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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456

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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.

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