Brother RH-981A Instruction Manual

RH-981AELECTRONIC EYELET BUTTON HOLERENGLISH

2. SPECIFICATIONSRH-981A32-2. Sewing shapeEyelet buttonhole Straight buttonholeWithout bartackingWith taper With straight bartacking (*)Without bartac

2. SPECIFICATIONSRH-981A42-5. Replacement parts list for specification changesThe sewing machine can be changed to any one of L1 - L7 for -02 and -52

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A53. INSTALLATION CAUTIONMachine installation should only be carried outby a qualified technician.Contact your Brother dealer or

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A63-2. Installing the motor1. Insert the four nuts (1) into the work table.2. Turn the work table upside down to make it easier

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A73-3. Installing the motor pulley1. Place the motor pulley (1) onto the shaft of themotor (2) so that the key grooves are align

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A83-5. Installing the machine head1. Insert the accessory bed base cushions A (1) into the bed base, and then place the machine

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A9Raising the machine head1. While holding the handles of the machine head (1) with both hands, gently raise the machine head.Not

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A103-6. Installing the oil container1. Install the oil draining cap support (2) to the base ofthe bed base (1) with the two scre

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A113-8. Tightening the V-belt1. Open the rear cover.2. Pass the V-belt (1) through the base of the bed base and through the hole

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A123-9. Installing the spool stand1. To assemble the spool stand (1), follow theinstructions in the manual that came with the sp

RH-981AiThank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safetyinstructions below and the expla

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A133-12. Connecting the wiring1. Pass the cable and air tube which are coming out ofthe belt cover (1) and the machine head (2) t

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A143-12-1. Connections inside the control box1. Open the rear cover (1) of the control box.2. Pass the cables through the holes

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A153-12-2. Connecting the motor cables1. Remove the screws (1), and then open the terminalblock cover (2) of the motor.2. Loose

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A163-12-4. Securing the cablesNote: Leave enough looseness in the cables so thatthey will not be pulled when the machine headis

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A173-13. Installing the air tubesConnect the air tube from the compressor to the air unit underneath the work table.1. Turn the

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A183-14. Connecting the power cord CAUTIONContact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that ma

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A193-15. Installing the programmer (sold separately)1. Install the programmer support (2) to the work table with the two screws

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A203-17. Installing the indexer (option)3-17-1. Installing the indexer main unit1. After disconnecting air tubes [20] and [21],

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A213-17-2. Installing the upper thread presser1. Loosen the screw (1), and then remove the threadguide (2).2. Install the uppe

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A223-17-5. Connecting the connectors1. Insert the 3-pin connectors [8], [9] and [10] of thevalve harness into the solenoid valve

RH-981Aii2. Notes on safety DANGERWait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outletbefo

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A233-17-6. Connecting the air tubesConnect air tubes [50], [51], [52] and [53] to the placeswith the corresponding numbers on th

3. INSTALLATIONRH-981A24Insert the indexer specification harness (1) into thecontrol box connector (2).* If another specification harness has been ins

4. LUBRICATIONRH-981A254. LUBRICATION CAUTIONTurn off the power switch before starting lubricating, otherwise the machine may operate if the start swi

4. LUBRICATIONRH-981A26Oiling the looper, spreader and looper base<Removing the work clamp plates>1. Turn the upper shaft pulley (1) toward you

5. CORRECT USERH-981A275. CORRECT USE5-1. Data initializationWhen using the sewing machine for the first time, initialize the data by following the pr

5. CORRECT USERH-981A285-3. Installing the needle CAUTIONTurn off the power switch before installing the needle, otherwise the machine may operate if

5. CORRECT USERH-981A295-5. Threading the lower threadRemove the work clamp plates (refer to page 26), and then thread the lower thread as shown in th

5. CORRECT USERH-981A305-6. Threading the gimpRemove the work clamp plates (refer to page 26), and then thread the gimp as shown in the illustration b

5. CORRECT USERH-981A315-7. Setting the material<-00, -01, -02 specifications>1. Insert the material so that it touches the right and left clot

5. CORRECT USERH-981A32Cloth setting positionThe sewing start position can be set to either the left setting position or the horizontal setting positi

RH-981Aiii CAUTIONSewingThis sewing machine should only be used byoperators who have received the necessarytraining in safe use beforehand.The sewing

5. CORRECT USERH-981A335-8. Setting the installation position for cloth feed plate (L) (-52 specifications)The installation position for cloth feed pl

5. CORRECT USERH-981A345-9. Replacing the PROMsRefer to the following when replacing the PROMs (for example, when upgrading the version number). At th

6. OPERATIONRH-981A356. OPERATION6-1. Name and function of each operation panel item(1) Power indicatorIlluminates when the power is turned on.(2) War

6. OPERATIONRH-981A36(13) Program mode indicatorIlluminates during program mode.(14) Cycle program mode indicatorIlluminates during cycle program mode

6. OPERATIONRH-981A376-3. Program setting method1. Press the SELECT key (1) to change the mode toautomatic, manual or test feed mode.2. Press the an

6. OPERATIONRH-981A38No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default04 Offset 0.5 - 2.0 mm 0.1 1.505 Stitch pitch 0.5 - 2.0 mm 0.1 1.006 Number of eyelet

6. OPERATIONRH-981A39No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default13 Y alignment -1 - 6 1 014θ1 alignment-3 - 3 1 015θ2 alignment-3 - 3 1 016 Eyelet ma

6. OPERATIONRH-981A406-3-2. Parameter table ( Straight bar tacking )The allowable setting range for some parameters may vary from the range specified,

6. OPERATIONRH-981A41No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default08 Knife X position compensation -0.5 - 0.5 mm 0.1 009 Knife Y position compensation

6. OPERATIONRH-981A42No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default17 Eyelet radius OFF, 1 - 5 1 OFF18 Width correction value -1.0 - 0 mm 0.1 019 Tackin

RH-981AivFinger guard3. Warning labelsThe following warning labels appear on the sewing machine.Please follow the instructions on the labels at all ti

6. OPERATIONRH-981A436-4. Cycle programCycle programs can consist of up to a maximum of four independent programs (A to D).A single cycle program can

6. OPERATIONRH-981A446-5. Production counter1. Press the SELECT key (1) to change the mode to automatic mode.2. Press the key and key simultane

7. SEWINGRH-981A457. SEWINGCAUTIONTurn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch ispressed by

7. SEWINGRH-981A467-2. Using the EMERGENCY STOP switch1. Press the EMERGENCY STOP switch (1).* All sewing operations will stop and the buzzer will s

7. SEWINGRH-981A477-3. Adjusting the thread tensionTurn off the power.Never adjust the thread tension while sewing.<Reference values>Woolen mate

7. SEWINGRH-981A487-4. Needle and knife positionThe feed bracket is electronically controlled by means of pulse motors.It is not necessary to change t

7. SEWINGRH-981A497-5. Setting the feed bracket to the front positionSetting the material will be easier if the feed bracket is moved forward from the

7. SEWINGRH-981A507-7. Using test feed modeIn this mode, the feed bracket can be moved while the needle stopped.It is useful for checking the relative

7. SEWINGRH-981A517-8. Using manual modeIn this mode, the feed bracket can be moved one stitch at a time by turning the upper shaft pulley by hand.Thi

7. SEWINGRH-981A527-9. Changing the mode during an operation• If you press the SELECT key (1) during test feeding,you can change the mode to manual se

RH-981ACONTENTS1. NAMES OF EACH PART ... 12. SPECIFICATIONS ... 22-1. Specific

8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCERH-981A538. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CAUTIONTurn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the mach

8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCERH-981A548-2. Draining the oilWhen the oil container (1) is full of oil, remove the oilcontainer (1) and let the oil drain

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A559. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS CAUTIONMaintenance and inspection of the sewingmachine should only be carried out by aqualifie

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A569-2. Adjusting the needle and looper timingThe distance by which the needle bar rises from its lowest position to the

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A579-3. Adjusting the loop strokeThe loop stroke is the distance the needle bar rises from its lowest position to the pos

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A589-4. Adjusting the height of the needle barThe standard height for the needle bar is 2.5 mm. (The needle bar height ma

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A599-6. Adjusting the needle guardBe sure to carry out this adjustment after changing the size of the needle.The needle m

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A609-8. Adjusting the spreader timingWhen the needle is at the inside sewing position, the left spreader should touch the

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A619-10. Changing the knife cutting length (Replacing the hammer)1. Grind or replace the hammer after changing the kni

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A629-11. Adjusting the contact between the knife and the hammer1. Remove the hammer. (Refer to the previous page.)2. If

RH-981A9-5. Adjusting the clearance between thelooper and needle ... 589-6. Adjusting the needle guard...

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A639-12. Replacing the knife1. After checking that there is no clearance between the stopper plate (1) and the knife (2),

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A649-14. Adjusting the position of the work clamp plateAdjust so that the throat plate (1) and the needle plate R (2) do

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A659-15. Adjusting the cloth opening amount1. Loosen the screw (1), and then insert a screwdriver into the notch in the s

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A669-16. Adjusting the trimming of the upper threadThe upper thread should be trimmed at the correct time after sewing is

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A67<-02,-52>The lower thread and gimp should be trimmed at the correct time after the work clamps rise at the feed

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A689-20. Auxiliary clamp arm (-02, -52 specifications)Trimming of the lower thread and gimp is carried outwhen the work c

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A699-22. Adjusting the cloth feed bar home position (-52 specifications)The cloth feed bar home position is adjusted by m

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A709-23. Adjusting the indexer hole spacing (-52 specifications)Before carrying out this adjustment, check that the home

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSRH-981A719-24. Adjusting the position of limit switch L (-52 specifications)Limit switch L must turn on when the feed movable b

10. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHESRH-981A7210. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHESThe memory switches are valid for all program

1. NAMES OF EACH PARTRH-981A11. NAMES OF EACH PART(1) Front cover (2) Hand switch (3) Cloth presser switch (4) Start switch(5) EMERGENCY STOP switch (

10. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHESRH-981A7310-1. Memory switch tableThe memory switch settings are applied immediately to all programs o

11. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWICHESRH-981A7411. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHESAlways turn off the power supply before changing any

11. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWICHESRH-981A7511-2. Circuit board DIP switches DANGERWait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch

11. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWICHESRH-981A76Circuit board DIP switch DNo. ON/OFF Setting items DefaultON -1OFF -OFFON -2OFF -OFFON -3OFF -OFF

12. LIST OF ERROR CODESRH-981A7712. LIST OF ERROR CODES DANGERWait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power c

12. LIST OF ERROR CODESRH-981A78Errors before operation and after the EMERGENCY STOP switch is pressedCode Explanation Resetting methodE-30EMERGENCY S

12. LIST OF ERROR CODESRH-981A79Errors during operationCode Explanation Resetting methodE-71Needle down sensor is not activated within aspecified time

13. TROUBLESHOOTINGRH-981A8013. TROUBLESHOOTINGIf there is a problem with operation, first check that the threads are correctly threaded and that the

13. TROUBLESHOOTINGRH-981A81Problem Cause Remedy PageKnife is blunt. Replace with a new knife. 63Knife does not move to the fullstroke because air pre

INSTRUCTION MANUAL118-981SA0279-1012003.01.H (1)Printed in Japan

2. SPECIFICATIONSRH-981A22. SPECIFICATIONS2-1. SpecificationsSpecification RH-981A-00 RH-981A-01 RH-981A-02, RH-981A-52Application Men’s clothes and l