Baby Lock BLRT18 User Manual

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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

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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.

 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.

 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.

Save These Instructions

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.

 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

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 tables not recommended by Baby Lock.

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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

11

7

6

8

3

2

10

4

5

9

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

18

13

22

23

24

17

16

19

14

15

21

20

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

28

Rear

25

26

27

34

33

29

30

32

31

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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Installing the Power Cord

Check that the On/Off switch is turned off
(the 0 setting). Plug the power cord into the top power
outlet on the back of the machine. Do not plug the
power cord into a power source at this time.

The lower power connector is available for powering
future attachments as they are developed by Baby Lock
(none yet available).

Installing the Foot Pedal

1. Plug foot pedal cord end into the foot pedal connector that is attached to the Regent Quilting Table.

2. Place the foot pedal under the table where operator can reach it from the front of the machine.

Installing the Thread Mast

1. Locate the threaded hole on top of the machine near
the rear by the hand wheel.

2. The thread mast comes with a washer and a nut.
Remove the nut and washer, replace the nut onto the
mast for five or six turns.

3. The washer protects the painted surface when the nut
is tightened. Place the washer on the hole and insert
the thread mast.

4. Turn the thread mast clockwise several revolutions,
stopping when the mast eyelets are positioned directly
over the spool pins.

5. Tighten the nut to secure the mast to the machine.

 NOTE: The eyelets of the thread mast MUST be

centered over the spool pins. This ensures that the
cone of thread will not pull, turn or tilt, which will
cause thread tension problems.

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Installing the Color Touch-Screen

The color touch-screen comes pre-installed on its
mounting bracket.

 NOTE: Confirm that the power is turned off

before installing the color touch-screen.

1. Remove the two bolts from the bag in which they
are packed.

2. There are three holes on top of the machine
head. Only the two holes that are in line with
each other are used. Ignore the third hole located
to the side of these two holes.

3. Align the holes in the color touch-screen bracket
with the two holes on top of the machine, with
the touch-screen facing the needle end of the
machine.

4. Use a 5mm Allen wrench to insert the two long
bolts through the holes of the bracket and into
the machine. Tighten in place.

5. Plug the remaining cable end into the display
connector located on the side of the machine.

6. Remove the protective plastic from the touch­screen before using.

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Using your Machine

Needle/Thread Selection Guide

Needle Size Threads

12 (80) Monofilament, 100 wt. Silk, 60 wt. poly, mylar
14 (90) Silk (100 wt) 60 wt., monofilament, glitter, some metallics
16 (100) 60 wt., 50 wt., 40 wt., monofilament, glitter, metallics
18 (110) 50 wt., 40 wt., 30 wt., metallic
21 (125) 30 wt., 20 wt., 12 wt.

Changing the Hopping Foot

Your machine comes with two hopping feet: a ruler foot and an open-toe foot. Use the ruler foot
for ruler work and everyday quilting, and the open-toe foot when you need greater stitch visibility
(such as micro quilting).

1. Remove the foot that is on the mount by using the 2.5mm hex
wrench to loosen the mounting screw far enough that you can
slide the foot off of the mount.

2. Slide the desired foot onto the mount. Note that the opening on the
side of the foot is lined up with the screw hole. Push the foot
up as far as it will go.

3. Tighten the foot firmly with the 2.5mm hex wrench.

4. Ensure the middle of the foot opening is centered with the needle
when the foot is fully tightened with the 2.5mm hex wrench. If it isn’t
properly centered, loosen the lock nut on the foot adaptor with an
8mm wrench, center the foot with the needle; hold the foot firmly in
position; and tighten the lock nut.

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Threading the Machine

A

BACKFRONT

B

DETAIL 1

C

A

Take Up
Spring

FRONT

1. Place a cone or spool of thread on the spool pin. If using a spool, make sure that any slits on the spool
are against the base of the spool pin holder. Pass the thread through the thread-mast eyelet from back
to front, continuing to thread guide A.

2. Continue to the three-hole thread guide B. Beginning
at the top, wrap all three holes from back to front,
hand wheel side to needle side.

F

B

BACK

Tension Assembly

 NOTE: The purpose of the three-hole thread

guide B is to prevent loops of thread coming
off the thread cone from going into the top
tension as a knot, causing thread breakage and
bad tension. For most threads on a cone, it is
important to thread all three holes for consistent
results and to make adjustments at the top
tension assembly. An exception to this rule is
when working with very delicate threads, such
as holographic or threads that are prone to
breakage. You may try skipping one or two holes
on thread guide B when using these threads.

B

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3. Thread continues through thread guide C, and then

C

down to the tension assembly.

 NOTE: It is important that the thread is

“flossed” up between the two tension discs. If
the thread is not firmly in place between the two
tension discs, the thread rests on the outside of
the tension discs (without tension) and looping
on fabric or thread nests may occur.

4. Once the thread is in place, be sure that the thread
catches on the take-up spring and then pull it down
under the stirrup (thread guide D).

5. Bring the thread back up through the take-up lever
from back to front, and then down through thread
guide E. Pull the thread at the take-up lever to ensure
that it is properly flossed between the tension discs. If
it is properly flossed in the tension discs, you should
feel some resistance as you pull the thread. If it is not,
then the thread will pull freely.

C

D

E

6. Pull the thread down to the needle thread guide and
thread through the hole (thread guide F).

7. Make sure the thread is following the groove down
the front of the needle and threads from front to back.
Be careful that the thread does not twist around
the needle.

 IMPORTANT: The Regent quilting machine does not have a presser foot lever or top tension

release like a home sewing machine. On a home sewing machine, the top tension is released when
the presser foot is raised, allowing the thread to come freely out of the machine.

When a home machine is threaded, the presser foot is raised, and the tension discs are released
and open for the thread to easily fall between the tension discs. This is not the case with the
Regent quilting machine, where the top tension is always tight and the tension discs are
never open.

Therefore, the thread must be pulled up or “flossed” between the tension discs, or it will stay
outside the discs and float without tension, causing serious stitch problems and/or thread nests.
It is also possible to bend the needle while it is threaded if care is not taken while moving the quilt
across the quilting table because the top tension is never released.

F

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Inserting (or Changing) the Needle

The needle that is in the machine when it arrives at
your home has been used for 20 minutes of testing.
It is possible that it could be damaged in shipping
or as you remove the machine from the box. For
these reasons, Baby Lock recommends that you
replace the needle before beginning to quilt with
your new machine.

1. Move the needle bar to the highest position by
turning the hand wheel. Then turn off the power.

2. Loosen the needle-bar-clamp screw.

3. Remove the old needle by pulling it down.
Discard the old needle in a safe way.

4. With the scarf (small ground out section/dip on
the back side of the needle just above the needle
eye) facing toward the back, hand-wheel side of
the machine, and the long groove down the front
of the needle facing the bobbin case side, push
the needle all the way up into the needlebar,
until it can go no farther and you can see the top
of the needle touching the top of the sight hole.

5. Carefully tighten the needle bar clamp screw
until the needle is securely fastened into the
machine. Use the 2.5mm hex tool to secure the
needle; however take care not to over tighten
the screw. This may result in damaged or
stripped threads in the needle clamp. Damage
to the needle clamp may also make it difficult
to fully insert the needle, which will change the
machine timing, causing more issues. Stripped
threads and damage caused by improper needle
installation or tightening are not covered under
warranty.

 NOTE: It is recommended to use a new

needle for each new quilt. Also, replace
the needle any time it becomes bent,
dull or burred.

SIGHT

HOLE

 IMPORTANT: Check the needle to

confirm it is fully inserted. The needle
bar has a stop/sight hole above the needle
bar clamp screw. Make sure the needle is
touching the top of the stop/sight hole. If it
is not, the machine timing will be off and
it may be possible for the needle to collide
with internal parts, causing damage not
covered by warranty.

U CAUTION: Your Baby Lock machine

stitches at a much faster speed than your
home sewing machine, therefore, it is
essential that the needle is seated into
the needle bar and fully tightened (but
not over tightened). Check often that the
needle has not become loose. If the needle
comes loose, it could break in the machine,
causing damage, altering the machine’s
timing, or causing bodily harm.

Needles are inexpensive and are important to the
success of your project. Plan to change needles
every 5-7 hours of quilting or more often if
working with fusibles or heavy materials.

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Bobbin Case and Bobbin Thread Tension
Adjustments

Inserting the Bobbin

 NOTE: Turn off the power switch

while inserting the bobbin case or
anytime your hands are near the
needle area.

1. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so
that the thread pulls off clockwise when
viewing the open side.

2. Slide the thread through the slot and
under the tension spring leaving 5-6
inches of thread hanging loose.

TENSION

SPRING

Checking and Adjusting Bobbin Case Tension

The bobbin case tension is the foundation tension
for the entire machine. To test that bobbin tension
is correct, hold the bobbin case in the palm of
your hand with the open end facing up. Wrap the
thread around your index finger and lift the bobbin
case from your hand. While gently moving the
finger front to back (not up and down, which is not
consistent), the bobbin case should slide slowly
down the thread, like a spider on its web.

The small screw in the center of the tension spring
is where the adjustment is made. Turn clockwise to
tighten and counter-clockwise to loosen the bobbin
case tension. The bobbin case tension is TOO
LOOSE if it will not lift up onto its side. Turn screw
clockwise in very small increments to tighten.
Think of the “tick of a clock”. Adjust, then check.
Adjust and check again.

The bobbin case tension is TOO TIGHT if it lifts

out of your hand and does not slide down the
thread. Turn screw counterclockwise in very
small increments to loosen. Think of the “tick
of a clock”. Adjust, then check. Adjust and check
again. Check the bobbin tension every time a

new bobbin is inserted.

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Inserting the Bobbin Case into the Machine

To insert the bobbin case into the machine, grasp the bobbin case
with thumb and first finger. Do not lift the lever on bobbin case.
Fit the bobbin case onto the hook spindle in the machine. Rotate
the case until the open throat keys into the alignment notch in the
middle of the hook. Push the case in until it stops in place. Push
the case inward further until it clicks. Allow the thread end to
hang freely.

 NOTE: Pulling out the latch lever pushes the bobbin

forward in the bobbin case, aiding in removal of the bobbin.
The lever should be used only for removing the bobbin case
from the machine.

Drawing The Bobbin Thread to the Top of the Quilt

1. After threading the machine, plug it in and turn on the power. Place quilt sandwich under
hopping foot.

2. While firmly holding the tail of the needle thread with the left hand, choose one of the following
methods to cycle the needle through one full rotation to bring the bobbin thread to the top of the
quilt.

A. Foot Pedal Method. LIGHTLY tap the foot pedal to make the needle go down. Then LIGHTLY

tap again to bring the needle up.

B. Needle Up/Down Button Half-Stitch. Find the Needle Up/Down Button in the center of the

color touch-screen main display. Press once to cycle the needle down. Press again to cycle the
needle back up.

C. Needle Up/Down Button, Full-Stitch. Find the Needle Up/Down Button in the center of the

color touch-screen main display. Press and hold briefly to cycle the needle through one
complete stitch cycle (down and back up).

3. Pull the fabric 3-4 inches away while holding the needle thread.

4. Bobbin thread will pull up and through to the top, allowing you to grasp the loop and pull it to the
desired length.

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Quick-Set Tension™ Adjustment

 IMPORTANT: Top thread tension should be adjusted only after the bobbin case foundation

tension adjustment is made.

Puckering, gathers and thread breakage occur when the top tension is too tight. Loops and thread nests
occur on the back when the top thread tension is too loose. Tension may need to be adjusted, depending
on the fabric, thread or batting used in each project.

As you change the top tension, the value in the tension indicator box on the Main screen increases or
decreases in increments of five. When you are happy with the tension, note the top tension value for that
type of thread (brand, weight, and color) so you can quickly and easily set the tension when you use this
thread again in the future.

Unlike the bobbin case adjustment, which requires minute adjustments, the top tension knob may
require turns anywhere from 1/4 of a turn to two to four turns to achieve balanced tension.

Tighten Top Thread Tension

To adjust the top tension tighter, turn the top thread tension knob clockwise.

Loosen Top Thread Tension

To loosen the tension, turn the top thread tension knob
counter-clockwise.

 NOTE: Before adjusting the top tension, remember

to floss or pull the top thread up into the tension
discs or it will float outside the discs providing
little or no top tension. This could cause significant
tension or nesting problems on the bottom side of
the quilt. If the top tension is too loose (causing
loops of thread on the underside of the quilt) and no
amount of tightening the top thread tension knob
seems to affect it, there’s a good chance that the
thread is riding on the outside of the tension discs
and is not “flossed” between them.

A stitch is balanced
when the top thread
and the bobbin
thread meet in the
middle of the quilt
sandwich.

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Maintenance

 NOTE: Turn off the machine and remove the power cord when performing maintenance on

the machine.

Cleaning and Lubricating the Machine

Only use light sewing machine oil in the Regent. Internal oiling is not necessary on the Regent except
when the machine is taken to a service technician for routine maintenance and cleaning. The hook
assembly, however, needs regular lubricating. Failure to keep the hook assembly lubricated can cause
severe damage to the machine.

To lubricate, turn off the machine. Remove the
bobbin and case before oiling. Clean around
the hook assembly with a soft brush to remove
lint. Put a very small drop of oil on the hook in
the region where the bobbin basket assembly
and the rotating hook meet. The bobbin basket
is the portion of the hook that the bobbin case
snaps into. The bobbin basket remains stationary
while the hook rotates around the basket. The oil
lubricates the region where these two components
interlock. A drop of oil in the region indicated will
work its way back into the interlocking area of the
hook and bobbin basket.

The frequency of lubrication depends upon the usage of the machine. Lubricating is recommended
before running the machine if it has not been used regularly, or every other bobbin change if used
frequently. After oiling, always stitch through a scrap piece of fabric, as oil may cling to thread.Over­oiling can cause excess dripping from the bobbin assembly. Lack of lubricant may be noticed by a
change in the sound of the machine and will affect stitch quality.

Cleaning the Touch-Screen Display

Use a soft rag dampened with isopropyl alcohol to gently wipe the display and remove any marks.
Never use any other chemicals to clean your display as they may adversely affect the touch-screen
response and clarity.

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Using the Touch-Screen Display

The Regent has a color touch-screen display on
the front of the machine. Settings are changed using
this display.

Main Screen Manual Mode
Button Functions

The Machine is in Manual Mode when the
M is gold.

(A) Pause/Play Indicator

The Pause/Play button on the bottom right of the
screen may be used to start and stop the machine instead
of using the foot controller. When the button is pressed,
the machine will start even if the foot controller is not
pressed, and the symbol on the button will change from
the play arrow to a double line pause icon. The button
color will also change to gray. When the button is
pressed again, the machine will stop and the symbol on
the button will change back to the play icon with a gold
background color.

When the machine foot controller is pressed, the button
color and icon show that the machine is running
by changing the button to the pause icon and gray
background. When the foot controller is released, this
button will return to the gold button with the play icon.

B

C

A

(B) My Speed

My Speed Indicator is the current selected maximum speed the machine will run when the foot pedal

is fully depressed. The value displayed will vary as you press and release the foot pedal. The maximum
stitches per minute that is displayed is controlled by this limit that is set for the machine.

(C) Limit Controls

The Limit Controls encompass two main features, the My Speed controls and Preset buttons. The
My Speed controls consist of “+” and “–” buttons and the white My Speed display box. Pressing the “+”
button will increase the maximum motor speed the pedal controls. Pressing the “–” button will decrease
the maximum speed.

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(D) Presets

Save up to two preset speeds to quickly switch between
speed preferences. For example, you may prefer a slower
speed when using rulers and a faster speed when doing all­over meandering.

Use the “+” and “–” buttons to adjust the speed percentage
and then press the Record button next to one of the
preset values to store that speed as a preset. To use one of
the preset speeds, simply press the speed.

(E) Basting Mode In Manual Operation

The Regent has a basting mode that causes a stitch to be
formed at a specified time interval – every 0.5 second, 0.75
second, 1.0 second, 1.5 second, or 2.0 seconds. Touch the
basting icon to activate basting mode. Then press the “+”
or “–” button to set the time interval for the basting stitch.

D

Press the foot pedal to begin quilting. The Regent will take
a stitch (needle down and then needle up) at the specified
interval. Coordinate how quickly you move the quilt
sandwich with how quickly the machine takes a basting
stitch. Experiment with the various speed options along
with moving the quilt to find which of the settings work
best for you to position the basting stitches on
your quilt.

(F) Quick-Set Tension

The tension box on the Main Screen shows the current
tension setting as a numeric value. As the tension dial is
turned clockwise to tighten the top tension, the number
increases in increments of five. As the tension dial is
turned counter-clockwise to loosen the top tension, the
number decreases in increments of five. The faster the dial
is turned, the faster the numbers increase or decrease.

1/2s

E

After setting the bobbin tension, test the top tension by
stitching on a fabric scrap on the edge of the quilt batting
and backing. Increase or decrease as needed until balanced
tension is achieved. Make a note of the thread type
(weight, brand, color) and the tension value to quickly and
easily set the tension when this same thread is used again
in the future.

F

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(G) Bobbin Thread Indicator

When using the Low-Bobbin Estimator feature,
The Bobbin Thread Indicator box shows how
much bobbin thread remains on the bobbin.
The value counts down until it gets to zero, at
which time the low-bobbin alarm sounds an
alert indicating it is time to put in a new bobbin.
When recording a bobbin length, REC will
appear in this box. When recording is turned off,
the bobbin remaining value will again appear in

this space.

G

(H) Needle Stop

Needle Stop setting indicates whether the needle
stops in the up or down position. Gold indicates
the selected button.

The Needle Stop buttons indicate the position
the needle will stop, up or down, when the foot
pedal is released or the Play button is turned
off.

H

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(I) Up/Down/TieO󰀨

The arrow buttons can assist in creating tieoff stitches,
basting, or needle-positioning functions without the
use of the foot pedal. Pressing and releasing the arrow
button quickly will send the needle to the next needle stop
position. If the needle is up, pressing the button will cause
the needle to move to the down position. If the needle is
down, it will return to the up position.

Pressing and holding the gold arrow button for a longer
time creates a full stitch. The needle will continue to cycle
while holding the arrow button and stop when the button
is released. This action is useful for tieing off beginning and
ending stitches.

Main Screen Regulated Mode
Button Functions

The Machine is in Regulated Mode when the R is gold.

Stitches Per Inch (SPI)

Pressing the “+” or “-” buttons in the mid left portion of
the screen will increase or decrease the stitches per inch
(SPI) setting. The setting is reflected in the white indicator
box between the “+” and “-” buttons. The value can be
adjusted between 4 and 22 stitches per inch.

I

Basting Stitches

There are four basting stitch settings controlled by the
stitches per inch function. After the SPI reaches its lowest
setting of 4 stitches per inch, pressing the “-” button will
activate the basting settings:

• 0.5-inch baste (one stitch every half-inch movement of the fabric over the table)

• 1-inch baste (one stitch every one inch movement of the fabric over the table)

• 2-inch baste (one stitch every two inches of movement of the fabric over the table)

• 4-inch baste (one stitch for every four inches of movement of the fabric over the table)

After selecting the basting stitch setting, begin quilting by pressing the Play button or by pressing
down on the foot pedal. As the fabric moves across the table, the machine will perform a stitch (needle
down and needle up) every half inch, one inch, two inches or four inches.

The stitch regulation mode (Precision or Cruise) which is selected will be indicated by the button
being gold.

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Precision

If Precision mode is selected, the Regent will not start
stitching until fabric moves across the table.

REC

Cruise

If Cruise mode is selected, the machine will
immediately begin stitching at the speed (stitches per
minute) indicated in the box when the foot pedal is
depressed or the play button is selected.

The Cruise speed is the minimum speed the machine
will stitch, regardless of how slowly the fabric is moving
across the table.

The Cruise speed can be adjusted using the “+” and
“-” buttons that appear below the Cruise button when
Cruise mode is selected. Cruise speed can be adjusted
between 50 and 1,100 stitches per minute.

The Play/Pause indicator will change as soon as you
press it or the foot pedal. In Precision mode, the needle
will not move until the fabric moves across the table. In
Cruise mode, the needle will stitch immediately at the
Cruise speed as soon as you press the Play button or on
the foot pedal.

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Tools Menu

The Tools menu allows access to other functions
available on the Regent.

Low Bobbin

The Regent includes a low bobbin alarm to estimate how
soon the bobbin thread will run out.

Timer and Stitch Count

Track the time and stitch count per quilt project.

Alarms

The machine has two alarms. The first is the over-speed
alarm in regulated mode, and the second is the timer
alarm�

Lighting

For selecting light ring or light bar and setting their
brightness levels.

Calculator

An on-screen calculator may be accessed from the Tools screen.

Diagnostics

The Diagnostics button activates the screen where machine diagnostic functions can be performed.
Diagnostic functions are generally only used when working with an authorized Baby Lock retailer to
resolve issues.

Set Language

The Regent screens can appear in English, French, German, or Spanish. On the Tools Screen, press the
lower left icon to cycle between English, Français, Deutsch, and Español.

Update

This is used for updating the display, machine, or sensor code.

Main

Press the Home button to return to the Main menu screen.

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Low Bobbin

The Regent includes a low bobbin alarm to
estimate how soon the bobbin thread will run
out. This low bobbin capacity is based on an
estimate of how much of a particular thread
can fit on a bobbin, in combination with other
quilting factors such as tension, stitches per
inch, and how much bobbin thread is used to
pull up and tie off when beginning and ending
quilting.

To estimate how much thread is on a bobbin,
place a full bobbin in the machine, press the red
Record button “A”, and quilt as usual.

When the bobbin runs out, press the top left
button to Stop Recording. Note the number that
is indicated under the Bobbin Thread Capacity
“B”. Use the “–” button to reduce the number
by 15 to 20 so the alarm will sound before the
bobbin runs out. Save the reduced number
as one of the Bobbin Thread Capacity Presets
“D”. Make a note as to which type of thread the
preset represents.

A

B

C

D

BUTTON ICONS:

A = Record/Stop
B = Bobbin Thread Capacity
C = New Bobbin
D = Save Preset
E = Set Alarm
F = Preset Value

E

F

Put a new bobbin with the same thread into the machine and press the New Bobbin button “C”. Then
press the Alarm button “E”� As you quilt, the remaining bobbin thread value will estimate how much
thread remains on the current bobbin, and when you reach the capacity value, an alarm will sound
warning that the bobbin is nearly out of thread.

When operating in manual mode, the low bobbin function assumes stitching at approximately the last
SPI setting on the regulated screen. If the SPI setting was below 8 stitches per inch, the function will
assume you will quilt at 10 stitches per inch. It is advisable therefore to set the stitches per inch on the
regulated screen before you change to manual mode.

Three Bobbin Thread Capacity preset values can be stored – one for each of three different types of
thread. Simply go through the record process with a full bobbin of that type of thread and then store
the capacity as a preset. Press the corresponding preset button “F”, insert a full bobbin with that type of
thread, and press New Bobbin button to start.

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Timer and Stitch Count

Use the quilting timer to keep track of how much time
is spent on a quilt. When beginning a new project, press
the Reset button. Then press the Play button to begin
recording quilting time. The timer records only when
the machine is quilting. The time is saved even when the
machine is turned off. When beginning another quilting
session, quilting time is added to the timer. Press Reset
to zero-out the timer and begin a new timing session.

Use the stitch counter to count the number of stitches
in a quilt. Press the Reset button to zero-out the
counter when starting a new quilt. To see the lifetime
stitch counter for the machine, see the Information
screen.

Alarms

The Regent has alarms that can be turned on or off.

The overspeed alarm is enabled by pressing the alarm
button next to the speed icon. It only functions in
regulated mode. When enabled, an alarm will sound if
the quilt is being moved too fast to properly maintain
stitch regulation.

The timer can be set to any amount of time as a
convenient reminder. When the alarm button below the
time value is pressed, an alarm will sound when the set
time has expired.

Adjust the time using the “-” and “+” buttons next to the
alarm button.

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Lighting

The brightness portion of this screen has two buttons and
a sliding control. The LED Light Ring and light bar can be
turned on or off with the switch button associated with the
LED location. Use the slide bar to adjust the brightness of
each light.

Calculator Screen

A basic six-function calculator is provided. The functions
provided are addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
square root, and percentage. Use the back space on the top
right to delete a digit mistakenly entered.

Diagnostics Screen

Six different diagnostics tests can be performed on the
machine. These functions test the motor control operation,
the foot pedal, and the internal position sensors.

• Motor Sensor Test

• Speed Sensor Test

• Motion Sensor Test (Stitch Regulation)

• Needle Sensor Test

• Tension Calibration

• Foot Pedal Test

Press the Home button to return to the Main menu
screen or the Tools button to return to the Diagnostics
screen option.

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Diagnostics Tests

Motor Sensor Test

The Motor Sensor Test helps you determine if there may
be a problem with the Regent motor. Slowly rotating
the hand wheel should result in an audible beep. If you
get a constant solid beep or no beep at all, this indicates
a failed test and the machine should be inspected by a
quali fied Baby Lock repair technician.

Press the HOME button to return to the Main menu
screen or the Tools button to return to the Diagnostics
menu screen.

Speed Sensor Test

The Speed Sensor test can helps determine if there
is a problem with the Regent speed sensor. Before
performing this test, remove the bobbin case and the
top thread. Press the foot pedal so that the machine
will begin slowly running. The white box will show
a number that should stabilize at 100 if the sensor is
functioning properly. Release the foot pedal to stop the
ma chine.

Press the Home button to return to the Main menu
screen or the Tools button to return to the Diagnostics
menu screen.

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Motion Sensors

This test checks the movement of the fabric across
the sensors for the stitch regulation.

Needle Sensor Test

The Needle Sensor test will indicate whether the nee­dle position sensor is functioning properly. Rotating the
hand wheel should result in a beep for a third of a stitch
cycle followed by no beep for the other two-thirds.

If you hear a constant beep or no beep at all for a full
360° rotation of the hand wheel, this indicates a failed
test and the machine should be inspected by a quali fied
Baby Lock repair technician.

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Tension Calibration

The Tension button on the Diagnostics menu resets the
tension device. Only calibrate the tension device under
the direction of Baby Lock technical support.

When calibrating the tension, do the following:

1. Remove the tension knob.

2. Gently press the spring against the tension discs
while not compressing the spring.

3. While holding the spring in place, press Reset.

4. When calibration is complete, replace the
tension knob.

Foot Pedal Test

The Pedal test will help determine if there is a problem
with the Regent foot pedal. Slowly depress the foot
pedal, a percent of depression will appear in the white
box. The foot pedal should be controllable from
0 to 100%. Press the Home button to return to the
Main menu screen or the Tools button to return to the
Diagnostics menu screen.

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Language

Set Language

1. Touch the Tools icon in the toolbar. The Tools screen
appears.

2. Press the language icon to rotate through the
language options: English, French (Français),
German (Deutsch), and Spanish (Español).

3. When the flag representing the language you want to
use appears, press the Home button to return to the
Main screen.

Update

1. Place the USB stitck into the port on the right side of
the display as shown.

2. Wait for the color of the selection buttons to change
from gray to gold.

3. Select the machine, display, or sensor icon for update
as needed.

4. When the display update button is selected, the
screen will go blank and you will hear three beeps
until the update has completed and the screen comes
back on.

5. Power down the machine between doing the display
and the machine updates.

6. When the machine update button is selected, the
display screen stays on and a count down number
appears above the machine update button icon. A four
tone signal sounds when the update on the machine
is done.

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System Information
Screen

(A) The Lifetime stitch counter counts the number of

stitches the machine has performed. The Lifetime
count is the total number of stitches made since
the machine was built. The Lifetime counter
cannot be reset and should be used as an indicator
to determine when general machine maintenance
should be performed by an authorized
Baby Lock Retailer.

(B) The foot controller icon in the middle of the screen

indicates whether the foot controller is attached. A
red “X” will appear if it is not connected properly.

(C) The left and right sensor icons indicate whether

the sensors are functioning. A red "X" will appear if
sensors are not functioning properly.

C

A

B

D

(D) Information contained in the white boxes at the

bottom of the screen identifies the electronics board
revision numbers as well as the firmware revision
numbers of the Regent machine, the display
version, and the sensor version.

Press the Home button to return to the Main menu
screen or the Tools button to return to the Diagnostics
menu screen.

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Getting Started Quilting

Thread Requirements

Be sure to choose high quality threads for your valuable heirloom quilts.

Needle Requirements

For general quilting, a size 16/100 needle will accom modate most threads and fabrics. Heavier threads,
such as top stitch and some decora tive threads, require a larger needle such as 18/110 or 21/125. Heavier
fabrics such as denim, canvas, or densely woven fabric may re quire a larger needle.

To Prepare for Quilting

With any quilting machine, it is important to under stand the basics of free motion quilting. The Regent
quilting machine does not have feed dogs like domestic machines; therefore, the fabric does not
automatically feed under the hopping foot.

In Manual mode, the operator controls the machine sewing speed with the My Speed setting and the foot
pedal, and moves the fabric to get an even, consistent stitch.

In order to become comfortable using the Regent, quilters can begin with a few simple techniques using
a sample quilt sandwich (two pieces of fabric with a layer of batting between them). Set the machine at
a medium My Speed setting (700 SPI) and begin moving the fabric until you become ac customed to the
resistance. By moving the fabric faster, the stitches begin to elongate. The My Speed setting can either
be increased or the fabric can be moved slower to get the stitches back to the desired length. By moving
the fabric slower, the stitches get shorter and can build up on top of each other, breaking the thread or
making it extremely difficult to unpick.

The My Speed setting can be decreased or the foot pedal released slightly, while maintaining a constant
motion with the fabric, to bring the stitches back to the desired length.

In Regulated mode, the Stitch Harmony optical sensors in the table insert match the machine sewing
speed to the movement of the fabric to maintain a consistent number of stitches per inch. Slow fabric
movement will result in slow machine speed. Rapid fabric movement will result in rapid machine speed.

In Regulated/Precision mode, the machine will not stitch until the fabric is moved. In Regulated/Cruise
mode, the machine will continue to stitch at the speed set on the display screen (50-1100 stitches per
minute) regardless of how slowly the fabric is moving across the table.

When using Regulated mode, be careful not to wrinkle or bunch the quilt near the sensors. Keep your
hands close to the hopping foot to ensure that the fabric is smooth over the sensors.

Di󰀨erent colors of fabric may require di󰀨erent brightness settings for the LED light ring to

prevent eye strain�

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Troubleshooting

You can correct many problems on your own. If you need additional help, contact your local, authorized
Baby Lock retailer. You can also contact Baby Lock Consumer Helpline at 1-800-313-4110.

First check the following:

1. The AC power cord is properly connected and both power switches are turned on.

2. Confirm that all cables are properly seated into their connections.

3. Turn off the machine completely. Wait for at least ten seconds and then turn it back on.

If the above checks did not solve the problem, refer to the information below.

Skipped Stitches Corrective Measure(s)

The needle is damaged, dull,
bent, or installed improperly

Incorrect needle size • Use the proper size needle for the work and thread being used.

• Replace the needle often, normally once or twice per day for
continuous quilting or at least once per quilt. Use only the
recommended needle system.

• Always change the needle if the needle has struck any hard object
such as a pin, etc. The tip of the needle can become damaged or
burred, resulting in fabric damage as well as skipped stitches,
thread breakage, or shredding.

• Always change the needle if it has been hit, bumped or pulled off
center while maneuvering the quilt under the needle. A slightly
bent needle can be a major cause of skipped stitches.

Some battings and fabrics used in quilting may constrict or
impede the thread passing through the front groove of the
needle. This diminishes the loop required for stitch formation.
Typically, a larger needle will solve the problem. However, using
certain smaller sizes of needles and ball pointed needles solve
some specific problems. You will need to experiment to determine
which works best with your combination of fabric, thread, and
batting.

Thread tension too tight • Check bobbin case tension and then check top thread tension.

(For more information about adjusting tension, see Bobbin and

Bobbin Tension and Quick-Set Tension™ in the Using Your
Machine section of this manual.)

Improper threading • Ensure that the machine is threaded correctly.

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The needle is not positioned
properly

The Needle Breaks Corrective Measure(s)

• Position the needle properly to the needle bar. Inspect the
position of the needle to make sure the needle is at the 6 o’clock
position. When you stand directly in front of the needle (facing
the bobbin case side of the machine), you will see the entire
needle eye directly facing you. This is 6 o’clock position.

• Make sure (a) the needle is installed all the way into the needle
bar to the needle-stop hole, (b) the long groove in the needle is
toward the front (bobbin case side), and (c) the scarf (scooped out
part of the back of the needle) is toward the back of the machine.

• The needle can sometimes be rotated to 5 o’clock (slightly right)
or 7 o’clock (slightly left) to adjust for a more positive thread loop
pickup by the hook point.

The needle is bent or not
installed properly

The needle hits the throat plate • Correctly position the needle, throat plate, or hopping foot.

Stitches are Puckered Corrective Measure(s)

The tension is not balanced • Balance the tension of the needle thread after ensuring the

Needle too large for
quilting fabric

Poor Stitch Quality Corrective Measure(s)

The tension is not balanced • Balance the tension of the needle thread after ensuring the

• Replace the needle. Make sure that the needle is pushed into the
needle bar clamp until it can go no further. Visually check that
it is up to the top of the sight hole above the needle bar clamp
screw. If the needle isn’t installed properly, it can cause damage
in the bobbin area and throat plate.

Replace with a new needle.

bobbin tension is adjusted correctly. (For more information about
adjusting tension, see Bobbin and Bobbin Tension and Quick-Set
Tension™ in the Using Your Machine section of this manual.)

• Replace the needle with a size better suited for the fabric.

bobbin tension is adjusted correctly. (For more information about
adjusting tension, see Bobbin and Bobbin Tension and Quick-Set
Tension™ in the Using Your Machine section of this manual.)

Bobbin case is damaged,
corroded, dirty, etc.

Moving the quilt too fast
for needle speed selected
(Manual mode)

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• Since thread slides over the surface of the bobbin case at a high

• Synchronize quilt movement and needle speed to get your

speed, make sure the case is free of any lint or foreign matter that
could impede thread passage through the machine.

desired stitch length. Elongated stitches are an indication of
moving the quilt too fast for the current speed.

Tension is Poor Corrective Measure(s)

Lint caught under the tension
spring in the bobbin

• If using short-staple threads, inexpensive threads, industrial
threads, or coated threads, lint and other material will build up
under the tension spring and begin to lift the spring, reducing
the spring’s ability to compress against the thread. Insert a pin
or the corner of a business card under the spring and clear out
the lint. The bobbin tension will return fairly close to its preset
tension. Test the tension before quilting.

Hand Wheel Won’t Rotate Corrective Measure(s)

Thread is entangled and caught
in the hook, creating a thread
lock

• Carefully rock or turn the hand wheel in direction of motion and
then the other direction until the thread lock breaks free. Once
the hand wheel can be turned freely, remove the thread from the
hook and basket. Now re-oil the hook and make sure the hand
wheel turns freely without the hook hitting the needle. It is
possible for a thread lock to cause a timing problem.

Thread Nests Under Quilt Corrective Measure(s)

Not enough tension on top
thread

• Check that the machine is threaded correctly. Make certain that
the thread is flossed snugly in place between the two tension
discs. If the machine is threaded correctly, tighten top tension
by rotating the tension knob clockwise. (For more information
about adjusting tension, see Bobbin and Bobbin Tension and
Quick-Set Tension™ in the Using Your Machine section of this
manual.)

Improper threading • Refer to threading diagram and threading instructions.

Thread Backlash Corrective Measure(s)

Bobbin thread tangles within
the bobbin case, tangles and
winds onto the hook spindle, or
occasionally forms loops on the

• Make sure the bobbin is in the bobbin case correctly and the
thread is coming out from under the tension spring. The bobbin
should rotate clockwise when the thread is pulled.

bottom of the quilt

Motor Fails to Run Corrective Measure(s)

On/Off switch turned off • Make sure the power switch is turned on.

Machine not receiving power • Check that the power connector is securely plugged into the

back of the machine and the three-prong end is plugged into the
power source.

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Thread Breaks Corrective Measure(s)

Thread is poor quality or may
have severe twisting or
thread rot

Top and bobbin tensions not
balanced

The machine head has been
threaded incorrectly or thread
spools are not positioned
correctly

• Look for severe twisting of threads when approximately 12 to
15 inches has been pulled off, with the ends pinched together.
Cotton threads are particularly susceptible to dry rot or wet rot
which makes thread brittle. Do not use poor quality thread, or
thread that is rotted or brittle.

• Balance the tension of the needle thread after ensuring the
bobbin tension is adjusted correctly. (For more information about
adjusting tension, see Bobbin and Bobbin Tension and Quick-Set
Tension™ in the Using Your Machine section of this manual.)

• Check that the machine is threaded correctly.

• Inspect for accidental double wrapping of thread on
thread guides.

• Inspect the thread mast, making sure the eyelets of the mast are
directly over the spools.

• Inspect the vertical positioning of the thread cones. Tipped cones
can dramatically affect thread tension and can cause breakage.

Debris in tension discs • Inspect for particles and remove any fuzz or debris.

Bobbin rotation is not smooth • Change the bobbin. The slightest hesitation of the bobbin

rotation can be the cause of dramatic tension change and
thread breakage.

Needle is burred, bent or dull, or
installed incorrectly

Needle not suitable for thread • Replace the needle to one better suited for the thread. Use the

Hesitating too long at one point
in quilting motif

Improper needle/hook
relationship

Damage or burr at needle hole
of throat plate or other thread
handling part

• Change the needle at least once per quilt. Make sure the needle
is installed to the top of the stop hole in the needle bar.

proper size needle. Refer to on chart on page 16.

• Move more quickly so stitches don’t overlap or build up. When
starting the machine, begin moving fabric immediately. Sewing
in one place too long will cause the thread to break.

• Machine timing needs to be checked. Consult an authorized
Baby Lock technician.

• If thread is shredding at the throat plate, check for burrs or
jagged edges. Gently rub with emery cloth to remove the sharp
edge. Consult a repair technician to polish any hard-to-reach or
delicate areas, or if the burr is inside the throat.

Wrong type of needle • Use only the needles recommended by Baby Lock

(134, sizes 12 through 21).

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Other possible problems • Needle too close to hook, causing friction and possible collision

of hook point and needle (causing broken thread).

• Needle plate damage

• Hook damage

• Broken needles or damaged needle bar clamp

Nothing visible on the

Corrective Measure(s)

display

Display cables unplugged • Locate the black cable that plugs into the touch-screen display.

Turn off machine. Connect the cable to the side of the machine
and to the display. Make sure both ends are plugged in securely.

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Accessories

(Available from your local Baby Lock Retailer.)

Horizontal Spool Pin Regent Quilting Table Extension

An optional horizontal spool pin is available for use
with delicate threads such metallics or holographic
threads or for specialty threads that are wound on a
spool (not a cone). Some threads twist and break if
fed from a veritcal spool in vertical position.

Large Foot Pedal
(QT00799-BL)

Expand your original Regent table with Regent Table
Extensions. Each extension measures 18” x 30”.
Purchase one or two to provide extra support
for large projects.

Adding two extensions will expand the original
table to a full six feet in width (one extension
shown above).

Optional Feet

Couching Foot

Set BLQ-CCF

Glide Foot 2

BLQ-GF2

The optional large foot pedal provides an
upgraded user experience.

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Ruler and Echo Quilting Foot Set

BLQ-REFS

Appendix 1

Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Declaration of Conformity
(For USA Only)

Responsible Party: Tacony Corporation

1760 Gilsinn Lane
Fenton, MO 63026

declares that the product

Product Name: Baby Lock Regent Model BLRT18

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 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or local sales distributor could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
(For Canada Only)

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus
as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the
Department of Communications.

Radio Interference (Other than USA and Canada)

This machine complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22) /Class B and AUS/NZ 55022/Class B.

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