Appendix - Baby Lock Embroidery Professional PLUS BMP9 Instruction And Reference Manual

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APPENDIX

This chapter provides descriptions of techniques for sewing applications, pointers for
creating beautiful embroidery, and details on maintenance procedures and corrective
measures that should be taken when a problem occurs.
Appliqué Sewing .............................. 208
Sewing appliqué patterns.............. 208
Using a frame pattern to create
appliqués (1)................................. 209
Using a frame pattern to create
appliqués (2)................................. 210
Sewing Large-size (Split) Embroidery
Patterns ..................................... 212
Helpful Tips for the Operation of the
Machine ........................................... 215
Checking the thread tension of built-in
patterns......................................... 215
Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark
on the fabric ................................. 216
Color thread table......................... 218
Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery
data .............................................. 218
Creating Beautiful Embroidery ......... 219
Threads......................................... 219
Stabilizers (backing)...................... 219
Hooping techniques ..................... 220
Fabric/stabilizer compatibility
chart ............................................. 221
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Attaching an optional embroidery
frame for industrial embroidery
machines .....................................222
Using the Optional Cap Frame......... 223
Cap frame and its accessories ....... 223
Types of caps................................ 224
Fabric precautions ........................ 225
Preparing to use the cap frame...... 225
Attaching the cap frame................ 230
Installing the embroidery frame
holder......................................... 235
Additional digitizing information.....236
Using the Optional Bobbin Winder.....238
Precautions...................................238
Optional bobbin winder and its
accessories ...................................238
Setting up the optional bobbin
winder.......................................239
Connecting the AC adapter ...........239
Winding the bobbin......................240
Maintenance.....................................243
Cleaning the LCD .........................243
Cleaning the machine surface .......243
Cleaning the hook ........................243
Cleaning around the needle plate .....244
Cleaning the bobbin case .............245
Cleaning the thread paths of the
upper threads ............................246
Oiling the machine .......................248
About the maintenance message...249
Troubleshooting ...............................250
On-screen troubleshooting ...........250
Troubleshooting............................251
Error messages ..............................259
If the machine does not respond
when a key is pressed ................267
Specifications ...................................268
Embroidery machine specifications.......268
Upgrading Your Machine's Software......269
Upgrade procedure using USB media.......269
Upgrade procedure using computer ......270
Index ................................................271