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Guidelines and cautions for adjusting drive belt tensions to prevent damage and ensure proper performance.
Overview of lubrication, cleaning, measurements, and inspections performed on a periodic schedule.
Procedures for lubricating parts, emphasizing the use of approved lubricants and methods.
Importance of applying proper torque to screws, bolts, and nuts as specified.
Sensitivity of computerized equipment to static electricity and precautions during work.
Proper connection and use of grounding straps to dissipate static charge.
Warnings about lethal voltages within the power supply unit and associated wiring.
Information on lubricants containing carcinogens and safe handling of solvents.
Warnings about operating the machine with covers removed and avoiding moving parts.
Function and use of the trace button for design centering and fit.
Keypad function for moving needle case, manual jog, and increasing sew speed.
Keypad functions for color change and moving the needle case left or right.
Keypad function for manual jog of stitch point left and moving needlecase left.
Keypad function for manual jog of stitch point right and moving needle case right.
Keypad function for moving hoop to center and toggling the safety grabber.
Keypad function for adjusting thread feed or machine speed.
Keypad function for moving needle case to previous color and decreasing sew speed.
Keypad function for moving needle position relative to the hoop.
Keypad function to move the machine backwards on the design for restitching.
Keypad function to move the stitch point forward in the design.
Keypad function to turn the laser on and manually feed thread.
Keypad function to start sewing the design.
Keypad function to stop machine operation without disconnecting power.
Keypad function to break the electrical circuit to all motors to prevent operation.
Explanation of LED colors and blinking patterns indicating machine status or faults.
Importance of regular cleaning to prevent dust and lint accumulation damage.
Cleaning procedures for the rotary hook and trimmer assembly area.
Summary of lubrication points, schedules, and types of lubricants to use.
Procedures for daily lubrication, including the rotary hook.
Procedures for weekly lubrication of needle drive and V-rails.
Procedures for monthly lubrication of X-drive rails and Y-bearing blocks.
Procedures for quarterly lubrication of take-up lever cam and presser foot components.
Definition of mechanical head up and checking electrical head-up position.
Procedure for adjusting the Z-home position after checking head up.
Steps to inspect the rotational hook timing of the machine.
Procedure to inspect the gap between the needle and the hook point.
Detailed steps for adjusting the hook timing and needle to hook gap.
Procedure for replacing the trimmer PCBA.
Procedure for replacing the NPT sensor.
Procedure for replacing the NPT motor assembly.
Procedure for centering the needle plate relative to the needle.
Procedure for setting needle depth by visual inspection.
Step-by-step guide for adjusting X/Y home positions using a fixture.
Procedure to check if X-cable tension meets required specifications.
Procedure to adjust X-cable tension when it is outside the required specifications.
Procedure for initial tension adjustment of a new X-cable.
Procedure to inspect Y-axis timing belt tension using a force gauge.
Procedure for adjusting the Y-axis timing belt tension.
Procedure for inspecting and adjusting Y-motor timing belt tension.
Measurement procedure for Z-timing at bottom center.
Procedure for adjusting Z-axis timing.
Procedure to inspect and adjust Z-drive belt tension.
Steps for fine calibration of needle position relative to the rotary hook.
Steps for rough calibration of needle position.
Procedure to inspect the rotary hook support.
Procedure to adjust the rotary hook support.
Procedure for replacing the entire color change/take-up/feeder assembly.
List of parts needed for color change linear actuator replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the color change linear actuator.
List of parts required for thread feeder gear replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the thread feeder gear.
List of parts needed for thread feeder optical sensor PCB replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the thread feeder optical sensor PCB.
Part number for the thread feeder radial bearing.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the thread feeder radial bearing.
List of parts needed for thread feeder stepper motor assembly replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the thread feeder stepper motor assembly.
Part needed for laser pointer assembly replacement.
Procedure for replacing the laser assembly.
List of parts needed for presser foot assembly replacement.
List of parts needed for reciprocator replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the reciprocator assembly.
Part needed for take-up lever cam replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the take-up lever cam.
Procedure for replacing and tensioning the Z-drive belt.
List of parts required for Z-home sensor PCB replacement.
Part needed for Z-belt idler assembly replacement.
List of parts needed for Z-motor assembly replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the Z-motor assembly.
List of parts needed for color change spindle mounting bracket replacement.
Procedure for replacing the left color change spindle mounting bracket.
Procedure for replacing the right color change spindle mounting bracket.
List of parts needed for grabber blade replacement.
List of parts needed for grabber stepper motor replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the grabber stepper motor.
List of parts needed for take up lever replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the take up lever.
List of parts needed for thread feeder replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing and adjusting the thread feeder.
Part needed for thread sensor assembly replacement.
List of parts needed for bobbin shaft overhaul.
Step-by-step instructions for bobbin shaft overhaul.
List of tools required for rotary hook replacement.
Procedure for replacing the rotary hook.
Part required for main PCB replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the main PCB.
List of parts that may need replacement in the power input assembly.
Procedure for replacing the power supply unit.
Part needed for user interface assembly replacement.
Parts needed for color change motor harness replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the color change motor harness.
Parts needed for Ethernet harness replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the Ethernet harness.
Parts needed for grabber/threadfeed motor harness replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the grabber/threadfeed motor harness.
Parts needed for grabber/threadfeed/cc home harness replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the grabber/threadfeed/cc home harness.
Parts needed for laser harness replacement.
Procedure for replacing the laser assembly.
Parts needed for LED cluster harness replacement.
Procedure for replacing the left LED cluster harness.
Procedure for replacing the right LED cluster assembly.
Parts needed for thread break harness replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the thread break harness.
Parts needed for Z home harness replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the Z home harness.
Parts needed for user interface harness replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the user interface harness.
Parts needed for X/Y home harness replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the X/Y home harness.
List of parts needed for bearing block assembly replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing bearing block assemblies.
Parts needed for X-beam assembly replacement.
Procedures for replacing or repairing the X-beam assembly.
List of replacement parts for the X-carriage assembly.
Procedures for removing and repairing the X-carriage assembly.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the X-drive cable.
List of parts needed for X-drive cable installation.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the X-drive cable assembly.
List of parts needed for X-drive motor replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the X-drive motor.
Part needed for X-home optical switch assembly replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the X-home optical switch assembly.
Part needed for X/Y Home PCB replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the X/Y Home PCB.
Parts needed for Y-drive belt replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the Y-drive belt.
Parts needed for Y-motor assembly replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the Y-motor assembly.
Steps to perform the grabber function test.
Checklist for inspecting the machine after repairs.
Performing functional tests to ensure correct repairs and adjustments.
Procedure for burning in replaced components like motors or PCBs.
Guidelines for conducting test sew outs after repairs or adjustments.
Test design for verifying upper and bobbin thread tension.
Test design for verifying X-cable and Y-axis timing belt tension.
Test design for reliability of long stitches and adjustments.
Test design for reliability on fills and column stitching.
Test design to verify orientation consistency and stitch length.
Test design to verify stitch repeatability and X/Y axis adjustments.
Test design to check ability to do small lettering.
Test design to check thread break sensor functionality.
Test design to check for thread breaks by running various stitch types.
Test design to verify trimmer and grabber functions.
Troubleshooting steps for color change failures.
Causes and solutions for false thread breaks.
Causes and solutions for loose or looping stitches.
Causes and solutions for needle breaks.
Causes and solutions for skipped stitches.
Causes and solutions for thread breaks.
Troubleshooting for needle issues, depth, and plate.
Troubleshooting for thread path issues.
Inspection of thread feeder and pinch rollers.
Troubleshooting for fabric and hoop related issues.
Troubleshooting related to the rotary hook.
Causes and solutions for miss-starts.
Troubleshooting for cap frame related problems.
Causes and solutions for loss of registration.
Troubleshooting for loose cap frames on the driver.
Troubleshooting for miscellaneous issues like birdnesting.
Troubleshooting for DSP command errors.
Troubleshooting for errors initializing stepper motors.
Error message indicating no design is loaded for trace function.
Error message indicating X/Y home positions are not synchronized.
Error when attempting a function while machine is already performing one.
Error when attempting to center hoop during sewing or design.
Troubleshooting for stepper motor time out and index errors.
Information on E-Stop engaged messages and troubleshooting.
Overview of critical mechanical settings and assemblies.
Measurement of vertical free play in the needle.
Reference to the hook timing section for measurement details.
Measurement of upper arm to lower bed alignment.
Procedure for head alignment, best performed at the factory.
Reference to needle to hook gap section for measurement details.
Reference to hook to rotary support gap section for measurement details.
Measurement of vertical distance traveled by the take-up lever.
Checking for free rotation of take-up levers on the shaft.
Measurement of left or right play of take-up levers on the shaft.
Measurement of spring force applied against the cam follower.
Measurement of force required to lift the take-up lever.
Measurement of the straightness of the color change lead screw.
Measurement of the color change housing location relative to the upper v-rail.
Measurement of bobbin thread tension using a gauge.
Procedure to check bobbin tension without a gauge.
Measurement of presser foot height at bottom dead center.
Measurement of thread feed forward length.
Information on needle quality and type.
Correct orientation of embroidery needles for sewing quality.
Measurement of thread clean thread path.
Measurement of Z-belt tension using a BRECO meter or force gauge.
Measurement of X-cable tension using a BRECO meter or force gauge.
Measurement of Y-axis timing belt tension using a BRECO meter or force gauge.
Importance of checking and maintaining proper lubrication of machine parts.
| Needles | 16 |
|---|---|
| Control | Touch Screen |
| Thread Break Detection | Yes |
| Type | Embroidery Machine |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Display | LCD |