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Threading the Machine

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2. While holding thread near spool, draw thread down into the tension area

  and then around the check spring holder.

3. Firmly draw thread up and through the take-up lever from right to left.

4. Then draw thread down and slip it into the lower thread guide.

5. Draw thread down and slip it into needle bar thread guide on either right 

  or left side of needle bar.

6. Thread needle eye from front to back.

Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Raise presser foot. 

Place spool of thread on spool pin as shown, with thread coming from the back of the spool.

1. Following the numbers, thread the machine. Draw thread into thread guide using both hands.

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Note:

 You may want to cut the end of thread with sharp scissors for easier needle threading.

Summary of Contents for A_LINE Maria BL23A

Page 1: ...Model BL23A Getting to Know A Line Series Maria Baby Lock Consumer Helpline 800 313 4110 www babylock com...

Page 2: ...o wind your bobbin thread the machine set stitches and more Once you re familiar with your machine refer to the instructions and reference guide packaged with your machine for additional directions Li...

Page 3: ...With the free end of the thread held in your hand lightly press the foot control Stop the machine when it has made a few turns and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin This keeps it from ta...

Page 4: ...bobbin case Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction of the arrow 2 Pull the thread into the bobbin case slot 3 Draw the thread under the tension spring and into the delivery eye Leave about 4 i...

Page 5: ...n the hook cover 2 _Raise the needle by turning the handwheel towards you Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch 3 When inserting the bobbin case pull and hold the latch and then place the bobb...

Page 6: ...into needle bar thread guide on either right or left side of needle bar 6 Thread needle eye from front to back Raise take up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you Raise pre...

Page 7: ...then insert the Threader hook into the needle eye Lead the thread around threader guide and under Threader hook 3 Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration drawing the thread loo...

Page 8: ...Turn the handwheel slowly toward you with your right hand until the needle goes down and continue turning the handwheel until the take up lever is at its highest position Lightly pull up the needle t...

Page 9: ...pe of fabric adjust the balance as follows If patterns are compressed turn the dial toward the If patterns are drawn out turn the dial toward _ 1 2 3 4 0 S S Stitch Pattern Selector Dial Raise the nee...

Page 10: ...ric along the guide line letting the fabric feed by itself For fastening the ends of seams press the reverse stitch button and sew several reverse stitches 3 Raise the presser foot and remove the fabr...

Page 11: ...ree 6 x 13 pieces of interfacing to the wrong side of the sweater fabric following the manufacturer s directions 2 Cut three 5 x 12 strips from the interfaced section of the sweaters alternating the c...

Page 12: ...on in place The holes in the button should align with the slot of the foot 11 Stitch several times repeat for remaining holes on a four hole button 12 Repeat this process until all six buttons are sec...

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