Baby Lock BLTA, Instruction & Reference Manual

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CHANGING THE NEEDLE
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1
d
Pass the thread through the machine’s thread guide
from the right to the left.
1
Thread guide
e
Thread the machine according to the steps
f
to
o
of
“Upper Threading” on page 42.
a
Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle.
b
Press to lock all keys and buttons.
* If the message [OK to automatically lower the
presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, press
to continue.
c
Remove the presser foot. (page 50)
d
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to turn the needle
clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to loosen
the screw. Remove the needle.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
CAUTION
• Always press on the screen to lock all
keys and buttons before changing the needle.
If is not pressed and the “Start/Stop”
button or another operation button is pressed
accidentally, the machine will start and injury
may result.
• Use only home sewing machine needles. Other
needles may bend or break and may cause
injury.
• Never use a bent needle. A bent needle will
easily break and may cause injury.
Memo
• To check the needle correctly, place the flat side of
the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from
the top and the sides. Throw away any bent
needles.
1
Parallel space
2
Flat surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)
Note
• Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the
needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the
needle from falling into the machine.
a
b