Brother BA-15 Instruction Manual

Please read this manual before using the machine.Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH BUTTON SEWER WITH

32. SpecificationsLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-162-2. Program listSewing patterns are limited as shown in the table below.(Any program is available as long as

42. SpecificationsLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1622*2*335*2*316173018193145203233213446474849No. of button holes4Sewing patternNo. ofthreads6-58-710-96-68-810-

52. SpecificationsLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16*2 Do not use the button lifter spring.363738394041424344No. of button holes4Sewing patternNo. ofthreads6-68-8

62. SpecificationsLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16This helps to prevent thread breakages caused by friction when usingsynthetic threads.Fill the tank with silic

73. InstallationLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-163. Installation• Use the power table which has been specially designed for the B448E.* If using a commercially-a

83. InstallationLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-163-2. Installing the motorInstall the motor u to the work table with the fouraccessory bolts q, cushions w, cushi

93. InstallationLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-163-4. Installing the control box1. Remove the 12 screws q, and then open the covers (panel mounting assembly w an

103. InstallationLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-161. Place the washers q and cushions w into the twoholes in the work table.* Adjust the height of the machine he

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16113. Installation3-7. Installing the machine head1. Insert the two hinge assemblies q into the machinehead so that they are para

123. InstallationLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-163-9. Installing the liquid cooling tank, optional1. Install the vibration bowl q with bolts w, spring wash-ers

iLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16... This symbol ( ) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture inside the tria

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16133. Installation3-13. Installing the shooter3-12. Installing the button feeder1. Move button feeder base q to the front and rea

143. InstallationLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-163-14. Connecting the cords1. Gently tilt back the machine head.NOTE:After tilting back the machine head, do not

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16153. Installation Button feeder connectionPull on the connector to make sure it will not come disconnected after connecting the

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-163. Installation16 Power switch connection3-15. Installing the button feeder coverAttach the button feeder cover q to the button

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16173. Installation3-16. Installing the operation panelThe operation panel can be installed to either the top or bottom of the wor

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-163. Installation183-18. Installing the V-belt1. Gently tilt back the machine head, and then place theV-belt q into the V grooves

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16193. Installation3-19. Installing the belt cover1. Insert the connector of the foot switch e into the connector w of the control

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-163. Installation20Attach all safety devices before using thesewing machine.If the machine is used without these devicesattached,

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16213. Installation3-24. Adjustment by the accessory springweqtrIf you would like the button to be raised up more after it issewn,

224. LubricationLK3-B448E MARK2/BA-16Turn off the power switch before starting lubricating, otherwise the machine may operate if the footswitch is dep

iiLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16Use the sewing machine in an area which is free fromsources of strong electrical noise such as high-frequency welders.Sources

LK3-B448E MARK2/BA-16234. Lubrication4-2. Applying greaseDo not apply too much grease in the place indicated bythe arrow. If too much grease is applie

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16245. Operation5 . Operation5-1 . Name and function of each operation panel itemSELECTPROGRAM NO.RESETCOUNTERX-SCALEY-SCALESPEEDP

25LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-165. OperationSELECTPROGRAM NO.RESETCOUNTERX-SCALEY-SCALESPEEDPTESTBOBBIN.WINDP4P3P1 P2POWERyio!0!1!4!2!3i X-SCALE indicator ...

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16265. Operation5-2 . Operating procedureProgram No.X-scale (%)Y-scale (%)Speed (rpm)Factory default00 *1001002000Variable range01

27LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-165. OperationAUTO 1AUTO 2OFFBA-1 6qw5-3. Operating the button feeder1. Button feeder switch qAUTO1 ... Buttons are supplied aut

28LK3-B448E MARK2/BA-166. Checking the sewing pattern7. Depress the foot switch to the second step.Only the feed mechanism will move.The feed mechanis

29LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-167. Correct use7. Correct use7-1 . Selecting the needle and threadTQ × 1 #11TQ × 1 #12TQ × 1 #14Thread#60#50Button hole diamete

30LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-167. Correct useDo not touch or place anything against any of the moving parts while winding the lower thread, otherwisepersonal

31LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-167. Correct useTurn off the power switch before removing and replacing the bobbin case, otherwise the machine mayoperate if the

32LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-167. Correct useBecomegreaterBecome lessqwwqeqWeakerStronger7-6-4. Thread take-up spring tensionLoosen the set screw q and turn

iiiLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16This sewing machine should only be used by opera-tors who have received the necessary training in safeuse beforehand.The sewi

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-168. Sewing338. SewingBefore starting sewing...• Check that the needle bar is at its highest position. Turn the machine pulley so

349. Maintenance and inspectionLK3-B448E MARK2/BA-169. Maintenance and inspectionCAUTIONTurn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, o

359. Maintenance and inspectionLK3-B448E MARK2/BA-169-3. Cleaning the eye guardWipe the eye guard clean with a soft cloth.NOTE:Do not use solvents suc

3610. AdjustmentsLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16Maintenance and inspection of the sewingmachine should only be carried out by a quali-fied technician.Ask your

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-163710. AdjustmentsAdjust the needle bar lift amount as described below so that the tip of the rotary hook is aligned with the cen

3810. AdjustmentsLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-160.01 - 0.08mmTipNeedle center line10-3 . Adjusting the driver needle guardTurn the machine pulley to align the

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-163910. AdjustmentsqqewrqBA10-6.Adjusting the thread take-up amount10-7 . Adjusting the movable knifeewThread take-up amount (stro

4010. AdjustmentsLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-164. Remove the movable knife i and replace it with anew one. At this time, check that the movable knife iand the

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-164110. AdjustmentsA. After the movable knife and fixed knife are properly engaged, tighten the screw as shown in Fig.1.B. Turn th

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1610. Adjustment4210-9. Adjusting the holding pressureLoosen screw q and turn adjustment screw w so thatclamp pressure is as light

ivLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16c Warning labels★ The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at

4310. AdjustmentLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1610-11. Adjusting the button clamp heightAdjustment1. After turning on the power switch, turn AUTO 1 or AUTO 2 th

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1610. Adjustment442±0.5mmqwe(Approx.30mm)Approx.20mmrt10-12. Adjusting the needle up stop positionThe needle up stop position is a

4510. AdjustmentLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1610-14. Adjusting the vibrating bowl●The vibrating bowl arranges all of the buttons face up and feeds the buttons

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1610. Adjustment4610-15. Adjustment for excess buttons in the button shooter1. Turn the button carrier q by hand in the direction

4710. AdjustmentLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1610-16. Button replacement10-16-1. Adjustment when the button diameter is changed Slide base adjustment1. Adjust

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1610. Adjustment4810-16-2. Adjustment when the button thickness changes1. Check to be sure that buttons q are being smoothlysent t

4910. AdjustmentLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-161. Turn on the power switch.2. Check whether or not the feeder switch q is AUTO 1.3. Press and hold manual switc

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1610. Adjustment5010-16-6. Adjusting the needle locationAdjustment is required whenever the button carrier is replaced.Make sure t

5110. AdjustmentLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-164. Gently tilt back the machine head, and then place theV-belt u remove the V grooves on the machine headpulley

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1610. Adjustment52Fig.1MotorV-beltSewingmachineNOTE:Use brother specified V-belt (belt, VM).The V-belt may stretch slightly when i

CONTENTS1. Name of each part ... 12. Sp

5310. AdjustmentLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16SELECTPROGRAM NO.RESETCOUNTERX-SCALEY-SCALESPEEDPTESTBOBBIN.WINDP4P3P1 P2POWER1. When the X-SCALE indicator q is

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1610. Adjustment54SELECTPROGRAM NO.RESETCOUNTERX-SCALEY-SCALESPEEDPTESTBOBBIN.WINDP4P3P1 P2POWERret200V220V230V100V380V400V415VDis

5510. AdjustmentLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16SELECTBOBBIN.WINDreqytowui10-20. Moving stitch patterns• Programs which have already been programmed can be move

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1611. Using the counters5611.Using the counters11-1 . Using the bobbin thread counterreytqreyquwtw1. Press the SELECT switch q unt

5712. Using user programsLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16SELECTPROGRAM NO.RESETCOUNTERX-SCALEY-SCALESPEEDPTESTBOBBIN.WINDP4P3P1 P2POWER12.Using user programsRec

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1612. Using user programs58Clearing the user programs2. Depress the foot switch to the second step.3. Check the sewing pattern (se

5913. Using the cycle sewing functionLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16SELECTPROGRAM NO.RESETCOUNTERX-SCALEY-SCALESPEEDPTESTBOBBIN.WINDP4P3P1 P2POWERB430E

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1613. Using the cycle sewing function601. When “c1-1” is flashing in the display window !0, press the foot switch to the second st

6114. Changing functions using the DIP switchesLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16qDIPA-1DIPA-2DIPA-3DIPA-4DIPA-5DIPA-6DIPA-7DIPA-8Motion when set to ONSee “12-2.

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1614. Changing functions using the DIP switches62Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the

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6315. Changing special functions using the memory switchesLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16memo-00memo-01memo-02memo-03memo-04memo-05memo-06memo-07memo-08memo-09

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1615. Changing special functions using the memory switches64memo-11 - memo-13memo-19memo-1Amemo-1bmemo-14memo-15memo-16memo-17memo

6516. Table of error codesLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from thewa

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1616. Table of error codes66E-10E-11E-12E-14CauseEmergency stop switch was pressed.Emergency stop switch was pressed during sewing

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-166717. Adjustment guide refer to this guide when different button are usedWhen button diameter (D) changesAdjust button selectorA

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1618. Troubleshooting6818. TroubleshootingCheck RemedyProblem CausePagePresser is contacting thread wiper.Thread wiper standby pos

6918. TroubleshootingLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-16Check RemedyProblem CausePageCorners of needle hole plate or bobbin case are damaged.DamageLower thread ten

LK3-B448E MARKII/BA-1618. Troubleshooting70Shuttle race thread guide positionFixed knife bladeShuttle race thread guide positionNeedle bar lift amount

INSTRUCTION MANUALPrinted in Japan151-916S93V48-0022000.06. H (1)BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone

11.Name of each partLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-161. Name of each partqPower switch wControl box eOperation panel rFoot switchtMotor yTension release leve

22. SpecificationsLK3-B448E MARKII/BA-162. Specifications2-1. SpecificationsMaximum sewing speedMaximum pattern sizeNeedleDimensions of buttons that c