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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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h
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove
any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread
sensor and the surrounding area.
1
Cleaning brush
2
Race
3
Bobbin thread sensor
i
Insert the bobbin case so that the
mark on the
bobbin case aligns with the
mark on the machine.
*
Align the
and
marks.
1
mark
2
mark
3
Bobbin case
*
Make sure that the indicated points are aligned
before installing the bobbin case.
j
Insert the tabs on the needle plate into the notches in
the machine.
1
Tabs
2
Notches
k
Press down on the right side of the needle plate to
secure it.
Cleaning the Bobbin Case
Thread wax and dust easily collect around the notch in the
tension spring on the bobbin case, resulting in an incorrect
thread tension. Therefore, the bobbin case should be cleaned
as necessary should tension problems arise.
When cleaning the bobbin case, use card stock or another
type of paper of similar thickness and sturdiness in order to
prevent pieces of paper tearing off and getting lodged in the
bobbin case.
a
Follow steps
a
to
g
in “Cleaning the Race” to
remove the bobbin case.
b
Using a piece of paper of adequate thickness and
sturdiness, slide the paper between the tension plate
base and the tension spring and also slide the paper
behind the notch of the spring to remove any dirt or
dust.
1
Tension plate base
2
Notch
3
Paper (e.g. business card type)
4
Tension spring
IMPORTANT
• Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.
Memo
• If lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread sensor,
the sensor may not operate correctly.
CAUTION
• Never use a bobbin case that is scratched or
has a burr on it. Otherwise the upper thread
may become tangled, and the needle may
break and cause injury. For a new bobbin case,
contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock
retailer.
• Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly
installed, otherwise the needle may break and
cause injury.
a
b
c
a
b
a
b
c
Memo
• Do not bend the tension spring. In addition, do not
use anything other than recommended paper to
clean the bobbin case.
a
b
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