Baby Lock BLDY Reference Guide Part1

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock

1Always 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.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to

persons.

2Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, or when making any adjustments

mentioned in the instruction manual.

• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.

• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.

• Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.

3Electrical Hazards:

• This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a qualified electrician.

• This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only.

4Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped

or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord.

• When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the sewing machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.

• When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your back or knees.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5Always keep your work area clear:

• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

• Do not store objects on the foot controller.

• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.

• Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may fall, resulting in injuries.

6Special care is required when sewing:

• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.

• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.

• Switch the sewing machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area.

• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.

• Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when free motion stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.

7This machine is not a toy:

• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.

• The plastic bag that this sewing 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.

8For a longer service life:

• When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

• Always consult the Instruction and Reference Guide when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

9For repair or adjustment:

• If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized Baby Lock retailer.

• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the Instruction and Reference Guide to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Baby Lock retailer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual.

Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

Use only the interface cable (USB cable) included with this machine.

Use only the mouse designed specifically for this machine.

Use only the sensor pen included with this machine.

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

For additional product information and updates, visit our website at www.babylock.com

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use.

FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

FOR USERS IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Trademarks

IMPORTANT:

READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING. By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this license. If you do not agree to this license, do not download, install, copy or use the software.

Intel License Agreement For Open Source Computer Vision Library

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

• Redistribution’s of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

• Redistribution’s in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

• The name of Intel Corporation may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors “as is” and any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. In no event shall Intel or contributors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.

All information provided related to future Intel products and plans is preliminary and subject to change at any time, without notice.

Secure Digital (SD) Card is a registered trademark or a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. CompactFlash is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sandisk Corporation. Memory Stick is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sony Corporation. SmartMedia is a registered trademark or a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. MultiMediaCard (MMC) is a registered trademark or a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. xD-Picture Card is a registered trademark or a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd. IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. “Adobe” and “Adobe Reader” are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.

All other brands and product names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies. However, the explanations for markings such as ® and ™ are not clearly described within the text.

Pro™ is a trademark of Datalight, Inc.

is a registered trademark of Datalight, Inc.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Declaration of Conformity

Responsible Party: Tacony Corporation

1760 Gilsinn Lane, Fenton, Missouri 63026 USA

declares that the product

Product Name: Model Number:

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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Baby Lock Sewing Machine BLDY

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the retailer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• The included interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Tacony Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Laser Notices

Laser Safety

This sewing machine is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the sewing machine does not produce hazardous laser radiation.

IEC 60825-1 Specification

This sewing machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825-1:2007 specifications.

The laser beam emitted by the laser unit installed in this machine is restricted to an output at a safe level. However, the machine contains 6-milliwat, 630-640nanometer wavelength, 6-12 degree at parallel divergence angle, 24-34 degree at perpendicular divergence angle, InGaAlP laser diodes. Therefore, eye damage may result from disassembling or altering this machine. Safety precautions have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.

FDA Regulations

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured on and after August 2,

1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown on the back of the sewing machine indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.

Tacony Corporation 1760 Gilsinn Lane Fenton, Missouri 63026, U.S.A.

This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

• Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OUTSTANDING FEATURES

IQ Designer

Draw your own shape or lines to design original embroidery patterns. You can specify colors, line type and fill stitch type. Try the stipple-like embroidery pattern. It’s very easy and fun!

Spool Stand LED Lighting

Now, your sewing machine shows you the thread color you are going to embroider next.

Couching Dual Feed Foot with Dual Feed

Decorative couching gains more popularity everyday. The powerful dual feed foot helps you add embellishment securely with an attractive result to your favorite materials. Enjoy creating many types of decorative couching embellishments with this dual feed foot.

Line Scan / Fill Scan

You don’t need a computer to create line art anymore. Scan your favorite drawing or illustration or import a JPEG format data to make your original embroidery pattern. Embroider your unforgettable memories!

Improved Laser Guideline Marker

It’s easy and accurate to specify the stitch position using the improved laser guideline marker. You can use this function easily without any preparation.

Improved Camera Function

Can you imagine a sewing machine with a built-in camera? Not only viewing the close up view of the needle position, but also you can align the embroidery position, connect the embroidery patterns and place the pattern position while checking the fabric image. The camera functions become clearer and more accurate.

Playing MPEG-4 (MP4) Videos

Your MPEG-4 (MP4) videos can be played and saved from USB media. It’s going to be easier to create your project watching the tutorial video on the machine. Original tutorial videos are installed in this

machine. When you find this icon on the title in this manual, you can find the tutorial video of the procedure in your machine.

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE

Getting Ready

To learn the operation of the principal parts and the screens

Chapter 1

Page 27

Utility Stitches

Pre-programmed with more than 100 frequently used stitches

Chapter 3

Page 107

Basic Embroidery

Maximum 36 cm × 24 cm (approx. 14 × 9.5 inches) for large embroidery designs

Sewing Basics

To learn how to prepare for sewing and basic sewing operations

Chapter 2

Page 79

Character/Decorative Stitches

The variety of stitches widen your creativity

Chapter 4

Page 167

Advanced Embroidery

Maximum 36 cm × 24 cm (approx. 14 × 9.5 inches) for large embroidery designs

Chapter 5

Page 195

How to Create Bobbin Work

To learn how to create bobbin work

Chapter 7

Page 323

Appendix

Caring for your machine and dealing with errors and malfunctions

Chapter 9

Chapter 6

Page 271

IQ Designer

Create original embroidery pattern

Chapter 8

Page 357

Page 375

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 explain your sewing machine’s basic operation procedures for someone who is using the sewing machine for the first time. If you want to sew utility stitches or character/ decorative stitches, read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, then go on to Chapter 3 (Utility Stitches) or Chapter 4 (Character/ Decorative Stitches). When you are ready to begin using the embroidery function after reading Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, proceed to Chapter 6 (Basic Embroidery) and Chapter 7 (Advanced Embroidery). In the screens appearing in the step-by-step instructions, the parts referred to in the operations are marked

with . Compare the screen in the directions with the actual screen, and carry out the operation. If, while using the machine, you experience something you do not understand, or there is a function you

would like to know more about, refer to the index at the back of the Instruction and Reference Guide in conjunction with the table of contents to find the section of the manual you should refer to.

To sew utility stitches To sew character or decorative stitches

To do machine embroidery

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................. 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 1

Trademarks ............................................................................ 4

OUTSTANDING FEATURES ................................. 8

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE ... 10

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ........................... 11

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR

FUNCTIONS........................................................ 15

Machine............................................................................... 15

Needle and Presser Foot Section .......................................... 16

Embroidery Unit................................................................... 17

Operation Buttons................................................................ 17

Using the Flat Bed Attachment............................................. 18

Using the Accessory Case..................................................... 18

Included Accessories............................................................ 20

Options................................................................................ 22

Using the Multi-purpose Screwdriver .................................. 23

Using the Spool Stand .......................................................... 24

Using the Multi-function Foot Controller (Only for supplied

models) ................................................................................ 26

Assembling the Controller .................................................... 26

Chapter 1 Getting Ready 27

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF................... 28

Setting Your Machine for the First Time................................ 29

LCD SCREEN ...................................................... 30

Using the Machine Setting Mode Key .................................. 31

Using the Sewing Machine Help Key .................................. 40

Using the Operation Guide Function.................................... 41

Using the Sewing Guide Function ........................................ 42

Playing a Tutorial Video....................................................... 43

Playing MPEG-4 (MP4) Videos............................................. 44

Using the Pattern Explanation Function................................ 45

CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE

MACHINE........................................................... 46

Using USB Media................................................................. 46

Connecting the Machine to the Computer ............................ 46

Using a USB Mouse (Sold Separately)................................... 47

USING THE SENSOR PEN .................................. 48

Convenient Sewing Features by Using the Sensor Pen ......... 48

Connecting the Sensor Pen................................................... 48

Using the Sensor Pen Holder................................................ 49

Using the Sensor Pen............................................................ 49

Important Information about Sensor Pen............................... 50

Calibrating the Sensor Pen.................................................... 50

LOWER THREADING ......................................... 52

Winding the Bobbin ............................................................ 52

Setting the Bobbin ............................................................... 57

Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread .............................................. 59

UPPER THREADING........................................... 60

Upper Threading ................................................................. 60

Using the Twin Needle Mode............................................... 63

Using the Spool Stand .......................................................... 65

Using Threads that Unwind Quickly .................................... 67

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ...................... 68

Removing the Presser Foot .................................................. 68

Attaching the Presser Foot ................................................... 68

Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter........... 69

Using the Dual Feed Foot .................................................... 70

CHANGING THE NEEDLE ................................. 73

About the Needle ................................................................. 75

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations .................................... 75

NEEDLE CALIBRATION USING THE BUILT IN

CAMERA............................................................. 76

Chapter 2 Sewing Basics 79

SEWING............................................................. 80

Sewing a Stitch .................................................................... 80

Specifying the Multi-Function Foot Controller

(Only for supplied models) .................................................. 82

Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ............................................ 83

Automatic Reinforcement Stitching...................................... 83

Sewing Curves..................................................................... 85

Changing Sewing Direction ................................................. 85

Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics ............................................... 85

Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener Tape................................. 86

Sewing Lightweight Fabrics.................................................. 87

Sewing Stretch Fabrics......................................................... 87

STITCH SETTINGS ............................................. 88

Setting the Stitch Width ....................................................... 88

Setting the Stitch Length....................................................... 89

Setting the “L/R Shift”........................................................... 89

Setting the Thread Tension................................................... 90

USEFUL FUNCTIONS ........................................ 91

Automatic Thread Cutting.................................................... 91

Adjusting the Needle Drop Position

with the Guideline Marker................................................... 92

Pivoting ............................................................................... 93

Using the Knee Lifter ........................................................... 94

Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot

Pressure).............................................................................. 95

Needle Position - Stitch Placement ...................................... 96

Checking the Needle Location in the Screen........................ 96

USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING

STITCH .............................................................. 98

Sensor Function Area........................................................... 98

Specifying the Guideline Marker Position

With the Sensor Pen ............................................................ 98

Specifying the Needle Drop Position

With the Sensor Pen .......................................................... 100

Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Stitching

Width and Stitch Position .................................................. 101

Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Sewing End Point ....... 103

Chapter 3 Utility Stitches 107

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ....................... 108

Selecting a Stitch ............................................................... 111

Saving Your Stitch Settings................................................. 113

SEWING THE STITCHES .................................. 114

Straight Stitches ................................................................. 114

Dart Seam.......................................................................... 119

Gathering .......................................................................... 119

Flat Fell Seam .................................................................... 120

Pintuck .............................................................................. 121

Zigzag Stitches................................................................... 122

Elastic Zigzag Stitches........................................................ 123

Overcasting ....................................................................... 124

Quilting............................................................................. 127

Blind Hem Stitches ............................................................ 136

Appliqué............................................................................ 139

Shelltuck Stitches............................................................... 140

Scallop Stitches.................................................................. 140

Crazy Quilting................................................................... 141

Smocking Stitches.............................................................. 141

Fagoting............................................................................. 142

Tape or Elastic Attaching ................................................... 143

Heirloom........................................................................... 144

Decorative Couching......................................................... 145

One-step Buttonholes ........................................................ 147

Four-step Buttonholes........................................................ 151

Bar Tacks........................................................................... 153

Button Sewing ................................................................... 154

Eyelet................................................................................. 155

CONTENTS

Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)

Zipper Insertion ................................................................. 157

Edge Sewing ...................................................................... 160

..... 156

Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches

167

SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ....................... 168

Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/

Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns..................... 170

Alphabet Characters/Japanese characters ........................... 170

SEWING STITCH PATTERNS............................ 173

Sewing Attractive Finishes.................................................. 173

Basic Sewing...................................................................... 173

Making Adjustments .......................................................... 174

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS ........................... 176

Changing the Size.............................................................. 178

Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)

Creating a Vertical Mirror Image ........................................ 178

Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ................................... 178

Sewing a Pattern Continuously........................................... 178

Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) ... 179

Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern ........................... 179

Checking the Image ........................................................... 180

COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS .................... 181

Before Combining.............................................................. 181

Combining Various Stitch Patterns ..................................... 181

Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns ........................ 182

Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns ........... 183

Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length.................... 184

Making Step Stitch Patterns

(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)................................... 184

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION.................. 187

Stitch Data Precautions ...................................................... 187

Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory ................ 188

Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media .................................. 188

Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer............................... 189

Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory ....... 190

Recalling from USB Media................................................. 191

Recalling from the Computer ............................................. 192

.... 178

Chapter 5 Basic Embroidery 195

BEFORE EMBROIDERING ................................ 196

Embroidery Step by Step .................................................... 196

Attaching Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED pointer ........... 197

Attaching the Embroidery Unit .......................................... 197

SELECTING PATTERNS..................................... 200

Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/

Utility Embroidery Patterns/Bobbin Work Patterns.............. 202

Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns................................ 203

Selecting Frame Patterns .................................................... 205

Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards.......................... 205

Recalling from USB Media................................................. 207

Recalling from the Computer ............................................. 208

EDITING PATTERNS ........................................ 210

Previewing the Pattern ....................................................... 212

Moving the Pattern............................................................. 212

Rotating the Pattern............................................................ 213

Changing the Size of the Pattern ........................................ 214

Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ................................... 215

Changing Font Type........................................................... 216

Editing Letters (Size/Font Type)........................................... 216

Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame

Patterns Only).................................................................... 217

Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns .......... 218

Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns

Deleting the Pattern ........................................................... 219

Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified ...................... 220

Changing Alphabet Character Spacing ............................... 221

Separating Combined Character Patterns ........................... 221

Changing the Thread Color ................................................ 222

Creating a Custom Thread Table........................................ 223

...... 219

Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table ............... 226

Find New Color Schemes

With the Color Visualizer Function .................................... 227

Designing Repeated Patterns .............................................. 229

Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly.................................. 233

Duplicating a Pattern.......................................................... 235

After Editing ....................................................................... 235

VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN............ 236

COMBINING PATTERNS ................................. 238

Editing Combined Patterns ................................................. 238

Sewing Combined Patterns................................................. 241

PREPARING THE FABRIC ................................ 242

Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric .......... 242

Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame .................... 243

Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ....................... 245

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ....... 247

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION ....... 249

Checking the Needle Drop Point With the Embroidery Foot

“W+” with LED Pointer ...................................................... 249

Aligning the Embroidering Position

Using the Built-In Camera .................................................. 250

Using the Built-In Camera to Align

the Embroidering Position .................................................. 252

Specifying the Embroidering Position With the Sensor Pen

Checking the Pattern Position............................................. 257

EMBROIDERING A PATTERN.......................... 259

Embroidering Attractive Finishes ........................................ 259

Embroidering Patterns ........................................................ 260

Spool Stand LED................................................................. 262

Using Appliqués................................................................. 262

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY

PROCESS........................................................... 266

If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread ....................................... 266

If the Thread Breaks During Sewing.................................... 267

Restarting from the Beginning............................................. 268

Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power ............ 268

...... 254

Chapter 6 Advanced Embroidery 271

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ....... 272

Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color :

Monochrome) .................................................................... 272

Display the Fabric While Aligning

the Embroidering Position .................................................. 272

Basting Embroidery ............................................................ 276

Creating an Appliqué Piece................................................ 277

PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY

PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS).............. 282

Selecting a Pattern.............................................................. 283

Outputting the Background Image and Positioning Image

Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet..... 285

Sewing Embroidery Patterns ............................................... 286

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS......... 287

Adjusting Thread Tension................................................... 287

Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the

Screw)................................................................................ 289

Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function

(End Color Trim)................................................................. 290

Using the Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim) .... 290

Adjusting the Embroidery Speed......................................... 291

Changing the Thread Color Display.................................... 291

Changing the Embroidery Frame Display............................ 292

Aligning the Pattern and the Needle ................................... 293

Embroidering Linked Characters......................................... 294

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ................. 297

Embroidery Data Precautions ............................................. 297

Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory ....... 299

Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media.......................... 299

Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer...................... 300

Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory................. 301

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ........................ 303

Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1).................. 303

.... 283

CONTENTS

Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2).................. 304

Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns ....................................... 305

USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS

Connecting Three Patterns.................................................. 307

Changing the Position of a Sticker ...................................... 313

.... 307

CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS.............. 316

Connecting Patterns to be Joined Along an Edge ................ 318

RESUME FEATURE............................................ 321

Chapter 7 IQ Designer 323

ABOUT IQ DESIGNER ..................................... 324

Basics: Creating a Pattern ................................................... 324

PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ......................... 326

Before Creating Designs ..................................................... 327

Drawing Lines.................................................................... 327

Drawing Regions................................................................ 328

Using the stamp key........................................................... 329

Using the erase key ............................................................ 330

Using the select key ........................................................... 331

After Editing the Design...................................................... 331

STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN .............................. 332

EMBROIDERY IMAGE PREVIEW SCREEN ........ 334

IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN.............................. 335

Using the Scan Frame......................................................... 335

Scanning to Trace Background Image................................. 336

CREATING LINE IMAGE................................... 339

Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern

with Line Scan.................................................................... 339

CREATING FILL IMAGE.................................... 342

Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern

with Illustration Scan.......................................................... 342

STIPPLING........................................................ 345

Basic Stippling with IQ Designer ........................................ 345

Scanning Drawing to Create Stippling Pattern .................... 348

Scanning Fabric and Stippling ............................................ 352

Fabric is Caught in the Machine and Cannot be Removed

List of Symptoms................................................................ 388

..... 385

ERROR MESSAGES........................................... 394

SPECIFICATIONS............................................. 400

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE

Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media............................... 401

Upgrade Procedure Using Computer ................................. 402

...... 401

STITCH SETTING CHART ................................ 403

INDEX.............................................................. 412

Chapter 8 How to Create Bobbin Work 357

ABOUT BOBBIN WORK .................................. 358

PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ................... 359

Required Materials ............................................................. 359

Upper Threading................................................................ 360

Preparing the Bobbin Thread .............................................. 360

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING)............ 365

Positioning the Fabric and Sewing...................................... 365

Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing...................................... 367

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY)

Selecting the Pattern........................................................... 368

Start Embroidering.............................................................. 369

ADJUSTING BOBBIN WORK THREAD TENSION

.... 368

.... 372

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 373

Chapter 9 Appendix 375

CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................. 376

Restrictions on oiling.......................................................... 376

Precautions on storing the machine.................................... 376

Cleaning the LCD Screen ................................................... 376

Cleaning the Machine Casing............................................. 376

Cleaning the Race ............................................................ 376

Cleaning the Bobbin Case .................................................. 378

Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area...................... 378

About the Maintenance Message ........................................ 379

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ................................ 380

Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display ................... 380

Touch Panel is Malfunctioning ........................................... 380

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 381

Frequent Troubleshooting Topics ....................................... 381

Upper Thread is Too Tight.................................................. 381

Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of Fabric ........................... 382

Incorrect Thread Tension.................................................... 384

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.

Machine

■ Front View

a Top cover

Open the top cover when threading the machine or winding the bobbin.

b Pre-tension disk

Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk when winding the bobbin thread. (page 52)

c Thread guide for bobbin winding

Pass the thread through this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread. (page 52)

d Spool pin

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. (page 60)

e Spool cap

Use the spool cap to hold the spool of thread in place. (page

60)

f Supplemental spool pin

Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with the twin needle. (page 52, 63)

g Bobbin winder

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. (page 52)

h LCD (liquid crystal display)

Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear in the LCD. (page 30)

i Speaker j Knee lifter

Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot. (page 94)

k Knee lifter slot

Insert the knee lifter into the slot. (page 94)

l Operation buttons (7 buttons) and sewing speed

controller

Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine. (page 17)

m Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment

Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment. (page 18)

n Thread cutter

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. (page

62)

o Thread guide plate

Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading upper thread. (page 60)

■ Right-side/Rear View

a Connector for the presser foot

Connect the dual feed foot or embroidery foot with LED pointer. (page 70, 197)

b Handle

Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine.

c Presser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot. (page 68)

d Air vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used.

e Main power switch

Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and OFF. (page 28)

f Multi-function foot controller

Various sewing machine operations can be programmed into the multi-function foot controller. For some countries and areas, normal foot controller is included with the machine.

g Power cord receptacle

Insert the power cord into the machine receptacle. (page 28)

h Sensor pen holder connector

Connect the included sensor pen holder. (page 49)

i Sensor pen jack

Connect the sensor pen. (page 48)

j Foot controller jack

Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine. (page 81)

k Headphones or external speaker jack

Connect the headphone.

l USB port for computer

In order to import/export patterns between a computer and the machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port. (page 46, 187, 189, 192, 208, 284, 300, 402)

m USB port for mouse (page 46) n USB port

In order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB media directly into the USB port. (page 34, 46,187,188, 191, 207, 225, 274, 284, 299, 401)

o Handwheel

Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward the front of the machine.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Needle and Presser Foot Section

a Buttonhole lever

The buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes. (page 147)

b Presser foot holder screw

Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot in place. (page 69)

c Presser foot holder

The presser foot is attached to the presser foot holder. (page

68)

d Presser foot

The presser foot consistently applies pressure to the fabric as sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch. (page 68)

e Feed dogs

The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

f Bobbin cover

Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin. (page 57, 123)

g Needle plate cover

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race. (page 117,

260)

h Needle plate

The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams. (page 116)

i Needle bar thread guide

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. (page 60)

j Needle clamp screw

Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. (page

69)

Measurements on the needle plate, bobbin cover (with mark) and needle plate cover

The measurements on the bobbin cover are references for patterns with a middle (center) needle position. The measurements on the needle plate and the needle plate cover are references for stitches with a left needle position.

a For stitches with a middle (center) needle position b For stitches with a left needle position c Left needle position on the needle plate <inch> d Left needle position on the needle plate <cm> e Middle (center) needle position on the bobbin cover

(with mark) <inch>

f Left needle position on the needle plate cover

<inch>

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

CAUTION

Embroidery Unit

a Carriage

The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. (page 197)

b Release lever (located under the embroidery unit)

Press the release lever to remove the embroidery unit. (page

198)

c Embroidery frame holder

Insert the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder to hold the frame in place. (page 247)

d Frame-securing lever

Press the frame-securing lever down to secure the embroidery frame. (page 247)

e Embroidery unit connection

Insert the embroidery unit connection into the connection port when attaching the embroidery unit. (page 197)

• Before inserting or removing the embroidery

unit, turn the main power to off.

• After the embroidery frame is set in the frame

holder, be sure the frame-securing lever is correctly lowered.

Operation Buttons

a “Start/Stop” button

Press this button and the machine will sew a few stitches at a slow speed and then begin sewing at the speed set by the sewing speed controller. Press the button again to stop the machine. Hold the button in to sew at the machine’s slowest speed. The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode.

Green: The machine is ready to sew or is sewing.

Red: The machine cannot sew.

b “Reverse Stitch” button

For straight, zigzag, and elastic zigzag stitch patterns that take reverse stitches, the machine will sew reverse stitches at low speed only while holding down the “Reverse Stitch” button. The stitches are sewn in the opposite direction. For other stitches, use this button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing. Press and hold this button, and the machine sews 3 stitches in the same spot and stops automatically. (page 83)

c “Reinforcement Stitch” button

Use this button to sew a single stitch repeatedly and tie-off. For character/decorative stitches, press this button to end with a full stitch instead of at a mid-point. The LED light beside this button lights up while the machine is sewing a full motif, and automatically turns off when the sewing is stopped. (page 83)

d “Needle Position” button

Use this button when changing sewing direction or for detailed sewing in small areas. Press this button to raise or lower the needle position. With this button, you can lower and raise the needle to sew a single stitch.

e “Thread Cutter” button

Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread.

f “Presser Foot Lifter” button

Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to the fabric. Press this button again to raise the presser foot.

g Sewing Speed controller

Use this controller to adjust the sewing speed. Move the slide to the left to sew at slower speeds. Move the slide to the right to sew at higher speeds. Beginners should sew at a slow speed.

h “Automatic Threading” button

Use this button to automatically thread the needle.

• Do not press the thread cutter button after the threads have been cut. The needle may break and threads may become tangled, or damage to the machine may occur.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Using the Flat Bed Attachment

Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment.

Using the Accessory Case

■ Opening the Accessory Case

■ Closing the Accessory Case

Fully slide the bar on each side of the

accessory case lid to the unlocked position.

Fully slide the bar on each side of the accessory case to the unlocked position, and then lift off the lid to open the case. The case can only be opened or locked correctly if both bars are slid in the same direction.

a Bars

Place the lid on top of the case so that the

notches in the lid align with the tabs on the case, and then slide the bars on each side back to the locked position.

a Bars

■ Using the Accessory Trays

Two presser foot storage trays are stored in the included accessory case. One is for presser feet for utility sewing, and the other is for presser feet for embroidery and machine quilting.

a For presser feet for utility sewing b For presser feet for embroidery and machine

quilting

For your convenience, a presser foot storage tray can be stored in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

a Additional storage space of the flat bed

attachment

b Presser foot storage space of the flat bed

attachment

c Presser foot storage trays

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

W+

Included Accessories

12345678

9 10111213141516

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored)

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

2.0/11 needle 75/11 2 needles

32 33 34 35 36 37 38

39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

47 48 49 50 51 52

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

53 54 55 56 57

58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65

66 67 68 69 70 71

No. Part Name Part Code

Zigzag foot “J” (on machine)

Monogramming foot “N”

Overcasting foot “G”

Zipper foot “I”

Buttonhole foot “A”

Blind stitch foot “R”

Button fitting foot “M”

Dual feed foot

Straight stitch foot

Free motion quilting foot “C”

Free motion echo quilting foot “E”

Free motion open toe quilting foot “O”

Embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer

Vertical stitch alignment foot “V”

1/4 quilting foot with guide XC6800-251

Couching dual feed foot

Top-left yarn guide

Yarn thre ade r

Adapter

Screw (small)

Needle set *1

Twin needle *2

Ball point needle set *3

Bobbin × 10 (One is on machine.)

Seam ripper

Scissors

Cleaning brush

Eyelet punch

Screwdriver (small)

Screwdriver (large)

Multi-purpose screwdriver

Spool cap (small)

Spool cap (medium) × 2 (One is on machine.)

Spool cap (large)

Thread spool insert (mini king spool insert)

XC3022-001

X53840-351

XC3098-051

X59370-051

X57789-351

X56409-051

130489-001

XF4068-101

XD0826-051

XF4737-001

XE0766-001

XF4873-001

XF3124-001

XE0005-001

XF9332-001

XG0786-001

XF7187-001

XF3613-001

XA4813-051

XE4962-001

XE4963-001

XD0705-151

X52800-150

XF4967-001

XC1807-121

X59476-051

XZ5051-001

X55468-051

XC4237-021

BLMPD

130013-154

X55260-153

130012-054

XA5752-121

No. Part Name Part Code

Spool stand

Spool felt (on machine)

Spool net × 2

Embroidery needle plate cover

Touch pen (stylus)

Knee lifter

USB cable

Standard bobbin case (green marking on the screw) (on machine)

Alternate bobbin case (no color on the screw)

Bobbin case (gray, for bobbin work)

Straight stitch needle plate

Cord guide bobbin cover (with single hole)

Bobbin cover (with mark)

Bobbin cover (on machine)

Bobbin center pin and instruction sheet

Multi-function foot controller

Embroidery frame set (medium) H 10 cm × W 10 cm (H 4 inches × W 4 inches)

Embroidery frame set (large) H 18 cm × W 13 cm (H 7 inches × W 5 inches)

Embroidery frame set (extra large) H 30 cm × W 20 cm (H 12 inches × W 8 inches)

Embroidery frame set (super large) H 36 cm × W 24 cm (H 14 inches × W 9-1/2 inches)

Scan frame

Magnet × 6

Embroidery bobbin thread

Embroidery positioning sticker sheets × 4

White calibration stickers (solid)

Edge sewing sheet × 6

BLMA-STS

See page 24

X57045-051

XA5523-050

XE5131-001

XA9940-051

XE4713-001

XD0745-051

XE5342-101

XC8167-551

XE8298-001

XF3076-001

XE8991-101

XF0750-101

XE8992-101

XF5048-001

BLMA-MFC

EF74: Frame

EF78: Embroidery sheet

EF75: Frame

EF79: Embroidery sheet

EF92: Frame

EF94: Embroidery sheet

EF95: Frame

EF96: Embroidery sheet

XF9321-001

XF9325-001

BBT-W

XE4912-501

XE7916-001

XE5500-001

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Memo

No. Part Name Part Code

Stabilizer material

Chalk pencil

Sensor pen

Pen holder XF2973-001

LCD cleaning cloth

Dust cover

Accessory case

Power cord

Instruction and Reference Guide

Quick reference guide

*1 75/11 2 needles

90/14 2 needles

90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) *2 2.0/11 needle *3 75/11 2 needles:

Ball point needle for embroidery

HAX130EBBR

X81176-001

XE8568-001

XF4702-101

XE5023-101

XG0717-001

XF9966-001

XC6052-051

XF9969-001

XF9970-001

• Foot controller: Model U This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 882-W21. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate.

• Always use accessories recommended for this machine.

• The screw for the presser foot holder is available through your authorized Baby Lock retailer (Part code XA4813-051).

10 11 12

13 14 15

16 17 18

19 20

21 22 23

Options

The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately from your authorized Baby Lock retailer.

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24 25 26

No. Part Name Part Code

1 Foot Controller XC8816-051

2 Embroidery frame set (small)

H 2 cm × W 6 cm (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches)

3 Square embroidery frame

H 15 cm × W 15 cm (H 6 inches × W 6 inches)

4 Embroidery frame set (quilt)

H 20 cm × W 20 cm (H 8 inches × W 8 inches)

5 Embroidery frame set (extra

large) H 26 cm × W 16 cm (H 10-1/4 inches × W 6-1/4 inches)

6 Border embroidery frame H

30 cm × W 10 cm (H 12 inches × W 4 inches)

7 Border embroidery frame set

H 18 cm × W 10 cm (H 7 inches × W 4 inches)

8 Embroidery bobbin thread

(white)

Embroidery bobbin thread (black)

EF73: Frame

EF77: Embroidery sheet

BLMA-150

EF91: Frame

EF93: Embroidery sheet

EF81: Frame

EF84: Embroidery sheet

BLMA-CBH

BLSO-BF

BBT-W

BBT-B

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Memo

Note

No. Part Name Part Code

9 10 spool stand BLMA-TS

10 Extension table BLMA-ET

11 Embroidery card reader BLECR

12 Seam guide BLG-SG

13 Walking foot FA12

14 Side cutter foot BLG-SCF

15 Embroidery foot “W” XF4012-101

16 Quilting guide FA11

17 Free-motion quilting foot FA2

18 Open toe for dual feed foot BLTY-OTDF

19 Circular attachment BL-CSA

20 Edge joining foot ESG-EJF

21 Couching Foot BLTY-CCF

22 Vertical spool pin XC8619-052

23 Embroidery positioning

sticker sheets × 8

24 Edge sewing sheet × 5 BLSO-ESS

25 Free motion guide grip XF6267-001

26 USB mouse XE4904-101

BLSO-EPS

• All specifications are correct at the time of printing. Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.

You can install/remove the presser foot holder, needle clamp screw.

■ Position “2”

• Visit your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer for a complete listing of optional accessories for your machine.

Using the Multi-purpose Screwdriver

Since the screwdriver can be changed to three different positions, it can be extremely useful for the various machine preparations.

■ Position “1”

You can install/remove the needle plate.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Note

CAUTION

■ Position “3”

The multi-purpose screwdriver can be positioned over the screw on the embroidery frame to tighten the screw after hooping the fabric or when removing the fabric.

• When rotating the multi-purpose screwdriver, do not forcefully rotate it in the direction that it does not rotate; otherwise, it may break.

• Do not lift the handle of the machine while the spool stand is installed.

• Do not push or pull the telescopic thread guide or spool pins with extreme force, otherwise damage may result.

• Do not place any object other than spools of thread on the spool support.

• Do not try to wind thread on the bobbin while sewing using the spool stand.

■ How to assemble the spool stand

Fully extend the telescopic thread guide

shaft, and then rotate the shaft until the two internal stoppers click into place.

Using the Spool Stand

The included spool stand is useful when using thread spools with a large diameter (cross-wound thread). The spool stand can hold two spools of thread.

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Insert the telescopic thread guide into the

round hole at the center of the spool support, and then use a screwdriver to securely tighten the screw (a) from the reverse side.

No. Part Name Part Code

1 Telescopic thread guide XE0776-001

2 Spool support XE4958-101

3 Spool pin × 2 XA6313-051

4 Screw and washer XC7568-051

5 Spool cap (XL) × 2 XE0779-001

6 Spool holder × 2 XA0679-050

7 Spool cap base × 2 XE0780-001

8 Spool felt × 2 XC7134-051

9 Ring × 4 026030-136

a Screw

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Note

Memo

■ How to remove

• Make sure that the stoppers on the telescopic thread guide shaft are firmly in place and that the thread guide openings are directly above the two holes for spool pins in the spool support. In addition, check that the shaft is securely tightened in the spool support.

Firmly insert the two spool pins into the two

holes in the spool support.

Pull the spool stand up to remove it from

the machine.

Attach the upper cover to the machine.

Open the upper cover of the machine, and

then pull the upper cover up to remove it from the machine.

Insert the spool stand onto the notches of

the machine.

• See page 56 about the bobbin winding using the spool stand.

• See page 65 about the upper threading using the spool stand.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Note

Using the Multi-function Foot Controller (Only for supplied models)

Refer to see “Specifying the Multi-Function Foot Controller (Only for supplied models)” on page 82, before using this foot controller.

No. Part Name Part Code

1 Main foot controller XF6709-201

2 Side pedal XF3217-001

3 Mounting plate XF3222-001

4 Mounting screw × 2 XF3223-001

Insert the plug for the main foot controller

into the foot controller jack on the right side of the machine.

a Multi-function foot controller b Foot controller jack

■ Adjusting the Pedal Positions

The pedal spacing can be adjusted depending on the screw holes used in the mounting plate. The pedal spacing is the widest when the pedals are attached using the outermost screw holes pedal spacing is the narrowest when they are attached using the innermost screw holes

a; the

Assembling the Controller

Align the wide side of the mounting plate

with the notch in the bottom of the main foot controller, and then secure them together with a screw.

Feed the other side of the mounting plate into the notch on the bottom of the side pedal, and then secure them together with a screw.

Insert the plug for the side pedal into the

jack at the back of the main foot controller.

• The side pedal may be attached on the right or left side of the main foot controller.

• For greater distance you always have the option of not connecting the side pedal and main foot controller using the mounting plate, making sure that both pedals are connected using the jack from the side pedal to the main foot controller.

Chapter 1

Getting Ready

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF ....................... 28

Setting Your Machine for the First Time....................................29

LCD SCREEN ........................................................... 30

■ Home Page Screen ................................................................... 30

Using the Machine Setting Mode Key ......................................31

■ Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media.......................... 34

■ Selecting the “Eco Mode” or “Shutoff Support Mode”............. 34

■ Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used ........35

■ Changing the Screen Saver Image ............................................35

■ Selecting the Initial Screen Display ..........................................36

■ Choosing the Display Language................................................ 37

■

Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns

■ Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails................................38

Using the Sewing Machine Help Key .......................................40

Using the Operation Guide Function ........................................41

Using the Sewing Guide Function .............................................42

Playing a Tutorial Video............................................................43

Playing MPEG-4 (MP4) Videos ..................................................44

Using the Pattern Explanation Function ....................................45

CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE

Using USB Media ......................................................................46

Connecting the Machine to the Computer ................................46

Using a USB Mouse (Sold Separately) .......................................47

■ Clicking a Key ..........................................................................47

■ Changing Pages ........................................................................ 47

..... 37

..... 46

USING THE SENSOR PEN ....................................... 48

Convenient Sewing Features by Using the Sensor Pen ..............48

Connecting the Sensor Pen .......................................................48

Using the Sensor Pen Holder ....................................................49

Using the Sensor Pen ................................................................49

Important Information about Sensor Pen ..................................50

Calibrating the Sensor Pen ........................................................50

LOWER THREADING.............................................. 52

Winding the Bobbin .................................................................52

■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin............................................52

■ Using the Spool Pin .................................................................. 55

■ Using the Spool Stand ..............................................................56

■ Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat....... 56

Setting the Bobbin ....................................................................57

Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread...................................................59

UPPER THREADING ............................................... 60

Upper Threading ...................................................................... 60

Using the Twin Needle Mode ...................................................63

Using the Spool Stand ...............................................................65

■ Using the Spool Stand ..............................................................65

Using Threads that Unwind Quickly .........................................67

■ Using the Spool Net .................................................................67

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT........................... 68

Removing the Presser Foot .......................................................68

Attaching the Presser Foot .......................................................68

Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter ..............69

■ Attaching the Walking Foot (Optional) .................................... 69

Using the Dual Feed Foot .........................................................70

■ Attaching the Dual Feed Foot................................................... 70

■ Attaching/Detaching toe...........................................................71

■ Using the Dual Feed Position Lever ..........................................72

■

Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding of the Dual Feed Foot

.....72

CHANGING THE NEEDLE ......................................73

About the Needle ..................................................................... 75

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations ....................................... 75

NEEDLE CALIBRATION USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA

....76

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF

WARNING

CAUTION

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF

• Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.

• Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power cord receptacle on the machine. Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.

• Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.

• Turn the main power to OFF and remove the plug in the following circumstances: When you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during use When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms

• Use only the power cord included with this machine.

• Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them. Fire or electric shock may result.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.

• When unplugging the machine, always turn the main power to OFF first. Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.

• Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may damage the cord, or cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized Baby Lock retailer for repairs before continuing use.

• Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise, a fire may result.

• When leaving the machine unattended, either the main switch of the machine should be turned to OFF or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.

• When servicing the machine or when removing covers, the machine must be unplugged.

• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF

Memo

Note

Insert the power supply cord into the power

cord receptacle, then insert the plug into a wall outlet.

a Main power switch b Power supply cord

Turn the main power switch to “I” to turn

on the machine.

Press .

The message screen, confirming if you want

to set time/date, appears. To set the time/

date, press ; to cancel the setting,

press .

→ The screen to set time/date appears.

Press or to set time date.

Getting Ready

a OFF b ON

• When the machine is turned on, the needle and the feed dogs will make sound when they move; this is not a malfunction.

Turn the main power switch to “O” to turn

off the machine.

• If the machine is turned off in the middle of sewing in the “Sewing” function, the operation will not be continued after turning the power on again.

Setting Your Machine for the First Time

When you first turn on the machine, set the language and time/date to your language and local time/date. Follow the procedure below when the settings screen appears automatically.

a Press to display the time on the screen. b Set the year (YYYY), month (MM) and date (DD). c Select whether 24h or 12h setting to display. d Set the current time.

Press to start using your machine.

→ The clock starts from 0 second of the time you set.

• The time/date you set may be cleared, if you don't turn on the machine for an extended period of time.

• Time setting is also available by pressing clock button/time on the bottom of the LCD screen.

Press and to set your local language.

LCD SCREEN

Memo

d e f g h i

LCD SCREEN

When the machine is turned on, the opening movie is played. Touch anywhere on the screen for the home page screen to be displayed. Touch the LCD screen or a key with your finger or the included touch pen to select a machine function.

• Only touch the screen with your finger or the included touch pen. Do not use a sharp pencil, screwdriver, or other hard or sharp object. It is not necessary to press hard on the screen. Pressing too hard or using a sharp object may damage the screen.

■ Home Page Screen

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

f Sewing

machine help key

g Presser

foot/ Needle exchange key

h Screen

lock key

i Home

page screen key

j Time/Date

key

Press this key to see explanations on how to use the machine. You can see the tutorial videos and also the MP4 movie files that you have.

Press this key before changing the needle, the presser foot, etc. This key locks all key and button functions to prevent operation of the machine.

Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, you can still sew, but cannot change any of the screen functions. Press this key again to unlock the settings.

Press this key anytime it is displayed to return to the home page screen and select a different category

- “Sewing”, “Embroidery” or “IQ Designer”.

Press this key to set the clock to your local time.

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168

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No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

a Sewing key Press this key to sew utility

stitches or character/ decorative stitch patterns.

Attach the embroidery unit and press this key to embroider patterns.

Press this key to start creating your custom design embroidery patterns.

Press this key to check the needle location as it is shown on the screen through the built-in camera.

Press this key to change the needle stop position, adjust the pattern or screen, and change other machine settings.

b Embroidery

c IQ

d Camera

e Machine

key

Designer

view key

setting screen key

108, 168

196

324

96, 160

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Using the Machine Setting Mode Key

Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening

display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, press for “Sewing settings”, for

“General settings” or for “Embroidery settings”.

• Press or to display a different settings screen.

Sewing settings

Getting Ready

a Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to determine the zigzag width (see page 131). b Make adjustments to character or decorative stitch patterns (see page 174). c Adjust the presser foot height. Select the height of the presser foot when the presser foot is raised. d Adjust the presser foot pressure. The higher the number, the greater the pressure will be. Set the pressure at “3” for

normal sewing.

e Adjust the amount of fabric feeding of the dual feed foot (see page 72). f Select whether “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is the utility stitch that is automatically

selected when the machine is turned on.

g Select whether “Utility Stitch” or “Quilt Stitch” displayed first on the stitch selection screen when the “Sewing” is

selected.

h You can activate this setting after connecting the multi-function foot controller. (These settings are not operable

unless the multi-function foot controller is attached to the machine.) (see page 82)

i Change the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped when the pivot setting is selected (see page 93).

Adjust the presser foot to one of the three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm and 7.5 mm).

j Change the height of the presser foot when the machine is set to free motion sewing mode (see page 131). k When set to “ON”, the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by an internal sensor while sewing. This

enables the fabric to be fed smoothly (see pages 86 and 95).

l When set to “ON”, reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and/or end of sewing for a reinforcement stitch

pattern, even when the “Reverse Stitch” button is pressed (see page 83).

m Adjust the guideline marker position and brightness (see page 98). n Press to save a settings screen image to USB media (see page 34). o Press to reset settings. Some settings do not reset.

• When the straight stitch needle plate is on the machine, the needle will automatically move to the middle position.

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General settings

• If “Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor” is set to “OFF”, remove the upper thread. If the machine is used with the upper thread threaded, the machine will not be able to detect if the thread has become tangled. Continuing to use the machine with tangled thread may cause damage.

a Select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not operating) to be up or down. Select

the down position when using the pivot key.

b Select the operation of the “Needle Position - Stitch Placement” button from the following two sequences (see

page 96). Each press of the “Needle Position - Stitch Placement” button: “ON” – raises the needle, stops it at a nearly lowered position, then lowers it “OFF” – raises the needle, then lowers it

c Change the shape of the pointer when a USB mouse is used (see page 35). d Turn both the upper and bobbin thread sensor “ON” or “OFF”. If it is turned “OFF”, the machine can be used

without thread.

e Change the speaker volume. Increase the number for louder volume, decrease for softer volume. f Change the headphone (external speakers) volume. g Change the brightness of the needle area and work area lights. h Change the screen display brightness (see page 380). i Select to save the machine power by setting the “Eco Mode” or the “Shutoff Support Mode” (see page 34). j Select the length of time until the screen saver appears. A setting between “OFF” (0) and “60” minutes can be set in

1-minute increments.

k Change the image of the screen saver (see page 35). l Select the initial screen that is displayed when the machine is turned on (see page 36). m Turn on or off the spool stand LED indicator (see page 262). n Change the display language (see page 37). o Calibrate the sensor function (see page 50). p Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine, which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular

servicing. (Contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer for details.)

q The “No.” is the internal machine number for the embroidery and sewing machine. r Display the program version.

• The latest version of software is installed in your machine. Check with your local authorized Baby Lock

retailer or at “ www.babylock.com

” for available updates (see page 401).

Embroidery settings

a Select from among 23 embroidery frame displays (see page 292). b Change the thread color display on the “Embroidery” screen; thread number, color name (see page 291). c When the thread number “#123” is selected, select from six thread brands (see page 291). d Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting (see page 291). e Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering (see page 288). f Select the height of the embroidery foot during embroidering (see page 242). g Change the display units (mm/inch). h Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area (see page 37). i Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area (see page 37). j Press to specify the size of pattern thumbnails (see page 38). k Adjust the distance between the pattern and the basting stitching (see page 276). l Adjust the distance between the appliqué pattern and the outline (see page 277). m Adjust the position and brightness of the embroidery foot with LED pointer (see page 249). n Specify to display the fabric image on the screen. You can select the scan quality (see page 272). o Set to “ON” when positioning the pattern on the thick fabric using the built-in camera (see page 275).

LCD SCREEN

Getting Ready

LCD SCREEN

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■ Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media

An image of the settings screen can be saved as a BMP file. A maximum of 100 images can be saved on a single USB media at one time.

Insert the USB media into the USB port on

the right side of the machine.

a USB port b USB media

Press .

→ The settings screen appears. Select the settings

screen page that you want to save the screen image of.

Press .

→ The image file will be saved to the USB media.

Remove the USB media, and then check the

saved image using a computer.

The files for Settings screen images are saved with the name “S**.BMP” in a folder labeled “bPocket”.

* “**” in the name “S**.BMP” will automatically be

replaced with a number between 00 and 99.

■ Selecting the “Eco Mode” or “Shutoff Support Mode”

You can save the machine power by setting the eco mode or the shutoff support mode. If you leave the machine without using for a specified period of time, the machine enters in one of these modes.

“Eco Mode”; Machine will enter a sleep mode. Touch the screen or press the “Start/Stop” button to continue sewing.

“Shutoff Support Mode”; Machine will enter the lower power mode after set period of time. Turn machine off and then back on to restart sewing.

Condition Eco Mode Shutoff Support

Available time OFF, 0 - 120 (minute) OFF, 1 - 12 (hour)

“Start/Stop” button Green flashing Green slow flashing

Suspended function Machine light,

After recovering The machine starts

Screen display, LED pointer, Guideline marker, Spool Stand LED

from the previous operation.

Press the “Start/Stop” button or touch the screen display to recover from these modes.

Press .

→ The settings screen appears.

Press .

→ The General settings screen appears.

Display page 5 of the General settings

screen.

Use or to select the time until

entering the mode.

Mode

All functions

You need to turn off the machine.

• If 100 image files have already been saved on the USB media, the following message appears. In this case, delete a file from the USB media or use different USB media.

LCD SCREEN

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■ Changing the Screen Saver Image

• If you turn off the machine while the machine is in the “Eco Mode” or the “Shutoff Support Mode”, wait for about 5 seconds before turning on the machine again.

■ Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used

In the settings screen, the shape can be selected for the pointer that appears when a USB mouse is connected. Depending upon the background color, select the desired shape from the three that are available.

• For details on changing the background color, refer to “Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns” on page

37.

Press .

→ The settings screen appears.

Instead of the default image, you can select your own personal images for the screen saver of your machine. Before changing the screen saver image, prepare the image on your computer or USB media.

Compatible image files

Format

File size

File dimension

Number allowed

• When using USB media, make sure that it contains only your own personal images to be selected for the screen saver.

• Folders are recognized. Open the folder that holds your personal images.

Press .

→ The settings screen appears.

JPEG format (.jpg)

Max. 2 MB for each image

800 × 1280 pixels or less, (If the width is more than 800 pixels, the image imported will be reduced to a width of 800 pixels.)

5 or less

Getting Ready

Press .

→ The General settings screen appears.

Display page 4 of the General settings

screen.

Use and to choose the pointer shape

from the three available setting ( ,

and ).

Press to return to the original screen.

Press .

→ The General settings screen appears.

Display page 5 of the General settings

screen.

Press .

• The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off.

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Connect the USB media or the computer

(using a USB cable) that contains your personal image to the USB port of the machine.

* See page 46 about USB connectivity.

Press to select the first image.

* The images will appear in a list in this screen. Select

the desired number to specify the image.

Select the device that is connected.

Press a file name to select image and then

press .

→ The selected image is stored on your machine.

* Press to view the previous page.

* Press when connecting USB media to the USB

port.

* Press when connecting USB media to the

center USB port.

* Press when connecting a computer using a

USB cable, and then copy your personal images into “Removable Disk”, which appears on the desktop of the computer.

→ A list of your personal images appear on the screen.

* Press to delete the selected image.

Repeat the procedure from step g to select

the remaining images.

Press to return to the original

screen.

■ Selecting the Initial Screen Display

The Initial screen that appears on the machine can be changed.

Press .

→ The settings screen appears.

Press .

→ The General settings screen appears.

Display page 5 of the General settings

screen.

Use and to select the setting for the

initial screen display.

* Press to view the previous page.

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* Opening Screen: When the machine is turned on,

the home page screen appears after the opening movie screen is touched.

* Home Page: When the machine is turned on, the

home page screen appears.

* Sewing/Embroidery Screen: When the machine is

turned on, the Embroidery screen appears if the embroidery unit is attached to the machine, or the sewing screen appears if the embroidery unit is not attached to the machine.

Press to return to the original screen.

■ Choosing the Display Language

Press .

→ The settings screen appears.

Press .

→ The General settings screen appears.

Display page 5 of the General settings

screen.

■ Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns

In the settings screen, the background colors can be changed for the embroidery pattern and pattern thumbnails. Depending on the pattern color, select the desired background color from the 66 color thumbnails shown. Different background colors can be selected for the embroidery pattern and pattern thumbnails.

Press .

→ The settings screen appears.

Press .

→ The Embroidery settings screen appears.

• When using the Embroidery or IQ Designer, touch to directly access the

Embroidery settings screen.

Display shown on page 8 of the Embroidery

settings screen.

Getting Ready

Use and to choose the display

language.

a Display language

Press to return to the original screen.

Press .

a Embroidery pattern background b Pattern thumbnails background

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Select the background color from the 66

color thumbnails shown.

a Embroidery pattern background b Selected color

■ Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails

The thumbnails for selecting an embroidery pattern can be set to be displayed at the normal size or a larger size. The larger size is 1.5 times the normal size.

a Pattern thumbnails background b Selected color

Press to return to the original screen.

• The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off.

Press .

→ The settings screen appears.

Press .

→ The Embroidery settings screen appears.

Display page 8 of the Embroidery settings

screen.

Press or to select the desired

Note

thumbnail size.

LCD SCREEN

Getting Ready

• When thumbnail size setting has been changed the pattern selection screen will not immediately reflect the chosen size. To view the patterns with the new thumbnail size, return to the category selection screen, and then select the pattern category again.

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Using the Sewing Machine Help Key

Press to open the sewing machine help screen. Four functions are available from the screen shown below.

a Press this key to see explanation for upper threading, winding the bobbin, changing the presser foot, preparing to

embroider a pattern, and how to use the machine (see page 45).

b Press this key to select utility stitches when you are not sure which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch (see page

41).

c Press this key to see an explanation of the stitch selected (see page 42). d Press this key to watch tutorial videos or MPEG-4 (MP4) files from USB media (see page 43).

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Using the Operation Guide Function

Press to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to see more information about that category.

Getting Ready

displays information about

the main parts of the machine and their functions. This is the first screen displayed

when you press .

displays information about

attaching the embroidery unit, preparing fabric for embroidering, etc. Some of the functions are described in the movies. Watch these movies for a better understanding of the functions.

displays information about

the operation buttons.

displays troubleshooting

information.

displays information about

threading the machine, changing presser feet, etc. Some of the functions are described in the movies. Watch these movies for a better understanding of the functions.

displays information about

cleaning the machine, etc. Some of the functions are described in the movies. Watch these movies for a better understanding of the functions.

LCD SCREEN

Example: Displaying information about

upper threading

Using the Sewing Guide Function

Press .

→ The lower half of the screen will change.

Press (upper threading).

The sewing guide function can be used to select patterns from the Utility Stitch screen. Use this function when you are not sure which stitch to use for your application, or to get advice about sewing particular stitches. For example, if you want to sew overcasting, but you do not know which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch, you can use this screen to get advice. We recommend that beginners use this method to select stitches.

Enter Utility Stitch category from the home

page.

Press .

→ The advice screen is displayed.

→ The screen shows instructions for threading the

machine.

Read the instructions.

* Press to view the next page.

* Press to view the previous page.

Press to return to the original screen.

Press the key of the category whose sewing

instructions you wish to view.

* Press to return to the original screen.

Read the explanations and select the

appropriate stitch.

→ The screen displays directions for sewing the

selected stitch. Follow the directions to sew the stitch.

Playing a Tutorial Video

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• When you find this icon on the title in this manual, you can find the tutorial video of the procedure in your machine.

Play the tutorial video.

LCD SCREEN

This machine provides tutorial videos on how to use the machine. Together with the help guides, which offer descriptions through text and illustrations, the tutorial videos assist with machine operation.

Press .

Press the title of the desired tutorial video.

Getting Ready

a Number of seconds elapsed/Total number of

seconds

Operation keys

Play

Stop

Pause

Skip back 10 seconds

Skip forward 10 seconds

Return to beginning

→ The selected tutorial video begins playing.

Repeat

Delete video (when playing from the machine’s memory)

Save to machine (when playing from USB media)

• A frequently viewed tutorial video can be

saved to (favorites) of the machine, from where it can be played.

After you are finished playing the video,

press .

LCD SCREEN

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Playing MPEG-4 (MP4) Videos

Your MP4 videos can be played from USB media. In addition, the MP4 video can be saved to the machine so that a tutorial video on creating a project, for example, can be viewed at any time.

Videos that can be played

MP4 file format: Video - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio – AAC

Size: 450 (H) × 800 (W)

• MP4 file size will be changed to fit the screen. If you view the large MP4 file, the file will be reduced to fit the screen. If you view the smaller MP4 file, the file will be expanded to fit the screen.

• Some type of MP4 file cannot viewed with the machine.

Select the video that you want to play.

* To return to the previous screen, press .

Press .

Select the device where the video is saved.

• Video file names more than 20 characters long may be omitted and not displayed.

Play the video.

* Use the operation keys as described in “Playing a

Tutorial Video”.

• Up to about 1 GB of MP4 videos can be saved on the machine. When the maximum capacity has been reached, delete unnecessary videos.

After you are finished playing the video,

press .

: play a tutorial video

: Play a video saved on the machine

(favorites)

: Play a video from USB media plugged into

the USB port

: Play a video from USB media plugged into

the USB port for mouse

* To return to the previous screen, press .

Using the Pattern Explanation

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Function

Press .

LCD SCREEN

If you want to know more about the uses of a stitch pattern, select the pattern and press and then

to see an explanation of the stitch

selection.

• With the pattern explanation function, descriptions can be displayed for the patterns available on the Utility Stitch and Character/Decorative Stitch screens.

• Descriptions are displayed for each pattern in the Utility Stitch screen. Description for the Character/Decorative Stitch category is also displayed.

• If the key appears in gray, the pattern explanation function cannot be

used.

Example: Displaying information about

Press .

→ The screen shows information.

Press to return to the original screen.

• The settings remain displayed to allow you to fine tune the stitch.

Getting Ready

Press .

CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE

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CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE

Refer to “Connecting Your Machine to the PC” on

Using USB Media

When sending or reading patterns using the USB media, connect the device to the USB port.

page 187 for the available computer operating systems.

a USB port b USB media

• USB media is widely used, however some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for a detailed listing of approved USB media devices.

• Depending on the type of USB media being used, either directly plug the USB device into the machine’s USB port or plug the USB media Reader/Writer into the machine’s USB port.

Connecting the Machine to the Computer

Using the included USB cable, the sewing machine can be connected to your computer.

a USB port for computer b USB cable connector

• The connectors on the USB cable can only be inserted into a port in one direction. If it is difficult to insert the connector, do not insert it with force. Check the orientation of the connector.

• For details on the position of the USB port on the computer (or USB hub), refer to the instruction manual for the corresponding equipment.

Using a USB Mouse (Sold

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Separately)

The USB mouse, connected to the sewing machine, can be used to perform a variety of operations in the screens. Connect a USB mouse to the USB port marked

with . You can also connect a USB mouse to

the other USB port.

• If a mouse other than the optional USB mouse is used, it may not perform as described in this Instruction and Reference Guide.

CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE

■ Clicking a Key

When the mouse is connected, the pointer appears on the screen. Move the mouse to position the pointer over the desired key, and then click the left mouse button.

• Double-clicking has no effect.

a Pointer

Getting Ready

a USB port marked with

b USB mouse

• Do not perform operations with the mouse at the same time that you are touching the screen with your finger or the included touch pen.

• A USB mouse can be connected or disconnected at any time.

• Only the left mouse button and its wheel can be used to perform operations. No other buttons can be used.

• The mouse pointer does not appear in the camera view window, the screen saver, opening screen or the home page screen.

■ Changing Pages

Rotate the mouse wheel to switch through the tabs of the pattern selection screens.

• If page numbers and a vertical scroll bar for additional pages are displayed, rotate the mouse wheel or click the left mouse button

with the pointer on / or display the previous or next page.

/ to

USING THE SENSOR PEN

CAUTION

Note

CAUTION

USING THE SENSOR PEN

Convenient Sewing Features by Using the Sensor Pen

By using the sensor pen, you have the option of four separate functions

• Setting the guideline as a reference for your sewing position.

• Set the needle position of straight stitch.

• Adjust the width and “L/R Shift” position of a zigzag stitch.

• Set the ending point of a stitch pattern sequence.

a When specifying the end point of your sewing, this

• The guideline marker is a laser; therefore, do not stare at the laser light directly. Otherwise it may cause blindness.

function adjusts your pattern or stitch so that you end up with a complete design.

b It is easy to set the pattern width and position.

• When the guideline or LED pointer does not

appear clearly, set the brightness of the machine light dimmer to see them clearly. Refer to “Using the Machine Setting Mode Key” on page 31.

Connecting the Sensor Pen

When connecting the sensor pen to the machine, make sure that the arrow on the sensor pen connector faces up and that the connector is firmly inserted into the jack.

• When connecting the sensor pen, make sure that the arrow on the sensor pen connector faces up, otherwise the connector pins will not align correctly and the connector will be damaged.

• When connecting or disconnecting the sensor pen, grab the connector, and then slowly push it straight in or pull it straight out.

• When disconnecting the sensor pen from the machine, do not pull on the cord, otherwise

a Sensor pen jack b Sensor pen connector

the sensor pen may be damaged.

Using the Sensor Pen Holder

Note

When connecting the sensor pen to the machine, attach the sensor pen holder to keep the sensor pen with the machine. The right side of the holder can be used to hold the touch pen.

Sensor pen holder

Using the point end of the cleaning brush or

the seam ripper point, remove the protective cap covering the hole on the right side of the machine.

→ Insert the point of the seam ripper or cleaning brush

into the hole in the protective cap, and then lightly pull out the protective cap to remove it.

USING THE SENSOR PEN

Set the sensor pen in the sensor pen holder

with the pen tip pointing downward, and then connect the sensor pen to the machine.

Using the Sensor Pen

Hold the sensor pen, and then touch the point to be specified. When the tip of the sensor pen is pushed in, the position information is sent to the machine. When using the sensor pen, touch slowly and gently for the definite operation.

Getting Ready

Firmly insert the sensor pen holder into the

hole where the protective cap was removed.

1) Touch: Touch a point with the sensor pen, then

immediately lift up the pen.

2) Long touch: Touching a point with the sensor pen and holding it down for at least one second allows you to activate the functions that you just selected.

• Once a point is touched with the sensor pen and the entered information is applied in the screen, perform the next operation. Repeatedly touching a point with the sensor pen may prevent the information from being correctly read.

• Do not drag the sensor pen tip on the machine, otherwise the sensor pen tip may be chipped off.

• If there is any problem with the guideline marker, the sensor function may not operate correctly.

USING THE SENSOR PEN

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CAUTION

IMPORTANT

• The sensor pen can be used to touch on the screen as a touch pen.

Important Information about Sensor Pen

The sensor pen emits the signal to the machine, and then the sensor pen receiver receives the signal to specify the position.

Calibrating the Sensor Pen

Before using the sensor pen for the first time, be sure to personalize it using “Sensor Function Calibration” in the settings screen. Doing so allows the machine to learn the position in which you usually hold the pen. Hold the sensor pen at a comfortable angle and then calibrate the machine according to the procedure below. Be sure to keep the sensor pen at the same angle while calibrating the first and second points.

a Sensor pen receiver b Signal is waved out from the sensor pen

• Do not insert any object into the sensor pen and the receiver, otherwise the machine may be damaged.

• Do not put your hand, the fabric or any object between the machine and the sensor pen, otherwise the sensor pen receiver may not receive the ultrasonic wave.

• Do not use the machine close to any other unit which produces ultrasonic wave or a vibration sound, otherwise interference may occur.

Press .

→ The settings screen appears.

Press .

→ The General settings screen appears.

Display page 5 of the General settings

screen.

Press after connecting the sensor

pen to the machine.

→ The Sensor Function Calibration screen appears. * If the message “OK to automatically lower the

presser foot?” appears on the LCD screen, press

to continue.

Touch the first point of green dot marking

using the sensor pen.

* Touch on the needle plate cover.

USING THE SENSOR PEN

Getting Ready

a Flat bed attachment b Embroidery unit

a Needle plate cover

Touch the second point of center of cross-

hair using the sensor pen.

* Touch on the point in the illustrations.

Press to finish the calibration. To

repeat the calibration touch the first point again using the sensor pen, and continue with step

* Press to return to the original screen

without finishing the calibration.

* Press to reset the calibration.

LOWER THREADING

CAUTION

LOWER THREADING

Winding the Bobbin

• The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: X52800-

120). X52800-120 is Class 15 type bobbin.

Turn the main power to ON and open the

top cover.

Align the groove in the bobbin with the

spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.

a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft

* Actual size

a This model b Other models c 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)

■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin

With this machine, you can wind the bobbin during sewing. While using the main spool pin to sew embroidery, you can conveniently wind the bobbin using the supplemental spool pin.

Set the supplemental spool pin in the “up”

position.

a Supplemental spool pin

Place the spool of thread on the

supplemental spool pin, so that thread unrolls from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.

a Supplemental spool pin

a Spool cap b Spool pin c Thread spool

CAUTION

• If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set

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incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.

• Use the spool cap (large, medium, or small)

that is closest in size to the thread spool. If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used, the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break.

• When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool.

LOWER THREADING

With your right hand, hold the thread near

the thread spool. With your left hand, hold the end of the thread, and use both hands to pass the thread through the thread guide.

a Thread guide

Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk

making sure that the thread is under the pre-tension disk.

Getting Ready

a Spool cap (small) b Thread spool (cross-wound thread) c Space

• If a spool of thread whose core is 12 mm (1/2 inch) in diameter and 75 mm (3 inches) high is inserted onto the spool pin, use the mini spool cap.

a Spool cap (mini king spool insert) b 12 mm (1/2 inch) c 75 mm (3 inches)

a Pre-tension disk

→ Make sure that the thread passes under the pre-

tension disk.

b Pre-tension disk c Pull it in as far as possible.

→ Check to make sure thread is securely set between

pre-tension disks.

Wind the thread clockwise around the

bobbin 5-6 times.

LOWER THREADING

CAUTION

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Pass the end of the thread through the guide

slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the thread to the right to cut the thread with the cutter.

a Guide slit (with built-in cutter) b Bobbin winder seat

• Be sure to follow the process described. If the thread is not cut with the cutter, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.

• changes to while the bobbin is winding.

• Stay near the machine while winding the bobbin to make sure the bobbin thread is being wound correctly. If the bobbin thread

is wound incorrectly, press immediately to stop the bobbin winding.

• The sound of winding the bobbin with stiff thread, such as nylon thread for quilting, may be different from the one produced when winding normal thread; however, this is not a sign of a malfunction.

• You can change the winding speed by

pressing (to decrease) or (to

increase) in the bobbin winding window.

Set the bobbin winding switch to the left,

until it clicks into place.

a Bobbin winding switch

• Sliding the bobbin winding switch to the left switches the machine into bobbin winding mode.

→ The bobbin winding window appears.

Press .

→ Bobbin winding starts. The bobbin stops rotating

when bobbin winding is completed. The bobbin winding switch will automatically return to its original position.

• Press to minimize the bobbin winding window. Then, you can perform

other operations, such as selecting a stitch or adjusting the thread tension, while the bobbin is being wound.

• Press (in top right of the LCD screen) to display the bobbin winding

window again.

Cut the thread with cutter and remove the

bobbin.

a Cutter

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• When removing the bobbin, do not pull on

CAUTION

the bobbin winder seat. Doing so could loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat, and could result in damage to the machine.

LOWER THREADING

Align the groove in the bobbin with the

spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.

• Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and possibly resulting in injury.

■ Using the Spool Pin

You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin before sewing. You cannot use this spool pin to wind the bobbin while sewing.

a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft

Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward.

Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool.

a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt

Getting Ready

Turn the main power to ON and open the

top cover.

Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far

as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position.

While holding the thread with both hands,

pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate.

a Thread guide plate

LOWER THREADING

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Pass the thread through the thread guide.

a Thread guide

Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk

making sure that the thread is under the pre-tension disk.

• See page 24 to assemble the spool stand.

• See page 65 to thread the machine using the spool stand.

• When winding thread on the bobbin, do not cross the bobbin winding thread with the upper thread in the thread guides.

■ Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat

If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed through the pre-tension disk correctly, the thread may become tangled beneath the bobbin winder seat. Wind off the thread according to the following procedure.

a Thread guide b Pre-tension disk

Follow steps g through k on page 53

through 54.

■ Using the Spool Stand

To wind thread on the bobbin while the spool stand is installed, pass the thread from the spool through the thread guide on the telescopic thread guide, and then wind the bobbin according to steps

k of “Using the Supplemental Spool Pin”on

page 53 to page 54.

e through

a Thread b Bobbin winder seat

• Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat. It may result in injuries.

If the thread becomes tangled under the

bobbin winder seat, press once to stop the bobbin winding.

Cut the thread with scissors near the pre-

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tension disk.

a Pre-tension disk

Push the bobbin winder switch to the right,

and then raise the bobbin at least 100 mm (4 inches) from the shaft.

LOWER THREADING

Setting the Bobbin

• Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly

wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

Getting Ready

• The included bobbin was designed specifically

for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: X52800-

120). X52800-120 is Class 15 type bobbin.

Cut the thread near the bobbin and hold the

thread end of the spool with your left hand. Unwind the thread clockwise near the bobbin winder seat with your right hand as shown below.

Wind the bobbin again.

* Actual size

a This model b Other models c 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)

• Before inserting or changing the bobbin, be

sure to press in the LCD to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts sewing.

Press to lock all keys and buttons and

raise the presser foot.

* If the message “OK to automatically lower the

presser foot?” appears on the LCD screen, press

to continue.

Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.

• Make sure that the thread passes through the pre-tension disk correctly (page 53).

a Bobbin cover b Latch

→ The bobbin cover opens.

LOWER THREADING

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CAUTION

Remove the bobbin cover.

Hold the bobbin with your right hand and

hold the end of the thread with your left hand.

Set the bobbin in the bobbin case so that

the thread unwinds to the left.

• If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension. (see page 90)

a Tension spring

Hold the bobbin lightly with your right

hand, and then guide the thread with your left hand.

Pass the thread through the guide, and then

pull the thread out toward the front.

• Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your finger and unwind the bobbin thread correctly. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the

bobbin cover (1), and then lightly press down on the right side to close the cover (2).

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

a Cutter

→ The cutter cuts the thread.

Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread

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There may be some sewing applications where you want to pull up the bobbin thread; for example, when making gathers, darts, or doing free motion quilting or embroidery.

LOWER THREADING

Gently pull the upper thread. A loop of the

bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate.

• You can pull up the bobbin thread after threading the upper thread (“UPPER THREADING” on page 60).

Follow steps a to d in “Setting the

Bobbin” on page 57 for installing the bobbin into the bobbin case.

Guide the bobbin thread through the

groove, following the arrow in the illustration.

* Do not cut the thread with the cutter. * Do not replace the bobbin cover.

While holding the upper thread, press the

“Needle Position” button to lower the needle.

Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the

presser foot and pull it about 100 mm (approx. 3-4 inches) toward the back of the machine, making it even with the upper thread.

a Upper thread b Bobbin thread

Replace the bobbin cover.

Getting Ready

a “Needle Position” button

Press the “Needle Position” button to raise

the needle.

UPPER THREADING

CAUTION

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Note

UPPER THREADING

Upper Threading

• Be sure to thread the machine properly. Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle, leading to injury.

• When using the walking foot, the side cutter or accessories not included with this machine, attach the accessory to the machine after threading the machine.

• The automatic threading function can be

used with sewing machine needle sizes 75/ 11 through 100/16.

• When threads such as transparent nylon

monofilament or speciality threads are used it is not recommended to use the needle threader.

• The automatic threading function cannot be

used with the wing needle or the twin needle.

→ The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can

be threaded.

a Upper thread shutter

• This machine is equipped with an upper thread shutter, allowing you to check that the upper threading is performed correctly.

Press the “Needle Position” button to raise

the needle.

Turn the main power to ON.

Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to

raise the presser foot.

• If you try to thread the needle automatically without raising the needle, the thread may not thread correctly.

Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward.

Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool.

a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt

UPPER THREADING

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Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far

as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position.

• If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.

• Use the spool cap (large or medium) or the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool) that is closest in size to the thread spool. If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used, the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break.

• When sewing with fine, cross-wound

thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool.

While holding the thread with both hands,

pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate.

a Thread guide plate

While holding the thread in your right

hand, pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated.

Getting Ready

a Spool cap (small) b Thread spool (cross-wound thread) c Space

• If a spool of thread whose core is 12 mm

(1/2 inch) in diameter and 75 mm (3 inches) high is inserted onto the spool pin, use the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool).

a Thread spool insert (mini king spool insert) b 12 mm (1/2 inch) c 75 mm (3 inches)

Guide the thread down, up, then down

through the groove, as shown in the illustration.

• Look in the upper groove area to check if the thread catches on the take-up lever visible inside the upper groove area.

a Look in the upper groove area

UPPER THREADING

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Note

Pass the thread through the needle bar

thread guide (marked “6”) by holding the thread with both hands and guiding it as shown in the illustration.

a Needle bar thread guide

Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to

lower presser foot.

• 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. 3 inches) of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks (marked “7”).

a 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) or more

Press the “Automatic Threading” button to

have the machine automatically thread the needle.

Pass the thread through the thread guide

disks (marked “7”). Make sure that the thread passes through the groove in the thread guide.

a Groove in thread guide

Pull the thread up through the thread cutter

to cut the thread, as shown in the illustration.

→ The thread passes through the eye of the needle.

• When the “Automatic Threading” button is pressed, the presser foot will be automatically lowered. After threading is finished, the presser foot moves back to the position before the “Automatic Threading” button was pressed.

Carefully pull the end of the thread that was

passed through the eye of the needle.

* If a loop was formed in the thread passed through

the eye of the needle, carefully pull on the loop of thread through to the back of the needle.

a Thread cutter

• Pulling the loop of thread gently will avoid needle breakage.

Pull out about 100-150 mm (approx. 4-6

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Note

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inches) of the thread, and then pass it under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine.

→ Raise the presser foot lever if the presser foot is

lowered.

a About 100-150 mm (approx. 4-6 inches)

• If the needle could not be threaded or the thread was not passed through the needle bar thread guides, perform the procedure again starting from step Then, pass the thread through the eye of the needle after step

• Some needles cannot be threaded with the needle threader. In this case, instead of using the needle threader after passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked “6”), manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front.

UPPER THREADING

Using the Twin Needle Mode

The twin needle can only be used for patterns that

show after being selected. Before you select a

stitch pattern, make sure the stitch can be sewn in the twin needle mode (refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual).

• Twin needle (part code XE4963-001) is recommended for this machine. Contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer for replacement needles (size 2.0/11 is recommended).

• Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle. Using the twin needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break, resulting in damage.

• Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and cause injury.

• When using the twin needle, it is recommended to use presser foot “J”.

• When the twin needle is used, bunched stitches may occur depending on the types of fabric and thread that are used. Use monogramming foot “N” for decorative stitches.

• Before changing the needle or threading the machine, be sure to press

Screen to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts sewing.

on the LCD

Getting Ready

Press to lock all keys and buttons and

then install the twin needle (“CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page 73).

* If the message “OK to automatically lower the

presser foot?” appears on the LCD screen, press

to continue.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

UPPER THREADING

Note

Thread the machine for the first needle

according to the procedure for threading a single needle (“Upper Threading” on page 60).

Press to lock the machine.

Pass the thread through the needle bar

thread guides on the needle bar, then thread the needle on the left side manually.

Place the additional spool of thread on the

supplemental spool pin, so that the thread unwinds from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.

a Spool cap b Spool pin c Thread spool

Hold the thread from the spool with both

hands, and place the thread in the thread guide.

* Do not place the thread in the pre-tension disks.

a Needle bar thread guide

• The “Automatic Threading” button cannot be used. Manually thread the twin needle from front to back. Using the “Automatic Threading” button may result in damage to the machine.

Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it

in the up position.

a Supplemental spool pin

a Thread guide

Press to unlock the machine, and

while holding the thread from the spool, pull the thread through the lower notch in the thread guide plate, then through the upper notch. Hold the end of the thread with your left hand, and then guide the thread through the groove, following the arrows in the illustration.

Press to lock the machine.

UPPER THREADING

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CAUTION

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Continue threading however do not pass

the thread in the needle bar thread guide “6” on the needle bar. Thread the needle on the right side.

a Needle bar thread guide

Select a stitch pattern. (Example: )

* Refer to “Sewing a Stitch” on page 80 for selecting

the stitch.

* Refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end

of this manual for the proper stitch to use with presser foot “J”.

→ The selected stitch is displayed.

• If the key is light gray after selecting

the stitch, the selected stitch cannot be sewn in the twin needle mode.

Press to select the twin needle mode.

Start sewing.

Sample of Twin Needle Sewing

• To change direction when sewing with the twin needle, raise the needle from the fabric, raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric.

Using the Spool Stand

The included spool stand is useful when using thread on spools with a large diameter (crosswound thread). This spool stand can hold two spools of thread.

• See page 24 to assemble the spool stand.

• See page 56 to wind the bobbin when using the spool stand.

Getting Ready

■ Using the Spool Stand

• Be sure to use a spool cap that is slightly larger than the spool. If the spool cap that is used is smaller or much larger than the spool, the thread may catch and sewing performance may suffer.

a Single needle/twin needle setting

→ appears.

• Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle. Using the twin needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break, resulting in damage.

UPPER THREADING

Note

• When using thread on a thin spool, place the included spool felt on the spool pin, place the thread spool on the spool pin so that the center of the spool is aligned with the hole at the center of the spool felt, and then insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.

a Spool felt

• When using thread on a cone spool, use the spool holder. When using cone shaped thread spool with other than cotton thread, it is not necessary to use spool caps.

Attach the spool stand to the machine. (see

page 24.)

Place the spool of thread on the spool pin

so that the thread feeds off the spool clockwise. Firmly insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.

a Spool holder

• Depending on the size of spool or the amount of thread remaining, choose the appropriate sized spool cap (large or medium). Spool cap (small) cannot be used with the spool cap base.

a Spool cap b Spool cap base

• When using 2 spools of thread, make sure that both spools are feeding in the same direction.

• Make sure that the spools do not touch each other, otherwise the thread will not feed off smoothly, the needle may break, or the thread may break or become tangled. In addition, make sure that the spools do not touch the telescopic thread guide at the center.

• Make sure that the thread is not caught under the spool.

Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread

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from the back to the front through the thread guides at the top.

When using thread that quickly feeds off the spool, such as metallic thread, use the enclosed ring to prevent the thread from becoming entangled. Threading sequence; Pull the thread from the spool, place the thread through the ring from the bottom up (1), into the thread guide (2) and through the ring from the top down (3). When using the ring, do not use the spool cap base.

UPPER THREADING

Using Threads that Unwind Quickly

■ Using the Spool Net

If using transparent nylon monofilament thread, metallic thread, or other strong thread, place the included spool net over the spool before using it. When using specialty threads, threading must be done manually. If the spool net is too long, fold it once to match it to the spool size before placing it over the spool.

Getting Ready

• Guide the thread so that it does not become entangled with the other thread.

• After feeding the thread as instructed, wind any excess thread back onto the spool, otherwise the excess thread will become tangled.

Pass the thread through the machine’s

thread guide from the right to the left.

a Spool net b Thread spool c Spool pin d Spool cap

• When threading the spool with the spool net on, make sure that 50-60 mm (approx. 2 2-1/2 inches) of thread are pulled out.

• It may be necessary to adjust the thread tension when using the spool net.

a Thread guide

Thread the machine according to the steps

f to o of “Upper Threading” on page 60.

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

CAUTION

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

• Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the presser foot. If is not pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury.

• Always use the correct presser foot for the selected stitch pattern. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.

• Only use presser feet made for this machine. Using other presser feet may lead to accident or injury.

Removing the Presser Foot

Press the “Needle Position” button to raise

the needle.

Press to lock all keys and buttons.

* If the message “OK to automatically lower the

presser foot?” appears on the LCD screen, press

to continue.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Attaching the Presser Foot

• Make sure that the presser foot is installed in the correct direction, otherwise the needle may strike the presser foot, breaking the needle and causing injuries.

Place the new presser foot under the

holder, aligning the foot pin with the notch in the holder. Lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the holder.

Press the black button on the presser foot

holder and remove the presser foot.

a Black button b Presser foot holder

a Notch b Pin

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Attaching the Presser Foot with

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the Included Adapter

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

Loosen the screw of the presser foot holder

to remove the presser foot holder.

You can attach the presser feet using the included adapter and small screw. For example, the walking foot, the free motion echo quilting foot “E”, the free motion quilting foot “C” and so on. Following procedure shows how to attach the walking foot as an example.

■ Attaching the Walking Foot (Optional)

The walking foot holds the fabric between the presser foot and the feed dogs to feed the fabric. This enables you to have better fabric control when sewing difficult fabrics (such as quilted fabrics or velvet) or fabrics that slip easily (such as vinyl, leather, or synthetic leather).

a Multi- purpose screwdriver b Presser foot holder screw c Presser foot holder

Remove the screw of the presser foot

completely from the presser foot shaft.

Getting Ready

• Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the “Automatic Threading” button.

• When sewing with the walking foot, sew at medium to low speeds.

• The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking foot. Only select straight or zigzag stitch patterns with reinforcement stitches. (see page 83.)

Follow the steps in “Removing the Presser

Foot” on the previous page.

Set the adapter on the presser foot bar,

aligning the flat side of the adapter opening with the flat side of the presser bar. Push it up as far as possible, and then tighten the screw securely with the screwdriver.

Turn a supplied small screw 2 or 3 times

with your hand.

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

CAUTION

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Set the operation lever of the walking foot

so that the needle clamp screw is set in the fork. Position the shank of the walking foot on the presser foot bar.

Using the Dual Feed Foot

Dual feed foot enables you to have best fabric control when sewing difficult fabrics that slip easily, such as quilted fabrics or fabrics that tend to stick to the bottom of a presser foot, such as vinyl, leather or synthetic leather.

• When sewing with the dual feed foot, sew at medium to low speeds.

a Operation lever b Needle clamp screw c Fork d Walking foot shank e Presser foot bar

Lower the presser foot lever. Insert the

screw, and tighten the screw securely with the screwdriver.

• When selecting stitches to be used with the dual feed foot, only the stitches that can be used will be activated on the display.

• When sewing fabric that easily sticks together, a more attractive finish can be achieved by basting the beginning of sewing.

■ Attaching the Dual Feed Foot

Follow the steps in “Removing the Presser

Foot” on page 68.

Loosen the screw of the presser foot holder

to remove the presser foot holder.

• Use the included screwdriver to tighten the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the presser foot and cause injury.

• Be sure to rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not strike the presser foot. If the needle strikes the presser foot, injury may result.

a Multi- purpose screwdriver b Presser foot holder screw c Presser foot holder

Position the dual feed foot to the presser

foot bar by aligning the notch of the dual feed foot to the large screw.

Side view

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

CAUTION

Hold the dual feed foot in place with your

right hand, then using the included screwdriver securely tighten the large screw.

• Use the included screwdriver to firmly tighten

the screw. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the presser foot and possibly cause injury.

■ Attaching/Detaching toe

Attach the toe by aligning the pins with the notches and snap it into place.

Getting Ready

a Pins b Notches

If you push down on the front and back part of the dual feed foot, the toe of the dual feed foot will snap off.

Plug the connector of the dual feed foot

into the jack on the back of your machine.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

→ All keys and operation buttons are unlocked, and

the previous screen is displayed.

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

Note

■ Using the Dual Feed Position Lever

When the feed position lever is up, the black roller belt on the dual feed is not engaged.

When the feed position lever is down, the black roller belt on the dual feed is engaged.

Use or to increase or decrease the

feeding of the top fabric.

* Select “00” for sewing in most cases. * If the feed amount for the top fabric is too little,

causing the fabric to be longer than the bottom

fabric, press to increase the feed amount for the top fabric.

* If the feed amount for the top fabric is too much,

causing the fabric to be shorter than the bottom

fabric, press to decrease the feed amount for the top fabric.

Press to return to the original screen.

• Do not operate the lever while sewing.

■ Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding of the Dual Feed Foot

The dual feed mechanism pulls the top fabric according to the set stitch length. With troublesome fabrics, fine tune the set length, by changing the dual feed feed adjustment in the settings screen.

• As a default, some keys mentioned in the following procedures appear in light gray and are not available. To enable the keys for specifying the settings, attach the dual feed foot to the machine. The keys are enabled after the dual feed foot is detected.

Press .

→ The settings screen appears.

Press .

→ The Sewing settings screen appears.

Display page 1 of the Sewing settings

screen.

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

CAUTION

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Note

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

• Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the needle. If is not

pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result.

• Use only sewing machine needles made for home use. Other needles may bend or break and may cause

injury.

• Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury.

Use the screwdriver to turn the needle

clamp screw toward the front of the

• To check the needle correctly, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Throw away any bent needles.

machine and loosen the screw. Remove the needle.

Getting Ready

a Parallel space b Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)

Press the “Needle Position” button to raise

the needle.

Press to lock all keys and buttons.

* If the message “OK to automatically lower the

presser foot?” appears on the LCD screen, press

to continue.

• Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine.

• Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp screw. Doing so may damage the needle or machine.

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

CAUTION

With the flat side of the needle facing the

back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use a screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.

a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle

• Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver. If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

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CAUTION

About the Needle

The sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are some things to keep in mind about needles.

• The smaller the needle number, the finer the needle. As the numbers increase, the needles get thicker.

• Use fine needles with lightweight fabrics, and thicker needles with heavyweight fabrics.

• To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 with stretch fabrics.

• To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 when sewing character or decorative stitches.

• Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. Use ball point needle 75/11 for embroidering patterns with short jump stitches such as alphabet characters when the thread trimming function is turned on.

• It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroidering on heavyweight fabrics or stabilizing products (for example, denim, puffy foam, etc.). A 75/11 needle may bend or break, which could result in injury.

• Size 75/11 machine needle is installed into your sewing machine.

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations

The following table provides information concerning the appropriate thread and needle for various fabrics. Please refer to this table when selecting a thread and needle for the fabric you wish to use.

Getting Ready

Fabric type/Application

Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread

Flannel, Gabardine Silk thread 50

Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread

Challis, Satin Silk thread 50

Thick fabrics Denim Cotton thread 30

Corduroy Synthetic thread

Tweed Silk thread

Stretch fabrics Jersey Thread for knits

Tricot

Easily frayed fabrics Cotton thread

Silk thread 50

For top-stitching Synthetic thread

Silk thread

Thread

Typ e Size

60 - 90

50 - 60

50 - 90

50 90/14 - 100/16

Size of needle

75/11 - 90/14Taffeta Synthetic thread

65/9 - 75/11Georgette Synthetic thread

90/14 - 100/16

Ball point needle

(gold colored) 75/11 - 90/14

65/9 - 90/14Synthetic thread

• For transparent monofilament nylon thread, always use needle sizes 90/14 or 100/16. The same thread is usually used for the bobbin thread and upper thread.

• Be sure to follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using an improper combination, especially a heavyweight fabric (i.e., denim) with a small needle (i.e., 65/9 - 75/11), may cause the needle to bend or break, and lead to injury. Also, the seam may be uneven, the fabric may pucker, or the machine may skip stitches.

NEEDLE CALIBRATION USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA

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NEEDLE CALIBRATION USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA

Setting the camera needle position is essential when you use camera function. It is not necessary to perform this operation each time, but we recommend performing it when the needle is changed. Use the white stickers (solid) included with the machine.

Hold your finger firmly on the LCD screen,

and then turn on the machine.

Press the “Automatic Threading” button.

→ Camera needle position setting screen appears.

• Be careful not to touch the LCD screen prior

to Step

b below.

• This function can be performed with or

without embroidery unit attached to machine. If attached, message screens will appear regarding movement of embroidery unit.

→ The following screen appears.

+5 +8

+2 +3

+11 +13

+10

12+

Follow the on-screen instructions to

complete the procedure.

1. Raise needle bar to its highest position.

• The “Needle Position” button cannot be used while setting the camera needle position. Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to move the needle bar.

2. Remove presser foot and replace needle with a new embroidery needle standard size 75/11 or 90/14.

NEEDLE CALIBRATION USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA

Note

3. Affix white sticker on needle dropping point area.

a White sticker

• Use a new sticker. The camera needle position cannot be set correctly if there is a hole in sticker or if it is dirty. If you have no new stickers, contact your nearest Baby Lock retailer.

4. Press to initiate the calibration process. For safety please make sure area

around needle is clear prior to pressing

→ Setting the needle drop point begins.

The operation is finished when “OK”

appears. If “NG” appears, remove the sticker, and then follow the on-screen instructions to repeat steps 3 and 4 of

c. If multiple attempts to set the

step position are not successful, contact your nearest Baby Lock retailer.

Getting Ready

Remove the sticker, and then turn off the

machine.

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Chapter 2

Sewing Basics

SEWING.................................................................. 80

Sewing a Stitch..........................................................................80

■ Using the Multi-Function Foot Controller ................................ 81

Specifying the Multi-Function Foot Controller

(Only for supplied models) .......................................................82

■ Functions That Can Be Specified .............................................. 82

■ Specifying the Functions...........................................................82

Sewing Reinforcement Stitches .................................................83

Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ..........................................83

Sewing Curves...........................................................................85

Changing Sewing Direction ......................................................85

■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less ............................ 85

Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics.....................................................85

■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot...................... 86

■ If the Fabric does not Feed .......................................................86

Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener Tape ......................................86

Sewing Lightweight Fabrics ......................................................87

Sewing Stretch Fabrics ..............................................................87

STITCH SETTINGS................................................... 88

Setting the Stitch Width ............................................................88

Setting the Stitch Length ..........................................................89

Setting the “L/R Shift”............................................................... 89

Setting the Thread Tension .......................................................90

■ Proper Thread Tension ...........................................................90

■ Upper Thread is Too Tight .......................................................90

■ Upper Thread is Too Loose ......................................................90

USEFUL FUNCTIONS.............................................. 91

Automatic Thread Cutting.........................................................91

Adjusting the Needle Drop Position with the Guideline Marker

■ Adjusting the Guideline Marker Position.................................. 92

■ Adjusting the Brightness of the Guideline Marker.................... 93

Pivoting.....................................................................................93

Using the Knee Lifter ................................................................94

Automatic Fabric Sensor System

(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) ............................................95

Needle Position - Stitch Placement ...........................................96

Checking the Needle Location in the Screen.............................96

■ Using the Camera View Window ............................................. 97

USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH

Sensor Function Area ................................................................98

Specifying the Guideline Marker Position With the Sensor Pen

Specifying the Needle Drop Position With the Sensor Pen......100

Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Stitching Width and Stitch

Position ...................................................................................101

Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Sewing End Point............103

■ Reusing the Previous Setting...................................................106

....92

.... 98

....98

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• To avoid injury, pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation. Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation.

• Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. Doing so may lead to injury.

• Do not use bent or broken needles. Doing so may lead to injury.

• Do not attempt to sew over basting pins or other objects during sewing. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.

• If stitches become bunched, lengthen the stitch length setting before continuing sewing. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.

Sewing a Stitch

Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold

Turn the main power to ON and press

to display the utility stitches, and push the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.

the fabric and thread in your left hand, and rotate the handwheel to set the needle in the sewing start position.

Press the key of the stitch you want to sew.

→ The symbol of the correct presser foot will be

displayed in the upper left corner of the LCD screen.

Install the presser foot (“CHANGING THE

PRESSER FOOT” on page 68).

• The black button on the left side of presser foot “J” should be pressed only if the fabric does not feed or when sewing thick seams (see page 86). Normally, you can sew without pressing the black button.

Lower the presser foot.

* You do not have to pull up the bobbin thread.

Adjust the sewing speed with the speed

control slide.

* You can use this slide to adjust sewing speed during

sewing.

• Always use the correct presser foot. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, possibly resulting in injury. Refer to page 403 for presser foot recommendations.

a Slow b Fast

Press the “Start/Stop” button to start

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sewing.

* Guide the fabric lightly by hand.

• When the foot controller is being used, you cannot start sewing by pressing the “Start/ Stop” button.

Press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop

sewing.

• When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon monofilament thread, or other decorative threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine.

When the needle has stopped moving, raise

the presser foot and remove the fabric.

• This machine is equipped with a bobbin thread sensor that warns you when the bobbin thread is almost empty. When the bobbin thread is nearly empty, the machine automatically stops. However, if the “Start/ Stop” button is pressed, a few stitches can be sewn. When the warning displays, rethread the machine immediately.

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Press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim

the upper and lower threads.

→ The needle will return to the up position

automatically.

• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button after the threads have been cut. Doing so could tangle the thread or break the needle and damage the machine.

• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button when there is no fabric set in the machine or during machine operation. The thread may tangle, possibly resulting in damage.

■ Using the Multi-Function Foot Controller

You can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing.

• Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock.

• When the multi-function foot controller is

being used, you cannot start sewing by pressing the “Start/Stop” button.

• The multi-function foot controller cannot be

used when embroidering.

• The multi-function foot controller can be

used for sewing utility and decorative stitches when the embroidery unit is attached.

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Insert the multi-function foot controller

plug into its jack on the machine.

* Before connecting the multi-function foot controller,

be sure to assemble the controller. Refer to “Assembling the Controller” on page 26.

a Multi-function foot controller b Foot controller jack

Slowly depress the multi-function foot

controller to start sewing.

Pressing down on the multi-function foot controller increases the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the multi-function foot controller decreases the sewing speed.

■ Functions That Can Be Specified

Controller Functions that can be specified

a Main foot controller Start/Stop

b Heel switch Select any of the following:

• Thread Cutting

c Side pedal

* If you set the “Reverse Stitch” function on the heel

switch, machine operates the same as pressing the “Reverse Button” on the machine.

* Reinforcement stitching may be applied depending

on the selected stitch pattern. For the details, refer to “Automatic Reinforcement Stitching” on page 83.

• Needle Position UP/DOWN

• Single Stitch

• Reverse Stitch (Reinforcement

Stitch) *

• The speed that is set using the sewing speed controller is the multi-function foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.

Release the multi-function foot controller to

stop the machine.

Specifying the Multi-Function Foot Controller (Only for supplied models)

With the multi-function foot controller, various sewing machine operations in addition to starting/ stopping sewing, such as thread cutting and reverse stitching, can be specified to be performed.

• If you set “Reverse Stitch” on the side pedal, you can create a darning stitch effect using zigzag stitches. With both feet, keep pressing the main foot controller, and repeat pressing and releasing the side pedal to sew forward and reverse in turn. Machine will reverse at the speed you press the main foot controller.

■ Specifying the Functions

The functions performed by the multi-function foot controller can be specified in the settings screen.

• Before specifying the functions, connect the multi-function foot controller to the sewing machine. The settings screen is activated the first time that the sewing machine detects the multi-function foot controller.

• After the multi-function foot controller is connected to the sewing machine and the functions are specified, the “Start/Stop” button cannot be used. All buttons other than the “Start/Stop” button can continue to be used.

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Press .

Display page 2 of the Sewing Settings

screen.

Select the functions to be performed by the

multi-function foot controller.

Press .

the end of sewing (Refer to the next procedure “Automatic Reinforcement Stitching”.).

a Reverse stitch b Reinforcement stitch

The operation performed when the button is pressed differs depending on the selected pattern. (Refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page 403.)

• When you press the “Reinforcement Stitch” button while sewing character/decorative stitch pattern, you can end sewing with a full stitch instead of at a mid-point.

• The green light on the right of the “Reinforcement Stitch” button lights up while the machine is sewing a full motif, and it automatically turns off when the sewing is stopped.

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Sewing Reinforcement Stitches

Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You can use the “Reverse Stitch” button to sew reverse/ reinforcement stitches. When you keep pressing “Reinforcement Stitch” button, the machine will sew reinforcement stitch at that point 3 to 5 stitches, and then stop. (see page 17)

a “Reverse Stitch” button b “Reinforcement Stitch” button

If the automatic reinforcement stitch is selected on the screen, reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed. Press “Reverse Stitch” button or “Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) automatically at

Automatic Reinforcement Stitching

After selecting a stitch motif, turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch motif) at the beginning and end of sewing.

Select a stitch pattern.

Press to set the automatic

reinforcement stitching function.

→ The key will display as .

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• Some stitches, such as buttonholes and bar tacks, require reinforcement stitches at the beginning of sewing. If you select one of these stitches, the machine will automatically turn on this function (the key

appears as when the stitch is selected).

Set the fabric in the start position and begin

sewing.

a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)

→ The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches

(or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing.

If you press the Start/Stop button to pause sewing, press it again to continue. The machine will not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches again.

Press “Reverse Stitch” button or

“Reinforcement Stitch” button).

“Reverse Stitch”

button

Machine starts sewing the stitches and only sews reverse stitches while holding the “Reverse Stitch” button.

Machine starts sewing the stitches and only sews reverse stitches while holding the “Reverse Stitch” button.*

Machine sews reverse stitches at the beginning and end of sewing.

Machine sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning and reverse stitches at the end of sewing.*

Machine starts sewing and then sews reinforcement stitches while holding the “Reverse Stitch” button.

Machine sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning and sews reinforcement stitches when the “Reverse Stitch” button is pressed.

“Reinforcement

Stitch” button

Machine starts sewing the stitches and sews 3 – 5 reinforcement stitches while holding the “Reinforcement Stitch” button.

Machine sews reverse stitches at the beginning and reinforcement stitches at the end of sewing.

Machine sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing.

Machine starts sewing at the beginning, then completes the pattern and sews reinforcement stitches at the end of sewing.

Machine sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning, then completes the pattern and sews reinforcement stitches at the end of sewing.

a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)

→ The machine will sew reverse stitches (or

reinforcement stitches) and stop.

• To turn off the automatic reinforcement

stitching function, press again, so it

appears as .

The operation performed when the button is pressed differs depending on the selected pattern. Refer to the following table for details on the operation that is performed when the button is pressed.

* If “Reinforcement Priority” of the settings screen is set to

“ON” (see page 31), reinforcement stitches are sewn instead of reverse stitches.

Sewing Curves

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■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less

Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve.

Changing Sewing Direction

Stop the machine. Leave the needle in the fabric, and press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot. Using the needle as a pivot, turn the fabric so that you can sew in the new direction. Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot and start sewing.

Baste the corner before sewing, and then, after changing the sewing direction at the corner, pull the basting thread toward the back while sewing.

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a 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)

Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics

The sewing machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) thick. If the thickness of a seam causes sewing to occur at an angle, help guide the fabric by hand and sew on the downward slope.

The pivot setting is useful when changing the sewing direction. When the machine is stopped at the corner of the fabric, the machine stops with the needle in the fabric and the presser foot is automatically raised so the fabric can easily be rotated (“Pivoting” on page 93).

• Do not forcefully push fabrics more than 6 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) thick through the sewing machine. This may cause the needle to break and cause injury.

• Thicker fabrics require a larger needle (See page 75).

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■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot

If the presser foot is in the up position, and you are sewing heavyweight or multiple layers of fabric which do not fit easily under the presser foot, use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot to its highest position. The fabric will now fit under the presser foot.

• You cannot use the presser foot lever after the presser foot has been raised using the “Presser Foot Lifter” button.

Release the black button.

→ The presser foot remains level, enabling the fabric to

be fed.

• Once the trouble spot has been passed, the foot will return to its normal position.

• When “Automatic Fabric Sensor System” (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) in the machine settings screen is set to “ON”, the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by the internal sensor so the fabric can be fed smoothly for best sewing results. (see page 95 for details.)

Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener Tape

■ If the Fabric does not Feed

If the fabric does not feed when starting to sew or when sewing thick seams, press the black button on the left side of presser foot “J”.

Raise the presser foot.

While keeping the black button on the left

side of presser foot “J” pressed in, press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot.

• Do not use adhesive backed hook-and-loop fastener tape designed for sewing. When glue adheres to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction.

• If the hook-and-loop fastener tape is sewn with a fine needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may bend or break.

• Before starting to sew, baste the fabric and

hook-and-loop fastener tape together.

Make sure that the needle passes through the

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hook-and-loop fastener tape by rotating the handwheel and lower the needle into the hookand-loop fastener tape before sewing. Sew the edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape at a slow speed. If the needle does not pass through the hook-andloop fastener tape, replace the needle size with the needle for thick fabrics (page 75).

a Edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape

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Sewing Stretch Fabrics

First, baste together the pieces of fabric, and then sew without stretching the fabric. In addition, a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch.

• For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the presser foot (“Using the Machine Setting Mode Key” on page 31).

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Place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under thin fabrics to make sewing easier. Gently tear off the paper or the stabilizer after sewing.

a Thin paper

a Basting stitching

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STITCH SETTINGS

When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension. However, if needed, you can change any of the individual settings.

• Settings for some stitches cannot be changed (refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual).

• If you turn off the machine or select another stitch without saving stitch setting changes (“Saving Your Stitch Settings” on page 113), the stitch settings will return to their default settings.

Setting the Stitch Width

Follow the steps below when you want to change the zigzag stitch pattern width.

• For an alternate method of changing the stitch width using the speed controller, see page 131.

Example:

Press to narrow the zigzag stitch pattern width.

Press to widen the zigzag stitch pattern width.

→ The value in the display gets bigger.

• Press to save the stitch settings.

• Press to check changes made to the stitch.

• Press to return the stitch width to the original setting.

• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

→ The value in the display gets smaller.

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Setting the Stitch Length

Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length.

Example:

Press to shorten the stitch length.

Setting the “L/R Shift”

Follow the steps below when you want to change the placement of the zigzag stitch pattern by moving it left and right.

Example:

Press to shift the pattern to the left.

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→ The value in the display gets smaller.

Press to lengthen the stitch length.

→ The value in the display gets bigger.

• Press to save the stitch settings.

• Press to check changes made to the stitch.

• Press to return the stitch length to the original setting.

→ The value in the display appears with a minus sign.

Press to shift the pattern to the right side of the left needle position.

→ The value in the display appears with a plus sign.

• Press to save the stitch settings.

• Press to check changes made to the stitch.

• If the stitches get bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.

• Press to return to the original setting.

• After adjusting the “L/R Shift”, slowly rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

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Setting the Thread Tension

You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Follow the steps below to make any necessary changes.

■ Proper Thread Tension

The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric.

• When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as below. If the thread is not shown as below, the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly. For details, refer to page 57.

■ Upper Thread is Too Loose

a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Bobbin thread

■ Upper Thread is Too Tight

If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight.

• If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to “Setting the Bobbin” (page 57) and rethread the bobbin thread.

If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.

• If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to “Upper Threading” (page 60) and rethread the upper thread.

a Upper thread b Bobbin thread c Wrong side d Locks appear on wrong side of fabric

Press , to tighten the upper thread.

• Press to return the thread tension to the original setting.

a Bobbin thread b Upper thread c Surface d Locks appear on surface of fabric

Press , to loosen the upper thread.

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Automatic Thread Cutting

After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic thread cutting function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing, and trim the threads at the end of sewing. This function is useful when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks.

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Set the fabric in the start position and start

sewing.

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Select a stitch pattern.

Press to set the automatic thread

cutting function.

a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)

→ The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches

(or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing.

• If you press the “Start/Stop” button to pause sewing, press the same button again to continue. The beginning reverse/ reinforcement stitches will not be sewn again.

Once you have reached the end of the

stitching, press “Reverse Stitch” button or “Reinforcement Stitch” button once.

If stitching, such as buttonholes and bar tacking, that includes reinforcement stitching has been selected, this operation is unnecessary.

→ You get , and the machine is set for

automatic thread cutting function and automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching.

• To turn off the automatic thread cutting

function, press again, so it appears as

• This function is set automatically when sewing embroidery.

a The point where the “Start/Stop” button was

pressed.

b The point where the “Reverse Stitch” button or the

“Reinforcement Stitch” button was pressed.

c The thread is cut here.

• The automatic thread cutting function will not be performed if the “Start/Stop” button is pressed while sewing. Press the “Reverse Stitch” button or the “Reinforcement Stitch” button at the end of the stitching.

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a b

Adjusting the Needle Drop Position with the Guideline Marker

■ Adjusting the Guideline Marker Position

If the guideline marker indicates the position incorrectly in the center needle position, adjust the initial position in the settings screen.

The red guideline marker indicates the sewing position on the fabric. You can adjust the sewing position by moving the guideline marker while checking the guideline marker on the fabric.

• The guideline marker is a laser; therefore, do not stare at the laser light directly. Otherwise it may cause blindness.

Press to display the guideline marker.

Press to display “Guideline Marker

Adjustment” in the settings screen.

Display settings screen.

Press .

→ The “Guideline Marker Adjustment” screen appears.

→ The guideline marker scale appears.

* Depending on the setting of “Initial Position” in the

settings screen, the initial needle drop position is scaled as either 0.0 mm or 3.5 mm.

Use or to move the needle drop

position.

→ Adjust the position from 15.5 mm (5/8 inch) to the

right of the left needle to -3.5 mm (-1/8 inch) to the left of the left needle.

Press again to stop using the guideline

marker.

Use or to adjust the guideline

marker position.

a Press to move the guideline marker to the left b Press to move the guideline marker to the right

Press twice to return to the original

screen.

■ Adjusting the Brightness of the

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Guideline Marker

Follow steps from a to c to display the

“Guideline Marker Adjustment” screen.

Use or to adjust the brightness of

the guideline marker.

→ Set the brightness of the guideline marker from “1”

for a dim marker, to “5” for the brightest marker, on the fabric.

Press twice to return to the original

screen.

Pivoting

• When the pivot setting is selected, the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped can be changed according to the

type of fabric being sewn. Press to display “Pivoting Height” of the settings

screen. Press or to select one of the three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm or 7.5 mm).

To raise the presser foot further, increase the setting. (Normally, 3.2 mm is set.)

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If the pivot function is selected, the machine stops with the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the presser foot is automatically raised to an appropriate height when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed. When the “Start/Stop” button is pressed again, the presser foot is automatically lowered and sewing continues. This function is useful for stopping the machine to rotate the fabric.

• When the pivot setting is selected, the machine starts when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed or the foot controller is pressed down even if the presser foot has been raised. Be sure to keep your hands and other items away from the needle, otherwise injuries may occur.

• The “Needle Position – Up/Down” of the

• The pivot function can only be used with

• If the pivot function is selected, and

Select a stitch.

settings screen, must be set in the down

position used. When “Needle Position – Up/Down” is

set in the raised position , appears as light gray and cannot be used.

stitches where presser foot “J” or “N” is indicated in the upper-left corner of the

screen. If any other stitch is selected, appears as light gray and is not available.

beside “Presser Foot Height” in the settings screen are not available and the setting cannot be changed.

for the pivot function to be

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Press to select the pivot setting.

→ The key appears as .

Place the fabric under the presser foot with

the needle at the starting point of the stitching, and then press the “Start/Stop” button. The machine will begin sewing.

Rotate the fabric, and then press the “Start/

Stop” button.

→ The presser foot is automatically lowered, and

sewing continues.

Using the Knee Lifter

Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabric.

Change the operating position of the knee

lifter handle before inserting into the machine. Slide up the knee lifter handle slightly and rotate it while releasing pressure so handle will click into position.

* The knee lifter can be adjusted to three different

angles.

• If you press the “Start/Stop” button to

pause sewing, press it again to continue, reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) will not be sewn.

Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the

machine at the point where the sewing direction changes.

→ The machine stops with the needle in the fabric, and

the presser foot is raised.

a Knee lifter handle

→ Rotate knee lifter handle till it clicks into the

selected position that is most comfortable for you.

Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the

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notches in the knee lifter slot on the front of the machine. Insert the knee lifter bar as far as possible.

• Only change position of the knee lifter handle when knee lifter is not on the machine, otherwise the knee lifter may damage the mounting slot on front of the machine.

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Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)

The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal sensor while sewing, to insure that your fabric is fed smoothly. The fabric sensor system works continuously while sewing. This function is useful for sewing over thick seams (see page 85), or quilting (see page 129).

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• If the knee lifter bar is not pushed into the

mounting slot as far as possible, it may come out during use.

Use your knee to move the knee lifter bar to

the right in order to raise the presser foot. Release the knee lifter to lower the presser foot.

• Be sure to keep your knee away from the knee lifter during sewing. If the knee lifter is pushed during machine operation, the needle may break or the thread tension may loosen.

Press .

→ The settings screen appears.

Set “Automatic Fabric Sensor System” to

“ON”.

• When the presser foot is in the up position,

move the knee lifter to the far right and then release to return the presser foot to the down position.

Press to return to the original screen.

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Needle Position - Stitch Placement

When the “Needle Position - Stitch Placement” is “ON”, the needle will be partially lowered for precise stitch placement and then press the “Needle Position” button to lower the needle completely. Each press of the “Needle Position” button changes the needle to the next position. When the “Needle Position - Stitch Placement” is “OFF”, each press of the “Needle Position” button simply raises and then lowers the needle.

“Needle Position - Stitch Placement” is “ON”

* When the needle is nearly lowered by pressing the

“Needle Position” button, the feed dogs are lowered. At this time, the fabric can be shifted to finely adjust the needle drop position.

Checking the Needle Location in the Screen

You can check the stitch image with actual fabric image on the screen.

Select a stitch.

Press .

→ An image of the selected stitch and the actual fabric

image are displayed.

“Needle Position - Stitch Placement” is “OFF”

Press .

Set “Needle Position - Stitch Placement” to

“ON” or “OFF”.

* Press to change the thread color displayed on

the screen. You can select from four different colors.

Press on the fabric image or on the

screen.

→ The camera view window appears.

→ Press again to turn off the camera view.

Press to return to the original screen.

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■ Using the Camera View Window

→ The camera view window appears.

a CAMERA IMAGE b GRID VIEW c OK d NEEDLE DROP POSITION e ZOOM

NEEDLE DROP POSITION

Press to show the needle drop position in

the screen as “ ”.

Lower the presser foot before pressing . Once the needle drop position appears on the screen, you can raise the presser foot and change the needle drop position by moving the fabric.

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a Needle drop position

ZOOM

Press to enlarge the image in the screen.

Press again to return the image to its original display size.

CAMERA IMAGE

Press this key to save a camera image to the USB media. Insert the USB media to the machine to save a camera image (Refer to “Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media” on page 34). The files for camera images are saved with the name “C**.BMP”. A maximum of 100 camera images can be saved in one USB media.

* “**” in the name “C**.BMP” will automatically be

replaced with a number between 00 and 99.

GRID VIEW

Press this key to display a grid.

Press this key to close the screen.

• The camera view window disappears when you start sewing.

• When sewing thick fabrics, the needle drop position indicated in the screen may differ from the actual position.

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USING SENSOR FUNCTIONS WITH SEWING STITCH

Before using the sensor functions, carefully read “Utility Stitches” chapter to familiarize yourself with the machine operations. The sensor functions are performed using the sensor pen.

Sensor Function Area

• There are borderline areas between setting

When using the sensor pen with utility stitches, the operations may differ depending on the area to be touched.

Specifying the Guideline Marker Position With the Sensor Pen

area and adjustment areas, which allow you to set quickly to the most decreased/ increased value.

• The borderline areas are respectively 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) wide when positioning the guideline marker, and 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) wide in other cases.

a Center needle

position

b Setting area Area 3.5 mm to the left and right of a.

c Adjustment area

(right)

d Adjustment area

(left)

e The sensor pen touch range extends approximately 200 mm

(7-7/8 inches) toward you from the needle drop point and 130 mm (approx. 5 inches) to either side of the middle (center) needle position.

Sewing position for stitch patterns sewn with the center needle position

Touch this area with the sensor pen to specify a position. Area 7 mm, when positioning the guideline marker.

Touch: With each touch, the setting increases by 0.5 mm. This allows fine adjustments to be made after touching within b to specify a position. Long touch: After touching b to specify a position or adjusting the position by touching within c or d, long touch to apply the setting.

Touch: With each touch, the setting decreases by 0.5 mm. This allows fine adjustments to be made after touching within b to specify a position. Long touch: Apply the setting in the same way as a long touch within c.

The sewing position will be indicated by a red guideline marker. The position of the guideline marker can be adjusted to your desired location.

Select a stitch pattern.

Press .

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