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Troubleshooting

If the machine does not operate correctly, check for the following points/issues before requesting service.

If the suggested remedy does not correct the problem, contact your Baby Lock retailer.

Symptom

The embroidery

machine does not

operate.

The embroidery

frame cannot be

attached to the

machine.

The embroidery

frame cannot be

removed or

attached.

Embroidering is

interrupted while

embroidering a

large project

using the flat,

quilt or jumbo

frame.

The needle

breaks.

Probable Cause

The machine is not turned on.

The machine has not been

unlocked.

The start/stop button was not

pressed.

The embroidery frame holder

attached to the machine is not

appropriate for the selected

embroidery frame.

Depending on the position

where the machine? carriage

has stopped, it may be difficult

to remove or attach the

embroidery frame.

Embroidering is interrupted by

the presser feet not in use

catching on the fabric outside of

the design area.

The needle is not installed

correctly.

The needle set screw is loose.

The needle is bent or blunt.

The area around the hole in the

needle plate is damaged.

1 Scratches/Burrs

The needle hits/touches the

needle plate.

1 Needle

2 Hole in needle plate

3 Needle hits hole

Remedy

Turn on the embroidery

machine.

Touch the unlock key.

With the machine unlocked,

press the start/stop button.

Select the appropriate

embroidery frame holder for

the embroidery frame.

Touch the "Needle bar/Frame

move key" to position the

carriage, so the embroidery

frame can easily be removed or

attached.

Stitch the design as close to the

center of the embroidery frame

using needle bars 3 through 7,

keeping the head of the

machine as centered as

possible.

Correctly install the needle.

Use the Allen screw driver to

securely tighten the needle set

screw.

Replace the needle with a new

one.

Replace the needle plate.

Consult your nearest Baby Lock

retailer.

Replace or consult your nearest

Baby Lock retailer.

Reference Page

p.40

p.64

p.90

p.108, 132

p.88

p.35, 88

p.88

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