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INSTRUCTION
KE-430FX
MANUAL
KE-430FS
BE-438FX
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ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE LOCKSTITCH BAR TACKER
ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE LOCKSTITCH BUTTON SEWER
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Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions 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 thread take-up, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts. Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors rega
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to ensure safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people. The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below. Indications The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the DANGER instructions will result in death or
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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 machine in an area which is free from The ambient temperature should be within the range sources of strong electrical noise such as electrical of 5 °C to 35 °C during
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CAUTION Sewing This sewing machine should only be used by If using a work table which has casters, the casters operators who have received the necessary training should be secured in such a way so that they cannot in safe use beforehand. move. The sewing machine should not be used for any Attach all safety devices before using the sewing applications other than sewing. machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result. Be sure to wear protective gog
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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 *Safety devices 2 Eye guard Finger guard DT solenoid cover Thread take-up cover Side cover Rear cover, etc. Be sure to connect the ground. If 5 the ground connection is not secure, you run a high
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Thread take-up cover Eye guard Finger guard 3162B Rear cover DT solenoid cover Side cover Oil tank 2506B 3163B KE-430FX/KE-430FS, BE-438FX v
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CONTENTS 5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS ................ 1 (BASIC OPERATIONS) ........................ 34 2. SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 2 5-1. Name and function of each operation panel 2-1. Machine specifications ................................... 2 item ................................................................. 34 2-2. List of Sewing Patterns (KE-430FX ･FS) ........ 3 5-2. Program setting method ...............................
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9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT ................. 63 9-1. Standard thread tension ................................. 63 9-1-1. Upper and lower thread tension ........... 63 9-1-2. Thread take-up spring .......................... 64 9-1-3. Arm thread guide C .............................. 65 9-1-4. Needle bar bush thread guide D .......... 65 9-2. Adjusting the needle bar height ...................... 65 9-3. Adjusting the needle bar lift amount and the driver needle guard .........................
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1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS 3164B BE-438FX (1) Power switch Safety devices (2) Control box (10) Finger guard (3) SD card slot (11) Eye guard (4) Operation panel (12) Thread take-up cover (5) Foot switch (13) Rear cover (6) Work clamp (KE-430FX ･FS) (14) Side cover (7) Button clamp (BE-438FX) (15) DT solenoid cover (8) Pulley (9) Cotton stand KE-430FX/KE-430FS, BE-438FX 1
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2. SPECIFICATIONS 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2-1. Machine specifications 3187B KE-430FX KE-430FS BE-438FX Electronic direct drive lockstitch bar tacker Electronic direct drive lockstitch button sewer Stitch formation Single needle lock stitch Maximum sewing speed 3,200 sti/min 2,700 sti/min Pattern size (X x Y) 40 x 30 mm max. 6.4 x 6.4 mm max. Dimensions of buttons Outer diameter of button 8 - 30 mm (*1) that can be sewn Feed mechanism Y- θ intermittent feed mechanis
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2. SPECIFICATIONS 2-2. List of Sewing Patterns (KE-430FX ･FS) The sewing patterns shown below have been preset into the sewing machine and can be selected according to specifications. (Any sewing pattern is available as long as it is within the work clamp and feed plate in size.) Use the work clamp and feed plate that match the respective sewing pattern selected. The sewing size is the length when the enlargement/reduction ratio is 100%. For medium-weight materials (-03) Tacking size (
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2. SPECIFICATIONS For heavy-weight materials (-05) No. of Tacking size (mm) No. of Tacking size (mm) No. Pattern No. Pattern stitches stitches Length Width Length Width 80 31 16 3 83 43 24 3 81 36 16 3 84 57 24 3 82 44 16 3 85 65 24 3 For knitted materials (-0K) and foundation garments (-0F) Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm) No. of No. of No. Pattern No. Pattern stitches Length Width stitches Length Width 7 28 8 2 73 29 8 2 9 21 7 2 74 22 7 2 22 14 7 2 75 15 7
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2. SPECIFICATIONS Vertical bar tacking Vertical straight bar tacking No. of Tacking size (mm) No. of Tacking size (mm) No. Pattern No. Pattern stitches stitches Length Width Length Width 26 28 3 10 28 19 0.3 10 27 35 3 10 29 21 0.3 10 40 32 3 16 30 28 0.3 10 41 36 3 16 46 27 0.3 20 42 44 3 20 47 44 0.3 25 43 68 3 24 KE-430FX/KE-430FS, BE-438FX 5
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2. SPECIFICATIONS Crescent bar tacking Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm) No. of No. of No. Pattern No. Pattern stitches stitches Length Width Length Width 34 35 12 7 37 57 7 12 35 58 12 7 38 53 7 10 36 57 7 12 39 53 7 10 Crossed stitching Crossed tacking Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm) No. of No. of No. Pattern No. Pattern stitches stitches Length Width Length Width 48 70 10 10 50 84 16 16 49 93 9.6 9.6 51 105 30 26 KE-430FX/KE-430FS, BE-438FX 6
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2. SPECIFICATIONS L-pattern tacking Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm) No. of No. of No. Pattern No. Pattern stitches stitches Length Width Length Width 52 60 11.3 11.2 53 60 11.3 11.2 54 78 15.3 15.2 55 78 15.3 15.2 Circular stitching Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm) No. of No. of No. Pattern No. Pattern stitches stitches Length Width Length Width 56 106 9 9 59 104 10 10 57 116 9 9 60 114 10 10 58 127 9 9 61 124 10 10 For eyelet buttonhole Tacking size (m
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2. SPECIFICATIONS 2-3. List of Sewing Patterns (BE-438FX) The sewing patterns shown below have been preset into the sewing machine. Any sewing pattern can be selected as long as the needle will drop down into the holes of the buttons. When sewing patterns that do not have crossover stitches, the thread is trimmed after sewing of one side is completed, and then the other side is sewn. No. of Sewing size (mm) No. of holes No. of No. of No. Pattern crossover in button threads stitches X
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2. SPECIFICATIONS No. of Sewing size (mm) No. of holes No. of No. of No. Pattern crossover in button threads stitches X Y stitches *4 6-6 0 24 14 *5 6-6 0 24 36 *4 8-8 0 28 28 *5 8-8 0 28 37 *4 10-10 0 32 15 *5 10-10 0 32 38 *4 12-12 0 36 29 *5 12-12 0 36 39 *1 6-5 1 17 59 16 6-5 1 18 *1 8-7 1 21 60 17 8-7 1 22 30 10-9 1 26 4 3.4 3.4 *1 6-6 1 18 61 18 6-6 1 19 *1 8-8 1 22 62 19 8-8 1 23 *1 10-10 1 26 63 31 10-10 1 27 45 12-12 1 31 *4
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2. SPECIFICATIONS No. of Sewing size (mm) No. of holes No. of No. of No. Pattern crossover in button threads stitches X Y stitches *1 6-6 1 18 3.4 64 *3 6-6 1 19 21 *3 10-10 1 27 34 *3*4 6-6 0 24 3.4 22 2.4 *3*5 6-6 0 24 43 *3*4 4 10-10 0 32 35 *3*5 10-10 0 32 44 46 6-7 1 19 47 8-9 1 23 3.4 3.4 48 10-11 1 27 49 12-13 1 31 *1 Use for buttons with small holes. *3 Do not use the button lifter spring. *4 When sewing of one side is completed, the button cl
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3. INSTALLATION 3. INSTALLATION CAUTION Machine installation should only be carried out by a All cords should be secured at least 25 mm away qualified technician. from any moving parts. Furthermore, do not excessively bend the cable or secure it too firmly Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician staples, otherwise there is the danger that fire or for any electrical work that may need to be done. electric shocks could occur. The sewing machine head weighs approximat
