Gallant XL User Manual
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Machine Maintenance
Clean and Oil Your Gallant XL
The only place where you need to regularly oil your machine is the bobbin hook assembly. Failure to keep
the hook assembly lubricated can cause severe damage to the machine.
We recommend that you oil the hook assembly with each bobbin change and before use if you haven’t
used the machine for a few days. A change in the sound of the machine while quilting also indicates that it
may need to be oiled.
NOTE
: Internal lubrication will be done when the machine is taken to an authorized Baby Lock
retailer for routine maintenance and cleaning, every 24 months or 10 million stitches
(whichever comes first).
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IMPORTANT
: Only use light stitching machine oil on the hook when oiling your machine.
To clean the bobbin area and oil the bobbin hook
1.
Turn off the machine. Remove the bobbin and bobbin case.
2.
Clean the bobbin basket area using a lint brush (provided) or a quick blast of canned air.
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 case with bobbin and turn
on the machine.
QUILTING TIP
: After oiling, always sew a few seconds on a scrap piece of fabric off the side
of the quilt as oil may cling to thread. Over-oiling can cause excess dripping from the bobbin
assembly.
To clean the Gallant XL display
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Use a soft rag or microfiber cloth (dampened with diluted isopropyl alcohol if needed) and gently
wipe the display to remove any dust or finger marks.
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CAUTION
: Never use any chemicals to clean your display as this may negatively affect the
display’s performance.
