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CAUTION Sewing This sewing machine should only be used by operators who have received the necessary training in safe use beforehand. The sewing machine should not be used for any applications other than sewing. Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the machine. If goggles are not worn, there...

[3] 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 been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 2 . 3 4 5 6 7 Be careful not to get ...

1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS (1) Power switch Safety devices: (2) Control box (11) Finger guard (3) Operation panel (12) Eye guard (4) Foot switch (13) Thread take-up cover (5) Work clamp switch (14) Rear cover (6) Start switch (7) STOP switch (8) Pulley (9) Cotton stand (10) Sole...

3. INSTALLATION 3-12. Installing the eye guard CAUTION Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result. (1) Bolt (loosen) (2) Eye guard (tilt forward) (3) Eye guard assembly (4) Plain washers [2 pcs.] (5) Bolts [2 pc...

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING Needle cooler Thread the upper thread 4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 4-1. Installing the needle CAUTION Turn off the power switch before installing the needle. If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing machine might start operating and injury could result. 1. ...

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 4-3. 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, as this may result in personal injury or damage to the machine. 1. Place the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft (1). 2. Th...

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-1. Name and function of each operation panel item (1) Power indicator Illuminates when the power is turned on. (2) CAUTION indicator Illuminates when an error occurs. (3) RESET key Used to reset errors....

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) Parameter Setting range and initial value Display Slow start pattern Lo1-Lo9 (Initial values: Lo4) The starting-up speed at the sewing start can be adjusted. * The smaller the number, the slower the start. * This is used to stop the thread from pulling...

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-4. Checking the sewing pattern Use test feed mode to operate the feed mechanism in order to check the needle movement. Check that the needle hole does not come out from the frame of the work clamp. 1 TEST indicator lights 1. Press the TEST key. • The...

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 3 Press the key. The sewing machine will switch to intermittent presser foot height setting mode. • " 4" will appear in the PROGRAM No. display, and the work clamp will rise to the setting value that appears in the menu display. (Intermittent p...

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 6-5. Resetting all settings to their defaults If the sewing machine stops operating normally, the cause may be that an incorrect setting may have been made for the memory data by means of memory switches, for instance. In such cases, it may be possi...

7. USING SD CARDS 7-3. Preparation for reading and writing data 1 Insert the SD card into the SD slot. NOTE: • Make sure the SD card is facing the correct way. • The cover should be closed at all times except when the SD card is inserted and removed, otherwise dust may cause trouble. 2 Turn on the p...

8. SEWING 8-2. Using the STOP switch If you press the STOP switch (1) while sewing or test feeding is in progress, the CAUTION indicator (2) will illuminate and the sewing machine will stop immediately. <Clearing> 1. Press the RESET key (3). • The thread will be trimmed, and then the CAUTION i...

9. CLEANING 2309B 3119B 9-2. Cleaning the control box air inlet ports Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter in the air inlet ports (2) of the control box (1) at least once a month. 9-3. Draining the oil 1. Remove and empty the waste oil tank (1) whenever it is full. 2. After emptying the waste oi...

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to carry out any maintenance and inspection of the electrical system. Turn off the power...

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-6. Adjusting the needle clearance Turn the pulley in the direction of the arrow to align the tip of the rotary hook with the center of the needle, and then loosen the set screw (1) and turn the eccentric shaft (2) to adjust so that the clearance between the needle and the...

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-9. Adjusting the position of the movable knife 1. Open the top cover and tilt back the machine head. 2. Turn the pulley (1) by hand in the direction of the arrow to move the needle bar to its lowest position, and push the thread trimming solenoid (2) as far as it will go....

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-10. Replacing the movable and fixed knives 1. Loosen the two bolts (1) and then remove the feed plate (2). 2. Open the shuttle race cover, remove the two screws (3) and the two flat screws (4), and then remove the needle plate (5). 3. Remove the movable knife (6) and the ...

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-12. Adjusting the thread wiper 1. Loosen the two screws (3) and shift the entire solenoid setting plate (4) up or down to adjust so that the thread wiper (2) is 15 mm in front of the needle center when the plunger (1) of the thread wiper solenoid is driven to the full str...

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-14. Changing the intermittent stroke The intermittent stroke can be adjusted to within 2 − 10 mm by adjusting the position of the stepping clamp connecting rod and changing the installation position of stepping clamp link A. <Changing the installation position of stepp...

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-15. Adjusting the work clamp lift amount <Motor-driven work clamp specifications> The operation panel settings can be used to adjust the height to within 15 − 25 mm. (Refer to "5-5. Setting the work clamp lift amount.") <Pneumatic work clamp specification...

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-17. If processing the work clamps and the feed plate to a shape that matches the sewing pattern Process the work clamps and feed plate which match the sewing pattern, while referring to the processing diagram below. * Values in ( ) are the recommended sizes when sewing us...

11. LIST OF ERROR CODES 11. LIST OF ERROR CODES DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the control box cover. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury. If a malfunction s...

11. LIST OF ERROR CODES Data editing-related errors Code Cause of error and remedy E500 The enlargement ratio setting caused the sewing data to extend outside the sewing area. Set the enlargement ratio again. Press the RESET key to clear the error. E502 The enlargement ratio caused the data pitch to...

11. LIST OF ERROR CODES P.C. board-related errors Code Cause of error and remedy E700 Abnormal rise in power supply voltage. Turn off the power, and then check the input voltage. E701 Abnormal rise in sewing machine motor drive voltage. Turn off the power, and then check the voltage. E705 Abnormal d...

INSTRUCTION MANUAL © 2013 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. This is the original instructions. BAS-311H SB4717-101 E 2013.09. B (2) * Please note that the contents of this manual may differ slightly from the actual product purchased as a result of product improvements.