Brother BES-1216AC Manuel d'instructions

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

8BES-916AC • BES-1216ACProcedure of Reading This ManualExplanation of modelsThis manual explains two models:- BES-916AC (9 needles)- BES-1216AC (12 ne

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC98Chapter 5 Setting5. Select a language to display by pressing .6. Press END .The previous screen is displayed again with a d

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC99Chapter 5 SettingMotive SpeedThe startup speed of the main shaft can be set. The following startup speed can be set.NOMAL S

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC100Chapter 5 SettingSmall-Pitch DeletionStitches less than preset can be deleted. Settings in the range of OFF to 1.0 mm (in

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC101Chapter 5 SettingXY Feed Power IncreaseThe frame movement power for positioning before starting embroidering can beswitched.

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC102Chapter 5 SettingBoringWhether to validate or invalidate the boring mode and to shift data in case of boringcan be set. Th

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC103Chapter 5 SettingValidation/Invalidation of Data Shift1. Press twice.2. Select by pressing .3. Press .4. Select by

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC104Chapter 5 Setting3. Press .4. Select with .5. Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch.Validating the lock st

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC105Chapter 5 Setting5. Press to validate or invalidate the lock stitch.Validating the lock stitchInvalidating the lock stitch6

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC106Chapter 5 SettingSpeed Limit in a Short PitchSpeed can be limited when stitching in a designated pitch. The pitch can be d

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC107Chapter 5 Setting2. Press the END button.The changed settings are stored and the previous screen is displayed.Feed TimingThe

9BES-916AC • BES-1216ACChapter 9 List of Error MessagesProvides information on error codes and action to be taken.Chapter 10 TroubleshootingProvides t

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC108Chapter 5 SettingAutomatic Input SettingSewing data can be read from a floppy disk or a computer automatically orsemiautomati

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC109Chapter 5 Setting4. Choose "MANU," "AUTO," or "S-AUTO" with .The following steps are not neces

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC110Chapter 5 Setting12. Press . Sewing starts.13. When sewing is complete, press .In the automatic mode, the next data is r

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC111Chapter 5 SettingDisplay of InformationInformation about the machine and patterns can be displayed on the screen.Pattern Info

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC112Chapter 5 SettingFeatures of MachineDetailed information of the machine can be checked. Contents of information to be disp

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC113Chapter 5 SettingInformation about VersionsInformation about CPU ROM version, etc. can be checked. Contents of information

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC114Chapter 5 Setting

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine

Chapter 6 Operation of MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC116Emergency stop switch1. Operating Procedures1-1 Power Source1. Turn the power on to the machin

Chapter 6 Operation of MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC117Press the stop switch (option) or STOP tostop the operation of the machine.The stop switch ado

10BES-916AC • BES-1216ACScreen CompositionInitial ScreenStarting Sewing Selection of Embroidery dataOperation ( page 60)( page 49)STOPCanceling of S

Chapter 6 Operation of MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC1183. Hoop Feed Position • In order to ease mounting and dismounting of the embroidery hoop, an

Chapter 6 Operation of MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC119 • If "area over" is displayed, press the checkswitch. The hoop automatically mov

Chapter 6 Operation of MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC1205. Jog Switches5-1 Hoop Movement to Start PositionThe hoop can be moved before starting embroi

Chapter 6 Operation of MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC1215-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement)Note) • Moving the frame greatly

Chapter 6 Operation of MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC1226. Detection of Home PositionAfter the home position is detected, the hoop returns to the init

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Chapter 7 MaintenanceBES-916AC • BES-1216AC124Turn off the power switch before starting maintenance.Failure to do so may start the machine unintenti

Chapter 7 MaintenanceBES-916AC • BES-1216AC1251-2 Cleaning of Needle PlateBroken threads left around the movable or fixed knives or the thread holdi

Chapter 7 MaintenanceBES-916AC • BES-1216AC1262. OilingTo extend the machine's service life, supply oil to the following places at regular inte

Chapter 7 MaintenanceBES-916AC • BES-1216AC127 BES-1216ACSupply oil to the top and the bottom of eachneedle bar (24 points) daily as shown in the

11BES-916AC • BES-1216ACSetting of thread breakage sensor ( page 82)Setting of Machine ( page 85)

Chapter 7 MaintenanceBES-916AC • BES-1216AC128 Before operationBefore starting operation of the machine, move the needle case fully to the right

Chapter 8 Adjustment

Chapter 8 AdjustmentBES-916AC • BES-1216AC130Turn off the power switch and pull out the plugbefore starting adjustment. Failure to do so maystart the

Chapter 8 AdjustmentBES-916AC • BES-1216AC1311. Dismount the pulley cover and turn the pulley q until the pulley scale indicates 180° and theneedle b

Chapter 8 AdjustmentBES-916AC • BES-1216AC132Do not hitthis section.Tighten the bolto so that theclearance can beeven.uerytioe10.8mm When using th

Chapter 8 AdjustmentBES-916AC • BES-1216AC1331. Turn the pulley q until the scale of pulley q indicates 180° (where the pulley indication mark"&

Chapter 8 AdjustmentBES-916AC • BES-1216AC1341. Select needle bar No. 1.The above figure shows model BES-916AC. For model BES-1216AC, needle bar No.

Chapter 8 AdjustmentBES-916AC • BES-1216AC1353. Adjustment of Presser Foot Height1. Turn the power switch off.2. Select the needle bar No. 1.3. Loose

Chapter 8 AdjustmentBES-916AC • BES-1216AC1364. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer1. Bring fixed knife e into contact with springpin w of needle plate base

Chapter 8 AdjustmentBES-916AC • BES-1216AC1375. Thread Wiper AdjustmentqeruwtyuiAlign oiyNeedle1. Move solenoid arm q in the direction of the arrow w

12BES-916AC • BES-1216ACContentsSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 1Before Starting Oper

Chapter 8 AdjustmentBES-916AC • BES-1216AC138qwew6. Adjusting the Belt TensionThe belt Tension is adjusted to the optimum tension at the time of ship

Chapter 9 Error code list

Chapter 9 Error code listBES-916AC • BES-1216AC140Errors E-1C and E-1D are not displayed due to mechanical problems.E-00E-01E-02E-03E-04E-05E-06E-07E

Chapter 9 Error code listBES-916AC • BES-1216AC141E-29E-2AE-2BE-2CE-2DE-2EE-2FE-31E-32E-33E-34E-36E-38E-39E-3CE-41E-42E-43E-A1E-A5E-A6E-A7E-A8E-A9E-C

Chapter 9 Error code listBES-916AC • BES-1216AC142Code Error Messages Error MeasuresE-E3E-E5E-E6E-E7E-E8E-E9E-EAE-EBE-ECE-EDE-EFE-F1E-F2E-F3E-F4E-F5E

Chapter 10 TroubleshootingIf there is any indication of trouble with themachine, check and correct as described inthe table. If the trouble cannot b

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC144Chapter 10 Troubleshooting• Is the machine properly threaded?• Is thread tension too high?• Is the rotary hook assembly clog

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC145Chapter 10 Troubleshooting• Is the thread take-up stopped due to interference with the uppercase cover?[Adjustment]Loosen th

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC146Chapter 10 TroubleshootingAn overtravel error occurs. • Is the frame within the cap frame area? Move the frame within the ca

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC147Chapter 10 TroubleshootingSymptom MeasuresThe needle stop position error oc-curs.• Are there any problems with the main shaf

13BES-916AC • BES-1216ACRegistration of Embroidery Data from BE-100 ... 53Deletion of Embroidery Data f

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC148Chapter 10 Troubleshooting• Enter the encoder signal test mode and manually turn the main shaftpulley. If it is abnormally h

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC149Chapter 10 TroubleshootingSymptom MeasuresERROR E5 to ERROR FF frequentlyoccur.• Replace the main PCB with a new one.All sol

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC150Chapter 10 TroubleshootingSymptom MeasuresPressor foot solenoid does not oper-ate.• Check to see if connection from the pres

Connection and Installationof Optional Equipment

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC152Connection and Installation of Optional EquipmentAttaching Bobbin Winder Mounting method1. Loosen four screws q and remove

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC153Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Winding lower thread1. Turn on the power switch.2. Fit bobbin q to the b

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC154Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment

INSTRUCTION MANUALBROTHER INDUSTRIES,LTD. NAGOYA,JAPANPrinted in Japan155-916, C16S93916-0022000, 03, H(1)

14BES-916AC • BES-1216ACRegistration of Sewing Start Position ... 92Hoop Retract Point ..

15BES-916AC • BES-1216ACChapter 7 Maintenance1. Cleaning ...

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Chapter 1Preparation of Embroidery Machine

Precautions• Unauthorized commercial or industrial use of trademarks or copyrighted materials (such aspaintings, drawings, photos, logos, etc.) owned

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC18Embroidery machine used 9 needle embroidery machine head 12 needle embroidery mach

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC192. Names of Machine Components BES-916AC BES-1216AC9-bar cotton standThread

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC203-2 Installation of Machine1. Adjust leveling seats q by turning nuts win the dire

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC213-3 Installation of Operation PanelLoosen thumb bolt q. Adjust the operationpanel

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC223-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand BES-916AC1. Attach two thread guide support bars w

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC23CAUTIONTurn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC24rUpper threadguide (middle)tThread guide(upper)yThreadguide AuLower threadguideSpr

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC25 BES-1216AC6. Bring the thread back to the inner thread guide. Insert the thre

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC260.5mm4-2 Replacement of BobbinNote) Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC27qw4-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle Removing needleLoosen the set screw q and

1BES-916AC • BES-1216ACThank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine,please read the safety instructions belo

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC28Be sure to connect an earth cable.Failure to do so may result in electric shock.Us

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC29w BES-916AC BES-1216ACee When the machine is turned on:The message "

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC30If the machine is not ready to operate because the needle bars in the drive positi

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC31 Clearing internal memoryInternal memory can be reset to the status before ship

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC324-6 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame Attaching a square frame and a flat

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC33 Attaching a tubular round frame (optional)Note) When using a tubular round fra

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC34 Attaching a sash frame set (optional)yuqyertwProjectionProjectionertiu1. Turn

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC35o!0o!0i300mm450mm5. Put material over sash frame i. Attach twoclips 290 o to both

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC364-7 Adjustment of Thread Tension0.7~1.3N Adjustment of upper threadAdjust upper

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC37To loosenTo tighten2. For adjusting the height, loosen the screw q and turn the te

2BES-916AC • BES-1216ACThe ambient temperature should be within therange of 5°C to 35°C during use.Temperatures which are lower or higher than thismay

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery MachineBES-916AC • BES-1216AC38

Chapter 2Embroidering ProceduresAfter installation of machine start embroider-ing. This chapter explains about the opera-tion panel on the machine as

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC40Chapter 2 Embroidering ProceduresFunctions of Operation PanelOperation Panel01245367 8 9HOOPFLAT CAPSTARTESCENDINSDELA B C D

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC41Chapter 2 Embroidering ProceduresEdits sewing data. ( "Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" page 65)Sets the u

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC42Chapter 2 Embroidering ProceduresHOOPFLAT CAPSelects the flat or cap hoop. This selection should be done before turning the

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC43Chapter 2 Embroidering ProceduresShut-off switch unitThe operation panel is equipped with the shut-off switch unit, depending

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC44Chapter 2 Embroidering ProceduresFlowchart of Preparation for EmbroideringTurn on the machine power. ( page 45).Retrieve the

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC45Chapter 2 Embroidering ProceduresTurn on the Machine Power1. Turn on the power to the machine.2. A message is displayed on th

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC46Chapter 2 Embroidering ProceduresRetrieve the Embroidery DataThe description in this section is based on the method of readin

Chapter 3Selection of Data and EmbroideringThis Chapter describes how to select em-broidery data in order to start embroidering.

3BES-916AC • BES-1216ACBe sure to wear protective goggles and gloveswhen handling the lubricating oil or grease, sothat no oil or grease gets into you

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC48Chapter 3 Selection of Data and EmbroideringWhat Can the Machine Do?Selection of Embroidery DataRegistration of data from the

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC49Chapter 3 Selection of Data and EmbroideringSelection of DataSelect data in order to start sewing. Data to use for actual e

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC50Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering• Other dataData format IconBarudan FDRBarudan FMCZanks ZSK(These icons are displa

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC51Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering2. Press .3. Select a screen for data registration by pressing .When there is

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC52Chapter 3 Selection of Data and EmbroideringReading from MemoryData to use for sewing can be selected from the machine memory.

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC53Chapter 3 Selection of Data and EmbroideringRegistration of Embroidery Data from BE-100Connect the operation panel and the per

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC54Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering6. Press the . 7. The BE-100 embroidery data i

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC55Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering4. When DEL is pressed, the confirmation message is displayed.5. When key is pre

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC56Chapter 3 Selection of Data and EmbroideringModification of Embroidery Data NameName of embroidery data registered in the mach

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC57Chapter 3 Selection of Data and EmbroideringWhen selected data has a pattern name, the name is displayed. Press the key on

4BES-916AC • BES-1216AC3 Warning labels* The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine.Please follow the instructions on the labels at all

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC58Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering12. Press .When inputting the same character continuously, press the to move th

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC59Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering9. Press 6M N O four times."O" is input.10. Press .A data name is modi

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC60Chapter 3 Selection of Data and EmbroideringSewing OperationBefore Starting SewingSelect a hoop to set on the machine. The

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC61Chapter 3 Selection of Data and EmbroideringFeedhold and Cancellation of SewingFeedhold1. Press STOP .Sewing is interrupted.Ca

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC62Chapter 3 Selection of Data and EmbroideringStep Forward and Step-BackStitches can be advanced (step forward) or retracted (st

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC63Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering4. The embroidery head advances (retracts) by a specified number ofstitches.For St

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC64Chapter 3 Selection of Data and EmbroideringWriting the embroidering dataThe embroidering data stored in the memory of the mac

Chapter 4Editing of Embroidering DataPressing on the operation panel afterreading embroidering data displays the em-broidering data editing screen.

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC66Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering DataWhat Can the Machine Do?Editing Enlargement/reduction is executed ahead of rotation.

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC67Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering DataRotationA pattern can be rotated. A maximum range of rotation is 1 ~ 359 d

5BES-916AC • BES-1216AC3Belt coverFinger guard451342Finger guard BES-916AC BES-1216ACGuard cover

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC68Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering DataEnlargement and ReductionA pattern can be enlarged or reduced.

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC69Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering DataEnlargement/reduction at different ratios in the X/Y directions3. Press twice. is reve

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC70Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering DataMirrorA pattern can be reversed as if it is reflected in the mirror.

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC71Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering DataRight/Left Mirror Pattern3. Keep pressing until is displayed.4. Press END .The initi

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC72Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering DataRepetitionA pattern is repeatedly copied as many times as specified. The n

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC73Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data4. Press .5. Input intervals between repetitions by pressing ten keys.The vertical and

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC74Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering DataOther EditingSetting of other functions related to editing is available. The followin

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC75Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering DataThread Trimming Feed Number3. Select this function by pressing .4. Select the number of

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC76Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data7. Press END after setting is finished.Press when setting continuously.

Chapter 5 SettingThis Chapter describes how to set a sewingspeed, correct trouble including thread break-age and others related to machine motions.

6BES-916AC • BES-1216ACBefore Starting OperationDo not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit.Do not force open the shutter fo

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC78Chapter 5 SettingWhat Can the Machine Do?Setting of Needle BarsNeedle bars allocated in the sequence of embroidering ( Page 8

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC79Chapter 5 SettingSetting of BoringBoring mode ON/OFF ( page 102)Data shift ON/OFF ( page 103)Setting of Lock StitchLock stit

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC80Chapter 5 SettingSetting of Needle BarsNeedle bars allocated in the sequence of sewing can be modified. This setting is exp

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC81Chapter 5 SettingInsertion of Hoop Retract1. Press to highlight the position right next to the position to insert thehoop re

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC82Chapter 5 SettingThread Breakage SensorValidity or invalidity and sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor can be set.Setting

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC83Chapter 5 SettingAutomatic Step-BackThe number of stitches to step back automatically in case of a thread breakage canbe set.

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC84Chapter 5 SettingSetting of Lower Thread Counter/Stitch Counter The lower thread counter reduces the indication each time o

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC85Chapter 5 SettingSetting of MachineMachine motions can be set.Embroidery HoopSpecify a type of an embroidery hoop set on the m

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC86Chapter 5 SettingSpeed RangeA range of speed for each needle bar can be set. This setting is explained on the basis of the

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC87Chapter 5 SettingSpeed of Each Speed RangeMaximum speed of each range can be set. Speed can be input in increments of 10rpm

7BES-916AC • BES-1216ACSlide the notch in this direction toprevent data loss or overwriting.Slide the notch in this direction to writedata.Protecting

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC88Chapter 5 SettingSetting of MendingDetails of mending can be set in case of a thread breakage. Contents of each setting ite

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC89Chapter 5 Setting2. Select by pressing .3. Press .4. Select a needle bar to modify by pressing .Press for setting

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC90Chapter 5 Setting3. Press .4. Input thread withdrawal length by pressing ten keys.5. Press END .Modified setting is saved an

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC91Chapter 5 SettingSewing AreaAn allowable area for sewing can be set. A maximum sewing area using a flat hoop is as shown be

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC92Chapter 5 SettingRegistration of Sewing Start PositionRegister a position to start sewing. When returning to a registered s

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC93Chapter 5 SettingHoop Automatic RetractSet whether to move the hoop automatically to the retract point at the end of sewing.

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC94Chapter 5 SettingSetting of EnvironmentReturn to Start PointWhether to return to the start point after sewing is finished can

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC95Chapter 5 Setting4. Select by pressing .5. Modify setting by pressing .Press ESCESC for invalidating the modification.6

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC96Chapter 5 SettingFeed rate adjustmentA feed rate is adjustable. A feed rate can be set in the range of "1 (normal)&quo

BES-916AC • BES-1216AC97Chapter 5 Setting4. Select [RS Speed] by pressing .5. Select cpmmunication speed by pressing .6. Press END .Modified setti