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Specifications

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* Please be aware that some specifications may change 

without notice.

The machine’s software can be updated using USB flash 
drive.
When an update program is available on our website at 
www.babylock.com , please download the file(s) 
following the instructions on the website and steps listed 
below.

When using the wireless function, the update mark is 
displayed on the wireless LAN key.

: Updated software is available on our website. Update 

the software.

: No updated software is available.

Version information can be checked from the settings 
screen. (page 15)

a

Turn on the machine while pressing and holding 

 

(Presser foot lifter button).

The following screen appears.

b

Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the 
machine.

c

Press .

• Do not turn off the machine during the update.

When updating is finished, the completion message 
appears.

d

Remove the USB flash drive, and turn the machine off 
and on again.

Specifications

Item

Specification

Dimensions of 
machine

Approx. 480 mm (W) × 250 mm (D) × 300 
mm (H)
(Approx. 18-7/8 inches (W) × 9-7/8  inches 
(D) × 11-7/8 inches (H))

Weight of machine

Approx. 8.7 kg (Approx. 20 lb)

Dimensions of 
machine with 
embroidery unit 
attached

Approx. 693 mm (W)  × 421 mm (D)× 300 
mm (H)
(Approx. 27-3/8 inches (W) × 16-5/8 
inches (D) × 11-7/8 inches (H))

Weight of machine 
with embroidery unit 
attached

Approx. 12.2 kg (Approx. 27 lb)

Sewing speed

70 to 850 stitches per minute

Updating Your Machine’s Software

Note

• When using USB flash drive to update the 

software, check that no data other than the update 
file is saved on the USB flash drive being used 
before starting to update.

Memo

• When the machine's software is updated, saved 

embroidery patterns will not be erased.

Note

• Save only the update file on the USB media.

Summary of Contents for Baby Lock Flare

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Page 3: ...4Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized Bab...

Page 4: ...n the back of the Instruction and Reference Guide to inspect and adjust the machine yourself If the problem persists please consult your local authorized Baby Lock retailer Use this machine only for i...

Page 5: ...ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recept...

Page 6: ...Exposure rules This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person s body For Users in Mexico The operation of this equipment is subject to the...

Page 7: ...any part of the Software 2 1 3 not to distribute provide or make available the Software in any form in whole or in part to any person without prior written consent from Company 2 1 4 not to copy the S...

Page 8: ...by a court of competent jurisdiction such provisions shall be severable and independent from the other provisions of this Agreement and the validity of the other provisions and of the entire Agreemen...

Page 9: ...st of conditions and the following disclaimer Redistribution s in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or...

Page 10: ...n 36 Embroidery Foot Auto Down 38 Adjusting thread tension 39 Adjusting the bobbin case with no color on the screw 40 Using the automatic thread cutting function End Color Trim 40 Using the Thread Tri...

Page 11: ...o raise and lower the presser foot G Main power switch page 13 H Power supply jack page 13 I Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate Do not cover the air vent while the...

Page 12: ...e key Displays the next screen when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD 4 Help key Press to get help on using the machine 5 Settings key Press to set the needle stop position the buzzer...

Page 13: ...er XC1074 051 Spool cap large 130012 027 Spool cap medium On machine XE1372 003 13 14 15 16 17 Spool cap small 130013 126 Thread spool insert mini king thread spool XA5752 121 Spool net XA5523 020 Bob...

Page 14: ...18 cm H 10 cm W 7 inches H 4 inches W BLSO BF 5 Square embroidery frame 15 cm H 15 cm W 6 inches H 6 inches W BLMA 150 6 Magnetic frame 18 cm H 13 cm W 7 inches H 5 inches W EMF180 7 Spool stand BLMA...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...il area B Select the size of pattern thumbnails C Select the display units mm inch General settings 1 Select the needle stop position the needle position for when the machine is not being operated to...

Page 17: ...ting input sensitivity for operation keys You can adjust the sensitivity of the operation keys to 5 levels Display the settings screen to set desired level a Press to display the settings screen b Dis...

Page 18: ...nable to ON The machine prepares for wireless connection Requirements for a wireless network connection The wireless network connection complies with IEEE 802 11 b g n standards and uses the 2 4 GHz f...

Page 19: ...tup Use the Machine name on page 9 of the settings screen for the wireless LAN function Memo When displaying next or previous pages press or key to search the SSID that was noted If the desired SSID i...

Page 20: ...the top cover b Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the notch in the bobbin aligns with the spring on the shaft and then slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right until it snaps into...

Page 21: ...nce 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 spool cap sizes are available allowing you to...

Page 22: ...low press the Start Stop button to stop the machine k Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left until it snaps into place and then remove the bobbin l Remove the spool for the bobbin th...

Page 23: ...thread around the tab of the needle plate cover with your left hand 2 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...

Page 24: ...of the needle plate cover passing the thread as shown by 2 in this illustration then lightly pulling the thread at 3 the thread will enter the tension spring of the bobbin case to apply the appropriat...

Page 25: ...hind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand as shown Make sure that the thread is passed through to the left of the tab of the...

Page 26: ...of the machine until it clicks and then slowly return the lever to its original position 1 Needle threader lever 2 Needle 3 Hook o Carefully pull the end of thread that was passed through the eye of...

Page 27: ...oot on page 52 for removing the presser foot e Hold the needle with your left hand and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you counterclockwise to remove the needle Do not app...

Page 28: ...t on page 52 for reattaching the presser foot h Press to unlock all keys and buttons CAUTION Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp scre...

Page 29: ...bilizer material to the fabric and hoop it in the embroidery frame 29 5 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit 31 6 Pattern selection Select an embroidery patte...

Page 30: ...roidery unit and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left Note Make sure that there is no gap between the embroidery unit and the machine otherwise the embroidery pattern may not be embroidered cor...

Page 31: ...oidering on large garments especially jackets or other heavy fabrics do not let the fabric hang off the table Otherwise the embroidery unit cannot move freely and the embroidery frame may strike the n...

Page 32: ...stitch After completing the embroidery remove the stabilizer material carefully When embroidering on thin fabrics such as organdy or lawn or on napped fabrics such as terry cloth or corduroy use wate...

Page 33: ...n the embroidery sheet d Place the inner frame with the fabric on the outer frame and adjust the fabric if needed to align marks on fabric with the embroidery sheet e Remove the embroidery sheet Attac...

Page 34: ...the one on holder 1 Arrow mark e Lower the frame securing lever to be level with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder Removing the embroidery frame a Press Presser...

Page 35: ...press If the pattern type selection screen is not displayed press to display the screen below b Press or to display the desired pattern on the screen c Select a desired embroidery pattern and then pre...

Page 36: ...n Editing Screen on page 44 Selecting frame patterns a Press b Press the key of the frame shape you want to embroidery c Press the key of the frame pattern you want to embroidery Memo If Embroidery Fr...

Page 37: ...en press For details on changing colors refer to Pattern editing screen on page 44 j Edit the pattern position The pattern can be selected with your finger and then moved by dragging it Use to select...

Page 38: ...machine e Trim the excess thread at the end of the seam If the end of the seam is under the presser foot raise the presser foot then trim the excess thread If the thread is left at the beginning of th...

Page 39: ...the bobbin runs out of thread When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during embroidering the machine will stop and the message below will appear Press and follow the directions below to replace...

Page 40: ...rt Stop button to continue embroidering Resuming embroidery after turning off the power The current color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped The next time the machine is turned on...

Page 41: ...side bottom of fabric 1 Right side top of fabric 2 Wrong side bottom of fabric 1 Right side top of fabric 2 Wrong side bottom of fabric Note If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbi...

Page 42: ...approximately 30 45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension Using the automatic thread cutting function End Color Trim The automatic thread cutting function will cut the thread at the end of embroidering...

Page 43: ...to the wrong side of the appliqu fabric b Sew the cutting line of the appliqu piece Remove the fabric for the appliqu piece from the embroidery frame and then carefully cut along the sewn cutting lin...

Page 44: ...aight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch Method 1 a Select a straight stitch frame pattern Embroider the pattern onto the appliqu material then cut neatly around the outside of the shape b Emb...

Page 45: ...ions which combine to create a single pattern after each section is embroidered For details on creating split embroidery patterns and for more detailed embroidery instructions refer to the Instruction...

Page 46: ...inch 2 1 2 inches Press to enlarge the image of the pattern Preview key 1 2 3 4 6 7 B A 0 9 E 8 C 5 F D 5 Press this key to rotate the pattern Press to return the pattern to its original position Rot...

Page 47: ...etween the character patterns on the line press Array key 3 Press this key to change the font of the selected characters Depending on the font that was selected it may not be possible to change the fo...

Page 48: ...ation Key Name 1 Press these keys to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow Press the center key to return the pattern to the center of the embroidery area page 46 Move key 2 Press this...

Page 49: ...cut remove the embroidery frame and then press for Finished embroidering g Reposition the fabric in embroidery frame so that the right side of the letter C will be partially inside the embroidery fra...

Page 50: ...approx 10 1 4 inches 6 1 4 inches USB flash drive Some USB flash drives may not be usable with this machine Please visit our website www babylock com for more details Precautions on using the compute...

Page 51: ...or on a USB flash drive or transferred via wireless network a When retrieving the embroidery patterns from a USB flash drive insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the machine To retrieve em...

Page 52: ...lected embroidery pattern will be deleted permanently When saving a retrieved pattern press the following keys 1 Press 2 Press the key for the desired destination Saves to the machine Saves to the USB...

Page 53: ...to extreme temperature changes Exposed to high humidity or steam Near a flame heater or air conditioner Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments Cleaning...

Page 54: ...itch to OFF and back to ON The touch panel adjustment screen is displayed b Lightly touch the center of each in order from 1 to 5 c Turn the main power to OFF then turn it back to ON Replacing the emb...

Page 55: ...alled incorrectly 25 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull 25 Upper threading is incorrect The needle threader lever is not lowered until it clicks 22 The needle threader hook is bent and does no...

Page 56: ...er threading is incorrect 22 Bobbin is set incorrectly 21 Symptom Cause solution Reference 1 Notch a Embroidery foot is attached incorrectly 52 Stabilizer is not attached to fabric being embroidered 2...

Page 57: ...etailer for the proper stabilizer 29 There was an object placed near the machine and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the object during embroidering 27 Material coming out of the embroidery frame...

Page 58: ...is message is displayed when a button such as the Start Stop button was pressed while the presser foot was raised 8 Not enough available memory to save This message is displayed when the memory is ful...

Page 59: ...rying to connect to your wireless network Please wait a few minutes and then check the WLAN status 20 The safety device has been activated Is the thread tangled Is the needle bent This message is disp...

Page 60: ...security information authentication method encryption method network key password page 16 Refer to How can I find the wireless security information SSID and network key on page 58 24 The wireless sett...

Page 61: ...turn off the machine during the update When updating is finished the completion message appears d Remove the USB flash drive and turn the machine off and on again Specifications Item Specification Di...

Page 62: ...p Stitch Trim 41 L Language 14 LCD 10 14 Light 14 M Maintenance 51 Memory 48 Metallic thread 19 24 Mirroring 44 N Needle 25 Needle plate 9 Needle plate cover 9 51 Needle position 14 Needle threader 24...

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