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Baby Lock Gallant XL Stationary Instruction And Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction and Reference Guide Model BLGT18STA To register your machine warranty and receive Baby Lock product updates and offers, go to babylock.com/login. If you have questions with registration, visit your Authorized Baby Lock Retailer. Baby Lock Consumer Helpline: 800-313-4110 www.BabyLock.com Brought to You by Tacony Corporation ®...

  • Page 2: How To Use This Manual

    U CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for causing harm to your quilting machine, the quilt, or to yourself. “ QUILTING TIP: Baby Lock educators share tips to get you started quilting. Finding Information What are you looking for? ..................... Find it here Warranty Information ....................

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Threading the Machine ...........................30 Threading the Needle with the Needle Threader ..................32 How to Quilt with the Gallant XL Stationary Quilting Machine ......33 Preparing to Quilt .............................33 Bringing the Bobbin Thread to the Top of the Quilt ...................33 How to Start or Stop Quilting ........................34...
  • Page 4 How to Update Your Gallant XL Stationary Quilting Machine ..............43 Stitch Modes (Manual, Precision, Cruise) ....................46 Alerts ........................49 Machine Maintenance ..................... 51 Clean and Oil Your Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine, maintenance schedule ......51 Troubleshooting ...................... 53 Appendix 1 ....................... 60 4 | www.BabyLock.com...

  • Page 5: Congratulations On Your Purchase

    Congratulations on Your Purchase! You haven’t just purchased a quilting machine; you’ve joined the Baby Lock family, and we welcome you. You have acquired the most advanced quilting machine available in today’s market. Baby Lock is committed to innovation, reliability, customer service, and education. We are committed to your quilting success.

  • Page 6: Consignes De Sécurité Importantes

    — Pour réduire le risque de brûlures, d’incendie, de choc électrique ou de blessures : • La Gallant XL Stationary est très lourde. Ne jamais tenter de la soulever seul. Utilisez toujours deux personnes pour la soulever. Soulevez toujours la machine à partir de la gorge, non pas à partir des poignées.
  • Page 7 • Pour débrancher la machine de la prise murale, mettez l’interrupteur sur arrêt, puis retirez la fiche de la prise en tirant à partir de la fiche et non du cordon. N’utilisez jamais la Gallant XL Stationary si le cordon est endommagé ou ne fonctionne pas correctement. En cas de problème mécanique ou électrique, renvoyez la Gallant XL Stationary au centre de service agréé...
  • Page 8 • Cette machine peut être utilisée par des enfants de 8 ans et plus, ainsi que par des personnes atteintes d’un déficit physique, sensoriel ou mental, peu expérimentées ou ayant peu de connaissances, à condition que ces personnes reçoivent les instructions de sécurité et la supervision nécessaires à l’utilisation de la machine et qu’elles comprennent les risques encourus.

  • Page 9: Important Safety Information

    — To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: • The Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine is heavy. Never attempt to lift it alone. Always use two people when lifting. Always lift from the throat of the machine.
  • Page 10 • The Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine should not be stored or used in extreme temperatures. • Use the Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. • To disconnect from the wall outlet, push the switch to the off position, then remove the plug from outlet pulling from the plug, not the cord.
  • Page 11 This machine is intended for household or commercial use. Disclaimer Baby Lock and its Retailers are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this manual or when used on machine quilting tables not recommended by Baby Lock.
  • Page 12 To repair or adjust the machine If the machine is not functioning as expected or needs adjustment, first check the troubleshooting chart in the appendix to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. For more product information and updates, visit our website at www.babylock.com. The contents of this manual and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 13: About Your Machine

    The Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine is a high quality machine that both incorporates robust design features and is easy to service.
  • Page 14 Display 4.3-inch color touchscreen Sew Foot Stroke/Lift 5 mm Needle Bar Stroke 35.3 mm Take-Up Stroke 73 mm Lubrication, main Kluber Lube, permanent components Lubrication of hook Velocite 10, Texaco 22 14 | www.BabyLock.com...

  • Page 15: Get To Know Your Gallant Xl Stationary Quilting Machine

    Get to Know Your Gallant XL Stationary Quilting Machine Left Side View 1. Thread mast 2. Spool pin 3. Touchscreen display 4. USB port 5. Magnetic tool minder Close-up View of Needle Area 6. Presser bar 7. Presser bar jam nut 8.
  • Page 16 Right Side View 17. Handwheel 18. 9-pin connection for laser 19. Threaded hole for accessory pin Close-up of Tension Assembly 20. Three hole thread guide 21. Thread guide 22. Take-up spring 23. Top tension assembly 24. Thread stirrup 25. Take-up lever 26.

  • Page 17: Magnetic Tool Minder

    Machine Connections 27. Insert SR sensor connection 28. Foot pedal connection 29. Main on/off power switch 30. Fuse holder and cover 31. Power cord connection Magnetic Tool Minder Gallant XL Stationary User Manual | 17...

  • Page 18: Installation And Setup

    Installation and Setup Spool Pin and Thread Mast To install the spool pin on the machine 1. You'll need the spool pin with nut and washer. 2. Remove the nut and washer. 3. Place the washer against the top of the machine cover.

  • Page 19: Machine Head Usb Port (Built-In)

     NOTE: The insert cable comes pre-connected to the white connector at the front of the insert. Ensure that it is seated fully into the white connector. Gallant XL Stationary User Manual | 19...

  • Page 20: Installing The Color Touchscreen Display

    Installing the Touchscreen Display The Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine comes with one 4.3-inch touchscreen front display. To install the front display 1. Locate the three screws for the touchscreen bracket. Line up the black adapter piece and the white touchscreen bracket with the holes on top of the Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine.

  • Page 21: Optional Accessories

    Examples would be straight-wound spools or mylar holographic threads. The kit comes with 3 parts; a threaded post, a pin and a clamp. The Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine does not require the threaded post, so set that aside.

  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    Â IMPORTANT: Refer to the safety instructions. Lighting The Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine includes bright LED lights above the needle to make it easy for you to see your quilting. You can adjust the intensity of the lights to suit your environment.
  • Page 23 18/110 or 21/130. Lofty batting and heavier fabrics such as denim, canvas, or densely woven fabric may also require a larger needle. Gallant XL Stationary User Manual | 23...

  • Page 24: To Change The Needle

    2.5mm hex wrench to tighten it just a bit more. The Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine runs at very high speeds and this ensures the needle will not loosen while quilting. However, do not over-tighten the needle clamp screw, as this may strip the threads of the screw.

  • Page 25: Hopping Feet

    Hopping Feet  IMPORTANT: The Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine does not have a presser foot lever, or top tension release, like a home sewing machine. On a home sewing machine the top tension is released when the presser foot is raised, allowing the thread to come freely out of the machine.

  • Page 26: Bobbin And Bobbin Tension

    Bobbin and Bobbin Tension The Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine uses M-class bobbins that are much larger than home sewing machine L-class bobbins. The larger bobbins hold more thread and enable you to quilt for a longer time between bobbin changes.
  • Page 27 To insert the bobbin case into the machine 1. Move the needle to the up position by turning the hand wheel in direction of motion until the needle is at its highest position. Turn the Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine OFF at the back of the machine.

  • Page 28: Top Tension

    Top Tension One of the joys of quilting with the Gallant XL Stationary quilting machine is its ability to utilize many different types of thread. You can quilt with almost any high-quality thread as long as you first adjust the bobbin tension and then adjust the top tension to suit the thread you’ve chosen.

  • Page 29: Tension Quick Start Guide

    (to the left) to loosen top tension. 4. If thread looks like Diagram B: Problem: The top tension is too loose. Solution: Turn the top tension clockwise (to the right) to tighten top tension. Gallant XL Stationary User Manual | 29...

  • Page 30: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Use the visual guide on the following page as well as the instructions below to thread your machine. The quality of quilting thread can impact your results. We recommend using a quality thread for your quilting projects based on the fabric and batting being used. To thread the machine 1.
  • Page 31 2. Thread mast eyelet 3. Three hole thread guide 4. Thread guide 5. Top tension assembly 6. Take-up spring 7. Thread stirrup 8. Take-up lever 9. Lower thread guide 10. Needle bar thread guide 11. Needle Gallant XL Stationary User Manual | 31...

  • Page 32: Threading The Needle With The Needle Threader

    Threading the Needle with the Needle Threader 1. Turn off the power to the machine. 2. Hold the needle threader by the grip, with the triangle mark facing up. 3. Guide the thread, inserting it into the Y groove from right to left horizontally. 4.

  • Page 33: How To Quilt With The Gallant Xl Stationary Quilting Machine

    How to Quilt with the Gallant XL Stationary Preparing to Quilt  IMPORTANT: Make sure your machine has been cleaned, oiled, has a new needle, and that your table top is free from threads or other debris. 1. Plug the machine into the wall outlet.

  • Page 34: How To Start Or Stop Quilting

    How to start or stop quilting Foot Pedal: In Manual Mode, you may use the foot pedal to control the speed of the machine as it stitches. The further the pedal is pressed, the faster the machine will make stitches. In Stitch Regulation Mode, both in Precision and Cruise, the foot pedal acts more like an On/Off switch.

  • Page 35: Gallant Xl Stationary Quilting Machine Screen Navigation

    There are two other variations of the home screen, which change depending on the Stitch Mode that is selected. PRECISION SCREEN MANUAL SCREEN For more information about sewing with the different stitch modes, see the Stitch Modes section. Gallant XL Stationary User Manual | 35...

  • Page 36: Main Menu- Toolbar Options

    Main Menu - Toolbar Options Press the Menu symbol to go back to the Main Menu. The main menu is what you will use to go to the machine settings that are shown below. When you click on one of the icons, you will be sent to that icon's sub-menu.

  • Page 37: Stitch Counter

    To turn the alarm off, select the icon on the left that has the line going through it. When the alarm is OFF, the alarm will not sound, regardless of how fast you move the machine. Gallant XL Stationary User Manual | 37...

  • Page 38: Information Screens

    Press the Menu symbol to go back to the Main Menu. Diagnostics You may be asked to perform diagnostic tests by your Authorized Baby Lock Retailer. Motor Optical Sensors Foot Pedal There are three different items you can run diagnostic testing on: motor, foot pedal, and optical sensors.

  • Page 39: Motor

    The lower fill screen should have numbers changing indicating the motor is turning and communicating. (Motor encoder). If this fails the machine will have a critical error and will not run. Press the Menu symbol to go back to the Main Menu. Gallant XL Stationary User Manual | 39...

  • Page 40: Foot Pedal

    PASS the test. If there is no response or something other than described above, the test has FAILED. Please contact your local Authorized Baby Lock Retailer for evaluation. Note: If the number area has three lines in it, no foot pedal is attached.

  • Page 41: Optical Sensors

    The more the bar moves the stronger the Image Quality If the image quality is very poor or fails to move please contact your local Authorized Baby Lock Retailer for evaluation. Press the Menu symbol to go back to the Main Menu. Gallant XL Stationary User Manual | 41...

  • Page 42: Updates

    Updates From time to time, it may be necessary to perform updates to your quilting machine's software. When the update screen is open, this is what you will see: Through this screen, you can update the display and machine software by using a USB drive (with the updated firmware versions) inserted into the USB port at the bottom right side of the touchscreen.

  • Page 43: How To Update Your Gallant Xl Stationary Quilting Machine

    1. For the latest software update, visit www.BabyLock.com go to SUPPORT, choose Machine Support and Updates, and search for the Gallant XL Stationary Long Arm. 2. Download the update(s) and save to a USB drive. See USB recommendations on previous page.
  • Page 44 To confirm the DISPLAY update has been accepted by the machine, choose the 'i' icon on the home page (show screen with updates) and look for the display version number to be updated. If you don't see an updated version, contact Baby Lock Product Support 800.313.4110 for assistance. Machine Update Refer to the recommendation for USBs under updates before proceeding.
  • Page 45 To confirm the MACHINE update has been accepted by the machine, choose the 'i' icon on the home page (show screen with updates) and look for the machine version number to be updated. If you don't see an updated version, contact Baby Lock Product Support 800.313.4110 for assistance. Gallant XL Stationary User Manual | 45...

  • Page 46: Stitch Modes (Manual, Precision, Cruise)

    Stitch Modes On the home screen, you can view the different Stitch Modes that you are able to access. Each Stitch Mode varies the look of the home screen and has slightly different functions. Stitch Modes Box around icon indicates which item is selected Â...
  • Page 47 When you pause moving the quilt, the needle will pause when you stop moving the quilt. It will begin as you continue to move the quilt. Stitching Length (SPI) Precision Mode Needle position (blue indicates what position is selected) Press the Start/Stop key on the machine to fully stop quilting. Gallant XL Stationary User Manual | 47...

  • Page 48: Cruise Mode

    Cruise Mode When quilting in Cruise mode, the needle will start to move immediately when you press the Start/Stop key on the machine or press down on the foot pedal, according to the cruise speed (stitches-per-minute) setting. Once you press the start button or press the foot pedal, the needle will immediately start stitching according to the stitches-per-inch (SPI) setting (even if you do not move the quilt).

  • Page 49: Alerts

    Other times you may need to seek help from your locally authorized Baby Lock Retailer or call Baby Lock Product Support 800-313-4110, or use the Contact Us link on www.babylock.com.
  • Page 50 Authorized Baby Lock Retailer. Magnetic Encoder: This icon indicates a problem with the main shaft position sensor. Please contact your local Authorized Baby Lock Retailer for service. Service: This icon indicates that the machine should be serviced. Please contact your local Authorized Baby Lock Retailer for service.

  • Page 51: Machine Maintenance

    In addition to the ongoing cleaning and oiling maintenance that you do on a regular basis when you quilt, 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 optimal working order.
  • Page 52 To clean the machine display • Use a soft rag or microfiber cloth (dampened with diluted isopropyl alcohol if needed) and gently wipe the display to remove any dust or finger marks. U CAUTION: Never use any chemicals to clean your display as this may negatively affect the display’s performance.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    • Use the proper size needle for the job. Start with matching the needle size with the thread; consult the chart on your Gallant XL Stationary Quilting Machine Quick Reference Card. Some battings and fabrics used in quilting may require a larger size needle.
  • Page 54 Improper threading • Ensure that the machine is threaded correctly. Refer to your Gallant XL Stationary Quilting Machine Quick Reference Card if needed. The needle is not positioned • Position the needle properly to the needle bar. Inspect the...
  • Page 55 If the bobbin case is damaged or corroded, contact your local Authorized Baby Lock Retailer to purchase a replacement. Moving the quilt too fast •...
  • Page 56 HAND WHEEL WON’T CORRECTIVE MEASURE(S) ROTATE Thread is entangled and • There may be a thread lock. Quickly rock the hand wheel, at caught in the hook the back of the machine, back and forth several times. You may need another person to turn the hand wheel while you look for the thread that is caught.
  • Page 57 • Balance the tension of the needle thread after ensuring the balanced bobbin tension is adjusted correctly. (For more information about adjusting tension, see Bobbin and Bobbin Tension in the Using Your Machine section of this manual.) Gallant XL Stationary User Manual | 57...
  • Page 58 • If thread is shredding at the throat plate, check for burrs or of throat plate or other thread jagged edges. Gently rub with emery cloth to remove the handling part sharp edge. Consult your local Authorized Baby Lock retailer to polish any hard-to-reach or delicate areas. 58 | www.BabyLock.com...
  • Page 59 Wrong type of needle • Use only the needles recommended by Baby Lock (needle system 134, sizes 12 through 21). Other possible problems • Needle too close to hook, causing friction and possible collision of hook point and needle (causing broken thread).
  • Page 60 Fenton, MO 63026-0730 USA declares that the product, Product Name: Gallant XL Stationary Quilting Machine 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.

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