Baby Lock Jewel BLJ18 Instruction and Reference Guide

Baby Lock Jewel Contents

Baby Lock Jewel Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	2
Baby Lock Jewel Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .	.	.	2. . . . . . . . .
Home Machine Quilting Frame Recommendation. . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	3
Baby Lock Jewel Safety Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .	.	.	3. . . . . . . .
Package Contents/Included Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .	.	.	4. . . . . . . . .
Baby Lock Jewel Components
Front-Side Diagram A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .	.	.	5. . . . . . . . .
Back-Side Diagram B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	6
Rear Diagram C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. . . . . . . .
Installing Machine on Carriage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	7
Installing Front Handles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .	.	.	8. . . . . . . . .
Installing Rear Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	9
Cluster LED Pin Light Installation and/or Replacement. . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	9
Inserting (or Changing) the Needle/Needle Guide. . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .	.	10. . . . . . . .
Installing the Power Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .		. 11. . . . . . . . .
Installing the Thread Mast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .	.	11. . . . . . . . .
Laser Stylus Safety and Use Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	12
Installing the Laser Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	13
Threading the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	14
Bobbin and Thread Tension Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .		. 16. . . . . . . . .
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	17
Using the Displays on the Handles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	18
Using the Handle Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	20
Baby Lock Jewel Regulator Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .		. 20. . . . . . . . .
To Begin Quilting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .	.	.21. . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	22
Variable Speed Bobbin Winder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	27
Bobbin Winder Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .	.	.28. . . . . . . .
Optional Accessories
Channel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .	.	30. . . . . . . . .
Ruler Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	30
Stylus and Adaptor Plate with Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	31
Horizontal Spool Pin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .	.	32. . . . . . . . .

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Baby Lock Jewel Quick Facts

Sewing Speed	Approximately 1,500 spm
Minimum Sewing Speed	150 spm
Needle Bar Stroke	35.3 mm
Sewing Foot Stroke/Lift	5 mm
Needle System	135x7 Standard
Needle Sizes	14/90 – 20/120
Lubricating Oil & Greases	Kluber Lubrication
Dimensions of
Sewing Machine Throat	8.25˝ x 18.00˝
Rate Voltage/	120 volts,
Power Consumption	60 Hz 120 watts
Power Consumption
of LED Lights	10 watts
Hook System	Custom Manufactured,
	Rotary, Large Bobbin
Bobbin Type	Class M
Motor Type	Brushless DC, Internal Encoding
Automatic Needle	Up and down, full stitch and
Positioning	half stitch
Cluster Lights	36 LED lights

Baby Lock Jewel

Disclaimer

Baby Lock and its authorized retailers are not legally responsible or liable for damage to the Baby Lock Jewel when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this manual or when used on Home Machine Quilting Frames not recommended by Baby Lock.

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

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Home Machine

Quilting Frame

Recommendation

•Grace Pinnacle Frame

Baby Lock Jewel Safety Section

NOTE: Do not operate your Baby Lock Jewel quilting machine until you have completely read the information contained in this manual. Please keep all packaging and order information for warranty purposes.

1. Always unplug the Baby Lock Jewel from the electric outlet when performing any maintenance, changing the needle, removing thread locks, or when left unattended.

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

3. Change the needle often. Do not use bent or dull needles.

4. Switch the power off when making any adjustments in the needle or bobbin area, such as threading the needle, installing the bobbin case, oiling or when cleaning.

5. Never drop or insert foreign objects into any opening.

6. The Baby Lock Jewel should only be used indoors away from moisture.

7. The Baby Lock Jewel should not be stored or used in extreme temperatures.

8. Use the Baby Lock Jewel only for its intended use as described in this manual.

9. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer in this manual.

10. 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 Baby Lock Jewel if the cord is damaged in any way. If a mechanical or electrical problem is encountered, please consult local authorized Baby Lock retailer.

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Package Contents /Included Accessories

PartName	PartCode
Box 1 of 3
Baby Lock Jewel	BLJ18
Quilting Machine /
Stitch Regulator
Machine Carriage	JW009518
User Manual	IBBLJ18
Bobbins (5 pieces)	BLJ-BOB (3 pkg.)
Needle size 16 (1 pkg. of 10)	134FG-100
Needle size 18 (1 pkg. of 10)	134FG-110
Bobbin Case	JW000586
Thread Mast	JW010214
Oiler	JW010272
Power Cord	JW020277
Hex Wrench for Needle Clamp	JW010286
Hex Wrench for Handles	JW010289
Laser Stylus and Clamp	JW020259
Laser Stylus Post	JW010290
Box 2 of 3
Front Handles	JW029418	Photo 5 shown on page 8
Rear Handles	JW029388	Photo 6 shown on page 9
Box 3 of 3
Variable-Speed		Photo 1 shown on page 27
Bobbin Winder	JW029307
Optional Accessories
Adaptor Plate/Stylus Holder	BLJ18-SA	Shown on page 31
Channel Lock	BLJ18-CL	Shown on page 30
Cluster Lights (pkg. 2)	BLJ18-L	Shown on page 9
Horizontal Spool Pin	BLJ18-HS	Shown on page 32
Needle size 20 (1 pkg. of 10)	134FG-125	Shown on page 4
Quilt Pattern Boards	Various	Not shown
Ruler Base	BLJ18-RB	Shown on page 30
Stylus	BLJ18-ST	Shown on page 31

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Baby Lock Jewel Components

Front-SideDiagramA

1.	Thread Mast	8.	Thread Guide E
2.	Thread Guide A	9.	Needle Bar Thread Guide
3.	Three Hole Thread Guide B	10.	Needle
4.	Thread Guide C	11.	Front Casing/Frame
5.	Tension Assembly	12.	Hand Wheel
6.	“Stirrup” Thread Guide D	13.	Side Laser Stylus Post Hole
7.	Take Up Lever

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Baby Lock Jewel Components continued

Back-SideDiagramB

14. Machine Stitch Regulator

15. Hopping Foot

16. Needle Bar

17. Presser Bar

18. Back Casing/Frame

19. Front Handle Serial

Port Connector

20. Top Laser Stylus Post Hole

21. Front Threaded Handle Holes

22. Bobbin Assembly

23. Needle Plate

24. Front Base Plate

25. Oval Position Guides

26. Rear Base Plate

27. Wheels (4)

RearDiagramC

28. Spool Pin 1

29. Laser Stylus Power Connector

30. Front Electronic Control Cover

31. Serial Port for Stitch Regulator

32. Rear Handle Serial Port

33. Rear Threaded Handle Holes

34. Power Cord Connector

35. On/Off Switch

36. Back Power Cover

37. Spool Pin 2

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Installing Machine on Carriage

1. Place the carriage on the table rails ensuring that the carriage stitch regulator assembly is toward the front of the table (Photo 1).

2. The stitch regulator, machine and carriage are connected by a ribbon cable that has 3 connectors (Photo 2). The machine should arrive from the factory with the ribbon cable already attached

by Connectors A and B. The remaining end, Connector C, will be connected in Step 4.

NOTE: Connector A is a serial port connector and connects at position 31 as seen in (Rear Diagram C, #31 on page 6).

Connector B connects to the machine stitch regulator assembly shown in (Back-Side Diagram B, #14 on page 6), as well

as (Photo 3). If these two connections have come loose in shipping, reconnect them before proceeding to step 3.

3. Place the machine on the carriage, with the front of the machine toward the front of the table and all wheels on the carriage rails.

4. Plug final ribbon cable Connector C into the carriage stitch regulator assembly (Photo 1).

Front of table

Carriage

Stitch

Regulator

Assembly

Back of table

Photo1

	B	A
C
Photo2		Photo3

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Installing Front Handles

CAUTION: Unplug the Baby Lock Jewel from the electrical outlet. All power to the machine must be turned off when installing the front handles. Failure to do so can result in damage to the machine.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Care must be taken to not pinch the ribbon cable under the handle when it is tightened to the machine.

Locate the two longest bolts and the appropriate

Hex wrench. To install the handles, tilt the screen

forward. Line up the two holes on top of the Photo4 handles with the pre-drilled holes on top of the

machine. Slide a washer onto the bolt, then slide a bolt into each hole until it stops. Hand tighten, and then use the Hex wrench to securely fasten the handles to the machine (Photo 4).

Once both bolts are in place, plug the ribbon connector into the serial port on the back casing of the machine (Back-Side Diagram B, #19 on page 6). Make sure the pins are lined up so they are not damaged when the plug is pushed in. Push the plug securely in place.

Photo5 (ViewofFrontHandles)

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Photo7

Installing Rear Handles

CAUTION: Check that the Baby Lock Jewel is unplugged from the electrical outlet. All power to the machine must be turned off when installing the back handles. Failure to do so can result in damage to the machine.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Care must be taken to not pinch the ribbon cable under the handle when it is tightened to the machine.

The rear handle comes mounted by three screws into an “L” bracket. Line up the two holes in the “L” bracket with those on the rear of the machine. Slide the short bolts into holes until they stop. Hand tighten, and then use the Hex wrench to securely fasten the handle to the back of the machine.

Once the two bolts are in place, plug the ribbon connector into

the serial port underneath the rear handle (Rear Diagram C, #32 on page 6). Ensure the pins are lined up so they are not damaged when the plug is pushed in. Push the plug securely in place.

NOTE: After the handles have been completely installed and plugged in, test them by turning the Baby Lock Jewel on/off switch to “on”. The handles will run a self-test by briefly displaying their version during boot up, and then the LED lights on the front handles will illuminate. After the boot up is completed, both LCD displays (front handle and rear handle) will display the same menu. If nothing is displayed or if the lights don’t illuminate, check that the handle cable on the side of the machine is plugged in securely, that your machine is turned on, and that the power cord is plugged into the machine as well as a power source.

Photo6 (ViewofBackHandles)

Cluster LED Pin Light Installation and/or Replacement

The Cluster LED (Photo 7) pin lights are located on the underside of the front handles. While LED lights have

a very long life expectancy, occasionally you may need to replace one

or you may choose to add more Cluster LED pin lights for additional lighting (available from your Baby Lock retailer). You may add up to 10 additional LED Clusters on the front handles if desired.

Removal:

1. Shut off the power to the machine.

2. Grasp the Cluster LED pin light by the base of the cluster with your fingertips.

NOTE: Do not grasp the LEDs themselves, as they may break.

3. Pull straight downward without twisting (slight rocking back and forth may be required).

4. If you are unable to remove the lights with your fingers, you may use an extraction tool or a pair of needle-nose pliers to carefully grasp the base of the light cluster and pull downward.

Installation:

1. Shut off the power to the machine.

2. Insert the new Cluster LED pin light, matching the three pins with the three holes in the receptacle (orientation is not critical).

3. Press firmly until the LED pin light is fully inserted (the base will be against the metal closing plate of the handle).

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Inserting (or Changing)

the Needle

Checkthatallpower isturnedoff.

1. Move the needle bar to the highest position by turning the hand wheel or pressing the needle up/down control on the handles.

2. Loosen the needle bar clamp screw with the appropriate Hex wrench (Photo 8).

3. With the scarf (small ground out section/dip on the back side of the needle just

above the needle eye) facing

toward the handwheel side Photo8 of the machine, and the long

groove down the front of the needle facing the bobbin case side (Diagram D), push

the needle all the way up into the needle bar—until it can go no farther.

Groove/

Front Side

Scarf/

Back

Side

DiagramD

Needle

Bar

Clamp

Screw

IMPORTANT NOTE: 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.

4. Carefully tighten the needle bar clamp screw. Over tightening the needle clamp screw will result in damaged threads stripping the hole. Stripped holes are not covered under warranty. Another side effect of damaged threads from over tightening is the needle may be very tight when inserted up into the needle bar. To avoid over tightening the screw, put the long end of the Hex wrench into the screw and finger tighten only.

NOTE: Changing the needle is recommended for each new quilt loaded on the machine

or any time the needle becomes bent, dull or burred.

Needle Guide

Needlesize

Threadsize

16monofilament, hologram 100 wt. silk, 60 wt. poly, 50 wt. poly, 50 wt. cotton, some 40 wt. threads

1840 wt. cottons and poly,

30 wt. cottons and poly

20Any thread 30 wt. and heavier such as 12 wt., 19 wt., 30 wt.

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