CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced computerized household embroidery machine. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated, we suggest that you study the manual. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while embroidering. When machine is running do not touch the handwheel, thread take-up lever, needle, or other moving parts. 2.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Important Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. This machine is intended for household use. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children. • The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of. Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation. • Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Tacony Corporation 1760 Gilsinn Lane, Fenton, Missouri 63026 declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Baby Lock Embroidery Machine BLMR This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Contents Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................7 Machine Features ................................................................................................................7 Accessories...............................................
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Embroidering.....................................................................................................................57 Embroidering attractive finishes....................................................................................................................... 57 Embroidering a pattern .................................................................................................................................... 58 Appliquéing .
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———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Introduction Thank you for purchasing this embroidering machine. Before using the machine, carefully read the “Important Safety Instructions” (page 1), and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Accessories Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. 1. 2. 11. 12. 3.* 19. 4. 5. 13. 14. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 15. 16. 17. 18. 20. *75/11 3 needles 90/14 1 needles No.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 2. 1. 4. 3. 5. No. Part Name 1 Poly 90 weight bobbin thread 2 Embroidery card 3 Embroidery set (small) H 2 cm × W 6 cm (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches) Part Code No.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the machine and their functions are described below. Before using the machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view a Thread guide plate Pass the thread under the thread guide plate. h Embroidery unit connector slot Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. b Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. b Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the needle.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic machine operations. a “Start/Stop” button / Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop embroidering. The machine embroiders at a slow speed while the button is pressed. When embroidering is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode. Green: The machine is ready to embroider or is embroidering.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Operation panel The front operation panel has a LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. 1 1 3 4 3 4 2 5 2 5 8 6 8 7 a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Touch the keys displayed on the LCD to perform operations. For details, refer to “LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation” (page 22). b Back key Press to return to the previous screen.
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1 GETTING READY The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter. Embroidery step by step ..........................................................................................16 Attaching the Embroidery Unit................................................................................17 Embroidery unit precautions ..............................................................................17 Attaching the embroidery unit ................................................
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Embroidery step by step The basic steps for embroidery are as follows. 16 1 Attaching the embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit. (If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate.) For details, refer to “Attaching the embroidery unit” (page 17). 2 Checking the needle Use an embroidery needle matched to the fabric. For details on replacing the needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 38).
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. Before turning on the machine, attach the embroidery unit to it. If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate. Embroidery unit precautions Cautions for the embroidery unit will be explained below. Attaching the embroidery unit Get the included embroidery unit ready. CAUTION ● Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit in place.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Be sure that no objects or hands are near the . d embroidery unit and press Note z If the machine is initialized with hands or objects near the carriage, the screen may return to the initial display. After removing whatever is near the carriage, turn the power on again. • When an animation is displayed on the screen, the message above will be displayed if you touch the screen with your finger.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Hold the release button on the bottom left of Removing the embroidery unit d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left. Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. a Remove the embroidery frame. b Press 1 • For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to “Removing the embroidery frame” (page 49). , and then press .
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Turning on the machine Before turning on the machine, be sure to attach the embroidery unit to it. If the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For details, refer to “Attaching the embroidery unit” (page 17).) Prepare the included power cord. Make sure that the machine is turned off (the ”), and then plug the power cord into the power supply receptacle on the right side of the machine.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation From the LCD, patterns can be selected and edited, and operations for using the machine can be displayed (page 13). Viewing the LCD When the machine is turned on, the opening screen appears. The screen shown below appears after the confirmation message was displayed by lightly touching the LCD. (The machine can be set so that the opening screen is not displayed (page 23).
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the machine settings Various machine operations and embroidery settings can be changed. The attributes that can be set are listed below. Attribute Icon Thread color display Details Changes the thread color display on the embroidery screen. Name of color/Time/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) (When “Thread No.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— a Turn on the machine. X The LCD comes on. b operation panel. Press / (Settings key) on the • The items shown in reverse highlighting are the settings at the time of purchase. X The settings screen appears. c Press the item to be set. Switch screens using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). Example: Changing the maximum embroidering speed. When settings are complete, press d key). (Back X The initial screen appears again.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Press Checking machine operating procedures Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement on the LCD. a d next page. (Next page key) to switch to the If you press (Previous page key), you return to the previous page. Example: Upper threading 1 Turn on the machine. X The LCD comes on. Press b panel.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the poly 90 weight bobbin thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: X52800-120) designed specifically for this machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— a b Turn on the machine. Place the spool of poly 90 weight bobbin f thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. Open the top cover. • If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— While holding the thread near the spool with h your right hand, as shown, pull the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front. While holding the thread with your left hand, k wind the thread that was pulled out clockwise around the bobbin five or six times with your right hand. 1 Note a Thread guide cover Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, i and then pull it to the right.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Press / (“Start/Stop” button) once to m start winding the bobbin. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with poly 90 weight bobbin thread. CAUTION 1 a “Start/Stop” button • When the bobbin winding becomes slow, press / ● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. (“Start/Stop” button) once to stop the machine.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— • Be careful not to drop the bobbin. Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and f then pull the thread out toward the front. d the thread unrolls to the left. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case so that 1 a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. • Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Upper Threading This section describes how to position the spool for the upper thread, and then thread the needle. 1 CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break. Memo z The order that the machine should be threaded is indicated by a solid line on the machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Threading the upper thread d Open the top cover. Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. a Turn on the machine. e spool pin. Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser b foot. 1 2 a a Spool pin b Spool cap Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— While holding the thread lightly with your h right hand, pull the thread with your left hand, Memo z When embroidering with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Note z If the presser foot has been lowered and the shutter is closed, the machine cannot be threaded. Be sure to raise the presser foot and open the shutter before threading the machine. In addition, before removing the upper thread, be sure to raise the presser foot and open the shutter. z This machine is equipped with a window that allows you to check the position of the take-up lever.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Note Note z If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut correctly, lower the presser foot so that the thread is held in place before cutting the thread. If this operation is performed, skip step c. z When using thread that quickly winds off the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut. Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using special thread, thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker, which cannot be used with the needle threader, thread the needle as described below. Thread the machine to the needle bar thread a guide. • For details, refer to “Upper Threading” (page 31). b Lower the presser foot lever.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Replacing the Needle This section describes how to replace the needle. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles for embroidery.
GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————— Checking the needle Embroidering with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Hold the needle with your left hand, and then e use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle. While holding the needle with your left hand, g use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. 1 1 2 a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine may be damaged.
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2 EMBROIDERY The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter. Embroidering Neatly ........................... 42 Editing Patterns ...................................62 What to prepare............................. 42 Preparing the Fabric ............................ 44 Attaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabric ..................... 44 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame.............................................. 45 Adjusting the layout .......................
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Embroidering Neatly This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidering. What to prepare The following is necessary for embroidering. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidery. Prepare a piece of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame that matches the size of the pattern you want to embroider.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle for embroidery. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle for embroidery. Memo z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the machine is purchased. z When replacing the needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 38). 2 ■ Other Embroidery frames “small”, “medium” and “multi-position(extra large)” are optional.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Preparing the Fabric After attaching a stabilizer material to the embroidery fabric, it is stretched on an embroidery frame. Prepare stabilizer material that is larger than Attaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabric a the embroidery frame being used. For successful design stitching and to prevent fabric puckering around the design, iron fusible stabilizer to the fabric or place non-fusible stabilizer in the hoop below the fabric.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame The fabric is stretched in the embroidery frame. If the fabric is loose, the quality of the embroidery pattern may be poor. Put the fabric in the frame without slack following the steps below. Have a fabric with a stabilizer material attached and the embroidery frame (medium, small, large or multi-position (extra large)) ready.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— 3 1 2 5 a b c d e 4 Outer frame Inner frame Fabric (right side) Stabilizer material Ledge of outer frame • Press down firmly until the inner frame is securely pressed against the ledge of the outer frame. d enough to secure the fabric. Tighten the adjustment screw by hand just Tighten the adjustment screw while removing g any slack in the fabric by hand. The goal is to have a drum-like sound when the stretched fabric is struck lightly.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Make a mark with a chalk pen at the center of a the position for the pattern to be embroidered. 1 2 b ■ Embroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame When small pieces of fabric that cannot be stretched on an embroidery frame or thin pieces like ribbon are being embroidered, use stabilizer material as a base to stretch on the frame. We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Attaching the Embroidery Frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame. Attaching the embroidery frame 1 Wind the poly 90 weight bobbin thread onto a the bobbin and set it into the bobbin case. • For details, refer to “Winding/Installing the Bobbin” (page 26). b 1 a Lever Raise the presser foot lever.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pass the embroidery frame under the presser c foot while raising the presser foot lever even Removing the embroidery frame further. Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. a Raise the presser foot lever. 2 a CAUTION a Presser foot lever While pushing the lever of the embroidery b frame holder to the left, lift the embroidery ● Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery frame.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting Embroidery Patterns This section provides details on the various types of embroidery patterns available and the procedure for selecting a pattern. ■ Frame patterns 10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be combined with 12 stitch types. Copyright information The patterns saved in the machine and embroidery cards are intended for private use only.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Press / (Settings key). LCD (liquid crystal display) operation The LCD (liquid crystal display) is operated using the operation keys on the operation panel. The use of the keys for embroidery will be explained below.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ LCD button When a specific pattern is selected, press this key and then, press to switch the display. The embroidery settings such as the specified alphabet character string and color are confirmed. The needle progresses one color or one stitch (if pressed continuously, 9 stitches to 20 stitches) at a time and changes the position for starting the embroidery.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting characters Specify the characters for embroidery. Memo z When “The pattern is too large for the embroidery frame.“ is displayed, no more characters can be input. z Characters of different styles (sans serif, serif, and outline, etc.) cannot be combined. a Select the character stitches. b Select the character style. c If a wrong character was selected, press 2 Select the characters. .
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Select the pattern. b Switch the screen using key) and (Previous page (Next page key). Memo z The character pattern that you created can be saved for later use. For details, refer to “Saving patterns” (page 69). / is pressed, the display of • When patterns moves backward/forward 10 patterns.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Select the stitch. Selecting a frame pattern 10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be combined with 12 stitch types. c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) (Next page key), and select from the 12 stitches. Memo z Refer to “Frame patterns“ in the Quick reference guide for frame pattern shapes and stitches. a Press the frame pattern. 2 X When a stitch is selected, it can be embroidered. X The frame shape selection screen is displayed.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Insert the embroidery card in the embroidery Using an embroidery card (sold separately) b card slot on the right side of the machine. Face the arrow on the embroidery card toward you, and insert it in the direction of the arrow. If an embroidery card is used, you can embroider patterns other than the patterns saved in the machine. There are various cards with different themes.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Embroidering After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for embroidering and appliquéing. Embroidering attractive finishes There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 44) and hooping the fabric in the frame (page 45) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important point is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Example: Embroidery thread number selected Embroidering a pattern Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change of thread after each color. Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown a on the screen.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— c Lower the presser foot lever. g Press / (“Start/Stop” button) again. X The embroidery begins again. X Stitching stops automatically with reinforcement after one color has been completed. When automatic thread cutting is set, the thread is cut. h 1 Press (“Thread Cutter” button) once. a Presser foot lever d Press / 2 (“Start/Stop” button). 1 a “Thread Cutter” button 1 X The needle is raised and the threads are cut.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame, d and cut it out along the cut-out line. Appliquéing Cut carefully along the stitching and remove the thread. Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric (appliqué piece). Press / (Settings key), and set the thread color display to NAME OF COLOR, so “APPLIQUE MATERIAL”, “APPLIQUE POSITION” and “APPLIQUE” are displayed on the screen. a Select an appliqué pattern.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lower the presser foot lever, and press i (“Start/Stop” button). / 2 Note z When “APPLIQUE MATERIAL”, “APPLIQUE POSITION” and “APPLIQUE” are displayed, a specific color thread does not appear. Use a proper color thread to match the appliqué piece. Follow the instructions on the screen, and j change thread colors as you embroider.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Editing Patterns This section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patterns. Adjusting the layout The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. You can check the layout before starting embroidery and change the position and the size. Memo z Keys that appear surrounded with a dotted line cannot be used. a After selecting the embroidery pattern, press . X The embroidery screen is displayed.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Starting point key Moves the needle start position to align the needle with the pattern position. Memo z If you make a note of the values in the lower part of screen when you change the size and position, you can embroider with the same size and layout even if you have to turn the power back on in the middle of your work. • Press to return to the previous screen. Layout key Press this key to move to rotation screen.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— • Press (Back key) to return to the Adjusting the thread tension original screen. If embroidery fails, it is difficult to undo the thread and the fabric may be damaged. Before embroidering, use a scrap of the same fabric to check the adjustment of the thread tension, etc. To adjust the thread tension, press / (Settings key). Memo z When the power is turned off, the layout returns to the original setting.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Thread runs out partway through a design Resewing When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn, it can be resewn with the correct color. Press / a the machine. b c Press (“Start/Stop” button) to stop . Press When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering, the machine stops. Move the needle back about 10 stitches and resume embroidering. a Set up the upper or bobbin thread. b Press . c Press . 2 .
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Stopping while embroidering c Press / (Embroidery key). If the embroidery is stopped before it is complete, check the current needle count before turning off the machine. Memo z When the machine is turned off, the embroidery size and layout return to the original setting. Press / a the machine. (“Start/Stop” button) to stop X The confirmation message is displayed. d .
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— h Press . 2 i the beginning of the color you want to Press (Forward one color) to move to embroider. Press (Forward one stitch) to increase j the needle count. If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 —> 9 —> 30 stitches. Move forward to about 10 stitches before the total number of stitches confirmed in b. k Restart the embroidery.
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— Using the Memory Function Embroidery data precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine. CAUTION ● When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when embroidering with a stitch density that is too fine or when embroidering three or more overlapping stitches.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Saving patterns The embroidery patterns and the alphabet characters you have customized can be saved in the machine's memory. Since the saved patterns will not be erased when the power is turned off, you can always retrieve them for embroidery. This is convenient for saving names and the like. You can save up to 12 patterns or 512 KB of data. b Select the pattern you wish to retrieve. Switch screens using and (Previous page key) (Next page key).
EMBROIDERY ————————————————————————————————————————————— c Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer Copy the pattern data to “Removable Disk”. Plug the USB cable connectors into the a corresponding USB port connectors on the computer and on the machine. a b X Pattern data in “Removable Disk” is written to the machine. Note z While data is being written, do not disconnect the USB cable. z Do not create folders within “Removable Disk”.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— e Select the pattern you wish to retrieve. Switch screens using and (Previous page key) Adjust the pattern as desired, and then begin g embroidering. (Next page key). b a c Note a Total amount of memory used b Total amount of memory space c Number of the currently displayed page from the total number of pages X The selected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting. f Press .
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3 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................74 Cleaning the machine surface ............................................................................74 Cleaning the race ...............................................................................................74 Cleaning the bobbin case ................................................
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Care and Maintenance Simple machine maintenance operations are described below. Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and Cleaning the machine surface d then slide it toward you. If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a damp cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Insert the bobbin case so that the projection g on the bobbin case aligns with the spring. Cleaning the bobbin case Thread wax and dust easily collect around the notch in the tension spring on the bobbin case, resulting in an incorrect thread tension. Therefore, the bobbin case should be cleaned as necessary should tension problems arise.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot. Attaching the embroidery foot “Q” Attach the embroidery foot when embroidering. Have the included embroidery foot “Q” and a screwdriver ready. 1 CAUTION ● Before replacing the embroidery foot, be sure to turn off the machine, otherwise injuries may occur if / (“Start/ Stop” button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts embroidering.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— While pressing in the lever with your finger, fit e the embroidery foot bar over the needle clamp Firmly tighten the presser foot holder screw. g Turn the screwdriver toward the front. screw to attach the embroidery foot to the presser foot bar. 1 2 a Embroidery foot bar b Needle clamp screw Secure the embroidery foot with the presser f foot holder screw. Set the embroidery foot perpendicular.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom The machine does not operate. Probable Cause Remedy Reference The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 21 The “Start/Stop” button was not pressed. Press the “Start/Stop” button.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom The upper thread breaks. Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spool cap is too big for the spool being used, or the thread has come out of the needle bar thread guide). Correct the upper threading. page 31 There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles. – The upper thread tension is too tight.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom The thread tension is incorrect. Stitches are skipped. A high-pitched noise is made while embroidering. The thread does not pass through the eye of the needle. The stitch is not sewn correctly. The lamp does not come on. Nothing appears in the LCD. 80 Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. page 31 The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Machine does not operate when button is pressed. Embroidery unit does not move. Embroidering continues although the bobbin thread ran out. Embroidery not neatly done. Probable Cause Remedy Reference An animation is displayed on the LCD. Touch the LCD with your finger, and the animation will disappear. page 22 No pattern selected. Select a pattern. page 50 The embroidery unit is not set up correctly.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Error messages When erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the LCD. Follow what is displayed. The message may disappear if the operation is performed correctly. The message will disappear if is pressed while the message is displayed. Error Message Probable Cause There is a possibility that the data for the selected pattern is corrupted.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Error Message Probable Cause Retrieving the pattern The “Needle Position” button or “Thread Cutter” button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right. A pattern is being saved. The “Start/Stop” button was pressed when no pattern is selected. Bobbin thread has run out. Little bobbin thread remains. 3 When the embroidery unit is attached. You tried to set a number of characters that will not fit within the frame.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the LCD If nothing appears in the LCD when the machine is turned on, the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark. In such a case, perform the following operation. a Turn off the machine. Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or four beeps. ■ If a key is pressed (correct operation) One beep sounds.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Canceling the operation beep e Press (Back key). When the machine is purchased, it is set to beep each time an operation panel key is pressed. This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep. a Turn on the machine. X The initial screen appears again. X The LCD comes on. Press / b operation panel. 3 (Settings key) on the X The settings screen appears. c Press (Next page key) twice.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— Upgrading Your Machine’s Software You can use a computer to download software upgrades for your machine. Visit our website at www.babylock.com for notification of available updates. Note z There may be multiple upgrade files. Be sure to download all files in the correct order. z If an upgrade file for a different model is downloaded from the Baby Lock web site, the machine may not operate correctly.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Index A F accessories ................................................................. 8, 9 adjusting layout ............................................................62 air vent .........................................................................11 appliqué pattern selection .............................................60 attaching stabilizer material ..........................................44 attributes .....................................
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————— P part names & functions .................................................10 pattern embroidery .......................................................58 plug ..............................................................................21 poly 90 weight bobbin thread ............................. 8, 9, 26 power cord, receptacle, switch & supply ......................21 power supply receptacle ...............................................
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