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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Hopping Feet ............................27 Bobbin and Bobbin Tension ........................28 Quick-Set Tension™ ..........................30 Threading the Machine ..........................32 Quilting With the Baby Lock Regalia ....................33 Preparing to Quilt ............................. 33 Free-Motion Quilting ..........................34 Micro Quilting ............................34 Optional Computer-Guided Quilting: Pro-Stitcher®... -
Page 3: Introduction
Radio Interference (Other than USA and Canada) ................... 70 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Baby Lock quilting machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information (English)
• It is not recommended that the Regalia quilting machine be used with any machine quilting frame other than those recommended by Baby Lock. www.BabyLock.com... - Page 5 This machine is intended for household or commercial use. Disclaimer Baby Lock and its Representatives are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the Regalia when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this manual or when used on machine quilting frames not recommended by Baby Lock.
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Page 6: Optional U.s. Grounding
3. Do not drop or bump the machine. 4. Always consult the manual to replace or fix the hopping foot, needle or any other part of the machine. If necessary contact an authorized Baby Lock representative or Baby Lock technical support. -
Page 7: Package Content - Included Accessories
Package Contents/Included Accessories Part name Part Code Regalia Quilting Machine BLRG20A Carriage BLRG20B Bobbins BLJ-BOB Bobbin case JW000586 Front Handlebars (not pictured) QM29250 Handlebar button stickers (2) (not pictured) QM23097, QM23098 Front Display (not pictured) QM29302-0101 Bobbin Winder (not pictured) BLQBW Lint brush JW010270... - Page 8 Keep the carton and packing materials. You will need them if you need to return the machine to the retailer or send it for repair. If you don't pack the machine properly or if you don't use the correct packaging materials, the machine could be damaged. Baby Lock is not liable for damage that occurs during return shipping.
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Page 9: About Your Machine
About Your Machine General Specifications The Regalia uses high-tech electronics and an innovative touch-screen user interface to offer greater functionality and ease of operation to home quilters than ever before conceived in the quilting industry. The Regalia quilting machine is a high quality machine that both incorporates robust design features and is easy to service. -
Page 10: Get To Know Your Regalia
Get to Know Your Regalia Left side view (picture shown with optional rear handlebars) 1. Rear display (optional accessory) 2. Rear handlebars (optional accessory) 3. Machine "Y" encoder 4. Front on/off switch 5. Front display 6. Front handlebars Close-up view of needle area 7. - Page 11 Right side view (picture shown with optional rear handlebars) 13. Hand wheel 14. Thread tray 15. Spool pins 16. Thread mast 17. Thread guide 18. Ruler base mounts Close-up view of tension assembly area 19. Three-hole thread guide 20. Thread guide 21.
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Page 12: Display Connections
Back Panel (picture shown with optional rear handlebars) 33 34 Display Connections 26. Rear display power outlet (not used) 27. Rear display power and communication (#27 to #31) 28. Rear handlebar to machine connection (#29 to #34) 29. Rear display audio jack (not used) 30. -
Page 13: Installation And Setup
Installation and Setup Carriage You should have already set up the Baby Lock Kinetic Frame™. Refer to the frame manual for detailed instructions about setting up the frame. Â IMPORTANT: Make sure the frame is set up for a 20-inch machine, not an 18-inch machine. -
Page 14: Power Cord
Power Cord To install the power cord • Insert the cord into the power connector on the rear of the machine. Plug the three-prong end into power source. Do not turn on the machine until the handlebars and display are installed. To disconnect the power cord •... - Page 15 5. From the front of the machine, bring the handlebar set up into the “U” shaped slot in the machine casting located behind and below the top tension assembly. 6. Looking through the hole found on the left side of the machine just above the “U” shaped cutout, locate and align the threaded hole on the handlebar bracket.
- Page 16 8. Connect the handlebar’s USB mini B cables into the side of the machine. Connect the longer cable coming from the handlebar to the bottom connector on the machine and the shorter cable to the closer upper machine connector. 9. Each side of the handlebar can be individually adjusted forward or backward to a comfortable position for quilting.
- Page 17 Once configured, the front and back handlebars work the same. The machine comes from Baby Lock configured to have the right handlebar control starting and stopping quilting, and increasing stitching speed in Manual mode or stitches per inch in Regulated mode. The left handlebar controls cycling the needle up and down, and slowing the stitching speed or decreasing stitches per inch.
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Page 18: Optional Accessory: Rear Handlebars
Rear Handlebars (Optional Accessory) 1. Locate the four 4mm hex screws for the rear handlebars and the 4mm Allen wrench. 2. Align the four holes in the handlebars with the holes on the back of the machine. 3. Slide the bolts into holes until they stop. Use the 4mm Allen wrench to firmly tighten the bolts and securely fasten the handles to the back of the machine. -
Page 19: Touch-Screen Displays
Touch-Screen Displays The Regalia comes with one 7-inch touch-screen front display. If you have purchased the optional rear handlebars, it will include a second identical display. To install the front display 1. For the front display, locate the four 4-40 screws and a small Phillips screwdriver (not provided). You’ll also need the display with the hinges attached to the bottom row of connectors on the back of the display. - Page 20 2. Insert the screws into the openings on the display’s metal hinge. Align the screws in the hinge with the holes on the display bracket. Use the 2.5mm hex wrench or Phillips screwdriver as required to fully tighten the screws. 3.
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Page 21: Thread Stand And Thread Mast
Thread Stand and Thread Mast To install the thread stand on the machine 1. Locate the two small M4x10mm hex button head screws and the thread mast assembly. 2. Align the screws in the thread stand bracket with the two holes in the side of the machine (top tension side). - Page 22 3. Press ruler against ruler base with only as much force as is necessary to keep the ruler from slipping. Too much pressure will keep the machine from moving. The quilting line will be approximately 1/4 inch away from the ruler edge. The markings on all Baby Lock rulers take this into consideration.
- Page 23 3. Slide the laser clamp onto the mounting post and tighten the two knobs on opposite sides of the clamp. 4. Plug the laser cable end into the laser stylus port on the back of the machine. This is found on the tension side of the machine inset in the rectangular shaped opening.
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Page 24: Optional Accessories
Laser Operation and Safety Unplug the laser from the back of the machine to turn it off. Be sure the laser is attached to the machine and pointed downward toward the table before connecting it to the port. Never point it in a direction that would project the beam into someone’s eyes. -
Page 25: Using Your Machine
Using Your Machine Power Switch There are two power switches for your machine. The main power switch is at the rear of the machine and another power switch is at the front of the machine for added convenience. The machine is turned on when both switches are turned on. The machine is turned off when both switches are off. - Page 26 The Regalia uses the 134 needle system. Note that the needle has a round shank rather than a shank with a flat side like home sewing machines use. If you use the recommended needle, you will experience: • Fewer skipped stitches •...
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Page 27: Hopping Feet
5. With the scarf of the needle (indentation at the back of the needle just above the needle eye) facing the rear of the machine and Scarf at back of needle just above eye the long groove down the front of the needle facing the front of the machine, push the needle all the way up into the needle bar until it... -
Page 28: Bobbin And Bobbin Tension
To change the hopping foot 1. Raise the needle and foot to their highest position. Remove the foot that is on the mount by using the 2.5mm hex wrench to loosen the mounting screw far enough that you can slide the foot off of the mount. - Page 29 To wind the bobbin The Regalia comes with a separate bobbin winder. For full instructions about using the bobbin winder, see the instruction manual that is packaged with the bobbin winder. To insert the bobbin into the bobbin case U CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, always turn off the front power switch while inserting and/or removing the bobbin case or anytime your hands are near the needle area, such as when you change the needle.
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Page 30: Quick-Set Tension
To insert the bobbin case into the machine 1. Move the needle to the up position. Turn off the power to the machine using the front button. 2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread pulls off clockwise when viewing the open side. - Page 31 To adjust the top tension 1. Test the stitching with a scrap of fabric placed on the extra batting and backing at the side of the quilt. 2. Adjust the tension by turning the tension dial clockwise to tighten and counter-clockwise to loosen.
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Page 32: Threading The Machine
Threading the Machine Baby Lock recommends that you select and use only high-quality threads for your quilts. To thread the machine 1. Place thread cone onto spool post on the thread tray, insert the thread through the thread-mast ① eyelet from back to front, continuing to the thread guide ②... -
Page 33: Quilting With The Baby Lock Regalia
⑫ careful that the thread does not twist around the needle. Quilting With the Baby Lock Regalia Preparing to Quilt 1. Make sure your machine has been cleaned, oiled, has a new needle, and that the tracks on the frame are free from threads or other debris. -
Page 34: Free-Motion Quilting
“ QUILTING TIP: When quilting, relax your hands and maintain a light touch on the handlebars. Gripping the handlebars too tightly may cause body tension resulting in poor quilting quality. The Regalia, in combination with the Baby Lock Kinetic Frame system, will give you a smooth even glide while quilting. -
Page 35: Optional Computer-Guided Quilting: Pro-Stitcher
Computer-Guided Quilting: Pro-Stitcher® (Optional) The Pro-Stitcher® quilting system integrates Baby Lock’s quilting machines with the best computer technology for computer-guided quilting using digital designs. The software is managed from a state-of- the-art tablet computer that is conveniently mounted on top of the machine. This rich and full-featured... - Page 36 Handlebar Star and Diamond Buttons with Pro-Stitcher Four functions in Pro-Stitcher override your custom settings for the star and diamond buttons on the handlebars. When creating areas, the star button is 2-point and the diamond button is multi-point. When using Freehand Record, the star button starts and stops recording. When using Mark to create lines for quilting, the diamond button creates points on the line.
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Page 37: Using The Touch-Screen Displays
Using the Touch-Screen Displays The Regalia has touch-screen displays on the front and rear handlebars. They each work the same. For example, use the displays to alternate between stitch-regulated and non-stitch-regulated operation, to control settings for how you prefer your machine to operate, and to use tools such as counting stitches on a quilt or logging how much time it took to finish your quilt. -
Page 38: Overview Of The Main Screen
Overview of the Main Screen The Regalia main screen provides quick access to all functions. These buttons indi- This Toolbar appears cate whether your on every screen to machine is stitching provide quick access or paused. It is to often-used options. currently paused When selected, the because the pause... - Page 39 This area of the main screen controls the stitching modes. It is currently set to The on-screen hand manual mode. It also wheel enables you to shows the current rotate the machine's stitches per minute hand wheel from the setting and three main screen rather stitches-per-minute than reaching around...
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Page 40: Stitching Modes
Reset-bobbin button: Press this button after a bobbin change if you are using the low-bobbin alarm. This resets the low-bobbin reading to indicate you are using a full bobbin. The number on this button shows an estimate of how much thread remains on the bobbin. This number updates as you quilt. As the number gets closer to zero, the bobbin is running out of thread. - Page 41 To use manual stitching mode • Touch the Manual button and then specify the stitches per minute (SPM) by pressing the plus (+) or minus (–) buttons on the screen or selecting one of the stitches-per-minute presets. Pressing the plus (+) or minus (–) buttons on the screen to change the stitches per minute has the same effect as pressing the plus (+) or minus (–) buttons on the handlebars.
- Page 42 (stitches per minute) until you press the stop button on the handlebars. The minimum speed of the needle is dependent upon the stitches-per-minute setting you choose. Baby Lock recommends beginning with a setting of 200. Begin moving the machine immediately after pressing the Start/Stop button to avoid stitching in place for too long.
- Page 43 To use Precision stitch regulation • Touch the Regulated button and then press the Precision button. The Regulated The Precision Mode button is stitch regulation selected. button is selected. After you press the Start/Stop button on the handle bars, you must begin moving the machine for it to begin quilting according to the stitches-per-inch setting.
- Page 44 over-speed alarm, if turned on, will alert you that you should slow down your quilting to maintain stitch regulation. Basting Mode The Regalia includes five basting stitch options for basting a quilt. The basting stitch options are available in stitch regulation mode only. The stitches-per-inch setting ranges between 24 stitches per inch and 5 stitches per inch.
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Page 45: Toolbar Options
Toolbar Options The toolbar is in the upper-right corner of the screen at all times. Opens machine Controls settings. lights. Opens Displays machine machine tools. information. Controlling the Lights Your Regalia comes equipped with three standard lighting areas: throat, needle, and bobbin. To control the lights on the machine •... -
Page 46: Machine Tools
Machine Tools To open the machine tools, touch the Tools icon in the Toolbar. After selecting it, the icon turns gold. The Tools button is selected (gold). Choose from the five tools at the bottom of the screen. Zeros the Sets the quilting Quick-Set timer, the stitch... - Page 47 To track how much time you spend on a quilt Use the quilting timer to keep track of how much time you spend stitching on a quilt. The quilting timer measures time the machine is actually quilting, not the time the machine is on but idle. It operates like a stop watch.
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Page 48: On-Screen Calculator
To set the quilting alarm Use the quilting alarm to set a reminder that alerts you when the time you’ve allotted for quilting is done. After you enable the alarm, the time begins to count down. Unlike the quilting timer, this alarm measures elapsed time, not machine quilting time. -
Page 49: Software Updates
Software Updates From time to time, Baby Lock releases a software update for our machines. This update feature enables you to take advantage of the latest new capabilities added to machines. When an update is released, download the updated file(s) to a USB drive using a computer that is connected to the Internet. - Page 50 3. Be patient as this will take a few minutes. 4. WWhen complete, the machine will beep. Remove the USB drive and restart the machine. NOTE: Please check the Baby Lock website for the most current version (www.babylock.com) To update the display software You will need to update the display on both the front and rear.
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Page 51: Quick-Set Tension Reset
5. Confirm that you want to overwrite the current software with the new software by choosing Install. If you decide to not update the software, choose Cancel. NOTE: Please check the Baby Lock website for the most current version (www.babylock.com) Quick-Set Tension Reset 1. -
Page 52: Diagnostics
There are several diagnostics tests that you may be asked to perform by Baby Lock's technical solutions team or an authorized Baby Lock representative. They will give you a code to enter into the Diagnostics screen to be able to perform the tests. -
Page 53: Low-Bobbin Alarm
Low-Bobbin Alarm The amount of thread that fits on a bobbin varies according to the type and weight of thread you use. You can create a low-bobbin capacity for up to twenty types of thread that you use in your bobbin. You’ll then use this capacity for setting a low-bobbin alarm to alert you to when the bobbin thread is running out. - Page 54 3. Touch the Record button. The bobbin capacity value will reset to zero. Quilt until the bobbin runs out. NOTE: The Reset Bobbin button on the Main Screen shows the bobbin level as you quilt. When you touch the Reset Bobbin button, it shows the estimated capacity of the full bobbin.
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Page 55: Handlebar Button Options
The next time you use one of the threads for which you’ve set up a low-bobbin threshold, touch the bobbin name box and choose the specified thread name by touching it. Insert a full bobbin with that thread into the machine and press the Reset Bobbin button on the Main screen. To delete a low-bobbin configuration •... - Page 56 To switch the left and right handlebar buttons Configure handlebar buttons Press to switch the button configurations to match how you placed the labels on the handlebars. The left button image represents the left handlebar; the right button image represents the right handlebar. •...
- Page 57 The options for customizing the star and diamond buttons are: Option Action Performed None The button will not perform a function. Start/Stop Starts or stops stitching Needle Up/Down Performs a half stitch by cycling the needle up or down Increase Increases stitching speed in manual or SPI in regulated Decrease Decreases stitching speed in manual or SPI in regulated...
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Page 58: Pinpoint Needle Laser
Pinpoint Needle Laser The Regalia comes equipped with a needle laser. It precisely shows where the needle will enter the quilt. Turn the laser on or off with the Laser settings. To turn the laser on or off • Touch the Settings icon in the Toolbar. Then touch the Laser button. Touch the toggle button to turn the laser on or off. -
Page 59: Alarms
Alarms The alarm settings enable you to quickly turn on or off the alarms for the low bobbin, thread breaks, and over-speed. Low-bobbin alarm: Alerts you when the low-bobbin threshold has been reached, indicating you will soon run out of bobbin thread. For more information about the low-bobbin alarm, see Low-Bobbin Alarm above. Thread-break alarm: Alerts you if the top thread breaks while quilting. -
Page 60: Tie-Offs
Tie-offs Use tie-offs to begin and end your quilting to ensure the stitching doesn’t come out. You can manually do the tie-offs by simply stitching a few very tiny stitches, or let the Regalia perform a predefined number of quick, micro stitches for you. You can set the number of micro stitches from 2 to 10. To configure tie-offs •... -
Page 61: Information Screens
Information Screens The Information option provides system information and quick reference guides about your Regalia. To see the needle and thread chart For quick reference, the Regalia has an on-screen guide for which size needle is appropriate for different weights of thread. •... - Page 62 10-12 To monitor system information about your machine You may need to provide system information to Baby Lock or an authorized Baby Lock representative when purchasing machine accessories or receiving technical assistance. • Touch the Information icon in the Toolbar. Then touch the Information button.
- Page 63 Opens system information about the machine. Lifetime Stitch Count Shows the lifetime stitch count for your machine Lifetime Machine Time Shows the cumulative time your machine has quilted Machine Hardware Version Shows the electronics board version number Machine Software Version Shows the machine’s software version number Screen Hardware Version Shows the screen’s version number...
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Page 64: Machine Maintenance
In addition to the ongoing cleaning and oiling maintenance, you should have your machine serviced by an authorized Baby Lock retailer every 24 months or 10 million stitches, whichever occurs first. They will take care of oiling and greasing internal parts and ensure the machine is in proper working order. When your machine reaches 10 million stitches, a pop-up message appears to remind you to have your Regalia serviced. -
Page 65: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting You can correct many problems on your own. If you need additional help, contact your local, authorized Baby Lock retailer. First check the following: 1. The AC power cord is properly connected and both power switches are turned on. - Page 66 The needle is not positioned • Position the needle properly to the needle bar. Inspect the properly position of the needle to make sure the needle is at the 6 o’clock position. When you stand directly in front of the needle (facing the bobbin case side of the machine), you will see the entire needle eye directly facing you.
- Page 67 Tension is Poor Corrective Measure(s) Lint caught under the tension • If using short staple threads, inexpensive, or industrial threads, spring in the bobbin or coated threads, lint and other material will build up under the tension spring and begin to lift the spring, reducing the spring’s ability to compress against the thread.
- Page 68 Check that poles are inserted completely together with the push pins engaged so bowing won’t occur. Leaders are stretched or worn • If fabric is beginning to stretch or fray, contact Baby Lock to purchase replacement leaders. Thread Breaks...
- Page 69 Consult a repair technician to polish any hard-to-reach or delicate areas, or if the burr is inside the throat. Wrong type of needle • Use only the needles recommended by Baby Lock (134, sizes 12 through 21). Other possible problems •...
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Page 70: Federal Communications Commissions (Fcc) Declaration Of Conformity (For Usa Only)
Appendix 1 Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Tacony Corporation Corporate Center 1760 Gilsinn Lane Fenton, MO 63026-0730 USA declares that the product Product Name: Regalia complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 71 | 71 Regalia User Manual...
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