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Table of Contents

OVERVIEW

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How Your Machine Operates .................................................................................. 4
Overview of the Baby Lock ..................................................................................... 5
Accessories ............................................................................................................ 6
Needles ..................................................................................................................7
Thread ..................................................................................................................7
Optional Accessories .............................................................................................. 7
Accessory Adapter...................................................................................................8
Setting Up Your Baby Lock .................................................................................. 8/9
Side Cover .............................................................................................................. 9
Thread Cutter........................................................................................................ 10
Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment ....................................................................... 10
Snap­on Presser Foot........................................................................................... 10
Stitch Length ......................................................................................................... 11
Differential Feed.................................................................................................... 11
Chain/Cover Stitch Tension Dials.......................................................................... 12

Needle Tension Dial ................................................................................ 12
Chain Looper Tension Dial ...................................................................... 12

THREADING ................................................................................................................13

Threading Preparation .......................................................................................... 13
Threading Your Baby Lock.................................................................................... 13
Locked Position for Threading .............................................................................. 13
Chain Looper .........................................................................................................14
Chain/Cover Needles............................................................................................ 15

Left Needle ­ C­1..................................................................................... 15
Center Needle ­ C­2................................................................................ 15
Right Needle ­ C­3 .................................................................................. 15

How to Use the Needle Threader ......................................................................... 16
Front Cover Seam Guide...................................................................................... 16
Re­threading Looper..............................................................................................16
Start to Sew .......................................................................................................... 17
To Chain­Off of the fabric .......................................................................................17

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Summary of Contents for Cover Stitch BLCS-2

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Page 2: ...5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn the mai...

Page 3: ...ading system makes threading the looper a breeze Speedy at 1300 stitches per minute BLCS allows you to complete hems quickly Other features including differential feed auto tension release when the pr...

Page 4: ...nt 10 Snap on Presser Foot 10 Stitch Length 11 Differential Feed 11 Chain Cover Stitch Tension Dials 12 Needle Tension Dial 12 Chain Looper Tension Dial 12 THREADING 13 Threading Preparation 13 Thread...

Page 5: ...28 Turning Corners Chain Stitch 28 Turning Corners Cover Stitch 28 Flat Hemming Cover Stitch 29 Hemming in the Round Cover Stitch 29 Securing Chain and Cover Stitching 30 SPECIALTY THREADS 31 Using S...

Page 6: ...the chain needle thread catches the chain looper to form a straight stitch on the top of your fabric and thread chain loops on the underside Use 2 or 3 cover stitch needles and the chain looper to fo...

Page 7: ...de cover 12 Front table 13 Handwheel 14 Carrying handle 15 Stitch length dial 16 Accessory compartment spool stand 17 Differential feed adjusting lever 18 Left needle tension dial 19 Center needle ten...

Page 8: ...Accessory compartment Package of assorted sized needles 1 Accessory compartment Organ ELx705CF Allen screwdriver 1 Accessory compartment Tweezers 1 Accessory compartment Needle threader 1 Accessory c...

Page 9: ...hreads for sewing specialty decorative techniques Optional Accessories CHAIN COVER STITCH OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Belt Loop Folder 3 4 19mm RO B0421S12A E BLE8 S12 Belt Loop Folder 1 1 2 38mm RO B0421S11...

Page 10: ...This appliance has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully...

Page 11: ...until each section clicks into a locked position fig B 6 Opening Front table To open the front table place your thumb against the tab and slide the cover to the right A slight pull toward you will al...

Page 12: ...lockwise To decrease pressure turn the screw counter clockwise The Baby Lock has the convenience of a snap on presser foot To Release 1 Raise the presser foot lever This will also lower the feed dogs...

Page 13: ...ed dogs move the same distance This is the setting to use for most fabrics and applications fig B When the dial is set above N the front feed dog will feed more fab rics than the back This is because...

Page 14: ...after changing the settings O V E R V I E W 12 Needle Tension Dials From left to right the dials are Orange for C1 chain needle Yellow for C2 chain needle and Green for C3 chain needle The tension se...

Page 15: ...nge disks and spool cap C Thread net on thread Pulling thread through net Threading Your Baby Lock Your Baby Lock is equipped with an exclusive Instant Jet Air Threading System for fast easy threading...

Page 16: ...thread is in the tension disk fig A 4 Take the thread down to the chain looper threading port 5 Pull 18 inches 40cm of thread and insert 1 inch 10cm of thread into the chain looper threading port Use...

Page 17: ...thread down the right side of the yellow tension dial under the dial and the thread guide below the dial 4 Bring the thread through thread guide at top of machine and down to the pre tension thread g...

Page 18: ...plate C 1 needle is 1 inch 2 5cm C 2 needle is 7 8 inch 2 25cm and C 3 nee dle is 3 4 inch 2cm This guide is great for hemming garments with cover stitch 1 Turn under hem and press 2 Align the raw edg...

Page 19: ...2 or 3 stitches 5 Start to sew slowly 6 After the first few stitches stop and cut excess threads fig B 7 Start the next seam at the toe of the presser foot fig C 8 You only need to raise and lower the...

Page 20: ...in locked position to thread the chain looper 2 Follow the diagram to thread the chain looper see pg 19 Open side cover of machine to make sure the thread is through the eye of the chain looper Trim...

Page 21: ...higher number Orange yellow or green Or lower the chain looper tension dial to loosen the chain looper thread Blue Needle thread is too tight Loosen the chain cover needle thread tension dial to a lo...

Page 22: ...machine in locked position to thread the chain looper 2 Follow the diagram to thread the chain looper pg 21 Open the side cover of the machine to make sure the thread is through the eye of the looper...

Page 23: ...mber Orange yellow or green Or decrease the tension on the chain looper tension dial to loosen the chain looper thread Blue Needle thread is too tight Loosen the tension by turning the chain cover nee...

Page 24: ...in locked position to thread the chain looper pg 13 2 Follow the diagram to thread the chain looper pg 23 Open the side cover of the machine to make sure the thread is through the eye of the looper T...

Page 25: ...umber Orange yellow or green Or decrease the tension on the chain looper tension dial to loosen the chain looper thread Blue Needle thread is too tight Loosen the tension by turning the chain cover ne...

Page 26: ...ition to thread the chain looper pg 13 2 Follow the diagram to thread the chain looper pg 25 Open the side cover of the machine to make sure the thread is through the eye of the looper Trim the thread...

Page 27: ...er number Orange yellow or green Or decrease the tension on the chain looper tension dial to loosen the chain looper thread Blue Needle thread is too tight Loosen the tension by turning the chain cove...

Page 28: ...on to thread the chain looper pg 13 2 Follow the diagram to thread the chain looper pg 27 Open the side cover of the machine to make sure the thread is through the eye of the chain looper Trim thread...

Page 29: ...higher number Orange yellow or green Or decrease the tension on the chain looper tension dial to loosen the chain looper thread Blue Needle thread is too tight Loosen the tension by turning the chain...

Page 30: ...itch A B C Turning Corners Cover Stitch Sew to the point in fabric where you want to turn a corner Stop the machine Turn the handwheel toward you counter clockwise until the needles are down in the fa...

Page 31: ...retailer A B A B C Flat Hemming Cover Stitch Hemming in the Round Cover Stitch 1 Sew all seams on the garment 2 Measure turn up and press the hem on garment 3 Stitch around the hem overlapping the hem...

Page 32: ...the chain stitch or cover stitch at the end of the seam bring the needle thread s to the back of the fabric and tug on the needle threads to secure the seam The cover stitch needle threads may also b...

Page 33: ...ds Heavy weight Threads Lightweight threads such as rayon machine embroidery thread lingerie thread can easily be thread ed on the Baby Lock Very fine monofilament threads may need threading assistanc...

Page 34: ...the existing looper thread out of tube extending from the threading mechanism fig B Leave the thread in the looper arm 5 Tie the specialty thread onto the regular thread with an over hand knot fig C P...

Page 35: ...n 18 inch 40cm tail above the threading port 5 Place the straight end of the looper threading tool into the threading port Push the looper threading tool until the end comes out of the looper eye Open...

Page 36: ...of serger thread and fold in half to form a thread cradle Insert the loose ends of the thread cradle into the port about 1 inch 2 5cm 6 Holding the cradle loop with left hand depress the threading lev...

Page 37: ...r Stitch Left Narrow Right Narrow Wide 4 Thread Triple Cover Stitch COMMENTS Use in needle and chain looper Use in needle and chain looper Use in needle and chain looper Make sure to use soft pliable...

Page 38: ...the correct Organ ELx705CF system Chain or Cover Stitching 1 Are the tensions too tight on the chain cover needles or the chain looper 2 Is the stitch length too short 3 Did you start the first stitch...

Page 39: ...correctly 8 Is the needle thread s in the correct tension disk Looper Threading Difficulties 1 Is the thread end in the threading port correctly 2 Is at least 1 inch 2 5cm of the thread end in the thr...

Page 40: ...cover stitch To Replace a Needle 1 Raise the needle to the highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you 2 Using the allen screwdriver loosen the needle screw for the needle to be changed Scre...

Page 41: ...Type 1 For safety reasons unplug main power cord prior of replacing light bulb 2 Loosen screw on lamp cover and remove 3 Remove light bulb and replace bulb with the same type rated 15watts 110volts o...

Page 42: ...e clamp 4 For easy access to the needle plate lock pin set screw raise needle clamp to its highest position fig A 5 Place allen screwdriver 1 5mm into allen screw and loosen needle plate pin holder sc...

Page 43: ...esser Foot Snap On Foot Looper Chain Looper Needle System Organ ELx705CF 80 12 and 90 14 Number of Needles 3 C 1 C 2 C 3 Sewing Speed Up to 1500 s p m Machine Weight 7 3 kg 16 2bs Light Bulb 15W 110V...

Page 44: ...ial Right needle tension dial Diff Feed Seam width 4 Thread C1 C2 C3 4 6 4 6 4 6 N 6mm C2 C3 3 Thread 3 5 4 6 4 6 3 0 4 0 2 Thread C1 C2 3 0 4 0 4 6 4 6 N 3mm 6mm N 4 6 3 5 3 5 4 6 3 0 4 0 3 0 4 0 3 0...

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