Brother S-7200A manual

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    S-7200A SINGLE NEEDLE DIRECT DRIVE STRAIGHT LOCK STITCHER WITH THREAD TRIMMER Please read this manual before using the machine. The basic operation manual describes basic operations including sewing machine operations. For cleaning, standard adjustment s and more det ails, please refer to the instruction manual contained in the Document CD. 1. SAFE[...]

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    S-7200A 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 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[...]

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    S-7200A 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 1-2. Notes on safety DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury. CAUTION Environmental requirements Use the sewing [...]

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    S-7200A 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 CAUTION Sewing This sewing machine should only be used by operators who have received the necessary training in safe use beforehand. The sewing machine should not be used for any applications other than sewing. Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the machine. If goggles are not worn, there is the danger th[...]

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    S-7200A 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 1-3. 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 2 3 Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground con[...]

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    S-7200A 2. CONVENIENT FUNCTION FOR SMOOTH SEWING 5 2. CONVENIENT FUNCTION FOR SMOOTH SEWING Notification given when greasing is required INSTRUCTION MANUAL CD 11-2. Applying grease Lower thread counter Selectable starting speed INSTRUCTION MANUAL CD 5-6. Using the lower thread counter The graphic display lights and a buzzer sounds before the bobbin[...]

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    S-7200A 3. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS 6 3. NAMES OF MAJOR P ARTS (1) Bobbin winder (2) Thread wiper (-4[][] specifications) (3) Lifting lever (4) Quick reverse (Actuator) (5) Presser foot (6) Control box (7) Control box panel (8) Knee lifter assembly (9) Power switch (10) Oil gauge window (-[]0[], []3[] specifications) (11) Reverse lever (12) Stitch leng[...]

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    S-7200A 4. INSTALLATION 7 4. INST ALLA TION CAUTION Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done. The sewing machine weighs more than 44 kg. The installation should be carried out by two or more people. Do not connec[...]

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    S-7200A 4. INSTALLATION 8 4-1. Table processing diagram  The top of the table should be 40 mm in thickness and should be strong enough to hold the weight and with-stand the vibration of the sewing machine.  Drill holes as indicated in the illustration below. 4-2. Installation 1 . Control box (1) Control box (2) Bolts [3 pcs] (3) Nuts [3 pcs] [...]

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    S-7200A 4. INSTALLATION 9 3 . Power switch (1) Power switch (2) Screws [2 pcs] 4 . Oil pan (1) Head cushions (left) [2 pcs] (2) Head cushions (right) [2 pcs] (3) Oil pan 5 . Rubber cushions (1) Rubber cushions [2 pcs] (2) Nails [4 pcs] 6 . Knee lifter complying bar (3) Knee lifter complying bar 2092M 2093M Operato r 2094M[...]

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    S-7200A 4. INSTALLATION 10 7 . Machine head (1) Hinges [2 pcs] (2) Machine head (3) Head rest NOTE: Tap the head rest (3) securely into the table hole. If the head rest (3) is not pushed in as far as it will go, the machine head will not be sufficiently stable when it is tilted back. 8 . Operation panel (1) Operation panel (2) Screws [2 pcs] (Use f[...]

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    S-7200A 4. INSTALLATION 11 1 1 . Knee lifter plate (1) Knee lifter plate (2) Bolt * Loosen the bolt (3) and move the knee lifter plate (1) to a position where it is easy to use. <Knee lifter adjustment> 1. Turn the machine pulley so that the feed dog is below the top of the needle plate. 2. Lower the presser foot (5) by using the lifting leve[...]

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    S-7200A 4. INSTALLATION 12 4-3. Lubrication (-[]0[], []3[] specifications) * If the sewing machine is –[]5[] specifications, it is a complete dry type machine, and so no lubrication is necessary. CAUTION Do not connect the power cord until lubrication has been completed, otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, wh[...]

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    S-7200A 4. INSTALLATION 13 4-4. Connecting the cords DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury. CAUTION Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified [...]

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    S-7200A 4. INSTALLATION 14 (1) 7-pin head detector unit connector (2) 10-pin operating panel connector (3) 14-pin encoder connector (4) 14-pin machine connector Refer to the following page for the 4-pin motor connector. 2. Binding the cords (1) Repeat cable tie (2) Wire clip NOTE:  Bind the cords in such a way that the connector does not get pul[...]

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    S-7200A 4. INSTALLATION 15 3 . Other cords (1) 6-pin power supply connector (2) 4-pin motor connector (3) Wire clip (4) Power cord <For single-phase specifications> Insert the power cord plug (5) into a wall outlet. <For three-phase specifications> 1. Attach an appropriate plug to the power cord (4). (The green and yellow wire is the gr[...]

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    S-7200A 4. INSTALLATION 16 4-5. Test operation (Operating the treadle) CAUTION Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while sewing, as this may result in personal injury or damage to the machine. <Turning on the power> Press the ON power switch (1). The power indicator (2) will illuminate. NOTE: When tur[...]

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    S-7200A 5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 17 5. PREP ARA TION BEFORE SEWING 5-1. Installing the needle CAUTION Turn off the power switch before installing the needle. The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. 1. Turn the machine pulley to move the needle bar to its highest position. 2. Loosen the screw[...]

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    S-7200A 5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 18 2126M 5-3. Winding the lower thread CAUTION Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while winding the lower thread, as this may result in personal injury or damage to the machine. 1. Turn on the power switch. 2. Place the bobbin (1) onto the bobbin winder shaft (2). 3. Wi[...]

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    S-7200A 5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 19 2128M 5-5. Threading the upper thread CAUTION Turn off the power switch before threading the upper thread. The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. Turn the machine pulley and raise the thread take-up (1) before threading the upper thread. This will make th[...]

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    S-7200A 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 20 6. USING THE OPERA TION P ANEL (BASIC OPERA TIONS) 6-1. Names and functions • The operation panel keys cannot be operated while sewing is in progress. Select the keys and set the number of stitches before starting sewing. • In the case of keys with indicators, the indicator illuminates [...]

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    S-7200A 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 21 (6) Fixed stitch key When this key is pressed so that the indicator illuminates, the number of stitches (1 − 1999) in the E stitch number display is sewn, and then the sewing machine stops automatically. (7) Name label key When this key is pressed so that the indicator illuminates, fixed [...]

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    S-7200A 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 22 6-2. Sewing start and end backtack stitches 1 Setting start backtack stitches 2 Setting end backtack stitches 3 Start backtacking is carried out. After it has finished, normal sewing continues for as long as the treadle remains depressed. NOTE: If the treadle is returned to the neutral posi[...]

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    S-7200A 7. USING THE CONTROL BOX PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 23 7. USING THE CONTROL BOX P ANEL (BASIC OPERA TIONS) NOTE The control box panel will not operate when the machine head operation panel is connected. 7-1. Names and functions The power indicator illuminates when the power switch is turned on. (1) Speed control • This lets you adjust the s[...]

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    S-7200A 7. USING THE CONTROL BOX PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 24 7-2. Sewing start and end backtack stitches <Stitch number setting method> 1 While pressing the start backtack key (1), press the power switch (2) to turn on the power. 2 Start backtack setting (A) 1. Press the start backtack key (1) so that "A" is displayed in the top row[...]

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    S-7200A 7. USING THE CONTROL BOX PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 25 <Start and end backtack sewing method> 1 Press the power switch (1) to turn on the power. 2 1. Press the start backtack key (2) so that the start backtack indicator (3) illuminates. 2. Press the end backtack key (4) so that the end backtack indicator (5) illuminates. 3 Start backtac[...]

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    S-7200A 8. SEWING 26 8. SEWING CAUTION Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result. Turn off the power switch at the following times. The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.  When threading the needle  [...]

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    For cleaning, standard adjustments and more details, please refer to the instruction manual contained in the Document CD. Contents of the Document CD The following documents are contained in PDF format. ・ Basic Operation Manual ・ Instruction Manual ・ Parts Book How to use the Document CD Refer to “Using Document CD” which comes with the D[...]