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Baby Lock A-LINE Grace BL40 Instruction And Reference Manual - Replacing The Needle

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  • Page 2: Congratulations On Choosing

    Congratulations on choosing our machine your machine is the most advanced computerized household sewing machine. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated, we suggest that you study the manual. Please read before using this machine for safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle whil...

  • Page 3: Danger

    1 important safety instructions please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. This machine is intended for household use. Danger - to reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when m...

  • Page 4

    2 4 always keep your work area clear: • never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • do not store objects on the foot controller. • do not use extension cords. Plug t...

  • Page 5

    3 8 for repair or adjustment: • if the light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized retailer. • in the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine...

  • Page 6: Contents

    —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 4 contents important safety instructions ..............................................................................................1 contents ..................................................................................................

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    5 useful sewing tips ............................................................................................................46 trial sewing .................................................................................................................................................... 46 cha...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    6 introduction thank you for choosing this product. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read “important safety instructions”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly...

  • Page 9

    7 needle and presser foot section a needle threader lever use the needle threader to thread the needle. B buttonhole lever lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. C presser foot holder the presser foot is attached to the presser foot holder. D presser foot holder screw use ...

  • Page 10

    8 operation panel the operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. A lcd (liquid crystal display) the number of the selected stitch ( 1 ), the presser foot to be used ( 2 ), the stitch length (mm) ( 3 ), and the s...

  • Page 11: Accessories

    9 accessories after opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. Included accessories the following items should also be included in the box. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.* 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 2...

  • Page 12

    10 optional accessories the following are available as optional accessories. Memo ● all specifications are correct at the time of printing. The part codes are subject to change without notice. ● visit your baby lock retailer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine. ...

  • Page 13: Getting Ready

    11 1 1 getting ready turning the machine on/off this section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. ● use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources...

  • Page 14

    Getting ready ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 12 turning on the machine prepare the included power cord. A make sure that the sewing machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to “ ”), and then plug the power cord into ...

  • Page 15

    13 1 preparing for upper and lower threading winding the bobbin wind the thread onto the bobbin. A turn on the sewing machine. B place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin. A notch b bobbin winder shaft spring c slide the bobbin wind...

  • Page 16

    Getting ready ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 14 f slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left, slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to ...

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    15 1 j while using your left hand to hold the thread that was passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your right hand to wind the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times. K pass the end of the thread through the slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the th...

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    Getting ready ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 16 installing the bobbin install the bobbin wound with thread. A press (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. A needle pos...

  • Page 19

    17 1 e lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and guide the thread through the slot, and then pull it toward you to cut it with the cutter. A slot b cutter x the cutter cuts the thread. • make sure that the thread is correctly passed through the flat spring of the bobbin case. If it is n...

  • Page 20

    Getting ready ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 18 threading the upper thread in this section, the procedures for installing the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. A turn on the sewing machine. B ra...

  • Page 21

    19 1 c press (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. A needle position button • if the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Check that the mark on the handwheel points up as shown in the illustration below. If the handwheel is not in this positio...

  • Page 22

    Getting ready ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 20 f slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Memo ● when sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. A spool...

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    21 1 j slide the thread into the thread take-up lever from the right to the left. A thread take-up lever memo ● if the needle is not raised, the thread take- up lever cannot be threaded. Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the thread take-up lever. K pass...

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    Getting ready ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 22 p raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the thread through the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. A 5 cm (2 in...

  • Page 25

    23 1 using the twin needle with the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different threads. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. Be sure to use the twin needle and the extra spool pin. For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the ...

  • Page 26

    Getting ready ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 24 h attach zigzag foot “j”. • for details on changing the presser foot, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 29). I turn on the sewing machine. X the lcd comes on. J select a...

  • Page 27: Replacing The Needle

    25 1 replacing the needle this section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments a...

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    Getting ready ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 26 needle types and their uses the sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and nee...

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    27 1 checking the needle sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. A flat s...

  • Page 30

    Getting ready ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 28 d loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle. Hold the needle with your left hand, and then turn the screwdriver counterclockwise with your right hand. A needle clamp scr...

  • Page 31: Replacing The Presser Foot

    29 1 replacing the presser foot presser foot precautions be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet. Replacing the presser foot replace the presser foot as described below. A press (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. A needle position button b tu...

  • Page 32

    Getting ready ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 30 e place the presser foot to be installed below the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the notch in the holder. Position the presser foot so the letter indicating ...

  • Page 33

    31 1 ■ attaching the presser foot holder a align the presser foot holder with the presser bar. A presser bar b presser foot holder b hold up the presser foot holder with your right hand, and tighten the screw. With your left hand, turn the screwdriver clockwise. Note ● if the presser foot holder is ...

  • Page 34

    Getting ready ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 32 c lower the presser foot lever, insert the presser foot holder screw, and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver. A presser foot holder screw note ● when sewing with the walk...

  • Page 35: Useful Functions

    33 1 useful functions functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. Changing the needle stop position normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped...

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    Getting ready ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 34 changing the initial needle position normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on. The machine can be set so...

  • Page 37

    35 1 sewing cylindrical or large pieces when sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment. Stitching cylindrical pieces removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs. A pull the flat bed attachment off to the le...

  • Page 38

    Getting ready ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 36 c install the extension table. Keeping the extension table level, fully slide it into place. The lower right corner section of the extension table extends over the front section o...

  • Page 39: Sewing Basics

    37 2 2 sewing basics starting to sew basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. Sewing procedure the basic sewing procedure is shown below. ● while the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle. In addition, ke...

  • Page 40

    Sewing basics ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 38 selecting a stitch select each stitch by using the pattern selection dial. A turn on the sewing machine. B turn the pattern selection dial to select the stitch to be sewn. Turn th...

  • Page 41

    39 2 c press “+” or “–” side of (stitch width key) to adjust the stitch width. A stitch width key b stitch width c narrow d wide memo ● when the stitch length or stitch width is changed from the default setting, around or disappears from the lcd. When the stitch length or stitch width is reset back ...

  • Page 42

    Sewing basics ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 40 d while holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting...

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    41 2 b press (start/stop button) once. A start/stop button the machine starts sewing. • if you continue pressing the (start/stop button) immediately after the sewing starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed. C when the end of the stitching is reached, press (start/stop button) once. X the machin...

  • Page 44

    Sewing basics ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 42 e once you are ready to start sewing, slowly press down on the foot controller. Pressing down on the foot controller increases the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the foot...

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    43 2 c after sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). Keep (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching. A reverse/reinforcement stitch button while (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) is held down, reverse stitches are ...

  • Page 46

    Sewing basics ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 44 cutting the thread a when you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped, press (needle position button) once to raise the needle. A needle position button x t...

  • Page 47

    45 2 e after reaching the end of the stitching, press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button once. A reverse/reinforcement stitch button • this step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn. X aft...

  • Page 48: Useful Sewing Tips

    Sewing basics ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 46 useful sewing tips various ways to achieve better sewing results are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing. Trial sewing after a stitch is selected, the machine automat...

  • Page 49

    47 2 ■ if thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching zigzag foot “j” is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level. A sewing direction b misalignment a when starting sewing with a seam that is too thick for the fabric to be fed, raise the pre...

  • Page 50

    Sewing basics ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 48 pulling up the bobbin thread when making gathers, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. A pass the bobbin thread through the slot. Do not cut the thread with the cut...

  • Page 51: Utility Stitches

    49 3 3 utility stitches overcasting sew overcasting along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Six stitches are available for overcasting. The values below “auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range indicated below “manual”...

  • Page 52

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 50 sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “j” a turn on the machine. B with the pattern selection dial, select , or . C attach zigzag foot “j”. • for details, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 29)....

  • Page 53: Basic Stitching

    51 3 basic stitching straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. The values below “auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range indicated below “manual”. A baste or pin together the fabr...

  • Page 54: Blind Hem Stitching

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 52 blind hem stitching the bottoms of skirts and pants are hemmed. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. The values below “auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to an...

  • Page 55

    53 3 e position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. A wrong side of fabric b fold of hem c presser foot guide f press the “–” side of the stitch width key to adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches...

  • Page 56: Buttonhole Stitching

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 54 buttonhole stitching buttonholes can be sewn. Five stitches are available for sewing buttonholes. The values below “auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the...

  • Page 57

    55 3 buttonholes with a maximum length of 30 mm (1-3/16 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button) can be sewn. Buttonholes are sewn as shown below. A reinforcement stitching the names of parts of buttonhole foot “a”, which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. ● before replacing th...

  • Page 58

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 56 a use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length of the buttonhole. A marks on fabric b finished stitching b pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot “a”, and then insert the button that will ...

  • Page 59

    57 3 h pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. A buttonhole lever the buttonhole lever should be positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. A buttonhole lever b bracket i gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing. X once sewing is complete...

  • Page 60

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 58 ■ changing the stitch width press the “+” or “–” side of the stitch width key to adjust the stitch width. A stitch width key b stitch width c narrow d wide memo ● before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch leng...

  • Page 61

    59 3 button sewing buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. A measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached. B raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of the machine on the base...

  • Page 62

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 60 i start sewing. Set the sewing speed controller to the left (so that the speed will be slow). X the sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches. • if additional strength is needed to s...

  • Page 63: Zipper Insertion

    61 3 zipper insertion a zipper can be sewn in place. The values below “auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range indicated below “manual”. There are many methods for attaching zippers. Therefore, only the procedures for inserting a centered...

  • Page 64

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 62 e align the seam with the center of the zipper, and then baste the zipper in place. A wrong side of fabric b basting stitching c zipper f with the pattern selection dial, select stitch . G attach the presser foo...

  • Page 65

    63 3 a turn on the machine. B attach zigzag foot “j” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. • with the right sides of the fabric facing each other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening. • for details on basic stitching, refer to “basic stitching” (page 51). C baste the...

  • Page 66

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 64 i sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base of the zipper. J when you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine with the nee...

  • Page 67

    65 3 sewing stretch fabrics and elastic tape stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. The values below “auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range indicated below “manual”. Observe the following precautions while stitchi...

  • Page 68

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 66 c with the pattern selection dial, select stitch . D attach zigzag foot “j”. • for details, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 29). E sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that...

  • Page 69

    67 3 appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching eight stitches are available for sewing appliqués and patchwork quilts. The values below “auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range indicated below “manual”. Stitch name patt er n pr ess er foot ...

  • Page 70

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 68 appliqué stitching a cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/ 16 inch). A seam allowance b place a pattern made of thick paper on the back of the appliqué, and then fold o...

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    69 3 piecing sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from the right side of the presser foot. A baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish...

  • Page 72

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 70 † presser foot holder b adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn. Note ● the optional quilting guide is available through your retailer. Free-motion...

  • Page 73

    71 3 d hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the enclosed screwdriver in your left hand. E slide the feed dog position switch, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to the position shown below to lower the feed dogs. A fe...

  • Page 74: Reinforcement Stitching

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 72 reinforcement stitching reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. The values below “auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjuste...

  • Page 75

    73 3 bar tack stitching bar tacks are one type of reinforcement stitching used to strengthen points subject to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below. A determine the desired length of the bar tack. Set the ...

  • Page 76

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 74 g pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. A buttonhole lever the buttonhole lever should be positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. A buttonhole lever b bracket h gently hold the e...

  • Page 77: Decorative Stitching

    75 3 decorative stitching various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch name pattern pr ess er foot application stitch width [mm (inch)] stitch length [mm (inch)] tw in ne ed le walk- ing foot reverse/ reinforcement stitching auto manual auto manual fagoting stitch j fagot...

  • Page 78

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 76 fagoting stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used. A use an iron to fold the two pieces of fab...

  • Page 79

    77 3 smocking the decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric. A turn on the machine. B select the straight stitch, and then adjust the stitch...

  • Page 80

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 78 e sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. A needle drop point f unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side. Joining decorative bridging stitches can be s...

  • Page 81

    79 3 d attach monogramming foot “n”. E start sewing. ■ drawnwork (example 1) the fabric is turned and sewn twice. A pull out several threads from the fabric. B attach monogramming foot “n”. • for details, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 29). C select stitch . • for details, refer to “sel...

  • Page 82

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 80 c select stitch . • for details, refer to “selecting a stitch” (page 38). D sew along the center of the unfrayed section. N.

  • Page 83

    81 3 using the side cutter (optional) by using the optional side cutter, overcasting stitching can be sewn while the edge of the fabric is cut off. The values below “auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range indicated below “manual”. When u...

  • Page 84

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 82 f position the side cutter so that the side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder, and then slowly lower the presser foot lever. A notch in presser foot holder b pin x the side cutter i...

  • Page 85

    83 3 k lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing. X a seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn. If stitch is sewn, the seam allowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch). A 5 mm (3/16 inch) note ● the side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13-oz. Denim. ● after using the side cutt...

  • Page 86

    Utility stitches ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 84.

  • Page 87: Appendix

    85 4 4 appendix stitch settings applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Utility stitches ● when using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “j”, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may ...

  • Page 88

    Appendix ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 86 overcasting stitch g overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics 3.5 (1/8) 2.5–5.0 (3/32–3/16) 2.0 (1/16) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) no no reinforcement g overcasting on thick fabrics 5...

  • Page 89

    87 4 joining stitch j patchwork stitch- ing and decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2–4.0 (1/64–3/16) yes (j) no reinforcement j patchwork stitch- ing, decorative stitching and sew- ing overcasting on both pieces of fab- rics, such as with tricot 5.0 (3/16) 2.5–7.0 (3/32–1/4...

  • Page 90

    Appendix ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 88 buttonhole stitch a horizontal button- holes on thin and medium weight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 0.2-1.0 (1/64-1/16) no no automatic reinforcement a secured...

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    89 4 maintenance simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the machine surface if the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth,...

  • Page 92

    Appendix ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 90 h insert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring. A projection b spring i insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate,...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    91 4 troubleshooting if the machine stops operating correctly, check for the following possible causes before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom probable cause remedy reference the sewing machine does not operate. The ...

  • Page 94

    Appendix ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 92 the upper thread breaks. The upper thread was incorrectly threaded (for example, the spool is incorrectly installed or the thread has come out of the needle bar thread guide). Cor...

  • Page 95

    93 4 the thread ten- sion is incorrect. The upper thread is incorrectly installed. Correct the upper threading. Page 18 the bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Correct the bobbin threading. Page 16 the bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Correctly wind the bobbin. Page 13 the combination of fabr...

  • Page 96

    Appendix ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 94 the thread does not pass through the eye of the needle. The needle was not raised. Press (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. Page 19 the needle is incorrec...

  • Page 97: Error Messages

    95 4 error messages if the sewing machine is incorrectly operated or if the sewing machine malfunctions, an error message appears in the lcd. The message can be cleared by pressing any key in the operation panel, turning any dial, or performing the operation correctly. Memo ● if error message “f1” t...

  • Page 98: Operation Beep

    Appendix ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 96 operation beep each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed, a beep is sounded. ■ for a correct operation one beep is sounded. ■ if an incorrect operation is ...

  • Page 99: Index

    97 index numerics 1/4 inch quilting foot......................................................10 1/4 inch quilting foot with guide ....................................10 a accessory bag...................................................................9 adjustable zipper/piping foot ...................

  • Page 100

    98 sewing stretch fabrics .....................................................47 sewing thick fabrics........................................................46 side cutter ......................................................................10 smocking.................................................

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    English 885-v12 xe4568-001 printed in china.