USER ’S MANUAL

TWO-HEAD AUTOMATIC
EMBROIDERY MACHINE
FOUR-HEAD AUTOMATIC
EMBROIDERY MACHINE
SIX-HEAD AUTOMATIC
EMBROIDERY MACHINE
EIGHT-HEAD AUTOMATIC
EMBROIDERY MACHINE
SIX-HEAD AUTOMATIC
EMBROIDERY MACHINE
(Compact Type)
SWF/E-Series

SunStar CO., LTD. MME-110103

1. THIS IS AN INSTRUCTION FOR SAFE USE OF AUTOMATIC
EMBROIDERY MACHINES. READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE.

2. CONTENTS IN THIS INSTRUCTION MAY CHANGE, WITHOUT

PRIOR NOTICE, FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MACHINE QUALITY AND
THUS MAY NOT CORRESPOND TO THE MACHINE YOU
PURCHASED. CONTACT YOUR SALES AGENT FOR INQUIRIES.

3. THIS IS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED AS AN INDUSTRIAL

MACHINE. IT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR OTHER THAN
INDUSTRIAL PURPOSE.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 SAFETY RULES ................................................................................................................ 1-1

1-1) DELIVERY OF YOUR MACHINE........................................................................................1-1
1-2) INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................1-2
1-3) MACHINE OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 1-3
1-4) REPAIR................................................................................................................................... 1-3
1-5) PLACEMENT OF WARNING STICKERS .......................................................................... 1-4
1-6) CONTENTS OF WARNING STICKERS ............................................................................. 1-5

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND MACHINE ASSEMBLY ............................................................ 2-1

2-1) ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2) ELECTRICITY INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 2-1
2-3) LEVELING THE MACHINE ................................................................................................ 2-2
2-4) ASSEMBLY OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES ......................................................................... 2-3
2-5) TABLE ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................. 2-4
2-6) FRAME ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................ 2-6
2-6-1) TUBULAR FRAME ............................................................................................... 2-6
2-6-2) BORDER FRAME .................................................................................................. 2-7

CHAPTER 3 PARTS OF THE MACHINE .............................................................................................. 3-1

3-1) SWF/E-U SERIES .................................................................................................................. 3-1
3-2) SWF/E-UH 1508-45 ............................................................................................................... 3-2

CHAPTER 4 FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES ....................................................................................... 4-1

CHAPTER 5 FUNCTIONS FOR BASIC MACHINE OPERATION ..................................................... 5-1

5-1) LAMP ON THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT BOARD ................................................ 5-1
5-2) NEEDLE STOP CLUTCH...................................................................................................... 5-2
5-3) LAMP ON COLOR CHANGE BOX(SWF/E-UH1508)........................................................ 5-3
5-4) UPPER THREADING AND TENSION ADJUSTMENT .................................................... 5-4
5-5) LOWER (BOBBIN) THREADING AND TENSION ADJUSTMENT ................................ 5-7
5-6) BOBBIN WINDER ................................................................................................................ 5-8
5-7) PRECAUTIONS IN USING FLOPPY DISKS OR USB MEMORY STICKS .................. 5-10
5-8) INSERTING FLOPPY DISKS AND USB MEMORY STICKS ........................................ 5-10
5-9) DELETING FLOPPY DISKS AND USB MEMORY STICK............................................. 5-11
5-10) READING AND WRITING OF EMBROIDERY DESIGNS ........................................... 5-11
5-11) RETURN TO PREVIOUS LOCATION IN UNEXPECTED BLACKOUTS ................... 5-11
5-12) NEEDLE-HOOK TIMING CONTROL .............................................................................5-12
5-13) ASSEMBLY AND FUNCTIONS OF THREAD DETECTOR ........................................ 5-17
5-13-1) FUNCTIONS OF THREAD DETECTOR ......................................................... 5-17
5-13-2) DISASSEMBLING THREAD DETECTOR ..................................................... 5-17

i
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ............................................................................. 6-1
6-1) CHECK POINTS FOR REGULAR INSPECTION .............................................................. 6-1
6-2) CLEANING ........................................................................................................................... 6-1
6-3) OIL SUPPLY ......................................................................................................................... 6-3
6-4) DRIVE BELT TENSION ....................................................................................................... 6-8

CHAPTER 7 MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................ 7-1

7-1) ADJUSTING THE TRIMMERS ........................................................................................... 7-1
7-1-1) ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE TRIMMING CAM
(INSERT ANGLE OF MOVABLE BLADE) ........................................................ 7-1
7-1-2) ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION .......................................................................... 7-2
7-2) ADJUSTING THE TRIMMER RETURN SPRING ............................................................. 7-2
7-3) ADJUSTING UPPER THREAD HOLDING UNIT ...............................................................7-3
7-4) PICKER ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................... 7-4
7-5) ADJUSTING UPPER THREAD HOLDER .......................................................................... 7-5
7-6) ADJUSTING LOW-NOISE PRESSER FOOT ...................................................................... 7-6
7-7) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRESSER FOOT AND NEEDLE ........................................ 7-7
7-8) CORRECT POSITION OF NEEDLE .................................................................................... 7-8
7-9) ADJUSTING HALF-TURN FILM FOR COLOR CHANGE ............................................... 7-9
7-10) JUMP MOTOR ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................... 7-10
7-11) ADJUSTING DRIVE BELT TENSION ............................................................................ 7-11
7-11-1) Y-AXIS TIMING BELT ..................................................................................... 7-11
7-11-2) X-AXIS TIMING BELT ..................................................................................... 7-12
7-11-3) TIMING BELT ON MAIN SHAFT MOTOR .................................................... 7-12
7-12) LAMP (OPTIONAL) ......................................................................................................... 7-13
7-12-1) LAMP SOCKET ADJUSTMENT (4-HEAD) .................................................... 7-13
7-12-2) DISASSEMBLING CABLE COVER (4-HEAD) .............................................. 7-13

CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 8-1

CHAPTER 9 BLOCK DIAGRAM .......................................................................................................... 9-1

ii
 CHAPTER 1
SAFETY RULES
The following set of safety rules categorized as DANGER , WARNING , and CAUTION indicates possibilities of
physical or property damages if not fully observed.

DANGER : These safety instructions MUST be observed to be safe from danger when installing, delivering, or
repairing the machine.
WARNING : These safety instructions MUST be observed to be safe from machine injuries.
CAUTION : These safety instructions MUST be observed to prevent predictable machine errors.

1-1) DELIVERY OF ONLY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONS, FAMILIAR WITH THE
YOUR MACHINE RELEVANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, SHOULD HANDLE THE MACHINE.
MAKE SURE TO FULLY OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.

1) Using a crane
Make sure that the crane is large enough to hold the machine. Use a nylon
rope of sufficient strength. Place a wooden block at either side of the
machine before tying the rope. The angle should be 40°Δ or less. Make sure
DANGER
that the rope does not touch the table.

nylon rope

Make sure all persons

and obstacles are out
of the way of the
moving equipment.

wooden block

[Fig.1-1]

1-1
 2) Using a Forklift
Make sure that size and weight of the forklift is sufficient to support the
machine. Use the pallet to place the machine so that its center is on the
forklift arm (see [Fig.1-2]). Lift the machine carefully so that the machine
does not tilt to either side.

[Fig.1-2]

[WARNING]
Make sure to maintain the weight balance in machine deliveries,
especially when unloading the machine from a forklift or crane, in
order to prevent injury or machine damages.

1-2) INSTALLATION Installation environment may incur machine malfunction or breakdown.

Make sure to meet the following conditions.

1) The foundation under the machine, i.e. table or desk, must be strong enough
to support the weight of the machine (approximately 1 ton).
2) Air conditioning can eliminate dust and humidity that can cause pollution
and corrosion of the machine. Make sure your machine is regularly cleaned.
3) Long exposure to direct sunlight can cause the paint of the machine to fade
CAUTION or change of the machine shape.
4) Allow at least 50cm (20 inches) of space on each side of the machine for
convenient maintenance.

Please refer to 2. Machine Installation and Assembly for installation details.

1-2
1-3) MACHINE The SWF Automatic Embroidery Machine is designed for applying
OPERATION embroidery to fabric and other similar materials.

Pay careful attention to the WARNING and CAUTION stickers on certain

parts of the machine. Make sure to observe the following when operating
the machine:

01) Read thoroughly and fully understand the manual before operating the
WARNING machine.
02) Dress for safety. Long and unbound hair, jewelry such as necklaces,
bracelets, and wide sleeves can get caught in the machine. Wear shoes
with non-slip soles.
03) Clear all persons from the machine before turning on the power.
04) Keep your hands or head away from the moving parts of the machine such
as needle, hook, take-up lever, and pulley when the machine is in
operation.
05) Do not remove the safety cover on the pulley or shaft when the machine is
in operation.
06) Be sure the main power is turned off and the power switch is set to OFF
before opening the cover of any electrical component or control box.
07) Be sure the main switch is OFF before manually turning the main shaft.
08) Turn the machine off when threading needles or inspecting the finished
embroidery.
09) Do not lean against the cradle or place your fingers near the guide grooves
of the frame.
10) The machine noise may exceed 85db when it is run at a maximum speed.
It is not higher than the standard level, but you may need earplugs or
sound-proof facilities for the operator and other workers.

1-4) REPAIR Only SWF-trained and selected repair engineers should do repair work.

1) Turn OFF the power before cleaning or repairing the machine. Wait for 4
minutes so the machine electricity is completely discharged.

[CAUTION]
It takes about 10 minutes after turning off the main switch before the
DANGER electricity is fully discharged from X/Y main shafts and the drive box.

2) Do not change the settings or any parts on the machine without

confirmation from SWF. Such change may cause safety accidents.
3) Use only SWF parts when repairing your machine.
4) Replace all safety covers when you are finished with your repair.

1-3
1-5) Placement of Observe the directions on ALL warning stickers placed on the machine as
Warning Stickers reminders for your safety.

1) Location of Warning Stickers

Open the upper shaft cover of

each head and supply the
designated oil.

Fire or death may be caused by

high voltage electric shock.
Don’t open the cover except for
service man assigned by SWF.
When open the cover turn off
power and wait for 6 minutes.

Injury may be caused by winding.

Be sure to turn off the power
before cleaning, lubricating,
adjusting or repairing.

Physical damage may be

caused by winding.
Don’t put your hands near the
arrow while the main shaft is
rotating

[Fig.1-3 Front]

Physical injury may be caused

by crevice.
Don t put your finger in a groove
on the table.

Injury may be caused by moving

needle.
Ensure that the machine is in a
stop condition before changing,
threading or rethreading of
needies or changing of needles.

Physical damage may be caused

by interposition.
While embroidery frame is running
according to the direction of
embroidery frame may be injured
your hands by gap between fixed
body and embroidery frame.

[Fig.1-4 From top]

Turn off the main power before
rotating the main shaft by hand!
Do not remove covers during
operation!
Turn off the main power before
opening electricity-related boxes!

1-4
1-6) Contents of 1) Warning
Warning Stickers

Injury may be caused by winding.

Be sure to turn off the power before
cleaning, lubricating, adjusting or
repairing.

[ Notice ]
Safety cover in the WARNING refers to all covers
near the operating parts of the machine.

Injury may be caused by moving

needle.
Ensure that the machine is in a stop
condition before changing, threading or
rethreading of needies or changing of
needles.

Fire or death may be caused by high

voltage electric shock.
Don’t open the cover except for service
man assigned by SWF.
When open the cover turn off power and
wait for 6 minutes.

1-5
 CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION AND MACHINE ASSEMBLY

Install your machine in an appropriate environment and with adequate electrical supply. Failure to follow the
directions may result in machine malfunction.

2-1) ENVIRONMENT
1) Temperature: ① 0∼40°C (32∼104°F) when the machine is in operation
② －25∼55°C (－13∼131°F) when the machine is not in operation
2) Humidity: 45∼90% (relative)

[CAUTION]
Do not let moisture drops on the machine.
Provide air conditioning to control humidity and to prevent dust and corrosion.

3) Grounding: Ensure the electricity is properly grounded.

Properly ground the machine to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Use three-wire
grounding (grounding resistance below 100 ohms).
DANGER

4) Close any doors and windows near the machine to prevent direct light, dust, and humidity.
5) Foundation under the machine must be a sufficiently strong and flat concrete to support the weight of the
machine.

2-2) ELECTRICITY INSTALLATION

Check if the input voltage of the machine is in the right range of the voltage supply before installing or operating
the machine. The voltage required is as follows:

1) Input voltage (to be adjusted when installing): 110V, 220V

2) Allowed range of voltage: within ±10% of the voltage set
3) Electric capacity and voltage consumption: 640VA 440W
4) Insulation resistance: over 10M ohms (measured with 500V insulation tester)

Check the voltage supply where the machine will be installed.

Install the cable away from the operator’s work space to prevent accident or injury.
WARNING

2-1
2-3) LEVELING THE MACHINE
The machine must be accurately leveled (especially front and back) to prevent the needle from moving out of
position.

1) Use the adjusting bolts installed at the four stands to level the machine (front, rear, left, and right). Use a level
gauge.
① Check the voltage supply where the machine will be installed.
② Install the cable away from the operator’s work space to prevent accident or injury.
③ If the difference in heights of the four bolts is over 10mm, place spacers beneath the lower adjusting bolts to
make the heights even.

Adjusting bolts

Level gauge
Level base

[Fig.2-1]

2) The machine must be horizontally balanced on all four sides - front, rear, right, and left.

[Fig.2-2]
3) Using the level gauge
Use a nut to fully fasten the adjusting bolts when the machine is leveled.

Level gauge [Fig.2-3]

[CAUTION]
The level gauge does not measure accurately on a square pipe or a table.

2-2
2-4) ASSEMBLY OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES
1) Assembling Upper Thread Stand

Spool plate

support

thread holder

[Fig.2-4]

2) Assembling Operation Box

Operation box

[Fig.2-5] [Fig.2-6]

2-3
2-5) TABLE ASSEMBLY
1) Unscrew the eight clamps underneath the table and the bolts to disassemble the table.

p
am
Cl Table support

Bolts

Cla
mp
p
am
Cl

[Fig.2-7]

2) Adjust the table support at an appropriate height and fasten the bolts.

Table

Table support
bolts

Table height
Work type board tubular cap

[Fig.2-8]

2-4
3) Insert the table and fasten the bolts and the clamps.

mp
Cla
Table support

Bolts

Cla
mp
p
am
Cl

[Fig.2-9]

[CAUTION]
The table should not be higher than the upper side of the needle plate by 0.5mm for board frame
work. If the height difference is over 0.5mm, unfasten the table support bolts, adjust the height, and
fasten the bolts back.

height difference

if gap is larger
than 0.5mm

Table support

Bolts

[Fig.2-10]

2-5
2-6) FRAME ASSEMBLY

2-6-1) Tubular Frame

1) Unfasten screws on the tubular frame 2/3, install the tubular frame in the groove of the frame connection plate,
and fasten the bolt.

[CAUTION]
Do not install the tubular frame too close from the X frame. Keep the space at around 2mm.

Frame connection plate

Tubular frame
Fixing hole

Fixing bolt

[Fig.2-11]

2) Insert the frame into the tubular frame. Use the screws to adjust the space.

2-6
2-6-2) Border Frame
1) Unfasten screws on the tubular frame 2/3 and remove the frame.

Tubular frame

Fixing bolts

[Fig.2-12]

2) Adjust the table height at an appropriate level for border frame work. (See 2.5) TABLE ASSEMBLY)

3) Unfasten screws on the border frame 2/3 and install the border frame in the groove of the X frame connection
plate. Fasten the bolt.

[CAUTION]
At this time, don't keep a border frame close to the X-frame by force and tighten the bolt while
maintaining the gap of about 2mm between the two frames.

Screws

Fixing bolts

[Fig.2-13]

2-7
 CHAPTER 3
PARTS OF THE MACHINE
3-1) SWF/E-U SERIES

[Fig.3-1]

Machine Body Color Change Y-axis driving system Encoder

Table Upper thread holder Emergency stop Main power switch
Upper thread stand Head S/B button Leveling base
Main shaft drive motor Thread tension Tubular frame Sub support
Rotary hook base adjustment board Border frame Thread detector
Trimming cam box Sub-controller Controller box Emergency power
Arm X-axis driving system Operation box switch

3-1
3-2) SWF/E-UH1508-45

[Fig.3-2]

Main Body Color Change Emergency stop Leveling base

Table Upper thread holder S/B button Sub support
Upper thread stand Head Tubular frame Thread detector
Main shaft drive Thread tension Border frame Emergency power
motor adjustment board Controller box switch
Rotary hook base Sub-controller Operation box
Trimming cam box X-axis driving system Encoder
Arm Y-axis driving system Main power switch

3-2
 CHAPTER 4
FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES

01) EXPANDED MEMORY SIZE

The machine can store a maximum of 100 designs. The basic memory size is 2 million stitches.

02) MIRROR IMAGE CONVERSION AND DESIGN DIRECTION

You can turn the design from 0°to 359°in the increments of 1°and also reverse the design in the X direction
(mirror image).

03) ENLARGING AND REDUCING DESIGN

You can reduce or enlarge the embroidery design in size from 50% to 200% by 1% along the X and Y axis.

04) AUTOMATIC SELECTION OF NEEDLE BAR

You can select the order of the needle bars up to the 300th bar.

05) GENERAL REPETITION WORK

The same design can be repeated up to 99 times along the X and Y axis.

06) AUTOMATIC OFFSET

The frame automatically returns to the offset point when the embroidery is finished to make it easier for you to
switch the frames. You can select AUTOMATIC OFFSET at PARAMETER SELECT MODE to move the frame
automatically to the desired point, making it easier to do appliques and to switch the frames.

07) MANUAL OFFSET

You can manually move the frame to the pre-selected point to do appliques or change the frames during embroidery
work. The frame can be moved back to its original place by simply pressing the right buttons.

08) RETURN TO START

The frame can be moved back to the start point of the design during the embroidery work.

09) NON-STITCHING
The frame and the needle bar can move back and forth by the units of 1, 100, 1000, and 10000 stitches and by color
without stitching.

10) FRAME REVERSAL

When the thread breaks or runs out of track, you can move the needle bar back to the starting point of the design in
the units of one to ten stitches.

11) AUTOMATIC TRIMMING

The automatic trimming function, determined by the design and the machine set-up, enhances work productivity and
quality of the finished product.

4-1
12) AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF UPPER AND LOWER THREAD BREAKS
① Spring Type
① The upper and the lower threads are detected by two separate devices. The machine stops automatically when the
upper thread breaks or the lower thread is out of the needle (lower thread detector is optional for all machines
except for single-head).
② Wheel Type
② Wheel and wheel sensor board are installed in the tension adjustment board to detect both the upper and the lower
threads. The machine stops automatically when the upper thread breaks or the lower thread is out of the needle.

13) AUTOMATIC RETURN TO STOP POINT IN UNEXPECTED BLACKOUT

When the power fails unexpectedly, the frame moves back to the exact point where the stitching stopped. This helps
reduce the number of defects.

14) 3.5”FLOPPY DRIVE (EMBEDDED)

A 3.5”floppy drive is embedded in the operation panel for you to read or store designs. Both 2DD and 2HD disks
can be used.

15) EDITING
You can delete, change, or insert stitch data and function codes (jump, finish, trimming).

16) AUTOMATIC STORAGE OF DESIGN SET-UP

The machine automatically stores“basic set-up”for each design and calls the set-ups when a specific design is
called. This reduces your preparation time.

17) INDIVIDUAL HEAD OPERATION

You can work on the specific head with a broken thread.

18) MACHINE STOPPAGE

The screen will indicate why the machine has stopped.

19) RPM
The screen indicates rpm.

20) FRAME SPEED SET-UP

You can adjust the frame speed to high, medium, or low.

21) UNUSED MEMORY

The screen indicates the memory available for use.

22) TAPE CODE COMPATIBILITY

2-binary and 3-binary tape codes can be edited.

23) CODES FROM OTHER BRANDS

The machine can automatically read designs of various formats stored in the floppy disk. These formats include
SST/ DST, DSB, DSZ/ TAP/ FMC, FDR/ ZSK/ 10O/ EXP.

4-2
 CHAPTER 5
FUNCTIONS FOR BASIC MACHINE OPERATION

5-1) LAMP ON THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT BOARD

1) Switch
① For normal operation, turn the toggle switch on to turn on the indicator lamp.
② If the machine stopped after detecting a thread break, move the frame back to the location of the thread break
using STOP button and restart the machine to pick up stitching (design edit).

[NOTE]
If you want to move the frame back for any reason when a thread break has NOT occurred, press
the toggle twice (OFF and ON again).

③ To set the needle bar so a specific head does not work, turn the toggle switch off.

[CAUTION 1]
The take-up lever continues to operate even when the head is turned off. This movement can cause
the upper thread to come out of the holder. Use a rubber magnet to fix the unused upper thread.

2) Thread Break Detector Lamp

Lamp on a specific head will blink when thread break is detected at the head, while lamps on other heads will be
turned off. You cannot turn the lamp on or off on the other heads using the toggle switch.

[CAUTION 2]
Foreign substances around the thread detector roller may block smooth rotation of the roller and
cause wrong detection of thread break.

Thread sensor roller

ON OFF

Thread detection
delete

ON
Lamp Toggle switch
OFF

[Fig.5-1]

5-1
 3) Deletion of Thread-Break Detection Function
Poor function of the thread detecting roller due to foreign substances around it may result in wrong and frequent
detections, causing inefficiency of work. In this case, you can turn off the detecting function by turning off the
toggle switch at the end of the thread tension adjustment board. This will turn off the detecting function on the
head you are working with.

5-2) NEEDLE STOP CLUTCH

As illustrated in [Fig.5-2], the needle bar will not move when you pull the jump clutch lever. Push the level to the
opposite direction of the operator to do move needle bar up and down.

Jump manual clutch lever

[Fig.5-2]

The trimmer and the take-up lever continue to move even when the needle bar is
stopped by the clutch. Avoid any operations, i.e. threading the needle or changing
thread.
CAUTION Long-time operation of the needle bar with the clutch may damage the bar controller.

5-2
5-3) LAMP ON COLOR CHANGE BOX (SWF/E-UH1508)
Needle position lamp on the color change box blinks at the needle bar currently in operation. Needle set lamp blinks
when the needle reaches the center of the needle hole on the plate (roller is positioned at the straight line of the color
change cam) (see [Fig.5-3] on relationship between the lamp and the line of the color change cam). The needle bar
moves when both the needle position lamp and the needle set lamp blink, preventing machine damage from incorrect
needle position or color change malfunction.

Color change motor

Needle set lamp

Half-turn film cover
Needle position lamp

[Fig.5-3]

Needle position lamp Needle set lamp

ON ON

OFF
OFF ON
OFF
Head
ON ON

Roller

relationship between the lamp and Needle bar

the line of the color change cam

[Fig.5-4]

[NOTE]
Adjust the half-turn film if either of the lamps is off (see 11-8. ADJUSTING HALF-TURN FILM FOR COLOR
CHANGE).

5-3
5-4) UPPER THREADING AND TENSION ADJUSTMENT

1) Upper Threading

Upper thread
stand

Upper thread
(from the upper
thread stand)
Sub thread
adjuster
Thread tension
adjustment board
Thread detecting
roller
Thread detecting
board
Take-up lever spring
Rotary tension disk
Main thread
tension adjuster
Upper thread guide

Thread guide
(upper)

Take-up lever

Thread guide
(middle)

Upper thread
holder

Presser foot
Needle

[Fig.5-5]

[NOTE]
Do not stand on the table when threading the upper thread stand. The table may be damaged.

5-4
 Threading the sub Threading the thread Threading the main Threading around the
tension adjuster detector roller tension adjuster needle
Thread holder Thread guide
Thread Sensing spring (lower)
Roller

One and
Thread Guide Disk One turn half turn
(Pass through the Rotary Tension Disk
middle of shaft)
Fix the upper thread
Wrap the thread Wrap the thread around Wrap the thread 1.5 times between the thread
clockwise around the the detector roller one around the rotary tension holder spring of the lower
thread guide disk. time. disk (V-shaped groove.) thread guide.
[Fig.5-6]

2) Upper Thread Tension Adjustment

Thread tension adjustment is critical for producing high quality of the embroidery. A balance of 2/3 upper
thread and 1/3 lower thread generally indicates good tension. If the tension is too loose, the upper thread
will loop, causing thread tangles or breaks. If the tension is too tight, puckering may occur as well as
thread and needle breaks.

① The upper thread tension is controlled by the

sub and main thread tension adjusters. Turn
clockwise to increase the tension and counter-
Adjusting nut
clockwise to decrease the tension.
② The sub-tension adjusters should control about Sub-tension
adjuster
2/3 of the thread tension while the main adjuster
should handle the other 1/3. Set the sub-tension
adjuster so the upper thread flows smoothly
through the rotary tension disks and into the
rollers of the main tension adjuster.

[CAUTION]
If tension at the sub adjuster is too loose,
the detector roller may not rotate well and
make wrong detections. Main
After adjusting the tension, check if the tension
adjuster
upper thread tension is what can be pulled
[Fig.5-7]
with little force of around 100-120g.

[CAUTION]
After adjusting the tension, pull the upper
thread to see if the detector roller rotates
well.
Adjust the tension according to the type of
thread and fabric used.

5-5
3) Take-Up Spring

CORRECT WRONG
Connect between the take-up spring and the stopper. Take-up spring unable to connect with the stopper
Stopper (due to dust or foreign substances in the stopper.)

Take-up spring

[Fig.5-8]

① Take-up Spring Functions

Difference in the length of the upper thread pulled by the take-up lever and pulled by the hook creates tension
or looping. When the tension is too weak, the take-up spring handles the leftover length of the upper thread.
Increase the tension or the stroke of the spring to form tight stitches on the embroidery.

② Take-up Spring Adjustment

ⓐ If the spring tension is too weak:
Turn the tension adjusting stud clockwise to
increase the tension.
ⓑ If the spring tension is too tight:
Turn the tension adjusting stud counter-clockwise to
decrease the tension.
Thread
tension
[CAUTION 1] adjusting
stud
Keep the area clean for connection between
the spring and the stopper.

③ Adjusting stroke of the take-up spring:

To adjust the stroke of the spring during embroidery
work, move the take-up spring stopper to right or
left as shown in [Fig.5-9].

[CAUTION 2]
After adjusting the operating capacity of the
take-up spring, check if the spring connects
with the stopper.

[Fig.5-9]

5-6
5-5) LOWER (BOBBIN) THREADING AND
TENSION ADJUSTMENT
1) Lower Threading
① Use cotton yarn (#80－#120) for your lower thread.
② Threading the bobbin:
ⓐ Insert the threaded bobbin into the bobbin case with
the thread coming out from the case slot. Pull the
thread through the thread guide. Check if the bobbin 3~4 cm Lower thread
is rotating ([Fig.5-10]). holder
ⓑ Thread the lower thread holder and trim the thread
to 3-4cm before inserting the bobbin and the case
into the hook assembly. Long tail can cause the Slot
thread to tangle during stitching. Screw

[CAUTION 1]
Direction of the Bobbin Rotation
Make sure that the bobbin rotates clockwise Tension spring Bobbin
when you pull the thread holding the bobbin case
in your left hand([Fig 5-10]). Thread guide

[Fig.5-10]

2) Lower Thread Tension Adjustment

Adjust the tension of the lower thread using the nut on the
tension spring on the bobbin case. Turn the nut clockwise
Driver
to increase the tension and counterclockwise to decrease
the tension.

[CAUTION 2] Bobbin case

For adequate bobbin thread tension, hold a thread
from the bobbin and jiggle the bobbin case lightly up
and down([Fig 5-11]). The case should drop and the
tension should be 25-35g.

[Fig.5-11]

5-7
5-6) THREAD WINDER
1) Lower thread winding
① Insert the bobbin into the thread winder shaft as in [Fig. 5-12]. Wind the bobbin 5-6 times by hand in the
thread winding direction. Then press the start button, and the thread winding begins.

Knob

m
in
TIM
ER ma
x
ST
AR
T
ST
OP

Thread tension adjusting nut

Tension adjusting holder
Tightening screw for the tension adjusting holder
Bobbin axis
Bobbin
[Fig.5-12]

② If the thread winding status is poor, press the stop button. Then the winding stops immediately.

2) Adjustment of bobbin thread volume

① When winding thread around the bobbin, the thread volume should be some 80% of the bobbin size in terms of
diameter as in [Fig. 5-13].

[CAUTION]
1. If the bobbin thread volume is too high, the
lower thread is not properly released.
2. When the lower thread is wound by 80% of 80%
the standard bobbin size, it means some 80m.

[Fig.5-13]
② Bobbin thread volume is adjusted by the thread Knob
winder knob. When the knob is turned clockwise, Decrease
the bobbin thread gets thicker. When the knob is
Increase
turned counter-clockwise, the bobbin thread gets
thinner.

[Fig.5-14]

5-8
3) Adjustment of bobbin thread status
① The thread should be wound around the bobbin in
parallel. Otherwise, loosen the tightening screw
for the thread winder's tension adjusting holder
and move the thread guide body left or right for
adjustment. Thread tension
adjusting nut
② The tightening level of the bobbin thread can be
Tension adjusting holder
adjusted with the tension adjusting nut.
Tightening screw for the tension
adjusting holder
[Fig.5-15]

[CAUTION 1]
Winding the bobbin off-center or uneven as shown below can cause thread breaks, skipped stitches,
or thread tangles.

[Fig.5-16]

[CAUTION 2]
Too tight tension of the bobbin thread may block smooth pulling of the thread and cause thread breaks or
short tails.

5-9
5-7) Precautions in using floppy disks or USB memory sticks
Make sure to meet the following conditions when using the above devices.

1) You can use pre-formatted disks, but be sure to use disks of recognized quality.
2) You can use USB memory sticks of FAT 16 (file system). The machine does not
CAUTION accommodate FAT 32.

▶ When using floppy disks

– Keep the disks away from objects with magnetic fields, i.e. televisions, radios.
– Protect the disks from excess heat, humidity, and direct sunlight.
– Do not place heavy objects on the disks.
– Do not remove the disk from the drive while formatting, reading, or writing the disk.
– Do not open the cover of the disk drive.
– Data cannot be written onto the write-protected disks.
– Repetitious reading and writing on a single disk may cause errors.
– Save your important data on more than one disk for back up.

▶ When using USB memory sticks

– Do not delete USB memory from the USB port when reading and writing with USB.

5-8) Inserting floppy disks and USB memory

sticks
– Inserting floppy disks
Insert the disk in the indicated direction.

– Inserting USB memory sticks

Insert the USB memory into the USB port.

Floppy disk
USB memory

[Fig.5-17]

5-10
5-9) Deleting floppy disks and USB memory stick
– To take out the disk from the floppy drive, press the OUT button.
– For USB, close the input/output window and delete the USB memory.

Be careful not to remove the floppy disk from the drive when formatting, reading, or writing in
order to prevent loss of data.
CAUTION

5-10) Reading and writing of embroidery designs

You can use external devices, such as floppy disks, USB memory, CF cards, and serial port to read designs into
the operation box. For writing the designs onto floppy disks and USB memory sticks are available.

5-11) RETURN TO PREVIOUS LOCATION IN UNEXPECTED BLACKOUTS

Your SWF machine goes back to the location of stop to pick up stitching when the power comes back on after
unexpected blackouts.

[CAUTION]
Make sure to turn OFF the power in unexpected blackouts until the power comes back on.

5-11
5-12) NEEDLE-HOOK TIMING CONTROL

1) Needle
① It is very important to select the right needle for the type of thread and fabric used.
② Inappropriate needle may cause bad embroidery, thread breaks, skipped stitches, etc.
③ For normal embroidery, use a DB×K5 needle.

[CAUTION]
DB K5 needle has an eye twice larger than that of DB1 (used for normal sewing). Use DB X K5 for
normal embroidery.

2) Relationship between Needle and Thread

① Inadequate selection of thread and needle may result in thread breaks, skipped stitches, as well as in bad-
quality embroidery.
② Refer to the following table of threads and needles used for normal embroidery.

NEEDLE SIZE THREAD SIZE

US Japan Germany Cotton Silk Nylon Rayon

0.25 9 65
70~80 100~120 130~150 70~100
0.27 10 70
0.29 11 75
50~60 80~100 100~130 100~130
0.32 12 80
0.34 13 85
50~60 60~70 80~100 130~150
0.36 14 90

[CAUTION]
Needle and thread most commonly used in embroidery are DB K5 #11 and rayon yarn 120d/2.

3) Changing the Needle

① Make sure the needle is completely clear of the needle plate before attempting to change it. If the needle is not
clear of the plate, manually turn the main shaft with a hand lever to put the needle in the right location for
change.

CAUTION

STOP the machine before

turning the shaft manually.
Main shaft Needle
Immediately remove the lever
lever
afterward: it is dangerous to
operate the machine with the
lever inserted.
Needle plate

[Fig.5-18]

5-12
② When inserting the needle, make sure that the groove
of the needle is facing front. Shaft of the needle should Needle insert hole
be inserted completely into the needle bar.

Front groove of the

needle groove

[Fig.5-19]

[CAUTION 1]
For special threads such as artificial silk, turn the
needle slightly to the right to prevent thread breaks
(see [Fig.5-20]).

[Fig.5-20]

[CAUTION 2]
If the needle is not inserted all the way to the top of the needle bar hole, timing of the machine will go
off, causing broken needles and thread breaks.

5-13
4) Relationship between Needle and Hook
① Adjusting Timing between Needle and Hook
Default timing of the needle and the hook is set by the main shaft angle of 200° and varies as below.

Hook point
Top point of hook
Top edge of the needle eye Hook point
circumference
Top edge of
needle eye
Needle tip

Lower dead stop

of the needle

[Fig.5-21]

a. At lower dead stop of the needle bar 2.3 3.7 mm

The figures may change according
b. At needle-hook timing 1.8 2.2 mm
to needle specification/number.
c. At needle-hook timing 0.5 1.5 mm

Hook allowance
[CAUTION]
(gap)
The hook can move right and left if there is an allowance in
the lower shaft gear. Eliminate the allowance (gap) by
turning the hook clockwise. Then adjust the timing.

[Fig.5-22]

② Adjusting Gap between Needle and Hook Point

• Gap between the hook point and the scarf of the needle
Hook point
should be 0.1∼0.3 mm minimum.
• Thread skip occurs due to thread looping or inadequate
balance/gap between the needle and the hook. The closer
the hook point is to the needle, the hook point will be
inside the loop and threading will be more stable.

0.1~0.3mm

[Fig.5-23]

5-14
[CAUTION] Functions by Needle Shape

① Size of the hole and groove differs by needle.

Front groove • Front groove: protects the thread from the heat of the
sewing friction (which may cause thread breaks).
• Back groove: helps regulate the hook timing and
Needle eye prevents looping.

Back groove

[Fig.5-24]

Prevention of looping is important for stitching. Adjust the hook point as close to the needle as possible to achieve
the perfect thread position.

② If thread breaks or stitches are unstable, turn the needle slightly

to the right.

[Fig.5-25]

[NOTE]
Shape of the loop varies by the type of thread or fabric. Unstable shape of the loop may result in skipped
stitches. The following pictures show different shapes of loop formed by different types of thread.

Hook point Hook point

Cotton thread loop

Synthetic thread loop

[Fig.5-26]

5-15
5) Relationship between the Take-up Lever and the Hook
Hook point timing is directly related to thread tension and thread breaks. The following pictures show the location
of hook when the take-up lever starts to move up from the lower dead stop (main shaft rotation angle: 292°).

FAST HOOK TIMING

Groove of the hook is in the (A) range. The

hook point will take up the thread when the loop
is too small. Stitching will be faster than the
take-up movement. As a result, the thread
tension will be too loose, upper thread loop will
be too small, and skipped stitches will occur.

too small

[Fig.5-27]

SLOW HOOK TIMING

Groove of the hook is in the (B) range. The hook

point will take up the thread when the loop is too
large, so there may not be skipped stitches.
However, the take-up movement will be faster
than the stitching and thread breaks may occur.

too large

[Fig.5-28]

[CAUTION] In normal hook timing, the hook should be in the (C) range in the picture below.

(B)

(C)
(A)

[Fig.5-29]

5-16
5-13) ASSEMBLY AND FUNCTIONS OF THREAD DETECTOR

5-13-1) Functions of Thread Detector

Detection of the breaks of upper or lower threads prevents ill quality embroidery. The thread- break detector unit
contains rollers that sense the smooth feeding of the thread. Any dust, thread remnants, etc. will interfere the
rollers’rotation and may cause wrong detection.

5-13-2) Disassembling Thread Detector

You will need to disassemble the thread-break detector unit to clean. Remove the cover of the thread tension
adjusting plate, separate the cables and unfasten the roller base joint screw. The entire unit will be disassembled
including the rollers and bush bearing.

Film

Roller base screw

Bush bearing

Roller base
Thread detector roller

[Fig.5-30]

[CAUTION]
Make sure to correctly place the thread detecting roller to have the unit properly function. Check
between the sensor groove and the film. If needed, unfasten the board base screw to adjust the board.

5-17
 CHAPTER 6
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
Consumable parts shall not be guaranteed even in warranty period.

6-1) CHECK POINTS FOR REGULAR INSPECTION

Safety rules must be observed during the inspection.

CAUTION

① Clean, oil, and grease the set parts of the machine on a regular basis.
② Inspect tension of each driver belt.
③ Failure to perform regular inspections may cause the following:
• Corrosion of P/C circuit board
• Damage to the semi-conductor on P/C circuit board
• Malfunction of the floppy disk drive
• Ill connection of the connector
• Abnormal wear-out of machine parts due to insufficient oiling and greasing

6-2) CLEANING

Sun Star is not responsible for machine damages or malfunctions caused by insufficient
cleaning or oiling.
CAUTION

Turn OFF the main power before inspecting or cleaning of the following parts.
Clean your machine according to the usage condition and surounding environment
CAUTION

NO Important Parts for Cleaning Cleaning cycle Reference Fig.

1 Around the hook Every day ①

2 Guide rail to the take-up lever Once a week ②

3 Around the movable blade and the fixed blade

[How to Clean]

Once in 3-7 days ③

Remove the needle plate and pull the
movable blade forward (see picture).

Use the SWF brush to remove dirt and dust.

6-1
Hook

Guide rail to the

take-up lever

Fixed
blade
Movable
blade

[Fig.6-1]

6-2
6-3) OIL SUPPLY

Make sure to turn the power OFF during oil supply.

CAUTION

Sun Star is not responsible for machine damages or wear-outs caused by insufficient oiling.
CAUTION

1) Oil supply
Use the SWF sewing machine oil (Spindle Oil) or ISO-standard VG18.

2) Manual oil supply

No. Where to Oil Oiling cycle Ref. Fig.

3-4 times a day
Take the bobbin case out of the hook. Feed small
1 Over twice a day for the first
amount of oil on the raceway.
month

2 Needle bar and needle bar shaft Once a week

3 Inside the arm Once a week ,
4 Guide rail to the take-up lever Once a week
5 3 oil holes on the bed cover Once in 3 days

Juncture of the movable blade and the fixed blade in

6 Once in 2-3 weeks
the trimming unit

[CAUTION]
1. Excess oil may stain the thread and the fabric.
2. Run the machine without stitching for 2-3 minutes after oiling.
3. Excessive oiling in the hook may cause trimming problems and thread breaks.

Head

Oil hole
Arm

Raceway

Bed
Hook

Bobbin case
[Fig.6-2]

6-3
 3) Oiling
① Cored drip-feed lubrication [Standard Type]
㉠ Location and Cycle of Oiling

No. Where to oil Oiling cycle

Inside arm
1 a. driver pin of take-up lever
Once in 2 days
b. driver pin of presser foot
c. driver shaft of needle bar

[Fig.6-3]

[CAUTION]
• Use the SWF sewing machine oil (Spindle Oil) or ISO-standard VG18.
• Oil just enough to damp the tape in the oil tank.

6-4
 ② Oiling via Pump [Option Type]
㉠ Location and Cycle of Oiling

No. Where to oil Oiling cycle Reference Fig.

1 Needle bar
Inside arm
a. driver pin of take-up lever Twice a day
2
b. driver pin of presser foot
c. driver shaft of needle bar

Oil tank
cover

Oil CLOSE
tank

OPEN
Oiling lever

[Fig.6-4]

[CAUTION]
• Use the SWF sewing machine oil (Spindle Oil) or ISO-standard VG18.
• Make sure to fill the oil tank to the middle point between HIGH and LOW.
• Do not oil with both of the and levers open.

6-5
③ Grease supply

Make sure to turn OFF the main power during the grease supply.
CAUTION

Use high-quality mineral-based lithium grease.

NO Where to Grease Greasing cycle Reference Fig.
Inside the arm
Take-up lever drive cam
1 Once in 3 months
Needle bar drive cam
Needle bar controller
2 Driving plate for the upper thread holder Once in 1 months
Hook gear and lower gear in the rotary hook base
3 Once in 3 months
Once in 3 months
4 Gears in the blade cam and trimming cam box Once in 3 months

Places for supplying synthetic TM grease

NO Where to Grease Greasing cycle Reference Fig.
1 Color change cam, color change head roller Once in 3 months
2 Hinge screw Once in 1 months

[CAUTION]
Regular greasing prevents machine noise and abnormal wear-out.

Head

Arm
Trimming cam driver box

[Fig.6-5]

6-6
 Turn OFF the main power during the grease supply.
CAUTION

Use lithium-type grease (JIS No.2) - Albania No.2.

NO Where to Grease Greasing cycle Reference Fig.

1 X-axis LM guide (2 on each side) Once in 2 months

2 Y-axis LM guide (2 on each side) Once in 2 months

3 Sub Y drive LM guide (1 on one side) Once in 2 months

4 Head drive LM guide Once in 2 months

[CATUION]
Do NOT grease the parts not indicated (needle bar, hook, etc.)

X-axis LM guide (4 spots) Y-axis LM guide (4 spots)

Timing belt grease hole Timing belt

Where to grease

X-axis
Where to Where
LM Guide Rall grease hole grease to
2 sides grease hole grease

Sub Y drive LM guide (1 spots) Head drive LM guide (upper cover opened)

Bed #2

[Fig.6-6]

6-7
6-4) DRIVE BELT TENSION

Turn OFF the main power when inspecting drive belt tension.
CAUTION

Too weak or too tight tension on the drive belt may cause machine malfunction or damages (abnormal wear-out of
drive unit). Inspect the driver belt on a regular basis.

NO Location for inspection Inspection cycle Reference

Belt on main shaft Once in 3 check belt tension
1 months
motor
check for belt crack
Belt on main shaft Once in 3
2 months check for belt wear-out
motor
Once in 3 check for bearing damage
3 Others
months check for wear-outs of rotating & sliding parts

[CAUTION]
Inspect the tension in the direction of the arrows in the picture below.

X frame plate

Idler

Driven pulley

Tension adjusting screw

Tension base screw

LM block plate screw

Tension adjusting screw

LA block plate

X-drive motor

[Fig.6-7]

6-8
 CHAPTER 7
MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS

Turn OFF the main power when adjusting the machine.

WARNING

7-1) ADJUSTING THE TRIMMERS

7-1-1) Adjusting the Position of the Trimming Cam (Insert Angle of Movable Blade)

The movable blade is started by the trimmer cam in the angle it is inserted. As one of the basic trimming
functions, it arranges the upper thread tails in the needle after trimming.

1) Adjusting the position of the movable blade

① Check if the movable blade is in the correct
position. Screw
② Cutting point of the movable blade should be
inserted 1mm at the end of the fixed blade.
Incorrect position of the movable blade can
cause trimming errors or deviation of the upper
thread. Trimming
③ Unfasten the crank screw to adjust the location drive crank
app.
of the movable blade (see [Fig.7-1]). 1mm [Fig.7-1]

2) Adjusting the angle of the movable blade Blade cam

① Unfasten two screws on the blade cam. Adjust

the upper shaft rotary angle at 290°.
Roller

② Insert the trimming cam roller into the trimming

Roller
cam. Turn the cam and when the roller aligns
with the curve of the cam, fasten the two screws Direction of
back. cam
③ Run the manual handle and check if the movable movement
blade is well-inserted at 290°. Always check
after the adjustment.

[Fig.7-2]

7-1
 7-1-2) Adjusting Blade Tension
Make sure to check and adjust the cross-tension of the movable and the fixed blades after replacement or repair.

① Checking the cross tension

Manually move the movable blade and cut the upper
and the lower threads. Check the cross-section of the Movable blade

thread cut.
② Adjusting the cross tension
Adjust the cross tension using fixed blade tension
control screws (see [Fig.7-3]). Manually move the
movable blade and adjust that it crosses in parallel with
Tension
the cutting line of the fixed blade from its entry point control
to its return point. screw

Fixed blade
[Fig.7-3]

[NOTE]
Avoid excess cross-tension. It may cause the movable blade to wear out from overload at its entry or
return point.

7-2) ADJUSTING THE TRIMMER RETURN

SPRING
1) Function
The trimmer return spring detects if the movable blade Sensor
returns to the correct position after trimming. If the
machine operates without the blade returned to its correct
Sensor screw
position, the needle and the blade may be damaged. The
trimmer return spring detects and stops the machine if the
blade has not returned.

2) Adjustment
① Unfasten the spring shaft screw so that the center of the 1mm
2m
spring hole is around 2mm away from the surface to m Sensor
which the screw is attached (see [Fig.7-4]). Save the
location of the spring. Turn the spring holder #1 to
adjust the tension of the return spring and refasten the [Fig.7-4]
screw.
② Adjust the return spring so that the surface and the
spring are around 1mm apart.

7-2
7-3) ADJUSTING UPPER THREAD HOLDING UNIT
1) Checking the assembly of upper thread holding lever and upper thread holder plate
① Stroke of the upper thread holder driver plate in the upper thread holder base should be 1mm from the base
when the upper thread holding solenoid is on.
② If the space is shorter than 1mm, adjust the position of the upper thread holding solenoid up and down so
that the stroke of the plate is 1mm.
③ If the solenoid is not adjusted with the above measure, you must adjust the position of the upper thread
holding lever.
④ To adjust the upper thread holding lever, remove the arm protection plate from the arm. Adjust the upper
thread holding solenoid over the center, and unscrew the lever. Support the arm protection plate with a flat
plate so the lever touches the flat plate. Fasten the screw of the upper thread holding lever. Make sure that
the upper thread holding lever is touching the axis of the upper thread holding solenoid.
⑤ Check if the lever moves smoothly left and right when you manually operate it.
⑥ Install the arm protection plate and go through ① and ② to complete.

[CAUTION]
If the upper thread holding unit does not function well, check if the upper thread holder driver plate of the unit
moves smoothly when you manually move it. If not, adjust the position of the upper thread holding base.

Upper thread holding solenoid

Arm protection
(right)

Upper thread holder base

Upper thread holding lever

Upper thread holding lever screw

Upper thread holder

driver plate
1mm

[Fig.7-5]

7-3
7-4) PICKER ADJUSTMENT
If the position or the starting height of the picker is incorrect, the machine may not be able to separate the upper
and the lower thread and cut them both, resulting in short upper thread.

① Adjusting the picker position

Manually move the picker so it touches the bobbin. Using the picker screws, adjust so the tip of the picker is
in the correct position as in [Fig.7-5].

Correct position
of the picker

Picker

Picker screw Bobbin case

[Fig.7-6]
② Adjusting the starting height
Loosen the screw for the picker stopper and adjust the picker to be 0.2~0.5mm apart from the bobbin when the
picker is pressed. Make left and right adjustments for the picker stopper. When all the adjustments are done,
tighten the screw for the picker stopper.

Picker

Picker stopper
[Fig.7-7]
③ Adjusting picker standby position
Unfasten the screws on the picker solenoid cover. Adjust the position of the solenoid cover so that the tip of
the picker is around 20mm away from the bobbin.

[CAUTION]
After adjusting the picker standby position, check if the bobbin case moves smoothly.

Screws on the picker solenoid cover

Picker solenoid
[Fig.7-8]

7-4
7-5) ADJUSTING UPPER THREAD
HOLDER
Wiper return sensor
① Adjusting the sensor springs (when wiper
does not return)
Ⓐ Open the wiper motor cover. Of the two
#1 carve
sensor rings, align the center of the rear
sensor spring with #1 carve on the block Sensor
adjustment ring
on the shaft. Align the center of the front
sensor spring with #2 carve on the block. Rear sensor spring
Ⓑ Adjust so that the head of the sensor Front sensor spring
spring is 1-1.2 mm apart from the wiper
return sensor. Make sure to check if the
wiper return sensor blinks. #2 carve
Cam block

[Fig.7-9]

② If the wiper does not operate smoothly, unfasten the screws on the drive link. Move the wiper lever up and down
and unfasten the bracket screws so the wiper is not loaded by the upper thread holder bracket. Fasten the screws
back when the wiper moves smoothly.
③ After the adjustment, run the color change function to check if the wiper operates well at each needle bar.

Driver ring crank

Bracket screw

Upper thread holding bracket

[Fig.7-10]

④ If trimming error or jump error occurs on a certain head during the embroidery, run the wiper clutch to protect the
embroidery and the wiper.
• Press and turn the wiper clutch counterclockwise to run it. Turn it clockwise to stop.

Wiper clutch

[Fig.7-11]

7-5
7-6) ADJUSTING LOW-NOISE PRESSER FOOT
1) Assembly of Presser Foot Cam
① Set the main shaft at 178° and install two reference pins (ф3) into the assembly hole of the presser foot
driver cam (ф3) as shown in [Fig.7-12]. Insert the pins then into the assembly hole of the take-up lever
driver cam.
② Adjust the presser foot driver cam to where the reference pins freely move left and right. Fix the three
screws (M4×L35).

[CAUTION]
1. The assembly pin should smoothly move right and left with the three screws fastened.
2. The assembly unit and the assembly pin are not for commercial sale.
3. Contact your SWF dealer if you must adjust the location of the cam.

Take-up lever
drive cam

Presser foot
drive cam

Hole ( 3)

Reference pins ( 3)

[Fig.11-12]

7-6
 2) Adjusting the Height of the Presser Foot
① Check the relationship between the presser foot
and the needle/embroidery material. Turn the
main shaft lever to position the needle at the Presser foot
lowest point (178°). Remove the head cover and holder
unfasten the screws on the presser foot so it Screw
moves up and down. Place a 1mm-thick gauge
on the needle plat and lightly press the presser
foot. Fasten the screws snugly when the presser Presser foot
foot touches the gauge. Needle plate

1mm
[Fig.7-13]
7-7) Relationship between Presser Foot and
Needle
1) Relationship between Presser Foot, Needle, and
Embroidery Material
For stable stitching, the presser foot must be
pressing the embroidery material before the needle
pierces into the material. The same is true for when Presser foot
the needle comes out of the material.
Needle in
2) When the Presser Foot is Too High Embroidery Needle
① Needle In material out
[Fig.7-15] shows the presser foot fails to press
Needle plate
the work material when the needle pierces into
the fabric, causing an unstable needlework. [Fig.7-14]
② Needle Out
[Fig.7-16] shows the presser foot fails to press the work material when the needle comes out of the fabric.
The embroidery material is lifted up along with the needle, making a gap between the fabric and the needle
plate. This may cause thread breaks, skipped stitches, or unstable stitching.

Needle In Needle Out

[Fig.7-15] [Fig.7-16]

7-7
7-8) CORRECT POSITION OF NEEDLE
① Make sure to check the position of the needle - it may change during machine delivery or leveling. First check
if the needle is bent. Then turn the main shaft lever to set the shaft at around 130°. Position the needle at the
lower dead stop and check if the needle is at the center of the needle hole on the plate.
[CAUTION]
Check the needle position on all heads.

② If the needle is not in the correct position, unscrew the brackets (two screws) to adjust the head and the needle
(see [Fig.7-17]).

Bracket screws

Head
L-wrench

Needle plate

Needle plate

[Fig.7-17]

7-8
7-9) ADJUSTING HALF-TURN FILM FOR COLOR CHANGE
① (For automatic color change) If the needle is not at the center of the needle hole on the plate, turn the lever and
adjust so that the roller is on the center of the color change cam on the straight line. Open the cover of the half-
turn sensor and align the center of the half-turn sensor with the center of the film (see [Fig.7-18(a)]).

② For SWF/E-UH1508-45, the machine will stop automatically if any of the needle setting lamp or needle position lamp
blinks. In this case, use a box spanner to adjust the position of the color change cam so the roller is at the center of the
cam on the straight line (when the needle is at the center of the needle hole on the plate). Open the cover of the half-
turn film and align the center of the half-turn sensor with the center of the film (see [Fig.7-18(b)]).

Half-turn
Half-turn film
Half-turn sensor sensor
Roller

Half-turn Film screw

film cover Half-turn
sensor
Color change
cam
Color change cam
Box spanner

(a) (b)

[Fig.7-18]

[CAUTION]
Manual color change must be performed at the upper shaft angle of 100°.
Manual color change at the upper shaft angles other than 100°may cause damage on the controller
and the take-up unit.

7-9
7-10) JUMP MOTOR ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment is required for new or malfunctioning jump motor.

1) Adjusting the Standby Position (adjusting

Jump crank roller
motor base)
① Unscrew motor base ([Fig.7-19]) and
adjust so that the jump crank roller is 0.3mm
0.3mm away from the controller. Fasten
the screw. Controller
② If the gap is wider than 0.3mm, the
needle may not jump well. If the gap is
narrower than 0.3mm, the jump will
cause noise. Motor base screw

[Fig.7-19]
2) Adjusting Jump Manual Clutch
① Jump manual clutch is used to turn the
head off mechanically. If the clutch lever Jump
doesn’t function properly, check the manual
clutch
clutch assembly.
② First, pull the clutch lever forward and shaft
check if the carve on the clutch base is in
line with the center of the clutch pin and Stopper
the center of the motor shaft when in Clutch
standby (see [Fig.7-20]). If not, unscrew lever
and adjust the clutch body with the jump A side
crank roller attached to the stopper.
Fasten the screw back.
③ Pull the clutch lever forward and check if Stopper
the clutch body and the stopper are
completely attached. If not, adjust the
Jump Center of motor
stopper to be completely attached to the Manual clutch
manual
base
body. clutch

[Fig.7-20]

1. If you will not be using the head with the head ON/OFF switch, make sure to use the jump
manual clutch lever.
2. If the A side of the jump manual clutch does not touch the stopper, when you run the electric
CAUTION jump you will hear a noise.

7-10
7-11) ADJUSTING DRIVE BELT TENSION

7-11-1) Y-Axis Timing Belt

[CAUTION]
Specification of Drive Belt Tension Adjuster
Model: U-305 Series Sound Wave Belt Tension Gauge - Standard
Manufacturer: UNITTA

[CAUTION]
Drive belt tension can be adjusted only by trained SWF engineers.
Make sure to turn OFF the machine during the adjustment.

① Push the X frame plate to the driven pulley ([Fig.7-21]) and check the drive belt tension on the Y-axis. Use the
sound wave tension gauge.
② Tension on the Y-axis belt should measure as below on the sound wave measurer when you pluck the middle of
the belt between the X-Y link bracket and the drive pulley with your finger.
③ Input data for the sound wave tension measurer:

6-head 8-head
6-head
Type 2-head 4-head 2 at both ends, 2 in the middle, compact 2 at both ends, 2 in the middle,
narrow wide narrow wide
Weight 4.0gf/m 3.8gf/m 4.0gf/m 3.8gf/m 3.8gf/m 3.8gf/m 3.8gf/m
Wide 25.0mm/#R 35.0mm/#R 25.0mm/#R 35.0mm/#R 35.0mm/#R 35.0mm/#R 35.0mm/#R
Span 480mm 510mm 900mm 535mm 510mm 924mm 512mm
Tension 18kgf 18kgf 18kgf 25kgf 18kgf 21kgf 21kgf
measurement

④ Unfasten the tension base screws. Turn the bolts to adjust the tension. Turn clockwise to increase and
counterclockwise to decrease the tension.

X-Y link bracket

Driven pulley

Tension bolts Tension base screw

[Fig.7-21]

7-11
7-11-2) X-Axis Timing Belt
① Push the frame plate fully to the right ([Fig.7-22]). Check the drive belt tension on X-axis using the sound
wave tension gauge.
② Tension on the X-axis timing belt should measure as below on the sound wave measurer when you pluck the
middle of the belt with your finger.
③ Input data for the sound wave tension measurer:

Type 4-head 6-head & 8-head

Weight 004.0 gf/m 004.0 gf/m
Wide 015.0 mm/#R 015.0 mm/#R
Span 0590 mm 0590 mm
Tension measurement 18 Kgf 19 Kgf

④ Unscrew LM block plate. Turn the tension bolts to LM block plate

Tension bolt
adjust the tension. Turn clockwise to increase and
counterclockwise to decrease the tension.

LM block
plate screw X-drive motor

7-11-3) Timing Belt on Main Shaft Motor [Fig.7-22]

① Tension on the timing belt of the main shaft motor should measure as below on the sound wave measurer when
you pluck the middle of the belt with your finger.
② Input data for the sound wave tension measurer:

Type 4-head 6-head & 8-head

Weight 004.0 gf/m 004.0 gf/m
Wide 020.0 mm/#R 030.0 mm/#R
Span 0405 mm 0405 mm
tension measurement 18 Kgf 18 Kgf

③ Unscrew the idler and adjust it right and left

to get the right tension. Turn the idler left to
increase the tension and right to decrease the Idler
tension.

[Fig.7-23]

7-12
7-12) LAMP (OPTIONAL)

7-12-1) Lamp Socket Adjustment (4-head)

Standard lamp for SWF machines measures 580mm in length. If you have to use 590mm lamp for certain
purposes, adjust the lamp in the following order.
① Unfasten the three screws on the socket.
② Push the lamp socket fully to the right of the shell.
③ Install a new lamp and adjust the socket according to the length of the lamp. Fasten the socket screws.

Lamp

Lamp bracket screw

Lamp bracket

Socket
[Fig.7-24]

7-12-2) Disassembling Cable Cover (4-head)

If you have to open the cable cover for machine repair, etc., follow the procedures below.
① Slightly unfasten the six screws underneath the lamp bracket.
② Take out the lamp and open the cover. Do repair or other necessary work.
③ When finished, re-assemble the cover, push the lamp forward and fasten the bracket screws.

Cable cover

Lamp bracket Lamp bracket

slider slider screw
Lamp

[Fig.7-25]

7-13
 CHAPTER 8
TROUBLESHOOTING

DANGER CAUTION Inspect/repair the machine by the guideline when in machine failures.

Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference

Operation failure Loose belt tension / belt Adjust belt tension / change belt
damage

Power failure or short-circuit Check fuse in main shaft motor

of fuse and change fuse

Failure to sense signals for Run manual color change and

needle position or 1 check if signal lamps (needle set
rotation lamp & needle position lamp)
blinks at correct needle position.
Adjust the half-turn film.

Red light on X/Y drive box Address the cause and press
RESET. Check if the lamp turns
green.

Machine does not start at Check connection of START

START switch

Incorrect Stop Loose tension on main Adjust belt tension

Position driver belt

Incorrect position of Adjust encoder position or

encoder or bad encoder change encoder

8-1
 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference

Bad Color ① Incorrect position of needle Refer to user’s manual Set main shaft angle back at
Change stop 100°, if you manually moved
it for cleaning, inspection or
repair.

② Failure to sense signals for Run manual color change and

needle position or 1 rotation check if signal lamps (needle
set lamp & needle position
lamp) blinks at correct needle
position. Adjust the half-turn
film.

③ Incorrect position of needle Set it to the correct position

bar

④ Incorrect position of take-up Adjust so take-up lever is in ※ Adjusting position of

lever line with other levers in stop take-up lever
position (upper shaft Unscrew the lever and
angle:100°) adjust so it is in line with
other take-up levers on
the guide rail.

take-up
lever
take-up
screw
lever

⑤ Bad connection Change fuse F3 in joint board

or check connection Check fuse spec.

8-2
 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference

Poor detection Poor connection of take- Clean the spring and the plate,
of upper thread up spring and thread or adjust the spring tension.
detector plate

Poor connection & quality Check the plate connection and

of tension adjusting plate change the circuit board

Bad jump Bad Motor and bad motor Check wiring and change motor
wiring

Bad connection Check connection

Switch failure on tension Change switch and circuit board

adjusting board and bad
circuit board

Bad stitch Bad tape Correct tape

quality

Inadequate tension on X- Adjust tension

Y belt

Foreign substance in X-Y Clean the rail

rail

Failure of X/Y driver board Change circuit board

Heavy load on frame Reduce speed of main shaft

8-3
 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference

Thread breaks Stitch is too small/dense Re-punch design tape Check design
for thread

Frequent thread break in Re-punch after checking

the same spot design
Correct the stitches on
operation box

Inadequate needle size Change needle

for thread

Needle damage (bent, Change needle

dent, worn)

Incorrect needle Re-install needle

installation (height,
direction, etc.)

Dirty needle (adhesive, Clean or change needle and Use minimum adhesive for
etc.) hook applique

8-4
Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference

Bad thread (weak, Change thread

uneven thickness, poorly Check the thread used.
twisted, old) How to select thread.
•Select soft thread with
ever thickness and
stable tension.
•Choose left-twisted
thread.

Right-twisted thread Change to left-twisted thread

Z-direction: left twist

S-direction: right twist

left-twist prevents
unraveling of the upper
thread in the
counterclockwise rotation
of the hook

Excessive thread tension Adjust tension

Tension imbalance
between upper and lower
threads

Excessive tension & Adjust tension and stroke

stroke on take-up spring

8-5
Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference

Dent on thread path on Remove dent or change the

hook and bobbin case case

Narrow space between Adjust space Set it at 0.5-0.7mm for

hook holder and groove smooth feeding of upper
for hook holder (on hook) thread

Insufficient oil in hook Oil the raceway of hook

Poor timing of needle and Adjust timing

hook

Incorrect lower dead stop Adjust the lower dead stop

Dent on thread path Check:

•Thread path in presser foot
•Around needle hole on
needle plate
•Thread guide on the head
•Thread path in tension
adjuster

Fabric moves on the Fix the material firmly

frame

Inadequate height of Adjust height

presser foot
(does not press the work
material)

8-6
 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference

Skipped Bent needle

Stitches

Inadequate needle size Change needle

for thread

Incorrect installation of Adjust installation

needle

Poor timing of needle and Adjust timing

hook

Large gap between

needle groove and hook
point

Incorrect lower dead stop Adjust the lower dead stop

Damaged hook point Use whetstone to adjust hook

point or change hook

Thread feeding is Adjust thread tension

interfered For upper thread, change
bobbin or bobbin case

Inadequate thread Select right thread for

(twist, elasticity, and embroidery
flexibility)

Excessive tension or Adjust stroke or tension

stroke on the take-up
lever spring

Change presser foot spring

Fabric moves with needle
- weak or damaged
presser foot (spring)

8-7
 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference

Poor stitch Weak upper thread Adjust tension

tension tension

Uneven upper thread Clean main and sub tension

tension due to foreign adjusters in the thread tension
substances adjusting plate

Weak lower thread Adjust tension

tension

Uneven lower thread Clean bobbin case and check

tension tension on bobbin spring

Thread thickness Change to quality thread

Poor timing of needle and Adjust timing

hook

Insufficient oil in hook Oil the raceway of hook

Needle breaks Bent needle

Bad quality needle Change needle

Tip of the needle is worn

or bent

Needle touches the hook

point

Needle touches the hook Space the needle and the hook
point point

Incorrect installation of Correct the installation

needle

Needle touches the Check if needle plate is

needle hole on the plate unscrewed
Adjust the position of the
needle bar

8-8
 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference

Puckering Excessive thread tension Adjust tension

Excessive pressure of Change presser foot spring

presser foot

Needle failure - Change needle

worn out/damaged needle
tip needle is too large for
thread

Needle hole is too large Use adequate size of needle SWF/ needle holes
for needle are 2.0mm

Trimming failure Poor connection/quality of Check and change solenoid and

trimming solenoid solenoid connection

Bad connection Check connection

Trimming driver TR Change joint board

damaged

8-9
 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference

Trimmer return Poor connection of sensor Check connection

failure

Bad circuit board Change circuit board

Bad sensor or sensor change sensor

position. clean around the sensor
Dirty area around the adjust location of the sensor
sensor. unit

Short upper Movable blade is too fast Adjust insert angle of movable
thread after or too slow to separate blade (295°)
trimming due to the upper thread
separation
failure

Incorrect position of picker Adjust picker position

Picker failure Check and change fuse F1, F3 Check fuse spec.
Check/change solenoid and
solenoid connection
Check connection and change
joint board

Thread break Upper thread is too short Adjust upper thread tension
before trimming
check main and sub
tension adjuster

dent or damage to remove dent using whetstone or

movable blade sandpaper or change movable
blade

Lower thread is too short adjust or change bobbin case

Check for dent
spring

doesn’t unwind clean/check for dent in thread Too short lower thread
smoothly guide on the bobbin case cannot make stitches
right after trimming
too weak or too elastic Change lower thread

8-10
 Error Type Cause Inspection & Repair Reference

Short upper Upper thread is trimmed check upper thread tension The default is Medium .
thread after too short and comes set Long or Medium length
trimming unthreaded of trimmed thread in data set-
up

Upper thread is trimmed set Medium or Short

too long and thread tail length of trimmed thread in
remains on the embroidery data set-up
if upper thread is held due to
narrow velcro space in upper
thread holder, clean the
velcro

Thread is not cut Failure of movable and Check screws and crank driver
(at specific fixed blades clamp screws of the movable
head) blade

Loose cross tension of the Check tension of fixed blade

blades

Movable blade damaged Change movable blade

Incorrect return position of Adjust the position of movable

movable blade blade

Failure of upper Poor connection/quality of Check/change solenoid &

thread holder solenoid connection
solenoid

Bad connection Check connection

Poor quality circuit board Change thread detecting plate

in sub controller

Failure to hold Short strokes of upper Adjust stroke

upper thread thread holder

Upper thread holder Adjust the workload

overloaded

When the Cable fuse short-circuit Replace the cable fuse Change fuse spec
fluorescent lamp
is not properly Circuit fuse short-circuit Replace the con. box lamp Change fuse spec
operating, one ass’y fuse
of the following
might be the Expired lifespan of the Replace the fluorescent lamp Change fuse spec
reason: lamp

8-11
 CHAPTER 9
BLOCK DIAGRAM
1) BLOCK DIAGRAM OF SWF/E-U SERIES (Excluding SWF/E-UH 1508-45)

9-1
2) Block Diagram of SWF/E-UH1508-45

9-2