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To change the needle

1. 

Move the needle bar to the UP position by pressing the Needle Up/Down control on the handlebar.

2. 

Turn off all power to the machine.

3.  Loosen the needle bar clamp screw with 

the 2.5mm hex wrench. 

4. 

Remove the old needle by pulling it down. Discard the old needle in a safe way.

5. 

With the scarf of the needle (indentation at 

the back of the needle just above the needle 

eye) facing the rear of the machine and the 

long groove down the front of the needle 
facing the front of the machine, push the 
needle all the way up into the needle bar 

until it stops. Check the sight hole to verify 

that the top of the needle can go up no 
farther.

Scarf at back of needle just above eye

Long groove at front of needle - shoulder to eye

 

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CAUTION: Check the needle to confirm it is fully inserted. The needle bar has a sight hole above 

the needle bar clamp screw. Make sure the needle is touching the top of the sight hole. If it isn’t 

all the way up, the machine timing will be off and it may be possible for the needle to collide with 

internal parts, causing damage not covered by warranty.

6. 

Carefully tighten the needle bar clamp screw. 

 

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CAUTION: Although you can use your fingers to tighten the needle bar clamp screw, we recommend 
that after finger-tightening the screw, you use the 2.5mm hex wrench to tighten it just a bit more. 
The Gallant runs at very high speeds and this ensures the needle will not loosen while quilting. 
However, do not over-tighten the needle clamp screw, as this may strip the threads of the screw. 
(Stripped threads are not covered under the warranty. It may also become difficult to insert the 
needle properly into the needle bar if threads are stripped.) Once the screw no longer turns freely 
by hand, gently turn the hex tool until the screw is tightened snuggly.

Needle Size

Thread Size

12 and 14

monofilament, 100 wt. silk, 60 wt. polyester, mylar

16

monofilament, mylar, 100 wt., 80 wt., 60 wt., 50 wt., 40 wt. silk, polyester and cotton thread

18

40 wt. cotton and polyester, 30 wt. cotton and polyester

19 and 21

Any thread 30 wt. and heavier such as 12 wt., 19 wt., 30 wt.

Sight hole

Needle bar 
clamp screw

Содержание Baby Lock Gallant

Страница 1: ...ine warranty and receive Baby Lock product updates and offers go to babylock com login If you have questions with registration visit your Authorized Baby Lock Retailer Baby Lock Consumer Helpline 800...

Страница 2: ...Baby Lock educators share tips to help get you started quilting Contents How to Use this Manual 2 Congratulations on Your Purchase 4 What s Included with Your Machine 4 Important Safety Information 5...

Страница 3: ...n 43 Lights 44 Over speed Alarm 44 Stitch Count 45 Diagnostics 46 Update 48 Information 49 Home 49 Alerts 50 Troubleshooting 53 Appendix 1 58 Federal Communications Commissions FCC Declaration of Conf...

Страница 4: ...ill need them if you ever need to return the machine to the retailer or send it for repair If you don t pack the machine properly or if you don t use the correct packaging materials the machine could...

Страница 5: ...surveillance lorsqu elle est branch e D branchez toujours la machine de la prise lectrique imm diatement apr s usage et avant de la nettoyer WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or...

Страница 6: ...volved Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision AVERTISSEMENT Pour r duire le risque de br lures d incendie de choc lectrique ou de blessures La Gallant es...

Страница 7: ...par des enfants de 8 ans et plus ainsi que par des personnes atteintes d un d ficit physique sensoriel ou mental peu exp riment es ou ayant peu de connaissances condition que ces personnes re oivent l...

Страница 8: ...2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the machine Never use benzene solvents or scouring powders They can damage the case and the machine A damp microfiber cloth is a good choice 3 Do not dr...

Страница 9: ...l a properly grounded outlet 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 prope...

Страница 10: ...800 stitches per minute Stitches Per Inch 4 stitches to 18 stitches per inch in regulated mode Needle System 134 Needle Sizes recommended From 80 12 to 130 21 Hook System Rotary Horizontal Axis M clas...

Страница 11: ...ory 4 Machine encoder connector 5 Machine encoder 6 Laser pin optional accessory 7 Front handlebars 8 Front display 9 USB port Close up view of needle area 10 Presser bar 11 Presser bar jam nut 12 Hop...

Страница 12: ...nnection plug for the optional laser Close up view of tension assembly area 25 Three hole thread guide 26 Thread guide 27 Take up spring 28 Top tension assembly 29 Thread stirrup 30 Take up lever 31 L...

Страница 13: ...ual 13 Rear View 32 33 34 35 36 Back View 32 Rear handlebar mounting holes 3 33 Rear handlebar connection cover 34 Carriage encoder connection jack 35 Carriage encoder cable clip 36 Power input module...

Страница 14: ...ack on the back of the machine to the left of the power cord Plug the other end into the encoder 4 Secure the carriage encoder cable through the clip at the back of the machine Check that there is no...

Страница 15: ...most other quilting activities U CAUTION To prevent any electrical damage to the handlebars always turn off all power to the machine when connecting or disconnecting the handlebars To install the fro...

Страница 16: ...achine 1 You ll need the thread mast with washer and nut 2 Remove the nut and washer 3 Place the washer against the top of the machine cover 4 Screw the nut onto the thread mast all the way 5 Place th...

Страница 17: ...plastic cover It protects the rear handlebar connection Do NOT remove the screws 3 Re tighten the two screws They hold the connection board to the machine 4 You will need three M5 x 12 SKB ZN screws...

Страница 18: ...s an arrow which indicates the direction of the laser light when energized The label must remain in place on the laser Removing the label voids the laser s warranty Laser Safety When using the laser s...

Страница 19: ...r fingertips to bring the light into focus Be very careful to not scratch the lens when using the screwdriver Horizontal Spool Pin The optional Horizontal Spool Pin allows you to use threads that need...

Страница 20: ...om the machine To use rulers and templates with your quilting machine U CAUTION Use only 1 4 inch thick rulers with your machine Do not use rotary cutting rulers they are too thin and can easily slip...

Страница 21: ...the recommended needle system for your Gallant quilting machine The machine is timed to use this specific type of needle System 134 which is designed to work with the high quilting speeds and multi d...

Страница 22: ...y up the machine timing will be off and it may be possible for the needle to collide with internal parts causing damage not covered by warranty 6 Carefully tighten the needle bar clamp screw U CAUTION...

Страница 23: ...oosen the mounting screw far enough that you can slide the foot off of the mount 3 Slide the desired foot onto the mount Note that the opening on the side of the foot is lined up with the screw Push t...

Страница 24: ...winder For full instructions about using the bobbin winder see the instruction manual that is packaged with the bobbin winder To insert the bobbin into the bobbin case U CAUTION To prevent personal in...

Страница 25: ...the bobbin tension is too loose If it lifts completely out of your hand and hangs by the thread the bobbin tension is too tight To adjust the bobbin tension Make the adjustment using the screw in the...

Страница 26: ...in place between the two tension discs the thread will lay on top of the tension discs no tension and thread looping on the bottom of the quilt can occur 5 After the thread is in place between the ten...

Страница 27: ...3 4 5 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Spool pin 2 Thread mast eyelet 3 Three hole thread guide 4 Thread guide 5 Top tension assembly 6 Take up spring 7 Thread stirrup 8 Take up lever 9 Lower thread guide 10 Needle bar...

Страница 28: ...e machine is threaded move the machine over the quilt to your starting location 2 While firmly holding the tail of the needle thread press the needle up down button twice causing the needle to go down...

Страница 29: ...T Before adjusting your top tension remember to floss the top thread UP between the tension discs or it will float outside the discs providing little or no top tension This could cause significant sti...

Страница 30: ...h to check top tension To adjust the top tension turn the knob in quarter turns or 15 minute increments 3 If thread looks like Diagram A Problem The top thread is too tight Solution Turn the top tensi...

Страница 31: ...the pins parallel to the edge of the leader about 1 4 inch away from the edge Place pins about 1 2 inch apart Start pinning at the center and work your way to one side being careful not to stretch the...

Страница 32: ...GH POSITION Top Pole Backing Pole Take up Pole Idler Pole HIGH POSITION LEADERS LOW POSITION LEADERS LOW POSITION Backing Pole Top Pole Take up Pole Idler Pole Backing Pole Top Pole Take up Pole Idler...

Страница 33: ...Gallant Software From time to time Baby Lock may release a software update for your machine This update feature enables you to take advantage of the latest new capabilities added to your machine When...

Страница 34: ...d air 3 Put a small drop of oil on the hook in the region where the bobbin basket assembly and the rotating hook meet The oil will work its way back into the interlocking area of the hook and bobbin b...

Страница 35: ...setting selected will be highlighted by a box around the icon Home Screen Home Screen Indicates machine not running Black Home screen Indicates machine is running Green Box around icon Indicates the i...

Страница 36: ...et the SPI stitches per inch When quilting in Cruise mode the needle will start to move immediately when you press the Start Stop key on the handlebar according to the cruise speed stitches per minute...

Страница 37: ...ed set at 125 SPM stitches per minute selected SPI can be adjusted on this screen when the machine is not running using the Plus and Minus keys Cruise SPM is adjusted on the Stitch Mode Cruise menu Ho...

Страница 38: ...ation can be found on the following pages 38 49 Menu Screens Box around icon is the selected item Press to go to sub menu OR Precision Manual Cruise OR Up Down OR On Off OR Project Lifetime OR Stitch...

Страница 39: ...lant User Manual 39 Display Machine OR Encoder Key Motor Needle position encoder Display hardware firmware Machine hardware firmware OR OR OR Diagnosis pg 46 47 Updates pg 48 Information pg 49 Home pg...

Страница 40: ...Menu Press the Plus and Minus keys simultaneously to open the Menu screen Use the Plus or Minus key individually to move to the desired menu option Press the Needle Up Down key to select or open the...

Страница 41: ...en shows the current stitches per inch setting The value may be adjusted with the Plus or Minus keys when the machine is stopped The range is 4 SPI to 18 SPI Cruise Mode Select Cruise Mode by toggling...

Страница 42: ...ise stitch mode The Cruise Speed menu will open The Cruise speed is the minimum SPM stitches per minute the machine will stitch regardless of how slowly you move the machine Adjust the Cruise speed by...

Страница 43: ...y to toggle to the Needle Stop option Press Needle Up Down to select Use the Plus or Minus key to toggle to the desired Needle Stop position Needle Up The needle will cycle to the Up position when you...

Страница 44: ...h regulation encoders can track Turn Over speed Alarm on or off If necessary press the Plus and Minus keys simultaneously to take you to the Menu screen Press the Plus or Minus key to toggle to the Al...

Страница 45: ...s or Minus key to toggle to the Stitch Count option Press the Needle Up Down key to select The top count is the Project Stitch Count To reset the Project Stitch Count press Plus or Minus to toggle to...

Страница 46: ...h regulation encoder left to right right to left and Y Stitch regulation encoder front to back back to front counts Press Needle Up Down key to open the Encoder Test Move the Gallant around the frame...

Страница 47: ...ted as the hand wheel is turned the motor has failed Press the Needle Up Down key to return to the Diagnostics Menu Needle Position Encoder Tests the needle position Press the Needle Up Down key to op...

Страница 48: ...t on the left side of the nose cover on the Gallant machine Use the Plus or Minus key to toggle between Display and Machine update If a machine and display update code is available install the Display...

Страница 49: ...Needle Up Down key to open the Information menu The hardware version followed by the firmware version is shown The Display information is on top the Machine information is below Press the Needle Up D...

Страница 50: ...e displayed are shown below Over under voltage This icon appears when the machine has detected a voltage that is out of range for an extended period of time Power cycle the machine by turning the mach...

Страница 51: ...ler for repairs Over temperature The over temperature icon appears if the machine is being stressed by an obstruction the machine is stitching through extremely difficult fabric to sew or the machine...

Страница 52: ...achine end to ensure it is completely plugged in Also check the X encoder the one at the back of the carriage and the cable for damage Clear the screen by pressing any key Y Encoder This icon shows th...

Страница 53: ...the needle can become damaged or burred resulting in fabric damage as well as skipped stitches thread breakage or shredding Always change the needle if it has been hit bumped or pulled off center whil...

Страница 54: ...ly position the needle throat plate or hopping foot Replace with a new needle Stitches Are Puckered Corrective Measure s The tension is not balanced Balance the tension of the top thread after ensurin...

Страница 55: ...freely remove the thread from the hook and basket Now re oil the hook and make sure the hand wheel turns freely without the hook hitting the needle It is possible for a thread lock to cause a timing...

Страница 56: ...ately 12 to 15 inches has been pulled off with the ends pinched together Cotton threads are particularly susceptible to dry rot or wet rot which makes thread brittle Do not use poor quality thread or...

Страница 57: ...relationship Machine timing needs to be checked Consult an authorized Baby Lock technician Damage or burr at needle hole of throat plate or other thread handling part If thread is shredding at the thr...

Страница 58: ...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 reception...

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