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Brother S-6280A Instruction Manual

Single needle direct drive lock stitcher with tread trimmer
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S-6280A
Please read this manual before using the product.
Please keep this manual in a place where it can be easily removed whenever necessary.
SINGLE NEEDLE DIRECT DRIVE LOCK STITCHER
WITH TREAD TRIMMER
Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 S-6280A Instruction Manual Please read this manual before using the product. Please keep this manual in a place where it can be easily removed whenever necessary. SINGLE NEEDLE DIRECT DRIVE LOCK STITCHER WITH TREAD TRIMMER...
  • Page 2 Toward a More Rich Environment Requests for cooperation Thank you very much for your patronage of Brother products. Brother Industries, Ltd. has established an environmental policy based "environmentally conscious manufacturing, from product development to disposal," so that this earth will be a green land forever.
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing our Brother Industrial Sewing Machine. Before use, thoroughly read [Safety Precautions] and the instruction manual. Due to its nature, industrial sewing machines are operated immediately before moving parts, such as needles and thread take-up lever, which always pose a risk of injury in these areas. Obtain the knowledge of safety work and instruction of operation by a skilled person/instructor to use the product correctly.
  • Page 4 Keep it out of the reach of children. Incomplete ground connection may cause electric shock or malfunction. When fixing the cord, do not forcibly bend the cord or press it too much with a staple. This may cause a fire and electrical shock. S-6280A...
  • Page 5 If you need to make adjustments while the power switch is turned on, use extreme safety precautions. Modification To prevent accidents and malfunctions, do not modify the sewing machine (including the control unit). We are not responsible for accidents or failures caused by modification. S-6280A...
  • Page 6 High temperature caution display Please connect to the Earth. Incomplete ground connection may cause electric shock or malfunction. * Safety protection (A)Finger guard device: (B)Balance cover Display of rotation (C) Motor cover direction S-6280A...
  • Page 7 Oil tank S-6280A...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    3-8. How to confirm the software version ....23 3-9. How to set head specifications ......23 3-10. Data initialization method ........24 3-11. Memory Switch ........... 25 3-12. List of Error Codes ..........30 3-13. About USB Ports ..........32 S-6280A...

  • Page 9: Specifications Of The Sewing Machine

    1. Specifications of the sewing machine 1. Specifications of the sewing machine S-6280A-81■ Applications For medium Thick material -813 -815 Maximum sewing 5,000sti/min 4,000sti/min Backtack sewing speed 3,200sti/min Max. stitch length Thread trimming method Single action thread trimming mechanism Thread holder...

  • Page 10: How To Install

    1342D How to return the sewing machine 1. Place a tool, etc., from near the table hole. 2. Slowly return the sewing machine head with your right hand while holding the face plate part with your left hand. 1343D S-6280A...

  • Page 11: How To Install

    ・ The table should be 40mm thick and strong enough to accommodate the weight and vibration of the sewing machine. ・ Drill holes as shown in the illustration. 2-2. How to install 1. Connecting rod (1) Connecting rod (2) Nut S-6280A...
  • Page 12 ・ Place the pillow (3) firmly into the table as far as it will go. ・ If it is not inserted to the end, it is dangerous because poor stability when the sewing machine head is tilted. Power cord and step on Connecting the SI unit. S-6280A...
  • Page 13 (backlash) of the knee pad (4). 5. After this adjustment is made, tighten the nut (3) firmly. 6. Adjust so that the presser foot (6) is within 15mm of the needle plate when the knee pad is pressed fully. There 15mm S-6280A...

  • Page 14: Lubrication Method

    Wipe off any dirt from the oil reservoir with a cloth. 1. Supply lubricant if the oil level is below the <LOW> mark. For the lubricating oil, use Brother specified oil <JX ・ Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation made by Sawing Glub 10N;...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Cord

    2-4-1. Connecting the cord 1. Code (1) Power cord (2) Tread unit Connecting the Power Cord and Step Unit 2. Ground wire (1) Ground wire (2) Tightening screw [Precaution] ・ For safety, be sure to connect the ground wire securely. S-6280A...

  • Page 16: Operation Panel

    Press and hold to return to the factory default settings. Click to switch the pre-stop stitching operation in the following order. Pre-stop sewing key/ No ABOOBABABOOB OOBBOOB... Slow start key Press and hold to toggle the slow start function (yes/no). S-6280A...
  • Page 17 Press and hold to toggle the automatic sewing function (enable/disable). ※Valid only for inching sewing and step sewing Thread trimmer key/ Click to switch the thread trimming function (yes/no). Thread holder key Press and hold to toggle thread hold function (yes/no). S-6280A...

  • Page 18: Icon Functions

    Lights when the automatic sewing function is enabled. Lights when the slow start function is enabled. Lights when sewing pattern is continuous backtack sewing. Lights up when the thread holder at the start of sewing is found. Lights when the sewing pattern is normal sewing. S-6280A...
  • Page 19 Lights up when sewing is a step sewing with a sewing pattern consisting of 7 steps. Lights up when the sewing pattern is a step sewing consisting of 8 steps. Lights up when sewing is a step sewing with a sewing pattern of up to 15 steps. S-6280A...

  • Page 20: How To Set The Memory Switch

    [Precaution] If the key is pressed without pressing the key, the set value is not confirmed. Exiting Operator Memory Switch Setting To exit the memory switch setting mode for the operator and return to Mode the home screen, press the key. S-6280A...

  • Page 21: Setting Mode

    Press the key to make the desired number of digits blink. Press the key to change the setting value. Setting Confirmation When the setting is completed, press the key to confirm the value. [Precaution] If the key is pressed without pressing the key, the set value is not confirmed. S-6280A...
  • Page 22 3. Operation panel Exiting the mechanic memory switch To exit the mechanic memory switch setting mode and return to the setting mode home screen, press the key. S-6280A...

  • Page 23: How To Set The Sewing Pattern

    3-3-1. Normal sewing Normal sewing setting Press the key so that the icon lights. Setting the normal sewing speed The normal sewing speed is set with P01 on the memory switch. Sewing is performed while the treadle is held down. S-6280A...

  • Page 24: Inching Stitch

    Setting the speed of inching sewing Use P09 of the memory switch to set the inching sewing speed. If you continue to step on the treadle, sewing of the set number of stitches E is performed and the machine stops. S-6280A...

  • Page 25: Continuous Stop Stitching

    B, C, D). Set the number of repetitions of Press the key to display the number of repetitions. continuous stop stitching Press the key to set the number of repetitions (E). Press the key to confirm the number of repetitions E. S-6280A...
  • Page 26 Just by stepping on the treadle, after sewing one cycle of the set number of stitches, thread trimming is performed automatically and stops on the needle. e.g., ABC when E is 3 ABCDCD when E is 6 S-6280A...

  • Page 27: Step Stitching

    Setting the speed of step sewing The speed of the step sewing is set with P09 of the memory switch. The number of stitches is set in "Step edit mode". Step sewing is performed when the treadle is stepped on. S-6280A...
  • Page 28 ・ Press the key to make the desired number of digits blink. ・ Press the key to select the step number (P1 to PF). ・ Use the key to set the number of stitches (00 to 99). ※When 0 hand is set, that step and subsequent steps are disabled. S-6280A...
  • Page 29 3. Operation panel Completion of step sewing editing When you have finished making sets, press the key to return to the home screen. S-6280A...

  • Page 30: How To Set The Sewing Speed

    Press the key to select the corresponding number of stitches stitching after stopping (C, D) so that the number blinks. Press the key to set the corresponding number of stitches (C, ※The sewing speed for the post-stop sewing is set with P05 on the memory switch. S-6280A...

  • Page 31: Checking Method Of The Production Counter

    Panel Control Version: This can be checked in P42-N02. 3-9. How to set head specifications In P70 the following -3:-3 Specification -5:-5 Specification [Precaution] If you change the value of P70 and press the key, the settings other than P92 will return to the factory default settings. S-6280A...

  • Page 32: Data Initialization Method

    C:In mechanic memory switch mode, select P70 and press the key to initialize data other than P92 to the factory default settings. ※Initialization is performed only when the value of P70 is changed. Therefore, after changing to a value other than the desired value, it is necessary to return to the desired value. S-6280A...

  • Page 33: Memory Switch

    And the length of B of the pre-stop stitch is Solenoid ON timing for pre- 130(-3) increased. 0-200 100(-5) stop sewing Increasing the value increases the length of A in the pre-stop stitch. Also, the length of B of the pre-stop stitch is shortened. S-6280A...
  • Page 34 Solenoid ON timing for 130(-3) stepwise delay of 0 to 200 action. The larger the number, the 0-200 100(-5) continuous stop stitching longer the last needle in the A(C) segment. B(D) As the first needle in the segment is shorter S-6280A...
  • Page 35 Min. sewing speed (sti/min) 100-500 Min. sewing speed when sewing with pedal operation Sewing Speed (sti/min) at 100-500 During thread cutting backtack. Thread Cutting 10-990 Do not change. 1-60 Do not change. 10-990 Do not change. S-6280A...
  • Page 36 20-350 Increasing the value increases the length of C for the post-stop backward sewing. 5-359 Thread presser foot ON angle Thread presser foot ON angle Thread presser foot OFF 5-359 Thread presser foot OFF angle angle ～ Invalid S-6280A...
  • Page 37 Do not change. P152 0-990 Do not change. P153 0-990 Do not change. P154 0-990 Do not change. P155 0-100 Do not change. P156 ～ Invalid P158 P159 0:OFF;1:ON Intake switch P160 5-5000 Inspiratory time (ms) Inspiratory time (ms) S-6280A...

  • Page 38: List Of Error Codes

    4)Pedal in front of the sewing machine to sciss and reinforce the thread, half-reversely pedal to hold down the foot, and if there is no alarm, step all reversely to cut the thread, and if there is an alarm, cut the thread and replace the solenoid; S-6280A...
  • Page 39 CPU voltage reset ②If it still does not work properly, replace the control box and contact after-sales service. ①Restore Factory Settings; CPU watchdog alarm ②If it still does not work properly, replace the control box and contact after-sales service. S-6280A...

  • Page 40: About Usb Ports

    When not using the USB port, be sure to cover the USB port with the connector cover. Failure to do so may cause dust to enter the product. The USB port is located at the following location: Remove the connector cover before use. USB port S-6280A...

  • Page 41: Care

    LOW baseline of the oil pan. 2. Return the machine head. 3. Replace the needle if it is bent or the needle tip is crushed. 4. Check that the needle thread is correctly threaded. 5. Perform a trial sewing. S-6280A...

  • Page 42: Standard Adjustment

    (1) to the left. (The amount of thread on the balance is increased.) ・ When sewing a thin object, move the arm thread guide 1434D R (1) to the right. (The amount of thread on the balance is reduced.) S-6280A...

  • Page 43: Height Of Presser Foot

    7. Adjust the presser foot pressure with the presser foot adjusting screw (4) and tighten the nut (3). [Precaution] After adjustment, turn the sewing machine pulley and confirm that the needle is lowered to the center of the groove of the presser foot. S-6280A...

  • Page 44: Feed Dog Height

    3. Turn the sewing machine pulley and stop the feed dog (1) at the uppermost position. 4. Lower the sewing machine. 5. Loosen the screw (2). 6. Turn the vertical feed arm (3) and move the feed bar (4) up and down to adjust. S-6280A...

  • Page 45: Inclination Of The Feed Dog

    2. Remove the rubber stopper (3) on the face plate. 3. Loosen the screw (4) and adjust the needle bar (1) by moving it up and down. 4. Tighten the screw (4) securely. 5. Attach the rubber stopper (3). S-6280A...

  • Page 46: Timing Of Needle And Feed

    ([A] diagram) [Precaution] Turning the eccentric wheel (3) too far in the direction of <A> may cause needle breakage. 5. After adjustment, tighten the set screw (4) securely. Timing (Standard) Timing 6. Replace the side panels. needle becomes needle becomes S-6280A...

  • Page 47: Timing Of The Needle And The Hook

    2. Loosen set screws (5) [3 pieces] and align hook tip (3) with 2.4mm the center of needle (4). At this time, the clearance between the tip of the hook (3) and the needle (4) should be 0 to 0.05mm. 3. Securely tighten the set screws (5) [3 pcs.]. S-6280A...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Amount Of Oil Supply To The Hook

    3. Check the amount of lubrication referring to "Checking the amount of lubrication" above. [Precaution] Repeat adjusting the oil adjusting screw (3) and checking the oil supply until the proper oil level is achieved. 4. Check the lubrication amount again after sewing for approx. 2 hours. S-6280A...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Upper Shaft Lubrication Amount

    5. Standard adjustment 5-9 Adjusting the Upper Shaft Lubrication Amount Remove the face plate, and turn the upper shaft lubrication screw (1) to adjust the amount of lubrication. Most Most In large With With less In large numbers S-6280A...

  • Page 50: Thread Trimmer

    2. Remove the presser foot, needle plate and feed dog. 3. Lower the sewing machine head. 4. Loosen the screw (2) of the thread trimmer lever (1). 1441D 5. Attach the moving knife (4) to the moving knife holder (5) with the screws (3) [2 pcs.]. 1459D S-6280A...
  • Page 51 * Tighten the screw (8) so that the forked shaft (9) is not rattled. * Be sure to place the lower thread finger (10) under the moving knife (6). 3. Attach the feed dog, needle plate, and presser foot. 1442D 1mm - 1.5mm 1mm - 1.5mm 1443D S-6280A...
  • Page 52 (4) do not come into contact when the roller How to rotate the shaft (4) is returned to the right. ([B] diagram) * Tighten the set screws (5) [2 pcs.] with approx. 4N·m. 0.5mm - 1.0mm No contact S-6280A...

  • Page 53: In The Following Cases

    Adjust the strength of the thread take-up spring. ・ Check that the timing of the needle and the hook are correct. Adjust the height of the needle bar. Adjust the gap between the needle and the hook tip. 0470M S-6280A...
  • Page 54 Adjust the presser foot pressure. ・ Is the sewing speed too fast? Set the maximum sewing speed slower in small increments on the operation panel. ・ Is the inclination of the feed dog appropriate? Keep the feed tooth slightly down. 0978M S-6280A...
  • Page 55 Install an anti-slip spring. ・ Are there bad slippage of the bobbin? If slippage is poor, replace the bobbin. ・ Is the bobbin made of a light alloy specified by Brother? Replace with the specified bobbin. 0751M 10 The needle thread and ・...
  • Page 56 16 Nothing is displayed on ・ Check whether the power connector of the control box is the operation panel. disconnected. 7~10 Securely insert the cable. ・ Check whether the control box operation panel connector is disconnected. Securely insert the cable. S-6280A...
  • Page 57 S-6280A...
  • Page 58 * Due to product improvements, some of the contents of this manual may differ from the products you purchased. http://www.brother.co.jp/ 〒448-0803 5 TEL 1, Kitajizozan, Noda-cho, Kariya City: 566-95-0085 S-6280A © 2021 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. I1031560 Z 2021.03.Z(1)

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