Troubleshooting - Baby Lock espire BLSR Instruction And Reference Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have a minor problem with your sewing machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do
not correct the problem, contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer.
Memo
This machine is equipped with a simple troubleshooting feature that can be used in case minor problems occur during
sewing. Press
appropriate problem, and then check for the causes that are displayed.
Problem
Upper thread breaks
Bobbin thread breaks
Skipped stitches
Fabric puckers
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, and then press
Cause
The machine was threaded incorrectly (the spool
is installed incorrectly, the wrong spool cap was
used, the needle bar thread guide did not catch
the thread, etc.).
The thread is knotted or tangled.
The thread is too thick for the needle.
The upper thread tension is too strong.
The thread is tangled.
The needle is bent or blunt.
The needle is installed incorrectly.
There are scratches around the hole in the
needle plate.
There are scratches around the hole in the
presser foot.
There are scratches on the race (bobbin case).
Bobbin is set incorrectly.
There are scratches on the bobbin or it doesn't
rotate properly.
The thread is tangled.
The machine is threaded incorrectly.
The thread or needle is not suitable for the type
of fabric being sewn.
The needle is bent or blunt.
The needle is installed incorrectly.
The needle is defective.
Dust or lint has collected under the needle plate. Remove the dust or lint with the brush.
The upper or bobbin threading is incorrect.
The spool is installed incorrectly.
The thread or needle is not suitable for the type
of fabric being sewn.
The needle is bent or blunt.
The stitches are too long for sewing lightweight
fabrics.
The thread tension is set incorrectly.
The wrong presser foot was used.
to display a list of problems. Press the key for the
Solution
Rethread the machine correctly.
Remove the knots and tangles.
Check the table of fabric, thread and needle
combinations, and select the appropriate
combination.
Adjust the thread tension.
Use scissors, etc., to cut the tangled thread and
remove it from the race (bobbin case), etc.
Replace the needle with a new one.
Reinstall the needle correctly.
Replace the needle plate, or consult your
authorized retailer.
Replace the presser foot, or consult your
authorized retailer.
Replace the race (bobbin case), or consult your
authorized retailer.
Reset the bobbin correctly.
Replace the bobbin.
Use scissors etc., to cut the tangled thread and
remove it from the race (bobbin case), etc.
Check the procedure for threading the machine
and rethread it correctly.
Check the table of fabric, thread and needle
combinations, and select the appropriate
combination.
Replace the needle with a new one.
Reinstall the needle correctly.
Replace the needle.
Check the procedure for threading the machine
and rethread it correctly.
Reinstall the spool correctly.
Check the table of fabric, thread and needle
combinations, and select the appropriate
combination.
Replace the needle with a new one.
Shorten the stitch length.
Adjust the thread tension.
Attach the correct presser foot.
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