Tension Quick Start Guide - Baby Lock Gallant XL Instruction And Reference Manual

To bring bobbin thread to the top of the quilt
1. After the machine is threaded, move the machine over the quilt to your
starting location.
2. While firmly holding the tail of the needle thread, press the needle up/
down key (button) twice, causing the needle to go down through the quilt
sandwich and then back to the up position.
3. Move the machine two to three inches while holding the needle thread in place. The bobbin thread will
pull through to the top of the quilt.
4. Grasp the bobbin thread and pull it to the desired length. Reposition the needle to the starting location.
Tie off the threads by quilting a few very tiny stitches while holding both the top and bobbin thread.
Press the Start/Stop key (button) to begin quilting.
To start or stop quilting
• Start or stop the machine at any time by pressing the Start/Stop key on
the handlebars.
• To start quilting press the Start/Stop key. Do not hold the key down.
• To stop quilting press the same Start/Stop key.

Tension Quick Start Guide

1. Always adjust bobbin tension first. Bobbin
adjustments are minute. Turn the screw in
small increments like single minutes on the
clock.
2. Stitch to check top tension. To adjust the
top tension, turn the knob in quarter turns
or 15 minute increments.
3. If thread looks like Diagram A
Problem: The top thread is too tight.
Solution: Turn the top tension dial
counterclockwise to loosen the top
tension.
4. If thread looks like Diagram B
Problem: The top thread is too loose.
Solution: Turn the top tension dial
clockwise to tighten the top tension.
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