Troubleshooting - Baby Lock Spirit BLPY Instruction And Reference Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.

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If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized retailer.

Problem

The thread is tangled

Upper threading is incorrect.

on the wrong side of

the fabric.

Using improper needle or thread for the

selected fabric.

The upper thread is

The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed.

too tight.

Cannot thread the

Needle is not in the correct position.

needle

Needle is installed incorrectly.

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

Cannot lower the

Presser foot was raised using the "Presser Foot

presser foot with the

Lifter" button.

presser foot lever

Thread tension is

Upper threading is incorrect.

incorrect

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Using improper needle or thread for the

selected fabric.

Embroidery foot is not attached correctly.

Thread tension is set incorrectly.

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound.

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

Upper thread breaks

Machine is not threaded correctly (used the

wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread

did not catch the needle bar threader, etc.)

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

There are scratches on the bobbin case.

Upper thread tension is too strong.

Using improper needle or thread for the

selected fabric.

Thread is twisted.

There are scratches near the hole in the presser

foot.

Needle is installed incorrectly.

Thread is knotted or tangled.

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine

is not used.

Bobbin thread breaks Bobbin is set incorrectly.

There are scratches on the bobbin or it doesn't

rotate properly.

Thread is twisted.

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine

is not used.

Cause

Check the steps for threading the machine

and rethread the machine.

Check the information about the needle and

thread to be used.

Correctly install the bobbin thread.

Press the "Needle Position" button to raise

the needle.

Reinstall the needle correctly.

Replace the needle.

Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to

lower the presser foot.

Check the steps for threading the machine

and rethread the machine.

Reset the bobbin. (If needle plate was

removed, reinstall needle plate and tighten

screws prior to installing bobbin case.)

Check the information about the needle and

thread to be used.

Reattach the embroidery foot correctly.

Adjust the thread tension.

Use a correctly wound bobbin.

Replace the needle.

Rethread the machine correctly.

Replace the needle.

Replace the bobbin case, or consult your

authorized retailer.

Adjust the thread tension.

Check the information about the needle and

thread to be used.

Use scissors, etc., to cut the twisted thread

and remove it from the race, etc.

Replace the presser foot, or consult your

authorized retailer.

Reinstall the needle correctly.

Rethread upper and lower thread.

Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only

use a bobbin designed specifically for this

machine.

Reset the bobbin thread correctly.

Replace the bobbin.

Use scissors, etc. to cut the twisted thread

and remove it from the race, etc.

Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only

use a bobbin designed specifically for this

machine.