Brother BE-438C Instruction Manual

BE-438CPlease read this manual before using the machine.Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH BUTTON SEW

2. SPECIFICATIONS4BE-438CProgram No.No. ofbutton holesSewingpatternNo. ofthreadsNo. ofcrossoverstitchesNo. ofstitchesStandardsewing length XStandardse

2. SPECIFICATIONS5BE-438CThe following programs require the solenoid thread wiper (OP).Program No.No. ofbutton holesSewingpatternNo. ofthreadsNo. ofcr

3. INSTALLATION6BE-438C3. INSTALLATION CAUTIONMachine installation should only be carried out by aqualified technician.Contact your Brother dealer

3. INSTALLATION7BE-438C3-2. Installing the control boxCheck that the IM sticker is attached to the side of the control box (in the position shown in t

3. INSTALLATION8BE-438C3-3. Installing the rubber cushionsInstall the rubber cushions (1) with the nails (2).* Install so that the head of the nail do

3. INSTALLATION9BE-438C3-6. Installing the switching plateInstall the switching plate (1) to the work table with the twowood screws (2) in the positio

3. INSTALLATION10BE-438C3-8. Installing the head restTap the head rest (1) into the table hole.Note:Tap the head rest securely into the table hole.3-9

3. INSTALLATION11BE-438C3-10. Installing the operation panelThe operation panel can be installed to either the top or bottom of the work table.1. Inst

3. INSTALLATION12BE-438C3-12. Connecting the cords2504Q2742Q2502Q 2503Q

3. INSTALLATION13BE-438C1. Gently tilt back the machine head.Note:After tilting back the machine head, do not push the face side or the pulley side fr

i BE-438C Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the ex

3. INSTALLATION14BE-438C3-13. Installing the belt cover1. Loosen the screw (2) of the upper cover (1).2. Insert the belt cover (3) in the direction of

3. INSTALLATION15BE-438C3-15. Installing the spool standAssemble the spool stand (1) while referring to the spoolstand instruction manual, and then in

4. LUBRICATION16BE-438C4. LUBRICATION CAUTIONTurn off the power switch before starting lubricating, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot s

5. OPERATION17BE-438C5. OPERATION5-1. Name and function of each operation panel item(1) POWER indicator... Illuminates when the power sw

5. OPERATION18BE-438C(8) X-SCALE indicator ... Illuminates when the SELECT switch (6) is pressed to shown the X-scale setting.(9) Y-SCALE i

5. OPERATION19BE-438C5-2. Operating procedurePreparationTurn on the power switch.* The POWER indicator (1) will illuminate and theprogram number will

5. OPERATION20BE-438C5-2-3. Setting the sewing speed1Press the SELECT switch (6)until the SPEED indicator il-luminates.2Press the DISPLAY SETswitches

6. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN21BE-438C6. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERNWhen checking by operating only the feed mechanism1. Turn on the power switch.The

7. CORRECT USE22BE-438C7. CORRECT USE7-1. Selecting the needle and threadRefer to the table at right for details on which needle andthread to select.N

7. CORRECT USE23BE-438C7-4. Winding the lower thread CAUTIONDo not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while wi

iiBE-438C2. Notes on safety DANGERWait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet be

7. CORRECT USE24BE-438C7-5. Replacing the bobbin case and threading the thread CAUTIONTurn off the power switch before removing or inserting the b

7. CORRECT USE25BE-438C7-6-2. Lower thread tensionAdjust the thread tension to the weakest possible tension byturning the thread tension nut (1) until

7. CORRECT USE26BE-438C7-6-5. Thread take-up spring tensionTurn the tension stud (1) with a screwdriver.7-6-6. Adjusting arm thread guide R.The standa

7. CORRECT USE27BE-438C7-7. Inserting the button1. Press the cam plate (1) to open the button holder (2).2. Insert the button, making sure that the bu

7. CORRECT USE28BE-438C7-10. Replacing the PROM DANGERWait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord f

8. SEWING29BE-438C8. SEWING CAUTIONTurn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch is depre

9. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION30BE-438C9. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION CAUTIONTurn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning, otherwise the m

9. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION31BE-438C9-3. LubricationNote 1: Fill the machine with oil when the oil level is down to about one-third full in the oil

9. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION32BE-438C9-4. Draining the oil1. Remove and empty the waste oil container (1) wheneverit is full.2. After emptying the wa

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS33BE-438C10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS CAUTIONMaintenance and inspection of the sewing machineshould only be carried out by a q

iiiBE-438C CAUTIONSewingThis sewing machine should only be used by opera-tors who have received the necessary training in safeuse beforehand.The sew

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS34BE-438C10-3. Adjusting the driver needle guardTurn the machine pulley to align the tip of the rotary hook with the needle ce

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS35BE-438C10-6. Adjusting the thread take-up amountAt the time of shipment from the factory, the thread take-up amount (stroke)

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 36 BE-438C10-7. Adjusting the movable knife 1. Remove the top cover (1) while making this adjustment. 2. Press down on th

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS37BE-438C10-7-1. Replacing the movable knife and fixed knife1. Open the large shuttle hook cover, remove the screws (1) and (2

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS38BE-438C10-7-2. Adjusting the engagement of the movable knife and fixed knifeA. After the movable knife and fixed knife are p

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS39BE-438C10-9. Adjusting the holding pressureLoosen the adjusting nut (1) and turn the adjusting nut (2) tothe point where it

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS40BE-438C10-11. Adjusting the needle up stop positionThe needle up stop position is adjusted so that the indexmark (2) on the

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS41BE-438C10-13. Checking the input sensor and DIP switch input1. When the X-SCALE indicator (1) is illuminated and the RESET s

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS42BE-438C10-14. Checking the input voltageSpecifications Display Notes200V [090 - 110]220V [100 - 120]230V [105 - 125]“100” is

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS43BE-438C10-16. Moving stitch patterns• Programs which have already been programmed can be moved up, down and to the left and

ivBE-438C3. Warning labelsThe following warning labels appear on the sewing machine.Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when usi

11. USING THE COUNTERS44BE-438C11. USING THE COUNTERS11-1. Using the bobbin thread counterIf you use the bobbin thread counter to set the number of ar

12. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES45BE-438C12. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES12-1. Operation panel DIP switchesThe functions sho

12. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES46BE-438C12-3. DIP switches inside the control box DANGERWait at least 5 minutes after turning off the

12. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES47BE-438C12-4. Using user programsRecording a user program1. Turn off the power switch and then set DIP s

12. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES48BE-438CUsing a user program1. Press the DISPLAY SET switches (10) to select the speed program number fo

13. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES49BE-438C13. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHESThe functions of the switches

13. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES50BE-438C<Memory switches 10 - 1F>Switch Motion when set to ONmemo-10 The optional emerg

13. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES51BE-438C<Memory switches 30 - 4F>30 to 4F are set by entering two-digit values.These va

13. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES52BE-438C13-1. Using the cycle sewing functionWhat is the cycle sewing function?The cycle sewi

13. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES53BE-438CUsing a cycle sewing program1. When “c1-1” is flashing in the display window (10), pr

BE-438CCONTENTS1. NAME OF EACH PART ... 12. SPECIFICATIONS ... 22-1. Specifications..

14. TABLE OF ERROR CODES54BE-438C14. TABLE OF ERROR CODES DANGERWait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the pow

14. TABLE OF ERROR CODES55BE-438CCode Cause RemedyE-A0Home position cannot be detected (malfunctionof home position sensor), or malfunction of powersu

15. GAUGE PARTS LIST56BE-438C15. GAUGE PARTS LIST• Feed plate159971-001(Standard) 154665-101 154166-101 153833-101 153870-101S49950-001 S49951-001 S49

16. TROUBLESHOOTING57BE-438C16. TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTIONTurn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before carrying out troubleshooting

16. TROUBLESHOOTING58BE-438CProblem Cause Check Remedy PageLower thread tension istoo strong.Lower thread tensionAdjust the lower threadtension.25Lowe

16. TROUBLESHOOTING59BE-438CProblem Cause Check Remedy PageThread take-up springtension and height areincorrect.Thread take-up springtension and heigh

17. OPTIONAL PARTS60BE-438C17. OPTIONAL PARTSTwo-pedal foot switch Two-step foot switchThe presser switch and the start switch have beenseparated, giv

INSTRUCTION MANUAL15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177Printed in Japan118-V38S91V38-2022002.10.B(1)

1. NAME OF EACH PART1BE-438C1. NAME OF EACH PARTSafety devices;(1) Power switch (10) Finger guard(2) Control box (11) Eye guard(3) Operation panel (12

2. SPECIFICATIONS2BE-438C2. SPECIFICATIONS2-1. SpecificationsStitch formation Single needle lock stitchMaximum sewingspeed2,500rpmMaximum patternsize0

2. SPECIFICATIONS3BE-438C2-2. Program listSewing patterns are limited as shown in the table below.(Any program is available as long as the needle drop