Brother HE-800A User Manual

HE-800A ELECTRONIC LOCKSTITCH BUTTON HOLER

HE-800A2. SPECIFICATIONS 2㧞. SPECIFICATIONS 㧞-㧝. Specifications Main use Buttonhole size -2 Buttonholes for clothing such as dress shirt

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING92㧝㧢. TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before carrying out troubleshooting

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING 93 Cause Check Remedy Page Needle bar height and needle bar lift amount Adjust the needle and hook timing. 1. Adjust

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING94 Cause Check Remedy Page Thread tension Zigzag thread upper thread tension Adjust the upper thread tension appropr

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING 95 Cause Check Remedy Page Lower thread tension Adjust the lower thread tension appropriately. 61 Bobbin holder spr

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING96㧝㧢-㧡. Uneven seams (3) ……Seam lifts up at the sewing start Seam lifts up and does not tighten at the sewing start Cause

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING 97 㧝㧢-㧥. Uneven seams (7) …… Loose thread end at end backtack Cause Check Remedy Page Backtack shape Check the backta

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING98㧝㧢-㧝㧞. Uneven seams (10) …… All stitches Cause Check Remedy Page Upper thread threading Thread the upper thread corr

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING 99 㧝㧢-㧝㧟. Upper thread run out Cause Check Remedy Page Installation position of upper thread trimmer assembly

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING100 Cause Check Remedy Page Upper thread feeding Thread take-up amount Loosen the screw to decrease thread t

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING 101 㧝㧢-㧝㧠. Unraveling of thread trimmed by upper thread trimmer assembly Cause Check Remedy Page Installation position

HE-800A 2. SPECIFICATIONS 3 㧞-㧞. Standard sewing pattern list [1] Rectangle [2] Radial [3] Round [4] Straight bar tack [0] Free (C

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING102㧝㧢-㧝㧡. Upper thread mis-trimming Cause Check Remedy Page Installation position of upper thread trimmer assembly

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING 103 Cause Check Remedy Page Longitudinal feed arm Installation position of the longitudinal feed arm Move the upper t

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING104 Cause Check Remedy Page Needle plate position Adjust the forward/back position of the needle plate so that th

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING 105 Cause Check Remedy Page Nut Check if the nut is loose, and tighten it securely. - Solenoid stopper Cutter senso

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING106㧝㧢-㧞㧞. Upper thread mis-winding Cause Check Remedy Page Installation height Adjust the upper thread scissors instal

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING 107 㧝㧢-㧞㧠. Work clamp is not raised (2) Pulse motor stepping sound can be heard Cause Check Remedy Page Machine stoppi

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING108 Cause Check Remedy Page Upper thread scissors Upper thread scissors operation Adjust the upper thread scissors to t

HE-800A 16. TROUBLESHOOTING 109 Cause Check Remedy Page Feed home position sensor Feed home position sensor position Adjust the feed home positio

INSTRUCTION MANUAL غ HE-800ASA9162-1012009.04.B(1) http://www.brother.com/1-5, Kitajizoyama, Noda-cho, Kariya 448-0803, Japan. Phone:

HE-800A3. OPTIONAL PARTS 4㧟. OPTIONAL PARTS 㧟-㧝. Special needle plate This needle plate uses the elasticity of rubber to prevent the cutter from ge

HE-800A 3. OPTIONAL PARTS 5 㧟-㧟. Standing operation pedal Parts name Parts code Three pedals <Except for Europe> J80380-040 <F

HE-800A3. OPTIONAL PARTS 6㧟-㧡. Tape guard Tape guard winder assy S50346-001Tape winder assy 143767-102Tape guard assy S51896-0

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION 7 㧠. INSTALLATION CAUTION Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your B

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION8[Horizontal positioning] 㧠-㧞. Installing the motor Install the motor (1) with the three bolts (2),

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION 9 㧠-㧟. Installing the flange nut Install the four flange nuts (1) to the underside of the work table. Note: When the machine

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION10㧠-㧡. Installing the power switch 1. Install the power switch (1) with the two screws (2). 2. Secure the power switch (1) co

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION 11 㧠-㧣. Installing the machine head 1. Place the two bed hinges (1) so that they are level as shown in the illustration at l

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

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION12㧠-㧥. Installing the operation panel The operation panel can be installed to either the top or bottom of the work table. 1.

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION 13 㧠-㧝㧝. Connecting the cords The harness is connected in the same way regardless of whether the machine head is positioned

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION14㧠-㧝㧝-㧟. Connecting the motor harness 1. Pass the motor harness (1) through the cord bush (2). 2. Connect the connectors (3)

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION 15 6. Securely insert each of the connectors (11) – (13) as indicated below. Harness Mark Main P.C. board indication (11) Sy

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION16㧠-㧝㧝-㧡. Connecting the standing operation pedal harness (option) 1. Pass the marked tube of the standin

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION 17 㧠-㧝㧝-㧢. Installing the transformer The transformer can be installed on the floor, on the work table leg (on top of the le

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION184) Installation underneath the work table Standard BROTHER work tables are provided with installation ho

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION 19 㧠-㧝㧞. Installing the V-belt 1. Remove the four screws (1), and then remove the motor belt cover (2). 2. Gent

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION20Adjusting the belt holder1. Loosen the screw (1). 2. Align the boss of the belt holder (2) with the mark (3). 3. After adj

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION 21 㧠-㧝㧠. Installing the treadle connecting rod Install the connecting rod (1) to the treadle lever (2) with the nut (3).

HE-800A 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 outl

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION22㧠-㧝㧠-㧝. Changing the treadle unit installation position (horizontal positioning only) Note: If the machine head is position

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION 23 㧠-㧝㧡. Installing the spool stand Assemble the spool stand (1) while referring to the spool stand instruction manual, and

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION24㧠-㧝㧣. Lubrication CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting lubricating, otherwise the machine may operate if the

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION 25 㧠-㧝㧣-㧞. Lubricating the arm Apply 5-6 drops of oil to the oil inlet (1) at the top of the arm. * When using the machine,

HE-800A 4. INSTALLATION26㧠-㧝㧤. Installing the belt cover 1. Install the belt cover D plate (2) to belt cover D (1). 2. Provi

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 27 㧡. OPERATION 㧡-㧝. Name and function of each operation panel item (1) Power indicator Illuminates when

HE-800A 5. OPERATION28(8) Program No. DOWN key Press to decrease the value in the program number LED. (9) Automatic mode indicator Illuminates dur

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 29 㧡-㧞. Home position detection (preparation) Before starting home position detection, check that the needle bar is at its high

HE-800A 5. OPERATION30㧡-㧟. Operating the treadle 1. When the treadle is not depressed [A], the work clamp is at the neutr

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 31 㧡-㧟-㧝. Operating the standing operation pedal (option) Note: Set the circuit board DIP switch 2 - No.1 to ON. (Refer to “13.

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

HE-800A 5. OPERATION32㧡-㧠. Program setting method The parameters for program numbers 1 to 90 are all set to their default values at the time of ship

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 33 㧡-㧠-㧝. Program setting examples Example 1: How to make a buttonhole (round) setting for program number 3. Set parameter numb

HE-800A 5. OPERATION34Example 2: How to set a taper tack for the front tack pattern and an eyelet for the rear tack pattern to program number 10. Fi

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 35 Example 3: How to copy the settings for program No. 3 to program No. 11. Set parameter number 69 to "Copy source progra

HE-800A 5. OPERATION36㧡-㧡. Parameter table  The parameter values can be stored independently for each program.  The allowable setting range fo

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 37 No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default 08 Knife X position alignment -0.5 - 0.5mm 0.1 0.009 Knife Y posi

HE-800A 5. OPERATION38* Nos. 13 to 19 are for straight bar tacks. No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default 13 Straight bar tack length

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 39 No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default Front tack pattern 20 Rectangle Radial Round Tack Taper tack0: Rectangle 1

HE-800A 5. OPERATION40 No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default Rear tack pattern 30 Rectangle Radial Round Eyelet 0: Rectangle 1: Radial 2: R

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 41 No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default 36 Rear tack sideways correction (rectangle only) -1.0 - 1.0mm 0.1

HE-800A iv 3. Warning labelsThe following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times whe

HE-800A 5. OPERATION42 No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default 43 End backtack 1 - 6 stitches 1 444 Cutter operation 0: 1:

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 43 No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default 50 Underlay offset 0.3 - 1.0mm 0.1 0.851 Underlay sewing start len

HE-800A 5. OPERATION44 No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default 57 First offset for 2-cycle sewing 0.0 - 0.8mm 0.1 0.358 Zigzag un

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 45 No. Setting items Setting range Unit Default 67 Sewing end tension apply timing -5 - 0 stitches 1 0Rear tack wi

HE-800A 5. OPERATION46㧡-㧡-㧞. Setting the knife length Set parameter number 02 to the knife length that matches the cutter being used. (Refer to &quo

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 47 Symptom Cause RemedyParameter number 35 (Eyelet buttonhole radius) does not become larger or smaller. If the sewi

HE-800A 5. OPERATION48㧡-㧢. Rear tack vector shape programs Parameter No. 37 1: Triangle 2: Rectangle 3: Saw-shape Setting range 1:

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 49 㧡-㧣. Underlay programs Four types of underlay patterns are available. These four types can also be combined. Refer to the ex

HE-800A 5. OPERATION50㧡-㧤. Cutter operation The cutter operating pattern can be selected from the following four patterns. Parameter No. 440 1 2 3

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 51 㧡-㧥. Cycle program Cycle program can contain up to a maximum of nineteen steps. ψ C1ψ C2ψ C3ψ……ψ C9ψ C0.ψ C1.ψ……ψ C9. This

HE-800A v 4404MFinger guard Belt cover Belt cover plate Thread take-up coverEye guard

HE-800A 5. OPERATION52㧡-㧝㧜. Production counter Check that panel DIP switch A - No.4 is at the OFF setting. (Refer to “13. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING T

HE-800A 5. OPERATION 53 㧡-㧝㧝. Bobbin thread counter If you use the bobbin thread counter to set the number of articles which can be sewn with the am

HE-800A 5. OPERATION54㧡-㧝㧟. Adding patterns created using the programming software for electronic pattern sewer You can use the programming software

HE-800A 6. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN 55 㧢. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN You can check the sewing pattern which has been programmed, and also the ne

HE-800A 6. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN56㧢-㧞. Manual mode 1. Press the SELECT key (1) to change the mode to automatic mode. 2. P

HE-800A 7. CORRECT USE 57 㧣. CORRECT USE CAUTION Turn off the power switch before installing the needle, otherwise the machine may operate if the t

HE-800A 7. CORRECT USE58㧣-㧞. Threading the upper thread CAUTION Turn off the power switch before threading the thread, otherwise the machine may op

HE-800A 7. CORRECT USE 59 㧣-㧟. Winding the lower thread CAUTION Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while

HE-800A 7. CORRECT USE60㧣-㧠. Threading the bobbin case CAUTION Turn off the power switch before removing or inserting the bobbin case, otherwise th

HE-800A 7. CORRECT USE 61 㧣-㧡. Thread tension The shapes of the seams for all patterns which have been stored in programs 1 to 90 can be set using p

HE-800A CONTENTS 1. NAME OF EACH PART... 1 2. SPECIFICATIONS ... 2 2-1. Specifications ...

HE-800A 7. CORRECT USE62㧣-㧡-㧞. Upper thread tension Whip stitch (plain stitch)Turn the tack tension control (1) to adjust the thr

HE-800A 7. CORRECT USE 63 㧣-㧡-㧟. Thread take-up spring height Loosen the set screw (1), and turn the entire thread tension adjuster to adjust the th

HE-800A 8. SEWING64㧤. SEWING CAUTION  Turn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is de

HE-800A 8. SEWING 65 㧤-㧞. If the stop switch is pressed during sewing When the stop switch (1) is pressed, the sewing machine will stop and "E-

HE-800A 8. SEWING66㧤-㧟. If the thread breaks during sewing When the thread breakage detector operates, the sewing machine will stop and "E-01&q

HE-800A 8. SEWING 67 㧤-㧠. Thread breakage before sewing is finished If the thread breaks just before sewing is complete, and then sewing is complete

HE-800A 8. SEWING68㧤-㧡. When resuming sewing in test feed mode or manual mode If the thread breaks during sewing and sewing finishes without the bro

HE-800A 9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 69 㧥. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning, otherwise the m

HE-800A 9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE70㧥-㧞. Draining the oil 1. Remove the belt cover, and then gently tilt back the machine head. 2. Place the oil ta

HE-800A 9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 71 㧥-㧡. Checking the needle Always check that the tip of the needle is not broken and also the needle is not ben

HE-800A 9.CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ...69 9-1. Cleaning ... 69 9-2. Draining the oil...

HE-800A 10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS72㧝㧜. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried out

HE-800A 10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS73 㧝㧜-㧞. Adjusting the needle and hook timing 1. Set the sewing machine to the home position and the

HE-800A 10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS74㧝㧜-㧠. Adjusting the inner rotary hook and rotary hook holder overlap Loosen the two screws (3) to adjust so that t

HE-800A 10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS75 㧝㧜-㧣. Adjusting the upper thread trimming The standard distance (A) between the upper thread scissors (1) and the

HE-800A 10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS76㧝㧜-㧣-㧞. Adjusting the upper thread scissors opening timing After setting the sewing machine to the home position,

HE-800A 10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS77 㧝㧜-㧤. Adjusting the lower thread clamp timing When reference line A on feed guide shaft B (1) is aligned with the

HE-800A 11. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES78㧝㧝. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES x The memory switch settings are valid fo

HE-800A 11. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES79 㧝㧝-㧝. Memory switch table The memory switch settings are effective for all programs. No.

HE-800A 12. PROGRAM INITIALIZATION80㧝㧞. PROGRAM INITIALIZATION 㧝㧞-㧝. Initializing all programs 1. While pressing the RESET key

HE-800A 13. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES81 㧝㧟. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES 㧝㧟-㧝. Panel DIP switches Always turn off the p

HE-800A 1. NAME OF EACH PART 1 㧝. NAME OF EACH PART (1) Power switch (2) Control box (3) Operation panel

HE-800A 13. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES82DIP switch BNo. ON/OFF Setting items Default ON - 1 OFF - OFF ON - 2 OFF - OFF ONޔONޔON Pa

HE-800A 13. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES83 㧝㧟-㧞. Circuit board DIP switches DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power

HE-800A 13. CHANGING FUNCTIONS USING THE DIP SWITCHES84Circuit board DIP switch 2 No. ON/OFF Setting items Default ON Pedal:

HE-800A 14. ERROR CODE TABLE 85 㧝㧠. ERROR CODE TABLE DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power

HE-800A 14. ERROR CODE TABLE86 Code Cause Remedy E-20 Feed and work clamp motor overcurrent1. Turn off the power and check that the feed mechanism

HE-800A 14. ERROR CODE TABLE 87 Code Cause Remedy E-55 Stitch no. error (Exceeds 700 stitches.) 1. Turn off the power and then back on again. *

HE-800A 14. ERROR CODE TABLE88 Code Cause Remedy E-92 Machine motor operation error 1. Turn off the power. 2. Turn the pulley by hand and check if

HE-800A 15. GAUGE PARTS LIST 89 㧝㧡. GAUGE PARTS LIST Needle plate<For -2 specification> S50663-001 (1.2 mmS) S50664-001 (1.4 mmS) S50665-00

HE-800A 15. GAUGE PARTS LIST90[A] Work clamp assembly, with finger guard [B] Finger guard [C] Work clamp <-2 specification> A S37101-202 (16 m

HE-800A 15. GAUGE PARTS LIST 91 Cutter S51117-001 S51290-001 S51351-001 S51352-001 S51353-001 S51354-001 1/4 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16