Baby Lock Jubilant BL80B Instruction And Reference Manual Download

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Page 3: ...by Lock retailer for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual such as an odor heat discoloration or deformation stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord When transporting the machine be sure to carry it by its handle Lifting the machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the ma...

Page 4: ...em persists please consult your local authorized Baby Lock retailer Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice For additional product information and updates visit our website at www babylock com S...

Page 5: ...ved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer to obtain the correct lead ...

Page 6: ... Reinforcement priority 26 Setting the stitch width stitch length 27 Adjusting the thread tension 27 Useful Sewing Tips 28 Sewing Tips 28 Sewing an even seam allowance 29 Sewing Various Fabrics 30 Sewing decorative stitch patterns 32 Chapter 3 VARIOUS STITCHES 33 Stitch Chart 33 Utility stitches 36 Overcasting Stitches 36 Blind Hem Stitching 37 Buttonhole sewing 39 Button sewing 41 Zipper Insertio...

Page 7: ...H Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot I Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to raise and lower the feed dogs page 46 J Main power switch page 9 K Power supply jack page 9 L Foot controller page 24 M Foot controller jack page 24 N Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate Do not cover the a...

Page 8: ...dly and tie off page 25 For decorative stitches press this button to end with a full stitch instead of at a mid point The LED beside the button automatically lights up while the stitch is being sewn and goes off when sewing is finished 4 Needle position button Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle Pressing the button twice sews one stitch 5 Sewing speed controller Slide the...

Page 9: ...r XF4967 001 Cleaning brush X59476 051 13 14 15 16 17 18 Eyelet punch XZ5051 001 Disc shaped screwdriver XC1074 051 Screwdriver large XC8349 021 Extra spool pin XG3488 001 Spool cap large 130012 024 Spool cap medium on machine XE1372 001 19 20 21 22 23 24 Spool cap small 130013 124 Spool net XA5523 020 Bobbin case on machine XE7560 101 Foot controller XC8816 071 Accessory bag XC4487 021 Dust cover...

Page 10: ...WF 3 Quilting guide BLG QG 4 Side cutter S BLG SCF 5 Adjustable zipper piping foot FA9 6 Stitch guide foot P FA6 7 Non stick foot FA8 8 Open toe foo FA7 9 1 4 piecing foot FA1 10 1 4 Quilting foot with guide ESG QGF 11 Edge joining foot ESG EJF 12 Extension table BL80B ET 13 Circular sewing attachment BLCSA P Memo To obtain optional accessories or parts contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer A...

Page 11: ...achine When the power fails during use When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms CAUTION Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with any other appliances plugged into them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result...

Page 12: ...ot I and the quilting foot may not appear in the screen 2 Stitch number Shows the number of the currently selected stitch pattern 33 3 Needle position setting Shows whether the needle is in the programmed raised or lowered position In addition shows whether the single needle mode or twin needle mode is selected 11 Single needle down position Twin needle down position Single needle up position Twin...

Page 13: ... Left Turning on off the buzzer The buzzer can be turned off a Press and hold stitch width key while turning on the machine The machine starts up with no beep and the buzzer is turned off Changing the Machine Settings Memo When the same operation is performed the machine beeps once and the needle stop position changes to the down position When this setting is changed the machine beeps even if the ...

Page 14: ...s with this machine or bobbins of the same type X52800 120 The bobbin s height is 11 5 mm approx 7 16 inch Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine X52800 120 is Class 15 type bobbin 1 Notch in the bobbin 2 Bobbin winder shaft spring 2 1 1 CAUTION If the spool or the spool cap is not installed correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin causing the needle to break Three...

Page 15: ...ace and then remove the bobbin l Slide the sewing speed controller to desired sewing speed position m Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the spool pin Note Make sure that the thread is passed under the pretension disk Note Be sure to wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin otherwise the thread will become wrapped around the bobbin winder shaft CAUTION Be sure to cut the thread as desc...

Page 16: ...ly pull it with your left hand 3 Memo If the threads will be pulled to create gathers or the thread at the beginning of sewing will be finished for example when free motion quilting first pull up the bobbin thread For details refer to Pulling up the bobbin thread on page 18 CAUTION Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be i...

Page 17: ...ng to these instructions If the thread is simply placed in the slit in the needle plate cover the bobbin thread will not be correctly threaded resulting in poor sewing performance or incorrect thread tension Memo You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew pull up the thread according to the procedure in Pulling up the b...

Page 18: ... pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand 1 Thread guide 2 Thread guide cover h Pass the thread through the thread channel in the order shown below i Make sure that the thread is passed into the thread take up lever as shown below j Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide The thread can easily be slid behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in y...

Page 19: ...eader lever on the left side of the machine as much as possible to make the hook turn After the threader thread guide disk is lowered 1 the hook turns 2 1 Needle threader lever 2 Needle 3 Hook p Raise the needle threader lever slowly q Carefully pull the end of thread that was passed through the eye of the needle If the needle was not completely threaded but a loop in the thread was formed in the ...

Page 20: ...teps a to f Installing the bobbin on page 14 for installing the bobbin and to insert the bobbin into the bobbin case c Pass the bobbin thread through the slot Do not cut the thread with the cutter otherwise it will be difficult to pull up the bobbin thread d Turn on the machine e While lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand press Needle position button twice to lower and then raise t...

Page 21: ...needles and threads When sewing lightweight medium weight or stretch fabrics use a ball point needle gold colored 90 14 When sewing heavyweight fabrics use a home sewing machine needle 90 14 In addition 50 to 60 thread should be used Fabric Thread Needle Combinations Fabric Type Application Thread Size of needle Stitch length mm inch Type Weight Lightweight fabrics Lawn georgette challis organdy c...

Page 22: ...il it touches the needle stopper Using the screwdriver tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise f Turn on the machine Replacing the Needle CAUTION Only use recommended home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries 1 Flat side 2 Needle type marking 3 Flat...

Page 23: ...of stitch that you wish to sew otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot causing the needle to bend or break For details on the presser foot that should be used with the selected stitch refer to Stitch Chart on page 33 Only use presser feet designed specifically for this machine Use of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to the machine Note When a stitch is selected the sym...

Page 24: ...ward the back of the machine counterclockwise The presser foot holder screw can also be loosened or tightened with the disc shaped screwdriver Attaching the presser foot holder a Turn off the machine b Raise the presser foot lever c Align the notch in the presser foot holder with the screw d Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver...

Page 25: ...d the fabric and thread with your left hand and rotate the handwheel counterclockwise or press Needle position button to set the needle in the sewing start position Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS Sewing CAUTION While the machine is in operation pay special attention to the needle location In addition keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel otherwise injuries may occur ...

Page 26: ...the threads by using the thread cutter n Check the sewing finish If necessary adjust the thread tension page 27 Using the foot controller You can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing a Turn off the machine b Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller jack on the machine c Turn on the machine d Slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing e Release the foot cont...

Page 27: ...e 23 b Press Automatic reverse reinforcement key to set the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching function appears in the LCD c Set the fabric in the start position and press the Start Stop button to begin sewing 1 Reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches and then continue sewing d Once you have reached the end of ...

Page 28: ...ected Machine sews reverse stitches and stops sewing when the button is pressed At the beginning of sewing reverse stitches are sewn automatically when Start Stop button is pressed Machine sews reinforcement stitches and stops sewing when the button is pressed At the beginning of sewing reverse stitches are sewn automatically when Start Stop button is pressed When the automatic reverse reinforceme...

Page 29: ...the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight Loosen the thread tension Turn the thread tension dial counterclockwise to loosen the upper thread tension Memo When the same operation is performed the reinforcement priority is turned off Memo To return the settings to their defaults turn off the machine or select a different stitch If a straight stitch ...

Page 30: ...slightly changing the sewing direction to sew around the curve For details on sewing with an even seam allowance refer to Sewing an even seam allowance on page 29 When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch Note If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may be too loose In this case refer to Upper Thread...

Page 31: ... baseline is different for the straight stitch left needle position and the straight stitch middle center needle position When the stitch width of the straight stitch left needle position is set to its standard setting 0 0 mm the distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm 1 2 inch If the stitch width is changed between 0 and 7 0 mm 1 4 inch the needle position...

Page 32: ...r foot lever can be raised to two different positions If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot for example when sewing together thick fabrics raise the presser foot lever to its highest position so that the fabric can be placed under the presser foot If the fabric does not feed When sewing thick fabric such as denim or quilting the fabric may not feed at the start of sewing if the presser...

Page 33: ...ewing leathers or vinyl fabrics When sewing fabrics that may stick to the presser foot such as leather or vinyl fabrics replace the presser foot with the walking foot or non stick foot Items sold separately please contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer If the leather or vinyl fabric sticks to the flat bed attachment sew with copy paper or tracing paper placed on top of the flat bed attachment ...

Page 34: ...and loop fastener tape which is designed for sewing When the glue adheres to the needle or the bobbin case it may cause malfunction If the hook and loop fastener tape is sewn with the thin needle 65 9 75 11 the needle may bend or break Note Before sewing baste together the fabric and the hook and loop fastener tape 1 Edge of the hook and loop fastener tape 1 Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics l...

Page 35: ...tch No Presser foot Stitch name Applications Stitch width mm inch Auto Manual Stitch length mm inch Auto Manual 01 1 J Straight stitch Left General sewing gather pintuck etc 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 02 1 J Straight stitch Left General sewing gather pintuck etc 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 03 1 J Straight stitch Middle General sewing gather pintuck etc 3 5 1 ...

Page 36: ...8 J Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on appliqué quilt pieces 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 19 J Quilting appliqué stitch Quilting stitch for invisible appliqué or attaching binding 1 5 1 16 0 0 3 5 0 1 8 1 8 1 16 0 4 4 0 1 64 3 16 20 J Quilting stippling stitch Background quilting 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 4 4 0 1 64 3 16 21 R Blind hem ...

Page 37: ...0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 4 0 1 64 3 16 42 A Narrow rounded buttonhole stitch Buttonhole on light to medium weight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 43 A Tapered round ended buttonhole stitch Reinforced waist tapered buttonholes 5 0 3 16 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 44 A Narrow squared buttonhole stitch Buttonholes for light to medium weight fabrics 5 0...

Page 38: ...r foot lever Decorative stitches 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 Decorative satin stitches 66 67 Satin stitches 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 Cross stitch stitches 76 77 78 79 80 Utility stitches CAUTION Before replacing the presser foot be sure to turn off the machine otherwise injuries may occur if the Start Stop button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts operating For d...

Page 39: ...nt CAUTION Be sure to pull the fabric backward after finished sewing If you pull the fabric toward side or forward the presser foot pin may be damaged If thread is tangled on the presser foot remove the entangled thread and then raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot If the presser foot is raised while entangled with thread the presser foot may be damaged No 07 08 10 14 Stitch 1 N...

Page 40: ...uide m Press the Start Stop button to stop sewing when you are finished and raise the presser foot and needle to pull the fabric under the presser foot towards the back of the machine n Remove the basting stitching and turn the fabric with the right side facing out 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Desired edge of hem 5 Basting point 6 Basting Thick fabric Normal fab...

Page 41: ...s on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch Example For a button with a diameter of 15 mm 9 16 inch and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale The size of the buttonhole is set c Attach buttonhole foot A Position the upper thread under the presser foot by guiding thread through the hole in the presser foot before attaching the buttonhole f...

Page 42: ... and open the buttonhole For keyhole buttonholes use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric 1 Mark on fabric front 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot 3 Upper thread Note When lowering t...

Page 43: ...ng Buttons can be sewn on with the machine Buttons with two or with four holes can be attached a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached b Raise the presser foot lever and then slide the feed dog position switch located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine The feed dogs are lowered c Attach button fitting foot M d Se...

Page 44: ...tion switch to to the right as seen from the rear of the machine and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs Attaching a shank to a button To sew the button with a shank attach the button with space between it and the fabric and then wind the thread by hand This attaches the button securely a Place the button into button fitting foot M and then pull the shank lever toward you 1 Shank lever b Aft...

Page 45: ...titch Chart on page 33 i Topstitch around the zipper 1 Stitching 2 Right side of fabric 3 Basting stitching 4 End of zipper opening 1 Right side of fabric 2 Stitching 3 End of zipper opening 1 Reverse stitches 2 End of zipper opening 1 Basting stitching 2 Wrong side of fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Basting stitching 3 Zipper 1 2 3 a b a b 1 1 2 3 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Z...

Page 46: ...y Piecing Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called piecing The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance Sew a piecing straight stitch 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot a Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together b Attach zigzag foot J c Select a stitch For details refer to Stitch ...

Page 47: ...the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder b Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn 1 6 5 mm 1 4 inch Memo To change the width of the seam allowance needle position adjust the stitch width For details refer to Setting the stitch width on page 27 and Sewing an even seam allowance on page 29 Note Thread the needle ...

Page 48: ...aligning the lower left of the quilting foot and the presser bar e Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand and tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver with your left hand f Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut and then move the fabric at a consistent pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly 2 0 mm 2 5 mm approx 1 16 inch 3 32 inch in length g After sewing...

Page 49: ...r tacks at pocket corners is described below a Determine the desired length of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn b Attach buttonhole foot A Position the upper thread under the presser foot by guiding ...

Page 50: ... It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of projects a Attach monogramming foot N b Select a stitch For details refer to Stitch Chart on page 33 c Stitch along the edge of the fabric making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric d Trim along the stitches Be careful not to cut the stitches Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over ga...

Page 51: ... Chart on page 33 d Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam Using the twin needle With the twin needle you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different threads Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality a Install the twin needle For details on installing a needle...

Page 52: ...eedle You can also sew with a twin needle when you select a satin stitch pattern In this case use zigzag foot J i Set the machine to use the twin needle setting Press Needle mode selection key The twin needle mode is selected j Start sewing 1 Thread spool 2 Extra spool pin 1 Needle bar thread guide CAUTION When using the twin needle be sure to attach zigzag foot J CAUTION When using the twin needl...

Page 53: ...king adjustments based on the stitch pattern described below make adjustments for each stitch pattern individually a Turn the stitch pattern selection dial to select b Attach monogramming foot N and sew the stitch pattern c Compare the finished stitch pattern to the illustration of the correct stitch pattern below d Adjust the stitch pattern with the stitch length keys If the stitch pattern is bun...

Page 54: ...ue decreases each time the button is pressed and the stitch pattern will shorten e Sew the stitch pattern again If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly make adjustments again Adjust until the stitch pattern comes out correctly Note Sewing speed controller cannot be used with this stitch pattern ...

Page 55: ... a flame heater or air conditioner Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments Cleaning the race Sewing performance will suffer if lint and dust collects in the bobbin case therefore it should be cleaned regularly a Press Needle position button to raise the needle b Turn off the machine c Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack on the right side ...

Page 56: ...marks 1 mark 2 mark 3 Bobbin case Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case l Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on m Reattach the bobbin cover a b a b a b c CAUTION Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may ...

Page 57: ...ad tension is adjusted 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Bobbin thread visible from right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Right side of fabric 5 Bobbin thread Cause Incorrect bobbin threading If the bobbin thread is incorrectly threaded instead of the appropriate tension being applied to the bobbin thread it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up For this reason the thread is visib...

Page 58: ...he bobbin threading is incorrect Return the thread tension dial to 4 and then refer to Upper thread tightened up on page 55 to correct the threading With symptoms 3 and 5 described above The upper threading is incorrect Return the thread tension dial to 4 and then refer to Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric on page 55 to correct the upper threading Cause 2 A needle and thread appropriate for t...

Page 59: ... presser foot may be damaged Refer to Replacing the Presser Foot on page 21 e Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it If the fabric can be removed remove it Continue with the following steps to clean the race f Remove the needle plate cover Refer to Cleaning the race on page 53 g Cut out the tangled threads and then remove the bobbin h Remove the bobbin case If threads remain in the bobbin...

Page 60: ...eedle 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 57 d Select stitch At this time increase the stitch length and width to their maximum settings For details on changing the settings refer to Setting the stitch width on page 27 and...

Page 61: ...inder guide post a Symptom Cause solution Reference Cannot thread the needle Needle is not in the correct position Press the Needle position button to raise the needle 6 Needle is installed incorrectly 20 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull 20 Upper threading is incorrect The needle threader lever is not lowered until it clicks 15 The needle threader hook is bent and does not pass through t...

Page 62: ...correct 15 Symptom Cause solution Reference 1 Notch a Bobbin is set incorrectly 14 Presser foot is attached incorrectly 21 Screw of the presser foot holder is loose 22 Fabric is too thick 19 30 Fabric is fed forcefully when sewing thick fabric or thick seams 30 Stitch length is too short 27 Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound 12 Upper thread breaks Machine is not threaded correctly used the wrong s...

Page 63: ...lled incorrectly 20 Dust or lint has collected under the needle plate 53 Thin or stretch fabrics are being sewn Sew with non woven water soluble stabilizer under the fabric 31 Symptom Cause solution Reference Not stitching Needle is turned bent or the point is dull 20 Bobbin is set incorrectly 14 Upper threading is incorrect 15 High pitched sound while sewing Dust or lint is caught in the feed dog...

Page 64: ...rrect Upper threading is incorrect 15 56 Bobbin is set incorrectly 14 56 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric 19 Presser foot holder is not attached correctly 21 Thread tension is set incorrectly 27 56 Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound 14 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull 20 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used 12 Decorative stitch patterns are m...

Page 65: ...elected presser foot is lowered and a button such as the Start Stop button is pressed The foot controller was depressed if it is connected Lower the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation This message is displayed when a button such as the Reverse stitch button is pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left before continuing the op...

Page 66: ...dle plate cover 5 53 Needle position 10 11 29 Needle threader 17 O Operation beep 11 63 Optional accessories 8 Overcasting stitches 36 P Patchwork 44 Piecing 44 Power supply 9 Presser foot 10 21 23 33 Presser foot holder 5 Pulling up bobbin thread 18 Q Quilting 45 Quilting guide 45 R Race 54 Reinforcement priority 26 Reinforcement stitch 25 33 Reverse stitch 25 33 S Scallop stitching 48 Sewing spe...

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