Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; [1] Safety indications and their meanings; DANGER; Symbols
BAS-342G PS i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [1] Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to ensure safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people. The ...
Page 4 - ii; Environmental requirements; Installation
BAS-342G PS 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 outlet before opening the cover of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury. CAUTION Environmental re...
Page 5 - iii; CAUTION; Sewing; IMPORTANT
BAS-342G PS iii 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...
Page 6 - iv
BAS-342G PS 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 removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 2 3 4 5 Be careful to...
Page 8 - CONTENTS; -1. Name and function of each operation
BAS-342G PS CONTENTS 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS ................ 1 2. SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 2 3. TABLE PROCESSING DIAGRAM ....... 3 4. INSTALLATION .................................... 4 4-1. Removing the machine head fixing bolts [1]..... 4 4-2. Installing the control box [2]...
Page 10 - NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS
1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS BAS-342G PS 1 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS (1) STOP switch Safety devices: (2) CF slot (12) Finger guard (3) Power switch (13) Eye guard (4) Work clamp switch (14) Thread take-up cover (5) Start switch (15) Motor cover (6) Control box (7) Solenoid valve (8) Operation panel (9) Thr...
Page 12 - TABLE PROCESSING DIAGRAM
3. TABLE PROCESSING DIAGRAM 3 BAS-342G PS 3. TABLE PROCESSING DIAGRAM • The thickness of the table should be at least 50 mm, and it should be strong enough to bear the weight and vibration of the sewing machine. • If using casters, use ones which can bear the total weight of sewing machine and table...
Page 13 - When placing the sewing machine on the table
4. INSTALLATION 4 BAS-342G PS 4. INSTALLATION CAUTION Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done. The sewing machine head weighs approximately 160 kg. Use equipment...
Page 15 - -3. Installing the oil pan and support lever base
4. INSTALLATION 6 BAS-342G PS 4-3. Installing the oil pan and support lever base (1) Oil pan (2) Wood screws [4 pcs.] (3) Oiler (4) Support lever base (5) Plain washers [2 pcs.] (6) Spring washers [2 pcs.] (7) Bolts [2 pcs.] 4-4. Installing the machine head 1. Place the machine head onto the table. ...
Page 16 - -5. Tilting back and returning the machine head
4. INSTALLATION 7 BAS-342G PS 2. After placing the machine head onto the table, remove the bolt (6) and the spacer (7). * The bolt (6) and the spacer (7) are necessary for securing the support lever (8) when the machine head is removed from the table, so keep them in a safe place. 3. Pass the suppor...
Page 19 - -8. Installing the solenoid valve assembly
4. INSTALLATION 10 BAS-342G PS 4-8. Installing the solenoid valve assembly Install underneath the work table. ( Refer to "3. Table processing diagram" for the installation positions.) (1) Solenoid valve assembly (2) Washers [2 pcs.] (3) Wood screws [2 pcs.] NOTE: Make sure that the solenoid ...
Page 24 - Checking the cords
4. INSTALLATION 15 BAS-342G PS 4-15. Securing the cords and air tubes [10] Secure the three air tubes (a), the solenoid valve assembly cord (b) and the operation panel cord (c) together underneath the table with the three cord holders (1). (1) Cord holders [3 pcs.] (2) Wood screws [3 pcs.] < Chec...
Page 28 - PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING
5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 19 BAS-342G PS 5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 5-1. 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. Loosen the set screw (1...
Page 31 - Adjusting the bobbin winding amount
5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 22 BAS-342G PS 5-4. 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. Injury or damage to the sewing machine may result. 1. Place the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft (1). 2. ...
Page 36 - USING THE OPERATION PANEL; -1. Name and function of each operation panel item
6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 27 BAS-342G PS 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 6-1. 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 t...
Page 38 - or; Loading complete
6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 29 BAS-342G PS 6-2. Loading sewing data Refer to "8-1. Notes on handling CF cards (sold separately)" for details on using CF cards. 1 With the power turned off, insert the CF card into the CF slot. NOTE: • Make sure the CF card is facing the co...
Page 40 - Starting continuous test feed mode
6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 31 BAS-342G PS 6-6. Checking the sewing pattern Use test feed mode to check the needle movement with only the work clamp operating. Check that the needle hole in the needle plate does not come out from the frame of the work clamp. 1 TEST indicator illu...
Page 41 - -7. Setting the height of the intermittent presser foot; Ending setting mode
6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) BAS-342G PS 32 6-7. Setting the height of the intermittent presser foot You can use the operation panel to change the setting value for the intermittent presser foot height. 1 THREAD/CLAMP indicator illuminates MENU indicator switches off Press the THR...
Page 42 - USING THE OPERATION PANEL; When SPEED indicator is illuminated
7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 33 BAS-342G PS 7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 7-1. List of advanced functions While holding down the TEST key, press the corresponding combination key. 1 Memory switch setting mode Refer to "7-2. Setting memory switches"....
Page 43 - for two or more seconds
7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) BAS-342G PS 34 7-2. Setting memory switches 1 Menu indicator switches off TEST indicator illuminates While pressing the SELECT key, turn on the power switch. * Keep pressing the SELECT key until the model name is displayed and the buzzer beeps once....
Page 50 - Clearing all user programs
7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 41 BAS-342G PS <Setting method> 1. Press the or key (1) to select the user program number that you would like to use. • If the user program number is flashing, depress the work clamp switch (2) to lower the work clamp, and then depress the sta...
Page 53 - Clearing all cycle programs
7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) BAS-342G PS 44 <Clearing method> 1 TEST indicator illuminates, MENU indicator flashes While pressing the TEST key, press the SELECT key. • Switch to user program recording mode. Check that the menu indicators are flashing. 2 MENU indicator swi...
Page 54 - -10. X and Y parallel movement of sewing pattern; parallel movement mode
7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 45 BAS-342G PS 7-10. X and Y parallel movement of sewing pattern You can move the feed mechanism to the desired position to move an already-programmed sewing pattern in a parallel direction up, down or to the left or right. 1 1. Press the or key to ...
Page 55 - Selecting individual sewing programs
7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) BAS-342G PS 46 7-11. Clearing memory data (reinitialization) If the sewing machine stops operating normally, the cause may be that an incorrect memory setting may have been made by means of the memory switch, for instance. In such cases, normal oper...
Page 57 - Turn on the power switch.
8. USING CF CARDS 48 BAS-342G PS 8-3. Data read/write mode 1 With the power turned off, insert the CF card into the CF slot. NOTE: • Make sure the CF card is facing the correct way. • Always be sure to keep the cover closed except when inserting and removing the CF card. If this is not done, dust ma...
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9. SEWING BAS-342G PS 52 9-2. 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 the...
Page 63 - 0-4. Cleaning the control box air inlet ports
10. CLEANING BAS-342G PS 54 10-4. 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. 10-5. Cleaning the eye guard Wipe the eye guard clean with a soft cloth. NOTE: Do not use solvents such as kero...
Page 64 - STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS
11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G PS 55 11. 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. Tur...
Page 66 - 1-4. Adjusting the needle bar lift amount
11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G PS 57 11-4. Adjusting the needle bar lift amount Turn the machine pulley to raise the needle bar from the lowest position until the lowest reference line on the needle bar (reference line B) is aligned with the lower edge of the needle bar bush (1), and then adjust ...
Page 67 - 1-7. Adjusting the inner rotary hook and hook stopper overlap
11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G PS 58 11-6. Adjusting the needle clearance Turn the machine pulley to align the rotary hook tip (1) with the center of the needle (2), and then loosen the two set screws (3) and move the rotary hook (4) forward or back to adjust so that the clearance between the nee...
Page 68 - 1-9. Adjusting the position of the movable knife
11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G PS 59 11-9. 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 to lower the needle bar to its lowest position, and push the thread trimmer solenoid (2) as far as it will go. 3. With the co...
Page 71 - 1-10. Replacing the movable and fixed knives
11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G PS 62 11-10. 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 kni...
Page 73 - 1-12. Presser foot installation position;
11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G PS 64 11-12. Presser foot installation position Install the intermittent presser foot (1) with the screw (2) so that the distance from the bottom of the intermittent presser foot to the top of the needle plate is 19.5 mm when the sewing machine is stopped and the in...
Page 75 - 1-14. Adjusting the work clamp lift amount
11. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS BAS-342G PS 66 11-14. Adjusting the work clamp lift amount The maximum lift amount for the work clamp (2) is 30 mm above the top of the needle plate. 1. Turn on the air, and then turn on the power switch. 2. Depress the work clamp switch (1) to raise the work clamp (2). 3. L...
Page 76 - TABLE OF ERROR CODES; Switch-related errors
12. TABLE OF ERROR CODES BAS-342G PS 67 12. TABLE 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 cover of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe in...
Page 80 - Problem Cause
13. TROUBLESHOOTING BAS-342G PS 71 13. TROUBLESHOOTING • Please check the following points before calling for repairs or service. • If the following remedies do not fix the problem, turn off the power switch and consult a qualified technician or the place of purchase. CAUTION Turn off the power swit...
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Page 86 - INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL © 2010 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. This is the original instructions. BAS-342G PS SB2118-001 E 2010.11. B (1)
