shown
on the warning labels.
Do not detach the warning labels nor make them illegible by painting, etc.
If a warning label is missed or damaged, please consult your local distributor.
Although the shape of stand differs depending on model, applying position is the same.
The “cover” described below means all the covers attached to the vicinity of movable sections of the machine.
High voltage mark
There could be danger of electric shock, burning, or death. Persons except for service personnel
designated by Tajima should not open covers. When opening covers, wait for four minutes after
turning off the power switch.
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DCatching mark
There could be danger of catching or clipping. Other persons than the service personnel certified by
TAJIMA should not open the cover.
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WARNING ATENCION
Moving parts
can cause severe injury.
Las partes en movimiento
pueden ocasionar
lesion grave.
(S010)
Do not take off the
safety covers nor put
your hands etc.close to
the moving parts during
machine operation.
No retirar las cubiertas de seguridad
ni poner las manos, etc.,
cerca de las piezas en movimiento
mientras la maquina este
en funcionamiento.
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WARNING ATENCION
Exposed needles
can cause severe injury.
Las agujas expuestas
pueden ocasionar
lesion grave.
(S020)
Stop the machine
before working near
the needles.
Detenga la maquina
antes de trabajar
cerca de las agujas.
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Name of each part and function
Please read the contents before you operate the machine.
1. MAIN FUNCTIONS ............................................. P.2-2
2. NAME OF EACH PART ...................................... P.2-4
3. POWER SWITCH................................................ P.2-4
4. BAR SWITCH, START/STOP SWITCH .............. P.2-5
5. EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH ........................... P.2-5
6. CM HEAD............................................................ P.2-6

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Name of each part and function
1. Main functions
6.5-inch color LCD panel
Exclusive keys on a compact panel enable operation by intuition.
Processing speed
Increased processing speed such as screen display, screen switching
etc. results in improved operability.
Screen display of embroidery progressing status
Embroidery progressing status will be displayed on the screen in real
time.
Memory
2 million stitch memory is installed as a standard equipment,and it is
possible to register up to 200 designs at the maximum.
Sleep mode
It is possible to make the machine in a state of standby by key opera-
tion, which restrains the machine from unnecessary power consump-
tion.
FDD built-in
One piece of floppy disk can register 111 designs/about 240,000
stitches in case of 2DD type, and 223 designs/about 480,000 stitches in
case of 2HD type at a maximum.
Memory card
It is possible to input design data from the memory card.
Power failure measure
It is possible to prevent the loss of products due to design
displacement, etc. if power is shut off during machine operation.
Enlarge, reduce and rotate design
It is possible to reduce/enlarge size of embroidery design within a
range of 50 to 200% in increments of 1%. Rotation can be changed in
increments of 1 degree.
Automatic repeat operation
It is possible to set up to 99 times at the maximum for X and Y
directions individually by inputting value for the number of repeats.
Edit of design data
It is possible to edit (modify/insert/delete) design data by one stitch
unit.
Trace function
The function checks if the design fits in the frame to be used before
starting embroidery.
Automatic/manual offset
When embroidery is finished, the frame will move automatically to the
position where it is easy to change applique or frame. After end of the
work, it is possible to return the frame to start position of design
(Automatic offset). In addition, it is possible to return the frame to the
position before traveling even if it was moved manually in process of
embroidery (manual offset).
Automatic/manual offset
Reduction/Rotation of design
Floppy
Memory card
disk
FDD/memory card
Automatic switching of step
Looper number
6.5-inch color LCD panel
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High-speed operation realized
High speed 800 rpm has realized high productivity.
Thread holding mechanism
It is possible to hold sewing thread after trimming easily and securely
to prevent misstitching at start of sewing.
Automatic retracting mechanism
After the completion of embroidery, the needle, nipple and presser foot
retract to the highest (retract) position to facilitate fabric change and
handling of materials.
Tie stitching function
It prevents sewing thread from fray by switching to chain stitch
automatically at end of loop stitching.
Selection of threading hole
It is possible to select threading hole of needle plate when threading by
operation of D-axis origin return or looper fixed position return.
Looper base point return
The function of looper base point return will automatically work at
stop of the machine to facilitate threading.
Automatic thread height adjusting mechanism
Since it is possible to adjust needle height automatically or manually,
optimum sewing condition corresponding to various needs can be
obtained.
Looper case
CM head
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2. Name of each part
TCMX-601
3. Power switch
Turning “ON” the power switch will perform self-check of software,
and the check mode key ( ) will blink in red. After that, the screen
will switch to the main screen (it takes a while).
CAUTION
To turn on the power again, wait for five seconds or
more. If not, the software could be damaged.
During self check, do not turn off the power. The stored
design data could be damaged.
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1. Emergency stop switch (p.2-5)
2. X-axis motor
3. Operation panel (p.3-1)
4. CM head (p.2-6)
5. Main shaft motor
6. Power switch (p.2-4)
7. Start/stop switch (p.2-5)
8. Tension release motor
9. Thread guide system
10. Tension base
11. Looper case
Shape of power switch differs depending on model.
During self-checking
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Turn “ON” the power switch Turn “OFF” the power switch
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4. Bar switch, start/stop switch
5. Emergency stop switch
To stop the machine in an emergency, press the emergency stop switch.
Pressing the emergency stop switch will stop the machine at the fixed
position (stop at 100°). After a while, the status will switch to sleep
mode (p.6-7).
At this time, since the switch is in the state of keeping pressed (lock-
state), turn the switch clockwise to release the lock.
[Release of sleep mode]
Check if the lock is released, and then press the sleep mode key.
During stop
Start switch
Press and release immediately
Operation starts
Start switch
Keep on pressing
Start of inching operation
When released, the machine will
run normally.
Stop switch
Press and release immediately
Keep on pressing
Frame back/forward (p.5-2)
During operation
Stop switch
Press
Keep on pressing
Stop
Start switch
Stop switch
Emergency stop switch
When the switch is locked, it is not possible to release
emergency stop even if you press the sleep mode key.
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6. CM head
1. Changeover switch
“Center” position (normal operation): lit in green
Set the switch to the “center” position usually.
Operation of the switch will switch display of the thread breakage
indicator lamp.
When the machine stops by thread breakage detection (lights in red),
starting the machine after performing frame back to the position
where thread broke will cause only the head that detected thread
breakage to restart the embroidery at that position.
To perform embroidery from the position where frame back started
in condition without detection of thread breakage, set the switch to
“Top” once after performing frame back (lit in red). When releasing
your hand, the switch will automatically return to “Center” position
by return spring.
“Bottom” position (needle bar suspended): unlit
Positioning the switch to “bottom” will cause the presser foot,
nipple and needle bar to move up to the retracting position (The
machine does not perform embroidery).
2. Thread breakage indicator lamp
Lit in green:
In case of usual running condition
Blinking in green:
Frame back section excluding head of thread breakage
Lights in red:
When thread breakage is detected
Unlit:
When the changeover switch is positioned to “bottom”
3. Looper case
Looper
Looper will switch automatically according to setting for automatic
embroidery mode selection (p.4-9).
Changeover switch
Thread breakage
Nipple
Presser foot
It is possible to perform frame back only when “All” is
set to “Frame back function” (p.10-4).
indicator lamp
Top
Center
Bottom
Green Red
Unlit Lit
Looper a to looper f
b
c
d
e
f
a
Looper a to f
Looper case
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Operation panel
Please read the contents before you perform embroidery working.
1. OPERATION • SETTING KEY.............................................................. P.3-2
2. SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................... P.3-3
3. CONNECTION WITH A PERIPHERAL DEVICE ................................. P.3-4
4. FRAME TRAVEL OPERATION ............................................................ P.3-5
5. CHANGE AND SETTING OF THE NUMBER OF REVOLUTIONS .... P.3-6
6. SETTING OF FLOPPY DISK ................................................................ P.3-7
7. SETTING OF A MEMORY CARD......................................................... P.3-8