Brother 342Fi, BAS-341F, BAS-342F instruction manual Before starting sewing, Sewing operation

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7. SEWING

7. SEWING

CAUTION

Turn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

•When replacing the bobbin and needle

•When not using the machine and when leaving the machine unattended

Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while sewing, as this may result in personal injury or damage to be machine.

7-1. Before starting sewing....

• Check that the needle bar is at the highest position. Turn the machine pulley so that the index mark (1) on the pulley is almost aligned with the point where belt cover U and belt cover D meet.

* If the machine is started while the index mark (1) is not correctly aligned, error message "E-22" will be displayed (only when memory switch No.14 is on).

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7-2. Sewing operation

(6)

(3)

(4)

1.Turn the power switch on.

(The power indicator on the operation panel will light.)

2.Insert the floppy disk (3).

3.Press the PRO. No. selection switch (4) to select the desired program number.

4.Press R/W switch (5).

The floppy disk drive indicator will light and the PROGRAM NO. display (6) will show a “P” while the data is being read. When reading is completed, an alarm will sound and the indicator will go out, then the PROGRAM NO. display (6) will blink the program number.

(5)

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Contents BAS-341F BAS-342F Safety Instructions Safety indications and their meaningsInstallation Environmental requirementsMaintenance and inspection CleaningSewing 1971S Contents Changing Special Functions BAS-341F Name of Each PartsBAS-342F Specifications NeedleBefore setting up PreparationPositioning Tilting the sewing machine headInstalling the foot switch Connecting the ground wireBelt 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 memoryUsing 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 Before starting sewing SewingSewing operation 1942S Cleaning the shuttle hook Maintenance and InspectionLubrication 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 driver needle guard Adjusting the needle clearanceAdjusting 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