Troubleshooting; Dos And Don'ts - Baby Lock Celebrate BLS1 Instruction And Reference Manual

Troubleshooting (Cont.)
Needle threading difficulties:
1. Is the needle threader selector at the appropriate setting? ("R" for right needle, "L" for left
needle.)
2. Is the green mark on the handwheel lined up on the machine?
Looper threading difficulties:
1. Is the looper threader selector at the appropriate setting? (Left threading port for "U" upper
looper, right threading port for "L" lower looper.)
2. Is the thread end in the proper threading port?
3. Is at least 1 inch (2.5cm) of the thread end in the threading port?
4. Is there at least 18 inches (45cm) of loose thread beyond the thread guide above the
threading port?
5. Is there a kink or twist in the 18 inches (45cm) of thread to restrict the flow into the threading
port?
6. Is the thread caught to prevent going through the loopers?
Poor Cutting:
1. Are the cutting blade(s) dull?
2. Have you sewn over a straight pin?
3. Is the cutting blade in the locked position?
4. Have the cutting blades been improperly replaced?
5. Is the fabric being pulled from the rear of the machine while sewing?

Dos and Don'ts

1. Always be aware of the needle's up-and-down movement, and do not turn your attention from
the machine while it is running.
2. When changing the needle, the presser foot or any other parts, always disconnect the machine
by turning the power switch to OFF.
3. Do not place anything on the foot controller, or the machine will start inadvertently and the
controller or motor can burn out.
4. When using your serger for the first time, place a fabric scrap under the presser foot and run
the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil that appears.
5. Do not pull fabric from the rear of the machine.
mechanism.
6. To prevent possible injury, always avoid body contact with any moving parts and the machine
mechanism.
7. NEVER sew over pins.
Special Caution: Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in
use.
Such action can damage the looper
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