Summary of Tiara III BLTR16-3
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Page 1 babylock.Com table of contents congratulations on your baby lock tiara iii purchase 2 baby lock tiara iii important information 3 regulations ...
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Page 2 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual congratulations on your purchase of the baby lock tiara iii you haven’t just purchased a quilting machine, you’ve joined the baby lock family and we welcome you. Baby lock is committed to innovation, reliability, customer service and education. Our quilt...
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Page 3 babylock.Com important information: regulations federal communications commissions (fcc) declaration of conformity (for usa only) responsible party: tacony corporation 1760 gilsinn lane fenton, mo 63026 declares that the product product name: baby lock tiara iii model bltr16-3 complies with p...
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Page 4 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual important safety instructions this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includi...
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Page 5 babylock.Com • use only needles designed for free motion quilting and recommended by baby lock for this machine. Other types of needles may be break during normal quilting. • children shall not play with the machine. Close attention is necessary when this machine is used by or near children. ...
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Page 6 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual 3 connect the machine directly to the wall outlet. Do not use extension cords. To increase the life of your machine 1 do not store this machine in areas exposed to direct sunlight or high humidity. Never use or store the machine near a heater, an iron,...
Page 8: About Your Machine
Page 7 babylock.Com about your machine quick facts the baby lock tiara iii utilizes high-tech electronics and an innovative touch screen to offer greater functionality and ease of operation to home quilters than ever before conceived in the quilting industry. The baby lock tiara iii quilting machine...
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Page 8 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual package contents/included accessories part name part code machine box baby lock tiara iii quilting machine bltr16a3 instruction manual ibbltr16-3 class m bobbins (5 pieces) blj-bob (3 pkg.) needle size 16 (1 pkg. Of 10) 134fg-100 needle size 18 (1 pkg. O...
Page 10: Optional Accessories
Page 9 babylock.Com optional accessories (available from your authorized baby lock retailer) tiara iii 18” quilting table extension (bltrt16-e) tiara iii quilting table overlay (bltrt16-o) horizontal spool pin (blj18-hs) trustitch stitch regulator for tiara iii (bltrts) couching feet set (blq-ccf).
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Page 10 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual baby lock tiara iii components front side view 3 2 1 7 6 4 5 8 10 23 18 19 21 20 15 14 13 12 11 detail 'a' 17 16 22 9 figure 2 1 thread antennae 2 thread guide a 3 three-hole thread guide b 4 thread guide c 5 top thread tension assembly 6 stirrup ...
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Page 11 babylock.Com back side view 11. Needle bar 18. Presser bar 12. Needle bar clamp thumb screw 19. Front threaded display mounting holes 13. Needle bar thread guide 20. Front base 14. Needle 21. Back casing/frame 15. Hopping foot 22. Rear base 16. Needle plate 23. Color touch-screen display con...
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Page 12 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual rear and front views 25. On/off switch 32. Led light ring 26. Power cord connector 33. Power pod (p-pod) 27. Accessory power connector 34. Spool pin 2 28. Foot pedal connector 29. Spool pin 1 30. Electronic control pod (c-pod) 31. Bobbin assembly 33 32 ...
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Page 13 babylock.Com installation and setup setting up the table (and taking it down for storage) the baby lock tiara iii table has been designed to accommodate the baby lock tiara iii machine. It has folding legs that are height-adjustable and is heavy enough to provide stabilization for quilting a...
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Page 14 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual installing the power cord check that the on/off switch (see page 12, figure 4, #25) is turned off (the 0 setting). Plug the power cord into the top power outlet on the back of the machine (figure 5). Do not plug the power cord into an electrical outlet ...
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Page 15 babylock.Com installing the color touch-screen display the color touch-screen display comes pre-installed on its mounting bracket and should have one end of the d cable attached to the back of the touch screen (see figure 7). Note: confirm that the power is turned off before installing the t...
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Page 16 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual 4. With the scarf (small recess area on the back side of the needle just above the needle eye) facing the handwheel location of the machine, and the long groove down the front of the needle facing the bobbin case side (see page 15, figure 8), push the n...
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Page 17 babylock.Com changing the hopping foot your machine comes with two hopping feet: a ruler foot and an open-toe foot. Use the ruler foot for ruler work and everyday quilting, and the open-toe foot when you need greater stitch visibility (such as micro quilting). 1. Remove the foot that is on t...
Page 19: Threading The Machine
Page 18 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual threading the machine f c take up spring tension assembly front back a b figure 11 1 place a cone or spool of thread on the spool pin. If using a spool, make sure that the slits on the spool are against the base of the spool pin holder. Pass the thread...
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Page 19 babylock.Com note: the purpose of the three-hole thread guide b is to prevent loops of thread coming off the thread cone from going into the top tension as a knot causing thread breakage and bad tension. For most threads on a cone, it is important to thread all three holes for consistent res...
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Page 20 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual important: the baby lock tiara iii quilting machine does not have a presser foot lever or top tension release like a home sewing machine. On a home sewing machine the top tension is released when the presser foot is raised, allowing the thread to come f...
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Page 21 babylock.Com figure 15 tension spring figure 16 3. To insert the bobbin case into the machine, grasp the bobbin case with thumb and index finger. Do not lift the lever on bobbin case. Fit the bobbin case onto the hook spindle in the machine. Rotate the case until the open throat keys into th...
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Page 22 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual 3. Pull the fabric 3 to 4 inches away while holding the needle thread. 4. Bobbin thread will pull up and through to the top, allowing you to grasp the loop and pull it to the desired length. Checking and adjusting bobbin case tension the bobbin case ten...
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Page 23 babylock.Com to tighten top thread tension to adjust the top tension tighter, turn the top thread tension knob (see page 10, figure 2, #5) clockwise. Tight top tension loose top tension a a b a stitch is balanced when the top thread and the bobbin thread meet in the middle of the quilt sandw...
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Page 24 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual the frequency of lubrication depends upon the usage of the machine. Lubricating is recommended before running the machine if it has not been used regularly, or every other bobbin change if used frequently. After oiling, always stitch through a scrap pie...
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Page 25 babylock.Com using the touch-screen displays main screen (figure 21) the baby lock tiara iii has a color touch-screen display on the front of the machine. Settings are changed using this display. Foot pedal status the status of the foot pedal connection appears in the top-left corner of the ...
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Page 26 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual presets save up to three preset speeds to quickly switch among speed preferences. For example, you may prefer a slower speed when using rulers and a faster speed when doing all-over meandering quilting (figure 24). Use the plus (+) and minus (–) buttons...
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Page 27 babylock.Com after setting the bobbin tension, test the top tension by stitching on a fabric scrap on the edge of the quilt batting and backing. Increase or decrease as needed until you have achieved balanced tension. Make a note of the type of thread (weight, brand, color) you’re using and ...
Page 29: More
Page 28 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual more press the more button (figure 31) on the main screen to display more options. Low bobbin the tiara iii includes a low bobbin capability so you can estimate how soon your bobbin thread will run out. Timers the tiara iii has two useful timers. One ti...
Page 30: Low Bobbin
Page 29 babylock.Com low bobbin the tiara iii includes a low bobbin capability so you can estimate how soon your bobbin thread will run out. This low bobbin capacity is based on an estimate of how much of a particular thread can fit on a bobbin, in combination with other quilting factors such as ten...
Page 31: Timers
Page 30 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual when recording the capacity of a bobbin, the tiara iii assumes you will stitch at 10 stitches per inch if trustitch stitch regulation (optional accessory) is not attached to your machine. Therefore, if you estimate bobbin capacity and stitch using diffe...
Page 32: Options Screen (Figure 37)
Page 31 babylock.Com options screen (figure 37) volume the volume portion of this screen has two buttons and a sliding control. Press the mute button to turn off the sound of the buttons when they are pressed. Press the maximum butt on to turn the volume to its loudest level. Move the sliding contro...
Page 33: System Information Screen
Page 32 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual system information screen the machine serial number is displayed at the top of the system information screen. This number matches the one found on the label at back of machine. Information contained in the white boxes below the serial number identifies ...
Page 34: Diagnostics
Page 33 babylock.Com diagnostics tests motor sensor test the motor sensor test can help you determine whether they may be a problem with the baby lock tiara iii motor. Slowly rotating the handwheel should result in an audible beep. If you get a constant solid beep or no beep at all, this indicates a...
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Page 34 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual foot pedal test the foot pedal test can help you determine if there is a problem with the baby lock tiara iii foot pedal. As you slowly depress the foot pedal a percent of depression will appear in the white box. The foot pedal should be controllable fr...
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Page 35 babylock.Com preparing to quilt thread requirements threads have a tendency to dry rot over a period of time. Be sure to choose high-quality threads for your valuable heirloom quilts. Most machine quilting threads on the market today are acceptable. Needle requirements for general quilting, ...
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Page 36 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual troubleshooting skipped stitches corrective measure • the needle is damaged, dull, bent, or installed improperly • replace the needle often, normally once or twice per day for continuous quilting or at least once per quilt. Use baby lock tiara iii recom...
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Page 37 babylock.Com the needle breaks corrective measure • the needle is bent or not installed properly • replace or correctly insert the needle. Make sure that the needle is pushed up inside the needle bar clamp until it can go no farther (visually check that it is up to the top of the stop/sight ...
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Page 38 baby lock tiara iii instruction manual handwheel won’t rotate corrective measure • thread is entangled and caught in the hook • turn off the machine and remove the power plug from the electrical outlet. Remove the bobbin case from the machine. Lubricate the hook, then manually rotate the han...
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Page 39 babylock.Com • needle is burred, bent, dull, or installed incorrectly • change the needle at least once per quilt. Make sure the needle is installed to the top of the sight hole inside the needle bar. • needle not suited for the thread • replace the needle with one better suited for the thre...