Brother BAS-311F-0 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 BAS-311F-0, 311F-L BAS-326F-0 Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC PATTERN SEWER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual. With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such as the needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts. -
Page 3: Notes On Safety
Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done. The sewing machine weighs more than 65 kg. - Page 4 Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to carry out any maintenance and inspection of the electrical system. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the...
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Page 5: Warning Labels
The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. High temperature warning display Be sure to connect the ground. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
3-15. Installing the eye guard ...15 3-16. Installing the programmer (option) 3-17. Installing the work clamp lifter connecting rod (BAS-311F-0 solenoid type only) ... 3-18. Installing the feed base cover supports (BAS-311F-L, 326F-0) 3-19. Installing the X feed base cover (BAS-311F-L, 326F-0) 3-20. - Page 7 9-9. Adjusting the wiper ...48 9-10. Adjusting the two-step work clamp lift amount 9-10-1. BAS-311F-0 Solenoid type ...49 9-10-2. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L Pneumatic type ...49 9-10-3. BAS-326F-0 ...50 9-10-4. Adjusting the air pressure ...50 9-11. Adjusting the needle up stop position 9-12.
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Page 8: Name Of Major Parts
(18) Dip switch (19) Integrater (20) Solenoid valve Safety devices (9) Finger guard (10) Eye guard (11) Thread take-up cover (12) Belt cover (13) Frame side cover (12) (13) BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 1. NAME OF MAJOR PARTS (15) (18) (14) 1159S... -
Page 9: Specifications
BAS-311F-L [*3] A BAS-326F-0 [*4] A Stitch formation Sewing machine Maximum pattern size BAS-311F-0: 130 X 60 mm, BAS-311F-L: 220 X 60 mm, BAS-326F-0: 220 X 100 mm Maximum stitch number Stitch length Maximum sewing speed Feed mechanism Rotary hook... -
Page 10: Installation
3. INSTALLATION Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done. The sewing machine head weighs more than 65 kg (311F-0), 70 kg (311F-L, 326F-0). -
Page 11: Table Processing Diagram
Check that the control box is at least 10 mm away from the leg. If the control box and leg are touching, it could cause the sewing machine to operate incorrectly. [Standard] 3-2. Positioning Determine the position for the sewing machine, and then lock the casters (1) so that the sewing machine will not move. 1161S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 1290S... -
Page 12: Installing The Control Box
(5) Spacer (6) Flat washer (7) Nut Connect to the power switch. However, the black wire is insulated to the inside of the White box and is not used. Black Yellow/ Connect to ground BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 3. INSTALLATION (11) 1292S... -
Page 13: Installing The Rubber Cushions
(1), and then secure it in place with the five nails (3) so that the oil pan (2) is not at an angle. 2. While pushing the oil pan (2) down from above, screw in the oil container (4). 0055Q BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0... -
Page 14: Installing The Cushions
Therefore, this means that the sewing machine will not start if the switching plate is not installed. 1162S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 3. INSTALLATION... -
Page 15: Installing The Machine Head
3. Install the hinge presser (6) with the two bolts. 4. Check that the head position switch is turned on as shown in Figure 1. 5. Connect the motor cord connector (8) to the accessory cord connector (9). 14.5m 133m 13.2m BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 Fig. 1 1165S... -
Page 16: Tilting The Sewing Machine Head
1168S 2. Loosen the screws (4) which are holding the feed base cover support (3) on the left of the sewing machine (when looking from the front of the sewing machine) by about 2-3 turns, lift the feed base cover support (3) up slightly (BAS- 311F-L) or down slightly (BAS-326F-0), and then remove it in the direction of the arrow in the illustration. - Page 17 Be sure to have two or more people there when tilting back the machine head and returning it to its original position. After tilting back the machine head, do not push the face plate or the pulley from above. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 BAS-326F-0 1171S...
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Page 18: Connecting The Ground Wire
Refer to page 13. 5. Secure the cord with the staples ( in two places). Note When opening the front cover, check that the code does not touch it. 1587Q BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 3. INSTALLATION... - Page 19 3. INSTALLATION (12) 1173S 6. Gently tilt back the machine head. Refer to “3-9. Tilting the sewing machine head”. Note Be sure to have two or more people there when tilting back the machine head and returning it to its original position.
- Page 20 P7 (XPM) (blue) 3-pin None P14 (UVM) 10-pin P18 (PANEL) 3-pin [23] P23 (IMSW) 10-pin [26] P26 (SELECT) BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 3. INSTALLATION (10) (21) (20) (12) Cord clamps used circuit board None None None F, G F, G A, B, C, D, E...
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Page 21: Installing The Belt Cover
* it is not necessary to remove the belt cover (3) when tilting back the machine head. 1177S Insert the connector of the foot switch (2) into the connector (3) of the control box (1). 1178S Install the spool stand (1) to the table. 0073Q BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0... -
Page 22: Installing The Eye Guard
3-15. Installing the eye guard Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result. CAUTION Install the eye guard assy (1) to the face plate with the two screws (2). -
Page 23: Installing The Programmer (Option)
2. Insert the programmer connector (4) securely into the left side of the operation panel (3). 3-17. Installing the work clamp lifter connecting rod (BAS-311F-0 solenoid type only) 1184S 1. Remove the four screws (1), and then remove the side cover (2). -
Page 24: Installing The Feed Base Cover Supports (Bas-311F-L, 326F-0)
2. Lift the bellows (1) up slightly, clamp the tops and bottoms of the X feed base cover assemblies (3) (one each at left and right) between the bellows (1) and the X feed base (4) and the then tighten the screws (2). Coinside Coinside 1169S BAS-326F-0 BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 3. INSTALLATION BAS-326F-0 BAS-326F-0 Coinside 1186S... -
Page 25: Connecting The Tubes (Pneumatic Type Only)
3-20. Connecting the tubes (pneumatic type only) 1188S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L Cylinder L Upper knob Lower knob Manual button Connect each air tube to the position with the corresponding number. Cylinder L Cylinder R 0319Q BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 1189S BAS-326F-0 Cylinder R... -
Page 26: Installing The Air Unit
Note The valve knobs should be adjusted so that the left and right sides of the work clamp operate at the same speed. 50 mm 120 mm Reverse work clamp ...Pitch 120 mm BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 3. INSTALLATION (10) 0321Q... -
Page 27: Lubrication
Note 3: If there is no more oil on the felt of the shuttle race base, problems with sewing may result, so add oil to the felt until it is slightly soaked. Note 4: Use only specified Brother oil (Nisseki Mitsubishi Sewing Lube 10N; VG10) for the machine oil. Lubrication points... -
Page 28: Correct Operation
3. Add oil to the felt (1) of the shuttle race base. * When setting up the sewing machine and when it hasn't been used for an extended period of time, be sure to add 2-3 drops oil to the felt. -
Page 29: Threading The Upper Thread
When threading the thread through the needle, allow a distance of approximately 40 mm between the needle hole and the end of the thread. If the trailing length of the thread is too long, it may cause the thread to. CAUTION [When using the liquid cooling tank] BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 1197S... -
Page 30: Winding The Lower Thread
If the thread winds on as shown in A, turn the bobbin winder thread tension stud (2) clockwise; if it winds on as shown in B, turn the bobbin winder thread tension stud (2) counterclockwise. 0108Q BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 5. CORRECT OPERATION... -
Page 31: Replacing The Bobbin Case And Threading The Thread
# 50 or equivalent # 60 or equivalent 1.0 - 1.3 0.15 - 0.35 0.1 - 0.3 DP X 5 # 16 2000 rpm BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 30 mm BAS-311F-0 BAS-311F-L For extra heavy For heavy materials materials (denim) -
Page 32: Lower Thread Tension
(The thread take-up amount will become greater.) When sewing thin material, move arm thread guide R (1) to the right. (The thread take-up amount will become less.) 1206S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 5. CORRECT OPERATION Stronger Weaker Stronger... -
Page 33: Using The Operation Panel
(5). The illuminated indicator changes in the following order each time the switch is pressed. X-SCALE indicator (7) Y-SCALE indicator (8) B.T. COUNTER indicator (10) BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 SPEED indicator (9) SPLIT NO. indicator (11) 1207S... - Page 34 (An alarm will sound when the counter reads <000>. Sewing is not possible when the counter reads <000>.) (Refer to "6-8. Using the bobbin thread counter".) pattern. broken needle thread. Also used to reset error displays. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (13) (14) (17)
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Page 35: Using The Floppy Disk
F, E series (2HD) 0.1 mm/pulse 0.05 mm/pulse 4 types (400, 600, 800and 1,200 revolutions) Not available Available Not available Available Not available Available BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 Write Disk Format enabled 1.44 MB Automatically formatted Applicable command [668] L [669] L... - Page 36 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. 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL locked writing possible 1210S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 Unlocked writing possible Window open 1211S...
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Page 37: Using The Program R/W (Read/Write) Switch
2. Press the STEP BACK (RESET) switch (8) on the operation panel (when memory switch No. 0d is ON). If memory switch No. 0d is OFF, press the EMERGENCY STOP switch (7) once more to release 1216S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0... -
Page 38: Using The Test Switch (Checking The Sewing Pattern)
STEP BACK switch (17) to advance the work clamp one stitch at a time. Resuming operation from a stopping poing 1218S 6. Sewing will start when the starting pedal (1) is pressed. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL... -
Page 39: Using The Emergency Stop Switch
6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL 6-5. Using the emergency stop switch Press the emergency stop switch to immediately stop the sewing machine during actual sewing or when in the test mode. (17) 1215S 1219S (15) (18) 1200S Clearing the error 1216S 1. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Sewing Speed Control
(12) until the desired ratio flashes 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. (17) 1215S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0... -
Page 41: Using The Bobbin Thread Counter
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.) -
Page 42: Using Production Counter
3. Press the TEST switch (15) or the MENU switch (6). The TEST indicator (16) will switch off and the contents of each display screen will return to the normal display. (10) (11) (16) (12) BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (13) (14) (15) (17) -
Page 43: Using Single Split Mode
4. When the starting switch is pressed, only the pattern displayed on the display screen (5) will be sewn. Note As to split sewing, refer to the instruction manual of the “electronic programmable pattern tacker programmer”. (12) 1225S “2" "3" "1" "2" ... BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 (17) 1215S... -
Page 44: Shifting A Stitch Pattern
Give consideration to the pattern as a whole when moving it. (16) (12) (15) BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL 1227S > will... -
Page 45: Sewing
PROGRAM NO. display (5) 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 (5) will blink the program number. 1213S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0... - Page 46 This is only required the first time 1230S a program is sewing. 8. Press the starting pedal (8) again to start sewing. 9. After sewing is completed, the thread cutter will automatically operate, then the work clamp will rise. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 7. SEWING...
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Page 47: Cleaning And Inspection
Note 3: If there is no more oil on the felt of the shuttle race base, problems with sewing may result, so add oil to the felt until it is slightly soaked. Note 4: Use only specified Brother oil (Nisseki Mitsubishi Sewing Lube 10N; VG10) for the machine oil. Lubrication points refer to “4. LUBRICATION”. -
Page 48: Cleaning The Control Box Air Inlet Port
Wipe the eye guard clean with a soft cloth. Note Do not use solvents such as kerosene thinner to clean the eye guard. 1235S Always check that the tip of the needle is not broken before starting sewing. 1236S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 8. CLEANING AND INSPECTION... -
Page 49: Standard Adjustments
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to carry out any maintenance and inspection of the electrical system. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the... -
Page 50: Adjusting The Needle Clearance
Note If the shuttle race thread guide is in the wrong position, thread breakages, soiled thread or catching of the thread may occur. 1242S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 1241S 1243S 0140Q... -
Page 51: Adjusting The Movable Knife
4. Loosen the nut (2) and move the connecting rod lever (3) to the left or right to adjust so that the V section A is aligned with the index mark B on the needle plate when in this condition (the procedure 3.) and the movable knife (1) is pushed to the machine pulley side so that there is no play. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 Mark 1295S... - Page 52 Repeat above steps A, B, C and D four or five times to maintain the cutting performance of the knife. 3. Install the fixed knife (9) 0.5 mm away from needle hole plate (10). BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS (10) 0.5 mm...
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Page 53: Adjusting The Presser Foot
(3), loosen screw (4), and turn the presser foot (presser bar) to adjust. If the needle projects past the presser foot when the presser foot is raised, injury may result. 1251S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 “when the machine is at the “when the sewing... -
Page 54: Changing The Presser Foot Lift
2. Remove the stud screw (11) and re-attach the intermitte connecting rod (12) to the upper screw hole (14) of the intermittent presser arm F (13). 1253S (10) BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 0.5 - 1 mm 1254S (14) -
Page 55: Adjusting The Wiper
2. After the thread wiper has wiped the thread, loosen the bolt (5) and move the whole solenoid fixing plate (6) up or down to adjust so that the distance is approximately 25 mm. approx. 2 mm 15 mm 1258S 1261S 35 mm 25 mm 25 mm 35 mm 1262S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 1259S 1263S... -
Page 56: Adjusting The Two-Step Work Clamp Lift Amount
20 mm. 4. After adjusting the lift amount (20 mm), tighten the bolts of work clamp arm lever F (1) . 9-10-2. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L Pneumatic type 1265S 1. Turn on the air, and then press the work clamp lifter switch (1) to raise the work clamp (2) . -
Page 57: Bas-326F-0
2. If water stands in the bottle of the integrator (1), turn the drain cock (3) in the direction indicated by an arrow to drain the water. Note Open the air cock (4) slowly. 1271S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 Scale 20 mm 1270S... -
Page 58: Adjusting The Needle Up Stop Position
If the index mark (2) is not inside the mark (4) when be displayed (when memory switch No.14 is on). Turn the machine pulley to move the index mark (2) to the correct position and then start the sewing machine. 1272S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0... -
Page 59: Checking The Input Sensor And Dip Switch Input
However, the power must always be turned off before DIP switch settings can be changed. 1282S X home position sensor Y home position sensor Needle up signal (synchronizer) 24-section signal (synchronizer) Needle down signal (synchronizer) BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 When sensor is OFF 1283S 1274S... -
Page 60: Checking The Input Voltage
9-14. Clearing all memory settings If the sewing machine stops operating normally, the cause may be that an incorrect memory setting may have been made by means of the memory switch, for instance. In such cases, carry out the following procedure to clear the memory, and also check the DIP switch settings. -
Page 61: Dip Switch
Lowers in the order right work clamp, left work clamp, presser foot; reverse order when rising. Lowers in the order left work clamp, right work clamp, presser foot; reverse order when rising. Lowers in the order left and right work clamp, presser foot; reverse order when rising. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 1224S... - Page 62 The BAS-311 L-type has a defferent length for the sewing area in the X derection (X=220 mm). Old BAS-311EL X -100 mm New BAS-311F-L X -110 mm Note The break of the sewing pattern is apt to occur in the extended sewing area. When ON When ON +120 mm +110 mm BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 10.DIPSWITCH...
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Page 63: Dip Switches Inside The Control Box
For pneumatic type, set to ON when the connection has been changed so that the work clamp remains raised when the power is turned off. When using an air-driven intermittent work clamp DANGER Main circuit board When ON BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 1280S... - Page 64 * When the motor operates in reverse to raise the needle, the thread take-up will stop at a position which is lower than its normal stopping position. As a result, the thread take-up will rise slightly at the sewing start, and this may result in the thread pulling out under certain conditions. When ON BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 10.DIPSWITCH...
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Page 65: Changing Special Functions And Using The Memory Switches
6. Once the program data has been read from the floppy disk, change to memory switch setting mode and then press the B.T SET switch (7). The buzzer will sound twice, and the current memory switch settings will be written to the floppy disk. 1286S 1287S BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 1281S... - Page 66 After sewing is finished, the work clamp automatically opens and closes once. (practice operation) memo-0F If memo-0E is ON, the work clamp opens and closes twice. When ON BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 Y and the start position X and the start position X and...
- Page 67 Program number is changed automatically by using outside switch. (Use optional connector P3 on memo-1F the operation panel.) When ON right. Order is opposite when rising. right. Order is opposite when rising left BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 left; left; when OFF, work clamp forward control is in the same right using...
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Page 68: Extended Option Output
Required controls for pressing motion and automatic stacking of sewing can be implemented according to various functions of the machine. For detail of the extended option output, please consult with your local Brother Sales Office. When ON BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0... - Page 69 If sewing slippage occurs in places where a large sewing pitch is used, reduce the setting to 3. Furthermore, sewing slippage may occur in some cases if setting 1 is used. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 Explanation 10 (Slow) 60 (High work clamp capacity)
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Page 70: Error Codes
P12 P15 P16. Turn off power and check ground wire connection. Turn pulley to align timing mark with that on belt cover. Adjust resize ratio. Adjust resize ratio. Input end code, or change program No. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 12. ERROR CODES Remedy... - Page 71 If not use milling motor, set OFF memory switch 10. Thread upper thread again. again. again. Turn off power and check voltage. Turn off power and check voltage. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 Remedy You can start sewing You can start sewing...
- Page 72 Turn off power and then on again. Turn off power and then on again. Turn off power and check it. Turn off power and check it. Turn off power and check connector P20. Turn off power and check it. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 12. ERROR CODES Remedy...
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Page 73: Gauge Parts List According To Subclasses
S15662-992 LA 152682-101 A 115188-001 104525-001 145519-001 S02438-001 A 107415-416 DP X 5#16 107415-016 S42843-001 A S55162-001 A BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 BAS-311F-0,-L 1A, 4A Extra heavy materials Heavy materials (Pneumatic type) (Pneumatic type) (φ 4.0) (φ 2.6) S34348-001 M S10212-101 E... - Page 74 S15662-992 LA 152682-101 A 115188-001 104525-001 145519-001 S02438-001 A 107415-416 DP X 5#16 107415-016 S42843-001 A S55952-001 A BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 Heavy materials (φ 2.6) S10212-101 E S59162-991 LG 152686-101 B 107606-001 144588-001 B 145646-421 DP X 17#21 145646-021 S55953-001 B...
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Page 75: Troubleshooting
Thread winding amount Refer to “Skipped stitches occur”. Upper thread length Position of shuttle race thread guide BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 Remedy Page Grease the sliding part of the work clamp. Straighten the bend in the tube or replace the tube. - Page 76 Bent needle Needle direction Needle clearance Needle bar lift amount Bent needle Needle and thread Needle and thread BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 14. TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy Page Adjust the upper thread tension. Install the needle so that the groove is facing forward.
- Page 77 Upper thread tension Upper thread length Upper thread tension Lower thread tension Thread take up spring tension and height BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 Remedy Page Sharpen or replace the fixed knife. Adjust the position of the shuttle race thread gudie.
- Page 78 [E.22] in the error code table. Head position switch cord connection. Switching plate position. Head position switch is broken. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 14. TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy Page Adjust the tension and height of the thread take- up spring. Adjust the sub tension.
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Page 79: Options
This device is available by special order. Please contact your nearest Brother dealer. Increases the stitch creation range for perfect stitches. When the amount of bobbin thread remaining becomes low, this device automatically replaces the bobbin. This... - Page 80 When the reflective plate of the cassette is detected by the sensor, the cassette is held automatically by a pneumatic cylinder. In addition, the programs can be set so that the cassette is ejected automatically. BAS-311F-0, 311F-L, 326F-0 15. OPTION...
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Page 81: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. Phone: 81-52-824-2177 Pringed in Japan 151-B11, B12, B13, B26 S93B11-102 2001.12.H (1)