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Ruler Base
If you plan to use rulers and templates with your Gallant XL, you will need to attach the ruler base to give
you a large, stable surface on which to rest the ruler or template. The ruler base, rulers, and templates are
optional accessories. For more information, visit http://www.babylock.com.
To install the ruler base
The Ruler Base Kit comes with four posts to attach to the machine
using the 4 screws.
1.
Attach the 4 screws to the machine using the four posts as
indicate in the photo
2.
Guide the wide part of the latches back until they are between
the front and rear ruler base posts. Then lower the ruler base
down between the posts.
3.
Push the ruler base back until it is touching the machine or
snaps into place.
NOTE
: When the wide part of the latch is down between the two posts there will still be a gap
between the ruler base opening and the front of the machine. Push back on the ruler base to
secure it into place
To remove the ruler base
• Grasp the front corners of the ruler base. Pull the ruler base towards you, up and away from the
machine.
To use rulers and templates with your quilting machine
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CAUTION
: Use only 1/4-inch thick rulers with your machine. Do not use rotary-cutting rulers; they
are too thin and can easily slip under the hopping foot. Always use the ruler base to stabilize the
ruler. The ruler foot will give an extra measure of security while using rulers.
Keep the ruler flat and quilt only where the ruler is held securely. Avoid losing control by walking your hand
along the ruler or stopping and repositioning your hand and/or the ruler.
•
Quilting with rulers requires gentle three-point pressure as follows:
1.
Position and press the ruler against any side of the hopping foot.
2. Press machine against ruler.
3. Press ruler against ruler base with only as much force as is necessary to keep the ruler from
slipping. Too much pressure will prevent the machine from moving.
The quilting line will be approximately 1/4 inch away from the ruler edge. The markings on many rulers
take this into consideration.
NOTE
: Set the machine to stop in the needle-down position to keep the machine from moving
while making adjustments with the ruler.
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