Installing The Bobbin; Bobbin Cover - Baby Lock BL50A Instruction And Reference Manual

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Memo
● When the sewing machine is started or the
handwheel is turned after winding the
thread around the bobbin, the machine will
make a clicking sound; this is not a
malfunction.
● The needle cannot move (sewing is not
possible) while the bobbin winder shaft is
moved to the right.
p Slide the sewing speed controller back to its
original position.

Installing the bobbin

Install the bobbin wound with thread.
CAUTION
● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound,
otherwise the needle may break or the thread
tension will be incorrect.
● The bobbin was designed specifically for this
sewing machine. If bobbins from other
models are used, the machine will not operate
correctly. Use only the included bobbin or
bobbins of the same type (part code: X52800-
120).
c
a
a This model
b Other model
c 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) (actual size)
● Before installing the bobbin or replacing the
needle, be sure to turn off the sewing
machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the
start/stop button is accidentally pressed and
the machine starts sewing.
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a
b
c
d
b
Press (needle position button) once or
twice to raise the needle, and then raise the
presser foot lever.
a Needle position button
Turn off the sewing machine (set it to "
Slide the latch on the right side of the bobbin
cover to the right, and then remove the

bobbin cover.

a
a Bobbin cover
b Latch
Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that
the end of the thread is on the left, and then,
after pulling the thread firmly around the tab
with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the
thread to guide it through the slit.
a Tab
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b