INTRODUCTION This Instruction Manual contains information on operational procedures to perform embroidery on ‘caps and tubular goods by using the TAJIMA Automatic Embroidery Machine TMFX II-C. Please read through this manual and make sure you understand the contents before operating the embroidery machine, For cap embroidery, a semi-wide cap frame (option) is available in addition to a wide cap frame. The ‘same cap frame drive unit is used for both types of cap frame, The contents of this manual are divided into the following major sections. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SWITCHING TO CAP FRAME SPECIFICATION SWITCHING TO TUBULAR GOODS FRAME SPECIFICATION Always keep this manual at hand for whenever you need it. This manual may contain discrepancies in detailed information when compared with the actual ma- chine due to continued research and improvements. Even in such a case, the contents of operations are almost the same, so please follow the procedures explained in this manual. ttany question about the machine or contents of this manual arises, please consult your local TAJIMA distributor. Keep this Instruction Manual for future use.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Operation of a cap frame or a the tubular goods frame requires appropriate setting and cor- ract operation to ensure safety, Please read the safety instructions in this manual carefully and do not attempt operation be- fore you thoroughly understand the safety instructions. Items which require your special attention when setting and operating the cap frame and tubular goods frame are specified following the waming symbol and signal word. These items must be strictly observed to ensure safety during setting and operation. Signal word definition is given below. AX CAUTION ..... Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury!NOTE! or property damage. NOTE: An injury that dose not necessitate hospitalization or visit toa hospi- tal over a long period. The items which supplement the information given in the explanatory texts are described following [REMARK] ZX CAUTION Always make sure the power Is turned OFF before performing any of the operations described in this manualif you perform operations with the power left ON, you may be Injured due to un- expected machine movements, REMARK: In this manual, illustrations of a TMFX II-C 4-head machine are used for the pur- pose of explanation. Therefore, some of the illustrations may differ from the ac- tual machine that you are operating. Even in such cases, the operational proce- dures are basically the same, so please follow the steps explained in this manual.CONTENTS INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [SWITCHING TO CAP FRAME SPECIFICATION] CAP FRAME (WIDE/SEMI-WIDE) SPECIFICATION e@ SWITCHING FROM TUBULAR GOODS FRAME SPECIFICATION TO CAP FRAME SPECIFICATION [1] Removing the Tubular Goods Frame Sash [2] Replacing the Needle Plate .. [3] Installing the Gap Frame Unit .. [4] Adjusting the Drive Wire Tension [5] _ Installing the Cap Frame Guide ............ [6] Adjusting the Base Holder Roller Position . (7] Adjusting the Height of the Presser Foot © Assembling the Cap Frame Unit ADJUSTING THE FRAME TO THE CAP SIZE (HEIGHT) . e@ IA] Using the Wide Cap Frame ... [B] Using the Semi-Wide Cap Frame ADJUSTING THE CAP FRAME TO THE THICKNESS OF THE MATERIAL . [A] Using the Wide Cap Frame ... IB] Using the Semi-Wide Cap Frame ............. INSTALLING THE CAP FRAME IA] Using the Wide Cap Frame . [B] Using the Semi-Wide Cap Frame .... 1-5 1-8 1-8 1-9 1-10 a-1 2-4 oe 3-4 3-1 3-3 4-1 4-1 4-2[SWITCHING TO TUBULAR GOODS FRAME SPECIFICATION] TUBULAR GOODS FRAME SPECIFICATION SWITCHING FROM CAP FRAME SPECIFICATION TO TUBULAR GOODS FRAME SPECIFICATION [1] Removing the Cap Frame Guide [2] Removing the Cap Frame Unit 13] Replacing the Needle Plate . [4] _ Installing the Tubular Goods Frame Sash [5] Adjusting the Height of the Presser Foot ........2.....c00eceeereee APPENDIX INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE CAP FRAME ... APP-1 ZX CAUTION Always make sure the power Is turned OFF before dolng any of the operations described In this manual. REMARK: The illustrations contained in this manual use a TMFX-C, TMFXII-C 4-head ma- chine as the model. As for the other models, the illustrations may include some dit- ferences from actual machine, However, the basic instructions in this manual can apply also to the other models.[1] Removing the Tubular Goods Frame Sash Loosen the locking keys (a) and remove the tubular goods frame sash (b). [2] Replacing the Needle Plate Remove thé standardtubular goods frame needle plate (a), and install a wide cap frame needle plate (b). (a)1-2 [3] Installing the Cap Frame Unit REMARK: If the cap frame unit has not been assembled, assemble the unit following the procedure given in “Assembling the Cap Frame Unit" on page 1 - 10. 1) Install the cap frame unit (c) tothe Z-spec. frame (d) so that the drive ring (a) fits on the bed (b).1-3 2) While fitting the rear edge of the shim’s stepped part (f) to the front edge of the Z-spec, frame (d), tighten attaching screws (g). REMARK: When tightening the screw (g), slide the joint plate (h) and use the hole for screw turing (i) so that the screw can be accessed through the hole.4) Remove the screws (p) that hold the slide angle set (0) in place on the cap frame base (n). 5) Check if the projection (r) of the wide cap frame needle plate (q) is positioned at the center of the needle plate guides (s), and also check if the felt beneath the needle late guide (s) contacts lightly the top surface of the wide cap frame needle plate (a). If itis not positioned at the center nor contacting lightly, loosen the drive base (t) ‘screws (u) (4 screws) and adjust the position of the drive base (t). 0 @[4] Adjusting the Drive Wire Tension REMARK: This operation should be performed only when the wire tension has been altered as in the following cases: When the cap frame unit is installed for the first time When the tension wire came off while the cap frame unit is stored 1) Loosen the screws (a) and loosen the drive wire (b). 2) Slide the slide angle (c) so that the punched hole (d) on the top surface of the slide angle is positioned at 237 mm from the center of needle location. 3) Tum the drive ring (e) and align the center mark (f) with the center of needle loca- tion. 4) Align the outside surface of the left side slide nut (9) with the punched hole (d) on the top surface of the slide angle (c), and tighten the screws (a). eee (237 mm_ jl 7m f5) Tum the tension nut (h) of the wire tension gauge to move the tension block (i) to the innermost position. And then, loosen the wing screw (m) of the tension block ®. Pau) OL Wire tension gauge] ” {f | i (m) 6) Putthe wire tension gauge between the slide nuts (e), and make the tension block (i) contact with the inside edge of the right side slide nut (e). In this condition, make the tension block (k) contact with the inside edge of the left side slide nut (a), and, while keeping the drive wire (b) lightly tensed, tighten the wing screw (m). ° | | ° ° |} ° 7) Tum the tension nut (h) 4/6 turn !¥°7Eto move the tension block (i) to the outside, and tighten the screws (a) of the right side slide nut (9). NOTE: Use the numbers marked on the tension nut (h) as the reference for mak- ing the 4/6 turn. 0 \ ee —o1-7 8) Check the drive ring (e) alignment if its center mark (f) is aligned with the center of needle location. It itis not aligned, loosen the fixing screw of the wire fixing fiting (n) and tum the drive ring (e) to align it with the needle location. lc 9) [a 4@}--- REMARK: To secure the wire fixing fitting (n), make the ends of the drive wire (b) cross each other at the fitting as shown below.1-10 Assembling the Cap Frame Unit 1) Install the ave tng unit (a) 7 the cap frame base (c) using two hexagon socket head cap sorews (0) (M511-11 3) Remove the attaching screw (2) and loosen the attaching screw for the wire guide ring (f). 4) Wind the drive wire (g) one turn around the drive ring (h), and secure lightly the attaching parts (i) on the both ends in the correct direction by using the screws (@).. Leff side Right side| @ o ©) (- (i) NOTE: For the machines with the head intervals less than 500 mm, refer to the next page.{B] Using the Semi-Wide Cap Frame 4) Adjusting the needle plate guide position following the same procedure as de- ‘scribed in [A] “USING THE WIDE CAP FRAME” (page 2 ~ 1). 2) Remove the base frame B set (b) by removing the set screws (a). 9). Install the base frame B set (b) at the position which matches the cap size (height). (b) (When shipping) 4) Loosen the four wing nuts (c) and adjust id frame A set (d) to the size of the base frame B set (b) which was adjusted in 3) above by sliding it in the directions ingi- cated by the arrows. Then, efter adjustment, secure it by retightening the wing nuts (c). ro} ©ECA RAME TO THE THICKNESS OF ZX CAUTION Adjust the size of the lid frame according to the thickness of the cap material. Otherwise, frame breakage or design displacement may occur. [A] Using the Wide Cap Frame 1) Remove the hexagon nuts (a) and remove the pinch lock (b) from the lid frame (c). 2) Install the pinch lock (b) so that the cap is held securely by the lid frame. Ifthe cap material is thin: Ifthe cap material is thick: (¢) (e) =( £ | | coe] | | face ‘Secure the pinch lock (b) by using two outer holes of the lid frame (0). ‘Secure the pinch lock (b) by using | two inner holes of the lid frame (c).3) Loosen the hexagon nuts (d) and adjust the tightness of the pinch lock (b) when a cap is set. NOTE: In this adjustment, give allowance to the side (e) ofthe lid frame (c) so that it comes above the visor support bracket. (See 3) in page 4— 1). @ / ©) () If the pinch lock is too tight: If the pinch lock is too loose: Slide the lid frame (c) in the direc Slide the lid frame (c) in the direc- tion of the black arrow as shown tion of the white arrow as shown above and secure it. above and secure it.[B] Using the Semi-Wide Cap Frame 1) Remove the pinch lock (b) from other clamp base (c) by removing the hexagon nuts (a). tb) 2) Install the pinch lock (b) at the position which matches the thickness of the materi- al. When the material is thin: ‘When the material is thick: ‘Secure the pinch lock (b) by using the Secure the pinch lock (b) by using the two. two Inner holes on the clamp base (c). outside holes on the clamp base (0). (When shipping) 3) Loosen the wing nuts (d) to.adjust the tightness of the pinch lock (b) when the cap frame has been set. If the pinch lock is too tight: If the pinch lock is too loose: Slide the clamp base (c) and the lid frame —_—_Slide the clamp base (c) and the lid frame fittings (8) in the directions indicated by fittings (e) in the directions indicated by the Biack arrows and secure them. the white arrows and secura them.4-4 [INSTALLING THE CAP FRAME [Al Using the Wide Cap Frame 1) Open the lid frame (a) and put a cap on the base frame (c) with the sweatband (b) tumed inside out. 2) Adjust the position of the cap where the bottom of the cap’s visor touches the lid frame (a) so the cap is correctly balanced and positioned. 3) When the cap is correctly positioned, close and lock the lid frame (a). NOTE: When closing the lid frame (a), make sure that side (i) of the lid frame (a) comes above the visor support bracket (k). 4) Hold the bottom of the cap by using clips (d) and clip holder (e). NOTE: Procedures in 1), 2), 3), and 4) above are performed on the setting frame. 5) Install the cap frame, on which the cap is now set, to the drive base (f). When installing the cap frame, bring the cap frame into contact with the drive base () in the manner that the cap visor doas not touch the arm of the embroidery ma- chine. Then tum the visor section to the center and press the cap frame until it is locked by the lock pin (g) of the drive base (1). After securing the cap frame, push lightly on the lock pins (g) of the attaching/de- taching lever (h) to make sure itis firmly secured. NOTE: After finishing the embroidery, push down the attaching/detaching levers (h) to release the lock pins (g), and pull the cap frame out towards you to detach it from the lock pins (g). Remove the cap frame by reversing (@) _ the procedures in 5). Set en O fa)[B] Using the Semi-Wide Cap Frame 1) Open the lid frame (a) and put a cap on the base frame (c) with the sweatband (b) tumed inside out. 2) Agjust the position of the cap where the bottom of the cap’s visor touches the lid frame (a) so the cap is correctly balanced and positioned. 3) When the cap is correctly positioned, close and lock the lid frame (a). NOTE: Procedures in 1), 2), 3) above are performed on the setting frame. 4) Install the cap frame, on which the cap is now set, to the drive base (d). When installing the cap frame, bring the cap frame into contact with the drive base (@) in the manner that the cap visor does not touch the arm of the embroidery ma- chine. Then turn the visor section to the center and press the cap frame until it is. locked by the lock pin (e) of the drive base (d). Atter securing the cap frame, push lightly on the lock pins (8) of the attaching/de- taching lever (f) to make sure it is firmly secured. NOTE: After finishing the embroidery, push down the attaching/detaching levers (0 to release the lock pins (@), and pull the cap frame out towards you to detach it from the lock pins (8). Remove the cap frame by reversing the procedures in 4). © (@) o (a)SWITCHING FROM CAP, FRAME SPECIFICATI FUBULER GoGbE FATE SPECTR [1] Removing the Cap Frame Gulde 1) Remove the screws (a) and then the cap frame guide (b). oO 2) Install the upper thread holding device () on the bottom of the arm by using truss head screws (c) (3x 6). AE or T Nem! (©) XN [2] Removing the Cap Frame Unit 1) Loosen the attaching screw (c) which secures the cap connecting plate (a) to the Joint plate (b).5-2 2) Loosen the attaching screws (f) which secure the cap frame unit (@) to the Z-spec. frame (d) and remove the cap frame unit (@) from the Z-spec, frame (d). REMARK: When loosening the screw (f), slide the joint plate (a) and use the hole for screw tuming (g) so that the screw can be accessed through the hole. NOTE: After removing the cap frame unit, lightly secure the slide angle (1) to the cap frame base (K) by using an M5 20 screw (h) to prevent the drive wire from coming of. 0 (h)5-3 [3] Replacing the Needle Plate Remove the wide cap frame needle plate (a), and install a standard/tubular goods frame needie plate (b). @ [4] Installing the Tubular Goods Frame Sash Engage the positioning bosses (b) and the locking keys (c) of the tubular goods frame sash (a) with the joint plates (d) and tighten the locking keys (c) to secure the tubular ‘goods frame sash to the Z-spec. frame,[5] Adjusting the Helght of the Presser Foot 1) 2) 3) 4) Loosen the presser foot fixing screw (a). Manually tum the main shaft to make the angle of the main shaft 180° (lower dead point). Lower the needle bar and lock the needle bar connecting stud into the needle bar reciprocator. Adjust the clearance between the lower surface of the presser foot (b) and the up- er surface of the needle plate (c) to 0.5 mm, and tighten the presser foot fixing ‘screw (a). Make sure that the needle bar and the presser foot (b) move smoothly without in- terfering with each other, @) [ 7 05mm ) { ry,