DDL-900BB

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
 CONTENTS
I. SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................... 1
II. SET-UP......................................................................................................... 3
1. Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Installing the pedal sensor................................................................................................................ 4
3. Installing the power switch (for CE)................................................................................................. 5
4. Connecting the connector................................................................................................................ 6
5. How to install the power plug........................................................................................................... 7
6. Attaching the connecting rod........................................................................................................... 7
7. Winding the bobbin thread............................................................................................................... 8
8. Adjusting the height of the knee lifter.............................................................................................. 9
9. Installing the thread stand................................................................................................................ 9
10. Lubrication....................................................................................................................................... 10
11. Adjusting the amount of oil (oil splashes)..................................................................................... 11
12. Attaching the needle........................................................................................................................ 13
13. Setting the bobbin into the bobbin case....................................................................................... 14
14. Adjusting the stitch length.............................................................................................................. 14
15. Presser foot pressure...................................................................................................................... 14
16. Hand lifter......................................................................................................................................... 14
17. Adjusting the height of the presser bar......................................................................................... 15
18. Threading the machine head.......................................................................................................... 15
19. Thread tension................................................................................................................................. 16
20. Thread take-up spring..................................................................................................................... 16
21. Adjusting the thread take-up stroke.............................................................................................. 16
22. Needle-to-hook relationship........................................................................................................... 17
23. Height of the feed dog..................................................................................................................... 17
24. Tilt of the feed dog........................................................................................................................... 18
25. Adjusting the feed timing................................................................................................................ 18
26. Checking the knife unit................................................................................................................... 19
27. Adjusting the condensation stitching............................................................................................ 20
28. Pedal pressure and pedal stroke.................................................................................................... 22
29. Adjustment of the pedal.................................................................................................................. 23
30. Marker dots on the handwheel....................................................................................................... 23
III. FOR THE OPERATOR.............................................................................. 24
1. Operating procedure of the sewing machine................................................................................ 24
2. Setting procedure of the machine head........................................................................................ 25
3. Operation panel built in the machine head................................................................................... 26
4. Operating procedure of the sewing pattern.................................................................................. 27
5. One-touch setting............................................................................................................................ 29
6. Setting of functions......................................................................................................................... 30
7. Production support function.......................................................................................................... 31
8. Function setting list......................................................................................................................... 33
9. Detailed explanation of selection of functions............................................................................. 37
10. Automatic compensation of neutral point of the pedal sensor................................................... 47
11. Selection of the pedal specifications............................................................................................. 48
12. Setting of the auto lifter function................................................................................................... 48
13. Selecting procedure of the key-lock function............................................................................... 49
14. Initialization of the setting data...................................................................................................... 49
15. LED hand light.................................................................................................................................. 50
16. Height adjustable one-touch type reverse stitching switch........................................................ 50
IV. MAINTENANCE........................................................................................ 51
1. Adjusting the machine head........................................................................................................... 51
2. Error codes....................................................................................................................................... 52

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I. SPECIFICATIONS
Supply voltage Single phase 220V/230V/240V
Frequency 50Hz/60Hz
Temperature : 5 to 35˚C
Operating environment
Humidity 35 - 85 %
Input 210VA

DDL-900BB-
S: Light- to Medium-weight materials
H: Heavy-weight materials

DDL-900BB-S DDL-900BB-H
Application Light- to Medium-weight materials Heavy-weight materials
Max. sewing speed 5,000 sti/min 4,000 sti/min
Thread trimming speed 210 sti/min 210 sti/min
Stitch length 4 mm 5 mm
Presser foot lift (by knee lifter) 13 mm 13 mm
DB × 1 (#14) #9 to 18, 134 (Nm 90) Nm
Needle *1 DB x 1 (#21) #20 to 23
65 to 110 (for CE)
Lubricating oil JUKI CORPORATION GENUINE OIL 7
- Equivalent continuous emission - Equivalent continuous emission
sound pressure level (LpA) at the sound pressure level (LpA) at the
workstation : workstation :
A-weighted value of 81.0 dB; (Includes A-weighted value of 83.0 dB; (Includes
KpA = 2.5 dB); according to ISO KpA = 2.5 dB); according to ISO
Noise 10821- C.6.2 -ISO 11204 GR2 at 10821- C.6.2 -ISO 11204 GR2 at
4,000 sti/min. 4,000 sti/min.
A-weighted value of 80.0 dB; (Includes A-weighted value of 80.0 dB; (Includes
KpA = 2.5 dB); according to ISO KpA = 2.5 dB); according to ISO
10821- C.6.2 -ISO 11204 GR2 at 10821- C.6.2 -ISO 11204 GR2 at
3,500 sti/min. 3,500 sti/min.

• The sewing speed preset at the time of shipping : 4,000 sti/min

*1 : Needle used depends on the destination.

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 1200
810 ± 1 90
※ 300
40

U 75 18 U-U
0 R2
R2
R3

40
130
A

70

R3
0
60
I

C
B 190
100

( 244)
H
G

171 ± 1
E

141 ± 1
S-S

± 0.5

R1
X

29

0
Z S
R10 0
20 +0.5
R1
0 0
M R8
D
R8

R242.5

R20
R1

29 ± 0.5

( 22.5 )
T
※ 30.5
± 0.5 ± 0.5
R2
80 80
360 ±1

390
R22.5

※6
R20 10
535

※R
43

R3 X
0 Z R30

R22.5
※105
T M ※ 6.5
141

21.5

0
-1
84

136
( 172.2 ) 14 9

181
W
86.5

W 80 239.7 ± 1 68.1 ± 0.5 ※ 75

0 0
R3 R8 R3
※ 98.2

P
※R

N R18 52
10

R8
21.5

R22.5 R2
※6

R18 R22.5 ※ 45.2

R242.5

22.5

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F
153

N
P R8 0
21 +0.5
R8

110
±0.5

7 .5
55 ±0.5

R2 R27
.5
27.5

R2
15
14

0 90 ± 0.5
R2
R2

R3
R3

U
0

S
195 ± 0.5 100
※( 505) 480 ±
1 ※ 215

1
R2 1
W-W R2

27
40

R2
R2

R30
0.5
±
A 4xø3.4 on the bottom surface, depth 20 (Drill a hole at the time of set-up.)
T-T M-M
± 0.5

X-X Z-Z J
19.5 ± 0.5

B Installing position of drawer stopper (on the reverse side)

17.5
19.5 ± 0.5

P-P
23.5 ± 0.5
23.5

C ø18 drilled hole N-N

D 3xø13 drilled hole
E 2xø3.5 ± 0.3, depth 10
F 2xø3.5 ± 0.3, depth 10
G ø40±0.5 drilled hole
H ø16 depth 30
DRAWING OF TABLE

I ø16 depth 30
J C1.5 to C2.5 (hinge side only)
II. 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
sewing machine is placed.
Do not hold the handwheel ❶.

Undersurface of table Top surface of table

A
❷ B

❷ ❸

3) Fix condensation stitching cover ❷ on the undersurface of table.

1. The condensation stitching cover is contained in the accessory bag. Fix it with three screws (at the
three locations respectively indicated with an arrow).
2. Be sure to fix condensation stitching cover ❷ so that there is no clearance between the cover and the
undersurface of table. If there is a clearance between them, the reverberating sound may be produced
when the sewing machine is running.
3. With respect to the lateral position of condensation stitching cover ❷, the cover should be aligned
with line A at the opening section in the table. With respect to the longitudinal position of condensation
stitching cover ❷, press projecting section ❸ of the cover against side B of table.

Be sure to install condensation stitching cover ❷ without exceptions.

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 ❹ C 4) Adjust so that the underside cover is supported at
the four corners of the table. Mount rubber hinge
❼ ❼ seat ❹ on the table and fix it on the table with a
nail.
❺ ❺

❺ ❽  5) Two rubber seats ❺ for supporting the head por-

23.5mm 19.5mm
tion on the operator side A are fixed on the ex-
tended portion of the table by hitting the nail ❻ ,
and the other two rubber cushion seats ❼ on the
❻ ❼
hinge side B are fixed by using a rubber-based
A B adhesive. Then, underside cover ❽ is placed.

❾ 6) Fit hinge ❾ into the opening in the machine bed,

and fit the machine head to table rubber hinge 
before placing the machine head on cushions 
on the four corners.
7) Securely fit machine head support stand  in
the hole (60 x 141 x ø16, depth 30) (refer to H in
DRAWING OF TABLE p. 2) in the table.

 
❾

1. Be sure to install the machine head support rod  supplied with the unit.
2. If a pair of scissors or the like is caught between the control box and the table, the control box
cover can break. To prevent such an accident, do not place anything on C section.
3. Be aware that the control box breakage and/or oil leakage can occur if operating the sewing
machine with the machine head support rod  removed.

2. Installing the pedal sensor

1) Install the pedal sensor to the table with mounting
screws ❶ supplied with the unit.
It is necessary to install the pedal sensor at such
a position that the connecting rod is perpendicu-
lar to the table.
2) After the completion of installation of the pedal
sensor on the table, place the sewing machine
head on the table.

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3. Installing the power switch (for CE)

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.

Do not insert the power plug into the plug

receptacle.
❶
1) Remove screw ❶ on the side face of the power
switch cover to open the power switch cover.

2) Pass AC input cord ❷(40145128),

❹ ❸(M6102461DAA) through the rear face of the
power switch. Bundle the cord with cable clip
band ❹ to secure it.

1ø 220V-240V 3) Securely fix the terminals of the AC input cord

Blue Blue ❷(40145128), ❸(M6102461DAA) by tightening
the screws at the specified locations.
4) Close the power switch cover. Tighten screw ❶
on the side face of the power switch cover.
Green/
❷ Yellow
Green/
❸
Yellow
Brown Brown

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4. Connecting the connector
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.
• Do not connect the power plug until the connection of cords is completed.
• Fix the cords while taking care not to forcibly bend them or excessively clamp them with staples.
• As for the details of handling respective devices, read carefully the Instruction Manuals supplied
with the devices before handling the devices.

Do not insert the power plug into the wall

outlet.
Check to be sure that the power switch is
turned OFF.
❸
❷ 1) Connect the connectors listed below to the con-
trol box in the order of ❶ to ❸.
❶
❶ Pedal sensor cable
❷ AC input cable
❸ Machine head connector
❹ For the connection ports of the cables, refer to
the connector layout drawing.
Machine head connector
Be sure to fully insert the connectors into
AC power supply
the corresponding ports until they are
Pedal locked.
Connector connection diagram 2) Draw out cable of the control box through cable
draw-out hole ❹ to route it to the underside of
the sewing machine table.

Underside of the table Underside of the table

Pedal sensor Slack ❹ Pedal sensor Slack ❹

❺ ❺ ❷
❺ ❺
❶ ❷ ❶
(For CE)

3) Fix pedal sensor cable ❶ and AC input cable ❷

with a staple ❺.
4) Attach the solenoid cover with two solenoid cover
setscrews ❻ which are supplied with the unit as
accessories.

Take care not to allow the cords to be

❻
caught under the cover when attaching
the cover.

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5. How to install the power plug
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.

1) Connect the power cord to power plug ❶. Con-

1ø 220-240V nect the blue and brown wires (1ø) to the power
Blue
AC 220-240V supply side and the green/yellow wire to the earth
Brown
side as illustrated in the figure.
Green / Yellow
(ground wire) 1. Be sure to prepare the power plug ❶
which conforms to the safety standard.
2. Be sure to connect the ground lead
(green/yellow) to the grounding side.

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

Then, insert the power plug ❶ coming from the
power switch into the plug receptacle.

In prior to the connection of the power

plug ❶, re-check the supply voltage spec-
ification indicated on the control box.
❶
* The power plug ❶ is different in shape ac-
cording to the destination of the sewing
machine.

6. 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.

❸ Fix connecting rod ❶ to installing hole of pedal lever

❷ ❸ ❷ with nut ❸.

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7. Winding the bobbin thread

1) Insert the bobbin deep into the bobbin winder

❽ spindle ❶ until it will go no further.
❸ 2) Pass the bobbin thread pulled out from the
B
❶ spool rested on the right side of the thread stand
A
following the order as shown in the figure on the
left. Then, wind clockwise the end of the bobbin
❷ thread on the bobbin several times.
C
(In case of the aluminum bobbin, after winding
❹ clockwise the end of the bobbin thread, wind
counterclockwise the thread coming from the
bobbin thread tension several times to wind the
bobbin thread with ease.)
❻
3) Press the bobbin winder trip latch ❷ in the direc-
❼
D tion of A and start the sewing machine. The bob-
bin rotates in the direction of C and the bobbin
❻
thread is wound up. The bobbin winder spindle ❶
❺
E automatically as soon as the winding is finished.
4) Remove the bobbin and cut the bobbin thread
with the thread cut retainer ❸.
❻
5) When adjusting the winding amount of the bobbin
thread, loosen setscrew ❹ and move bobbin
winding lever ❷ to the direction of A or B. Then
tighten setscrew ❹.
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, loosen screw ❺ and adjust the height
of bobbin thread tension ❽.
• It is the standard that the center of the bobbin is as high as the center of thread tension disk ❻.
• Adjust the position of thread tension disk ❻ 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 ❺.
7) To adjust the tension of the bobbin winder, turn the thread tension nut ❼.

1. When winding the bobbin thread, start the winding in the state that the thread between the
bobbin and thread tension disk ❻ 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 influence (direction) of the wind and may be entangled in the handwheel. Be careful of the
direction of the wind.

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8. 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) 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 ❶.
3) When you have adjusted the presser foot lift
to over 10 mm, be sure that the bottom end of
needle bar ❷ in its lowest position does not hit
presser foot ❸.

❷
❸

9. Installing the thread stand

1) Assemble the thread stand unit, and
insert it in the hole in the machine table.
2) Tighten nut ❶.

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10. Lubrication

WARNING :
1. Do not connect the power plug until the lubrication has been completed so as to prevent acci-
dents 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.

❶ 1) Before running the sewing machine, remove

rubber plug ❶ from the top of the machine arm,
and add oil through the oil inlet using accessory
funnel ❹ supplied with the sewing machine.
2) Fill the oil tank with the oil until the top end of
oil amount indicating rod ❸ comes between the
upper engraved marker line A and the lower
engraved marker line B of oil amount indicating
window ❷.
❹
❻ If the oil is filled excessively, it will lead from the
junction between the oil shield and bed, or from
the junction between the rubber plug and bed,
or proper lubrication will not be performed. So,
be careful. In addition, when the oil is vigorously
❷ filled, it may overflow from the oil hole. So, be
careful.
A
* When oil is added until MAX. line A is reached,
the oil quantity becomes 600 cc.
❸ * Check the oil quantity while the sewing ma-
chine is at rest.
B
* Check the quantity of oil in the oil tank by view-
ing the oil surface from the side of oil amount
indicating window ❷.
3) When you operate the sewing machine, refill oil if
the top end of oil amount indicating rod ❸ comes
down to the lower engraved marker line B of oil
amount indicating window ❷.
4) When you operate the machine after lubrication,
you will see splashing oil through oil sight window
❻ if the lubrication is adequate.
❺ * Note that the amount of the splashing oil is
unrelated 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. For the oil lubrication, purchase JUKI CORPORATION GENUINE OIL 7 (Part No. :
MML007600CA). In the case any oil other than JUKI CORPORATION GENUINE OIL 7 is used,
check the quantity of oil in the hook and in the frame before using the sewing machine. (Refer
to "11. Adjusting the amount of oil (oil splashes)" p. 11.)
3. Be sure to lubricate clean oil.
4. Be aware oil leakage can occur if the surface of added oil quantity exceeds MAX. line A.
5. Transporting the sewing machine with the sewing machine filled with oil can give rise to the
risk of oil leakage. Be sure to discharge oil from the sewing machine through drain cock ❺.

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11. 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) Check to be sure that the oil surface in the oil shield rests in the range between the "MAX. line" and the
"MIN. line".
4) Confirmation of the amount of oil should be completed in five seconds. (Check the period of time with a watch.)

(2) Adjusting the amount of oil (oil spots) in the hook

1) Tilt the sewing machine. Turn oil amount adjust-
ment screw ❶, which is mounted on the front
bushing of lower shaft, in the "+" direction (direc-
tion A) to increase the oil amount (oil spots), or
B A
in the "-" direction (direction B) to decrease it.
* The oil-amount +/- indication mark is shown on
the underside cover.
2) After the amount of oil in the hook has been
❶
properly adjusted with the oil amount adjustment
❹ screw ❶, make the sewing machine run idle for
❸
approximately 30 seconds to check the amount
❷ of oil in the hook.

< RP hook (dry hook) part number >

228-90404 RP HOOK C
228-90206 RP HOOK
228-90305 RP HOOK S

[In case of using the RP hook (dry hook) with the DDL-900BB]
1. Remove hook driving shaft oil wick setscrew ❷ and attach hook driving shaft stopper screw
❸ (part number : 11079506) and rubber ring ❹ (part number : RO036080200).
2. Loosen oil amount adjustment screw ❶ up to the minimum so as to reduce the oil amount in
the hook. However, do not completely stop the oil and be careful not to allow oil adjustment
screw ❶ to come off.
3. In the case the RP hook (dry hook) is used, never discharge oil. Though it is possible to stop
oil supplied to the parts other than the hook, however, the other mechanical sections need
lubrication.
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(3) Sample showing the appropriate amount of oil in the hook
Appropriate amount of oil (small) 1) The amount of oil shown in the samples on the
Splashes of oil from the hook left should be finely adjusted in accordance with
sewing processes. Be careful not to excessively
increase/decrease the amount of oil in the hook.
(If the amount of oil is too small, the hook will be
1 mm seized (the hook will be hot). If the amount of oil
Appropriate amount of oil (large) is too much, the sewing product may be stained
Splashes of oil from the hook with oil.)
2) Check the oil amount (oil splashes) three times
(with three sheets of paper).

2 mm

(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 intermit-
tent 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) Check to be sure that the oil surface in the oil
shield rests in the range between the "MAX. line"
and the "MIN. line".
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.)

(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 ❷ by turning adjust
pin ❶.
C B
2) The minimum amount of oil is reached when
A
marker dot A is brought close to needle bar
❷ crank ❷ by turning the adjust pin in direction B.
❶
Maximum Minimum 3) The maximum amount of oil is reached when
❶ marker dot A is brought to the position just
opposite from the needle bar crank by turning the
adjust pin in direction C.

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(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 to
Splashes of oil from the thread take-up lever
finely adjust the amount of oil in accordance with
the sewing processes. However, do not exces-
sively increase/decrease the amount of oil in the
hook. (If the amount of oil is too small, the face
1 mm
plate parts will be hot or seize. If the amount of oil
is too much, the sewing product may be stained
Appropriate amount of oil (large) with oil.)
Splashes of oil from the thread take-up lever 2) Check the oil amount (oil splashes) three times
(with three sheets of paper).

2 mm

12. 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
A the highest point of its stroke.
C 2) Loosen screw ❷, and hold needle ❶ with its
❶
indented part A facing exactly to the right in
❷ 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 ❷.
5) Check that long groove C of the needle is facing
exactly to the left in direction D.

When polyester filament thread is used,

if the indented part of the needle is tilted
toward operator'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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13. Setting the bobbin into the bobbin case
1) Pass the thread through thread slit A, and pull
A
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

14. Adjusting the stitch length

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

15. Presser foot pressure

1) Loosen nut ❷. As you turn presser spring regula-
B A ❶ tor ❶ clockwise (in direction A), the presser foot
pressure will be increased.
29 to 32 mm 2) As you turn the presser spring regulator ❶ count-
er-clockwise (in direction B), the pressure will be
decreased.
❷ 3) After adjustment, tighten nut ❷.

The standard value of the pressure regulating thumb

screw is 29 to 32 mm.

16. 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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17. 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 ❶, and adjust the presser bar

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

18. 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.

[NB type]

(Note)
Be sure to pass the thread
through the section A.

[S type] [H type]

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19. Thread tension
(1) Adjusting the needle thread tension
1) The length of thread remaining at the needle tip
❶
after thread trimming is shortened by turning ten-
sion regulating nut No. 1 ❶ clockwise in direction
A.
2) It is lengthened by turning the nut counterclock-
B A F wise in direction B.
E
3) The needle thread tension is increased by turning
❸
tension regulating nut No. 2 ❷ clockwise in direc-
tion C.
❷ 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 turning
tension regulating screw ❸ clockwise in direction
E.
2) It is decreased by turning the screw counterclock-
wise in direction F.

20. Thread take-up spring

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

21. 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

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

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22. 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.

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 loosen
❶ setscrew ❶.
C Adjusting the needle bar height.
D A
B 2) [For a DB/DP needles]
Align marker line A on the needle bar ❷ with the
bottom end of the needle bar lower bushing ❸,
then tighten clamping screw ❶ of the needle bar
F connection.
[For a DA needle]
Align marker line C on the needle bar ❷ with the
❸ ❹ bottom end of the needle bar lower bushing ❸,
E then tighten clamping screw ❶ of the needle bar
A B
connection.
❷
Adjusting position of the hook ❺.
3) [For a DB/DP needles]
❺ Loosen three setscrews of the hook, turn the
handwheel and align marker line B on ascending
Dimension F (mm)
DDL-900BB 0.04 to 0.10 the needle bar ❷ with bottom end of the needle
bar lower bushing ❸.
[For a DA needle]
If the clearance between the blade point Loosen three setscrews of the hook, turn the
of hook and the needle is smaller than the handwheel and align marker line D on ascending
specified value, the blade point of hook the needle bar ❷ with bottom end of the needle
will be damaged. If the clearance is larger, bar lower bushing ❸.
stitch skipping will result. 4) After making the adjustments mentioned in the
above steps, align the blade point E of hook ❺
with the center of needle ❹. Provide a clearance
of dimension F (reference value) between the
needle ❹ and the hook ❺, then securely tighten
three setscrews of the hook.

23. 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 :

❶ 1) Loosen screw ❷ of crank ❶.
2) Move the feed bar up or down to make adjust-
ment.
3) Securely tighten screw ❷.
❷
If the clamping pressure is insufficient,
the motion of the forked portion becomes
0.75 to 0.85 mm (S type)
heavy.
1.15 to 1.25 mm (H type)

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24. 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 is

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

25. 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) Remove rubber plug ❹ from the top surface of

❹
the machine arm.
2) Loosen setscrews ❷ and ❸ of feed eccentric
cam ❶ through adjustment hole A. Adjust the
feed timing by moving the feed eccentric cam
A in the direction of the arrow or in the opposite
direction of the arrow. Then, firmly tighten the
setscrews.
3) 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 when the feed dog descends below the
Standard feed timing
throat plate.
❶
4) To advance the feed timing in order to prevent
❷
uneven material feed, move the feed eccentric
Advanced feed timing
cam in the direction of the arrow.
5) To delay the feed timing in order to increase
stitch tightness, move the feed eccentric cam in
❸ Delayed feed timing the opposite direction from the arrow.

Be careful not to move the feed eccentric

cam too far, or else needle breakage may
result.

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26. Checking the knife unit
WARNING :
Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the
sewing machine.

❶ 1) Check to make sure that the power switch is in the

OFF state. Remove the gauge (presser foot, throat
plate and feed dog) from around the needle.
2) In the standby state of loop spreading knife ❶, the
distance from the center of needle A to the tip of
loop spreading knife ❶ is 7.5 mm (7 mm to 8 mm).
Be aware that, if the distance between
loop spreading knife ❶ and center of nee-
dle A is reduced, thread loop is likely to
interfere with loop spreading knife ❶.
❷
3) With respect to the alignment position of loop
spreading knife ❶ and thread trimming knife ❷,
Standby state of the knife
the distance from the needle and the tip of thread
A trimming knife ❷ is 0.6 to 0.7 mm when the
7.5mm（7mm to 8mm） marker dot on loop spreading knife is aligned with
❶ the tip of thread trimming knife ❷.
❷
Be aware that, if the aligning position of the
loop spreading knife and the thread trim-
ming knife does not align with center of nee-
dle A, the length of thread remaining on the
material after thread trimming will be longer.

4) The amount of engagement between loop spread-

ing knife ❶ and thread trimming knife ❷ is 2 to
2.5 mm as measured from center of needle A.
Enlarged
detailed view Be aware that, if the amount of engage-
ment between them is insufficient, faulty
❷
Marker thread trimming can occur.
dot
The needle thread may be trimmed exces-
❶
sively short in the case thread such as fila-
ment thread which is likely to cause unsta-
ble thread loop formation is used or thread
0.6 to 0.7mm trimming is carried out at a position where
there is no material. If the aforementioned
phenomenon occurs, it should be corrected
❶ by carrying out the below-stated procedure.
❷
• Make the thread take-up spring stroke
larger than the standard value.
• Make the pitch for thread trimming during
condensation stitch larger than the stan-
dard pitch.
• Turn OFF the condensation stitch opera-
tion when carrying out thread trimming at
2 to 2.5mm a position where there is no material.

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27. Adjusting the condensation stitching
WARNING :
Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the
sewing machine.

27-1. Condensation stitching pitch

Condensation stitching is sewn with pitch which is

smaller than the normal stitching pitch. With this
function, thread raveling can be prevented and the
Stitch pitch length of thread remaining on the material after
thread trimming can be shortened. The DDL-900BB
is provided with the condensation stitching function
(at the beginning and end of sewing).
* The condensation stitching function at the
Condensation pitch
end of sewing has been factory-enabled at the
time of shipment.

27-2. How to adjust the condensation amount

1) Tilt the machine head.

2) Set stitch dial ❶ at a scale mark so as to adjust

the condensation stitching pitch to a smaller val-
ue.
S type: Approx. 0.5mm. (0.3 to 0.5mm)
H type: Approx. 0.8mm. (0.8 to 1.0mm)

1. In the case of performing the condensation stitching at the beginning of sewing, the AK (as-
sistance function) and the NB cannot be used together simultaneously. As a substitute for the
AK (assistance function), decrease the pressure foot pressure or carry out any other appropri-
ate operation.
2. The condensation stitching pitch at the beginning of sewing and that at the end of sewing can
only be set to a same value.

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 3) Loosen condensation stitching fulcrum screw ❷
(hexagon head screw).

4) Lower feed lever ❸. Push up condensation

❸ stitching solenoid ❹ to its stroke end by hand as
illustrated.
Turn condensation stitching fulcrum eccentric
shaft ❺ with a screwdriver until the screwdriver
stops rotating. At that position, fix condensation
stitching fulcrum screw ❷ (hexagon head screw).
* After the adjustment, put a sheet of paper under
the presser foot, lower feed lever ❸ and press
❺
❹ condensation stitching solenoid ❹ until it is
brought to its stroke end by hand. In this state,
check the condensation stitching pitch amount by
turning the pulley (as a reference, sew about 10
stitches).

1. If the condensation pitch is decreased, the phenomenon where the needle enters the same
needle entry point will likely to occur, resulting in unstable formation of thread loop at the time
of thread trimming. As a result, thread trimming fault is likely to occur. It is therefore neces-
sary to adjust the condensation pitch carefully. (The needle entry phenomenon differs accord-
ing to the material to be sewn and the needle count, the pitch should be increased if thread
trimming failure occurs.)
2. The condensation operation should be turned OFF before thread trimming is performed at a
position where there is no material since thread loop formation at the time of thread trimming
becomes unstable.
In addition, the thread take-up spring stroke should be adjusted to be slightly larger.
3. In the case of using condensation stitching at the beginning of sewing, the condensation
stitch pitch and the normal stitch pitch cannot be changed over with accuracy, resulting in the
employment of the medium stitch pitch between them, if the sewing machine starts sewing at
a high speed.
To carry out sewing with the correct stitch pitches, increase the number of condensation
stitches at the beginning of sewing by two stitches and set the soft-start sewing speed to 400
sti/min or less.

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27-3. How to adjust the number of condensation stitches

* The number of condensation stitches can be

set to 0 to five.
1. Turn the power ON while keeping switch 
held pressed.
The indication on the display section is changed
to "n. ".
The numeric character displayed on the right side
of "n. " represents the function setting number.
2. Press and switches ❾ to change the num-
ber of function setting.
 ❾'   ❾ 
(No. 18 for setting the number of condensation
⇩ stitches at the end of sewing, or No. 16 for setting
the number of condensation stitches at the begin-
ning of sewing)
* and switches ❾' (two switches on the
⇩ left) are used for changing the number in the
"fast-feed" mode.
3. Press switch  to change the setting.
The indication is changed to the set value. (The
default value has been set to "2" (two stitches).
4. Press and switches ❾ and change the set value (the number of stitches).
Example: "0" (the condensation stitching function is placed in OFF)
5. Press switch  to confirm the set value.
6. The display returns to the state described in 1.
To additionally change the set value for other function setting numbers, repeat the steps of procedure from 2.
7. When you have completed the set value changing, press switch . The sewing machine is restored
to its normal sewing state.

28. 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

depress the front part of the pedal
1) This pressure can be changed by changing the
❷ mounting position of pedaling pressure adjust
spring ❶.
2) The pressure decreases when you hook the
spring on the left side.
3) The pressure increases when you hook the
spring on the right side.

❶
(2) Adjusting the pressure required to
depress the back part of the pedal
❸
1) This pressure can be adjusted using regulator
screw ❷.
2) The pressure increases as you turn the regulator
screw in.
(3) Adjusting the pedal stroke 3) The pressure decreases as you turn the screw
1) The pedal stroke increases when you insert out.
connecting rod ❸ into the right hole.
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29. 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 ❸ to the right or left as illustrated
by the arrows so that motor control lever ❶ and
connecting rod ❷ are straightened.

(2) Adjusting the pedal angle

1) The pedal tilt can be freely adjusted by changing
❶ ❺ the length of the connecting rod ❷.
2) Loosen adjust screw ❹, and adjust the length of
❷ connecting rod ❺.
❹

30. Marker dots on the handwheel

Check the marker dots on the handwheel with the
❶ presser foot lifted after thread trimming.
・ The upper stop position of the needle bar is
reached when marker dot ❶ on the cover is
❷ (Blue) aligned with blue marker dot ❷ on the handwheel.
・ The operating timing of the thread trimming cam
❸ (Green) is when marker dot ❶ on the cover is aligned with
green marker dot ❸ on the handwheel.

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III. FOR THE OPERATOR
1. Operating procedure of the sewing machine
1) Lightly press the power switch ❶ by hand to turn
❶
the power ON. Power switch ❶ is in the ON state
when the "I" mark side is pressed. It is in the OFF
state when the "○" side is pressed.
1. Do not strongly tap the power switch
by hand.
1
2. If the power indicator LED on the
0

panel does not light up after having

3

* The mounting location

and shape of the power turned ON the power switch ❶, im-
switch ❶ differs with the mediately turn OFF the power switch
place of destination. ❶ and check the supply voltage. In
addition, in such a case as this, re-
turn ON the power switch when 2 to
3 minutes or more have passed after
turning OFF the power switch ❶.

2) When the power switch ❶ is turned ON, the

❶ sewing machine automatically turns to bring the
(For CE) needle bar to its UP position in the case the nee-
dle bar is not in that position.
❹ When turning ON the power, the needle
bar moves. Do not put your hands or
❸
things under the needle.
❷

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. ❷
b. The machine runs at high sewing speed when you further depress the front part of the pedal. ❷
(If the automatic reverse feed stitching has been 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. ❹
* When the auto-lifer (AK device) is used, one more operating switch is provided between the sewing ma-
chine stop switch and thread trimming switch. The presser foot goes up when you lightly depress the back
part of the pedal ❸, and if you further depress the back part ❹, the thread trimmer is actuated.

4) Reverse feed stitching at the beginning of sewing, 5) When one-touch type reverse feed switch ❻ is
reverse feed stitching at the end of sewing and pressed, the sewing machine performs reverse
various sewing patterns can be set on built-in panel feed stitching.
❺ of the machine head.

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6) When you have finished sewing, confirm first that the sewing machine has stopped. Then, press power
switch ❶ to turn the power OFF.

1. Do not place your hands under the lever (section A in the figure) in the case of operating the
one-touch type reverse feed switch or of automatic reverse feed.
2. In the case the machine is not used for a long time, remove the power plug from the plug
receptacle.

2. Setting procedure of the machine head

* This item has been factory-adjusted at the time of shipment. Carry out the machine head setting procedure
in the case the control box is replaced, or in any case where it is necessary.

1) Refer to "III-6. Setting of functions" p.30 and

call the function setting No. 95.

2) Press switch .

3) Select the machine head type by pressing

and switches ❾.
Display Machine head type
9bbS DDL-900BB S
9bbH DDL-900BB H

❾ 

4) After the selection of the type of the machine

head, press switch  to confirm the se-

lection. The settings are automatically initialized
according to the type of the machine head.

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3. Operation panel built in the machine head

Ⓒ ❸ Display section A Ⓔ ❺ 

❶ Ⓖ
❼
Ⓓ
Ⓑ 
Ⓕ
❷ ❻
❹ 
Ⓗ
 ❽


❾  

Used to change over the automatic reverse

Used to change the contents displayed
❶ feed stitching at the beginning of sewing ❾
on the display section.
between enable and disable.
Used to change over the automatic reverse
Used to carry out compensating stitch-
❷ feed stitching at the end of sewing between 
ing in half-stitch steps.
enable and disable.
Used to change over the automatic double Used to change over the one-shot
❸ reverse feed stitching at the beginning of  automatic stitching between enable and
sewing between enable and disable. disable.
Used to change over the automatic double
Used to change over the soft-start func-
❹ reverse feed stitching at the end of sewing 
tion between enable and disable.
between enable and disable.
Used to change over the reverse feed Used to change over the needle bar
❺ stitching pattern between enable and  stop position at the time of stopping
disable. sewing between up and down.
Used to change over the thread trim-
Used to change over the overlapped stitch-
❻  ming operation between enable and
ing pattern between enable and disable.
disable.
Used to change over the operation
❼ Used to change over the constant-dimen- 
mode to the function setting mode.
sion stitching pattern between enable and
Used to confirm the settings changed
❽ disable. 
under the function setting mode.

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4. Operating procedure of the sewing pattern
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]
Display section A
1) Effective/ineffective of the reverse feed stitching
❸ Ⓔ❺
pattern can be changed over by pressing
switch ❺.
Ⓖ When the reverse feed stitching pattern is en-
❶
❼ abled, LED Ⓔ lights up and the display section
Ⓕ A shows the number of reverse feed stitches at
❷ ❻ the beginning of sewing and that at the end of
❹
Ⓗ sewing.
❽
Use and switches ❾ to change the num-
ber of stitches for the target process (A, B, C or
D). (The number of stitches that can be set is 0 to
❾ 15.)
The numbers of stitches for processes A, B, C
and D are displayed on display section A from
left to right in the order from A to D.

2) Enable/disable of the reverse feed stitching at the beginning of sewing is set by pressing switch ❶.

Enable/disable of the reverse feed stitching at the end of sewing is set by pressing switch ❷.
Enable/disable of the double reverse feed stitching at the beginning of sewing is set by pressing
switch ❸.
Enable/disable of the double reverse feed stitching at the end of sewing is set by pressing switch ❹.

The number which exceeds 9 is indicated as follows:

A = 10, b = 11, c = 12, d = 13, E = 14, and F = 15.

(2) Overlapped stitching pattern

Overlapped stitching pattern can be programmed.
A : Number of stitches of normal stitching setting : 0 to 15 stitches
A C C
B : Number of stitches of reverse stitching setting : 0 to 15 stitches
C : Number of stitches of normal stitching setting : 0 to 15 stitches
D : Number of times of repetition : 0 to 15 times
1. When process D is set to 5 times, the sewing is repeated as
A → B → C → B → C.
B B
2. The number which exceeds 9 is indicated as follows:
D A = 10, b = 11, c = 12, d = 13, E = 14, and F = 15.

[Setting procedure of the overlapped stitching]

1) Effective/ineffective of the overlapped stitching pattern can be changed over by pressing switch ❻.
When the overlapped stitching pattern is rendered effective, LED Ⓕ lights up.
2) Press and switches ❾ to change the number of stitches for target process (A, B, C or D).

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(3) Constant-dimension stitching pattern
The constant-dimension stitching pattern can be set.

[How to set the constant-dimension stitching]

• Straight stitching
1) Press switch ❼ to select the constant-dimension sewing pattern.
When the constant-dimension stitching pattern is enabled, LED Ⓖ lights up.
2) When the constant-dimension sewing pattern is selected, the number of stitches of process E can be set
by pressing switch ❼ again.
3) The number of stitches (0 to 999) for the constant-dimension stitching can be selected by pressing
and switches ❾.

• Label sewing

1) Press switch ❽ to select the label sewing.

When the selection is effective, LED Ⓗ lights up.

Every time switch ❽ is pressed, the indication of processes E to H will be changed over.
2) Display the target process the number of stitches of which is to be changed. In this state, the number of
stitches of the processes (E, F, G or H) can be changed by pressing and switches ❾.

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5. One-touch setting
A part of function setting items can be easily changed in the normal sewing state.

Keep switch  held pressed (for two seconds

or more) to carry out setting.
* If the indication shown on the screen does not
change, keep the switch held pressed again.

❾  

[Setting items]

SPd ( ) Sewing speed

When function setting No. 20 is set at "0": nip ( )

Thread clamp (wiper) operation : ON/OFF
When function setting No. 20 is set at "1" : Wip ( )

Thread trimming operation after one-shot automatic stitch-

TrM ( )
ing: ON/OFF

n. ( ) Function setting

[Setting procedure (example: WiP)]

1) Press and switches ❾ to select the setting item. (Example: WiP)

2) Press switch . The current set value is displayed. (Example: on)

3) Press and switches ❾ to change the set value. (Example: oFF)

4) Press switch  to confirm the set value.

5) Press switch  to finish the one-touch setting.

1. In the case the function setting (n.) is selected, operation using switch  cannot be

carried out. Once the setting of the function setting is finished, press switch  to

finish setting. (Refer to "III-6. Setting of functions" p.30 for further details about setting of
functions.)
2. Once the power switch is turned off, be sure to wait for ten seconds or more before turning
it on again. If the power is re-turned on immediately after it has been turned off, the sewing
machine may not operate normally. In such a case, turn the power on again correctly.

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6. Setting of functions
Set value for the function setting can be changed.

1) Turn the power ON while keeping switch

 held pressed.
The indication on the display section is changed
to "n. ".
The numeric character displayed on the right side
❾' of "n." represents the function setting number.
(The figure shows the case of "No. 96 Maximum
sewing speed".)
2) Press and switches ❾ to change the
number of function setting.
 ❾
and switches ❾' (two switches on
the left) are used for changing the number
in the "fast-feed" mode.

3) Press switch  to change the setting.

The indication is changed to the set value.
(The figure shows the case where the set value is
changed from the indication "n.96" to "4000" (set

value) by pressing switch .)

4) Press and switches ❾ to change the set

value.

5) Press switch  to confirm the set value.

  ❾
6) The display returns to the state described in 1).
⇩ To additionally change the set value for other
function setting numbers, repeat the steps of
procedure from 2).
When you have completed the set value

changing, press switch . The sewing

machine is restored to its normal sewing state.

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7. Production support function
The production support function enables "sewing counting", "bobbin-thread counting" and "number of
stitches counting".

Ⓒ Ⓔ 1) When switch  is pressed while the sew-

Ⓐ ing machine is in the sewing state, the product
Ⓕ support function is invoked.
Ⓓ At this time, LEDs Ⓐ, Ⓑ, Ⓒ and Ⓓ light up.
Ⓑ
Ⓖ
2) Every time switch  is pressed, the
function display will be changed over in the
order of the "sewing counting function", the
"bobbin-thread counting function", the "number
of stitches counting function" and the "sewing
 state".
* Sewing counting function (LED Ⓔ lights up)
The value indicated on the counter is increased every time the preset number of times of thread trimming
is reached.
It is possible to prohibit the sewing machine from starting when the value indicated on the counter reach-
es the preset one, if desired.
* Bobbin thread counting function (LED Ⓕ lights up)
The number of stitches sewn is detected. The preset value indicated on the counter is subtracted accord-
ing to the detected number of stitches.
Once the value indicated on the counter becomes a negative value, the bobbin thread has to be replaced.
* Number of stitches counting function (LED Ⓖ lights up)
The number of stitches is counted from the start of sewing until thread trimming is carried out.

[Sewing counting function]

Ⓒ Display section A Ⓔ  1) Counted value is indicated on display section A.

2) The value on the counter can be changed by
Ⓐ pressing and switches ❾.
3) The value on the counter is reset to 0 (zero) by
Ⓓ pressing switch .
Ⓑ
4) The sewing counting function setting can be

changed by keeping switch  held

pressed (for two seconds).

5) The function setting changing operation is fin-

ished by pressing switch .

❾ 

The setting items which can be changed are as follows:

* No. 181 ����� Target number of products
* No. 182 ����� Operation to be carried out when the target number of products is reached
0 : No operation
1 : Sewing machine operation is disabled
When the value on the counter equals to the target number of products, the sewing ma-
chine will not run even if the pedal is depressed. At this time, the display automatically
changed to “sewing counter function”. To release the sewing machine from the disabled
state, the value on the counter is reset to 0 (zero) by pressing switch .
* No. 183 ����� The number of times of thread trimming to be carried out during one sewing sequence
The number of times of thread trimming for stopping the sewing counter is set.

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[Bobbin thread counting function]

1) Operate this function in the state where sewing is

Ⓒ 
finished.
The value on the counter cannot be changed if
Ⓐ
thread trimming has not been carried out.
Ⓕ
Ⓓ 2) The value on the counter is reset to the initial
Ⓑ value by pressing switch .
3) In this state, the initial value can be changed by
pressing and switches ❾.

[Number of stitches counting function]

1) The number of stitches is automatically counted

Ⓒ from the start of sewing until thread trimming is
carried out.
Ⓐ
2) Once thread trimming is carried out, the value on
the counter is reset to 0 (zero).
Ⓓ
Ⓑ Ⓖ

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 8. Function setting list
Ref.
No. Item Description Setting range Default page
1 Soft start function The number of stitches to be sewn at a low speed when the soft-start
function is used at the start of sewing.
(* This setting is enabled when the thread clamp function is in the OFF 0 to 9
1 37
state.) (Stitches)
0 : The function is not selected.
1 to 9 : The number of stitches to be sewn under the soft-start mode.
2 Material end sensor Material end sensor function.
function 0 : Material end detection function is not operative. 0/1
1 : After detecting material end, the specified number of stitches (No. 4) 0
will be sewn, and the sewing machine will stop.
3 Thread trimming Thread trimming function by material end sensor.
function by material end 0 : Automatic thread trimming function after detection of material end is
sensor not operative. 0/1
1 : After detecting material end, the specified number of stitches (No. 0
4) will be sewn, and the sewing machine will stop and perform auto-
matic thread trimming.
4 Number of stitches for Number of stitches for material end sensor. 0 to 19
material end sensor Number of stitches from detection of material end to stop of the sewing 5
(Stitches)
machine.
5 Flicker reducing function Flicker reducing function
0 : Flicker reducing function is not operative. 0/1 0 37
1 : Flicker reducing function is effective.
* 7 Unit of bobbin thread Unit of bobbin thread counting down
counting down 0 : 1 Count/10 stitches 0 to 2
1 : 1 Count/15 stitches 0
2 : 1 Count/20 stitches
* 8 Sewing speed of re- Sewing speed of reverse feed stitching is set. 150 to 3,000
verse feed stitching (sti/min) 1 9 0 0

12 Optional switch function Switching of function of optional switch.

selection o P T _ 37

* 13 Function of prohibiting Function of prohibiting start of the sewing machine by bobbin thread
start of the sewing ma- counting
chine by bobbin thread 0 : When counting is out (-1 or less) Function of prohibiting start of the
counter sewing machine is not operative.
1 : When counting is out (-1 or less) Function of prohibiting start of the 0 to 2 0
sewing machine after thread trimming is operative.
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.
15 Thread clamp function Operation of the thread clamp or of the wiper at the start of sewing is set.
at the start of sewing 0 : Thread clamp does not operate 0/1 1
1 : Thread clamp operates
20 Changeover between This function item is used for changing over the operation of the thread
thread clamp and thread clamp and the thread wiper. 0/1 1
wiper 0 : Thread clamp operates
1 : Thread wiper operates
21 Function of automatic Function of lifting presser foot when the pedal is in neutral position.
presser foot lifting at 0 : Function of neutral automatic presser lifting is not operative. 0/1 0
pedal's neutral position 1 : Selection of function of neutral presser lifting.
22 Needle up/down correc- Function of the needle up/down correction switch is changed over.
tion switch changeover 0 : Needle up/down compensation 0/1 0 41
function 1 : One stitch compensation
25 Thread trimming oper- Thread trimming operation after moving the needle away from its upper
ation after turning the or lower position by turning the handwheel by hand is specified.
handwheel by hand 0 : Thread trimming operation is carried out after turning the handwheel 0/1 1
by hand.
1 : Thread trimming operation is not carried out after turning the hand-
wheel by hand.
* 27 Thread clamp sewing The sewing speed when the thread clamp operates is set. 100 to MAX
speed (sti/min) 3 0 0
29 Back-tack initial opera- This function sets the suction time of initial motion of back-tack solenoid. 50 to 500
tion time 2 5 0 41
(ms)

30 Function of reverse feed Function of reverse feed stitching on the way

stitching on the way 0 : Normal one-touch type reverse feed stitching function
1 : Function of reverse feed stitching on the way is operative. 0/1 0 41
(In the case the function of reverse feed stitching on the way is enabled,
function No. 26 cannot be used.)
31 Number of stitches of Number of stitches of reverse feed stitching on the way 0 to 19
reverse feed stitching on 4 41
(Stitches)
the way
32 Effective condition of Effective condition of reverse feed stitching on the way
reverse feed stitching on 0 : Function is not operative when the sewing machine stops. 0/1 0 41
the way when the sew- 1 : Function is operative when the sewing machine stops.
ing machine is stopping.
* 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 Default Ref.
page
33 Thread trimming Thread trimming function by reverse feed stitching on the way
function by reverse feed 0 : Automatic thread trimming function after completion of reverse feed
stitching on the way stitching on the way is not operative. 0/1 0 41
1 : Automatic thread trimming after completion of reverse feed stitching
on the way is performed.
* 35 Sewing speed at a low Lowest speed by pedal (The MAX value differs by machine head.) 150 to MAX
speed (sti/min) 2 0 0
* 36 Sewing speed of thread Thread trimming speed (The MAX value differs by machine head.) 100 to MAX
trimming (sti/min) 2 1 0
37 Sewing speed of soft- Sewing speed at the start of sewing (soft-start) (The MAX value differs by 100 to MAX
start machine head.) (sti/min) 8 0 0 37

38 Sewing speed of one- Sewing speed of one-shot stitching (The MAX value differs by machine 150 to MAX
shot stitching head.) 2 0 0 0 42
(sti/min)
* 39 Operation-start pedal The pedal position at which the sewing machine starts operation from the 10 to 50
stroke neutral position of the pedal (Pedal stroke) (0.1 mm) 3 0
* 40 Low speed section of Position where the sewing machine starts accelerating from pedal neutral 10 to 100
pedal position (Pedal stroke) (0.1 mm) 6 0
* 41 Starting position of lifting Position where the cloth presser starts lifting from pedal neutral position – 60 to –10
presser foot by pedal (Pedal stroke) (0.1mm) - 2 1
* 42 Starting position of Starting position of lowering presser foot 8 to 50
lowering presser foot Stroke from the neutral position (0.1 mm) 1 0
* 43 Pedal stroke 2 for start- Position 2 where the thread trimming starts from pedal neutral position
ing thread trimming (When the function of lifting presser foot by pedal is provided.) (Pedal – 60 to –10
(0.1 mm) - 5 1
stroke)
* 44 Pedal stroke for Position where the sewing machine reaches its highest sewing speed 10 to 150
reaching the maximum from pedal neutral position (Pedal stroke) 1 5 0
(0.1 mm)
sewing speed
* 45 Corrected neutral posi- The neutral position of the pedal sensor is set. –15 to 15
tion of the pedal (0.1 mm) 0
47 Auto-lifter selecting Limitation time of waiting for lifting solenoid type auto-lifter device 10 to 600
function 6 0 42
(second)
* 48 Pedal stroke 1 for start- Position where thread trimming starts from pedal neutral position (Stan- – 60 to – 10
ing thread trimming dard pedal) (Pedal stroke) (0.1 mm) - 3 5
49 Lowering time of presser Sets the time required until the lowering of the presser foot is completed 0 to 500
foot after a depress on the pedal. 1 4 0 45
(10 ms)
* 50 Pedal specification Type of pedal is selected.
0 : Presser foot is not operated by the pedal (KFL) 0/1 1
1 : Presser foot is operated by the pedal (PFL)
51 Compensation of Compensation of starting the solenoid for reverse feed stitching when
solenoid-on timing of reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing is performed. – 36 to 36 The setting
reverse feed stitching at (10°) differs with the 43
the start of sewing machine head.

52 Compensation of Compensation of releasing the solenoid for reverse feed stitching when The setting
solenoid-off timing of reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing is performed. – 36 to 36 differs with the 43
reverse feed stitching at (10°) machine head.
the start of sewing
53 Compensation of Compensation of releasing the solenoid for reverse feed stitching when The setting
solenoid-off timing of reverse feed stitching at the end of sewing is performed. – 36 to 36 differs with the 43
reverse feed stitching at (10°) machine head.
the end of sewing
55 Foot lift after thread Function of lifting presser foot at the time of (after) thread trimming
trimming 0 : Not provided with the function of automatic lifting of work-clamp after
thread trimming 0/1 1 44
1 : Provided with the function of lifting presser foot automatically after
thread trimming
56 Reverse revolution to lift Function of reverse revolution to lift the needle at the time of (after)
the needle after thread thread trimming
trimming 0 : Not provided with the function of reverse revolution to lift the needle 0/1 0 44
after thread trimming
1 : Provided with the function of reverse revolution to lift the needle after
thread trimming
58 Function of holding Function of holding predetermined upper/lower position of the needle bar
predetermined upper/ 0 : Not provided with the function of holding predetermined upper/lower
lower position of the position of the needle bar
needle bar 1 : Provided with the function of holding predetermined upper/lower
position of the needle bar (Holding force is weak.) 0 to 3 0 44
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/Manual This function can specify the sewing speed of reverse feed stitching at
change-over of reverse the start of sewing.
feed stitching at the start 0 : The speed will depend on the manual operation by pedal, etc. 0/1 1 44
of sewing 1 : The speed will depend on the specified reverse feed stitching speed
(No. 8).
* 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 Default Ref.
page
60 Function of stop immedi- Function at the time of completion of reverse feed stitching at the start of
ately after reverse feed sewing
stitching at the start of 0 : Not provided with the function of temporary stop of the sewing ma-
sewing chine at the time of completion of reverse feed stitching at the start 0/1 0 45
of sewing
1 : Provided with the function of temporary stop of the sewing machine
at the time of completion of reverse feed stitching at the start of
sewing
64 Change-over speed of Initial speed when starting condensation stitch or EBT 0 to 250
condensation stitch or 1 8 0
(sti/min)
EBT (end back tack)
70 Function of soft-down of Presser foot is slowly lowered.
presser foot 0 : Presser foot is rapidly lowered. 0/1 0 45
1 : Presser foot is slowly lowered.
71 Double reverse feed Effective/ineffective of double reverse feed stitching is changed over.
stitching function (Only used when the CP-18 is used.) 0/1
0 : Ineffective 1
1 : Effective
72 Sewing machine startup Current limit at the startup of sewing machine is specified.
selecting function 0 : Normal (Current limit is applied during startup.) 0/1 0
1 : Rapid (Current limit is not applied during startup.)
73 Retry function This function is used when needle cannot pierce materials .
0 : Retry function is not provided.
1 to 10 : Retry function is provided. (Setting of the needle bar returning 0 to 10 1 45
force)
* 76 One-shot function One-shot operation up to the material end is specified.
0 : One-shot operation is not performed. 0/1 0
1 : One-shot operation is performed.
84 Initial motion suction Suction motion time of presser foot lifting solenoid 50 to 500
time of presser foot 1 0 0 45
(ms)
lifting solenoid
87 Function of pedal curve Pedal curve is selected. (Improving pedal inching operation)
selection 2

Sewing speed
0
0 to 2 0 46
1

Pedal stroke

90 Initial motion up stop Automatic UP stop function is set immediately after turning ON the
function power. 0/1 1 46
0 : OFF
1 : ON
91 Function of prohibiting It is effective in combination with the machine head provided with tension
compensation operation release function. 0/1 1
after turning handwheel 0 : Tension release function is ineffective.
by hand 1 : Tension release function is effective.
92 Function of reducing Function to reduce speed at the time of completion of reverse feed stitch-
speed of reverse feed ing at the start of sewing.
stitching at the start of 0 : Speed is not reduced. 0/1 0 45
sewing 1 : Speed is reduced.
93 Function added to nee- Operation of needle up/down compensating switch is changed after
dle up/down compensat- turning ON the power or thread trimming.
ing switch 0 : Normal (Needle up/down compensating stitching only) 0/1 0 46
1 : One stitch compensating stitching is performed only when aforemen-
tioned changeover is made. (Upper stop / upper stop)
95 Head selection function Machine head to be used is selected.
(When the machine head is changed, each setting item is changed to the
initial value of the machine head.)
96 Max. sewing speed Max. sewing speed of the sewing machine head can be set. (The MAX 150 to MAX The setting
value differs by machine head.) differs with the 46
(sti/min) machine head.
* 103 Needle cooler output Delay time from the stop of sewing machine to the output OFF is speci- 100 to 2000
OFF delay time fied using the needle cooler output function. (ms) 5 0 0
120 Main shaft reference Main shaft reference angle is compensated.
angle compensation –50 to 50 - 1 3 46

121 Up position starting Angle to detect UP position starting is compensated.

angle compensation –15 to 15 5 46

122 DOWN position starting Angle to detect DOWN position starting is compensated.
angle compensation –15 to 15 0 46

* 150 Correction of the thread Speed correction coefficient for the function of the thread clamp at the
clamp speed at the start start of sewing is set. 10 to 200 1 0
of sewing
* 151 Thread clamp ON angle The angle at which the thread clamp is turned ON at the start of sewing 180 to 290
is set. (°) 2 1 0
* 152 Thread clamp OFF The angle at which the thread clamp is turned OFF at the start of sewing 210 to 359
angle is set. (°) 2 9 0
* 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 Default Ref.
page
* 177 Thread clamp AK oper- Function for setting the time for turning ON the AK which operates when 0 to 1000
ating time the thread clamp is used. (ms) 4 2
181 Setting of a target value A target value for the sewing counter of the production support function
for the production sup- is set. 0 to 9999 0
port function
182 Operation to be con- Operation to be carried out when the sewing counter of the production
ducted when the target support function reaches the target value is set.
value is achieved 0 : No operation
1 : The sewing machine does not operate even if the pedal is de- 0/1 0
pressed.
* In the case the function No. 13 is used, the setting of the function No.
182 is disabled.
183 Setting of the number of The number of times of thread trimming at which the sewing counter of
times of thread trimming the production support function stops counting is set.
for the production sup- 0 : The sewing counter stops counting when a value is entered to the
port function sewing counter using the optional input/output function. 0 to 20 1
1 to 20 : The sewing counter stops counting according to the preset
number of times of thread trimming
* 186 Soft start resetting angle An angle at which the start is reset is set. 180 to 900
* This setting is enabled when the thread clamp operates. (°) 7 8 0
187 Thread clamp sewing This function item is used for setting the angle at which the sewing speed
speed resetting angle employed while the thread clamp is operating is reset. 0 to 720 (°) 1 3 0
* This setting is enabled when the thread clamp operates.
* 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.

[Function setting of thread clamp device]

No. Item Description Setting range Default
15 Thread clamp function at Operation of the thread clamp at the start of sewing is set.
the start of sewing 0 : Thread clamp does not operate 0/1
1 : Thread clamp operates 1

20 Changeover of thread Function of thread clamp/wiper operation is changed over.

clamp/wiper 0 : Thread clamp operation 0/1
1 : Wiper operation 1

27 Thread clamp sewing The sewing speed when the thread clamp operates is set. 100 to MAX
speed (sti/min) 3 0 0
37 Sewing speed of soft-start Sewing speed at the start of sewing (soft-start) (The MAX value differs by 100 to MAX (sti/
machine head.) min) 8 0 0
151 Thread clamp ON angle The angle at which the thread clamp is turned ON at the start of sewing is
set. 180 to 290 (°) 2 1 0
152 Thread clamp OFF angle The angle at which the thread clamp is turned OFF at the start of sewing is
set. 210 to 359 (°) 2 9 0
177 Thread clamp AK operat- Function for setting the time for turning ON the AK which operates when the
ing time thread clamp is used. 0 to 100 (ms) 4 2
When the setting is “0”, AK does not operate.
186 Soft start resetting angle An angle at which the soft-start (No.37) is reset is set.
* This setting is enabled when the thread clamp operates. 180 to 900 (°) 7 8 0
187 Thread clamp sewing An angle at which the thread clamp sewing speed (No.27) is reset is set.
speed resetting angle * This setting is enabled when the thread clamp operates. 0 to 720 (°) 1 3 0

[Setting the function of condensation stitching device] exclusive to the 900BB

No. Item Description Setting range Default
16 Number of condensation The number of condensation stitches at the beginning of sewing is set.
stitches at the beginning 0 : Condensation stitching is not performed 0
0 to 5
of sewing 1 - 5: Condensation stitching at the beginning of sewing (The thread clamp
does not work.)
18 Condensation stitching at The number of condensation stitches to be sewn before thread trimming is
the end of sewing set.
0 : Condensation stitching is not performed 0 to 5 2
1 - 5: Condensation stitching before thread trimming (The thread clamp
does not work.)
19 Condensation stitching Sewing speed in the case of condensation stitches are sewn at the end of
speed sewing is set. 150 to 1900 1 9 0 0
(sti/min)

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9. 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.
* This setting is enabled when the thread clamp function is in the OFF state.
n. 1 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)
n. 3 7 Data setting range : 100 to MAX. sti/min <10 sti/min>
(The MAX. value differs by machine head.)

② Flicker reducing function (Function setting No. 5)

The function reduces flickering of the hand lamp at the start of sewing.
n. 5 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.

③ Selection of the optional input/output function (Function setting No. 12)

For some of the input/output ports, their functions can be changed.

1) Select function setting No. 12 with the operat-

ing procedure of function setting procedures 1)

through 3). Press switch .

2) Referring to the tables on p.33 to p.34, select dis-

play No. (i1 to i5, o1 to o3) corresponding to the
connector number to which optional input/output
is to be assigned, using and switches ❾.

Then, press switch .

3) Referring to the tables on p.33 to p.34, select

❾  
optional input/output signal to be assigned, using

and switches ❾. Then, press

switch .

4) Activate the signal using and switches

❾. Then, press switch .

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Example) To assign the thread trimming function to the input port "i01"

n. 1 2 1) Select function setting No. 12 with the operating procedure of function

setting procedures 1) through 3).

i. 1 2) Press switch .

i. 1 3) Select a port (for example, "i1") to be set by pressing and switch-

es ❾.

b T 4) Press switch .

T r M 5) Select a function (for example, "Trm") by pressing and switches

❾.

L 0 6) Press switch .

L 0 to H 0 7) Activate the selected function by pressing and switches ❾.

i. 0 8) Press switch .

9) Finish function setting by pressing switch .

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Input function list

Function Abbre-
Function item Remarks
code viation
0 noP No function (Standard setting)
1 HS Needle up / down compensating Every time the switch is pressed, normal feed stitching by half
stitching stitch is performed. (Same operation as that of up / down com-
pensating 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 reverse By depressing the back part of the pedal after pressing the
feed stitching at the end of sewing switch, operation of reverse feed stitching is canceled 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 operation
is executed.
7 SEbT Function of cancel of reverse feed By operating the optional switch, ineffective/effective can be
stitching at start/end alternately changed over.
8 Ed Material edge sensor input This function works as the input signal of material edge sensor.
9 LinH Function of prohibiting depressing Rotation by pedal is prohibited.
front part of pedal
10 TinH Function of prohibiting thread trim- Output of thread trimming is prohibited.
ming output
11 LSSW Low speed command input This function works as low speed switch for standing sewing
machine.
12 HSSW High speed command input This function works as high speed switch for standing sewing
machine.
13 USW Needle lifting function UP stop motion is performed when switch is pressed during
DOWN stop.
14 bT Reverse feed stitching switch input Reverse feed stitching is output as long as the switch is held
pressed.
15 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.
16 oSSW One-shot speed command switch This function works as one-shot speed command as long as
input the switch is pressed.
17 bKoS Backward one-shot speed com- Reverse feed stitching is performed in accordance with the
mand switch input one-shot speed command as long as the switch is held
pressed.
18 SFSW Safety switch input Rotation is prohibited.
19 AUbT Automatic reverse feed stitching Every time the switch is pressed, reverse feed stitching at sew-
cancellation/addition switch ing start or reverse feed stitching at sewing end is canceled or
added.
20 CUnT Sewing counter input Every time the switch is pressed, the sewing counter value is
increased.

Input function connectors

Connector No. Pin No. Display No. Function Initial value of No. 12
CN22 5 i.1 Reverse feed stitching switch input bT
CN20 7 i.2 Thread trimming switch input TSW
CN20 11 i.3 Low-speed revolution switch input LSSW
CN20 9 i.4 High-speed revolution switch input HSSW
CN20 5 i.5 Presser foot lifting switch input FL

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Output function list

Function Abbre-
Function item Remarks
code viation
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 func-
tion is output.
7 SEbT Reverse feed stitching at start/end State of cancel of reverse feed stitching at start/end is output.
cancel monitor output
8 AUbT Sewing start/end cancellation/addi- State of cancel or addition of automatic reverse feed stitching
tion monitor output is output.
9 SSTA Sewing machine stop state output Sewing machine stop state is output.
10 CooL Needle cooler output Output for needle cooler
11 bUZ Buzzer output It is output when the bobbin counter set value has been ex-
ceeded, an error has occurred or the bobbin thread remaining
amount is detected.
12 LSWo Revolution command output Revolution demanding command state is output.

Output function connector

Connector No. Pin No. Display No. Function Initial value of No. 12
CN22 3 o.1 Reverse feed stitching output bT
CN22 7 o.2 Thread trimming output TrM
CN22 14 o.3 Revolution request input LSWo

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④ 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.
n. 2 2 0 : Needle up / down compensating stitching
1 : One stitch compensating stitching

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

⑥ 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.
n. 3 0 0 : OFF Normal back-tack function
1 : ON Function of reverse feed stitching on the way

Function setting No. 31 Number of stitches performing reverse feed stitching is set.
n. 3 1 Setting range : 0 to 19 stitches

Function setting No. 32 Effective condition of reverse feed stitching on the way
n. 3 2 0 : OFF Inoperative when the sewing machine stops. (Reverse feed stitching 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 sewing 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 com-
pleted.
n. 3 3 0 : OFF Without thread trimming
1 : ON Thread trimming is executed.

Function setting
Application Output function
No.30 No.32 No.33
❶ 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 pedal,
❷ 1 0 0 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
❸ 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,
❹ 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 machine
or depressing front part of the pedal, automatic thread trimming is performed after
❺ 1 1 1
reverse feed stitching as many as the number of stitches specified by the function
setting No. 31 has been performed.

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Actions under each setting state
❶ Used as the normal reverse feed stitching touch-back switch.
❷ Used for reinforcing seam (press sewing) of the pleats. (It works only when the sewing machine is
running.)
❸ Used for reinforcing seam (press sewing) of the pleats. (It works either when the sewing machine stops
or when the sewing machine is running.)
❹ 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.)
❺ 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 stand-
ing-work machine.)

⑦ Sewing speed 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.
n. 3 8 Setting range : 150 to MAX. sti/min. <50 / sti/min>
(Caution) The max. sewing speed of one-shot stitching is limited by the model of the sewing machine
head.

⑧ 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
limitless regardless of the set value.
n. 4 7 Setting range : 10 to 600 sec <10 / sec>

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⑨ 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.
❶ 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.
n. 5 1 Adjusting range : – 36 to 36 <1 / 10˚>

Set value Compensation angle Number of stitches of compensation * When the point
before 1 stitch is
– 36 – 360° –1 regarded as 0˚,
– 360˚
– 18 – 180° – 0.5 compensation is
– 180˚
0 0° 0 0˚ possible by 360˚ (1
180˚ stitch) in front and in
18 180° 0.5 360˚ the rear.
36 360° 1
❷ Compensation of off-timing of solenoid for reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing (Function set-
ting No. 52)
Off-timing of solenoid for reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing can be compensated by the unit
of angle.
n. 5 2 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

❸ 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.
n. 5 3 Adjusting range : – 36 to 36 <1 / 10˚>
360˚
Set value Compensation angle Number of stitches of compensation 180˚
0˚
– 36 – 360° –1
– 180˚
– 18 – 180° – 0.5 – 360˚

0 0° 0
18 180° 0.5
36 360° 1

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⑩ 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.
n. 5 5 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.)

⑪ 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.
n. 5 6 0 : OFF Function of making the sewing machine rotate in the reverse direction to lift the
needle after thread trimming is not provided.
1 : ON Function of making the sewing machine rotate in the reverse direction 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
highest 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.

⑫ 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
applying a brake slightly.
n. 5 8 0 : OFF Not provided with the function of holding predetermined upper/lower 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.)

⑬ 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 oper-
ation.
n. 5 9 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.

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⑭ Function of stop immediately after the reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing (Function set-
ting 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.
n. 6 0 0 : Not provided with the function of temporary stop of the sewing machine immediately
after the reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing
1 : Provided with the function of temporary stop of the sewing machine immediately after
the reverse feed stitching at the start of sewing

Stop the sewing machine

temporarily to change
direction of sewing products.

⑮ 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.
n. 4 9 Setting range : 0 to 500 ms <10 ms/Step>

n. 7 0 0 : Function of soft-down of presser foot is not operative. (Presser foot is rapidly lowered.)
1 : Selection of function of soft-down of presser foot

⑯ 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)
n. 9 2 0 : Speed is not reduced.
1 : Speed is reduced.

Sew without stopping

Temporary stop without a break.

⑰ 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.
n. 7 3 0 : Re-try function is not provided.
1 to 10 : Re-try function is provided. (Needle-bar returning force before re-trying: 1 (small) -
10 (large))

⑱ 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.
n. 8 4 Setting range : 50 to 500ms <10/ms>

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⑲ Function of pedal curve selection (Function setting No. 87)
This function can perform the selection of the curve of sewing speed 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.
n. 8 7 0 : Sewing speed in terms of the depressing amount of the pedal increases linearly.
1 : Reaction to intermediate speed in terms of the depressing amount of the pedal is de-
layed.
2 : Reaction to intermediate speed in terms of the depressing amount of the pedal is ad-
vanced.
2

Sewing speed (sti/min)

0
1

Pedal stroke (mm)

⑳ 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.
n. 9 0 0 : Ineffective
1 : Effective

 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.
n. 9 3 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.

 Setting of max. sewing speed (Function setting No. 96)

This function can set the max. sewing speed you desire to use.
Upper limit of the set value varies in accordance with the sewing machine head to be connected.
n. 9 6 Setting range : 150 to MAX. sti/min <50 / sti/min>

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

Main shaft reference angle is compensated
n. 1 2 0 Setting range : – 50 to 50˚ <1 / ˚>

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

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

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

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

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10. Automatic compensation of neutral point of the pedal sensor
Whenever the pedal sensor, spring, etc. are replaced, be sure to perform following operation :

If you place your foot or any object on the pedal, the pedal will not operate properly. Operate
the pedal with nothing placed on it.

1) Pressing switch , turn ON the power

switch.
The panel display is as illustrated in the figure.
 The value indicated on the right side of "PA.",
at this time, is the compensation value. (In this
figure, the correction value is "1".)
2) The neutral position of the pedal is stored in
memory. Turn the power OFF to finish the proce-
dure.

In the case " " is displayed:

The pedal sensor is not properly connected. Turn the power OFF and check the connection of
the pedal sensor.
In the case " " is displayed:
It is necessary to adjust the installation of the pedal. Carry out the adjustment of the installa-
tion of the pedal according to the below-stated "How to adjust the pedal".

How to adjust the pedal

a) Check the digit which flashes on and off to determine the direction of pedal dislocation.
In the case the pedal sensor neutral position In the case the pedal sensor neutral position
is displaced toward the front part of the pedal. is displaced toward the rear part of the pedal.

Flashes on and off Flashes on and off

b) Adjust the installation of the pedal so that the indication " " is displayed. (Refer to the Engineer's
Manual for how to adjust the pedal.)
Correct the pedal in the direction to correct the pedal dislocation. When the dislocation is reduced to be
within the permissible range, " " is displayed.

c) Press switch . The indication is changed to the state described in 1).

d) Now, the pedal adjustment is completed. Turn the power OFF.

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11. 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
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.­

12. Setting of the auto lifter function

When the optional automatic presser lifter (AK85B device asm., part number : 40140416) is purchased
and retrofitted, the auto lifter function should be enabled.

Display section A
1) Turn ON the power switch with switch 
held pressed.
2) "FL.on" is displayed on indicator A with a blip to
make the auto lifter function effective.
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 display is
turned to "FL.oF". Then, the function of auto-lifter
does not work.


: Automatic presser lifter is provided. (AK is provided.)

: Automatic presser lifter is not provided.

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 “Automatic presser lifter is provided.” is selected without installing the auto-lifter
device, starting is momentarily delayed at the start of sewing. In addition, be sure to select
“Automatic presser lifter is not provided.” when the auto-lifter is not installed since the
touch-back switch may not work.

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13. 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.

Display section A
1) Turn ON the power switch with switch ❻
and switch ❽ held pressed.

2) "KL.on" is displayed on indicator A with a blip to

make the key-lock function effective.
❻ 3) The panel returns to the normal operation after
displaying "KL.on" on the indicators.
❽
4) While the key lock function is effective, "KL.on"
is displayed on the indicators when turning the
power ON.

5) When you carry out steps 1) to 3) in repetition, "KL.oF" is displayed when turning the power ON and the
key lock function is rendered ineffective.
• "KL.on" 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 below.
Switch operation of which is to be dis- • Setting of the reverse feed stitching (❶, ❷, ❸ and ❹)
abled. • Change of the sewing pattern (❺, ❻, ❼ and ❽)
• Change of the number of stitches (❾)
• Change of the sewing operation (, ,  and )
Switch operation of which is not to be • Compensating stitching in half-stitch steps ()
disabled. • Production support function ()

14. Initialization of the setting data

All contents of function setting can be returned to the standard set values.
1) Referring to the explanation of "III-6. Setting of

functions" p.30, select function setting "n.95".

Then, press switch .

2) Press and hold switch .

3) The buzzer sounds after approximately one sec-
ond, and the setting data returns to the standard
setting value.
Do not turn OFF the power on the way
of initializing operation. Program of the
 main unit may be broken.

4) Turn OFF the power switch and turn ON the power switch after closing the front cover. The machine re-
turns to the normal motion.
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 "III-10.
Automatic compensation of neutral point of the pedal sensor" p.47.)
2. When you carry out the aforementioned operation, the machine-head adjustment values
and the function settings of the optional devices are also initialized. It is therefore neces-
sary to carry out adjustment of the machine head before using the sewing machine. (Refer
"IV-1. Adjusting the machine head" p.51.)
3. Even when this operation is performed, the sewing data set by the operation panel cannot
be initialized.

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15. LED hand light

WARNING :
In order to protect against personal injury due to unexpected start of the sewing machine, never bring
hands near the needle entry area or place foot on the pedal during the adjustment of intensity of the LED.

* This LED is intended to improve operability of the sewing machine and is not intended for
maintenance.
The sewing machine is provided as standard with an
LED light which illuminates the needle entry area.

1) Turn the power ON while pressing switch

 to enter the function setting mode.
2) Intensity adjustment and turn-off of the light is
carried out by pressing switch ❶. Every time the
switch is pressed, the light is adjusted in intensity
in five steps and is turned off in turn.
[Change of intensity]
 
1 ⇒ ...... 4 ⇒ 5 ⇒ 6
Bright ⇒ ...... Dim ⇒ Off ⇒ Bright
In this way, every time the switch ❶ is pressed,
the hand lamp status is changed in repetition.

3) Press switch  to complete the proce-

dure.

16. Height adjustable one-touch type reverse stitching switch

Height of touch-back switch ❶ is adjustable.
For the process during which touch-back switch ❶
is not used, the material on the sewing machine can
be handled with ease by increasing the height of the
switch.
❶ [How to adjust the height]
The switch height can be adjusted along the bracket
❷ by loosening screw ❷.

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IV. MAINTENANCE
1. Adjusting the machine head
When the slip between the blue 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) Turn the power ON while keeping switch

 and switch  held pressed.
"ZAJ" appears on the display section.

2) Turn the pulley of the machine head by hand until

Display section A
the main-shaft reference signal is detected. At
this time, the degree of an angle from the main-
shaft reference signal is displayed on the display
section A. (The value is the reference value.)

3) In this state, align the blue dot ❶ of the hand-

❷ wheel with the concave ❷ of the cover as shown
in the figure.
❶

Display section A
4) Press switch  to finish the adjustment
work. At this time, the value indicated on display
section A is changed. (The value is the reference
value.)
5) Turn the power OFF.

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2. 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, When tilting the sewing machine Tilt the sewing machine after turning
the buzzer beeps and the sewing without turning OFF the power switch, OFF the power.
machine cannot be operated. Action given on the left side is taken for
safety sake.
Solenoids for thread trimming, When the fuse for solenoid power pro- Check the fuse for solenoid power
reverse feed, etc. fail to work. Hand tection has blown out protection.
lamp does not light up.
Even when depressing the pedal Neutral position of the pedal has varied. Execute the automatic neutral correc-
immediately after turning ON the (Neutral position may be shifted when tion function of the pedal sensor.
power, the sewing machine does not changing spring pressure of the pedal
run. When depressing the pedal af- or the like.)
ter depressing the back part of pedal
once, 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 “Automatic presser lifter is pro-
when auto-lifter device is attached. vided.” by auto-lifter function 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 “Automatic presser lifter is not
ever, auto-lifter function is ON. provided.” when auto-lifter device 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.

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
request our service, please confirm the error codes.
[Checking procedure of the error code]
Display section A
 1) Turn ON the power switch with switch 
held pressed.
2) With a bleep, serial numbers of the errors which
have occurred so far appear on the display sec-
 tion A.
3) Press and switches ❾ to enable selec-

tion of the serial number. Select one of the serial
numbers you want to check and, in this state,
press switch  to display the error code,

press switch  to display the energized

❾ time duration (upper four digits of hours and
minutes), or press switch  to display the
energized time duration (lower four digits of hours
and minutes). (The aforementioned data are
displayed as long as the corresponding switch is
held pressed.)

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Error code list

Description of error
No. Cause of occurrence expected Items to be checked
detected
E000 Execution of data • When the machine head is changed.
initialization (This is • When the initialization operation is exe-
not the error.) cuted.
E007 Overload of motor • When the machine head is locked. • Check whether the thread has been entan-
• When sewing extra-heavy material gled in the motor pulley.
beyond the guarantee of the machine • Check the motor output connector (7P) for
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.
E009 Solenoid energizing • The period of time during which the sole-
time error noid is energized exceeds the assumed
one.
E071 Disconnection of mo- • Disconnection of motor connector. • Check the motor output connector for loose
tor output connector connection and disconnection.
E072 Overload of motor • Same as E007. • Same as E007.
at the time of thread
trimming motion
E079 Continuous opera- • The machine has been operated with the • Check whether the thread has been entan-
tion with the motor motor applied with a load which is higher gled in the motor pulley.
applied with a higher than the normal load. • Check whether there is any holdup when
load turning the motor by hand.
E302 Fall detection switch • When fall detection switch is input in the • Check whether the machine head is tilted
failure state that the power is turned ON. without turning OFF the power switch
(When the safety (sewing machine operation is prohibited for
switch works) safety sake).
E303 Semicircular plate • Semicircular plate sensor signal cannot • Check whether the motor encoder connec-
sensor error be detected. tor is disconnected.
E499 Data fault • The stored data have broken.
E704
E730 Encoder failure • When the motor signal is not properly • Check the motor signal connector (CN11)
E731 Motor hole sensor inputted. for loose connection and disconnection.
failure • Check whether the motor signal cord has
broken since the cord is caught in the ma-
chine head.
• Check whether the inserting direction of the
motor encoder connector is wrong.
E733 Inverse rotation of • This error occurs when the motor is run- • Connection of the encoder of main shaft
motor ning at 500 sti/min or more in the oppo- motor is wrong.
site direction of that of rotation indication • Connection for the electric power of main
during motor is running. shaft motor is wrong.
E799 Thread trimming • The thread trimmer control operation is
operation time-out not completed within the predetermined
time period.
E808 Solenoid short circuit • Solenoid power does not become normal • Check whether the machine head cord is
voltage. caught in the cover or the like.
E809 Holding motion • Solenoid is not changed over to holding • Check whether the solenoid is abnormally
failure motion. heated. (CTL circuit board asm. circuit is
broken.)
E810 Solenoid current • Solenoid rare short-circuit. • Solenoid resistance.
abnormality

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 Description of error
No. Cause of occurrence expected Items to be checked
detected
E811 Supply voltage fault • When voltage higher than guaranteed • Check whether the supply voltage which
one is inputted. falls outside the "rated voltage ± 10 %" is
• The machine has been connected to the applied.
power source supply voltage of which is • The inner circuit may have broken.
200 V or less.
• The machine has been connected to the
power source supply voltage of which is
270 V or more.
E922 Main shaft uncontrol- • In the case the main shaft cannot be
lable controlled.
E924 Motor driver failure • Motor driver has broken.
E930 Faulty encoder • In the case a motor signal cannot be • Check the motor signal connector (CN11)
E931 Motor hole sensor input correctly. for looseness and slip-off.
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.

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