Baby Lock Quest Plus BLQ2-PL, Quest BLQ2 Instruction and Reference Guide

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.

2. Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

3. Always unplug before checking and re-lamping. Contact the authorized retailer or service center for repair in the event of failure if the machine is with 200mW, 300mW and 200mW LED lamp, which is not user-replaceable.

WARNING

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only the attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized retailer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings block. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

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

6. Always use the proper needle plate, a wrong needle plate can cause the needle to break.

7. Do not use bent needles.

8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

9. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the light.

10.Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

11.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

12.Do not use outdoors.

13.Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

14.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.

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

16.The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A).

17.

Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not operating properly.

-To reduce the risk of electrical shock:

-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

For safe operation

1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take-up lever, needle or other moving parts.

2. Remember to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the cord when:

Operation is completed. Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts. A power failure occurs during use. Maintaining the machine. Leaving the machine unattended.

3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.

4. Plug the machine directly into the wall.

For a longer service life

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

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

3. Do not drop or hit the machine.

4. Always consult this operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle or other parts to assure correct installation.

For repair or adjustment

In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting guide in the back of this operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Baby Lock retailer.

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CONTENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................1-2

CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................................................................3-4

ACCESSORIES...........................................................................................................................................................5

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ....................................................................................................................6

FOOT CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................................7

OPERATION BUTTONS .............................................................................................................................................8

START/STOP button ........................................................................................................................................8

Reverse button .................................................................................................................................................8

Auto-lock button................................................................................................................................................9

Needle position button .....................................................................................................................................9

FUNCTION BUTTONS ..............................................................................................................................................10

Stitch width adjustment button........................................................................................................................10

Stitch length adjustment button ......................................................................................................................11

FUNC selection button ...................................................................................................................................11

Key lock button ...............................................................................................................................................12

Bobbin winding button ....................................................................................................................................12

Elongation button............................................................................................................................................12

Mirror image button ........................................................................................................................................13

Twin needle button .........................................................................................................................................13

SELECTION BUTTONS ............................................................................................................................................14

Direct pattern selection and number buttons..................................................................................................14

Memory button................................................................................................................................................15

Edit button ......................................................................................................................................................15

Clear button ....................................................................................................................................................15

GETTING READY

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE....................................................................................16

Connecting the machine.................................................................................................................................16

TURN MACHINE ON / OFF.......................................................................................................................................17

UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN..............................................................................................................18-19

LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS CONTROL ................................................................................................................19

WINDING THE BOBBIN............................................................................................................................................20

Bobbin winding ..........................................................................................................................................20-22

INSERTING THE BOBBIN...................................................................................................................................23-24

UPPER THREADING ...........................................................................................................................................25-27

Using the needle threader ..............................................................................................................................28

Using the net ..................................................................................................................................................29

Raising up the lower thread............................................................................................................................30

CUTTING THE THREAD...........................................................................................................................................31

REPLACING THE NEEDLE ......................................................................................................................................31

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ..........................................................................................................................32

Attaching the presser foot holder....................................................................................................................32

Attaching the presser foot...............................................................................................................................32

Removing the presser foot .............................................................................................................................32

Type of presser foot chart...............................................................................................................................33

Two-step presser foot lifter ...................................................................................................

PRECISION DUAL-FEED QUILTING (PDQ )...........................................................................................................35

To engage the ..........................................................................................................................35

To disengage the .....................................................................................................................36

Fabric positioning ...........................................................................................................................................36

PDQ system

..........................34

SEWING BASICS

PATTERN CHART ...............................................................................................................................................37-38

MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD ...............................................................................................................39

THREAD TENSION ...................................................................................................................................................40

LENGTH & WIDTH ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................................................................41

Stitch width adjustment...................................................................................................................................41

Stitch length adjustment .................................................................................................................................41

PATTERN BALANCE ADJUSTMENT......................................................................................................................42

PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................43

USEFUL FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................................................................44

Reverse ..........................................................................................................................................................44

Free arm sewing.............................................................................................................................................44

Installing the extension table ..........................................................................................................................45

To raise or drop the feed dogs .......................................................................................................................46

Attaching the knee lifter ..................................................................................................................................46

Knee lifter to raise / lower presser foot ...........................................................................................................46

USEFUL SEWING TIPS ............................................................................................................................................47

Sewing corners...............................................................................................................................................47

Sewing on heavy fabric ..................................................................................................................................47

STITCHES

SELECTING STITCHES............................................................................................................................................48

BASIC STITCHING ...................................................................................................................................................49

Straight stitches and needle position..............................................................................................................49

Zigzag stitches ...............................................................................................................................................49

Stretch stitch...................................................................................................................................................50

BLIND HEM / LINGERIE STITCHING.......................................................................................................................51

OVERCASTING STITCHES......................................................................................................................................52

Using the overcasting foot ..............................................................................................................................52

Using the all purpose foot...............................................................................................................................52

ZIPPER INSERTION ............................................................................................................................................53-54

Inserting a centered zipper .............................................................................................................................53

Inserting a side zipper ....................................................................................................................................54

BUTTON SEWING ....................................................................................................................................................55

BUTTONHOLE STITCHING ................................................................................................................................56-59

Making a one-step buttonhole ...................................................................................................................56-59

Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics...........................................................................................................59

BAR TACK STITCH .............................................................................................................................................60-61

EYELET STITCH .......................................................................................................................................................62

DARNING STITCH ...............................................................................................................................................63-64

To adjust the evenness of darning stitch ........................................................................................................64

NARROW HEMMING ...............................................................................................................................................65

QUILTING.............................................................................................................................................................66-69

Using the straight stitch needle plate..............................................................................................................66

Patchwork sewing...........................................................................................................................................66

Hand quilting stitch .........................................................................................................................................66

Decorative patchwork stitching.......................................................................................................................67

Free motion darning, embroidery & monogramming.................................................................................68-69

ATTACHING THE EDGE/ QUILTING GUIDE...........................................................................................................70

DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES

CORDING ..................................................................................................................................................................71

Single cording.................................................................................................................................................71

Triple cording..................................................................................................................................................71

FAGOTING ................................................................................................................................................................72

GATHERING ........................................................................................................................................................73-74

SATIN STITCH SEWING...........................................................................................................................................75

SCALLOP STITCH....................................................................................................................................................76

Scallop hem....................................................................................................................................................76

Scallop edging ................................................................................................................................................76

SMOCKING ...............................................................................................................................................................77

THE TWIN NEEDLE.............................................................................................................................................78-79

DECORATIVE PATTERNS

ELONGATION ...........................................................................................................................................................80

MIRROR IMAGE........................................................................................................................................................81

MEMORY FUNCTION ..........................................................................................................................................82-85

Combining patterns or letters ....................................................................................................................82-83

Adding patterns or letters ...............................................................................................................................83

Editing patterns...............................................................................................................

Clearing patterns or letters .............................................................................................................................84

Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern.................................................................................................85

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APPENDIX

WARNING FUNCTIONS ...........................................................................................................................................86

Warning animation message display..............................................................................................................86

Instruction animation message display...........................................................................................................87

Unlock.............................................................................................................................................................87

Warning beeping sound..................................................................................................................................88

Beeping sound................................................................................................................................................88

MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................................89-90

Cleaning the LCD screen ...............................................................................................................................89

Cleaning the sewing machine surface............................................................................................................89

Cleaning the hook .....................................................................................................................................89-90

TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................................................................91-92

STITCH REFERENCE CHART ..........................................................................................................................93-102

ACCESSORIES

1. All purpose foot (RA)

2. Zipper foot (RB)

3. (RC)

Button sewing foot

4. Gathering foot (RD)

5. 1/4" inch quilting foot (RE)

6. Quilting foot (RF)

7. Hemmer foot (RG)

8. Cording foot (RH)

9. Overcasting foot (RI)

10.Buttonhole foot (RJ)

11.Satin stitch foot (RK)

12.Open toe foot (RN)

13.Darning/ Embroidery foot (RL)

14.Blind hem foot (RM)

15.

Edge/quilting guide

16.Brush/ Seam ripper

17.Spool cap (Large)(2X)

18.Spool cap (Small)(2X)

19.Bobbin (3X)

20.Cone holder (2X)

21.Net

22.Screwdriver (L & S)

23.Pack of needle

24.Instruction and Reference Guide

25.Quick Reference Guide

26.Knee lifter

27.Soft cover

28.Foot control

29.Power cord

30.Straight stitch needle plate

31.Extension table

1 3 42

9 1110

1613 14

2423

2826

30 31

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE

LCD screen

Bobbin thread guide

brightness control

LCD screen

Spool pins

Stitch pattern plate

Presser foot pressure dial

Operation buttons

Face plate

Tension dial

Thread cutter

Buttonhole lever

Needle threader

Needle plate

Sewing table and accessory box

Drop feed lever

Retractable thread guide

Bobbin winder

Bobbin winder switch and thread cutter

Function buttons

Selection buttons

Sewing speed controller

Knee lifter slot

Pattern adjustment dial

Handwheel

Main power switch

Foot control connector

Power supply connector

Handle

Precision dual-feed quilting (PDQ )

Presser foot lever

FOOT CONTROL

With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot control plug and the power supply cord into their appointed connectors on the sewing machine.

Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly depress the foot control to start sewing.

Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine.

By tapping the foot control one time will allow the needle to go up or down.

Note: The setting of the sewing speed controller will limit the maximum speed of the machine when using the foot control.

Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to the power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.

The appliance must be used with the foot control C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG TAIWAN., LTD.

OPERATION BUTTONS

Needle position button

Auto-lock button

Reverse button

START/STOP button

Reverse button

The machine will start running when the START/STOP button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The machine will stitch slowly at the beginning of the sewing.

The sewing speed can be controlled by the sewing speed controller.

Note: The Reverse and START/STOP button functions will work at the same time even when foot control is connected.

Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed.

To increase the speed, slide the lever to the right; to decrease the sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.

Select Group 2-B Patterns 00-06, 27-29 or Group 3-C Patterns 00-02, 04 and the machine will sew in reverse. An arrow " " on the LCD screen display appears while stitching in reverse. The machine will sew forward after the button is released.

Select Group 2-B Patterns 07-26, 50-92, Group 3-C Patterns 03, 05-24 and Group 4-D Patterns 00-78 a reinforcement stitch sews at a low speed and machine automatically stops if the reverse button is pressed.

Auto-lock button

When the Group 2-B Patterns 00-05, 45 and Group 3-C Patterns 01-02, 04, 18 are selected, the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the Auto-lock button is pressed, then will automatically stop.

The LCD screen will display the figure " " until the locking stitches stop.

To stop machine at the end of the current pattern or to sew a single pattern (except Group 2-B Patterns 00-05, 27-49 and Group 3-C Patterns 00-02, 04, 18), press the Auto-lock button, the machine will sew 3 locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop.

The LCD screen will display the Auto-stop figure " " until the feature is cancelled.

The function will be cancelled if you press the button once again or select another pattern.

Needle position button

Press the button so that the arrow, on the LCD screen, will point upward " " and the needle will stop in the highest position.

When you press the button so that the arrow points downward " ", the machine will stop with the needle in the lowest position.

Pressing the needle position button once will raise or lower the needle.

Pressing the needle position button twice will sew one stitch.

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Stitch width adjustment buttons

FUNC selection button

Key lock button

Bobbin winding button

Twin needle button

Mirror image button

Elongation button

Stitch length adjustment buttons

When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch width, which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch width can be regulated by pressing the stitch width adjustment buttons.

Certain stitches have a limited stitch width.

For a narrower stitch, press the left side of the button "". For a wider stitch, press the right side of button "+". The stitch width can be adjusted between "0.0-8.0".

Certain stitches have a limited stitch width. (See " " on page 93.)Stitch reference chart

When Group 2-B Patterns 00-05, 27-29 and Group 3-C Patterns 00-02, 04, 18 and Group 4-D Pattern 50 are selected, the needle position is regulated by the stitch width adjustment buttons. Pressing the "" button (left), will move the needle to the left and pressing the "+" button (right), will move the needle to the right. The numbers will be changed from left position "0.0" to extreme right position "8.0". The pre-set center needle position will be indicated as "4.0".

Stitch length adjustment button

FUNC selection button

When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons.

For a shorter stitch, press the left side of the button "". For a longer stitch, press the right side of button "+". The stitch length can be adjusted between "0.0-5.0".

Note:

Certain stitches have a limited stitch

length range.

The LCD screen will be set at direct mode A when you turn on the machine. By pressing the " " button, the LED light will turn on. LCD screen enters the pattern group screen automatically. Press the numbered button corresponding to the group of stitches. For example : Press FUNC, then 2 for group B. Then press the 2 digit pattern number from group B on the stitch chart.

FUNC

Direct mode stitch selection (Group 1-A)Select pattern from the numbered buttons or " ", and then 1 to reenter direct selection.

Utility and decorative pattern mode (Group 2-B)- Press " ", then 2, and then pattern number by using the numbered buttons.

Quilt pattern mode (Group 3-C)- Press " ", then 3, and then pattern number by using the numbered buttons.

Decorative pattern mode (Group 4-D)- Press " ", then 4, and then pattern number by using the numbered buttons.

Block letter mode - Press " ", then 5, and then pattern number by using the numbered buttons.

Script letter mode - Press " ", then 6, and then pattern number by using the numbered buttons.

Key lock button

FUNC

Bobbin winding button

Press the " " button to lock the Function and Selection buttons. Press the " " button again to unlock. Lock buttons to prevent stitch settings from accidentally being changed.

Attention: While the key lock button is locked the Function and Selection buttons cannot be operated.

Put the empty bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft. Push the bobbin winder switch to the left.

Press the " " button to wind the bobbin.

The LED light will be on while the bobbin is winding.

Bobbin can wind in any operation mode.

Elongation button

Group 2-B Patterns 58-75 can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing the " " button, the LED light will turn on.

Combine different stitches in this group : change width or length for a greater variety of patterns.

Mirror image button

Pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis by pressing the " " button except for patterns 30-49 from the Group 2-B Patterns.

LED light will turn on. The machine will continue to sew the reflected pattern until the mirror image button is pressed again or the pattern is changed.

Mirror imaging the pattern appears on the LCD screen.

A - Normal B - Mirror imaged

Twin needle button

FUNC

Patterns can be sewn in two parallel lines of the same stitch with the twin needle.

Press the " " button, LED light will turn on, and the machine automatically reduces the maximum width for the twin needle sewing by 2mm.

When using some straight stitches and the needle position is set below 2.0, the width will automatically move to 2.0mm.

Press the button again to return to single needle sewing.

Note: Group 1-A pattern 0, 8, 9 and Group 2-B patterns 27-49 cannot be used with twin needle function.

SELECTION BUTTONS

Direct pattern selection and number buttons

Direct pattern selection

Press the numbered button to the right of the utility pattern shown when the mode button (FUNC) is set at the direct mode (1-A).

Direct pattern selection and number buttons

Clear button

Edit button

Memory button

Number buttons

To select a pattern other than direct mode 1-A :

Press the " " button and enter the number of pattern group (see page 11). Then press the two numbers of the desired pattern from the stitch chart.

For example: For Group 2-B press FUNC then button 2. Press 92.

Memory button

Edit button

Press the " " button to enter the memory mode. Select up to 8 memories for storing combinations of characters and decorative stitches.

Up to 20 patterns can be combined in each memory. Use the stitch width"+"and""button to scroll through the pattern combination memorized. Press the " " button again to exit the memory mode. See page 82 for details.

Note: Direct Patterns, Group 2-B patterns 27-49 and Group 3-C pattern 00 cannot be memorized.

If you wish to modify the pattern settings in the memory mode, use the stitch width "+" or "" button to select the pattern to be modified. Press the " " button to enter the editing mode , the LED light will turn on.

Manual setting function of the stitch width, stitch length, mirror and Auto-lock for these memorized patterns can be changed. Press the " " button again to exit the editing mode. See page 84 for details.

Clear button

When combining characters or decorative patterns, press the " " button to clear or erase one character or pattern. See page 84 for details.

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE

Connecting the machine

Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown on the machine is conforming to your electrical power.

Place the machine on a stable table.

1. Connect the power cord to the machine by inserting the plug into the power supply connector.

2. Connect the power cord plug to the electrical outlet.

3. Insert foot control plug into the foot control connector on machine.

* 001.The appliance must be used with foot control C-9

Caution: Never leave machine unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before maintenance.

Polarized plug information

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), to reduce the risk of electrical shock; this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way. (For U.S.A. only)

TURN MACHINE ON/ OFF

Turn on the machine

Press the right side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine, the ON (" I ") .

The lamp comes on when the machine is turn on.

Turn off the machine

When you are finished using the machine, turn it off. In addition, before transporting the machine to another location, be sure to turn it off.

1. Make sure the machine is not sewing.

2. Press the left side of the main power switch on the right of the machine, the power switch is OFF ("O") . The lamp goes off when the machine is turn off.

3. Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack.

power switch is

Note: If a power outage occurs while the machine is being operated, turn off the machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine.

UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN

Pattern

Single needle

Mirror

Group mode

Pattern

Tension

Reverse

Twin needle

Group mode

Pattern number

Pattern

Tension

Auto-lock Needle up position

Bobbin winding

Suggested presser foot and identification letters

Stitch length

Needle position

Needle down position

Auto-stop

Sound on

Stitch length

Alphabet

Single needle

Group mode

Alphabet number

Pattern

Tension

Stitch width

Needle up position

Auto-stop Suggested presser foot

and identification letters

Sound on

Stitch width

Elongation

Pattern

Pattern number

Magnification

Tension

Stitch width

Stitch length

Memory

Memory number

Number of

current pattern

Total number of patterns

Stitch width

Stitch length

Mirror

Auto-stop

Bobbin winding

Single needle

Sound on

Needle up position

Suggested presser foot and identification letters

Pattern to edit

Mirror

Sound on Needle up position

Auto-stop

LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

The LCD screen brightness control dial is located at the left of LCD screen. Use this to dial adjust the sharpness of the LCD .

If no indication is shown on the screen after switching on the power, adjust the LCD screen brightness with the dial.

LCD screen brightness : Turn the dial to the toward the "+" LCD screen darkness : Turn the dial to the left toward the "".

screen

right

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Note: Due to the independent bobbin winder motor, you can wind the bobbin during sewing. Follow the steps for "Winding The Bobbin" except place the thread for the bobbin through the thread guide opening not in use being careful not to tangle thread.

Bobbin winding

1. Place the spool of thread and spool cap onto the

spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, use the small spool cap. Spool cap should be close in size to the thread spool, however should not be any smaller. If the spool cap is smaller than thread spool, thread may get caught in the slit on end of spool and cause damage.

2. Bring the hinged thread guide up and forward

into the upright position.

3. Place the thread through the thread guide

above the spool of thread from back to front.

4. Place the thread through the appropriate

thread guide opening for the spool pin that is being used.

5. Pass the thread clockwise around the bobbin

winder tension discs as illustrated.

6. Place the thread end through one of the inner

holes in the bobbin as illustrated and place the empty bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft.

7. While holding the thread tail securely in one

hand, push the bobbin winder switch to the left.

8. Press the bobbin winding button.

9. When the bobbin winder switch is pushed to

the left and bobbin winder button is pressed, the LCD screen will display the animation of the bobbin winding.

Note: When the bobbin winder button is pushed without pushing the bobbin winder switch to the left, the following screen is displayed for a few seconds.

10.After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop

the machine and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin.

Continue winding the bobbin until it is full. The motor stops automatically when the bobbin is full.

11.Remove the bobbin then cut the thread on

the thread cutter.

Attention: Since this machine is equipped with an independent bobbin winder the sewing speed controller does not effect the winding speed. Keep fingers clear of the needle area while winding the bobbin.

INSERTING THE BOBBIN

Attention: Turn power switch OFF ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin.

Press the needle position button to raise the needle before inserting or removing the bobbin.

1. Open the hinged cover.

2. It is important to be sure that the bobbin is

turning in a clockwise direction (arrow).

3. Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the

bobbin so that the bobbin turns in a clockwise direction.

4. Pull the thread through the slot, to the left and

then right until it enters the delivery eyelet under the tension spring.

INSERTING THE BOBBIN

5. Pull the bobbin thread through the metal hook

using a clockwise motion.

6. Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch.

Insert the bobbin case fully into the shuttle race and release the latch.

7. Close the hinged cover.

UPPER THREADING

Note: It is important to thread the machine correctly. Improper threading could result in several sewing problems.

Before threading the machine, raise the needle to its highest point and raise the presser foot to release the tension discs.

1. Slide the spool of thread onto the spool pin so the thread unwinds clockwise from the thread spool. Then position the spool cap on the spool

pin to secure the spool of thread.

2. Place thread in the thread guide above the

spool of thread.

3. Place the thread through the appropriate

thread guide opening for the spool pin that is being used.

4. Guide the thread into the pre-tension thread

guide pulling the thread through the pretension spring as illustrated.

5. Pull the thread downward from the thread guide.

6. Draw the thread down through the right slot and around the tension dial from the right to left. Pull the thread up to insert it between the tension disks and under the wire loop of the check spring.

7. Bring the thread up through the left slot and then into the slotted eye of the take-up lever from right to left. Continue by bringing the thread back down through the left slot.

8. Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal thread guide and then through the thread guide above the needle.

9. Insert the end of the thread through the eye of

the needle from front to back or use the needle threader to thread the needle. ( See next page for needle threader instructions.)

10.Place the thread under the foot and pull out

approximately 15 cm (6 inches) of thread to the back of the machine.

Using the needle threader

Attention: Turn power switch to the OFF position ("O").

Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot.

1. Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right.

2. Pivot the needle threader into the threading position so the hook pin passes through the needle eye.

3. Pass the thread in front of the needle to catch the hook of the threader.

4. Hold the thread loosely and return the threader to its original position. The hook will turn and pull the thread through the needle eye forming a loop.

Pull the loop of thread through the needle eye.

Using the net

If using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool, attach a net to the spool before using.

* Cut the net to match the size of the spool.

NET

Thread spool

Spool pin

Spool cap

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