Baby Lock Coronet BLCT16A, Instruction And Reference Manual

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Page 3: ... Power Cord 14 Handlebars and Display 14 Optional Accessory Rear Handlebars and Display 15 Thread Antennae 16 Optional Accessory Horizontal Spool Pin 17 Optional Accessory Ruler Base 18 Optional Accessory Laser Light Stylus 19 Using Your Machine 21 Power Switch 21 Lighting 21 Machine Needle 21 Hopping Feet 23 Optional Accessories Couching Feet and Glide Foot 24 Bobbin and Bobbin Tension 24 Top Thr...

Page 4: ...9 Maintenance Schedule 50 Troubleshooting 51 Optional Accessories 56 How to Use This Manual Notes Important Notes and Cautions NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your Baby Lock product   IMPORTANT An IMPORTANT note provides information that is essential to properly using your Baby Lock product U U CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potential for causing harm...

Page 5: ...erence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving ...

Page 6: ... Lock Coronet from the electrical outlet when performing any maintenance changing the needle removing thread locks or when left unattended Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Use caution around the needle or sharp external components Change the needle often Do not use bent or dull needles Every quilt deserves a new needle S...

Page 7: ...experience and knowledge if they are instructed concerning the safe use of the machine understand the hazards involved and are supervised Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision Save these instructions This machine is intended for household or commercial use Disclaimer Baby Lock and its authorized retailers are not legally responsible or liable for damage to...

Page 8: ...apter illustrated in sketches B and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in sketch C if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug and the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as...

Page 9: ... bobbin case four in accessory box BLJ BOB 3 pkg Needle 134 MR size 16 pack of 10 134FG 100 Needle 134 MR size 18 pack of 10 134FG 110 Bobbin Case in the machine JW000586 Thread Antennae JW010214 Oiler JW010272 Screwdriver bobbin case JW010269 Power Cord JW020277 2 5 mm Allen wrench QM10286 4 mm Allen wrench QM10288 8 mm open wrench QM40235 Hopping foot installed on machine QM10511 Open toe hoppin...

Page 10: ...es 20 and 57 Stylus Adapter Plate and Holder BLJ18 SA Shown on page 58 Stylus BLJ18 ST Shown on page 58 Needle 134 MR Size 12 pack of 10 134FG 80 Not shown Needle 134 MR Size 14 pack of 10 134FG 90 Not shown Needle 134 MR Size 20 pack of 10 134FG 125 Not shown Pro Stitcher 3 Recommended for use on Pearl Frame BLPS3 Shown on pages 31 and 58 Optional Accessories for Coronet Frame Part Name Part Code...

Page 11: ...from 25 stitches per minute to 1800 stitches per minute Regulated Mode from 0 stitches per minute to full speed Stitches Per Inch 4 stitches per inch to 18 stitches per inch Needle System 134 135 X 7 Needle Sizes recommended From 12 80 to 20 125 Hook System Rotary Horizontal Axis M class bobbin Bobbin Type Aluminum Class M Bobbin Case Type MF Motor Type Brushless DC Needle Positioning Up and down ...

Page 12: ...ide view 1 Thread Antennae 2 Thread Guide A 3 Three Hole Thread Guide B 4 Thread Guide C 5 Top Thread Tension Assembly 6 Stirrup Thread Guide E 7 Take Up Lever 8 Thread Guide F 9 Front Casing Frame 10 Handwheel 11 Side Laser Stylus Post Hole 9 5 4 8 6 3 7 1 2 10 11 ...

Page 13: ...18 Presser Bar Left side view 19 Front Threaded Display Mounting Holes 20 Front Base 21 Back Casing Frame 22 Rear Base 23 Color Touch Screen Display USB Connector 24 Threaded Horizontal Spool Pin Mounting Hole 25 Needle Bar Clamp Screw 26 Machine Stitch Regulator Y Motion 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 DETAIL A ...

Page 14: ...let 30 Serial Port for Stitch Regulator 31 Laser Light Stylus Power Connector 32 Rear Handlebar USB Connector 33 Rear Threaded Handle Holes 34 Spool Pin 1 35 Electronic Control Pod C Pod 36 Bobbin Assembly 37 LED Light Ring 38 Power Pod P Pod 39 Spool Pin 2 Rear Front 29 28 27 38 30 39 35 34 37 36 33 31 32 ...

Page 15: ... from the throat of the machine not from the handlebars or needle bar 3 Plug the ribbon cable from the stitch regulator connector at the back of the machine see Rear View on the previous page 30 into the stitch regulator on the carriage   IMPORTANT If you ever need to remove the machine from the carriage disconnect the ribbon cable from the stitch regulator at the back of the carriage Failure to...

Page 16: ...to power source The rear power switch should be in the 0 or off position Handlebars and Display U U CAUTION To prevent any electrical damage to the handlebars always turn off all power to the machine when connecting or disconnecting the handlebars To install the handlebars 1 Ensure that the machine is unplugged from the electrical outlet 2 Locate the three long button head screws and the 4 mm Alle...

Page 17: ...to change the stitches per minute setting manual mode or stitches per inch regulated mode Optional Accessory Rear Handlebars and Display To install the optional rear handlebars and display   IMPORTANT Install the rear handlebars and display after the front handlebars and display have been installed 1 Check that the machine is unplugged from the electrical outlet U U CAUTION All power to the mach...

Page 18: ...ck Coronet and looking at the rear display If nothing appears on the screen check that both the front and rear handlebar cables are plugged in securely that your machine is turned on and that the power cord is plugged into the machine as well as a power source Thread Antennae To install the thread antennae 1 Locate the threaded hole on top of the machine by the handwheel 2 The thread antennae come...

Page 19: ...t to secure 3 Place the clamp on the post and place remaining pin in the clamp Tighten the screw to hold in place 4 Elevate the end of the pin slightly above horizontal to keep spool from falling off 5 Thread the machine beginning at horizontal spool pin bypassing the thread antenna When using delicate threads with the Horizontal Spool Pin skip thread guide A Thread the top hole only of the three ...

Page 20: ...quarter inch thick rulers and templates with your machine Do not use rotary cutting rulers as they are too thin and can easily slip under the hopping foot Always use a ruler base or extended table to stabilize the ruler Keep the ruler flat and quilt only where you are securely holding the ruler Avoid losing control by walking your hand along the ruler or stopping and repositioning your hand and th...

Page 21: ...to the desired height and ensure it is secure 4 Plug the laser s cable into the Laser Light Stylus Power Connector see the Rear View diagram 31 on the side of the control pod When this cable is plugged in the laser receives power and is turned on To turn off the laser unplug the cable The laser projects a straight laser beam visible as a dot on surfaces it hits Use the laser dot as a guide or styl...

Page 22: ...hieve your desired focal size Laser Safety When using the laser light stylus observe the following basic safety precautions Never shine directly into the eyes The laser light stylus should never be left on and unattended Do not use the laser light stylus as a toy Pay close attention when the laser light stylus is being used by or near children or pets Use the laser light stylus only for its intend...

Page 23: ...dle system for your Baby Lock Coronet quilting machine The machine was timed to use this specific type of needle and it is designed to work with the high quilting speeds and multidirectional stitching the Baby Lock Coronet offers The Baby Lock Coronet uses the 134 needle system Note that the needle has a round shank rather than a shank with a flat side like home sewing machines use If you use the ...

Page 24: ...the needle is touching the top of the sight opening If it isn t the machine timing will be off and it may be possible for the needle to collide with internal parts causing damage not covered by warranty 6 Fully tighten the needle bar clamp screw U U CAUTION Although you can use your fingers to tighten the needle bar clamp screw we recommend that after finger tightening the screw you use the 2 5 mm...

Page 25: ...ly woven fabric may also require a larger needle Hopping Feet Your machine comes with two hopping feet a ruler foot comes installed and an open toe foot Use the ruler foot for everyday quilting and ruler work and use the open toe foot when you need greater stitch visibility such as when you are micro quilting To change the hopping foot 1 Remove the foot that is on the mount by using the 2 5 mm All...

Page 26: ... power switch while inserting or removing the bobbin case or whenever your hands are near the needle area such as when you change the needle 1 Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread pulls off clockwise when viewing the open side 2 Slide the thread through the slot and under the tension spring leaving approximately five to six inches of thread hanging loose To test bobbin tension Th...

Page 27: ...the power to the machine 2 Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread pulls off clockwise when viewing the open side 3 Slide the thread through the slot and under the tension spring leaving 5 to 6 inches of thread hanging loose 4 To fit the bobbin case onto the hook spindle in the machine orient the bobbin case as shown in the photo with the alignment notch to the right Push the bobbin...

Page 28: ...l float outside the discs providing little or no top tension This could cause thread nesting problems on the bottom side of the quilt Machine Quilting Tip Test the tension settings before quilting The best way to make sure the top and bottom tension settings are balanced is by quilting Keep 4 inch squares of light solid fabric on hand to place at the side of the quilt on the extra batting and back...

Page 29: ...setting when using that specific thread again Tension Quick Start Guide Bobbin adjustments are made in small increments like ticks of the clock 1 Always adjust bobbin thread tension first Then stitch out to check top tension 2 If top thread looks like Diagram A Problem The top thread tension is too tight Solution Loosen the top thread tension by turning the tension knob counterclockwise 3 If top t...

Page 30: ...being careful not to cross threads This is recommended for most threads However some very delicate threads or metallic threads may require less tension If you are having problems with thread breaking try threading only one or two holes of the three hole thread guide 3 The thread continues down to thread guide and to the tension assembly   IMPORTANT The thread must be flossed up between the two t...

Page 31: ...ulling the top thread It should pull smoothly with light to medium tension If thread pulls freely with no tension rethread the machine ensuring that the thread is flossed into the tension discs   IMPORTANT The Baby Lock Coronet 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 ...

Page 32: ...the quilt 1 After the machine is threaded move the machine over the quilt to your starting location 2 While firmly holding the tail of the needle thread press the needle up down button twice causing the needle to go down through the quilt sandwich and then back to the up position Or press and hold the up down button until the needle does a full revolution then release the button 3 Move the machine...

Page 33: ...oronet is installed on the Baby Lock Pearl Frame The Pro Stitcher quilting system integrates Baby Lock s quilting machines including the Baby Lock Coronet with the best computer technology for computer guided quilting using digital designs The software is managed from a state of the art tablet computer that is conveniently mounted on top of the machine This rich and full featured software is easy ...

Page 34: ...nting stitches on a quilt or logging how much time it took to finish your quilt Buttons are selected or on when they are gold and display white text or graphics Buttons are off when they are gray and display white text or graphics When you touch a button it will toggle on or off open a pop up box for you to enter information or open a screen with more options Button is selected or on Button is des...

Page 35: ...ee Information Screens in the Toolbar Options section of this manual Other buttons on the Main Screen 18 Needle stop button Touch the button to alternate between having the needle stop in the up or down position when you stop stitching Your choice displays in gold as shown at the left This button does not move the needle but rather indicates your preference for the final needle position when quilt...

Page 36: ...nual stitching mode Touch the Manual button and then specify the stitches per minute SPM by pressing the plus or minus buttons on the screen or selecting one of the two gold boxes with a stitches per minute preset Pressing the plus or minus buttons on the screen to change the stitches per minute has the same effect as pressing the plus or minus buttons on the handlebars while in Manual mode To con...

Page 37: ...on top of each other break the thread or make it extremely difficult to unpick Decrease the stitching speed while maintaining a constant motion with the machine to bring the stitches to the desired length Stitch Regulation Stitch regulation maintains a consistent stitch length stitches per inch regardless of how quickly or slowly you move the machine Machine Quilting Tip Getting started with stitc...

Page 38: ... inch settings Similarly as you bring your quilting to a stop the needle will continue stitching at the cruise speed stitches per minute until you press the stop button on the handlebars The minimum speed of the needle is dependent upon the stitches per minute setting you choose Baby Lock recommends beginning with a setting of 75 Begin moving the machine to avoid stitching in place for too long Ma...

Page 39: ...e machine but do not press the Stop Stop button after two minutes it will time out and a message box appears to let you know you will need to press the Start Stop button to resume quilting U U CAUTION Always make sure the power is off when changing the needle replacing the bobbin or placing your hands near the needle to avoid unwanted stitching in your quilt or in your fingers Machine Quilting Tip...

Page 40: ... LED light ring To control the lights on the machine To toggle the LED light ring on and off touch the Lights button on the Main screen When lights are on the on off button appears gold in color Touch the on off button to quickly turn off the light the button then will appear gray in color ...

Page 41: ... select an option the screen changes for you to do any customization of that setting On Screen Calculator The Baby Lock Coronet includes a basic on screen calculator It functions like all basic calculators For example press a number button and a function button followed by another number button Function buttons include addition subtraction multiplication x and division After you ve pressed the num...

Page 42: ...tions test the motion encoders the motor control functions the key switches and the internal position sensors Touch the Tools button in the toolbar Then touch the Diagnostics button Perform diagnostics tests as needed Press the Home button to return to the Main screen Needle Sensor Test Motor Sensor Test Motor Speed Test Y Motion Sensor Test Keypad Test X Motion Sensor Test ...

Page 43: ...is a problem with the Baby Lock Coronet speed sensor NOTE Before performing this test remove the bobbin case and the top thread Press the Motor Speed Sensor button Then press the Start button on the handlebars and the machine will begin slowly rotating The display will show a number that should stabilize at 100 if the sensor is functioning properly Press Start again to stop the machine and the tes...

Page 44: ...ng beep that pulses faster as you move the carriage faster A solid beep no beep or periods of irregular beeping with constant motion indicate a problem with the X axis encoder NOTE The most likely cause of a problem is a stitch regulator wheel that is not making consistent contact with the track Check the spring tension on the sensor assembly on the carriage to ensure that it will easily return to...

Page 45: ...ting time The example below shows 57 minutes and 23 seconds are remaining before the alarm will sound Shows the current quilting alarm setting Press the plus or minus buttons to change the alarm setting Touch the alarm icon to turn on or off the quilting alarm It appears gold when enabled 1 Specify the amount of time that will elapse before the alarm will go off Fine tune the alarm setting by pres...

Page 46: ...u begin a new quilt press Reset 2 When you are ready to begin tracking the time spent on a quilt press Play Proceed with your quilting When you are through quilting for a time press Pause 3 When you resume quilting press Play again The quilting timer will continue tracking your time and add it to the previously recorded time To track the number of stitches in a quilt Use the stitch counter to coun...

Page 47: ...ge you want to use appears press the Home button to return to the Main screen Press the flag image to alternate through the available languages Updating Machine Software From time to time Baby Lock releases software updates for the machines This update feature enables you to take advantage of the latest software capabilities added to machines When an update is released download the updated file s ...

Page 48: ...toolbar Then touch the Update button Press the Home button to return to the Main screen To update the machine s software The USB drive image will connect to the display when the USB drive has been recognized   IMPORTANT If you have installed the optional rear handlebars temporarily unplug the rear handlebars while you update the machine software Plug in the rear handlebars again when the update ...

Page 49: ...emain gold until the update is completed 2 The Baby Lock Coronet will search for the display update file on the USB drive When the update is complete the Main screen appears on the display NOTE If you do not have the optional rear handlebars you will hear three beeps while the front display is updating To update the optional rear display s software If you have a the optional rear handlebars and di...

Page 50: ...your machine You may need to provide system information to Baby Lock or an authorized Baby Lock retailer when purchasing machine accessories or receiving technical assistance Touch the Information icon in the toolbar Shows the lifetime stitch count for the machine Shows the machine s software version number Shows the screen s software version number Shows the machine s electronics version number S...

Page 51: ... the bobbin hook 1 Turn off the machine Then remove the bobbin and bobbin case 2 Clean the bobbin basket and hook assembly with a soft brush to remove lint 3 Put a small drop of oil on the hook in the region where the bobbin basket assembly and the rotating hook meet The oil will work its way back into the interlocking area of the hook and bobbin basket 4 Replace the bobbin and bobbin case and tur...

Page 52: ... use any chemicals to clean your display as this may negatively affect the display s touch screen response Maintenance Schedule In addition to the ongoing cleaning and oiling maintenance you should have your machine serviced by an authorized Baby Lock retailer every 12 to 24 months depending on use They will take care of oiling and greasing internal parts and ensure the machine is in tip top worki...

Page 53: ...d or pulled off center while maneuvering the machine about the quilt A slightly bent needle can be a major cause of skipped stitches Incorrect needle size Use the proper size of needle for the work and thread being used Some battings and fabrics used in quilting may constrict or impede the thread passing through the front groove of the needle This diminishes the loop lift required for stitch forma...

Page 54: ... Make sure that the needle is pushed into the needle bar clamp until it can go no farther Visually check that it is up to the top of the stop sight hole above the needle bar clamp screw If the needle isn t installed properly it can cause damage in the bobbin area and needle plate The needle hits the needle plate Correctly position the needle needle plate or hopping foot Replace with a new needle S...

Page 55: ...asure s Thread is entangled and caught in the hook Turn off the machine and unplug the machine from the electrical outlet Lubricate the hook strongly turn the handwheel clockwise and if necessary counterclockwise several times and then remove the thread caught in the hook Thread Nests Under Quilt Corrective Measure s Not enough tension on top thread Check that the machine is threaded correctly Mak...

Page 56: ... this manual The machine head has been threaded incorrectly or thread spools are not positioned correctly Check that the machine is threaded correctly Inspect for accidental double wrapping of thread on thread guides Inspect the thread antennae making sure the eyelets of the antennae are directly over the spools Inspect the vertical positioning of the thread cones Tipped cones can dramatically aff...

Page 57: ... any hard to reach or delicate areas or if the burr is inside the throat Wrong type of needle Use only the needles recommended by Baby Lock 134 135x7 sizes 12 through 20 Other possible problems Needle too close to hook causing friction and possible collision of hook point and needle causing broken thread Needle plate damage Hook damage Broken needles or damaged needle bar clamp Nothing visible on ...

Page 58: ... 56 www babylock com Optional Accessories Coronet Rear Handlebars and Display BLCT16 RH Coronet Ruler Base BLCT16 RB Quick Set Tension BLQ QST Couching Foot Set BLQ CCF ...

Page 59: ... Baby Lock Coronet User Manual 57 Glide Foot BLQ GF Horizontal Spool Pin BLJ18 HS Channel Lock BLJ18 CL Laser Light Stylus BLCT16 LL ...

Page 60: ...babylock com Stylus Adapter Plate and Holder BLJ18 SA Stylus Stylus BLJ18 ST 3 Pro Stitcher 3 BLPS3 Optional Accessories for the Coronet Frame Easy Grasp Quilt Clamps set of 2 BLQ EQC Deluxe Quilt Clamp BLQ DQC ...

Page 61: ... Baby Lock Coronet User Manual 59 2 Inch Quilt Clamp small set of 2 BLQ SQC 3 Inch Quilt Clamp large set of 2 BLQ LQC Casters package of 2 BLQ CASTER ...

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