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  • Page 2 If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Baby Lock retailer. The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. This machine is intended for household use. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended.
  • Page 4 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects on the foot controller. •...
  • Page 5 • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Baby Lock retailer. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................1 Contents ..........................4 Introduction ........................6 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ..............6 Machine ................................6 Needle and presser foot section ........................7 Operation buttons ............................. 7 Operation panel ..............................8 Flat bed attachment ............................
  • Page 7 Useful Sewing Tips ......................46 Trial sewing ..............................46 Changing the sewing direction ........................46 Sewing curves ..............................46 Sewing thick fabrics ............................46 Sewing thin fabrics ............................47 Sewing stretch fabrics ............................ 47 Pulling up the bobbin thread .......................... 48 3.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for choosing this product. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read “Important Safety Instructions”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference.

  • Page 9: Needle And Presser Foot Section

    Needle and presser foot section c Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached to the presser foot holder. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure to the fabric during sewing.

  • Page 10: Operation Panel

    Operation panel Flat bed attachment The operation panel, located on the front of the The accessories are stored in the storage space in the sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and flat bed attachment. specify how the stitch will be sewn. Swing the lid of the flat bed attachment toward you to open the storage space.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. Included accessories The following items should also be included in the box. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on this machine model BL40.

  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    Adjustable zipper/piping foot Memo ● All specifications are correct at the time of printing. The part codes are subject to change without notice. ● Visit your Baby Lock retailer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine.

  • Page 13: Getting Ready

    GETTING READY Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.

  • Page 14: Turning On The Machine

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turning on the machine Turning off the machine Prepare the included power cord.

  • Page 15: Preparing For Upper And Lower Threading

    Preparing for Upper and Lower Threading Winding the bobbin Wind the thread onto the bobbin. a Hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide b Pretention disk c Bobbin winder shaft d Bobbin CAUTION ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. The machine will not operate correctly if older model bobbins, which have a different thickness, are used.

  • Page 16: Thread Guide

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
  • Page 17 While using your left hand to hold the thread Press (start/stop button) once. that was passed through the bobbin-winding The bobbin starts spinning and the thread guide, use your right hand to wind the end of the thread clockwise around the thread is wound around the bobbin.

  • Page 18: Installing The Bobbin

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turn off the sewing machine (set it to “...
  • Page 19 Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right Reattach the bobbin cover. hand, and guide the thread through the slot, Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the and then pull it toward you to cut it with the bobbin cover (A), and then press down on the cutter.

  • Page 20: Threading The Upper Thread

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Threading the upper thread In this section, the procedures for installing the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described.
  • Page 21 Press (needle position button) once or Fully insert the spool for the upper thread twice to raise the needle. onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom.

  • Page 22: Spool Pin

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
  • Page 23 Slide the thread into the thread take-up lever While lowering the needle threader lever, from the right to the left. hook the thread onto the guide. a Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the needle is not raised, the thread take- up lever cannot be threaded.

  • Page 24: Presser Foot Lever

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of Raise the presser foot lever.

  • Page 25: Using The Twin Needle

    Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the Using the twin needle bobbin winder shaft. a Bobbin winder shaft With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines b Extra spool pin of the same stitch with two different threads. Both c Thread spool upper threads should have the same thickness and quality.
  • Page 26 GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Attach zigzag foot “J”.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Needle

    Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.

  • Page 28: Needle Types And Their Uses

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness.

  • Page 29: Checking The Needle

    Checking the needle Replacing the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous Replace the needle as described below. Use the since the needle may break while the machine is screwdriver and a correct needle, as described in being operated. “Checking the needle”.
  • Page 30 GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove While holding the needle with your left hand, the needle.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Presser Foot

    Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet. CAUTION ● Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break.

  • Page 32: Removing The Presser Foot Holder

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Place the presser foot to be installed below the Raise the presser foot lever to check that the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned...

  • Page 33: Using The Optional Walking Foot

    ■ Attaching the presser foot holder Using the optional walking Align the presser foot holder with the presser foot bar. With the optional walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot.

  • Page 34: Needle Position Button

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Lower the presser foot lever, insert the presser Raise the presser foot lever.

  • Page 35: Useful Functions

    Useful Functions ■ When the needle stops in the raised position Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. The needle stops in the raised position when sewing ends. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped.

  • Page 36: Changing The Initial Needle Position

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is...

  • Page 37: Sewing Cylindrical Or Large Pieces

    Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment. Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing large pieces of fabric Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to The optional extension table makes sewing large sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs.
  • Page 38 Sewing machine bed Note ● The optional extension table is available through your Baby Lock retailer. Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to adjust their height so the extension table will be level with the sewing machine bed.

  • Page 39: Sewing Basics

    SEWING BASICS Starting to Sew Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle, handwheel, and thread take-up lever, otherwise injuries may occur.

  • Page 40: Selecting A Stitch

    SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selecting a stitch Adjusting the stitch length and width...

  • Page 41: Positioning The Fabric

    Press “+” or “–” side of (stitch width Positioning the fabric key) to adjust the stitch width. – Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly.

  • Page 42: Starting To Sew

    SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — While holding the end of the thread and the Starting to sew fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel...
  • Page 43 Press (start/stop button) once. Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the side of the sewing machine. a Start/stop button The machine starts sewing. a Foot controller jack Turn on the sewing machine. • If you continue pressing the (start/stop button) immediately after the sewing starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed.

  • Page 44: Securing The Stitching

    SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Once you are ready to start sewing, slowly Securing the stitching press down on the foot controller.
  • Page 45 After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). release (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). Keep (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) The machine stops sewing. held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching.

  • Page 46: Cutting The Thread

    SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Cutting the thread Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Thread Tension

    ■ Correct thread tension After reaching the end of the stitching, press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button once. The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric.

  • Page 48: Useful Sewing Tips

    SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better sewing results are described below.

  • Page 49: Sewing Thin Fabrics

    ■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric Sewing thin fabrics does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become keeps the presser foot level. misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly.

  • Page 50: Pulling Up The Bobbin Thread

    SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Pulling up the bobbin thread When making gathers, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.

  • Page 51: Utility Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES Overcasting Sew overcasting along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Six stitches are available for overcasting. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Walk- Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Foot Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting and...

  • Page 52: Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Zigzag Foot "J

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sewing overcasting Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot...

  • Page 53: Basic Stitching

    Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Walk- Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Foot Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Basic stitching, 0.0–7.0 0.2–5.0 sewing gathers or Reverse...

  • Page 54: Blind Hem Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Blind Hem Stitching The bottoms of skirts and pants are hemmed.
  • Page 55 Position the fabric with the edge of the folded Memo hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. If the needle is incorrectly positioned, the stitching results will be as shown below. Correct each result as described below. ●...

  • Page 56: Buttonhole Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn.
  • Page 57 Buttonholes with a maximum length of 30 mm (1-3/16 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button) can be sewn. Buttonholes are sewn as shown below. a Reinforcement stitching CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
  • Page 58 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position Turn on the machine.
  • Page 59 Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as Use the enclosed seam ripper to cut towards possible. the pin and open the buttonhole. a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever should be positioned a Seam ripper behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. For keyhole buttonholes ( ), use the enclosed eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded...

  • Page 60: Changing The Stitch Width

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■...

  • Page 61: Button Sewing

    Place the button into button fitting foot “M”. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached. a Button The button is held in place.
  • Page 62 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■...

  • Page 63: Zipper Insertion

    Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Walk- Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Foot Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and 0.0–7.0 0.2–5.0 Straight Reverse Center stitch sewing gathers or (1/8) (0–1/4)

  • Page 64: Inserting A Side Zipper

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Align the seam with the center of the zipper, Topstitch around the zipper.
  • Page 65 Turn on the machine. Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the fabric having the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), Attach zigzag foot “J” and sew straight and then baste or pin the zipper in place. stitches up to the zipper opening. •...
  • Page 66 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the Attach the presser foot holder to the other side extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base...

  • Page 67: Sewing Stretch Fabrics And Elastic Tape

    Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Walk- Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Foot Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Sewing stretch fab- 1.0–3.0 1.0–4.0 rics and decorative...
  • Page 68 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — With the pattern selection dial, select stitch Attach zigzag foot “J”.

  • Page 69: Appliqué, Patchwork And Quilt Stitching

    Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Eight stitches are available for sewing appliqués and patchwork quilts. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Walk- Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Foot Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting and 0.0–7.0 0.0–4.0 Reverse Zigzag stitch attaching appliqués (1/8)

  • Page 70: Appliqué Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turn the handwheel toward you, and then Appliqué...

  • Page 71: Piecing

    Piecing Quilting Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. be sewn using the optional walking foot and the Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from optional quilting guide.

  • Page 72: Free-Motion Quilting

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Presser foot holder Free-motion quilting With free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs (using...
  • Page 73 Hold the quilting foot in place with your right Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder then move the fabric to follow the pattern. screw using the enclosed screwdriver in your Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the left hand.

  • Page 74: Reinforcement Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.

  • Page 75: Bar Tack Stitching

    With the pattern selection dial, Bar tack stitching select stitch Bar tacks are one type of reinforcement stitching used to strengthen points subject to strain, such as Attach buttonhole foot “A”. pocket corners and openings. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at foot”...

  • Page 76: Buttonhole Lever

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible.

  • Page 77: Decorative Stitching

    Decorative stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Walk- Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Foot Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Fagoting, smock- 0.0-7.0 1.0-4.0 ing and decorative No Reinforcement (3/16) (0-1/4) (3/32)

  • Page 78: Fagoting

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Fagoting Scallop stitching Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”.

  • Page 79: Smocking

    Stitch between the straight stitches. Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric. Turn on the machine. Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.

  • Page 80: Joining

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sew while making sure that the needle drops Select stitch slightly off the edge of the fabric.
  • Page 81 Attach monogramming foot “N”. Select stitch CAUTION • For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 38). ● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew break.
  • Page 82 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Select stitch •...

  • Page 83: Using The Side Cutter (Optional)

    Using the side cutter (optional) By using the optional side cutter, overcasting stitching can be sewn while the edge of the fabric is cut off. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual...
  • Page 84 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Position the side cutter so that the side cutter Position the fabric.
  • Page 85 Lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing. A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn. If stitch is sewn, the seam allowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch). a 5 mm (3/16 inch) Note ● The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13-oz.
  • Page 86 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 87: Appendix

    APPENDIX Stitch settings Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
  • Page 88 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)]...
  • Page 89 Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Walk- Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Foot Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Patchwork stitch- 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 ing and decorative No Reinforcement (3/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) stitching Patchwork stitch- ing, decorative stitching and sew- 2.5–7.0 1.0–4.0 ing overcasting on...
  • Page 90 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)]...

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Loosen the presser foot holder screw and Cleaning the machine remove the presser foot holder, and then loosen the needle clamp screw and remove surface the needle. If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine.

  • Page 92: Removing The Needle Plate

    APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Insert the bobbin case so that the projection Removing the needle plate on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check for the following possible causes before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The plug of the power cord is not Insert the plug of the power cord into page 12 inserted into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 94 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Symptom Probable Cause Remedy...
  • Page 95 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread is incorrectly Correct the upper threading. page 18 installed. The bobbin thread is incorrectly Correct the bobbin threading. page 16 installed. The bobbin thread is incorrectly Correctly wind the bobbin. page 13 wound.
  • Page 96 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Symptom Probable Cause Remedy...

  • Page 97: Error Messages

    Error messages If the sewing machine is incorrectly operated or if the sewing machine malfunctions, an error message appears in the LCD. The message can be cleared by pressing any key in the operation panel, turning any dial, or performing the operation correctly.

  • Page 98: Operation Beep

    APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Operation beep Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed, a beep is sounded.

  • Page 99: Index

    Index Numerics 1/4 inch quilting foot............10 joining................78 1/4 inch quilting foot with guide ........10 main power switch............12 accessory bag..............9 maintenance ..............89 adjustable zipper/piping foot ..........10 monogramming foot............9 appliques ...............68 attaching elastic tape............65 needle ................25 needle plate cover............89 bar tack stitching ............73 needle position...............51 basic stitching ..........50 needle position button............16...
  • Page 100 sewing stretch fabrics .............47 sewing thick fabrics............46 side cutter ..............10 smocking................77 spool cap .................9 spool net ................9 spool pin ................18 stitch guide foot..............10 stitch length..............38 stitch settings..............85 stitch width ..............38 straight stitch ..............51 stretch stitching ..............65 thread guide ..............18 thread tension ..............45 thread tension dial............45 triple stretch stitching .............72 twin needle ...............9...
  • Page 102 English 885 - V12 XE4568-001 Printed in China...

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