Threading The Upper Thread - Baby Lock BL50A Instruction And Reference Manual

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Threading the upper thread

In this section, the procedures for installing the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are
described.
CAUTION
● When threading the machine, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not performed
correctly, the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break.
● The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16.
● Use appropriate thread and needle combinations. For details on appropriate needle and thread
combinations, refer to "Needle types and their uses" (page 28).
● Thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader.
● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle.
● If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to "Manually threading the needle" (page 23).
a Turn off the sewing machine.
b Raise the presser foot lever.
a Presser foot lever
CAUTION
● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing
machine cannot be threaded correctly.
c Turn on the sewing machine.
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a
a Spool pin
b
b Mark on handwheel
d Press (needle position button) once or
twice to raise the needle.
a Needle position button
• If the needle is not at the correct height, the
sewing machine cannot be threaded. Check
that the mark on the handwheel points up as
shown in the illustration below. If the
handwheel is not in this position, be sure to
press the needle position button to raise the
needle before continuing the procedure.