Brother HE-8000 Instruction Manual

HE-800B Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE L

HE-800B 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS 1 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS (1) Power switch (2) Control box (3) Operation

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 91 11-18. Imperfect cutter function (imperfect material cutting) Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be ha

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING9211-20. Cutter and upper thread trimmer touch Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be handled by a qualifie

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 93 11-22. Upper thread miss-winding Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be handled by a qualified technici

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING9411-24. Work clamp is not raised (2) …… Pulse motor stepping sound can be heard Items with a “*” in the “Page” column

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 95 11-25. Lower thread is not trimmed (pulls when material is removed) Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING9611-27. Needle does not zigzag or noise occurs when needle zigzags Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be

INSTRUCTION MANUAL © 2012 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. This is the original instructions. * Ple

HE-800B 2. SPECIFICATIONS 22. SPECIFICATIONS 2-1. Specifications Main use Buttonhole size 2 Buttonholes for clothing such as dress shirts

HE-800B 2. SPECIFICATIONS 3 2-2. Standard sewing pattern list Rectangle Radial Round Straight bar tack Radial-rectangle Round-rec

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION43. INSTALLATION CAUTION Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brot

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION 5 3-2. Installing the control box CAUTION The control box is heavy, so installation should be carried out by two or more

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION63-3. Installing the flange nut Install the four flange nuts (1) to the underside of the work table.

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION 7 3-5. Installing the machine head 1. Place the two bed hinges (1) so that they are level as shown in the illustration at le

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION83-7. Installing the operation panel (1) Operation panel (2) Screws [4 pcs.] (3) Cushions [4 pcs.] 1. Pass the cord of the

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION 9 3-8. Installing the oil stopper plate 1. Gently tilt back the machine head. 2. Install the oil stopper plate (1).

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION10 Connector Connection location on main P.C. board Cord clamp Cutter sensor 6-pin P7 (SENSOR2

HE-800B Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the exp

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION 11 <Motor P.C. board> Connector Connection location on motor P.C. board Cord clamp Up

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION123-10. Connecting the ground wire CAUTION Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION 13 3-11. Installing the treadle connecting rod (1) Connecting rod (2) Nut Adjusting the t

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION143-12. Installing the cotton stand (1) Cotton stand NOTE: Securely tighten the nut (4) so that the two rubber cushions (2)

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION 15 3-14. Lubrication CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting lubricating, otherwise the machine may operate

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION163-14-3. Lubricating the rotary hook When first installing the machine and when the machine has not been used for an extende

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION 17 CAUTION Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run the risk of receiving a serio

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION18<100 V / 400 V system> (1) Power switch (2) Screws [2 pcs] (3) Transformer box (4) Transformer box plates [

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION 19 3-16. Checking the safety switch 1. Turn on the power switch (1). 2. Check that no error numbers appear on the operatio

HE-800B 3. INSTALLATION203-18. Installing the auxiliary table 1. Provisionally install the two table support plates (1) to the auxiliary table (2)

HE-800B iSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [1] Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the m

HE-800B 4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 21 4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 4-1. Installing the needle CAUTION Turn off the power switch before installi

HE-800B 4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING224-2. Threading the upper thread CAUTION Use threading mode or turn off the power first in order to carry out

HE-800B 4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 23 <Threading mode> When the sewing machine is threaded in threading mode, the tension discs will be open

HE-800B 4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING244-3. Winding the lower thread CAUTION Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the m

HE-800B 4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 25 4-4. Installing the bobbin case CAUTION Turn off the power switch before installing the bobbin case. The ma

HE-800B 4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING264-5. Thread tension The shapes of the seams for all patterns which have been stored in programs 1 to 50 can be

HE-800B 4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 27 4-5-2. Upper thread tension Whip stitch (plain stitch) To ensure that neat seams will be s

HE-800B 4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING284-5-3. Thread take-up spring height Loosen the set screw (1), and turn the entire thread tension adjuster to a

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)29 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION) 5-1. Name

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)30 (16) AUTO key This key is used to switch to auto

HE-800B ii [2] Notes on safety DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall out

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)31 5-2. Starting the sewing machine 1 Push the power switch (1) to the ON side

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)325-3. Operating the treadle 1. When the treadle is no

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)33 5-4. Program setting method It is recommended that you register patterns th

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)34 4 Select the parameter number (2) for the parameter that you would like to

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)35 5-4-1. Parameter list ・Parameters that are not applicable to a particular p

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)36 No. Setting items Setting range Unit Initial value 05 Cutter Y space

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)37 No. Setting items Setting range Unit Initial value Front tack length

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)38 No. Setting items Setting range Unit Initial value 29 Eyelet buttonhol

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)39 No. Setting items Setting range Unit Initial value 44 Underlay offset

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)40 No. Setting items Setting range Unit Initial value Stitch type (Whip/Pu

HE-800B iii CAUTION Sewing This sewing machine should only be used by operators who have received the necessary training in safe use beforehand. The

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)41 5-4-2. Setting the length of the hole Set parameter number 02 to the length

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)42 Symptom Cause Parameter number 02 (Length of the hole) does not become lar

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)43 5-6. Underlay programs Four types of underlay patterns are available. These

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)445-7. Cutter operation The cutter operating pattern can be selected from the

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)45 5-8. Copying programs To create a program with parameters that are almost e

HE-800B 5. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: BASIC OPERATION)46 5 If you press the ENTER key, copying will then be carried out. (In th

HE-800B 6. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (SEWING OPERATION)47 6. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (SEWING OPERATION) CAUTION Turn off the power switch at t

HE-800B 6. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (SEWING OPERATION)48 3 Place the material under the work clamp, and then depress the treadle (5) to the 1st step

HE-800B 6. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (SEWING OPERATION)49 3 Depress the treadle to the 2nd step (C). The work clamp will drop, and test feed

HE-800B 6. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (SEWING OPERATION)506-3. Using the STOP switch 6-3-1. Pausing sewing during automatic sewing The STOP switch is

HE-800B iv [3] Warning labels The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times wh

HE-800B 6. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (SEWING OPERATION)51 <Clearing the pause (when continuing from the point where sewing was paused)> 1 Pres

7. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: ADVANCED OPERATION) HE-800B 527. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: ADVANCED OPERATION) 7-1.

7. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: ADVANCED OPERATION) HE-800B 53 3 Switch to cycle program mode. (1) Cycle program number (2) Ste

7. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: ADVANCED OPERATION) HE-800B 54 10 Set the step number (2) to “S04”. 11 Set the contents (3)

7. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: ADVANCED OPERATION) HE-800B 55 7-2. Setting memory switches The functions of the operation panel includ

7. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: ADVANCED OPERATION) HE-800B 567-2-1. List of memory switch settings No. Setting items Setting range D

7. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: ADVANCED OPERATION) HE-800B 57 7-3. Resetting the data (initialization) If the sewing machine stops ope

7. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: ADVANCED OPERATION) HE-800B 587-4. Changing the lower thread counter setting If memory switch no. 302 i

7. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: ADVANCED OPERATION) HE-800B 59 7-5. Changing the production counter setting If memory switch no. 302 is

7. USING THE SEWING MACHINE (OPERATION PANEL: ADVANCED OPERATION) HE-800B 607-6. Displaying the help screen The help screen is a screen which uses gr

HE-800B v Oil tank (accessory) 4732M4731M 4730M

HE-800B 8. CLEANING 61 8. CLEANING CAUTION Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning, otherwise the machine may operate if the treadl

HE-800B 8. CLEANING623. Remove the bobbin case, and remove dust and lint from around the shuttle and fixed knife. Also wipe the bobbin to remove oi

HE-800B 8. CLEANING 63 8-4. Cleaning the eye guard Wipe the eye guard clean with a soft cloth. NOTE: Do not use solvents such as kerosene or thinner

HE-800B 9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS649. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried out by

HE-800B 9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS65 9-2. Adjusting the needle and hook timing 1. Press the THREAD key to switch to threading mode. 2. Press the key.

HE-800B 9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS669-3. Adjusting the clearance between needle and hook tip 1. Press the THREAD key to switch to thr

HE-800B 9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS67 9-6. Adjusting the cutter installation 1. Install the cutter with the screw (1) so that the tip A of the cutter b

HE-800B 9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS689-7. Adjusting the installation height of the upper thread trimmer Loosen the screw (1), and t

HE-800B 9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS69 9-8. Adjusting the upper thread trimmer opening timing Press the THREAD key to switch to threading mode, and then

HE-800B 9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS709-9. Adjusting the lower thread clamp timing 1. Gently tilt back the machine head. 2. When reference line A on fee

HE-800B CONTENTS 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS ... 1 2. SPECIFICATIONS ... 2 2-1. Specifications ...

10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES HE-800B 71 10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting th

10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES HE-800B 72 Code Cause Remedy PageE050 Machine head tilting was detected immediately before the sewing machine started opera

10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES HE-800B 73 Code Cause Remedy PageE132 Problem detected with upper shaft motor operation. Turn off the power, and then che

10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES HE-800B 74Communication and memory-related errors Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be handled by a qualifi

10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES HE-800B 75 Software-related errors Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be handled by a qualified technician.

10. TABLE OF ERROR CODES HE-800B 76Version updating errors Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be handled by a qualified technician. C

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 77 11. TROUBLESHOOTING • Please check the following points before calling for repairs or service. • If the following r

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING78 Cause Check Remedy Page Needle bar height and needle bar lift amount (The gauge is an option part.) 1. Adjust the ne

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 79 Cause Check Remedy Page Work clamp pressure Increase work clamp pressure. * The standard height of the adjustment sc

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING8011-3. Uneven seams (1) …… At the sewing start Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be handled by a qualifi

HE-800B 8. CLEANING ...61 8-1. Cleaning ... 61 8-2.

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 81 11-4. Uneven seams (2) …… Lower thread is lifted up at the sewing start The end of the lower thread protrudes above t

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING8211-6. Uneven seams (4) …… Uneven sewing pitch at the sewing start Bird’s nests form at the sewing start, and after 5 -

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 83 11-10. Uneven seams (8) …… Thread sticking out at end backtack Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be h

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING8411-12. Uneven seams (10) …… All stitches Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be handled by a qualified te

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 85 11-13. Upper thread run out Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be handled by a qualified technician. C

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING86 Cause Check Remedy Page End of tension release at the beginning of sewing Use parameter number 54 to retard the timing

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 87 11-14. Unraveling of thread trimmed by upper thread trimmer assembly Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should onl

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING8811-15. Upper thread miss-trimming Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be handled by a qualified technicia

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 89 11-16. Needle strikes upper thread trimmer Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be handled by a qualifie

HE-800B 11. TROUBLESHOOTING90 Cause Check Remedy Page Upper thread trimmer lever Upper thread trimmer lever operating force Adjust so that th