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BAS-342G 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 operations. For - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic 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 | Basic 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 | Basic 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 | Basic 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 | Basic 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 | Basic 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 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
the sewing pattern 30 6-7. Setting the height of the intermittent presser foot ..31 6-8. Notes on handling CF cards (sold separately) ...32 7. SEWING 33 7-1. Sewing 33 7-2. Using the STOP switch 34 7-3. Using the thread wiper switch 34 Document CD 36 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
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 . Safety devices: (12) Finger guard (13) Eye guard (14) Thread take-up cover (15) Motor cover BAS-342G 3958M 1 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
when the foot switch is depressed. Presser foot height can be set easily using the panel l Page 31 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CD 7-7. Using user programs The height of the presser foot can be set simply by entering 2nd step, the work clamp (2) drops to its lowest position C. 2 BAS-342G 4056M 2555Q 4057M - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
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 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
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 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
the control box (1), check that the 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 to "4-5. Tilting back and returning the machine - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
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 (Continued on next page) 6 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
(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. BAS-342G 3967M 7 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
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 8 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | 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 9 - Brother International BAS-342G | 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.) 3974M 10 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
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 BAS-342G 11 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
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 12 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 | 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 13 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
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) Ground wire from upper shaft motor harness (2) Ground wire from the ground connections are secure in order to ensure safety. 3980M 14 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | 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 15 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
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. (1) Eye guard assembly (2) Plain washers tighten the nut (3) so that the cotton stand does not move. 3983M 16 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
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 17 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
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 ( Turn on the power and check that no error numbers are displayed. 3989M 18 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
(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" in the instruction manual CD.) 3992M BAS-342G 19 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
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 (2) is too long, it may cause the thread to become tangled. 20 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | 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 21 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
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 to A, move the bobbin winder tension assembly (10) down, and for case B, move it upward. For case B BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
then 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 BAS-342G 23 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
is held. 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 24 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
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 the direction of operation to clear the error display. 4007M 4008M BAS-342G 25 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
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. 26 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
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 27 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
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 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
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 29 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
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 30 BAS-342G - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
(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. the adjustment, refer to "11-13. Changing the intermittent stroke" in the instruction manual CD. BAS-342G 5033Q 31 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
the FAT32 method cannot be used. * CFTM is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. * Company names and product names appearing in this 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 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
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. BAS-342G 33 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
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 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 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
MEMO BAS-342G 35 - Brother International BAS-342G | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
in PDF format. ・ Basic Operation Manual ・ Instruction Manual ・ Parts Book How to use the Document CD Refer to "Using Document CD" which comes with the Document other countries. http://www.brother.com/ © 2007 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. BAS-342G SA8776-001 E 2007.06. B (1)
BAS-342G
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 operations.
For cleaning, standard adjustments and more details,
please refer to the instruction manual contained in
the Document CD.
Basic Operation Manual