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Brother FS-40 User Manual

Brother FS-40
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Brother FS-40 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Stitch Number40
Buttonhole Styles5
DisplayLCD
LightingLED
TypeElectronic
Needle ThreadingAutomatic
Adjustable Stitch LengthYes
Adjustable Stitch WidthYes
Maximum Stitch Width5 mm
Maximum Stitch Length4 mm
Reverse SewingYes
Free ArmYes
Start/Stop ButtonYes
Speed ControlYes
BobbinTop-loading
Sewing Speed750 stitches per minute

Summary

General Information

List of Update Record

Outline of Mechanism

Main Mechanisms

Diagram showing the main functional mechanisms of the sewing machine.

Driveline

Explanation of the power transmission and movement systems within the machine.

Positions of Electronic Components

Diagrams illustrating the location of electronic parts on the machine.

Control System Block Diagram

A schematic showing the interconnections of the machine's electronic control system.

Operation of Other Electronic Components

Details on how various electronic components function during operation.

Basics of Disassembly/Assembly

Main Parts (Disassembly)

Location diagram and removal steps for major machine components.

Electrical Parts and Motors (Disassembly)

Disassembly and assembly procedures for electrical components and motors.

Needle Bar, Presser Mechanism / Upper Shaft Mechanism (Disassembly)

Steps for disassembling and assembling needle and presser mechanisms.

Feed Mechanism (Disassembly)

Procedures for disassembling and assembling the feed mechanism.

Bobbin Winder Mechanism (Disassembly)

Steps for disassembling and assembling the bobbin winder mechanism.

Main Parts (Assembly)

Attachment procedures for main external machine parts.

Electrical Parts and Motors (Assembly)

Assembly procedures for electrical components and motors.

Needle Bar, Presser Mechanism / Upper Shaft Mechanism (Assembly)

Assembly procedures for needle and presser mechanisms.

Bobbin Winder Mechanism (Assembly)

Assembly procedures for the bobbin winder mechanism.

Feed and Rotary Module (Assembly)

Steps for assembling the feed and rotary modules.

Needle-Presser Module (Assembly)

Assembly procedures for the needle-presser module.

Adjustment

Starting Test Mode/Starting and Stopping Operation

Procedures for entering and operating test modes for adjustments.

Timing Belt Tension

How to adjust the tension of the timing belt for optimal performance.

Motor Belt Tension

Procedure for adjusting the motor belt tension.

Upper Thread Tension

Method for adjusting the upper thread tension using a tension gauge.

Left Base Line Needle Drop

Adjustment for needle drop position in the left base line.

Rotary Hook Unit Position

How to set the correct position of the rotary hook unit.

Needle Clearance Left/Right

Adjusting the clearance between the needle and the outer rotary hook.

Needle Bar Rising

Adjusting the needle bar's raised position relative to the hook.

Needle Bar Height

Setting the correct vertical height of the needle bar.

Clearance Between Needle and Rotary Hook Point

Adjusting the front/back clearance between needle and rotary hook.

Needle Threader

Adjustment procedure for the needle threader mechanism.

Presser Bar Height and Parallelism

Adjusting the presser bar's height and alignment.

Feed Forward/Backward

Adjusting the feed dog's forward and backward movement.

Bobbin Winder

Adjustment procedure for the bobbin winder mechanism.

BH Lever Switch Position

Setting the correct position of the BH lever switch.

Needle and Presser Foot Front/Back Position

Adjusting the front/back position of the needle and presser foot.

Front/Back and Left/Right Position of Feed Dog

Adjusting the feed dog's position.

Feed Dog Height

Setting the correct height of the feed dog.

Inner Rotary Hook Bracket Position

Adjusting the position of the inner rotary hook bracket.

Inner Rotary Hook Assy. (Lower Thread) Tension

Adjusting the tension of the lower thread in the rotary hook.

Failure Investigation for Electronic Parts

Error Message List

A table listing error messages and their probable causes.

Error Message is Displayed

Troubleshooting flowcharts for specific error messages.

Power Does Not Come On

Troubleshooting steps when the machine does not power on.

Pulse Motor Does Not Return to Initial Position

Diagnosing issues with the pulse motor's initial positioning.

Pattern Cannot Be Selected

Troubleshooting steps when patterns cannot be selected.

Main Motor Does Not Rotate

Diagnosing why the main motor fails to rotate.

Main Motor Rotation Is Not Normal

Troubleshooting abnormal main motor rotation or speed issues.

Pattern Cannot Be Sewn Correctly

Steps to troubleshoot incorrect pattern sewing.

Button Hole Cannot Be Sewn Correctly

Diagnosing issues with sewing buttonholes correctly.

Operation Button Does Not Work

Troubleshooting when operation buttons are unresponsive.

Does Not Operate When the Foot Controller is Used

Diagnosing problems with foot controller operation.

Bobbin Thread Cannot Be Wound on the Bobbin

Troubleshooting issues with bobbin winding.

LED Lamp Does Not Light

Diagnosing why the LED lamp is not functioning.

LCD Is Not Normal

Troubleshooting abnormal LCD display issues.

Buzzer Does Not Sound

Diagnosing why the buzzer is not making sound.

Special Instructions of Wiring

Needle Bar / Presser Module Wiring

Detailed wiring instructions for the needle bar and presser modules.

Power Supply Unit Wiring

Wiring instructions for the power supply unit.

Front Cover Wiring

Wiring instructions for components located in the front cover.

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