Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
Page 3 FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug, then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted.
Page 4 1760 Gilsinn Lane, Fenton, Missouri 63026 declares that the product Product Name: Baby Lock Sewing Machine Model Number: BMP8 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 5 In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table at the back of this Operation Manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, consult your local authorized Baby Lock retailer. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.babylock.com...
Page 6: License Agreement
BABY LOCK retains all rights not expressly granted to CUSTOMER herein. Nothing in this agreement constitutes a waiver of the rights of BABY LOCK under any law. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the United States of America.
Page 7: Warning Labels
Warning Labels The following warning labels are on the machine. Be sure to observe the precautions described in the labels. Label locations Please put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day before use.
Page 8: Precautions
Precautions Concerning optional embroidery cards • Do not disassemble or alter the embroidery cards. • Do not forcefully bend, drop, scratch or place heavy objects on top of the embroidery cards. • Do not allow the embroidery cards to become wet, such as with water, solvents, drinks or any other liquids.
Page 9: Machine Structure And Features
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Machine Structure and Features The thread colors assigned to the needle bars are Six-needle machine listed on the screen. Thread the needle bars as indicated. embroidering Your machine has six needles, each threaded with a different color of thread. It can sew embroidery patterns that contain several colors by automatically selecting the appropriate needle for each color.
Page 10: Differences With Single-Needle Machines
Not all six needles can be used to sew at the same Differences with single-needle time. Only one needle is moved to the embroidering position at a time. According to the sewing order, the machines needle bar case is moved to the left and right so that ■...
Page 11: Other Features
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Expanded thread color display feature enables Other features colors to be displayed in almost the true color The colors and thread color numbers are stored in ■ Easy-to-read and easy-to-use LCD the machine’s memory. From this thread color Equipped with a large color LCD, the colors of an library, you can select colors to create your own embroidery pattern can be previewed in a nearly...
Page 12: Available Features
■ USB Type “B” (function) port connector Available features available as standard equipment If a computer is connected to the machine Designs with a maximum size of 200 mm (H) × through the included USB cable, embroidery 300 mm (W) (7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-3/4 inches (W)) patterns can be recalled from the computer.
Page 13: Manual Structure
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Manual Structure This manual is constructed as described below. Read before use Searching for information ■ Searching the manual Chapter 1: Getting Ready The setup of the embroidery machine and the By title various preparations required before starting to sew Check the descriptions at the left for the contents are described in this chapter.
Page 14: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................i License Agreement ....................... v Warning Labels........................vi Precautions......................... vii Concerning optional embroidery cards ......................vii Concerning USB media ............................ vii Machine Structure and Features..................viii Six-needle machine embroidering ........................viii Differences with single-needle machines ......................ix Other features ..............................
Page 15 —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Previewing the Image ......................27 Checking a preview image ..........................27 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame..............28 Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame..................... 28 Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine ............... 30 Attaching the embroidery frame ........................30 Checking the Embroidery Area...................32 Continuing to the embroidering screen ......................
Page 16 EMBROIDERING SETTINGS Automatic Lock Stitch Setting .................... 88 Starting/Ending Position Settings ..................89 Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal ....................90 Maximum Sewing Speed Setting ..................91 Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes ..............92 Stopping the machine at the next color change ....................92 Specifying pause locations before embroidering....................
Page 17 —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Deleting short stitches ............................ 152 Specifying the remaining length of thread ...................... 152 Using the Machine Operations Guide Key ...............153 Using the Help Key......................155 APPENDIX Appliqué Sewing.......................158 Sewing appliqué patterns ..........................158 Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (1) ....................159 Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (2) ....................
Page 18: Getting Ready
GETTING READY After unpacking the machine, first refer to “Included Accessories” on page 4, and check that all listed accessories are included. After checking that all accessories are included, the embroidery machine can be set up. The setup of the machine and the various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.
Page 19: Names Of Machine Parts And Their Functions
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view 1 Thread tension knobs 6 Thread guide...
Page 20: Right-Side/Rear View
Right-side/rear view Bottom USB Type “A” (host) port connector 5 Power supply plug Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power When using USB media, plug the USB media into the supply plug. USB Type “A” (host) port connector. 6 Main power switch 2 Embroidery card slot Use the main power switch to turn the machine ON (I)
Page 21: Included Accessories
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Included Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. Accessories The accessories listed below are included with this machine. Make sure to use the accessories supplied with this machine.
Page 22: Optional Accessories
● Contact your nearest authorized retailer to order additional parts and optional accessories. Memo ● Visit your Baby Lock retailer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine. ● Use Baby Lock embroidery cards with your machine. Please see your retailer for availability of embroidery cards or visit the Baby Lock website at www.babylock.com...
Page 23: Setting Up The Machine
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Setting Up the Machine The procedures for setting up the machine are described below. If the machine is not set up correctly, it may shake or produce loud noises and the embroidery will not be sewn correctly. An optional sewing stand is also available.
Page 24: Setup Location
Setup location Setup the machine in a location that meets the following requirements. • Position machine more than 50 mm (2 inches) from the wall • Allow sufficient space around the machine • Place no objects within the moving range of the embroidery frame •...
Page 25: Setting Up The Machine
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Use the included wrench to turn the Setting up the machine adjustable foot nut on the foot. Turning the nut in direction 1 lengthens the When setting up the machine, adjust the legs so that leg; turning the nut in direction 2 shortens the the machine is steady.
Page 26: Adjusting The Operation Panel Position
Adjust the orientation of the operation panel. Adjusting the operation panel Loosen the thumb screw, adjust the operation panel to an easy-to-view orientation, and then position tighten the thumb screw. Adjust the orientation and angle of the operation panel so it can easily be operated. Loosen 2 thumb screws to bring the operation panel forward.
Page 27: Preparing The Thread Guide Assembly
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Using the Phillips screwdriver, loosen the Preparing the thread guide screws on the left and right sides of the thread guide assembly and lift up the thread guide so assembly that it is level. Raise the thread guide assembly. Locate the included Phillips screwdriver.
Page 28: Positioning The Spool Stand
Positioning the spool stand Attaching the embroidery frame holder Secure the spool stand in the embroidering position. Attach the embroidery frame holder to the carriage. Loosen the thumb screw, and then open up the spool stand to the left and right. Remove the two thumb screws of the embroidery frame holder.
Page 29 GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Secure the embroidery frame holder with the two thumb screws. 1 Use the thumb screws removed in step Note ● Using the disc-shaped screwdriver included, firmly tighten the thumb screws. This completes the preparation of the machine.
Page 30: Embroidering Tutorial
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL This chapter describes the basic embroidering operations in order—from turning on the machine and sewing a pattern to finishing sewing. Follow the steps of the tutorial to embroider a pattern and master the operation of this embroidery machine. Operating Precautions ....................14 Basic Procedures .....................17 Screen Quick Reference Guide ................49...
Page 31: Operating Precautions
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— Operating Precautions The necessary points to ensure the correct operation of this machine are described below. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
Page 32: Needle Precautions
Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the correct choice of needle for your machine. CAUTION ● Your machine is designed to use household embroidery needles. The factory recommended needle is “HAX 130 EBBR” (Organ). Schmetz needles 130/705 H-E may be used as a substitute.
Page 33: Upper Thread Recommendations
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— Upper thread recommendations Be sure to observe the following recommendations concerning the upper thread. Note ● It is recommended that rayon or polyester embroidery thread be used (120 den x 2 / 135 dtex x 2 / 40 weight (in Americas and Europe) / #50 (in Japan)).
Page 34: Basic Procedures
Basic Procedures Basic embroidering procedures are described below. Check the overall procedure below, before operating the embroidery machine. Operating Tutorial Procedure Operation Reference Procedure Reference Page Page Install the bobbin. p. 18 p.15 Turn on the machine. p. 20 p.14, 16 Select an embroidery pattern.
Page 35: Installing The Bobbin
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— 1. Installing the Bobbin When the machine is purchased, only the bobbin case is installed in the hook. Insert a bobbin wound with bobbin thread for embroidering. For precautions concerning the bobbin, refer to page 15. Grab the bobbin case latch, and remove the bobbin case.
Page 36: Installing The Bobbin
Installing the bobbin Installing the bobbin case Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. Insert the bobbin case into the hook. Insert the bobbin case while aligning the tab on the bobbin case with the notch in the hook, as shown in the illustration. Note ●...
Page 37: Turning On The Machine
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— 2. Turning ON the Machine Connect the power supply cord, and then turn on the embroidery machine. For precautions concerning the power supply, refer to page 14. Plug the power supply cord into the machine. When the screen shown below appears after the initial screen, touch Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a The pattern type selection screen appears,...
Page 38: Understanding The Screens
Understanding the screens When the machine is turned on and is touched, the pattern type selection screen appears. The operations described below will be entered using the operation panel. For precautions concerning the use of the touch panel, refer to page 16. The screen that appears the next time that the embroidery machine is turned on differs depending on how the machine was previously turned off.
Page 39: Screen Overview
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— Screen overview The basic operation flow is shown below. In the pattern type selection screen, select a pattern type. (Refer to page 23, 50) 1 Touch this key to continue to the pattern editing screen. This key is not available unless a pattern type is selected.
Page 40: Selecting An Embroidery Pattern
3. Selecting an Embroidery Pattern As an example, we will select the pattern shown at the right, on the last page of the embroidery patterns. In the pattern type selection screen, select a pattern category (type). Pattern type selection screen (For details on the keys and other information on the screen, refer to page 50.) 1 Pattern type keys In the pattern list screen, search for the desired pattern, and then touch the key for the pattern.
Page 41: Selecting An Embroidery Pattern
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— Touch the desired pattern. Selecting an embroidery pattern For this example, touch We will select a floral on the fourth page. Touch to select the embroidery patterns category. The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area. The list of embroidery patterns appears.
Page 42: Editing The Embroidery Pattern
4. Editing the Embroidery Pattern When in the pattern list screen is touched, the pattern editing screen appears. From this screen, the pattern can be edited. Pattern editing screen (For details on the keys and other information on the screen, refer to page 52.) 1 Highlights the sizes of embroidery frames that 4 Touch this key to delete the pattern, for example, can be used to sew the currently selected...
Page 43: Specifying Embroidering Setting
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— 5. Specifying Embroidering Setting When in the pattern editing screen is touched, the embroidering settings screen appears. From this screen, the entire pattern can be edited and embroidering settings can be specified. In addition, the embroidering position can be checked and a pattern can be saved for later use. Embroidering settings screen (For details on the keys and other information on the screen, refer to page 54.) 1 Restarts from the beginning 7 Touch these keys to specify how the pattern will...
Page 44: Previewing The Image
6. Previewing the Image You can view an image of the completed pattern within the embroidery frame. Memo Checking a preview image ● The preview image can also be displayed Display the preview image to check that the from the pattern editing screen. embroidery will be sewn as desired.
Page 45: Hooping The Fabric In The Embroidery Frame
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— 7. Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame After selecting the pattern to be embroidered, check which embroidery frames can be used to sew the pattern. Select the appropriate frame, and hoop the fabric and stabilizer in the embroidery frame. (Refer to “Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric”...
Page 46 ■ Hooping fabric in the small embroidery frame Securely tighten the screw, and then check The procedure for hooping fabric in the small that the fabric is taut. embroidery frame is described below. The same procedure is used to hoop the fabric in the medium embroidery frame.
Page 47: Attaching The Embroidery Frame To The Machine
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— 8. Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine After hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame, attach the frame to the embroidery machine. CAUTION ● If the embroidery frame is not correctly attached it may hit the presser foot and damage the machine, or cause injury to the user.
Page 48 Loosen the two thumb screws on the embroidery frame holder. Note If the screw is too tight, please use the included ● Please firmly tighten the two thumb screws disc-shaped screwdriver. with included disc-shaped screwdriver. The machine will recognize the wrong frame size, if the two screws are not tightened.
Page 49: Checking The Embroidery Area
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— 9. Checking the Embroidery Area Check the embroidery area to make sure that the embroidery will be sewn in the desired location and will not be misaligned and that the embroidery frame will not hit the presser foot. If the embroidery frame is not correctly positioned, it moves to the correct position, and then the embroidering position is indicated.
Page 50: 10. Upper Threading
10. Upper Threading Check the embroidering screen for information on which needle bars should be threaded with which thread colors, and then thread the upper threads. Checking the needle bars and thread colors In the embroidering settings screen, touch to display the embroidering screen and the message instructing that the needle bars be threaded (that the thread spools from the previous time be changed).
Page 51 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— Touch The screen indicating that the spools be changed is closed. • In addition to checking the thread colors, information such as the number of stitches and the sewing time can be checked and various embroidering settings can be specified in the embroidering screen. 1 Shows the embroidering order for the thread 4 Touch a key to move the selected needle bar to colors.
Page 52: Upper Threading
Upper threading Use embroidery thread to thread the needle bars in order, starting with needle bar 1. → → → → Press in order to view a video of the operation (To page 3) on the LCD (see page 153). CAUTION ●...
Page 53 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— The numbers indicate the thread path for each of the numbered needle bars. Be very careful to correctly thread the needle bars. Place on spool pin 1 the spool of thread with Pass the thread through the number 1 hole in the color (lime green) specified for needle bar the thread guide just above the spool, and then pass the thread through the number 1...
Page 54 Pass the thread through the hole in the Wind the thread clockwise once around the number 1 upper thread guide. number 1 thread tension disc. Pass the thread toward you from the inside of the thread guide. 1 Hole in upper thread guide 1 Thread tension disc Pass the thread through the number 1 upper •...
Page 55 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— Pass the thread along the thread path Pass the thread down through the slot to the indicated on the machine, and then pass it lower thread guide, and then through the hole under the number 1 middle thread guide in the number 1 lower thread guide.
Page 56: Threading The Needle
Threading the needle Note ● To avoid damage, the automatic needle- Use the automatic needle-threading mechanism to threading mechanism may return to the thread the needle. back position when you turn the → → → handwheel. Press ● The automatic needle-threading mechanism (To page 2)→...
Page 57 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— Pass the thread under the guide on the presser Press the automatic needle-threading button. foot. • The threader moves back away from the 1 Guide on presser foot needle. The thread is pulled through the 2 Notch in guide on presser foot needle eye.
Page 58 Note ● If the thread is not taut, it may come out of the thread tension disc. After upper threading is finished, check again to make sure that the thread is correctly passed into the thread tension disc. (Refer to step page 37.) Memo ●...
Page 59: 11. Sewing The Embroidery
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— 11. Sewing the Embroidery Now, the embroidery machine is ready to begin sewing. When the machine starts sewing, the presser foot is automatically lowered, the necessary thread trimming operations at the end of stitching are performed, the threads are changed as necessary while the embroidery is sewn, and the machine stops when the end of the stitching is reached.
Page 60 ■ Continuing embroidering The following screen appears. To sew the same pattern again, touch 1 A red frame around the thread information box The embroidering screen appears so the indicates which needle bar is currently being used for sewing. same pattern can be sewn again. •...
Page 61: Stopping Embroidering
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— Press the thread trimming button. Stopping embroidering The machine can be stopped during sewing. ■ Temporarily pausing Press the start/stop button. The bobbin and upper threads are trimmed. • Before turning off the embroidery machine, be sure to trim the threads. Set the main power switch to “...
Page 62: 12. Checking The Thread Tension
12. Checking the Thread Tension Check the embroidery to see if it was sewn with the correct thread tension. If the thread tension is not adjusted correctly, the stitching may be uneven or there may be puckering in the fabric. ■...
Page 63: 13. Removing The Embroidery Frame And Fabric
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— 13. Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric After sewing is finished, remove the embroidery frame, and then remove the fabric from the frame. Pull off the embroidery frame toward you. Removing the embroidery frame CAUTION ● When removing the embroidery frame, make sure that the start/stop button is lit in red.
Page 64: 14. Turning Off The Machine
14. Turning OFF the Machine After all embroidery is finished, turn off the machine. Set the main power switch to “ ”. Memo ● If the embroidery machine is turned off while the pattern type selection screen or the pattern list screen is displayed with no pattern selected, the pattern type selection screen appears when the machine is turned on again.
Page 65 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— ● If the embroidery machine is turned off ● If the machine is turned off while it is while the pattern editing screen is sewing, embroidering can continue when displayed, the way that the pattern appears the machine is turned on again. (Refer to before the machine was turned off is stored “Resume Embroidering After Turning OFF in the machine's memory.
Page 66: Screen Quick Reference Guide
Screen Quick Reference Guide Descriptions of the keys and other information that appear in the screens are provided in the tables below. Key displays The appearances of the keys have the following meanings. (Normal color display) : This key is not selected, but can be selected. (Dark-colored display) : This key is selected.
Page 67: Understanding The Pattern Type Selection Screen
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— Understanding the pattern type selection screen In this screen, select a pattern category (type). Display Key Name Description Reference Page Embroidery pattern The embroidery pattern for a design can be p. 104 selected. Frame patterns 12 stitch types can be combined with 10 p.
Page 68: Understanding The Pattern List Screen
Understanding the pattern list screen In this screen, select the pattern. Reference Display Key Name Description Page Shows the vertical length of the currently selected Size (vertical) embroidery pattern. Shows the horizontal width of the currently selected Size (horizontal) embroidery pattern. Number of thread Shows the number of thread color changes for the currently color changes...
Page 69: Understanding The Pattern Editing Screen
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— Understanding the pattern editing screen In this screen, the pattern can be edited. Reference Display Key Name Description Page Shows the sizes of embroidery frames that can be used to Embroidery frame sew the embroidery pattern currently displayed in the p.
Page 70 Reference Display Key Name Description Page Selects the pattern that is being edited when the Pattern selection embroidery pattern consists of multiple patterns that p.121 keys have been combined. Moves the sewing position of the pattern that is being edited in the direction of the arrow (If is touched, Positioning keys p.121...
Page 71: Understanding The Embroidering Settings Screen
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— Understanding the embroidering settings screen From this screen, the entire pattern can be edited and embroidering settings can be specified. In addition, the embroidering position can be checked and a pattern can be saved for later use. Reference Display Key Name...
Page 72 Reference Display Key Name Description Page Rotates the entire embroidery pattern when it Rotate All key consists of multiple patterns that have been p. 73, 130 combined. Repeat key Repeatedly sews the pattern. p.131 Change thread Changes the color of the pattern. p.128, 132 color key Moves the sewing position of the whole pattern in...
Page 73: Understanding The Embroidering Screen
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— Understanding the embroidering screen From this screen, the total number of thread colors and the sewing time can be checked, the needle bar settings can be specified, and the stitching forward or backward can be done. Reference Display Key Name Description...
Page 74 Reference Display Key Name Description Page Reserve Stop While sewing embroidery, touch this key for the machine to p. 92 stop as the next color begins. Touch this key to quit sewing and return to the Cancel key embroidering settings screen. Temporary needle bar Enables the needle bar settings to manually be specified...
Page 75: When You Have A Question, This May Help You
EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL —————————————————————————————————————————————— When You Have a Question, This May Help You ■ Needle at the “embroidering position” TECHNICAL TERMS: This is the needle that is placed above the needle hole in the needle plate. The needle bar case is ■...
Page 76: Patterns
■ Getting false thread breakage error PATTERNS: - Check that the position of the upper thread is under the upper thread guide plates. (Refer to Following patterns can be used to embroider by the page 36.) machine. - Check that the position of the upper thread is - Embroidery data with *.pes, *.phc or *.dst format.
Page 77 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL ——————————————————————————————————————————————...
Page 78: Other Basic Procedures
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES This chapter provides explanations on operations other than those described in chapter 2, such as sewing a pattern with seven or more colors, changing the needles and changing thread spools. Resume the Operation Being Performed Before the Machine Was Turned OFF..62 Changing the Needle....................63 Replacing the needle / 63 Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames..............65...
Page 79: Resume The Operation Being Performed Before The Machine Was Turned Off
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ————————————————————————————————————————————— Resume the Operation Being Performed Before the Machine Was Turned OFF The screen that appears after the machine is turned on and is touched differs depending on how the machine was previously turned off. If the machine was turned off while an operation was being performed, you can choose to continue the operation being performed before the machine was turned off.
Page 80: Changing The Needle
Changing the Needle If the needle is bent or the tip of the needle is broken, replace the needle with a new one. Use the included allen screw driver to replace the needle with one that is designed specifically for this machine and that passes the test described in “Checking the needle”...
Page 81 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ————————————————————————————————————————————— As shown in the illustration, press 1 to extend the needle-mounting clamp 2. Attach the clamp to the needle, and then release the pressed area to clamp the needle. To unclamp the needle, press 1 again. While holding the needle in place with your left hand, tighten the needle set screw.
Page 82: Correctly Using The Embroidery Frames
Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames The various types of embroidery frames and their uses are described below. In addition to the included embroidery frames, the optional cap frame can be used with this embroidery machine. CAUTION ● Only use embroidery frames of the sizes indicated in the screen, otherwise the embroidery frame may hit the presser foot, which may result in injuries.
Page 83: Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) To Fabric
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ————————————————————————————————————————————— Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric In order to prevent shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned patterns, we recommend that iron-on stabilizer (backing) be used for embroidering. CAUTION ● When embroidering on thin or stretch fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave or fabrics that easily allow the stitching to shrink, be sure to use iron-on stabilizer (backing) for embroidering.
Page 84: Hooping The Fabric
Hooping the Fabric lightly pull the fabric in the direction indicated Hooping the fabric in the extra-large by arrow D and insert corner D. and large embroidery frames • Be sure that there are no wrinkles in the fabric after it is stretched in the embroidery Loosen the screw on the outer frame.
Page 85: Using The Embroidery Sheet
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ————————————————————————————————————————————— Press the inner frame into the outer frame. Using the embroidery sheet Remove the embroidery sheet. In order to hoop the fabric so that the pattern will be sewn in the correct position, use the guidelines on the embroidery sheet to accurately stretch the fabric in the frame.
Page 86: Large/Small Pieces Of Fabric
■ Embroidering the corner of fabric Large/small pieces of fabric When embroidering the corner of a piece of fabric, use spray fabric adhesive to attach the This section provides information on embroidering corner of the fabric to stabilizer (backing), and fabric that is either much larger or much smaller than then hoop the stabilizer (backing) in the the embroidery frame.
Page 87: Embroidery Frame Position And Movement
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ————————————————————————————————————————————— Embroidery Frame Position and Movement The following provides information concerning the embroidery frame when operating the embroidery machine. ■ Embroidery frames that cannot be used for ■ Moving to the correct position If the center of the embroidery frame is at the embroidering needle drop point in the embroidering area, the As explained on page 28, the embroidery frame...
Page 88 • The embroidery frame is replaced while the embroidering settings screen or embroidering screen is displayed, and then the key for checking the embroidering area, for moving the embroidery frame, or for starting embroidering is touched. The embroidery frame will move. Since the embroidery frame is moved to the correct position and paused, touch the desired key again.
Page 89: Changing The Embroidering Position
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the Embroidering Position When the embroidery machine is purchased, it was adjusted so that the beginning of the stitching was from the center of the pattern. Therefore, move the frame and adjust the embroidering position so that the center of the pattern aligns with the needle drop point at the sewing position.
Page 90: Adjusting The Angle
Touch the arrow keys in the embroidery Adjusting the angle settings screen to move the embroidery frame so that the needle drop point is at the center Depending on the type of fabric being embroidered, of the area where you wish to embroider. it may not be possible to stretch the fabric in the embroidery frame at the desired angle.
Page 91 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ————————————————————————————————————————————— Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the Memo desired angle. Each touch of a key rotates the pattern. ● With this operation, fine adjustments can be made to the angle; also, this operation is particularly useful when embroidering items, such as bags and tubular items, that have limitations to being hooped in the...
Page 92: Embroidering A Pattern Containing Seven Or More Colors
Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors When embroidering a pattern that uses seven or more thread colors, it is necessary to change the thread spools. When changing the thread spools, instruction to change the thread spools will appear with the machine automatically stopping.
Page 93 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Spool change indicator ( Check the position of The spool change indicator in the stitch navigating screen indicates the number of times that the thread spools will need to be changed and the amount of time between changes. Touch in the embroidering screen.
Page 94: Changing The Thread Spools With Designs Of Seven Or More Colors
Changing the Thread Spools with Designs of Seven or More Colors This section contains details on understanding the change thread spools message and on easily changing the thread spools. Memo Change thread spools ● To use a different thread color than the one message that was specified, use temporary needle When it is necessary to replace the thread spool...
Page 95: Easily Changing The Thread Spools
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull out the old thread just after the needle Easily changing the thread bar thread guide. spools When replacing the thread spools, it is necessary to re-thread the upper thread. However, the thread spools can easily be changed when replacing a thread spool whose thread is correctly threaded through the machine.
Page 96: If The Thread Breaks Or The Bobbin Thread Runs Out While Embroidering
If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs Out While Embroidering If the thread breaks or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering, the machine will automatically stop. Since some stitches may be sewn with only one thread, go back through the stitching to a point where stitches have already been sewn before continuing embroidering.
Page 97: If The Bobbin Thread Breaks Or Runs Out
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ If the bobbin thread ran out, replace the bobbin If the bobbin thread breaks or at this point in the procedure. runs out Replace the bobbin with a bobbin wound with bobbin thread. (Refer to page 18.) Touch , and then press the thread trimming button.
Page 98: Embroidering From The Beginning Or Middle Of The Pattern
Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern If you wish to restart embroidering from the beginning, for example, if trial embroidery was sewn and an incorrect thread tension was used or if the wrong thread color was used, restart the embroidering using the forward/backward stitch key.
Page 99 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ To select the stitch from where embroidering is After selecting the stitch from where to begin embroidering is to begin, touch Touch to select a color in the thread color sequence, and then touch to select the stitch. The embroidering screen appears again.
Page 100: Resume Embroidering After Turning Off The Machine
Resume Embroidering After Turning OFF the Machine In either of the following cases, the remaining stitches of the embroidery are stored in the machine’s memory. • If the machine's power switch is pressed to turn off after stopping embroidering. Cut the thread before the machine's main power switch is turned off, otherwise the thread may be pulled or may catch when the carriage returns to its initial position after the machine is turned on again.
Page 101 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ————————————————————————————————————————————— Touch Touch two or three times to go back two or three stitches. 1 Touch to continue embroidering. 2 Touch to cancel embroidering and display the pattern type selection screen to select a new pattern. 1 Each touch of this key moves one stitch back through the stitching.
Page 102: Adjusting The Thread Tension
Adjusting the Thread Tension The following procedure describes how to adjust the thread tension if the correct thread tension as described on page 45 was not used. After adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread, adjust the tension of the upper thread for each needle bar.
Page 103: Adjusting The Tension Of The Upper Thread
OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES ————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Upper thread is too tight After making the adjustments, try embroidering with all needle bars to check The tension of the upper thread is too tight, the thread tension. resulting in the bobbin thread being visible from the right side of the fabric.
Page 104: Embroidering Settings
EMBROIDERING SETTINGS This chapter contains descriptions on the various embroidering settings, which make operation easier. Automatic Lock Stitch Setting .................88 Starting/Ending Position Settings................89 Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal / 90 Maximum Sewing Speed Setting................91 Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes ............92 Stopping the machine at the next color change / 92 Specifying pause locations before embroidering / 92 Temporary Needle Bar Setting ................94...
Page 105: Automatic Lock Stitch Setting
EMBROIDERING SETTINGS —————————————————————————————————————————————— Automatic Lock Stitch Setting The machine can be set to automatically sew lock stitches, for example at the beginning of the pattern, before sewing each thread color change, and before trimming the thread. ■ Specifying that lock stitches be sewn before the When the embroidery machine is purchased, this function is set ON.
Page 106: Starting/Ending Position Settings
Starting/Ending Position Settings The machine can set the start point and the ending point separately from the 9 points of the pattern. Those are upper-left corner, upper-center, upper-right corner, center-left, center-center, center-right, lower-left corner, lower-center and lower-right corner. These settings can be used to repeatedly sew a pattern along a diagonal. ■...
Page 107: Repeatedly Sewing A Pattern Along A Diagonal
EMBROIDERING SETTINGS —————————————————————————————————————————————— Sew the first embroidery pattern. Repeatedly sewing a pattern Touch to display the embroidering along a diagonal Example screen, and then touch and press the start/stop button. 1 Starting position Specify the upper-left corner as the starting 2 Ending position position and the lower-right corner as the ending position.
Page 108: Maximum Sewing Speed Setting
Maximum Sewing Speed Setting The maximum sewing speed can be set to one of five levels at every 100 rpm between 600 and 1000 rpm. If the cap frame is used, the maximum sewing speed can be set to one of five levels at every 50 rpm between 400 and 600 rpm.
Page 109: Setting The Machine To Stop At Color Changes
EMBROIDERING SETTINGS —————————————————————————————————————————————— Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes The machine can be stopped at any time; however, if the machine is stopped while it is embroidering, it is better to go back a few stitches before continuing sewing to overlap the stitching. If the machine stops at a color change, it is not necessary to go back through the stitching before continuing embroidering.
Page 110 • If the machine is temporarily turned off Touch so that it changes to when it is stopped at the specified location after embroidering, you will be asked if you wish to continue sewing or select a new pattern when the machine is turned on again.
Page 111: Temporary Needle Bar Setting
EMBROIDERING SETTINGS —————————————————————————————————————————————— Temporary Needle Bar Setting After embroidering begins, the machine can be stopped at a color change and a different needle bar can be specified for the next color to be sewn. By substituting upper thread already threaded on a different needle bar, the time for sewing can be saved. For example, similar color thread can be substituted for temporary use.
Page 112 Memo ● The thread color (needle bar) change specified as described above only applies until the next color change. If the pattern contains another area with the same color or when the same pattern is sewn the next time, the area is sewn with the original color.
Page 113: Reserved Needle Bar Settings
EMBROIDERING SETTINGS —————————————————————————————————————————————— Reserved Needle Bar Settings Normally, the machine automatically assigns thread colors to the needle bars; however, a specific thread color can be manually assigned to a certain needle bar. If a needle bar is specified, that needle bar is removed from the machine’s automatic assignments and the specified color remains assigned to it.
Page 114 ■ Cancelling the setting To change the setting, first cancel it, and then select the new setting. Touch for the number of the needle bar whose setting you wish to cancel. 1 Indicates the number of the selected needle bar Touch 1 The anchor disappears from the thread spool.
Page 115 EMBROIDERING SETTINGS ——————————————————————————————————————————————...
Page 116: Selecting/Editing/Saving Patterns
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS This chapter provides details on selecting, editing and saving embroidery patterns. Embroidery Data Precautions................100 Selecting an Embroidery Pattern ................102 General pattern selection / 102 Embroidery patterns / 104 Floral alphabet patterns / 105 Frame patterns / 106 Alphabet patterns / 107 Monogram and frame designs / 109 Embroidery patterns stored in the machine / 112 Embroidery cards (optional) / 113 Computer (USB) / 114...
Page 117: Embroidery Data Precautions
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— Embroidery Data Precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine. CAUTION ● While using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches.
Page 118 ■ Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used • Compatible models: IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment • Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows Me/2000/XP (Windows 98 requires a driver.
Page 119: Selecting An Embroidery Pattern
(sold separately) and from the computer. Memo ● Use Baby Lock embroidery cards with your machine. Please see your retailer for availability of embroidery cards or visit the Baby Lock website at www.babylock.com General pattern selection The procedure for selecting a pattern differs depending on the type of pattern;...
Page 120 When a pattern is selected, the following keys at the right side of the screen allow you to edit the pattern. 1 Changing the size of the pattern 3 Flipping the pattern vertically • Each touch of the key changes the setting as •...
Page 121: Embroidery Patterns
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— If necessary, edit the pattern. Embroidery patterns Touch 1 The pattern can be flipped horizontally. 2 The pattern can be flipped vertically. 3 Checks the preview image. Touch The list of embroidery patterns appears. This confirms the pattern selection. Select an embroidery pattern.
Page 122: Floral Alphabet Patterns
If necessary, edit the pattern. Floral alphabet patterns Touch 1 The pattern can be flipped horizontally. 2 The pattern can be flipped vertically. 3 Checks the preview image. Touch The list of floral alphabet patterns appears. This confirms the pattern selection. The pattern editing screen appears.
Page 123: Frame Patterns
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— The selected pattern appears in the pattern Frame patterns display area. Touch • If the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern, touch the desired pattern. If necessary, edit the pattern. The list of frame patterns appears. In the upper half of the screen, select the desired shape for the frame.
Page 124: Alphabet Patterns
If the key for the character that you wish to Alphabet patterns select is not displayed, touch the tab for the desired set of characters. There are 14 built-in character fonts. Touch 1 Uppercase letters 2 Lowercase letters The font selection screen appears. 3 Numbers/symbols 4 Accented characters Select a character font.
Page 125 SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— With one character entered, if necessary, • If the text is small and difficult to read on the change the size of the character. screen, touch to check the text. 1 Touch this key to display the text preview screen. 1 Touch this key to change the size.
Page 126: Monogram And Frame Designs
■ Changing the text arrangement Monogram and frame Touch to display the screen shown below. designs Touch the key for the desired text arrangement. After selecting the desired text arrangement, Monogram designs can be created by combining two or three letters. Frame patterns are also available for touch to return to the text input screen.
Page 127 SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— Select the characters. Memo Touch the tabs to select different character ● Depending on the design, there is a preset shapes, and then touch the key for one letter on each tab. number of letters; however, more than the preset number of letters can be entered.
Page 128 Touch If the character size was changed, change frame pattern to the same size. Touch to change the pattern to the same size as the letters. The design selection screen appears. Touch 1 Touch this key to change the size. Touch This confirms the frame selection.
Page 129: Embroidery Patterns Stored In The Machine
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— ■ Deleting embroidery data Embroidery patterns stored From this screen, the embroidery data stored in the machine’s memory can be organized by in the machine deleting unnecessary data. After selecting the pattern that you wish to delete, Embroidery patterns stored in the machine can be recalled.
Page 130: Embroidery Cards (Optional)
Be sure to use only recommended embroidery cards. ● Some licensed or copyright cards may not be compatible with this embroidery machine. ● Please see your retailer for compatible embroidery cards or visit the Baby Lock website at www.babylock.com Selecting an Embroidery Pattern...
Page 131: Computer (Usb)
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— Touch to return to the pattern list screen. Computer (USB) Using the included USB cable, the embroidery Memo machine can be connected to your computer, and the embroidery patterns saved on the computer can ● Perform the same operation when a pattern be temporarily recalled and used from the machine.
Page 132 Note Note ● The connectors on the USB cable can only ● While data is being written, do not be inserted into a connector in one disconnect the USB cable. ● Do not create folders within the direction. If it is difficult to insert the connector, do not insert it with force and "Removable Disk"...
Page 133 SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— ■ If the desired pattern cannot be recalled Memo When recalling pattern data from the computer, ● For details on large-size embroidery the data is not taken directly from the computer. Instead, the pattern data is temporarily written to patterns, refer to Palette Software instruction the machine, and that written pattern data is Manual.
Page 134: Usb Media (Commercially Available)
■ Disconnecting the USB cable USB media Before disconnecting the USB cable, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the taskbar of (Commercially Available) ® Windows Me/2000 or the “Safely Remove ® Hardware” icon in the taskbar of Windows You can recall a specific embroidery pattern from Then, when the removable disk has been either directly USB media or a folder in the USB...
Page 135 SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— The list of folders and patterns in the selected folder are displayed in order. Note ● Only insert or remove USB media while appears in the display or while the embroidery machine is turned off. ● Do not insert anything other than USB media into the USB media port connector.
Page 136 ■ Deleting embroidery data From this screen, the embroidery data stored on the USB media can be organized by deleting unnecessary data. After selecting the pattern that you wish to delete, touch to display the screen shown below. 1 Deletes the data, then returns to the data with no pattern selected 2 Does not delete the data, then returns to the data before...
Page 137: Editing The Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen)
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) The patterns can be edited from the pattern editing screen and the embroidering settings screen. Individual patterns can be edited with the pattern editing screen, and the entire pattern can be edited with the embroidering settings screen.
Page 138: Selecting The Pattern To Be Edited
Moving a pattern Selecting the pattern to be edited Determine where in the embroidery frame the pattern will be embroidered. If multiple patterns are If multiple patterns are selected, you can choose combined, move each pattern to lay out the design. which pattern will be edited.
Page 139: Flipping A Pattern Horizontally
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— Flipping a pattern horizontally Changing the size of a pattern The size of the pattern can be increased or decreased Touch so that it changes to to between 90% and 120% of its original size. Touch The pattern is flipped horizontally . •...
Page 140: Rotating A Pattern
Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the Rotating a pattern desired size. Each touch of a key slightly enlarges or reduces The pattern can be rotated between 1 and 359 the pattern. degrees either clockwise or counterclockwise. Touch The size of the pattern is displayed after a key is touched to change it.
Page 141: Changing The Text Arrangement Of A Character
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the Changing the text desired angle. Each touch of a key rotates the pattern. arrangement of a character Characters can be arranged on a horizontal line, on a slant or on an arc. Touch 1 Shows the angle of the pattern after a key is touched to change it.
Page 142: Changing The Character Spacing
If necessary, touch the arrow keys to adjust Changing the character the position of the pattern. For more details, refer to page 121. spacing After making the desired changes, touch The spacing between the characters can be made wider or narrower. Touch The pattern editing screen appears again.
Page 143: Changing The Thread Density (Only For Some Character And Frame Patterns)
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— ■ Trimming the threads between characters Changing the thread density If the machine is set to trim the threads between the characters, the jumpstitches between the (only for some character and frame patterns) characters are reduced and any other necessary procedures after embroidering are reduced.
Page 144: Specifying Multi-Color Text
Touch the keys to select the desired thread Specifying multi-color text density. Each touch of a key slightly increases or The alphabet pattern characters selected on decreases the thread density. page 107 are set to black. The color of the characters •...
Page 145: Changing The Colors Of The Pattern
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— 7 Color thread table Select a color from this table. Changing the colors of the 8 Specifies pause locations (Refer to “Specifying pattern pause locations before embroidering” on page 92.) The colors of the pattern can be changed and 9 Touch this key to close this screen.
Page 146: Deleting A Pattern
Touch Deleting a pattern Touch The color change is confirmed. • Make sure to touch to specify the new color, otherwise the thread color is not The screen shown below appears. changed. Touch • If the wrong thread color is specified or if you wish to change the thread color again, select a different thread color, and then touch...
Page 147: Editing The Embroidery Pattern (Embroidering Settings Screen)
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Embroidering Settings Screen) In the embroidering settings screen, a single pattern can be edited if patterns were not combined or an entire combined pattern can be edited as a single pattern. In addition, the arrow keys can be used to move the pattern in the pattern editing screen or move the embroidery frame in the embroidering settings screen.
Page 148: Creating A Repeating Pattern
Touch Creating a repeating pattern specify the number of times that the pattern is The entire pattern can be copied and repeated the copied. Each touch of a key increases or specified number of times. The pattern can be decreases the rows or columns by one. repeated a maximum of 20 times in both the vertical and the horizontal directions within the embroidering area.
Page 149: Changing The Colors Of The Pattern
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— The size of the pattern is displayed after a key Changing the colors of the is touched to change it. pattern The colors of the pattern can be changed and previewed in the screen. The function and operation for this key is the same as that for the change thread color key in the pattern editing screen.
Page 150: Editing A Combined Pattern
Editing a Combined Pattern Example) In this section, we will combine text with floral alphabet pattern, which we will then edit. Touch To select the pattern, touch The pattern editing screen appears. Select Touch This pattern will be positioned at the center of the embroidery area.
Page 151 SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— Touch Touch and adjust the position of the letters. Touch Type “ood”. Touch the tab for lowercase letters to display the lowercase letters input screen, and then touch “o”, “o”, then “d”. The pattern type selection screen appears again.
Page 152 Touch to select the same font, and Check the balance of the entire pattern, and, then type “Luck”. if you wish to edit the pattern, touch After touching “L”, touch the tab for lowercase to select the pattern to be edited. letters to display the lowercase letters input screen, and then touch “u”, “c”...
Page 153 SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— Touch After finishing all editing, touch The embroidering settings screen appears. Touch to reduce the pattern proportionately. • To return to the pattern editing screen and continue editing the pattern, touch After reducing the pattern, touch return to the pattern editing screen. •...
Page 154: Saving Embroidery Patterns
Saving Embroidery Patterns Machine’s Memory If the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be Saved You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized and will use often, for example, your If the following screen appears, the embroidery name or other pattern combinations, patterns that pattern cannot be saved because either the machine's have been rotated or resized, or patterns that have memory is full or the pattern being saved is larger than...
Page 155: Usb Media (Commercially Available)
SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ———————————————————————————————————————— • If the wrong pattern was selected or you USB Media wish to select a different pattern, touch the desired pattern. (Commercially Available) Touch When sending embroidery patterns from the machine to USB media, plug the USB media into the machine’s USB Type “A”...
Page 156 When connecting the USB Card Reader/Writer to the machine’s USB Type “A” (host) port, be sure to secure the cable with the three hooks on the back panel. If the cable is not secured, the embroidery frame may catch on the cable while the frame is moving, causing the pattern to become misaligned.
Page 157 SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS ————————————————————————————————————————...
Page 158: Basic Settings And Help Feature
BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE This chapter contains descriptions on the use of the settings key, the machine operations key and the help key, introduced on page 21. Details on changing the basic embroidery machine settings and viewing operations on the LCD will be provided.
Page 159: Using The Settings Key
BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE ————————————————————————————————————————— Using the Settings Key Touch (settings key) to change many of the basic embroidery machine settings. Understanding the settings screen There are five pages in the settings screen. Touch in the lower-right corner of the screen until the desired page is displayed.
Page 160 ■ Page 3 ■ Page 5 A RESERVED NEEDLE C BRIGHTNESS OF LCD A certain thread color can be set to a specific Enables the density or brightness of the screen to needle bar. The specified color remains assigned be adjusted. to the needle bar specified here until the setting is D BUZZER cancelled.
Page 161: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd
BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE ————————————————————————————————————————— Turning the buzzer on or off Adjusting the brightness of the LCD If “ON” is selected, the buzzer sounds to indicate that a key in the operation panel was pressed or a The brightness of the LCD can be specified from the key on the screen was touched.
Page 162: Changing The Language
Changing the language Changing the display guides The display language can be set to any of the Various settings can be specified for the guides in the following. pattern display area. The embroidery frame size can ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, DUTCH, be selected, and the centerpoint marker, grid and SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, JAPANESE or THAI.
Page 163 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE ————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Centerpoint marker and grid Embroidering area of the extra-large The centerpoint is indicated with a red plus sign embroidery frame (+). The spacing between the lines of the grid represent 10 mm (3/8 inches). When the embroidery machine is purchased, only the centerpoint marker is displayed.
Page 164: Changing The Thread Color Information
■ Center Cursor Changing the thread color The cursor indicates the current needle drop point in the embroidering screen. The center cursor information appears in green. When the embroidery machine is purchased, One of eight thread color information categories can “Display as plus sign (+)”...
Page 165: Display Expanded Thread Color
BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE ————————————————————————————————————————— Thread color Display expanded thread color number (Madeira Poly) The thread colors displayed in the thread color sequence display and in the needle bar thread information can be displayed as original colors or another manufacturer’s thread colors. Thread color ON: If the pattern is created by the Palette’s number...
Page 166: Custom Thread Table Settings
Touch ) and select the Custom thread table settings desired setting. The key appears as when “ON” is The color thread table displayed, for example, when changing the colors of a pattern, can be set to an selected, and it appears as when original color thread table, created by combining the thread color numbers for the thread colors that you...
Page 167 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE ————————————————————————————————————————— Select the thread color number type. Touch Touch until the desired thread color number type (brand name) appears. The entered color and number are specified for the box selected in step Type in the thread color number. Touch to type in the desired thread color number.
Page 168: Specifying Jumpstitch Trimming / "Dst" Jump Codes For Trimming
Repeat steps through to specify colors Specifying jumpstitch trimming / for the other boxes. • To change the color specified in a box, “DST” jump codes for trimming delete the previous color, and then specify a new one. You can specify whether or not jumpstitches are cut. In addition, when using Tajima embroidery data ■...
Page 169: Deleting Short Stitches
BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE ————————————————————————————————————————— ■ When using Tajima embroidery data (.dst) Touch to select the pitch size. If “ON” is selected, touch The desired size is displayed. select the number of feed codes. The desired setting is displayed. •...
Page 170: Using The Machine Operations Guide Key
Using the Machine Operations Guide Key This machine contains information based on the contents of the Operation Manual, such as basic machine operations. Touch (machine operations guide key), and then select from the four topics that appear to display the available information. ■...
Page 171 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE ————————————————————————————————————————— Touch to display the next page. After checking the procedure, touch Touch 1 Next page key Touch this key to display the next page. 2 Previous page key Touch this key to display the previous page. 3 Current page number 4 Total number of pages 5 Movie key...
Page 172: Using The Help Key
Using the Help Key If help is needed, touch (help key) to check an operation or to check the function of a key. ■ Example: Viewing help on the function keys in After checking the desired key information, the pattern type selection screen touch Touch in the pattern type selection...
Page 173 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE —————————————————————————————————————————...
Page 174: Appendix
APPENDIX This chapter provides descriptions of techniques for sewing applications, pointers for creating beautiful embroidery, and details on maintenance procedures and corrective measures that should be taken when a problem occurs. Appliqué Sewing ....................158 Sewing appliqué patterns / 158 Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (1) / 159 Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (2) / 160 Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine .............162 Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns / 162...
Page 175: Appliqué Sewing
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Appliqué Sewing This section describes the procedure for sewing appliqués. Remove the appliqué fabric from the Sewing appliqué patterns embroidery frame, and then carefully cut along the sewn cutline. Some of the built-in embroidery patterns can be used for sewing appliqués.
Page 176: Using A Frame Pattern To Create Appliqués (1)
Lightly apply fabric glue or spray adhesive to Using a frame pattern to the back of the appliqué piece that was cut out, and then attach the appliqué piece to the create appliqués (1) base fabric at the position sewn using the “Appliqué...
Page 177: Using A Frame Pattern To Create Appliqués (2)
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lightly apply fabric glue or spray adhesive to Using a frame pattern to the back of the appliqué piece that was cut out in step , and then attach the appliqué create appliqués (2) piece to the base fabric. There is another way of sewing appliqués.
Page 178 Embroider over the appliqué fabric using the same frame pattern. Note ● If the size or sewing position of the straight- stitched frame pattern is changed, be sure to change the size or sewing position of the satin-stitched frame pattern in the same way.
Page 179: Helpful Tips For The Operation Of The Machine
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine This section provides descriptions to operations useful in the operation of this machine. Touch Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns One pattern on the last page of the embroidery patterns can be used to check the thread tension.
Page 180: Sewing A Pattern Aligned With A Mark On The Fabric
Touch (unlock key), and then press the Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric start/stop key to begin embroidering. By specifying the beginning of stitching and the end of stitching, the exact position of the pattern can be checked.
Page 181 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— With a fabric marker, mark this point on the Remove the embroidery frame from the fabric. machine, and then connect these two points to check the embroidering position. • If the baseline is misaligned or intersects another line, reframe the fabric in the embroidery frame or adjust the position of the pattern.
Page 182: Color Thread Table
Color thread table Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery data Additional explanations of the machine’s built-in color thread table and the custom thread table are Tajima data (.dst) does not contain pattern color provided below. information. The data is created by combining only Normally, the thread colors in the thread color shapes.
Page 183: Creating Beautiful Embroidery
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Creating Beautiful Embroidery The various precautions concerning the thread, embroidery frames and stabilizers (backings) that must be observed in order to create beautiful embroidery are described below. Temperature and humidity also pose a threat to Threads embroidery threads. The ideal conditions are °...
Page 184: Stabilizers (Backing)
3. Self-adhesive (peel-and-stick) backing is used on Stabilizers (Backing) those difficult-to-hoop fabrics. This backing is applied (with sticky side up) to the underside of Backing and topping serve to stabilize and support the frame, enabling your fabric to “stick on” the the product being embroidered so the stitches can be exposed surface in the sewing areas.
Page 185: Hooping Techniques
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Hooping Techniques “Use the right tool for the right job” is a statement many of us have heard throughout the years. This statement holds true even in the embroidery industry. The wrong size or type of embroidery frame may result in poor design alignment during sewing or damage the product altogether.
Page 186: Fabric/Stabilizer Compatibility Chart
Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart Fabric/ No. of Backing No. of Topping Comments Garment Pieces Pieces Increase density and/or satin stitch width. Terry cloth 1 tear-away 1 water-soluble Fine details and small lettering tend to get caught in the terry loops. If garment slips in frame, causing alignment Heavy lining: problems, wrap inner frame with masking None...
Page 187: Optional Accessories
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Attaching an optional embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines Prepare the embroidery frame holder in order to attach the embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines. When the embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines is attached, both the left and right arms of the embroidery frame holder moves.
Page 188: Using The Optional Cap Frame
L-shaped bracket have been adjusted, they must be adjusted again if a different machine is being used. The height may differ depending on the machine that is used. For details, contact your Baby Lock retailer. Using the Optional Cap Frame...
Page 189: Types Of Caps
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Golf Style Types of caps 5 sections Face: Not divided With the machine, we recommend that the following types of caps be embroidered. ■ Standard(Pro Style) 6 sections Face: Pro style Otto Interna- tional, Inc. cap OTTO23-225 model number (Example) Mesh backing on...
Page 190: Fabric Precautions
■ Cap fabric not recommended for embroidering Preparing to use the cap • Caps with a front panel that is less than 50 mm (2 inches) high (such as a sun visor) frame • Children’s caps ■ Installing the cap frame driver •...
Page 191 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pass the machine bed through the ring of the Insert the pins on the frame-mounting plate of cap frame driver. the carriage into the holes in the mounting plate of the cap frame driver. 1 Machine bed Note ●...
Page 192 ■ Adjusting the cap frame driver Lower the L-shaped bracket to make it touch the machine bed and then tighten the two hexagonal screws using the Allen screwdriver (medium). Firmly tighten the screws. 1 L-shaped bracket 2 Ring Memo 1 L-shaped bracket ●...
Page 193 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Installing the needle plate spacer Insert the pad between the machine bed and the ring of the cap frame driver. Attach the needle plate spacer to the needle plate. 1 Needle plate spacer ■ Preparing the mounting jig Lower the stopper, and then attach the mounting 1 Pad jig to a stable surface, such as a desk.
Page 194 Tighten the two screws. Check that there is no looseness. • Make sure that the stopper is firmly secured. If there is looseness, mount the mounting jig onto the mounting surface again. Note ● Be sure that the mounting bracket is securely clamped onto the mounting surface and that the thumb screw is firmly tightened.
Page 195: Attaching The Standard Cap Frame To The Mounting Jig And Putting A Cap Into The Frame
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ For the standard type Attaching the standard cap frame to the Using a Phillips screwdriver, turn the four screws (two on the left and two on the right) at the inside mounting jig and putting a cap into the frame of the mounting jig one turn to loosen them.
Page 196 Release the snap lock on the standard cap Lift up (flip) the sweat guard on the inside of frame down and then disengage the latch. the cap, and then place the cap in the Open the clamping frame. Also, open brim standard cap frame.
Page 197 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Close the clamping frame, and then hook the Memo catch of the snap lock to temporarily secure ● According to the shape of the cap, loosen the screw 4 and adjust the position of the clamping frame 3 so that the teeth on the inside of the clamping frame 1 align with the base of cap brim 2.
Page 198 While pulling the cap down with one hand, As shown in the illustration, use both hands to pull the lever of the snap lock to securely press in on the sides of the brim to reshape it close it. so that the sides do not fold out. If the pattern is embroidered with the sides of the brim folded out, the brim will hit the machine and cause the pattern to become...
Page 199: Attaching The Advanced Cap Frame To The Mounting Jig And Putting A Cap Into The Frame
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Remove the standard cap frame from the Attaching the advanced cap frame to the mounting jig. Press both right and left holders on the mounting jig and putting a cap into the frame mounting jig with both thumbs, and then pull off the embroidery frame, as shown in the Put the cap into the advanced cap frame attached to illustration.
Page 200 Release the snap lock on the advanced cap At the same time, align the centerline of the frame down and then disengage the latch. Open cap with the centerline of the sweat guard the clamping frame. Also, open brim presser. holder on the advanced cap frame, and then slide the sweat guard under the sweat guard holder.
Page 201 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Close the clamping frame so that the brim of the cap passes between the inside clamping Note frame and the outside clamping frame. ● Loosen the two screws for the outside clamping frame, and then adjust the position of the outside clamping frame so that it conforms to the shape of the cap and so that the teeth of the clamping frame perfectly align with the base of the brim.
Page 202 Pull the brim holder up as far as possible. Next, turn the brim holder over the cap brim, Note and then lower the brim holder. Finally, ● If the cap fabric is thick and the clamping arrange the brim so that it maintains a slightly frame cannot be closed, or if the fabric is rounded shape.
Page 203 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Attaching the cap frame to the embroidery ■ Removing the cap frame machine After embroidering is finished, remove the cap The cap frame driver is required in order to attach frame, and then remove the cap. the cap frame to the embroidery machine. Before attaching the cap frame to the machine, attach the Remove the cap frame from the cap frame cap frame driver to the carriage.
Page 204: Installing The Embroidery Frame Holder
■ For the advanced cap frame Remove the two upper thumb screws After removing the brim holder, unlock the snap lock of the cap frame, remove the clips, and then remove the cap. 1 Thumb screws Remove the cap frame driver. 1 Brim holder 2 Snap lock 3 Clips...
Page 205: Additional Digitizing Information
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Align the holes on the embroidery frame holder Additional digitizing with the pins in the frame-mounting plate of the carriage. information When creating a pattern for embroidering with a cap frame, pay attention to following points in order to avoid registration problems (misalignment of gaps in the pattern).
Page 206 When sewing outlines of patterns, make sure that the stitch width of the satin stitching is at least 2 mm, and that the stitching over-laps the fabric by at least 1 mm. Also, make sure that there are no jumps of long stitches in the outlining on each region or letter.
Page 207: Using The Optional Bobbin Winder
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Using the Optional Bobbin Winder When winding the bobbin thread onto a metal bobbin, use the optional bobbin winder. The procedures for using the optional bobbin winder are described below. Precautions For precautions concerning the power supply, refer to page 14. CAUTION ●...
Page 208: Setting Up The Optional Bobbin Winder
Connecting the AC adapter Setting up the optional bobbin winder Insert the plug of the power supply cord into Attach the spool pin, spool cushion and thread guide the AC adapter. to the bobbin winder. Insert the spool pin and the spool cushion. Lower the holder, and then insert the spool pin straight into the hole.
Page 209: Winding The Bobbin
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Winding the bobbin Note ● When using a small spool, remove the Prepare the bobbin and the spool of bobbin thread. spool cushion and set the spool directly Use cotton or spun polyester bobbin thread (from 74 onto the spool pin. Also use the included dtex/2 to 100 dtex/2).
Page 210 Pass the thread through the hole in the right of the thread guide toward the back of the Note machine. ● Be sure to follow the procedure described. If the bobbin is wound without the thread being cut with the cutter, when the bobbin thread runs low, the thread may become tangled around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.
Page 211 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— The bobbin will stop rotating automatically CAUTION when it is done winding, and the bobbin holder will return to its original position. ● Check that the bobbin thread has been wound correctly, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.
Page 212: Maintenance
Maintenance Simple embroidery machine maintenance operations are described below. Always keep the machine clean, otherwise malfunctions may occur. Cleaning the LCD Cleaning the hook If the surface of the LCD is dirty, lightly wipe it with a Periodically remove lint and dust for better soft dry cloth.
Page 213: Cleaning Around The Needle Plate
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Use the included cleaning brush to remove Cleaning around the needle any lint and dust from the hook and its surrounding area. plate If lint and dust collect around the moving knife, the fixed knife or the thread retaining plate, the thread may not be cut correctly or various parts of the machine may be damaged.
Page 214: Cleaning The Bobbin Case
Use the included cleaning brush to remove Cleaning the bobbin case any lint and dust from the moving knife, the fixed knife, the thread retaining plate, and Thread wax and dust easily collect around the hole their surrounding areas. in the tension-adjusting spring on the bobbin case, resulting in an incorrect thread tension.
Page 215: Oiling The Machine
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Oiling the machine Note ● Do not bend the tension-adjusting spring. In In order to extend the life of the embroidery addition, do not use anything other than machine’s parts and keep the machine operating thick paper or paper of the specified correctly, be sure to oil the machine before the first thickness to clean the bobbin case.
Page 216 ■ Oiling the needle bars Rotate the handwheel (about 50 degrees) to move the race of the hook to a position where From embroidering screen, select one needle bar it can easily be oiled. at a time. Pull down the selected needle bar and lock into position (refer to page 72).
Page 217: Troubleshooting
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Troubleshooting Check the items that are displayed. On-screen troubleshooting This embroidery machine is equipped with an easy- to-use troubleshooting feature for problems during sewing. Touch the key that shows the problem, and then check for the causes that are displayed. Touch After checking the desired information, touch Touch...
Page 218: Troubleshooting
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 authorized retailer. Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Page The machine is not turned ON. Turn on the embroidery machine.
Page 219 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Page The area around the embroidery foot hole is damaged. Replace the presser foot. Consult your nearest authorized retailer. 1 Scratches or Burrs Sliding surface on hook race is not smooth. There are scratches or burrs on it.
Page 220 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Page The needle is not correctly Correctly install the needle. p.63 installed . Use the Allen screw driver to The needle set screw is loose. p.63 tighten the needle set screw. Replace the needle with a new The needle is bent or blunt.
Page 221 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Page Sliding surface on hook is not smooth. There are burns on it. Consult your nearest authorized retailer. 1 Hook race area Remove the loose thread. If the The thread is loose in the hook thread is tangled in the hook, p.195 area.
Page 222 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Page The automatic needle-threading Consult your nearest authorized mechanism is broken. retailer. Adhesive is attached to the Replace the needle. p.63 needle. Firmly set the fabric in the The fabric is not taut. embroidery frame so that it is p.28, 67 taut.
Page 223 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Page Use stabilizer (backing) when embroidering on thin or stretch fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave or fabrics that easily allow the stitching to shrink. Stabilizer (backing) is not used. p.66 <When using the optional cap frame>...
Page 224 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Page If the thread tension cannot be adjusted, thread wax and dust The thread tension does not may have collected in the upper correspond to the amount that or middle thread guide plates, the thread tension knob was causing the thread tension guide tightened.
Page 225 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Page If the thread breakage sensor in the thread tension disc of the thread tension knobs cannot Correctly pass the thread Although the detect that the thread is being through the thread tension disc. thread is not fed, even if the machine is If the broken thread error occurs...
Page 226: Error Messages
Error messages If the start/stop button is pressed while the machine is not correctly set up or if an incorrect operation is performed, the machine stops and informs you of the error with a buzzer and an error message. If an error message appears, correct the problem according to the instructions in the message.
Page 227 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing cannot begin from the The needle has stopped at an More than 101 patterns are specified starting position. incorrect position. being combined. Change the starting position or Turn the handwheel so that the Reduce the number of patterns move the frame and change the mark on the handwheel is at the combined.
Page 228 Patterns stored in the The machine couldn't save the The machine was stopped machine's memory cannot be data. while the needle bar case was recalled. Try to use a different media. moving. The machine's memory may be Touch to automatically damaged.
Page 229 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— More than 501 thread color The embroidery data cannot be USB media error changes are being specified in detected. Touch , and try again. Or the pattern. The embroidery data may be the USB media may be dam- Up to 501 thread color changes damaged.
Page 230 If any of the following messages appear, consult your nearest authorized retailer. Troubleshooting...
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Page 232: If The Lcd Cannot Be Read
If the LCD cannot be read If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed If the LCD cannot be read after the machine is turned on, adjust the LCD as described below. If nothing happens when a key on the screen is touched (no key can be selected or the keys are While touching anywhere inside the touch misaligned), adjust the touch panel as described...
Page 233 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Use the included touch pen to touch the center of the crosses on the screen, from 1 to 5. CAUTION ● Be sure to use the included touch pen to adjust the touch panel. Do not use a mechanical pencil, screwdriver or any other hard or sharp object.
Page 234: Specifications
Specifications Embroidery machine specifications Item Specification Weight 37 kg (81 Ibs.). Machine size 512(W) x 589(D) x 586 (H) mm (20-5/32 (W) x 23-3/16 (D) x 23-1/16(H) inches) Sewing speed Maximum / Tubular: 1,000 spm, Cap: 600 spm Speed range / Max.: 1,000 spm, Min.: 400 spm Hook Type Vertical rotary hook Hook size...
Page 235: Index
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Index Symbols Checking needle bars and thread colors .........33 “DST” TRIM SETTING .........142, 151 preview image ............27 thread spool changes ..........75 thread tension ............45 Accessories ..............4 Cleaning Adjusting around the needle plate ........196 angle ...............73 bobbin case ............197 cap frame driver ............175 hook ..............
Page 236 Embroidery frame holder Mounting jig ..............176 installing ...............187 Moving removing .............. 173 needle ..............40 Embroidery frame indicators ......28, 52, 54 Multi color key ............53, 127 Embroidery patterns ............104 Embroidery position ............72 Embroidery thread ............35 Names of machine parts ..........2 Error messages .............209 Needle ................15 changing ..............
Page 237 APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Screen ............16, 21, 22, 49 Selecting Units of measurements ........143, 145 edited pattern ............121 Unlock key .............. 42, 57 embroidery pattern .........23, 102 Upper thread guide ............2 Set key ................51 Upper threading ............33 Setting up ................6 USB host .................
Page 238 English 884-T03 XE2715-001 0708 Printed in Taiwan...

Baby Lock Embroidery Professional BMP8 Instruction And Reference Manual

Important Safety Instructions

License Agreement

Warning Labels

Precautions

Machine Structure and Features

Manual Structure

Contents

Getting Ready

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

Included Accessories

Optional Accessories

Setting up the Machine

Embroidering Tutorial

Operating Precautions

Basic Procedures

Installing the Bobbin

Turning on the Machine

Selecting an Embroidery Pattern

Editing the Embroidery Pattern

Specifying Embroidering Setting

Previewing the Image

Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame

Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine

Checking the Embroidery Area

10. Upper Threading

11. Sewing the Embroidery

12. Checking the Thread Tension

13. Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric

14. Turning off the Machine

Screen Quick Reference Guide

When You Have a Question, this May Help You

Other Basic Procedures

Resume the Operation Being Performed before the Machine was Turned off

Changing the Needle

Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames

Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric

Hooping the Fabric

Embroidery Frame Position and Movement

Changing the Embroidering Position

Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or more Colors

Changing the Thread Spools with Designs of Seven or more Colors

If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs out While Embroidering

Embroidering from the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern

Resume Embroidering after Turning off the Machine

Adjusting the Thread Tension

Embroidering Settings

Automatic Lock Stitch Setting

Starting/Ending Position Settings

Maximum Sewing Speed Setting

Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes

Temporary Needle Bar Setting

Reserved Needle Bar Settings

Selecting/Editing/Saving Patterns

Embroidery Data Precautions

Selecting an Embroidery Pattern

Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen)

Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Embroidering Settings Screen)

Editing a Combined Pattern

Saving Embroidery Patterns

Basic Settings and Help Feature

Using the Settings Key

Using the Machine Operations Guide Key

Using the Help Key

Appendix

Appliqué Sewing

Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine

Creating Beautiful Embroidery

Optional Accessories

Attaching an Optional Embroidery Frame for Industrial Embroidery Machines

Using the Optional Cap Frame

Using the Optional Bobbin Winder

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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