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Useful Functions

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Adjusting the presser foot pressure

You can adjust the presser foot pressure (the amount of
pressure applied to the fabric by the presser foot) with the
presser foot pressure dial.

Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot.

Presser foot lever

Turn the presser foot pressure dial at the back of the
machine to adjust the pressure of the presser foot.

The presser foot pressure can be set to one of four levels
(between 1 and 4). The higher the number, the greater
the pressure will be.

When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3
(standard).

Useful Functions

Summary of Contents for PRESTO

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Page 3: ...y into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if there is a power failure 3Electrical Hazards This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label Do not connect it to a DC power source or converter If you are not sure what kind of power source you have contact a qualified electrician This machine is approved f...

Page 4: ...edle and cause it to break 7This machine is not a toy Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation Do not use outdoors 8For a longer service life When storing this machine avoid dire...

Page 5: ...ears and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MAL...

Page 6: ...ions It provides details on basic machine sewing in addition to the more expressive features of the machine such as sewing tubular pieces and buttonholes Chapter 1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES Page S 2 Tips for sewing attractive finishes and various fabrics Chapter 2 UTILITY STITCHES Page S 6 Sew pre programmed frequently used stitches D Decorative sewing This section provides instructions on sewing...

Page 7: ...ad tension 37 Useful Functions 38 Adjusting the presser foot pressure 38 Stitch Setting Chart 39 S Sewing Chapter 1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES 2 Sewing Tips 2 Trial sewing 2 Changing the sewing direction 2 Sewing curves 2 Sewing cylindrical pieces 2 Sewing an even seam allowance 3 Sewing Various Fabrics 4 Sewing thick fabrics 4 Sewing thin fabrics 4 Sewing stretch fabrics 5 Sewing leathers or viny...

Page 8: ...x Chapter 1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 2 Care and Maintenance 2 Restrictions on oiling 2 Precautions on storing the machine 2 Cleaning the LCD screen 2 Cleaning the machine surface 2 Cleaning the race 2 Troubleshooting 4 Frequent troubleshooting topics 4 Upper thread tightened up 4 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 5 Incorrect thread tension 6 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot b...

Page 9: ...s section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine s more useful functions Page number starts with B in this section Chapter1 GETTING READY B 2 Chapter2 STARTING TO SEW B 30 ...

Page 10: ...ent of the flat bed attachment Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs A Thread cutter Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them B Needle threader lever Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle C Thread tension dial Use the dial to adjust the upper thread tension page B 37 Right side rear view 1 Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward y...

Page 11: ...der The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder 8 Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot in place page B 29 9 Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks or when darning Measurements on the needle plate bobbin cover with mark and needle plate cover The measurements on the bobbin cover are references f...

Page 12: ...r details refer to LCD on page B 10 2 Stitch length keys Press to adjust the stitch length in the LCD 3 Automatic reverse reinforcement key Press to use the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching function 4 Initial needle position key Press to select either 1 Straight stitch Left or 3 Straight stitch Middle as the utility stitch that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on 5 Sin...

Page 13: ...hment to open the accessory compartments A presser foot accessory tray is stored in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment 1 Storage space of the flat bed attachment 2 Presser foot accessory tray Note The operation keys of this machine are capacitive touch sensors Operate the keys by directly touching them with your finger The response of the keys varies according to the user The pre...

Page 14: ... spool pin XC4654 251 Spool cap large 130012 024 19 20 21 22 23 24 Spool cap medium 2 One is on machine XE1372 001 Spool cap small 130013 124 Thread spool insert mini king thread spool XA5752 121 Spool net XA5523 020 Bobbin case on machine XG2058 001 Foot controller XZ5100 001 25 26 27 28 29 30 Accessory bag XC4487 021 Dust cover XF9110 001 Bobbin cover with markings on machine XF0750 101 Power co...

Page 15: ...lting foot O BLSR FMO Straight stitch foot and needle plate set BLMAC SS Extension table BLMAC ET Roller foot ESG RF 13 14 15 16 Narrow hemmer foot ESG HF Cording foot 3 cord guide BLG CF3 Edge joining foot ESG EJF Spool stand BLMAC STS Memo To obtain optional accessories or parts contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer All specifications are correct at the time of printing Please be aware that...

Page 16: ...he main power to OFF first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the electrical outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled Do not place heavy objects on the cord Do not subject the cord to heat These things may damage the cord or cause fire or electric shock If t...

Page 17: ... to I The light LCD and the Start Stop button light up when the machine is turned on Turning off the machine When you are finished using the machine turn it off In addition before transporting the machine to another location be sure to turn it off a Make sure that the machine is not sewing b Press the main power switch on the right side of the machine in the direction of the symbol to turn the mac...

Page 18: ...dth can be adjusted using the sewing speed controller S 35 6 Needle position setting Shows single or twin needle mode setting and the needle stop position Single needle down position Single needle up position Twin needle down position Twin needle up position B 4 7 Initial needle position Shows either 1 Straight stitch Left or 3 Straight stitch Middle as the utility stitch that is automatically sel...

Page 19: ...be the higher the setting the more sensitive the keys will be The default setting is 3 e Press any of the operation keys other than the or key to check the sensitivity When the key responds blinks f Turn off the machine then turn it on again If the machine does not respond when an operation key is pressed Turn machine off then hold down Needle position button and turn on the machine to reset the s...

Page 20: ... pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin Winding Installing the Bobbin CAUTION Only use the Bobbin part code X52800 120 designed specifically for this machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine The ...

Page 21: ...spool insert mini king thread spool For details on thread spool insert mini king thread spool refer to Memo on page B 13 Memo When using the spool as shown below use the small spool cap and leave a small space between the cap and the spool 1 Spool cap small 2 Spool cross wound thread 3 Space When using thread that winds off quickly such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread place the spoo...

Page 22: ... the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat and then pull the thread to the right to cut it 1 Guide slit in bobbin winder seat with built in cutter l Slide the sewing speed controller to the right 1 Speed controller Note Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk 1 1 1 2 3 Note Make sure that the thread between the spool and the bobbin is pulled tight Be sure to wi...

Page 23: ...ver Note When winding transparent nylon thread on the bobbin stop bobbin winding when the bobbin is 1 2 to 2 3 full If the bobbin is fully wound with transparent nylon thread the pressure may create fractures to the plastic bobbin This will lead to irregular stitches or possible breakage to bobbin CAUTION When the bobbin winding becomes slow stop the machine otherwise the machine may be damaged 1 ...

Page 24: ... cover with your left hand 2 1 Tab h While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right hand 1 guide the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover 2 and lightly pull it with your left hand 3 The thread enters the tension spring of the bobbin case i While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right hand 1 continue guiding the thread through the slit with your left hand 2 Then cut the...

Page 25: ... thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading on page B 18 Note If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 Tension adjusting spring 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 pro...

Page 26: ...s are available allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break When using mini king thread spool use the thread spool insert mini king thread spool For more information regarding the choice of spool caps for your thread choice see page B 13 Wh...

Page 27: ...ng the thread lightly with your right hand pass the thread under the thread guide plate and then pull it up 1 Thread guide plate j Pass the thread through the thread channel in the order shown below 1 Shutter CAUTION If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break 1 2 1 Note If the presser foot has been lowered an...

Page 28: ...er on the left side of the machine 1 Cutter c Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot 1 Presser foot lever Memo The needle threader can be used with machine needles 75 11 through 100 16 The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle When thread such as transparent nylon monofilament or specialty threads are used it is not recommended to use the needle thr...

Page 29: ... twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader thread the needle as described below a Thread the machine until you reach the eye of the needle For details refer to Threading the upper thread on page B 18 b Lower the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever c Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back d Raise the presser foot lever pass the end of the thread throu...

Page 30: ... and then lightly press down on the right side 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 Be sure to use the twin needle the horizontal spool pin and the appropriate spool cap For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Set...

Page 31: ...r to steps h through j of Threading the upper thread on page B 18 h Without passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide manually thread the right needle Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle If the needle threader is used with the twin needle the machine may be damaged i Attach zigzag foot J For...

Page 32: ...ION When using the twin needle be sure to select the twin needle setting otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Note When changing the sewing direction press Needle position button to raise the needle from the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric CAUTION Do not try turning the fabric while the twin needle is down in the fabric otherwise the needle ...

Page 33: ...ng section Transparent nylon thread Use a home sewing machine topstitching needle regardless of the fabric or thread Fabric Thread Needle Combinations Fabric Type Application Thread Size of needle Stitch length mm inch Type Weight Lightweight fabrics Lawn georgette challis organdy crepe chiffon voile gauze tulle lining etc Polyester thread 60 90 65 9 75 11 Fine stitches 1 8 2 5 1 16 3 32 Cotton th...

Page 34: ...le in the needle plate d Lower the presser foot 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 CAUTION If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even the needle is bent Do not use a bent needle 1 Fl...

Page 35: ...ng or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the machine may be damaged f With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper 1 Needle stopper g While holding the needle with your left hand use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw Turn the screw toward the back of the machine clockwise CAUTION Be s...

Page 36: ...he presser foot holder 1 Presser foot lever 2 Presser foot holder 3 Notch 4 Pin The presser foot is attached g Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached 1 Presser foot lever Replacing the Presser Foot CAUTION Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot causing the needle to bend or...

Page 37: ...h the lower left side of the presser bar d Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand Turn the screw toward you clockwise 1 Screwdriver Note When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the ...

Page 38: ... buttonhole stitches Decorative stitches There is one decorative stitch mode For details refer to Selecting stitch patterns in the Decorative sewing section Chapter 2 STARTING TO SEW 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 Do not...

Page 39: ... stitch number the stitch may be selected without pressing When using one digit numbers and it is entered incorrectly press to erase the entered number The selected stitch number is displayed on the LCD screen When selecting from the preset utility stitches Since various stitches have been assigned to the numeric keys these stitches can be selected simply by pressing the designated numeric key a C...

Page 40: ...troller You can use this controller to adjust sewing speed during sewing 1 Fast 2 Slow h Press the Start Stop button to start sewing Guide the fabric lightly by hand i Press the Start Stop button again to stop sewing Note When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears on the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wr...

Page 41: ...stitches Refer to Stitch Setting Chart under the column for Reverse button on page B 39 While pressing Reinforcement stitch button the machine will sew 3 to 5 reinforcement stitches at that point and then stop 1 Reverse stitch button 2 Reinforcement stitch button If the automatic reinforcement stitch is selected reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the beginning...

Page 42: ...p The operation performed when the button is pressed differs depending on the selected pattern Refer to the following table for details on the operation that is performed when the button is pressed Memo While pressing Reinforcement stitch button when sewing character decorative stitch pattern you can end sewing with a completed motif instead of at the midpoint of a stitch motif The green light on ...

Page 43: ...einforcement stitches while holding the Reinforcement stitch button When the automatic reinforcement stitching function is active while selecting stitches such as examples shown below Machine sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning and reverse stitches at the end of sewing Machine sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing When the automatic reinforcement stitching functio...

Page 44: ...er Setting the Stitch Memo If the straight stitch or triple stretch stitch was selected changing the stitch width changes the needle position Increasing the width moves the needle to the right reducing the width moves the needle to the left When the stitch width is changed from the standard setting around disappears When the stitch width is reset back to the standard setting reappears around means...

Page 45: ...rd the left makes the thread tension looser Upper thread is too loose If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric the upper thread is too loose Tighten the thread tension 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric Pushing the thread tension dial toward the right makes the thread t...

Page 46: ...ial a Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot 1 Presser foot lever b Turn the presser foot pressure dial at the back of the machine to adjust the pressure of the presser foot The presser foot pressure can be set to one of four levels between 1 and 4 The higher the number the greater the pressure will be c When you are finished sewing reset the dial to 3 standard Useful Functions 1 ...

Page 47: ...ight stitch Middle J 2 General sewing gather pintuck etc 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reverse 04 1 Straight stitch Middle J 2 General sewing gather pintuck etc 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reverse 3 05 1 Triple stretch stitch J 2 General sewing for reinforcement and decorative topstitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reinfor...

Page 48: ... 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Reinforce ment 25 Piecing stitch Right J 2 Piecework patchwork 6 5 mm approx 1 4 inch right seam allowance 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Reverse 3 26 Piecing stitch Middle J 4 Piecework patchwork 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Reverse 3 27 Hand look quilting stitch J 2 Quilting stitch made to look like hand quilting when using transparent nylon thread for th...

Page 49: ...stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 0 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Reinforce ment 44 Rick rack stitch J 2 Decorative top stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reinforce ment 45 Decorative stitch J 2 Decorative stitching 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Reinforce ment 46 Serpentine stitch N 2 Decorative stitching and attaching elastic 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1...

Page 50: ...aking bound buttonholes 5 0 3 16 0 0 6 0 0 15 64 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 NO Automatic reinforce ment 63 Keyhole buttonhole stitch A Buttonholes in heavyweight or thick fabrics for larger flat buttons 7 0 1 4 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Automatic reinforce ment 64 Keyhole buttonhole stitch A Buttonholes with vertical bar tack for reinforcement in heavyweight or thick fabrics 7 ...

Page 51: ...ches can be selected simply by pressing the designated key while in the preset utility stitch mode Stitch name Preset utility stitches Stitch number Straight stitch Left 01 Straight stitch Left 02 Straight stitch Middle 03 Straight stitch Middle 04 Zigzag stitch 08 Zigzag stitch 09 Triple stretch stitch 05 Stem stitch 06 Overcasting stitch 13 3 steps elastic zigzag stitch 12 ...

Page 52: ...Stitch Setting Chart B 44 ...

Page 53: ...es and buttonholes Page number starts with S in this section Chapter1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE FINISHES S 2 Chapter2 UTILITY STITCHES S 6 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 details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the Presser Foot ...

Page 54: ...d in the fabric If the needle remains up when the machine stops sewing press Needle position button to lower the needle b Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot c Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing Sewing curves Sew slowly while slightly changing the sewing direction to sew around the curve For details on sewing with an even ...

Page 55: ...th some models Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric aligned with a desired position of markings on the stitch guide foot 1 Seam 2 Stitch guide foot 3 Markings Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch left needle position Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric align...

Page 56: ... and then position the fabric c While holding zigzag foot J level push in and hold the presser foot locking pin black button on the left side and lower the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot locking pin black button d Release the presser foot locking pin black button The presser foot remains level allowing the fabric to be fed After the seam is sewn the presser foot will return to its original angl...

Page 57: ...r will not be sewn together with the fabric 1 Copy paper or tracing paper Sewing hook and loop fastener tape Make sure that the needle passes through the hook and loop fastener tape by turning the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook and loop fastener tape before sewing And then sew the edge of the hook and loop fastener tape at a slow speed If the needle does not pass through the hook and...

Page 58: ...f When sewing is finished cut the thread Chapter 2 UTILITY STITCHES Basic Stitching Stitch name Stitch Presser foot Stitch number Basting stitch 07 J Straight stitch Left 01 02 Straight stitch Middle 03 Straight stitch Middle 04 Triple stretch stitch 05 Memo If the basting threads fall out of the fabric pull up the bobbin thread before sewing and then pull the upper thread and bobbin thread under ...

Page 59: ...om 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 will also change By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric a seam allowance can be sewn with a fixed width 1 Stitch width setting 2 Distance from the needle position ...

Page 60: ...stretch stitch 32 Memo When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of Fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Desired edge of hem Thick fabric Normal fabric Seen from the side 2 1 3 1 2 1 2 1 3 3 4 2 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Edge of fab...

Page 61: ...e the needle and then change the stitch width 1 Thick fabric 2 Normal fabric If the needle catches too much of the hem fold The needle is too far to the left Decrease the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem Example Thick fabric Example Normal fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric Memo Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left needle drop point do...

Page 62: ...e of fabric l Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide m Press the Start Stop button to stop sewing when you are finished and raise the presser foot and needle to remove the fabric by pulling it back n Remove the basting stitching and reverse the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric Note Be sure to pull the fabric backward after finished sewing If you pull the fa...

Page 63: ...oot lever 1 Guide d Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide 1 Needle drop point e Press the Start Stop button to stop sewing when you are finished and raise the presser foot and needle to remove the fabric by pulling it back Overcasting Stitches Stitch name Stitch Presser foot Stitch number Overcasting stitch 13 G 14 15 G a 1 CAUTION After the stitch width is adjusted rotate...

Page 64: ...nces can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off Five utility stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter Side cutter a Remove the presser foot b Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter onto the needle clamp screw 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw Stitch name Stitch Presser foot Stitch number Zigzag stitch 08 J Zigzag stitch Right 10 2 steps elastic z...

Page 65: ...ath the presser foot 1 Guide plate If the fabric is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut If the fabric is not feeding properly gently guide fabric under foot the same as with regular sewing feet i Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn If the stitching is sewn in a straight line the seam allowance will be about 5 mm 3 1...

Page 66: ... foot A which is used to create buttonholes are indicated below 1 Button guide plate 2 Presser foot scale 3 Pin 4 Marks on buttonhole foot 5 5 mm 3 16 inch Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing Stitch name Stitch Presser foot Stitch number Narrow rounded buttonhole stitch 58 A Narrow squared buttonhole stitch 59 Stretch buttonhole stitch 60 Heirloom buttonhole stitch 61 Bound buttonhole stitch 62 Key...

Page 67: ...a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale 1 10 mm 3 8 inch 2 15 mm 9 16 inch 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 foot A d Select a stitch e Position the fabric with the front end of the...

Page 68: ... to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole 1 Eyelet punch When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric Memo When using the thread cutter on the left side of the machine or scissors to cut the threads press Needle position button to raise the need...

Page 69: ...stitch or e Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread f Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then start sewing g When sewing is finished gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack h Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the machine Buttons with two or with...

Page 70: ... distance between the holes in the button Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the buttonholes h Start sewing Set the sewing speed controller to the left so that the speed will be slow The machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches i Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching Pull the upper thread at the end of the s...

Page 71: ...Place the button into button fitting foot M and then pull the shank lever toward you 1 Shank lever b After sewing is finished cut the upper thread with plenty of excess wind it around the thread between the button and the fabric and then tie it to the upper thread at the beginning of the stitching Tie together the ends of the bobbin thread at the end and at the beginning of the stitching at the wr...

Page 72: ... continue sewing to the edge of the fabric 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric e Align the seam with the center of the zipper and then baste the zipper in place 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Basting stitching 3 Zipper f Remove about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the...

Page 73: ...the right sides of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening c Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric CAUTION When using zipper foot I be sure to select the ...

Page 74: ...2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the machine with the needle lowered in the fabric raise the presser foot lever k Open the zipper and continue sewing l Close the zipper turn over the fabric and then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric 1 Basting stitching m Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin of zipper foot I If the presser foot holder was attached to the right pin ...

Page 75: ... zipper opening 3 Reverse stitches 4 Beginning of stitching 5 Basting stitching o When you are about 5 cm 2 inches from the end of the zipper stop the machine with the needle lowered in the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever p Remove the basting stitching open the zipper and then continue sewing CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle ma...

Page 76: ...ct stitch d Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser foot 1 Positioning screw e Slide the presser foot over to either the left or right feed dog f Change the needle position so that the needle does not touch the presser foot For details refer to Setting the stitch width in the Basic operations section 1 Needle drop point g Securely tighten the positioning screw using a screwdriver 1...

Page 77: ...hing Inserting a piping a Place the piping between two layers of fabric right sides together as shown below 1 Fabric 2 Piping 3 Fabric b Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustable zipper piping foot on page S 24 c Sew along the piping d After sewing turn them over CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 78: ...side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric 1 Elastic tape 2 Pin b Attach zigzag foot J c Select a stitch d Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin ...

Page 79: ... zigzag foot J or the open toe foot sold separately with some models shown below e Select a stitch Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Stitch name Stitch Presser foot Stitch number Zigzag stitch 08 J Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch 28 Blanket stitch 33 Quilting appliqué stitch 29 Piecing stitch Right 25 Piecing stitch Middle 26 Patchwork join stitch 36 Patchwork double overlock stitch 37 Couchi...

Page 80: ...ric 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 stitch d Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric For a seam allowance on th...

Page 81: ...d of stitching 4 Opposite edge of fabric to end or pivot 5 1 4 inch Topstitching quilting 1 8 inch Sew with the edge of the fabric aligned with the left side of the presser foot end 1 Surface of fabric 2 Seam 3 1 8 inch Using the 1 4 quilting foot sold separately with some models If the 1 4 quilting foot is used seams can be sewn with a seam allowance of 6 4 mm 1 4 inch a Baste or pin along the se...

Page 82: ...der screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver 1 Presser foot holder screw e Select a stitch f Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing Note Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot or attach the walking foot only after threading the needle using the needle threader When quilting use a 90 14 home sewing machine needle Th...

Page 83: ...an uneven thickness Various stitches can be sewn using free motion open toe quilting foot O For details on the stitches that can be used refer to Stitch Setting Chart in the Basic operations section a 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 1 Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine T...

Page 84: ... the straight stitch needle plate refer to instruction manual supplied with the product 1 Round hole b 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 1 Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine The feed dogs are lowered c Select d Remove the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing a...

Page 85: ...nes which appear as ripples echoing away from the motif are the distinguishing characteristic of this quilting style Use the optional free motion echo quilting foot E for echo quilting Using the measurement on the presser foot as a guide sew around the motif at a fixed interval We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at a consistent speed Free motion echo quilting foot E measurement ...

Page 86: ... E on the left side of the presser bar with the holes in the quilting foot and presser bar aligned e Tighten the screw with the included screwdriver f Using the measurement on the quilting foot as a guide sew around the motif 1 6 4 mm approx 1 4 inch CAUTION With free motion quilting control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing spe...

Page 87: ...controller a Connect the foot controller b Attach zigzag foot J c Press to turn on the stitch width control function The machine is now set so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller d Select stitch e While sewing slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower Slide the controller to the righ...

Page 88: ... 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 1 Presser foot scale 2 Length of bar tack 3 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 c Select stitch d Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you and then lower the...

Page 89: ...ching a Determine the desired length of the darning 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 1 Presser foot scale 2 Length of darning 3 5 mm 3 16 inch 4 7 mm 1 4 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn Once sewing is completed the machine automatically se...

Page 90: ... reduce the gap e Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible 1 Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot 1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing g Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and then cut the threads h Raise the buttonhole lever to its original positi...

Page 91: ... into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever e Start sewing Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops f Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric Eyelet S...

Page 92: ...e stabilizer sewing is easier 1 Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer 2 Basting stitching 3 4 mm 3 16 inch c Attach zigzag foot J d Select stitch or e Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch f Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric g After sewing is finished remove the paper Decorative Stitching Stitch name Stitch Presser foot Stitch number Pa...

Page 93: ...ing It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric a Attach zigzag foot J b Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tension For details refer to Setting the stitch length and Setting the thread tension in the Basic operations section For details refer to Pulling up the bob...

Page 94: ...rop point e Unfold the fabric and then iron the tucks down to one side Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics This is used when making a crazy quilt a Attach zigzag foot J b Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 7 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance 3 Straight stitch c Select...

Page 95: ...on b Attach monogramming foot N c Select a stitch The stitches that can be used are or When sewing with the wing needle select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less d Start sewing Partially removing threads is called drawnwork This gives beautiful results with fabrics that have a loose weave The procedure for creating drawnwork is described below Drawnwork a Pull out several threads from two...

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Page 97: ...machine illustration may vary slightly depending on the machine model Chapter1 CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCHES D 2 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 details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the Presser Foot in the Basic opera...

Page 98: ...it is entered incorrectly press to erase the entered number The number for the selected stitch appears in the LCD When selecting a character stitch a Press repeatedly to display the icon of the desired font Each time the is pressed it changes the font in the following order Æ Æ Æ Æ The icon for the selected font appears in the LCD b Enter the number of the desired character stitch using numeric ke...

Page 99: ...just the pattern depending on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed Adjust the pattern while sewing trial stitches on a scrap piece of fabric that is the same as what is used in your project Refer to Realigning the pattern on page D 7 When sewing satin stitch patterns there may be shrinking or bunching of stitches so be sure to attach a stabilizer material Guide the fabric with your ha...

Page 100: ...s pulled or pushed during sewing the pattern may not turn out correctly Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing Memo When sewing character stitches the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of each character When sewing is completed trim any excess thread between letters Note When sewing some patterns the needl...

Page 101: ...Checking the selected pattern on page D 6 i After all of the desired patterns are selected start sewing The order in which the patterns are selected is the order that they will be sewn Stitch pattern Category Stitch number 13 L 12 E 5 A 1 F 6 13 b a c Memo Up to 70 patterns can be combined If multiple patterns have been combined the sewing machine stops once all the selected patterns displayed in ...

Page 102: ...atterns can be stored for later use Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off they can be recalled at any time Only one pattern combination can be stored a Create the combined pattern that you wish to store For details refer to Combining patterns on page D 5 b Press on the operation panel Do not turn off the sewing machine while the pattern is being stored otherwise...

Page 103: ...ewn uniformly the pattern is correctly aligned If the pattern is not sewn correctly follow the steps below to align the stitching e Press the or key to adjust the vertical position Make the necessary adjustments according to how the pattern is sewn If the pattern is bunched Press to increase the vertical space in the design If the pattern has gaps Press to decrease the vertical space in the design...

Page 104: ...Sewing the Various Built in Decorative Patterns D 8 ...

Page 105: ...ation for operating this machine Please read this section to find troubleshooting tips and pointers as well as how to keep your machine in the best working order Page number starts with A in this section Chapter1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING A 2 ...

Page 106: ...out firmly and then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning it once with a damp cloth wipe it again with a dry cloth 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 sid...

Page 107: ...bbin case so that the S mark on the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the machine Align the S and z marks 1 S mark 2 z mark 3 Bobbin case Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case j Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on 1 Needle plate cover a 1 a b b a CAUTION Never use a bobbin case that is scra...

Page 108: ...bbin thread it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up For this reason the thread is visible from the right side of the fabric Remedy check details Correctly install the bobbin thread a Turn off the machine and then raise the presser foot lever b Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case c Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unwinds in the correct direction ...

Page 109: ...ead and then correct the upper threading a Remove the tangled thread If it cannot be removed cut the thread with scissors For details refer to Cleaning the race on page A 2 b Remove the upper thread from the machine If the bobbin was removed from the bobbin case refer to Installing the bobbin in the Basic operations section and Remedy check details in the section Upper thread tightened up on page ...

Page 110: ... to the left of the tab of the needle bar thread guide 1 Needle bar thread guide 2 Tab k Next use the needle threader to thread the needle Continue with the procedure in Threading the needle in the Basic operations section Incorrect thread tension Symptoms Symptom 1 The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric Refer to illustration below Symptom 2 The upper thread appears as a st...

Page 111: ...e same as that used in your project If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric Turn the thread tension dial to the left to decrease the tension of the upper thread If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric Turn the thread tension dial to the right to increase the tension of the upper thread Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed If the f...

Page 112: ...e and around the feed dogs m Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs n Align the two screw holes in the needle plate with the two holes at the needle plate mounting base and then fit the needle plate onto the machine o Lightly finger tighten the screw on the right side of the needle plate Then use the L shaped or disc shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw on the left side Finally firmly...

Page 113: ...rting with step m in Removing the fabric from the machine on page A 7 1 Opening in the needle plate 2 Handwheel 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 and Setting the stitch length in the Basic operations section e Slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and che...

Page 114: ...n the foot controller is plugged in remove your foot from the foot controller b Cut the thread with scissors beside the bobbin winding thread guide 1 Bobbin winding thread guide c Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and then remove the bobbin from the shaft and cut the thread leading to the bobbin in order to be able to completely remove the bobbin from shaft Memo The thread may have become ...

Page 115: ... thread may not be threaded correctly Remedy Thread the upper thread again correctly by following the procedure below a Turn off the machine b If the thread is tangled remove the tangled thread Refer to Cleaning the race on page A 2 and Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric on page A 5 c Remove the upper thread from the machine d Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to check if the hand...

Page 116: ...and cannot be removed on page A 7 f Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the machine Refer to Cleaning the race on page A 2 g Attach the needle plate cover Refer to Cleaning the race on page A 2 h Set the bobbin in the bobbin case Refer to Cleaning the race on page A 2 i If the needle is bent replace it with a new one Refer to Replacing the needle ...

Page 117: ...the pin and slowly turn the bobbin until you hear it click in place B 12 While winding the bobbin the bobbin thread was wound below the bobbin winder seat You have not wound the bobbin thread properly While initially winding thread on the bobbin the bobbin thread is not properly inserted into the guides After removing the thread wound below the bobbin winder seat wind the bobbin correctly Follow t...

Page 118: ...Fabric is pulled during sewing Do not pull the fabric during sewing Spool cap is set incorrectly Check the method for attaching the spool cap then reattach the spool cap B 12 There are scratches around the opening in the needle plate There is a notch on the left side of the opening in the needle plate This is not a scratch 1 Notch Replace the needle plate or consult your authorized Baby Lock retai...

Page 119: ...lace the needle plate or consult your authorized Baby Lock retailer A 7 There are scratches around the opening in the presser foot Replace the presser foot or consult your authorized Baby Lock retailer B 28 There are scratches on the bobbin case Replace the bobbin case or consult your authorized Baby Lock retailer A 2 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the Fabric Thread ...

Page 120: ... steps for threading the machine and rethread it correctly B 18 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the Fabric Thread Needle Combinations chart B 25 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull Replace the needle B 26 Needle is installed incorrectly Reinstall the needle correctly B 26 The needle is worn damaged Replace the needle B 26 Dust or lint has collected under the ne...

Page 121: ...late Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it and clean the race A 7 A broken needle has fallen into the machine Turn off the machine and then remove the needle plate If the needle that fell into the machine can be seen use tweezers to remove it After removing the needle return the needle plate to its original position and insert a new needle Before turning on the machine slowly turn the ha...

Page 122: ... wound bobbin B 12 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull Replace the needle B 26 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine B 12 Character or decorativepatterns are misaligned Pattern adjustment settings were set incorrectly Revise the pattern adjustment settings D 7 Pattern does...

Page 123: ...d or the needle bent and thus hit the needle plate Clean the race to remove the tangled thread refer to page A 2 Check the needle If the needle is bent or broken replace the needle For details refer to Checking the needle and Replacing the needle in the Basic operations section If both of the above fail refer to Error message E06 appears in the LCD on page A 11 7 This message is displayed when a b...

Page 124: ...nd If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops Be sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it before continuing to sew Canceling the operation beep a Turn off the machine b While pressing Reinforcement stitch button on the operation panel turn on the sewing machine c Press the or key to select ...

Page 125: ...een A 2 race A 2 Combining patterns D 5 Concealed seams S 20 Crazy quilt stitching S 28 Curve sewing S 2 Cylindrical pieces S 2 D Darning S 37 Darning stitch S 36 Decorative stitches patterns D 2 Drawnwork S 43 E Error messages A 19 Even seam allowance S 3 Eyelet stitching S 39 F Fagoting S 40 Feed dog position switch B 2 S 32 Feed dogs B 3 Flat bed attachment B 2 B 5 Foot controller B 2 B 33 Foot...

Page 126: ...Satin stitches D 2 Satin stitching S 35 Scallop stitching S 41 Seam allowance even S 3 Seam ripper S 16 Settings automatic reinforcement stitching B 34 beep A 20 input sensitivity B 11 Sewing basics B 30 Sewing direction change S 2 Sewing speed controller B 4 S 35 Shell tuck stitch S 42 Side cutter S 12 Smocking S 41 Solving operation problems A 4 Spool cap B 2 B 13 Spool net B 13 Spool pin B 2 B ...

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