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TROUBLESHOOTING
*
Adjust the thread tension while test sewing on a
piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used in
your project.
Note
• If the upper threading and bobbin threading are
incorrect, the thread tension cannot be adjusted
correctly. Check the upper threading and bobbin
threading first, and then adjust the thread tension.
* When the bobbin thread is visible on the right side of
the fabric.
Set the upper thread tension to a lower number. (Loosen
the thread tension.)
* When the upper thread is visible on the wrong side of
the fabric.
Set the upper thread tension to a higher number.
(Tighten the thread tension.)
Fabric is Caught in the Machine and Cannot
Be Removed
If the fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed,
the thread may have become tangled under the needle plate.
Follow the procedure described below to remove the fabric
from the machine. If the operation cannot be completed
according to the procedure, instead of attempting to complete
it forcefully, contact your nearest Baby Lock retailer.
Removing the Fabric From the Machine
a
Immediately stop the machine.
b
Turn off the machine.
c
Remove the needle.
If the needle is lowered into the fabric, turn the
handwheel away from you (clockwise) to raise the
needle out of the fabric, and then remove the needle.
*
Refer to "CHANGING THE NEEDLE" on page 46.
d
Remove the presser foot.
If the thread is entangled on the presser foot, remove the
entangled thread, and then raise the presser foot lever to
remove the presser foot. Otherwise, the presser foot may
be damaged.
*
Refer to "CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT" on
page 49.
e
Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it.
If the fabric can be removed, remove it. Continue with
the following steps to clean the race.
f
Remove the needle plate and bobbin case.
If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them.
*
Refer to "Cleaning the Race" on page 183.
188
g
Remove any threads in the race and around the feed
dogs.
h
*
Refer to step
on page 184.
a
h
Insert the bobbin case and then attach the needle
plate.
i
*
Refer to steps
through
i
Check the condition of the needle, and then install it.
If the needle is in a poor condition, for example, if it is
bent, be sure to install a new needle.
*
Refer to "CHANGING THE NEEDLE" on page 46.
Checking Machine Operations
If the needle plate has been removed, check machine
operations to confirm that installation has been completed
correctly.
a
Turn on the machine.
b
Select Straight stitch (Middle).
Note
• Do not yet install the presser foot and thread.
c
Slowly turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise), and look from all sides to check
that the needle falls at the center of the opening in the
needle plate.
a
If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the
machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact
your authorized Baby Lock retailer.
d
Turn off the machine, and then install the bobbin and
presser foot.
Never use a scratched or damaged presser foot.
Otherwise, the needle may break, or sewing
performance may suffer.
*
Refer to "Setting the Bobbin" on page 39 and
"CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT" on page 49.
1 Cleaning brush
2 Race
k
on page 184.
1 Opening in the needle
plate
2 Handwheel
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