Brother BAS-364E Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 BAS - 364E,366E INSTRUCTION MANUAL BAS - 370E,375E Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC PATTERN SEWER...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
..... This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates the nature of the thing that must be done. (For example, the symbol at left means “you must make the ground connection”.) BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 3: Notes On Safety
Use the arm motor cover with the leg cover The sewing machine weighs more than BAS-364E, installed. 366E are 400 kg, BAS-370E, 375E are 600 kg. The installation should be carried out by two or more people. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Inspection
Disconnect the air hoses from the air supply and wait for the needle on the pressure gauge to drop to “0” before carrying out inspection, adjustment andrepair of any parts which use the pneumatic equipment. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 5: Warning Labels
Safety devices: Thread take-up cover, thread take-up cover Belt cover, Eye guard, Finger guard, Eye guard Arm moter cover Arm motor cover, etc. * BAS-370E, 375E Finger guard thread take-up cover Arm moter cover Eye guard Finger guard BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 NAME OF MAJOR PARTS Chapter 6 Sewing ..1 ........32 1. Before starting sewing........32 Chapter 2 SPECIFICATIONS ....2 2. Sewing operation ..........33 Chapter 3 INSTALLATION ......3 Chapter 7 STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS ..34 1. -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Name Of Major Parts
Spool stand Operation panel Emergency stop switch Reset switch Arm motor cover Work clamp Dip sw Bobbin winder Power switch Floppy disk drive Programmer Beam sensor-type needle thread breakage detector Work clamp lift switch Start switch Integrater BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Specifications
Max. sewing speed 3,200 rpm (Max. stitch length 3 mm) continuous feed mode 420 ✕ 400 mm ... (BAS-364E) 650 ✕ 400 mm ... (BAS-366E) Max. pattern size (X - Y) 800 ✕ 400 mm ... (BAS-370E) 1,200 ✕... -
Page 9: Chapter 3 Installation
Turning the level adjuster counterclockwise will raise its height and turning it clockwise will lower it. Note If the level adjusters are not secured properly, the machine may move during operation, which could result in injury or damage. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 10: Installing The Needle Plates
4. Place the screw holes in the left needle plate i, center needle plate o and right needle plate !0 on top of the needle plate support hases w so that the screw holes are aligned, and then secure them by tightening the screws. * For the BAS-364E, install the center needle plate !1 only. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 11: Installing The Work Clamp Hinge
If noise is heard from the tubular section r of the arm motor cover e while the machine is operating, adjust the installation position of the arm motor cover e according to the procedure in step 2. above. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 12: Installing The Foot Switch
8. Installing the programmer 1. Insert the cord q of the programmer into the connector w below the needle plate. 2. The programmer can be placed inside the box e. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 13: Installing The Spool Stand
Note If tape is not attached to the rear of the cassette, the top of the needle plate will become dirty, which could cause the material to become dirty. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 14: Lubrication
3. Once or twice a week, fill the rotary hook lubrication tank B with machine oil from lubrication oil hole A until the tank is approximately two-thirds full. If more oil than this is added, oil may leak from the rotary hook. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 15: Draining Oil
Chapter 3 INSTALLATION 12. Draining oil Remove and empty the waste oil tank q whenever it is full. The waste oil tank q is underneath the front right leg. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 16: Applying Grease
If the grease has run out, apply more grease in the places indicated by the arrows below. Note If you continue to operate the machine without any grease, it will cause abnormal noise and malfunctions to occur. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 17: Adjusting The Air Pressure
2. If water stands in the bottle of the integrator q, turn the drain cock e in the direction indicated by an arrow to drain the water. Note Open the air cock r slowly. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 18: Chapter 4 Correct Operation
Note Always make sure that the needle w is fully inserted facing the front. If the needle is installed incorrectly, problems such as needle breakage may occur. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 19: Threading The Upper Thread
The machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. (ex. Continuing sewing from a stopping point) Thread the upper thread as shown in the diagrams below. <With cotton thread> <With synthetic thread> Hole inclination 45˚ BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 20: Winding The Lower Thread
1. Slide the bobbin all the way onto the spindle. 2. Thread the thread as shown in the illustration (in the case of the BAS-364E and 366E, there is no lower thread guide u), wind the thread around the bobbin several time in the direction shown by the arrow, and then press the bobbin presser q. -
Page 21: Installing The Bobbin Case
2. While the bobbin case latch w is still lowered, remove the bobbin e from the bobbin case q. 3. Place a new bobbin with the bobbin thread already wound on into the bobbin case q, and then pass the thread through the slot r and pull it out from the thread hole t. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 22: Thread Tension
Lower Weaker Higher * Medium materials 3 - 5 mm Stronger Heavy materials 6 - 8 mm Air bags -1 - 2 mm BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 23: Work Clamp
2. Depress the work clamp lift switch q. The upper work clamp w only will be raised. The cassette e will not be released. 3. Depress the work clamp lift switch q once more. The upper work clamp w will be lowered. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 24: Selecting Intermittent Feed Or Continuous Feed
Check the model number w on the model plate on the side of the sewing machine arm q. 1. When the model number is either BAS-364E-02, BAS- 366E-02, BAS-370E-02, BAS-375E-02, select intermittent feed or continuous feed as follows:... -
Page 25: Chapter 5 Operating Procedure
X-SCALE indicator ...... Illuminates when X-scale mode has been selected using the menu switch y. i Y-SCALE indicator ...... Illuminates when Y-scale mode has been selected using the menu switch y. o SPEED indicator ......Illuminates when speed mode has been selected using the menu switch y. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... - Page 26 !6 TEST indicator ......Lights when the TEST switch is pressed. !7 STEP BACK switch ...... Used when winding a fresh bobbin, or when correcting a stitch pattern due to a broken needle thread. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E...
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Page 27: Using The Floppy Disk
Next time you clean it, select a different number. 3. After the cleaning is completed, "the E.4F" error appears. The error appears because the cleaning disk has no data. This is normal. 4. Cancel the error and eject the cleaning disk. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... - Page 28 Split function during [ 220 ] L [ 221 ] L Not available *Available embroidering [ 230 ] L [ 231 ] L Expansion option output Not available Available * BAS-370E series can not set needle down stop. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E...
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Page 29: Using The Program R/W (Read/Write) Switch
If an error code is displayed in the display w, and alarm will sound. Press the reset switch y on the front of the machine to stop sewing machine operation, and then refer to and fol- low “Chapter 12 ERROR CODE”. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 30: Using The Emergency Stop Switch
If emergency stop function is not canceled even when EMERGENCY STOP switch is pressed Turn the power off, eliminate the cause of the problem, and then turn the power back on. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 31: Adjusting The Sewing Speed Control
2. While pressing the STEP BACK switch !7 , turn the dial !2 until the desired ratio desires on the display. • The scale setting is displayed as a percentage. 3. The program number will flash, and after the home position is detected the flashing will stop. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 32: Using The Test Switch (Checking The Sewing Pattern)
If the work clamp was stopped too late, press the STEP BACK switch !7 to advance the work clamp one stitch at a time. Resuming operation from a stopping point 6. Sewing will start when the start switch q is pressed. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 33: Using The Step Back Switch
STEP BACK switch !7. (If the work clamp is stopped too soon, press the STEP BACK switch !7 again to resume work clamp movement.) 5. The machine will start sewing when the start switch e is pressed. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 34: Using Single Split Mode
"1" / "2" / "3" / "1" / "2"... 4. When the start switch is pressed, only the pattern displayed on the display screen t will be sewn. Note As to split sewing, refer to the instruction manual of the programmer. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 35: Using The Bobbin Thread Counter
(The sewing machine will not start even if the start switch is pressed.) 5. Press the bobbin thread change switch !4 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 t. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 36: Using Production Counter
2. Depress the start switch to start sewing. 3. Press the TEST switch !5 or the MENU switch y. The TEST indicator !6 will switch off and the contents of each display screen will return to the normal display. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 37: Shifting A Stitch Pattern
Give consideration to the pattern as a whole when moving it. 5. When the TEST switch !5 is pressed, the TEST indicator !6 and display window t will both switch off and they will return to the regular indication. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 38: Chapter 6 Sewing
1. Before starting sewing..If error E-22 (memory switch No. 14 is oFF) appears when you turn on the power switch, turn the machine pulley until the error display disappears. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 39: Sewing Operation
9. After sewing is completed, the thread cutter will operate, then the work clamp will rise. When the power is turned on after once being turned off, the same pattern of sewing can be continued since the machine still stored the sewing data from the last time. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 40: Chapter 7 Standard Adjustments
1. Turn the hand pulley so that the needle bar is 2.2 ± 0.3 mm above the bottom dead center. Loosen set screws w and turn rotary hook e so that the rotary hook point q is aligned with the needle center. 2. After adjustment, securely tighten the screw w. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 41: Adjusting The Needle Bar Height
Loosen screw q and 0.01 - 0.08 mm move rotary hook w so that the gap between the rotary hook point and needle is 0.01 - 0.08 mm. 2. After adjustment, securely tighten the screw q. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 42: Adjusting The Presser Foot
If the needle is not aligned with the center of the needle hole, remove cap e, loosen screw r, and turn the presser foot (presser bar) to adjust. 3. After adjustment securely tighten the screw q and remove cap e. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 43: Changing The Presser Foot Lift Amount
2. Turn on the power. Make sure that the red lamp on the sensor !3 is lit. If the lamp is not lit, adjust the position of the sensor !3 . Note If the lamp is not lit, the sewing speed will not exceed 2000 rpm. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 44: Replacing The Fixed Knife And Movable Knife
6. Push the movable knife holder u by hand toward the direction of the arrow so that the screw i is visible. 7. After replacing the fixed knife and movable knife, install the needle plate w with the screws q. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 45: Adjusting The Inner Rotary Hook Bobbin Case Holder Position
For medium-weight material specifications, instal the bobbin case holder so that the projection is at the center of the needle. Needle center BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 46: Checking The Input Voltage
In such cases, carry out the following procedure to clear the memory, and also check the DIP switch settings. 1. While pressing the R/W switch, turn on the power. 2. When the alarm sounds with a short beep, release the R/W switch. Power switch BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 47: Chapter 8 Devices
DIP switch settings. DIP switch A-8 Normally A-8 is OFF and the thread breakage detection mechanism does not operate. When A-8 is ON, the thread breakage detection Beam sensor-type mechanism operates. needle thread breakage detector BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 48: Two-Stage Thread Tension Mechanism
The height of the intermittent presser foot can be changed in 0.5 mm or 1 mm increments. Operate the panel and change the memory switch setting to select the desired mode. Stepping foot control mechanism BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 49: Needle Cooler
3. Turn the pulley to lower the needle to the bottom dead center. 4. Hold up the bottom plunger e manually and adjust its position at the center of the hole in the plunger. Then, tighten screws r. 5. Secure the provided needle plate t with screws q. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 50: Jig Pattern Sensor
Whether the jig pattern sensor mechanism can be moved or not can be change over the memory switch . BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 51: Sub Clamp (Bas-370E, 375E Only)
When DIP switch A-2 is ON * When the first-stage switch is ON, the work clamp q and stepping foot w are lowered. Then, when the second- stage switch is ON, the sub clamp e is lowered. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... - Page 52 When the sub clamp e is lowered, the attaching surfaces of the cloth clamp lever t and the sub clamp e should be positioned vertically to the needle plate y. ˚ Adjust the fixed angle of the cloth clamp lever t. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E...
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Page 53: Chapter 9 Cleaning And Inspection
3. After cleaning, install the needle plate w with the two screws q. 2. Eye guard Wipe the eye guard clean with a soft cloth. Note Do not use solvents such as kerosene thinner to clean the eye guard. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 54: Checking The Needle
Chapter 9 CLEANING AND INSPECTION 3. Checking the needle Always check that the tip of the needle is not broken before starting sewing. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 55: Chapter 10 Dip Switch
SW No. When ON Independent split mode is activated. Split data is ignored (continuous split mode). Thread is not trimmed after an emergency stop. Needle cooler operates. Thread breakage sensor sensitivity is reduced. Feeding speed is increased. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 56: Dip Switches Inside The Control Box
B'-2 B'-3 Model setting 420 ✕ 400 BAS-364E 650 ✕ 400 BAS-366E 800 ✕ 400 BAS-370E 1200 ✕ 400 BAS-375E When ON SW No. B'-4 Extend pattern size: 5 mm (For adjustment) B'-5 B'-6 B'-7 B'-8 BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... - Page 57 I DIP D (Upper right side of main circuit board) SW No. When ON I DIP E (Lower right side of main circuit board) SW No. When ON Not use standard work clamp Use sub clamp E - 8 BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E...
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Page 58: And The Memory Switches
If the B.T. CHANGE switch y is pressed at this time, all memory switch settings will be changed to OFF or the initial setting. 5. Press the TEST switch q. The display will return to normal. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... - Page 59 Presser foot controller operates at 0.5 - mm intervals. memo-14 Needle up errors are not detected. memo-15 memo-16 memo-17 Bottom plunger operates. memo-18 Jig recognition device operates. memo-19 memo-1A memo-1b memo-1c Lower thread counter is decremented at the sewing start. memo-1d memo-1E memo-1F BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E...
- Page 60 I Memory switches [00] - [2F] SW No. When “on” memo-20 100/500 stitch jump feeding is possible during test feed operation. memo-21 memo-22 memo-23 memo-24 memo-25 memo-26 memo-27 memo-28 memo-29 memo-2A memo-2b memo-2c memo-2d memo-2E memo-2F BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E...
- Page 61 Upper-left of sewing frame Lower-left of sewing frame Upper-right of sewing frame Lower-right of sewing frame Sewing start point Sewing end point Upper-left of sewing pattern Lower-left of sewing frame Upper-right of sewing frame Lower-right of sewing frame BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E...
- Page 62 Setting range Units Default Description memo-50 5 - 30 Power supply voltage: up limit memo-51 5 - 30 Power supply voltage: down limit memo-52 memo-53 memo-54 memo-55 memo-56 memo-57 memo-58 memo-59 memo-5A memo-5b memo-5c memo-5d memo-5E memo-5F BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E...
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Page 63: Chapter 12 Error Code
Re-read the sewing data. sewing available data. Turn off the power and check the X-Y feed and the home E. A1 Can not detect home position. position sensor connection. E. A2 Jig pattern sensor error. Re-read the sewing data. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... - Page 64 Turn off the power and check. E. d0 Air pressure has dropped. Turn off the power and check. Turn off the power, wait a while and then turn it E. E1 Control PCB detected communication error. back on. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E...
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Page 65: Chapter 13 Troubleshooting
Is the thread path correct? / Refer to "Threading the upper thread". Is the needle and rotary hook timing correct? / Adjust while refer- ring to "Needle and rotary hook timing". Have any scraps collected near the rotary hook?/ Clean around the rotary hook. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... - Page 66 Is the tension of the sub-tension correct? / Adjust the sub-tension while Needle thread lengths are uneven. referring to "Thread tension". Is the fixed knife correct? / Sharpen the fixed knife or replace it with a new knife. BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E...
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Page 67: Operation Flow Chart
Test switch OFF TEST indicator goes out Press STEP BACK Work clamp stops switch Depress start switch Machine, feed operate Max. 2,000 rpm or 3,200 rpm Thread trimming Stop Work clamp rises One machine cycle completed BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E... -
Page 68: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177 Printed in Japan 151-V64,V66,V70,V75 S93V64-002 2001.04. H (1)