Baby Lock Evolve (Previous Model) (BLE8W) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 85)

Stitch Unbalanced:
1. Is the serger threaded correctly?
2. Is the proper presser foot on the serger?
3. Is the correct needle inserted and threaded?
Chain or Cover Stitch unbalanced:
1. Is the thread in the tensions?
2. Are the tensions set correctly for the chain/cover needles?
3. Is the tension dial set correctly for the chain looper?
4. Is the chain looper threaded correctly?
5. Is the needle thread(s) in the correct tension disk?
Overlock Stitching unbalanced:
1. Is the stitch selector on the proper setting?
2. Is the thread well seated in the thread slots?
3. Is the looper thread fine-tuning screw positioned correctly?
Note: If you change the position of the looper thread fine-tuning screw and the stitch is unbal-
anced, return the screw to the standard position and recheck the stitch.
Looper threading difficulties:
1. Is the looper threader selector at the appropriate setting?
2. Is the thread end in the proper threading port?
3. Is at least 1 inch (2.5cm) of the thread end in the threading port?
4. Is there at least 18 inches (40cm) of loose thread beyond the thread guide above the threading port?
5. Is the upper looper positioning lever set at "UP" position for serging?
6. Is there a kink or twist in the 18 inch (40cm) of thread to restrict the flow into the threading port?
7. Is the thread caught to prevent going through the loopers?
Poor Cutting:
1. Are the cutting blade(s) dull?
2. Have you sewn over a straight pin?
3. Is the cutting blade in the locked position?
4. Have the cutting blades been improperly replaced?
5. Is the fabric being pulled from the rear of the machine while sewing?
Wave Stitch is not formed:
1. Is the machine threaded correctly? Check each thread path carefully.
2. Is the machine set for 3-Thread Wave sewing?
3. Is the Wave Selector set on "W"?
4. For rolled wave edging, is the stitch length dial set for "ROLLED HEM" ?
5. Is the Stitch Selector set correctly? Set the Stitch Selector at "B" for 3-Thread Wave Stitch or "C" for
3-Thread Rolled Wave Stitch.
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Troubleshooting Continued