S-7200B Basic Operation Manual SINGLE NEEDLE DIRECT DRIVE STRAIGHT LOCK STITCHER WITH THREAD TRIMMER Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. This basic operation manual describes basic operations including sewing machine operations. For cleaning, standard adjustments and more details, please refer to the instruction manual contained in the Document CD.
Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions and the explanations given in the instruction manual. With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such as the needle and thread take-up, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [1] Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to ensure safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people. The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below. Indications DANGER The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions may result in death or serious injury.
[2] Notes on safety DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury. CAUTION Environmental requirements Use the sewing machine in an area which is free from sources of strong electrical noise such as electrical line noise or static electric noise.
CAUTION Sewing This sewing machine should only be used by operators who have received the necessary training in safe use beforehand. Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result. The sewing machine should not be used for any applications other than sewing. Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while sewing, as this may result in personal injury or damage to the machine.
[3] Warning labels The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 2 3 Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.
CONTENTS 1. CONVENIENT FUNCTION FOR SMOOTH SEWING ............................... 1 2. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS ................ 2 3. INSTALLATION .................................... 3 3-1. Table processing diagram ................................ 4 3-2. Installation ........................................................ 4 3-3. Lubrication (-[]0[], []3[] specifications) .............. 8 3-4. Connecting the cords ....................................... 9 3-4-1. Opening the control box cover.............
1. CONVENIENT FUNCTION FOR SMOOTH SEWING 1. CONVENIENT FUNCTION FOR SMOOTH SEWING Lower thread counter Notification given when greasing is required INSTRUCTION MANUAL CD 5-7. Using the lower thread counter The graphic display lights and a buzzer sounds before the bobbin thread runs out, so that the operator can concentrate on the job with confidence. INSTRUCTION MANUAL CD 11-2.
2. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS 2.
3. INSTALLATION 3. INSTALLATION CAUTION Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done. The sewing machine weighs more than 44 kg. The installation should be carried out by two or more people. Do not connect the power cord until installation is complete. The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
3. INSTALLATION 3-1. Table processing diagram The top of the table should be 40 mm in thickness and should be strong enough to hold the weight and with-stand the vibration of the sewing machine. Drill holes as indicated in the illustration below. Cotton stand hole Cord hole Head rest hole Control box mounting hole 2090M 3-2. Installation 1. Control box (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Control box Bolts [3 pcs] Nuts [3 pcs] Spring washers [3 pcs] Washers [3 pcs] 2.
3. INSTALLATION 3. Power switch (1) Power switch (2) Screws [2 pcs] Operator 2092M 4. Oil pan (1) Head cushions (left) [2 pcs] (2) Head cushions (right) [2 pcs] (3) Oil pan 3632M 5. Rubber cushions (1) Rubber cushions [2 pcs] (2) Nails [4 pcs] 6.
3. INSTALLATION 7. Machine head (1) Hinges [2 pcs] (2) Machine head (3) Head rest NOTE: Tap the head rest (3) securely into the table hole. If the head rest (3) is not pushed in as far as it will go, the machine head will not be sufficiently stable when it is tilted back. 3633M 8. Operation panel (Models with operation panel) (1) Operation panel (2) Screws [2 pcs] (Use for tightening rear cover) 3634M 9. Sticker (Remove) (1) Sticker 2097M 10.
3. INSTALLATION 11. Knee lifter plate (1) Knee lifter plate (2) Bolt * Loosen the bolt (3) and move the knee lifter plate (1) to a position where it is easy to use. 3637M 1. Turn the machine pulley so that the feed dog is below the top of the needle plate. 2. Lower the presser foot (5) by using the lifting lever (4). 3638M 3644M 3. Loosen the nut (6). 4.
3. INSTALLATION 3-3. Lubrication (-[]0[],[]3[] specifications) * If the sewing machine is -[]5[] specifications, it is a complete dry type machine, and so no lubrication is necessary. CAUTION Do not connect the power cord until lubrication has been completed, otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
3. INSTALLATION 3-4. Connecting the cords DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury. CAUTION Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done. Do not connect the power cord until all cords have been connected.
3. INSTALLATION (1) 7-pin head detector unit connector (2) 10-pin operating panel connector (Models with operation panel) (3) 14-pin encoder connector (4) 14-pin machine connector Refer to the following page for the 4-pin motor connector. Push in securely until the tabs (5) engage. 3131M 3132M 2. Binding the cords (1) Repeat cable tie (2) Wire clip NOTE: Bind the cords in such a way that the connector does not get pulled out.
3. INSTALLATION 2111M 3. Other cords (1) (2) (3) (4) 6-pin power supply connector 4-pin motor connector Wire clip Power cord Insert the power cord plug (5) into a wall outlet. 1. Attach an appropriate plug to the power cord (4). (The green and yellow wire is the ground wire.) 2. Insert the plug into a properly-grounded AC power supply. NOTE: Do not use extension cords, otherwise machine operation problems may result.
3. INSTALLATION 3-5. Test operation (Operating the treadle) CAUTION Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while sewing, as this may result in personal injury or damage to the machine. 2114M 1. Turning on the power Press the ON power switch (1). The power indicators (2) and (3) will illuminate.
4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 4-1. Installing the needle CAUTION Turn off the power switch before installing the needle. The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. Front 1. Turn the machine pulley to move the needle bar to its highest position. 2. Loosen the screw (1). 3.
4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 4-3. Winding the lower thread CAUTION Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while winding the lower thread, as this may result in personal injury or damage to the machine. 1. Turn on the power switch. 2. Place the bobbin (1) onto the bobbin winder shaft (2). 3. Wind the thread several times around the bobbin (1) in the direction indicated by the arrow. 4. Push the bobbin presser arm (3) toward the bobbin(1). 5.
4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 4-5. Threading the upper thread CAUTION Turn off the power switch before threading the upper thread. The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. Turn the machine pulley and raise the thread take-up (1) before threading the upper thread. This will make threading easier and it will prevent the thread from coming out at the sewing start. 3651M 4-6. Adjusting the stitch length 1.
5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-1. Names and functions • The operation panel keys cannot be operated while sewing is in progress. Select the keys and set the number of stitches before starting sewing. • In the case of keys with indicators, the indicator illuminates when that function is operating, and the indicator switches off when the key is pressed once more.
5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) (6) Fixed stitch key When this key is pressed so that the indicator illuminates, the number of stitches (1-1999) in the E stitch number display is sewn, and then the sewing machine stops automatically. 2143M (7) Name label key When this key is pressed so that the indicator illuminates, fixed stitch sewing of the number of stitches (1-1999) in the E and F stitch number displays is carried out repeatedly.
5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-2. Sewing start and end backtack stitches 0841M 1 Setting start backtack stitches Example: 2157M 2 Setting end backtack stitches Example: 2158M 3 Start backtacking is carried out. After it has finished, normal sewing continues for as long as the treadle remains depressed. NOTE: If the treadle is returned to the neutral position, the sewing machine will continue operating until the set number of start backtack stitches has been sewn.
6. SEWING 6. SEWING CAUTION Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result. Turn off the power switch at the following times. The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
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Document CD For cleaning, standard adjustments and more details, please refer to the instruction manual contained in the Document CD. 3168M Contents of the Document CD The following documents are contained in PDF format. ・ Basic Operation Manual ・ Instruction Manual ・ Parts Book How to use the Document CD Refer to “Using Document CD” which comes with the Document CD or the help function of the Document CD.
