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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 care is required around the machine needle. an authorized Baby Lock retailer. • While the machine is in operation, keep your hands • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is...
  • Page 5 • If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should capabilities, or lack of experience and contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer to obtain knowledge, unless they have been the correct lead.
  • Page 6 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the authorized Baby Lock retailer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 7 Product or where it is necessary for the governs your use of any Software, installed on or made purpose of back-up or operational available by Tacony Corporation d/b/a Baby Lock security; (“Company”) for use with the machine (including sewing, 2.1.5 not to transfer, rent, lease, sub-license, embroidery or craft products, collectively “Company...
  • Page 8 Limitation of liability Company Content. Any requirements in such private use (e.g. editing restrictions) and other NEITHER COMPANY NOR LICENSOR SHALL conditions for use (e.g. prohibited commercial BE LIABLE TO YOU, ANY END-USER OR ANY use of hand-made craftwork items) may OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY LOSS depend on Company Content, respectively.
  • Page 9 hereunder or at law without a bond, other You may use Embroidery Patterns and create hand- security, or proof of damages. made craftwork items by using Embroidery Patterns for 10.4 If any provisions of this Agreement shall be the sole purpose of using Company Product, subject to declared or determined as void or the following conditions: unenforceable by a court of competent...
  • Page 10 Laser Notices (For U.S.A. Laser Notices (For only) countries except U.S.A.) Laser Safety IEC 60825-1 Specification This machine is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC U.S.
  • Page 11 CUSTOMER herein. Nothing in this agreement constitutes a waiver of the rights of BABY LOCK under any law. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the United States of America. Please direct all inquiries concerning this Agreement in...
  • Page 12 All information provided related to future Intel products and plans is preliminary and subject to change at any time, without notice. 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 13: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1 GETTING READY PERFORMING THE EMBROIDERY ....69 Starting embroidering ............69 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS ......13 Stopping embroidering ............70 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ......... 15 REMOVING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME.... 70 Optional accessories ............16 ADJUSTING WHILE EMBROIDERING ....71 SETTING UP THE MACHINE......

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Getting Ready

    GETTING READY GETTING READY Chapter 1 Thread guide assembly (page 19) Note 2 Bobbin pretension disc (page 27) • Be sure to install the latest software. 3 Thread guide hole (page 27) Refer to “UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S 4 Thread cutter/holder (page 66, page 68) SOFTWARE”...
  • Page 16  Right-side/rear view  Operation panel 1 “Start/Stop” button Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop the machine. The lighting status and color of the button changes depending on the operation condition of the machine. Lit in red : When the machine cannot start 1 Touch pen holder embroidering Use the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in...

  • Page 17: Included Accessories

    INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Part Code Allen screwdriver After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact XC5159-051 your authorized Baby Lock retailer. 3-way screwdriver Part Name Part Code XH4670-001 Accessory case...

  • Page 18: Optional Accessories

    Part Name Part Name Part Code Part Code Embroidery Frame Holder A Embroidery Stand XF2222-001 ALSTAND Embroidery Frame Holder B XF2223-001 Flat brim cap frame set Instruction and Reference Guide EPCF4 D02M0X-001 Quick Reference Guide Flat brim cap frame D02M10-001 130 mm (W) ×...
  • Page 19 GETTING READY Part Name Part Name Part Code Part Code Versatile magnetic frame L kit Flat frame 180 mm (W) × 130 mm (H) 300 mm (W) × 200 mm (H) (approx. 7-1/8 inches (W) × 5-1/8 (approx. 11-3/4 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H)) inches (H)) ENMF180S...

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Machine

    Setup location SETTING UP THE MACHINE Set up the machine in a location that meets the following requirements. (For the weight and dimensions of the machine Setup and transporting precautions as well as the space required for installation, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS”...

  • Page 21: Preparing The Thread Guide Assembly

    GETTING READY Press down on each corner of the machine to check Attaching the Embroidery Frame Holder that it is stable. If it is still unstable, perform steps through again to adjust the legs. Use the Embroidery Frame Holder appropriate for the embroidery frame that you are using.

  • Page 22: Turning On The Machine

    If the power supply cord or its plug is damaged, stop using the machine, and then take the machine to your authorized Baby Lock retailer for repairs before continuing use. • For U.S.A. only This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
  • Page 23 GETTING READY  Setting your machine for the first time Insert the power supply cord into the power cord receptacle, then insert the plug into a wall outlet. When you first turn on the machine, set the language and time/date to your language and local time/date. Touch to set your local language and then touch...

  • Page 24: Lcd Screen

    Using the settings key LCD SCREEN You can change the various machine settings. After changing the settings, touch IMPORTANT Memo • Only touch the screen with your finger or the • Touch to display the previous or next touch pen included with the machine. Do not page.
  • Page 25 GETTING READY  Page 3  Page 5 1 Turn both the upper and bobbin thread sensors [ON] or 1 SCS (Embroidery Professional Stitch Count System) [OFF]. If it is turned [OFF], the machine can be used shows the number of stitches that have been without upper thread.

  • Page 26: Using The Machine Help

     Setting the [Eco Mode] and the [Shutoff Using the machine help Support Mode] You can save the machine power by setting the [Eco Touch to display the machine help screen. Mode] and the [Shutoff Support Mode]. Touch display [Eco Mode] and [Shutoff Support Mode]. (page 23) If you leave the machine turned on without using it for a set period of time, the machine will enter one of the modes below.

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Basic Embroidery

    BASIC EMBROIDERY BASIC EMBROIDERY Chapter BASIC PROCEDURES INSTALLING THE BOBBIN Basic embroidering procedures are described below. When the machine is purchased, only the bobbin case is Check the overall procedure below, before operating the installed in the hook. Insert a bobbin wound with bobbin machine.

  • Page 28: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the bobbin IMPORTANT • The thread picker can only be moved within a (page 24): certain range. Do not pull it with extreme An instruction video is available for this topic. force. Note Grab the bobbin case latch, and remove the bobbin •...
  • Page 29 BASIC EMBROIDERY Place the thread spool on either the first or second Pass the thread through thread guide hole from front spool pin on the left side. Push the spool cap onto the side to back. spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool. 1 Spool cap 2 Thread spool 3 Spool pin...
  • Page 30 Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 4 or 5 Touch times, as shown in the illustration. 1 Touch to decrease the bobbin winding speed. 2 Touch to increase the bobbin winding speed.  The bobbin starts winding. The bobbin stops rotating when bobbin winding is completed.

  • Page 31: Installing The Bobbin

    BASIC EMBROIDERY Pass the thread through the thread slit and under the tension-adjusting spring. CAUTION 1 Thread slit • Be sure to use a bobbin that has been correctly 2 Tension-adjusting wound. Otherwise, the thread tension may be spring incorrect and the needle may break, causing injuries.

  • Page 32: Installing The Bobbin Case

    Installing the bobbin case SELECTING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN Insert the bobbin case into the hook. Insert the bobbin case while aligning the tab on the General pattern selection bobbin case with the notch in the hook, as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 33: Embroidery Patterns

    BASIC EMBROIDERY After you select the Pattern type, touch the desired Edit the selected pattern. (page 37) pattern to select it as shown below.  Pattern list screen Hoop the stabilizer and fabric in the embroidery frame. (page 50) Attach the embroidery frame to the machine. (page 54) Touch ...

  • Page 34: Frame Patterns

    Frame patterns Monogram and frame designs Monograms can be created by combining two or three letters Touch with frame patterns. Touch From the upper tabs, select the desired frame shape.  Frame patterns appear below. Touch the button for the desired character style. 1 Frame shapes 2 Frame patterns Touch the desired frame pattern.
  • Page 35 BASIC EMBROIDERY  The selected characters appear in the pattern display Touch area.  The design selection screen appears. Touch 1 Pattern display area 2 Delete the characters. 3 Line feed key Memo  The list of frame patterns appears. •...

  • Page 36: Character Patterns

     Character pattern input keys Character patterns Memo • If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that (page 24): function with the selected pattern. An instruction video is available for this topic. Touch Touch the desired character font. •...

  • Page 37: Decorative Alphabet Patterns

    BASIC EMBROIDERY Display Decorative alphabet patterns Function Key Name Switch alignment. This function is Touch available when multiple lines of characters are input. Alignment key Touch the desired category. • : Right alignment • : Left alignment • : Center alignment Touch the desired pattern.

  • Page 38: Combining Patterns

     Appliqué alphabet Combining patterns Touch Example: Touch Select a pattern and then touch Touch  The list of appliqué alphabets appears. Touch the desired pattern. Touch Select and enter “LOVE”.  The characters you enter will be displayed in the center of the embroidery pattern area.

  • Page 39: Editing The Embroidery Pattern

    BASIC EMBROIDERY Touch EDITING THE EMBROIDERY PATTERN When all editing is finished, touch Understanding the pattern editing screen Memo • Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. Memo • If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that function with the selected pattern.
  • Page 40 Display Display Function Page Function Page Key Name Key Name Display the pattern sizing Shows the part of the pattern window. that will be embroidered with the thread color shown — • : Decrease the pattern first in the thread color Region proportionately.
  • Page 41 BASIC EMBROIDERY Display Display Function Page Function Page Key Name Key Name Add a pattern. If touched, the pattern type selection screen Change the pattern to a Horizontal — Add key appears. horizontal mirror image. mirror image Deletes the pattern. If touched, the pattern being —...

  • Page 42: Changing The Thread Density (Only For Some Character And Frame Patterns)

    Changing the thread density (only for some Designing repeated patterns character and frame patterns) Using the border function, you can create an arrangement using repeated patterns. The thread density for some character and frame patterns can be changed. Select the pattern that you want to repeat and touch A setting between 80% and 120% in 5% increments can be specified.
  • Page 43 BASIC EMBROIDERY  Repeating one element of a repeated pattern Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern. By using the Cut function, you can select one element of a • To widen spacing, touch repeated pattern and repeat only that single element. This function allows you to design complex repeated patterns.
  • Page 44 to select the element to repeat. Touch Touch Repeat the selected element. Touch to select the thread mark to be embroidered. After making the desired changes, touch Memo • Once you have cut a repeated pattern into separate elements, you cannot return to the original repeated pattern.
  • Page 45 BASIC EMBROIDERY  Embroidering the pattern repeatedly Rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. After creating the repeated pattern, rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame and keep embroidering for the next pattern. Note Memo • Adjust the position of the fabric so that the embroidering area for the next pattern is within the •...

  • Page 46: Editing Colors

    EDITING COLORS Specifying multi-color text The alphabet pattern characters selected on page 34 are set to black. The color of the characters can be changed using the change thread color key; however, to change the color of individual characters, touch the Multi Color key to turn it on, and then specify the color for each character.

  • Page 47: Creating A Custom Thread Table

    BASIC EMBROIDERY Touch , or directly touch the to select where to add a color on the custom thread table. desired color, to select the new color from the color palette. • You can select the color box from the custom thread table by directly touching the screen.
  • Page 48  Adding a color to the custom thread table from Touch the list Touch , and then touch Touch to display the thread list. to select a thread color. 1 Selected thread color  The selected thread color is set in the custom thread table.

  • Page 49: Selecting A Color From The Custom Thread Table

    BASIC EMBROIDERY Touch to select a new color from Selecting a color from the custom thread the custom thread table. table • Use to scroll through the custom thread table. You can select a color from the up to 300 thread colors you •...

  • Page 50: Saving And Retrieving The Custom Thread Table

    Touch Saving and retrieving the custom thread table You can save a custom thread table data file to USB media, and then you can retrieve the saved data from USB media again. Memo • Custom thread table data can only be saved to USB media.

  • Page 51: Previewing The Image

    BASIC EMBROIDERY PREVIEWING THE IMAGE PREPARING THE FABRIC Checking a preview image CAUTION Display the preview image to check that the embroidery will • Your machine can embroider fabric that is up be performed as desired. to 2 mm (approx. 5/64 inch) thick. If thicker Touch fabric is embroidered, the needle may break and cause injury.

  • Page 52: Fabric/Stabilizer Compatibility Chart

    No. of Topping Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart No. of Backing Pieces Fabric/ Pieces Garment Comments No. of Topping No. of Backing Pieces 1 tear-away 1 water-soluble Fabric/ Pieces Garment A higher stitch density or more under Comments Corduroy stitches, as well as a topping, may be 1 tear-away 1 water-soluble necessary to prevent stitches from sinking...
  • Page 53 BASIC EMBROIDERY  Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame Select an embroidery frame. From the sizes of embroidery frames indicated in the Loosen the screw on the outer frame. screen, select the embroidery frame that you wish to use. Embroidery frames that can be used appear lighter ).
  • Page 54  Using the embroidery sheet • Firmly clamp together the inner and outer frames so that their tops are even. In order to hoop the fabric so that the pattern will be embroidered in the correct position, use the guidelines on 1 Outer frame the embroidery sheet to accurately align the fabric in the 2 Inner frame...
  • Page 55 BASIC EMBROIDERY  Embroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy  Embroidering items, such as bags and tubular clothing items, that have limitations to being hooped in When embroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy pieces the embroidery frame of clothing, use a clothespin or binder clip to fasten the Rotate the pattern before embroidery.

  • Page 56: Attaching The Embroidery Frame To The Machine

    Loosen the two left thumb screws on the Embroidery ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY Frame Holder. FRAME TO THE MACHINE If the screw is too tight, please use the included 3-way screwdriver. (page 19) After hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame, attach the frame to the machine.

  • Page 57: Correctly Using The Embroidery Frames

    Correctly using the embroidery frames When embroidering, install the optional wide table onto the machine. The various types of embroidery frames and their uses are Contact your authorized Baby Lock described below. retailer. In addition to the included embroidery frames, there are many Large embroidery 180 mm (W) ×...
  • Page 58 Embroidering area pattern to a sleeve. Select the frame appropriate for the size of the pattern. Embroidery frame Usage Contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. Reference page Embroidery frames that use Embroidery Frame Holder D Quilt frame (optional) 200 mm (W) × 200 mm (H) (optional) (approx.
  • Page 59 (approx. 1-5/16 inches (W) × brim longer than 80 mm (approx. 3-1/8 2-15/16 inches (H)) inches). Use when embroidering logos or Contact your authorized Baby Lock patterns on small items. retailer. Contact your authorized Baby Lock Flat brim cap frame 130 mm (W) ×...

  • Page 60: Specifying Embroidering Setting

    Display SPECIFYING EMBROIDERING Function Page Key Name SETTING The bottom value shows the total number of thread colors in the pattern and the top — Understanding the embroidery screen Embroidering value shows the thread color order that is currently being embroidered.
  • Page 61 BASIC EMBROIDERY Display Display Function Page Function Page Key Name Key Name Unlocks the machine so it Rearrange the stitching can start embroidering sequence for combined Color sorting within 10 seconds. When patterns by thread color. this key is touched, the Unlock key “Start/Stop”...

  • Page 62: Using The Automatic Thread Cutting Function [End Color Trim]

    Using the automatic thread cutting function Using the thread trimming function [Jump [End Color Trim] Stitch Trim] The automatic thread cutting function will cut the The thread trimming function will automatically trim thread at the end of embroidering each color. This function is any excess thread jumps within the color.

  • Page 63: Thread Color Sorting

    BASIC EMBROIDERY  Selecting the length of jump stitch not to trim Thread color sorting When the thread trimming function is turned on, you can select the length of the jump stitch not to trim the thread. (page 24):  Your customized setting remains after turning the An instruction video is available for this topic.

  • Page 64: Checking The Position Of The Pattern

     Adjusting the brightness of the Embroidery CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE Crosshair Positioning Laser PATTERN Touch , and then touch to display page 4 of the settings screen. The pattern is usually placed at the center of the embroidery frame. If you want to change where in the Touch fabric the pattern will be embroidered, you can check the position before starting embroidering.

  • Page 65: Checking The Embroidery Pattern

    BASIC EMBROIDERY Checking the embroidery pattern UPPER THREADING In addition to checking the thread colors, information such (page 24): as stitch count, stitching time and various other editing An instruction video is available for this topic. options can be performed in the embroidery screen. The carriage moves and shows the pattern position.

  • Page 66: Upper Threading

    Place the first thread spool on any spool pin among the Upper threading four positions. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool. CAUTION • When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the procedures.
  • Page 67 BASIC EMBROIDERY Pass the thread from the back to the front through the Wind the thread clockwise once around the thread thread guide hole just above the spool. tension disc. 1 Thread tension disc • Make sure that the thread is securely caught in the thread tension disc.
  • Page 68 Use the included needle changing tool (threader) 1 to Pass the thread along the slot to pass it through the pass the thread into the needle bar thread guide 2. thread take-up lever hole from the right side. 1 Needle changing tool (Threader) 2 Needle bar thread guide Memo •...

  • Page 69: Threading The Needle

    BASIC EMBROIDERY Pass the thread under the guide on the presser foot. Threading the needle 1 Guide on presser foot Use the automatic needle-threading mechanism to thread the 2 Notch in guide on needle. presser foot IMPORTANT • When using 65/9 needles or thinner, manually thread the needle.

  • Page 70: Easily Changing The Thread Spools

    Pull out the old thread just after the needle bar thread Note guide. • If the thread is not taut, it may come out of the thread tension disc. After upper threading is finished, check again to make sure that the thread is correctly passed into the thread tension disc.

  • Page 71: Performing The Embroidery

    BASIC EMBROIDERY machine), and the machine is ready to begin PERFORMING THE EMBROIDERY embroidering. • If the “Start/Stop” button is not pressed within 10 seconds after unlocking the machine, the machine Now, the machine is ready to begin embroidering. becomes locked again. When the machine starts embroidering, the presser foot is automatically lowered, the necessary thread trimming Press the “Start/Stop”...

  • Page 72: Stopping Embroidering

    Stopping embroidering REMOVING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME The machine can be stopped during embroidering.  Temporarily pausing CAUTION Press the “Start/Stop” button. • When removing the embroidery frame, make sure that the “Start/Stop” button is lit in red. If the “Start/Stop” button is flashing in green, the machine may start embroidering.

  • Page 73: Adjusting While Embroidering

    BASIC EMBROIDERY If the needle bar is moved back too far through the ADJUSTING WHILE stitching, touch to go forward through the EMBROIDERING stitching. If the thread breaks or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering (page 24): 1 Each touch of this key moves one stitch forward through An instruction video is available for this topic.

  • Page 74: Embroidering From The Beginning Or Middle Of The Pattern

     If the bobbin thread ran out, replace the Embroidering from the beginning or middle bobbin at this point in the procedure. of the pattern Replace the bobbin with a bobbin wound with bobbin thread. (page 25) If you wish to restart embroidering from the beginning, for example, if trial embroidery was performed and an incorrect thread tension was used or if the wrong thread color was used, restart the embroidering using the forward/backward...

  • Page 75: Resume Embroidering After Turning Off The Machine

    BASIC EMBROIDERY Resume embroidering after turning off the machine In either of the following cases, the remaining stitches of the embroidery are stored in the machine’s memory. • If the machine’s power switch is pressed to turn off before stopping embroidering: Cut the thread before the machine’s main power switch is turned off, otherwise the thread may be pulled or may catch when the carriage returns to its...

  • Page 77: Chapter 3 Advanced Embroidery

    ADVANCED EMBROIDERY ADVANCED Chapter EMBROIDERY  Basting is added to the beginning of the VARIOUS EMBROIDERY embroidering order. FUNCTIONS Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. When embroidering is finished, remove the basting Basting embroidery stitching. Before embroidering, basting stitches can be embroidered along the outline of the pattern.

  • Page 78: Embroidering Appliqué Patterns

    Note Embroidering appliqué patterns • If the appliqué is cut out along the inside of the Some of the built-in embroidery patterns can be used for embroidered cut line, the appliqué may not be embroidering appliqués. Follow the procedures described correctly attached to the fabric.

  • Page 79: Using A Frame Pattern To Create Appliqués

    ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Remove the embroidery frame from the machine, and Using a frame pattern to create appliqués then trim the excess appliqué fabric along the outside of the stitching. With this method, there is no need to change the fabric in the embroidery frame.

  • Page 80: Making 3D Font Embroidery With Urethane Foam

    Cut the urethane foam so that it will be larger than the Making 3D font embroidery with urethane 3D font pattern. foam • Refer to the pattern size in the screen to determine the required size of urethane foam, and then cut the foam with a little excess.

  • Page 81: Using The Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser Function To Align The Embroidering Position

    ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Remove excess urethane foam from around the USING THE EMBROIDERY pattern. • Carefully remove the excess urethane foam since CROSSHAIR POSITIONING LASER pulling on a thread will cause a thread loop to form FUNCTION TO ALIGN THE on the right side of the fabric, spoiling the clean EMBROIDERING POSITION finish.
  • Page 82 Select the pattern. Touch Touch to display the embroidery screen. Select the direction (from the reference point) to be used as a reference for aligning the pattern. For this example, select the arrow pointing to the right Touch in the embroidery screen. as the reference direction.
  • Page 83 ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Touch Touch  The pattern is repositioned. Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser is aligned with the mark in the reference direction. To change the speed that the frame moves, use the frame movement speed keys.
  • Page 84 Select the pattern. Touch Touch to display the embroidery screen. Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser and the center of the mark are aligned. Touch in the embroidery screen. 1 Switch on/off the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser.

  • Page 85: Making Embroidery Adjustments

    ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Touch MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser is aligned with the mark in the reference direction. Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread Note • Be sure to check the tension of the bobbin thread each time that the bobbin is changed.

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Tension Of The Upper Thread

    As shown in the illustration, hold the bobbin case Adjusting the tension of the upper thread against a smooth vertical surface. When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can be seen slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

  • Page 87: Uninterrupted Embroidering (One Color)

    ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Follow the operations described below to adjust thread Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to increase the tension according to the situation. tension of the upper thread. Note • If you decrease the thread tension further than the red line, the tension knob may be disassembled.

  • Page 88: Changing The Display Guides

     [E OFF] setting Changing the display guides When embroidery frame holder E is installed, a setting ([E OFF]) can be selected, canceling embroidery frame The guides in the pattern display area can be specified. The detection. machine automatically detects the type of Embroidery Frame Holder and embroidery frame that are installed and displays them.

  • Page 89: Changing The Thread Color Information

    ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Changing the thread color information Starting position settings You can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery (page 24): thread number. An instruction video is available for this topic. When the machine is purchased, the thread color number [#123] is selected.
  • Page 90  Embroidering aligned characters Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. Follow the procedure described below to embroider aligned characters in a single row when the pattern After the characters are embroidered, cut the threads extends beyond the embroidery frame. to a generous length, remove the embroidery frame, Example: Aligning “DEF”...

  • Page 91: Using The Memory Function

    ADVANCED EMBROIDERY USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION to align the needle with the end of embroidering for the previous pattern. Memo • For the pattern storage capacity and usable media, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 109. Saving embroidery patterns Note • Do not turn the main power to OFF while the [Saving…] screen is displayed.

  • Page 92: Retrieving Embroidery Patterns

    • The file will be saved to “Removable Disk”. To save EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS the file to a more permanent folder in the computer, open File Explorer, select “Removable Disk”, then copy the file to the destination folder. Embroidering split (large-size) patterns Split (large-size) patterns created with Palette version 7 or later can be embroidered.
  • Page 93 ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Select section to be embroidered, then touch • Select the sections in alphabetical order. If necessary, edit the pattern. • For details, refer to “EDITING THE EMBROIDERY PATTERN” on page 37. Touch Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop” button to embroider the section.

  • Page 95: Chapter 4 Appendix

    • If the hook is scratched or damaged, consult your Cleaning the LCD authorized Baby Lock retailer. If the surface of the LCD is dirty, lightly wipe it with a soft dry After cleaning is finished, insert the bobbin case into cloth.

  • Page 96: Cleaning Around The Needle Plate

    Attach the needle plate in the opposite way that it was Cleaning around the needle plate removed in step , and then close the hook cover. If lint and dust collect around the moving knife, the fixed knife or the thread retaining plate, the thread may not be cut correctly and various parts of the machine may be damaged.

  • Page 97: Cleaning The Bobbin Case

    APPENDIX After cleaning is finished, insert the bobbin into the Cleaning the bobbin case bobbin case and the bobbin case into the hook, and then close the hook cover. (page 29) Thread wax and dust easily collect around the hole in the tension-adjusting spring on the bobbin case, resulting in an incorrect thread tension.

  • Page 98: Replacing The Needle

     Disassembling and cleaning the tension unit Replacing the needle To remove the thread tension knob, turn it counterclockwise as shown on the illustration. (page 24): An instruction video is available for this topic. CAUTION • Be sure to turn off the machine before replacing the needle, otherwise injuries may 1 Thread tension knob result if the machine starts embroidering.
  • Page 99 2 Needle 3 Flat side of needle authorized Baby Lock retailer. 4 Needle changing tool Hold the needle changing tool and press the end of the needle changing tool 1 in to extend the needle- mounting clamp 2.

  • Page 100: Oiling The Machine

    Put a drop of oil onto the hook. Oiling the machine (page 24): An instruction video is available for this topic. In order to extend the life of the machine’s parts and keep the machine operating correctly, be sure to oil the machine before the first time that it is used.

  • Page 101: About The Maintenance Message

    Follow the instruction video to replace the hook of the Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your automatic needle-threading mechanism. machine to your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer for a regular maintenance check. Although this message will disappear and the machine will continue to function once...

  • Page 102: Before Lending Or Disposing Of The Product

    Please be sure to reset the settings of your machine to You can solve most problems by yourself. Visit us at delete the following data. www.babylock.com . • all saved data If the problem persists, contact your authorized Baby Lock • customized settings retailer. Touch , and then touch beside [Reset to Default].
  • Page 103 APPENDIX Symptom Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Page Probable Cause/Remedy Page The area around the hole in the needle plate is The needle breaks. damaged. The hook stopper is not correctly installed, the hook is making a complete rotation. The upper thread is not threaded correctly. The upper thread is catching somewhere.
  • Page 104 Symptom Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Page Probable Cause/Remedy Page The upper thread breaks. The upper thread breaks. The needle is not correctly installed. Sliding surface on hook is not smooth. There are burns on it. The needle set screw is loose. The needle is bent or blunt.
  • Page 105 APPENDIX Symptom Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Page Probable Cause/Remedy Page A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is The embroidery pattern is misaligned. not used. The thread is tangled. — The automatic needle-threading mechanism is • Use tweezers to remove any tangled thread broken.
  • Page 106 Symptom Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Page Probable Cause/Remedy Page There are loops in the upper thread. The thread tension is incorrect. The upper thread tension is low. — The upper thread is not threaded correctly. The bobbin thread is not correctly threaded. The bobbin thread tension is incorrect.
  • Page 107 APPENDIX Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Page Fabric is puckering. The thread tension is too tight. • Adjust the tension according to the type of fabric and thread being used. Polyester thread will stretch during embroidery especially if the tensions are set too high. After the stitching is complete, the thread returns to its original strength, causing puckers in the fabric.

  • Page 108: Error Messages

    To close the message, touch or perform the correct operation, then touch . If the message appears again, consult your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer. Error messages Cause/solution Cannot change the configuration of the characters.
  • Page 109 APPENDIX Error messages Cause/solution OK to recall and resume previous memory? This message is displayed when the machine is turned off, then on again before embroidering is completed. Touch to resume embroidering. If the embroidery screen was displayed before the machine was turned off, back up several stitches, and then continue embroidering.

  • Page 110: If The Machine Does Not Respond When A Key Is Touched

    After making the necessary touch panel adjustment, If the machine does not respond when a key [OK] will show on the screen. is touched • If the buzzer sounds when cross number 5 is touched, an error occurred during setting, and [NG] appears on If nothing happens when a key on the screen is touched (no the screen.

  • Page 111: Specifications

    APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Machine specifications Item Specification Dimensions of machine 506 mm (W) × 587 mm (D) × 747 mm (H) (Approx. 20-59/64 inches (W) × 23-7/64 inches (D) × 29-13/32 inches (H)) * When installing this machine, secure a space of at least 35 cm (approx. 13-25/32 inches) from the front of the machine, at least 5 cm (approx.
  • Page 112 IMPORTANT • When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread may break or the needle may break or bend 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 113: Updating Your Machine'ssoftware

    APPENDIX Insert the USB media where the update file is saved UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S into the machine’s USB port. SOFTWARE You can update your machine’s software using the following two procedures. For update information, refer to the website www.babylock.com . If an update file is posted, download the file, and then update the machine according to the following procedure.

  • Page 114: Using Computer To Update

    Unplug the USB cable, and turn the machine off and Using computer to update on again. For computers and operating systems, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 109. Note • Do not connect any additional USB media devices to your computer when using the USB cable. While pressing the automatic needle-threading button, turn the main power on.

  • Page 115: Index

    APPENDIX INDEX Symbols Embroidery .................. 69 aligned characters ..............88 “DST” setting ................61 small fabric ................53 Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser ........ 62 Embroidery frame attaching to the machine ............54 Adjusting types ..................55 legs ..................18 Embroidery Frame Holder touch panel ................
  • Page 116 Oiling ..................98 Uninterrupted embroidering (one color) ........85 Operation panel ..............13 Unlock key .................. 59 Optional accessories ..............16 Updating machine’s software ............ 111 computer ................112 USB media ................111 Upper thread guide pretension knob ........... 84 Pattern display area ..............
  • Page 120 English 882-T52 D02M0X-001...

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