ENGLISH

DDL-8700A-7
Instruction Manual


 CONTENTS

!. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................... 1

@. SET-UP....................................................................................................... 3
1. Installation................................................................................................................... 3
2. Installing the pedal sensor........................................................................................ 4
3. Installing the power switch........................................................................................ 4
4. Attaching the connecting rod.................................................................................... 6
5. Winding the bobbin thread........................................................................................ 7
6. Adjusting the height of the knee lifter...................................................................... 8
7. Installing the thread stand......................................................................................... 8
8. Lubrication.................................................................................................................. 9
9. Adjusting the amount of oil (oil splashes)............................................................... 9
10. Attaching the needle................................................................................................11
11. Setting the bobbin into the bobbin case.............................................................. 12
12. Adjusting the stitch length..................................................................................... 12
13. Presser foot pressure............................................................................................. 12
14. Hand lifter................................................................................................................ 12
15. Adjusting the height of the presser bar................................................................ 13
16. Threading the machine head................................................................................. 13
17. Thread tension........................................................................................................ 14
18. Thread take-up spring............................................................................................ 14
19. Adjusting the thread take-up stroke..................................................................... 14
20. Needle-to-hook relationship.................................................................................. 15
21. Height of the feed dog............................................................................................ 15
22. Tilt of the feed dog.................................................................................................. 16
23. Adjusting the feed timing....................................................................................... 16
24. Cunter knife............................................................................................................. 17
25. Pedal pressure and pedal stroke.......................................................................... 17
26. Adjustment of the pedal......................................................................................... 18

#. FOR THE OPERATOR............................................................................. 19

1. Operating procedure of the sewing machine......................................................... 19
2. Built-in panel of the machine head......................................................................... 21
3. Operating procedure of the sewing pattern........................................................... 22
4. One-touch setting..................................................................................................... 24
5. Production support function................................................................................... 25
6. Setting of functions.................................................................................................. 28
7. Function setting list.................................................................................................. 29
8. Detailed explanation of selection of functions...................................................... 33
9. Automatic compensation of neutral point of the pedal sensor............................ 43
10. Selection of the pedal specifications.................................................................... 43


 11. Setting of the auto lifter function.......................................................................... 44
12. Selecting procedure of the key-lock function...................................................... 45
13. Removing the rear cover........................................................................................ 46
14. Connection of the pedal of standing-work machine........................................... 48
15. External input / output connector......................................................................... 48
16. Connection of the material end sensor................................................................ 49
17. Initialization of the setting data............................................................................. 50

$. MAINTENANCE....................................................................................... 51
1. Replacing the fuse.................................................................................................... 51
2. Adjusting the machine head.................................................................................... 52
3. Connector layout drawing....................................................................................... 53
4. Error codes................................................................................................................ 54

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 !. SPECIFICATIONS

Supply voltage Single phase 100 to 120V 3-phase 200 to 240V Single phase 220 to 240V
Frequency 50Hz/60Hz 50Hz/60Hz 50Hz/60Hz
Operating environ- Temperature : 5 to 35˚C Temperature : 5 to 35˚C Temperature : 5 to 35˚C
ment Humidity 35 - 85 % or less Humidity 35 - 85 % or less Humidity 35 - 85 % or less
Input 210VA 210VA 210VA

DDL-8700A - 7 S: Medium-weight materials

H: Heavy-weight materials

DDL-8700AS-7 DDL-8700AH-7
Max. sewing speed 5,000 sti/min 4,000 sti/min
Thread trimming speed 300 sti/min 300 sti/min
Stitch length 4mm 5mm
Presser foot lift
13 mm 13 mm
(by knee lifter)
Needle *1 DB x 1 (#14) #9 to 18 DB x 1 (#21) #20 to 23
Lubricating oil JUKI MACHINE OIL #7 JUKI MACHINE OIL #7

• The sewing speed will vary depending on the sewing conditions.

• The sewing speed preset at the time of shipping ...... AS-7 : 4,000sti/min.
...... AH-7 : 3,500sti/min.
*1 : Needle used depends on the destination.

- Equivalent continuous emission sound pressure level (LpA) at the workstation :

Noise A-weighted value of 79.5 dB; (Includes KpA = 2.5 dB); according to ISO 10821- C.6.2 -ISO
11204 GR2 at 4,000 sti/min.

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 bottom surface, depth 20

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depth 10

2-ø3.4 bottom surface, depth 10

(Hinge side only)

DRAWING OF TABLE
 @. SET-UP
1. Installation

1) Carry the sewing machine with two persons as 2) Do not put protruding articles such as the screw-
shown in the figure above. driver and the like at the location where the sew-
(Caution) Do not hold the handwheel. ing machine is placed.

8 3) The under cover should rest on the four cor-

ners of the machine table groove. Mount rubber
3 hinge seat 8 on the table and fix it on the table
3
with a nail.

1 1

Needle bar side Control box side

1 4 1 4

23.5mm 19.5mm 23mm 19.5mm

2 3 2 3

A B A B

4) Fix two rubber seats 1 on side A (operator’s side) using nails 2 as illustrated above. Fix two cushion seats
3 on side B (hinged side) using a rubber-based adhesive. Then place under cover 4 on the fixed seats.

!1

!2
8
!0
7
7
5) Fit knee lifter pressing rod 6. Fit hinge 7 into the opening in the machine bed, and fit the machine head
to table rubber hinge 8 before placing the machine head on cushions 9 on the four corners.
6) Securely attach head support rod !0 to the table until it goes no further.
(Caution) Be sure to install the machine head support bar supplied with the unit.
7) Draw out cable !1 of the control box through cable draw-out hole !2 to route it to the underside of the
sewing machine table.

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 2. Installing the pedal sensor
The explanation applies to the case the
pedal sensor is installed on the table for
the DDL-8700A-7.
1
1) Install the pedal sensor on the table
by means of mounting bolt asm. 1
supplied with the unit. At this time,
1
insert the nut and washer supplied
with the unit as accessories as shown
in the figure so that the control box is
securely fixed.
2) After the completion of installation of
the pedal sensor on the table, place
the sewing machine head on the
table.

Plain
washer Hexagonal
Spring
washer nat

WARNING :
• To protect against personal injury resulting from abrupt start of the sewing machine, be sure to
turn the power OFF, unplug the machine and wait for five minutes or more before installing the
pedal sensor.
• To prevent damage of device caused by maloperation and wrong specifications, be sure to
connect all the corresponding connectors to the specified places. (If any of the connectors is
inserted into a wrong connector, not only the device corresponding to the connector can break
but also it can start abruptly, inviting the risk of personal injury.)
• To prevent personal injury caused by maloperation, be sure to lock the connector with lock.
• As for the details of handling respective devices, read carefully the Instruction Manuals supplied
with the devices before handling the devices.

3. Installing the power switch (Caution) Do not insert the power plug into the plug receptacle.

2
3

1) Remove screw 1 on the side face of the power 2) Pass AC input cord 2 coming from the control box
switch cover to open the power switch cover. through the rear face of the power switch. Bundle
the cord with cable clip band 3 to secure it.

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 1ø 100V-120V Pedal sensor cable AC cable
White Power switch
220V-240V

Staples
(large)

Green/
Yellow Black Cable draw-out
Pedal sensor Staples (small)
hole
3ø 200V-240V White
5) Firstly attach the staple supplied with the unit as
accessories to the cable. Then, hammer them
Black into the sewing machine table.
At this time, attach the staples at the locations
shown in the figure.

Green/
Yellow Red

3) Securely fix the terminals of the AC input cord

by tightening the screws at the specified loca-
tions.
4) Close the power switch cover. Tighten screw 1
on the side face of the power switch cover.

WARNING :
1. Be sure to attach the ground wire (green/yellow) to the specified location (on the ground side).
2. Take care not to allow terminals to come in contact with each other.
3. When closing the power switch cover, take care not to allow the cord to be caught under it.

6) Connect the power cord to the power plug.

3ø 200V-240V
Black As shown in the figure, connect the white and black
Red AC 200V-240V (and red) wires to the power supply side and the
White green/yellow one to the grounding side.
Green / Yellow (Caution) 1. Be sure to prepare the power plug 3
(ground wire) which conforms to the safety stan-
1ø 100V-120V
Black dard.
220V-240V AC 100V-120V
AC 220V-240V 2. Be sure to connect the ground lead
White
(green/yellow) to the grounding side.
Green / Yellow
(ground wire)

7) Check that the power switch is in the OFF state.

Then, insert the power plug coming from the power
switch into the plug receptacle.
(Caution) In prior to the connection of the power
3 plug, re-check the supply voltage speci-
fication indicated on the power box.

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 4. Attaching the connecting rod

WARNING :
To protect against possible personal injury due to abrupt start of the machine, be sure to start the
following work after turning the power off and a lapse of 5 minutes or more.

1
3 BA

1) Fix connecting rod 1 to installing hole B of 3) The pressure increases as you turn reverse de-
pedal lever 2 with nut 3. pressing regulator screw 4 in, and decreases as
2) Installing connecting rod 1 to installing hole A you turn the screw out.
will lengthen the pedal depressing stroke, and (Caution) 1. If the screw is excessively loosened,
the pedal operation at a medium speed will be the spring will come off.
easier. Loosen the screw to such an extent
that the top of the screw can be ob-
served from the case.
2. Whenever you have adjusted the
screw, be sure to secure the screw by
tightening metal nut 5 to prevent the
screw from loosening.

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 5. Winding the bobbin thread
1) Insert the bobbin deep into the bobbin winder
8
spindle 1 until it will go no further.
2) Pass the bobbin thread pulled out from the
3
B spool rested on the right side of the thread stand
1
A following the order as shown in the figure on the
left. Then, wind clockwise the end of the bobbin
2 thread on the bobbin several times.
C (In case of the aluminum bobbin, after winding
clockwise the end of the bobbin thread, wind
4 counterclockwise the thread coming from the
bobbin thread tension several times to wind the
bobbin thread with ease.)
3) Press the bobbin winder trip latch 2 in the
direction of A and start the sewing machine.
6
The bobbin rotates in the direction of C and the
7
D
bobbin thread is wound up. The bobbin winder
spindle 1 automatically as soon as the winding
6
is finished.
5
E 4) Remove the bobbin and cut the bobbin thread
with the thread cut retainer 3.
5) When adjusting the winding amount of the bob-
6 bin thread, loosen setscrew 4 and move bobbin
winding lever 2 to the direction of A or B. Then
tighten setscrew 4.
To the direction of A : Decrease
To the direction of B : Increase

6) In case that the bobbin thread is not wound evenly on the bobbin, remove the handwheel, loosen screw
5 and adjust the height of bobbin thread tension 8.
• It is the standard that the center of the bobbin is as high as the center of thread tension disk 6.
• Adjust the position of thread tension disk 6 to the direction of D when the winding amount of the bobbin
thread on the lower part of the bobbin is excessive and to the direction E when the winding amount of
the bobbin thread on the upper part of the bobbin is excessive.
After the adjustment, tighten screw 5.
7) To adjust the tension of the bobbin winder, turn the thread tension nut 7.
(Caution)
1. When winding the bobbin thread, start the winding in the state that the thread between the bobbin
and thread tension disk 6 is tense.
2. When winding the bobbin thread in the state that sewing is not performed, remove the needle thread
from the thread path of thread take-up and remove the bobbin from the hook.
3. There is the possibility that the thread pulled out from the thread stand is loosened due to the influ-
ence (direction) of the wind and may be entangled in the handwheel. Be careful of the direction of
the wind.

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 6. Adjusting the height of the knee lifter

WARNING :
Be sure to turn the power OFF before the following work in order to prevent personal injury due to
unintentional starting of the sewing machine.

1
2
3

1) The standard height of the presser foot lifted using the knee lifter is 10 mm.
2) You can adjust the presser foot lift up to 13 mm using knee lifter adjust screw 1.
3) When you have adjusted the presser foot lift to over 10 mm, be sure that the bottom end of needle bar
2 in its lowest position does not hit presser foot 3.

7. Installing the thread stand

1) Assemble the thread stand unit, and insert it in
the hole in the machine table.
2) Tighten nut 1.
2
3) For ceiling wiring, pass the power cord through
spool rest rod 2.

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 8. Lubrication

WARNING :
1. Do not connect the power plug until the lubrication has been completed so as to prevent
accidents due to abrupt start of the sewing machine,
2. To prevent the occurrence of an inflammation or rash, immediately wash the related portions if
oil adheres to your eyes or other parts of your body.
3. If oil is mistakenly swallowed, diarrhea or vomitting may occur. Put oil in a place where children
cannot reach.

1) Before starting the sewing machine, fill oil pan

A 1 with JUKI MACHINE OIL #7 up to HIGH mark
A.
2) When the oil level lowers below LOW mark B,
refill the oil pan with the specified oil.
3) When you operate the machine after lubrica-
B tion, you will see splashing oil through oil sight
1 2 window 2 if the lubrication is adequate.
4) Note that the amount of the splashing oil is un-
related to the amount of the lubricating oil.

1. When you use a new sewing machine or a sewing machine after an extended period of dis-
use, use the sewing machine after performing break-in at 2,000 sti/min or less.
2. F or the oil for hook lubrication, purchase JUKI NEW DEFRIX OIL No. 1 (Part No. : MD-
FRX1600C0) or JUKI MACHINE OIL #7 (Part No. : MML007600CA).
3. Be sure to lubricate clean oil.

9. Adjusting the amount of oil (oil splashes)

WARNING :
Be extremely careful about the operation of the machine since the amount of oil has to be checked
by turning the hook at a high speed.

(1) Confirmation of the amount of oil in the hook

1 Amount of oil (oil splashes) confirmation paper 2 Position to confirm the amount of oil (oil splashes)
3 - 10 mm
25 mm

70 mm

Oil splashes confirmation paper Closely fit the paper against the wall
surface of the bed.

* When carrying out the procedure described below in 2, remove the slide plate and take extreme caution
not to allow your fingers to come in contact with the hook.
1) If the machine has not been sufficiently warmed up for operation, make the machine run idle for approxi-
mately three minutes. (Moderate intermittent operation)
2) Place the amount of oil (oil spots) confirmation paper under the hook immediately after the machine
stops running.
3) Confirm the height of the oil surface in the oil reservoir is within the range between “HIGH” and “LOW”.
4) Confirmation of the amount of oil should be completed in five seconds. (Check the period of time with a
watch.)
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(2) Adjusting the amount of oil (oil spots) in the hook
1) Turning the oil amount adjustment screw attached
on the hook driving shaft front bushing in the “+”
direction (in direction A) will increase the amount of
oil (oil spots) in the hook, or in the “–” direction (in
direction B) will decrease it.
B 2) After the amount of oil in the hook has been prop-
A
erly adjusted with the oil amount adjustment screw,
make the sewing machine run idle for approximately
30 seconds to check the amount of oil in the hook.

(3) Sample showing the appropriate amount of oil in the hook

1) The amount of oil shown in the samples on the left
Appropriate amount of oil (small)
should be finely adjusted in accordance with sewing
Splashes of oil from the hook
processes.
Be careful not to excessively increase/decrease the
amount of oil in the hook. (If the amount of oil is too
* mm small, the hook will be seized (the hook will be hot).
DDL-8700AS-7
* mm 1mm If the amount of oil is too much, the sewing product
DDL-8700AH-7
may be stained with oil.)
2) Adjust the amount of oil in the hook so that the
Appropriate amount of oil (large)
oil amount (oil splashes) should not change while
Splashes of oil from the hook
checking the oil amount three times (on the three
sheets of paper).

* mm
DDL-8700AS-7 2mm
* mm DDL-8700AH-7 3mm

(4) Confirmation of the amount of oil supplied to the face plate parts
* When carrying out the work described below in
1 Amount of oil (oil splashes) confirmation paper
2), remove the face plate and take extreme cau-
tion not to allow your fingers to come in contact
with the thread take-up lever.
25 mm

1) If the machine has not been sufficiently warmed

up for operation, make the machine run idle for
70 mm approximately three minutes. (Moderate inter-
mittent operation)
2) Place the amount of oil (oil spots) confirmation
2 Position to confirm the amount of oil paper under the hook immediately after the ma-
(oil splashes)
chine stops running.
3) Confirm the height of the oil surface in the oil
reservoir is within the range between “HIGH”
and “LOW”.
4) The time required for the confirmation of the
amount of oil (oil splashes) should be completed
Oil splashes in ten seconds. (Measure the period of time with
confirmation paper a watch.)

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(5) Adjusting the amount of oil supplied to the face plate parts
1) Adjust the amount of oil supplied to the thread
take-up and needle bar crank 2 by turning ad-
just pin 1.
C B 2) The minimum amount of oil is reached when
A
marker dot A is brought close to needle bar
2 crank 2 by turning the adjust pin in direction B.
1
maximum minimum 3) The maximum amount of oil is reached when
marker dot A is brought to the position just op-
1 posite from the needle bar crank by turning the
adjust pin in direction C.

(6) Sample showing the appropriate amount of oil supplied to the face plate parts
1) The state given in the figure shows the appropri-
Appropriate amount of oil (small)
ate amount of oil (oil splashes). It is necessary
Splashes of oil from the thread take-up lever
to finely adjust the amount of oil in accordance
with the sewing processes. However, do not
excessively increase/decrease the amount of oil
in the hook. (If the amount of oil is too small, the
1 mm hook will be seized (the hook will be hot). If the
amount of oil is too much, the sewing product
may be stained with oil.)
Appropriate amount of oil (large)
2) Adjust the amount of oil in the hook so that the
Splashes of oil from the thread take-up lever
oil amount (oil splashes) should not change
while checking the oil amount three times (on
the three sheets of paper).

2 mm

10. Attaching the needle

WARNING :
Be sure to turn the power OFF before the following work in order to prevent personal injury due to
unintentional starting of the sewing machine.

Use the specified needle for the machine. Use the

proper needle in accordance with the thickness of
D B thread used and the kinds of the materials.
1) Turn the handwheel until the needle bar reaches
the highest point of its stroke.
A
C 2) Loosen screw 2, and hold needle 1 with its
1
indented part A facing exactly to the right in
2 direction B.
3) Insert the needle fully into the hole in the needle
bar in the direction of the arrow until the end of
hole is reached.
4) Securely tighten screw 2.

5) Check that long groove C of the needle is facing exactly to the left in direction D.
(Caution) When polyester filament thread is used, if the indented part of the needle is tilted toward opera-
tor's side, the loop of thread becomes unstable. As a result, hangnail of thread or thread breakage may
occur. For the thread that such phenomenon is likely to occur, it is effective to attach the needle with its
indented part slightly slanting on the rear side.

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11. Setting the bobbin into the bobbin case
1) Pass the thread through thread slit A, and
A
pull the thread in direction C. By so doing, the
thread will pass under the tension spring and
come out from notch B.
2) Check that the bobbin rotates in the direction of
the arrow when thread is pulled.
B

12. Adjusting the stitch length

* The dial calibration is in millimeters.
1) Turn stitch length dial 1 in the direction of the
arrow, and align the desired number to marker
dot A on the machine arm.
1
A

13. Presser foot pressure

1) Loosen nut 2. As you turn presser spring regu-
B A lator 1 clockwise (in direction A), the presser
1 foot pressure will be increased.
2) As you turn the presser spring regulator counter-
29 to 32 mm
clockwise (in direction B), the pressure will be
decreased.
3) After adjustment, tighten nut 2.
2
The standard value of the pressure regulating thumb
screw is 29 to 32 mm.

14. Hand lifter

1) The presser foot is lifted by moving the lever
upward.
2) The presser foot is lowered by moving the lever
downward.

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15. Adjusting the height of the presser bar

WARNING :
Be sure to turn the power OFF before the following work in order to prevent personal injury due to
unintentional starting of the sewing machine.

1) Loosen setscrew 1, and adjust the presser bar

height or the angle of the presser foot.
2) After adjustment, securely tighten the setscrew
1 1.

16. Threading the machine head

WARNING :
Be sure to turn the power OFF before the following work in order to prevent personal injury due to
unintentional starting of the sewing machine.

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17. Thread tension
(1) Adjusting the needle thread tension
1) The length of thread remaining at the needle
1
tip after thread trimming is shortened by turn-
ing tension regulating nut No. 1 1 clockwise in
direction A.
2) It is lengthened by turning the nut counterclock-
B A E F wise in direction B.
3 3) The needle thread tension is increased by turn-
ing tension regulating nut No. 2 2 clockwise in
direction C.
2
4) It is decreased by turning the nut counterclock-
wise in direction D.
C (2) Adjusting the bobbin thread tension
D 1) The bobbin thread tension is increased by turn-
ing tension regulating screw 3 clockwise in
direction E.
2) It is decreased by turning the screw counter-
clockwise in direction F.

18. Thread take-up spring

(1) Changing the stroke of thread take-up
5 4 spring 1
1 1) Loosen setscrew 2.
2) As you turn tension post 3 clockwise (in direc-
2 tion A), the stroke of the thread take-up spring
A will be increased.
B 3) As you turn the knob counterclockwise (in direc-
tion B), the stroke will be decreased.
1
3
(2) Changing the pressure of thread take-up
spring 1
1) Loosen setscrew 2, and remove tension post 3.
2) Loosen setscrew 4.
3) As you turn tension post 3 clockwise (in direc-
tion A), the pressure will be increased.
4) As you turn the tension post counterclockwise (in
direction B), the pressure will be decreased.

19. Adjusting the thread take-up stroke

WARNING :
Be sure to turn the power OFF before the following work in order to prevent personal injury due to
unintentional starting of the sewing machine.

1) When sewing heavy-weight materials, move

AB thread guide 1 to the left (in direction A) to
increase the length of thread pulled out by the
1
thread take-up.
C
2) When sewing light-weight materials, move
thread guide 1 to the right (in direction B) to
decrease the length of thread pulled out by the
thread take-up.
3) Normally, thread guide 1 is positioned in a way
that marker line C is aligned with the center of
the screw.

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 20. Needle-to-hook relationship

WARNING :
Be sure to turn the power OFF before the following work in order to prevent personal injury due to
unintentional starting of the sewing machine.

(1) Adjust the timing between the needle and

the hook as follows :
1) Turn the handwheel to bright the needle bar
down to the lowest point of its stroke, and
C
loosen setscrew 1.
1 D (Adjusting the needle bar height)
2) (For a DB needle) Align marker line A on
A
needle bar 2 with the bottom end of needle bar
lower bushing 3, then tighten setscrew 1.
B
(For a DA needle) Align marker line C on
0.04 to 0.1 mm
needle bar 2 with the bottom end of needle bar
lower bushing 3, then tighten setscrew 1.
(Adjusting position of the hook a)
4
3) (For a DB needle) Loosen the three hook
3 5
setscrews, turn the handwheel and align marker
line B on ascending needle bar 2 with the bot-
A B
tom end of needle bar lower bushing 3.
2
(For a DA needle) Loosen the three hook
a setscrews, turn the handwheel and align marker
line D on ascending needle bar 2 with the bot-
tom end of needle bar lower bushing 3.

4) After making the adjustments mentioned in the above steps, align hook blade point 5 with the center
of needle 4. Provide a clearance of 0.04 mm to 0.1 mm (DDL-8700AH-7 : 0.06 to 0.17mm) (reference
value) between the needle and the hook, then securely tighten setscrews in the hook.

If the clearance between the blade point of hook and the needle is smaller than the specified
value, the blade point of hook will be damaged. If the clearance is larger, stitch skipping will
result.

21. Height of the feed dog

WARNING :
Be sure to turn the power OFF before the following work in order to prevent personal injury due to
unintentional starting of the sewing machine.

To adjust the height of the feed dog :

1
1 Loosen screw 2 of crank 1.
2 Move the feed bar up or down to make adjust-
ment.
0.75 to 0.85 mm 3 Securely tighten screw 2.
2 DDL-8700AS-7
If the clamping pressure is insufficient,
1.15 to 1.25 mm the motion of the forked portion be-
DDL-8700AH-7 comes heavy.

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22. Tilt of the feed dog

WARNING :
Be sure to turn the power OFF before the following work in order to prevent personal injury due to
unintentional starting of the sewing machine.

1) The standard tilt (horizontal) of the feed dog

B
A a is obtained when marker dot A on the feed
bar shaft is aligned with marker dot B on feed
b d rocker 1.
2) To tilt the feed dog with its front up in order to
c prevent puckering, loosen the setscrew, and
1 turn the feed bar shaft 90˚ in the direction of the
arrow, using a screwdriver.
a Front up b Standard
c Front down d Throat plate 3) To tilt the feed dog with its front down in order
to prevent uneven material feed, turn the feed
bar shaft 90˚ in the opposite direction from the
arrow.

Whenever the feed dog tilt is adjusted,

the feed dog height will be changed. So,
it is necessary to check the height after
tilt adjustment.

23. Adjusting the feed timing

WARNING :
Be sure to turn the power OFF before the following work in order to prevent personal injury due to
unintentional starting of the sewing machine.

1) Loosen screws 2 and 3 in feed eccentric cam

Standard feed timing
1, move the feed eccentric cam in the direction
1
of the arrow or opposite direction of the arrow,
2
and firmly tighten the screws.
Advanced feed timing
2) For the standard adjustment, adjust so that the
top surface of feed dog and the top end of needle
eyelet are flush with the top surface of throat plate
3
Delayed feed timing when the feed dog descends below the throat
plate.
3) To advance the feed timing in order to prevent
uneven material feed, move the feed eccentric
cam in the direction of the arrow.
4) To delay the feed timing in order to increase
stitch tightness, move the feed eccentric cam in
the opposite direction from the arrow.

Be careful not to move the feed eccen-

tric cam too far, or else needle breakage
may result.

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24. Cunter knife

WARNING :
Be sure to turn the power OFF before the following work in order to prevent personal injury due to
unintentional starting of the sewing machine.

If the knife does not cut thread sharply, immediately

a re-sharpen counter knife 1 as illustrated in Fig. C
C and re-install it properly.
b
1) If the mounting position of the counter knife is
1 moved in direction A from the standard mount-
c
ing position, the thread length after thread trim-
ming will be increased accordingly.
1 B A
2) If the mounting position is moved in direction B,
the thread length will be decreased accordingly.
a Moving knife b Center of needle
c Standard : 4.0mm (DDL-8700AH-7: 4.5mm) When sharpening again the knife blade,
extra special care must be taken on the
handling of the knife.

25. Pedal pressure and pedal stroke

WARNING :
Be sure to turn the power OFF before the following work in order to prevent personal injury due to
unintentional starting of the sewing machine.

(1) Adjusting the pressure required to de-

press the front part of the pedal
2
When the pedal pressure spring 1 is hooked to
the lower side, the pedal pressure will decrease,
and when hooked to the upper side, the pedal
pressure will increase.

(2) Adjusting the pressure required to de-

press the back part of the pedal
3
1
The pressure increases as you turn reverse de-
pressing regulator screw 2 in, and decreases as
you turn the screw out.

(3) Adjusting the pedal stroke

The pedal stroke decreases when you insert con-
necting rod 3 into the left hole.

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26. Adjustment of the pedal

WARNING :
Be sure to turn the power OFF before the following work in order to prevent personal injury due to
unintentional starting of the sewing machine.

(1) Installing the connecting rod

1) Move pedal 3 to the right or left as illustrated
by the arrows so that motor control lever 1 and
connecting rod 2 are straightened.

(2) Adjusting the pedal angle

5 1) The pedal tilt can be freely adjusted by changing
1 the length of the connecting rod.
2) Loosen adjust screw 4, and adjust the length of
4
2 connecting rod 2.

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 #. FOR THE OPERATOR
1. Operating procedure of the sewing machine
1) Press ON button 1 of the power switch to turn ON
the power.
(Caution) If the backlight of the operation panel
does not light up after the power switch
is turned ON, immediately turn the power
OFF and check the voltage. In addition,
in such a case as this, re-turn ON the
power switch when 2 to 3 minutes or
1 more have passed after turning OFF the
power switch.
2) When the needle bar is not in UP position, it auto-
matically turns to the UP position.
(Caution) When turning ON the power for the first
time, there is the case where the tim-
ing is slightly retarded to perform the
initialization work. When turning ON the
power, the needle bar moves. Do not put
your hands or things under the needle.
3) The pedal is operated in the following four steps:
a. The machine runs at low sewing speed when you
lightly depress the front part of the pedal. 3
5 b. The machine runs at high sewing speed when you
4 further depress the front part of the pedal. 3
(If the automatic reverse feed stitching has been
3 preset, the machine runs at high speed after it com-
pletes reverse feed stitching.)
c. The machine stops (with its needle up or down)
when you reset the pedal to its original position.
d. The machine trims threads when you fully depress
the back part of the pedal. 5
* When the auto-lifer (AK device) is used, one more operating switch is provided between the sewing
machine stop switch and thread trimming switch. The presser foot goes up when you lightly depress the
back part of the pedal 4, and if you further depress the back part 5, the thread trimmer is actuated.
When starting sewing from the state that the presser foot has been lifted with the Auto-lifter and you
depress the back part of the pedal, the presser foot only comes down.
• If you reset the pedal to its neutral position during the automatic reverse feed stitching at seam start, the
machine stops after it completes the reverse feed stitching.
• The machine will perform normal thread trimming even if you depress the back part of the pedal immedi-
ately following high or low speed sewing.
• The machine will completely perform thread trimming even if you reset the pedal to its neutral position
immediately after the machine started thread trimming action.

PFL KFL
Presser foot operation by
Enabled Disabled
pedal
Pedal depressing depth for
Deep Shallow
thread trimming

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 4) Reverse feed stitching at the beginning of sew-
ing, reverse feed stitching at the end of sewing
and various sewing patterns can be set on built-
in panel 6 of the machine head.

5) For some types of the sewing machine heads,

reverse feed is performed by pressing touch-back
switch 7.

6) When sewing is completed, press OFF button 2 of

the power switch to turn OFF the power switch after
confirming that the sewing machine has stopped.
(Caution) In the case the machine is not used for
a long time, remove the power plug from
the plug receptacle.

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 2. Built-in panel of the machine head

C 1 D 2 E 7

A B

3 4 5 6

1 switch : Used for changing over effective/ineffective of the reverse feed stitching pattern.

2 switch : Used for changing over effective/ineffective of the overlapped stitching pattern.

3 switch : Used for confirming the contents of setting and for changing over effective/ineffective of
the reverse feed stitching at sewing start.

4 switch : Used for selecting the process (A, B, C, D) the number of stitches for which is to be
changed.
* The selected process flashes on and off.

5 switch : Used for changing the content of the selected display (flashing section) and for changing
over effective/ineffective of the reverse stitch at sewing end.

6 switch : Used for changing the content of the selected display (flashing section).

7 switch : It is used to call the production support function and to call the one-touch setting (it
should be held pressed for one second).

Indicators A and B : Various pieces of information are displayed.

LED C : Lights up when the reverse feed stitching pattern is effective.

LED D : Lights up when the overlapped stitching pattern is effective.

LED E : Lights up when the production support function is displayed.

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 3. Operating procedure of the sewing pattern
(Caution) Refer to the Instruction Manual for each operation panel for how to operate sewing patterns us-
ing other operation panel than the built-in panel of the machine head.

(1) Reverse feed stitching pattern

Reverse feed stitching at sewing start and reverse feed stitching at sewing end can be separately pro-
grammed.
[Setting procedure of the reverse feed stitching]
C 1 2
1) Effective/ineffective of the reverse feed stitching

pattern can be changed over by pressing

A switch 1.
B
When the reverse feed stitching pattern is ren-
dered effective, LED C lights up, the number of
stitches of the reverse feed stitching at sew-
ing start is displayed on A, and the number of
stitches of the reverse feed stitching at sewing
end is displayed on indicator B.
Select a process (A, B, C or D) the number of
stitches for which is to be changed by using
3 4 5 6 switch 4.
The number which is flashing on and off repre-
sents the process which is being set.
Change the number of stitches for the selected
process by using switch 5 and switch

6.
Press switch 3 to confirm the change you
have made. (The number of stitches that can be
set is 0 to 15.)
(Caution) The sewing machine cannot perform sew-
ing when the display of the number of stitches
for a process is flashing on and off.

2) When the number of reverse feed stitches dis-

3 5
play is not flashing on and off, every press on

Without reverse switch 3 changes over the reverse feed

stitching stitching mode from the "reverse feed stitching
at sewing start," "double reverse feed stitching
Reverse
at sewing start" and "no reverse feed stitching at
stitching
sewing start."
Double reverse In addition, every time switch 5 is pressed,
stitching
the reverse feed stitching feature changes over
from the reverse feed stitching at sewing end to
the double reverse stitch at sewing end, then to
no reverse feed stitching at sewing end, in turn.

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(2) Overlapped stitching pattern
Overlapped stitching pattern can be programmed.

A : Number of stitches of normal stitching setting

A C C
0 to 15 stitches
B : Number of stitches of reverse stitching setting
0 to 15 stitches
C : Number of stitches of normal stitching setting
0 to 15 stitches
B B D : Number of times of repetition
0 to 9 times
D
(Caution) When process D is set to 5 times, the sewing is repeat-
ed as A / B / C / B / C.

D [Setting procedure of the overlapped stitching]

2
1) Effective/ineffective of the overlapped stitching

pattern can be changed over by pressing

A B switch 2.
When the overlapped stitching pattern is ren-
dered effective, LED D lights up.
2) Select a process (A, B, C or D) the number of
stitches for which is to be changed by using
switch 4.
The number which is flashing on and off repre-
sents the process which is being set.

3 4 5 6

3) Change the number of stitches for the selected process by using switch 5 and switch 6.

4) Press switch 3 to confirm the change you have made.

(The sewing machine does not run unless the setting has been confirmed by pressing switch 3.)
(Caution) The overlapped stitching pattern is carried out under automatic operation mode. Once the pedal
is depressed, the sewing machine will automatically perform sewing of the number of overlapped
stitches.

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 4. One-touch setting
A part of function setting items can be easily changed in the normal sewing state.
(Caution) For the setting of functions other than those covered in this part, refer to "#-6. Setting of func-
tions" p. 28.
[One-touch setting procedure]
7
1) Keep switch 7 held pressed for one second
to place the panel in the function setting mode.
2) Change over the item to be set by using
switch 3 or switch 4. Then, the set value
can be changed by using switch 5 and
switch 6.
3) To return to the normal sewing state, press
switch 7.
(Caution) The setting is confirmed by pressing
switch 7. One-shot automatic sewing, material
edge sensor, thread trimming by the material
3 4 5 6 edge sensor and the number of stitches of the
material edge sensor are not displayed in the
default setting at the time of delivery.
1 Thread trimming function ( )
: Thread trimming operation is not performed (solenoid output prohibition: Thread trimmer, wiper)
: Thread trimming operation is effective.
2 Wiper function ( )
: Wiper does not operate after thread trimming. : Wiper operates after thread trimming
3 One-shot automatic stitching function ( )
: One-shot automatic stitching function is ineffective. : One-shot automatic stitching is effective.
(Caution) This function is rendered effective when the material end sensor function is set. It is not pos-
sible to prohibit the one-shot operation during overlapped sewing operation. The number of revolution
is the value which is set for setting No. 38.

4 Setting of the max. speed of stitch ( )

The highest speed of stitch of the machine head is set. The upper limit of the set value differs with the
type of machine head to which the SC is connected.
Setting range : 150 - Max. value [sti/min]

5 Material end sensor function ( )

: Material end sensor function is ineffective.
: Once the material end is detected, the sewing machine stops running after having sewn the
number of stitches set with 7 ( ).
* This function is rendered effective when the material edge sensor is set with function setting No. 12.

6 Thread trimming function by material end sensor ( )

: Automatic thread trimming function after the detection of material end is ineffective.
: Once the material end is detected, the sewing machine performs thread trimming after having
sewn the number of stitches set with 7 ( ).
* This function is rendered effective when the material edge sensor is set with function setting No. 12.

7 Number of stitches for material end sensor ( )

The number of stitches to be sewn from the detection of material end to the stop of the sewing machine
Number of stitches that can be set: 0 to 19 (stitches)
(Caution) This function is rendered effective when the material end sensor function is set. If the number of
stitches specified is inadequate, the sewing machine can fail to stop within the preset number of stitches
depending on the number of revolutions of the sewing machine.

8 Adjustment of quantity of light of LED light（ ）

The quantity of light of the LED light is adjusted
Setting range : 0 to 100

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 5. Production support function

The production support function consists of three different functions (six different modes) such as the produc-
tion volume management function, operation measuring function and bobbin counter function. Each of them
has its own production support effect. Select the appropriate function (mode) as required.
■ Production volume management function
Target No. of pcs. display mode [F100]
Target/actual No. of pcs difference display mode [F200]
The target number of pieces, actual number of pieces and the difference between the target and actual
number of pieces along with the operation time are displayed to notify the operators of a delay and ad-
vance in real time. Sewing machine operators are allowed to engage sewing while constantly checking
his/her work pace. This helps raise target awareness, thereby increasing productivity. In addition, a delay
in work can be found at an early stage to enable early detection of problems and early implementation of
corrective measures.
■ Operation measuring function
Sewing machine availability rate display mode [F300]
Pitch time display mode [F400]
Average number of revolutions display mode [F500]
Sewing machine availability status is automatically measured and displayed on the control panel. The
data obtained can be used as basic data to perform process analyses, line arrangement and equipment
efficiency checkup.
■ Bobbin counter function
Bobbin counter display mode
In order to change bobbins before the current bobbin runs out of thread, the time for replacing the bob-
bin is notified.

[To use the production support mode]

1 2 7 Keep switch 7 held pressed (one second) in

the normal sewing state to call the one-touch setting

screen.

Then, press switch 1 or switch 2 to set

each production support mode in ON/OFF state to

call the one-touch setting screen.
Press switch 3 or switch 4 to select the
mode to be set in the ON/OFF state.
ON/OFF of the display can be changed over by

pressing switch 5 or switch 6.

3 4 5 6
To return to the normal sewing state, press

(Caution) Modes F100 to F500 have been factory- switch 7.

set in the OFF state at the time of delivery.
The mode state is changed over to ON/OFF ac-
cording to the setting of the bobbin thread coun-
ter function (function setting No. 6).

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Sewing can be performed with the production support data displayed on the control panel.
[Basic operation of the production support modes]

1) When switch 7 is pressed in the normal

E7
sewing state, LED E lights up to enter the pro-
B duction support mode.
A 2) Production support function can be changed
over by pressing switch 3 or switch 4.
3) Data attached marked with (*1) in Table 1 "In-
dicator A" can be changed by means of

switch 5 and switch 6.

3 4 5 6

4) When you keep switch 6 held pressed for two seconds, indicator B and LED E flash on and
off. While they are flashing on and off, data marked with (*2) in Table 1 "Display under modes" can be
changed by pressing switch 5 and switch 6.

When you press switch 7, the value marked with (*2) is confirmed and indicator B and LED E stop

flashing on and off.

5) The value with a sharp mark (*3) in Table 1 "Display of modes" can be changed only immediately after
resetting by using switch 5 and switch 6.
6) Refer to the table "Mode resetting operation," for the resetting procedure of data.
7) To return to the normal sewing state, press switch 7.

Data to be displayed under the respective modes are as described in the table below.
Table 1: Display of modes

Indicator B (when
Mode name Indicator A Indicator B
switch 5 is pressed)
Target No. of pcs. display Actual number of pieces (Unit Target number of pieces (Unit -
mode (F100) : piece) (*1) : piece) (*2)
Target/actual No. of pcs. dif- Difference between target Target pitch time -
ference display mode [F200] number of pieces and actual (Unit : 100 msec) (*2)
number of pieces (d : piece)
(*1)
Sewing machine availability oP-r Sewing machine availability Display of average avail-
rate display mode (F300) rate in the previous sewing ability rate of sewing
(Unit : %) machine (Unit : %)
Pitch time display mode Pi-T Pitch time in the previous Display of average pitch
(F400) sewing (Unit : 1sec) time (Unit : 100 msec)
Average number of revolu- ASPd Average number of revolu- Display of average number
tions display mode (F500) tions in the previous sewing of revolutions
(Unit : sti/min) (Unit : sti/min)
B o b b i n c o u n t e r d i s p l a y bbn Bobbin counter value (*3) -
mode

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Table 2: Mode resetting operation

Switch 5 (held pressed for 2 Switch 5 (held pressed for 4 sec-

Mode name
seconds) onds)
Target No. of pcs. display mode Resets the actual number of pieces -
(F100) Resets the difference between target
number of pieces and actual number
of pieces
Target/actual No. of pcs. difference Resets the actual number of pieces -
display mode (F200) Resets the difference between target
number of pieces and actual number
of pieces
Sewing machine availability rate Resets average availability rate of Resets average availability rate of sewing
display mode (F300) sewing machine machine.
Resets average pitch time.
Resets average number of revolutions of
sewing machine.
Pitch time display mode (F400) Resets average pitch time Resets average availability rate of sewing
machine.
Resets average pitch time.
Resets average number of revolutions of
sewing machine.
Average number of revolutions Resets average number of revolu- Resets average availability rate of sewing
display mode (F500) tions of sewing machine. machine.
Resets average pitch time.
Resets average number of revolutions of
sewing machine.
Bobbin counter display mode Resets the bobbin counter value -
(Note that only the bobbin counter is

immediately reset by pressing

switch 5.)

[Detailed setting of production volume management function (F101, F102)]

1 2 7 When switch 7 is held pressed (for three sec-

onds) under the target No. of pcs. display mode

(F100) or the target/actual No. of pcs. difference
display mode (F200), the detailed setting of the pro-
duction volume management function can be carried
out.
The setting state of the number of times of thread
trimming (F101) and that of the target achievement
buzzer (F102) can be changed over by pressing

switch 3 or switch 4.
The number of times of thread trimming for sewing
3 4 5 6
one piece of garment can be set by pressing

switch 5 or switch 6 in the setting state of the number of times of thread trimming (F101).
It is possible to set whether the buzzer sounds or not when the actual number of pieces has reached the tar-
get volume by pressing switch 5 or switch 6 in the setting state of the target achievement buzzer
(F102).

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 6. Setting of functions

Functions can be selected and specified.

(Caution) Refer to the Instruction Manual for each operation panel for how to operate sewing patterns us-
ing other operation panel than the built-in panel of the machine head.

1) Turn ON the power with switch 7 held

7
pressed.
(The item which has been changed during the
previous work is displayed.)
* If the screen display does not change, re-carry
out operation described in step 1).
(Caution) Be sure to re-turn ON the power switch
when one or more seconds have passed after
turning it OFF. If the power switch is re-turned
ON immediately after turning it OFF, the sewing
machine may fail to operate normally. In such a
case, be sure to turn ON the power switch again
properly.
2) To move the setting No. forward, press
switch 4. To move the setting No. backward,

press switch 3.
(Caution) If the setting No. is moved forward (or
backward), the previous (or subsequent) content
of the setting is confirmed. Be careful when the
content of a setting is changed (when the /

switch is touched).
Example) Changing the maximum number of revolu-
tions (setting No. 96)
Press switch 3 or switch 4 to call set-
3 4 5 6 ting No. "96."
The current set value is displayed on indicator B.
Press switch 5 to change the setting to
"2500."
* The content of setting of the setting No. returns
to the initial value by pressing switch 5 and

switch 6 simultaneously.
3) After completion of the changing procedure, press
switch 3 or switch 4 to confirm the updat-
ed value.
(Caution) If the power is turned OFF before carry-
ing out this procedure, the changed content is
3 4 5 6
not updated. When switch 3 is pressed, the
display on the panel changes to the previous
setting No. When switch 4 is pressed, the display on the panel changes to the subsequent setting
No. After completion of the operation, the machine is returned to the normal sewing state by turning
OFF the power and re-turning it ON.

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 7. Function setting list

No. Item Description Setting range Indication of function setting Ref. page
1 Soft start The number of stitches to be sewn at a low speed when the soft-
function start function is used at the start of sewing. 0 to 9
0 : The function is not selected. 1 0 33
1 to 9 : The number of stitches to be sewn under the soft- (Stitches)
start mode.
2 Material end Material end sensor function.
sensor function 0 : Material end detection function is not operative.
1 : After detecting material end, the specified number of 0/1 2 0 33
stitches (No. 4) will be sewn, and the sewing machine will
stop.
3 Thread trimming Thread trimming function by material end sensor.
function by 0 : Automatic thread trimming function after detection of ma-
material end terial end is not operative. 3 0
0/1 33
sensor 1 : After detecting material end, the specified number of
stitches (No. 4) will be sewn, and the sewing machine will
stop and perform automatic thread trimming.
4 Number of Number of stitches for material end sensor.
stitches for Number of stitches from detection of material end to stop of the 0 to 19
material end sewing machine. 4 5 33
(Stitches)
sensor

5 Flicker reducing Flicker reducing function

function 0 : Flicker reducing function is not operative. 5 0
0/1 33
1 : Flicker reducing function is effective
6 Bobbin thread Bobbin thread counting function
counting 0 : Bobbin thread counting function is not operative. 6 1
function 0/1 33
1 : Bobbin thread counting function is operative.
7 Unit of bobbin Unit of bobbin thread counting down
thread counting 0 : 1 Count/10 stitches
* down 1 : 1 Count/15 stitches 0 to 3 7 0
2 : 1 Count/20 stitches
3 : 1 Count/thread trimming
8 Number of Sewing speed of reverse feed stitching
rotation of 150 to 3,000 8 1 9 0 0
* reverse feed (sti/min)
stitching
9 Thread Thread trimming prohibiting function.
trimming 0 : Thread trimming is effective.
prohibiting 1 : Thread trimming is prohibited. 0/1 9 0 33
function (Output of solenoid is prohibited. : Thread trimmer and wiper)
10 Setting of Position of needle bar is specified when the sewing machine
needle bar stop stops.
position when 0: The needle bar stops at its lower position. 0/1 1 0 0 33
the sewing 1: The needle bar stops at its upper position.
machine stops.
11 Operation Operation confirmation sound for operation panel
confirmation 0 : Operation confirmation sound is not generated 1 1 1
sound for 0/1 33
1 : Operation confirmation sound is generated.
operation panel
12 Optinal switch Switching of function of optional switch.
function 1 2 o P T _ 34
selection

13 Function of Function of prohibiting start of the sewing machine by bobbin thread counting
prohibiting start 0 : When counting is out (-1 or less) Function of prohibiting
of the sewing start of the sewing machine is not operative.
machine by 1 : When counting is out (-1 or less) Function of prohibiting
* bobbin thread start of the sewing machine after thread trimming is op- 0 to 2 1 3 0
counter erative.
2 : When counting is out (-1 or less), the sewing machine
stops once. Function of prohibiting start of the sewing
machine after thread trimming is operative.
14 Sewing counter Counting function of sewing (number of completion of process)
0 : Sewing counter function is not operative.
1 : Sewing counter function is operative. (Every time thread 0 to 2 1 4 1 37
trimming is performed)
2 : With the sewing counting switch input function
15 Thread wiping Thread wiping operation after thread trimming is specified.
function after 0 : Thread wiping is not carried out after thread trimming 0/1 1 5 1
thread trimming 1 : Thread wiping is carried out after thread trimming

21 Function of Function of lifting presser foot when the pedal is in neutral posi-
automatic tion.
presser foot 0 : Function of neutral automatic presser lifting is not opera- 0/1 2 1 0 37
lifting at pedal's tive.
neutral position 1 : Selection of function of neutral presser lifting.

* Do not change the set values with asterisk (*) mark as they are functions for maintenance. If the standard set value set at the
time of delivery is changed, it is in danger of causing the machine to be broken or the performance to be deteriorated.
If it is necessary to change the set value, please purchase the Engineer’s Manual and follow the instructions.

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 No. Item Description Setting range Indication of function setting Ref. page
22 Needle up/down Function of the needle up/down correction switch is changed
correction over.
switch 0 : Needle up/down compensation 0/1 2 2 0 37
changeover 1 : One stitch compensation
function
25 Thread trimming Thread trimming operation after moving the needle away from
operation after its upper or lower position by turning the handwheel by hand is
turning the specified.
handwheel by 0 : Thread trimming operation is carried out after turning the 0/1 2 5 1
han handwheel by hand
1 : Thread trimming operation is not carried out after turning
the handwheel by hand
29 Setting of one- This function sets the suction time of initial motion of back-tack
touch type solenoid. 50 to 500
reverse feed 50 ms to 500 ms 2 9 2 5 0 37
solenoid pull-in (ms)
time
30 Function of Function of reverse feed stitching on the way
reverse feed 0 : Normal one-touch type reverse feed stitching function 3 0 0
stitching on the 1 : Function of reverse feed stitching on the way is operative. 0/1 38
way
31 Number of Number of stitches of reverse feed stitching on the way.
stitches of reverse 0 to 19
3 1 4 38
feed stitching on (Stitches)
the way
32 Effective Effective condition of reverse feed stitching on the way
condition of 0 : Function is not operative when the sewing machine stops.
reverse feed 1 : Function is operative when the sewing machine stops.
stitching on the 0/1 3 2 0 38
way when the
sewing machine
is stopping.
33 Thread trimming Thread trimming function by reverse feed stitching on the way
function by 0 : Automatic thread trimming function after completion of
reverse feed reverse feed stitching on the way is not operative. 0/1 3 3 0 38
stitching on the 1 : Automatic thread trimming after completion of reverse
way feed stitching on the way is performed.
35 Number of Lowest speed by pedal
150 to MAX 3 5 2 0 0
* rotation at a low (The MAX value differs by machine head.)
(sti/min)
speed
36 Number of Thread trimming speed
100 to MAX 3 6 3 0 0
* rotation of (The MAX value differs by machine head.)
(sti/min)
thread trimming
37 Number of Sewing speed at the start of sewing (soft-start) 100 to MAX 3 7 8 0 0
rotation of soft- (The MAX value differs by machine head.) 33
(sti/min)
start
38 One-shot speed One-shot speed (The max. value depends on the number of ro- 150 to MAX
tation of the sewing machine head.) 3 8 2 5 0 0 38
(sti/min)
39 Pedal stroke Position where the sewing machine starts rotating from pedal 10 to 50 3 9 3 0
* at the start of neutral position (Pedal stroke) (0.1 mm)
rotation
40 Low speed Position where the sewing machine starts accelerating from 10 to 100 4 0 6 0
* section of pedal pedal neutral position (Pedal stroke) (0.1 mm)
41 Starting position Position where the cloth presser starts lifting from pedal neutral – 60 to –10 4 1 – 2 1
* of lifting presser position (Pedal stroke) (0.1mm)
foot by pedal
42 Starting position Starting position of lowering presser foot
8 to 50 4 2 1 0
* of lowering Stroke from the neutral position
(0.1 mm)
presser foot
43 Pedal stroke 2 for Position 2 where the thread trimming starts from pedal neutral
starting thread position (When the function of lifting presser foot by pedal is pro- – 60 to –10 4 3 – 5 1
* trimming vided.) (Pedal stroke) (0.1 mm)
(Effective only when Item No. 50 is set at 1.)
44 Pedal stroke Position where the sewing machine reaches its highest sewing
for reaching the speed from pedal neutral position (Pedal stroke) 10 to 150 4 4 1 5 0
* maximum number (0.1 mm)
of rotation
45 Compensation of Compensation value of the pedal sensor
* neutral point of –15 to 15 4 5 0
the pedal
47 Auto-lifter Limitation time of waiting for lifting solenoid type auto-lifter de- 10 to 600
selecting function vice 4 7 6 0 39
(second)
48 Pedal stroke 1 for Position where thread trimming starts from pedal neutral position – 60
* starting thread (Standard pedal) (Pedal stroke) to – 10 4 8 – 3 5
trimming (Effective only when Item No. 50 is set at 0.) (0.1 mm)
49 Lowering time of Sets the time required until the lowering of the presser foot is
presser foot completed after a depress on the pedal 0
to 500 4 9 1 4 0 41
(10 ms)

* Do not change the set values with asterisk (*) mark as they are functions for maintenance. If the standard set value set at the
time of delivery is changed, it is in danger of causing the machine to be broken or the performance to be deteriorated.
If it is necessary to change the set value, please purchase the Engineer’s Manual and follow the instructions.

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 No. Item Description Setting range Indication of function setting Ref. page
50 Pedal Type of pedal sensor is selected.
specification 0 : KFL
1 : PFL 0/1 5 0 1 43
Refer to “#-10. Selection of the pedal specifications” p.43.
51 Compensation of Compensation of starting the solenoid for reverse feed stitching
solenoid-on timing when reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing is performed. – 36 to 36 5 1 1 2
of reverse feed 39
(10°)
stitching at the
start of sewing
52 Compensation of Compensation of releasing the solenoid for reverse feed stitch-
solenoid-off timing ing when reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing is per- – 36 to 36 5 2 1 8
of reverse feed formed. 39
(10°)
stitching at the
start of sewing
53 Compensation Compensation of releasing the solenoid for reverse feed stitch-
of solenoid-off ing when reverse feed stitching at the end of sewing is per- – 36 to 36 5 3 1 6
timing of reverse formed. 39
(10°)
feed stitching at
the end of sewing
55 Foot lift after Function of lifting presser foot at the time of (after) thread trimming
thread trimming 0 : Not provided with the function of automatic lifting of work-
clamp after thread trimming 0/1 5 5 1 40
1 : Provided with the function of lifting presser foot automatically
after thread trimming
56 Reverse Function of reverse revolution to lift the needle at the time of (af-
revolution to lift ter) thread trimming
the needle after 0 : Not provided with the function of reverse revolution to lift 5 6 0
0/1 40
thread trimming the needle after thread trimming
1 : Provided with the function of reverse revolution to lift the
needle after thread trimming
58 Function Function of holding predetermined upper/lower position of the needle bar
of holding 0 : Not provided with the function of holding predetermined
predetermined upper/lower position of the needle bar
upper/lower 1 : Provided with the function of holding predetermined upper/
position of the lower position of the needle bar (holding force is weak.) 0 to 3 5 8 0 40
needle bar 2 : Provided with the function of holding predetermined upper/
lower position of the needle bar (holding force is medium.)
3 : Provided with the function of holding predetermined upper/
lower position of the needle bar (holding force is strong.)
59 Function of Auto/ This function can specify the sewing speed of reverse feed
Manual change- stitching at the start of sewing.
over of reverse 0 : The speed will depend on the manual operation by pedal, etc. 0/1 5 9 1 40
feed stitching at 1 : The speed will depend on the specified reverse feed stitching speed (No. 8).
the start of sewing
60 Function of stop Function at the time of completion of reverse feed stitching at
immediately after the start of sewing
reverse feed 0 : Not provided with the function of temporary stop of the
stitching at the sewing machine at the time of completion of reverse feed
start of sewing 0/1 6 0 0 40
stitching at the start of sewing
1 : Provided with the function of temporary stop of the sew-
ing machine at the time of completion of reverse feed
stitching at the start of sewing.
64 Change- Initial speed when starting condensation stitch or EBT
over speed of 0 to 250
condensation (sti/min) 6 4 1 8 0
stitch or EBT (end
back tack)
70 Function of soft- Presser foot is slowly lowered.
down of presser 0 : Presser foot is rapidly lowered. 0/1 7 0 0 41
foot 1 : Presser foot is slowly lowered.

71 Double reverse Effective/ineffective of double reverse feed stitching is changed

feed stitching over.
function 0/1 7 1 1
0 : Ineffective
1 : Effective

72 Sewing Current limit at the startup of sewing machine is specified.

machine startup 0 : Normal (Current limit is applied during startup) 7 2 0
0/1
selecting 1 : Rapid (Current limit is not applied during startup)
function
73 Retry function This function is used when needle cannot pierce materials .
0 : Re-try function is not provided 7 3 1
0/1 41
1 - 10: Re-try function is provided
(Needle-bar returning force before re-trying: 1 (small) - 10 (large))
76 One-shot function One-shot operation up to the material end is specified.
0 : One-shot operation is not performed. 0/1 7 6 0 33
1 : One-shot operation is performed.

84 Initial motion Suction motion time of presser foot lifting solenoid

suction time of 50 to 500 8 4 2 5 0
* (ms) 41
presser foot lifting
solenoid

* Do not change the set values with asterisk (*) mark as they are functions for maintenance. If the standard set value set at the
time of delivery is changed, it is in danger of causing the machine to be broken or the performance to be deteriorated.
If it is necessary to change the set value, please purchase the Engineer’s Manual and follow the instructions.

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No. Item Description Setting range Indication of function setting Ref. page
87 Function of pedal Pedal curve is selected. (Improving pedal inching operation)
curve selection 2

Number of rotations
0
0/1/2 8 7 0
1 41

Pedal stroke

90 Initial motion up Automatic UP stop function is set immediately after turning ON the
stop function power. 0/1 9 0 1 42
0 : off
1 : on
91 Function of prohibiting It is effective in combination with the machine head provided
compensation with tension release function.
operation after turning 0 : Tension release function is ineffective. 0/1 9 1 1
handwheel by hand 1 : Tension release function is effective.

92 Function of Function to reduce speed at the time of completion of reverse

reducing speed feed stitching at the start of sewing.
of reverse feed 0 : Speed is not reduced. 0/1 9 2 0 41
stitching at the 1 : Speed is reduced.
start of sewing

93 Function added to Operation of needle up/down compensating switch is changed

needle up/down after turning ON the power or thread trimming.
compensating 0 : Normal (needle up/down compensating stitching only)
switch 1 : One stitch compensating stitching is performed only when 0/1 9 3 0 42
aforementioned changeover is made. (Upper stop / up-
per stop)

94 Continuous + The function that does not stop the sewing machine by com-
One-shot nonstop bining continuous stitching with one-shot stitching using the
function program sewing function which is available in the IT operation
panel. 0/1 9 4 0 42
0 : Normal (The sewing machine stops when a step is com-
pleted.)
1 : The sewing machine does not stop when a step is com-
pleted and proceeds to next step.
95 Head selection Machine head to be used is selected.
function (When the machine head is changed, each setting item is changed 9 5 8 7 A S
to the initial value of the machine head.)
96 Max. number of Max. number of rotation of the sewing machine head can be set. 150 to MAX 9 6 4 0 0 0
rotation setting (The MAX value differs by machine head.) 42
(sti/min)
100 Number of Sets the number of stitches to be sewn at the beginning of sew-
stitches sewn ing before the thread clamp solenoid (CN36-7) starts operating
before thread 0: Thread clamp solenoid does not operate. 0-9 1 0 0 0
clamp works at 1-9: The number of stitches to be sewn before the thread clamp (stitches)
the beginning of solenoid operates
sewing
103 Needle cooler Delay time from the stop of sewing machine to the output OFF is 100 to
output OFF specified using the needle cooler output function. 1 0 3 5 0 0
delay time 2000 ms
109 LED light Used to adjust brightness of the LED light
dimmer utility 0: Output OFF 0 to 100% 1 0 9 1 0 0 42
setting
120 Main shaft Main shaft reference angle is compensated.
reference angle –60 to 60 1 2 0 – 1 3 42
compensation
121 Up position Angle to detect UP position starting is compensated.
starting angle –15 to 15 1 2 1 5 42
compensation

122 DOWN position Angle to detect DOWN position starting is compensated.

starting angle –15 to 15 1 2 2 0 42
compensation

124 Setting of Setting to reduce the power consumption while the sewing ma-
energy-saving chine is in standby state 1 2 4 0
function during 0: Energy-saving mode is ineffective 0/1 42
standby 1: Energy-saving mode is effective

* Do not change the set values with asterisk (*) mark as they are functions for maintenance. If the standard set value set at the
time of delivery is changed, it is in danger of causing the machine to be broken or the performance to be deteriorated.
If it is necessary to change the set value, please purchase the Engineer’s Manual and follow the instructions.

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 8. Detailed explanation of selection of functions

1 Selection of the soft-start function (Function setting No. 1)

The needle thread may fail to interlace with the bobbin thread at the start of sewing when the stitching pitch
(stitch length) is small or a thick needle is used. To solve such problem, this function (called “soft-start”) is
used to limit the sewing speed, thereby assuring successful formation of the starting stitches.
1 0 0: The function is not selected.
1 to 9 : The number of stitches to be sewn under the soft-start mode.

The sewing speed limited by the soft-start function can be changed. (Function setting No. 37)
3 7 8 0 0 Data setting range
100 to MAX sti/min <10 sti/min> (The MAX value differs by machine head.)

2 Material end sensor function (Function setting No. 2 to 4, 76)

This function is possible when the material end sensor is attached.
For details, refer to "#-16. Connection of the material and sensor" p. 49 and the Instruction Manual for
the material end sensor.

3 Flicker reducing function (Function setting No. 5)

The function reduces flickering of the hand lamp at the start of sewing.
5 0 0 : Flicker reducing function is ineffective
1 : Flicker reducing function is effective
(Caution) When the flicker reducing function is set at the "Flicker reducing function is effective," the
startup speed of the sewing machine decreases.

4 Bobbin thread counting function (Function setting No. 6)

When the control panel is used, the function subtracts from the predetermined value and indicates the used
amount of bobbin thread.
For the details, refer to the instruction manual for the control panel.
6 1 0 : Bobbin thread counting function is not operative.
1 : Bobbin thread counting function is operative.
(Caution) If “0” is set, the LCD indication on the control panel will go out and the bobbin thread count-
ing function will be invalid.

5 Thread trimming prohibiting function (Function setting No. 9)

This function turns OFF thread trimming solenoid output and wiper solenoid output when thread trimming is
actuated.
By this function, separate sewing material can be spliced and sewn without trimming thread.
0 : off Thread trimming is operative. (thread can be trimmed).
9 0
1 : on Thread trimming is inoperative. (thread can not be trimmed).

6 Setting of the needle bar stop position when the sewing machine stops (Function setting No. 10)
The position of the needle bar when the pedal is in its neutral position is specified.
1 0 0 0 : Down The needle bar stops in the lowest position of its stroke.
1 : Up The needle bar stops in the highest position of its stroke.
(Caution) If the stop position of the needle bar is set to the highest position, the thread trimming action
will be taken after the needle bar comes down once to the lowest position.

7 Panel operating sound (Function setting No. 11)

Whether the panel operation generates sound or not can be selected.
1 1 1 0 : off Operation confirmation sound is not generated
1 : on Operation confirmation sound is generated.

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8 Selection of the optional input/output function (Function setting No. 12)

1 2 7 1 2 o P T _
Select function setting No. 12 with the operating pro-
cedure of function setting procedures 1) through 3).
B
A

o P T _ _ E n d
i n _ _
o u T _

Select the items of "End", "in" and "ouT" with keys 5

and 6.

3 4 5 6

[When "in" is selected]

The input function setting connector indication number is shown on indicat-
i 0 1 * * *
ing section A. Designate the indication number by means of key 3 or 4.
Specify the function of the pin of the connector corresponding to the indica-
<?

tion number by means of key 5 or 6.

i 1 7
Function code and abbreviation are displayed alternately on indicator B.
(For the relation between signal input No. and connector pin array, refer to
the separate list.)
[When "ouT" is selected]
o 0 1 * * * The output function setting connector indication number is shown on indi-
cating section A. Designate the indication number by means of key 3 or 4.
<?

Specify the function of the pin of the connector corresponding to the indica-
o 0 3 tion number by means of key 5 or 6.
Function code and abbreviation are displayed alternately on indicator B.
(Refer to the separate table for the relation between the signal output num-
bers and the connector pin configuration.)
* Example) To assign the thread trimming function to the input function setting connector indication number "i01" (CN36-4)

1 2 o P T _ 1. Select function setting No. 12 with the operating procedure of function

setting procedures 1) through 3).
o P T _ i n _ _ 2. Select the item of "in" with keys 5 and 6.

i 0 1 n o P 3. Select the port of the indication number "i01" by means of key 4.

i 0 1 T S W 4. Select the thread trimming function, "TSW" with keys 5 and 6.

[\

Lighting alternately

L 4 5. Determine the thread trimming function, "TSW" with key 4.

i 0 1 L 4 6. Set ACTIVE of the signal with keys 5 and 6.

Set the display to "L" when the signal is "Low" and performing thread
[\

trimming, and set the display to "H" when the signal is "High" and per-
H 4 forming thread trimming.

i 0 2 S F S W 7. Determine the aforementioned function with key 4.

o P T _ i n _ _ 8. Finish the optional input with key 4.

o P T _ _ E n d 9. Select the item of "End" with keys 5 and 6 to return to the function set-
ting mode.
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Input function list
Function Abbrevia-
Function item Remarks
code tion
0 noP No function (Standard setting)
1 HS Needle up / down compensating Every time the switch is pressed, normal feed stitching
stitching by half stitch is performed. (Same operation as that of up
/ down compensating stitching switch on the panel.)
2 bHS Back compensating stitching Reverse feed stitching is performed at low speed while the
switch is held pressing.
3 EbT Function of canceling once re- By depressing the back part of the pedal after pressing
verse feed stitching at the end of the switch, operation of reverse feed stitching is can-
sewing celed once.
4 TSW Thread trimming function This function is actuated as the thread trimming switch.
5 FL Presser foot lifting function This function is actuated as the foot lifter switch.
6 oHS One stitch compensating stitching Every time the switch is pressed, one stitch stitching op-
eration is executed.
7 SEbT Function of cancel of reverse feed By operating the optional switch, ineffective/effective can
stitching at start/end be alternately changed over.
8 PnFL Presser lifting function when pedal Every time the switch is pressed, the function whether
is neutral automatically lifting the presser foot when the pedal is
neutral or not can be selected.
9 Ed Material edge sensor input This function works as the input signal of material edge sensor.
10 LinH Function of prohibiting depressing Rotation by pedal is prohibited.
front part of pedal
11 TinH Function of prohibiting thread Output of thread trimming is prohibited.
trimming output
12 LSSW Low speed command input This function works as low speed switch for standing
sewing machine.
13 HSSW High speed command input This function works as high speed switch for standing
sewing machine.
14 USW Needle lifting function UP stop motion is performed when switch is pressed dur-
ing DOWN stop.
15 bT Reverse feed stitching switch in- Reverse feed stitching is output as long as the switch is
put held pressed.
16 SoFT Soft start switch input The speed of stitch is limited to the predetermined soft-
start speed as long as the switch is held pressed.
17 oSSW One-shot speed command switch This function works as one-shot speed command as long
input as the switch is pressed.
18 bKoS Backward one-shot speed com- Reverse feed stitching is performed in accordance with
mand switch input the one-shot speed command as long as the switch is
held pressed.
19 SFSW Safety switch input Rotation is prohibited.
20 MES Thread trimming safety switch in- It operates as an input signal of the thread trimmer safety
put switch.
21 AUbT Automatic reverse feed stitching Every time the switch is pressed, reverse feed stitching
cancellation/addition switch at sewing start or reverse feed stitching at sewing end is
cancelled or added.
22 CUnT Sewing counter input Every time the switch is pressed, the sewing counter
value is increased.
23 Tiin Tsw command prohibition input Thread trimming command is prohibited.
24 USTP Lsw command prohibition/needle- Sewing by means of the pedal switch is prohibited.
up stop input The sewing machine stops with its needle up during
sewing.

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 Input function setting connectors
Connector No. Pin No. Display No. Initial value of function setting
CN36 4 i01 noP (No function setting)
CN54 3 i02 noP (No function setting)
CN50 12 i03 SoFT (Soft-start speed limit input)
CN36 5 i04 bT (Reverse feed stitching switch input)
CN50 11 i05 LinH (Input of prohibition of depress on front part of pedal)
7 i06 TSW (Thread trimming switch input)
11 i07 LSSW (Low-speed revolution switch input)
CN39
9 i08 HSSW (High-speed revolution switch input)
5 i09 FL (Presser foot lifting switch input)
CN57 1 i10 CUnT (Sewing counter input)

i11 noP (No function setting)

i12 noP (No function setting)

i13 noP (No function setting)

Built-in panel i14 noP (No function setting)

i15 noP (No function setting)

i16 noP (No function setting)

i17 noP (No function setting)

* The built-in panel settings i11 to i17 are only enabled when the external panel is connected to the sewing machine.
Their numbers are not displayed when the external panel is not connected to the sewing machine.
Output function list
Function Abbrevia-
Function item Remarks
code tion
0 noP No function (Standard setting)
1 TrM Thread trimming output Output of thread trimming signal
2 WiP Thread wiper output Output of thread wiper signal
3 TL Thread release output Output of thread release signal
4 FL Presser lifter output Output of presser lifting signal
5 bT Reverse feed stitching output Output of reverse feed stitching signal
6 EbT EBT cancel monitor output State of one time cancel of reverse feed stitching at end
function is output.
7 SEbT Reverse feed stitching at start/end State of cancel of reverse feed stitching at start/end is
cancel monitor output output.
8 AUbT Sewing start/end cancellation/addi- State of cancel or addition of automatic reverse feed
tion monitor output stitching is output.
9 SSTA Sewing machine stop state output Sewing machine stop state is output.
10 CooL Needle cooler output Output for needle cooler
It is output when the bobbin counter set value has been
11 bUZ Buzzer output exceeded, an error has occurred or the bobbin thread
remaining amount is detected.
12 LSWo Revolution command output Revolution demanding command state is output.
13 TSWo Tsw command monitor output Thread trimming command status is output.

Output function setting connector

Connector No. Pin No. Display No. Initial value of function setting
7 o01 bT (Reverse feed stitching output)
CN50 8 o02 TrM (Thread trimming output)
9 o03 LSWo (Revolution request input)

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9 Sewing counting function (Function setting No. 14)
The function counts up every time thread trimming is completed and counts the number of completion of the
sewing process.
1 4 1 0 : off Sewing counting function is inoperative.
1 : on Sewing counting function is operative. (Every time thread trimming
is performed)
2 : on External sewing counter switch input.

The counter indication changes as shown below according to the combination of setting No. 6 and setting
No. 14.
Setting No. 6 Setting No. 14 Counter
1 1 Bobbin counter
1 0 Bobbin counter
0 1 Sewing counter
0 0 Counter function is ineffective.

!0 Neutral automatic presser lifting function (with AK device only) (Functionsetting No. 21)
This function can automatically lift the presser foot when the pedal is in the neutral position.
Automatic lifting time of the pedal depends on the automatic lifting time after thread trimming and when the
presser foot is automatically lowered, it is automatically lifted at the second neutral position after it has come
off the neutral position once.

2 1 0 0 : off Function of neutral automatic presser lifting is not operative.

1 : on Selection of function of neutral automatic presser lifting

!1 Needle up/down switch function changeover function (Function setting No. 22)
The needle up/down switch function can be changed over between the needle up/down compensation and
one stitch compensation.
2 2 0 0 : Needle up / down compensating stitching
1 : One stitch compensating stitching

!2 Setting of the suction time of the back-tack solenoid (Function setting No. 29)
This function can change the suction time of the back-tack solenoid.
It is effective to decrease the value when the heat is high.
(Caution) When the value is excessively decreased, failure of motion or defective pitch will follow.
Be careful when changing the value.

2 9 2 5 0 Setting range : 50 to 500 ms <10 / ms>

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!3 Function of reverse feed stitching on the way (Function setting Nos. 30 to 33)
Functions of the limit of number of stitches and thread trimming command can be added to the touch back
switch on the sewing machine head.
Function setting No. 30 Function of reverse feed stitching on the way is selected.
0 : off Normal back-tack function
3 0 0
1 : on Function of reverse feed stitching on the way
Function setting No. 31 Number of stitches performing reverse feed stitching is set.
Setting range
3 1 4
0 to 19 stitches
Function setting No. 32 Effective condition of reverse feed stitching on the way
0 : off Inoperative when the sewing machine stops. (Reverse feed stitch-
3 2 0
ing on the way functions only when the sewing machine is running.)
1 : on Operative when the sewing machine stops.
(Reverse feed stitching on the way functions both when the sew-
ing machine is running and stops.)
(Caution) Either condition is operative when the sewing machine is running.

Function setting No. 33 Thread trimming is performed when reverse feed stitching on the way is completed.
3 3 0 0 : off Without thread trimming
1 : on Thread trimming is executed.

Function setting
Application Output function
No.30 No.32 No.33
1 0 0 or 1 0 or 1 It works as normal touch-back switch.
When operating touch-back switch at the time of depressing front part of the
2 1 0 0 pedal, reverse feed stitching as many as the number of stitches specified by the
function setting No. 31 can be performed.
When operating touch-back switch at the time of either stop of the sewing machine
3 1 1 0 or depressing front part of the pedal, reverse feed stitching as many as the number
of stitches specified by the function setting No. 31 can be performed.
When operating touch-back switch at the time of depressing front part of the pedal,
4 1 0 1 automatic thread trimming is performed after reverse feed stitching as many as the
number of stitches specified by the function setting No. 31 has been performed.
When operating touch-back switch at the time of either stop of the sewing ma-
chine or depressing front part of the pedal, automatic thread trimming is per-
5 1 1 1
formed after reverse feed stitching as many as the number of stitches specified
by the function setting No. 31 has been performed.
Actions under each setting state
1 Used as the normal reverse feed stitching touch-back switch.
2 Used for reinforcing seam (press sewing) of the pleats. (It works only when the sewing machine is running.)
3 Used for reinforcing seam (press sewing) of the pleats.
(It works either when the sewing machine stops or when the sewing machine is running.)
4 Used as starting switch for reverse feed stitching at the sewing end.
(Used as the substitute for thread trimming by depressing back part of the pedal. It works only when the sewing
machine is running. It is especially effective when the sewing machine is used as the standing-work machine.)
5 Used as starting switch for reverse feed stitching at the sewing end.
(Used as the substitute for thread trimming by depressing back part of the pedal. It works either when the sewing
machine stops or when the sewing machine is running. It is especially effective when the sewing machine is used
as the standing-work machine.)

!4 Number of rotation of one-shot stitching (Function setting No. 38)

This function can set, by the pedal operation of one time, the sewing speed of one-shot stitching when the
sewing machine continues stitching until completing the number of stitches specified or detecting the material
end.
3 8 2 5 0 0 Setting range
150 to MAX. sti/min. <50 / sti/min>
(Caution) The max. number of rotation of one-shot stitching is limited by the model of the sewing ma-
chine head.

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!5 Holding time of lifting presser foot (Function setting No. 47)
This function automatically lowers the presser foot when the time set with the setting No. 47 has passed after
lifting the presser foot.
When the pneumatic type presser foot lifter is selected, the holding time control of lifting presser foot is limit-
less regardless of the set value.
4 7 6 0 Setting range
10 to 600 sec <10 / sec>

!6 Compensation of timing of the solenoid for reverse feed stitching (Function setting No. 51 to 53)
When the normal and reverse feed stitches are not uniform under the automatic reverse feed stitching action, this
function can change the ON / OFF timing of the solenoid for back tack and compensate the timing.

1 Compensation of on-timing of solenoid for reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing (Function setting
No. 51)
On-timing of solenoid for reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing can be compensated by the unit of angle.
5 1 1 2 Adjusting range
– 36 to 36 <1 / 10˚>
* When the point
Set value Compensation angle Number of stitches of compensation before 1 stitch is
– 36 – 360 ゜ –1 regarded as 0˚,
– 360˚
– 18 – 180 ゜ – 0.5 – 180˚ compensation is
0 0゜ 0 0˚ possible by 360˚ (1
180˚
18 180 ゜ 0.5 360˚ stitch) in front and in
36 360 ゜ 1 the rear.

2 Compensation of off-timing of solenoid for reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing (Function setting No. 52)
Off-timing of solenoid for reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing can be compensated by the unit of angle.
5 2 1 8 Adjusting range
– 36 to 36 <1 / 10˚> – 360˚
– 180˚

Set value Compensation angle Number of stitches of compensation 0˚

180˚
– 36 – 360 ゜ –1 360˚

– 18 – 180 ゜ – 0.5
0 0゜ 0
18 180 ゜ 0.5
36 360 ゜ 1

3 Compensation of off-timing of solenoid for reverse feed stitching at the end of sewing (Function setting No. 53)
Off-timing of solenoid for reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing can be compensated by the unit of angle.
5 3 1 6 Adjusting range
– 36 to 36 <1 / 10˚>
– 360˚
Set value Compensation angle Number of stitches of compensation
– 180˚
– 36 – 360 ゜ –1 0˚
180˚
– 18 – 180 ゜ – 0.5 360˚
0 0゜ 0
18 180 ゜ 0.5
36 360 ゜ 1

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!7 Foot lift function after thread trimming (Function setting No. 55)
This function can automatically lift the presser foot after thread trimming. This function is effective only when
it is used in combination with the AK device.
5 5 1 0 : off Function of automatically lifting the presser foot is not provided.
(Presser foot does not automatically go up after thread trimming.)
1 : on Function of automatically lifting the presser foot is provided.
(Presser foot automatically goes up after thread trimming.)

!8 Reverse revolution to lift the needle after thread trimming (Function setting No. 56)
This function is used to make the sewing machine rotate in the reverse direction after thread trimming to lift
the needle bar almost to highest position. Use this function when the needle appears under the presser foot
and it is likely to make scratches on the sewing products of heavy-weight material or the like.
0 : off Function of making the sewing machine rotate in the reverse direc-
5 6 0 tion to lift the needle after thread trimming is not provided.
1 : on Function of making the sewing machine rotate in the reverse direc-
tion to lift the needle after thread trimming is provided.

(Caution) The needle bar is raised, by rotating the machine in the reverse direction, almost to the high-
est dead point. This may result in slip-off of the needle thread. It is therefore necessary to
adjust the length of thread remaining after thread trimming properly.

!9 Function of holding predetermined upper / lower position of the needle bar (Function setting No. 58)
When the needle bar is in the upper position or in the lower position, this function holds the needle bar by ap-
plying a brake slightly.
0 : off Not provided with the function of holding predetermined upper/low-
5 8 0
er position of the needle bar
1 : on Provided with the function of holding predetermined upper/lower
position of the needle bar (holding force is weak.)
2 : on Provided with the function of holding predetermined upper/lower
position of the needle bar (holding force is medium.)
3 : on Provided with the function of holding predetermined upper/lower
position of the needle bar (holding force is strong.)

@0 Change-over function of AUTO / Pedal for sewing speed of the reverse feed stitching at the start
of sewing (Function setting No. 59)
This function selects whether the reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing is performed without a break at
the speed set by the function setting No. 8 or the stitching is performed at the speed by the pedal operation.
5 9 1 0 : Manual The speed is indicated by the pedal operation.
1 : Auto Automatic stitching at the specified speed
(Caution)
1. The max. sewing speed of the reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing is limited to the speed set
by the function setting No. 8 regardless of the pedal.
2. When “0” is selected, stitches of reverse feed stitching may not match those of normal feed stitching.

@1 Function of stop immediately after the reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing (Function setting No. 60)
This function temporarily stops the sewing machine even when keeping depressing the front part of the pedal at the
time of completion of process of reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing.
It is used when sewing a short length by reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing.
6 0 0
0 : Not provided with the function of temporary stop of the
sewing machine immediately after the reverse feed Stop the sewing machine
stitching at the start of sewing temporarily to change
1 : Provided with the function of temporary stop of the direction of sewing products.
sewing machine immediately after the reverse feed
stitching at the start of sewing

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@2 Function of soft-down of presser foot (with AK device only) (Function setting No. 70 and 49)
This function can softly lower the presser foot.
This function can be used when it is necessary to decrease contact noise, cloth defect, or slippage of cloth at
the time of lowering the presser foot.
Note : Change the time of function setting No. 49 together at the time of selecting the function of soft-
down since the sufficient effect cannot be obtained unless the time of function setting No. 49 is
set longer when lowering the presser foot by depressing the pedal.

4 9 1 4 0 0 to 500 ms
10 ms/Step

0 : Function of soft-down of presser foot is not operative. (Presser foot is

7 0 0
rapidly lowered.)
1 : Selection of function of soft-down of presser foot

@3 Function of reducing speed of reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing (Function setting No. 92)
Function to reduce speed at the time of completion of reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing : Normal
use depending on the pedal condition (Speed is accelerated to the highest without a break.)
This function is used when temporary stop is used properly. (Cuff and cuff attaching)
9 2 0 0 : Speed is not reduced. Sew without stopping
1 : Speed is reduced. without a break.
Temporary stop

@4 Retry function (Function setting No. 73)

When the retry function is used, if the sewing material is thick and not pierced with needle, this function
makes the needle pierce in the material with ease.
7 3 1 0 : Re-try function is not provided
1 - 10 : Re-try function is provided
(Needle-bar returning force before re-trying: 1 (small) - 10 (large))

@5 Presser foot lifting solenoid suction time setting (Function setting No. 84)
Suction time of presser foot lifting solenoid can be changed. When heating is great, it is effective to lessen
the value.
(Caution) When the value is excessively small, malfunction will be caused. So, be careful when chang-
ing the value.
8 4 2 5 0 Setting range : 50 to 500ms <10/ms>

@6 Function of pedal curve selection (Function setting No. 87)

This function can perform the selection of the curve of number of rotation of the sewing machine against the
depressing amount of the pedal.
Change to this function when you feel that inching operation is hard or that pedal response is slow.
2
8 7 0 0 : Number of rotation of the sewing
machine in terms of the depress-
Number of rotation

ing amount of the pedal increases 0

linearly. 1
1 : Reaction to intermediate speed in
(sti/min)

terms of the depressing amount of

the pedal is delayed. Pedal stroke (mm)
2 : Reaction to intermediate speed in
terms of the depressing amount of
the pedal is advanced.

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@7 Initial motion UP stop position move function (Function setting No. 90)
Effective/ineffective of automatic return to UP stop position immediately after turning ON the power can be set.
9 0 1 0 : Ineffective
1 : Effective

@8 Function added to the needle up / down compensating switch (Function setting No. 93)
One stitch operation can be performed only when the needle up / down compensating switch is pressed at the time of
upper stop immediately after turning ON the power switch or upper stop immediately after thread trimming.
9 3 0 0 : Normal (Only needle up / down compensating stitching operation)
1 : One stitch compensating stitching operation (upper stop / upper stop)
is performed only when aforementioned changeover is made.

@9 Continuous stitching + one shot stitching nonstop function (Function setting No. 94)
This function is used to proceed a step to the next one without stopping the sewing machine at the end of the
step when performing sewing with the continuous sewing and one-shot sewing combined using the program-
ming function of the operation panel IT.
9 4 0 0 : Normal (Stop when a step has completed.)
1 : The sewing machine proceeds to next step without stopping after a
step has completed.

#0 Setting of max. number of rotation of the sewing machine head (Function setting No. 96)
This function can set the max. number of rotation of the sewing machine head you desire to use.
Upper limit of the set value varies in accordance with the sewing machine head to be connected.
150 9 6 4 0 0 0 to Max. [sti/min] <50 / sti/min>

#1 LED light dimmer utility setting (Function setting No. 109)

Used to adjust brightness of the LED light
1 0 9 1 0 0 Setting range
0 to 100

#2 Main shaft reference angle compensation (Function setting No. 120)

Main shaft reference angle is compensated
1 2 0 – 2 3 Setting range
– 60 to 60˚ <1 / ˚>

#3 UP position starting angle compensation (Function setting No. 121)

Angle to detect UP position starting is compensated.
Setting range
1 2 1 5
– 15 to 15˚ <1 / ˚>

#4 DOWN position starting angle compensation (Function setting No. 122)

Angle to detect DOWN position starting is compensated.
1 2 2 0 Setting range
– 15 to 15˚ <1 / ˚>

#5 Setting of energy saving function during standby (Function setting No. 124)
It is possible to reduce power consumption while the sewing machine is in standby state. It should be noted
that the startup of the sewing machine may delay for a moment if this function is set.
1 2 4 0 0 : Energy-saving mode is ineffective.
1 : Energy-saving mode is effective.

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 9. Automatic compensation of neutral point of the pedal sensor

Whenever the pedal sensor, spring, etc. are replaced, be sure to perform following operation :

1) Pressing switch 4, turn ON the power

switch.
2) Compensated value is displayed on indicator B.
B
(Caution) 1. At this time, the pedal sensor does
not work properly if the pedal is de-
pressed. Do not place the foot or any
object on the pedal. Warning sound
"blips" and the correct compensa-
tion value is not displayed.
2. If any display ("-0-" or "-8-") other
than a numeric value appears on
indicator B , refer to the Engineer's
Manual.
4
3) Turn OFF the power switch, and turn ON the
power switch again to return to the normal
mode.
(Caution) Be sure to re-turn ON the power switch
when one or more seconds have passed
after turning it OFF. (If the ON-OFF oper-
ation is carried out faster than the above,
the setting may not change normally.)

10. Selection of the pedal specifications

When the pedal sensor has been replaced, change the set value of function setting No. 50 according to the
newly connected pedal specifications.
0 : KFL
1 : PFL

(Caution) Pedal sensor with two springs located

at the back part of the pedal type is PFL,
and that with one spring type is KFL. Set
the pedal sensor to PFL when lifting the
presser foot by depressing the back part
of the pedal.­

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 11. Setting of the auto lifter function

WARNING :
When the solenoid is used with the air drive setting, the solenoid may be burned out. So, do not
mistake the setting.

When the auto-lifter device (AK) is attached, this function makes the function of auto-lifter work.

1) Turn ON the power switch with switch 5

held pressed.
B
A 2) "FL ON" is displayed on indicators A and B
with a blip to make the auto lifter function effec-
tive.
3) Turn OFF the power switch, and turn ON the
power switch again to return to the normal
mode.
4) Repeat the operation 1) to 3), and LED display
is turned to (FL OFF). Then, the function of auto-
lifter does not work.
5 6

FL ON : Auto-lifter device becomes effective. Selection of the auto-lifter device of solenoid drive (+33V)
or of air drive (+24V) can be performed with switch 6.
(Changeover is performed to drive power +33V or +24V of CN37.)

Solenoid drive display (+33V) Air drive display (+24V)

FL OFF : Auto-lifter function does not work. (Similarly, the presser foot is not automatically lifted when pro-
grammed stitching is completed.)

(Caution) 1. To perform re-turning ON of the power, be sure to perform after the time of one second or
more has passed. (If ON / OFF operation of the power is performed quickly, setting may be
not changed over well.)
2. Auto-lifter is not actuated unless this function is properly selected.
3. When “FL ON” is selected without installing the auto-lifter device, starting is momentarily
delayed at the start of sewing. In addition, be sure to select “FL OFF” when the auto-lifter is
not installed since the touch-back switch may not work.

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 12. Selecting procedure of the key-lock function

Setting of the number of stitches for a pattern can be prohibited by enabling the key lock function.

1 2 7
1) Turn ON the power switch with switch 5

and switch 6 held pressed.

B
A 2) "KEY LOCK" is displayed on indicators A and
B with a blip to make the key-lock function ef-
fective.
3) The panel returns to the normal operation after
displaying "KEY LOCK" on the indicators.
4) While the key lock function is effective, "KEY
LOCK" is displayed on the indicators when turn-
ing the power ON.

3 4 5 6

5) When you carry out steps 1) to 3) in repetition, "KEY LOCK" is not displayed when turning the power ON
and the key lock function is rendered ineffective.
• KEY LOCK display when turning the power ON
Display appears: The key lock function is effective.
Display does not appear: The key lock function is ineffective.

In the case the key lock function is effective, the operation of the panel will be as shown in the table be-
low. (Pattern indication number)

・In the case the operation is disabled Setting of the number of stitches for a pattern (4)

・Functions that are operated in the same pro- Change of the sewing pattern (1 and 2)
cedure as in the case of normal operation Changeover of the reverse feed stitching (3 and 5)
state Production support function (7)

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13. Removing the rear cover

WARNING :
To prevent personal injuries caused by electric shock hazards or abrupt start of the sewing machine,
remove the cover after turning OFF the power switch and a lapse of 5 minutes or more. To prevent
personal injuries, when a fuse has blown out, be sure to replace it with a new one with the same
capacity after turning OFF the power switch and removing the cause of the blown-out of the fuse.

1) Press the OFF button of the power switch to turn

OFF the power after confirming that the sewing
machine has stopped.
2) Draw out the power cord coming from the power
plug socket after confirming that the power
switch is turned OFF. Perform the work of step
3) after confirming that the power has been cut
and it has passed for 5 minutes or more.

1 3) Remove three screws 1 which fasten the front

cover and rear cover together.

4) Remove the front cover partly. Remove the pan-

Panel PWB el cable, which is connected to the panel PWB
inside the cover, from connector 2 (CN200:
4P).

Front cover

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 5) Remove two screws 3 from the lower part of
the rear cover.

6) Remove screw 4 from the rear face of the rear

4 cover.

7) Move the rear cover backward and carefully tilt

it.

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 14. Connection of the pedal of standing-work machine

1) Open the cover referring to "#-13. Remov-

ing the rear cover" p.46.
2) Insert the PK-70 and -71 connectors into
connectors 1 (CN39: 12P).

(Caution) Be sure to turn OFF the power before

connecting the connector.

15. External input / output connector

External input/output connector (CN50) 1 which

can take out the following signals that are conve-
nient when installing counter or the like outside is
prepared.

(Caution) When using the connector, note that

1 the engineer who has the electrical
knowledge has to work.

Table of assignment of connector and signal

CN50 Signal name Input / output Description Electric spec.
1 +5V - Power source
2 MA Output Rotation signal 360 pulses/rotation DC5V
3 MB Output – DC5V
4 UDET(N) Output “L” is output when needle bar is at LOW position. DC5V
5 DDET(N) Output “L” is output when needle bar is at UP position. DC5V
6 HS(N) Output Rotation signal 45 pulses/rotation DC5V
7 BTD(N) Output “L” is output when the back-tack solenoid works. DC5V
8 TRMD(N) Output “L” is output when the thread trimmer solenoid works. DC5V
9 LSWO(P) Output Rotation request (pedal or the like) monitor signal DC5V
10 S.STATE(N) Output “L” is output when the sewing machine is in the stop state. DC5V
11 LSWINH(N) Input Rotation by pedal is prohibited while “L” signal is being inputted. DC5V, –5mA
12 SOFT Input Rotation speed is limited to the soft-speed while “L” signal is DC5V, –5mA
being inputted.
13 SGND - 0V

JUKI genuine part No. Connector : Part No. HK016510130

Pin contact : Part No. HK016540000

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16. Connection of the material end sensor

1) Open the cover referring to "#-13. Removing

the rear cover" p.46.
2) Connect the connector of material end sensor to
connector 1 (CN54 : 4P).
3) Assign CN54 to the material end sensor input
referring to "#-8-8. Selection of the optional
input/output function (Function setting No.
12) p.34.
1 4) To use the material end sensor, set up the sen-
sor functions on the control box through the
function setting procedure. Selectable functions
and the corresponding selection numbers are as
follows:

・ Material end sensor function (function setting No. 2)

Pin No. Signal name Remarks
The material end sensor is enabled.
1 +12V Power supply is selected
according to the sensor 2 1
2 +5V used. 0: Material end sensor is not used.
Sensor input is assigned to
3 OPT_S 1: Material end sensor is enabled.
the material end sensor.
4 GND ・ Thread trimming function by means of the mate-
rial end sensor (function setting No. 3)
The automatic thread trimmer is activated after
the detection of the material end.
3 1
0: Automatic thread trimming is not carried out.
1: Automatic thread trimming is carried out.

・ The number of stitches after the activation of the

material end sensor (function setting No. 4)
The number of stitches to be sewn until the sew-
ing machine stops after the material end sensor
has detected the material end can be specified.
4 5
Data setting range: 0 - 19 <1/stitch>

・ One-shot function (function setting No. 76)

The one-shot operation until the material end is
detected can be set.
7 6 0
0: One-shot operation is not carried out.
1: One-shot operation is carried out.

(Caution) 1. Be sure to turn OFF the power before

connecting the connector.
2. For the use of the material end sen-
sor, refer to the Instruction Manual
attached to the material end sensor.

JUKI genuine part number Connector HK042310040

Pin contact HK042340000

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 17. Initialization of the setting data

All contents of function setting of DDL-8700A-7 can be returned to the standard set values.

1) Turn ON the POWER switch with all of switch

4, switch 5 and switch 6 held

pressed.
B
2) "rS" is displayed on indicator B with a blip to
start initialization.
3) The buzzer sounds after approximately one sec-
ond (single sound three times, “peep”, “peep”,
and “peep”), and the setting data returns to the
standard setting value.
(Caution) Do not turn OFF the power on the way
of initializing operation. Program of the
main unit may be broken.

4 5 4) Turn OFF the power switch and turn ON the

6
power switch after closing the front cover. The
machine returns to the normal motion.

(Caution) 1. When you carry out the aforementioned operation, the neutral position correction value for
the pedal sensor is also initialized. It is therefore necessary to carry out automatic correc-
tion of the pedal sensor neutral position before using the sewing machine. (Refer “#-9. Au-
tomatic compensation of neutral point of the pedal sensor” p.43.)
2. When you carry out the aforementioned operation, the machine-head adjustment values are
also initialized. It is therefore necessary to carry out adjustment of the machine head before
using the sewing machine. (Refer “$-2. Adjusting the machine head” p.52.)
3. Even when this operation is performed, the sewing data set by the operation panel cannot
be initialized.

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 $. MAINTENANCE

1. Replacing the fuse

1) Check that the sew-

1 3 ing machine is at rest.
Press the OFF button
of the power switch to
turn the power OFF.
2 2) Check that the power
switch is in the OFF
state. Remove the
power cord from the
plug receptacle.
3) Open the cover refer-
ring to "#-13. Remov-
ing the rear cover"
p.46.

4) Remove fuses 1 and 2 by holding their glass section.

(Caution) This work poses a risk of electric shock. Be sure to remove the fuses after LED 3 has com-
pletely gone out.
5) Use the fuse which has the specified fuse capacity.
1 : 3.15 A/250 V Time-lag fuse 2 : 6.3 A/250 V Time-lag fuse
Part number: KF000000080 Part number: KF000000030

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 2. Adjusting the machine head
(Caution) When the slip between the white marker dot on the handwheel and the concave of the cover is
excessive after thread trimming, adjust the angle of the machine head by the operation below.

1) Simultaneously pressing switch 4 and

switch 5, turn ON the power switch.
A 2) is displayed (A) in the indicator and the
mode is changed over to the adjustment mode.

4 5

3) Turn the pulley of the machine head by hand

until the main-shaft reference signal is detected.
At this time, the degree of an angle from the
B main-shaft reference signal is displayed on the
indicator B. (The value is the reference value.)

4) In this state, align the white dot 7 of the hand-

wheel with the concave 8 of the pulley cover as
shown in the figure.
8 7

5) Press switch 6 to finish the adjustment

work. (The value is the reference value.)

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 3. Connector layout drawing

WARNING :
• To protect against personal injury resulting from abrupt start of the sewing machine, be sure to
turn the power OFF, unplug the machine and wait for five minutes or more before connecting the
connectors.
• To prevent damage of device caused by maloperation and wrong specifications, be sure to
connect all the corresponding connectors to the specified places. (If any of the connectors is
inserted into a wrong connector, not only the device corresponding to the connector can break
but also it can start abruptly, inviting the risk of personal injury.)
• To prevent personal injury caused by maloperation, be sure to lock the connector with lock.
• As for the details of handling respective devices, read carefully the Instruction Manuals supplied
with the devices before handling the devices.

Following connectors are prepared on the front face of MAIN board.

Connect the connectors coming from the machine head to the corresponding places so as to fit the devices
mounted on the machine head.

1 CN12 : Connector for relay cord !1 CN52 : CPU INSYSTEM

2 CN34 : Pedal sensor !2 CN53 : JTAG
3 CN30 : Motor encoder !3 CN36 : Machine head solenoid
4 CN60 : Machine head panel !4 CN37 : Presser foot lifter solenoid
5 CN38 : CP/IP panel !5 CN58 : Fan
6 CN39 : Standing-work machine !6 CN55 : LED light
7 CN57 : Production control !7 Motor cable
8 CN54 : OPTION INPUT !8 Panel cable
9 CN50 : OPTION I/O !9 Power cord
!0 CN11 : Regenerative resistance

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 4. Error codes

In case of the following, check again before you judge the case as trouble.

Phenomenon Cause Corrective measure

When tilting the sewing machine, the When tilting the sewing machine with- Tilt the sewing machine after turning
buzzer beeps and the sewing machine out turning OFF the power switch, Ac- OFF the power.
cannot be operated. tion given on the left side is taken for
Solenoids for thread trimming safety sake.
Solenoids for thread trimming, reverse When the fuse for solenoid power Check the fuse for solenoid power pro-
feed, wiper, etc. fail to work. Hand protection has blown out tection.
lamp does not light up.
Even when depressing the pedal im- Neutral position of the pedal has var- Execute the automatic neutral correc-
mediately after turning ON the power, ied. tion function of the pedal sensor.
the sewing machine does not run. (Neutral position may be shifted when
When depressing the pedal after de- changing spring pressure of the pedal
pressing the back part of pedal once, or the like.)
the sewing machine runs.
The sewing machine does not stop
even when the pedal is returned to its
neutral position.
Presser foot does not go up even Auto-lifter function is OFF. Select “FL ON” by auto-lifter function
when auto-lifter device is attached. selection.
Pedal system is set to KFL system. Change the jumper to PFL setting to
lift the presser foot by depressing the
back part of the pedal.
Cord of auto-lifter device is not con- Connect the cord properly.
nected to connector (CN37).
Touch-back switch fails to work. Presser foot is going up by auto-liter Operate the switch after the presser
device. foot lowered.
Auto-lifter device is not attached. How- Select “FL OFF” when auto-lifter de-
ever, auto-lifter function is ON. vice is not attached.
Sewing machine fails to run. Motor output cord (4P) is disconnected. Connect the cord properly.
Connector (CN30) of motor signal cord Connect the cord properly.
is disconnected.

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In addition, there are the following error codes in this device. These error codes interlock (or limit function)
and inform the problem so that the problem is not enlarged when any problem is discovered. When you re-
quest our service, please confirm the error codes.

[Checking procedure of the error code]

1) Turn ON the power switch with switch 3
held pressed.
B 2) The latest error number is displayed on indicator
B with a blip.
3) Contents of previous errors can be checked by
pressing switch 3 or switch 4.
(When the confirmation of the contents of previ-
ous error advanced to the last, the warning
sound peeps in single tone two times.)
(Caution) When switch 3 is pressed, the
previous error code of the currently
3 4
displayed one is displayed. When
switch 4 is pressed, the next error code
of the currently displayed one is dis-
played.
Error code list
No. Description of error detected Cause of occurrence expected Items to be checked
E000 Execution of data initializa- • When the machine head is changed.
tion (This is not the error.) • When the initialization operation is execut-
ed.
E003 Disconnection of synchro- • When position detection signal is not input • Check the synchronizer connector (CN33)
nizer connector from the sewing machine head synchro- for loose connection and disconnection.
E004 Synchronizer lower position nizer.
sensor failure • When the synchronizer has broken. • Check whether the synchronizer cord has
broken since the cord is caught in the ma-
E005 Synchronizer upper position
chine head.
sensor failure
• Belt is loose. • Check the belt tension.
• Machine head is not proper. • Check the setting of the machine head.
• Motor pulley is not proper. • Check the setting of the motor pulley.
E007 Overload of motor • When the machine head is locked. • Check whether the thread has been entan-
gled in the motor pulley.
• When sewing extra-heavy material beyond • Check the motor output connector (4P) for
the guarantee of the machine head. loose connection and disconnection.
• When the motor does not run. • Check whether there is any holdup when
• Motor or driver is broken. turning the motor by hand.

E070 Slip of belt • When the machine head is locked. • Check whether there is any holdup when
turning the motor by hand.
• Belt is loose. • Check the belt tension.

E071 Disconnection of motor out- • Disconnection of motor connector. • Check the motor output connector for loose
put connector connection and disconnection.

E072 Overload of motor at the time • Same as E007. • Same as E007.

of thread trimming motion

E079 Automatic operation over- • Not used • Not used

load error

E220 Grease-up warning • When the predetermined number of • Replenish the specified places with grease
stitches has been reached. and reset.
(For the details, refer to the data of the ma-
chine head.)
E221 Grease-up error • When the predetermined number of • Replenish the specified places with grease
stitches has been reached and the sewing and reset.
is not possible. (For the details, refer to the data of the ma-
chine head.)

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No. Description of error detected Cause of occurrence expected Items to be checked
E302 Fall detection switch failure • When fall detection switch is input in the • Check whether the machine head is tilted
(When the safety switch state that the power is turned ON. without turning OFF the power switch (sew-
works) • Thread trimming knife position is not cor- ing machine operation is prohibited for safety
rect. sake).
• Check whether the fall detection switch cord
is caught in the sewing machine or the like.
• Check whether the fall detection switch lever
is caught in something.
• Check whether the contact of the tilt detec-
tion switch lever with the machine table is
inadequate. (The table has a dent or the
mounting location of the bed strut is too far.)
• Machine-head tilt detector's connector has • Check the machine-head tilt detector's con-
come off. nector (CN48) for looseness and slip-off.
E303 Semicircular plate sensor • Semicircular plate sensor signal cannot be • Check whether the machine head corre-
error detected. sponds with the machine type setting.
• Check whether the motor encoder connector
is disconnected.
E331 Tape cutter device sensors • Faulty operation of the tape cutter device. • Check whether the tape cutter device is con-
are turned ON simultane- nected properly.
ously • Check whether the pneumatic pressure is
adequate.
E332 Tape cutter device sensors • Faulty assembly and adjustment of the • Check whether the tape cutter device is
are turned OFF simultane- tape cutter device. properly assembled.
ously • Check whether the pneumatic pressure is
adequate.
E499 Data fault • The stored data have broken. • Reset all data on the function setting to the
default values referring to "Initializing the
function setting data" in the Engineer's Man-
ual.
E704 Data fault • The stored data have broken. • Reset all data on the function setting to the
default values referring to "Initializing the
function setting data" in the Engineer's Man-
ual.
E730 Encoder failure • When the motor signal is not properly in- • Check the motor signal connector (CN30) for
putted. loose connection and disconnection.
• Check whether the motor signal cord has
broken since the cord is caught in the ma-
E731 Motor hole sensor failure chine head.
• Check whether the inserting direction of the
motor encoder connector is wrong.
E733 Inverse rotation of motor • This error occurs when the motor is run- • Connection of the encoder of main shaft
ning at 500 sti/min or more in the opposite motor is wrong.
direction of that of rotation indication dur- • Connection for the electric power of main
ing motor is running. shaft motor is wrong.
E799 Thread trimming operation • The thread trimmer control operation is • Check whether the function setting No. 95
time-out not completed within the predetermined (Head selection function) has been set cor-
time period. rectly.
• Check whether the motor pulley diameter
agrees with the setting.
• Check whether the belt has slackened.
E808 Solenoid short circuit • Solenoid power does not become normal • Check whether the machine head cord is
voltage. caught in the pulley cover or the like.
E809 Holding motion failure • Solenoid is not changed over to holding • Check whether the solenoid is abnormally
motion. heated. (CTL circuit board asm. Circuit is
broken.)
E810 Solenoid current abnormal- • Solenoid rare short-circuit. • Solenoid resistance.
ity

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No. Description of error detected Cause of occurrence expected Items to be checked
E811 Overvoltage • When voltage higher than guaranteed one • Check whether the applied power voltage is
is inputted. higher than the rated voltage + (plus) 10% or
• 200V has been inputted to 100V specifica- more.
tions. • Check whether 100V/200V changeover con-
• 220V is applied to 120V box. nector is improperly set.
• CE : 400V is applied to 230V box. In the aforementioned cases, POWER p.c.b is
broken.
E813 Low voltage • When voltage lower than guaranteed one • Check whether the voltage is lower than the
is inputted. rated voltage - (minus) 10% or less.
• 100V has been inputted to 200V specifica- • Check whether 100V/200V changeover con-
tions. nector is improperly set.
• 120V is applied to 220V box.
• Inner circuit is broken by the applied over- • Check whether fuse or regenerative resis-
voltage. tance is broken.
E815 Regeneration resistor is not • CN11: Not connected • Check whether the generation resister is
connected connected to CN11.
E906 Operation panel transmis- • Disconnection of operation panel cord. • Check the operation panel connector (CN38)
sion failure for loose connection and disconnection.
• Operation panel has broken. • Check whether the operation panel cord has
broken since the cord is caught in the ma-
chine head.
E922 Main shaft uncontrollable • In the case the main shaft cannot be con- • Turn the power OFF.
trolled.
E924 Motor driver failure • Motor driver has broken.

E930 Faulty encoder • In the case a motor signal cannot be input • Check the motor signal connector (CN30) for
correctly. looseness and slip-off.
E931 Motor hole sensor failure • Check whether the motor signal cord is
caught in the machine head or has a break.

E942 Faulty EEPROM • Data cannot be written on the EEPROM. • Turn the power OFF.

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