Head protection switch. The head safety switch says the machine head is tilted or the switch is missing or damaged.
What to check
- Switch off; put the head down, and check the safety switch and its wiring.
Switch the machine off before touching any connector. If the code comes back after these checks, the fault is usually in the control boxes, PCBs and sensors.
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Source
Summarised by Shankar Sewing from the Maintenance Manual (page 2). The manual has the complete procedure and connector numbers for your exact model.
Other Jack error codes
E01 Supply voltage too high · E02 Supply voltage too low · E03 Panel – CPU communication error · E05 Speed controller (pedal) contact fault · E07 Motor plug / locked head / overload · E08 Manual operation over 15 seconds · E10 Solenoid over-current · E11 Position signal abnormal · E14 Encoder signal abnormal · E15 Power module over-current · E20 Motor failed to start · all Jack codes
Frequently asked questions
What does Jack error E17 mean?
Head protection switch. The head safety switch says the machine head is tilted or the switch is missing or damaged.
How do I fix Jack error E17?
Switch off; put the head down, and check the safety switch and its wiring. If the code stays, the fault is usually in the control boxes, PCBs and sensors.
Which Jack machines show E17?
The Maintenance Manual lists E17.