Brother HE-8000 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALPlease read this manual before using the machine.Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH

HE-80002. SPECIFICATIONS32-3. Standard sewing pattern list[1] Rectangle [2] Radial [3] Round [4] Straight bar tack[0] Free (Combinations of re

INSTRUCTION MANUALBROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Printed in Japan15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177118-H80S91H80-2

HE-800043. OPTIONAL PARTS3. OPTIONAL PARTS3-1. Special needle plateThis needle plate uses the elasticity of rubber to prevent the cutter from getting

HE-800053. OPTIONAL PARTS3-4. Tape guard3-5. Ruler3-6. Auxiliary tableTape guard winder assyS50346-001Tape winder bracket assy143767-102Tape guard ass

HE-800063. OPTIONAL PARTS3-7. Replacement parts set (for 70 mm buttonhole length)3-8. ProgrammerYou can use the icon keys to retrieve parameters at a

HE-80004. INSTALLATION74. INSTALLATION4-1. Power tableUse the power table which has been specially designed for each sewing machines.Positioning Model

HE-80004. INSTALLATION81) Vertical positioning2) Horizontal positioning2194Q2195Q

HE-80004. INSTALLATION94-2. Installing the motorInstall the motor (1) with the three bolts (2), flatwashers (3), spring washers (4) and nuts (5).4-3.

HE-80004. INSTALLATION104-4. Installing the control box1. Remove the 12 screws (1), and then open the covers (main P.C. board mounting plate (2) and s

HE-80004. INSTALLATION114-5. Installing the power switch1. Install the power switch (1) with the two screws (2).2. Secure the power switch (1) cord a

HE-80004. INSTALLATION124-7. Installing the machine headNOTE:The bed base (1) is made from plastic, so be carefulnot to hit it with the machine head w

HE-8000iThank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read thesafety instructions below and the expla

HE-80004. INSTALLATION134-9. Installing the operation panelThe operation panel can be installed to either the topor bottom of the work table.1. Instal

HE-80004. INSTALLATION144-11. Connecting the cordsNOTE:The harness is connected in the same way regardless of whether the machine head is positionedho

HE-80004. INSTALLATION154-11-3. Connecting the motor harness1. Pass the motor harness (1) through the rubbercushion (2).2. Connect the connectors (3).

HE-80004. INSTALLATION166. Connect the connectors of the synchronizerharness (11), the home position sensor harness(12) and the emergency stop switch

HE-80004. INSTALLATION174-11-5. Connecting the standing pedal harness (option)1. Pass the marked tube of the relay harness (1)into the control box thr

HE-80004. INSTALLATION184-11-6. Installing the transformerThe transformer can be installed on the floor, on the work table leg (on top of the leg or o

HE-80004. INSTALLATION194) Installation underneath the work table* Standard BROTHER work tables are providedwith installation holes for use in instal

HE-80004. INSTALLATION204-12. Installing the V-belt1. Remove the screw (1), and then remove themotor belt cover (2).2. Gently tilt back the machine he

HE-80004. INSTALLATION21Adjusting the belt retainer1. Loosen the screw (1).2. Align the boss of the belt retainer (2) with themark (3).3. Tighten the

HE-80004. INSTALLATION224-14. Installing the treadleInstall the connecting rod (1) to the treadle lever (2)with the nut (3).Adjusting the treadle pres

HE-8000ii2. Notes on safety　　　　 CAUTIONEnvironmental requirementsUse the sewing machine in an area which is freefrom sources of strong electrical n

HE-80004. INSTALLATION234-14-1.Changing the treadle unit installation position (horizontal positioning only)NOTE:If the machine head is positioned hor

HE-80004. INSTALLATION244-16. Installing the eye guardInstall the eye guard (1) with the screw (2) and flat washer (3).NOTE:If the machine head is pos

HE-80004. INSTALLATION254-17. LubricationNOTE:Be sure to let the machine operate for a while after adding the oil.Use only specified Brother oil (Niss

HE-80004. INSTALLATION264-17-2. Lubricating the armNOTE:* Be sure to lubricate the arm when first installing the machine and when the machine has not

HE-80004. INSTALLATION274-18. Installing the belt cover1. Attach the rubber cap (2) to the belt cover (1).2. Insert the belt cover (1) in the directio

HE-80005. OPERATION285. OPERATION5-1. Part names and functions(1) POWER indicator(2) Warning indicator(3) RESET key(4) Cutter on indicator(5) CUTTER O

HE-80005. OPERATION29(10) Test feed mode indicator• Illuminates during test feed mode. This mode is used to check the number of stitches in the sewing

HE-80005. OPERATION305-2. Home position return (preparation)Before starting home position return...Check that the needle bar is at its highest posi

HE-80005. OPERATION315-3. Operating the treadle1. When the treadle is not depressed [A], the workclamp is at the neutral position.* The work clamp lif

HE-80005. OPERATION325-3-1. Operating the standing pedal (option)[Two pedals + kick pedal]When the work clamp pedal (right side) is depressed,the work

HE-8000iii　　　　 CAUTIONSewingThis sewing machine should only be used byoperators who have received the necessary trainingin safe use beforehand.The

HE-80005. OPERATION335-4. Program setting method5-4-1. Program initialization conditionThe parameters and memory switches for program numbers 1 to 90

HE-80005. OPERATION34No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default05 Zigzag width 1.0 - 3.0 mm 0.1 1.506 Knife X space – 0.4 - 1.0 mm 0.1 0.407 Knife Y

HE-80005. OPERATION35No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default13 Straight bar tack length 7.0 - 40.0 mm 0.1 13.014 Straight bar tack pitch 0.2 - 2.

HE-80005. OPERATION36No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default20 Front tack patternRectangle Radial Round Tack Taper

HE-80005. OPERATION37No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default30 Rear tack patternRectangle Radial Round Eyelet

HE-80005. OPERATION38No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default36 Rear tack sideways correction (rectangle only) – 1.0 - 1.0 mm 0.1 0.037 Rear tack

HE-80005. OPERATION39No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default40 Start backtack 0 - 6 stitches 2 241 Start backtack width 0.5 - 3.0 mm 0.1 0.542 St

HE-80005. OPERATION40No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default45 No. of underlays sewn together 0 - 1 1 046 Saw-shaped underlays 0: No saw-shaped u

HE-80005. OPERATION41No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default52 Underlay sewing start pitch 0.2 - 2.0 mm 0.1 1.053 Saw-shaped underlay bar tack X

HE-80005. OPERATION42No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default63 Sewing start tension apply timing – 4 - 6 stitches 1 064 Rear bar tack tension rel

HE-8000iv3. Warning labelsThe following warning labels appear on the sewing machine.Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when usi

HE-80005. OPERATION435-4-3. Changing program detailsExample 1: This example shows how to make abuttonhole (round) setting for programnumber 3.1. Press

HE-80005. OPERATION444. Use the parameter keys (15) and (16) to changethe setting for the selected parameter. (Example:Buttonhole (round) setting valu

HE-80005. OPERATION45Example 2: This example shows how to set ataper tack for the front tack pattern andan eyelet for the rear tack pattern.1. Press

HE-80005. OPERATION46Example 3: This example shows how to copy thesettings for program No. 3 to programNo. 11.1. Press the SELECT key (13) to change t

HE-80005. OPERATION475-4-4. Rear tack vector shape programs1. Triangle• General sewing2. Rectangle• This is effective for preventing the material from

HE-80005. OPERATION485-4-5. Underlay programsFour types of underlay patterns are available. These four types can also be combined. Refer to theexample

HE-80005. OPERATION495-4-6. Cutter operationThe cutter operating pattern can be selected from the following four patterns.• Center knife operation, wh

HE-80005. OPERATION505-4-7. Cycle programThis example shows how to set C1 to program No. 3 and C2 to program No. 10.A single cycle program can contain

HE-80005. OPERATION515-4-8. Changing the production counter• Check that panel DIP switch SW-A4 is at the OFF setting. (Refer to "13. Changing fun

HE-80005. OPERATION525-4-9. Changing the lower thread counter setting value• Check that panel DIP switch SW-A4 is at the ON setting. (Refer to "1

HE-8000CONTENTS1. NAME OF EACH PART...12. SPECIFICATIONS...22-1. Sub

HE-80005. OPERATION535-5. Using the program memosInsert the program memos (1) into the rear of theoperation box (2) for safekeeping.Program memo conte

HE-80005. OPERATION54The program numbers for patterns which have been created using the BAS-PC/300 range from P1 to P9.However, program numbers which

HE-80006. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN556. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERNYou can check the sewing pattern which has been programmed, and also the needle z

HE-80006. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN566-2. Manual mode (for checking the sewing pattern by turning the machinepulley by hand)1. Press the SELECT key

HE-8000577. CORRECT USE7. CORRECT USE7-1. Installing the needle1. Use a Schmetz Nm 134 needle.2. Loosen the set screw (1), insert the needle as faras

HE-8000587. CORRECT USE7-2. Threading the upper threadThread the upper thread correctly as shown in theillustration.1) When pulling the thread out fro

HE-8000597. CORRECT USE7-3. Winding the lower thread1. Place the bobbin all the way onto the shaft.2. Thread the thread as shown in the illustration,w

HE-8000607. CORRECT USE7-4. Threading the bobbin case1. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. Insert as shown in the illustration.NOTE:If the bobbin

HE-8000617. CORRECT USE7-5. Thread tensionThe shapes of the seams for all patterns which have been stored in programs 1 to 90 can be set usingparamete

HE-8000627. CORRECT USEThread take-up spring tensionTurn the thread tension stud (1) to adjust the thread take-up spring tension to between approximat

HE-800010. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS...7110-1. Needle bar height...7110-2. Needle and h

HE-80008. SEWING638. SEWINGNOTE:• The feed arm can move, so be careful of theclearance.• When using the machine, check that the oil isvisible through

HE-80008. SEWING648-1-1. If the emergency stop switch is pressed during sewingThe sewing machine will stop and "E-00" will appear in the par

HE-80008. SEWING658-1-2. If the thread breaks during sewingThe sewing machine will stop and "E-01" will appear in the parameter display LED

HE-80008. SEWING668-1-3. Thread breakage before sewing is finishedSet panel DIP switch A-1 to ON.Even if sewing is complete, leave the work clamp lowe

HE-80008. SEWING67 * DIP switch A-1 = ON8-1-4. When resuming sewing in test feed mode or manual mode1. Use the SELECT key (13) to switch to

HE-8000689. MAINTENANCE9. MAINTENANCE9-1. CleaningRemove lint and dust from the thread passages (1).Remove lint and dust from around the work clamp.Re

HE-8000699. MAINTENANCE9-2. Draining the oil1. Remove the belt cover, and then gently tilt backthe machine head.2. Place the oil tank (1) against the

HE-8000709. MAINTENANCE9-5. Checking the needleAlways check that the tip of the needle is not brokenbefore starting sewing.9-6. Cleaning the length fe

HE-800010.STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS7110. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSNOTE:• The pulse motor may become warm. Be careful not to touch it when tilting back the machi

HE-800010. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS7210-2. Needle and hook timing adjustmentAfter the sewing machine has returned to the home position, press the RESET ke

HE-80001. NAME OF EACH PART11. NAME OF EACH PART(1) Power switch (2) Control box (3) Operation panel(4) Treadle (5) AC servo motor (6) Emergency st

HE-800010.STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS7310-4. Adjusting the inner rotary hook and rotary hook holder overlapLoosen the screw (3) to adjust so that the tip of

HE-800010. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS7410-7. Adjusting the upper thread trimmingThe standard distance (A) between the upper thread scissors (1) and the cent

HE-800010.STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS7510-7-2. Adjusting the upper thread scissors opening timingAfter the sewing machine has returned to the home position,

HE-800010. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS7610-8. Adjusting the lower thread clamp timingLoosen the set screw (2) of the feed arm support (1),and then align the

HE-80007711.CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES11. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORYSWITCHES• Refer to the memory switch table for details

HE-80007811. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHESMemory switch tableEffective for all programsNo. Setting items Setting range Unit Default00.

HE-80007912. PROGRAM INITIALIZATION12. PROGRAM INITIALIZATION12-1. Initializing all programs1. While pressing the RESET key (3), turn on the power swi

HE-800013. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES8013. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIPSWITCHES13-1. Panel DIP switches1. Slide the panel side cov

HE-800013. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES81Panel DIP switch tableDIPSWANo. Setting item DefaultONWork clamp remains lowered after sewing is

HE-800013. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES8213-2. Control circuit board DIP switches1. Remove the six screws (1), and then open theoperator&

HE-80002. SPECIFICATIONS22. SPECIFICATIONS2-1. SubclassSubclass -2 -3 -5Main useButtonholes forclothing such as dressshirts, blouses, work clothesand

HE-800013. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES83DIP switch inside the control box tableDIPSW1No. Setting item DefaultON –1OFF –OFFON –2OFF –OFFO

HE-80008414. GAUGE PARTS LIST14. GAUGE PARTS LISTNeedle plate<For "-2">S50663-001 (1.2mmS) S50664-001 (1.4mmS) S50665-001 (1.6mmS)<

HE-80008514. GAUGE PARTS LISTFor "flat cutter"<For "-2">Needle plateS50321-001 (1.2mmS)Plastic plate151843-001<For "

HE-800014. GAUGE PARTS LIST86*1 Work clamp assy, W/F-G*2 Work clamp assy*3 Finger guard*4 Work clamp<For "-2">*1 S37101-102 (16mmRS) *

HE-800014. GAUGE PARTS LIST87*1 Work clamp assy, W/F-G*2 Work clamp assy*3 Finger guard*4 Work clamp<For "-5">*1 S54518-101*2 S54514-1

HE-800014. GAUGE PARTS LIST88CutterS51117-001 S51290-001 S51351-001 S51352-001 S51353-001 S51354-0011/4 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8S51355-001 S51356-001 S25

HE-80008915. ERROR CODE TABLE15. ERROR CODE TABLEIf a malfunction should occur with the sewing machine, a buzzer will sound and an error code will app

HE-80009015. ERROR CODE TABLECode Cause RemedyE-62 Needle up error during operation Turn off the power.E-63 Needle down error during operation Turn of

HE-80009116. TROUBLESHOOTING16. TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Cause Check Remedy PageBurrs in needle hole. Needle Replace the needle.57Needle isincorrectly i

HE-80009216. TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Cause Check Remedy PageNeedle is incorrectlyinstalled.Needle positionInstall the needlecorrectly.57Needle and rota