Baby Lock Regent BLRT18, Instruction And Reference Manual

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Page 2: ...If you find any problems in the manual please report them to us in writing This document is not warranted to be error free Baby Lock assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccurac...

Page 3: ...on What are you looking for Find it here Safety Information User manual Regulatory Information User manual What s Included with your Machine User manual Machine Specifications User manual Regent Quilt...

Page 4: ...Foot Pedal 14 Installing the Thread Mast 14 Installing the Color Touch Screen 15 Using Your Machine 16 Needle Thread Selection Guide 16 Changing the Hopping Foot 16 Threading the Machine 17 Inserting...

Page 5: ...tches Per Inch SPI 27 Basting Stitches 27 Precision 28 Cruise 28 Tools Menu 29 Low Bobbin 30 Timer And Stitch Count 31 Alarms 31 Lighting 32 Calculator Screen 32 Diagnostics Screen 32 Diagnostics Test...

Page 6: ...hem if you need to return the machine to the retailer or send it for repair If you don t pack the machine properly or if you don t use the correct packaging materials the machine could be damaged Baby...

Page 7: ...doit jamais tre laiss e sans surveillance lorsqu elle est branch e D branchez toujours la machine de la prise lectrique imm diatement apr s usage et avant de la nettoyer WARNING To reduce the risk of...

Page 8: ...safe way and understand the hazards involved Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision AVERTISSEMENT pour r duire le risque de br lures d incendie de choc lectri...

Page 9: ...r au cours d un quilting normal Ne pas laisser les enfants jouer avec la machine Une attention particuli re est n cessaire lorsque cette machine est utilis e par ou proximit d enfants Cette machine pe...

Page 10: ...lace or remove the needle or any other part when you check or clean the machine when you leave the machine unattended 3 Connect the machine directly to the wall outlet or to a surge protector that con...

Page 11: ...n Case Type MF Motor Type Brushless DC Needle Positioning Up and down tie off stitch Electrical Power US Canada 105 120 VAC 47 63Hz 300W peak Rest of the world 100 250 VAC 47 63Hz 300W peak This machi...

Page 12: ...are components found on the machine that are not used for stationary machine quilting such as threaded holes for handlebars 9 5 4 8 6 3 7 1 2 10 11 1 Thread Mast 7 Take Up Lever 2 Thread Guide A 8 Thr...

Page 13: ...eedle Bar 19 Front Threaded Display Mounting Holes 13 Needle Bar Thread Guide 20 Front Base 14 Needle 21 Back Casing Frame 15 Ruler Foot 22 Rear Base 16 Needle Plate 23 Color Touch Screen Display Conn...

Page 14: ...Front 26 25 34 32 27 33 29 28 31 30 25 On Off Switch 30 Electronic Control Pod C Pod 26 Power Cord Connector 31 Bobbin Assembly 27 Accessory Power Outlet 32 LED Light Ring 28 Foot Pedal Connector 33...

Page 15: ...Table 1 We recommend having someone help lift and place the machine 2 Lift the machine by putting one arm through the throat space 3 Remove the Regent Stitch Harmony Table Insert if in place and set...

Page 16: ...ch it from the front of the machine Installing the Thread Mast 1 Locate the threaded hole on top of the machine near the rear by the hand wheel 2 The thread mast comes with a washer and a nut Remove t...

Page 17: ...hat are in line with each other are used Ignore the third hole located to the side of these two holes 3 Align the holes in the color touch screen bracket with the two holes on top of the machine with...

Page 18: ...er stitch visibility such as micro quilting 1 Remove the foot that is on the mount by using the 2 5mm hex wrench to loosen the mounting screw far enough that you can slide the foot off of the mount 2...

Page 19: ...read guide B when using these threads Page 12 HQ18 Avant User Manual 1 Place a cone or spool of thread on the spool pin Pass the thread through the thread mast eyelet from back to front continuing to...

Page 20: ...ead through the hole thread guide F 7 Make sure the thread is following the groove down the front of the needle and threads from front to back Be careful that the thread does not twist around the need...

Page 21: ...s may result in damaged or stripped threads in the needle clamp Damage to the needle clamp may also make it difficult to fully insert the needle which will change the machine timing causing more issue...

Page 22: ...er and lift the bobbin case from your hand While gently moving the finger front to back not up and down which is not consistent the bobbin case should slide slowly down the thread like a spider on its...

Page 23: ...ower Place quilt sandwich under hopping foot 2 While firmly holding the tail of the needle thread with the left hand choose one of the following methods to cycle the needle through one full rotation t...

Page 24: ...requires minute adjustments the top tension knob may require turns anywhere from 1 4 of a turn to two to four turns to achieve balanced tension Tighten Top Thread Tension To adjust the top tension tig...

Page 25: ...the bobbin case snaps into The bobbin basket remains stationary while the hook rotates around the basket The oil lubricates the region where these two components interlock A drop of oil in the region...

Page 26: ...k to the play icon with a gold background color When the machine foot controller is pressed the button color and icon show that the machine is running by changing the button to the pause icon and gray...

Page 27: ...interval Coordinate how quickly you move the quilt sandwich with how quickly the machine takes a basting stitch Experiment with the various speed options along with moving the quilt to find which of t...

Page 28: ...indicating it is time to put in a new bobbin When recording a bobbin length REC will appear in this box When recording is turned off the bobbin remaining value will again appear in this space G H Need...

Page 29: ...ches per inch SPI setting The setting is reflected in the white indicator box between the and buttons The value can be adjusted between 4 and 22 stitches per inch Basting Stitches There are four basti...

Page 30: ...he machine will stitch regardless of how slowly the fabric is moving across the table The Cruise speed can be adjusted using the and buttons that appear below the Cruise button when Cruise mode is sel...

Page 31: ...bar and setting their brightness levels Calculator An on screen calculator may be accessed from the Tools screen Diagnostics The Diagnostics button activates the screen where machine diagnostic funct...

Page 32: ...rd Stop B Bobbin Thread Capacity C New Bobbin D Save Preset E Set Alarm F Preset Value Put a new bobbin with the same thread into the machine and press the New Bobbin button C Then press the Alarm but...

Page 33: ...nt the number of stitches in a quilt Press the Reset button to zero out the counter when starting a new quilt To see the lifetime stitch counter for the machine see the Information screen Alarms The R...

Page 34: ...tion subtraction multiplication division square root and percentage Use the back space on the top right to delete a digit mistakenly entered Diagnostics Screen Six different diagnostics tests can be p...

Page 35: ...turn to the Main menu screen or the Tools button to return to the Diagnostics menu screen Speed Sensor Test The Speed Sensor test can helps determine if there is a problem with the Regent speed sensor...

Page 36: ...e whether the nee dle position sensor is functioning properly Rotating the hand wheel should result in a beep for a third of a stitch cycle followed by no beep for the other two thirds If you hear a c...

Page 37: ...e tension discs while not compressing the spring 3 While holding the spring in place press Reset 4 When calibration is complete replace the tension knob Foot Pedal Test The Pedal test will help determ...

Page 38: ...e of the display as shown 2 Wait for the color of the selection buttons to change from gray to gold 3 Select the machine display or sensor icon for update as needed 4 When the display update button is...

Page 39: ...in the middle of the screen indicates whether the foot controller is attached A red X will appear if it is not connected properly C The left and right sensor icons indicate whether the sensors are fu...

Page 40: ...By moving the fabric faster the stitches begin to elongate The My Speed setting can either be increased or the fabric can be moved slower to get the stitches back to the desired length By moving the f...

Page 41: ...can become damaged or burred resulting in fabric damage as well as skipped stitches thread breakage or shredding Always change the needle if it has been hit bumped or pulled off center while maneuveri...

Page 42: ...e bobbin area and throat plate The needle hits the throat plate Correctly position the needle throat plate or hopping foot Replace with a new needle Stitches are Puckered Corrective Measure s The tens...

Page 43: ...ad lock to cause a timing problem Thread Nests Under Quilt Corrective Measure s Not enough tension on top thread Check that the machine is threaded correctly Make certain that the thread is flossed sn...

Page 44: ...age Debris in tension discs Inspect for particles and remove any fuzz or debris Bobbin rotation is not smooth Change the bobbin The slightest hesitation of the bobbin rotation can be the cause of dram...

Page 45: ...n thread Needle plate damage Hook damage Broken needles or damaged needle bar clamp Nothing visible on the display Corrective Measure s Display cables unplugged Locate the black cable that plugs into...

Page 46: ...osition Horizontal Spool Pin Regent Quilting Table Extension Expand your original Regent table with Regent Table Extensions Each extension measures 18 x 30 Purchase one or two to provide extra support...

Page 47: ...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 w...

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