Brother BAS-370- Manuals

iv B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E c Warning labels ★ The following 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 beenremoved or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brothe...

Chapter 1 NAME OF MAJOR PARTS .... 1 Chapter 2 SPECIFICATIONS ................ 2 Chapter 3 INSTALLATION ........................ 3 1. Connecting the ground wire ........................ 3 2. Positioning ........................................................ 3 3. Installing the needle plates .........

1 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 1 NAME OF MAJOR PARTS Chapter 1 NAME OF MAJOR PARTS Emergency stop switch Work clamp Power switch Floppy disk drive Programmer Work clamp lift switch Start switch Operation panel Dip sw Arm motor cover Reset switch Hand Pully Spool stand Integr...

2 Chapter 2 SPECIFICATIONS B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Stitch type Sewing machine Rotary hook Needle Stitch length Single needle, lock stitch Lock stitch, double rotary hook, long arm machine Double rotary hook DP ✕ 17, MR 0.05 - 12.7 mm 2,000 rpm (Max. stitch length 3 mm) 3,200 rp...

3 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 3 INSTALLATION Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloveswhen handling the lubricating oil and grease,so that they do not get into your eyes or ontoyour skin, otherwise inflammation can result.Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat thegrea...

4 Chapter 3 INSTALLATION B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E 3. Installing the needle plates 1. Loosen the bolts q , and then pull the needle plate support bases w to the outside. 2. Secure the needle plate support bases w by tightening the bolts q and the bolts e . 3. Install the needle p...

5 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 3 INSTALLATION 4. Installing the work clamp hinge 1. Clamp hinge spring (R) e and hinge spring (L) r with the work clamp arm q and work clamp hinge w . 2. After placing the thrust washer y onto Y pulley shaft (A) t , insert Y pulley shaft (A) t...

6 Chapter 3 INSTALLATION B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E w y q e i t r u CAUTION Do not connect the power cord until installation si compleate, otherwise the machine may operate if the footswitch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. 6. Installing the foot switch Be su...

7 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 3 INSTALLATION 9. Installing the spool stand Install the spool stand to the support of the panel. 10. Preparation of cassette When not using the presser plate lower q , put the teflon tape on the rear of the cassette w . Note If tape is not att...

11 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 3 INSTALLATION 14. Adjusting the air pressure 1. Air pressure should be 0.5 MPa. The air pressure can be adjusted by pulling up andturning the control knob w on the integrator q . After adjustment is complete, push the control knob w downward ...

12 Chapter 4 CORRECT OPERATION B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 4 CORRECT OPERATION 1. Turning the pulley by hand CAUTION Turn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch ispressed by mistake, which could result in injury. ●...

13 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 4 CORRECT OPERATION 3. Threading the upper thread If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying out threading, be extremely careful to observe allsafety precautions.The machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, wh...

14 Chapter 4 CORRECT OPERATION B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E 4. Winding the lower thread Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while the bobbin is turning,as this may result in personal injury or damage to the machine. CAUTION Note Do not touch...

15 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 4 CORRECT OPERATION Note If the bobbin thread is wound unevenly onto the bobbin,loosen nut q , and turn thread tension stud w to adjust so that the thread is wound evenly. If the bobbin iswound as in Fig. A, turn the stud clockwise, if Fig. B,...

18 Chapter 4 CORRECT OPERATION B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E 8. Selecting intermittent feed or continuous feed Turn off the power switch before starting anycleaning work, otherwise the machine mayoperate if the foot switch is depressed bymistake, which could result in injury. CAUTION...

19 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE q POWER indicator ........................ When the power is turned on, the indicator lights to show that the power is on. w PROGRAM No. display ............... Displays the program number 00 - 99. e Program select switch...

21 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE Unlocked, writing possible Window open Locked, writing impossible 2. Using the floppy disk A single pattern containing up to 20,000 stitches, and a maximum of 100 patterns (360,000 stitches) can be stored ona single 2HD f...

24 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE Note There will be no response when the start switch orwork clamp lift switch is depressed or pressed whenthe emergency stop switch q is pushed (the alarm is sounding). Reset1. If the EMERGENCY STOP switch q is “turn lock...

25 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE 5. Adjusting the sewing speed control The sewing speed can be changed in steps of 100 rpm to the appropriate speeds for each stitch length setting. 1. Press the MENU switch y until the SPEED indicator o illuminates. 2. Wh...

27 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE 8. Using the STEP BACK switch Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while sewing, as this mayresult in personal injury or damage to the machine. CAUTION This switch is used to move ...

28 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE 9. Using single split mode By using single split mode, it is possible to change up to 100 patterns immediately. 1. Move DIP switch B No. 1 to the ON position. This will activate single split mode. (Refer to "Chapter 1...

29 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE 10. Using the bobbin thread counter Set the bobbin thread counter to display number of pieces of the selected pattern which can be sewn with the amountof thread on the bobbin to avoid running out of bobbin thread in the m...

30 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE 11. Using production counter Both PRO. NO. and B.T. COUNTER displays are available for the five-digit PRODUCTION counter. 1. While Pressing the TEST switch !5 , press the B.T.SET switch !3 The B.T.COOUNTER indicator !0 an...

31 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE 12. Shifting a stitch pattern ● Programs which have already been programmed can be moved up, down and to the left and right.(However, such patterns will be reset if the power supply is turned off or the program number is ...

32 Chapter 6 SEWING B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E CAUTION Turn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch isdepressed by mistake, which could result in injury. ● Threading ● When replacing the bobbin and needle ● When not using t...

34 Chapter 7 STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Hold the machine head with both hands whentilting it back or returning it to its original position.Furthermore, after tilting back the machinehead, do not push the face plate side or thepulley side from above, as this co...

35 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 7 STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 3. Adjusting the needle clearance 2. Adjusting the needle bar height 0.5 - 2mm Needle center 1. Turn the hand pulley so that rotary hook point q is aligned with the needle center. Remove cap w , loosen screw e , and rais...

36 Chapter 7 STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E 4. Adjusting the presser foot Note If the presser foot is lowered too far, the work piece will shift when sewing. Also, if the presser foot is high, skipped stitches may occur. 1. Loosen screw q , set the bottom of the p...

37 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 7 STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 5. Changing the presser foot lift amount Standard presser foot q lift is 3.2 mm. (Max. 7.2 mm) 3.2 mm (max.7.2 mm) Increase Decrease Adjusting the stepping foot stroke 1. Remove the face plate w . 2. Loosen the nut e . A...

38 Chapter 7 STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E 6. Replacing the fixed knife and movable knife 1. Turn the hand pulley by hand to raise the needle to the highest position. 2. Remove the two screws q and remove the needle plate w . 3. Remove the screw e , replace the f...

39 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 7 STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 7. Adjusting the inner rotary hook bobbin case holder position Loosen the bolt q . Adjust the position of the rotary hook bobbin case holder w so that there is no clearance between the bottom e of the rotary hook bobbin ...

40 Chapter 7 STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E 8. Checking the input voltage 1. Turn on the power switch.2. Press the menu switch q until the X-SCALE indicator w illuminates. 3. While pressing the TEST switch e , press the R/W switch r . 4. If the input voltage is no...

41 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 8 DEVICES Chapter 8 DEVICES Some of the specifications include optional devices as standard equipment. 1. Needle thread presser ● The needle thread presser is used to enable the needlethread to be securely sewn underneath the material. ● The n...

42 Chapter 8 DEVICES B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E 4. Stepping foot control mechanism ● If the thickness of the material being sewn changeswhen sewing one pattern, an intermittent presser footheight can be selected without interrupting sewing. ● Use the programmer to program the inte...

47 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 9 CLEANING 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 gl...

48 Chapter 9 CLEANING AND INSPECTION B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Always check that the tip of the needle is not broken beforestarting sewing. 3. Checking the needle

49 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 10 DIP SWITCH Chapter 10 DIP SWITCH Note When changing DIP switch, the power must be off. 1. Panel DIP switch functions SW No. A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 When ON Presser foot rises when presser lift switch is pressed, and does not rise au...

50 Chapter 10 DIP SWITCH B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the walloutlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present canresult in ...

52 Chapter 11 CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS AND USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E 1. Turn on the power switch. 2. While pressing the TEST switch q , press the STEP BACK switch w to switch to setting mode. 3. Press the program select switch r so that the number disp...

57 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 12 ERROR CODE Chapter 12 ERROR CODE Note ● If an operation problem occurs, buzzer will sound and an error code will appear on the display screen;if a programmer is connected, an error message will appear on the screen. ● Wait 10 seconds or mor...

59 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Chapter 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter 13 TROUBLESHOOTING List of adjustments Check and remedy ● Is the presser arm stiff? / Apply some grease to the sliding surface of the presser arm. ● Is the air hose of the presser lifter cylinder bent or broken? / St...

61 B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E OPERATION FLOW CHART OPERATION FLOW CHART Power switch ON Insert floppy disk Press the PROGRAMNo. select switch Press the ProgramRead/Write switch Reads program from disk Work clamp risesSet the work piece Work clamp descends Restart Start Depress wor...