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  • Page 3 Electrical Hazards: INTRODUCTION • This machine should be connected to an AC power Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this source within the range indicated on the rating machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY label. Do not connect it to a DC power source or INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the inverter.
  • Page 4 • If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by safe way and understand the hazards an authorized Baby Lock retailer. involved. Children shall not play with • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the the appliance.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT • Consult the authorized Baby Lock retailer or an • In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse experienced radio/TV technician for help. • This transmitter must not be co-located or operated approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e.
  • Page 6 WPA™ and WPA2™ are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®. Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Baby Lock products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.
  • Page 7 PRECAUTION FOR WIRELESS CONNECTION Make sure you use a router or firewall when connecting your machine to the Internet to protect it against unauthorized access from the Internet.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Chapter 1 GETTING READY Resuming Embroidery after Turning off the Power ....71 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS ......9 Chapter 3 ADVANCED EMBROIDERY INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ......... 10 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ..73 Included Accessories ............10 Basting Embroidery.............. 73 Options ................
  • Page 9 CONTENTS Chapter 5 APPENDIX CARE AND MAINTENANCE......111 Cleaning the LCD .............. 111 Cleaning the machine surface ..........111 Restrictions on Oiling ............111 Precautions on Storing the Machine ........111 Cleaning the Race ............. 111 Cleaning the Bobbin Case ..........112 Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area .....
  • Page 10 CONTENTS...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Ready

    NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS GETTING READY Chapter F Presser foot lever Note You cannot use the presser foot lever after the presser foot has • Be sure to install the latest software. been raised using (Presser foot lifter button). Refer to “UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S G Air vent SOFTWARE”...

  • Page 12: Included Accessories

    INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Included Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. Part Name 1 “Start/Stop” button Part Code Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop embroidering.
  • Page 13 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Part Name Part Name Part Code Part Code Cleaning brush Spool net × 2 X59476-051 XA5523-050 Screwdriver (small) Embroidery needle plate cover X55468-051 XE5131-001 Screwdriver (large) Touch pen (stylus) XC4237-021 XA9940-051 Disc-shaped screwdriver Bobbin case (on machine) XC1074-051 XC8167-651 Spool cap (small) Bobbin cover (on machine)

  • Page 14: Options

    Magnetic frame 18 cm (H) × 13 cm (W) (approx. 7 inches (H) × 5 inches (W)) The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately from your authorized Baby Lock retailer. EMF180 * These embroidery frames can be used for general embroidery but cannot be used with the application (IQ Intuition).

  • Page 15: Turning The Machine On/Off

    • Use only the power cord included with this • To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact machine. your authorized Baby Lock retailer or visit our site • Do not use extension cords or multi-plug www.babylock.com. adapters with many other appliances plugged •...
  • Page 16 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF The message screen, confirming if you want to set • (For U.S.A only) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade time/date, appears. Touch wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a Touch to set time/date.

  • Page 17: Lcd Screen

    LCD SCREEN  Home Page Screen LCD SCREEN 3 4 5 6 7 8 Touch the LCD screen or a key with your finger or the included touch pen to select a machine function. IMPORTANT • Only touch the screen with your finger or the touch pen (stylus) included with the machine.

  • Page 18: Using The Machine Settings Key

    F Shows the total number of stitches embroidered on this machine, which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer for details.) G Shows the internal machine number for this machine.
  • Page 19 LCD SCREEN  Embroidery Settings  Wireless LAN Settings 1 Select the embroidery frame to be used. 1 Enable/Disable the wireless LAN function (page 22). 2 Select the center point marker or grid lines. 2 Shows the connected SSID. 3 Select the thread color display on the embroidery 3 Set the machine to connect wireless LAN function.
  • Page 20 LCD SCREEN  Setting the [Eco Mode] and the [Shutoff  Changing the Screen Saver Image Support Mode] Instead of the default image, you can select your own personal images for the screen saver of your machine. You can save the machine power by setting the [Eco Before changing the screen saver image, prepare the Mode] and the [Shutoff Support Mode].

  • Page 21: Using The Machine Help

    LCD SCREEN Select the device that is connected. Using the Machine Help Touch to display the machine help screen. Functions are available from the screen shown below.  A list of your personal images appears on the screen. : Delete the selected image. : Return to the previous page.
  • Page 22 LCD SCREEN  Playing a Tutorial Video After you are finished playing the video, touch This machine provides tutorial videos on how to use the machine.  Playing MPEG-4 (MP4) Videos Touch Your MP4 videos can be played from USB media. In addition, the MP4 video can be saved to the machine so that a tutorial video on creating a project, for example, Touch...

  • Page 23: Wireless Network Connection Functions

    WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS • Wirelessly transfer an embroidery pattern from your WIRELESS NETWORK computer to the machine by using the dedicated Windows application (Design Database Transfer). CONNECTION FUNCTIONS The application can be downloaded from the following URL. https://www.babylock.com/accessories/software/ design-database-transfer Operations Available with a Wireless Settings must be specified in Design Database Network Connection...

  • Page 24: Enabling A Wireless Network Connection

    WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS Touch beside [Wireless LAN Setup Wizard]. Enabling a Wireless Network Connection The machine can be connected to your wireless network. Refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 121 for requirements for a wireless network connection. Touch Set [Wireless LAN Enable] to [ON]. ...
  • Page 25 WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS Enter the network key (password) that was noted, and Touch to exit the setup. then touch  The name beside [Machine name] is the name that will be used when registering the machine with 1 Text input area embroidery editing software (Palette version 11 or 2 Character keys later) or Design Database Transfer in order to transfer...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Accessory To The Machine

    CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO WINDING/INSTALLING THE THE MACHINE BOBBIN Using a USB Mouse Winding the Bobbin A USB mouse, connected to the machine, can be used to perform a variety of operations in the screens. IMPORTANT Connect a USB mouse to the USB port.
  • Page 27 WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible With your right hand, hold the thread near the thread to the right, with the rounded side on the left. spool. With your left hand, hold the end of the thread, and use both hands to pass the thread through the thread guide.
  • Page 28 WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN  Using the Spool Pin Set the bobbin winding switch to the left, until it clicks into place. You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin before embroidering. You cannot use this spool pin to wind the bobbin while embroidering.

  • Page 29: Setting The Bobbin

    WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN Pass the thread through the thread guide. Setting the Bobbin CAUTION • Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the thread tension may be incorrect and the needle may break, causing injuries. 1 Thread guide Pass the thread around the pretension disk making sure that the thread is under the pretension disk.

  • Page 30: Upper Threading

    UPPER THREADING While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right UPPER THREADING hand, guide the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover and lightly pull it with your left hand. 1 Slit Upper Threading CAUTION • Be sure to thread the machine properly. Memo Improper threading can cause the thread to •...
  • Page 31 UPPER THREADING Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle. Note • When using thread that winds off quickly, such as metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool IMPORTANT before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin.
  • Page 32 UPPER THREADING Guide the thread down, up, then down through the Pull the thread up through the thread cutter to cut the groove, as shown in the illustration. thread, as shown in the illustration. 1 Thread cutter Note Memo • When using thread that quickly winds off the spool, •...

  • Page 33: Changing The Needle

    CHANGING THE NEEDLE Memo CHANGING THE NEEDLE • If the needle could not be threaded or the thread was not passed through the needle bar thread guides, perform the procedure again starting from CAUTION step Note • Always touch on the screen to lock all •...
  • Page 34 CHANGING THE NEEDLE Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle. Touch to lock all keys and buttons. If the message [OK to automatically lower the presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch to continue. Note • Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine.

  • Page 35: Chapter 2 Basic Embroidery

    BEFORE EMBROIDERING BASIC EMBROIDERY Chapter About the Embroidery Unit BEFORE EMBROIDERING Embroidery Step by Step CAUTION Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for • Do not move the machine with the embroidery embroidery. unit attached. The embroidery unit could fall off and cause injury.
  • Page 36 BEFORE EMBROIDERING  Attaching the Embroidery Unit  Removing the Embroidery Unit Turn the main power to OFF. Remove the embroidery frame. • For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer Insert the embroidery unit connection into the to “Removing the Embroidery Frame” on page 59. connection port of the machine until it snaps into Touch , then touch...

  • Page 37: Selecting Patterns

    You can also use patterns sold separately. 1 Pattern category tab 2 Pattern type/pattern selection key Select a pattern. 1 Baby Lock “Exclusives” 2 Embroidery patterns 3 Character patterns 4 Decorative alphabet patterns 5 Frame patterns...
  • Page 38 SELECTING PATTERNS Touch to set the pattern. Touch to edit the pattern before embroidering. (page 53) To return to the edit screen, touch Touch to darken the background color for the pattern image with bright thread colors, to get a clearer image.

  • Page 39: Selecting Character Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS  Character Pattern Input Keys Selecting Character Patterns Memo • If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that Touch function with the selected pattern. Touch the key of the font you want to embroider. Display Explanation Name Return to the previous screen.

  • Page 40: Selecting Frame Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS Display Explanation Selecting Frame Patterns Name Switch alignment. This function is available Touch when multiple lines of characters are input. Alignment key • : Right alignment Touch the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen. •...

  • Page 41: Combining Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS Touch Combining Patterns Example: Touch to change the color of the characters. (page 50) Select a pattern and then touch Touch Touch When all editing is finished, touch Memo • Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. ...
  • Page 42 SELECTING PATTERNS  Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time  Grouping Patterns Multiple patterns can easily be edited, for example, when If the multiple patterns are grouped, they can be edited as moving patterns, if they are all selected together. a single pattern.

  • Page 43: Editing Patterns

    EDITING PATTERNS Display EDITING PATTERNS Explanation Page Name Display the pattern sizing window. Using these keys, you can edit the pattern as you like. • : Decrease the pattern Size key Memo proportionately. • If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that •...
  • Page 44 EDITING PATTERNS Display Display Explanation Page Explanation Page Name Name Separate the continuous character — — • : Magnify the image. patterns to adjust the spacing or edit separately afterwards. Magnify keys Separate key scroll through the display in any •...

  • Page 45: Previewing The Pattern

    EDITING PATTERNS Touch to return to the embroidery frame Previewing the Pattern selection screen. Touch Touch Changing the Size and the Density of the  An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered Pattern appears. is selected, you can change the pattern size while Touch to select the frame used in maintaining the thread density.

  • Page 46: Creating Repeated Patterns

    EDITING PATTERNS Select the direction in which to change the pattern Vertical direction size. 1 Repeating and deleting keys 2 Spacing keys 3 Key to cancel pattern repeating Horizontal direction When you select in step , touch , and then touch to change the thread density.
  • Page 47 EDITING PATTERNS  Repeating Patterns Using the Matrix Copy  Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern Place the pattern repeatedly throughout the embroidery You can select one element of a repeated pattern and area. repeat only that single element. This function allows you to create complex repeated patterns.
  • Page 48 EDITING PATTERNS  Color Sorting Repeated Patterns Touch Touch to automatically change the embroidering order of colors in combined border embroidery patterns so that the same color can be continuously embroidered. This allows you to continue embroidering without repeatedly changing the upper thread or changing the embroidering order manually.

  • Page 49: Embroidering The Pattern Repeatedly

    EDITING PATTERNS  Assigning Thread Marks Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly By sewing thread marks, you can easily align patterns when rehooping the fabric to embroider a series. When After creating the repeated pattern, rehoop the embroidery embroidering is finished on a pattern, a thread mark in the frame and keep embroidering for the next pattern.

  • Page 50: Deselect Region Setting (No Sew Setting)

    EDITING PATTERNS Rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. Touch to move the embroidery frame until Note the thread mark on the fabric is aligned with the light • Adjust the position of the fabric so that the of the LED pointer. embroidering area for the next pattern is within the embroidering area.
  • Page 51 EDITING PATTERNS From the thread color sequence display, select the If necessary, repeat steps for all thread thread color that will not be embroidered. colors that will not be embroidered.  The selected thread color is highlighted in blue. After specifying the desired settings, touch Touch and then touch to check an enlarged...

  • Page 52: Editing Colors

    EDITING COLORS Select a new color from the thread color palette, and EDITING COLORS then touch To return to the original color, touch . If Changing the Thread Color multiple colors have been changed, this command will return all colors to their original colors. You can change the thread color by moving the color to be changed to the top of the embroidering order and selecting a new color from the thread colors in the machine.

  • Page 53: Finding New Color Schemes With The Color Visualizer Function

    EDITING COLORS Touch to set and specify the thread Finding New Color Schemes with the Color color to use in the effect. Visualizer Function If you don’t need to specify the thread color, just set With the color visualizer function, the machine suggests new color schemes for the embroidery pattern that you have selected.

  • Page 54: Thread Color Sorting

    EDITING COLORS [Manual] setting for [Gradient] Memo You can select one color to be used in the [Gradient] effect. • To temporarily register your favorite schemes, The effect will be created with a color you select. touch (to release your favorite schemes, touch again).

  • Page 55: Viewing The Embroidery Screen

    VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN Touch in the embroidery screen. VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN Touch This screen appears when embroidery starts. 1 The presser foot symbol Attach embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer or embroidery foot “W” (sold separately) for all embroidery projects.
  • Page 56 VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN  Key Functions Display Explanation Page Using these keys, you can move or rotate pattern, etc. Name Touch to display the editing window. Change the setting to embroider — the pattern with a single color. Uninterrupted Touch the key again to return to embroidery the original setting.

  • Page 57: Preparing The Fabric

    PREPARING THE FABRIC Display PREPARING THE FABRIC Explanation Page Name Return to the edit screen. — CAUTION Return key • Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 2 mm (approx. 1/16 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 2 mm (approx. 1/16 inch) may cause the needle to break and cause injury.

  • Page 58: Hooping The Fabric In The Embroidery Frame

    After completing the embroidery, remove the frame. Check with your authorized Baby Lock retailer for frame compatibility. stabilizer material carefully.
  • Page 59 PREPARING THE FABRIC Insert the inner frame making sure to align the inner Tighten the frame adjustment screw to keep the fabric frame’s with the outer frame’s from loosening while stitching. Return the frame adjustment screw to its initial position. 1 Inner frame’s 2 Outer frame’s Slightly tighten the frame adjustment screw.

  • Page 60: Attaching The Embroidery Frame

    ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark you made on the fabric. FRAME Note • Wind embroidery bobbin thread and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame.

  • Page 61: Confirming The Pattern Position

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION  Removing the Embroidery Frame CONFIRMING THE PATTERN Press (Presser foot lifter button) to raise the POSITION presser foot. Raise the frame-securing lever. The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to be repositioned for better placement on the garment, you can check the layout before starting embroidery.

  • Page 62: Displaying A Background Image

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Display [Embroidery Foot with LED Pointer Displaying a Background Image Adjustment] in the embroidery setting screen. Using a special application downloaded to a smartphone or tablet, you can transfer a photo of the hooped fabric to be embroidered to the machine to be used as a background Note image.
  • Page 63 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION  Calibrating the Position of the Background  Aligning the Embroidering Position Image Calibrate the position of the background image. By calibrating the position of the background image (page 61) transferred to the machine, the pattern can be positioned more accurately.

  • Page 64: Checking The Pattern Position

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Touch From , touch the key for the position that you want to check.  When the following message appears, touch 1 Selected position  The carriage will move to the selected position on the pattern. Memo •...

  • Page 65: The 2-Point Embroidery Positioning Function

    THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION Select the pattern. THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION Touch to display the embroidery screen. By using the 2-point embroidery positioning function with a Touch and then touch LED pointer, the embroidering position can easily be aligned. This is useful when embroidering in an area where it is necessary to align the pattern, as shown below.
  • Page 66 THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION Touch Note • If is displayed to the left of the positioning keys, Select the direction (from the reference point) to be the LED pointer has shifted from its initial position. used as a reference for aligning the pattern. Touch to adjust the position.
  • Page 67 THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. Note • Set the position of the LED pointer to a position that is not too close to the first reference point. If it is too close, a message will appear, prompting you to reposition it.
  • Page 68 THE 2-POINT EMBROIDERY POSITIONING FUNCTION Touch Touch Select the direction (from the reference point) to be Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery used as a reference for aligning the pattern. frame until the position of the LED pointer and the center of the second mark are aligned.

  • Page 69: Embroidering A Pattern

    EMBROIDERING A PATTERN  Embroidery Needle Plate Cover EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Under some conditions, based on the type of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being used, there may be some looping in the upper thread. In this case, attach the Embroidering Attractive Finishes included embroidery needle plate cover to the needle plate.
  • Page 70 EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Using the automatic needle threader, thread the Repeat the same steps for embroidering the remaining machine for the first color. (page 28) colors. Lower the presser foot, then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering.  When the first color is completely embroidered, the machine will automatically trim the threads and stop.

  • Page 71: Using Appliqués

    EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Note Using Appliqués • If the appliqué piece is cut out along the inside of When the color embroidering order display shows the cutting line, it may not be correctly attached to the fabric. Therefore, carefully cut out the appliqué (APPLIQUE MATERIAL)], piece along the cutting line.

  • Page 72: Adjustments During The Embroidery Process

    ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS After the appliqué piece is attached, attach the ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE embroidery frame to the machine. Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower EMBROIDERY PROCESS the presser foot lever, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to embroider the appliqué.

  • Page 73: Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off The Power

    ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Lower the presser foot and press the “Start/Stop” button to continue embroidering. Resuming Embroidery after Turning off the Power The current color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped. The next time the machine is turned on, you have the option to continue or delete the pattern.
  • Page 74 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS...

  • Page 75: Chapter 3 Advanced Embroidery

    VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ADVANCED Chapter EMBROIDERY Touch , and then touch to select the VARIOUS EMBROIDERING basting setting. FUNCTIONS Basting Embroidery Before embroidering, basting stitches can be sewn along the outline of the pattern. This is useful for embroidering fabric that cannot have stabilizer material affixed with an iron or adhesive.

  • Page 76: Creating An Appliqué Piece

    VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Note Creating an Appliqué Piece • Finish combining and editing the pattern before Creating an appliqué piece is convenient for fabrics that selecting the appliqué setting. If the pattern is cannot be embroidered or when you wish to attach an edited after selecting the appliqué...
  • Page 77 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Touch Fuse or stick a piece of stabilizer to the back of the felt or denim fabric to be used as the appliqué piece.  The steps for creating the appliqué piece are added to the embroidering order. Hoop the fabric for the appliqué...
  • Page 78 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Use two layers of adhesive water soluble stabilizer With the machine threaded using the thread for the material with their sticky sides together, and then hoop outline from step , embroider the outline them in the embroidery frame. (APPLIQUE).

  • Page 79: Making Embroidery Adjustments

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS  Correct Thread Tension MAKING EMBROIDERY The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric. If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will ADJUSTMENTS not finish well. The fabric may pucker or the thread may break.

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Bobbin Case

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS  Upper Thread Is Too Loose Adjusting the Bobbin Case The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in a loose upper thread, loose thread locks, or loops appearing The bobbin case can be easily adjusted when bobbin tension on the right side of the fabric.

  • Page 81: Using The Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS  Bobbin Thread Is Too Tight Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Upper thread on the right side of fabric seems to be lifting/ Function (End Color Trim) looping and bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric.

  • Page 82: Using The Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim)

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS For example: Touch to select 25 mm (approx. 1 Using the Thread Trimming Function inch) and the machine will not trim a jump stitch of 25 mm or less before moving to the next stitching. (Jump Stitch Trim) The thread trimming function will automatically trim any excess thread jumps within the color.

  • Page 83: Changing The Thread Color Display

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as Changing the Thread Color Display shown. You can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery thread number. Memo • Colors on the screen may vary slightly from actual spool colors.

  • Page 84: Embroidering Linked Characters

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Touch Embroidering Linked Characters Follow the procedure described below to embroider linked characters in a single row when the entire pattern extends beyond the embroidery frame. Example: Linking “FG” to the characters “ABCDE” Select the character patterns for “ABCDE”. Touch Touch to turn off the thread cutting function...

  • Page 85: Using The Memory Function

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Touch USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION  The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The carriage moves so that the needle is Saving Embroidery Patterns positioned correctly. Note Touch , then and use to align •...

  • Page 86: Retrieving Embroidery Patterns

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Memo Retrieving Embroidery Patterns • If the embroidery pattern to be retrieved is in a folder of the USB media, touch the key for that When retrieving the embroidery patterns from a USB flash drive, insert the USB flash drive into the USB port folder.

  • Page 87: Embroidery Applications

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS as the appliqué. Embroider over the fabric for the appliqué piece and base fabric from step to create the appliqué. Using a Frame Pattern To Make an Appliqué Note •...

  • Page 88: Embroidering Couching Patterns

    Note • If the spool stand in the procedure is not included with your machine, purchase the optional spool stand from your authorized Baby Lock retailer or our web site. • Before embroidering your project, do trial embroidery on a scrap piece of fabric that is the same as that used in your project.
  • Page 89 Attach embroidery couching foot “Y”. Memo • The spool stand (BLMA-STS) is an optional accessory, which is available from your Baby Lock retailer. Insert the yarn guide for embroidery couching into the slot on the top left of the machine.
  • Page 90 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Pass the yarn through the guide on embroidery While holding the yarn in your hand in front of you, couching foot “Y”. press the “Start/Stop” button. CAUTION Thread the yarn through embroidery couching foot • Pulling the yarn upwards may cause it to catch “Y”.

  • Page 91: Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, Or Decorative Fill Patterns Around A Design

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS After specifying the stitch settings for the stippling, Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, or touch , and then touch Decorative Fill Patterns around a Design Stippling, echo quilting, and decorative fill patterns can be created around the machine’s built-in patterns or original embroidery data without using IQ Designer.

  • Page 92: Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Touch Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns Split embroidery patterns created with Palette Ver. 7 or later can be embroidered. With split embroidery patterns, embroidery patterns larger than the embroidery frame are divided into multiple sections, which combine to create a single pattern after each section is embroidered.

  • Page 93: Chapter 4 Iq Designer

    ABOUT IQ DESIGNER IQ DESIGNER Chapter ABOUT IQ DESIGNER PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN With IQ Designer, you can use the functions listed below: • Hand-drawn functions - creating embroidery patterns by drawing on the LCD screen • Loading functions - creating embroidery patterns by transferring data from the application or USB media.
  • Page 94 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN  Key Functions Display Explanation Page Name Erase lines and shapes that have been drawn. You can select the Erase key size/shape of the eraser. Select the stamp shape for pattern drawing. Stamp key Select a section for moving, copying, deleting, changing size Select key and rotating lines and shapes that...

  • Page 95: Before Creating Designs

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN  Setting the Line Types, Stitch Types and Colors Before Creating Designs You can set or change the line types, stitch types and colors anytime. You can also specify the line types, stitch The pattern preview displays the design smaller than the types and colors before drawing lines.

  • Page 96: Drawing Regions

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Stitch types Drawing Regions Zigzag stitch Touch and draw with brush. Running stitch Triple stitch Candlewicking stitch Chain stitch E stitch  Setting the Brush Types, Fill Patterns and Fill Colors V stitch Select motif stitches Touch to set the brush types, fill patterns and fill Displays motif stitch selection screen, where colors.

  • Page 97: Using The Stamp Key

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Select decorative fill patterns Using the Stamp Key Displays a fill pattern selection screen, where can be touched to select a pattern. Touch Select when you don’t want fill stitch. Touch to return to the pattern drawing screen. ...

  • Page 98: Using The Erase Key

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Saved outlines Using the Select Key Embroidery pattern outlines can be registered as stamp shapes. When registering stamp You can select the part of the design to move and/or edit. shapes, select from the last 20 embroidery Some keys are available only after you select the part.

  • Page 99: Stitch Settings Screen

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Candlewicking Stitch STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN [Size] Increases/reduces the size of the stitch. Specifies the spacing of the stitch. After creating the pattern drawing data (.pm9) in the [Spacing] drawing screen (page 91), you will have an opportunity to: •...

  • Page 100: Specifying Global Stitch Settings

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Specifying Global Stitch Settings Fill stitch settings Specifies the embroidering direction. Select The same stitch settings can be changed at the same time for [Direction] multiple patterns of the same type. to change to the desired direction of fill stitch.

  • Page 101: Loading The Background Image

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN  When the following message appears, touch Loading the Background Image Prepare the data file of your favorite picture so that you can create an embroidery pattern. Load the image file from the application “IQ INTUITION- POSITIONING APP” on page 109 or a USB media.

  • Page 102: Line Conversion

    LINE CONVERSION The selected image is displayed transparently in the LINE CONVERSION pattern drawing area. Custom patterns can be created from drawings. You can create patterns by loading an image on the application “IQ INTUITION- POSITIONING APP” on page 109 or a USB media.
  • Page 103 LINE CONVERSION Select the device you saved the data to. In the screen for confirming the converted image, you can adjust the [Gray-Scale Detection level] again, if necessary. Select the data, and then touch 1 The settings for the lines to be embroidered appear. If you do not know how the settings should be changed, first continue the operation without specifying settings and check the results.

  • Page 104: Illustration Conversion

    ILLUSTRATION CONVERSION Select the data, and then touch ILLUSTRATION CONVERSION Custom patterns can be created from color illustrations. You can create patterns by loading an image on the application “IQ INTUITION- POSITIONING APP” on page 109 or a USB media. Recommended illustrations for Illustration Conversion •...
  • Page 105 ILLUSTRATION CONVERSION If necessary, edit the loaded image. Memo • Touch to detect the outline. Line thickness can be specified from 1.0 mm (approx. 1/16 inch) to 5.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch). • Touch to select the outline color. Select by touching the color, or moving icon using in the color selection screen.

  • Page 106: Stippling

    STIPPLING Touch STIPPLING Basic Stippling with IQ Designer Create a stippling design with the basic procedure. Example: Touch Select the heart shape, and then touch Select the square shape, and then touch Touch...
  • Page 107 STIPPLING Touch until the heart shape fits in the square Touch shape, and then touch Touch , and then touch Adjust the stippling stitch settings to create the desired effect, and then touch Touch , and then select the stitch color. Touch For details, refer to “Specifying Individual Stitch after setting the color.

  • Page 108: Decorative Stitching Around A Pattern In Embroidery (A Quilting Function)

    STIPPLING Touch to convert into embroidery. Decorative Stitching around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function) Memo • For best results, reduce the embroidery speed. (page 17) • For best results, hoop the stabilizer and fabric and embroider the design prior to adding the batting and backing under the hoop for quilting.
  • Page 109 STIPPLING Use a stamp or rectangular frame to determine the Touch to continue to the embroidery screen, region to be stitched. and then embroider the pattern at the center. Note Remove the embroidery frame from the carriage. • If the region is to be drawn by hand, be sure to draw a completely closed shape.

  • Page 110: Iq Intuition- Monitoring App

    IQ INTUITION- MONITORING APP If you select the stamp shapes to determine the region IQ INTUITION- MONITORING APP on step , touch for the line tool keys to select . Touch , then select the frame outline, and With the IQ Intuition- Monitoring App installed on your smart then touch device and the machine and smart device connected to the same wireless network, you can check the operating status of...

  • Page 111: Iq Intuition- Positioning App

    IQ INTUITION- POSITIONING APP  Monitoring IQ INTUITION- POSITIONING APP Memo • The app will be updated from time to time. The With IQ Intuition-Positioning app, you can position your following descriptions may differ from the actual embroidery designs on the fabric, by capturing image of the screens and operations.
  • Page 112 IQ INTUITION- POSITIONING APP...

  • Page 113: Chapter 5 Appendix

    If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. Precautions on Storing the Machine Do not store the machine in any of the locations described...

  • Page 114: Cleaning The Bobbin Case

    3 Paper (e.g. business card type) break and cause injury. For a new bobbin case, 4 Tension spring contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock Memo retailer. • Do not bend the tension spring. In addition, do not •...

  • Page 115: Changing Embroidery Foot "W+" With Led Pointer

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Use the screwdriver included with the machine to Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle. unscrew and remove the needle plate. Touch to lock all keys and buttons. If the message [OK to automatically lower the presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch to continue.

  • Page 116: Before Lending Or Disposing Of The Product

    • If you finish the screen adjustment and the screen • customized settings still does not respond, or if you cannot do the • network information adjustment, contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. Touch , and then touch beside [Reset to Default].

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. Visit us at www.babylock.com. If the problem persists, contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. If the Thread Becomes Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat...
  • Page 118 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Symptom, Cause/solution Reference The empty bobbin was not set on the pin Pointer of the embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer properly. does not indicate the position correctly With thick elastic fabric, the position will be While winding the bobbin, the bobbin thread was misaligned only at raised parts in the fabric.
  • Page 119 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Symptom, Cause/solution Reference — Thread is twisted. Using improper needle, thread or the fabric 31, 55, prepared insufficiently for embroidering. Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Needle is installed incorrectly.
  • Page 120 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Fabric was not inserted into the frame correctly (fabric was loose, etc.). Stabilizing material was not attached. • Always use stabilizing material, especially with stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics that often cause pattern shrinkage.

  • Page 121: Error Messages

    This message is displayed when the machine needs to be maintained. Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized Baby Lock retailer for a regular maintenance check. Although this message will disappear and the machine will continue to function once you...
  • Page 122 Is the thread tangled? activating the safety device. Wait until the temperature decreases. If the error persists, contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer. The safety device was activated since the main This message is displayed when the motor locks due to tangled thread or for shaft motor seized.

  • Page 123: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Dimensions of machine Approx. 612 mm (W) × 348 mm (H) × 321 mm (D) (approx. 24-3/32 inches (W) × 13-11/16 inches (H) × 12-5/8 inches (D)) Weight of machine Approx. 15 kg (approx. 33.1 lb) Dimensions of machine with Approx.
  • Page 124 SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT • When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when embroidering with a stitch density that is too fine or when embroidering three or more overlapping stitches. In that case, use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data.

  • Page 125: Updating Your Machine'ssoftware

    UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE Update Procedure Using Wireless LAN UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S Connection SOFTWARE If the machine is connected to a wireless network with a You can update your machine’s software using the strong, reliable connection, update files can be downloaded following two procedures.
  • Page 126 UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE Touch Touch to update the machine. Do not turn off the machine during the update. Memo • If there are changes or additions to functions, manuals available on the machine may be updated.

  • Page 127: Index

    INDEX INDEX linked characters ..............82 retrieving .................. 84 Accessories saving ..................83 options ..................12 selecting ................... 35 Air vent ..................9 using a frame pattern to make an appliqué ....... 85 Alphabet characters Embroidery sheet ................. 57 embroidery ................37 Embroidery unit ................
  • Page 128 INDEX embroidery patterns ..............84 machine’s memory ..............84 Saving embroidery patterns ..............83 machine’s memory ..............83 Screen saver ................. 18 Screw for embroidery foot .............. 9 Settings automatic thread cutting ............79 embroidery settings ..............17 general settings ................ 16 machine settings key ..............
  • Page 132 English 882-W84 D02M4U-001...

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