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The Needle Position is also indicated on the LCD screen. '''IF THESE DON'T MATCH, DO NOT USE THE MACHINE. CONTACT THE PoC IMMEDIATELY.'''
  
  
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===NOTE: When the machine is first powered on, the machine must be oriented to the correct position. After following the steps above, the D14 error message displays. Press the START key on the Automat.===
 
===NOTE: When the machine is first powered on, the machine must be oriented to the correct position. After following the steps above, the D14 error message displays. Press the START key on the Automat.===
 
 
 
==The selected needle appears on the screen and with a red dot over its presser foot. IF THESE THINGS DON'T MATCH, DO NOT USE THE MACHINE. CONTACT THE PoC IMMEDIATELY.
 

Revision as of 11:30, 10 March 2023

The Barudan BENT-ZQ-201U has fifteen separate needles. The active needle is the one where the round hole above the last thread guide is filled with a red disc: Active Needle Position Indicator

The Needle Position is also indicated on the LCD screen. IF THESE DON'T MATCH, DO NOT USE THE MACHINE. CONTACT THE PoC IMMEDIATELY.


Changing the Active Needle

There are two ways to select the desired needle:

  • Needle by Needle with the A and B Keys, or;
  • Selecting Direct Needles using N Keys

Needle Selection Using Needle By Needle Method

Press the Menu key until the Needle icon displays. Press B below the Needle Icon.

selection menu


The Needle Selection Menu will appear. Press A below the Toward First Needle icon to move to the needle at the left of the current needle, or press B to move to the needle at the right of the current needle. Please be patient and allow plenty of time when going through the needle changing process. Don't rush the movement of the sewing head.

Needle Position Move menu


Needle Selection Using Direct Needle Method

Press the Menu key until the Needle icon displays. Press B below the Needle Icon.

selection menu


The Needle Selection Menu will appear. Press C below the Direct Needle in order to select the exact needle without moving the head.

Needle Position Move menu


Press A or B until the display shows the desired needle number. When the desired number is displayed, press D below the Execute icon to move the head to the selected needle. The head automatically moves in the direction needed.

Needle selection menu


NOTE: When the machine is first powered on, the machine must be oriented to the correct position. After following the steps above, the D14 error message displays. Press the START key on the Automat.