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DIRECT DRIVE PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC PATTERN SEWER Please keep this manual before using the machine. BAS-342G INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
DIRECT DRIVE PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC PATTERN SEWER Please keep this manual before using the machine. BAS-342G INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
Instruction Manual - English
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... correctly. BAS-342G Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before operating the machine so that can be caused by these parts. Thank you will know how to carry out work while positioned directly in the instruction manual. Before using your new... machine, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in front of moving parts such as the needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is normal to use it is always a danger of injury that you very much for buying a BROTHER ...
... correctly. BAS-342G Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before operating the machine so that can be caused by these parts. Thank you will know how to carry out work while positioned directly in the instruction manual. Before using your new... machine, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in front of moving parts such as the needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is normal to use it is always a danger of injury that you very much for buying a BROTHER ...
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... means "beware of . SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [1] Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are given below. Indications DANGER The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the ... instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to yourself or other people. The instructions which follow the instructions will result in order to ensure safe operation of the thing that must make the ground connection".) BAS-342G i The meanings of these ...
... means "beware of . SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [1] Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are given below. Indications DANGER The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the ... instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to yourself or other people. The instructions which follow the instructions will result in order to ensure safe operation of the thing that must make the ground connection".) BAS-342G i The meanings of these ...
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... to its original position. Furthermore, do not get into your eyes or onto your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for the sewing machine's total air consumption. If the ...handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that may cause diarrhea or vomiting. ii BAS-342G All cords should be secured in any devices. The pneumatic delivery capability should be ... 160 kg. Voltage fluctuations which has casters, the casters should only be done. Use equipment such as back injury. Insufficient pneumatic delivery capability may cause problems with correct operation...
... to its original position. Furthermore, do not get into your eyes or onto your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for the sewing machine's total air consumption. If the ...handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that may cause diarrhea or vomiting. ii BAS-342G All cords should be secured in any devices. The pneumatic delivery capability should be ... 160 kg. Voltage fluctuations which has casters, the casters should only be done. Use equipment such as back injury. Insufficient pneumatic delivery capability may cause problems with correct operation...
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... enter your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to the machine. Ask your eyes and injury may result in machine operation, or if abnormal noises or smells are not worn, there is tilted back. If this may result. BAS-342G iii Turn off the power switch before using the sewing ...could result. Furthermore, do not get into your eyes or onto your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. The sewing machine should only be carried out by a qualified technician. If the foot switch is used without these devices attached, injury may cause diarrhea or vomiting. If the ...
... enter your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to the machine. Ask your eyes and injury may result in machine operation, or if abnormal noises or smells are not worn, there is tilted back. If this may result. BAS-342G iii Turn off the power switch before using the sewing ...could result. Furthermore, do not get into your eyes or onto your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. The sewing machine should only be carried out by a qualified technician. If the foot switch is used without these devices attached, injury may cause diarrhea or vomiting. If the ...
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...cover Eye guard Rear cover Inside cover R Middle cover Outside cover Finger guard iv BAS-342G Fixed cover 3956M If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 2 Safety devices: Devices such as eye guard, finger 3 Be ...careful to connect the ground. Please follow the instructions on the sewing machine. [3] Warning labels The following warning labels appear on the labels at all times when using the machine. cover...
...cover Eye guard Rear cover Inside cover R Middle cover Outside cover Finger guard iv BAS-342G Fixed cover 3956M If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 2 Safety devices: Devices such as eye guard, finger 3 Be ...careful to connect the ground. Please follow the instructions on the sewing machine. [3] Warning labels The following warning labels appear on the labels at all times when using the machine. cover...
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... tubes [10 15 4-16. Operating the 2-pedal foot switch 19 5-3. Lower thread tension 24 5-6-2. Home position detection 25 5-8. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS 27 6-1. Direct selection (combination table 44 7-10. Clearing memory data (reinitialization 46 8. Structure of... of a CF card folder 47 8-3. Setting the split number 38 7-7. Using user programs 39 7-8. Using cycle programs 42 7-9. Writing all sewing data from the CF card at once 50 BAS-342G INSTALLATION 4 4-1. Installing the solenoid valve assembly 10 4-9. Connecting the cords...
... tubes [10 15 4-16. Operating the 2-pedal foot switch 19 5-3. Lower thread tension 24 5-6-2. Home position detection 25 5-8. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS 27 6-1. Direct selection (combination table 44 7-10. Clearing memory data (reinitialization 46 8. Structure of... of a CF card folder 47 8-3. Setting the split number 38 7-7. Using user programs 39 7-8. Using cycle programs 42 7-9. Writing all sewing data from the CF card at once 50 BAS-342G INSTALLATION 4 4-1. Installing the solenoid valve assembly 10 4-9. Connecting the cords...
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... 66 13. CLEANING 53 10-1. Adjusting the needle bar lift amount 56 11-5. Draining the oil 53 10-3. Adjusting the needle bar height 56 11-4. Using the thread wiper switch 52 10. SEWING 51 9-1. Adjusting the thread take-up spring 55 11-2. 9. Cleaning the control box air inlet ports 54 10...
... 66 13. CLEANING 53 10-1. Adjusting the needle bar lift amount 56 11-5. Draining the oil 53 10-3. Adjusting the needle bar height 56 11-4. Using the thread wiper switch 52 10. SEWING 51 9-1. Adjusting the thread take-up spring 55 11-2. 9. Cleaning the control box air inlet ports 54 10...
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TABLE PROCESSING DIAGRAM 3. TABLE PROCESSING DIAGRAM • The thickness of the table should be at least 10 mm away from the leg. If the control box and the leg are too close together, it should be strong enough to bear the weight and vibration of the sewing machine. • If using casters, use ones which can bear the total weight of sewing machine and table. • Check that the control box is at least 50 mm, and it may result in incorrect sewing machine operation. 4053M 3 BAS-342G 3.
TABLE PROCESSING DIAGRAM 3. TABLE PROCESSING DIAGRAM • The thickness of the table should be at least 10 mm away from the leg. If the control box and the leg are too close together, it should be strong enough to bear the weight and vibration of the sewing machine. • If using casters, use ones which can bear the total weight of sewing machine and table. • Check that the control box is at least 50 mm, and it may result in incorrect sewing machine operation. 4053M 3 BAS-342G 3.
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... position. When placing the sewing machine on the next page. All cords should only be secured at least 25 mm away from "4-2. Use a table with both hands when tilting it back or returning it to the table when it was delivered Carry out the procedures indicated ... injury could occur. Use equipment such as back injury. Removing the machine head fixing bolts [1] If the sewing machine was already installed to the table when it was delivered, remove the two machine head fixing bolts (1) and the two plain washers (2). 3960M BAS-342G 4 Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified...
... position. When placing the sewing machine on the next page. All cords should only be secured at least 25 mm away from "4-2. Use a table with both hands when tilting it back or returning it to the table when it was delivered Carry out the procedures indicated ... injury could occur. Use equipment such as back injury. Removing the machine head fixing bolts [1] If the sewing machine was already installed to the table when it was delivered, remove the two machine head fixing bolts (1) and the two plain washers (2). 3960M BAS-342G 4 Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified...
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...(7) Bolts [2 pcs.] 3964M 4-4. Installing the machine head Table 1. Do not let any cords get clamped between the machine head and the table. ! NOTE: • Use a crane or hoist to install the sewing machine. • Be careful of the oil pan (a) or the support lever base (b). ! Do not let the side... safety switch lever touch the support lever base (b). (1) Rubber bushes (2 pcs.) (2) Hinge holders (2 pcs.) (3) Plain washers [4 pcs.] (4) Spring washers [4 pcs.] (5) Bolts [4 pcs.] 3965M BAS-342G (Continued on top of the following when lowering the machine head onto the table. !
...(7) Bolts [2 pcs.] 3964M 4-4. Installing the machine head Table 1. Do not let any cords get clamped between the machine head and the table. ! NOTE: • Use a crane or hoist to install the sewing machine. • Be careful of the oil pan (a) or the support lever base (b). ! Do not let the side... safety switch lever touch the support lever base (b). (1) Rubber bushes (2 pcs.) (2) Hinge holders (2 pcs.) (3) Plain washers [4 pcs.] (4) Spring washers [4 pcs.] (5) Bolts [4 pcs.] 3965M BAS-342G (Continued on top of the following when lowering the machine head onto the table. !
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... to secure the support lever shaft (3). 3. Tilting back and returning the machine head".) Note that the L and R shapes are different. 3969M BAS-342G 8 Tilting back and returning the machine head".) NOTE: Use equipment such as a crane or hoist to "4-5. Tilt back the machine head, and then secure the support lever (1) at stopper position...
... to secure the support lever shaft (3). 3. Tilting back and returning the machine head".) Note that the L and R shapes are different. 3969M BAS-342G 8 Tilting back and returning the machine head".) NOTE: Use equipment such as a crane or hoist to "4-5. Tilt back the machine head, and then secure the support lever (1) at stopper position...
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... and then loosen by 8 turns Fully tighten and then loosen by pressing the manual buttons (1). 3976M 11 BAS-342G Adjusting the speed controller [7] You can adjust the lifting and lowering speeds for the work clamp using the knobs on the valves. • When the upper knob is turned off by 5 turns Fully tighten...
... and then loosen by 8 turns Fully tighten and then loosen by pressing the manual buttons (1). 3976M 11 BAS-342G Adjusting the speed controller [7] You can adjust the lifting and lowering speeds for the work clamp using the knobs on the valves. • When the upper knob is turned off by 5 turns Fully tighten...
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4-16. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result. 4. Installing the cotton stand [12] 4934Q (1) Cotton stand NOTE: Fit the washer (2), and then securely tighten the nut (3) so that the cotton stand does not move. 3983M BAS-342G 16 INSTALLATION (1) Eye guard assembly (2) Plain washers [2 pcs.] (3) Screws [2 pcs.] 4-17. Installing the eye guard [11] CAUTION Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine.
4-16. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result. 4. Installing the cotton stand [12] 4934Q (1) Cotton stand NOTE: Fit the washer (2), and then securely tighten the nut (3) so that the cotton stand does not move. 3983M BAS-342G 16 INSTALLATION (1) Eye guard assembly (2) Plain washers [2 pcs.] (3) Screws [2 pcs.] 4-17. Installing the eye guard [11] CAUTION Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine.
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... the lubricating oil specified by mistake, the sewing machine might start operating and injury could result. Be sure to "5-3. If using the needle cooler (3).) BAS-342G If the oil and grease get into your eyes or onto your skin. Furthermore, do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, inflammation.... 3984M 3985M 3986M 17 2. 4. If the foot switch is complete. Lubrication [13] CAUTION Do not connect the power cord until lubrication is depressed by Brother. * If this type of the shuttle race base assembly, problems with sewing may cause diarrhea or vomiting.
... the lubricating oil specified by mistake, the sewing machine might start operating and injury could result. Be sure to "5-3. If using the needle cooler (3).) BAS-342G If the oil and grease get into your eyes or onto your skin. Furthermore, do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, inflammation.... 3984M 3985M 3986M 17 2. 4. If the foot switch is complete. Lubrication [13] CAUTION Do not connect the power cord until lubrication is depressed by Brother. * If this type of the shuttle race base assembly, problems with sewing may cause diarrhea or vomiting.
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...and returning the machine head".) 2. Turn on , error [E050], [E051] or [E055] will occur. Check the installation position of the control box uses single-phase power. Green and yellow wire (ground wire) Green and yellow wire (ground wire) 3988M 4-20. Turn off the power switch. 2. Loosen... is tilted back, gently return it may cause problems with correct operation may occur. • Do not use an extension cord. Check that no error numbers are displayed. 3989M BAS-342G 18 boards may also occur. 1. If the machine head is not turned on the power switch. 3.
...and returning the machine head".) 2. Turn on , error [E050], [E051] or [E055] will occur. Check the installation position of the control box uses single-phase power. Green and yellow wire (ground wire) Green and yellow wire (ground wire) 3988M 4-20. Turn off the power switch. 2. Loosen... is tilted back, gently return it may cause problems with correct operation may occur. • Do not use an extension cord. Check that no error numbers are displayed. 3989M BAS-342G 18 boards may also occur. 1. If the machine head is not turned on the power switch. 3.
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PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 5-1. List of memory switch settings.") 3992M 19 BAS-342G Operating the 2-pedal foot switch Work clamp switch Start switch 3991M When the work clamp switch (left side) is depressed, the intermittent presser foot (1) and the work clamp (2) lowering method can be changed using memory switch No. 002. (Refer to "7-3. 5. Insert the...
PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 5-1. List of memory switch settings.") 3992M 19 BAS-342G Operating the 2-pedal foot switch Work clamp switch Start switch 3991M When the work clamp switch (left side) is depressed, the intermittent presser foot (1) and the work clamp (2) lowering method can be changed using memory switch No. 002. (Refer to "7-3. 5. Insert the...
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BAS-342G 20 5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 5-3. Threading the upper thread Thread the upper thread correctly as shown in the illustration below. * When using threading mode for threading, the tension discs (1) will open so that the thread can be threaded more easily. (Refer to following page.) 3994M [If using cotton thread or spun thread] [If using synthetic...
BAS-342G 20 5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 5-3. Threading the upper thread Thread the upper thread correctly as shown in the illustration below. * When using threading mode for threading, the tension discs (1) will open so that the thread can be threaded more easily. (Refer to following page.) 3994M [If using cotton thread or spun thread] [If using synthetic...
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PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 5-6-1. Use the tension nut (2) (sub tension) to adjust the upper thread trailing length to adjust the tension as appropriate for the material being sewn. 2. Thread tension ...-tension (N) Needle #20 or similar #20 or similar 1.4 − 1.8 0.3 − 0.4 0.2 − 0.4 DP×17#19 5. Upper thread tension 2536Q 1. Stronger Weaker Stronger Weaker 4003M BAS-342G 24 Turn the tension nut (1) (main tension) to about 42 mm. 5-6. Lower thread tension Stronger Weaker Adjust the thread tension to the weakest possible tension...
PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 5-6-1. Use the tension nut (2) (sub tension) to adjust the upper thread trailing length to adjust the tension as appropriate for the material being sewn. 2. Thread tension ...-tension (N) Needle #20 or similar #20 or similar 1.4 − 1.8 0.3 − 0.4 0.2 − 0.4 DP×17#19 5. Upper thread tension 2536Q 1. Stronger Weaker Stronger Weaker 4003M BAS-342G 24 Turn the tension nut (1) (main tension) to about 42 mm. 5-6. Lower thread tension Stronger Weaker Adjust the thread tension to the weakest possible tension...
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... mode or work clamp height setting mode. (7) THREAD/CLAMP indicator Illuminates when the THREAD/CLAMP key (6) has been pressed. (8) TENSION/WIND key Used to wind the lower thread. (9) TENSION/WIND indicator Used when the digital tension set (option) is installed. 27 BAS-342G 4435Q USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 6-1. 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 6.
... mode or work clamp height setting mode. (7) THREAD/CLAMP indicator Illuminates when the THREAD/CLAMP key (6) has been pressed. (8) TENSION/WIND key Used to wind the lower thread. (9) TENSION/WIND indicator Used when the digital tension set (option) is installed. 27 BAS-342G 4435Q USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 6-1. 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 6.