TROUBLESHOOTING
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c
Slowly turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise), and look from all sides to check
that the needle falls at the center of the opening in the
needle plate.
If the needle contacts the needle plate, remove the
needle plate, and then install it again, starting with step
m
in “Removing the Fabric From the Machine” on
page 176.
d
Select zigzag stitch
. At this time, increase the
stitch length and width to their maximum settings.
e
Slowly turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) and check that the needle bar and
feed dogs operate correctly.
Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move
smoothly and do not contact the edges of the slots in the
needle plate.
1
Correct position of feed dogs
2
Incorrect position of feed dogs
f
Turn off the machine, and then install the presser foot
holder, presser foot and bobbin.
Never use a scratched or damaged presser foot.
Otherwise, the needle may break, or machine
performance may suffer.
*
Refer to “Setting the Bobbin” on page 40 and
“CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT” on page 50.
g
Correctly thread the machine.
*
For details on the machine, refer to “UPPER
THREADING” on page 42.
h
Perform trial sewing with normal fabric.
Untangling Thread from beneath the Bobbin
Winder Seat
If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not
passed through the pretension disk correctly, the thread
may become tangled beneath the bobbin winder seat.
Wind off the thread according to the following
procedure.
a
Press
to stop the bobbin winding.
b
Cut the thread with scissors near the pretension disk.
1
Pretension disk
c
Push the bobbin winder switch to the right, and then
raise the bobbin at least 10 cm (4 inches) from the
shaft.
d
Cut the thread near the bobbin to completely remove
the bobbin from the shaft. Hold the thread end with
your left hand, and wind off the thread clockwise from
under the bobbin winder seat with your right hand as
shown below.
1
Opening in the needle
plate
2
Handwheel
Memo
• If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate,
the machine may be malfunctioning; therefore,
contact your nearest Baby Lock retailer.
Note
• Incorrect sewing may be the result of incorrect
upper threading or sewing thin fabrics. If there are
poor results from the trial sewing, check the upper
threading or the type of fabric being used.
a
b
a
b
1
Thread
2
Bobbin winder seat
CAUTION
• Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if
the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin
winder seat. It may result in injuries.
a b
a
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