Summary of Jazz BLMJZ
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Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, dropped into water. Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized baby lock retailer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. This product...
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Page 5: Important
Keep the carton and packing materials. You may have to take or send the machine to be repaired. If you do not pack it properly, or do not use the right packing material, the machine could be damaged. Important please read these instructions before you use the machine. This packing material is design...
Page 6: Table of Contents
Table of contents -4- flat bed attachment main parts accessories removing the flat bed attachment opening the accessory compartments free arm style connecting the machine 8 power connection 8 foot controller 8 changing the presser foot changing the needle threading the machine 10 bobbin winding lowe...
Page 7: Main Parts
-5- main parts 1 face cover 2 reverse lever 3 thread cutter 4 thread take-up lever (inside) 5 thread tension regulator 6 thread guide plate 7 spool pin 8 spool cap 9 bobbin winder pretension disc 10 bobbin winder shaft 22 thumb screw holes 12 knee lifter mounting slot 13 flat bed attachment with acc...
Page 8: Main Parts
Main parts -6- 22 carrying handle 23 drop feed dog lever 24 main power switch 25 power cord receptacle 26 power cord & foot controller 27 lower thread guide 28 needle threader 29 buttonhole lever 30 presser foot holder screw 31 needle plate 26 32 bobbin cover 33 presser foot lever 34 presser foot ho...
Page 9: Flat Bed Attachment
Flat bed attachment removing the flat bed attachment 2 free-arm style the accessories are stored in the compartments inside the flat bed attachment. Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartments. Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard to reach areas. T...
Page 10: Power Connection
:on :off main power switch us only power connection 2 3 connect the foot controller plug to the machine. Connect the power supply plug to a wall outlet. Use regular household electricity for power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. Turn of...
Page 11: Caution
Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will start and you may be injured. Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the ...
Page 12: Threading The Machine
Threading the machine bobbin winding 1.Place a spool of thread onto the spool pin with thread winding off counterclockwise and slide the appropriate spool cap on spool pin until it’s against the spool of thread. 2.Pass thread through the thread guide as shown. 3.Pass thread through the bobbin winder...
Page 13: Lower Threading
Lower threading -11- 1 4.While lightly holding down bobbin with your right hand, guide the thread through the slot, pull the thread toward you to cut it with cutter as shown, and then replace the bobbin cover and close. Cut slot this machine uses class 15 bobbins. To purchase additional bobbins, ple...
Page 14: Upper Threading
Upper threading -12- 1 raise presser foot lever. 2 rotate the handwheel toward you to raise the take-up lever into the highest position. 3 place a spool of thread onto the spool pin and secure with proper size spool cap. 4 pass the thread under thread guide and around pretension disc for upper threa...
Page 15: Using Needle Threader
Using needle threader drawing up the lower thread -13- 1 raise the presser foot lever. 2 hold the needle thread loosely with your left hand and turn the handwheel toward you until the needle goes down into the needle plate and back up to the highest position. 3 lightly pull the top thread upward unt...
Page 16: Controls
Controls pattern selection dial and indicator pattern indicator 1 pattern selection dial 2 the stitch patterns are printed on inside of the machine's top cover. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction until the desired stitch is shown within the pattern indicat...
Page 17: Stitch Width Dial
Stitch width dial reverse sewing lever the numbers marked on the dial represent the stitch width. The higher the number, the wider the stitch. 0 1 2 3 4 2 5 6 when the straight or triple stretch stitch is selected, the needle position can be changed from right to left by adjusting the stitch width d...
Page 18: Knee Lifter
Knee lifter using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabric. 1 align the tabs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter mounting slot on the front of the machine. Insert the knee lifter bar as far as possible. ...
Page 19: Setting The Thread Tension
Setting the thread tension -17- to sew zigzag stitches, the upper thread tension should be set to a slightly weaker tension than when sewing straight stitches. Turn the tension dial to a lower number to decrease the upper thread tension. Turn the tension dial to a higher number to increase the upper...
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Fabric, thread and needle combinations -18- like shown in drawing, stitches on top side of fabric are good but bottom side tends to have a bunch of thread, it usually means that the upper thread is not threaded correctly or thread tension regulator may not be set correctly. Refer to page 12 for corr...
Page 21: Straight Stitch Sewing
Straight stitch sewing stitch name pattern stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] all purpose foot straight stitch 0-4 (0-3/16) 0-7* (0-1/4) *the stitch width dial has multi-functions depending on stitch selected. Turn the stitch width dial to adjust the needle position. Setting ...
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Finishing sewing 1 to lock stitches,stitch to the end of seam and stop. 2 push down on the reverse sewing lever and stitch backwards for 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the fabric edge. You can use stitches to lock the threads at the end of the seam. 6 2 removing the material from the machine 1 stop the machin...
Page 23: Zigzag Stitch Sewing
Zigzag stitch sewing stitch name pattern stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] all purpose foot zigzag stitch 0-4 (0-3/16) 0-7* (0-1/4) zigzag stitch 1 turn the pattern selection dial to the zigzag stitch, and then start sewing. Satin stitch setting the zigzag stitch length in t...
Page 24: Overcasting-Overlocking
2 the guide (a) on the blind hem foot ensures even feeding of the fabric when blind hem stitching. The guide (a) is adjusted by turning the adjusting screw (b). 3 place fabric so that the straight stitches are on the extended hem edge and the zigzag stitches just catch one thread of the folded edge....
Page 25: Caution
1 some stitches can sew the seam and overcasting at the same time. Therefore, it is convenient for sewing easy to ravel and stretch fabrics. Overcasting stitches (width 5.0-7.0) are used for preventing raveling of fabrics. 2 overcasting foot should be used for sewing pattern 14,15,19 only and do not...
Page 26: Multi- Stitch Zigzag
Multi- stitch zigzag stitch name pattern stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] all purpose foot elastic zigzag stitch 0-2 (0-1/16) 5-7* (3/16-1/4) used for sewing on elastic band and overcast stitching on knit fabrics. 1 2 elastic sewing stretch elastic in front and back of need...
Page 27: Sewing Buttonholes
Sewing buttonholes stitch name pattern stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] buttonhole 0-1 (0-1/16) 3.5-7* (1/8-1/4) using the buttonhole foot 1 mark position and length of buttonhole on fabric. 2 set button on the base and slide base forward to secure button. * if button does ...
Page 28: Buttonhole Fine Tuning
Buttonhole fine tuning tool buttonhole fine tuning adjustments large screwdriver various types of fabric may have different stitching results when a buttonhole is sewn. The stitch density of the buttonhole's left or right side could be found to be unbalanced.The buttonhole fine tuning will allow you...
Page 29: Insert Zippers And Piping
Insert zippers and piping stitch name pattern stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] straight stitch 0-4 (0-3/16) 3.5 (center) (1/8) you can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle. When sewing the ...
Page 30: Darning/free Motion Quilting
Straight stitch seaming and quilting stitch name pattern stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] straight stitch 0-4 (0-3/16) 3.5 (center) (1/8) using the 1/4 inch quilting foot 1 2 set the pattern selection dial to the straight stitch. Set the stitch length between 0 (0 inch) and...
Page 31: Patch Work
Patch work stitch name pattern stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] feather stitch 3.5-7* (1/8-1/4) decorative cross stitch 3.5-7* (1/8-1/4) fagoting stitch 3.5-7* (1/8-1/4) 1 place two piece of fabric right sides together and sew a basting stitch. 2 press the seam open. 3 plac...
Page 32: Scallop Stitch
Scallop stitch stitch name pattern stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] open toe foot all purpose foot scallop stitch 0-1 (0-1/16) 3.5-7* (1/8-1/4) these stitches are used to sew a decorative edge on garments and table cloths using the opening toe foot or the all purpose foot. ...
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With the twin needle, you can sew parallel lines of the same stitch with two different colored threads. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. Use the vertical spool pin and spool pin felt.(refer to page 7) using twin needles installing twin needle & threading 1. Remove the s...
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For detail on changing the presser foot, please refer to page 9. The stitch width must be adjusted at 3.5 mm only , for safety reason and the needle must be checked to make sure it safely clears the presser foot and needle plate before sewing by slowly turning handwheel manually. All purpose presser...
Page 35: Caring For Your Machine
Caring for your machine to ensure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the electric outlet. Please switch off the main power switch and then disconnect pl...
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting if the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems. If the problem is still there, contact your authorized baby lock retailer. -34- 12 11 17 18 11 10 32 18 18 12 11 17 11 12 17 12 32 18 18 18 32 8 8 10 15 needle is not raised to highest position. Eye of need...
Page 37: Stitch Reference Chart
Stitch name pattern application stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] straight stitch general sewing, attaching zippers and creating gathers or pintucks, etc. 0-4 (0-3/16) 0-7* (0-1/4) stitch reference chart stitch name pattern application stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch wi...
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-36- stitch name pattern application stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] overcasting stitch overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics 1-4 (1/16-3/16) 1-7* (1/16-1/4) stitch reference chart stitch name pattern application stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(i...
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-37- stitch name pattern application stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] decorative overcasting applique, decorative stitching 3.5-7* (1/8-1/4) stitch reference chart stitch name pattern application stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] decorative applique...
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-38- stitch name pattern application stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] decorative stitch decorative stitching 3.5-7* (1/8-1/4) stitch reference chart stitch name pattern application stitch length dial [mm(inch)] stitch width dial [mm(inch)] decorative cross stitch decorative...
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