Baby Lock Aventura BLMAV, Instruction And Reference Manual

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Page 3: ...into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if there is a power failure 3Electrical Hazards This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the ra...

Page 4: ...d cause it to break 7This machine is not a toy Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of th...

Page 5: ...ars and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in...

Page 6: ...and or other materials provided with the distribution The name of Intel Corporation may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission...

Page 7: ...e expressive features of the machine such as sewing tubular pieces and buttonholes Chapter 1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES Page S 2 Tips for sewing attractive finishes and various fabrics Chapter 2 UTILI...

Page 8: ...ad 43 Mirroring stitches 43 Adjusting the presser foot pressure 43 Automatic Fabric Sensor System Automatic presser foot pressure 44 Pivoting 44 Sewing with free motion mode 45 Hands free raising and...

Page 9: ...ting character patterns 2 Selecting frame patterns 4 Editing Patterns 5 Moving the pattern 6 Changing the size of the pattern 6 Rotating the pattern 6 Changing the thread color 7 Creating a horizontal...

Page 10: ...e message 3 Touch panel is malfunctioning 4 Operation beep 4 Troubleshooting 5 Frequent troubleshooting topics 5 Upper thread tightened up 5 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 6 Incorrect thread t...

Page 11: ...details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine s more useful functions Page number starts with B in this section Chapter1 GETTING READY B 2 Chapter2 STARTING TO SEW B...

Page 12: ...and lower the presser foot page B 46 A Operation buttons and sewing speed controller Use these buttons and the slide to operate the machine page B 4 B Flat bed attachment Insert the presser foot acce...

Page 13: ...istently on the fabric as the sewing takes place Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch 7 Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder 8 Presser f...

Page 14: ...and the machine sews 3 stitches in the same spot and stops automatically page B 39 3 Reinforcement stitch button Use this button to sew a single stitch repeatedly and tie off For character decorative...

Page 15: ...ser foot Needle exchange key Press this key before changing the needle the presser foot etc This key locks all key and button functions to prevent operation of the machine Using the flat bed attachmen...

Page 16: ...rewdriver large XC4237 021 Screwdriver small X55468 051 L shaped screwdriver XG0918 001 Disc shaped screwdriver XC1074 051 25 26 27 28 29 30 Horizontal spool pin XC4654 151 Spool cap large 130012 024...

Page 17: ...de cutter S BLG SCF Embroidery frame set medium 10 cm H 10 cm W 4 inches H 4 inches W EF74 EF78 Embroidery frame set small 2 cm H 6 cm W 1 inch H 2 1 2 inches W EF73 EF77 11 12 13 14 Border embroidery...

Page 18: ...on the model of your machine Refer to the column titled BLMAV for your machine BLMAV Aventura BLMSP Soprano BLMLR Lyric BL210A Katherine Stitch name Stitch BLMAV Presser foot BLMSP BLMLR BL210A Stitch...

Page 19: ...ine always turn the main power to OFF first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the electrical outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the pow...

Page 20: ...ff 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 a Make sure that the machine is not sewing b P...

Page 21: ...inger to select the stitch pattern to select a machine function or to select an operation indicated on the key The screen below appears when you press on the operation panel This section contains a de...

Page 22: ...Shows the stitch length of the currently selected stitch pattern B 40 8 L R Shift Shows the tendency of left right of the center line for the original zigzag stitch B 41 9 Thread tension Shows the aut...

Page 23: ...s automatically selected when the machine is turned on 7 Change the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped when the pivot key is selected Adjust the presser foot to one of the three heights...

Page 24: ...etting For details refer to Adjusting the embroidery speed in the Embroidering section F Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering For details refer to Adjusting thread tension in the Embroider...

Page 25: ...a Q Select the level of the input sensitivity for operation keys page B 16 R Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing...

Page 26: ...isplay the settings screen b Display page 9 by pressing c Press Start The adjusting screen is displayed d Adjust the Input Sensitivity by pressing The higher the setting the more sensitive the keys wi...

Page 27: ...files for settings screen images are saved with the name S bmp in a folder labeled bPocket Checking machine operating procedures a Turn on the machine The LCD comes on b Press anywhere on the LCD scr...

Page 28: ...Spool cap Winding Installing the Bobbin CAUTION Only use the Bobbin part code X52800 120 designed specifically for this machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine...

Page 29: ...ap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged Memo When sewing with...

Page 30: ...through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat and then pull the thread to the right to cut it 1 Guide slit in bobbin winder seat with built in cutter l Slide the sewing speed controller to the righ...

Page 31: ...e the needle b Press When the message OK to automatically lower the presser foot appears on the LCD screen press to continue The screen changes and all keys and operation buttons are locked except c R...

Page 32: ...it with your left hand 3 The thread enters the tension spring of the bobbin case i While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right hand 1 continue guiding the thread through the slit with your...

Page 33: ...ight side The bobbin threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading on page B 24 k Press to unlock all keys and buttons Memo You can begin sewing wit...

Page 34: ...ding CAUTION Three spool cap sizes are available allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread may ca...

Page 35: ...tomatically lower the presser foot appears on the LCD screen press to continue The screen changes and all keys and operation buttons are locked except k Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread g...

Page 36: ...11 through 100 16 The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle When thread such as transparent nylon monofilament or specialty threads are used it is not recommended to u...

Page 37: ...ser foot lever pass the end of the thread through and under the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm approx 2 inches of thread toward the rear of the machine d Press to unlock all keys and button...

Page 38: ...read Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front d Insert the horizontal spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Insert the spool pin so that it is perpendicular to the bobbin winder s...

Page 39: ...on page B 47 for stitches that use a twin needle k Press to display the settings screen l Set Twin Needle to ON m Press n Start sewing For details on starting to sew refer to STARTING TO SEW on page B...

Page 40: ...needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Fabric Type Application Thread Size of Ne...

Page 41: ...keys and operation buttons are locked except d Hold the needle with your left hand and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you counterclockwise to remove the needle The needle...

Page 42: ...Press to unlock all keys and buttons CAUTION Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may...

Page 43: ...ligned with the notch in the holder 1 Presser foot holder 2 Notch 3 Pin 4 Presser foot type f Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot...

Page 44: ...ign the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar c Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand...

Page 45: ...s such as the needle and handwheel otherwise injuries may occur Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break Never use bent needles Bent ne...

Page 46: ...Start Stop button to start sewing Guide the fabric lightly by hand k Press the Start Stop button again to stop sewing l Press Thread cutter button to trim the upper and lower threads 1 Thread cutter b...

Page 47: ...esulting in damage Note When cutting thread such as nylon monofilament thread or other decorative threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine Memo This machine is equipped with a bobbin t...

Page 48: ...d the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches or reverse stitches depending on the stitch motif at the beginning and end of sewing Refer to the table on page B 39 a Select a stitch patte...

Page 49: ...Reverse stitch button Machine starts sewing the stitches and sews 3 5 reinforcement stitches while holding the Reinforcement stitch button When the automatic reinforcement stitching function is active...

Page 50: ...finer shorter Each press of makes the stitch coarser longer Setting the Stitch Note Stitch settings return to their defaults if they are changed when the machine is turned off or a different stitch is...

Page 51: ...ht side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Righ...

Page 52: ...If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may be too loose In this case refer to Upper Threading on page B 24 and rethread the upper thread Note If the upper thread is not threaded...

Page 53: ...the Start Stop button was pressed 2 The point where Reverse stitch button or Reinforcement stitch button was pressed 3 The thread is cut here Mirroring stitches You can sew the mirror image of a stit...

Page 54: ...stitching when the Start Stop button is pressed or the foot controller is pressed down even if the presser foot has been raised by pressing Presser foot lifter button Be sure to keep your hands and o...

Page 55: ...e presser foot is raised to the necessary height for free motion sewing When starting to sew the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric and the quilting foot is raised to the height speci...

Page 56: ...in the mounting slot and then insert the knee lifter as far as possible Using the knee lifter a Stop the machine Do not use the knee lifter while the machine is operating b With your knee press the k...

Page 57: ...3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reverse NO 1 04 Straight stitch Middle J 1 General sewing gather pintuck etc 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reinforce ment NO 1 05 Triple stretch sti...

Page 58: ...3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 0 5 0 0 3 16 NO Reinforce ment NO 1 26 With side cutter S Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 0 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Reinforce ment NO...

Page 59: ...ng 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reinforce ment NO 2 13 Tape attaching stitch J 1 Attaching tape to seam in stretch fabric 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK...

Page 60: ...hing N 1 Heirloom decorative hems 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reinforce ment NO 3 17 Hemstitching N 1 Heirloom decorative hems 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64...

Page 61: ...tch A Darning of heavyweight fabric 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 3 32 NO Automatic reinforce ment NO 4 13 Bar tack stitch A Reinforcement at opening of pocket etc 2 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1...

Page 62: ...in place B 21 5 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in the embroidery frame B 57 6 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit...

Page 63: ...or disc shaped screwdriver 1 Screwdriver 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot holder screw f Attach embroidery foot U so that the presser foot holder screw fits into the notch in the foot Make sure th...

Page 64: ...bjects away from the embroidery carriage and frame Otherwise injury may result Note Do not touch the connector in the embroidery unit connector slot The connector could be damaged and it may cause mal...

Page 65: ...ry unit to the left 1 Release button CAUTION Keep your hands and foreign objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering Otherwise injury may result Note If the ma...

Page 66: ...on the inside of the bobbin cavity The tension screw on this case can be adjusted if necessary For details on adjusting thread tension refer to Adjusting thread tension in the Embroidering section Se...

Page 67: ...g layers with thicker batting etc you can sew more attractive embroidery by adjusting the embroidery presser foot height in the embroidery settings screen see below In the case of thick terry cloth to...

Page 68: ...ing small sized patterns such as name tags Other optional embroidery frames can be used When choosing frames that do not appear on the screen be sure to check the design size of the embroidery field o...

Page 69: ...tching the fabric make sure the fabric is taut Make sure the inside and outside frames are even before you start embroidering 1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Fabric e Return the frame adjustment screw t...

Page 70: ...e stabilizer as shown in the following examples We recommend using a stabilizer for embroidery Embroidering small fabrics Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small piece of fabric to the larg...

Page 71: ...s arrow mark with the one on holder 1 Arrow mark e Lower the frame securing lever to be level with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder Removing the embroidery frame...

Page 72: ...pattern Select a simple pattern built in your machine and embroider for testing purposes You can try various selection of patterns and pattern editing in the Embroidering section a Press in the patter...

Page 73: ...ame used in the preview Frames displayed in light gray cannot be selected Press to enlarge the image of the pattern The pattern can be sewn as it appears in the following display Frame sizes displayed...

Page 74: ...ttle slack d Lower the presser foot then press the Start Stop button to start embroidering After 5 6 stitches press the Start Stop button again to stop the machine e Trim the excess thread at the end...

Page 75: ...read number a Press b Use or on operation panel to display the thread color selections c Use or to select the name of the thread colors or the embroidery thread number Thread color name Thread number...

Page 76: ...Embroidering B 66...

Page 77: ...starts with S in this section Chapter1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES S 2 Chapter2 UTILITY STITCHES S 6 CAUTION Before replacing the presser foot be sure to press Presser foot Needle exchange key on the o...

Page 78: ...in the fabric If the needle remains up when the machine stops sewing press Needle position button to lower the needle b Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric Turn the fabric using the...

Page 79: ...h some models Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric aligned with a desired position of markings on the stitch guide foot 1 Seam 2 Stitch guide foot 3 Markings Aligning the fabric with a needl...

Page 80: ...ed After the seam is sewn the presser foot will return to its original angle Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly Move...

Page 81: ...o the hook and loop fastener tape before sewing And then sew the edge of the hook and loop fastener tape at a slow speed If the needle does not pass through the hook and loop fastener tape replace the...

Page 82: ...16 inches a Attach zigzag foot J b Select stitch c Start sewing Basic stitching a Baste or pin together the fabric pieces b Attach zigzag foot J c Select a stitch d Lower the needle into the fabric a...

Page 83: ...m the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm 1 2 inch If the stitch width is changed between 0 and 7 0 mm 1 4 inch the needle position will also change By changing the stitch w...

Page 84: ...BLMLR BL210A Stitch number Blind hem stitch 2 01 36 31 R Blind hem stretch stitch 2 02 37 32 Memo When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short the...

Page 85: ...the needle and then change the stitch width 1 Thick fabric 2 Normal fabric If the needle catches too much of the hem fold The needle is too far to the left Decrease the stitch width so that the needl...

Page 86: ...of fabric l Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide m Press the Start Stop button to stop sewing when you are finished and raise the presser foot and needle to remove the fabric b...

Page 87: ...foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Guide d Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide 1 Needle drop point e Press the Start Stop button to stop sewing when you are finish...

Page 88: ...edge of the fabric is cut off Five utility stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter Using the table below refer to Using the utility stitch tables in the Sewing section i...

Page 89: ...inch h Position the fabric in the side cutter The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter 1 Guide plate If the fabric is not positioned correctly the fabric wil...

Page 90: ...ed below 1 Button guide plate 2 Presser foot scale 3 Pin 4 Marks on buttonhole foot 5 5 mm 3 16 inch Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing Stitch name Stitch BLMAV Presser foot BLMSP BLMLR BL210A Stitch...

Page 91: ...r a button with a diameter of 15 mm 9 16 inch and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale 1 10 mm 3 8 inch 2 15 mm 9 16 inch The size of the but...

Page 92: ...ength in the Basic operations section If the fabric does not feed for example if it is too thick decrease the density of the stitching Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width For details ref...

Page 93: ...d a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached b Raise the presser foot lever and then slide the feed dog position switch located at the rear of the machine on the base to to...

Page 94: ...ed attaching the button slide the feed dog position switch to to the right as seen from the rear of the machine and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs Attaching a shank to a button To sew the b...

Page 95: ...r reaching the zipper opening c Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening d Press open the...

Page 96: ...s of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening c Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wro...

Page 97: ...about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the machine with the needle lowered in the fabric raise the presser foot lever k Open the zipper and continue sewing l Close the zipper turn over t...

Page 98: ...g 3 Reverse stitches 4 Beginning of stitching 5 Basting stitching o When you are about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the machine with the needle lowered in the fabric and then raise th...

Page 99: ...ing the presser foot holder in the Basic operations section c Select stitch d Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser foot 1 Positioning screw e Slide the presser foot over either the...

Page 100: ...erting a piping a Place the piping between two fabrics inside out as shown below 1 Fabric 2 Piping 3 Fabric b Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustable zipper piping foot on the previous page c S...

Page 101: ...used a Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric 1 Elastic tape 2 Pin b...

Page 102: ...to the fabric that it will be attached to 1 Basting stitching d Attach the zigzag foot J or the open toe foot sold Separately with some models shown below e Select a stitch Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt...

Page 103: ...s 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 either the right side or the left side of the presser foot a B...

Page 104: ...or pivot 5 1 4 inch Topstitching quilting 1 8 inch Sew with the edge of the fabric aligned with the left side of the presser foot end 1 Surface of fabric 2 Seam 3 1 8 inch Using the 1 4 quilting foot...

Page 105: ...manually when using the walking foot or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium When...

Page 106: ...be used refer to Stitch Setting Chart in the Basic operations section a Slide the feed dog position switch located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the m...

Page 107: ...hole b Slide the feed dog position switch located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine 1 Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the mac...

Page 108: ...ar as ripples echoing away from the motif are the distinguishing characteristic of this quilting style Use the optional free motion echo quilting foot E for echo quilting Using the measurement on the...

Page 109: ...ed e Tighten the screw with the included screwdriver f Using the measurement on the quilting foot as a guide sew around the motif 1 6 4 mm approx 1 4 inch CAUTION With free motion quilting control the...

Page 110: ...zigzag foot J c Press to display the settings screen and set Width Control to ON The settings screens differ depending on the models The machine is now set so that the stitch width can be controlled w...

Page 111: ...dure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below a Determine the desired length of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance between...

Page 112: ...onhole lever to its original position Darning 1 Reinforcement stitching a Determine the desired length of the darning Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance...

Page 113: ...ize 1 Do not reduce the gap e Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible 1 Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot 1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bra...

Page 114: ...e into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever e Start sewing Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops f Use...

Page 115: ...toward the back of the machine as usual e After you have sewn to the corner stop the machine and then select stitch f Start sewing The fabric is fed to the right g After you have sewn to the corner s...

Page 116: ...e corner stop the machine and then select stitch again l After sewing 3 to 5 stitches at the beginning of the stitching stop the machine Memo The feeding direction of the fabric differs depending on t...

Page 117: ...lizer sewing is easier 1 Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer 2 Basting stitching 3 4 mm 3 16 inch c Attach zigzag foot J d Select stitch or e Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch Decorative Stit...

Page 118: ...hes 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 elasti...

Page 119: ...J c Select stitch and then increase the thread tension d Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric 1 Needle drop point e Unfold the fabric and then iron the tuck...

Page 120: ...he front to the back For details refer to Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader in the Basic operations section b Attach monogramming foot N c Select a stitch The stitches th...

Page 121: ...pattern displayed on the screen is mirrored f Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching g Press the mirror image key again to return to normal mode Dr...

Page 122: ...Decorative Stitching S 46...

Page 123: ...1 CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCHES D 2 CAUTION Before replacing the presser foot be sure to press Presser foot Needle exchange key on the operation panel to lock all keys and buttons otherwise injuries m...

Page 124: ...he current stitch pattern is erased select the new stitch pattern Characters Example Entering Blue Sky a Press b Press or to select a font Press a tab to change the selection screens Chapter 1 CHARACT...

Page 125: ...tinually press and all characters will be deleted Adjusting the character spacing The space between the characters can be adjusted a Press and then press The character spacing window appears b Press o...

Page 126: ...abilizer material Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics lightweight fabrics or fabrics with coarse weaves att...

Page 127: ...Press and select the following pattern on 14 16 b Attach monogramming foot N and sew the pattern c Compare the finished pattern to the illustration of the correct pattern below Memo When sewing charac...

Page 128: ...will shorten If the pattern is skewed to the left Press in the Fine Adjust Horiz display The displayed value increases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will slide to the right If the p...

Page 129: ...ils refer to Automatic reinforcement stitching in the Basic operations section 4 Automatic thread cutting key Press this key to set the automatic thread cutting function For details refer to Automatic...

Page 130: ...ty of the pattern D 10 Character spacing key Press this key to change the spacing of character patterns D 3 D Step stitch keys Use these keys to make step stitch patterns D 3 E Delete key When you mak...

Page 131: ...out changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings Creating a horizontal mirror image To create a horizontal mirror image select a stitch pattern then press on the editing screen The stitc...

Page 132: ...selected pattern W from the point where sewing was stopped b Press the Start Stop button to continue sewing Low density High density CAUTION If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to re...

Page 133: ...of the selected pattern is displayed b Press to change the thread color in the image to red blue or black The color changes every time you press the button c Press to display the enlarged image d Use...

Page 134: ...h pattern before selecting the next one You cannot edit a stitch pattern once the next stitch pattern is selected Combining various stitch patterns Example a Press b Select the following pattern on 7...

Page 135: ...e pattern c Press to display the previous screen and select the same pattern again d Press to display editing screen again and then press The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis e Press The enter...

Page 136: ...Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step effect are called step stitch patterns Press these keys to shift the stitch pattern to the left or right by half width of the pattern Example a Press b...

Page 137: ...and lowercase the numbers 0 through 9 and _ Stitch data in a folder created in USB flash drive can be retrieved To create file folders use a computer Saving stitch patterns in the machine s memory Yo...

Page 138: ...tterns to USB flash drive When sending stitch patterns from the machine to USB flash drive plug the USB flash drive into the machine s USB port a Press b Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port o...

Page 139: ...titch pattern is in a folder check each folder to find the stitch pattern a Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the machine 1 USB port 2 USB flash drive b Press c Select the pattern If the...

Page 140: ...ng The Memory Function D 18 e Press Press to delete the stitch pattern The pattern will be deleted from the USB flash drive The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing screen will be displa...

Page 141: ...provides instruction to embroider designs with this machine Page number starts with E in this section The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly depending on the countries or region...

Page 142: ...ntering We Fly a Press b Press the key of the font you want to embroider c Press to display W on the screen and then enter W The number located on the left side of the text input box at the top of the...

Page 143: ...e key to check it If you want to add multiple lines refer to Entering a line feed on page E 4 e Press and then press to enter a space f Press and then enter F g Press to display l and y and enter them...

Page 144: ...rn you want to embroider The selected pattern is displayed on the screen d Press The editing screen is displayed e Proceed to Editing Patterns on page E 5 to edit the pattern To return to the previous...

Page 145: ...e pattern You can rotate a pattern one degree ten degrees or ninety degrees at a time E 6 6 Thread palette key Press this key to change the colors of the displayed pattern E 7 7 Delete key Press this...

Page 146: ...ern c Press to return to the original screen Rotating the pattern a Press b Select the angle of rotation for the pattern Pressing each key to rotate the pattern as follows Rotate the pattern 90 degree...

Page 147: ...Color palette The display shows the changed colors d Press Creating a horizontal mirror image Press so it appears as to create a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern Press again to return...

Page 148: ...large the pattern Press to return to the normal size c Press to return to the original screen After editing a Press To combine the pattern with other patterns select page E 13 For more information abo...

Page 149: ...lly and horizontally a Press to switch between text written vertically and horizontally b Press to return to the pattern editing screen Editing Character Patterns No Display Key Name Explanation Page...

Page 150: ...parating combined character patterns Combined character patterns can be separated to adjust the character spacing or to separately edit the patterns after all characters have been entered a Press b Us...

Page 151: ...character is surrounded with a red box c Select the direction in which to change the size For details on the various keys refer to the procedure in Changing the size of the pattern on page E 6 d Press...

Page 152: ...he layout you want to embroider When selecting an arc use and to change the degree of the arc Make the arc flatter Make the arc rounder The display will show the selected layout Example c Press to ret...

Page 153: ...will be displayed in the upper part of the screen f Press g Press h Press to move the characters With your finger drag the characters to move them i Press to return to the pattern editing screen j Pr...

Page 154: ...atterns Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered In this example the embroidery order will be as follows For more information about sewing patterns refer to Embroidering a...

Page 155: ...on moves to the bottom left corner of the pattern the embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly d Press Editing All Patterns No Display Key Name Explanation Page 1 Move key Pre...

Page 156: ...is positioned correctly d Press e Lower the embroidery foot and then press the Start Stop button to begin embroidering f After the characters are embroidered cut the threads remove the embroidery fram...

Page 157: ...needle is positioned in the lower left corner of the pattern The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly l Use to align the needle with the end of the embroidering for the p...

Page 158: ...1 Applique material cotton felt etc 2 Iron on stabilizer c Thread the machine with the embroidery thread lower the presser foot lever and then press the Start Stop button to sew the cutting line of t...

Page 159: ...broidery frame to the machine Thread the machine with the embroidery thread lower the presser foot lever and then press the Start Stop button to sew the appliqu The appliqu piece is sewn to the base f...

Page 160: ...roider the same pattern from step a onto the base fabric c Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqu created in step a Attach the appliqu to the base f...

Page 161: ...ic completely covers the stitched line c Embroider the same pattern on the appliqu fabric d Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit and cut around the outside of the stitches e Select the...

Page 162: ...the split embroidery pattern to be embroidered For details on recalling patterns refer to Recalling from USB flash drive on page E 34 A screen appears so that a section of the split embroidery patter...

Page 163: ...s After the thread is automatically cut the carriage will move b Unlock the frame securing lever and remove the embroidery frame Be careful not to apply strong force to the fabric at this time Otherwi...

Page 164: ...ser foot lifter button to lower the presser foot and start sewing Resuming embroidery after turning off the power The current color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped The next time...

Page 165: ...the embroidery frame and press The previous embroidery screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears d Continue embroidering 1 Stitch number when embroidery is resumed Memo If you want t...

Page 166: ...d is too loose resulting in a loose upper thread loose thread locks or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric 1 Right side 2 Wrong side a Press b Press to tighten the upper thread tension The...

Page 167: ...ing and bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric 1 Right side 2 Wrong side If this occurs turn the slotted head screw counterclockwise being careful not to over loosen the screw approxima...

Page 168: ...s to display the following screen b Change the Max Embroidery Speed by pressing c Press to return to the original screen Changing the Embroidery Frame Display a Press to display the following screen b...

Page 169: ...frame size If Embroidery Frame Identification View in the settings screen is set to ON the pattern can be edited in the screen as if that embroidery frame is attached When Embroidery Frame Identifica...

Page 170: ...ound 2 Pattern thumbnails background b Press c Select the background color from the 66 available settings 1 Embroidery pattern background 2 Selected color 1 Pattern thumbnails background 2 Selected co...

Page 171: ...combined design can not exceed a maximum number of 400 000 stitches or a maximum number of 125 color changes Above numbers are approximate depending on the overall size of the design Use one of our de...

Page 172: ...tern you want to save uses a lot of memory and the machine cannot save it If you delete a previously saved pattern you can save the current pattern a Press Press to return to the original screen witho...

Page 173: ...e Press to move to the previous next page Press to return to the original screen Memo If there is enough memory available after deleting the pattern the pattern you want to save will be saved automati...

Page 174: ...Press to return to the original screen without recalling Stitch patterns within a folder are displayed The folder name or the path to show the current folder is displayed under the folder icon Embroi...

Page 175: ...Using the Memory Function Embroidering E 35 EMBROIDERY E f If necessary edit the pattern and press Embroidery settings screen is displayed g Press The embroidery screen is displayed...

Page 176: ...Using the Memory Function E 36...

Page 177: ...tion for operating this machine Please read this section to find troubleshooting tips and pointers as well as how to keep your machine in the best working order Page number starts with A in this secti...

Page 178: ...then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning it once with a damp cloth wipe it again with a dry cloth Cleaning the race Sewing performance will suffer if lint and dust collects in the bobbin ca...

Page 179: ...le plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on 1 Needle plate cover About the maintenance message Once this message appears it is recommended to take your machine to an authoriz...

Page 180: ...p If an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or four beeps If a key is pressed correct operation One beep sounds If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps sound If the mac...

Page 181: ...f the appropriate tension being applied to the bobbin thread it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up For this reason the thread is visible from the right side of the fabric...

Page 182: ...removed cut the thread with scissors For details refer to Cleaning the race on page A 2 b Remove the upper thread from the machine If the bobbin was removed from the bobbin case refer to Installing th...

Page 183: ...The upper thread appears as a straight line on the right side of the fabric Symptom 3 The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric Refer to illustration below Symptom 4 The bobbin thr...

Page 184: ...ension of the upper thread Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed If the fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed the thread may have become tangled under the needle plate...

Page 185: ...in the race and around the feed dogs m Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs n Align the two screw holes in the needle plate with the two holes at the needle plate mounting base and then fit the...

Page 186: ...emoving the fabric from the machine on page A 8 1 Opening in the needle plate 2 Handwheel d Select stitch At this time increase the stitch length and width to their maximum settings For details on cha...

Page 187: ...he bobbin winding When the foot controller is plugged in remove your foot from the foot controller b Cut the thread with scissors beside the bobbin winding thread guide 1 Bobbin winding thread guide c...

Page 188: ...hread end with your left hand and wind off the thread clockwise with your right hand as shown below e Wind the bobbin again Note Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the bobbi...

Page 189: ...as not wound onto the bobbin correctly Wind the thread that was pulled off around the bobbin 5 or 6 times clockwise B 18 The empty bobbin was not set on the pin properly Set the empty bobbin on the pi...

Page 190: ...the needle clamp screw B 31 Needle is turned or bent Replace the needle B 31 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the Fabric thread needle combinations chart B 30 Wrong press...

Page 191: ...etailer B 33 There are scratches on the bobbin case Replace the bobbin case or consult your authorized Baby Lock retailer A 2 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the Fabric t...

Page 192: ...needle combinations chart B 30 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull Replace the needle B 31 Needle is installed incorrectly Reinstall the needle correctly B 31 Needle is defective Replace the n...

Page 193: ...on the machine slowly turn the handwheel toward you to check that it turns smoothly and that the new needle enters through the center of the needle plate opening If the handwheel does not turn smoothl...

Page 194: ...the frame bumps something during sewing the pattern will turn out poorly Do not place anything in the area where the frame may bump it during sewing B 56 Fabric outside the frame edges interferes wit...

Page 195: ...ssed 8 Lower the presser foot lever This message is displayed when the Presser foot lifter button is pressed while the presser foot lever is raised the needle is lowered 9 No more patterns can be adde...

Page 196: ...This message is displayed when you attempt to select a pattern after the USB flash drive in which the pattern is saved has been changed 26 There is a pattern included that cannot be saved to USB medi...

Page 197: ...es H 9 7 8 inches D Weight of machine Approx 9 8 kg Approx 21 6 lb Sewing speed 70 to 850 stitches per minute Needles Home sewing machine needles HA 130 Item Specification Dimensions of embroidery uni...

Page 198: ...n appears upgrading is completed e Remove the USB flash drive and turn the machine off and on again Upgrading your machine s software using USB flash drive Note When using USB flash drive to upgrade t...

Page 199: ...Character stitches D 2 Character decorative stitches adjustments D 5 combining D 12 editing D 7 retrieving D 17 saving D 15 D 16 selecting D 2 sewing D 4 Checking needle B 31 Cleaning LCD screen A 2...

Page 200: ...n B 31 position S 7 replacement B 31 threading B 26 types sizes uses B 30 Needle bar thread guide B 3 Needle plate B 3 Needle plate cover B 3 Needle plate marking S 3 Needle position button B 4 Needle...

Page 201: ...titch settings B 47 Stitch types B 35 Stitch width adjustment B 40 Straight stitch S 6 S 19 S 27 Stretch fabrics S 5 T Thick fabrics S 4 Thin fabrics S 4 Thread color display B 65 Thread cutter B 2 B...

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