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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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NINE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE

TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE

BES-940BC

BES-1240BC

Default Chapter3
- Safety Instructions3
Safty Instructions3
- Notes on Safety4
- Maintenance and Inspection5
- Warning Labels6
Procedure of Reading this Manual8
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine10
Contents10
- Table of Contents10
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine17
Specifications18
Software19
- Necessary Systems19
- Configuration of Software19
- Notes on Use20
- Help20
- Basic Operation of Software21
- Handling of Floppy Disk25
Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine27
Names of Machine Components28
Installation30
- Transportation of Machine30
- Installation of Machine32
- Preparation of Needle Bar Case33
- Mounting of Table35
- Mounting of Cotton Stand39
- Lubrication to Needle Bar Case41
- Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for Connecting 4 Sets)42
- Connection of Power Supply44
- Installation of Software45
Preparation for Embroidering46
- Upper Threading46
- Replacement of Bobbin49
- Replacing and Selecting Needle50
- Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame51
- Flat Frame Every Other Head Operation57
- Adjustment of Thread Tension58
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures61
Functions of Operation Panel62
- Operation Panel62
- Switches at Machine Heads64
- Switches on Tension Plate64
Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering66
- Run the Software67
- Turn on the Machine Power67
- Register the Machine Name68
- Retrieve the Embroidery Data68
- Start Embroidering69
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data71
Functions (Command Reference)72
Description of Screen73
Creating a Directory74
Transferring Data75
Copy77
- Select from Menu77
- Drag Data77
Moving Data78
- Select from Menu78
- Drag Data78
Deleting Data79
Recreate an Icon80
Select All81
Renaming Data82
Finding Data83
Adjusting Screen Display85
Reading Data in Floppy Disk86
- Reading DOS Format Data86
- Converting the Non DOS Format Data88
Reading Data in Paper Tape92
Settings for Data Reading94
Writing Data in DST Format95
Viewing Pattern Information96
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data97
Functions (Command Reference)98
Description of Screen100
Opening Embroidery Data101
Setting Display102
- Centering102
- Zoom102
- Needle Penetration104
- Embroidering Start/End104
- Trim and Pause104
- Microstitch105
- Needle Bar and Speed Range105
- Thread Color109
- Tool Bar110
- Status Bar110
Back to Previous Status111
- Undo111
- Redo111
Editing112
- Rotate112
- Horizontal Flip113
- Vertical Flip113
- Point Symmetry113
- Repeat113
- Resize115
- Delete Stitch115
- Insert or Delete Code116
- Insert Lock Stitch117
Changing Data118
- Changing Start118
- Changing End119
- Mask120
Group121
- Setting Group for Repetition122
- Selecting from Menu122
Merge123
Saving Data125
- Save125
- Save as126
Viewing Pattern Information127
Printing Data128
Chapter 6 Embroidering129
Functions (Command Reference)130
- When the Power to the Machine Is off130
- When the Power to the Machine Is on130
- Settings Menu132
Description of Screen133
Settings before Turning on the Machine134
- Displaying the Tool Bar134
- Displaying the Status Bar135
- Upgrading the Version of Interface Board135
- Reset Interface Board135
- Communication Port135
- Language136
Settings after Turning Power on137
- Tool Bar137
- Status Bar137
- Zoom in137
- Zoom out137
- Zoom in Specified Range138
- Fit to Window138
- Whole Pattern138
- Grid139
- Hoop139
- Hoop Position Fine Adjustment139
- Needle Penetration140
- Thread Color141
- Needle Bar and Speed Range141
- Setting Needle Bar141
- Setting Ranges145
- Grid Setting146
- Background Color146
- Renaming Machine147
- Viewing Machine Information148
- Design Information148
- Setting Window Display148
- Minimizing and Aligning Windows149
- Language151
- Copying Data to Other Machines151
- Configuration152
- Upgrading the Machine Program152
Setting the Machine153
- Needle Bar153
- Same Speed Range154
- Pause154
- Speed Range155
- Head Operation Suspend155
- Hoop Feed Position156
- Embroidery Area157
- Embroidery Hoop157
- Thread Trimming160
- Boring161
- Thread Breakage Sensor162
- Automatic Step Back163
- Automatic Hoop Feed163
- End of Embroidery164
- Mending165
- Adjust166
- Activating Speed up of Driving Shaft167
Embroidering181
- Starting Embroidering181
Moving the Home Position183
Step-Forward/Step-Back184
- Entering in the Step-Forward/Step-Back Mode184
- Setting Step-Forward/Back Distance or Timing185
- Stepping Forward/Back186
- Resuming Embroidering187
Moving Embroidery Position188
Centering Pattern189
- Save190
- Saving Data190
Test191
Running Other Programs192
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine193
Operating Procedures194
- Power Source194
- Preparation for Embroidering194
Stopping the Machine195
- Procedure to Stop the Machine195
- Resetting Machine Stop195
- Emergency Stop of the Machine195
- Resetting Emergency Stop195
Permission for Hoop Movement196
Measures against Thread Breakage197
- Remedies197
- Mending198
Jog Embroidering200
- Hoop Feed Position200
Area Check201
- External Tracing201
- Automatic Hoop Movement in Area201
Jog Switches202
- Hoop Movement to Start Position202
- Inching Mode During Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement)203
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report205
- Functions (Command Reference)206
- Description of Screen207
Displaying Report208
- Display Example of Details209
- Display Example of Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar210
- Display Example of Thread Breakage Information in Pattern211
- Display Example of Output Information212
- Display Example of Total Output Information214
Setting Display Items215
- General215
- Details216
- Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar217
- Thread Breakage Information in Pattern217
- Output Information218
- Total Output Information219
- Recess Time Setting220
Printing Production Report222
- Page Setup222
Copying Report Data223
Deleting Report224
Chapter 9 Maintenance225
Cleaning Rotary Hook226
Oiling227
- Head227
Greasing229
- Head229
- Feed Guide Section233
- Lower Shaft Module234
Adjusting Needle Bar Height238
Chapter 10 Standard Adjustment238
Replacing (Attaching) Rotary Hook242
Adjustment of Clearance between Needle and Rotary Hook243
Adjustment of Timing between Needle and Rotary Hook244
Adjustment of Presser Foot Height245
Adjustment of Thread Trimmer246
- Attaching the Fixed Knife246
- Checking the Movable Knife Position246
Adjusting the Belt Tension248
Chapter 11 List of Error Codes249
- Chapter 11 List of Error Codes250
- Chapter 11 List of Error Codes251
- Chapter 11 List of Error Codes252
- Chapter 11 List of Error Codes253
- Chapter 11 List of Error Codes254
Chapter 11 List of Error Codes255
- Chapter 11 List of Error Codes256
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting257
Mechanical Section258
Electrical Section260
Personal Computer Section270
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment271
Attaching Bobbin Winder272
Tape Reader274

Stitch Width	7 mm
Stitch Length	5 mm
Speed	850 stitches per minute
Display	LCD
Weight	6.6 kg
Dimensions	44.5 x 20.3 x 36.8 cm
Category	Sewing Machine

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