Baby Lock espire BLSR, Instruction And Reference Manual

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USEFUL FUNCTIONS
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Adjusting the Thread Tension
The default thread tension, which is automatically set,
can normally be used regardless of the type of thread or
fabric being sewn. However, with some fabric and
thread combinations, the thread tension may need to be
adjusted.
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Correct Thread Tension
The upper thread and the bobbin thread should
cross near the center of the fabric. If the thread
tension is incorrectly set, the seam may have a poor
finish or the fabric may pucker.
a
Wrong side of fabric
b Surface of fabric
c Upper thread
d Bobbin thread
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Upper Thread Is Too Tight
If the bobbin thread can be seen on the surface of
the fabric, press . Each press of the key reduces
the setting and decreases the upper thread tension.
a Surface of fabric
b Upper thread
c Bobbin thread
d Locks appear on the surface of the fabric.
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Upper Thread Is Too Loose
If the upper thread can be seen on the wrong side of
the fabric, press
. Each press of the key increases
the setting and tightens the upper thread tension.
a Wrong side of fabric
b Locks appear on the wrong side of the fabric.
c Upper thread
d Bobbin thread
Press to return the setting to its default.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
After selecting a stitch, turn on the automatic
reinforcement stitching setting before sewing, and the
machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches
(or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch) at the
beginning and end of sewing.
a
Select a stitch.
b
Press to select the automatic
reinforcement/reverse stitching setting.
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The key appears as .
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b
c
d
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d
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Memo
The automatic reinforcement/reverse stitching setting
is already selected with some stitches, such as
buttonholes and bar tacks.