beeps on color change

[Knehmer]

Having gone from machines that only beeped when you had a problem, I find the beeping upon every color change a real annoyance. Is there a way to turn this feature off?

[gcannon]

These beeps have been on every industrial muulti- or single-head amchine I have personally operated; and to me they are there for our protection- "move your fingers away" is what it means to me. Way back in the early 80's, I ran Saurer 1040 machines- they are so big you cant see all areas of the m/c at once time, so before we started/restarted the machine, we YELLED "fingers" every time- same thing here, I think. Maybe annoying, but from a safety standpoint, very smart.

[gcannon]

Sorry- didn't even answer question- sorry. Short of finding the little beeper and disabling it somehow, I don't know a way on any of the top brands...

[Knehmer]

Well, I guess I'll learn to get used to it... Thanks!

[The Embroidery Authority - OLD]

I agree with Gregory,

This is very much meant for your safety.
Aside from physically breaking the piezo buzzer/beeper, there is no way to disable it.

And I'm not going to tell you where the beeper is!! I've seen too many needle puncture scars in my day. None on me, of course.

I suggest an old record of Lawrence Welk music. You'll find the beeping works right into the rhythm.
"A one, and a two, and a......."

Ed

[FME540]

I agree with Gregory and Ed. The beeper is your friend. It's definitely a safety feature that you really want to be active. The biggest danger is when it fades into the background and you get complacent. That's when you end up with needle stuck in your fingers.

I've never been pierced by an Amaya machine but an EMC6 got me my second week on the job 20 years ago. Believe me, a broken needle inside your finger is not fun. Heed the beeper!

You know what they say. "There are two types of embroiderers. Those that have been stuck, and those that will be."

[Knehmer]

Funny I should be the one who originally complained about the beeping since I was just able last week to remove the rest of the needle that pierced my finger six weeks ago... It wasna't from the Amaya. In fact, when I got the XT I told everyone it looked as if it were more difficult to stick your fingers in there than that machine I did it with! While I don't recommend it, piercing your finger is a great lesson in keeping your digits where they belong...

[Laurie]

I didn't get it by a needle but by the bobbin!! When I had my old machine, the bobbin would break, or not pick up. I would "blindly" reach under the table and pull it out, fix it and then place it back in the same manner. About two weeks before we got our AMAYA, I did this only to still have the bobbin in motion (thinking it had stopped) and stuck my hand under teh table to proceed with my process. I took a CHUNK out of my finger tip!! Im surprised I didn't need stitches, and thought it was never going to stop bleeding!!
We joked that she (the old machine) knew we were replacing her, and she was mad so she bit me!! I had worked on that machine for nearly two years without ever having an incident!

As far as my Amaya, I have toned the beeping out for the most part (nice ability when your a mom) I rarely notice it any more and we have had her for roughly 5 months. I definatly don't put my hands anywhere possible moving parts!!

Laurie