Brother 342Fi Sewing Machine User Manual


 
5. CORRECT USE
BAS-341F, 342F
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5-5. Replacing the bobbin case and threading the thread
CAUTION
If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying out replacing the bobbin, be extremely careful to observe
all safety precautions.
The machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
(ex. Continuing sewing from a stopping point)
1. Pull the shuttle race cover (1) forward and then open the cover.
2. Lift the bobbin case latch and remove the bobbin case.
3. Insert a new bobbin into the bobbin case, and then pass the thread through the slot (2) and pull it out from the thread
hole (3). Check that the bobbin turns in the direction of the arrow when the thread is pulled at this time.
4. Pass the thread through the lever thread hole (4), and then pull out approximately 30 mm of thread.
5-6. Sewing conditions and thread tension
5-6-1. Sewing conditions
Specifications For heavy materials
For medium materials
Upper thread # 20 or equivalent # 50 or equivalent
Lower thread # 20 or equivalent # 60 or equivalent
Upper thread tension (N) 1.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 1.0
Lower thread tension (N) 0.2 - 0.4 0.2 - 0.4
Thread take-up spring height 8 - 10 mm 6 - 8 mm
Thread take-up spring tension(N) 1.5 - 2.0 0.4 - 0.6
Needle DP X 17 # 21 DP X 5 # 16
Normal sewing speed 2000 rpm 2000 rpm
The sewing conditions given in the above table may need to be changed depending on the article being sewn.
1936S
01 10Q
(3)
(2)
1202S
30 mm
(4)