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Baby Lock Tiara II Instruction Manual

Read all instructions before using

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:
Read all instructions before using.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

•  A quilting machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.  Always unplug the machine from the 

electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

•  Do not allow to be used as a toy.  Close supervision is necessary when this quilting machine is used by or 

near children.

•  Use this quilting machine only for its intended use as described in this manual.  Use only attachments rec-

ommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

•  Never operate this quilting machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has 

been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.  Return the quilting machine to the nearest authorized 
Baby Lock retailer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

•  Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine free 

from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
•  To disconnect, turn the machine switch to the symbol “O” position which represents off, then remove plug 

from outlet.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle area.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
•  Switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle 

area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.

•   Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making 

any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

•  This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. 
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine.

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This machine is intended for household use�

Disclaimer

Baby Lock and its authorized retailers are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the 
Baby Lock Tiara II when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this 

manual or when used on machine quilting tables not recommended by Baby Lock�

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Содержание Tiara II BLTR16-2

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Страница 2: ...10 Front Side View 10 Back Side View 11 Rear and Front Views 12 Setting Up the Table and Taking Down for Storage 13 Placing Machine in Table 13 Installing Power Cord 13 Installing Foot Pedal 13 Installing Thread Antennae 14 Installing Color Touch Screen 14 Inserting or Changing Needle 15 Needle Thread Selection Guide 15 Changing Hopping Foot 16 Threading the Machine 17 Bobbin Case and Bobbin Threa...

Страница 3: ...d to your quilting success With that in mind we invite you to bookmark our website www babylock com and invite you to visit to learn more about the art of quilting Congratulations on your purchase of the Baby Lock Tiara II Remember if you ever have questions your authorized Baby Lock retailer can help you If your retailer is not available contact Baby Lock directly by visiting our website www baby...

Страница 4: ...l not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the ret...

Страница 5: ...any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect turn the machine switch to the symbol O position which represents off then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine nee...

Страница 6: ... and therefore should never be used 3 Do not drop or bump the machine 4 Always consult the manual to replace or fix the presser foot needle or any other part of the machine To repair or adjust the machine If the machine malfunctions or requires adjustment first check the troubleshooting chart in the appendix to inspect and adjust the machine yourself For more product information and updates visit ...

Страница 7: ...ed to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in sketch C if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded out let can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug and the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover When eve...

Страница 8: ...manual 10 Use only attachments recommended by the manufac turer 11 To disconnect from the wall outlet push the switch to the off position then remove the plug from outlet pulling from the plug not the cord Never operate the Baby Lock Tiara II if the cord is damaged or not working correctly If a mechanical or electrical prob lem is encountered return the Baby Lock Tiara II to your authorized Baby L...

Страница 9: ...g of 10 134FG 110 Bobbin Case JW000586 Thread Antenna JW010214 Oiler JW010272 Power Cord JW020277 Brush JW010270 Disc shaped Screwdriver XC1074051 Screwdriver bobbin case JW010269 2 5mm Allen Wrench QM10286 3 0mm Allen Wrench JW010287 5 0mm Allen Wrench JW010289 8mm Open Wrench QM40235 Open Toe Hopping Foot QM10510 Bobbin Winder Box Variable Speed Bobbin Winder BLQBW Table Box Tiara II Quilting Ta...

Страница 10: ... available from your authorized Baby Lock retailer Horizontal Spool Pin BLJ18 HS Tiara II 18 Quilting Table Extension BLTRT16 E TruStitch Stitch Regulator for Tiara II BLTRTS Tiara II Quilting Table Overlay BLTRT16 O Couching Feet Set BLQ CCF ...

Страница 11: ...ae 2 Thread Guide A 3 Three Hole Thread Guide B 4 Thread Guide C 5 Top Thread Tension Assembly 6 Stirrup Thread Guide E 7 Take Up Lever 8 Thread Guide F 9 Front Casing Frame 10 Handwheel Baby Lock Tiara II Components Front Side View Figure 1 3 2 1 7 6 4 5 8 10 9 ...

Страница 12: ... Needle 15 Hopping Foot 16 Needle Plate 17 Mount 18 Presser Bar Back Side View Figure 2 19 Front Threaded Display Mounting Holes 20 Front Base 21 Back Casing Frame 22 Rear Base 23 Color Touch Screen Display Connector 24 Threaded Horizontal Spool Pin Mounting Hole 16 17 14 22 21 20 23 24 19 18 11 12 13 15 ...

Страница 13: ...tch 26 Power Cord Connector 27 Accessory Power Connector 28 Foot Pedal Connector 29 Spool Pin 1 30 Electronic Control Pod C Pod 31 Bobbin Assembly Rear and Front Views Rear Front Figure 3 Detail 32 LED Light Ring 33 Power Pod P Pod 34 Spool Pin 2 27 26 25 28 31 32 33 34 29 30 ...

Страница 14: ...omeone for assistance 2 Remove shipping brace from underneath quilting table by removing the two bolts holding it in place 3 Unfold the legs by pulling on the horizontal braces while being careful not to pinch fingers until the legs snap into place 4 Make the table taller by pinching the two height adjustment tabs on each set of legs and lifting on table while holding legs down with your foot Make...

Страница 15: ...ure 5 Installing the Color Touch Screen The color touch screen comes pre installed on its mounting bracket and should have one end of the D cable attached to the back of the touch screen see Figure 6 NOTE Confirm that the power is turned off before in stalling the Color Touch Screen 1 Remove the two long bolts from the bag in which they are packed 2 There are three holes on top of the machine head...

Страница 16: ...the needle to collide with internal parts causing damage not covered by warranty 5 Carefully tighten the needle bar clamp thumb screw Over tightening the thumb screw will result in dam aged threads or stripping of the screw hole A side effect of damaged threads from over tightening the needle bar clamp thumb screw is that it may become difficult to insert the needle properly into the needle bar St...

Страница 17: ... wrench to loosen the mounting screw far enough that you can slide the foot off of the mount 2 Slide the desired foot onto the mount figure 8 Note that the opening on the side of the foot is lined up with the screw hole Push the foot up as far as it will go 3 Ensure the middle of the foot opening is centered with the needle when the foot is fully tightened with the 2 5mm Allen wrench If it isn t p...

Страница 18: ...gure 11 Threading the Machine F Page 12 HQ18 Avanté User Manual 1 Place a cone or spool of thread on the spool pin Pass the thread through the thread mast eyelet from back to front continuing to thread guide A Figure 11 2 Continue to the three hole thread guide B Wrap all three holes from back to front hand wheel side to needle side see Figure 12 Note The purpose of the three hole thread guide B i...

Страница 19: ...edle thread guide and thread through the hole for thread guide F see Figure 12 7 Make sure the thread is following the groove down the front of the needle and insert thread through the eye of the needle from front to back Be careful that the thread does not twist around the needle IMPORTANT NOTE The Baby Lock Tiara II quilting machine does not have a presser foot lever or top tension release like ...

Страница 20: ...d Tension Adjustments Figure 13 Figure 14 3 To insert the bobbin case into the machine grasp the bobbin case with thumb and index finger Do not lift the lever on bobbin case Fit the bobbin case onto the hook spindle in the machine Rotate the case until the open throat keys into the alignment notch in the mid dle of the hook Push the case in until it stops in place Push the case inward further unti...

Страница 21: ...read or batting used in each project Unlike the bobbin case adjustment which requires minute adjustments like the tick of a clock the top ten sion knob may require turns anywhere from 1 4 of a turn to 2 4 turns to achieve balanced tension Tighten Top Thread Tension To adjust the top tension tighter turn the top thread ten sion knob page 10 Figure 1 5 clockwise Top Thread Tension Adjustment Checkin...

Страница 22: ...achine Remove the bobbin and bobbin case before oiling Clean around the hook assembly with a soft brush to remove lint Put a very small drop of oil on the hook in the region where the bobbin basket assembly and the rotating hook meet see Figure 19 The bobbin basket is the portion of the hook that the bobbin case snaps into The bobbin basket remains stationary while the hook rotates around the bas ...

Страница 23: ...u press and release the foot pedal The maximum percentage value that is displayed is con trolled by the Limit that is set for the machine Speed Controls The speed box encompasses two main features the My Speed controls and Preset buttons The My Speed controls consist of and buttons and the white My Speed display box Figure 22 Pressing the button will increase the maximum motor speed the pedal con ...

Страница 24: ...eed percentage and then press the record button next to one of the preset values to store that speed as a preset When you want to use one of the preset speeds simply press the speed Up Down Tie Off The button with the needle image in the center of the screen can assist you in creating tie off stitches basting or needle positioning functions without the use of the foot pedal Figure 26 Pressing and ...

Страница 25: ...obbin capability so you can estimate how soon your bobbin thread will run out Timers The Tiara II has two useful timers One timer enables you to set a reminder alarm like a kitchen timer and the other timer tracks how much time you spend on a quilt project Options Pressing the Options button will open a screen that allows adjustment of the sound volume and the LED Light Ring brightness System Info...

Страница 26: ...e an alarm will sound warning you that your bobbin is nearly out of thread Figure 32 When recording the capacity of a bobbin the Tiara II assumes you will stitch at 10 stitches per inch if TruStitch stitch regulation optional accessory is not attached to your machine Therefore if you estimate bobbin capacity and stitch using different stitches per inch increase the capacity setting if stitching fe...

Страница 27: ...he Volume portion of this screen has two buttons and a sliding control Pressing on the Mute button turns off the sound of the buttons when they are pressed Press ing the Max but ton turns the volume to its loudest level Pressing the sliding control in any position sets the volume to the level indicated in that control Press ing and moving back and forth across the sliding control will change the v...

Страница 28: ...nt solid beep or no beep at all this indicates a failed test and the machine should be inspected by your authorized Baby Lock retailer Figure 36 Press the Main button to return to the Main menu screen or the Back button to return to the More menu screen Needle Sensor Test The Needle Sensor test will indicate whether the nee dle position sensor is functioning properly Rotating the handwheel should ...

Страница 29: ...ectronics board version numbers as well as the firmware version numbers of the Baby Lock Tiara II and its handlebars The Lifetime and Trip or project stitch counters count the number of stitches the machine has performed The Lifetime count is the total number of sewn stitches since the machine was built The Trip Counter can be reset to keep track of the number of sewn stitches during a given projec...

Страница 30: ...between them Preparing to Quilt Set the machine at a medium My Speed setting perhaps 25 then begin moving the fabric until you become ac customed to the resistance and the rhythm of the machine By moving the fabric faster the stitches begin to elongate The My Speed setting can either be increased or the fabric can be moved slower to get the stitches back to the desired length By moving the fabric ...

Страница 31: ... needle bar Inspect the position of the nee dle to make sure the needle is at the 6 o clock position see page 15 Figure 7 If you stand directly in front of the needle facing the bobbin case side of the machine you will see the entire needle eye directly facing you This is 6 o clock position Make sure 1 the needle is installed all the way inside the needle bar to the needle stop hole in the needle ...

Страница 32: ...t the thread tension is not so tight that the wound bobbin thread feels hard and causes the bobbin sides to bulge It should also not be so loose that the thread is spongy which can cause the thread to tangle as it is wound Poorly wound bobbin Hand Wheel Won t Rotate Corrective Measure Turn off the machine and remove the power plug from the electrical outlet Remove the bobbin case from the machine ...

Страница 33: ... better suited for the thread Use the proper size needle Needle not suited for the thread Move more quickly so stitches don t overlap or build up When starting the machine begin moving immediately Sewing in one place too long will cause the thread to break Hesitating too long at one point in the pattern Timing of the machine is improper Consult a your authorized Baby Lock retailer Improper needle ...

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