Baby Lock BLTA, Instruction & Reference Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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A
ppe
ndi
x
7
g
Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove the
bobbin.
h
Remove the bobbin case.
If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them.
i
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove
any lint or dust from the race and its surrounding area.
j
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to loosen the two
screws on the needle plate.
k
Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any tangled
threads, and then remove the needle plate.
Remove the fabric and threads from the needle plate.
l
Remove any threads in the race and around the feed
dogs.
m
Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.
n
Align the two screw holes in the needle plate with the
two holes at the needle plate mounting base, and then
fit the needle plate onto the machine.
o
Lightly finger-tighten the screw on the right side of the
needle plate. Then, use the disc-shaped screwdriver to
firmly tighten the screw on the left side. Finally, firmly
tighten the screw on the right side.
p
Replace the bobbin case and the needle plate cover
following steps
h
through
j
in “Cleaning the Race”.
q
Check the condition of the needle, and then install it.
If the needle is in a poor condition, for example, if it is
bent, be sure to install a new needle.
*
Refer to “CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page 47.
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Checking Machine Operations
If the needle plate has been removed, check machine
operations to confirm that installation has been completed
correctly.
a
Turn on the machine.
b
Select .
1
Cleaning brush
2
Race
If the fabric could be removed
Continue with step
p
.
If the fabric could not be removed
Continue with step
j
.
Note
• Compressed can air is not recommended to be
used.
Note
• Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the
machine.
a
b
Note
• If the fabric cannot be removed, even after
completing these steps, contact your nearest Baby
Lock retailer.
Memo
• Since the needle may have been damaged when
the fabric was caught in the machine, we
recommend replacing it with a new one.
Note
• Do not yet install the presser foot and thread.