Brother BAS-342G Instruction Manual

BAS-342GPlease read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. DIRECT DRIVEPROGRAMMABLE ELEC

1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS BAS-342G11. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS (1) STOP switch Safety devices: (2) CF slot (12) Finger guard (3) Power switch (13) Eye g

2. SPECIFICATIONS BAS-342G22. SPECIFICATIONS Sewing machine Lock stitch, pattern tacking sewing machine (with large shuttle hook) Stitch formation S

3. TABLE PROCESSING DIAGRAM 3BAS-342G3. TABLE PROCESSING DIAGRAM • The thickness of the table should be at least 50 mm, and it should be strong enoug

4. INSTALLATION 4BAS-342G4. INSTALLATION CAUTION Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother de

4. INSTALLATION 5BAS-342G4-2. Installing the control box [2] CAUTION The control box is heavy, so installation should be carried out by two or mor

4. INSTALLATION 6BAS-342G4-3. Installing the oil pan and support lever base (1) Oil pan (2) Wood screws [4 pcs.] (3) Oiler (4) Support lever base (5

4. INSTALLATION 7BAS-342G2. After placing the machine head onto the table, remove the bolt (6) and the spacer (7).*The bolt (6) and the spacer (7) ar

4. INSTALLATION 8BAS-342G4-6. Installing the gas spring 1. Tilt back the machine head, and then secure the support lever (1) at stopper position (a).

4. INSTALLATION 9BAS-342G4-7. Installing the operation panel [3] (1) Cushion A (2) Operation panel base (3) Plain washers (medium) [3 pcs.] (4) Bol

4. INSTALLATION 10BAS-342G4-8. Installing the solenoid valve assembly Install underneath the work table. (Refer to "3. Table processing diagram&q

BAS-342GThank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the expl

4. INSTALLATION 11 BAS-342G4-11. Adjusting the air pressure [6] Lift up the handle (2) of the regulator (1) and then turn it to adjust the air pressur

4. INSTALLATION 12BAS-342G4-13. Connecting the cords [8] 1. Remove the cover of the control box.2. Loosen the two screws (1), and then open the cord

4. INSTALLATION 13BAS-342G<Power supply motor P.C. board><PMD P.C. board>ConnectorConnection location on power supply motor P.C. boardCord

4. INSTALLATION 14BAS-342G4-14. Connecting the ground wire [9] CAUTIONBe sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a

4. INSTALLATION 15BAS-342G4-15. Securing the cords and air tubes [10] Secure the air tubes (a), the solenoid valve assembly cord (b) and the operation

4. INSTALLATION 16BAS-342G4-16. Installing the eye guard [11] CAUTIONAttach all safety devices before using the sewing machine.If the machine is used

4. INSTALLATION 17BAS-342G4-18. Lubrication [13] CAUTION Do not connect the power cord until lubrication is complete. If the foot switch is depress

4. INSTALLATION 18BAS-342G4-19. Connecting the power cord [14] CAUTION Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you r

5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 19BAS-342G5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 5-1. Installing the needle CAUTION Turn off the power switch before installing

5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 20BAS-342G5-3. Threading the upper thread Thread the upper thread correctly as shown in the illustration below. * When u

BAS-342GiSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSᴾᴾ[1] Safety indications and their meaningsᴾThis instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the m

5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 21BAS-342G<Threading mode> Threading mode is safe because the sewing machine will not start even when the foot swit

5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 22BAS-342G5-4. Winding the lower thread CAUTION Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the

5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 23BAS-342G5-5. Installing the bobbin case CAUTION Turn off the power switch before installing the bobbin case.If the f

5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 24BAS-342G5-6. Thread tension Thread tension reference Upper thread #20 or similar Lower thread #20 or similar Upper th

5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 25BAS-342G5-7. Home position detection Before starting home position detection, check that the needle bar is at the needl

5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 26BAS-342G5-8. Setting 2-step operation for the work clamp When these settings are made, the work clamp (1) can be lowere

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 27BAS-342G6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 6-1. Name and function of each operation pan

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) BAS-342G28(10) X-SCALE indicator Illuminates when the SELECT key (15) is pressed to shown the X-scale

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 29BAS-342G6-2. Loading sewing data Refer to "8-1. Notes on handling CF cards (sold separately)&qu

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) BAS-342G306-4. Setting the X-scale and Y-scale The scales are set to 100 (%) at the time of shipment f

BAS-342Gii[2] Notes on safety DANGERWait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet b

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 31BAS-342G6-6. Checking the sewing pattern Use test feed mode to check the needle movement with only t

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) BAS-342G326-7. Setting the height of the intermittent presser foot You can use the operation panel to

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 33BAS-342G7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 7-1. List of advanced functions While

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) BAS-342G347-2. Setting memory switches 1Menu indicator switches offTEST indicator illuminatesWhile

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 35BAS-342G7-3. List of memory switch settings No.SettingrangeSetting items Initial valueWork clamp

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) BAS-342G367-4. Using the lower thread counter If you use the lower thread counter to set the number

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 37BAS-342G7-5. Using the production counter <Setting the counter value>1TEST indicator and SP

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) BAS-342G387-6. Setting the split number If split data (data that causes sewing to pause) exists wit

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 39BAS-342G7-7. Using user programs Up to 50 different combinations of settings including program no

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) BAS-342G405Next, set the sewing speed. SPEED indicator flashesPress the SELECT key. Press the or

BAS-342GiiiCAUTIONSewingThis sewing machine should only be used by operators who have received the necessary training in safe use beforehand. The sewi

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 41BAS-342G<Setting method> 1. Press the or key (1) to select the user program number that

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) BAS-342G427-8. Using cycle programs Sewing patterns that have been recorded in user programs can be

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 43BAS-342G5To record another cycle program, repeat steps 2 to 4. 6End cycle program recording mode.

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) BAS-342G44<Clearing method> 1TEST indicator illuminates, MENU indicator flashesWhile pressing

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 45BAS-342G7-10. X and Y parallel movement of sewing pattern You can move the feed mechanism to the

7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) BAS-342G467-11. Clearing memory data (reinitialization) If the sewing machine stops operating norma

8. USING CF CARDS 47BAS-342G8. USING CF CARDS 8-1. Notes on handling CF cards (sold separately) • Use a CF card with a memory capacity of 32, 64, 128

8. USING CF CARDS 48BAS-342G8-3. Data read/write mode 1With the power turned off, insert the CF card into the CF slot.NOTE:• Make sure the CF card is

8. USING CF CARDS 49BAS-342G8-3-1. Reading all sewing data from the CF card at once 1Select the [r 1] data read/write mode. 2Press the R/W key. • [-S

8. USING CF CARDS 50BAS-342G8-3-2. Writing all sewing data to the CF card at once 1Select the [w 2] data read/write mode. 2Press the R/W key. • [SEd-

BAS-342Giv[3] Warning labelsThe following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when

9. SEWING BAS-342G519. SEWING CAUTION Turn off the power switch at the following times. If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing mac

9. SEWING BAS-342G529-2. Using the STOP switch If you press the STOP switch (1) while sewing or test feeding is in progress, the CAUTION indicator (2)

10. CLEANING BAS-342G5310. CLEANING CAUTION Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning. If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, th

10. CLEANING BAS-342G5410-3. Checking the regulator 㩷1. If water collects in the bottle of the regulator (1), turn the drain cock (2) in the directio

11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G5511. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried out by

11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G5611-2. Adjusting arm thread guide R The standard position of arm thread guide R (1) is when the screw (2) is aligned

11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G5711-5. Adjusting the driver needle guard Turn the machine pulley to align the tip of the rotary hook with the center

11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G5811-8. Adjusting the rotary hook lubrication amount <Adjusting by changing the pressure on the oil tube> The o

11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G5911-9. Adjusting the position of the movable knife 1. Open the top cover and tilt back the machine head. 2. Turn t

11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G608. Turn the pulley (1) by hand to move the needle bar to its lowest position. 9. Loosen the nut (11), tighten the

BAS-342GvTension releasesolenoid cover Motor cover Rear coverInside cover L Outside coverFixed cover Middle cover3957MX motor cover

11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G6111-10. Replacing the movable and fixed knives 1. Loosen the two bolts (1) and then remove the feed plate (2). 2.

11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G6211-10-1. Installing the feed plate NOTE:Install the feed plate so that the surface with the index mark is facing up

11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G6311-12. Presser foot installation position Install the presser foot (1) with the screw (2) so that the distance from

11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G64<Stepping clamp connecting rod position adjustment> 1. Loosen the screw (1), and then open the cover (2). 2.

11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G6511-14. Adjusting the work clamp lift amount The maximum lift amount for the work clamp (2) is 30 mm above the top o

12. TABLE OF ERROR CODES BAS-342G6612. TABLE OF ERROR CODES DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting th

12. TABLE OF ERROR CODES BAS-342G67CodeCause and remedy E130Sewing machine motor stopped due to a problem, or synchronizer is faulty. Turn off the pow

12. TABLE OF ERROR CODES BAS-342G68Communication and memory-related errors CodeCause and remedy E401Connection communication error with power supply m

12. TABLE OF ERROR CODES BAS-342G69Data editing-related errors CodeCause and remedy E500The enlargement ratio setting caused the sewing data to extend

13. TROUBLESHOOTING㩷BAS-342G 7013. TROUBLESHOOTING • Please check the following points before calling for repairs or service. • If the following re

BAS-342GCONTENTS1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS ... 12. SPECIFICATIONS ... 23. TABLE PROCESSING DIAGRAM ...

13. TROUBLESHOOTING BAS-342G71Problem Cause Remedy ReferenceUpper thread tension is too strong. Adjust the upper thread tension. P. 24 Needle is in

13. TROUBLESHOOTING㩷BAS-342G 72Problem Cause Remedy ReferenceMovable knife is not cutting cleanly. Replace with a new one. P. 61 Fixed knife is no

14. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY 73BAS-342G14. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY 㧜㧝㧞㧟㧠㧡㧢㧣㧤㧥㧭㧮㧯㧰㧱㧲㧳㧴㧵㧶㧷㧸㧹㧺㧻㧼㧽㧾㧿㨀㨁㨂㨃㨄㨅㨆

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