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BAS-342G INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. DIRECT DRIVE PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC PATTERN SEWER - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
and 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 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
[1] Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to ensure safe operation of this machine be done. (For example, the symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".) BAS-342G i - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
power and disconnect the power cord 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 electrical work that may need to be - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
careful to observe all safety precautions. Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother. If any safety devices have been using the machine. Any problems in machine operation which result from unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be covered by the warranty. BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow 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 dealer. 1 2 Safety devices: Devices such as eye guard, finger 3 Be - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
Motor cover Rear cover Tension release solenoid cover Inside cover L Middle cover Outside cover Fixed cover X motor cover BAS-342G 3957M v - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
(reinitialization 46 8. USING CF CARDS 47 8-1. Notes on handling CF cards (sold separately) ...47 8-2. Structure of a CF card folder 47 8-3. Data read/write mode 48 8-3-1. Reading all sewing data from the CF card at once 49 8-3-2. Writing all sewing data to the CF card at once 50 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
51 9-1. Sewing 51 9-2. Using the STOP switch 52 9-3. Using the thread wiper switch 52 55 11-1. Adjusting the thread take-up spring 55 11-2. Adjusting arm thread guide R 56 11-3. Adjusting the needle bar height 56 11-4. Adjusting the 66 13. TROUBLESHOOTING 70 14. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY 73 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS (1) STOP switch (2) CF slot (3) Power switch (4) Work clamp switch (5) Start switch (6) Control box (7) Solenoid valve (8) Operation panel . 1 Safety devices: (12) Finger guard (13) Eye guard (14) Thread take-up cover (15) Motor cover BAS-342G 3958M - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
pressure 0.5 MPa 1.8 l/min. * The number of data items and stitches that can be stored will vary depending on the number of stitches in each program. BAS-342G 2 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
table should be at least 50 mm, and 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 10 mm away from the - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done. The sewing machine head weighs approximately 160 kg. Use mm away from any moving parts. Furthermore, do not excessively a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur BAS-342G 4 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
model 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 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
oil pan (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.] 3965M BAS-342G (Continued on next page - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
(b), 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. 3967M 7 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
Tilt back the machine head, and then secure the support lever (1) at stopper position (a). (Refer to "4-5. Tilting back and returning the machine head".) NOTE: Use equipment such as a crane or hoist to tilt the machine head".) Note that the L and R shapes are different. 3969M BAS-342G 8 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
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 9 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
cock (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.) 3974M BAS-342G 10 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
12. 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 tightened, the lifting speed becomes slower. clamp when the power is turned off by pressing the manual buttons (1). 3976M 11 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
panel 8-pin Safety switch 3-pin Home position sensor assembly 12-pin STOP switch 6-pin Valve harness 12-pin Programmer relay harness 8-pin Fan 6-pin BAS-342G 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) P12 (AIR1 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
(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) 13 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
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 that the ground connections are secure in order to ensure safety. 3980M BAS-342G 14 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
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. 15 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
4-16. Installing the eye guard [11] CAUTION Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result. 4. INSTALLATION (1) Eye guard assembly tighten the nut (3) so that the cotton stand does not move. 3983M BAS-342G 16 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
lightly moistened. NOTE: If there is no more oil on the felt of the shuttle race base assembly, problems with sewing may result. 3. If using the needle cooler (3), fill it with silicon oil (100 mm2/s). (Refer to "5-3. Threading the upper thread" for details on using the needle cooler (3).) BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
to electronic components such as P.C. boards may occur. • Do not use an extension cord. If this is not observed, it may cause problems with correct operation. Green and yellow wire 4. Turn on the power and check that no error numbers are displayed. 3989M BAS-342G 18 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
(2) are lowered, and when the start switch (right side) is then depressed, the sewing machine starts operating. * The work clamp (2) lowering method can be changed using memory switch No. 002. (Refer to "7-3. List of memory switch settings.") 3992M 19 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
that the thread can be threaded more easily. (Refer to following page.) 3994M [If using cotton thread or spun thread] [If using synthetic thread] Thread the upper thread Needle cooler 3993M 3995M • Turn the machine pulley is too long, it may cause the thread to become tangled. BAS-342G 20 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
work clamp and the intermittent presser foot will return to the position they were at before threading mode began. THREAD/CLAMP indicator switches off 21 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 5-4. Winding the lower thread CAUTION Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while winding the lower thread. Injury or damage move the bobbin winder tension assembly (10) down, and for case B, move it upward. For case B BAS-342G 22 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
pull out approximately 30 mm of thread. 6. Hold the latch on the bobbin case and insert the bobbin case into the rotary hook. 2535Q 23 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
. 5-6-2. Upper thread tension 2536Q 1. Turn the tension nut (1) (main tension) to adjust the tension as appropriate for the material being sewn. 2. Use the tension nut (2) (sub tension) to adjust the upper thread trailing length to about 42 mm. Stronger Weaker Stronger Weaker 4003M BAS-342G 24 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
Aligned 4005M 4421Q 1. Turn on the power switch. The POWER indicator (3) will illuminate, and the model name [342] will appear in the PROGRAM No. display (4) and [Air] will appear in the menu display (5). After this direction of operation to clear the error display. 4007M 4008M 25 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
screw (2). 3. Move the work clamp stopper (3) to its highest position, and then tighten the wing screw (2) to secure the work clamp stopper (3) in place. 4011M BAS-342G 26 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
Used to start threading 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 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
media indicator Illuminates when the FDD set (option) is connected. (22) Function keys [F1, F2, F3, F4] Used to select user programs and 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 28 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
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 − 999). * The "---" display is used to check the feed home position. CF media indicator illuminates 4421Q 4457Q 3 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 6-4. Setting the X-scale and Y-scale The scales are set to 100 (%) at the time of shipment from value (rpm) 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 30 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 6-6. Checking the sewing pattern Use test feed mode to check the needle movement with only the work clamp operating. Check that the needle will move to the sewing start position and then stop. Press the TEST key. TEST indicator switches off 31 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 6-7. Setting the height of the intermittent presser foot You can use the operation panel to change the setting value for the intermittent presser foot height. stroke Refer to "11-13. Changing the intermittent stroke" when making the adjustment. BAS-342G 5033Q 32 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
setting mode Refer to "7-5. Using the production counter". 4 When SPEED indicator is illuminated Production counter temporary display function Refer to "7-5. Using the production counter". 5 User program setting mode Refer to "7-7. Using user programs". 33 BAS-342G 4488Q 4489Q 4490Q 4491Q - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
7-2. Setting memory switches 1 All indicators switch off 7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) While pressing the SELECT key, turn on the power switch. * Keep pressing settings, keep pressing the RESET key for two or more seconds until the buzzer makes a long beep. BAS-342G 34 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
steps (*1) 0 2 Do not use this setting. Sewing start speed The sewing speed for the first 1 − 5 stitches is set by memory switch numbers 151 100 OFF − 155. (Refer to the service manual for details of memory switch The mm display may differ slightly from the actual sewing size. 35 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 7-4. Using the lower thread counter If you use the lower thread counter to set the number of articles which can be sewn with the amount is set, the lower thread counter will operate even if the lower thread counter is not being displayed. 4963Q BAS-342G 36 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 7-5. Using the production counter 1 While pressing the TEST key, press the key. • The counter value that the menu back to the normal menu display. * You can start sewing while the temporary display still appears. 37 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
split data (data that causes sewing to pause) exists within a single program, the numbers that are used to specify the patterns that are separated by split data are called split numbers. Pattern 1 Pattern 2 403 = 2 • The pattern for the displayed split number is sewn independently. BAS-342G 38 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
as user programs (U1 to U50). If you are sewing certain patterns over and over again, it is useful to record the settings for these patterns into a user program. User programs are enabled when memory switch no. to set the Y-scale to be recorded. Y-SCALE indicator flashes 4472Q 39 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
5 Next, set the sewing speed. 7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) Press the SELECT key. Press the recorded. or key to set the sewing number will flash in the PROGRAM No. display. TEST indicator switches off, MENU indicator illuminates 4971Q (Continued on next page) BAS-342G 40 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
sewing start position.) • User programs U1 to U10 can be selected directly using function keys F1 to F4 (4). (Refer to "7-9. Direct selection".) 2. Check be cleared. NOTE: If a cleared user program has been stored as part of a cycle program, the step that involves that user program will BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
contain up to a maximum of fifteen steps. When sewing the sewing patterns in numerical order, it can be useful to record them in a cycle program beforehand. Cycle programs are enabled when memory switch nos. 400 and 401 , and then press the SELECT key until the desired step is reached. BAS-342G 42 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
1. Press the or key (1) to select the cycle program number that you would like to use. • If the cycle program number is flashing, depress the work clamp switch (2) to lower the work clamp, programs have been recorded, the user programs will be sewn in numeric order. 43 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
selection (combination table) You can use the function keys to directly select user using function keys F1 to F4. U5 to U10 and C-5 to C-9 can be selected by simultaneously pressing combinations of function keys F1 to F4 (addition). U5/C-5 U6/C-6 U7/C-7 Or Or Or U8/C-8 U9/C-9 U10 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
right when the key is pressed, and to the left when the key is pressed. • When using Y-scale parallel movement mode, the needle moves the corresponding distance backward when the key is pressed, and will not be reset. (Refer to the service manual for details on memory switch No. 465.) 45 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
2 3 4 5 [ SEW] [−***] [ MEM] [ ALL] [ USE] [ EoP] Setting items Clearing all sewing programs Clearing individual sewing programs programs Clearing expansion option output data * Refer to the instruction manual for the programmer for details of expansion option output. 1 switches off BAS-342G 46 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
Use a CF card with a memory capacity of 32, 64, 128, 256, 512 MB, 1GB or 2GB. (CF cards with a capacity of more than 2GB are not supported The underlined portion of the name of the \BROTHER\ISM\SMDB00 folder for sewing data can be service manual for details on memory switch No. 752.) 47 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
and cause problems with operation BAS-300G series. *2 Only valid when using an optional floppy disk drive. *3 Sewing data for the BAS-300 series, BAS-300A series and BAS-300E/F series can be read. *4 Refer to the instruction manual for the programmer for details of expansion option output. BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
8. USING CF CARDS 8-3-1. Reading all sewing data from the CF card at once 1 Select the [r 1] data read/write mode. 4576Q 2 Press the R/W key. • [-SEd] will key. Turn off the power switch, remove the CF card, and then close the cover of the CF slot. TEST indicator switches off 49 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
8. USING CF CARDS 8-3-2. Writing all sewing data to the CF card at once 1 Select the [w 2] data read/write mode. 4578Q 2 Press the the CF card, and then close the cover of the CF slot. TEST indicator switches off Refer to the service manual for details on other read/write modes. BAS-342G 50 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
clamp (3) will rise. 4021M Use a work clamp and a feed plate which will hold the article securely so that it does not slip. If using the standard 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. 51 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
quicker if you keep the key pressed down.) 4443Q 3 Depress the start switch (4). • The sewing machine will start operating and sewing will start. 4022M 9-3. Using the thread wiper switch The thread wiper switch (1) can be used to turn the thread wiper (2) on and off. 4023M BAS-342G 52 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
race base (2) and the shuttle hook (3). 3. Clean all the dust and thread ends from around the driver (4), the top of the rotary hook thread guide and the shuttle race. 10-2. Draining the oil 4024M 1. Remove and empty the oiler (1) whenever it is full. 2. After emptying oiler (1), screw it back - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
. 4027M 10-5. Cleaning the eye guard Wipe the eye guard clean with a soft cloth. NOTE: Do not use solvents such as kerosene or thinner to clean the eye guard. 10-6. Checking the needle 4987Q Always check that Lubricate the sewing machine while referring to "4-18. Lubrication". BAS-342G 54 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
parts which use Use a screwdriver to turn the tension stud (5) in order to adjust the tension of the thread take-up spring (3). Stronger Weaker 4030M NOTE: If the thread tension spring (3) is not adjusted correctly, the upper thread trailing length will be uneven after thread trimming. 55 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
take-up amount will become greater.) * When sewing light material, move arm thread guide R (1) to the right. (The thread take-up amount will become less.) center of the needle. * If using a DP X 5 needle, use the second reference line from the top of the needle bar (reference line b). BAS-342G 56 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
the needle clearance 0.01 − 0.08mm guide (1) is in the wrong position, thread breakages, soiled thread or tangling of the thread may occur. The position of the shuttle race thread guide (1) is adjusted at the time of shipment from the factory. It should not be changed if possible. 57 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
from the position the head of the set screw (1) is aligned with the edge of the bed, use the following method to make the adjustment. Aligned Three turns of the set screw (1) 4036M Less oil its original position. 6. Install the X motor cover (2) with the four screws (1). 4038M BAS-342G 58 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
of the needle plate to the ridge on the movable knife (9) is 9.5 to 9.9 mm. 7. After tightening the bolt (8), check the above position once more. 59 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
there is a gap of about 0 - 1 mm between the outside of the hole in the movable knife (9) and the ridge line on the shuttle race thread guide (13) when there is still play between the parts. BAS-342G 60 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
too weak and the thread is not completely cut, use a thinner movable knife spacer. * If the knife pressure is too strong and the movable knife (1) turns stiffly, use a thicker movable knife spacer. 7. Apply grease to hole. 9. Install the feed plate (2). (Refer to the next page.) 61 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
index mark is facing upward. Place the rear edge of the feed plate (1) against the stepped part of base plate Y (2) (hatched shaded section (A)) and use a 2 mm diameter pin (such as a needle) to align the hole in the feed that the thread wiper (2) does not touch the finger guard (6). BAS-342G 62 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
following table. (Refer to the next page.) Installation position Intermittent stroke range A 2 − 4.5mm B 4.5 − 10mm C 0 mm (Presser foot does not move up and down) 5012Q 63 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
on the needle bar (reference line B) is aligned with the lower edge of the needle bar bush (5). (If using a DP x 5 needle, align with the second reference line from the top (reference line b).) 4. Open the top (7), and then adjust until the two points mentioned above are not touching. BAS-342G 64 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
regulator (1) and then turn it to adjust the air pressure to 0.5 MPa. After adjustment is complete, push the handle (2) downward to lock it. 3975M 65 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
window. Follow the remedy procedure to eliminate the cause of the problem. Switch-related errors Code Cause and remedy E010 Stop switch was pressed connected, or work clamp mode has not been set correctly. Use a foot switch that matches specifications, or initialize the memory switch BAS-342G 66 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
Intermittent presser foot raised or lowered position cannot be detected. Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the intermittent presser foot vertical direction. E303 Problem with work clamp motor home position adjustment data. Re-adjust the home position. 67 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
this program number. E427 Check the program number. Data that has already been loaded into internal memory can be used without having to press the R/W key again. E430 Data cannot be backed up to main P.C. board. Turn memory is full and copying is not possible. Clear the sewing data. BAS-342G 68 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
Extended option output number already exists. Change the extended option output number. If not using the extended option output, initialize the data to clear the extended option output data. if carrying out the specified remedy does not solve the problem, contact the place of purchase. 69 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
before calling for repairs or service. • If the following remedies do not fix the problem, turn off the power switch and consult a qualified technician or the place of purchase. CAUTION Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before carrying out troubleshooting. If the foot switch is - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem or needle. Repair or replace the problem part. Thread breaking from heat (Synthetic thread) Use a cooling tank. Thread is guide is not Adjust the position of the shuttle race separating the threads. thread guide. P. 24 P. 30 P. 24 P. 55 P. 56 P. 57 71 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
13. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Reference Upper thread is knife is not picking up the upper thread. Adjust the position of the shuttle race thread guide. Adjust the needle bar lift amount. P. 57 P. 56 Movable knife is not picking up P. 56 P. 55 P. 24 P. 61 P. 12 P. 18 BAS-342G 72 - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
14. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY 14. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 73 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
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