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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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NINE NEEDLE SIX HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE

TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE

BES-962BC

BES-1262BC

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Safety Instructions3
- Notes on Safety4
- Maintenance and Inspection5
- Warning Labels6
Procedure of Reading this Manual8
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine10
- 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
Installation29
- Transportation of Machine29
- Installation of Machine31
- Preparation of Needle Bar Case32
- Mounting of Table34
- Mounting of Cotton Stand38
- Lubrication to Needle Bar Case40
- Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for Connecting 4 Sets)41
- Connection of Power Supply43
- Installation of Software44
Preparation for Embroidering45
- Upper Threading45
- Replacement of Bobbin48
- Replacing and Selecting Needle49
- Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame50
- Adjustment of Thread Tension57
Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures59
Functions of Operation Panel60
- Operation Panel60
- Switches at Machine Heads62
- Switches on Tension Plate62
Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering64
- Run the Software65
- Turn on the Machine Power65
- Register the Machine Name66
- Retrieve the Embroidery Data66
- Start Embroidering67
Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data69
Functions (Command Reference)70
Description of Screen71
Creating a Directory72
Transferring Data73
Copy75
- Select from Menu75
- Drag Data75
Moving Data76
- Select from Menu76
- Drag Data76
Deleting Data77
Recreate an Icon78
Select All79
Renaming Data80
Finding Data81
Adjusting Screen Display83
Reading Data in Floppy Disk84
- Reading DOS Format Data84
- Converting the Non DOS Format Data86
Reading Data in Paper Tape90
Settings for Data Reading92
Writing Data in DST Format93
Viewing Pattern Information94
Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data95
Functions (Command Reference)96
Description of Screen98
Opening Embroidery Data99
Setting Display100
- Centering100
- Zoom100
- Fit to Window101
- Needle Penetration102
- Embroidering Start/End102
- Trim and Pause102
- Microstitch103
- Needle Bar and Speed Range103
- Thread Color107
- Tool Bar108
- Status Bar108
Back to Previous Status109
- Undo109
- Redo109
Editing110
- Rotate110
- Horizontal Flip111
- Vertical Flip111
- Point Symmetry111
- Repeat111
- Resize113
- Delete Stitch113
- Insert or Delete Code114
- Insert Lock Stitch115
Changing Data116
- Changing Start116
- Changing End117
- Mask118
Group119
- Setting Group for Repetition120
- Selecting from Menu120
Merge121
Saving Data123
- Save123
- Save as124
Viewing Pattern Information125
Printing Data126
Chapter 6 Embroidering127
Functions (Command Reference)128
- When the Power to the Machine Is off128
- When the Power to the Machine Is on128
- Settings Menu130
Description of Screen131
Settings before Turning on the Machine132
- Displaying the Tool Bar132
- Displaying the Status Bar133
- Upgrading the Version of Interface Board133
- Reset Interface Board133
- Communication Port133
- Language134
Settings after Turning Power on135
- Tool Bar135
- Status Bar135
- Zoom in135
- Zoom out135
- Zoom in Specified Range136
- Fit to Window136
- Whole Pattern136
- Grid137
- Hoop137
- Hoop Position Fine Adjustment137
- Needle Penetration138
- Thread Color139
- Needle Bar and Speed Range139
- Setting Needle Bar139
- Setting Ranges143
- Grid Setting144
- Background Color144
- Renaming Machine145
- Viewing Machine Information146
- Design Information146
- Setting Window Display146
- Minimizing and Aligning Windows147
- Language149
- Copying Data to Other Machines149
- Configuration150
- Upgrading the Machine Program150
Setting the Machine151
- Needle Bar151
- Same Speed Range152
- Pause152
- Speed Range153
- Head Operation Suspend153
- Hoop Feed Position154
- Embroidery Area154
- Embroidery Hoop155
- Thread Trimming158
- Boring159
- Thread Breakage Sensor160
- Automatic Step Back161
- Automatic Hoop Feed161
Embroidering179
- Starting Embroidering179
Moving the Home Position181
Step-Forward/Step-Back182
- Entering in the Step-Forward/Step-Back Mode182
- Setting Step-Forward/Back Distance or Timing183
- Stepping Forward/Back184
- Resuming Embroidering185
Moving Embroidery Position186
Centering Pattern187
Saving Data188
- Save188
- Save as188
Test189
Running Other Programs190
Chapter 7 Operation of Machine191
Operating Procedures192
- Power Source192
- Preparation for Embroidering192
Stopping the Machine193
- Procedure to Stop the Machine193
- Resetting Machine Stop193
- Emergency Stop of the Machine193
- Resetting Emergency Stop193
Permission for Hoop Movement194
Measures against Thread Breakage195
- Remedies195
- Mending196
Jog Embroidering198
Hoop Feed Position198
Area Check199
- External Tracing199
- Automatic Hoop Movement in Area199
Jog Switches200
- Hoop Movement to Start Position200
- Inching Mode During Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement)201
Chapter 8 Creating Production Report203
Functions (Command Reference)204
Description of Screen205
Displaying Report206
- Display Example of Details207
- Display Example of Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar208
- Display Example of Thread Breakage Information in Pattern209
- Display Example of Output Information210
- Display Example of Total Output Information212
Setting Display Items213
- General213
- Details214
- Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar215
- Thread Breakage Information in Pattern215
- Output Information216
- Total Output Information217
- Recess Time Setting218
Save as CSV219
Printing Production Report220
- Page Setup220
- Print220
Copying Report Data221
Deleting Report222
Chapter 9 Maintenance223
Cleaning224
- Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook224
- Cleaning of Needle Plate225
- Cleaning of Lowre Shaft Module Fan225
Oiling226
- Head226
Greasing228
- Head228
- Feed Guide Section232
Chapter 10 Adjustment233
Adjusting Needle Bar Height234
Replacing (Attaching) Rotary Hook238
Adjustment of Clearance between Needle and Rotary Hook239
Adjustment of Timing between Needle and Rotary Hook240
Adjustment of Presser Foot Height241
Adjustment of Thread Trimmer242
- Attaching the Fixed Knife242
- Checking the Movable Knife Position242
Thread Wiper Adjustment244
Adjusting the Belt Tension245
Chapter 11 Error Code List247
- Chapter 11 Error Code List248
- Chapter 11 Error Code List249
- Chapter 11 Error Code List250
- Chapter 11 Error Code List251
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting253
Mechanical Section254
Electrical Section256
Personal Computer Section265
Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment267
Attaching Bobbin Winder268

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Brother BES-962BC Specifications

General

USB Connectivity	Yes
Needle Threader	Automatic
LCD Screen	Yes
Display	LCD Touch Screen
Speed Control	Yes
Type	Embroidery and Sewing Machine
Presser Feet	Included

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