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SunStar SWF/B-T1201C User Manual

SunStar SWF/B-T1201C
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USER
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Single Head Automatic
Embroidery Machine
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SunStar SWF/B-T1201C Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSunStar
ModelSWF/B-T1201C
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

CHAPTER 1 SAFETY RULES

Delivery of Your Machine

Instructions for safely receiving and handling the machine upon delivery.

Installation Requirements

Guidelines for setting up the machine in an appropriate environment and on a stable structure.

Machine Operation Safety

Safety precautions to observe while operating the embroidery machine.

Troubleshooting Guide

Guidance on common issues and their solutions for the machine.

Placement of Warning Stickers

Visual guide showing the location of safety warning stickers on the machine.

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND MACHINE ASSEMBLY

ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Specifies the ideal environmental conditions for machine operation and installation.

ELECTRICITY REQUIREMENTS

Details electrical requirements, grounding, voltage, and safety measures.

LEVELING THE MACHINE

Instructions on how to ensure the machine is perfectly balanced and level.

ASSEMBLY OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES

Guidance on connecting and assembling external components and stands.

TABLE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Steps for attaching and assembling the work table to the machine.

DISASSEMBLING THE TABLE

Procedures for removing the work table from the machine.

FRAME CONVERSION: TUBULAR TO BORDER

Instructions on converting the machine between tubular and border frame usage.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL LAMP

Steps for installing an optional lamp accessory.

INSTALLING BOBBIN WINDER

Guide on how to unpack and install the optional bobbin winder.

CHAPTER 3 PARTS OF THE MACHINE

BASE COMPONENT

The foundational component of the embroidery machine.

MAIN POWER SWITCH

The primary switch for turning the machine on and off.

EMBROIDERY HEAD

Houses the needle mechanism and embroidery functions.

CONTROL BOX

Houses the main control electronics.

X-AXIS DRIVING SYSTEM

Controls the horizontal movement of the embroidery frame.

Y-AXIS DRIVING SYSTEM

Controls the vertical movement of the embroidery frame.

UPPER THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Adjusts the tension for the upper thread path.

CHAPTER 4 FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES

EXPANDED MEMORY SIZE

Describes the machine's capacity for storing embroidery designs.

MIRROR IMAGE AND DESIGN DIRECTION

Allows turning designs and reversing them horizontally or vertically.

ENLARGING AND REDUCING THE DESIGN

Enables scaling designs by percentages along the X and Y axes.

AUTOMATIC NEEDLE BAR SELECTION

Allows selection of needle bar order up to the 99th bar.

REPETITION OF DESIGNS

Repeats a design multiple times along the X and Y axes.

AUTOMATIC OFFSET FUNCTION

Automatically returns the frame to the offset point after stitching.

MANUAL OFFSET FUNCTION

Allows manual movement of the frame to a selected point.

RETURN TO START FUNCTION

Moves the frame back to the beginning point of the design.

NON-STITCHING MOVEMENT FUNCTION

Allows frame movement without stitching.

AUTOMATIC TRIMMING DEVICE

Automatically trims threads based on design and setup.

AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF THREAD BREAKS

Stops the machine upon detecting thread breaks or runs out.

POWER FAILURE SAFEGUARDS

Positions the frame at the stop point after unexpected power loss.

3.5 INCH FLOPPY DRIVE

Allows design input and saving via floppy disks.

EDITING FUNCTION

Enables editing of stitch data and function codes from the control panel.

CHAPTER 5 BASIC MACHINE OPERATION

CHAPTER 6 BUTTON AND SWITCH OPERATION

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

Overview of the physical buttons and indicators on the control panel.

LCD MENU INDICATION SCREEN

Description of the display screen and its functions.

CURSOR BUTTON FUNCTION

Explains the function of the button used to navigate the screen.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Explains the meaning of various indicator lights on the control panel.

MENU CHOICE BUTTON

Describes the button used to select menu options.

NUMBER BUTTONS

Buttons used for inputting numerical values, like needle bar selection.

START/STOP BUTTONS

Explains the function of the Start, Stop, and Emergency buttons.

FRAME MOVEMENT AND SPEED CONTROL

Controls frame movement and adjusts its speed.

MAIN SHAFT SPEED CHANGE

Allows adjustment of the main shaft's operating speed.

START/STOP DURING OPERATION

Details how to start and stop the machine during embroidery.

START/STOP WHEN MACHINE IS STOPPED

How to use start/stop buttons when the machine is not running.

START/STOP DURING NON-STITCHING OPERATIONS

Using start/stop for frame movement without stitching.

PERFORMING WORK OTHER THAN EMBROIDERY

Using the machine for tasks like manual cutting or testing.

CHAPTER 7 THREADING AND TENSION

THE UPPER THREAD PATH

Illustrates the path the upper thread takes through the machine.

THREADING THE MACHINE

Step-by-step guide for threading the machine's upper thread path.

TENSION CONTROL ON UPPER THREAD

Explains how to adjust upper thread tension for optimal results.

TAKE-UP SPRING FUNCTION

Details the function and adjustment of the take-up spring for tension.

BOBBIN THREADING AND TENSION

Guide to correctly threading and setting bobbin tension.

BOBBIN WINDER OPERATION

Instructions on using and adjusting the bobbin winding mechanism.

CHAPTER 8 THE NEEDLE, THE HOOK AND THE STITCHES

STITCH FORMATION PROCESS

Explains the process of creating a single embroidery stitch.

NEEDLE AND HOOK MECHANICS

Details the function and types of needles and hooks.

NEEDLE SELECTION AND HANDLING

Information on needle types, sizes, and proper selection.

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

Step-by-step instructions for replacing a needle.

NEEDLE AND HOOK TIMING RELATIONSHIP

Explains the critical timing relationship between the needle and hook.

ROTATING HOOK ASSEMBLY

Describes the components and function of the hook assembly.

TAKE-UP LEVER AND HOOK RELATIONSHIP

Explains the hook timing relative to the take-up lever's movement.

THREAD-BREAK DETECTING UNIT

Details the mechanism for detecting thread breaks.

CHAPTER 9 FLOPPY DISKS

FLOPPY DISK GUIDELINES

Best practices for handling and using floppy disks with the machine.

INSERTING THE DISK

Procedures for inserting a floppy disk into the machine's drive.

REMOVING THE DISK

Instructions on how to safely remove a floppy disk.

CHAPTER 10 NAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL

INSTALLING THE OPERATING SYSTEM

Steps for installing or reinstalling the machine's operating software.

VERSION INSTALLATION AND BACKUP

Covers installing the OS and creating backups.

ENCODER AND SETTING CONFIGURATIONS

Manages encoder and other machine settings.

ORIGIN AND EMERGENCY SETTINGS

Confirms origin points and checks emergency switch function.

DEFAULT AND CURRENT SETTINGS

Resets to defaults and displays current configurations.

MAIN INDICATION SCREEN DETAILS

Shows the current machine status and settings.

DESIGN DIMENSIONS AND ORIENTATION

Displays X/Y dimensions, angle, and mirror status of designs.

DESIGN SCALING FUNCTIONS

Controls scaling of designs along X and Y axes.

THE FUNCTION MENU

Lists the main operational functions and their page references.

FUNCTION MENU OUTLINE

Hierarchical view of all available machine functions.

DESIGN INPUT AND OUTPUT

Procedures for loading and saving embroidery designs.

MEMORY MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS

Includes delete, copy, and initial memory operations.

BASIC SET-UP FUNCTIONS

Allows basic adjustments to design parameters.

SUB WORK FUNCTIONS

Functions that can be used before starting embroidery work.

REPETITION WORK SETUP

Sets up designs to be stitched multiple times.

EMBROIDERY DATA SET-UP

Configures embroidery parameters and settings.

EMBROIDERY DESIGN EDITING

Allows modification of stitch data within designs.

FRAME MOVEMENT FUNCTIONS

Functions related to controlling the embroidery frame's movement.

NON-STITCHING MOVEMENT

Allows movement of the frame without stitching.

CHAPTER 11 ERROR MESSAGES AND CORRECTIONS

MAIN SHAFT MOTOR ERRORS

Lists error messages related to the main shaft motor.

AXIS MOVEMENT ERRORS

Errors concerning frame movement and axis drivers.

COLOR CHANGE ERRORS

Error messages related to needle bar position during color changes.

ENCODER ERRORS

Errors related to the encoder signals.

REPETITION ERRORS

Error when repetition settings exceed limits.

FLOPPY DRIVE AND COMMUNICATION ERRORS

Errors related to floppy disk operations and communication.

TAPE READER AND COMMUNICATION ERRORS

Errors related to tape reader operations.

MEMORY AND SYSTEM INSTALLATION ERRORS

Errors related to memory and system setup issues.

CHAPTER 12 THE CONTROL BOX

FUSE LOCATION ON 110V POWER BOARD

Identifies fuse locations on the 110V power board.

FUSE LOCATION ON 220V POWER BOARD

Identifies fuse locations on the 220V power board.

CHAPTER 13 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

REGULAR INSPECTION CHECKPOINTS

Key items to check during routine machine maintenance.

CLEANING PROCEDURES

Procedures and recommendations for cleaning machine parts.

OIL SUPPLY GUIDELINES

Instructions on how and where to apply oil for lubrication.

GREASE SUPPLY GUIDELINES

Guidelines for greasing machine components to reduce wear.

CHAPTER 14 MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING THE TRIMMERS

Steps to adjust the thread trimmer mechanism for proper cutting.

ADJUSTING THE MOVABLE BLADE

How to adjust the movable blade for accurate thread cutting.

ADJUSTING BLADE ANGLE AND TENSION

Adjusts blade angle and fine-tunes the tension of cutting blades.

TRIMMER RETURN SPRING AND PICKER ADJUSTMENT

Adjusts trimmer return spring and picker height for cutting.

UPPER THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Adjusts the upper thread tensioning mechanism.

PRESSER FOOT ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusts presser foot for noise and proper height.

COLOR CHANGE AND ENCODER ADJUSTMENT

Adjusts color change mechanism and encoder position.

DRIVE BELT AND TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT

Adjusts tension of drive and timing belts for optimal operation.

CHAPTER 15 TROUBLESHOOTING

MACHINE FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY

Lists causes and remedies for the machine not operating as expected.

MACHINE STOPS WITH NEEDLE IN INCORRECT POSITION

Addresses issues where the needle stops in the wrong position.

INCORRECT COLOR CHANGE

Troubleshoots problems with the color changing mechanism.

UPPER THREAD DETECTION ISSUES

Solves issues where the upper thread sensor fails.

JUMP AND STITCHING QUALITY PROBLEMS

Diagnoses and fixes jump stitch errors and poor stitch quality.

FREQUENT THREAD BREAKS AND NEEDLE ISSUES

Identifies reasons for thread breaks, needle problems, and solutions.

SKIPPED STITCHES AND MATERIAL ISSUES

Troubleshoots missed stitches and fabric movement problems.

NEEDLE BREAKS AND PUCKERING

Explains causes and remedies for needle breakage and fabric puckering.

THREADING AND TRIMMING ISSUES

Solves problems with thread length after trimming and cutting.

UPPER THREAD CATCHER AND SOLENOID ISSUES

Troubleshoots the upper thread catcher and related solenoid functions.

CHAPTER 16 NEEDLE CHART

FABRIC TYPE AND NEEDLE SELECTION

Recommends needle sizes and point types for different fabrics.

CHAPTER 17 BACKING

TEARAWAY BACKING

Describes tearaway backing materials and their usage.

CUTAWAY BACKING

Explains cutaway backing and its application for stability.

FUSIBLE BACKINGS

Discusses backings that can be permanently bonded to fabrics.

CHAPTER 18 HOOPING AND TENSIONS

FABRIC HOOPING IMPORTANCE

Importance of fabric tension in the hoop for stitch quality.

HOOPING CAPS

Specific considerations for hooping curved cap designs.

MACHINE THREAD TENSION

Importance of upper and lower thread tension for quality stitching.

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