Brother BAS-311E Wiper adjustment, For vertical wiper standard, For horizontal wiper optional

Chapter 4. Adjustments

10. Wiper adjustment

■For vertical wiper (standard)

	t
r	e
q	w

wt

112mm

approximately 2 mm

y

15mm

1.When the thread wiper solenoid plunger q is driven to the full stroke, the wiper w should be 15 mm in front of the needle center. Loosen bolts e and shift the entire solenoid bracket r up or down to adjust.

The standard height from the solenoid setting plate r bottom to the needle plate top is approximately 112 mm.

2.When the wiper w is operated and aligned with the center of the needle bar, the distance from the wiper w to the point of the needle should be approximately 2 mm. Loose the screw t and move the wiper w in or out to adjust. As shown in Fig. A, make sure the wiper w does not strike the presser foot y or the needle.

Note: Make that the wiper w is not touching the finger guard.

■For horizontal wiper (optional)

re y

t

q

w

15 - 16mm

(35mm)

(25mm)

(25mm) (35mm)

1.Loosen the set screw e and move the wiper arm support r up or down to adjust so that there is a clearance of 15 - 16 mm between the bottom of the thread wiper q and the needle plate w when the thread wiper q is aligned with the center of the needle bar.

2.After the thread wiper has wiped the thread, loosen the bolt t and move the solenoid setting plate y up or down to adjust the distance to approximately 35 mm.

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