Baby Lock BL9 (BL9) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 5)

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SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts ................................................................................................................................. 4
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Standard Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 6
Accessories Storage Box ............................................................................................................... 6
Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ................................................................................ 8
Foot Control .................................................................................................................................... 8
Extension Table/Free Arm Sewing .................................................................................................. 8
Presser Foot Lifter ........................................................................................................................ 10
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot ...................................................................................... 10
Changing Needle .......................................................................................................................... 12
Thread and Needle Chart ............................................................................................................. 12
Setting Spool Pins ........................................................................................................................ 14
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case ....................................................................................... 14
Winding the Bobbin ...................................................................................................................... 16
Threading Bobbin Case ................................................................................................................ 16
Threading the Machine ................................................................................................................. 18
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread .......................................................................................................... 18
Balancing Needle Thread Tension ................................................................................................ 20
Thread Tension for Zigzag Sewing ............................................................................................... 20
Pattern Selector Dial ..................................................................................................................... 22
Stitch Length Dial ......................................................................................................................... 22
Selecting Stretch Stitch Patterns .................................................................................................. 22
Reverse Stitch Button ................................................................................................................... 24
Darning Plate ................................................................................................................................ 24
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing .................................................................................................................. 26
To Change Sewing Direction ........................................................................................................ 26
Seam Guide Line .......................................................................................................................... 28
Turn a Square Corner ................................................................................................................... 28
Zigzag Stitching ............................................................................................................................ 28
Tricot Stitch ................................................................................................................................... 30
Triple Stitch ................................................................................................................................... 30
Sewing Buttons ............................................................................................................................. 32
Buttonhole .................................................................................................................................... 34
Blind Stitch Hemming ................................................................................................................... 36
SECTION 4. DECORATIVE STITCHES
Stretch Stitch Patterns .................................................................................................................. 38
Smocking ...................................................................................................................................... 40
Applique ........................................................................................................................................ 40
SECTION 5. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Unit .............................................................................. 42
Cleaning the Feed Dog ................................................................................................................. 42
Oiling the Machine ........................................................................................................................ 44
Sewing Light ................................................................................................................................. 44
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 46
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