Brother BAS-300G-484, BAS-342E, BAS-300G-484SF Owner's Manual

KE-430D

ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE LOCKSTITCH

BAR TACKER

BE-438D

ELECTRONIC DIRECT DRIVE LOCKSTITCH

BUTTON SEWER

KE-430D, BE-438D

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.

Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before operating the

machine so that you will know how to use it correctly.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Safety indications and their meanings

This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to ensure

safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people.

The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below.

Indications

DANGER

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions will result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Symbols

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The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to equipment and surroundings.

This symbol ( ) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken. (For example, the symbol at left means “beware of injury”.)

This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must not do.

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”.)

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2. Notes on safety

Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury.

DANGER

CAUTION

Environmental requirements

Use the sewing machine in an area which is free from sources of strong electrical noise such as electrical line noise or static electric noise. Sources of strong electrical noise may cause problems with correct operation.

Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage should be within ±10% of the rated voltage for the machine. Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this may cause problems with correct operation.

The power supply capacity should be greater than the requirements for the sewing machine’s power consumption. Insufficient power supply capacity may cause problems with correct operation.

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 weighs approximately 56 kg. The installation should be carried out by two or more people.

Do not connect the power cord until installation is complete, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

Hold the machine head with both hands when tilting it back or returning it to its original position. Furthermore, after tilting back the machine head, do not push the face plate side or the pulley side from above, as this could cause the machine head to topple over, which may result in personal injury or damage to the machine.

Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

The ambient temperature should be within the range of 5°C to 35°C during use. Temperatures which are lower or higher than this may cause problems with correct operation.

The relative humidity should be within the range of 45% to 85% during use, and no dew formation should occur in any devices. Excessively dry or humid environments and dew formation may cause problems with correct operation.

In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Lightning may cause problems with correct operation.

All cords should be secured at least 25 mm away from any moving parts. Furthermore, do not excessively bend the cords or secure them too firmly with staples, otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric shocks could occur.

Install the safety covers to the machine head and motor.

If using a work table which has casters, the casters should be secured in such a way so that they cannot move.

Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result. Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

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CAUTION

Sewing

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

The sewing machine should not be used for any applications other than sewing.

Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the machine. If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that if a needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may enter your eyes and injury may result.

Turn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

• When threading the needle

• When replacing the needle and bobbin

• When not using the machine and when leaving the

machine unattended

Cleaning

Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

If using a work table which has casters, the casters should be secured in such a way so that they cannot move.

Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result.

Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while sewing, as this may result in personal injury or damage to the machine.

If an error occurs in machine operation, or if abnormal noises or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.

If the machine develops a problem, contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.

Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result. Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

Maintenance and inspection

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 power cord from the wall outlet at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

• When carrying out inspection, adjustment and maintenance

• When replacing consumable parts such as the rotary hook

If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying out some adjustment, be extremely careful to observe all safety precautions.

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Hold the machine head with both hands when tilting it back or returning it to its original position. Furthermore, after tilting back the machine head, do not push the face plate side or the pulley side from above, as this could cause the machine head to topple over, which may result in personal injury or damage to the machine.

Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother.

If any safety devices have been removed, be absolutely sure to re-install them to their original positions and check that they operate correctly before using the machine.

Any problems in machine operation which result from unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be covered by the warranty.

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3. 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.

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4

Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

Direction of operation

Thread take-up cover

Eye guard

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Safety devices

Eye guard Finger guard Tension release solenoid cover Thread take-up cover Frame side cover Back cover, etc.

Finger guard

Back cover

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Tension release solenoid cover

Frame side cover

1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS

(1) Power switch (2) Control box (10) Finger guard (3) CF slot (11) Eye guard (4) Operation panel (12) Thread take-up cover (5) Foot switch (13) Back cover (6) Work clamp (KE-430D) (14) Frame side cover (7) Button clamp (BE-438D) (15) Tension release solenoid cover (8) Pulley (9) Cotton stand

TM

is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

CF

Safety devices

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2. SPECIFICATIONS

2-1. Machine specifications

1 Ordinary materials 2 Denim 7 Knitted materials F Foundation garments

2. SPECIFICATIONS

Stitch formation Single needle lock stitch

Maximum sewing speed 3,200 rpm 2,700 rpm

Pattern size (X x Y) 40 x 30 mm max. 6.4 x 6.4 mm max.

Dimensions of buttons that can be sewn

Feed mechanism

Stitch length 0.05 - 12.7 mm

Number of stitches

Maximum stitch number 210,000 stitches (including 200,000 stitches which can be added)

Work clamp lifter Pulse-motor driven mechanism

Work clamp height Button clamp height

Rotary hook Shuttle hook (shuttle hook 2, optional) Shuttle hook

Wiper device Standard equipment

Thread trimmer device Standard equipment

Electronic direct drive lockstitch bar tacker

KE-430D

Electronic direct drive lockstitch button sewer

Outer diameter of button 8 - 30 mm (*1)

Y-θ intermittent feed mechanism (pulse-motor driven mechanism)

Variable (Refer to "Program List" for details on the number of stitches

for sewing patterns that are already preset.)

17 mm max. 13 mm max.

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Thread nipper device Standard equipment

Data storage method Flash memory (Any sewing pattern can be added using CF card) (*2)

Number of user programs 50

Number of cycle programs 9

89 sewing patterns

Number of stored data

Motor AC servo motor 550 W

Weights

Power source

*1 Use the optional button clamp B (S03634-101) for diameters of 20 mm or greater.

*2 The recommended CF cards are commercially-available ones from SanDisk or HAGIWARA SYS-COM.

are set already

(Up to 200 patterns can be added. Total number of stitches of stored data

which can be added is within 200,000.)

Machine head: approx. 56 kg, Operation panel: approx. 0.6 kg

Control box: 14.2 – 16.2 kg (depending on destination)

Single-phase 100V / 220V, 3-phase 200V / 220V / 380V / 400V 400VA

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53 sewing patterns

are set already

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2. SPECIFICATIONS

2-2. Program list (KE-430D)

The programs shown below have been preset into the sewing machine and can be selected according to specifications. (Any program is available as long as the sewing pattern is within the work clamp and feed plate in size.) Use the work clamp and feed plate that match the respective sewing pattern selected. The sewing size is the length when the enlargement/reduction ratio is 100%.

For ordinary materials (-01)

No. Sewing pattern

No. of

stitches

Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm)

Length

Width

No. Sewing pattern

1 42 16 2 65

4 31 16 2 66

5

8

13

15

20

21

29 10 2 67

21 7 2 68

35 10 2 69

42 10 2 70

28 7 2 71

35 7 2 72

No. of

stitches

Length

Width

43 16 2

32 16 2

30 10 2

22 7 2

36 10 2

43 10 2

29 7 2

36 7 2

64 30 16 2 89

For denim (-02)

No. Sewing pattern

2

3

6

14

16

No. of

stitches

Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm)

Length

Width

No. Sewing pattern

42 20 3 18

35 20 3 19

30 16 3 62

35 16 3 63

43 16 3 78

17 42 24 3 79

90 24 3

No. of

stitches

Length

56 24 3

64 24 3

42 20 3

35 20 3

43 20 3

36 20 3

Width

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No. Sewing pattern

No. of

stitches

2. SPECIFICATIONS

For denim (-02)

Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm) Length

Width

No. Sewing pattern

No. of

stitches

Length

Width

80

81

82

For Knitted materials (-07) and foundation garments (-0F)

No. Sewing pattern

7

9

22

31*

32*

31 16 3 83

36 16 3 84

44 16 3 85

No. of

stitches

Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm) Length

Width

No. Sewing pattern

28 8 2 73

21 7 2 74

14 7 2 75

28 8 2 76*

22 8 2 77*

43 24 3

57 24 3

65 24 3

No. of

stitches

Length

Width

29 8 2

22 7 2

15 7 2

29 8 2

23 8 2

33*

15 8 2

* The sewing start and sewing end are in the middle of the pattern.

Straight bar tacking Vertical zigzag stitching

No. Sewing pattern

10

11

12

23

24

25

No. of

stitches

Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm) Length

21 10 0.3

28 10 0.3

28 20 0.3

35 25 0.3

42 25 0.3

45 25 0.3

Width

No.

44

45

Sewing

pattern

No. of

stitches

Length

Width

46 9 15

70 9 25

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2. SPECIFICATIONS

Vertical bar tacking Vertical straight bar tacking

No. Sewing pattern

No. of

stitches

Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm) Length

Width

No. Sewing pattern

No. of

stitches

Length

Width

26

27

40

41

28 3 10 28

35 3 10 29

32 3 16 30

19 0.3 10

21 0.3 10

28 0.3 10

36 3 16 46

27 0.3 20

42

43

44 3 20 47

44 0.3 25

68 3 24

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Crescent bar tacking

No. Sewing pattern

34

35

36

Crossed stitching

No. of

stitches

Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm)

Length

Width

No. Sewing pattern

35 12 7 37

58 12 7 38

57 7 12 39

Crossed tacking

No. of

stitches

Length

Width

57 7 12

53 7 10

No.

48

49

Sewing pattern

No. of

stitches

Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm)

Length

Width

70 10 10 50

93 9.6 9.6 51

No. Sewing pattern

No. of

stitches

Length

Width

84 16 16

105 30 26

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2. SPECIFICATIONS

L-pattern tacking

No. Sewing pattern

52

54

No. Sewing pattern

56

No. of

stitches

Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm)

Length

Width

No. Sewing pattern

60 11.3 11.2 53

78 15.3 15.2 55

Circular stitching

No. of

stitches

Tacking size (mm) Tacking size (mm)

Length

Width

No. Sewing pattern

106 9 9 59

No. of

stitches

Length

Width

60 11.3 11 .2

78 15.3 15.2

No. of

stitches

Length

Width

104 10 10

57

58

116 9 9 60

127 9 9 61

114 10 10

124 10 10

For eyelet buttonhole

No. Sewing pattern

86

No. of

stitches

Tacking size (mm)

Length

Width

21 6 2

87

28 6 2

88

35 6 2

If you want to sew a pattern other than standard patterns, you can create your original pattern using the PS-3000. Consult with your local Brother sales Office for details.

Note when creating additional data (program nos. 200 - 999)

When sewing data with a small number of stitches (15 stitches or less) is sewn repeatedly (short cycle operation), the upper shaft motor may overheat and the “E150” error code may be generated.

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2. SPECIFICATIONS

2-3. Program list (BE-438D)

The programs shown below have been preset into the sewing machine. Any program is available as long as the needle drops down in the hole of the button. When sewing programs that do not have crossover stitches, the thread is trimmed after sewing of one side is completed, and then the other side is sewn.

Sewing size (mm)

X Y

No.

No. of

button holes

Sewing pattern

No. of

threads

No. of

crossover

stitches

No. of

stitches

1 6

2 8

3 10

4 12

*1

5

*1

6

*2

7

*2

23

*2

8

*2

9

*2

24

*2

25

2

3

16 ― 22

20 ― 26

6 ― 12

10 ― 16

12 ― 18

5-5-5 ― 21

7-7-7 ― 27

5-5-5 ― 21

―

12

14

16

3.4 0

18

0 3.4

2.6 2.4

*2

26

10 6-6 1 19

11 8-8 1 23

12 8-8 3 25

13 10-10 1 27

27

*1 Check that the button hole diameter is 2 mm or greater before using the programs. *2 Do not use the button lifter spring.

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7-7-7 ― 27

3.4 3.4

12-12 1 31

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2. SPECIFICATIONS

No.

*3

14

No. of

button holes

Sewing pattern

No. of

threads

No. of

crossover

stitches

No. of

stitches

Sewing size (mm)

6-6 0 24

X Y

36

28

37

15

38

29

39

*4

*3

*4

*3

*4

*3

*4

6-6 0 24

8-8 0 28

10-10 0 32

12-12 0 36

16 6-5 1 18

17 8-7 1 22

30

4

10-9 1 26

3.4 3.4

18 6-6 1 19

19 8-8 1 23

31 10-10 1 27

45

*3

20

*4

40

*3

32

*4

41

*3

33

*4

42

12-12 1 31

6-6 0 24

8-8 0 28

10-10 0 32

*3 When sewing of one side is completed, the button clamp rises and the thread is trimmed. To finish sewing, press the foot

switch until sewing of the other side starts, or press the foot switch again after sewing of the other side is completed.

*4 When sewing of one side is completed, the thread will be trimmed without the button clamp rising, and then the other

side will be sewn.

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Sewing size (mm)

X Y

No.

21

button holes

*2

No. of

Sewing pattern

No. of

threads

No. of

crossover

stitches

No. of

stitches

6-6 1 19

*2

34

*2 *3

22

10-10 1 27

6-6 0 24

2.4 3.4

43

35

44

*2 *4

*2 *3

*2 *4

4

6-6 0 24

10-10 0 32

46 6-6 1 19

47 8-8 1 23

3.4 3.4

48 10-10 1 27

49

12-12 1 31

*2 Do not use the button lifter spring. *3 When sewing of one side is completed, the button clamp rises and the thread is trimmed. To finish sewing, press the foot

switch until sewing of the other side starts, or press the foot switch again after sewing of the other side is completed.

*4 When sewing of one side is completed, the thread will be trimmed without the button clamp rising, and then the other

side will be sewn.

For shank button

No. Sewing pattern No. of threads

No. of

stitches

Sewing size (mm)

X Y

50 6 12

51 8 14

3.4 0

52 10 16

53

12 18

Note when creating additional data (program nos. 200 - 999)

When sewing data with a small number of stitches (15 stitches or less) is sewn repeatedly (short cycle operation), the upper shaft motor may overheat and the “E150” error code may be generated.

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3. INSTALLATION

CAUTION

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 approximately 56 kg. The installation should be carried out by two or more people.

Do not connect the power cord until installation is complete, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

Hold the machine head with both hands when tilting it back or returning it to its original position. Furthermore, after tilting back the machine head, do not push the face plate side or the pulley side from above, as this could cause the machine head to topple over, which may result in personal injury or damage to the machine

.

All cords should be secured at least 25 mm away from any moving parts. Furthermore, do not excessively bend the cable or secure it too firmly staples, otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric shocks could occur.

Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run the risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

Install the safety covers to the machine head and motor.

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 weight and vibration of the

sewing machine.

• If the distance A between the insides of the legs is less than 740 mm, move the control box installation position to the left (B

= 254 mm).

• Check that the control box is at least 10 mm away from the leg. If the control box and the leg are too close together, it may

result in incorrect sewing machine operation.

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3-2. Installing the control box

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3. INSTALLATION

Remove the eight screws (1), and then remove the control box cover (2).

(3) Control box (4) Bolts [4 pcs] (5) Spacers [4 pcs] (6) Plain washers [4 pcs] (7) Nuts [8 pcs]

* The recommended tightening

torque for the nuts (7) is

4.0±0.1N･m.

(8) Power switch (9) Wood screws [2 pcs] (10) Staples [4 pcs]

3-3. Installing the oil pan

(1) Oil pan (2) Bolts [3 pcs] (3) Plain washers [3 pcs] (4) Spring washers [3 pcs] (5) Nuts [3 pcs] (6) Rubber caps [2 pcs] (7) Rubber cushion [2 pcs] (8) Oiler

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3-4. Installing the machine head

Pulse motor

pprox. 20mm

Figure１

pprox. 20mm

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(1) Pins [2 pcs] (2) Set screws [2 pcs] (3) Rubber cushion assembly [2 pcs]

Place the machine head gently on top of the oil pan and the rubber cushions.

Note:

• Be careful not to clamp any cords between the machine head and the oil pan.

• When holding the machine head, do not hold it by the pulse motor, otherwise it may damage the pulse motor.

(4) Hinge holders [2 pcs] (5) Bolts [4 pcs] (6) Plain washers [4 pcs] (7) Spring washers [4 pcs] (8) Nuts [4 pcs] (9) Head spring (10) Head rest

Note:

• Check that the machine head switch is turned on as shown in Figure 1.

• Tap the head rest (10) securely into the table hole.

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Brother BAS-300G-484, BAS-342E, BAS-300G-484SF Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2-1. Machine specifications

2-2. Program list (KE-430D)

2-3. Program list (BE-438D)

3. INSTALLATION

3-1. Table processing diagram

3-2. Installing the control box

3-3. Installing the oil pan

3-4. Installing the machine head