Brother 342Fi, BAS-341F, BAS-342F instruction manual Using the bobbin thread counter

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6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL

6-8. Using the bobbin thread counter

Set the bobbin thread counter to display the number of pieces of the selected pattern which can be sewn with the amount of thread on the bobbin to avoid running out of bobbin thread in the middle of a patern.

(5)

(13)

(14)

(10)

(6)	(12)	(17)
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1.Press the MENU switch (6) until the B.T. COUNTER indicator (10) illuminates.

•The bobbin thread counter can be set to any number from <001> to <999>. If the counter is set to <000>, sewing continues irrespective of the amount of bobbin thread remaining.

2.While pressing the STEP BACK switch (17), turn the dial (12) to set the number of articles to be embroidered.

3.Insert the floppy disk and press the bobbin thread SET switch (13). An alarm will beep twice. This will record the number of work pieces shown in the counter (5) to the disk.

4.The number shown in the counter (5) will decrease one each time the stitch pattern is completed. When the number of patterns shown in the counter is sewn, the counter (5) will red <000>, and an alarm will sound. (The sewing machine will not start even if the start switch is pressed.)

5.Press the bobbin thread change switch (14) and replace the bobbin. The alarm will stop, and the number of work pieces set in step 3 will be displayed again in the counter (5).

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Contents BAS-341F BAS-342F Safety Instructions Safety indications and their meaningsInstallation Environmental requirementsCleaning Maintenance and inspectionSewing 1971S Contents Changing Special Functions Name of Each Parts BAS-341FBAS-342F Specifications NeedleBefore setting up PreparationPositioning Tilting the sewing machine headConnecting the ground wire Installing the foot switchBelt tension Installing the spool stand Installing the programmer optionAdjusting the air pressure Lubrication Lubrication pointsSelecting the needle and thread Installing the needle and running the sewing machineCorrect USE To turn the pulley by handThreading the upper thread Winding the lower thread Replacing the bobbin case and threading the thread Sewing conditions and thread tensionLower thread tension Upper thread tension Pretension tension Using the Operation Panel Explanation of panelIndicator Switch Using the floppy disk Compatible types of floppy diskSetting the floppy disk How to use the cleaning diskClearing the error Using the program R/W Read/Write switchIf an error message is displayed To Read a pattern to memory Using the Test switch Checking the sewing pattern Resuming operation from a stopping poingUsing the emergency stop switch Continuing sewing from a stopping pointAdjusting the sewing Speed control Changing the X-SCALE and Y-SCALE settingsUsing the bobbin thread counter Using production counter Using single split mode Shifting a stitch pattern Sewing Before starting sewingSewing operation 1942S Maintenance and Inspection Cleaning the shuttle hookLubrication Cleaning the control box air inlet port Draining the oilCleaning the eye guard Checking the needleAdjusting the needle bar height Adjusting the needle bar lift amountAdjusting the needle clearance Adjusting the driver needle guardAdjusting the shuttle race thread guide Adjusting the movable knife Replacing the movable and fixed knivesMovable knife Presser foot adjustment Changing the presser foot lift Adjusting presser foot lift to 3 5mmAdjusting presser foot lift to 5 8 mm Standard presser foot lift is 3 mm max mmAdjusting the wiper Adjusting the needle up stop positionChecking the input sensor and DIP switch input Clearing all memory settings Checking the input voltageDIP Switch Panel DIP switch functionsFeeding speed is switched to high speed DIP switches inside the control box DIP Switch Changing Special Functions and Using the Memory Switches Memory switches 00 0F Switch No When on Memo-10 Memory switches 20 2F Extended option outputSwitch No Possible Units Error Codes Error codes E.9 * E.F Gauge Parts List According to Subclasses Plate blank Troubleshooting Incorrect needle and shuttle hook timing Turn the sub-tension nut To adjust the tension Adjust the sub tension Sharpen or Replace Fixed knife Option Needle thread presser deviceAir wiper device 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone