Brother BAS-311F-L User Manual

BAS-311F-0, 311F-LBAS-326F-0Please read this manual before using the machine.Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.PROGRAMMABL

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-033. INSTALLATIONCAUTIONMachine installation should only be carried out bya qualified technician.Contact your

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-043-1. Table processing diagram* If using a commercially-available table, process it as shown in the illustrat

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-053-3. Installing the control box1. Remove the screws (1), and then open the covers (panel mounting assembly (

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-063-4. Installing the rubber cushionsInstall the rubber cushions (1) with the nails (2).* Install so that the

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-073-6. Installing the cushionsPlace the two cushions (1) into the holes in the work table,and secure them in p

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-083-8. Installing the machine head1. Insert the head hinges (1) into the machine head so that they are paralle

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-093-9. Tilting the sewing machine headBAS-311F-L, 326F-0 : Remove the X feed base cover (1) and the feed base

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0103. Move the presser arm assembly (4) as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow in the illustration

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0113-10. Connecting the ground wireCAUTIONBe sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secur

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0126. Gently tilt back the machine head. Refer to “3-9. Tilting the sewing machine head”.NoteBe sure to hav

BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0iThank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safetyinstructions

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-01313. Securely connect connectors P1 to P7, P14, P18, P23 and P26 as indicated in table below.NoteCheck that

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0143-12. Installing the belt cover1. Loosen the two screws (2) of the upper cover (1).2. Insert the belt cover

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0153-15. Installing the eye guardCAUTIONAttach all safety devices before using the sewing machine.If the machi

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0163-16. Installing the programmer (option)1. Install the programmer support (2) to the work table with the tw

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0173-18. Installing the feed base cover supports(BAS-311F-L, 326F-0)Loosen the four screws (1) on the side of

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0183-20. Connecting the tubes (pneumatic type only)Connect each air tube to the position with the correspondin

3. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0193-20-1. Installing the air unitMake sure that the air unit does not touch the control box or the work table

4. LUBRICATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0204. LUBRICATIONCAUTIONTurn off the power switch before starting lubricating, otherwise the machine may operat

4. LUBRICATION/ 5. CORRECT OPERATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0215. CORRECT OPERATION5-1. Selecting the needle and threadNeedle Thread Main application

5. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0225-3. Threading the upper threadCAUTIONIf the power switch needs to be left on when carrying out threading,

BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0ii2 Notes on safetyDANGERWait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from th

5. CORRECT OPERATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0235-4. Winding the lower threadCAUTIONDo not touch or place anything against any of the moving parts whi

5. INSTALLATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0245-5. Replacing the bobbin case and threading the threadCAUTIONIf the power switch needs to be left on when

5. CORRECT OPERATIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0255-6-2. Lower thread tension 5-6-3. Upper thread tensionSet the lower thread tension to as weak a tensi

6. USING THE OPERATION PANELBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-026(5)6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL6-1. Explanation of panel(1) POWER indicator ...

6. USING THE OPERATION PANELBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-027(10) Bobbin Thread COUNTER ... Illuminates when bobbin thread counter mode has been se

6. USING THE OPERATION PANELBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0286-2. Using the floppy disk<Compatible types of floppy disk>Data typeNo. of stitchesprogr

6. USING THE OPERATION PANELBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-029Setting the floppy disk1. Turn on the power switch (1). The POWER indicator (2) will illuminat

6. USING THE OPERATION PANELBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0306-3. Using the program R/W (Read/Write) switchProgrammed stitch patterns stored on floppy disk

6. USING THE OPERATION PANELBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0316-4. Using the TEST switch (Checking the sewing pattern)Use the TEST switch to begin sewing ag

6. USING THE OPERATION PANELBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0326-5. Using the emergency stop switchPress the emergency stop switch to immediately stop the se

BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0iii CAUTIONSewingThis sewing machine should only be used byoperators who have received the necessarytraining in safe use bef

6. USING THE OPERATION PANELBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0336-6. Adjusting the sewing SPEED controlThe sewing speed can be changed in steps of 100 rpm to

6. USING THE OPERATION PANELBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0346-8. Using the bobbin thread counterSet the bobbin thread counter to display the number of pie

6. USING THE OPERATION PANELBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0356-9. Using production counterBoth PRO. NO. and B.T. COUNTER displays are available for the fiv

6. USING THE OPERATION PANELBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0366-10. Using single split modeBy using single split mode, it is possible to change up to 100 pa

6. USING THE OPERATION PANELBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0376-11. Shifting a stitch patternPrograms which have already been programmed can be moved up, do

7. SEWINGBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0387. SEWINGCAUTIONTurn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot s

7. SEWINGBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0395. Step on the presser lifter switch (6) to raise the presserfoot.6. Insert the work piece under the work clamp,

8. CLEANING AND INSPECTIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0408. CLEANING AND INSPECTIONCAUTIONTurn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning, otherwi

8. CLEANING AND INSPECTIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0418-4. Cleaning the control box air inlet portUse vacuum cleaner to clean the filter in the air in

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-042(1)(2)(3)Aa(1)(2)Bb9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSCAUTIONMaintenance and inspection of the sewingmachine sh

BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0iv3 Warning labelsThe following warning labels appear on the sewing machine.Please follow the instructions on the labels at

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-043(2)(3)Needle center line0.01 - 0.08 mm(1)(2)(1)Tip9-3. Adjusting the needle clearanceTurn the machi

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-044(1)(5)(7)(3)(4)(3)(2)Mark(1)BA(2)(3)9-6. Adjusting the movable knife1. Remove the top cover (1) whi

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-045(2)(5)(4)(7)(3)(1)(6)(9)(10)0.5 mm(8)(9)Movableknife wasterABCDMovable knifeFix knifeCutting edgeFi

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-046(1)(2)Pin(5)(4)(7)(6)(5)(8)(3)(4)(3)(1)(2)4. Fit the thread cutter connecting rod (6) on connecting

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-047(3) (9)(8)(6)(7)0.5 - 1 mm3 - 5 mm(4)(2)(5)(10)(14)(13)(11)(12)9-8. Changing the presser foot lift&

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-048(4)(3)(1)15mm - 16mm35 mm35 mm25 mm25 mm(3)(4)(6)(5)(1)(2)(6)(2)(5)approx. 2 mm15 mmapprox.112 mm(2

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-049(3)(2)(1)20 mm(1)(3)(2)(3)(2)(4)scale20 mm(4)9-10. Adjusting the two-step work clamp lift amountThe

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-050(1)(2)(4)(3)(2)(4)(3)(5)Scale20 mm(5)(2)(4)(1)(3)9-10-3. BAS-326F-01. Turn on the air, and then pre

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-051(6)(2)(4)(7)(5)(1)(3)9-11. Adjusting the needle up stop positionThe needle up stop position is adju

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-052(3)(5)(6)(2)(7)(1)(4)9-12. Checking the input sensor and DIP switch input1. When the SPLIT NO. indi

BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0CONTENTS1. NAME OF MAJOR PARTS ...

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-053(1)(2)(3)(4)(1)9-13. Checking the input voltage1. Turn on the power switch.2. Press the menu switch

10. DIP SWITCHBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-05410. DIP SWITCHNoteAll DIP switches are set to OFF at the time of shipment.When changing DIP switch, the powe

10.DIPSWITCHBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-055DIP switch ASW No. When ONA-5After sewing is completed, work clamp does not automatically rise (only in split

10. DIP SWITCHBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-05610-2. DIP switches inside the control boxDANGERWait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch an

10.DIPSWITCHBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-057DIP switch DSW No. When OND-1The first two stitches at the sewing start will be sewn at low speed (approx. 260

11. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTION AND USING THE MEMORY SWITCHESBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0581286S11. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ANDUSING THE MEMORY SWITCHE

11. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTION AND USING THE MEMORY SWITCHESBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-059Memory switches (00 - 0F)Switch No. When ONmemo-00When moving t

11. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTION AND USING THE MEMORY SWITCHESBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-060Memory switches (10 - 1F)Switch No. When ONmemo-10 Milling devi

11. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTION AND USING THE MEMORY SWITCHESBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-061Memory switches (20 - 2F)Switch No. When ONmemo-20During feed t

11. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTION AND USING THE MEMORY SWITCHESBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-062Memory switches (30 - 3F)Turn the dial while pressing the STEP

BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-06-8. Using the bobbin thread counter ...

12. ERROR CODESBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-06312. ERROR CODESDANGERWait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power

12. ERROR CODESBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-064Code Cause RemedyE.40 Floppy disk is not inserted or operation panel cableis not securely connected.Insert

12. ERROR CODESBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-065Code Cause RemedyE.A0 Start switch was pressed when there was nosewing available data.Read sewing data agai

13. GAUGE PARTS LIST ACCORDING TO SUBCLASSESBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-06613.GAUGE PARTS LIST ACCORDING TO SUBCLASSESThe following parts are available f

13. GAUGE PARTS LIST ACCORDING TO SUBCLASSESBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-067BAS-326F-0Subclass 1A 2A 4APart name/SpecificationHeavy materials Medium mater

14. TROUBLESHOOTINGBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-06814. TROUBLESHOOTING*...For Air typeProblem Cause Check Remedy PageWork clamp operationis sluggish

14. TROUBLESHOOTINGBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-069Problem Cause Check Remedy PageThread is too thick forthe needle.Thread and needleUpper thread breaks.T

14. TROUBLESHOOTINGBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-070Needle bar lift amountUpper thread is nottrimmed.The movable knife does not pickup the thread because o

14. TROUBLESHOOTINGBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-071Problem Cause Check Remedy PageUnstable needle upstop positionElectrical troubleRefer to the details fo

15. OPTIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-07215. OPTIONSProgrammerUsed to create sewing patterns for the BAS-300F series. Itcan also be used to display error

1. NAME OF MAJOR PARTSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-011. NAME OF MAJOR PARTS(1) Power switch(2) Control box(3) Operation panel(4) Presser lifter pedal(5) S

15. OPTIONBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-073Needle cooler deviceThis is a pneumatic-type needle cooler which prevents thethread breaking due to heat. It is

INSTRUCTION MANUAL15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177Pringed in JapanBROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.151-B11, B12, B1

2. SPECIFICATIONSBAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-022. SPECIFICATIONSStitch formation Single needle lock stitchSewing machine Lock stitch, pattern tacking sew