Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide User Manual
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Thread Cutter
Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment
Snap-On Presser Foot
There is a thread cutter located on the left side of your Ovation.
At the end of a seam, sew off the fabric edge and continue sewing to
create a 5-6 inch (12.5-15cm) thread chain.
Bring the chain of thread up and from the back to front through the
thread cutter.
The presser foot pressure has been preset at the factory and rarely
needs adjustment. You may find it necessary, however, to decrease
the pressure for thick fabrics or increase pressure for thin fabrics to
feed more smoothly under the foot. Turn the adjusting dial on left side
of the machine.
To increase pressure, turn the pressure adjusting dial counterclock-
wise.
To decrease pressure, turn the dial clockwise.
The Ovation has the convenience of a snap-on presser foot
system.
To Release:
1. Raise the presser foot thread release lever to highest
position.
2. Lock the cutting blade down.
3. Raise the needles to their highest position.
4. Push the presser foot release lever located at the back of the
presser foot holder.
5. Slide presser foot slightly toward you and carefully turn the
back section of foot clockwise 90 degrees.
6. Slide the presser foot to the rear to remove.
To Replace:
1. Raise the presser foot thread release lever.
2. Lock the cutting blade down.
3. Raise the needles to the highest position.
4. Slide the foot from the left to right.
5. Align the bar of the foot with the groove in the holder.
6. Lower the presser foot thread release lever to snap into
place.
The presser foot that comes with the Ovation has three separate tape slots located on the front
section of the foot. Insert the tape or ribbon through the appropriate slot and then under the sole of
the foot. (see page 70 for detailed instructions)
The raised markings on the toe of the foot are seam line guides. They indicate the needle positions
to help guide your fabric for accurate seaming.
Presser Foot
Release Lever