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BAS-341F, 342F iv 3 Warning labels Safety devices Eye guardFinger guardThread take-up coverBelt cover , etc. 3 Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk ofreceiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur. 1 2 The ...

BAS-341F, 342F CONTENTS 1. NAME OF MAJOR PARTS .................................................................................................................... 1 2. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................

1. NAME OF EACH PARTS BAS-341F, 342F 1 1. NAME OF EACH PARTS ■ BAS-341F Emergency stop switch Cotton stand Programmer Operation panel Thread wiper switch Power switch Control box Integrater Solenoid valve Starting pedal Presser lifter pedal 1917S ■ BAS-342F Presser foot Work clamp Feed plate 1918S

5. CORRECT USE BAS-341F, 342F 9 5. CORRECT USE 5-1. Selecting the needle and thread Needle Thread Main application Different needles and threads are used for different sewingapplications.Refer to the table at left for details on which needle. 5-2. Installing the needle and running the sewing machine...

5. CORRECT USE BAS-341F, 342F 12 5-5. Replacing the bobbin case and threading the thread CAUTION If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying out replacing the bobbin, be extremely careful to observeall safety precautions.The machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, w...

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL BAS-341F,342F 15 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL 6-1. Explanation of panel (1) POWER indicator ........................When the power is turned on, the indicator lights to show that the power is on.(2) PROGRAM No. display ..............Displays the program number 00 - 99.(3...

8. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION BAS-341F,342F 29 8. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION CAUTION Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the machine may operate if the footswitch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves w...

8. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION BAS-341F,342F 30 3. If using the liquid cooling tank (1), fill it with silicon oil (100 mm²/S). 8-3. Draining the oil 1. Remove and empty the waste oil container (1) whenever it is full. 2. After emptying the waste oil container (1), screw it back into its original posi...

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-341F, 342F 32 (1) A a (1) 9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Maintenance and inspection of the sewingmachine should only be carried out by a qualifiedtechnician. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician tocarry out any maintenance and inspection of theelectrical sy...

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-341F, 342F 33 Needle center line 0.01 - 0.08 mm (1) Tip 9-3. Adjusting the needle clearance Turn the machine pulley to align the tip of the shuttle hook with the needle center line. Then loosen the set screw (1)and turn the eccentric shaft (2) to adjust so that the cleara...

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-341F, 342F 34 9-6. Adjusting the movable knife Loosen the nut (2) and move thread trimmer rod L (3) to the left or right to adjust so that the V section A of the movable knife (1) is aligned with the index mark B on the needle plate when the machine is at the stop positio...

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-341F, 342F 38 (4) (3) (1) (2) (6) (2) (5) approx. 2 mm 15 mm approx.112 mm 9-9. Adjusting the wiper 1. When the thread wiper solenoid plunger (1) is driven to the full stroke, the wiper (2) should be 15 mm in front of the needle center. Loosen screws (3) and shift the ent...

9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-341F, 342F 39 (3) (5) (6) (2) (7) (1) (4) 9-11. Checking the input sensor and DIP switch input 1. When the SPLIT NO. indicator (1) is illuminated and the R/W switch (3) is pressed while the TEST switch (2) is being pressed, the X-SCALE indicator (4) will illuminate and th...

10. DIP SWITCH BAS-341F, 342F 43 10-2. DIP switches inside the control box DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outletbefore opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can resul...

11. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTION AND USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES BAS-341F, 342F 45 1286S 11. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS AND USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES The functions of the switches on the operation panel can be changed to carry out special functions.* All of the memory switches are set to OFF at the time ...

13. GAUGE PARTS LIST ACCORDING TO SUBCLASSES BAS-341F, 342F 52 13. GAUGE PARTS LIST ACCORDING TO SUBCLASSES The following parts are available for the BAS-341F.342F for adding further flexibility to the range of applications. Model BAS-341F,342F Subclass -21 -22 Use Part name Heavy materials Medium m...

14.NOTES ON THE PROCESSING AND PRODUCTION OF PLATE BLANKS BAS-341F, 342F 53 14. NOTES ON THE PROCESSING AND PRODUCTION OF PLATE BLANKS * Chamfer other corners of the reverse side of the plate blank with a thickness of C0.3 or thicker, and finish the corners with fine sand paper. Please carry out the...

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177 Printed in Japan 151-V41,42 SA1929-001 2002.11. H (1)