Baby Lock BLRT18 User Manual

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. If you ﬁnd any problems in the manual, please report them to us in writing. This document is not warranted to be error-free. Baby Lock assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the informational content contained in this manual.

Printed in the United States of America. Version 1.0 11/2019

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Regulatory Information ........................................................................................................... User manual

What’s Included with your Machine ....................................................................................... User manual

Machine Speciﬁcations ............................................................................................................ User manual

Regent Quilting Table Setup Information ..........................Regent Quilting Table Assembly Instructions

Machine Setup Information .................................................................................................... User manual

How to Thread your Machine ..................................................................................... Quick reference card

Needle System for your Machine ............................................................................... Quick reference card

Basic Maintenance ................................................................................................................... User manual

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... User manual

Consumer Product Support................................................................................................1-800-313-4110

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Table of Contents

Congratulations on Your Purchase! � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4

What’s Included with Your Machine � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4

Important Safety and Machine Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

To Use the Machine Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

To Increase the Life of Your Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

To Repair or Adjust the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

About your Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

General Specications � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9

Regent Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installation and Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13

Setting up the Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Placing the Machine in the Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing the Foot Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the Thread Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the Color Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using Your Machine � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16

Needle/Thread Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Changing the Hopping Foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Threading the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Inserting (or Changing) the Needle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Bobbin Case and Bobbin Thread Tension Adjustments � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20

Inserting the Bobbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Checking and Adjusting Bobbin Case Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Inserting the Bobbin Case into the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Drawing the Bobbin Thread to the Top of the Quilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Quick-Set Tension™ Adjustment � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22

Tighten Top Thread Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Loosen Top Thread Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Maintenance � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23

Cleaning and Lubricating the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cleaning the Touch-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using The Touch-Screen Display � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 24

Main Screen Manual Mode Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

(A) Pause/Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

(B) My Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

(C) Limit Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

(D) Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

(E) Basting Mode In Manual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

(F) Quick-Set Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

(G) Bobbin Thread Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

(H) Needle Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

(I) Up/Down/TieOff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Main Screen Regulated Mode Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Stitches Per Inch (SPI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Basting Stitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Tools Menu � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29

Low Bobbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Timer And Stitch Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Calculator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Diagnostics Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Diagnostics Tests � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 33

Motor Sensor Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Speed Sensor Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Motion Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Needle Sensor Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Tension Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Foot Pedal Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Language � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 36

Update � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 36

System Information Screen � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 37

Getting Started Quilting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 38

Thread Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Needle Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

To Prepare for Quilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Troubleshooting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 39

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Appendix 1 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 45

Congratulations on Your Purchase!

You haven’t just purchased a quilting machine, you’ve joined the Baby Lock family and we welcome you.

Baby Lock is committed to innovation, reliability, customer service and education. Our quilting machines are designed for quilters and we are committed to your quilting success.

With that in mind, we invite you to bookmark our website: www.babylock.com and invite you to visit to learn more about the art of quilting.

Remember, if you ever have questions, your authorized Baby Lock retailer can help you. If your retailer is not available, contact Baby Lock directly by visiting our website, www.babylock.com or contacting our Baby Lock Consumer Helpline at 1-800-313-4110, Monday-Friday, 9:00AM - 5:30PM CST.

Keep the carton and packing materials. You will need them if you need to return the machine to the retailer or send it for repair. If you don’t pack the machine properly or if you don’t use the correct packaging materials, the machine could be damaged. Baby Lock is not liable for damage that occurs during return shipping.

Â IMPORTANT: These packaging materials are designed to prevent the machine from being

damaged. Keep them in case you need to bring this machine to the dealer or send it for repair.

What’s Included With Your Machine

PART NAME PART CODE

Regent Quilting Machine (not pictured) BLRT18

User Manual (not pictured) IBBLRT18

Quick Reference Card (not pictured) QRCBLRT18

Class M Bobbins (5 pieces) BLJ-BOB (3 pkg.)

Bobbin Case JW000586

2.5 mm Hex Wrench QM10286

3 mm Hex Wrench JW010287

4 mm Hex Wrench QM10288

Needle Size 100/16 (pack of 10) 134FG-100

Needle Size 110/18 (pack of 10) 134FG-110

Thread Mast (not pictured) JW010214

Open-Toe Foot (Ruler Foot installed) QM10510

Power Cord JW020277

Screwdriver JW010269

Bobbin Winder (not pictured) BLQBW

Oiler JW010272

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Important Safety and Machine Information

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. See the full Declaration of Conformity in the Appendix.

Â IMPORTANT: Do not operate your Regent quilting machine until you have completely read

the information contained in this manual. Please keep all packaging and order information for warranty purposes.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this machine.

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• A quilting machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

DANGER — Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique:

• Une machine à quilter ne doit jamais être laissée sans surveillance lorsqu'elle est branchée. Débranchez toujours la machine de la prise électrique immédiatement après usage et avant de la nettoyer.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of burns, ﬁre, electric shock, or injury to persons:

• The Regent is heavy. Never attempt to lift it alone. Always use two people when lifting. Always lift from the throat of the machine.

• Always unplug the Regent from the electrical outlet when performing any maintenance, changing the needle, removing thread locks, or when left unattended.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Keep ﬁngers away from all moving parts. Use caution around the needle or sharp external components.

• Change the needle often. Do not use bent or dull needles. “Every quilt deserves a new needle”.

• Switch the machine to the symbol off, or 0, position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, changing hopping foot, and so forth.

• Never drop or insert foreign objects into any opening.

• The Regent should only be used indoors away from moisture.

• The Regent should not be stored or used in extreme temperatures.

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

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• To disconnect from the wall outlet, push the switch to the off position, then remove the plug from outlet pulling from the plug, not the cord. Never operate the Regent if the cord is damaged or not working correctly. If a mechanical or electrical problem is encountered, return the Regent to the nearest authorized service center or the manufacturer for examination, repair, electrical, or mechanical adjustment.

• It is not recommended that the Regent quilting machine be used with any machine quilting frame other than those recommended by Baby Lock.

• Use this quilting machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

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

• Do not pull or push the fabric across the table excessively while stitching. It may deﬂect the needle enough to cause it to break.

• Use only needles designed for free motion quilting and recommended by Baby Lock for this machine. Other types of needles may be break during normal quilting.

• Children shall not play with the machine. Close attention is necessary when this machine is used by or near children.

• This sewing machine may be used by children age 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 machine in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

AVERTISSEMENT — pour réduire le risque de brûlures, d'incendie, de choc

électrique ou de blessures

• La Regent est lourde. Ne tentez jamais de la soulever seule. Utilisez toujours deux personnes pour la soulever.

• Débranchez toujours la Regent de la prise électrique lors des travaux d'entretien, du changement d'aiguille, de la suppression des blocages de fil, ou lorsqu'elle est laissée sans surveillance.

• Ne pas débrancher en tirant sur le cordon. Pour débrancher, saisir la fiche, non le cordon.

• N'approchez pas les doigts des parties mobiles. Faites preuve de prudence lorsque vous vous approchez de l'aiguille ou de composants externes tranchants.

• Changez souvent d'aiguille. N'utilisez pas d'aiguilles tordues ou émoussées. « Chaque quilt mérite une nouvelle aiguille ».

• Mettez la machine sur la position 0 ou de symbole d'arrêt pour l'éteindre lorsque vous effectuez des réglages dans la zone de l'aiguille: enfilage de l'aiguille, changement d'aiguille, bobinage de la canette, changement de pied, etc.

• Ne faites jamais tomber et n'insérez jamais d'objets étrangers dans une ouverture.

• La Regent doit uniquement être utilisée à l'intérieur dans un endroit non humide.

• La Regent ne doit pas être rangée ou utilisée à des températures extrêmes.

• Utilisez la Regent uniquement pour l'usage prévu indiqué dans ce manuel.

• Pour débrancher la machine de la prise murale, mettez l'interrupteur sur arrêt, puis retirez la fiche de la prise en tirant à partir de la fiche et non du cordon. N'utilisez jamais la Regent si le cordon est endommagé ou ne fonctionne pas correctement. En cas de problème mécanique ou électrique, renvoyez la Regent au centre de service agréé le plus proche ou au fabricant pour inspection, réparation ou réglage électrique ou mécanique.

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• Il est déconseillé d'utiliser la machine à quilter Regent avec un autre cadre de machine à quilter que ceux recommandés par Baby Lock.

• Utilisez cette machine à quilter uniquement pour l'usage prévu décrit dans ce manuel. Utilisez uniquement les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant décrits dans ce manuel.

• Ne jamais utiliser la machine si des ouvertures d'air sont bloquées. Gardez les ouvertures de ventilation de la machine exemptes d'accumulation de peluches, poussières et morceaux de tissu.

• Ne pas utiliser là où des aérosols (vaporisateurs) sont utilisés ou de l'oxygène est administré.

• Ne pas tirer ni pousser trop fort la machine sur le tissu lors de l'exécution des points. Cela pourrait provoquer une déviation de l'aiguille et en entraîner la fracture.

• N'utilisez que les aiguilles conçues pour le quilting en piqué libre et recommandées par Baby Lock pour cette machine. D'autres types d'aiguilles risqueraient de se fracturer au cours d'un quilting normal.

• Ne pas laisser les enfants jouer avec la machine. Une attention particulière est nécessaire lorsque cette machine est utilisée par ou à proximité d'enfants.

• Cette machine peut être utilisée par des enfants de 8 ans et plus, ainsi que par des personnes atteintes d'un déficit physique, sensoriel ou mental, peu expérimentées ou ayant peu de connaissances, à condition que ces personnes reçoivent les instructions de sécurité et la supervision nécessaires à l'utilisation de la machine et qu'elles comprennent les risques encourus.

• Les travaux de maintenance et de nettoyage ne peuvent pas être effectués par des enfants sans supervision.

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This machine is intended for household or commercial use.

Disclaimer

Baby Lock and its Retailers are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the Regent when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this manual or when used on machine quilting frames not recommended by Baby Lock.

Optional U�S� Grounding for Customers with 120 VAC Connections

GROUNDED OUTLET BOXES

TAB FOR

GROUNDING

SCREW

METAL

SCREW

GROUNDING PIN

(A)

ADAPTER

(B)

(C)

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This product is for use on a nominal 120 V or nominal 220 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A above. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualiﬁed electrician. The gold colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by the metal screw.

Â IMPORTANT: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the

Canadian Electric Code.

To Use the Machine Safely

1. Carefully watch the needle when sewing. Do not touch the hand wheel, take up lever, needle, or other moving parts.

2. Turn the machine off and unplug the cord in the following cases:

• when you have stopped using the machine

• when you replace or remove the needle or any other part

• when you check or clean the machine

• when you leave the machine unattended

3. Connect the machine directly to the wall outlet or to a surge protector that connects directly to the wall outlet. Do not use extension cords.

To Increase the Life of Your Machine

1. Do not store this machine in areas exposed to direct sunlight or high humidity. Never use or store the machine near a heater, an iron, a halogen lamp or other hot things.

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

3. Do not drop or bump the machine.

4. Always consult the manual to replace or ﬁx the hopping foot, needle or any other part of the machine. If necessary contact an authorized Baby Lock retailer or the Baby Lock Consumer Helpline (1-800-313-4110).

To Repair or Adjust the Machine

If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment, ﬁrst check the troubleshooting chart in the appendix to inspect and adjust the machine yourself.

For more product information and updates, visit our website at www.BabyLock.com.

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

Check for updated manuals at www�BabyLock�com

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About Your Machine

General Specications

The Regent utilizes high-tech electronics and an innovative touch-pad user interface to offer greater functionality and ease of operation to home quilters than ever before conceived in the quilting industry. The Regent quilting machine is a high quality machine that incorporates very robust design features and is very easy to service.

Sewing Opening Dimensions 8.25” X 18” (210 mm X 457 mm)

Sewing Speed Maximum: 2200 SPM

Needle System 134 (135 X 7)

Hook System Rotary, Horizontal axis, M-class bobbin

Bobbin Type Aluminum, Class M

Bobbin Case Type MF

Motor Type Brushless DC

Needle Positioning Up and down, tie-off stitch

Electrical Power

Outlet Power 120 watts maximum

Sew Foot Stroke/Lift 5 mm

Needle Bar Stroke 35.3 mm

Take-Up Stroke 73 mm

Lubrication, main components Kluber Lube, permanent

Lubrication of hook Velocite 10, Texaco 22

US/Canada: 105 – 120 VAC, 47-63Hz, 300W peak

Rest of the world: 100 – 250 VAC, 47-63Hz, 300W peak

This machine conforms to UL and international safety standards for sewing machines and US and international laws for electromagnetic compliance.

Disclaimer

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Regent Components

Front Side View

Components Not Identiﬁed

Because the Regent is upgradeable to a stand-up frame quilting system, there are components found on the machine that are not used for stationary machine quilting (such as threaded holes for handlebars).

1. Thread Mast 7. Take-Up Lever

2. Thread Guide A 8. Thread Guide E

3. Three-Hole Thread Guide B 9. Front Casing/Frame

4. Thread Guide C 10. Hand Wheel

5. Top Thread Tension Assembly 11. Display

6. Stirrup Thread Guide D

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Back Side View

12. Needle Bar 19. Front Threaded Display Mounting Holes

13. Needle Bar Thread Guide 20. Front Base

14. Needle 21. Back Casing/Frame

15. Ruler Foot 22. Rear Base

16. Needle Plate 23. Color Touch-Screen Display Connector

17. Foot mount 24. Threaded Horizontal Spool Pin Mounting Hole

18. Presser Bar

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Rear and Front Views

Rear

Front

25. On/Off Switch 30. Electronic Control Pod (C-Pod)

26. Power Cord Connector 31. Bobbin Assembly

27. Accessory Power Outlet 32. LED Light Ring

28. Foot Pedal Connector 33. Power Pod (P-Pod)

29. Spool Pin 1 34. Spool Pin 2

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Installation and Setup

Setting Up the Table

The Regent Quilting Table is designed to accommodate the Regent machine. It has legs that are heightadjustable and is heavy enough to provide stabilization for quilting at high speeds.

See the instructions provided with the Regent Quilting Table for table assembly.

Placing the Machine in the Table

1. We recommend having someone help lift and place the machine.

2. Lift the machine by putting one arm through the throat space.

3. Remove the Regent Stitch Harmony Table Insert if in place and set the machine into the machine tray. Center the machine left to right in the opening.

4. Slide the insert into place and move the machine until it is aligned with the insert.

5. If necessary, adjust the machine tray to align the Regent's needle plate with the Stitch Harmony Table Insert surface. See Regent Quilting Table Assembly Instructions for more information.

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