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Gallant Ruler Base
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f you plan to use rulers and templates with your Gallant, 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.
To install the ruler base
1. The Ruler Base Kit comes with four posts for the
ruler base that you will attach to the machine using
the 4 screws.
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 and then 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 Gallant Ruler Base to
stabilize the ruler. The 1/4-inch Ruler Foot in the Ruler and Echo Foot Set 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.
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Quilting with rulers requires gentle three-point pressure as follows:
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osition 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 all Baby Lock
rulers take this into consideration.
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TE: Set the machine to stop in the needle-down position to keep the machine from moving while
making adjustments with the ruler.
