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- Page 3 • This machine is approved for use in the country of INTRODUCTION purchase only. Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the or plug, if it is not working properly, has been correct operation of the various functions.
- Page 4 FOR USERS IN EUROPEAN • If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by COUNTRIES an authorized Baby Lock retailer. • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is This appliance can be used by children required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the...
- Page 5 • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. • If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer to obtain the correct lead.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONTENTS Chapter 1 GETTING READY Names of Machine Parts........5 Included accessories .............. 7 Optional accessories .............. 8 Attaching the stitch pattern plate ..........8 Turning the Machine On/Off........ 9 LCD Operation ........... 10 Changing the Machine Settings......11 Winding/Installing the Bobbin...... -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Ready
Names of Machine Parts GETTING READY Chapter G Handle Names of Machine Parts Carry the machine by its handle when transporting. H Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the ■ Main parts presser foot. -
Page 8: Operation Keys
Names of Machine Parts ■ Operation buttons Measurements on the needle plate, bobbin cover (with markings) and needle plate cover The measurements on the bobbin cover are references for patterns with a middle (center) needle position. The measurements on the needle plate and the needle plate cover are references for stitches with a left needle position. -
Page 9: Included Accessories
• (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on the machine model: BL80B. The model is mentioned on the machine rating plate. • The presser foot holder screw is available through your authorized Baby Lock retailer. (Part code: XG1343-001) -
Page 10: Optional Accessories
• A variety of feet are available to enable different types of stitching and finishes. Visit your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine. • Always use accessories recommended for this machine. -
Page 11: Turning The Machine On/Off
These things may damage the cord, or cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized Baby Lock retailer for repairs before continuing use. • Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. -
Page 12: Lcd Operation
LCD Operation LCD Operation When the machine is turned on, the LCD will light up and the following screen is displayed. To change the displayed settings, use the operation keys and stitch pattern selection dial. Display Item Name Explanation Page Presser foot Shows the symbol for the presser foot to be used. -
Page 13: Changing The Machine Settings
Changing the Machine Settings ■ Turning on/off the buzzer Changing the Machine Settings The buzzer can be turned off. Press and hold “–” stitch width key while turning on ■ Changing the needle stop position the machine. The needle position when stitching is finished can be changed from the down position to the up position. -
Page 14: Winding/Installing The Bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Winding/Installing the Bobbin Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with the rounded side on the left. CAUTION • Only use the plastic bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type CAUTION (X52800-120). - Page 15 Winding/Installing the Bobbin Pass the thread under the hook on the bobbin winding Turn on the machine. thread guide, and then wind it counterclockwise under the pretension disk. Press the “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the bobbin. When the foot controller is plugged in, press down on the foot controller.
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Page 16: Installing The Bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread Installing the bobbin unwinds to the left. Install the bobbin wound with thread. You can begin sewing immediately without pulling up the bobbin thread by simply inserting the bobbin in the bobbin case and guiding the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover. -
Page 17: Upper Threading
Upper Threading While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right Upper Threading hand (1), continue guiding the thread through the slit with your left hand (2). Then, cut the thread with the cutter (3). CAUTION • When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. -
Page 18: Needle Bar Thread Guide
Upper Threading Pass the thread under the thread guide, then under the Press (Needle position button) once or twice to thread guide cover and to the front. raise the needle. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no ... -
Page 19: Presser Foot
Upper Threading Check that the needle and thread are compatible with Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot. the needle threader. If they are compatible, continue with the next step. • The needle threader can be used with machine needles 75/11 through 100/16. -
Page 20: Pulling Up The Bobbin Thread
Upper Threading Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the thread Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser through and under the presser foot, and then pull out foot and pull it about 10 cm (4 inches) toward the back about 5 cm (approx. -
Page 21: Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations • Needles that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 - 100/16) * The larger the number, the larger the needle. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer. • Thread that can be used with this machine: 30 - 90 weight * Never use thread of 20 weight or lower. -
Page 22: Replacing The Needle
Replacing the Needle Turn off the machine. Replacing the Needle CAUTION CAUTION • Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off • Only use recommended home sewing machine the machine, otherwise injuries may occur if needles. Use of any other needle may bend the the “Start/Stop”... -
Page 23: Replacing The Presser Foot
Replacing the Presser Foot Place the appropriate presser foot below the presser Replacing the Presser Foot foot holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder. 1 Presser foot holder 2 Notch in the presser foot CAUTION holder 3 Presser foot pin... -
Page 24: Removing And Attaching The Presser Foot Holder
Replacing the Presser Foot Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right Removing and attaching the presser foot hand, and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand. holder Turn the screw toward you (clockwise). Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the walking foot and quilting foot. -
Page 25: Chapter 2 Sewing Basics
Sewing SEWING BASICS Chapter Turn the stitch pattern selection dial to select a stitch. Sewing CAUTION • While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. -
Page 26: Presser Foot
Sewing ■ Using the foot controller Lower the presser foot lever. You can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing. Adjust the sewing speed with the sewing speed controller. Memo You can use this controller to adjust sewing speed •... -
Page 27: Sewing Reverse/Reinforcement Stitches
Sewing Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic reverse/ beginning and end of sewing. With reinforcement stitches, 3 reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the to 5 stitches are sewn at the same place. -
Page 28: Reinforcement Priority
Sewing The operation performed when either of these buttons is Reverse stitch Reinforcement pressed differs depending on the selected stitch pattern. Refer stitch button button to the following table for details on the operation that is performed when the button is pressed. When the automatic Machine sews Machine sews... -
Page 29: Setting The Stitch Width/Stitch Length
Adjusting the thread tension ■ Setting the stitch length Turn off the machine, then turn it on again. Reinforcement priority is turned on. The stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch coarser (longer) or finer (shorter). Memo •... -
Page 30: Useful Sewing Tips
Useful Sewing Tips ■ Upper thread is too loose Useful Sewing Tips If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose. Tighten the thread tension. Sewing Tips Note • If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper ■... -
Page 31: Sewing An Even Seam Allowance
Useful Sewing Tips ■ Sewing cylindrical pieces Sewing an even seam allowance Removing the flat bed attachment allows for free-arm sewing, making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam allowance and pant legs. -
Page 32: Sewing Various Fabrics
Useful Sewing Tips ■ Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking Sewing Various Fabrics The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch (left needle position). Sew while keeping the edge of the ■... -
Page 33: Presser Foot
Useful Sewing Tips ■ Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Release the presser foot locking pin (black button). The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to When sewing fabrics that may stick to the presser foot, such as leather or vinyl fabrics, replace the presser foot with the be fed. -
Page 34: Sewing Decorative Stitch Patterns
Useful Sewing Tips ■ Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape Sewing decorative stitch patterns CAUTION Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, attach • Use only the adhesive-free hook-and-loop stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric. An fastener tape which is designed for sewing. -
Page 35: Chapter 3 Various Stitches
Stitch Chart VARIOUS STITCHES Chapter Stitch Chart ■ Utility stitches Memo • When any of the following stitches (reverse stitch patterns and reinforcement stitch patterns) are selected, pressing (Reverse stitch button) will sew reverse stitches. Stitch When any other stitch is selected, pressing (Reverse stitch button) will sew reinforcement stitches. - Page 36 Stitch Chart Stitch width Stitch length Presser (mm (inch)) (mm (inch)) Stitch Stitch name/Applications foot Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Zigzag stitch (Right) 3.5 (1/8) 1.4 (1/16) Start from right needle position, zigzag sews to left. 2.5 - 5.0 0.3 - 4.0 (3/32 - 3/16) (1/64 - 3/16) 3 steps elastic zigzag stitch...
- Page 37 Stitch Chart Stitch width Stitch length Presser (mm (inch)) (mm (inch)) Stitch Stitch name/Applications foot Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Smocking stitch 5.0 (3/16) 1.6 (1/16) Smocking, decorative stitching 0.0 - 7.0 0.4 - 4.0 (0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16) Feather stitch 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
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Page 38: Utility Stitches
Utility stitches ■ Decorative stitches Utility stitches Use monogramming foot “N”. The twin needle can only be used with satin stitch. In addition, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J” when using the twin needle. CAUTION Decorative stitches • Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop”... -
Page 39: Blind Hem Stitching
Utility stitches Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Blind Hem Stitching Check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. 1 The needle should not touch the Secure the lower edge of skirts and pants with a blind hem. presser foot center Memo •... -
Page 40: Presser Foot
Utility stitches Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the fabric with Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the wrong side facing up. the fold of the hem. (page 27) 1 Needle drop point 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Desired edge of hem... -
Page 41: Buttonhole Sewing
Utility stitches Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length Buttonhole sewing of the buttonhole. 1 Marks on fabric The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 2 Buttonhole sewing inches) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. -
Page 42: Buttonhole Lever
Utility stitches Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. -
Page 43: Button Sewing
Utility stitches ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewing When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Buttons can be sewn on with the machine. Buttons with two Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot or with four holes can be attached. - Page 44 Utility stitches ■ Attaching a shank to a button Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes To sew the button with a shank, attach the button with of the button. space between it and the fabric, and then wind the thread by hand.
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Page 45: Zipper Insertion
Utility stitches Remove about 5 cm (2 inches) from the end of the Zipper Insertion basting on the outside. 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Zipper basting ■ Inserting a centered zipper 3 Outside basting Stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted against each 4 5 cm (2 inches) other. -
Page 46: Appliqué, Patchwork And Quilt Stitching
Utility stitches Select a stitch. Memo • The stitches shown below are examples. Select the desired stitch. • If the presser foot contacts the zipper slider, leave the needle lowered (in the fabric) and raise the presser foot. After moving the slider so it will not contact the presser foot, lower the presser foot and continue sewing. -
Page 47: Presser Foot
“quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the walking foot* and the quilting guide*. * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. Stitch Note • For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 33. - Page 48 * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized or break. Baby Lock retailer. Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and then Quilting foot move the fabric at a consistent pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm (approx.
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Page 49: Other Stitching Applications
Utility stitches ■ Bar tack stitching Other Stitching Applications Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket ■ Elastic attaching corners is described below. When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape. - Page 50 Utility stitches Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position. Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. ■ Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used on blouses and children's clothing.
- Page 51 Utility stitches ■ Shell tuck stitching Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They foot aligned with the seam.
- Page 52 Utility stitches Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of the Set the machine to use the twin needle setting. machine and put the spool of thread onto the extra Press (Needle mode selection key). spool pin. 1 Thread spool 2 Extra spool pin ...
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Page 53: Making Adjustments
Making adjustments ■ Heirloom stitching Making adjustments When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. - Page 54 Making adjustments If the stitch pattern has gaps: Press the “–” stitch length key. The displayed value decreases each time the button is pressed and the stitch pattern will shorten. Sew the stitch pattern again. • If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, make adjustments again.
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Page 55: Chapter 4 Appendix
Place the thumb of your left hand at the front of the an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and needle plate cover. contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. Precautions on storing the machine Do not store the machine in any of the locations described below, otherwise damage to the machine may result, for example, rust caused by condensation. - Page 56 For a new bobbin area. case, contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. • Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed, otherwise the needle may break.
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Page 57: Troubleshooting
• The upper thread appears as a single continuous line. www.babylock.com ”. If the problem persists, contact • The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the your Baby Lock retailer. fabric. (Refer to the illustration below.) • The upper thread has tightened up, and comes out ■... -
Page 58: Incorrect Thread Tension
Troubleshooting ■ Cause <With symptoms 3 and 5 described above> Incorrect upper threading The upper threading is incorrect. If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded, the upper Return the thread tension dial to “4”, and then refer to thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled “Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric”... -
Page 59: Fabric Is Caught In The Machine And Cannot Be Removed
If the operation cannot be completed according to this procedure, instead of attempting to remove it forcefully, contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine If the fabric could be removed. - Page 60 If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact Insert the bobbin case by following step your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer. “Cleaning the race” on page 53. Turn off the machine, and then install the bobbin and Attach the needle plate cover according to step presser foot.
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Page 61: If The Thread Becomes Tangled Under The Bobbin Winder Seat
If the reference page is “*”, contact your authorized If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed Baby Lock retailer. under the pretension disk of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly, the thread may become tangled under the bobbin ■... - Page 62 The sewing lamp does not come on. Presser foot is attached incorrectly. The sewing light is damaged. – • Contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. Screw of the presser foot holder is loose. The LCD screen is fogged up. Fabric is too thick. 19, 30 Condensation has formed on the LCD screen.
- Page 63 Troubleshooting Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Bobbin thread breaks. Not stitching Bobbin is set incorrectly. Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Bobbin is set incorrectly. A scratched bobbin is being used. Upper threading is incorrect.
- Page 64 If the handwheel does not turn smoothly or the needle that fell into the machine cannot be removed, consult your authorized Baby Lock retailer. The handwheel does not turn smoothly. Thread is tangled in the bobbin case.
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Page 65: Error Messages
If error message “F*” appears in the LCD while the Contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. (“*” will be replaced with a number.) Operation beeps If a correct operation is performed, the machine beeps one time. -
Page 66: Index
Index Index Needle threader ................17 Appliqué ..................44 Operation beep ..............11 Optional accessories ..............8 Ball point needle ................19 Overcasting stitches ..............36 Bar tack stitch ................47 Blind hem stitch ................37 Bobbin ..................12 Bobbin case ................. 54 Patchwork ................... - Page 68 English 888-M61 XH1960-001...