Baby Lock Enlighten (BLE3ATW-2) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 9)

Your Baby Lock Enlighten serger is set up with 90/14 machine needles, which are suitable for most medi-
um and heavy weight fabrics. For lightweight fabrics, change to a size 75/11 needle. The needle's semi-
ball point design is suitable for knits and wovens. Some manufacturers' needles may produce better qual-
ity stitches with your Baby Lock than others. For best results, use Organ or Schmetz brand needles - sys-
tem HAx1SP/CR, and replace them approximately every third project (page 48).
All types of thread may be used on your Baby Lock, but 100% long-staple polyester thread, crosswound on
a cone, consistently provides the best stitch performance. Because the threads must pass through several
thread guides at high speeds, they must be of uniform thickness and high strength with a minimum amount
of linting.
Good-quality cotton or cotton-covered polyester threads sew well, though they produce more lint, creating
the need to clean the machine more frequently. They work well for overedging and seaming, but they may
be too weak or too fuzzy for the rolled edge. Poor grades of these threads can result in frequent fraying,
breaking and unbalanced stitches.
Threads of other fiber contents and weights may be used, depending on their strength and thickness. Testing
will help you determine how easily they can pass through the thread guides, thread slots, needles and loop-
ers. (for more information page 46/47.)
Important Note: For maximum performance of the Baby Lock Enlighten, it is recommended to use "100%
polyester-long fiber thread". Recommended brands are Maxi-Lock and Metrosene. This thread also per-
forms best when used with various decorative threads for serging specialty techniques.
There are optional snap-on specialty feet available for the Enlighten. The optional accessories are avail-
able at your Baby Lock retailer.
・ Beading Foot B5002-01A-C-E (BLE-BF)
・ Blindhem Foot B5002S02A-E (BLE-BLHFS)
・ Clear Foot B5002K02A-E (BLE3ATW-CLF)
・ Cording / Piping Foot (3mm) B5002-02A-C-E (BLE-CF3)
・ Cording / Piping Foot (5mm) B5002-03A-C-E (BLE-CF5)
・ Elastic Applicator Foot B5002S01A-E (BLE-EF)
・ Lace Applicator Foot B5002S05A-E (BLE-LF)
・ Ruffling Foot B5002S03A-E (BLE-RF)
・ Size 90 Top Stitch Needle (T-90B)
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Optional Accessories