Baby Lock Gallant XL Instruction And Reference Manual page 26

To test bobbin tension
The bobbin tension is the foundation for stitch tension. Always set the bobbin tension first.
 NOTE: Check the bobbin tension each time a new bobbin is inserted.
1. With the bobbin properly in the bobbin case, hold the bobbin case in the palm of your hand with the
open end facing up.
2. Wrap the thread once around the index finger of the opposite hand and attempt to lift the bobbin
up by the thread. The bobbin case should stand up on its side, and barely lift out of your hand. If the
bobbin will not stand up on its side, the bobbin tension is too loose. If it lifts completely out of your
hand and hangs by the thread, the bobbin tension is too tight.
To adjust the bobbin tension
• Make the adjustment using the screw in the center of the
tension spring (the larger of the 2 screws). Turn clockwise to
tighten and counterclockwise to loosen the tension. Make tiny
adjustments to the screw and test.
• Remove and repeat process again, if needed.
To insert the bobbin case into the machine
1. Move the needle to the up position. Turn off the power to the machine.
2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case.
3. Leave 5 to 6 inches of thread hanging loose. See page 25 for more details.
4. To fit the bobbin case onto the hook spindle in the
machine, orient the bobbin case as shown in the photo
with alignment tab into the notch to the right. Push the
bobbin case inward until it clicks into place.
 NOTE: Do not insert the bobbin case into the
machine by lifting the release lever on bobbin case.
Use the lever only for removing the bobbin case.
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