Page 2 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Safety indications and their meanings; Indications; DANGER; Symbols
i B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E ............. This symbol ( ) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken. (For example, the symbol at left means “beware of injury”.) ............. This symb...
Page 3 - CAUTION; Environmental requirements
ii B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Machine installation should only be carried out by aqualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electricianfor any electrical work that may need to be done. The sewing machine weighs more than BAS-364E,366E are 400 kg, BAS-370E, 3...
Page 4 - Sewing
iii B A S - 3 6 4 E , 3 6 6 E , 3 7 0 E , 3 7 5 E Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machineshould only be carried out by a qualified technician. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician tocarry out any maintenance and inspection of theelectrical system. Set the needle to the needle ...
Page 5 - Warning labels
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...
Page 6 - Contents; CLEANING
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 .........
Page 7 - Chapter 1 NAME OF MAJOR PARTS
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...
Page 8 - Chapter 2 SPECIFICATIONS
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...
Page 9 - Chapter 3 INSTALLATION; Connecting the ground wire
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...
Page 10 - Installing the needle plates
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...
Page 11 - Installing the work clamp hinge; Installing the arm motor cover
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...
Page 12 - Installing the foot switch
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...
Page 13 - Installing the spool stand; Preparation of cassette
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...
Page 17 - Adjusting the air pressure
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 ...
Page 18 - Chapter 4 CORRECT OPERATION; Turning the pulley by hand; Installing the needle
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. ●...
Page 19 - Threading the upper thread
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...
Page 20 - Winding the lower thread
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...
Page 21 - Installing the bobbin case
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,...
Page 24 - Selecting intermittent feed or continuous feed
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...
Page 25 - Chapter 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE; Part names and functions of the operation panel
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...
Page 27 - Using the floppy disk
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...
Page 30 - Using the emergency stop switch
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...
Page 31 - Adjusting the sewing speed control
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...
Page 33 - Using the STEP BACK switch
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 ...
Page 34 - Using single split mode
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...
Page 35 - Using the bobbin thread counter
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...
Page 36 - Using production counter
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...
Page 37 - Shifting a stitch pattern
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 ...
Page 38 - Chapter 6 SEWING
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...
Page 40 - Chapter 7 STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS; Needle and rotary hook timing
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...
Page 41 - Adjusting the needle clearance
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...
Page 42 - Adjusting the presser foot
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...
Page 43 - Changing the presser foot lift amount
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...
Page 44 - Replacing the fixed knife and movable knife
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...
Page 45 - Adjusting the inner rotary hook bobbin case holder position
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 ...
Page 46 - Checking the input voltage; Clearing all memory settings
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...
Page 47 - Chapter 8 DEVICES; Needle thread presser; Beam sensor-type needle thread breakage detector
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...
Page 48 - Stepping foot control mechanism
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...
Page 53 - Chapter 9 CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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...
Page 54 - Checking the needle
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
Page 55 - Chapter 10 DIP SWITCH; Panel DIP switch functions
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...
Page 56 - DIP switches inside the control box
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 ...
Page 58 - Chapter 11 CHANGING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
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...
Page 63 - Chapter 12 ERROR CODE
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...
Page 65 - Chapter 13 TROUBLESHOOTING
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...
Page 67 - OPERATION FLOW CHART
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...
