Page 2 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Safety indications and their meanings; Indications; DA N G E R; Symbols
BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 i Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safetyinstructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual. With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directl...
Page 3 - Notes on safety; DANGER; Environmental requirements; Installation
BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 ii 2 Notes on safety 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 result insevere injury. CAUTION ...
Page 4 - CAUTION; Sewing
BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 iii CAUTION Sewing This sewing machine should only be used byoperators who have received the necessarytraining in safe use beforehand. The sewing machine should not be used for anyapplications other than sewing.Be sure to wear protective goggles when using themachine.If go...
Page 5 - Warning labels
BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 iv 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 removedor are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. Safety devic...
Page 6 - CONTENTS; NAME OF MAJOR PARTS; -5. Replacing the bobbin case and threading the thread; USING THE OPERATION PANEL
BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 CONTENTS 1. NAME OF MAJOR PARTS .......................................................................................................... 1 2. SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................
Page 23 - -17. Installing the work clamp lifter connecting rod
3. INSTALLATION BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 16 3-16. Installing the programmer (option) 1. Install the programmer support (2) to the work table with the two screws (1).2. Insert the programmer connector (4) securely into the left side of the operation panel (3). 3-17. Installing the work clamp lifter...
Page 24 - -18. Installing the feed base cover supports
3. INSTALLATION BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 17 3-18. Installing the feed base cover supports (BAS-311F-L, 326F-0) Loosen the four screws (1) on the side of the bed by about 2-3 turns, and then install the feed base cover supports (2) tothe side of the bed so that the top surfaces of the feed base cov...
Page 28 - Selecting the needle and thread
4. LUBRICATION/ 5. CORRECT OPERATION BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 21 5. CORRECT OPERATION 5-1. Selecting the needle and thread Needle Thread Main application DP X 5 # 9 #100 - #60 Knitted wear DP X 5 # 16 #80 - #50 General clothing DP X 17 # 19 #50 - #20 Denim DP X 17 # 21 #50 - #20 Leather, denim DP ...
Page 31 - -6. Sewing conditions and thread tension
5. INSTALLATION BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 24 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 ...
Page 47 - CLEANING AND INSPECTION
8. CLEANING AND INSPECTION BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 40 8. CLEANING AND INSPECTION CAUTION Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch ispressed by mistake, which could result in injury. Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves w...
Page 48 - -4. Cleaning the control box air inlet port
8. CLEANING AND INSPECTION BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 41 8-4. Cleaning the control box air inlet port Use vacuum cleaner to clean the filter in the air inlet port(2) of the control box (1) at least once a month.* If the machine is used while the air inlet port is blocked,the inside of the control bo...
Page 49 - STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS; -2. Adjusting the needle bar lift amount
9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 42 (1) (2) (3) A a (1) (2) B b 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 in...
Page 50 - -5. Adjusting the shuttle race thread guide
9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 43 (2)(3) Needle center line 0.01 - 0.08 mm (1) (2) (1) Tip 9-3. Adjusting the needle clearance Turn the machine pulley to align the tip of the rotary hook with the needle center line. Then loosen the set screw (1) andturn the eccentric shaft (2) to...
Page 58 - -11. Adjusting the needle up stop position
9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 51 (6) (2) (4) (7) (5) (1) (3) 9-11. Adjusting the needle up stop position The needle up stop position is adjusted so that the indexmark (2) on the machine pulley (1) is inside the mark (4)on the belt cover (3).If adjustment is necessary, loosen the...
Page 59 - -12. Checking the input sensor and DIP switch input
9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 52 (3) (5) (6) (2) (7) (1) (4) 9-12. 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 illum...
Page 63 - 0-2. DIP switches inside the control box
10. DIP SWITCH BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 56 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 prese...
Page 65 - CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS AND
11. CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTION AND USING THE MEMORY SWITCHES BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 58 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 ...
Page 73 - GAUGE PARTS LIST ACCORDING TO SUBCLASSES
13. GAUGE PARTS LIST ACCORDING TO SUBCLASSES BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 66 13. GAUGE PARTS LIST ACCORDING TO SUBCLASSES The following parts are available for adding further flexibility to the range of applications. BAS-311F-0 BAS-311F-0,-L Subclass 1S, 4S 2A 3A 1A, 4A Part name/ Specification Heavy ...
Page 81 - INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177 Pringed in Japan BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 151-B11, B12, B13, B26 S93B11-102 2001.12.H (1)