LZ2-B855E SERVICE MANUAL

LZ2-B856E

Please read this manual before making any adjustments.

ELECTRONIC SINGLE NEEDLE ZIGZAG LOCK STITCHER

ELECTRONIC SINGLE NEEDLE ZIGZAG LOCK STITCHER WITH THREAD TRIMMER
This service manual is intended for B855E, B856E; be sure to read the B855E, B856E instruction manual before this
manual.
Carefully read the “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” below and the whole of this manual to understand this product before
you start maintenance.
As a result of research and improvements regarding this product, some details of this manual may not be the same as
those for the product you purchased.
If you have any questions regarding this product, please contact a Brother dealer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Safety indications and their meanings

This service manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to ensure
safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people.
The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below.

Indications
The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
DANGER instructions will almost certainly result in death or severe injury.

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
CAUTION instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to equip-
ment and surroundings.

Symbols
................. This symbol ( ) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture inside the triangle
indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken.
(For example, the symbol at left means “beware of injury”.)

................. This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must not do.

................. This symbol (●) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates the
nature of the thing that must be done.
(For example, the symbol at left means “you must make the ground connection”.)

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 2 Notes on safety

DANGER
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall
outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can
result in severe injury.

CAUTION
Environmental requirements
Use the sewing machine in an area which is free The relative humidity should be within the range
from sources of strong electrical noise such as of 45% to 85% during use, and no dew formation
high-frequency welders. should occur in any devices.
Sources of strong electrical noise may cause prob- Excessively dry or humid environments and dew
lems with correct operation. formation may cause problems with correct op-
eration.
Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage
should be within ±10% of the rated voltage for Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during use.
the machine. Exposure to direct sunlight may cause problems
Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this with correct operation.
may cause problems with correct operation.
In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the
The power supply capacity should be greater than power and disconnect the power cord from the
the requirements for the sewing machine's elec- wall outlet.
trical consumption. Lightning may cause problems with correct op-
Insufficient power supply capacity may cause eration.
problems with correct operation.

The ambient temperature should be within the

range of 5°C to 35°C during use.
Temperatures which are lower or higher than this
may cause problems with correct operation.

Installation
Machine installation should only be carried out All cords should be secured at least 25 mm away
by a qualified technician. from any moving parts. Furthermore, do not ex-
cessively bend the cords or secure them too
Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electri- firmly with staples, otherwise there is the danger
cian for any electrical work that may need to be that fire or electric shocks could occur.
done.
install the belt covers to the machine head and
The sewing machine weighs more than 37 kg. The motor.
installation should be carried out by two or more
people. If using a work table which has casters, the cast-
ers should be secured in such a way so that they
Do not connect the power cord until installation cannot move.
is complete, othewise the machine may operate
if the treadle is pressed by mistake, which could Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
result in injury. when handling the lubricating oil, so that no oil
gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise
Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground con- inflammation can result.
nection is not secure, you run a high risk of re- Furthermore, do not drink the oil under any cir-
ceiving a serious electric shock, and problems with cumstances, as it can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
correct operation may also occur. Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

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 CAUTION
Sewing
This sewing machine should only be used by op- If using a work table which has casters, the cast-
erators who have received the necessary training ers should be secured in such a way so that they
in safe use beforehand. cannot move.

The sewing machine should not be used for any Attach all safety devices before using the sewing
applications other than sewing. machine. If the machine is used without these
devices attached, injury may result.
Be sure to wear protective goggles when using
the machine. Do not touch any of the moving parts or press
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that any objects against the machine while sewing,
if a needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may as this may result in personal injury or damage
enter your eyes and injury may result. to the machine.

Turn off the power switch at the following times, For machines with automatic presser lifter, do not
otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle touch the solenoid section, otherwise burns may
is pressed by mistake, which could result in in- result.
jury.
● When threading the needle If an error occurs in machine, or if abnormal
● When replacing the needle and bobbin noises or smells are noticed, immediately turn
● When not using the machine and when leaving off the power switch. Then contact your nearest
the machine unattended Brother dealer or a qualified technician.

If the actuator is pressed by mistake when using If the machine develops a problem, contact your
the correction sewing function, the needle will nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
move in a zigzag motion while the machine is
operating, and injury may result.

Cleaning
Turn off the power switch before carrying out Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
cleaning, otherwise the machine may operate if when handling the lubricating oil, so that no oil
the treadle is pressed by mistake, which could re- gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise
sult in injury. inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil under any cir-
If using a work table which has casters, the cast- cumstances, as it can cause vomiting and diar-
ers should be secured in such a way so that they rhoea.
cannot move. Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

Maintenance and inspection

Maintenance and inspection of the sewing ma- Turn off the power switch before connecting and
chine should only be carried out by a qualified disconnecting the plugs, otherwise damage to the
technician. control box may result.

Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician If using a work table which has casters, the cast-
to carry out any maintenance and inspection of ers should be secured in such a way so that they
the electrical system. cannot move.

Turn off the power switch and disconnect the Use only the proper replacement parts as speci-
power cord from the wall outlet at the following fied by Brother.
times, otherwise the machine may operate if the
treadle is pressed by mistake, which could result If any safety devices have been removed, be ab-
in injury. solutely sure to re-install them to their original
● When carrying out inspection, adjustment and positions and check that they operate correctly
maintenance before using the machine.
● When replacing consumable parts such as the
rotary hook Any problems in machine operation which result
from unauthorized modifications to the machine
If the power switch needs to be left on when car- will not be covered by the warranty.
rying out some adjustment, be extremely careful
to observe all safety precautions.

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 3 Warning labels
★ The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine.
Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been
removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer.

Hazardous voltage Hochspannung Un voltage non adapt Un voltaje inadecuado

will cause injury. verletzungsgefahr! provoque des blessures. puede provocar las
heridas.
Turn off main Bitte schalten sie den Eteindrel’interrupteur et
switch and wait 10 hauptschalter aus und attendre 10 minutes Apagar el interruptor
minutes before warten sie 10 minuten, avantd’ ouvrir le capot principal y esperar 10
opening this cover. bevor sie diese minutos antes de abrir
abdeckung ffnen. esta cubierta.

2 Safety devices
q Finger guard
Moving parts w Thread take-up guard cover
may cause injury. e Belt cover
Operate with safety devices. r Belt casting prevention guide
Turn off main switch before t finger guard, etc.
changing needle, cleaning
etc.

3 4 • If the actuator is pressed by mistake when us-

ing the correction sewing function, the needle
will move in a zigzag motion while the machine
is operating, and injury may result.

5 • 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.

6 • Direction of operation

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6
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4
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Oil pan

1
1113S
5 1114S

5
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r
1115S 1116S
1

• Automatic presser foot lifter (B856E-90 |, option)

3
1117S

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 CONTENTS
1. MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS ................... 1-01 6-12. Adjusting the hook stopper position .......... 6-09
6-13. Adjusting the synchronizer ........................ 6-10
2. SEWING PATTERN TABLE ....................... 2-01 6-14. Adjusting the rotary hook lubrication amount
.................................................................. 6-11
3. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS
6-15. Adjusting the lubrication amount of the needle
3-1. Needle bar and thread take-up mechanism
bar ............................................................. 6-12
.................................................................. 3-01
6-16. Adjusting the tension release of thread trim-
3-2. Lower shaft and rotary hook mechanism .. 3-01
ming (B856E) ............................................ 6-13
3-3. Zigzag mechanism .................................... 3-02
6-17. Adjusting the thread trailing length after thread
3-4. Presser foot mechanism ........................... 3-03
trimming (B856E) ...................................... 6-14
3-5. Feed mechanism ...................................... 3-04
6-18. Adjusting the triming of the thread trimming
3-6. Lubrication ................................................ 3-06
(B856E) ..................................................... 6-15
3-7. Thread trimmer mechanism (B856E) ........ 3-07
6-19. Adjusting the tension of the lower thread
3-8. Tension release mechanism ..................... 3-08
presser spring (B856E) ............................. 6-16
3-9. Thread wiper mechanism (B856E) ........... 3-09
6-20. Adjusting the thread wiper (B856E) .......... 6-16
4. DISASSEMBLY 6-21. Adjusting the reverse feed assembly
4-1. Cover ........................................................ 4-01 (B855E/BT,B856E) .................................... 6-17
4-2. Presser mechanism .................................. 4-02 7. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 7-01
4-3. Needle bar mechanism ............................. 4-02 8. ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
4-4. Zigzag mechanism .................................... 4-03 8-1. Precautions at the time of adjustment ...... 8-01
4-5. Rotary hook mechanism ........................... 4-04 8-2. Components inside the control box .......... 8-01
4-6. Feed mechanism ...................................... 4-04 8-3. Fuse explanation ...................................... 8-04
4-7. Thread trimmer mechanism (B856E) ........ 4-05 8-4. Connectors ............................................... 8-06
4-8. Thread wiper mechanism (B856E-40[ ], -90[ ]) 8-5. Summary of DIP switches ......................... 8-17
.................................................................. 4-06 8-6. Memory switches ...................................... 8-18
4-9. Panel ......................................................... 4-07 8-7. Parameters ............................................... 8-21
8-8. Speed parameter ...................................... 8-24
5. ASSEMBLY 8-9. Initialization ............................................... 8-25
5-1. Thread trimmer mechanism (856E) .......... 5-01 8-10. List of error codes ..................................... 8-25
5-2. Feed mechanism ...................................... 5-02 8-11. Troubleshooting ........................................ 8-27
5-3. Zigzag mechanism .................................... 5-03 8-12. Control circuit block diagram .................... 8-34
5-4. Needle bar mechanism ............................. 5-04
5-5. Rotary hook mechanism ........................... 5-05
5-6. Presser mechanism .................................. 5-06
5-7. Panel ......................................................... 5-07
5-8. Cover ........................................................ 5-08
5-9. Thread wiper mechanism (B856E-40[ ], -90[ ])
.................................................................. 5-09

6. ADJUSTMENTS
6-1. Adjusting the thread tension spring .......... 6-01
6-2. Adjusting the presser foot height .............. 6-02
6-3. Adjusting the feed dog height ................... 6-02
6-4. Adjusting the feed dog angle .................... 6-03
6-5. Adjusting the forward/back, right/left position
of the feed dog .......................................... 6-03
6-6. Adjusting the stitch length ......................... 6-04
6-7. Adjusting the needle and feed mechanism
timing ........................................................ 6-05
6-8. Adjusting the forward/back position of the
needle bar ................................................. 6-06
6-9. Adjusting the right/left position of the needle
bar ............................................................. 6-07
6-10. Adjusting the needle bar height ................ 6-08
6-11. Adjusting the needle and rotary hook timing
.................................................................. 6-09

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1. MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

1. MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

LZ2-B855E-3 LZ2-B855E-0/BT LZ2-B856E-103

MADE IN JAPAN MADE IN JAPAN MADE IN JAPAN

<with back tack/condense device *1>

B856E 3 4 9

Thread trimmer Solenoid

Upper thread feeding device Solenoid

Back tack/condense device *1 Solenoid

Thread wiper Solenoid

Automatic presser foot lifter Solenoid

*1 ... Used for sewing condensed stitches and backtack stitches.

B855E B856E
General General General General
(foundation) (long stitch) (foundation) (long stitch)
-1 -3 -M01 -M03
Use For light-weight materials-medium-weight materials
Maximun stitch length 2.5mm 5mm 2.5mm 5mm
Max. sewing speed 5,000rpm*3
14 patterns of eight types built-in
Sewing pattern
(Up to 99 different types of custom-made patterns can be added*4)
Max. zigzag width 10mm (Standard factory setting: 8mm)
Thread take-up lever Rotary thread take-up
Needle bar stroke 33.3mm
Feed dog height 1mm
Presser bar lifter 6mm
Presser foot height Knee lifter 10mm
Automatic 7mm

Presser foot pressure 20-60N*5 20-60N 20-60N*5 20-60N

Schmets
Needle
SY 1965 Nm 70/10
Motor Three-phase 400 W induction motor
Single-phase/Eine Phase 110V, 220V, 230V
Power supply
Maximum electric power consumption: 600 VA
*2 ... If fine adjustments to the stitch length are needed, use “General (foundation)”.
*3 ... At the time of shipment from the factory, the maximum sewing speed is set to 4,500 rpm. If you would like to sew
at speeds higher than this, change the setting of the DIP switch inside the control box. (Refer to instruction manual
page 163.)
Furthermore, the maximum sewing speed may be limited by the type of sewing pattern and the zigzag width.(Refer
to instruction manual page 84.)
*4 ... The maximum number of custom-made patterns that can be stored is 99 patterns with a total of 10,000 stitches, at
500 stitches or less per pattern.
*5 ... If you would like to reduce the pressure of the presser foot (such as when sewing light-weight materials), replace
the compression spring with the accessory spring. (Refer to instruction manual page 134.)
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2. SEWING PATTERN TABLE

• This sewing machine is equipped with the following built-in sewing patterns. Select the pattern number from the
operation panel to use a pattern. (Refer to instruction manual page 71.)
• Different zigzag widths and zigzag lengths can be set for each sewing pattern. (Refer to instruction manual page 53
and 77.)

Sewing pattern Pattern no. (LED display) Notes

Straight stitch

Plain zigzag

2-step zigzag

3-step zigzag

Crescent scallop If is set in the column marked with , a reflection pattern can be
(24sts.) sewn by stopping the sewing machine and then pressing the ac-
tuator. (Refer to instruction manual page 73.)

Even scallop
(12sts.)

Standard scallop
Scallop (left) (24sts.)

Even scallop <Reflection pattern>

(24sts.) Sewing pattern

Press the actuator

Crescent scallop
(24sts.)

Even scallop
(12sts.) Sewing direction

(Reflection pattern)
Standard scallop
(24sts.)

Scallop (right)

Even scallop
(24sts.)

Blind stitch (left) In the columns marked with ✻ , the number of stitches sewn in a
straight line can be set within the range of 1 to 99 stitches.
(No. of stitches)

Blind stitch (right)

Sewing patterns created using the BAS-PC/300 (optional device) can

Custom made pattern be sewn.
(The pattern number is set in the columns marked with ✻ .)
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3. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS

3. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS
Operate in the order of the numbers in the illustration.
The ● , ■ and other symbols with the numbers indicate different sequences of operation which can occur at the same
time.

3-1. Needle bar and thread take-up mechanism

4. Thread take-up lever shaft

3. Thread take-up crank

●5. Needle bar connecting rod

1. Pulley
2. Upper shaft

■5. Rotary thread take-up lever

■6. Needle bar clamp

■7. Needle bar 1091S

3-2. Lower shaft and rotary hook mechanism

2. Upper shaft

3. Timing pulley U

7. Lower shaft gear

1. Pulley
6. Lower shaft

13. Rotary hook 4. Timing belt

10. Bevel gear

5. Timing pulley D

8. Driving gear
9. Driving shaft
12. Rotary hook shaft
11. Bevel gear 1119S

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3-3. Zigzag mechanism

1. Pulse motor

4. Zigzag connecting rod

Home position sensor

6. Needle bar bracket

3. Rocker bracket

5. Joint

7. Needle bar
2. Motor lever

1096S

<High-speed damper mechanism>

1097S

Plate spring Eccentric shaft

When pulse motors are used for high-speed drive control, vibration inevitably occurs. This new
mechanism uses a spring plate to absorb the inertial reaction force generated during high-speed
operation quickly and efficiently. The new electronic zigzag mechanism allows sewing at high
speed with no pattern distortion.

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3. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS

3-4. Presser foot mechanism

6. Connecting rod
1. Adjustment screw
5. Knee lifter lever
20 20

2. Presser spring

8. Guide bracket

7. Lifter lever 4. Knee lifter bar

3. Knee lifter
3. Presser bar 9. Presser bar complying bar

2. Knee lifter shaft

4. Presser foot 10. Presser foot

1124S

1. Knee lifter

1098S

<B856E-90[ ]>
3. Guide bracket 3. Knee lifter complying bar assy

2. Lifter lever
2. Knee lifter shaft

1. Presser foot lifter

1100S

1. Presser bar lifter

4. Presser bar

5. Presser foot

1099S

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3-5. Feed mechanism

●2. Level feed eccentric wheel
●3. Connecting rod
●6. Feed rocker shaft ●■1. Lower shaft
●5. Feed rocker arm

●8. Feed bracket

●7. Feed rocker bracket arm

Feed dog
●9. Front or back
■5. up or down

Feed regulator
●4. Side connecting rod
■2. Lower shaft end (eccentric)

■3. Feed lifting link

■4. Feed bracket 1101S

<Dial feed mechanism>

3. Feed regulator

4. Connecting rod 2. Tip of screw

5. Shaft

1. Stitch length dial

The angle of the feed regulator can be

changed by turning the feed adjustment dial.

8. Spring
6. Connecting rod
7. Feed regulator 1126S

Feed rocker arm Connecting rod

Side connecting rod

The horizontal feed amount

changes when the angle of the
feed regulator is changed.
Feed regulator
1127S

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3. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS

< Back tack mechanism >

1102S

3. Shaft

2. Lever guide

4. Condense regulator
(Touch the tip of screw)

1. Reverse stitching lever

5. Tip of screw

Condense dial

B855E/BT
B856E -30[ ]
6. Connecting rod -40[ ]
-90[ ]
7. Feed regulator

The angle of the feed regulator when the backtack lever is pressed down can
be changed by adjusting the condense dial.
When the condense dial is turned to the - (minus) side of the scale, the angle
of the feed regulator becomes greater and reverse feeding is carried out.

1105S

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 3. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS

3-6. Lubrication
1109S

●2. Oil case

●3. Wick
●4. Needle bar
connecting rod
(Disperse oil)
B

1. Plunger pump

●5. Felt
A
C A

Rotary hook From filter

C
Filter
Rotary hook shaft
B 1128S

Absorb oil Lubrication adjustment screw

1107S
(Adjust the lubrication amount)

Supply oil
1108S

■6. Oil cap screw with hole

■5. Felt
■4. Oil valve

■3. Rotary hook shaft

M4. Adjusting screw

■ M2. Oil lip M5. Bed

■7. Supply oil felt

M3. Bush F
■8. Oil wick felt

1129S

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3. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS

3-7. Thread trimmer mechanism (B856E)

8. Thread trimming cam

5. Driving rod plate

6. Main lever assy

7. Roller
11. Movable knife
1. Thread trimmer solenoid

2. Solenoid joint
10. Driving lever
9. Knife driving rod 3. Solenoid lever

4. Driving rod 1130S

Clutch
Fixed knife
Spring

Movable knife

1131S

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3-8. Tension release mechanism

1b. Connecting rod (When press the knee lifter)
2. Lifter lever

1a. Presser bar lifter 3. Tension release plate

4. Tension release stud

5. Tension release pin (Put the disc presser)

7. Rotary disc
Tension release pin

6. Disc presser
<Tension release of thread trimming (B856E)>

2. Link

3. Lever

1. Solenoid
5. Tension release
connecting rod
4. Lever

7. Tension release stud

6. Tension release plate

8. Tension release pin
1111S

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3. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS

<Upper thread feeding mechanism (B856E)>

3. Lever
Thread feeding is delayed by the
amount of space in the slot.

1. Solenoid

2. Link

4. Base

5. Wire

1112S

3-9. Thread wiper mechanism (B856E)

1. Thread wiper solenoid

6. Spring

2. Thread wiper rod

3. Thread wiper connecting rod

4. Thread wiper crank

5. Thread wiper 1132S

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4. DISASSEMBLY

4. DISASSEMBLY

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
Turn off the power switch before disassembly, oth- Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
erwise the machine may operate if the treadle is when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so
depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. that they do not get into your eyes or onto your
skin, otherwise inflammation may result. Further-
Disassembly of the sewing machine should only be more, do not drink the oil or eat the grease un-
carried out by a qualified technician. der any circumstances, as they may cause vom-
iting and diarrhea.
Use only the proper replacement parts as specified
by Brother. Keep the oil out of the reach of children
Any problems in machine operation which result
If any safety devices have been removed, be ab- from unauthorized modifications to the machine
solutely sure to re-install them to their original will not be covered by the warranty.
positions and check that they operate correctly
before using the machine.

Disassemble each part in order of the numbers.

4-1. Cover
13. (6 pcs)
14. Rear cover

Caution knife 15. Rear cover packing

10. Flat screws (7 pcs)

4. Thread take-up
12. Face plate packing
guard assy
11. Face plate 20
7. Thread take-up
mounting plate

5. Flat screws
(3 pcs)

8. Flat screw

3. (2 pcs)
2. Needle
9. Thread guide
1. (Loosen)
6. Rotary thread take-up lever 1081S
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4-2. Presser mechanism

3. Adjustment nut (Loosen) 1064S
4. Adjustment screw

20

5. Spring guide

6. Spring 10. Presser bar

7. Washer
9. Guide bracket
8. (Loosen)

1.

2. Presser foot 1125S

4-3. Needle bar mechanism

1. Rubber cap
1066S

5. Needle bar

4. (Loosen)

2.

3. Thread guide

7. Two set screws

8. Thread take-up lever shaft
(Loosen)

6. Needle bar clamp

9. Needle bar connecting rod
1068S

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4. DISASSEMBLY

4-4. Zigzag mechanism

2. Knee lifter bar
1.

1082S

4. Cord holder

6. Home position sensor

5.

3.

8. Zigzag joint
(Pull out in the direction of the arrow.)
9. Wick
(Remove from the shaft of
the needle bar bracket.) 7. (Loosen)

Shaft of needle bar bracket

10. (3 pcs)

11. (Flat)

15. Needle bar bracket 12. Zigzag unit

13. Set screw (Loosen) 14. Pin F

Wick

1083S

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4-5. Rotary hook mechanism

4. Two flat screws
2. Two flat screws 1087S

Spacer
(B856E)
1b. Knife unit
5. Auxiliary needle plate (B856E)

3. Needle plate
1a. Slide plate (B855E) 1075S

6. Two screws
9. Rotary hook holder

7. Feed dog

10. Two set screws (Loosen)

8.
11. Rotary hook

1069S

4-6. Feed mechanism

5. Felt (Pull) Set screw collar

2. Two set screws (Loosen)
6. Feed base assy 4. Feed rocker shaft
(Slide right)

1. (Loosen)

3. Two set screws (Loosen)

Feed rocker arm 1070S

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4. DISASSEMBLY

4-7. Thread trimmer mechanism (B856E)

5. Main lever assy

7. Thread trimmer solenoid

4.

4. Remove

3.
Washer
6.
6.
1. Shoulder screw

2. Knife driving rod

1. Shoulder screw 1084S

<Knife unit>
1. (4 pcs)

2. Knife holder

3. Movable knife

4. Fixed knife

5. Knife bracket

1085S

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4-8. Thread wiper mechanism (B856E-40[ ], -90[ ])

3.

4. Solenoid cover

9. (2 pcs)

5. Two screws

6. Shoulder screw

8. Wiper bracket
1.
7.

2. Presser foot
1133S

10. Remove six screws

1134S

11. 12 pin connector

1136S

No. 6

Black

No. 5
White
A special tool is needed to pull out the pins.
1135S

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4-9. Panel

2. 4 pin connector

1. Remove six screws

1134S

1137S

5. Cord holder
(Remove the panel
harness. )

4.
3. Cord bush
(Remove the panel
harness. )

6. Two set screws (Loosen)

Panel harness

1138S 7. Two panel support bracket

8. Panel
1139S
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5. ASSEMBLY
Install each part in order of the numbers.

5-1. Thread trimmer mechanism (856E)

1084S

3. Main lever assy

1. Thread trimmer solenoid

4.

4. Set

5. Washer

2.
2.
7. Shoulder screw

6. Knife driving rod

7. Shoulder screw A

<Knife unit>
4. (4 pcs) Knife driving rod Thread trimming
cam
Roller

3. Knife holder

1086S

2. Movable knife

1. Fixed knife

Knife bracket
1085S

Adjust the length of the knife driving rod so that the roller of the main lever moves smoothly in and out of the straight
section A of the groove in the thread trimming cam.
After making this assembly, you should also carry out the adjustment in "6-18. Adjusting the timing of the thread trim-
ming" (page 6-15).

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5-2. Feed mechanism

Lower shaft

4. Feed rocker shaft (Slide left)

(Pull out from the bottom.)

1. Felt

2. Feed lifting link

3. Feed base assy 1071S

6. Set screw collar Spacer

(Press right and tighten two set screws)
Retaining ring

5. Feed rocker shaft (Press left)

1072S

Felt

Feed base assy

Feed rocker shaft

7. Two set screws

8. Two set screws

(*Temporarily tighten) Feed rocker arm 1070S

* After adjusting the feed dog, tighten the two screws.

Refer to "6-5. Adjusting the forward/back, right/left position of the feed dog" (page 6-03).

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5-3. Zigzag mechanism 13. Cord holder (Pass the panel and
the home position sensor harness)

11. ****Home position sensor

12.

14.
9. Zigzag joint
(Fit onto the shaft.)
8. Wick (ring)
(Pass the shaft through 10. ***Screw
the ring of wick) (Temporarily
tighten)

Shaft of needle bar bracket

6. Three screws

5. Screw (Flat)

1. Needle bar bracket Pull out into

4. Zigzag unit the oil pan.
3. Set screw 2. *Pin F

7. **Wick 1040S

* After install the pin F, make sure that there is no longitudinal play in the needle bar bracket and that it moves smoothly
when zigzagging.
** If the wick (ring) is very loose after installing, adjust by pulling only the wick shown in the illustration through the oil
tube.
*** After assembly "5-4. Needle bar mechanism" (page 5-04), tighten in "6-9. Adjusting the right/left position of the
needle zigzags" (page 6-07).
And carry out the adjustment in "6-8. Adjusting the forward/back position of the needle bar" (page 6-06).
**** Adjustment of the home position carry out the adjustment in "6-9. Adjusting the right/left position of the needle bar"
(Page 6-07).

15. Knee lifter bar

16.

1082S
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5-4. Needle bar mechanism

3. Two set screws

2. Thread take-up lever shaft

Thread take-up crank

(Press)

4. Needle bar clamp

1. Needle bar connecting rod 1068S

9. Rubber cap

5. Needle bar

6. *Screw
(Temporarily
tighten)

8. Face to front

7. Thread guide 1066S 1073S

* After adjusting the needle bar height, tighten the screw.

Refer to "6-10. Adjusting the needle bar height" (page 6-08).

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5-5. Rotary hook mechanism

1. Needle
2.
8. ***Two screws (Temporarily tighten)

7. Feed dog
After "5-15. Adjusting the needle and
rotary hook timing" (page 5-12), install
5. Rotary hook holder the feed dog.

4. *Two set screws

(Temporarily tighten)

6. **Screw (Temporarily tighten)

3. Rotary hook 1074S

12. Two flat screws

10. Two flat screws

11. Auxiliary needle plate Spacer (B856E)

9. Needle plate 13b. Knife unit (B856E) 1087S
13. Slide plate 1075S
13. (B855E)

* After "6-11. Adjusting the needle and rotary hook timing" (page 6-09), tighten the two set screws.
** After "6-12. Adjusting the hook stopper position" (page 6-09), tighten the screw.
*** After "6-5. Adjusting the forward/back, right/left position of the feed dog" (page 6-03), tighten the two screws.

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5-6. Presser mechanism

8. Adjustment nut
7. Adjustment screw

20

6. Spring guide

5. Spring 1. Presser bar

4. Washer
2. Guide bracket
3. Screw (Temporarily tighten)
Refer to below.

1064S

14. (Loosen, and then tighten again after

making the adjustments in 12 and 13.)

9. Presser bar lifter

1077S (Raise) 1076S
1078S

6 mm
11.
12. (Adjust height)

10. Presser foot

Align
13. (Adjust needle hole)

15. Adjustment screw

16. Adjustment nut

20

A 30

1079S

Specification A
-[ ][ ]1 *
-[ ][ ]3 31 mm

* 31 mm for export models (24.5 mm when using at 4,000 rpm or above)

((Japanese models is 23 mm))

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5-7. Panel
3. Two set screws

1. Two panel support bracket

2. Panel

4. Cord holder 1139S

Install panel
harness.

5.
Secure the cord in the cord holder after making sure that
6. Cord bush it is not excessively loose inside the machine arm. Also
Install panel make sure that it does not touch any moving parts such
harness. as the upper shaft and timing belt.

Panel harness 1138S

7. 4 pin connector

8. Tighten six screws

1134S

1137S

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5-8. Cover

3. (6 pcs)

2. Rear cover

Caution knife 1. Rear cover packing

6. Flat screws (7 pcs)

12. Thread take-up
guard assy 4. Face plate packing

9. Thread take-up 5. Face plate 20

mounting plate

11. Flat screws

(3 pcs)

8. Flat screw

13. (2 pcs)
7. Thread guide

10. Rotary thread take-up lever

1088S

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5. ASSEMBLY

5-9. Thread wiper mechanism (B856E-40[ ], -90[ ])

10.

9. Solenoid 2. Setting plate

cover
11. (2 pcs) Install the harness

3. (2 pcs)
After assembly, carry out the adjustment in
"6-20. Adjusting the thread wiper"
(page 6-16).
5. Shoulder screw

4. Connecting rod

1. Wiper bracket
8.
6. (Gently move the thread wiper connecting
rod so that the wiper bracket is parallel to
machine arm, and then tighten the screw.)

7. Presser foot
1133S

No. 6

Black

No. 5
White 13. 12 pin
12. 12 pin connector connector
1136S

1135S

14. Tighten six screws

1134S

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6. ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing ma- Turn off the power switch and disconnect the
chine should only be carried out by qualified per- power cord from the wall outlet at the following
sonnel. times, otherwise the machine may operate if the
treadle is depressed by mistake, which could re-
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician sult in injury.
to carry out any maintenance and inspection of • When carrying out inspection, adjustment and
the electrical system. maintenance
• When replacing consumable parts such as the
If any safety devices have been removed, be ab- rotary hook
solutely sure to re-install them to their original If the power switch needs to be left on when car-
positions and check that they operate correctly rying out some adjustment, be extremely care-
before using the machine. ful to observe all safety precautions.

6-1. Adjusting the thread tension spring

<Thread tension spring position>
More The standard position of the thread tension spring q is
q Less 6 - 8 mm above the surface of the thread guide e when
the presser foot w is lowered.
6-8mm 1. Lower the presser foot w.
2. Loosen the set screw r.
t 3. Turn the thread tension bracket t to adjust the spring
position.
e 4. Securely tighten the set screw r.
w
r

0588M 1000S

<Thread tension spring tension>

The standard tension of the thread tension spring q is
0.15 to 0.25 N.
1. Press the upper thread slightly above the thread ten-
sion bracket t with a finger to stop the thread spool-
ing out.
2. Pull the upper thread down until the thread tension
t spring q starts to move down, and measure the ten-
q sion of the thread tension spring q at this point.
Becomes stronger
3. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the groove in the
thread tension stud y and turn it to adjust the ten-
sion of the thread tension spring q.
Note:
y Becomes weaker If using a tension gauge u (sold separately) to mea-
sure the tension, take the reading from the scale on
the side of the red line.
Scale

)
0.8

(N
0.6

0.2
0.2 0.4

0.1

0.15-0.25N
1001S

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6-2. Adjusting the presser foot height

The standard height of the presser foot q is 6 mm when
r the presser foot q is raised by means of the presser bar
y lifter w.
1. Remove the two screws e and then remove the
t thread take-up guard r.
2. Loosen the nut t of the adjustment screw y , and
then turn the adjustment screw y so that there is no
pressure applied to the presser foot.
3. Raise the presser bar lifter lever w. The presser foot
q will also rise.
4. Loosen the screw u and move the presser bar i up
u and down to adjust the height of the presser foot q
to 6 mm.
w 5. Tighten the bolt u.
6. Adjust the presser foot pressure using the adjustment
screw y, and then tighten the nut t.
e
7. Install the thread take-up guard r with the two screws
i e.

q
6mm

1002S

6-3. Adjusting the feed dog height

0592M
The standard height when the feed dog q is at its highest
position above the needle plate is 1 mm for the B855E,
and 1.1 mm (at the side closest to the operator) for the
q B856E.
1mm 1. Turn the machine pulley to move the feed dog to its
highest position above the needle plate.
<B855E> 2. Tilt back the machine head.
3. Loosen the screw w.
1.1mm 4. Turn the pin e to move the feed bar r up and down in
order to adjust the height.
<B856E>
5. Securely tighten the screw w.
1003S

e
w

w
Highest position Standard Lowest position

0593M

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6-4. Adjusting the feed dog angle

0594M The standard angle for the feed dog q is for the top of the
needle plate to be parallel with the top of the feed dog q
r (for the B855E) or raised slightly at the side closest to the
operator (for the B856E) when the feed dog q is raised to
w its highest position above the needle plate. (with the O
mark on the feed bracket shaft w aligned with the mark
e on the feed rocker bracket arm e).
1. Turn the machine pulley to move the feed dog q to its
highest position above the needle plate.
2. Loosen the two set screws r.
3. Turn the feed bracket shaft w in the direction of the
arrow within a range of 90° with respect to the stan-
q dard position.
Standard w • Tilting the feed dog q so that the front is lowered
tends to prevent puckering(gathering). (Figure A)
(Front) • Tilting the feed dog q so that the front is raised
r tends to prevent material from slipping (uneven ma-
e terial feeding). (Figure B)
4. Securely tighten the set screws r.
* When the angle of the feed dog q is adjusted, the
Lower the front height and forward/back position of the feed dog q
(A) will also change and will need to be readjusted.

Raise the front

(B)

0595M 0596M

6-5. Adjusting the forward/back, right/left position of the feed dog

Adjust the clearances X at the left and right sides of the
1004S
feed dog q and the needle plate so that they are as close
as possible to being equal.
Adjust the clearances Y at the front and rear ends of the
Y
feed dog q and the needle plate so that they are as close
q as possible to being equal when the machine pulley is
turned so that the needle plate is at is furthest position
forward and furthest position back.

<Adjusting the left and right clearances X>

Y Loosen the two screws w of the feed dog q and adjust.
If adjustment is not possible, carry out the following ad-
justment.

<Adjusting the front and back clearances Y and the left

X X and right clearances X>
w Loosen the two screws r of the level feed arm e and
adjust.
e
43
81
S4

q
r
1005S

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6-6. Adjusting the stitch length

q w e
r
2

2.5
1

i
u
q
1
1

2.5

1006S 1007S

The feed amount is set by means of the feed adjustment dial q.

The scale is a guide only; if the length of the finished stitches differs greatly from the scale value, make the following
adjustment.

1. Turn the feed adjustment dial q clockwise as far as it will go so that the stopper w touches the pin e.
2. Push the pin e using a screwdriver or similar tool to separate it from the stopper w, and check that the feed
adjustment dial q cannot be turned any further clockwise even when this is done.
If the feed adjustment dial can be turned further, turn it until it cannot turn any further.
Loosen the screw r, turn only the dial section of the feed adjustment dial q so that the stopper w touches the
pin e, and then tighten the screw r.

<If adjusting the forward feed amount and reverse feed amount so that they are the same>

Specification Scale position Feed amount per 10 stitches

-1 (Max. stitch length 2.5mm) 1

1.5 15mm
2

2.5
1008S

3
-3 (Max. stitch length 5mm) 3 30mm
2

5
1

1009S

Reverse
feed amount
increases

t
y Normal
feed amount
increases
t
1010S 1011S

3. Set the feed adjustment dial q as indicated in the table.

4. Turn the condensed stitch adjustment dial u counterclockwise as far as it will go.
5. Adjust the feed amount so that the length of material fed after 10 stitches (after the machine pulley rotates 11
times) and the length of reverse feed when the reverse lever i is pressed (after the machine pulley rotates 11
times) match the distances given in the table.
6. Loosen the set screw t and turn the eccentric pin y to adjust the feed amount.
* After adjusting, carry out the "<Backtacking and condensed stitches>" adjustment in the next section also.

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<Backtacking and condensed stitches>
The feed amount for backtacking and condensed stitches
is set by means of the condensed stitch adjustment dial
u.
The scale is a guide only; if the length of the finished
stitches differs greatly from the scale value, make the
2
following adjustment.
In addition, carry out the following adjustment when

2.5
i adjusting the forward feed amount and reverse feed
1
u amount so that they are the same.

1. Set the condensed stitch adjustment dial u to the "0"

0

position.
1

2.5

2. While keeping the backtack lever i pressed down,

turn the machine pulley about 10 times and check that
the material feed amount is zero.
o 1012S If the material feed amount is not zero, make the fol-
lowing adjustment.
3. Turn the condensed stitch adjustment dial u so that
it is slightly to the left or the right of the "0" position.
Repeat steps 2. and 3. until the zero position for the
material feed amount is located.
4. When the zero position for the material feed amount
has been located, loosen the screw o, turn only the
dial section of the condense stitch adjustment dial u
to the "0" position, and then re-tighten the screw o.

6-7. Adjusting the needle and feed mechanism timing

1013S The \ mark on the level feed eccentric wheel w should
C B be aligned with the \ mark on the connecting rod e when
the reference line on the thread take-up lever q is aligned
with the (the B855E is B, the B856E is C) mark on the face
plate.
1. Tilt back the machine head.
2. Align the reference line on the thread take-up lever q
with the B mark (for the B855E) or the C mark (for the
B856E) on the face plate.
3. Loosen the four screws r.
q 4. Turn the level feed eccentric wheel w to align the \
mark with the \ mark on the connecting rod e.
5. Securely tighten the four screws r.
* If the needle and feed timing has been adjusted, you
should also adjust “6-11. Adjusting the needle and ro-
tary hook timing”. (Refer to page 6-09.)
For the B856E, “6-18. Adjusting the timing of the thread
trimming” should also be adjusted. (Refer to page 6-
15.)

w
0600M

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6-8. Adjusting the forward/back position of the needle bar

1121S
y
r

t q

e
w e

1047S 1014S

* Make this adjustment if the needle bar bracket assembly r and joint t are not fixed securely.
Loosen the screw y while making this adjustment.
Adjust so that the needle is in the center of the needle plate hole at equal distances from the front and rear edges of
the hole.
Furthermore, adjust so that there is no longitudinal play in the needle bar, and so that it moves smoothly to the left
and right when the power is turned off and it is pushed by hand. (If the sewing machine is operated when the needle
bar does not move smoothly, it may cause the zigzag motor to skip.)

1. Remove the presser foot while making this adjustment.

2. Loosen the two set screws (hexagonal screws 2 mm diagonally opposite each other) q, and then push pin R w or
pin F e to adjust.
Turn the machine pulley and check that the needle moves down into the center of the needle plate hole.
3. Securely tighten the two screws q.

* After adjusting, be sure to check that there is no longitudinal play in the needle bar, and that it moves smoothly
to the left and right when the power is turned off and it is pushed by hand.
* After making this adjustment, you should also carry out the adjustment in "6-9. Adjusting the right/left position of
the needle bar" (Page 6-07).

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6-9. Adjusting the right/left position of the needle bar

1015S
e

r
t

q
w
Rear cover

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
PAT T ERN PAT T ERN
ROM

T TEST

EZ 855 L L
r r

ET SET TEST TEST

y u t

1017S 1016S

Adjust so that the needle is almost exactly in the center of the groove in the needle plate hole when the power is
turned on, the zigzag width is set to zero on the operation panel (when the PATTERN key is set to "1" (straight stitch),
the zigzag width will become 0.0 mm) and the zigzag reference line position is set to 0 mm.

1. Turn off the power switch.

2. Remove the presser foot and the rear cover while making this adjustment.
3. Adjust so that the clearance between the edge of the zigzag joint q and the edge of the bushing w on the ma-
chine head is the same as the width 1 on timing gauge "A" e when the needle is in the center of the needle plate
hole (groove).
Loosen the screw r of the zigzag joint q to adjust.
* After adjusting, securely tighten the screw r, while being careful not to screw it in too tightly and so that the
zigzag joint q does not get twisted.
4. Turn on the power.
5. Press the TEST key t on the operation panel and check that the TEST indicator y illuminates.
(Be sure to carry out this step as a safety measure. It will prevent the sewing machine motor from operating even
if the treadle is depressed.)
6. Use the operation panel keys to set the zigzag width and the zigzag reference line position to “0”. Refer to the
instruction manual for details on how to make these settings.
After making the settings, press the SET key u. The needle bar will then move sideways to determine the home
position.
If the needle home position does not align with the center of the needle plate hole (groove), make the following
adjustment.
7. Adjust the home position sensor t so that the needle home position is aligned with the center of the needle plate
hole (groove).
Loosen the screw y, and then move the home position sensor t by the same distance that the needle home
position is out of alignment.
After adjusting, press the SET key u twice so that the needle bar moves to the home position.
Repeat this step until the needle home position is aligned with the center of the needle plate hole.
8. Press the TEST key t on the operation panel. The TEST indicator y will switch off and the sewing machine will
return to normal sewing mode. Then press the power switch to turn off the power.

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6-10. Adjusting the needle bar height

When the needle bar q is at its lowest position, the dis-
r i
1018S
tance from the top of the auxiliary needle plate w to the
bottom edge of the needle bar q should be the same as
the height of accessory timing gauge e (No.1 side).
1. Remove the presser foot r, needle plate t, auxiliary
needle plate w, feed dog y and spacer u (B856E only).
2. Place the auxiliary needle plate w on the needle plate
installation surface of the machine bed.
w 3. Turn the machine pulley to move the needle bar q to
its lowest position.
u t 4. Loosen the screw i.
5. Move the needle bar q up or down to adjust the dis-
tance from the top of the auxiliary needle plate w to
the bottom edge of the needle bar q so that it is the
same as the height of accessory timing gauge e (No.1
side).
Note:
y The needle plate t and the auxiliary needle plate
w are of different thicknesses, so be sure to use the
auxiliary needle plate w.
6. Securely tighten the screw i.
7. Install the presser foot r, needle plate t, auxiliary
q needle plate w, feed dog y and spacer u (B856E only).
* When adjusting the needle bar height, be sure to ad-
just “6-11. Adjusting the needle and rotary hook tim-
e ing” also. (Refer to page 6-09.)
w * When remove the feed dog. be sure to adjust “6-5.
Adjusting the forward/back, right/left position of the
feed dog”. (Refer to page 6-03.)

0602M

Accessory timing gauge

Index mark Max.zigzag width

A 08mm

B 10mm

C 05mm

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6-11. Adjusting the needle and rotary hook timing

1019S 11. Turn on the power switch.
12. Press the TEST key q and check that the TEST indica-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 tor w is illuminated.
PAT T ERN PAT T ERN
ROM (For safety purposes, be sure to carry out this step, as
it prevents the motor from operating even if the treadle
T TEST is depressed.)
13. Set both the zigzag width and the zigzag base line po-
EZ 855 L L sition to “0”. (Refer to instruction manual pages 77-
r r
79.)
ET SET TEST 14. Remove
TEST the presser foot, needle plate, auxiliary needle
plate, feed dog and spacer (B856E only). (Refer to 6-10
on page 6-08.)
15. Place the auxiliary needle plate e on the needle plate
w q installation surface of the machine bed.
16. Turn the machine pulley to move the needle bar r from
r its lowest position, and check the following when the
distance from the top of the auxiliary needle plate e
to the bottom edge of the needle bar r is the same as
the height of accessory timing gauge t (No.2 side).
t • The tip of the rotary hook y should be aligned with
e the center of the needle.
• The distance from the tip of the rotary hook y to
the needle should be 0 to 0.05 mm.
Note:
The needle plate and the auxiliary needle plate e
are of different thicknesses, so be sure to use the
auxiliary needle plate e.
1020S 17. If the above are not correct, loosen the two screws u
and adjust the position of the rotary hook i.
Zigzag width 0mm After adjustment, securely tighten the two screws u.
18. Set the zigzag width to the maximum setting (8 mm).
u 19. Turn the machine pulley to move the needle to its fur-
y thest left position so that the tip of the rotary hook y
y is aligned with the center of the needle, and check that
the distance from the upper edge of the needle hole to
the tip of the rotary hook y is 0.2 to 0.5 mm at this
0-0.05mm
time.
* If the distance is not correct, adjust the height of the
needle bar. (Refer to page 6-08.)
i 0605M 10. If needle deflection occurs when sewing material with
Maximum
zigzag width joints, bend the needle guard o in the direction of the
A arrow as shown in the illustration A so that it touches
0-0.05mm the needle.
y * After this, check that the clearance between the tip
y of the rotary hook y and the needle is 0 to 0.05
mm.
11. Press the TEST key q so that the TEST indicator w
switches off.
0.2-0.5mm
o Normal sewing will then be possible.
Turn off the power to continue adjustment.
0606M
0604M

6-12. Adjusting the hook stopper position

0607M Adjust so that the end of the rotary hook holder q is 0
q to 0.5 mm back from end A of the inner rotary hook w.
* The end of the rotary hook holder q must never ex-
tend to the right of end A of the inner rotary hook w.
1. Loosen the screw e and adjust the position of the ro-
tary hook holder q.
0-0.5mm
2. Securely tighten the screw e.
q
e

e
A
w
0608M

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6-13. Adjusting the synchronizer

1021S 1022S 1023S

Direction of machine
Needle down stop pulley rotation
Needle up stop

0.5mm

2
D

-2.5
1
1024S 1025S 1026S

• The synchronizer consists of two elements which are used to detect the needle position. One of these elements is
used to control the needle down signal and the thread trimmer signal.
• When the power is turned on and the sewing machine stops in the needle up stop position, the reference line on the
thread take-up lever should stop near the U mark on the face plate (± 3 mm).
Furthermore, when the sewing machine stops in the needle down stop position, the reference line on the thread
take-up lever should stop near the D mark on the face plate (± 4 mm).

<Needle up stop position adjustment>

1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Loosen the two set screws q.
3. Move set screw q in the direction of normal puley rotation to raise the needle bar. Move the screw q in the opposite
direction to lower the needle bar.
4. Tighten the set screws q.

<Needle down and thread trimmer signals>

Do not adjust the needle down stop position.

* Note
• The synchronizer is preadjusted at the factory. Do not remove the synchronizer after removing the pulley.
• When mounting the pulley be sure to leave a 0.5 mm gap between the pulley edge and synchronizer.
Furthermore, tighten the two machine pulley set screws so that the rear set screw is at the screw stop on the upper
shaft when seen from the machine pulley turning direction.

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6-14. Adjusting the rotary hook lubrication amount

CAUTION
Be careful not to touch your fingers or the lubrication amount check sheet against moving parts such as the
rotary hook or the feed mechanism when checking the amount of oil supplied to the rotary hook, otherwise
injury may result.

Use the following procedure to check the amount of oil being supplied to the rotary hook when replacing the rotary
hook or when changing the sewing speed.

0609M
<Checking the lubrication amount>
1. Run the machine at the normal sewing speed for ap-
proximately 1 minute without sewing any material
Approx. 25mm (following the same start/stop pattern as when actu-
ally sewing).
2. Place the lubrication amount check sheet q to the left
of the rotary hook w and hold it there. Then run the
q sewing machine at the normal sewing speed for 10
Approx. 50mm seconds.
w (Any type of paper can be used as the lubrication
amount check sheet q.)
3. Check the amount of oil which has spattered onto the
sheet.
* Be sure to repeat this operation three to four times to
check average lubrication amounts.

q
5-15mm 0610M

Spattered oil
Too much Correct Too little

0611M

<Adjusting the lubrication amount>

e 1. Tilt back the machine head.
2. Turn the lubrication adjustment screw e to adjust the
lubrication amount.
3. Return the machine head to the upright position.
Check the lubrication amount again according to the
procedure given in “Checking the lubrication amount”
above.
* Turn the lubrication adjustment screw e and check
the lubrication amount repeatedly until the lubrica-
tion amount is correct.
4. Check the lubrication amount again after the sewing
machine has been used for approximately two hours.

Less oil More oil

0612M

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6-15. Adjusting the lubrication amount of the needle bar

1027S

Caution knife

e
r
e
w
q q

1028S 1029S

Make this adjustment if there is a large amount of oil leaking from around the needle bar, or if needle zigzagging
becomes more and more sluggish and the motor skips as sewing operation continues.

1. Remove the parts shown in the illustration while making this adjustment.
2. Turn the machine pulley and adjust the position of the needle bar lubrication support r so that the projection on
the needle bar connecting rod q is slightly touching the wick e.
Loosen the two screws t to adjust.

Note:
• If the projection on the needle bar connecting rod q is touching the wick e too firmly, the amount of oil leaking
around the needle bar will increase.
• In contrast, if they do not touch at all, needle zigzagging will become more and more sluggish as the sewing
machine continues running, and motor skipping and seizure will result.

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6-16. Adjusting the tension release of thread trimming (B856E)

1027S 1030S

Caution knife

A
6-8mm

w q

1122S

t B
0.2-1.0mm y

e
w q

r u

1031S

The tension release mechanism operates during thread trimming.

The thread tension will start to become less when the presser bar lifter is lowered and the plunger w of the thread
feeding solenoid q is at the length A shown in the illustration.

1. Remove the parts shown in the illustration while making this adjustment. Also lower the presser bar lifter.
2. Adjust so that the distance between the tension release connecting rod e and the crimped pin of the tension re-
lease plate r is at the distance B shown in the illustration.
Loosen the two set screws t and move the thread feeding lever u to adjust.
(First adjust so that the tension release connecting rod and the crimped pin are touching, and then adjust further
so that they are at the distance in the illustration.)
3. After adjusting, tighten the two set screws t while pushing the thread feeding lever u gently backward.
4. To check the timing for the start of tension release, push the plunger w of the thread feeding solenoid q by hand
until it reaches the position shown in the illustration.

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6-17. Adjusting the thread trailing length after thread trimming (B856E)
1032S <Standard position for upper thread feeding device>
The standard position for the upper thread feeding device
is as shown in the illustration.
w 1. Loosen the set screw q.
2. Turn the base w so that the end of the wire e is at a
position 5 mm below the position where the upper
e thread r passes.
3. Tighten the set screw q.
y * At this time, keep the end of the wire e 0.5 mm
away from surface A of the part where the thread
r q guide t is installed.
t 4. Loosen the two bolts y.
5. Move the wire e to the left or right so that the end of
the wire e is 2 to 4 mm from the top-left edge of the
B thread guide t.
6. Tighten the bolts y.
5mm A

Seen from direction B

r A

5mm 2-4mm t

e
e
0.5mm
1033S

1034S <Adjusting the upper thread trailing amount>

Stronger The standard upper thread trailing amount after thread
trimming varies as shown below depending on the type
of thread used.

Weaker y Upper thread Upper thread trailing amount

nylon 100D 1 X 3(Z) 50 - 60mm
r w #60 spun 40 - 50mm
If adjustment is necessary, adjust the position of the wire
u e as described below.
e 1. Loosen the set screw q.
Should not touch e 2. Turn the base w to adjust the vertical position of the
q end of the wire e.
Longer t • To increase the upper thread trailing amount, raise
the position of the wire e without letting it touch
the upper thread r.
B • To decrease the upper thread trailing amount, lower
the position of the wire e without letting it touch
A the thread guide t.
Shorter 3. After adjusting, tighten the set screw q.
r Seen from direction B
* At this time, keep the end of the wire e 0.5 mm
A away from surface A of the part where the thread
guide t is installed.
t Note:
If the tension of the pre-tension y is to strong, it
e will be more difficult to adjust the upper thread trail-
ing amount.
0.5mm The pre-tension y should be adjusted to as weak a
tension as possible while still allowing the rotary
1033S disc u to rotate smoothly.
* The thread tension will change at this time, so
be sure to re-adjust the upper thread tension.
(Refer to instruction manual page 123.)

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6-18. Adjusting the timing of the thread trimming (B856E)

The knife unit q should already be installed in the correct way when the following adjustments are carried out.

1035S
<Horizontal position adjustment>
w 1. Tilt back the machine head.
2. Loosen the two screws w.
3. Move the stopper r to adjust so that the edge of the
movable knife e is 0.5 mm inside the edge of the knife
unit q.
4. Securely tighten the screws w.
q 5. Loosen the two set screws t and the two set screws
y.
6. While pushing the thread trimming driving rod u by
hand, adjust the horizontal position of the thread trim-
ming cam !0 so that the roller o of the main lever i
moves smoothly in and out of the straight section A of
the groove in the thread trimming cam !0.
7. Provisionally tighten the two set screws t.
8. Place the set screw collar !1 firmly against the thread trim-
0.5mm ming cam !0, and then securely tighten the two set screws
r y.
t

A
!1

i !0
o

1036S

1037S
<Rotating direction adjustment>
1. While still pushing thread trimming driving rod u by
hand, turn the machine pulley slowly by hand toward
you until the reference line on the thread take-up lever
!2 is aligned with the T mark on the face plate. Adjust
U the position of the thread trimming cam !0 so that the
knife begins to move at this point.
* At this time, be careful to turn the machine pulley
!2 so that the thread trimmer cam !0 does not sepa-
rate from the set collar !1.
T 2. Securely tighten the two set screws t.
3. While still pushing thread trimming driving rod u by
hand, turn the machine pulley slowly by hand toward
you until the reference line on the thread take-up lever
is aligned with the T mark on the face plate. Check that
the knife begins to move at this point, and that it re-
t turns when the reference line is aligned with the U
mark.
!0

1038S

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6-19. Adjusting the tension of the lower thread presser spring (B856E)
1039S
Adjust the tension of the lower thread presser spring q
e w so that the tension is 0.03 to 0.11 N when the lower thread
presser spring q is pulling the lower thread (nylon thread:
100D 1 X 3 (Z)) after thread trimming.
1. Remove the knife unit w. (Refer to instruction manual
page 130.)
2. Move the knob e to slide out the movable knife r,
q and then hook the thread as shown in the illustration.
3. Return the movable knife r to trim the thread. After
this, measure the tension of the lower thread presser
spring q while it is pulling the lower thread.
e 1040S
4. Turn the screw t to adjust the tension of the lower
thread presser spring q to 0.03 to 0.11 N.
Note:
If using a tension gauge (sold separately) to measure
r
the tension, take the reading from the scale on the side
of the red line.

Nylon thread

t
Becomes
weaker
Becomes stronger

0.03-0.11N

1041S

6-20. Adjusting the thread wiper (B856E)

1042S
<Horizontal position adjustment>
<Seen from the rear> The front corner of the thread wiper w and the left edge
of the needle hole of the presser foot e (or the needle
hole of the needle plate r) should be aligned when the
solenoid plunger q is pushed up as far as it will go.
Loosen the two screws t and move the setting plate 6
t up or down to adjust.
* If the finger guard of the presser foot and the thread
wiper interfere with each other during actual opera-
tion, move the thread wiper position to the right (when
y looking from the front).

q <Height adjustment>
Check that the distance from the bottom edge of the thread
wiper w to the top of the needle plate r is 6 to 8 mm, and
that the thread wiper w catches the thread firmly.
w Loosen the screw 7 and move the thread wiper w up or
down to adjust.

<Seen from the front>

u
w
w
e
r
6-8mm r

Align
1043S 1044S

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6. ADJUSTMENTS

6-21. Adjusting the reverse feed assembly (B855E/BT856E)

1045S
w

t
1123S 1046S

If the feed amount is at the maximum, press the backtack lever q to its lowest position so that the plunger cushion
e touches the base of the backtack solenoid w.
Set the condense stitch adjustment dial t to the maximum reverse setting when adjusting.
Loosen the two screws r and move the backtack solenoid w up and down to adjust.

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING

7. TROUBLESHOOTING
• Please check the following points before calling for repairs or service.
• If the following suggestions do not solve the problem, turn off the machine power supply and contact your nearest
Brother service center.

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
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before carrying out troubleshooting, otherwise the
machine will operate if the treadle is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

Problem Possible cause Page

1. Upper thread is not tight. • Is the upper thread tension too weak, or is the lower thread ten-
sion too strong?
Adjust the upper thread tension or lower thread tension. -
0573M

2. Lower thread is not tight. • Is the lower thread tension too weak, or is the upper thread ten-
sion too strong?
Adjust the lower thread tension or upper thread tension. -

0574M

3. Skipped stitches occur • Is the needle tip bent? Is the needle tip blunt?
while sewing If the needle tip is bent or broken, replace the needle. -
• Is the needle properly installed?
If it is incorrect, install the needle correctly. -
• Is the machine properly threaded?
If it is incorrect, thread the thread correctly. -
• Is the presser foot pressure too weak?
Adjust the presser foot pressure. -
• Is the needle too thin?
Replace the needle with a needle that is one rank thicker. -
• Is the presser foot too high?
Adjust the height of the presser foot. 6-02
• Is the needle and rotary hook timing incorrect?
Adjust the height of the needle bar. 6-08
Adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook. 6-09
• Is the thread tension spring too weak?
Adjust the tension of the thread tension spring. 6-01
0621M
4. Flattened zigzags appear in • Has the treadle been depressed backward?
the stitch during intermit- Do not press the treadle backward when the sewing machine is -
tent sewing (B855E) stopped.
(When DIP switch 2-4 is set to ON, needle zigzagging also oc- Instruction manual
curs when the treadle is depressed backward, in order to pre- 40
vent a flattened zigzag from being sewn if the treadle is depressed
backward by mistake.)
• Does the treadle move too easily when it is depressed back-
ward?
Adjust the force required to depress the treadle backward so Instruction manual
1118S that it is a bit heavier. 44

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Problem Possible cause Page

5. Skipped stitches at sewing • Are the thread take-up spring tensions too strong?
start Reduce the tension of the thread take-up springs. 6-01
• Is the thread tension spring operating range too large?
Lower the position of the thread tension spring. 6-01
• Is the needle too wide?
Try using a needle with a count that is one lower than the cur-
-
rent needle.
0622M <B855E>
• Is the needle bar at the needle up stop position at the sewing
start?
Set the needle bar to the needle up stop position at the sewing
-
start.
Thread unravelling at • Is the length of the upper thread trailing from the needle hole
sewing start too short?
Pull about 50 mm of thread through the needle hole at the sew-
-
ing start.

Upper <B856E>
thread • Is the trailing length of the upper thread too short after thread
trimming?
Adjust the upper thread feeding device. 6-14
• Are the threads not being trimmed cleanly?
0623M Sharpen the fixed knife with a whetstone, or replace the fixed Instruction manual
knife. 130
Replace the movable knife.
• Is the length of thread trailing out from the bobbin case after
Instruction manual
thread trimming too short?
47
If the bobbin is spinning loosely, replace the bobbin tension
Instruction manual
spring in the bobbin case.
161
Adjust the tension of the lower thread presser spring.
• Is the needle up stop position too high?
6-10
Adjuste the synchronizer.

6. Uneven seam • Is the presser foot pressure too weak?

-
Adjuste the presser foot pressure.
• Is the feed dog too low?
6-02
Adjust the feed dog height.
• Is the bobbin scratched?
If the bobbin is damaged, smooth it with an oiled grindstone or -
replace it.
0625M

7. Horizontal thread tightening • Is the upper thread tension or lower thread tension too strong
not balanced or to weak?
Adjust the upper thread tension or lower thread tension. -
Upper
thread
• Does the rotary disc rotate smoothly?
Adjust the pre-tension. -
• Is the tension of the thread take-up spring correct?
Adjust the tension of the thread take-up spring. 6-01
Lower • Is the stroke of the thread take-up spring correct?
thread Adjust the position of the thread take-up spring. 6-01
• Is the needle and rotary hook timing correct?
Adjust the needle and rotary hook timing. 6-05
• Is the needle and rotary hook timing correct?
Adjust the height of the needle bar. 6-08
Adjust the distance between the needle and the tip of the rotary
6-09
hook.
• Is the thread too thick for the needle?
Use the correct needle or the correct thread. -
• Is the rotary hook, bobbin case, thread take-up lever or some
other part in the thread path damaged?
Repair the damage, or replace the part with a new one. -

0626M
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Problem Possible cause Page

8. Large degree of puckering • Is the upper thread tension too strong?
(excess tension) Make the upper thread tension as weak as possible. -
• Is the lower thread tension too strong?
Make the lower thread tension as weak as possible. -
• Is the point of the needle broken?
If the point of the needle is broken, replace the needle. -
• Is the needle too thick?
Replace with as thin a needle as possible. -
• Are the thread take-up spring tensions too strong?
Make the thread take-up spring tension as weak as possible. 6-01
• Is the thread tension spring operating range too large?
Lower the position of the thread tension spring to as low a posi-
6-01
tion as possible.
• Is the presser foot pressure too strong?
Adjust the presser foot pressure. -
• Is the sewing speed too fast?
Reduce the sewing speed slightly. -
• Is the angle of the feed dog incorrect?
Tilt the front of the feed dog down slightly. 6-03

0627M

9. Lower thread is tangled at • Is the bobbin spinning direction correct when the lower thread
the sewing start. is being pulled?
Set the bobbin so that it turns in the opposite direction to the
-
rotary hook.
• Is there too much thread wound onto the bobbin?
The bobbin winding amount should not be more than 80%. -
• Is the bobbin tension spring attached? (B856E)
Lower Attach the bobbin tension spring. -
thread • Is the bobbin turning smoothly?
0628M If the bobbin is not turning smoothly, replace the bobbin. -
• Is a bobbin other than the light-alloy bobbins specified by Brother
Sprinning of bobbin during being used? (B856E)
thread trimming (B856E) Use only bobbins which are specified by Brother. -
80%

0629M

10. Upper and lower threads • Is the needle bent or is the needle tip broken?
are breaking. Replace the needle if it is bent or broken. -
• Is the needle properly installed?
If it is incorrect, install the needle correctly. -
• Is the needle properly threaded?
If it is incorrect, thread the needle correctly. -
• Is the upper or lower thread tension too weak or too strong?
Adjust the upper thread or lower thread tension. -
• Is the upper thread may be loose because the thread tension
spring operating range is too small?
Adjust the position of the thread tension spring. 6-01
• Is the needle and rotary hock timing incorrect?
Adjust the height of the needle bar. 6-08
Adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hock. 6-09
• Is the thread too thick for the needle?
Use the correct needle or the correct thread. -
• Is the rotary hook, bobbin case, thread take-up lever or some
other part in the thread path damaged?
Repair the damage, or replace the part with a new one. -

0471M

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Problem Possible cause Page

11. Broken needles • Is the material being pushed or pulled with excessive force dur-
-
ing sewing?
• Is the needle properly installed?
If it is incorrect, install the needle correctly. -
• Is the needle bent, is the needle tip broken, or is the needle hole
blocked?
Replace the needle. -
• Is the needle and rotary hook timing incorrect?
Adjust the height of the needle bar. 6-08
Adjust the clearance between the needle and the rotary hook. 6-09

Caution
• It is extremely dangerous to leave any pieces of broken
needle sticking in the material. If the needle breaks, search
for all pieces until the whole of the needle is found again.
• Furthermore, we recommend that through steps be taken to
account for such needles to comply with product liability
regulations.

0469M

12. Incorrect thread trimming • Is the fixed knife or movable knife damaged or worn?
(upper and lower threads Replace the fixed knife or the movable knife. -
are both not being • Is the thread trimming timing correct?
trimmed). (B856E) Adjust the rotating direction of the thread trimming cam. 6-15

13. Incorrect thread trimming • Is the neelde properly installed?

(upper thread or lower If it is incorrect, install the needle correclty. -
thread is not being • Is the fixed knife or movable knife blunt?
trimmed). (B856E) Replace the fixed knife or the movable knife. -
• Do skipped stitches occur during sewing?
Refer to “Skipped stitches during sewing”. 7-01

14. The thread wiper does not • Is the length of thread trailing from the needle hole too long
wipe the thread. after thread trimming?
(B856E-40|, 90|) Adjust the upper thread feeding device. 6-14

Problem Possible cause Page

15. Operation panel keys do • Is appearing in the LED display?
not operate. If this display appears, key operation has been locked because Instruction manual
of a DIP switch setting, so the keys cannot be operated. 165

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8. ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
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.

8-1. Precautions at the time of adjustment

Pay attention to the following when opening the control box for maintenance.
[ Electric shock ]
Some large capacitors may have a high voltage remaining in them for up to 5 minutes after the power is turned off.
To prevent electric shock, wait at least 5 minutes after the power is turned off before doing the following:
• Opening and closing the control box
• Replacing fuses
• Separating and joining connectors
• Measuring resistance
• Doing anything with a possibility of touching something inside the control box
Some adjustments require measuring the voltage while the power is turned on with the control box kept open.
In such a case, be careful not to touch any place other than that for the measurement. In addition, always keep in mind
that a high voltage remains for 5 minutes after the power is turned off.

[ Injury ]
While the power is turned on, the cooling fan of the control box operates; be careful not to get caught in it. When
separating or rejoining connectors, and measuring something, be careful not to cut your fingers on metal parts such as
heatsinks and covers.

8-2. Components inside the control box

The following are brief explanations of components inside the control box. See control circuit block diagram at the end
of this manual for the details of the connections.
< Control circuit board >
The main circuit board is fixed to the rear panel of the control box. This PCB serves to control machine operation.
< Power supply circuit board >
The power supply circuit board is fixed at the bottom of the control box. Furthermore, the power IC for driving the
sewing machine motor is also located here.
< DC fan motor 1 >
Discharges air in the control box.
Clean the inlet filter monthly.
< DC fan motor 2 >
Cools the heatsink on the PCB.
< Power supply transformer >
This transformer generates the voltage which is needed to by the solenoid and the needle zigzag motor drive circuit.
< Conversion transformer > (depending on power supply voltage specification)
Adjusts the power voltage so that it is that required for the PCB.
There are two types of transformers : a high voltage transformer is equipped with 240 V, 380 V, 400 V, and 415 V
specifications ; a low voltage transformer is equipped with 100 V and 110 V specifications.

Conversion transformer

DC fan motor 2
(Cooling fan 2) Power supply transformer
Power supply circuit board

DC fan motor 1
Control circuit board (Cooling fan 1)

Rear view 1143S

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< Transformer connections >

[ 415V, 400V, 380V, 240V ] [ 100V, 110V ]

1144S

220V 240V 380V 400V 415V 0

1145S

220V 0 100V 110V 120V 0

400V 240V
415V 380V
100V
Input side 110V
Power supply circuit board side Input side
Power supply circuit board side

< Control circuit board connections >

Treadle unit
Power supply circuit board Home position sensor

P6 P11
P7 DC fan motor 1
P13 (Cooling fan 1)

Operation panel P4
Power supply transformer
P14
Synchronizer P3

DC fan motor 2
(Cooling fan 2)
P1

P20 P18 P16 P15 Power supply circuit board

1146S

Power supply transformer Zigzag pulse motor

Solenoid etc.

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< Power supply circuit board connections >

Power switch

F3 CN6 F1
F4 CN7
Machine motor
(Upper shaft F2
driving motor) Transformer
CN2 : 200 V, 100V
CN4 CN2
CN3 CN3 : Connected when 220
CN5 V, or a transformer is
Ground being used to provide
a power voltage other
than 100 V
CN1
CN4 : 230 V

Control circuit board 1147S

Control circuit board

< Ground wire connections >

Standing pedal (Option)
Solenoid type presser foot lifter
(B856E-9[ ][ ] or option)
Machine head

Machine motor connector of 1148S

Oil pan
power supply circuit board

Power supply circuit board

1143S

< DIP switches, ROM and fuses positions >

P6 P11
DIP SW1 P7
P13
P-ROM
P4
DIP SW2
P14
P3

P1

P16 P15 Fuse (F2) 8A

Fuse (F1) 8A P20 P18

1146S

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8-3. Fuse explanation

Note
If a component on a PCB is damaged, a fuse may blow again immediately even when it has been replaced.
When replacing a fuse, be sure to use the specified ones listed below.

Power supply circuit board

4
3
2
1
Connector of connecting the
power switch
F3 CN6 F1
Resistor assy F4 CN7
4
F2 3
2
CN4 CN2
CN3 1
CN5

CN1

1147S

< If fuse F1 or fuse F2 is blown >

Problem : The 7 segment LED is not indicated, and nothing operates.
Before replacing a fuse, separate connectors (connector of connecting the power switch and CN2 or CN3 or CN4) on the
power supply circuit board and measure the resistance as shown in the table.

Connector’s pin No. of CN2 connector’s pin No. No good resistance

connecting the power
switch
3 1
3 2 Short-circuit (a little Ω)
- 1 and 2
1 and 3 -
1 1 Except ∞
1 2

If the resistances are good, replace the blown fuses. (Name of parts of the fuse F1 and the fuse F2 - "FUSE, 15A#2" CODE
- 218469001)
If the resistances are no good, replace the power supply circuit board.

< If fuse F3 or fuse F4 is blown >

Replace the power supply circuit board. (There is a possibility that the component on the power supply circuit board is
damaged.)

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Control circuit board

1146S

P6 P11
P7
P13

P4

P14
P3

F1 P1

P20 P18 P16 P15

1 18
1 18
F2
P18 connector of harness side

< If fuse F1 is blown >

Problem : Error EE5 appears.
Before replacing a fuse, separate connector (P18) on the control circuit board and measure the resistance as shown in
the table.
Pin No.of P18 connector of harness side Solenoid Good resistance
6 and 12 Thread trimming (B856E) Approx. 7Ω
7 and 14 Thread wiper (B856E) Approx. 6Ω
8 and 13 Reverse feeding (B855E/BT,B856E) Approx. 7Ω
9 and 11 Presser foot lifter (B856E) Approx. 9Ω
10 and 15 Upper thread feeding (B856E) Approx. 17Ω
If the resistances are no good, replace the blown solenoids.

Pin No.of P18 connector of PCB side No good resistance

1 and 6
1 and 7
1 and 8
1 and 9
Short-circuit (a little Ω)
1 and 10
16 and 11
16 and 13
16 and 14
If the resistances are good, replace the blown fuse. (Name of part of the fuse F1 -”GLASS FUSE, 8A”
CODE–S47680000)
If the resistances are no good, replace the control circuit board.

< If fuse F2 is blown >

Replace the control circuit board. (There is a possibility that the component on the control circuit board is damaged.)

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8-4. Connectors
Most of the machine trouble is due to connector problems including improper connection or insufficient contact.
Therefore, be sure to check if each connector is correctly inserted and that there is no contact failure between pins and
wires before starting troubleshooting procedures.

8-4-1. Connector positions

Solenoid harness

P4 PANEL

P3 SYNCRO
1149S

1150S
P18 SOL
P11 ORG
P16 NPM P18 SOL

(B855E/BT, B856E)

< Solenoid type presser foot lifter (B856E-90[ ], or option)> < Standing pedal (option) >

Harness of the solenoid Harness of the

type presser foot lifter standing pedal

1152S
1151S

Relay harness
P9
P18

< Reflection pattern switch (option) >

1153S

Harness of the reflection pattern switch

P23 EXPAND2
P22 EXPAND1

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Control circuit board

P9 HPEDAL
P7 PEDAL P11 ORG
P6 POWER P8 RS232C P10 HEAD

P6 P11 P12 OPVR

P5 SW(OP) P7
P13 P13 FAN1
P23 EXPAND2

P22 EXPAND1
P4 PANEL P4
P14 AC18V
P14 P21 L-THREAD
P3 SYNC P3
P2 VR

P1 FAN2 P1

P20 P18 P16 P15 P15 DC300V

1146S
P20 AC17V/AC30V P18 SOL P16 NPM

P19 OPSOL P17 POWER(OP)

Power supply circuit board

F3 CN6 F1
F4 CN7

F2

CN4 CN2
CN3
CN5

CN1

1147S

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8-4-2. Signal names for connectors and probable symptoms due to poor contact
< Relay connector > Outside control box
For solenoid type presser foot lifter (MOLEX 1261R, 1261P)
Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +40V The presser foot does not operate automatically.
2 0V(P0V) The knee switch does not have any effect.
3 - The presser foot operating is not correct.
4 Presser foot lifter SOL
5 Knee switch input
6 Ground

< Relay connector > Inside control box

For solenoid type presser foot lifter (MOLEX 1261R, 1261P)
Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +40V The presser foot does not operate automatically.
2 0V(P0V) The knee switch does not have any effect.
3 - The presser foot operating is not correct.
4 Presser foot lifter SOL
5 Knee switch input
6 -

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< Circuit board connector > Control circuit board

P1 [FAN2] (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL PHR-3)
Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +24V Rotation of FAN2 is irregular.
2 Fan lock error Error code Ec5 appears.
3 0V

P2 [VR] (not attached)

P3 [SYNC] (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL XHP-5)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +5V Rotation of machine motor is not correct.
2 Encoder timing Machine motor stop position is not correct.
3 Needle up Error code EE4, or EE9 appears.
4 Needle down UP| display remains without changing.
5 0V

P4 [PANEL] (HIROSE HIF3BA-20PA-2.54R)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +5V The panel display is not lit.
2 0V Panel input does not have any effect.
3 Key scan input 0 The panel display is flickering.
4 Key scan input 1 Error code EE6, EE7, or EE8 appears.
5 Key scan input 2
6 Panel control output (OC)
7 Panel output (A)
8 Panel output (B)
9 Panel output (C)
10 Panel output (D)
11 Panel output (E)
12 Panel output (F)
13 Panel output (G)
14 Panel control output (PLED)
15 +8V
16 Sensor input
17 Buzzer output
18 0V
19 0V
20 0V

P5 [SW(OP)] (not attached)

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P6 [POWER] (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL XHP-15)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +8V With the power turned on, no indicate on the operation panel.
2 0V The machine motor does not run.
3 -8V Rotation of machine motor is not correct.
4 Primary voltage detect Error code EE1, EE2, EE3, EE4, or EE9 appears.
5 Relay control output
6 Restore control output
7 +5V
8 IPM control output
9 U phase control output
10 V phase control output
11 W phase control output
12 -U phase control output
13 -V phase control output
14 -W phase control output
15 IPM-FAULT

P7 [PEDAL](JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL PHR-4)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +8V The treadle stroke is not in proportion to the sewing speed.
2 Treadle depress input Error code EE6 appears.
3 0V
4 -8V

P8 [RS232C] (not attached)

P9 [HPEDAL] (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL XHP-7) (option)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +8V Pedal input does not have any effect.
2 High speed input The machine motor does not high speed run.
3 Back tacking input Error code EE6 appears.
4 0V
5 Low speed input
6 Presser input
7 Standing pedal recognition

P10 [HEAD] (not attached)

P11 [ORG] (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL XHP-12)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +24V Home position can not be found.
2 Home position sensor Error code Ec1 appears.
3 0V
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
8 -
9 -
10 -
11 -
12 -

P12 [OPVR] (not attached)

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P13 [FAN1] (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL PHR-3)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +24V Rotation of FAN1 is irregular.
2 Fan lock error Error code Ec4 appears.
3 0V

P14 [AC18V] (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL PHDR-30VS)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 AC18V(D10) Home position can not be found.
2 AC18V(D10) The machine does not zigzag.
3 - The zigzagging is not correct.
4 - Error code Ec1 appears.
5 AC18V(N)
6 AC18V(N)
7 -
8 -
9 AC18V(A)
10 AC18V(A)
11 -
12 -
13 AC18V(B)
14 AC18V(B)
15 -
16 -
17 AC18V(C)
18 AC18V(C)
19 -
20 -
21 AC18V(D)
22 AC18V(D)
23 -
24 -
25 AC18V(E)
26 AC18V(E)
27 -
28 -
29 AC20V(F)
30 AC20V(F)

P15 [DC300V](MOLEX 3191-02R1)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +300V Home position can not be found.
2 0V(DC300) The machine does not zigzag.
The zigzagging is not correct.
Error code Ec1 appears.

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P16 [NPM](MOLEX 5557-06R)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 Zigzag PM driving current (NA) Home position can not be found.
2 Zigzag PM driving current (NB) The machine does not zigzag.
3 Zigzag PM driving current (NC) The zigzagging is not correct.
4 Zigzag PM driving current (ND) Error code Ec1 appears.
5 Zigzag PM driving current (NE)
6 -

P17 [POWER(OP)] (not attached)

P18 [SOL] (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL XHP-16)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 0V (actuator switch) Thread can not be trimmed.
2 0V (knee switch) Thread can not be wiped.
3 Actuator switch input Upper thread can not be fed.
4 Knee switch input Back tacking can not be sewn.
5 - Presser foot does not rise.
6 Thread trimmer SOL driving Actuator switch does not have any effect.
7 Thread wiper SOL driving Knee switch does not have any effect.
8 Back tacking SOL driving
9 Presser foot lifter SOL driving
10 Upper thread feeding SOL driving
11 TR40V (Presser foot lifter SOL)
12 +40V (Thread trimmer SOL)
13 TR40V (Back tacking SOL)
14 TR40V (Thread wiper SOL)
15 +40V (Upper thread feeding SOL)
16 -

P19 [OPSOL] (not attached)

P20 [AC17V/AC30V] (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL VHR-5N)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 AC30V Error code EE5 appears.
2 AC30V
3 -
4 AC17V
5 AC17V

P21 [L-THREAD] (not attached)

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P22 [EXPAND1](JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL PHD-32)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +5V The lamp of reflection pattern switch does not light or one is
2 +5V flickering.
3 +5V
4 +5V
5 +24V
6 +24V
7 +24V
8 +24V
9 TOUT1
10 TOUT2
11 TOUT3
12 TOUT4
13 PF0
14 PF1
15 PF2
16 PF3
17 PF4
18 PF5
19 PF6
20 PF7
21 PE0
22 PE1
23 PE2
24 PE3
25 PE4
26 PE5
27 PE6
28 PE7
29 S0V
30 S0V
31 S0V
32 S0V
* Only pins 1 and 17 are used by the lamp mirror switch.

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P23 [EXPAND2] (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL PHD-26)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 OPSEN1 The reflection pattern switch does not operate.
2 OPSEN2
3 OPSEN3
4 OPSEN4
5 OPSEN5
6 OPSEN6
7 OPSEN7
8 OPSEN8
9 OPSEN9
10 OPSEN10
11 OPSEN11
12 OPSEN12
13 S0V
14 S0V
15 S0V
16 S0V
17 +24V
18 +24V
19 +24V
20 +24V
21 PD2
22 PD3
23 PD4
24 PD5
25 PD6
26 PD7
* Only pins 1 and 17 are used by the lamp mirror switch.

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< Circuit board connector > Power supply circuit board

CN1 (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL XHP-15) (The power supply circuit board connector is secured by solder.)
Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +8V With the power turned on, no indicate on the operation panel.
2 0V The machine motor does not run.
3 -8V Rotation of machine motor is not correct.
4 Primary voltage detect Error code EE1, EE2, EE3, EE4, or EE9 appears.
5 Relay control output
6 Restore control output
7 +5V
8 IPM control output
9 U phase control output
10 V phase control output
11 W phase control output
12 -U phase control output
13 -V phase control output
14 -W phase control output
15 IPM-FAULT

CN2 [AC200V] (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL VBR-4) (Connected for 200 V and 100 V specifications)
Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 AC200V Home position can not be found.
2 AC200V The machine does not zigzag.
3 - The zigzagging is not correct.
4 - Error code Ec1 appears.

CN3 [AC220V] (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL VBR-4)

(Connected when 220 V, or a transformer is being used to provide a power voltage other than 100 V)
Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 AC220V Home position can not be found.
2 - The machine does not zigzag.
3 AC220V The zigzagging is not correct.
4 - Error code Ec1 appears.

CN4 [AC230V/AC240V] (JAPAN SOLDERLESS TERMINAL VBR-4) (Connected for 230 V specification)
Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 AC230V Home position can not be found.
2 - The machine does not zigzag.
3 - The zigzagging is not correct.
4 AC230V Error code Ec1 appears.

CN5 (MOLEX 3191-02R1) (The power supply circuit board connector is secured by solder.)
Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 +300V Home position can not be found.
2 0V(DC300) The machine does not zigzag.
The zigzagging is not correct.
Error code Ec1 appears.

CN6 (MOLEX 5197-2)

Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 Resistor Error code EE2, or EF2 appears.
2 Resistor

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CN7 (MOLEX 3191-04P) (The power supply circuit board connector is secured by solder.)
Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 Ground The machine motor does not run.
2 Machine motor U phase output Rotation of machine motor is not correct.
3 Machine motor V phase output Error code EE4, or EE9 appears.
4 Machine motor W phase output

CN8 (MOLEX 3191-04P) (The power supply circuit board connector is secured by solder.)
Pin No. Signal name Probable symptoms due to poor contact
1 Ground Power does not come on.
2 AC input R phase Home position can not be found.
3 AC input S phase The machine does not zigzag.
4 AC input T phase The zigzagging is not correct.
Error code Ec1, or EE3 appears.

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8-5. Summary of DIP switches

Always turn off the power supply before changing any of the DIP switch P6
P7
P11
settings. P13

DIP SW1 P4

P14
DIP SW2 P3

P1

P20 P18 P16 P15

DIP SW1 1146S
* indicates a factory setting. (Machine motor (Upper shaft driving motor) mechanism)
No. Function When OFF When ON
1 Treadle specifications Japan Export
2 - * Do not set to ON. Do not set to ON.
3 Automatic presser lifter * Not used Used
4 - * Do not set to ON. Do not set to ON.
5 Motor operation when UP| *No. (turning by hand only) Yes. (treadle depressed
appears on display. backwards, half stitch key)
6 Maximum sewing speed limit See Table 1 below. See Table 1 below.
7 Maximum sewing speed limit See Table 1 below. See Table 1 below.
8 Maximum sewing speed limit See Table 1 below. See Table 1 below.
DIP SW2
* indicates a factory setting. (Needle zigzagging mechanism)
No. Function When OFF When ON
1 Zigzag width limit See Table 2 below. See Table 2 below.
2 Zigzag width limit See Table 2 below. See Table 2 below.
3 Sewing start position See Table 3 below. See Table 3 below.
4 Needle zigzagging when the * No. Yes.
treadle is depressed backward.
5 Backtack zigzag width setting Enabled * Disabled
6 Voltage specifications (Note. 2) Medium & high voltage spec. Low voltage spec.
(200V, 400V, and others) (100V, 110V)
7 - * Do not set to ON. -
8 Panel key lock * Not locked Locked (panel key inputs is ignored)
Table 1 : Maximum sewing speed limit ( * indicates a factory setting.)
1000 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
DIPSW1-6 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON *OFF ON
DIPSW1-7 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF *ON ON
DIPSW1-8 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON *ON ON
Table 2 : Zigzag width limit
10mm 8mm 5mm 3mm
DIPSW2-1 ON *ON OFF OFF
DIPSW2-2 ON *OFF ON OFF
Table 3 : Start position of plain, 2-step, and 3-step zigzag (Note. 1)
Left stop setting No setting Right stop setting
DIPSW2-3 : OFF Left end Left end Right end
DIPSW2-3 : ON Right end Right end Left end
The start position refers to a position of one of the following cases: immediately after the power is turned ON, after the
setting by the SET key, after the treadle is depressed backward when the pattern reset function is ON. For the other
patterns, the start position is the beginning of the pattern regardless of the DIPSW settings.
Note 1 : If the part code of the mail PCB ends with -001, the setting is as follows:
Left stop setting No setting Right stop setting
DIPSW2-3 : OFF Left end Left end Right end
DIPSW2-3 : ON Left end Right end Right end
Note 2 : When the DIP SW2-6 was switched, be sure to reset all.
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8-6. Memory switches

The functions of the switches on the operation panel can be changed to carry out special functions.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
PAT T ERN
PA S S ROM

TEST

EZ 855 L
r

SET TEST

1154S

1. Turn on the power, and have the zigzag width displayed.

2. While pressing the TEST key, press the PATTERN key.
d5| will appear on the display.
3. Press the TEST key. 11oor 11O will appear on the display.
The numbers in the hundred's place and ten's place indicate a memory switch number.
o in the one's place indicates that the memory switch is OFF, and O indicates ON.
4. Display the memory switch number that you would like to change.
The numbers are changed with 왕왓 keys.
5. After the memory switch number that you would like to change has appeared, set the number to ON/OFF with 왕왓
key in the one's place.
6. Press the SET key to accept a setting. d5| will appear on the display.
7. Press the 왕 key in the hundred's place twice. En| will appear on the display.
8. Press the SET key.
The display returns to the normal display.

Contents
No. When ON
01 Parameter setting can be changed. (See Remarks.)
02 The treadle suddenly depressed forward after it has been depressed backward is activated.
03 (Set to OFF)
04 Backtack speed is not limited by the speed setting of high speed-sewing.
05 No torque boosts.
06 No automatic needle through force UP operation
07 (Set to OFF)
08 (Set to OFF)
11 Thread trimming or no thread trimming can be set. (See Remarks.)
12 After thread trimming, the presser foot goes UP (when DSW1-1 is ON).
After thread trimming, the presser foot goes DOWN (when DSW1-1 is OFF).
13 After sewing is stopped at treadle neutral position, the presser foot goes UP.
14 The actuator SW is used as a thread trimming SW.
15 No immediate stop function
16 No overtime function. (See Remarks.)
17 Half stitch correction operation (See Remarks.)
18 Reverse correction operation (See Remarks.)
21 (Set to OFF)
22 (Set to OFF)
23 (Set to OFF)
24 (Set to OFF)
25 (Set to OFF)
26 Before end backtack is sewn, speed does not change from high speed to low speed. (When OFF, speed
increases to backtack speed after deceleration.)
27 (Set to OFF)
28 (Set to OFF)
31 Sewing can be stopped during start backtack sewing.
32 (Set to OFF)
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No. When ON
33 Special fixed stitch mode (Note. 1)
34 (Set to OFF)
35 The timer is used for the presser foot soft down operation. (Operation by voltage detection when OFF) (See Remarks.)
36 No presser foot timer OFF operation. (Operation by the parameter F1 when OFF.)
37 Switching chopping duty for the presser foot (See Table 1.)
38 Presser foot fly-wheel operation
41 The presser foot does not go up by depressing the treadle 1-step backward after sewing stops at neutral position.
42 Thread trimming operation by depressing the treadle backward is prohibited.
43 (Set to OFF)
44 The standing operation high-speed pedal is high-speed use only. (When OFF, the speed is adjustable.)
45 No delay start during standing work (See Remarks.)
46 No emergency stop by presser foot pedal during standing work (When automatic sewing)
47 No emergency stop by high-speed pedal during standing work (When automatic sewing)
48 The presser foot does not go up by thread trimming pedal during standing work.
51 Correction sewing after thread trimming
52 The emergency stop SW is used as a thread trimming SW.
53 Slow start for the machine without the panel.
54 Slow start for the standard spec. machine.
55 The presser foot goes down by depressing the treadle 1-stage forward, and the presser foot does not go up
when the treadle returns to the neutral position.
56 After thread trimming, no function to prevent malfunction caused by pressing treadle forward due to bound
of the treadle.
57 The presser foot does not go down by depressing the treadle 1-stage forward.
58 (Set to OFF)
61 (Set to OFF)
62 Low speed sewing is not carried out when sewing starts at a position other than needle up and needle down.
63 (Set to ON)
64 (Set to OFF)
65 When plain zigzag is selected, 3-step zigzag is sewn for backtack. (Note. 2)
66 Pattern reset when the treadle is depressed backward. (Note. 1) (See Remarks.)
67 Pattern reset (Note 4) (See Remarks.)
68 Blind stitch sewing start from straight stitch. (Note 4) (See Remarks.)
71 N backtacking (Note 4) (See Remarks.)
72 (Set to OFF)
73 (Set to OFF)
74 (Set to OFF)
75 (Set to OFF)
76 (Set to OFF)
77 (Set to OFF)
78 (Set to OFF)
81 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
82 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
83 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
84 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
85 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
86 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
87 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
88 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
91 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
92 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
93 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
94 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
95 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
96 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
97 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
98 (Set to OFF) (Note 3)
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Table 1 : Presser foot chopping duty

MEMSW ON : 1.0 msec ON : 1.0 msec ON : 1.0 msec ON : 2.5 msec
OFF : 1.0 msec OFF : 1.0 msec OFF : 5.0 msec OFF : 2.5 msec
37 ON ON OFF OFF
38 ON OFF ON OFF

Remarks
01 : When OFF, PA- will appear on the display, and you can not enter the parameter setting mode.
When ON, PA| will appear on the display.
11 : When ON, thread trimming or no thread trimming can be set by thread trimmer key on the operation panel.
16 : When OFF, if the machine continuously runs for three minutes, EF1 (Overtime error) occurs.
17 : When ON, 18 is set to OFF.
18 : When ON, 17 is set to OFF.
35 : Operated by the setting of the parameter F3 and F4 when ON.
45 : When ON, the setting of the parameter d1 is ignored.
66 : When ON, the start position after the treadle is depressed backward is at the beginning of the pattern or the
position of the DIPSW2-3 setting.
67 : When ON, priority returns to the sideways position after the treadle is depressed backwards, but only when
sewing pattern 5**, 6**, 7**, 8**, or 9** is selected.
However, if memory switch "66" is ON, the setting for memory switch "66" has priority.
68 : When OFF, sewing starts from the zigzag section.

When ON, sewing starts from the plain stitch section.

71 : When ON, alternating front and backtack (N-backtack) stitches are sewn with the number of backtack stitches
and the backtack stitch width that have been previously entered. In other words, the number of stitches and the
stitch width for each N-backtacking operation are the same.
The method of entering the number of stitches and the zigzag width using the operation panel is the same as for
normal backtacking.
Furthermore, the switching timing can be adjusted in detail by means of the following parameters.
Switching timing from normal start backtack to reverse sewing. ----- H3
Switching timing from start backtack to normal zigzag sewing.------- b1
Switching timing from normal zigzag sewing to end backtack. ------- b3
Switching timing from reverse end backtack to normal sewing. ------ H4

Note 1 :
If the P-ROM label is MN-B or MN-C and the part code of the main PCB ends with -001, this function is not available.

Note 2 :
If the P-ROM label is MN-B or MN-C, this function is not available.

Note 3 :
If the part code of the main PCB ends with -001, No. 81-98 are not displayed.

Note 4 :
If the P-ROM label is MN-B-D and the part code of the main PCB ends with -001 and -101 this function is not
available.

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8-7. Parameters
The functions of the switches on the operation panel can be changed to carry out special functions.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
PAT T ERN
PA S S ROM

TEST

EZ 855 L
r

SET TEST

1154S

< The procedure 3.- 6. is to set the memory switch "01" to ON and have the condition ready for changing the parameter settings >
1. Turn on the power, and have a zigzag width displayed.
2. While pressing the TEST key, press the PATTERN key.
d5| will appear on the display.
3. Press the TEST key. 11o or 11O will appear on the display.
The numbers in the hundred's place and ten's place indicate a memory switch number.
o in the one's place indicates that the memory switch is OFF, and O indicates ON.
4. Press the 왓 key in the hundred's place to display the memory switch number 01o.
5. Press the 왕 key in the one's place to have 01O displayed.
6. Press the SET key to accept a setting. d5| will appear on the display.
7. Press the 왕 key in the hundred's place. PA| will appear on the display.
8. Press the TEST key. t0| will appear on the display.
9. Press the 왕 key in the hundred's place several times to display the parameter item that you would like to change.
10. If the parameter item that you would like to change appear on the display, press the TEST key.
<The following is an example of change. In case of the parameter F1|>
P** will appear on the display. (** is the number that is currently set.)
11. Change the numerical value of the parameter. The number changes with the 왕왓 key.
12. Press the SET key to accept a setting. F1| will appear on the display (in case of the parameter F1|).
13. Press the SET key. PA| will appear on the display.
< The procedure 14.- 17. is to set the memory switch "01" to OFF and disable the parameter setting change >
14. Press the 왕 key in the hundred's place twice to have d5| displayed.
15. Carry out the operation of (3) and (4) above.
16. Press the 왓 key in the one's place to have 01o displayed.
17. Press the SET key to accept a setting. d5| will appear on the display.
18. Press the 왕 key in the hundred's place twice to have En| displayed.
19. Press the SET key.
The display returns to the normal display.
*If you leave the memory switch "01" ON, there will be no problem in normal operation. To prevent unnecessary change
of the parameters however, it is recommended that the memory switch "01" should be normally set to OFF.

Contents
Item Default Setting Contents
value range
t0 06 00 - 99 Time from the needle up signal detection to the wiper ON. (x 10 msec)
t1 04 00 - 99 Wiper ON time (x 10msec)
t2 05 00 - 99 Time from wiper OFF to presser foot ON (x 10 msec)
F0 30 00 - 99 Presser foot full ON time (x 10 msec)
F1 36 00 - 60 Time until presser foot timer OFF (x 5 sec) (When 00, the presser foot does not go up
automatically.)
F2 15 00 - 25 Time from presser foot OFF to motor start (x 10 msec)
F3 00 00 - 99 Time from presser foot signal OFF to presser foot signal ON again. (x 2.5 msec) (Soft
down operation)
F4 00 00 - 20 Operation time of the presser foot signal being ON again (x 10 msec) (Soft down operation)
b1 24 00 - 47 Switching timing from start backtack to normal zigzag sewing (See Remarks.)
b3 24 00 - 47 Switching timing from normal zigzag sewing to end backtack (See Remarks)

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Item Default Setting Contents

value range
C2 05 00 - 10 Switching speed of low speed dumping table
C3 06 00 - 07 Correction value of needle zigzagging timing when low speed dumping is in operation.
C4 04 00 - 04 Time from needle up signal detection to thread trimming OFF. (x 10 msec)
C5 04 00 - 10 Time from needle up signal detection to thread feeding OFF (x 10 msec)
C6 00 00 - 24 Rotation angle from needle down signal OFF detection to thread feeding ON (x 7.5
degrees)
C7 03 00 - 09 No. of slow start stitches
d0 00 00 - 24 Rotation angle from needle down signal detection to thread
trimming ON (x 7.5 degrees)
d1 08 00 - 20 Start delay time of the standing operation panel (x 10 msec) (See Remarks)
P0 02 00 - 04 Thread trimming operation point by depressing the treadle backward. (See Remarks.)
P1 02 00 - 04 Presser foot operation point by depressing the treadle backward. (See Remarks.)
P2 02 00 - 04 Neutral point of the treadle. (See Remarks.)
P3 02 00 - 04 Inching start point by depressing the treadle (See Remarks.)
P4 02 00 - 04 Start point of speed adjustable range by depressing the treadle. (See Notes)
P5 02 00 - 04 Max. sewing speed operation point by depressing the treadle (See Remarks.)
50 02 00 - 04 Start point of speed adjustable range of the standing operation speed-adjustable pedal.
(See Remarks.)
51 02 00 - 04 Max. sewing speed operation point of the standing operation speed-adjustable pedal.
(See Remarks.)
H0 * 64 - 99 Detection value of under voltage ( * Low voltage spec. : 66, Medium & high voltage
spec. : 71)
H1 00 00 - 50 Home position detection interval when the treadle is depressed backward. (Note 1)
(See Remarks.)
H2 00 00 - 05 Operation timing of home position detection when the treadle is depressed backward.
(Note 1) (See Remarks.)
H3 24 00 - 47 Switching timing from normal start backtack to reverse sewing. (Note 2)
H4 24 00 - 47 Switching timing from reverse end backtack to normal sewing. (Note 1) (Note 2)
H5 00 00 - 00 Spare (Note 1)
H6 00 00 - 00 Spare (Note 1)
H7 00 00 - 00 Spare (Note 1)
H8 00 00 - 00 Spare (Note 1)
H9 00 00 - 00 Spare (Note 1)
U0 07 00 - 09 No. of pulses for needle down stop position (x 15 degrees) (Note 1)
U1 00 00 - 00 Spare (Note 1)
N0 07 04 - 50 (Note 3)
N1 11 05 - 15 (Note 3)
N2 11 05 - 15 (Note 3)
N3 20 00 - 70 (Note 3)
N4 20 00 - 70 (Note 3)
N5 10 00 - 70 (Note 3)
N6 10 07 - 15 (Note 3)
N7 10 07 - 20 (Note 3)
N8 09 05 - 15 (Note 3)
N9 09 05 - 15 (Note 3)
NA 09 07 - 18 (Note 3)
Nb 20 20 - 70 (Note 3)
NC 03 03 - 09 (Note 3)
Nd 05 03 - 15 (Note 3)
NE 49 35 - 99 (Note 3)
NF 21 14 - 35 (Note 3)
NG ** 10 - 64 Limit value of frequency command feedback amount when speed is increasing. (**
Low voltage spec. : 20, Medium & high voltage spec. : 46)
NH 46 10 - 90 (Note 3)
Ni 60 10 - 99 (Note 3)
NJ 40 05 - 70 (Note 3)

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Remarks
b1 : The greater the value is, the more the timing delays.
b3 : The greater the value is, the more the timing delays
d1 : This is ignored when the memory switch "45" is ON.
P0 : The greater the value is, the less the treadle depressing amount backward is required to carry out thread trimming.
P1 : The greater the value is, the less the treadle depressing amount backward is required to raise the presser foot.
P3 : The smaller the value is, the less the treadle depressing amount forward is required to start.
P4 : The smaller the value is, the wider the adjustable range section becomes.
The larger the value is, the wider the inching section becomes.
P5 : The smaller the value is, the shorter the stroke is required to reach high speed.
The larger the value is, the wider the adjustable range section becomes.
50 : The smaller the value is, the wider the adjustable range section becomes.
The larger the value is, the wider the inching section becomes.
51 : The smaller the value is, the shorter the stroke is required to reach high speed.
The larger the value is, the longer the adjustable range section becomes.
H1 : If this is set to 00, the home position is not detected when the treadle is depressed backward.
The needle bar position after the home position is detected is the same as the needle bar position when the
home position is not detected.
H2 : The larger the value is, the longer the interval of home position detection becomes.
H3 : The greater the value is, the more the timing delays.
H4 : The greater the value is, the more the timing delays

If you have changed the setting by mistake, carry out the initialization of the parameters by following the initializing operation.
"8-9. Initialization" (Refer to page 8-25)

Note 1
If the part code of the main PCB ends with -001, this function is not available.
If the part code of the main PCB ends with -001, H4 - U1 will not appear on the display.

Note 2
Control circuit boards which have -001 or -101 as the final three digits of their part number do not support this
function.

Note 3
This is related to motor control. It should not normally be changed.

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8-8. Speed parameter

The functions of the switches on the operation panel can be changed to carry out special functions.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
PAT T ERN
PA S S ROM

TEST

EZ 855 L
r

SET TEST

1154S

1. Turn on the power, and have the zigzag width displayed.

2. While pressing the TEST key, press the PATTERN key.
d5| will appear on the display.
3. Press the PATTERN key once again. 5P| will appear on the display.
4. Press the TEST key. Lo| will appear on the display.
5. Press the 왕 key in the hundred's place several times to display the speed parameter item that you would like to
change.
6. If the speed parameter item that you would like to change appear on the display, press the TEST key.
<The following is an example of changing the max. speed Hi|.>
*** will appear on the display. (*** is a currently-set numerical value of the parameter.)
7. Change the numerical value of the speed parameter. The number changes with the 왕왓 key below each number.
8. Press the SET key to accept a setting. Hi| will appear on the display (in case of the speed parameter Hi|).
9. Press the SET key. 5P| will appear on the display.
10. Press the 왕 key in the hundred's place three times to have En| displayed.
11. Press the SET key. d5| will appear on the display.
12. Press the 왕 key in the hundred's place twice to have En| displayed.
13. Press the SET key.
The display returns to the normal display.

Speed parameter
Item Default Setting range (x 10 rpm) Change unit (x 10 rpm) Contents
value
Lo 22 15 - 28 1 Inching speed (correction sewing speed)
tr 16 15 - Lo 1 Speed when thread is trimmed.
5L 03 Lo - 100 10 Slow start speed
Li 12 Lo - 300 10 Start backtack speed
Eb 12 Lo - 300 10 End backtack speed
Hi DIP SW Lo - DIP SW 10 Max. speed
AU DIP SW Lo - Hi 10 Automatic sewing speed
Po 17 50 - 250 10 Declaration speed when sewing is stopped.

Note
For the part code of the main PCB ends with -001, if Hi (Max. speed) of the speed parameter is changed to set the max.
speed, have the value of the speed parameter AU (automatic sewing speed) displayed after setting the numerical
value, and then exit the speed parameter setting mode.
If you do not do so, the buzzer will intermittently sound until you press any of the keys or sewing starts.
(If you exit the setting mode without doing the operation above, the buzzer will stop sounding if you enter the setting
mode once again and have AU displayed.)

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8-9. Initialization
If the data such as parameter data has been changed by mistake, it is possible to reset the data to the factory setting.
(1) Initializing the panel setting value --- Initializing the setting values from the panel such as pattern number and zigzag
width settings.
(2) Initializing the parameters -------------- Initializing the parameters and the memory switches.
(3) Initializing the speed --------------------- Initializing the speed parameters.
(4) Initializing all -------------------------------- Initializing all from (1) to (3) above.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
PAT T ERN
PA S S ROM

TEST

EZ 855 L
r

SET TEST

1154S

Initializing
1. Turn off the power.
2. While pressing the TEST key, turn on the power. in| will appear on the display.
(If you would like to stop initializing, turn off the power now.)
3. Press the SET key. AL| will appear on the display.
4. Press the 왕 key several times to display the type of initializations that you would like.
(AL| indicates all initialization, 5n| initializing panel setting value, NP| initializing parameters, 5P| initializ-
ing speed parameters. To exit this mode without doing any type of the initializations, select En|.)
5. After the type of initialization has been appeared on the display, press the SET key.
After initializing, the machine will return to the normal condition.

8-10. List of error codes

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.

< Zigzag CPU >

Display Details Cause
Ec1 Home position cannot be found. Broken or short-circuited of home position sensor harness
Malfunction of home position sensor
Broken or short-circuited of zigzag pulse motor harness
Malfunction of zigzag pulse motor
Ec2 Zigzag pulse motor over current Zigzag mechanism operation is heavy
Malfunction of control circuit board
Broken or short-circuited of zigzag pulse motor harness
Malfunction of zigzag pulse motor
Ec3 Overheating of control circuit board heat sink Malfunction of cooling fan
Cooling fan is attached incorrectly (direction)
Blocked air inlet in control box filter
Malfunction of control circuit board temperature sensor
Ec4 Cooling fan 1 problem Malfunction of cooling fan 1
(When looking from the rear, right-side fan (For exhaust fan Broken or short-circuited of cooling fan 1 harness
of control box))
Ec5 Cooling fan 2 problem Malfunction of cooling fan 2
(When looking from the rear, left-side fan (For Inside air Broken or short-circuited of cooling fan 2 harness
recirculation fan of control box))
Ec7 Needle zigzag data problem Malfunction of P-ROM or poor connection
Malfunction of control circuit board
Problem with custom data
Ec8 Communication problem between CPUs Malfunction of control circuit board
Noise affecting transmission
Mismatch between control circuit board and PROM versions

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< Machine motor (Upper shaft driving motor) CPU >

Display Details Cause
EE1 Overheating or over current of machine motor IC Broken or short-circuited of machine motor harness
Malfunction of machine motor
Malfunction of power supply circuit board
EE2 Primary-side voltage is too high Power supply voltage is too high
Terminals connections of conversion transformer are
Incorrect
EE3 Primary-side voltage is too low Power supply voltage is too low
Terminals connections of conversion transformer are not
correct
EE4 Machine motor is locked Timing belt is not fitted
Loose pulley
Upper shaft operation is heavy
Load too great during sewing
Broken or short-circuited of synchronizer harness
Malfunction of synchronizer
EE5 Blown solenoid fuse Malfunction of solenoid
Malfunction of control circuit board
Incorrect fuse rating
EE6 Starting input when power turned on (See note) Power turned on when treadle was depressed forward
Power turned on when treadle was depressed backward
Power turned on while actuator was being pressed
Broken or short-circuited of treadle harness
Malfunction of treadle unit
EE7 Panel input when power is turned on Power turned on while panel key was being pressed
Short-circuited of panel harness
Malfunction of panel circuit board
EE8 Panel input when power is turned on Power turned on while panel key was being pressed
Short-circuited of panel harness
Malfunction of panel circuit board
EE9 Operating problem Incorrect pulley diameter
DIP SW1-2 is not set to OFF
Malfunction of synchronizer
EF1 Continuous operation (See note) Sewing machine was operated continuously for 3 minutes
or more
EF2 Overload Upper shaft operation is heavy
Load too great during sewing
EF3 Communication problem between CPUs Malfunction of control circuit board
Noise affecting transmission
EF4 Communication between CPUs is not started P-ROM is attached incorrectly
Malfunction of P-ROM
Malfunction of control circuit board
EF5 Communication problem between CPUs Malfunction of control circuit board
Noise affecting transmission

Note
If an error code appears in the LED display on the operation panel, the error display will not disappear immediately
when the power is turned off. After the panel display turns off, remove the cause of the error and then turn the power
back on. (Except for error EE6)
EE6 : In this case, when the cause of the problem is eliminated (for example, the treadle is returned to neutral),
5Et will appear on the LED display. When this happens, normal operation after turning on the power will
return when the SET key is pressed.
EF1 : When set to ON memory switch No. 16, EF1 (overtime error) not occurs.

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8-11. Troubleshooting

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.

8-11-1. Troubleshooting flowchart

Symbols and their meanings

Switch operation Set-up operation or condition

Start Yes-or-no The procedure to follow

decision-making continues on the next
process page

The error status number in the first column of the "8-11-2.

Turn on the power. Problem solution and measures - table"

Indication appear NO Is the green LED NO To < Power does not come on. >
on the display lamp on panel lit? (page 8-30)

YES YES

#0

Turn the machine pulley

YES to move the needle bar YES
UP UP #23
to the needle up stop
position.
NO NO

YES
Ec1

NO Does the needle bar YES

move before Ec1 is #2-1
YES indicated on panel.
Ec2 #3
NO
NO
#2-2

YES
Ec3 #4

NO

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YES YES
#5 EF2 #18
Ec4

NO NO

YES YES
#6 EF3 #19
Ec5

NO NO

YES YES
#7 EF4 #19
Ec7

NO NO

YES YES
#8 EF5 #19
Ec8

NO NO

YES Press SET key

EE2 #10

NO

LED Indication flash NO

YES #20
EE3 #11 on the display

YES
NO

YES
EE5 #13
Press SET key

NO

YES
EE6 #14
Depress treadle a little

NO

YES
EE7 #15

NO

YES
EE8 #15

NO

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YES
EE1 #9

NO

YES
EE4 #12

NO

YES
EE9 #16

NO

NO
Machine starts running #21
at a low speed

YES

NO
Needle zigzagging #22

YES

Depress treadle deep

NO
Machine starts running #21
at a high speed

YES

Treadle is back to the

neutral position

NO
Machine stops #21

YES

Depress treadle backward

Machine runs and stops NO

#21
at the needle up stop
position.
YES

Normal

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< Power does not come on. >

Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and open the face
plate of the control box.

NG
Wall outlet voltage

OK

YES
Black-out After restore, turn on the power switch.

NO
Check the equipment.
NG
Check the fuse F3 on power
supply circuit board

OK Remove connector CN6 on power supply circuit board,

measure the resistance of resistor assy.

NG Change the power supply circuit board

100 Ω
and the resistor assy.

OK
Change the power supply circuit board.

NG
Check the fuse F4 on power Change the power supply circuit board.
supply circuit board

OK

Check the fuse F1,F2 on NG

power supply circuit board

Change the power supply circuit board.

OK

Check the power supply circuit board.

#1

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8-11-2. Problem solution and measures

1. Pay attention to the following when opening the control box for maintenance.
[ Electric shock ]
Some large capacitors may have a high voltage remaining in them for up to 5 minutes after the power is turned off.
To prevent electric shock, wait at least 5 minutes after the power is turned off before doing the following:
• Opening and closing the control box
• Replacing fuses
• Separating and joining connectors
• Measuring resistance
• Doing anything with a possibility of touching something inside the control box
Some adjustments require measuring the voltage while the power is turned on with the control box kept open.
In such a case, be careful not to touch any place other than that for the measurement. In addition, always keep in
mind that a high voltage remains for 5 minutes after the power is turned off.

[ Injury ]
While the power is turned on, the cooling fan of the control box operates; be careful not to get caught in it. When
separating or rejoining connectors, and measuring something, be careful not to cut your fingers on metal parts
such as heatsinks and covers.
2. When replacing a fuse, be sure to use the specified ones listed "8-3. Fuse explanation" (Page 8-04,05).
3. See control circuit block diagram at the end of this manual for the connector No. and the connections.

Before adjustment
1. With the power turned off, check that the connector are securely connected by following the procedure in "8-4.
Connectors" (page 8-06).
2. Use the flow chart to ascertain the conditions (# x) under which the problem occurred.
3. When checking the reason for a particular problem, carry out the checks in the order given in the "Probable causes"
column.

Problem solution and measures table

Error Probable causes Check/repair/adjust Parts to be

status replaced
#0 1. Malfunction of harness a. Check P4 (PANEL) connector is securely plugged in
on the control circuit board.
b. Check the panel harness is not damaged.
2. P-ROM installed in reverse Remove the P-ROM which has been installed in reverse, P-ROM
and install the new P-ROM in the correct position. (The
P-ROM which has been installed in reverse will be
corrupted and cannot be re-used.)
#1 Malfunction of harness a. Check P4 (PANEL) connector is securely plugged in
When turn on the control circuit board.
on the b. Check the panel harness is not damaged.
power ON,
Indication
does not
appear on
the display
# 2-1. Malfunction of home position a. Check P11 (ORG) and P20 (AC17V/AC30V)
Ec1 sensor etc. connectors are securely plugged in on the control
circuit board.
b. Adjusting position of the home position sensor.
# 2-2. 1. Needle zigzagging circuit a. Check P14 (AC18V), P15 (DC300V) and P16 (NPM) Control circuit board
Ec1 problem connectors are securely plugged in on the control
circuit board.
b. Malfunction of control circuit board
2. Broken fuse F2 on the control When fuse F2 has blown, other parts have blown on Control circuit board
circuit board control circuit board too.

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Error Probable causes Check/repair/adjust Parts to be

status replaced
# 3. 1. Malfunction of pulse motor Separate P16 (NPM) connector on the control circuit Pulse motor
Ec2 and harness board, and measure the resistance on the harness.
If the resistance is 1.5 - 2 Ω, there is problem.
2. Malfunction of control circuit Control circuit board Control circuit board
board
# 4. 1. Malfunction of cooling fan Check threads are not tangled in the cooling fan.
Ec3 2. Blocked air inlet in control Clean the ventilation outlet of the control box.
box filter
3. Malfunction of thermal sensor Check the thermal sensor on control circuit board is Control circuit board
on control circuit board installed correctly and one is not blown.
# 5. Cooling fan 1 or one's harness a. Check P13 (FAN1) connector is securely plugged in DC fan motor 1
Ec4 problem (When looking from on the control circuit board.
the rear, right-side fan) b. Check threads are not tangled in the cooling fan 1.
# 6. Cooling fan 2 or ones harness a. Check P1 (FAN2) connector is securely plugged in DC fan motor 2
Ec5 problem (When looking from on the control circuit board.
the rear, left-side fan) b. Check threads are not tangled in the cooling fan 2.
# 7. 1. P-ROM poor connection Check P-ROM connector is securely plugged in on the Control circuit board
Ec7 control circuit board.
2. Custom data problem Check the custom data is created P-ROM
Check that the custom data is within the allowable
sewing area.
# 8. 1. P-ROM poor connection Check P-ROM connector is securely plugged in on the P-ROM
Ec8 control circuit board.
2. Malfunction of control circuit If the display remains even after the power is turned Control circuit board
board off and back on again, thee is a malfunction in the
control circuit board.
3. P-ROM version mismatch Mismatch between control circuit board and PROM P-ROM
versions
# 9. Malfunction of power supply Power supply circuit
EE1 circuit board board

# 10. Abnormal rise in power supply a. Check that the power supply voltage at the wall
EE2 voltage outlet is within 10% of the rated voltage.
b. If a transformer has been connected, check the
transformer wiring. (Refer to the transformer wiring
diagram.)
# 11. 1. Abnormal drop in power supply Refer to "# 10. EE2"
EE3 voltage
2. Malfunction of harness Check P6 (POWER) connector is securely plugged in Power supply circuit
on the control circuit board. board
# 12. 1. Timing belt is not fitted Fit the timing belt.
EE4 2. Pulley is loosened Adjust and fix pulley.
3. Malfunction of synchronizer Check P3 (SYNC) connector is securely plugged in on Synchronizer
or one's harness the control circuit board.
4. Abnormal rise in power supply Refer to "# 10. EE2"
voltage
5. Malfunction of machine motor Check connection of the machine motor connector
connector
# 13. 1. Broken fuse on the control Check the fuse F1 on the control circuit board is not Fuse
EE5 circuit board damaged.
2. Malfunction of harness Check P20 (AC17V/AC30V) connector is securely
plugged in on the control circuit board.
3. Malfunction of connection Check 4P connector from transformer is securely
plugged in on the power supply circuit board. ( See
below)
For 100V,200V === CN2(200V)
For 110V,220V,240V,380V,400V,415V === CN3(220V)
For 230V === CN4(230V/240V)

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Error Probable causes Check/repair/adjust Parts to be

status replaced
# 14. 1. Power turned on when treadle Returned to the neutral position, set the display so that
EE6 was depressed forward or 5Et appears, and then press the SET key. Operation
backward will return to the normal when the power is turned on.
2. Malfunction of adjusting Adjust so that the treadle is at the neutral position
treadle when it is not being depressed.
3. Malfunction of harness Check P7 (PEDAL) connector is securely plugged in
on the control circuit board and one's harness is not
damaged.
# 15. 1. Power turned on while panel Turn off the power and then turn the power back on.
EE7, key was being pressed
EE8 2. Malfunction of panel Check P4 (PANEL) connector is securely plugged in Panel
on the control circuit board and one's harness is not
damaged.
# 16. 1. Malfunction of synchronizer Check P3 (SYNC) connector is securely plugged in on Synchronizer
EE9 the control circuit board.
2. Incorrect machine motor Use correct machine motor pulley
pulley diameter
3. DIPSW1-2 is turned ON Turn OFF DIPSW1-2 and reset all.
# 18. 1. Abnormal rise in power supply Refer to "# 10. EE2"
EF2 voltage
2. Upper shaft is locked Turn the machine pulley to check whether the upper
shaft is locked or not.
# 19. 1. Poor connection of P-ROM Check P-ROM securely plugged in on the control circuit
EF3, board.
EF4, 2. Problem of P-ROM data P-ROM,
EF5 control circuit board

# 20. 1. Malfunction of panel circuit Panel circuit board

LED does board
not flush 2. Panel key is locked Check DSW2-8 is turned OFF.
when SET When release key lock turn OFF DSW2-8.
key is
pressed
# 21. 1. Max. sewing speed is limited Check the setting of Max. sewing speed.
Sewing 2. Treadle is not adjusted Refer to instruction manual "5-16. Adjusting the
machine correctly treadle" (page 44).
does not 3. Malfunction of harness Check P7 connector is securely plugged in on the con- Treadle unit
operate trol circuit board.
correctly in 4. Malfunction of treadle unit Treadle unit
accordance
with the
treadle
depression
amount.
# 22. 1. Sewing pattern is straight Check the sewing pattern
Needle stitch
zigzagging 2. Refer to "# 2-2"
does not
operate
# 23. 1. Malfunction of harness Check P3 (SYNC) connector is securely plugged in on Synchronizer
The UP| the control circuit board.
display 2. Malfunction of synchronizer Synchronizer
remains
without
changing
even when
the machine
pulley is
turned to the
needle up
stop position.

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8-12. Control circuit block diagram

Control box
Operation panel
Synchronizer

DC fan Home position

sensor

Yellow

Brawn
Green
White

White
Black

Black

Black
Blue
Red

Red
Machine head

Green/Yellow
PHR-3 HIF3BA-20D-2.54R XHP-5 XHP-12
P8 B3B-PH-K-S HIF3BA-20PA-2.54DSA B5B-XHA B12B-XHA P18 Blue Blue
RS232C 1 +5V 11 LED0(E) SOL Black Black
1 TXD1 9 +24V 2 S0V 12 LED1(F) 1 P0V(BT) Orange Yellow Yellow
2 DER1 10 +24V 3 KEY0 13 LED2(G) 2 P0V(PR) Black Red Red
Sky blue Brawn Brawn Pulse motor
B16B-PHDSS

3 RXD1 11 +5V 4 KEY1 14 (STB)PLED 3 BTSW Handy SW

NORG

HORG
NLDW

YORG
NLUP

172162-1
172170-1
Black White White

+24V

+24V

+24V
LOCK

ENC
5 KEY2 15 P8V
+24V

4 DSR1 12 +5V 4 PRSW

S0V
+5V

+5V

+5V

+5V
±0V

±0V

±0V
S0V

5 (TXD1) 13 S0V 6 OC 16 IN PUT(Sensor) 5 +40V Pink Pink Thread feeding

6 (DTR1) 14 S0V 7 A 17 BUZZ 6 Thread trimming Black Green Green Thread wiper
8 B 18 S0V White

10
11
12
7 (RXD1) 15 P8V 7 Thread wiper

1
2
3
4
5

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

B16B-XHA
1
2
3

Red Thread trimming

XHP-16
8 (DAR1) 16 N8V 9 C 19 S0V 8 Condense
10 D 20 S0V P3 P11 9 Presser foot lifter Black Sky blue Sky blue 1 +40V(Trimming) Condense
P13 Green Orange Orange 2 Thread trimming
FAN1 P4 SYNCHRO ORG 10 Thread feeding
11 +40V(Presser) Black 3 +40V(Condense) Solenoid
PANEL 12 +40V(Trimming) Blue 4 Condense
13 +40V(Condense) Yellow 5 +40V(Wiper)
14 +40V(Wiper) Brawn 6 Thread wiper
P9 HPEDAL Pink 7 +40V(Feeding)
1 P8V 15 +40V(Feeding) 8 Thread feeding
MAIN PCB 16 +40V
2 FORSW P21 9
Oil pan
B7B-XHA

3 BAKSW P16 10
4 S0V L-THREAD S47661(ST) NPM 11 BTSW
5 INCHSW 1 FG 5 N8V Black
S47683(TR) 12 P0V(BT)
B8B-XHA

2 6 S0V 1 A Red
6 PRSW 2 B
7 HPEDAL 3 SENS 7 +5V Orange

5557-06R
5566-6A
4 +E1 8 LTH 3 C Yellow
4 D 1 +40V

Black
Black
Black
Black
P17 POWER(OP) P22 Blue
1 +5V EXPAND1 P14 5 E
6
2 P0V POWER PCB
P23 1261R 3
B4P-VH

2 S0V AC18V 1 EARTH

3 +40V EXPAND2
1 +5V
2 +5V
17
18
PF4
PF5 1 AC18D10 16 Orange P20 1261P 4 Presser foot lifter SOL S47722 2 ACIN(R)
Orange AC17V/AC30V 5 Knee SW

White
Green
Black
Red
4 P0V 1 OPSEN1 14 S0V 3 +5V 19 PF6 2 AC18D10 17 AC18C 6 3 ACIN(S)
2 OPSEN2 15 S0V 4 +5V 20 PF7 3 18 AC18C Yellow Blue 4 ACIN(T)
P19 OPSOL 3 OPSEN3 16 S0V 5 +24V 21 PE0 4 19 Yellow 1 AC30V Blue
Violet 2 AC30V

VHR-5N
B5P-VH
1 OPSOL1 4 OPSEN4 17 +24V 6 +24V 22 PE1 5 AC18N 20 Violet 3 Red CN2:AC200
B32B-PHDSS

2 +E1 5 OPSEN5 18 +24V 7 +24V 23 PE2 6 AC18N 21 AC18D White 4 AC17V

B26B-PHDSS

B30B-PHDSS
B6B-XHA

CN3:AC220

PHDR-30VS
3 OPSOL2 6 OPSEN6 19 +24V 8 +24V 24 PE3 7 22 AC18D Red
4 +E1 7 OPSEN7 20 +24V 9 TOUT1 25 PE4 8 23 White 5 AC17V CN4:AC230/240V CN8
5 INCHSW 8 OPSEN8 21 PD2 10 TOUT2 26 PE5 9 AC18A 24 Black 1 R(CN2,3,4) ACIN Earth
Black Power supply 2 T(CN2) Green/Yellow

3191-04R1
6 PRSW 9 OPSEN9 22 PD3 11 TOUT3 27 PE6 10 AC18A 25 AC18E

3191-04P
Brawn E1 EARTH induction coil
10 OPSEN10 23 PD4 12 TOUT4 28 PE7 11 26 AC18E transformer 3 T(CN3) R ACIN Red
11 OPSEN11 24 PD5 13 PF0 29 S0V 12 27 Brawn P15 4 T(CN4) Black
P5 SW(OP) Gray S ACIN
12 OPSEN12 25 PD6 14 PF1 30 S0V 13 AC18B 28 DC300V CN5 T ACIN White
1 NIPPER Gray Red Red

3191-02R1
5219-02A
2 DIS 13 S0V 26 PD7 15 PF2 31 S0V 14 AC18B 29 AC18F Green 1 DC300V PNV
16 PF3 32 S0V 15 30 AC18F Black Black E2
3 POTENTION Green 2 DC0V P0V
EARTH
Green/Yellow
4 RATCH SDLA
5 RATCH SDLB P2 P10 P12 P7 P1 P6
B13B-PH-K-S

6 W1P VR HEAD OPVR PEDAL FAN2 POWER CN1 CN7

7 ST/STOP
8 SAFE
ACTUATOR

White White

IPMFAULT

IPMFAULT
9 EMG OV.FAULT

OV.FAULT
RESERVE

B15B-XHA
10 TRIM

15P-SCN
PHOTO

PHOTO
XHP-15
PEDAL

OV.det

OV.det
RY.out

RY.out
EMNC
EMND

11 REV
GKTH

LOCK

Conversion
+24V

+24V
OUT

N8V

N8V

N8V
S0V

S0V

P8V
S0V

S0V

P8V
S0V

S0V

P8V
S0V

P8V
S0V
+5V

+5V
±0V

+5V

+5V
12 TG transformer
VR
5V

1 EARTH
IN

W W
13 S0V
U

U U
V

V V
2 U
3 V
10
11

10
11
12
13
14
15

10
11
12
13
14
15
1
2
3

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

1
2
3
4

1
2
3
4

1
2
3

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
B3B-XHA B11B-XHA B4B-XHA B4B-PH-K-S B3B-PH-K-S 4 W
PHR-4 PHR-3
1 +40V
Red
White
Black
Red
White
Black
Green

3191-04R1
Green/Yellow

3191-04P
2 P0V
3 Red
4 Presser foot lifter SOL Black
5 Knee SW White PE
6 EARTH
Green/Yellow
Green
White

Black

Power swich
Red

Black
1619P 1261R Red Red
1619R 1261P
Black White
White
Black
Black
White
Green

White White
1619P
1619R 1619R
1619P 1619P DC fan Black Black
Red White
Green/Yellow Green/Yellow
Presser foot lifter Treadle unit
SOL
Knee SW Machine motor Power
LZ2-B855E,B856E 8-34
 SERVICE MANUAL

BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177

Printed in Japan 118-855,856

I1040806F
2001.04 (1)