Baby Lock imagine wave BLE3ATW Instruction And Reference Manual Download

Page: 1 / 56

Summary of Contents for imagine wave BLE3ATW

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ... Never operate the overlock machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the overlock machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn the main switch...

Page 3: ...ock Imagine Wave handles all varieties with equal ease With the Baby Lock Imagine Wave your creative options are endless and your time spent serging is more fulfilling and rewarding With the Instant Jet Air Threading even threading the Imagine Wave is a breeze With proper care and maintenance your Baby Lock Imagine Wave promises years of high quality depend able performance and sewing pleasure Kee...

Page 4: ...es 15 MACHINE SETTINGS 16 Stitich Length Rolled Hem 16 Stitch Width 16 Differential feed 17 Disengaging the Upper Cutting Blade 18 Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment 18 Snap On Presser Foot 18 4 THREAD OVERLOCK 19 3 THREAD OVERLOCK 20 3 Thread Overlock Wide 20 3 Thread Overlock Narrow 21 3 Thread Overlock Narrow Hemming 22 3 Thread Flatlock 24 2 THREAD OVERLOCK 25 Converting from 3 Thread Overlock t...

Page 5: ...s 41 Inserting Tapes 41 USING SPECIALTY THREADS 42 Threading Lightweight Thread 42 Changing Threads 42 Threading Mediumweight Thread 43 Thread Cradle 43 Looper Threading Tool 44 Bypassing the Threading Port 45 Specialty Thread Guide Chart 46 47 MAINTENANCE 48 Replacing Needles 48 Replacing Cutting Blades 48 Cleaning 49 Replacing Light Bulb 49 TROUBLESHOOTING 50 51 TECHNICAL DATA 52 CHART FOR STITC...

Page 6: ...he feed dogs first The feed dogs move the fabric along as the cutting blades trim the edge creating a clean edge to be finished Then the loopers and needle s form the stitch on the fabric edge supported by one or more parallel stitch fingers Metal prongs that keep the fabric flat The threads become locked over the fabric and the resulting stitches encase the raw edge with thread to prevent fabric ...

Page 7: ... foot 22 Power switch 7 Needle plate 23 Looper threader selector 8 Side cover 24 Accessory compartment spool stand 9 Stitch width adjusting dial 25 Stitch selector 10 Cutting blade lock switch 26 wave selector 11 Stitch length rolled hem adjusting dial 27 Upper looper threading port 12 Cutting blade cover 28 Looper thread fine tuning screw 13 Needle drop drawer 29 Telescopic thread guide and anten...

Page 8: ...ng box Lint brush needle insert tool 1 Accessory compartment Needle clamp screw 2 Accessory compartment Package of assorted sized needles 1 Accessory compartment Schmetz or Organ HAx1SP CR Medium screwdriver 1 Accessory compartment Tweezers 1 Accessory compartment Upper cutting blade for replacement 1 Accessory compartment Looper threading tool 1 Accessory packet Screwdriver 1 Accessory packet Mac...

Page 9: ...ay be too weak or too fuzzy for the rolled edge Poor grades of these threads can result in frequent fraying breaking and unbalanced stitches Threads of other fiber contents and weights may be used depending on their strength and thickness Testing will help you determine how easily they can pass through the thread guides thread slots needles and loopers for more information see page 46 and 47 Impor...

Page 10: ...does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way The sewing speed of the machine is determined by the amount of pressure applied to the foot controller When not in use do not place anything on the foot controller or the machine could start inadvertently and the controller or mot...

Page 11: ...off freely With the spool notch side down insert a spool cap into the top of the spool fig B When using standard spool threads on your serger replace the cone holders with the sponge disks furnished with your machine These disks hold smaller spools securely and help the thread to reel off properly With the sponge disk in place put the capped spool on the spindle fig C Thread nets may be placed ove...

Page 12: ... cannot sew while in locked position 1 With the presser foot up and machine lock button in the locked position fig A Set the threading port selector lever to L for lower looper threading fig B 2 Place the thread cone or spool on the Lower Looper spool pin on the thread stand Slip the thread into the telescopic antenna thread guide 1 directly above the spool snap into the thread guide 2 at the top ...

Page 13: ...over See fig C below 3 Pull 18 inches 40cm of thread through guide C Insert the end of the thread into the threading port U about 1 inch 2 5cm Use tweezers if necessary to insert the thread end more easily See fig D below 4 Depress the threading lever fig D below If the thread does not go through the upper looper eye with one push depress the threading lever again until it does and leave thread ha...

Page 14: ...on the face plate and through guides 3 4 5 6 and 7 Pull a 6 length of thread through guide 7 3 Lower the presser foot to engage the tensions 4 Thread into eye of needle with the needle threader See the chart of needle threader page 13 5 Continue pulling the thread loop manually through the needle eye until a single stand is threaded Place the thread under the presser foot and to the left S E R G E...

Page 15: ...ugh the eye of the needle as it is released NOTE The machine in Locked Position also sets the needle position for using the Needle threader This is also a safety feature when threading as the machine cannot sew while in locked position S E R G E R S E T U P 13 Left Needle Looper Thread Fine Tuning Screw No adjustments are needed when sewing with most fabrics and threads on your Baby Lock Imagine W...

Page 16: ...e positioning is required Be careful not to push or pull the fabric The Imagine Wave will feed it evenly without help At the end of a seam just sew off the fabric edge and continue serging to create 5 6 thread chain Cut the thread chain with the thread cutter on the left side cover fig C As you sew you will discover that maneuvering the fabric is different from conventional sewing because the thre...

Page 17: ...n thread out from under the foot Open the front cover depress the machine lock button and set the looper threader selector to U or L for the looper being threaded Re thread the machine above the threading port leaving an 18inch 40cm thread tail Thread the looper as usual and move lock button release lever to the right Close the front cover and sew a test sample Refer to page 13 for further informa...

Page 18: ...en sewing heavier fabrics you may choose to lengthen the stitch fig B The stitch width adjusting dial is located above the stitch length dial fig A The stitch width dial displays two sets of numbers indicat ing two width ranges The larger numbers at each end of the dial 5 5 and 7 5mm denote the stitch width dial when the left needle is in use The smaller numbers 3 0 and 5 0mm apply when the right ...

Page 19: ...wavy seams in stretchy fabrics or those cut on the bias grain At the maximum setting of 2 0 fig C the differential feed can gath er a lightweight fabric to nearly double fullness fig D The front feed dog is actually feeding in twice as much fabric as the back feed dog is feeding out To maximize the gathering effects use the longest stitch length setting Fabric weight will affect the gathering Test...

Page 20: ...oot lever 2 Lower the cutting blade 3 Raise the needles to the highest position 4 Push the presser foot release lever located at the back of the presser foot holder 5 Carefully turn the presser foot clockwise 90 degrees 6 Slide the presser foot to the rear to remove To Replace 1 Raise the presser foot lever 2 Lower the cutting blade 3 Raise the needles to the highest position 4 Slide the foot from...

Page 21: ...line to create the seam The right needle thread visible on the top side of the stitch interlocks with both the loopers to add durability The upper looper thread that resembles a zigzag on the upper side of the fabric is from the upper looper The lower looper thread that resembles a zig zag on the lower side of the fabric is from the lower looper Move the stitch selector lever to A For the perfect ...

Page 22: ...3 threads by sim ply eliminating either needle To convert your serger to a 3 thread overlock wide 5 5 7 5mm cut the needle thread just above the needle eye fig A Remove the right needle and thread completely from the machine Re tighten the nee dle clamp screw slightly to prevent the screw from working out fig B Move the stitch selector lever to A For left needle 3thread overlock follow the suggest...

Page 23: ... the left needle and left needle thread completely from the machine Tighten the needle clamp screw slightly to prevent the screw from working out fig B Place needle into right needle clamp position and tighten screw Move the stitch selector lever to B For the right needle 3 thread overlock sewing follow the suggested settings and the threading diagram below A B C D B C D O O A NEEDLES right LENGTH...

Page 24: ...lled hem range Set the length at 1 fig A and the stitch width at 3 0 for a smooth decorative finish fig B Move the stitch selector lever to C For the right needle 3 thread narrow hemming follow the suggested settings and the threading diagram below 3 T H R E A D O V E R L O C K 22 3 Thread Overlock Narrow Hemming 3 0 5 0 5 5 3 0 5 0 5 5 A B C D B C D O O A B A NEEDLES right LENGTH 1 0 1 5R WIDTH 3...

Page 25: ...abric edge rolls around the stitch finger The upper looper wraps the fabric edge while the lower looper thread is nearly invisible on the back side of the stitch formation Remove the left needle and thread Clear the stitch fingers Turn the stitch length adjusting dial counter clockwise into the rolled hem range at 1 5 setting fig A Set the stitch width dial to 3 5 M fig B For a 3 thread rolled edg...

Page 26: ...edges pull open and flatten within the stitch for a non bulky join fig A Be sure to sew a test sample first to deter mine whether the stitch will have the strength to hold the seam with out the fabric pulling away Move the stitch selector lever to D For the right needle 3 thread flatlock follow the suggested settings and the threading diagram below 3 T H R E A D O V E R L O C K 24 3 Thread Flatloc...

Page 27: ... thread out of the tubular looper at the lower end of the looper tube Bring the thread up to the large thread guide below the face plate and to the left under the square guide Bring the thread up and over the take up lever slot down and into the last thread guide above the overlock needles 5 The needle and lower looper threads should overcast evenly on the cut edge of the fabric 6 Rotate the handw...

Page 28: ...eedle thread through the upper looper thread guide on top of the machine then go down the thread path in the front of the machine Go left with the needle thread at the hook on front of the machine Then take the needle thread through the normal needle thread paths See illustration below 4 Engage the subsidiary looper following step 3 on page 25 5 Thread the lower looper as shown in the illustration...

Page 29: ... path in the front of the machine Go left with the needle thread at the hook on front of the machine Then take the needle thread through the normal needle thread paths See illustration below 4 Engage the subsidiary looper following step 3 on page 25 5 Thread the lower looper as shown in the illustration below If you want the overlock stitching to show on the right side of the fab ric place wrong s...

Page 30: ...de or wrong side out depending on the loop or ladder stitch you want to show along stitch placement lines 5 Position the fabric under the presser foot aligning the fold of the fabric 1 8 inch 3 5mm to the left of the upper cutting blade fig A 6 Stitch to the desired ending point 7 Clear the stitch fingers and chain off the fabric fig B 8 Clip threads leaving a 3 4 inch 7 5 10cm chain 9 Gently pull...

Page 31: ...m allowance back against the fabric right side to create a fold about 1 4 from the top edge of the hem as shown fig A 3 Align the fold under the presser foot and stitch allowing the nee dle to catch only a thread or two of the soft fold the blade will trim the top edge of the hem and the loopers will overcast the edge for a clean finish fig B 4 Open the fold and press flat fig C Note An optional b...

Page 32: ...op Stitch needle in left needle position 5 Swing the subsidiary looper in place on the upper looper 6 Place Water Soluble Stabilizer on top of the fabric along the edge 7 Stitch along the edge of the fabric Fig A 8 When finished stitching pull the water soluble stabilizer to the edge of the fabric This will pull the stitching to the edge and will look like a blanket stitch 2 T H R E A D O V E R L ...

Page 33: ...ecorative thread will be used in the needle 3 Maxilock thread will be used in the lower looper 4 Insert a size 90 Top Stitch needle in left needle position 5 Swing the subsidiary looper in place on the upper looper 6 Place the fabric pieces right sides together for the decorative ladder to be on the right side of the fabric This can also be done on the fold as well 7 Sew the fabric together and ge...

Page 34: ...om the eye of the upper looper Rotate it further to the right until it snaps back into place and out of the way 3 While holding the machine lock button down rotate the hand wheel forward until the button locks into place Rethread the upper looper see page 11 For 4 thread serging replace the second needle see page 48 Rethread the needle see page 13 Release the machine lock button 4 Close the front ...

Page 35: ...thread into the telescopic thread guide directly above the thread Follow the left needle threading path down to the right needle 6 Thread the right needle using the needle threader set on R see page 13 7 Place the upper looper thread cone on the 2nd from left spool pin 8 Slip the upper looper thread into the telescopic thread guide directly above the thread Follow the top threading path for the ri...

Page 36: ...thread Follow the top threading path for the right needle thread down the front threading path to the left of the chrome thread guide and directly to the U jet air threading port for the upper looper Set the Looper Threader Selector on U Thread the upper looper see page 11 9 Place the right needle thread and upper looper thread under the presser foot and to the back 10 Place the lower looper threa...

Page 37: ...he thread Follow the top threading path for the right needle thread down the front threading path to the left of the chrome thread guide and directly to the U jet air threading port for the upper looper Set the Looper Threader Selector on U Thread the upper looper see page 11 9 Place the right needle thread and upper looper thread under the presser foot and to the back 10 Place the lower looper th...

Page 38: ... soft woven fabrics It makes a pretty decorative edging for activewear lingerie accessories and children s wear Set the machine for the 3 thread rolled edge Set differential feed at 0 6 fig B Serge the fabric in the direction of greatest stretch the crossgrain on knits bias grain on wovens For a leafier effect try using a shorter stitch length and gently stretch the fabric fig A as it is being sew...

Page 39: ...y because the serger feeds the fabric evenly If you need pins place the pins parallel to the seam line outside the seam allowance to avoid damaging the blades Overedging to finish facings hems and seams before construction is one of the most basic uses of a serger such as making a gar ment or project with 5 8 inch 16mm pressed open seams fig A To overedge place the single layer of fabric in front ...

Page 40: ... use a large eye tapestry needle or double eye needle to weave the chain back into the stitching 4 Lock the beginning or end of a seam by serging over the previous stitches To lock the beginning of the seam 1 Manually turn the handwheel toward you taking 2 3 stitches into the fabric Leave the needle s in the lowest position to anchor the fabric 2 Raise the presser foot 3 Smooth out the thread chai...

Page 41: ...e fabric to clear the stitch fingers 3 Turn the fabric over with the wrong side of the stitch facing up fig B and reposition it under the presser foot with the needle at the seam edge aligned with the previous needle line fig C 4 Lower presser foot and sew 5 6 stitches over the previous stitches being careful not to cut them You may want to flip the cutting blade lock switch clockwise to the lock ...

Page 42: ...fig C Note Aloose thread loop at the corner is caused by too much slack in the needle thread when clearing the stitch fingers Try again turning corners takes a little practice 1 Reinforce loosely woven fabrics at the corner with staystitching on the conventional sewing machine Clip to the corner fig A 2 Align the fabric edge with the blade and stitch until the blade reaches the corner not the need...

Page 43: ... long serger presser foot holds the fabric more securely you may need to raise and lower the presser foot several times to mane uver around very tight curves The slot in the standard presser foot is designed to guide stabilizing tape narrow elastic or decorative ribbon into the stitching Insert tape or elastic into the slot and under the back of the foot fig A Adjust the stitch width to match the ...

Page 44: ...ide keeping in mind that the threads can vary from one manufacturer to another It is best to sew test for best results Specialty thread used in the needle can be threaded in the usual way The ease with which they can be threaded in the loopers however depends on thread thickness 1 Clip the existing thread at the cone and remove the cone from the spindle fig A 2 Place the new cone on the spindle Wi...

Page 45: ...fig B set the looper threading port to U or L according to the looper that is being threaded 4 Thread specialty thread into the upper thread guides leaving an 18 inch 40cm tail above the threading port fig C 5 Cut a 24 inch 55cm strand of serger thread and fold in half to form a thread cradle Insert the loose ends of the thread cradle into the port about 1 inch 2 5cm 6 Holding the cradle loop with...

Page 46: ...the looper threading port to U or L according to the looper that is being threaded 4 Thread specialty thread into the upper thread guides leaving an 18 inch 40cm tail above the threading port 5 Place the straight end of the looper threading tool into the threading port Push the looper threading tool until the end comes out of the looper eye 6 Insert the specialty thread tail into the looper thread...

Page 47: ... of tube extending from the threading mechanism fig B Leave the thread in the looper arm 5 Tie the specialty thread onto the regular thread with an over hand knot fig C Pull on the regular thread from the looper eye until the specialty thread comes through the looper eye 6 Place upper looper thread under the foot and to the left clip lower looper thread at the base plate If the thread is heavy and...

Page 48: ...t items home décor etc Use in upper looper only When using decorative thread in the needle use a size 90 Top Stitch needle for best results Yes For exposed edges only Yes For exposed edges only Use in upper looper only Can be used in the needle Varies greatly with manufacturer Avoid thread with coarse metal fibers Sew test before sewing on project 3 Thread Wave 3 Thread Rolled Wave Blanket Stitch ...

Page 49: ...Use in the lower looper Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended for seaming Not recommended for seaming Lingerie thread for seams Lingerie thread for seams Blindhemming Blindhemming Lingerie thread for seams Machine embroidery thread only Machine embroidery thread only Use in the upper and lower...

Page 50: ... made of a special long lasting steel and does not require frequent replacement If necessary contact your nearest Baby Lock retailer for replacement of the blade The upper moving blade is made of a softer steel material and will require replacement A spare blade is provided with the machine for replacement if necessary The spare blade is locat ed on the thread spool stand accessory compartment If ...

Page 51: ...r safety reasons unplug main power cord 2 Raise and remove presser foot 3 Select stitch length dial to rolled hem setting 4 Remove needles from needle clamp 5 Turn your handwheel until the upper looper is in the far right position 6 Remove the needle plate Remove front screw with screwdriver and back screw with allen wrench 7 With your right hand first raise the needle plate in front of the blade ...

Page 52: ...ser foot pressure right for the fabric 5 Is the correct needle being used for the particular stitch 6 Is the correct needle being used for the type of being sewn fabric 7 Is the fabric being pulled from the rear of the machine while sewing Fabric will not feed in machine 1 Is the machine lock button released 2 Is the presser foot down 3 Are the cutting blades sharp 4 Are the cutting blades presser...

Page 53: ...ch thread path carefully 2 Is the machine set for 3 Thread Wave sewing 3 Is the Wave Selector shows W 4 For rolled wave edging is the stitch length dial set for ROLLED HEM 5 Is the Stitch Selector set correctly Set the Stitch Selector at B for 3 Thread Wave Stitch or C for 3 Thread Rolled Wave Stitch 1 Always be aware of the needle s up and down movement and do not turn your attention from the mac...

Page 54: ... 3 Thread Wave 3 Thread Rolled Wave 1 needle left or right 1 looper 2 Thread Flatlock wide and narrow 2 Thread Blanket Stitch 2 Thread Ladder Stitch Stitch Width Standard 2 3 4 thread with left needle 5 0 7 5mm Standard 2 3 4 thread with right needle 3 Thread Wave Stitch with right needle 3 0 5 5mm 3 Thread Rolled Edge 1 5mm Stitch Length 2 3 4 Thread Overlock Stitch 1 4mm 3 Thread Rolled Edge 1 4...

Page 55: ...according to fabric weight and thread type Stitch Length Stitch Width Needle Stitch Selector Differential Feed Page 3 Thread Rolled edge 2 Thread Flatlock Wide 4 Thread Overlock 4 Thread Gatherring 3 Thread Overlock Wide Left Right Narrow 1 1 5R 3 0 4 0 Right C N 0 6 22 Narrow 3 3 5 3 5 Right B N 27 3 Thread Flatlock Stitch Type 3 Thread Narrow Hem 3 Thread Wave Stitch 3 Thread Rolled Wave B C N N...

Page 56: ...EI 31 E BLE3ATW TA ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for imagine wave BLE3ATW

Reviews:

Related manuals for imagine wave BLE3ATW

Brands by name

Popular brands

Baby Lock imagine wave BLE3ATW, Instruction And Reference Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for imagine wave BLE3ATW

Reviews:

Related manuals for imagine wave BLE3ATW

Brands by name

Popular brands