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BAS-342G PS Basic Operation Manual DIRECT DRIVE PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC PATTERN SEWER Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. This basic operation manual describes basic operations including sewing machine - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
thread take-up lever, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts. Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before operating the machine so that you will know how to use it correctly. BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols failure to follow the IMPORTANT instructions may result in physical damage to equipment and surroundings or result in problems with equipment operation. Symbols must make the ground connection".) BAS-342G PS i - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
from the wall outlet. Lightning may cause problems with correct operation. Installation Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any or vomiting. Keep the oil out of the reach of children. ii BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
and installing optional accessories, be sure to use only genuine Brother parts. Brother will not be held responsible for any accidents or problems resulting from the use of non-genuine parts. If any outlet, and then contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician. BAS-342G PS iii - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. 5 Direction of operation iv BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
Rear cover Thread take-up cover Eye guard Finger guard Motor cover Rear cover Rear cover Inside cover R Middle cover Outside cover Fixed cover Tension release solenoid cover Inside cover L Middle cover Outside cover Fixed cover X motor cover BAS-342G PS 2740B v - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
head fixing bolts [1]..... 4 4-2. Installing the control box [2 5 4-3. Installing the oil pan and support lever base .... 6 4-4. Installing the machine head 6 4-5. Tilting back and returning the machine Using the STOP switch 34 7-3. Using the thread wiper switch 34 Document CD 36 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
(11) Cotton stand CFTM is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Safety devices: (12) Finger guard (13) Eye guard (14) Thread take-up cover (15) Motor cover BAS-342G PS 2741B 1 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
through the window (3) of the inner rotary hook. Easy and accurate feed plate replacement INSTRUCTION MANUAL CD 11-10-1. Installing the feed plate The feed plate installation position can be obtained accurately the 2nd step, the work clamp (2) drops to its lowest position C. 2 BAS-342G PS 4057M - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
mm away from the leg. If the control box and the leg are too close together, it may result in incorrect sewing machine operation. 4053M BAS-342G PS 3 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. Install the safety covers to the machine 2742B 4 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
plate (a) on the control box (1) is "AX342G" to indicate that it is an RX-control box for BAS-342G sewing machines. * If the sewing machine is installed to the table, tilt back the machine head. (Refer in the staples (8) to make sure that they do not pierce the power cord. 3963M BAS-342G PS 5 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
(a) or the support lever base (b). ! Do not let the side (d) of the 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.] 2743B (Continued on next page) 6 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
your hand will get caught between the support lever (1) and the table when the machine head is returned to its original position and injury will result. Engaging the stopper Disengaging the stopper The machine head can be tilted back and returned to one of three heights. BAS-342G PS 3967M 7 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
as a crane or hoist to tilt back the machine head. 2. Tighten the two set screws (2) to secure the support lever shaft (3). 3. Install the gas spring (8). Be sure to install so that the side with "UP" on it the machine head".) Note that the L and R shapes are different. 2915B 8 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
when it was delivered > (1) Operation panel (2) Bolts [3 pcs.] * Pass the cords of the operation panel (1) through the operation panel stand (3) and under the table. 3971M BAS-342G PS 9 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
(1). (The meter pointer will turn clockwise.) NOTE: Turn the cock (1) gently to open it. 5. Adjust the air pressure. (Refer to the next page.) 2747B 10 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
tighten Valve 1 You can operate the work clamp when the power is turned off by pressing the manual buttons (1). 2749B < Adjusting the speed of the thread trimming air cylinder > Valve 3 is used tightening settings mentioned above, upper thread trimming may not work correctly. BAS-342G PS 11 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
switch 6-pin Valve harness 12-pin Programmer relay harness 8-pin Fan 6-pin Solenoid selection harness 4-pin Thread trimming cylinder sensor harness 16-pin BAS-342G PS Connection location on main P.C. board P20 (X-ENC) P4 (Y-ENC) P5 (P-ENC) P6 (FOOT) P1 (PANEL) P9 (HEAD-SW) P8 (SENSOR1) P13 (HEAD - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
-M) P4 (UVW) P5 (SYNC) Connection location on PMD P.C. board P3 (PPM) P6 (SOL1) P7 (SOL2) P8 (YPM) P10 (XPM) Cord clamp/cable tie (4) (5) (5), (6) Cable tie (5), (6) (5), (6) (5), (6) (5), (6) (5), (6) BAS-342G PS 13 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. (1) Ground wire from upper shaft motor harness (2) Ground wire from the ground connections are secure in order to ensure safety. 2750B 14 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
. 5. Secure the cover of the control box by tightening the eight screws (5). Check that the cords are not clamped by the cover at this time. BAS-342G PS 15 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
stand [12] 2367B (1) Cotton stand NOTE: Fit the washer (2), and then securely tighten the nut (3) so that the cotton stand does not move. 3983M 16 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
• Use only the lubricating oil specified by Brother. * If this type of lubricating oil is difficult to obtain, the recommended oil to use is - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. 1. Attach an appropriate plug to the power cord (1). (The green on the power and check that no error numbers are displayed. 3989M 18 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
readjust the needle clearance. (Refer to "11-6. Adjusting the needle clearance" in the instruction manual CD.) 5-2. Operating the 2-pedal foot switch Work clamp switch Start switch 3991M When the Refer to "7-3. List of memory switch settings" in the instruction manual CD.) 2755B BAS-342G PS 19 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
and the end of the thread. If the trailing length of the thread is too long, it may cause the thread to become tangled. 20 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
. • The work clamp and the intermittent presser foot will return to the position they were at before threading mode began. THREAD/CLAMP indicator switches off BAS-342G PS 21 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
assembly (10) up and down to adjust. * For case A, move the bobbin winder tension assembly (10) down, and for case B, move it upward. For case B BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
the thread through the thread slot (2), pass it underneath the spring (3), and then pass it through the thread guide (4), leaving a trailing-out length of about 35 mm. 4. Hold the latch on the bobbin case and insert hook. (The thread will be released from the thread hold spring (5).) BAS-342G PS 23 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
being sewn. 2. Use the tension nut (2) (sub tension) to adjust the upper thread trailing length to about 45 mm. Stronger Weaker Weaker Stronger 2573B 24 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
(3) will illuminate, and the model name [342] will appear in the PROGRAM No. display (4) and [A-PS] will appear in the menu display (5). After this, the program number will flash in the PROGRAM No. display (1) in the direction of operation to clear the error display. 4007M 4008M BAS-342G PS 25 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
(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. 26 BAS-342G PS 4435Q - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
to set and select cycle programs. (23) R/W key Used to read data from and write data to external media. CFTM is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. BAS-342G PS 27 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
except when inserting and removing the CF card. If this is not done, dust may get inside and cause problems with operation. 4453Q 2 Turn on the power switch. Press the or key to select the program number (100 pattern" to check that the needle drop position is correct. 4012M 28 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
setting value (sti/min) will appear in the menu display (3). 2. Press the or key (4) to set the sewing speed. (Sewing speed setting: 400 − 2700) 4956Q BAS-342G PS 29 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
the final stitch, the work clamp will move to the sewing start position and then stop. Press the TEST key. TEST indicator switches off 30 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
it from coming into contact with the needle plate. 3 Intermittent stroke When making the adjustment, refer to "11-13. Changing the intermittent stroke" in the instruction manual CD. BAS-342G PS 2763B 31 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
or 2GB. (CF cards with a capacity of more than 2GB are not supported.) • Do not disassemble or modify the CF card. • Do not bend, manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owners. However, no TM or other similar symbols appear in the main text of this manual. 32 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
work clamp and feed plate and the article being sewn is slipping, take measures to stop the work clamp and feed plate from being slippery. BAS-342G PS 33 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
will start. 4022M 7-3. Using the thread wiper switch The thread wiper switch (1) can be used to turn the thread wiper (2) on and off. 4023M 34 BAS-342G PS - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
MEMO BAS-342G PS 35 - Brother International BAS-342G PS | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
and/ or other countries. Windows® and Microsoft® Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. © 2010 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. This is the original instructions. BAS-342G PS SB2117-001 E 2010.11. B (1)
BAS-342G PS
DIRECT DRIVE
PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC PATTERN SEWER
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Please read this manual before using the machine.
Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
This
basic
operation
manual
describes
basic
operations including sewing machine operations.
For cleaning, standard adjustments and more details,
please refer to the instruction manual contained in
the Document CD.
Basic Operation Manual