SWF Embroidery Repair Articles

Question: How do I switch the machine software between the Cap and Flat settings? Answer: Using the STANDARD Controller: Press the MACHINE button. Press the DOWN button The "2) Machine Function" command will be highlighted. Press the SET button. The "1. Flat, Cap: Flat" command will be highlighted. Press the...

What does the EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON do and how to clear it. Reasons and Solutions The Emergency Stop Button stops the machine at the exact moment the button is pressed. *The machine does not go back to the needle up position unlike the regular stop button. *The machine will stop...

What happens when the THREAD BREAK STOP indication appears but the upper thread and bobbin are still attached? Reasons and Solutions This is called a false thread break. The most common cause is that the thread has fallen off the thread sensor wheel. Ensure the thread is wrapped around the...

Reasons and Solutions: Oiling is essential for every machine to function properly and to keep your machine in good condition. There are two main areas to oil on a regular basis: the rotary hook and the main reservoir. The recommendations below are based on actual production use of the machine....

Reasons and Solutions Important: Please consult the WIPER SET pages in your Parts Manual. A. Push the wiper back into the Upper Thread Holder. B. Loosen the lower plus screws on each side of the Upper Thread Presser Base. These are the screws that hold the Upper Thread Presser Base...

There are several signs that indicate it's time to replace the needles in an embroidery machine: The needle is bent or dull: A bent or dull needle can cause the thread to break or the fabric to be damaged. The needle is not making a clean, sharp point: If the...

There can be several reasons why thread is not trimming in an embroidery project. Some common causes include: The thread is not properly tensioned: If the thread is too loose or too tight, it may not trim correctly. The scissors or blade being used to trim the thread is dull:...

I have entered my needle numbers (same ones I have been using for 2 days), and it is 643643366.  Needle 6 sews out and it shows on the screen that Needle 4 is next BUT after 6 sews out the 4 turns to a 5 and 5 starts sewing. I...

When the design calls for needles 11-15, the needle will set up off center and we get an error message. We have to manually adjust these needle to center. Needle 15 does not work at all as when it is called the machine moves to its far limit, shakes and...

Standard Control Panel operation sheet SWF Abbreviated Instructions (v0.99) (For most common operations) Read a design from disk: 1. Insert the disk the disk in the floppy drive 2. Press the EMB CALL button 3. Use the Down button to select #2, FDD CALL 4. Press SET - the display will...

To clear a design from your SWF embroidery machine, you can use the standard control panel. The specific steps will vary depending on the model of your machine and the software it uses, but in general, you should be able to follow these steps: Turn on the machine and open...

What happens when the color change will not work, how to fix it.  Most Common Causes: Hoop might have been hit Tools:     3 mm Allen wrench with at least a 6-inch shaft. A T-Handle metric wrench is suggested, but not included in the machine's tool kit. If your machine...

Question: How do I copy a file from the machine memory to a floppy disk? Using the LCD Controller: Press the INPUT button (F1) Press the OUTPUT button (F2) Press the FLOPPY button (F1) Use the LEFT ARROW (F1), UP ARROW (F2), DOWN ARROW (F3) and RIGHT ARROW (F4) buttons...

How do I COPY a file from the machine memory to a floppy disk in the standard control panel? Click the FDD button. You will be highlighting "1) FFD SAVE" command. Press the SET button. Find the desired design by using the UP or DOWN buttons on the LCD menu...

How do I DELETE all of the designs from the machine in a standard control panel? Press the EMB.CALL button or (IN-OUT button). Press the DOWN button to access the MEMORY INITIAL command (#7). Press the SET button. The machine prompts, "Do you want to format? [Yes] [No]. IMPORTANT: IF...