Chapter 8 Devices; Needle Thread Presser; Beam Sensor-Type Needle Thread; Breakage Detecor - Brother BAS-364E Instruction Manual

Chapter 8 DEVICES

Chapter 8 DEVICES
Some of the specifications include optional devices as standard equipment.

1. Needle thread presser

2. Beam sensor-type needle thread breakage detector
The needle thread detection mechanism is a beam sensor-type which can quickly detect thread breakage even
though it does not contact the thread.
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Beam sensor-type
needle thread breakage
detector
A
B
BAS-364E, 366E, 370E, 375E
The needle thread presser is used to enable the needle
G
thread to be securely sewn underneath the material.
The needle thread presser presses the needle thread
G
when the needle is lowered for the first stitch at the
sewing start, and releases the needle thread when the
needle comes out of the needle plate.
Selecting the needle thread presser
The needle thread presser can be set to operate or not
operate by means of tne memory switch.
Selecting thread breakage detection
The thread breakage detection mechanism can be set to
operate or not operate by means of DIP switch A-8.
Note
Always be sure to turn off the power when changing
the DIP switch settings.
DIP switch A-8
Normally A-8 is OFF and the thread breakage detection
G
mechanism does not operate.
When A-8 is ON, the thread breakage detection
G
mechanism operates.