Brother BAS-500 Bedienerhandbuch

BAS-311H Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. DIRECT DRIVE PROGRAMMABLE

1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS (1) Power switch Safety devices: (2) Control box

2. SPECIFICATIONS 2. SPECIFICATIONS Sewing machine Lock stitch pattern tacking sewing machine (with large shuttle hook) Stitch formation Single n

3. INSTALLATION 3. INSTALLATION CAUTION Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer o

3. INSTALLATION 3-1. Table processing diagram • The thickness of the table should be at least 40 mm, and it should be strong enough to bear the weig

3. INSTALLATION 3-2. Installing the control box Remove the six screws (1), and then remove the control box cover (2). (3) Control box (4) Bolts [4

3. INSTALLATION 3-4. Installing the machine head (1) Pins [2 pcs.] (2) Set screws [2 pcs.] (3) Hinge rubber assemblies [2 pcs.] Place the machine

3. INSTALLATION (10) Auxiliary plate (11) Bolts with washer [8 pcs.] Loosen the eight bolts with washer (11), and adjust so that the auxiliary plate

3. INSTALLATION (12) Gas spring holders [2 pcs.] (13) Spacer (14) Bolt (15) Nut (16) Gas spring (17) Shaft collars [2 pcs.] (18) Gas spring shaft D

3. INSTALLATION Gently return the machine head to its original position. 1. Remove the two screws (30), and then temporarily remove the machine h

3. INSTALLATION 3-6. Installing the two-pedal foot switch (1) Two-pedal foot switch (2) Conversion harness Connect the connector for the two-pedal

Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the explanatio

3. INSTALLATION NOTE: Route the X, Y and work clamp pulse motor harnesses so that th

3. INSTALLATION Connectors Connection location on motor P. C. board Cord clamps/ cable ties Upper shaft

3. INSTALLATION 3-8. Connecting the ground wire CAUTION Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high ris

3. INSTALLATION 3-9. Connecting the power cord CAUTION Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high ri

3. INSTALLATION <200 V system > (1) Power switch (2) Screws [2 pcs] (3) 3-pin power supply connector (4) Power cord (5) Staples [5

3. INSTALLATION <100 V / 400 V system > (1) Power switch (2) Screws [2 pcs] (3) Transformer box (4) Transformer box plates [2 pcs] (

3. INSTALLATION 3-10. Installing the cotton stand (1) Cotton stand NOTE: Fit the washer (2), and then securely tighten the nut (3) so that the cotto

3. INSTALLATION 3-11. Installing the pneumatic unit (pneumatic work clamp specifications) Install underneath the work table. (1) Solenoid valve asse

3. INSTALLATION 3-12. Installing the eye guard CAUTION Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without

3. INSTALLATION 3-14. Lubrication CAUTION Do not connect the power cord until lubrication is complete. If the foot switch is depressed by mistake

CONTENTS 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS ... 1 2. SPECIFICATIONS ... 2 3. INSTALLATION ...

3. INSTALLATION 3-15. Installing the machine head fixing bolt When transporting the sewing machine, secure the machine head to the table with the mac

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING Needle cooler Thread the upper thread 4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 4-1. Installing the needle CAUTION Turn off the p

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING <Threading mode> Threading mode is safe because the sewing machine will not start even when the foot switch is dep

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 4-3. Winding the lower thread CAUTION Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 4-4. Installing the bobbin case CAUTION Turn off the power switch before installing the bobbin case. If the foot swi

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 4-5. Thread tension [Thread tension reference] Specifications Medium-weight materials (-03[]) Heavy-weight materials (-0

4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 4-6. Starting up Before turning on the power switch, check that the needle bar is at the needle up stop position. Turn t

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-1. Name and function of each operation panel item

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) (12) SPLIT No. indicator Illuminates when the SELECT key (14) is pressed to show the split setting wh

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-2. Program setting method For details on the sewing data reading method, refer to “7. USING SD CARD

8. SEWING ... 51 8-1. Sewing ... 51 8-2. Usin

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-2-1. Parameter list Parameter Setting range and initial value Display X-scale 0% - 400% (Limited by

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) Parameter Setting range and initial value Display Slow start pattern Lo1-Lo9 (Initial values: Lo4)

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-2-2. Using the lower thread counter If you use the lower thread counter to set the number of articl

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-2-3. Using the production counter <Setting the counter value> 1 Change the mode to production

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-2-4. Split number setting method If split data (data that causes sewing to pause) exists within a s

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-3. Copying programs Sewing programs can be copied to other program numbers. 1 Press the or

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-4. Checking the sewing pattern Use test feed mode to operate the feed mechanism in order to check t

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 5-5. Setting the work clamp lift amount The settings for the work clamp and intermediate work clamp l

5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS) 3 Press the key. The sewing machine will switch to intermittent presser foot height setti

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 6-1. Setting memory switches 1 Change the mode

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [1] Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine it

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 6-2. List of memory switch settings No. Setting range Setting items Initial value 001 Work clamp

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) No. Setting range Setting items Initial value 406 Program numbers switched by F keys 0 0 When t

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 6-3. Using cycle programs Sewing patterns that have been recorded in user programs can be recorded

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to record step 2 and subsequent steps in the same way. Press t

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) <Method of use> When a cycle program has been recorded, the cycle program number is displaye

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 6-4. Direct selection You can use the function keys to directly select program numbers and cycle

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS) 6-5. Resetting all settings to their defaults If the sewing machine stops operating normally, the

7. USING SD CARDS 7. USING SD CARDS 7-1. Notes on handling SD cards (commercially available) • Use an SD card or a multimedia card with a capacity o

7. USING SD CARDS 7-3. Preparation for reading and writing data 1 Insert the SD card into the SD slot. NOTE: • Make sure the SD card is

7. USING SD CARDS 7-4. Reading additional sewing data 1 Select the “ r 1” SD data read/write mode. (Refer to “7-3. Preparation for reading

[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

8. SEWING 8. SEWING WARNING Do not allow any liquids to get onto this sewing machine, otherwise fire, electric shocks or operating problems may occ

8. SEWING 8-2. Using the STOP switch If you press the STOP switch (1) while sewing or test feeding is in progress, the CAUTION indicator (2) will ill

9. CLEANING 9. CLEANING CAUTION Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning. If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing ma

9. CLEANING 2309B 3119B 9-2. Cleaning the control box air inlet ports Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter in the air inlet ports (2) of the co

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried out by a quali

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-2. Thread take-up spring Specifications Medium-weight materials (-03[]) Heavy-weight materials (-05[]) Seatbelt (-07[]) T

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-4. Adjusting the needle bar height Turn the pulley in the direction of the arrow to move the needle bar to

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-6. Adjusting the needle clearance Turn the pulley in the direction of the arrow to align the tip of the ro

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-9. Adjusting the position of the movable knife 1. Open the top cover and tilt back the machi

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 8. Replace the cover (8). 9. Turn the pulley (1) by hand to move the needle bar to its lowe

CAUTION Sewing This sewing machine should only be used by operators who have received the necessary training in safe use beforehand. The sewing ma

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-10. Replacing the movable and fixed knives 1. Loosen the two bolts (1) and then remove the

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-11. Installing the feed plate NOTE: Install the feed plate (1) so that the surface with the

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-12. Adjusting the thread wiper 1. Loosen the two screws (3) and shift the entire solenoid setting plate

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-14. Changing the intermittent stroke The intermittent stroke can be adjusted to within 2 − 10 mm by adjusting the positio

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS <Stepping clamp connecting rod position adjustment> 1. Loosen the screw (1), and then open the co

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-15. Adjusting the work clamp lift amount <Motor-driven work clamp specifications> The operation panel settings can

10. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 10-17. If processing the work clamps and the feed plate to a shape that matches the sewing pattern Process the work clamps

11. LIST OF ERROR CODES 11. LIST OF ERROR CODES DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cor

11. LIST OF ERROR CODES Motor-related errors Code Cause of error and remedy E100 Turn off the power, add grease, and then carry out the specified res

11. LIST OF ERROR CODES Feed mechanism-related errors Code Cause of error and remedy E200 X-feed motor home position cannot be detected. Problem with

[3] Warning labels The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using th

11. LIST OF ERROR CODES Work clamp-related errors Code Cause of error and remedy E300 Work clamp home position cannot be detected. Problem with work

11. LIST OF ERROR CODES Communication and memory-related errors Code Cause of error and remedy E400 Communication error detected between the main P.C

11. LIST OF ERROR CODES Data editing-related errors Code Cause of error and remedy E500 The enlargement ratio setting caused the sewing data to exten

11. LIST OF ERROR CODES P.C. board-related errors Code Cause of error and remedy E700 Abnormal rise in power supply voltage. Turn off the power, and

12. TROUBLESHOOTING 12. TROUBLESHOOTING ・ Please check the following points before calling for repairs or service. ・ If the following remedies do n

12. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Reference Lower thread winds to one side. Height of thread winder tension device is incorrect. Adjust the

12. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Reference Upper thread is breaking. Thread is too thick for the needle. Select a thread which is suitable

12. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Reference Upper thread is not tight. Needle is too thin. Select a needle that is suitable for

13. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY LIST 13. 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY LIST 4268M 79 BAS-311H

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