Brother BE-438F User Manual

KE-430F BE-438F Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. ELECTRONIC DIRECT DR

1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS 1 KE-430F, BE-438F1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS (1) Power switch Safety devices (2) Control

2. SPECIFICATIONS 2KE-430F, BE-438F2. SPECIFICATIONS 2-1. Machine specifications KE-430F Electronic direct drive lockstitch bar tackerBE

2. SPECIFICATIONS KE-430F, BE-438F3 2-2. List of Sewing Patterns (KE-430F) The sewing patterns shown below have been preset into the sewing machine

2. SPECIFICATIONS KE-430F, BE-438F4For heavy-weight materials (-05) Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm)No. Pattern No. of stitches LengthWidthNo. Pa

2. SPECIFICATIONS KE-430F, BE-438F5 Vertical bar tacking Vertical straight bar tacking Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm)No. Pattern No. of stitch

2. SPECIFICATIONS KE-430F, BE-438F6Crescent bar tacking Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm)No. Pattern No. of stitches LengthWidthNo. Pattern No. of

2. SPECIFICATIONS KE-430F, BE-438F7 L-pattern tacking Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm)No. Pattern No. of stitches LengthWidthNo. Pattern No. of s

2. SPECIFICATIONS KE-430F, BE-438F82-3. List of Sewing Patterns (BE-438F) The sewing patterns shown below have been preset into the sewing machine.

2. SPECIFICATIONS 9 KE-430F, BE-438FSewing size (mm) No. No. of holes in button Pattern No. of threads No. of crossover stitches No. of stitches X Y

2. SPECIFICATIONS KE-430F, BE-438F10Sewing size (mm) No. No. of holes in button Pattern No. of threads No. of crossover stitches No. of stitches X Y

KE-430F, BE-438F Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions and the

3. INSTALLATION 11 KE-430F, BE-438F3. INSTALLATION CAUTION Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact y

3. INSTALLATION㩷 12KE-430F, BE-438F3-2. Installing the control box Remove the six screws (1), and then remove the control box cover (2). (3) Control

3. INSTALLATION㩷 13 KE-430F, BE-438F3-4. Installing the machine head (1) Pins [2 pcs] (2) Set screws [2 pcs] (3) Rubber cushion assembly [2 pcs] Pla

3. INSTALLATION㩷 14KE-430F, BE-438F 1. Remove the two screws (17), and then temporarily remove the machine head switch (18). 2. Use the two screw

3. INSTALLATION㩷 15 KE-430F, BE-438F3-6. Installing the cotton stand (1) Cotton stand NOTE: Securely tighten the nut (4) so that the two rubber cushi

3. INSTALLATION㩷 16KE-430F, BE-438F3-9. Connecting the cords 1. Gently tilt back the machine head. 2. Pass the cord bundle through the hole in the

3. INSTALLATION㩷 17 KE-430F, BE-438F NOTE: Route the X, Y and work clamp pulse motor ha

3. INSTALLATION㩷 18KE-430F, BE-438F Connectors Connection location on motor P. C. board Cord clamps/ cab

3. INSTALLATION㩷 19 KE-430F, BE-438F3-10. Connecting the ground wire CAUTION Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure

3. INSTALLATION㩷 20KE-430F, BE-438F3-11. Installing the rear cover (1) Rear cover (2) Screws [4 pcs] NOTE: Be careful not to clamp the cords when in

KE-430F, BE-438F i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!!1. Safety indications and their meanings!This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used

3. INSTALLATION㩷 21 KE-430F, BE-438F3-12. Lubrication CAUTION Do not connect the power cord until lubrication has been completed, otherwise the ma

3. INSTALLATION㩷 22KE-430F, BE-438F 7. Pour oil in through the two holes of the shuttle race base assembly so that the felt (6) is lightly moistened.

3. INSTALLATION㩷 23 KE-430F, BE-438F <200 V system > (1) Power switch (2) Screws [2 pcs] (3) 3-pin power supply connector (4) Power

3. INSTALLATION㩷 24KE-430F, BE-438F <100 V / 400 V system > (1) Power switch (2) Screws [2 pcs] (3) Transformer box (4) Transformer b

3. INSTALLATION㩷 25 KE-430F, BE-438F3-14. Checking the machine head switch 1. Turn on the power switch. 2. Check that no error numbers appear on t

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING㩷 26KE-430F, BE-438F4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 4-1. Installing the needle CAUTION Turn off the power switch before

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 27 KE-430F, BE-438F<Threading mode> Threading mode is safe because the sewing machine will not start even when th

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING㩷 28KE-430F, BE-438F4-3. Winding the lower thread CAUTION Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING㩷 29 KE-430F, BE-438F4-4. Installing the bobbin case CAUTION Turn off the power switch before installing the bobbin

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING㩷 30KE-430F, BE-438F4-5-2. Upper thread tension Use the digital tension to adjust the tension as appropriate for the mate

KE-430F, BE-438F ii 2. Notes on safety! DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING㩷 31 KE-430F, BE-438F [Guide to maximum sewing speed for KE-430F] Max. sewing speed (sti/min) Use Standard hook Large ho

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING㩷 32KE-430F, BE-438F3. For sewing patterns with a short bar tack length (10 mm or less), the end of the thread that is b

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING㩷 33 KE-430F, BE-438F4-7. Inserting the button (BE-438F) 1. Press the button clamp plate cam (1) to open the button hold

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 34KE-430F, BE-438F 5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-1. Name and function of each op

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 35 KE-430F, BE-438F (12) COUNTER indicator Illuminates when the SELECT key (14) is pressed to switch

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 36KE-430F, BE-438F 5-2. Program setting method Patterns, X-scale, Y-scale, sewing speed, slow start

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) KE-430F, BE-438F 37 Select the item to be changed. Press the SELECT key. ࡮ The selected param

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 38KE-430F, BE-438F <List of parameters> Parameter Setting range and initial value Display [F

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) KE-430F, BE-438F 39 Parameter Setting range and initial value Display Lo1-Lo9 (Initial values: 43

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 40KE-430F, BE-438F 5-3. Copying programs To create a program with parameters that are almost exactly

KE-430F, BE-438F iii CAUTION Sewing This sewing machine should only be used by operators who have received the necessary training in safe use befo

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) KE-430F, BE-438F 41 5-4. Checking the sewing pattern (KE-430F) Use test feed mode to check the needl

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 42KE-430F, BE-438F 5-5. Checking the sewing pattern (BE-438F) Use test feed mode to check the needle

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) KE-430F, BE-438F 43 5-6. Correcting the upper thread tension The upper thread tension value is alway

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 44KE-430F, BE-438F 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 6-1. Setting memory switche

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) KE-430F, BE-438F 45 6-2. List of memory switches No. Setting range Setting items Default Work cl

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 46KE-430F, BE-438F No. Setting range Setting items Default Assignment to F1 key 407 1 to 999,

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) KE-430F, BE-438F 47 6-3. Using the lower thread counter If you use the lower thread counter to se

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 48KE-430F, BE-438F 6-4. Using the production counter <Setting the counter value> 1 Change t

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) KE-430F, BE-438F 49 6-5. Using cycle programs Sewing patterns that have been recorded in user pro

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 50KE-430F, BE-438F 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to record step 2 and subsequent steps in the sam

KE-430F, BE-438F iv 3. Warning labels The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) KE-430F, BE-438F 51 <Method of use> When a cycle program has been recorded, the cycle progr

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 52KE-430F, BE-438F The range of programs that can be selected and the order of the displays may c

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) KE-430F, BE-438F 53 6-6. Direct selection You can use the function keys to directly select progra

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 54KE-430F, BE-438F 6-7. Resetting all settings to their defaults If the sewing machine stops oper

7. SEWING 55 KE-430F, BE-438F7. SEWING CAUTION Turn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot

7. SEWING 56KE-430F, BE-438F 7-2. Changing sewing conditions “X-scale”, “Y-scale” and “Sewing speed” can be changed even during sewing standby. Th

8. MAINTENANCE㩷 57 KE-430F, BE-438F8. MAINTENANCE CAUTION Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning, otherwise the machine may operat

8. MAINTENANCE 58KE-430F, BE-438F 8-2. Cleaning the control box air inlet ports 㩷Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter in the air inlet ports (2)

8. MAINTENANCE 59 KE-430F, BE-438F8-7. Applying grease (Work clamp: KE-430F) Periodically apply grease to the sliding parts of the work clamp (1) an

8. MAINTENANCE㩷 60KE-430F, BE-438F <Applying grease>Use Brother-specified “Grease unit (SB1275-001)”. 1. Removing the grease assembly 1. Remo

KE-430F, BE-438F v 2275BRear coverDT solenoid cover Side cover Oil tank 2506B2274B Finger guardEye guardThread take-up cover

8. MAINTENANCE㩷 61 KE-430F, BE-438F3. Applying grease < A. Applying grease to the eccentric wheel > 1. Turn off the power sw

8. MAINTENANCE㩷 62KE-430F, BE-438F <B. Applying grease to rock gear shaft F> 1. Tilt back the machine head. 2. Loosen the two screws (1), and

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT 63 KE-430F, BE-438F 9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT CAUTION Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT 64KE-430F, BE-438F 9-1-2. Thread take-up spring KE-430F Use Medium-weight materials (-03) Knitted wear (-0K) Foundation garme

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT 65 KE-430F, BE-438F 9-1-3. Arm thread guide C The standard position of arm thread guide C (1) is when the screw (2) is alig

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT 66KE-430F, BE-438F 9-3. Adjusting the needle bar lift amount and the driver needle guard 1. Tu

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT 67 KE-430F, BE-438F 9-5. Adjusting the shuttle race thread guide Install the shuttle race thread guide (1) by

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT 68KE-430F, BE-438F 9-7. Replacing the movable knife and fixed knife 1. Open the shuttle race cover, rem

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT 69 KE-430F, BE-438F 9-8. Adjusting the work clamp lift amount (KE-430F) Adjust so that the actual maximum lift amount for the

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT 70KE-430F, BE-438F 9-10. Adjusting the holding pressure (BE-438F) Loosen the nut (1) and turn the nut (2) to the point where

KE-430F, BE-438F CONTENTS 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS ... 1 2. SPECIFICATIONS ... 2 2-1. Machine specificati

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT 71 KE-430F, BE-438F < Thread wiper racking width adjustment > 1. Remove the side cover. 2. Loosen the set screw (1) an

10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES㩷 72KE-430F, BE-438F 10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and discon

10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES 73 KE-430F, BE-438F Upper shaft motor-related errors Code Cause and remedy E100 Sewing machine has continued to be used f

10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES㩷 74KE-430F, BE-438F Communication and memory-related errors Code Cause and remedy E400 Communication error detected between

10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES 75 KE-430F, BE-438F Data editing-related errors Code Cause and remedy E500 The enlargement ratio setting caused the sewin

11. TROUBLESHOOTING㩷 76KE-430F, BE-438F 11. TROUBLESHOOTING • Please check the following points before calling for repairs or service. • If the follo

11. TROUBLESHOOTING㩷 77 KE-430F, BE-438F Problem Cause Remedy Ref. Upper thread tension is too strong. Adjust the upper thread tension. P. 6 3

11. TROUBLESHOOTING㩷 78KE-430F, BE-438F Problem Cause Remedy Ref. Movable knife is blunt. Replace the movable knife. P. 68 Fixed knife is blunt.

12. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY LIST 79 KE-430F, BE-438F12. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY LIST 4268M

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KE-430F, BE-438F 9-3. Adjusting the needle bar lift amount and the driver needle guard.... 66 9-4. Adjustin

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