Brother BES-1261BC manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. NINE NEEDLE SIX HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE BES-961 BC BES-1261 BC[...]

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1 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual. With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such as the needle and t[...]

2 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so that no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result. Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease un- der any circumstances, as they can cause vom- iting and diarrhoea. Keep the oil out o[...]

3 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so that no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result. Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease un- der any circumstances, as they can cause vom- iting and diarrhoea. Keep the oil out o[...]

4 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 3 Warning labels * The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 CAUTION Operate with safety devices. turn off main switch b[...]

5 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 2 1 7 1 6 3 4 5 7 3 2 Belt cover Finger guard ■ BES-961BC[...]

6 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC Do not bring disks near magnetic matters such as magnetic screwdriver. Do not use floppy disks under high humidity. Do not store floppy disks under direct sunlight. Avoid contact with solvent or drink. Before Starting Operation Do not force open the shutter for direct contact with the magnetic area. Do not store floppy di[...]

7 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting. Slide the notch in this direction to write data. Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion. A write-protected disk is read-only. It is recommended to provide write-protection for [...]

8 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC Procedure of Reading This Manual Explanation of models This manual explains two models: - BES-961BC (9 needles) - BES-1261BC (12 needles) Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name. Check the model before using the machine. The display is BES-961BC. Configuration of this manual This manual [...]

9 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC Chapter 9 List of Error Messages Provides information on error codes and action to be taken. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting for the machine. Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available.[...]

10 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC Screen Composition Initial Screen START Starting Sewing Selection of Embroidery data Operation ( → page 72) ( → page 61) STOP Canceling of Sewing Thread trimming Setting of Needle Bars ( → page 92) Hoop Retract Area Check Editing of Enbroidering Data ( → page 77) ↓ ↓[...]

11 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC Setting of thread breakage sensor ( → page 93) ↓ ↓ Setting of Machine ( → page 96) ↓ ↓[...]

12 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC Contents SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 1 Before Starting Operation .......................................................................... 6 Procedure of Reading This Manual ........................................................... 8 Screen Composi[...]

13 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC Reading from Memory .............................................................................. 64 Registration of Embroidery Data from BE-100 ....................................... 65 Deletion of Embroidery Data from Machine Memory ........................................ 66 Modification of Embroidery Data Name ....[...]

14 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC Speed of Each Speed Range ............................................................................ 98 Setting of Mending ............................................................................................ 99 Thread Trimming Length ..............................................................................[...]

15 BES-961BC • BES-1261BC Chapter 7 Maintenance 1 . Cleaning Rotary Hook ...................................................................... 130 2 . Oiling .................................................................................................. 131 2-1. Head ............................................................................[...]

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Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 18 1. Specifications Embroidery machine used 9 needle embroidery machine head 12 needle embroidery machine head (six-head type) (six-head type) Application Pattern embroidery Sewing speed Maximum 1000 spm 450 (V) x 400 (H) mm (border frame area) Sewing area 430 (V) x 300 (H) mm (t[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 19 2. Names of Machine Components ■ BES-961BC Thread tension switch Thread guide B Thread guide C Thread guide A Cotton stand F table Leg Thumb bolt Control box Operation panel Power switch Thread tension dial ■ BES-1261BC Cotton stand Thread guide A Thread tension switch Thre[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 20 Embroidery hoop • Tubular square hoop 30 x 43 (6) • Holder base 30 x 43 (6) • Tubular round arm set R (6) Other embroidery hoops in different sizes • Tubular round arm set L (6) • Sash frame assembly * Other Tajima embroidery hoops that can be used with BAS-412A and 4[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 21 a a +20 Embroidery machines should be installed only by trained engineers. Electric wiring should be laid by your distribu- tor or electric experts. A machine weighs more than 720 kg. Installa- tion should be carried out by 4 or more work- ers. Do not connect the power source u[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 22 Rope L-shaped steel Rectangular bar ■ When using a crane Place two rectangular bars on the four L-shaped steels on the bottom of the machine steel frame. Loop four ropes around the bars and lift the machine. Note) When lifting the machine, make sure that the ropes do not cont[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 23 3-2 Installation of Machine 1 . Place the attached cushion sheets w and leveling plates e under the four level adjusters q . The leveling plates e should be placed above the cushion sheets respectively. 2 . Secure the four level adjusters q on the ground using the nuts r so tha[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 24 3-3 Preparation of Needle Bar Case ■ BES-961BC 1. Loosen the bolt q , and move the needle case w to the left. 2. Press the change bracket collar r against the change case base e on the light, while pressing the change bracket collar t against the change case base y on the lef[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 25 ■ BES-1261BC r Bridge Connecting shaft Fixing bracket Fixing bracket B 1. Remove 3 pieces of fixing screw q ,loosen 2 pieces of screw w and remove the color change cover e . 2. Remove the bolts r and detach the fixing bracket for transportation from the bridge and the connect[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 26 q w r w q e e w q 3-4 Mounting of Table ■ Mounting of F table 1. Tentatively mount the F table guides U q and L w on both sides of the legs using two bolts each. 2. Tentatively mount there F table supports F e on the leg front using two bolts each. 3. Tentatively mount five F[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 27 q e Lower by 1 mm Pin i o u y t 4. Mount four thumb bolts i each on the rear of F table R t , M (2 pcs.) y , and L u . 5. Mount five thumb bolts on the steel pipe below the front leg. 6. Insert the pins attached to the rear of the F table R t , M (2 pcs.) y , and L u into the c[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 28 e i r e t y u w w 7. Dismount the F table R t , M (2 pcs.) y , and L u once, and lower the F table support F e . Then, place the F table R t , M (2 pcs.) y , and L u on the F table guide L w bending section. Fix the F table support F e at this height and insert the pins on the [...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 29 !0 o u y t !0 9. Fix the legs and the table using the F table stays A (3 pcs.) o and B (2 pcs.) !0 while the F table R t , M (2 pcs.) y , and L u are fixed at the upper position. * Dismounting can be carried out in the reverse procedures. Note) • Us e tw o F table stays (B) w[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 30 3-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand ■ BES-961BC Thread guide C e Thread guide B Thread guide A Front r w t q 1 . Attach four thread guide support bars w to the cotton stand assembly q , while fitting into the four holes. 2 . Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide supp[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 31 1 . Attach four thread guide support bars w to the cotton stand assembly q , while fitting into the four holes. 2 . Mount the thread guide assembly e on the thread guide support bars w using the four screws r . Note) • When mounting, use one flat washer t below the thread gui[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 32 CAUTION 3-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case Proper lubrication is necessary for keeping the machine head in good condition. Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake, which could resul[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 33 3-7 Grounding Note) • When connecting the power supply, make sure to connect it to the grounding cable (with green and yellow stripes). • When plugging in the outlet, use a plug suited to the outlet. Grounding cable[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 34 4. Preparation for Embroidering Turn off the power switch before starting preparation. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries. CAUTION 4-1 Upper Threading ■ BES-961BC 1. Pass th[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 35 ■ BES-1260BC 4. Pass the thread through the hole of the upper thread guide (U), wind it into the tension disk clockwise once, and place it on the spring. 5. Pass the thread through each hole of the upper thread guide (U) and the thread guide (C). 6 . After passing the thread [...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 36 3. Pass the thread through the upper hole of the 2nd pretension. Push up the tension disc with your finger, and place the thread under the disc. Then, pass it through the lower hole, and wind it around the thread breakage pulley twice. 4. Pass the thread through the hole of the[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 37 w w q q e 4-2 Replacement of Bobbin Note) Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement. ■ Removing bobbin case 1. Open the rotary hook cover B q . 2 . Hold the knob w and take out the bobbin case. 3. Close the knob and take out the bobbin e . ■ Replacin[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 38 q w 4-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle ■ Removing needle Loosen the set screw q and remove the needle q . ■ Attaching needle With the flat side facing the front, insert the needle all the way until it meets the end of the needle bar. Tighten the set screw q firmly. Note) ?[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 39 4-4 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame ■ Tubular square hoop w q r e y u t 1 . Insert the fixing pins of the tubular round arms R q and L w into the notches of the X-axis feed frame e . Slide the arm to the right and left and lower the fixing lever r to fix them. 2. Set [...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 40 • By changing the tubular round arm mounting width, various sizes can be set. Note) Change the width, referring to the pin position. Note) If two pins cannot be inserted properly, remove one of them. 360mm 400mm 600mm 500mm[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 41 y r y t i y r q w e e , t u 1mm 1mm ■ Holder base (optional) Attaching the holder base frame 1. Set the table. (Refer to "3-4 Mounting of Table" (Page 26) for details.) 2. Mount the frame connecting plate R w on the X-axis feed frame q , using six bolts, washers, an[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 42 6. Check that the clearance between the Y-axis cover u and the mounted holder base frames L e and R t is even when viewed from the right and left sides. [Adjustment] Loosen the right and left bolts of the F table guide U i and move it in the direction of arrow for adjustment. 7[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 43 r q r w 3 . When the mounting pitch of the holder base is 550 mm, mount the holder base vertically to the X-axis feed frame q and holder base frame C w using the thumb bolts r .[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 44 ■ Sash frame (optional) Attaching the sash frame 1. Set the table. (Refer to "3-4 Mounting of Table" (Page 26) for details.) 2 . Mount two vertical sash frames q on the holder base frames L and R, and two horizontal sash frames w on the X-axis feed frame e and the h[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 45 4-5 Bed Retract When embroidery within the maximum area by mounting the tubular square hoop, there is a possibility that the hoop interferes with the bed. Retract the bed of several machine heads to avoid interference. Machine heads with an even number enter a halt status. Note[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 46 4. Set the needle bar case at the needle bar No. 1. Remove the presser foot r from the retracted machine bed. Note) • The head of the retracted bed is stopped. • When removing the presser foot, align the pulley indication mark 3 first. • To operate the machine in retract [...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 47 4-6 Adjustment of Thread Tension 0.7~1.3N (70~130gf) ■ Adjustment of upper thread Adjust upper thread tension to 0.7~1.3N (70~130 gf) when the thread is pulled at the needle bar thread guide. * Correct adjustment Turn the upper thread tension dial so that the needle thread ca[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation of Embroidery Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 48 2. For adjusting the height, loosen the screw q and turn the tension spring bracket w . 3 . For adjusting the tension spring force, insert a driver tip in the groove of the thread tension bar e and turn it. To loosen ■ Lower thread tension The standard tension of the lower th[...]

Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures After installation of machine start embroider- ing. This chapter explains about the opera- tion panel on the machine as well as pre- cautions for the actual embroidering process.[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 50 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Functions of Operation Panel Operation Panel 0 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 HOOP FLAT CAP START ESC ESC END END INS INS DEL DEL A B C D E F J K L G H I M N O T U V . P Q R S SPACE W X Y Z STOP BES-961BC START Starts embroidering. Restarts after moving the carriage to embroidering start position by [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 51 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Edits sewing data. ( → "Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data" page 77) Sets the upper thread breakage sensor. ( → "Thread Breakage Sensor" page 93) Machine motions can be set. ( → "Chapter 5 Setting" page 89) Trims thread during suspension. Moves the[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 52 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures HOOP FLAT CAP Selects the flat or cap hoop. This selection should be done before turning the power ON to the machine. Selection after turning the power ON may damage the hoop. Moves the hoop. Step-back or forward is available during suspension, by one stitch every time the switch is pres[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 53 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Switches at Machine Heads BES-961BC BES-1261BC ■ Emergency stop button Stops embroidering operation. "Emergency stopping" is displayed on the screen as soon as the machine stops. Refer to "Resetting Emergency Stop" ( → page 119) to stop flashing. ■ Start button [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 54 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures ■ THREAD SENSOR lamp When red light is on, thread breakage sensor is functioning. When the light is off, the sensor is not effective. When the embroidery machine stops due to thread breakage, the lamp flashes. ■ HEAD switch When it is set to ON, needle bar on the head moves for embro[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 55 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering ▼ Turn on the machine power. ( → page 56). Retrieve the embroidery data ( → page 57). ▼ ▼ Press START on the operation panel. Press on the operation panel. "Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering" ( → page 59) "Ch[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 56 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Turn on the Machine Power 1. Turn on the power to the machine. 2. A message is displayed on the LCD as soon as the power is turned ON. 3. The alarm sounds three times. The needle bar and the presser foot move up. The hoop moves back to the zero point and the sewing screen is displayed. B[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 57 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures Retrieve the Embroidery Data The description in this section is based on the method of reading data which is registered in the memory unit of the machine. Refer to "Selection of Data" ( → Page 61) for details. 1. Press switch. Data saved in the machine is displayed. 2. Select[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 58 Chapter 2 Embroidering Procedures[...]

Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering This Chapter describes how to select em- broidery data in order to start embroidering.[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 60 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering What Can the Machine Do? Selection of Embroidery Data Registration of data from the floppy disk ( → Page 61) Reading of data from the memory ( → Page 64) Registration of data created by BE-100 ( → Page 65) (These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.) Mod[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 61 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Selection of Data Select data in order to start sewing. ■ Data to use for actual embroidering is selected from data registered in the machine memory. A maximum of 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be registered in the machine memory; however, depending on t[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 62 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering • Other data Data format Icon Barudan FDR Barudan FMC (These icons are displayed in the lower right of the screen.) Loading and Loading of Floppy Disk 1. When loading a floppy disk, set it straight with the labeled surface facing this side. 2. When unloading a floppy disk, p[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 63 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 2. Press . 3. Select a screen for data registration by pressing . When there is no data 4. Select an area for registration, using ten keys or , then press . A space available is automatically selected. Pressing automatically locates the first space in the memory. 5. Data in th[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 64 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Reading from Memory Data to use for sewing can be selected from the machine memory. ■ A maximum 45 kinds or 480,000 stitches of embroidery data can be registered in the memory. 1. Press . Embroidery data registered in the memory is displayed. 2. Select a screen by pressing .[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 65 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Registration of Embroidery Data from BE-100 Connect the operation panel and the personal computer with BE-100 installed in order to register the embroidery data into the machine memory. 1. Connect the personal computer with BE-100 installed and the operation panel by means of [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 66 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 6. Press the . ↓ 7. The BE-100 embroidery data is displayed. Press the and select a required screen. 8. Select embroidery data to register by pressing ten keys or , and then press the key. The data is registered in the machine memory. Deletion of Embroidery Data from Machine[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 67 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 4. Press DEL . Selected embroidery data is deleted from the memory.      ↓ When deleting embroidery data in the machine memory entirely: When deleting embroidery data registered in the machine memory entirely, turn ON the power to the machine while pressing DEL .[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 68 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Modification of Embroidery Data Name Name of embroidery data registered in the machine memory can be modified. This example shows how to modify the data name "FLOWER" to "TEST003". ■ A maximum number of characters to use for an embroidery data name is 8. [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 69 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering When selected data has a pattern name, the name is displayed. Press the key once again. 5. Input a new data name by pressing ten keys. When modifying embroidery data names entirely 6. Pressing DEL deletes currently reversed characters. 7. Press 8 T U V twice. "T" is [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 70 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 12. Press . When inputting the same character continuously, press the to move the cursor to the right. 13. Press 0 SPACE once. "0" is input. 14. Press 3 D E F once. "3" is input. 15. After inputting a data name, press . A data name is modified by the above [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 71 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 9. Press 6 M N O four times. "O" is input. 10. Press . A data name is modified by the above procedures.[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 72 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Sewing Operation Before Starting Sewing Select a hoop to set on the machine. ■ The following operation should be done before turning the power ON to the machine. Otherwise, it will damage the hoop. 1. Select either the flat hoop or cap hoop, using FLAT or CAP switch on the o[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 73 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Feedhold and Cancellation of Sewing Feedhold 1. Press STOP . Sewing is interrupted. Cancellation 1. Press ESC while sewing is interrupted. When repetition of patterns is set, a pattern which is currently being sewn is canceled. When canceling all patterns, press ESC ESC once a[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 74 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering Step Forward and Step-Back Stitches can be advanced (step forward) or retracted (step-back) without sewing. Step Forward/Step-Back Mode 1. Press when selecting either mode before starting sewing and press STOP when selecting a mode during sewing. Setting Amount or Timing of St[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 75 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering 4. The embroidery head advances (retracts) by a specified number of stitches. For Step Forward (Back) 1. Press . Stitches steps forward (back) by a specified amount. Resuming Sewing 1. Press START . Sewing is started.[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 76 Chapter 3 Selection of Data and Embroidering[...]

Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Pressing on the operation panel after reading embroidering data displays the em- broidering data editing screen. Simple op- eration by using embroidering data is avail- able on this screen.[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 78 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data What Can the Machine Do? Editing ■ Enlargement/reduction is executed ahead of rotation. When an embroidery pattern is so set to be rotated by 90˚ and then enlarged by 2 times in the X-axis direction, the X-axis enlargement is executed first and rotation by 90˚ is executed afterw[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 79 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Rotation A pattern can be rotated.  →  ■ A maximum range of rotation is 1 ~ 359 degrees. ■ The rotating direction is counterclockwise. ■ Rotating angle can be set in either of the following. By using Angle can be specified in increments of 90˚. Setting of 90˚,180˚ or [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 80 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Enlargement and Reduction A pattern can be enlarged or reduced.   →            ■ The enlargement and reduction ratio is 50 ~ 200%. ■ The number of stitches does not change even by enlargement or reduction of a pattern. However, stitches may become too rough[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 81 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Enlargement/reduction at different ratios in the X/Y directions 3. Press twice. is reversed in black. 4. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the X direction by pressing ten keys. 5. Press . is reversed in black. 6. Input enlargement/reduction ratio in the Y direction by pressing te[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 82 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Mirror A pattern can be reversed as if it is reflected in the mirror.  →   →   →  ■ Up/down mirror pattern → Right/left mirror pattern → Zero point-symmetric mirror pattern. Right/left mirror pattern The pattern is reversed in the right/left direction on the [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 83 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Right/Left Mirror Pattern 3. Keep pressing until is displayed. 4. Press END . The initial screen is displayed again. Up/Down Mirror Pattern 3. Keep pressing until is displayed. 4. Press END . The initial screen is displayed again. Zero Point-Symmetric Mirror Pattern 3. Keep pressing[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 84 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Repetition A pattern is repeatedly copied as many times as specified. → ■ The number of repetitions is 1 ~ 99 in both the vertical (row) and horizontal (line) directions. ■ There are the following eight directions of repetitions. Horizontal direction from upper left to lower r[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 85 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data 4. Press . 5. Input intervals between repetitions by pressing ten keys. The vertical and horizontal directions are changed over by pressing . Press for setting a distance between the centers of each pattern. For setting a distance between the outer hoops of each pattern For setting [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 86 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Other Editing Setting of other functions related to editing is available. The following types of setting is available. 0 stitch deletion For deleting stitches at the same point without stepping forward or back. This function is previously set to (for not deleting 0stitch)upon shipme[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 87 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data Thread Trimming Feed Number 3. Select this function by pressing . 4. Select the number of feeds by pressing . 5. Press END after setting is finished. Swing Width Correction Correction values within 1 ~ 10 can be input. However, excessively large values may result in distortion of a [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 88 Chapter 4 Editing of Embroidering Data 7. Press END after setting is finished. Press when setting continuously.[...]

Chapter 5 Setting This Chapter describes how to set a sewing speed, correct trouble including thread break- age and others related to machine motions.[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 90 Chapter 5 Setting What Can the Machine Do? Setting of Needle Bars Needle bars allocated in the sequence of embroidering ( → Page 92) Setting of Thread Breakage Sensor Thread breakage sensor ON/OFF ( → Page 93) Thread breakage sensitivity ( → Page 93) Number of stitches in automatic step back ( → Page 94) Display [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 91 Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Environment Return to start point after embroidering end ( → Page 106) Method of reflecting modified machine speed ( → Page 107) Power voltage ( → Page 107) Data transfer speed ( → Page 108) Display language ( → Page 109) Alarm sound ( → Page 110) Boring mode ON/OFF ( → Page 111[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 92 Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Needle Bars Needle bars allocated in the sequence of sewing can be modified. ■ This setting is explained on the basis of the BES-1261BC screen. 1. Press . 2. Select a sewing sequence to modify by pressing . The current embroidering sequence is selected while embroidering is interrupted. Pre[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 93 Chapter 5 Setting Thread Breakage Sensor Validity or invalidity and sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor can be set. Setting of sensor validity/invalidity ■ This function is previously set to valid for all heads upon shipment. 1. Press . 2. Specify the number of a machine head by pressing ten keys and validate or [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 94 Chapter 5 Setting 4. Input sensitivity of the thread breakage sensor. 5. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Automatic Step-Back The number of stitches to step back automatically in case of a thread breakage can be set. ■ Setting can be done within the range of 0 ~ 10 stitc[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 95 Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Lower Thread Counter/Stitch Counter ■ The lower thread counter reduces the indication each time one pattern is finished. After the reduction is finished, an error message can be displayed. ■ The stitch counter increases the indication stitch by stitch. ■ The lower thread counter can be [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 96 Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Machine Machine motions can be set. Embroidery Hoop Specify a type of an embroidery hoop set on the machine. ■ A type of a hoop to be selected varies depending on a type of a hoop (flat or cap) selected by a switch on the operation panel. When a flat hoop is selected Tabular square hoop Sas[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 97 Chapter 5 Setting Speed Range A range of speed for each needle bar can be set. ■ This setting is explained on the basis of the BES-961 screen. ■ The speed range can be set within the range of 1 ~ 6. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select a needle bar by pressing . When setting the same speed range fo[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 98 Chapter 5 Setting Speed of Each Speed Range Maximum speed of each range can be set. ■ Speed can be input in increments of 10spm. ■ The upper limit of a speed to be set varies depending on a selected hoop. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select a speed range to modify by pressing . 5. Input a required[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 99 Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Mending Details of mending can be set in case of a thread breakage. ■ Contents of each setting item are as described below. Item Contents For setting a mending end point (number of stitches before a thread breakage) within the range of 1 ~ 10. This function is previously set to 5 stitches u[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 100 Chapter 5 Setting Setting of thread breakage error resetting method 4. Select by pressing . 5. Press for modifying a resetting method. For setting whether to stop embroidering temporarily at the mending stop point 4. Select by pressing . 5. Press and select whether to stop embroidering temporarily. Setting of thread tri[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 101 Chapter 5 Setting Thread Trimming Length Length of thread to leave on the needle bar after thread trimming can be set for each needle bar. ■ This function is previously set to 5 upon shipments. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select a needle bar to modify by pressing . Press for setting the same speed[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 102 Chapter 5 Setting 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Input thread withdrawal length by pressing ten keys. 5. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Inching Whether to select the inching mode for thread trimming can be set. ■ This function is previously set to se[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 103 Chapter 5 Setting Sewing Area An allowable area for sewing can be set. ■ Pressing moves the hoop to the currently selected coordinates. ■ A maximum sewing area during operation of every other machine heads is as shown below. 1. Press . 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Specify coordinates of the upper left of th[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 104 Chapter 5 Setting Registration of Sewing Start Position Register a position to start sewing. ■ When returning to a registered sewing start position, hold down STOP and press . 1. Press the key. The hoop coordinates are displayed. 2. Shift the hoop to a position to start sewing by pressing the . 3. Press END . 4. Press[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 105 Chapter 5 Setting Hoop Automatic Retract Set whether to move the hoop automatically to the retract point at the end of sewing. ■ This function is previously set to no hoop automatic retract upon shipments. 1. Press . 2. Select whether to retract the hoop automatically by pressing . For automatically retracting the hoo[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 106 Chapter 5 Setting Setting of Environment Return to Start Point Whether to return to the start point after sewing is finished can be set. 1. Press twice. 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select by pressing . 5. Select whether to validate a return to the start point by pressing . When the start point return is valid [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 107 Chapter 5 Setting Speed Range For setting whether to reflect modified machine speed to all needle bars. 1. Press twice. 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select by pressing . 5. Modify setting by pressing . Press ESC ESC for invalidating the modification. 6. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous scr[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 108 Chapter 5 Setting 3. Press . 4. Select voltage by pressing . 5. Press END . Modified setting is saved and the previous screen is displayed again. Setting of RS-232C Communication Speed Speed for transferring embroidery data between the operation panel and a personal computer with BE-100 installed. ■ The transmission s[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 109 Chapter 5 Setting Display Language A language to display on the screen can be set. ■ The following languages can be selected. Display Contents JPN Japanese Eng English ~ Espanl Spanish 1. Press twice. 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select [Language] by pressing . 5. Select a language to display by pressing . 6.[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 110 Chapter 5 Setting Alarm Sound Whether to generate a sound in case of an error can be set. ■ The following sounds can be set. ON A sound is generated until the error is reset. OFF A sound is generated twice. 5 A sound is generated five times. 1. Press twice. 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select [Beep] by pressi[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 111 Chapter 5 Setting Boring Whether to validate or invalidate the boring mode and to shift data in case of boring can be set. ■ This setting is available only for sewing data which has been created for boring. ■ The machine itself cannot check if the sewing data is for boring or not. Therefore, make sure to check the d[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 112 Chapter 5 Setting 5. Validate or invalidate the boring mode by pressing . When the boring mode is valid When the boring mode is invalid Validation/Invalidation of Data Shift 1. Press twice. 2. Select by pressing . 3. Press . 4. Select by pressing . 5. Validate or invalidate the data shift by pressing . When the data shi[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 113 Chapter 5 Setting Display of Information Information about the machine and patterns can be displayed on the screen. Pattern Information Detailed information about a selected pattern can be checked. ■ Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Size of sewing data (mm) Coordinates of embroidering start [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 114 Chapter 5 Setting Features of Machine Detailed information of the machine can be checked. ■ Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Maximum moving range of flat hoop (for all heads) Maximum moving range of flat hoop (for every other head) Maximum moving range of cap hoop Number of heads Number of n[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 115 Chapter 5 Setting Information about Versions Information about CPU ROM version, etc. can be checked. ■ Contents of information to be displayed are as shown below. Operation panel version Main CPU ROM version Upper axis CPU ROM version Lower axis CPU ROM version Interface CPU ROM version 1. Press three times. 2. Select[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 116 Chapter 5 Setting[...]

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine[...]

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 118 1. Operating Procedures 1-1 Power Source • Turn the power on to the machine. • A message is displayed on the LCD. • The alarm sounds three times and the needle bar and the presser foot move upward. Then the hoop moves to the zero point and the sewing data screen is displayed. Note) W[...]

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 119 2. Machine Stop 2-1. Stopping of Machine Press the emergency stop switch or to STOP the machine. 2-2. Resetting Emergency Stop • When either emergency stop button is depressed, "Emergency stopping" is displayed on the operation panel. • For resetting the emergency stop button[...]

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 120 3. Measures against Thread Breakage 3-1 Remedies 1. If embroidering is suspended due to thread breakage, the THREAD SENSOR lamp of the machine head with a thread breakage blinks. 2. Correct the broken thread and pass it through again. * Refer to "Chapter 1, 4-1 Upper Threading" ([...]

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 121 The machine head whose MENDING lamp is lit performs embroidering by the preset number stitches. When it is completed, all the machine heads start normal embroidering operation. • The MENDING lamps except for the machine head whose needle thread has been broken are turned off. • At this[...]

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 122 No.1 Stitch No.2 Stitch No.3 Stitch 1 . Turn off the MENDING lamp No. 3 at the standby position A. (The position A should be the mending end position.) 2. Press the jog switch or to move it backward. Turn off the MENDING lamp No. 2 at the position B. (The position B does not become the end[...]

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 123 4. Jog Embroidering • Jog embroidering can be used for preventing the thread from slipping from the needle at the start of embroidering. • Jog embroidering can be executed as long as the start switch at the machine head is held down. Note) Never apply a tape on the switch to keep jog o[...]

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 124 • If "area over" is displayed, press the check switch. The hoop automatically moves inside the embroidering area, where the pattern is set, at the nearest position. 0.1mm 0.1mm Embroidering area (Example) Embroidering start position 6. Area Check 6-1 External Tracing • If the[...]

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 125 7. Jog Switches 7-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position The hoop immediately after the embroidering mode becomes valid can be moved so that the start position can be set as required.[...]

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 126 7-2 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement) Note) • Moving the frame greatly in the inching mode may cause an interference with the machine. Pay utmost care in the inching mode. • The frame movement in inching mode is cleared when the power is turned OFF; therefore, i[...]

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 127 8. Detection of Zero Point After the zero point is detected, the hoop returns to the initial point 1. Before starting sewing, press 0 SPACE while pressing STOP when the initial screen is displayed. Initial screen 2. The hoop moves and the zero point is detected. ↓ ↓ 3. The initial scre[...]

Chapter 6 Operation of Machine BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 128[...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance[...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 130 Turn off the power switch before starting maintenance. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries. Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so that no oil[...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 131 2. Oiling To extend the machine's service life, supply oil to the following places at regular intervals. (Note) • When oiling, be sure to supply Brother's machine oil (Nisseki Sewing Lube #10 or the equivalent) using the dropper. • Excessive oiling may cause the material to be stained[...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 132 ■ BES-961BC Lubricate the following part indicated by the arrow ("clearance" between the connecting rod and the needle thread take-up bearing) once a week. (Note) • In lubrication, select needle bar 9 and remove arm cover L to check the lubrication area. Be sure to wipe off excessive [...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 133 3. Greasing To extend the machine's service life, supply grease to the following places at regular intervals. (Note) • When greasing, be sure to use the grease tank BR2 (black) provided with the machine. • For overhauling, contact your distributor or refer it to trained experts. 3 -1 Head [...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 134 BES-1261BC 1 . Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. 2 . Loosen four screws q , and remove the head cover w , and loosen two screws e and remove the head cover R r . (Note) Because the heads No.1 and No.2 have the head covers R and L respectively, remove both the the covers wh[...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 135 BES-961BC 1 . Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. 2 . Loosen four bolts q , and remove the needle case w . 3 . Loosen three screws e , and remove the presser foot guide plate r . 4. Loosen two screws t , and remove the arm cover L y . 5 . Loosen four screws u , and remove th[...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 136 BES-1261BC 1 . Remove two connectors from the rear of the needle bar case. 2 . Loosen four screws q , and remove the head cover w , and loosen two screws e and remove the head cover R r . (Note) Because the heads No.1 and No.2 have the head covers R and L respectively, remove both the the covers wh[...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 137 r q w u t y e r 3 -2 Feed Guide Section ■ Check the X-feed linear guides (3 positions) and the Y-feed linear guides (one each on the right and left). (Note) When greasing, be sure to use the grease tank 30 provided with the machine. Procedure 1 . Loosen 12 screws q , and remove the X- feed cover [...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 138[...]

Chapter 8 Standard Adjustment[...]

Chapter 8 Standard Adjustment BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 140 Turn off the power switch and pull out the plug be- fore starting adjustment. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries. • Adjustment CAUTION If adjustment should be made while the power switch[...]

Chapter 8 Standard Adjustment BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 141 1. Dismount the pulley cover and turn the pulley B q until the pulley scale indicates 180˚ and the needle bar is set at the lowest position. (The pulley B "2" mark and the stop mark "2" are aligned.) 2. Insert the positioning bar w into the hole of the pulley q and fix [...]

Chapter 8 Standard Adjustment BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 142 180 ° q q w Do not hit this section. Tighten the bolt o so that the clearance can be even. u e r y t i o e 10.8mm ■ When using the bottom dead center gauge Cutting section Cutting section !0 !0 i u o[...]

Chapter 8 Standard Adjustment BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 143 1. Turn the pulley B q until the scale of pulley B q indicates 180˚ (where the pulley B indication mark "2" and the stop mark "2" are aligned) and the needle bar is set at the lowest position. 2. Insert the positioning bar w into the hole of the pulley B q and fix the d[...]

Chapter 8 Standard Adjustment BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 144 q Lower shaft 2. Replacing (Attaching) Rotary Hook 1. Turn the power switch off. 2. Tighten the screw q of the rotary hook cutting section to fit to that of the lower shaft w . 3. When mounting, press it inward until it stops. Note) After replacing rotary hooks, refer to "4. Adjust- me[...]

Chapter 8 Standard Adjustment BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 w e 2mm 2mm r 0.3~0.5mm 3. Adjustment of Clearance Between Needle and Rotary Hook 1. Turn the power switch off. 2. Select the needle bar No. 1 q . The illustration at the left shows the case of BES- 961BC. For BES-1261BC, the No. 12 needle becomes 9. 3. Remove two flat scr[...]

Chapter 8 Standard Adjustment BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 146 Rotary hook's point 150 200 4. Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook 1. Turn the power switch on. 2. Check that the machine pulley B q is at the stop position (at 100˚ of the scale). If not, turn the pulley B q until it comes to the stop position. 3. While the machine is[...]

Chapter 8 Standard Adjustment BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 147 6. After timing adjustment the is finished for each head, set the pulley B q to the stop position (at 100˚ of the scale) and press ESC ESC . The machine enters the standby state. The adjustment of the rotary hook is completed and the timing is stored. The rotary hook returns to the stop po[...]

Chapter 8 Standard Adjustment BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 148 q w r t w e q 1mm 6. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer 6-1 Attaching the Fixed Knife Attach the fixed knife q to the pin w and move it backward to the end of the slot, then mount it there. 6-2 Checking the Movable Knife Position 1. Turn the power switch on and wait until the hoop home position d[...]

Chapter 8 Standard Adjustment BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 149 • The thread trimmer connecting rod B q has a backlash of about 0.1 ~ 0.2 mm back and forth. Tighten the two bolts e while pulling them forward by the backlash amount. • Tighten the two bolts e so that the thread trimmer connecting rods B q and C w are positioned in a straight line. 5 .[...]

Chapter 8 Standard Adjustment BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 150 ▲ q w e w 6-3 Adjusting the Belt Tension The belt Tension is adjusted to the optimum tension at the time of shipment from the factory. However, as the belt is used,it becomes run in and may loosen around the machine pulley and motor pulley . Use the following procedure to check the belt t[...]

Chapter 9 List of Error Messages[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 152 Chapter 9 List of Error Codes E-02 E-03 E-04 E-05 E-06 E-07 E-09 E-0A E-14 E-18 E-21 E-22 E-23 E-24 E-25 E-26 E-27 E-28 E-29 E-2A E-2B E-2C E-2D E-2E E-2F Turn the power off once, then on again. If the same error occurs again, the area sensor is faulty. Press STOP and clear the error message. Pressing START restarts the[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 153 Chapter 9 List of Error Codes Area over Main(Z) motor lock Main PCB temperature is too high Main(Z) motor voltage is too low Main(Z) motor voltage is too high Lower shaft CPU error Thread jammed in rotary hook Hook motor origin point error Hook motor standby position error Hook motor mode error Hook motor communication [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 154 Chapter 9 List of Error Codes Power supply frequency error No power error Lower shaft flash memory error Lower shaft version-up error Area over during embroidering Wiper out error Presser foot down error Main(Z) motor speed error Cylinder bed position error Power PCB error Cooling fan motor stop Power voltage upper limi[...]

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting If there is any indication of trouble with the machine, check and correct as described in the table. If the trouble cannot be corrected, turn off the power and contact your distribu- tor for corrective actions.[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 156 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting • Is the machine properly threaded? • Is thread tension too high? • Is the rotary hook assembly clogged? • Is there thread in the bobbin? • Is the needle bent? • Is there a rough edge or flaw on the needle plate, rotary hook, or bobbin case that might cut the thread? • Is the nee[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 157 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting • Is the thread take-up stopped due to interference with the upper case cover? [Adjustment] Loosen the hexagon socket head cap screw of the thread take- up operating lever and adjust the take-up movable range. Tighten it securely afterwards. • Are the needle bar clamp and the top dead cent[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 158 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting ■ The operation panel is not displayed though the power switch of the machine is turned ON. ■ An error is indicated on the operation panel, and no operation is possible. Electrical Section Trouble Check Point • Is the cable correctly plugged in? • Is the connector securely connected fr[...]

Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment[...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 160 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment q e o i y !0 t u r w Attaching Bobbin Winder 1. Remove four screws q and dismount the side cover LB w . 2. Set the spool shaft B e into the hole of the removed side cover LB w and fix the shaft with a nut and a spring washer. Then put the spool mat A r through the spool [...]

BES-961BC • BES-1261BC 161 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment ■ Winding lower thread t u y r i e o w q 1 . Turn the power switch on. 2. Set the bobbin q in the bobbin winder shaft w . 3. Put the thread through the thread guide e . 4 . Wind the thread around the bobbin q several times in the direction of the arrow. 5. Press the bo[...]

INSTRUCTION MANUAL BROTHER INDUSTRIES,LTD. NAGOYA,JAPAN Printed in Japan 155-961BC,C61 S93961-102 1998.08. B (1)[...]