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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this quilting machine.
GROUNDING GROUNDED OUTLET BOXES TAB FOR GROUNDING SCREW METAL SCREW GROUNDING PIN ADAPTER (A) (B) (C) Figure 1 This product is for use on a nominal 120 V or nominal 220 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in Figure 1. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch C if a properly grounded outlet is not available.
Baby Lock Crown Jewel Contents Baby Lock Crown Jewel Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Baby Lock Crown Jewel Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Home Machine Quilting Frame Recommendation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Baby Lock Crown Jewel Safety Section. . . . . . .
Baby Lock Crown Jewel Quick Facts Baby Lock Crown Jewel Disclaimer Sewing Speed Approximately 1,800 spm Minimum Sewing Speed 90 spm Needle Bar Stroke 35.
Home Machine Quilting Frame Recommendation • Grace Pinnacle Frame • Grace Majestic Frame Baby Lock Crown Jewel Safety Section NOTE: Do not operate your Baby Lock Crown Jewel quilting machine until you have completely read the information contained in this manual. Please keep all packaging and order information for warranty purposes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Package Contents /Included Accessories Part Name Part Code Box 1 of 4 Baby Lock Crown Jewel Quilting Machine / Stitch Regulator BLCJ18 User Manual IBBLCJ18 Class M Bobbins (5 pieces) BLJ-BOB (3 pkg.) Needle size 16 (1 pkg. of 10) 134FG-100 Needle size 18 (1 pkg. of 10) 134FG-110 Bobbin Case JW000586 Thread Mast JW010214 Oiler JW010272 Power Cord JW020277 Brush JW010270 Disc-shaped Screwdriver XC1074051 Screwdriver (bobbin case) JW010269 3.0mm Allen Wrench JW010287 5.
Optional Accessories Part Name Part Code Adaptor Plate/Stylus Holder BLJ18-SA Shown on page 41 Channel Lock BLJ18-CL Shown on page 40 Cluster Lights (pkg. 2) BLJ18-L Shown on page 11 Horizontal Spool Pin BLJ18-HS Shown on page 42 Needle size 20 (1 pkg.
Baby Lock Crown Jewel Components Front-Side Diagram A 1. Thread Mast 8. Thread Guide E 2. Thread Guide A 9. Needle Bar Thread Guide 3. Three Hole Thread Guide B 10. Needle 4. Thread Guide C 11. Front Casing/Frame 5. Tension Assembly 12. Handwheel 6. “Stirrup” Thread Guide D 13. Side Laser Stylus Post Hole 7.
Baby Lock Crown Jewel Components continued Back-Side Diagram B 14. Machine Stitch Regulator (Y-Motion) 15. Hopping Foot 16. Needle Bar 17. Presser Bar 18. Back Casing/Frame 19. Front Handle Serial Port Connector 20. Top Laser Stylus Post Hole 21. Front Threaded Handle Holes 22. Bobbin Assembly 23. Needle Plate 24. Front Base Plate 25. Oval Position Guides 26. Rear Base Plate 27. Wheels (4) Rear Diagram C 28. Spool Pin 1 38 29. Laser Stylus Power Connector 30. Front Electronic Control Cover 37 31.
Installing Machine on Carriage 1. Place the carriage on the table rails ensuring that the carriage stitch regulator assembly is toward the back of the table (Figure 1). Front of table 2. The stitch regulator, machine and carriage are connected by a ribbon cable that has 3 connectors (Figure 3, page 9). The machine should arrive from the factory with the ribbon cable already attached by Connectors A and B. The remaining end, Connector C, will be connected in Step 4.
NOTE: Connector A is a serial port connector and connects at position 31 as seen in (Rear Diagram C, #31 page 7). Connector B connects to the machine stitch regulator assembly (Y-Motion) shown in (Back-Side Diagram B, #14 page 7), as well as (Figure 4). If these two connections have come loose in shipping, reconnect them before proceeding to step 3. 3. Place the machine on the carriage, with the front of the machine toward the front of the table and all wheels on the carriage rails. 4.
Installing Front Handles CAUTION: Unplug the Baby Lock Crown Jewel from the electrical outlet. All power to the machine must be turned off when installing the front handles. Failure to do so can result in damage to the machine. IMPORTANT NOTE: Care must be taken to not pinch the ribbon cable under the handle when it is tightened to the machine. Locate the three longest Allen screws and the 5.0mm Allen wrench. To install the handles, tilt the screen forward.
Installing Rear Handles CAUTION: Check that the Baby Lock Crown Jewel is unplugged from the electrical outlet. All power to the machine must be turned off when installing the back handles. Failure to do so can result in damage to the machine. IMPORTANT NOTE: Care must be taken to not pinch the ribbon cable under the handle when it is tightened to the machine. The rear handles already come mounted by three Allen screws into an “L” bracket.
Inserting (or Changing) the Needle 1. Move the needle bar to the Sight Opening highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise or pressing the needle up/down control on the handles. 2. Turn all power to Needle Bar Clamp Screw machine off. 3. Loosen the needle bar clamp screw with the appropriate screwdriver (Figure 8). Figure 8 NOTE: Changing the needle is recommended for each new quilt loaded on the machine or any time the needle becomes bent, dull or burred.
Installing the Power Cord NOTE: Please make sure that the machine is in the “O” or off position before plugging into power source. Insert the cord into the top power connector on the rear of the machine. Plug the three-prong end into power source (Figure 9). The lower power connector is for powering other attachments. (For future development) Installing the Thread Mast Locate the threaded hole on top of the machine near the rear by the handwheel. The thread mast comes with the washer and nut on it.
Laser Stylus Safety and Use Guidelines Theory of Operation The laser stylus projects a straight laser beam visible as a dot on surfaces it hits. The laser dot is used as a guide or stylus allowing you to stitch the same pattern onto a quilt that is being traced with the laser dot. Laser Operation and Use There is not a separate on/off switch for the laser. Power is supplied to the laser when it is plugged into the Baby Lock Crown Jewel.
Installing the Laser Stylus CAUTION LASER SAFETY: When using the Laser Stylus, basic safety precautions should be taken. • Never shine directly into the eyes. • The Laser Stylus should never be left on and unattended. • Laser Stylus is not to be used as a toy. • Close attention is necessary when the laser stylus is being used by or near children. • Use Laser Stylus only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Threading the Machine 1. Slide thread (cone or spool) onto spool pin, insert the thread through the thread-mast eyelet from back to front, continuing to thread guide A. 2. After inserting thread through thread guide A continue to the three-hole thread guide B. Wrap all three holes from back to front, handwheel side to needle side (Detail 1) being careful not to cross threads. This is recommended for most threads. However, some very delicate threads or metallic threads may require less tension.
4. Once the thread is in place, be sure that the thread catches on the take up spring and then pull it down under the stirrup thread guide D. 5. Bring the thread up and through the take-up lever from back to front, and then down through thread guide E. 6. Pull the thread down to the needle thread guide and thread through the hole (F in Detail 3). 7. Make sure the thread is following the groove down the front of the needle and insert thread through the eye of the needle from front to back.
Bobbin and Thread Tension Adjustments NOTE: See pages 37-39 for winding the bobbin. Insert Bobbin into Bobbin Case CAUTION: To prevent personal injury always turn off the power switch while inserting and/or removing bobbin case or anytime your hands are near the needle area. 1. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread pulls off clockwise when viewing the open side. 2. Slide the thread through the slot and under the tension spring, leaving 5-6 inches of thread hanging loose.
Insert Bobbin Case into Machine 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Do not lift the lever on bobbin case. Fit the bobbin case onto the hook spindle in the machine. Rotate the casing until the open throat keys into the middle notch in the hook. Push the bobbin case inward until it clicks into place (Figure 14). Drawing up the Bobbin Thread to the Top of the Quilt 1. After the machine is threaded, locate needle up/needle down button on the left handle.
Maintenance Top Tension Puckering, gathers and thread breakage occur when the top tension is too tight. Loops and thread nests occur when the top thread tension is too loose. Tension may need to be adjusted depending on the fabric, thread or batting you are using on each project. Important: Top tension should be adjusted after the bobbin case foundation tension adjustment is made. To adjust the top tension tighter, turn the tension knob clockwise.
Using the Touch Screen Displays on the Handlebars Manual Stitch Mode Regulated 86 % Speed Speed Up Regulated Figure 16Manual Needle Stop Up Down Main Screen Manual Mode Screen Button Functions: Pressing the “Regulated” button while in the Manual Mode Screen will toggle to the Regulated Mode Screen. The current Stitch Mode is displayed at the top left corner of the screen. Different options are available depending upon which mode the system is in.
Speed When Manual is selected within the Stitch Mode the motor speed can be increased or decreased by pressing the Speed “+” or “-” buttons. To increase the Manual Mode motor speed press the Speed “+” button. To decrease speed press the Speed “-” button. This has the same effect as pressing the “+” or “-” buttons on the machine’s handles. The speed range is between 5% and 100%, or between 100 and 1800 stitches per minute (SPM).
SPI SR Style Precision Cruise Figure 23 10 SPI Regulated 10 SPI 10 SPI Regulated Regulated Stitch Mode Mode StitchStitch Mode More Regulated Regulated Regulated SPI SPI SPI SR Style SR Style SR Style Manual Manual Manual Precision Precision Precision Needle Stop Stop Needle Needle Stop CruiseCruiseCruise Up Up Up Down DownDown Regulated Stitch Mode Regulated More More More 7 SPI SPI SR Style Manual Precision Needle Stop Cruise Up Down 3% More Cruise When “Cruise” mode is selected, wh
Main Lights More Sound On Diagnostics Off Sys. Info. Spotlights On Calculator Off Main Figure 25 Main Lights More On The “Sys. Info.” Button provides access to machine information. This includes the machine Serial Number, the hardware and firmware version numbers and the Stitch Counters. (Figure 29) Calculator On Calculator Off More More otlights Sys. Info. On Sys. Info.
Sound V o l u m e 50% Mute Max Overspeed Alarm On Off Back Main Figure 32 Diagnostics Motor Speed Needle Keys X Motion Y Motion Back Main Figure 33 Diagnostics Motor Sensor Test Rotate the hand wheel SLOWLY. Passing Test: Regular pulsing beeps as you rotate the hand wheel. Failing Test: A solid tone or no beeping at all as you rotate the hand wheel. Back Main Sound Screen The “Volume” portion of this screen has two buttons and a sliding control.
Solid beep for 1/3 of a stitch cycle, no beep for the rest of the cycle. Diagnostics Needle Sensor Test Rotate the hand wheel. Passing Test: Solid beep for 1/3 of a stitch cycle, no beep for the rest of the cycle. Failing Test: No beep or solid beep as you rotate the hand wheel one full revolution. Back Main Figure 35 Diagnostics X-Motion Sensor Test Slowly push left and right. Passing Test: Pulsing beep, increasing in frequency as you push the machine faster.
Diagnostics Y-Motion Sensor Test Slowly push front and back. Passing Test: Pulsing beep, increasing in frequency as you push the machine faster. Failing Test: No beep or solid beep as you move the machine forward and back. Back Main Figure 38 Y Motion Sensor Test Use the Y Motion Sensor test to verify functionality of the Machine Stitch Regulator (Y-Motion). To view location on machine see #14 on page 7 under Back-side Diagram B..
System Information HA010553310 Serial Number Version Board Type 1.12 1.10 1.00 1.00 C-Pod Handles Stitch Counters 000005335 Lifetime Trip Reset 000005335 Back Main Figure 40 System Information The serial number of the machine is displayed at the top of the System Information screen. This number matches the one found on the label at the back of the machine under the rear handlebar.
Baby Lock Crown Jewel Stitch Regulator Setup In regulated mode the status box at the top left of the screen should say “Regulated”. If it says “Manual”, simply press the “Regulated” button on the touch screen to switch from “Manual” mode to “Regulated” mode. IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT TURNING STITCH-Regulated ON OR OFF You can stop the machine at any time by pushing either the “Start/Stop” or the “Needle Up/ Down” key on the handles.
To Begin Quilting Thread Requirements Threads have a tendency to dry rot over a period of time. Be sure to choose high quality threads for your valuable heirloom quilts. Most machine quilting threads on the market today are acceptable. Needle Requirements For general quilting, a size 16/100 needle will accommodate most threads and fabrics. Heavier threads, such as top stitch and some decorative threads, require a larger needle such as 18/110 or 20/120.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Stitches are Skipping The needle is damaged, dull, bent, or installed improperly • Replace the needle often, normally once or twice per day for continuous quilting or at least once per quilt. Use only needles authorized by Baby Lock. • Always change the needle if the needle has struck any hard object such as a straight pin, etc. The tip of the needle can become damaged or burred, resulting in fabric damaged as well as skipped stitches and thread breakage.
Problem Cause Correction The Needle Breaks The needle is bent or not installed properly • Replace or correctly change the needle. Make sure that the needle is pushed up into the needle bar clamp until it can go no farther (visually check that it is up to the top of the stop/sight opening above the needle bar clamp screw). Failure to do so can cause damage in the bobbin area and throat plate. The needle hits the throat plate • Correctly position the needle, throat plate or hopping foot.
Problem Cause Correction Tension is Poor “Fuzz” caught under the tension spring in the bobbin • If using short staple threads, inexpensive or industrial threads or coated threads, lint and other material will build up under the tension leaf spring and begin to lift the spring, reducing the spring’s ability to compress against the thread. By inserting a needle under the spring and clearing out the lint, the bobbin tension will return fairly close to its preset tension.
Troubleshooting continued Problem Cause Correction Hopping Foot Won’t Clear Seams Quilt sandwich is too thick (i.e. denim with thick batting) • Decrease the pressure on the hopping foot by loosening the nut at the base of the hopping foot shaft. Adjust to the proper height. IMPORTANT NOTE: When tightening the nut on the hopping foot shaft be careful not to tighten so tight that it rotates the bar. Remember to readjust back to normal height after quilting the thick quilt.
Problem Cause Correction Motor Stall Motor Stall • The alarm indicates that the motor is not responding properly to the speed controls. This may be caused by a thread lock, mechanical obstruction or an electrical problem. • Clear any thread from the bobbin area only after turning off the power to the machine. • Turn the handwheel and check for tightness. • The motor stall may re-occur if it is caused by an electrical problem. Turn the machine off and then back on again to reset the computer.
Troubleshooting continued Problem Cause Correction Needle Thread Breaks (continued) Hesitating too long at one point in pattern • Move more quickly so stitches don’t overlap or build up. When starting the machine, begin moving immediately. Sewing in one place too long will cause the thread to break or nest. Improper needle/hook relationship • Timing-consult a repair technician. Damage or “Burr” at needle hole of throat plate or other thread handling part.
Variable-Speed Bobbin Winder Bobbin Winder Parts A. Thread-stand base B. Thread mast C. Spool pin D. Pre-tension assembly E. Tension discs F. Split post G. Power switch H. Variable-speed knob I. Bobbin-winder-shaft oiling point J. Phillips screw for bobbin capacity adjustment K.
Bobbin Winder Instructions 1. Loosen the small screw in the thread stand base. Install the thread mast, making sure the top of the mast is centered over the silver spool pin, then tighten the small screw (Figure 2). NOTE: If the mast is not centered over the spool pin, thread may catch on the side of the spool and negatively affect the bobbin wind and/or break the thread. 2. Place the thread on the silver spool pin, pull the thread up and through the thread mast.
Phillips screw Silver thumb lever Figure 6 Push the silver thumb lever down toward the bobbin and the motor will engage (Figure 6). When the bobbin is full the motor will automatically shut off. NOTE: The variable speed should be set slower for more delicate or stretchy thread for proper winding. For even winding do not change speed during bobbin winding.
Optional Accessories Channel Lock Place the channel lock on either of the front wheels of the machine as shown in (Figure 1) (not on the carriage wheels). This will lock the wheels so that the machine carriage will move from right to left but not forward and backward. The purpose for the horizontal channel lock is to stitch horizontal straight lines across your quilt. Ruler Base Using rulers with a quilting machine requires a wider base than the machine has.
Wing Bolts and Washers Carriage Bolts Stylus Holder Wing Bolt Stylus Adaptor Plate Figure 4 Stylus and Adaptor Plate A stylus is used to follow the grooves of pattern boards. It is attached by an adaptor plate to the machine’s rear base plate on the right side of the machine (when you are facing the front of the machine). The machine’s rear base plate has two holes pre-drilled on the right side to accommodate the stylus holder (Figure 4).
Optional Accessories continued Horizontal Spool Pin Crown Jewel Micro Handles 1. An optional horizontal spool pin is available Enjoy complete precision while long arm quilting. These centralized, adjustable handles fit perfectly in between the existing handles on the Crown Jewel for the ultimate control during micro-stippling or close-up work. for metallic and specialty threads wound on a spool (not a cone). 2.
English BLCJ18 Printed in the USA
