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12. TABLE OF ERROR CODES

BAS-342G

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Data editing-related errors

Code

Cause and remedy

E500

The enlargement ratio setting caused the sewing data to extend outside the sewing area.

Set the enlargement ratio again.

E501

Sewing data that exceeds the sewing machine's sewing area was loaded.

Check the size of the sewing data.

E502

The enlargement ratio caused the data pitch to exceed the maximum pitch of 12.7 mm.

Set the enlargement ratio again.

E510

Invalid code in sewing data.

Reload the data from the CF card or floppy disk.

E511

No end code has been input into sewing data.

Input an end code, or change the program number.

E512

Number of stitches exceeds allowed maximum.

E520

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.

E530

Changing program number is prohibited.

P.C. board-related errors

Code

Cause and remedy

E700

Abnormal rise in power supply voltage.

Turn off the power and check the input voltage.

E701

Abnormal rise in sewing machine motor drive voltage.

Turn off the power, and then check the voltage.

E705

Abnormal drop in power supply voltage.

Turn off the power and check the input voltage.

E710

Abnormal current detected in sewing machine motor.

Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems with the sewing machine.

E711

Abnormal current detected in X-feed motor.

Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the X-feed direction.

E712

Abnormal current detected in Y-feed motor.

Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems in the Y-feed direction.

E713

Abnormal current detected in work clamp motor.

Turn off the power, and then check if there are any problems with the X-feed mechanism, Y-feed mechanism or

work clamp lifter.

E730

External error input (AIRSW) detected.

Turn off the power, and then check the air pressure.

E740

Control box cooling fan does not operate.

Turn off the power, and then check if the cooling fan is blocked with scraps of thread.

Check that connector P22 on the main P.C. board is properly connected.

E741

X-feed motor cooling fan does not operate.



E742

Y-feed motor cooling fan does not operate.



If an error code that is not listed above appears or if carrying out the specified remedy does not solve the problem,

contact the place of purchase.

Section	Page
COVER	1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	3
CONTENTS	8
1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS	10
2. SPECIFICATIONS	11
3. TABLE PROCESSING DIAGRAM	12
4. INSTALLATION	13
4-1. Removing the machine head fixing bolts [1]	13
4-2. Installing the control box [2]	14
4-3. Installing the oil pan and support lever base	15
4-4. Installing the machine head	15
4-5. Tilting back and returning the machine head	16
4-6. Installing the gas spring	17
4-7. Installing the operation panel [3]	18
4-8. Installing the solenoid valve assembly	19
4-9. Connecting the air tubes [4]	19
4-10. Installing the air hose [5]	19
4-11. Adjusting the air pressure [6]	20
4-12. Adjusting the speed controller [7]	20
4-13. Connecting the cords [8]	21
4-14. Connecting the ground wire [9]	23
4-15. Securing the cords and air tubes [10]	24
4-16. Installing the eye guard [11]	25
4-17. Installing the cotton stand [12]	25
4-18. Lubrication [13]	26
4-19. Connecting the power cord [14]	27
4-20. Checking the safety switch [15]	27
5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING	28
5-1. Installing the needle	28
5-2. Operating the 2-pedal foot switch	28
5-3. Threading the upper thread	29
5-4. Winding the lower thread	31
5-5. Installing the bobbin case	32
5-6. Thread tension	33
5-6-1. Lower thread tension	33
5-6-2. Upper thread tension	33
5-7. Home position detection	34
5-8. Setting 2-step operation for the work clamp	35
6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS)	36
6-1. Name and function of each operation panel item	36
6-2. Loading sewing data	38
6-3. Setting the program number	38
6-4. Setting the X-scale and Y-scale	39
6-5. Setting the sewing speed	39
6-6. Checking the sewing pattern	40
6-7. Setting the height of the intermittent presser foot	41
7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS)	42
7-1. List of advanced functions	42
7-2. Setting memory switches	43
7-3. List of memory switch settings	44
7-4. Using the lower thread counter	45
7-5. Using the production counter	46
7-6. Setting the split number	47
7-7. Using user programs	48
7-8. Using cycle programs	51
7-9. Direct selection (combination table)	53
7-10. X and Y parallel movement of sewing pattern	54
7-11. Clearing memory data (reinitialization)	55
8. USING CF CARDS	56
8-1. Notes on handling CF cards (sold separately)	56
8-2. Structure of a CF card folder	56
8-3. Data read/write mode	57
8-3-1. Reading all sewing data from the CF card at once	58
8-3-2. Writing all sewing data to the CF card at once	59
9. SEWING	60
9-1. Sewing	60
9-2. Using the STOP switch	61
9-3. Using the thread wiper switch	61
10. CLEANING	62
10-1. Cleaning the rotary hook	62
10-2. Draining the oil	62
10-3. Checking the regulator	63
10-4. Cleaning the control box air inlet ports	63
10-5. Cleaning the eye guard	63
10-6. Checking the needle	63
10-7. Lubrication	63
11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS	64
11-1. Adjusting the thread take-up spring	64
11-2. Adjusting arm thread guide R	65
11-3. Adjusting the needle bar height	65
11-4. Adjusting the needle bar lift amount	65
11-5. Adjusting the driver needle guard	66
11-6. Adjusting the needle clearance	66
11-7. Adjusting the shuttle race thread guide	66
11-8. Adjusting the rotary hook lubrication amount	67
11-9. Adjusting the position of the movable knife	68
11-10. Replacing the movable and fixed knives	70
11-10-1. Installing the feed plate	71
11-11. Adjusting the thread wiper	71
11-12. Presser foot installation position	72
11-13. Changing the intermittent stroke	72
11-14. Adjusting the work clamp lift amount	74
11-15. Adjusting the air pressure	74
12. TABLE OF ERROR CODES	75
13. TROUBLESHOOTING	79
14. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY	82

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